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NATURAL LIVING DIRECTORY LISTINGS
Throughout the year Natural Awakenings strives to bring you the latest information and resources available for natural health, nutrition, personal growth, green living, fitness, and creative expression.
We are pleased to offer this special edition, including local Practitioner Profiles, the Natural Living Glossary, and our extensive Westchester/ Putnam/Dutchess NY Natural Living Directory to support you in leading a healthy, happy and balanced lifestyle.
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ACUPRESSURE
JIN SHIN DO® BODYMIND ACUPRESSURE® GAIL KELLSTROM, MFA, LMT, AOBTA By Appt.: Katonah, NY or Virtual. 914.232.5754; jinshindony.com Reduce emotional and physical stress, pain and headaches. Ease neck/shoulder/back pain and tension through powerful relaxation techniques. Balance, replenish, body, mind and spirit with “The Way of the Compassionate Spirit.” Gentle yet deep Asian Bodywork thousands of years old. 35 years in practice. C.E.U. classes.
ACUPUNCTURE
MARIA GORENS, LAC
25 years’ experience. Garrison, NY 917.453.9845; FB Instagram Specializing on helping to control and improve side effects from chemo-radiation therapy and surgery. Acupuncture helps to relieve your neck, shoulder and low back pain. Acupuncture will help to improve your sleep, digestion, boosts immunity, reduce anxiety and depression. Cosmetic acupuncture is available.
LAURIE R. MALLIS, MD, LAC
SearchLight Medical 2424 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being. Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ad pg 4.
Midtown Manhattan and Garrison Steve.healingny@gmail.com 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com Quit with Quinn helps people overcome daily addictions and unwanted habits ranging from sugar, smoking, alcohol, weight loss, to overeating and other compulsive habits. All natural, painless, no medications, needles, or hypnosis. 90% success rate. See ad pg 53.
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
KARLA BOOTH DIAMOND, MAMSAT
Member: Westchester Holistic Network 153 Main St, Suite J, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914.649.9565; Awareness-in-Action.com Move with ease! The Alexander Technique is an educational method for learning to release patterns of tension that may be causing stress, pain, or poor body usage. Feel lighter and learn to undo compression of the spine and joints.
CLAUDIA WALD
Bronxville 914.202.7498; waldsing@gmail.com AlexanderTechniqueBronxville.com Stress, pain or posture issues? I can help you! Change harmful postural habits that may cause stress and fatigue into healthy, easeful ways of moving through everyday activities. Alexander Technique, a naturally easeful way to live. Virtual instruction available.
ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR
JILL LAURI, MSW, MBA
Animal Communicator & Coach HealingWithAnimals.com, 212.289.3540 Jill@HealingWithAnimals.com Phone consultations with heart and soul. Help pet parents navigate illness, aging, grief, and loss. Communicate telepathically with all species and those who have passed. Coach animal lovers and pet professionals on pet loss, veterinary challenges, and personal transformation.
Natural Living Directory Index
Profiles: 12-28 Directory Listings: 58-71 Healthy Living Glossary: 60-71
Accounting/Tax Services 58 Acupressure 58 Acupuncture 58 Addiction Cessation 59 Alexander Technique 59 Animal Communication 59 Astrology 61 Autoimmune 61 Autonomic Resp. Testing 61 Ayurveda 61 Behavioral Optometry 61 Books 61 CBD 61 Chiropractor 61 Coaching-Eutaptics 62 Coaching - Life 62 Coaching - M, B, E 62 Colonics 62 Craniosacral Therapy 62 Dowser 62 Eating Disorder Support 62 Education 62 Equine Assist. Therapies 63 Erectile Dysfunction 63 Electronic Recycling 63 Facials 63 Floatation Therapy 64 Functional Medicine 64 FVF&P 64 Graphic Design 65 Hair Salon 65 Healing Center 65 Herbal Medicine 65 Holistic Dentist 65 Homeopathy 65 Hynotherapy 65 Incontinence 66 Integrative Medicine 66 Kitchen Gardens Design 66 Lyme & Co-Infections 67 Maple Syrup 67 Massage & Bodywork 67 Massage-Medical/Sports 67 Mattress 67 Medical Marijuana 67 Mentor 67 Nature & Forest Therapy 68 Naturopathic Doctor 68 Nutrition 68 Podiatry 68 Psycho-Spiritual 68 Real Estate 69 Reflexology Reiki 69 69
Retreats 69 Sleep Disorder 70 Spa 70 Spiritual Center 70 Support Group 70 TMJ Disorder 71 Vegetable /Herb Gardens 71 Veterinary Hospital 71 Vision Therapy Opt. 71 Weight Loss 71 Wellness Center 71 Yoga 71
Natural Living Directory Glossary
Active Release Techniques
(ART): A patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.
Acupuncture: An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance itself, based on the theory that an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of ‘meridians.’ Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system.
Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life force. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs.
Alexander Technique: A system of
re-educating the body and mind to support and facilitate proper posture and ease of movement. Through gentle manual guidance, accompanied by verbal directions, the Alexander teacher coaches the student to become aware of unnecessary tension and to unlearn longstanding patterns of movement. The Alexander Technique is an established method for helping to improve chronic conditions such as back, shoulder or neck pain, nervous tension, poor coordination, breathing problems and vocal strain. Athletes and performing artists frequently use it to improve performance level.
Apothecary Practitioner: Once an
archaic term for a person who made and sold medicine, the term is used today to refer to specialists in a range of modalities—including spiritual practices, herbal remedies and energy and vibrational medicine—that facilitate natural healing and support spiritual growth.
Aromatherapy: An ancient healing art that uses the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety and a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled or added to a water bath. Often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments.
Art Therapy: Uses the creative process of making art to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being and to deepen self-awareness. The therapist makes a diagnosis and determines treatment plans by encouraging a client to express his or her feelings and unconscious thoughts through the nonverbal creative process and by observing the forms and content created. Astrology: A system of traditions and beliefs that holds that the relative positions of celestial bodies either directly influence life on Earth or correspond to events experienced on a human scale. Modern astrologers define astrology as a symbolic language, art form and type of divination that can provide information about personality and human affairs, aid in the interpretation of past and present events, and predict the future.
