SPRING/SUMMER 2017
CAPE COD'S GUIDE TO HEALTH, WELLNESS & SUSTAINABILITY
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS
ebbandflowcapecod.com EDITORS Amanda Converse • amanda@lovelocalmedia.com Beth Madden Warner • beth@lovelocalmedia.com SALES MANAGER Ian Lee • ian@lovelocalmedia.com PHOTOGRAPHY Ian Warner • ian@acerlandscapedesign.com
Welcome to the first issue of Ebb & Flow – a magazine focused on Health, Wellness & Sustainability on Cape Cod. We have a vast, strong, knowledgeable and passionate group of wellness and environmental professionals on Cape Cod. There’s also a large community of people seeking information to better their own health and the health of our environment. Ebb & Flow was born to make the connection between these two groups. Our mission is to educate consumers, connect local practitioners to one another and the community and inspire Cape Codders to take care of themselves and the environment. We look forward to doing this through our content and advertising in our print publication (be sure to check out our advertisers and our Directory in the back), as well as on website, blog and through social media. Connect with us on FB and Instagram, follow our blog, visit our advertisers, and join us in our mission to make Cape Cod a healthier, more sustainable community.
GRAPHIC DESIGN Tim Graham • timgrahamdesign.com Printed locally at Sunderland Printing
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ASKED AND ANSWERED Ebb & Flow co-founders, Beth Madden and Amanda Converse, are two women on a mission. Find out what fuels them, how their vision for Ebb & Flow began and where they're hoping this journey takes them.
BETH'S QUESTIONS FOR AMANDA
Beth: I reached out to you a year ago to gauge your interest in collaborating on Ebb & Flow. You have successfully created a fashion publication, The Current Quarterly, and you have such a love for your local community, you were the obvious pick. I was hoping you’d see the need for creating a health and wellness publication on the Cape, but clearly you didn’t need one more thing to add to your full plate. Can you tell us why it was important to you and why you were excited to get involved? Amanda: It’s true that I have a pretty full plate, but I would never pass on an opportunity to provide the community with something I see as being a valuable tool for local businesses and for local consumers, and of course to work with YOU! I admire your passion, your knowledge and work ethic so much - it really is the perfect fit! Beth: It was important to you to add ‘sustainability’ to the original vision I had for Ebb & Flow. Can you tell us why this is such an important component and how these concepts (health + sustainability) are symbiotic? Amanda: My background is in the environmental field - I always say the Cape’s environment is my first love. I also think
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there is a symbiotic relationship between caring for yourself through seeking and participating in self care, and caring for the natural environment; once people start a wellness practice, I believe they are more in tune with the world around them and what’s happening in the natural world - good and bad. We live in one of the most beautiful places on earth and I want to work hard to preserve and protect it. Beth: You have been an activist in the green scene on the Cape for 10 years now. Where does this passion come from and how did you get started? Amanda: I grew up on Waquoit Bay in East Falmouth. It is a place that is still extremely special to me. It was almost like a family member to me - keeping me company, soothing me, entertaining me. When I was about 12 years old I began to become aware of what nitrogen pollution from human activity
was doing to this place I held so dear. The Bay was suffocating. I believe that is when I knew I would work in the environmental field. Beth: How would you describe the green scene on Cape Cod? Have you seen it progress in the last decade? Amanda: I think the “green scene” on the Cape is full of passionate and very intelligent people, and has been ever since I can remember. I am buoyed by new people getting active in the movement in the last six months or so; I meet new people in my store (Shift Eco Boutique) all the time seeking information; and by our local and state governments instituting regulations meant to protect our environment. But we can always do better. Water quality issues and climate change will be huge challenges we face in the next decade and we will all need to step up and do our part in addressing them. Beth: In addition to your passion for sustainable living, you also share a strong interest in health and wellness. Can you tell us some of the ways you live a healthy lifestyle on the Cape? Amanda: I consider health and wellness a huge interest of mine. I try my hardest to live a healthy lifestyle and it isn’t hard to do on the Cape. I practice yoga at least twice a week for the physical and mental benefits (one of my goals this year is to cultivate a meditation practice). I walk outside as much as I can. I have been going to acupuncture for a few months now, and I get massages a few times a year. I also treat myself to facials every few months!
