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New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease

by Lisa Marshall

22 WELLNESS PROFILES Find the Ideal Local Wellness Professionals for Your Healing Journey

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44 IT’S EASY TO BE GREEN

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Our Beliefs Reprogram

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he UK’s University of East Anglia and the University of Stirling conducted a study of individuals with autistic traits among 312 people recruited through social media, including 75 diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. Each of the subjects completed a series of creativity tests in which they determined uses of mundane objects.

Published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, the study found that while the autistic people chose fewer uses for each object, their choices were significantly more original and creative. The subjects developed a greater range of “divergent thinking”.

Martin Doherty, Ph.D., co-author of the study, confirms, “People with high autistic traits can have less quantity, but greater quality of creative ideas. They are typically considered to be more rigid in their thinking, so the fact that the ideas they have are more unusual or rare is surprising. This difference may have positive implications for creative problem solving.”

The researchers found that while the average person will utilize simple mental strategies to produce more obvious answers first, autistic people tend to first utilize more demanding strategies during their processing, thus producing the more creative result.

All great achievements require time. ~Maya Angelou

Sunlight Reduces Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

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esearchers from the University of California (UC) School of Medicine at San Diego have determined that regions with greater exposure to ultraviolet (UV)-B radiation from the sun and reduced cloud cover have significantly lower incidence of pancreatic cancer.

In an analysis of global rates of the disease, the research, published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, demonstrated that areas with more sunshine had only one-sixth of the pancreatic cancer rates of areas with less sunshine.

The farther from the equator, the less is the exposure to UV-B radiation, leading to less body production of vitamin D.

Study author Cedric F. Garland, doctor of public health, a UC professor and member of the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, says, “If you’re living at a high latitude or in a place with a lot of heavy cloud cover, you can’t make vitamin D most of the year, which results in a higher-than-normal risk of getting pancreatic cancer.”

According to World Cancer Research Fund International, 338,000 new cases of pancreatic cancer are diagnosed annually, and it is the seventh most lethal form of cancer.

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esearch from the University of Houston has determined that a species of bacteria that has become resistant to many antibiotics might be tracking into homes on the soles of shoes. More than a third of randomly tested homes were contaminated with Clostridium difficile bacteria, and 40 percent of doorsteps were also infected with the bacteria.

Depending upon the strain, C. difficile can cause intestinal infections, inflammation and severe diarrhea.

Study author M. Jahangir Alam, Ph.D., comments, “Shoes are contaminated from diverse sources, and we are regularly contaminating our doorsteps by shoes.”

The researchers tested three to five household items within 30 houses in Houston, Texas. They collected 127 environmental samples— from 63 shoe bottoms, 15 bathroom surface samples, 12 house floor dusts and 37 other household surfaces

They found that 41 of them harbored C. difficile and nearly 40 percent of the shoes were positive for the bacteria. They also found that a third of the bathroom surfaces harbored the bacteria, a third of house dust and 19 percent of other surfaces maintained the bacteria.

The cause of many intestinal disorders, this bacteria species has become increasingly resistant to antibiotics and many household cleaning products.

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esearch published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found people that feel younger than their years have a lower incidence of earlier mortality. Conducted by scientists from the UK’s University College London, the research analyzed data from 6,489 people and measured their self-perceived age with the question, “How old do you feel you are?” Then, over more than eight years, the scientists tracked the number of deaths from all causes.

Almost 70 percent of those that averaged a little over 65 reported feeling at least three years younger than their chronological age. Only a quarter said they felt close to their age and about 5 percent said they felt more than a year older.

The research found that deaths among those that felt younger were 14 percent, while more than 18 percent of those who felt their own age and more than 24 percent of people that felt older died during the follow-up period. The research further found that individuals that felt at least three years younger were less likely to die later from heart disease or cancer. These relationships prevailed even when other health and lifestyle factors were eliminated.

Co-author Andrew Steptoe, Ph.D., says, “We expected to find an association between self-perceived age and mortality. We didn’t expect that the relationship would still be present even when wealth, other socio-demographic indicators, health, depression, mobility and other factors were taken into account.”

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wo common vitamins are making headlines in medical research. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that supplementation with vitamin E may reduce the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

The five-year study followed 561 Alzheimer’s patients and included a placebo and the pharmaceutical drug memantine. Those that took vitamin E had a reduced progression of the disease compared to both a placebo group and the memantine group.

Also, researchers from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of falling for elderly folks. The study had a vitamin D supplement or a placebo delivered through a Meals-on-Wheels program to 68 people. The subjects were given blood tests and their history of falls was measured. Diaries revealed that the individuals taking vitamin D supplements fell less than half the number of times than the placebo group.

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Playing Outside Before Lunch Spurs Kids to Eat Healthier

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esearchers from Brigham Young University and Cornell University have determined that simply moving recess to precede lunch significantly increases students’ consumption of fruits and vegetables at lunch.

The researchers tested first- through sixth-graders from seven schools in Utah for 14 school days. In three schools, recess was switched from after to just before lunch. In the other four schools, recess still followed lunch.

Published in the journal Preventative Medicine, research found that when recess was just prior to lunch, students ate 54 percent more fruits and vegetables.