Ayurveda: The oldest medical system known to man and a comprehensive spiritual teaching practiced in India for 4,000 years. It focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect health via the balance of the elements air, fire and water (illness is considered an excess of any element). A patient’s body type, determined according to Ayurveda principles, is the basis for individualized dietary regimens and other preventive therapeutic interventions. Ayurveda prescriptions might include purification procedures for the restoration of biological rhythms; experience of expanded consciousness through meditation; nutritional counseling; stress reduction; enhancing neuromuscular conditions; and behavioral modification.
Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com Astrology & Tarot with spiritual perspective and a practical twist. Find your way to flow instead of fight; economy of action leads to a beautiful life. Skype, Zoom and phone. See ad pg 46.
SAMYAMA FLOWERING TREE
Spiritual Astrologer, Intuitive Mentor-Coach samyamallc.com Samyama teaches and mentors in workshops, certified trainings, personal retreats, and private tutoring in Esoteric Studies, Advanced Metaphysics, Practical Yoga Philosophy, Lightworkers Karttikeyan Yoga Nidra, and Tarot Clinic in NY and CT. Please visit website for more information. See ad pg 53.
AUTOIMMUNE
ZEN GARDEN HEALTH COACHING & YOGA
Edit Babboni; CHC, RYT 200 61 Lakeview Dr., Yorktown Heights, NY 917.721.2529, yoga.zengarden@gmail.com Tired and Frustrated? In constant pain? Exhausted and Exhausted all possibilities? It’s time to try something new, something that works. Edit Babboni is a certified health coach and has cured her own autoimmune disease that no doctor was able to. She can help do the same for you. She offers health coaching, reiki energy healing, private yoga sessions. Call for your free one on one consultation.
AUTONOMIC RESPONSE TESTING (ART)
SUNRAVEN
Bedford, NY 914.218.3113; SlowMedicine.org A diagnostic technique that assesses the body to identify the root cause of illness and dysfunction. It is also used to develop therapeutic protocols for a holistic approach to resolving them. A simple, safe, natural method of analyzing the body’s structural, physical and nutritional needs. DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC
Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may includesupplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M-F. See ad pg 25.
BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY
SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD
495 Central Park Ave, Suite 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com A whole-person, holistic approach to vision care, for all ages. Specializing in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems which interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency. Please visit website for details. See ad pg 43.
BOOKS
SONIA SABHARWAL, AUTHOR
Scarsdale, NY 10583 914.318.4271 sgroe2021@gmail.com Author Sonia Sabharwal’s new book “Spiritual Genocide – The Reincarnation of Earth” is the present commandment and a “celestial” vaccine much needed in the time of world crisis. It sparks celestial light and diminishes optical illusions, and brings insight and clarity to complicated universal concepts. Available now: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iTunes, Google Play, and international websites.
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SYNERGY BY SHIRA ADLER™️
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YOUR CBD OF MT. KISCO
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CHIROPRACTIC
DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT
8 Bacon Place, Yonkers, NY 10710 914.523.7947 Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com PERSONALIZED treatments designed for YOU by Westchester’s only dually licensed practicing Sports Chiropractor and Massage Therapist. Receive a unique combination of muscle work and adjustments not provided elsewhere. Dr. Leigh can help you move and feel better. Get back to the life you love!
CROWLEY WELLNESS
Lourdes Crowley Certified Eutaptics Practitioner lourdescrowley.com; 845.500.5178 Learn how to heal yourself. Anxiety - Stress - Relationships - Addiction – Abuse – Chronic Pain – Trauma - Anger. Find and release the emotional and psychological behaviors keeping you stuck. You owe it to yourself. Remote sessions only. First session free. Locations: Ossining, Garrison 914.519.8138; Joymatalon.com Craniosacral Therapy with Somato Emotional Release allows physical, emotional, and spiritual issues to be intimately explored bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process which continues beyond the session. Experience CST alone or integrated in therapeutic massage.
COACH – LIFE
THE LOVING LOTUS
In person or remote sessions 914.557.8213; lovinglotus.org the.loving.lotusx3@gmail.com The Loving Lotus and founder Erika Camilli will help provide an open, positive space to support you to connect to your authentic true self and create the change needed to live the life you’ve always wanted. Sign up for your free consultation. DOWSER
JEANIE PASQUALE PROFESSIONAL DOWSER
MEMBER: Westchester Holistic Network 845.709.5245 dowsing@househarmony.org HouseHarmony.org Protect yourself from EMFs and other negative energies! A professional dowser can block the negative effects of cell phones, satellite dishes, high-tension wires and more. Moved into a new home? Want to sell? Have unexplained health issues? Call now!
COACH- MIND, BODY, EATING
SHARON CAHR, EATING PSYCHOLOGY
Certified Mind Body Health Coach Plant Based Nutrition Certification 914.309.3452; cahrma12@gmail.com Mind Body Nutrition is a life changing approach to address our eating challenges. We will work together in a way in which eating and health issues become a place of exploration. I look forward to working with you to offer practical results oriented strategies. EATING DISORDER SUPPORT
ULSTER CO. EATING DISORDER COALITION
At MHA in Ulster Co. 300 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY 12401 wellnessrecovery.org Facebook.com/UlsterCountyEDC The EDC aims to bring together mental health providers, physicians, dieticians, educators, persons with lived experience, and concerned citizens to raise awareness, understanding and increase resources for Eating Disorder advocacy, education, prevention, and training in Ulster County and the greater Hudson Valley.
COLONICS
AVENUES 2 HEALTH
“A Road less Traveled” 1415 Boston Post Rd, #5, Larchmont, NY 914.623.3999 1415avenues2health@gmail.com Experience one of the Avenues- COLONICS and learn “real time” what your digestion is saying about your health. We use the Wood Gravitational Method. We are in Larchmont, NY and serve the Tri-State Area. Text or call for your appointment. EDUCATION
OMEGA INSTITUTE
150 Lake Drive Rhinebeck, NY 12572 1.800.944.1001; eOmega.org Omega is a premiere travel destination and leading nonprofit organization in NY’s Hudson Valley. It is an internationally recognized leader in health and wellness and lifelong learning— offering workshops, professional training, retreats, and online learning. Biofeedback: A relaxation technique that monitors internal body states and is used especially for stress-related conditions such as asthma, migraines, insomnia and high blood pressure. During biofeedback, patients monitor minute metabolic changes (e.g., temperature, heart rate and muscle tension), with the aid of sensitive machines. By consciously thinking, visualizing, moving, relaxing, etc., they learn which activities produce desirable changes in the internal processes being monitored.