I try to eat as “clean” as I can by incorporating as many vegetables, whole grains, and legumes as possible (I have been a vegetarian for 20 years). I call myself gluten and dairy limited. I try to stay away from sugar but dark chocolate and ice cream are definite musts for me sometimes! I also volunteer my time whenever it is possible, and I try to connect with my community whenever I can. Beth: We are both excited to use Ebb & Flow as a platform to educate. What would you like our readers to learn about sustainable living? Amanda: That it is possible. Yes, it can all feel very overwhelming at times, but there is a way to make steps toward a more sustainable lifestyle for individuals and the planet. Beth: What is one of the simplest ways people can contribute to taking care of our earth that has a big impact? Amanda: I always say what we consume has consequences, no matter what. But getting informed about what you’re purchasing - where did it come from, who made it, what is it made of, what resources were used to make it? - is key to becoming a better steward of the land. And definitely eat less meat - if you do one thing for the planet, cut out meat from your diet at least once a week. Raising animals for food is one of the most resource intensive and polluting industries in the world. Beth: What are your hopes for creating a magazine like this for the Cape community?
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Amanda: We have such an amazing and knowledgeable health and wellness community here - I hope to give context to abstract health & wellness ideas that people might hear about in the mainstream media, and connect them with a local provider. And I hope to be a source of information about the Cape’s environment, and how individuals can make a positive impact on it. At the end of the day, we are all in this together and by strengthening our connection to the community, I believe we strengthen our connection to ourselves.
AMANDA'S QUESTIONS FOR BETH
Amanda: Can you tell us a little bit about your background? Beth: I grew up on the Cape, moved here when I was 6, and was introduced to ‘holistic’ approach to health at the young age of 8 years old. I was so sick as a kid, missed most of third grade because of strep throat, and had a lot of what we now refer to as ‘ADD’ symptoms. There was this vicious cycle of penicillin and antibiotics, followed by stomach aches, that would last for weeks. Finally my mom thought to herself, ‘there’s got to be a better way’. She fell deep into a rabbit hole of reading and research on Nutritional Medicine. She eliminated sugar, wheat, dairy from our house - that didn’t go over so well - and started making her own rice bread. We suddenly became the ‘weird family’ in the neighborhood. No one was trading lunch with me at school, to say the least. While I didn’t necessarily feel grateful at that moment, those changes made the biggest impact on my life. For the first time in 8 years, I felt comfortable in my own skin - more relaxed, less irritated. That was the beginning of my deep love and appreciation for health and wellness. I have
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devoured books, articles, webinars on nutrition and wellness my entire life and have helped myself through many health challenges with this information. Amanda: What made you want to go into the wellness field? Beth: There was no question that I was going to do something in the Health and Wellness field. It became a passion of mine at such a young age because of my experience as a kid. Back in the 90’s there weren’t many ‘Holistic Health’ programs popping up, so I decided to major in Psychology at Fairfield University. Somehow it felt like a close second. But I remember feeling constantly frustrated as I sat in class and we would analyze a subject’s behavior or mood. No one was looking at the food or nutrition and it just baffled me. They would say things like ‘Johnny was acting out in first grade, what Piaget’s stage of development do we focus on?’ And, I would be like ‘Johnny ate sugar, he’s allergic to wheat, get him off dairy’. It wasn’t something anyone was talking about. Amanda: How did the idea of Ebb & Flow come about? And working with me? Beth: I actually left the Cape after graduating from Massage school in 2002 because I wanted to be immersed in a community of healers and live in a place that was living and breathing Health and Wellness. I ended up moving to Southern California - I thought I would have so much opportunity out in an area that was the ‘mecca’ of holistic health. I realized during that time that this little peninsula, the Cape, is chock full of incredible healers and wellness. We just needed a bridge of connection. I moved
back and opened Therapeutic Bodywork in 2004. For me, everything starts with education. There has been a tremendous shift in the last decade and we’re starting to move towards a much more integrative approach to our health. But, we have a ways to go and I think we can change that through awareness and education. I felt strongly about providing the Cape a platform on which to do that. Hence, Ebb & Flow came to life - a place where we can educate, connect and inspire. I reached out to you (Amanda), because you are a pioneer for sustainable living on Cape Cod. Health, wellness and sustainability go hand in hand; there is no separation. We’ve also been supporters of The Current Quarterly for several years and love what you’ve done with the magazine. My hope was that you would bring this knowledge and your passion for sustainable living and fuse it with my vision. I’m thrilled you saw the value in creating Ebb & Flow. Amanda: Why do you think Cape Cod needs Ebb & Flow? What do you hope the community will get from it? Beth: Personally, I’m really craving connection with other practitioners on the Cape. This sandbar is loaded with amazing people doing incredible work and I want to know about it. I want to hear from them, connect with them, be inspired by them. I know they’re out there and I personally know many but there are SO many more. I’m hoping we bridge that gap through Ebb & Flow. I’m also really excited to use Ebb & Flow as an educational platform. We have people come in to Therapeutic Bodywork and ask us all the time ‘what is reflexology?’ or ‘I have sciatica, can acupuncture help with that?’. Some of these integrative
approaches to health and wellness are still very new to people and therefore feel intimidating. Through Ebb & Flow, we are hoping to shed some light on the wonderful ways in which these approaches can enhance your life. Ultimately, I want to empower people to take control of their own health. Our bodies are amazing and with a little guidance and nurturing, they are capable of incredible things. I want people to understand that and start to believe in their bodies’ abilities. Amanda: What do you personally hope to get out of Ebb & Flow? Beth: It has always been my mission to educate people about health and wellness. Ebb & Flow is just another platform in which we can do that. I am also a lifelong learner, who finds the body endlessly fascinating, so selfishly, I wanted to create a place where I can access great information. I’m looking forward to getting to know all of our advertisers and the community who supports us. Amanda: What should readers and advertisers look forward to now and in the future? Beth: We are excited about rolling out our website, where we’ll have a digital version of the publication. In addition, some of our advertisers will be posting blogs on our website and I can’t wait to learn from all of them. We have our eye on future events, so stay tuned for all of the exciting things we have in store!