Bio-Identical Hormone Re-
placement (BHRT): The treatment
of the symptoms of menopause (and its male equivalent, andropause) through the use of hormones that have the same chemical structure as those naturally produced by the body. Many compounding pharmacies have staff trained in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), which is thought by its proponents to have fewer risks and side effects than traditional methods of hormone replacement.
Bodywork: Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the best-known types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga.
Other types of bodywork include martial arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Tai chi chuan. Some others are the Alexander technique, Aston patterning, Bowen, Breema bodywork, Feldenkrais method, Hellerwork, polarity therapy, Rosen method, Rubenfeld synergy and Trager.
Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.
Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious flow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”).
Chiropractic: Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress. The chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment.
Coach (Life): A professional who helps clients identify their personal and/or professional goals and design a plan or institute techniques for achieving them. The life coach works with clients to recognize and overcome any obstacles that may interfere with achievement of those goals.
Conscious Living: As we become
increasingly aware of the interdependence of humans, animals and the planet, progressive businesses are concerning themselves with far more than the bottom line. They know that today’s consumers are willing to invest in what they believe in, from fair-trade goods to animalfriendly and environmentally sound products and services.
Counseling / Psychotherapy: These
terms encompass a broad range of practitioners, from career counselors, who offer advice and information, to psychotherapists, who treat depression, stress, addiction and emotional issues. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. In addition to verbal counseling techniques, some holistic therapists may use bodywork, ritual, energy healing and other alternative modalities as part of their practice.
Craniosacral Therapy (CST): A
manual therapeutic procedure to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: that the bones of the skull can be manipulated, because they never completely fuse; and that the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect variations in that pulse. CST is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia and hyperactivity. method of expressing thoughts and feelings through movement, developed during the 1940s. Participants, guided by trained therapists, are encouraged to move freely, sometimes to music. Dance/movement therapy can be practiced by people of all ages to promote selfesteem and gain insight into their own emotional problems, but is also used to help those with serious mental and physical disabilities. In wide use in the United States, this modality is becoming established around the world.
Deep Tissue Work: A technique of
stretching and moving the connective tissue that envelops the muscles (fascia) in order to lengthen and balance the body along its natural, vertical axis. Distortions of the connective tissue may be caused by internal reactions and compensations due to accidents, emotional tension or past-unreleased traumas. Deep tissue massage works to detoxify tissue by helping to remove accumulated lactic acid and other waste products from the muscles. The therapy is used to ease or eliminate chronic muscular pain, help with injury rehabilitation and reduce inflammatory pain caused by ailments such as arthritis and tendonitis.
Dentistry (Holistic): Regards the mouth
as a microcosm of the entire body. The oral structures and the whole body are seen as a unit. Holistic dentistry often incorporates such methods as homeopathy, biocompatibility testing and nutritional counseling. Most holistic dentists emphasize wellness and preventive care, while avoiding (and often recommending the removal of silver-mercury fillings.
Detoxification: The practice of resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out. According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated toxins can drain the body of energy and make it more susceptible to disease. Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats, body wrapping, ionized foot baths and colon cleansing.
Doula: A woman who supports an expectant mother through pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period. Studies indicate that support in labor has profound benefits, including shorter labor, less desire for pain medication, lower rate of Caesarian delivery and more ease in initiation of breast-feeding. LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESUCE
2699 Route 22, DOVER PLAINS, NY 12522 845.877.0685 luckyorphanshorserescue.org Lucky Orphans is a nonprofit equine sanctuary in Dutchess County, NY, the largest horse populated county in the state of NY. Our mission is “People Helping Horses Heal People” through our equine assisted psychotherapy and human development programs.
ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
RARE SALES, INC.
Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess Call Bob: 914.661.3605 We recycle anything electrical. Computers, cables, battery backups, monitors, old printers, software discs, cell phones & charges and virtually any other electrical equipment you may want to discard. If you rebuild PCs we will take any old part you replace.
ENERGY HEALING
ANNE H. BENTZEN
Certified Jikiden Reiki Teacher/Practitioner Treatments, Classes and Student Events Custom BACH Flower Essence formulas Energy Counseling, Crystalline grids 25 Broadway, Ste.101, Pleasantville, NY balancing4life.com; 914.588.4079 Health requires energetic balance. Reiki clears stress, reduces pain, inflammation and restores energy flow. Strengthen your immunity. Relieve anxiety. Depression and insomnia. Learn the original Reiki teachings with Jikiden. Private sessions and small classes. See ad pg 46.
FACIALS
NINA’S ELEMENTS TO BEAUTY
Stormville, NY (By Appointment Only) Nina Melahn, Esthetician/Reiki Master 845.857.0185; ElementsToBeauty.com Custom Facials, Beauty and Wellness Services. Offering Exclusive, Natural, Holistic Skincare, Beauty and Wellness Services, Exceptional Product Lines, Light Therapies, Lymphatic Drainage, Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Lash Lifts and Tints, Reiki Healing and more. Call or email for appointment: EstyNina24@gmail. com. $10 off first facial to new clients.
111 East Main Street Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.241.1900
A Center For Awareness and Relaxation through Floatation Therapy. Create the ultimate Relaxation Response by removing all stimulation from light, sound, and gravity. Choose from three different float environments to find your perfect experience. Appointments available from 10am to 10pm daily. Free Parking.
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD
250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com Looking for a physician with 25 years of clinical practice using natural remedies? Expertise in treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. Emphasis on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs. If you want experienced, competent, compassionate, and exceptional care.
FUNCTIONAL VISUAL FIELDS & PHOTOTHERAPY
SAMANTHA SLOTNICK,
OD, FAAO, FCOVD 495 Central Park Ave, Suite 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com Beyond 20/20… what do we see? How much vision do we use? Functional Visual Fields make manifest the line between the hidden and the observed. Syntonic Phototherapy enables candidates to gently expand that boundary. Repeated field analysis tracks the efficacy of medical and healing interventions, including syntonic (also known as “light” or “color”) phototherapy. Call for consultation. See ad pg 43.
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Dowsing: A type of divination originally intended to locate ground water, minerals or other underground objects, through the use of a forked stick or “divining rod.” Modern advocates, who may or may not use a divining rod, believe that dowsing also can be used for much broader purposes. Those may include finding missing persons or lost objects, spiritual or distance healing, or gaining insight into money or relationship issues.
Emotional Freedom Technique
(EFT): A self-help procedure founded by Gary Craig that combines fingertip tapping of key acupuncture meridian points while focusing on an emotional issue or health challenge. Unresolved, or ‘stuck,’ negative emotions, caused by a disruption in the body’s energy system, are seen as major contributors to most physical pains and diseases. These can remain stagnant and trapped until released by the tapping. EFT is easy to memorize and portable, so it can be done anywhere.
Energy Healing: The art and practice of realigning and re-attuning the body between the physical and the etheric and auric fields to assist in natural healing processes. Working directly with the energy field in and around the body, the practitioner is thought to channel and direct energy into the cells, tissues and organs of the patient’s body to effect healing on physical and nonphysical levels simultaneously. Sessions may or may not involve the physical laying on of hands.
Feng Shui: The ancient Chinese system of arranging manmade spaces and elements to create or facilitate harmonious qi or chi (pronounced “chee”), or energy flow, by tempering or enhancing the energy where necessary. Feng Shui consultants can be an asset to both personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created.
Functional Medicine: A personalized
medicine that focuses on primary prevention and deals with underlying causes, instead of symptoms, for serious chronic diseases. Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle habits and may make use of medications. The discipline uses a holistic approach to analyze and treat interdependent systems of the body and to create the dynamic balance integral to good health. Herbal Medicine: This oldest form of medicine uses natural plants in a wide variety of forms for their therapeutic value. Herbs produce and contain various chemical substances that act upon the body to strengthen its natural functions without the negative side effects of synthetic drugs. They may be taken internally or applied externally via teas, tinctures, extracts, oils, ointments, compresses and poultices.
Homeopathy: A therapy that uses small doses of specially prepared plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and healing processes in order to cure illness. Homeopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar,” and pathos, meaning “suffering,” employs the concept that “like cures like.” A remedy is individually chosen for a person based on its capacity to cause, if given in an overdose, physical and psychological symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing.
Hydrotherapy: The use of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full-body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used at home as part of a selfcare program.
Hypnotherapy: A range of hypnosis techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious. The altered state that occurs under hypnosis has been compared to a state of deep meditation or transcendence, in which the innate recuperative abilities of the psyche are allowed to flow more freely. The subject can achieve greater clarity regarding his or her own wants and needs, explore other events or periods of life that require resolution, or generally develop a more positive attitude. Often used to help people lose weight or stop smoking, it is also used in the treatment of phobias, stress and as an adjunct to the treatment of illnesses.
Integrative Manual Therapy
(IMT): A combination of diagnostic and treatment methodologies that assess and treat pain, dysfunction, disease and disability. Developed by Sharon Giammatteo over 30-pluss years, IMT is intended to address the
complex needs of patients. IMT practitioners identify and address the underlying causes of dysfunction using a comprehensive and holistic approach. While IMT diagnostics and treatment modalities are predominately hands-on, IMT also integrates a wide range of diagnostic and treatment technologies, nutritional programs (i.e. natural supplements, diet and herbs), and IMT body-based psychotherapeutic approaches to develop a customized solution for a patient’s needs.
Integrative Medicine: This holistic
approach combines conventional Western medicine with complementary alternative treatments, in order to simultaneously treat mind, body and spirit. Geared to the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies, without serious evaluation.
Intuitive Arts: A general term for various methods of divination, such as numerology, psychic reading, and tarot reading. Individuals may consult practitioners to seek information about the future or insights into personal concerns or their personality. Numerology emphasizes the significance of numbers derived from the spelling of names, birth dates and other significant references; psychics may claim various abilities, from finding lost objects and persons to communicating with the spirits of the dead; tarot readers interpret a deck of cards containing archetypal symbols.
Iridology: Analysis of the delicate structure of the iris, the colored portion of the eye, to reveal information about conditions within the body. More than 90 specific zones on each iris, for a combined total of 180-plus zones, correspond to specific areas of the body. Because body weaknesses are often noticeable in the iris long before they are discernible through blood work or other laboratory analysis, iridology can be a useful tool for preventive self-care.
Jin Shin (or Jin Shin Jyutsu): A
gentle, non-invasive energy-balancing art and philosophy that embodies a life of simplicity, calmness, patience and self-containment. Practitioners employ simple acupressure techniques, using their fingers and hands on a fully clothed client to help eliminate stress, create emotional equilibrium, relieve pain and alleviate acute or chronic conditions. Graphic Designer kbfellows@gmail.com KBFellowsDesign.com; 203.512.5000 Extensive experience in all phases of print design. Logo design, brochures, business cards, stationery, marketing materials, ads, invitations, announcements, CD/DVD covers, banners, vintage custom wood signs, menus, greeting cards. Thought provoking, beautiful design backed by a clear purpose.
PATRICK FLORESCA,
Graphic Designer patrick@vegetorium.com 503.957.0783
I’ve been a graphic designer for numerous Natural Awakenings magazines for over 15 years. I provide fast, friendly, budgetconscious graphic design services including ad design, magazine layout, brochures, posters, business cards, flyers and more.
HAIR SALON
FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS
Hair care, Skincare & Make up 190 Rt 117 By Pass, Bedford, NY 914.242.1928; FreshOrganicSalon.com A healthy approach to beauty and wellness led by Maureen Toohey, Regional Educator for Organic Salon Systems. The fresh team is committed to making your experience fully complete and satisfying, organically. Receive a gift valued at $75 with your 1st color appointment, when you mention Natural Awakenings. See ad pg 11.