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LET IT FLOW POSES FOR THE WARMING SEASON
Written & illustrated by Mary Catherine Starr, E-RYT 500 Hr + YACEP
Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes) As we move into the warmer months, this twist is a great way to do a little physical spring cleaning without overheating or overexerting yourself. It stimulates the liver and kidneys, stirs the digestive fires, and opens the spine while providing an energy boost. Tips: Make sure that both of your sitting bones are grounded. If they’re not, or if you feel any pain in your bottom knee, extend the bottom leg. Lengthen your spine as you inhale; twist as you exhale.
Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Fold) When life gets busy, forward folds are a great way to slow down. This forward fold puts less pressure on the lower back and allows the spine to lengthen while stretching the legs and outer ankles. It’s a calming, cooling, introspective pose that does wonders for overwhelm. Tips: Make sure that the outer edges of your feet are parallel and your knees aren’t locked. Allow your head to hang heavy to release the neck. Use blocks if your hands don’t touch your feet.
Vasisthasana (Side Plank) Want to challenge and strengthen the entire body with just one pose? Vasisthasana is a great option. It works the arms, core, and legs while training your muscles to stabilize from the inside out. Tips: If it’s too much on your bottom wrist, drop down to your forearm or drop your bottom leg. Make sure your shoulders are stacked and you’re lifting up and out of the supporting arm by engaging your core and pressing down through the legs.
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IT'S ONLY NATURAL DETOXIFY WITH CASTOR OIL PACKS What + Why? You may have heard of the myriad of health benefits of a Castor Oil Pack. Castor Oil Packs have been used for centuries and said to help improve liver detoxification naturally, support uterine and ovarian health, improve lymphatic circulation and reduce inflammation. Native to India, the Castor Oil plant and is comprised of ricinoleic acid, which has many anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Ricinoleic acid has been shown to stimulate the lymphatic system and increase lymphocytes, (the body’s natural ‘disease fighters’), making Castor Oil ideal for immune support and detoxification. Castor oil Packs are a simple, cost effective, health tool that, when used correctly, can have powerful results. However, Castor Oil can have some adverse effects, should not be used by pregnant women, and when taken internally can be toxic. As always, consult with your physician or health care professional before deciding if a Castor Oil Pack is right for you.
Props Castor Oil Kits can be purchased, but if you make your own: • High quality, preferably Organic, Castor Oil • Piece of wool flannel • Hot water bottle or heating pad • Small towel or pillow case • A towel to lie on, to avoid staining your couch or bed • Mason jar or glass container to store flannel after use
The Deets 1. Saturate the wool flannel with Castor Oil. Best to do this in a glass bowl and make sure the flannel is well covered. The first time this will take a good amount of oil. 2. Lie down and put the wool flannel over the area you’re treating - for detoxification, you’ll want to cover the right side of your abdomen, under your rib cage. This will be affecting your liver/gallbladder and help with elimination. 3. Place the small towel or pillowcase over the wool flannel and apply the hot water bottle, or heating pad. 4. Lie back, relax and let the Castor Oil pack work its magic. This is an excellent time to do a guided meditation or some breathing exercises.
Store your wool flannel in a glass container, like a mason jar, for future use.
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A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE THINGS
Reiki Candles Centerville Yoga, Centerville $8.95
One for every occasion
Cute & comforting for baby
Snail Teething Ring Shift Eco Boutique, Hyannis $25
Sage is great for cleansing your space VHS Tropicca Pillows Elburne, Dennis 12" x 19" - $49 18" x 18" - $69
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Sage Stick + River Stone Innerglow Yoga, Mashpee $5 + $8
Exfoliate your winter skin
Stress Less Body Scrub Therapeutic Bodywork, Cotuit $27
Pretty & low maintenance
Succulent Creations Scenic Roots, East Sandwich $39.99
Super soft & cozy
Scarf Shift Eco Boutique Hyannis $36
Good for your skin & smells delicious
Flower Essence Serum Therapeutic Bodywork Cotuit $50
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WINTER IS MELTING LIVING IN SYNC WITH THE SEASONS
by Deb Salazar, Lic. Ac., D.O.M. (NM)
Spring is a time of expansion. Just like the sprouts reaching forth from the hibernating depths of the soil, it is a time to be reaching up and out. It is a time to be budding with excitement and flowering with joy for the anticipation of summer sun and fun. If spring has arrived and your inner light is feeling downtrodden and overburdened then a closer look outdoors may help. In spring, it is hard to miss the bright colors bursting forth from the dark earth tones of winter. But for some, it is easier to look outdoors and see the heavy rains and mud treaded earth. Just like a seed beneath the ground, if we are struggling to feel the nourishment of the rains and the expansion upward toward the growing warmth of the sun then we must look inward to see that which is bogging us down. Are we drowning in our own internal mud as winter melts away? If you are not experiencing the energy and vigor of spring and instead experiencing sluggishness and inertia (often as gas, constipation, achiness, heaviness, stress, allergies, congestion and or fatigue) then your body is most likely overburdened and needs some extra attention. Fortunately, in Chinese Medicine, spring is the season of the wood element where the Liver and Gallbladder systems are predominant. If we help them along with a few simple lifestyle choices then we will be living in accordance with nature and can begin to enjoy this harmony if continued in the coming year. First, rise with the sun! Do not take exception, awake before
of the sun with you through your day. Arising up to 1.5 hours
the sunrise and you will be guaranteed to carry the lightness
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before 6am is a practice for longevity.
Secondly, lighten up. For many this may mean losing weight
but in general, this means to start eating lighter. We don’t need as much food for protection and storage as we did in the winter months. Instead, we think more bitter, pungent and spicy foods while also easing up on dairy, meat and rich heavier foods. It is also wise to only eat when hungry and “fast” on ginger tea when necessary. Think light, think green.
Next, Poop more! Yes, it has been said, going number two
in spring is very important. All organs of elimination need to be working optimally to ensure proper detoxification and this includes the colon. If you are feeling backed up and sluggish, or experiencing gas and bloating, then consider psyillium husk to bulk up the stool or triphala to cleanse and rejuvenate the colon.
Lastly, one may also consider stretches that mimic the upward
and outward movement of nature or twists and bends that enliven the liver and gallbladder. Either way, take all your winter resolutions and put them into play this spring. It is the time to get moving and stay invigorated. Regain your momentum for the coming year by not letting your winter “meltings” turn into mud.
Deb Salazar is a Licensed Acupuncturist, and a Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She practices at Therapeutic Bodywork in Cotuit. Look for tips for the summer season on our blog at ebbandflowcapecod.com.
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EATING WITH THE SEASONS SPRING KALE SALAD
by Nicole Cormier, RD, LDN
6 strawberries, sliced 2 cups dinosaur kale, chopped and blanched 1 cup pea shoots 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 avocado, sliced ½ cup raw sunflower seeds 2 cups quinoa, cooked 3 TB goat cheese or bleu cheese, crumbled (optional) Dressing: • 1 orange, juiced • 1 TB orange zest • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar • ¼ cup olive oil
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In a large bowl, layer quinoa, kale, pea shoots, mushrooms, strawberries, avocado, sunflower seeds + cheese. In a mason jar, combine all dressing ingredients, then shake. Drizzle dressing over salad + enjoy! NOTE: This recipe could fit into your nutrition practice as a meal, because it has protein (seeds/cheese) and fiber (quinoa, greens, strawberries, avocado, mushrooms).
Nicole Cormier is a Registered Dietician, owner of Delicious Living Nutrition and co-owner of The Local Juice.