HEALING CENTER
THE TEMPERANCE CENTER
Merrill Black, LCSW, Reiki Master & Instructor Hypnotherapist, Intuitive Empath Healer, RYT, LFYP-2, Founder 453 White Plains Rd, #201/203, Eastchester 914.793.2600; thetemperancecenter.com Nurture your mind, body, and soul thru a variety of healing modalities and services that include, psychotherapy, reiki, hypnosis, acupuncture, massage, craniosacral, intuitive healing, spiritual counseling,, therapeutic yoga, messages from the masters & beyond meditation groups, Dragon’s Way Qigong , LifeForce Yoga. Rediscover your control and balance your life. Registered Herbalist (AHG) 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598
Lorraine offers Individual Wellness Consultations based on the Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which provides a preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal remedies and Nutritional planning.
HOLISTIC DENTIST
DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678; holisticdentist.com
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HOMEOPATHY
SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD
250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com Looking for a physician with 25 years of clinical practice using natural remedies? Expertise in treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. Emphasis on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs. If you want experienced, competent, compassionate, and exceptional care.
HYPNOTHERAPY
LISA BLEASDALE, C.HT
Certified Hypnotherapist Somers, Ny 914.400.9508; lisableasdale.com Willpower often falls short. Hypnotherapy taps into the power of the subconscious mind to transform your life by creating positive changes. Lisa helps individuals with stress reduction, addiction, weight loss, smoking cessation, procrastination, overcoming fears, phobias, anxiety, grief, and divorce.
Liviu B. Saimovici, MD 3020 Westchester Ave., Ste. 306 Purchase, NY; 914.500.9594 AdvancedRejuvenationCenters.com Emsella is a revolutionary non-surgical treatment that improves incontinence. Patients sit, fully clothed, on the Emsella chair, nicknamed “Kegel-throne” can stimulate the pelvic floor with electromagnetic energy. One treatment can stimulate the equivalent of 11,000 Kegels. The Kegels can strengthen the muscles that control urinary retention.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
MICHAEL FINKELSTEIN MD FACP ABIHM
The Slow Medicine Doctor Bedford, NY 914.218.3113; SlowMedicine.org Consultations with one of the leading experts in Integrative Medicine to provide practical advice for achieving health and vitality, prevention of disease and comprehensive, knowledgeable and credible second opinion about alternatives to conventional medicine; incorporating a new focus on Autonomic Response Testing, applying the principles of Quantum Mechanics for health. gy: The study of muscles and their movement. Applied kinesiology tests the relative strength and weakness of selected muscles to identify decreased function in body organs and systems, as well as imbalances and restrictions in the body’s energy flow. Some tests use acupuncture meridians and others analyze interrelationships among muscles, organs, the brain and the body’s energy field. Applied kinesiology is also used to check the body’s response to treatments that are being considered.
Manual lymphatic drainage
(MLD): A gentle, non-invasive, rhythmical whole-body massage, aimed at stimulating the lymphatic system to carry away excess fluid in the loose connective tissue, which helps remove toxins. Blockage or damage within the system may lead to conditions like edema, acne, inflammation, arthritis and sinusitis. The therapy stimulates one of the body’s natural cleansing systems to help bring tissues to a healthier state.
Martial Arts: Systems of codified practices and traditions originally designed primarily for self-defense or combat. Now more often practiced as a sport, the martial arts have a strong emphasis on honor and self-discipline. The bestknown martial arts originated in Asia and include aikido, karate, judo and tae kwon do.
Massage Therapy: A general term for the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes. Massage therapy incorporates various disciplines and involves kneading, rubbing, brushing and tapping the muscles and connective tissues by hand or using mechanical devices. Its goal is to increase circulation and detoxification, in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness.
PELLEGRINO INTEGRATIVE CANCER CENTER
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KITCHEN GARDENS DESIGN/BUILD
KITCHEN GARDENS OF WESTCHESTER
Design & Build. Call: 914.400.3742 kitchengardensofwestchester.com Bruce@KitchenGardensOfWestchester.com We help Beginner, Intermediate and Expert Gardeners with their projects. Our focus is on Design & Construction of Raised Beds and installing Vegetables, Herbs and Salads. Expect beautiful, productive and long-lasting Gardens with assistance available to maintain too! Meditation: The intentional directing of attention to one’s inner self. Methods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon various principles using the body or mind and may employ control or letting-go mechanisms. Techniques include the use of imagery, mantras and observation, and the control of breathing. Research has shown that regular meditation can contribute to psychological and physiological well-being. As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the Universe. It can also help reduce stress and alleviate stress-related ailments, such as anxiety and high blood pressure. MELT: The MELT Method is a simple selfcare technique designed to eliminate chronic pain and decrease accumulated stress caused by the repetitive postures and movements of everyday living. Small balls and soft foam rollers are used to rehydrate the connective tissue system, bringing the body back to a more ideal state by enhancing body awareness, improving balance and performance and reducing the signs of aging.
Midwife: A birth attendant who assists a woman through the prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum stages of pregnancy. The mother is encouraged to be involved and to feel in control of her birthing experience. Midwives are knowledgeable about normal pregnancy, labor, birth and pain relief options. They respect the process of birth as an innate and familiar process. Certified nurse-midwives are registered nurses who have received advanced training and passed a national certification exam. Nurse-midwives collaborate with physicians, as needed, especially when problems arise during pregnancy. (Also see Doula.)
Myofascial Release Technique: A
safe and very effective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. The use of Myofascial Release allows the practitioner to look at each patient as a unique individual. Myofascial Release is a type of soft tissue massage, which incorporates stretching and massage of the connective tissues, or fascia. It operates on the principal that many people hold stress in their muscles, which causes the muscles to seize or lock. This is exacerbated by muscle injury and scarring. Myofascial Release aims to access these areas of blockage and tension to release them, thereby freeing up the muscle and allowing it to move more easily and effectively.