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EYE ON THE ENVIRONMENT A LIFELINE AT RISK
Cape Cod is a peninsula made of sand and gravel, which not only makes for a very scenic place to live and visit, but also a productive and accessible groundwater system. It also means that the groundwater is highly susceptible to contamination from various land uses, the military reservation, local airports, fertilizers, gas stations, and most of all wastewater. The groundwater under the peninsula is the sole source of drinking water – our sole source aquifer. Not to mention a major source of freshwater for many other home, business and agricultural purposes. The groundwater is also discharged from the aquifer into the freshwater pond and stream ecosystems, as well as crucial coastal wetlands. According to the USGS, of the approximately 450 million gallons per day of water that is recharged from precipitation, about 69% discharges directly to the coast, about 24% discharges to streams, and almost 7% is withdrawn by public-supply wells. It is the water that is ineffectively treated after being used by the public that is of great concern. Continued land development and population growth (also consider the summer months) certainly put a strain on the supply, but the discharge of nitrogen derived from domestic and municipal disposal of wastewater should be of the utmost concern.
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Environmental advocacy organizations such as Silent Spring Institute have studied these issues on Cape Cod, and have found that while some chemicals from things such as pharmaceuticals, insect repellents and herbicides, flame retardants and personal care products put down our drains break down in septic
systems and wastewater treatment plants, many don’t and thus are released into the groundwater and lead to excess nitrogen production. Nitrogen is the nutrient of greatest concern for marine ecosystems, as excess nitrogen degrades water quality, reduces water clarity, increases the frequency of harmful algal blooms, and results in the loss of marine habitat – which are all ecologically, recreationally, and economically important to Cape Cod. Excess nitrogen in groundwater can also adversely affect drinking-water supplies. So what can you do to help protect our delicate aquifer? Don’t dump hazardous chemicals (including many cleaning supplies) down your sink, on the ground or in sewage drains. Properly maintain your septic system to ensure it is working as well as possible. Look for consumer products that are environmentally friendly, and without chemical additives. Get informed about efforts to install sewers around Cape Cod. Pay attention to what your town is doing to address these issues and adopt a critical eye when it comes to new development in your area. And most importantly, share your knowledge with friends, family and neighbors – we are all responsible for being stewards of this place we hold so dear.
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LOCAL SPOTLIGHT CAPE WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE Sarah Swain had no idea know that a night out on the Outer Beach in 2014 would make an indelible mark on her life and the lives of many in the Cape Cod community. She had recently heard about three young mothers in her circle had been diagnosed with breast cancer. Having lost her mother in 2006 at the age of 53 to ovarian cancer, not to mention know countless other people affected by cancer diagnoses, she thought to herself, “enough, I have to do something” and found herself carving the words Cape Wellness Collaborative in the sand. Once the idea of creating a way in which to connect local cancer patients with local wellness practitioners began to take shape she said she “couldn’t not do it.” Based on personal experience, Swain said incorporating integrative wellness therapies like acupuncture, massage, energy work, yoga, and nutritional counseling into her life had helped her become a “fairly well adjusted human.” And when her mom was sick Swain recalls reading the book Beating
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Cape Wellness Collaborative founder Sarah Swain embraces one of their clients, Meadow Hilley, at the 2015 Cape Cod Women's Music Festival
Cancer through Nutrition, and began to encourage her to eliminate things like sugar and dairy from her diet, and witnessed a drastic positive change in her demeanor and her quality of life. So, she thought these treatments might also be able to help cancer patients to manage pain and nausea, reduce anxiety and increase their quality of life during their illness. Unfortunately, most treatments such as these are not covered by insurance
and can be cost prohibitive for many people. So, Swain’s vision was to provide free-of-charge integrative therapies to those facing cancer on Cape Cod and the Islands, while also investing in the talented and highly skilled local wellness professionals by paying them a fair rate for their services. A year after its inception in September 2014 Cape Wellness Collaborative (CWC) was working with their first clients and after 18 months they had
served 200 individuals battling cancer, distributing $60,000 in services. Swain emphasizes that there are two reasons the organization has been able to do this: they have an extremely dedicated group of volunteers that help organize and run their three signature fundraising events which include Dancing with the Docs (March), the Race to the Pint 5K (April), and the Cape Cod Women’s Music Festival (May); and upon formation they “decided to do one thing and do it really well.” The program is simple. A potential client (meaning anyone currently battling cancer) fills out the application found on capewellness.org, their medical doctor verifies that are able to receive treatments, and then they are given a wellness card worth $250 to spend at one of the 80 practitioners that have been fully vetted by the CWC. Swain notes that giving patients access to these services are not an alternative to medical treatment, but they can certainly help people heal as part of their health care journey. “This is not about rejecting
medicine” Swain says, “[CWC] is here to support, empower and comfort men and women through their battles.” And Cape Cod Healthcare, the largest medical provider on Cape Cod, couldn’t agree more, as they have very quickly stepped up to support CWC’s mission, and wants to make sure all of the average 1,500 new cancer patients a year have one of the wellness cards in their possession. Swain has recently gained the patient perspective as she underwent preventative surgeries that removed both of her breasts, as well as her ovaries and fallopian tubes after discovering she had a gene that made her risk of getting cancer much higher than that of the average person. Now she is on her own healing journey, supported by her family her medical team, her meditation practice, a little bit of acupuncture, and of course Cape Wellness Collaborative – exactly what both she and our entire community need.