This whole-body, hands-on technique seeks to free the body from the grip of tight fascia, or connective tissue, thus restoring normal alignment and function and reducing pain. Therapists use their hands to apply mild, sustained pressure, in order to gently stretch and soften fascia. Myofascial release is used to treat neck and back pain, headaches, recurring sports injuries and scoliosis.
non-invasive, drug free, natural modality that tests for and eliminate allergies. NAET uses a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture, acupressure, allopathy, chiropractic, kinesiology and nutritional medicine. One allergen is treated at a time.
Naturopathy: A comprehensive and eclectic system whose philosophy is based upon working in harmony with the body’s natural healing abilities. Naturopathy incorporates a broad range of natural methods and substances aimed to promote health. Training may include the study of specific approaches, including massage, manipulation, acupuncture, acupressure, counseling, applied nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy and minor surgery plus basic obstetrics for assistance with natural childbirth.
Network chiropractic: Uses Network
Spinal Analysis (NSA), a system of assessing and contributing to spinal and neural integrity, as well as health and wellness. Founded and developed by Donald Epstein. Practitioners employ gentle force to the spine to help the body eliminate mechanical tension in the neurological system. The body naturally develops strategies to dissipate stored tension/energy, thus enhancing self-regulation of tension and spinal interference. (Also see Chiropractic.)
Neurofeedback: Involves direct training of brain function. Using computer processing to capture electrical activity in the brain, an individual can reward the brain with positive feedback, changing its activity to desired, more appropriate patterns. Gradually, the brain learns and remembers how to exhibit only the good patterns
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
(NLP): A systematic approach to changing the limiting patterns of thought, behavior and language. Through conversation, practitioners observe the client’s language, eye movements, posture, breathing and gestures, in order to detect and help change unconscious patterns linked to the client’s emotional state. 30 years successful with Lyme/PANDAS 914.763.8889; acandee@usa.net Resistant viruses cause chronic Lyme (brain fog/ headaches/pain/fatigue+++). Quantum Physics targets/cancels disease. Protocols are three pronged: vibrational frequencies, including herbs and foods.
MAPLE SYRUP
BALLARD MAPLE
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MASSAGE & BODYWORK
SOULAURAS WELLNESS CENTER
Laura Giacovas,LMT, MS Ed., 4th Dan Master Instructor Taekwondo Briarcliff NY 914.941.2400, soulauras.com Our mission is to enhance wellness and quality of life through Therapeutic Massage and Integrated Holistic Healing. We are committed to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized.
MASSAGE - MEDICAL/SPORTS
BOMI MASSAGE - MEDICAL MASSAGE AND MANUAL THERAPY Bomi Bilimoria, LMT 450 Mamaroneck Ave. #409, Harrison NY 914.207.4071 bomimassage.com Relieve pain, improve athletic performance, and live your best life! Bomi is a medical and sports massage therapist with 16 years of experience treating clients with acute and chronic conditions. NYC area’s only practitioner of the Hendrickson Method of orthopedic massage, a highly-effective blend of massage and physical therapy that promotes healing and wellbeing. Open Mon-Sat. 10-6 2264 South Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 845.204.9090; DavisFurnitureOnline.com
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MEDICAL MARIJUANA
LYNN PARODNECK M.D.
Certified Medical Marijuana Practitioner 914.525.6536; DrParodneck@gmail.com DrLynnParodneck.com Evaluations and Consultations; Dr. Parodneck works in compliance with the New York State Compassionate Care Act. She is one of the leading medical marijuana clinicians in New York, with numerous referring specialists and an extensive professional network in the cannabis industry. See ad pg 41.
MENTOR
LIA RUSS
Spiritual Catalyst, Healer, Mentor, Author. connectingthedots.guru; 845.418.2416 No matter where you are in your journey, I can assist you. By intuitively listening to you, we go deeper, more quickly than with just traditional methods. I incorporate techniques like Reiki, Shamanism, Creative Arts Therapy, Crystals and Flower Essences to dissolve blocks and facilitate healing. My best selling new release Connecting the Dots Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, on Amazon, is a complete transformation manual!
FOREST BATHS
Fru Molnar, ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide Mindful nature walks; Lower Hudson Valley forestbaths.earth; forest.baths@gmail.com Commune with nature in a gentle way and experience the magic of the Japanese-inspired practice of forest bathing. Your trained guide will lead the way, offering simple invitations designed to help you step into your own authentic, embodied nature connection. Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 Westchester. Long Island. Brooklyn. Jamaica, Caribbean NuSpecies Health Centers provide free health consultations with certified nutritionists/life coaches. We make custom recommendations of our Raw, Organic, Liquid, Natural nutritional formulas and then work with our clients until they achieve their health goals. See ad pg 3.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC
Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, detoxification, hydrotherapy, 0zone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: Monday-Friday. See ad pg 25
NUTRITION
HOLISTIC HEALING & NUTRITION
Nicole Cunningham Dutchess Tpke 206F, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 845.471.6400; hhan-ny.com Holistic Healing is a nutritionally based practice using the Nutrition Response Testing (NRT) technique. Using this noninvasive, precise and scientific technique we determine the perfect plan for your body and start you on the road to optimal wellness. OFFICE OF DR. MICHAEL WALD
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PODIATRY
KATONAH PODIATRY, PC
Pamela Hoffman, DPM Glenn B. Weiss, DPM 200 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY 914.232.8880; Katonahpodiatry.com Foot care for people of all ages. Board certified holistic podiatrists who use a comprehensive, integrative approach. Customized treatments utilizing the best of today’s technology combined with nutrition and 30 years of experience.
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL COUNSELING
ROBIN QUEEN FINKELSTEIN
The Slow Medicine Therapist Bedford, NY 914.218.3113; SlowMedicine.org
Offering a whole-being, integrative approach to wellness, nurturing individuals, couples (applying the Imago process), and families into health on the emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical levels. Following one’s heart to Re-envision life in order to flourish. Also incorporating a new technique of autonomic nervous system balancing, specifically using Autonomic Response Testing with her partner, Dr. Michael Finkelstein. a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based, complementary therapies and counseling seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fiber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids.