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#GETOUTSIDECAPECOD Spending time in nature has been proven to have significant psychological benefits on our overall well being. In fact, research has shown that those who spend time outdoors have lower blood pressure, less muscular tension and lower production of stress hormones. Fortunately, on our peninsula, we are surrounded by exquisite natural beauty that makes connecting with nature easy.
The East Sandwich Game Farm, known to many as Scorton Creek, is located just off Rt. 6A in East Sandwich. With 133 acres and 4 different trails to explore, we think you’ll find this place to be a magical spot to get lost for an afternoon. Maintained by the incredible volunteers at the Thornton W. Burgess Society, The East Sandwich Game Farm is aptly named considering the state raised quail and pheasant on the property for distribution statewide for more than 60 years (ending in 1987). Although you may not find many quail or pheasant, be sure to be on the lookout for osprey and marsh hawks. The well marked trails meander around a salt marsh and creek, fresh water pond, a cranberry bog, fields and forests. In addition to beautiful walking trails and vistas, Scorton Creek is an ideal place to launch a kayak, paddle board or let yourself float with the current. Dog friendly, (please pick up after your pet), open from dawn to dusk, ample parking and stunning views make The East Sandwich Game Farm one of the best places to unplug in nature.
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WHO'S WHO & WHAT'S WHAT A directory of local health, wellness and sustainability pracitioners. C’mon Get Earthy (farms + gardens + outdoor spaces) Edible Landscapes of Cape Cod 415 Cedar St, West Barnstable • 774-994-0333 ediblelandscapes.net • contact@ediblelandscapes.net Organic vegetable, herb, and pollinator gardens; Plant nursery with interesting selection; Education and garden coaching; Permaculture design; "Have your yard and eat it too!" The Farm 40 Rock Harbor Road, Orleans 508.240.1222 • thefarmcapecod.com A family-owned nursery that grows thousands of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs on a 10-acre farm. GOat Green Cape Cod Centerville 508-737-7895 • goatgreencapecod.wordpress.com or visit us on Facebook at GOat Green Cape Cod Goats provide an alternative to herbicides when managing vegetation. Goats will eat their way through brush and briars, even poison ivy! Scenic Roots Garden Center 349 Route 6A, East Sandwich 508.888.0044 • scenicrootsgardencenter.com Locally owned, locally grown. Your successes and failures in the garden matter to us.
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The Doctor is In (medical + dental) Arnold Natural Medicine, Inc. Dr. Lisa Anne Arnold, N.D. 165 Route 6A, Orleans and 78 Route 6A, Sandwich 508.255.9141 • drlisaarnold.com Providing individualized, natural, whole-person healthcare for over 16 years. Emerald Physicians 433 West Main Street, Hyannis 508.778.4777 • emeraldphysicians.com info@emeraldphysicians.com. Adult primary care practice with 13 locations Cape-wide, offering same or next day appointments, 7 days a week. The mission is to deliver quality comprehensive healthcare by promoting overall wellness and embodying the values of compassion, care, and respect. Osterville Family Dental 21 Pond Street, Unit 4, Osterville 508.428.2443 • ostervillefamilydental.com talidaflonta@ostervillefamilydental.com. General Dental office providing high-quality dental care to our patients in a comfortable, friendly, family-oriented atmosphere.
The Great Outdoors (activities + nature)
Namaste All Day (yoga + pilates)
Barnstable Harbor Ecotours 269 Mill Way Road, Barnstable 508-221-6126 • barnstableecotours.com A relaxing two hour boat tour around majestic Barnstable Harbor and the Great Marsh.
Centerville Yoga & Wellness 1600 Falmouth Road, Centerville 508.775.1422 • centervilleyoga.com Offering an integrative approach to wellbeing through yoga and other wellness modalities.