Osteopathy / Osteopathic Physi-
cians: Osteopathy uses generally accepted physical, pharmacological and surgical methods of diagnosis and therapy, with a strong emphasis on body mechanics and manipulative methods to detect and correct faulty structure and function, in order to restore the body’s natural healing capacities. Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.) are fully trained and licensed according to the same standards as medical doctors (M.D.) and receive additional extensive training in the body’s structure and functions.
Oxygen therapies: Alters the body’s chemistry to help overcome disease, promote repair and improve overall function. Properly applied, oxygen may be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including infections, circulatory problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, allergies, cancer and multiple sclerosis. The major types of oxygen therapy used to treat illness are hyperbaric oxygen and ozone. Hydrogen peroxide therapy (oral or intravenous) can be dangerous and should be avoided.
Past Life Regression: Past life and
regression therapies operate on the assumption that many physical, mental and emotional challenges are extensions of unresolved problems from the past, either childhood traumas or experiences in previous lifetimes. The practitioner uses hypnosis or other altered states of consciousness and relaxation techniques to access the source of this “unfinished business,” and helps clients to analyze, integrate and release past traumas that are interfering with their current lives.
Physical therapy: Evaluates difficulties with mobility or function to focus on rehabilitation, through a restorative treatment program and instruction on how to make efficient use of the body in daily activities. Physical therapists use massage, exercise, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and other means to help the patient regain functional movement.
Pilates: A structured system of small isolated movements that demands powerful focus on feeling every nuance of muscle action while working out on floor mats or machines. Emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. Gentler than conventional exercises, Pilates, like yoga, yields long, lean, flexible muscles whose gracefully balanced movements readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sitting and bending. Can help in overcoming injuries.
Polarity therapy: Polarity therapy asserts that energy fields exist everywhere in nature and that the free flow and balance of this universal energy in the human body is the underlying foundation of good health. Practitioners use gentle touch and guidance to help clients balance their energy flow, thus supporting a return to health. The practitioner’s hands do not impart energy, but redirect the flow of the receiver’s own energy. The receiver then recharges himself with his own freed energy.
Prolotherapy: A rejuvenating therapy that uses injections of natural substances to stimulate collagen growth, in order to strengthen weak or damaged joints, tendons, ligaments or muscles. Often used as a natural alternative to drugs and/or surgery to treat pain syndromes, including degenerative arthritis, lower back, neck and joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraine headaches, and torn ligaments and cartilage.
Qigong & Tai chi: Qigong and Tai chi combine movement, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) in the body, improve circulation and enhance immune function. Qigong traces its roots to traditional Chinese medicine. Tai chi was originally a selfdefense martial art descended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm. Involves direct training of brain function. Using computer processing to capture electrical activity in the brain, an individual can reward the brain with positive feedback, changing its activity to desired, more appropriate patterns. Gradually, the brain learns and remembers how to exhibit only the good patterns.
Rebirthing Breathwork: Also known
as conscious connected breathing, or vivation. Rebirthing is a means to access and release unresolved emotions. The technique uses conscious, steady, rhythmic breathing, without pausing between inhaling and exhaling. Guided by a professional rebirther, clients re-experience past memories, including birth, and let go of emotional tension stored in the body.
Reflexology: A natural healing art based upon the principle that there are reflexes in the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body. Correctly stimulating and applying pressure to the feet or hands increases circulation and promotes specifically designated bodily and muscular functions.
Reiki: Means “universal life-force energy.” Reiki is a method of activating and balancing the life force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s chakras (energy centers). Various techniques can ease emotional and mental distress, heal chronic and acute physical problems and achieve spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki can be a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is essential and appropriate.
A healing practice that originated in Japan as a method of activating and balancing the life-force present in all living things. Reiki literally means “universal life-force energy.” Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s energy centers, or chakras. Various techniques are applied for emotional and mental distress, chronic and acute physical problems, and for achieving spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki is a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors; massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is appropriate or essential. Associate Real Estate Broker William Raveis Real Estate 339 Rte. 202, Somers, NY 10589 Cell: 914.844.7199; Office: 914.276.0900 judyjrealestate@gmail.com; Raveis.com Let me help you in buying, selling, renting or relocating in a supportive and stress-free manner. After 40 + years in business, my experience and success will be beneficial to you.
REFLEXOLOGY
LORRAINE HUGHES
ARCB Certified Reflexologist 263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Floor Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 Foot and/or Hand Reflexology sessions are offered with the use of Essential Oils applied to acupuncture points based upon each individual’s presenting pattern. Please refer to Services page on web site for the many benefits of this ancient modality.
REIKI
REIKI CLASSES
Cynthia M Chase, LCSW, Reiki Master 860.395.0284; cynthiachase.com cynthiamchase@gmail.com Manifest yourself as a healer; fulfill your life’s purpose! Cynthia offers personalized classes leading to Reiki levels I, II and Master level. Go to cynthiamchase.com for details.
RETREATS
YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS
2 Coulter Road, Bakers Mills, NY 12811 518.251.3015; 914.556.8258 yogaintheadirondacks.com Yoga in the Adirondacks is nestled in the valley of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, where yoga embraces nature. Connect your mind, body and spirit and explore your retreat with like-minded people to build a happier and healthier life. Studio available for your yoga/wellness private group as well.
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com
We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our web site to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad pg 2.
SPA
BALANCE DAY SPA
Westchester’s ONLY Certified Green Spa 280 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 914.358.9898; balance-dayspa.com As Westchester County’s ONLY certified green spa, Balance Day Spa has been in business since 2010.We specialize in all aspects of esthetics, including: facials, peels, waxing, tinting, bronzing, aromatherapy, energy healing and makeup.All organic, all the time.
SPIRITUAL CENTER
CHAPEL AT CROTON FALLS
Rev. June Tompkins, Pastor 609 Rt. 22, Croton Falls, NY chapelatcrotonfalls.org Join a unique monthly Interfaith Sunday at the Chapel at Croton Falls at 10:30am – Enjoy prayer, music, movement and dialogue. Check our FB page for information on upcoming programs or e-mail Rev. June Tompkins at jtgleneidashore1@verizon.net.