Green Scene (renewable energy + eco services + green cleaning)
innerglow yoga & cape cod yoga school 30 Steeple Street, Mashpee innerglowyogacapecod.com ccyogaschool.com. info@innerglowyogacapecod.com Yoga studio, school and boutique voted Best of Cape Cod. Join us for classes, workshops, teacher trainings and to shop for jewelry, mats, clothing and anything to compliment your practice.
Clean Green Cape Cod 3180 Main Street, Barnstable 508.939.1300 • cleangreencapecod.com info@cleangreencapecod.com Residential and commercial cleaning company that uses methods and products that are better for you and the environment. Solar Rising, LLC 759 Falmouth Road, Unit 8, Mashpee 508.744.6284 • solarrising.net • info@solarrising.net Local, employee owned solar installation company providing turnkey residential and commercial solar and electrical services.
Move It (fitness + exercise) Cape Fit Hoops Brewster/Lower & Mid-Cape 603.387.9852 • www.capefithoops.com capefithoops@gmail.com Hula Hoop® Fitness by Jessie Decker, offering scheduled classes, workshops, custom crafted hoops & FXP Hula Hoop sales. Making fitness FUN!
Orleans Yoga 85 Route 6A, Orleans orleansyoga.com • petra@orleansyoga.com Classical principles with a contemporary approach to provide a purposeful and sustainable mind-body practice for all phases of life. The Yoga Collaborative 75 County Road, North Falmouth 508.964.2101 • theyogacollab.com info@theyogacollab.com Our goal is to provide nurturing classes that allow you to explore YOUR practice, and provide a space where the community as a whole can learn, practice and grow.
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Nibbles n’ Nosh (food + drink) The Local Juice Bar + Pantry 539 South Street, Hyannis 508.775.5552 • thelocaljuice.com • cheers@thelocaljuice.com Locally-sourced cafe offering organic cold-pressed juices, smoothies, coffee, snacks, sandwiches and soups plus a large selection of local pantry items! Green Lotus Cafe 349 Main Street, Hyannis 508.775.1067 • greenlotuscafe.com keith@greenlotuscafe.com Vegan and vegetarian breakfast and lunch spot with a gluten-free and plant-based menu.
Shop It to Me (retail + products) Anya’s Herbals Wellfleet etsy.com/shop/anyasherbals • anyasherbals@gmail.com Discover and refresh your own radiant and unique beauty with these formulas that are powerful blends of healing herbs and botanicals, freshly extracted in ways respectful to the plant and our planet. Elburne 744 Route 6A, Dennis 508.694.5536 • elburne.com or follow on Instagram/Facebook @elburneco A curated eco-friendly home store, offering furniture, sofas, décor and accessories.
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Mommy & Me Natural Parenting Boutique & Consignment 1 Locust Street, Falmouth 774.255.1375 • mommyandmecapecod.com. Natural parenting boutique that features locally made, all natural, nontoxic products for mom & baby. Shift Eco Boutique 535 South Street, Hyannis 508.775.2652 • shiftboutique.com info@shiftboutique.com Eco boutique carrying clothing, accessories, baby goods, and gifts made from eco-friendly and natural materials. SUP CC sup-cc.com • 508.826.8340 supcapecod@gmail.com SUP CC, is a lifestyle brand of apparel & accessories for the paddleboarding adventurer on Cape Cod.
Soul Food (massage + integrative therapies + skin care) Bliss in Motion 508.428-1288 • blissinmotion.net info@blissinmotion.net A mobile spa offering All-Natural services on location; yoga, manicures, pedicures, facials, and massage. Bringing you Bliss in a clean, conscientious and convenient way.
Coastline Massage 800 Main Sreett/Rte 6A, Dennis 508.375.7300 • coastlinemassage.com CoastlineMassage@gmail.com Massage studio located on Route 6A in beautiful Dennis Village - offering customized, integrative massage in a modern and relaxing space. Community Acupuncture on Cape Cod 38 Route 134, Unit 1, South Dennis 508.398.7770 • acuforall.com • acuforall@gmail.com Individualized treatments in a peaceful, community setting. Sliding scale $20-$40. Lic Acupuncturist Diana Di Gioia has 20+ years experience. Eden Skin Care and Makeup 874 Main St, Osterville 508.428.0500 • edenskincareandmakeup.com edenskincareandmakeup@gmail.com Skin care studio specializing in results-oriented facials, meticulous waxing, and beautiful, natural-looking makeup applications using the highest quality, clean beauty products. Healing Touch of Cape Cod 76 West Main Street, Suite 308, Hyannis 508.694.6598 • healingtouchofcapecod.com kim@healingtouchofcapecod.com Prevent, maintain, treat, & recover with our Targeted Therapeutic & Sports Massage treatment plans for your active lifestyle & health and wellness.
Jaye Newman Vibrational Alignment 774.327.7433 • jaynewman.com jaye@jayenewman.com Experience greater physical harmony and vitality as well as a deeper sense of well-being, peace, and calm through energy work and Vibrational Alignment. Knot Again Muscular Therapy 15 West Bay Rd, Suite E, Osterville 508.367.4796 • knotagainmassage.com Christen@knotagainmassage.com Strong, soothing, and specific. Providing relaxation, deep tissue, and orthopedic massage for wellness and pain management. Move better, feel better. Reva Joly Massage Therapy 4 Bacon Terrace, Hyannis (parking available on Sea St Ext) 508.771.7781 • revajolymassage.com dreamreva@comcast.net Reva Joly LCMT/Professional member AMTA / Reiki level II / graduate of the Muscular Therapy Institute 2001 providing advanced bodywork for wide variety of needs. Sol Spa 212c Orleans Road, North Chatham 508.945.8772 • SolSpaCapeCod.com Solspacapecod@gmail.com Cape Cod's Original Holistic Day Spa featuring all natural hand made spa products and award winning bodywork services.
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Solstice Day Spa 408 Main Street at Puritan Cape Cod, Hyannis 508.775.7400 • solsticedayspa.com • solsticedayspa@aol.com Award winning full service spa & salon, open 7 days a week year-round. Instant Gift Cards and appointments available online Sounding Still Wellness 3180 Route 6A, Barnstable 646-345-5484 • Soundingstillwellness.com soundingstillwellness@gmail.com Offering music lessons, energy healing, meditation classes and Vocal Healing Sessions. to help you play, heal, awaken and realize the power of your own creative voice. Tessa Gifford Massage Inside Back in Action Physical Therapy 1 Independence Way, Brewster 774.271.1162 • tessagiffordmassage.com Experience a unique combination of massage modalities, including Swedish Relaxation, Deep Tissue and Myofascial techniques, Neuromuscular Therapy and Orthopedic Massage, catered to helping you meet your goals. In-home services from Brewster to Provincetown. Therapeutic Bodywork 10 Main Street, Cotuit (508) 428-1288 • www.therapeutic-bodywork.com massagecapecod@gmail.com A fully integrative Wellness Center offering; Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, Organic Skin Care + Waxing, Reflexology.
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Let Them Be Your Guide (coaching + therapy + counseling) Delicious Living Nutrition 90 Route 6A, Orleans and 11 Potter Avenue, Hyannis 508.418.3257 • Deliciouslivingnutrition.com hello@deliciouslivingnutrition.com Nutrition counseling and wellness programs by experienced Registered Dietitians who provide medical nutrition therapy for various health issues and concerns. Extra Mile Wellness Hyannis 617.416.4505 • extramilewellness.com Knowledge and experience combine with passion and purpose to help individuals and groups discover what makes them healthy. Shayna Mahoney Barnstable 774.330.2118 • shaynamahoney.com info@shaynamahoney.com Giving women hope to embrace their anxiety and find purpose and peace within. Tommy Dott Coaching Lamb and Lion Wellness Studio 2504 Main Street, West Barnstable 774-994-1640 • TommyDottCoaching.com Personal transformation coaching and relationship recovery coaching. Office, phone or Skype appointments available.
Wellness Paths (Amanda Murphy, RN, BA, HN-BC) 38 Meadowbrook Road, W. Yarmouth 508.862.6395 • www.wellnesspaths.com amurphyhnc@yahoo.com Integrative health and wellness coaching by a registered RN who offers education in and the experience of healthy, holistic alternatives which can complement conventional health care.
Work It Out (digestive therapies) Cape Colon Hydrotherapy 74 Mill Rd, East Sandwich 508.833.9855 • capecodcolonics.com Colonic irrigation that safe, gentle, hygienic performed by Pam McDermott who has over 20 years experience.
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Nourishing Thoughts
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Stay connected to the natural world. It will feed your soul.
Laugh at yourself. You are funny.
Sometimes getting lost is the only way to figure out where you really are.
Practice saying ‘no’ more. You can be a good person with a good heart and still say no.
Sustainability isn't a chore. It's a mind-set.
Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.
Your body sends signals when it’s out of balance. Heed them early.
If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.
Fall in love with taking care of your body.
Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.