SUPPORT GROUP
SUPPORT CONNECTION
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services 914.962.6402; 800.532.4290 Supportconnection.org Support Connection provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Services include: One-onone counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; A national toll-free information and support hotline. (Rolfing): A hands-on technique for deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial system, which is composed of the muscles and the connective tissue, or fascia, in order to restore the body’s natural alignment and sense of integration. As the body is released from old patterns and postures, the range and freedom of physical and emotional expression increases. Rolfing can help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance neurological functioning, improve posture and restore flexibility.
Rubenfeld Synergy Method: Com-
bines touch, talk and compassionate listening in a dynamic system for the integration of body, mind, emotions and spirit. Through gentle touch and verbal sharing, each of these four levels can be accessed simultaneously, releasing pain and fears held in the body/mind. This method facilitates pain management, increased ease of movement, improved body image and self-esteem, and recovery from physical and emotional trauma.
Shamanism: An ancient healing tradition, which believes that loss of power is the real source of illness and that all healing includes the spiritual dimension. Shamanic healing usually involves induction into an altered state of consciousness and journeying into the spirit world to regain personal power and to access the powers of nature and of teachers. Shamanic healing may be taken literally or employed symbolically, but in or out of its cultural context, the tradition can be both self-empowering and self-healing.
Shiatsu: The most widely known form of acupressure, Shiatsu is a Japanese word meaning finger pressure. The technique applies varying degrees of pressure to balance the life energy that flows through specific pathways, or meridians, in the body. Used to release tension and strengthen weak areas in order to facilitate even circulation, cleanse cells and improve the function of vital organs. Shiatsu may be used to help diagnose, prevent and relieve many chronic and acute conditions that manifest on both physical and emotional levels.
Spiritual Healing / Counseling:
Practiced in two forms. In one, the healer uses thought or touch to align his or her spiritual essence with that of the client. The healer works to either balance the spiritual field or shift the perceptual base of the client to create harmony between mind and body and draw the client into the active presence of Divine Spirit. In the other, the healer transforms healing energy into a vibrational frequency that the client can receive and comfortably assimilate, reminding the person’s intuitive core of its inherent healing ability.
Sports massage: A specialized field of massage, employed to minimize the risk of injury, tend to sports injuries that do occur, and assist in achieving optimum performance.
Swedish massage: The most commonly practiced form of massage in Western countries. Swedish massage integrates ancient Oriental techniques with principles of anatomy and physiology. Practitioners rub, knead, pummel, brush and tap the client’s muscles. Swedish massage is widely practiced; thus, practitioners vary widely in training, techniques and session lengths.
Tai chi & Qigong: Qigong and Tai chi combine movement, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) in the body, improve circulation and enhance immune function. Qigong traces its roots to traditional Chinese medicine. Tai chi was originally a selfdefense martial art descended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm.
Tantra: Has emerged as a modern spiritual path of embodied consciousness, with roots in ancient Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Tantra views the ‘spiritual’ as being directly present within the ‘physical’ and respects sensory experience as a vehicle for accessing higher states of awareness. Tantric practices balance the chakras (energy centers) and can contribute to a sense of presence, intimacy and fulfillment in all aspects of living.
Thai Massage: A form of body therapy that incorporates gentle rocking motions, rhythmic compression along the body’s energy lines and passive stretching to stimulate the free flow of energy, break up blockages and help restore general well-being. One of the branches of Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM), Thai massage is performed on a floor mat, with the client dressed in lightweight, comfortable clothes. No oils are used. Thai massage aids flexibility, inner organ massage, blood oxygenation and quieting of the mind.
ing): A diagnostic technique that uses an infrared camera to measure temperature variations on the surface of the body, producing images that reveal sites of inflammation and abnormal tissue growth. Inflammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges. See ads pages 35 & 55.
Trigger point/Myotherapy: A mas-
sage technique used to relieve pain, similar to Neuro Muscular Therapy (NMT). Practitioners apply pressure to specific ‘trigger points’ on the body—tender, congested spots of muscle tissue that may radiate pain to other areas—in order to release tension and spasms. Treatment decreases the swelling and stiffness associated with muscular pain and increases range of motion.
Yoga: Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join,” and refers to the joining of a person’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. The goal of good health is accomplished through a combination of techniques, including physical exercises called asanas (or postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation and diet and nutrition. Although yoga is not meant to cure specific diseases or ailments directly, it has been found effective in treating many physical ailments.
Individuals of every age and physical condition can benefit from the regular practice of yoga, which has been proved to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration. Using a combination of asanas, or postures, and breathing techniques, yoga works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone the body and organs, increase vitality and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be applied as a spiritual practice, as well.
Please note: The contents of this Health & Wellness Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914.214.9678 holisticdentist.com
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VEGETABLE /HERB/SALAD GARDENS
KITCHEN GARDENS OF WESTCHESTER
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VETERINARY HOSPITAL
EARTH ANGELS VETERINARY HOSPITAL
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WEIGHT LOSS
QUIT WITH QUINN
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WELLNESS CENTER
SUNRAVEN
Bedford, NY 914.218.3113; SlowMedicine.org Home of Slow Medicine, designed by Dr. Michael and Robin Queen Finkelstein, to promote health and holistic healing of the body, mind, and spirit, all in the setting of a living, working farm and gardens; offering programs ranging from Breathwork and Yoga, to Meditation and Drumming, and highlighting the Wellness Practices of Michael and Robin.
FULL CIRCLE VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Integrative, Holistic & Conventional 1609 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 845.234.4417; FullCircleVetHopsital.com We specialize in the integration of holistic and conventional veterinary medicine to provide quality, comprehensive care for your pet’s needs. We enjoy taking time to get to know our clients and their pets. This allows pets to relax, while we learn about their family lifestyle. YOGA
YOGA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
ytayoga.com; 914.391.3389 Briarcliff Manor, NY Workshops via Zoom until further notice YTA is a nonprofit providing affordable continuing education to yoga teachers and students. Monthly three-hour workshops are led by nationally and locally accomplished instructors on a variety of topics. $45 members/$65 nonmembers. CEUs are available.