Moving recess also resulted in 45 percent more kids eating at least one serving of fruits and vegetables during school-provided lunches.

The researchers concluded that results show the benefits of holding recess before lunch and suggest that if more schools did this, there would be significant increases in fruit and vegetable consumption, particularly among students that eat school lunch as part of the National School Lunch Program.

Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it. ~Charles R. Swindoll

Scientists Urge Ban on Non-Stick Pan Coatings

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new paper published in the Environmental Health Perspectives journal warns of the continued health risks of chemicals used for non-stick pan coatings and water repellents on clothing. The chemical is being found in some municipalities’ drinking water.

More than 200 scientists signed the statement, which presents the dangers of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These chemicals are persistently used as pan coatings, despite more than a decade of research showing associations with liver toxicity, neurological disorders, cancers of different organs and types, and heart conditions.

The paper noted that many manufacturers have discontinued long-chain PFAS production and substituted shorter-chain PFAS. The scientists caution that these shorter-chain PFAS may not effectively reduce PFAS exposure because more has to be used to achieve the same effectiveness, maintaining PFAS in the environment with exposure levels relatively unchanged. It calls for scientists, governments, chemical manufacturers and consumer product manufacturers to participate in halting all PFAS production.

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Doctor’s Orders

GMO Labeling Endorsed by Physicians Even as the federal government pursues H.R. 1599, aka the “Deny Americans the Right to Know” (DARK) act, mainstream medicine is urging the government to abandon its resistance to GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling.

They are bolstered by a recent announcement by the World Health Organization that glyphosate (the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer) is probably carcinogenic in humans. The genetic engineering ends up making crops resistant to the herbicide so more must be applied.

According to contributing doctors from Harvard, Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the University of Wisconsin reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine, “GM crops are now the agricultural products most heavily treated with herbicides, and two of these herbicides may pose risks of cancer.”

A recent notice in the same journal, “GMOs, Herbicides and Public Health,” reports: “The application of biotechnology to agriculture has been rapid and aggressive. The vast majority of the soy and [feed] corn grown in the United States are now genetically engineered. Foods produced from GM crops have become ubiquitous.”

Sixty-four countries, including Russia and China, have already adopted transparency in labeling laws, but U.S. Big Food and Big Ag lobbyists have stonewalled efforts domestically.

For more information and petitions, visit OrganicConsumers.org.

Sci-Fi Solution

Beaming Solar Power to Earth from Space A great deal of solar power falls on our planet, but a lot more misses us and goes off into space. Scientists at JAXA, Japan’s space administration, have made a major breakthrough in accurate wireless power transmission on Earth that bodes well for solar space technology. The team beamed 1.8 kilowatts of power, enough to power an electric tea kettle, more than 50 meters to a small receiver without any wires whatsoever.

The researchers were able to accomplish this task by first converting the electrical energy to microwaves, and then beaming them to a remote receiver before converting them back into electrons. The program’s goal is to harness a constant supply of solar energy directly from space using orbital solar farms, and then beam that energy for use on Earth. Solar power generation in space has many advantages over current technology, including the constant availability of energy regardless of the weather or time of day.

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Eastern Practices Penetrate U.S. Corporate Culture Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini has introduced free yoga and meditation classes for employees of the health insurance giant, and more than 13,000 are participating. On average, they experienced a 28 percent reduction in their stress levels, 20 percent improvement in sleep quality, 19 percent reduction in pain and 62 minutes per week of extra productivity.

“We have this groundswell inside the company of people wanting to take the classes,” says Bertolini. “It’s been pretty magical.” He sells the same classes to businesses that contract with Aetna.

Google now offers emotional intelligence courses for employees and General Mills has a meditation room in every building on its Minneapolis corporate campus. Even conservative Wall Street firms such as Goldman Sachs are teaching meditation on the job.

Some programs, from yoga sessions for factory workers to guided meditations for executives, are intended to improve overall well-being; others to increase focus and productivity. Most aim to make employees more present-minded, less prone to make rash decisions and generally nicer people to work with.

More than 21 million individuals now practice yoga nationwide, double the number from a decade ago, and nearly as many meditate, according to the National Institutes of Health.

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After working with organizations such as Autism Speaks and the Autism Self Advocacy Network, Sesame Street has been aiming to help reduce the stigma associated with autism spectrum disorder. A new autistic character, Julia, already has her own digital storybook, We’re Amazing, 1,2,3 as part of the campaign See Amazing in All Children.

According to Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, senior vice president of U.S. social impact at Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street producers are waiting to hear back from the autism community before introducing Julia to the TV show.

California now hosts the nation’s first Amy’s Organic Drive-Thru restaurant, in Rohnert Park, with a vegetarian menu sporting veggie burgers, salads and dishes served in both regular and vegan varieties. Ingredients are sustainably grown and GMO-free (no genetically modified ingredients).

The company’s signature frozen pizzas have been popular for years in health food and grocery stores nationwide, and now Amy’s first restaurant is serving them hot, with toppings ranging from spinach and diced tomatoes to a choice of mozzarella cheese or vegan “cheeze”.

While some other fast food restaurants import almost all of their products from factory farming operations and give nothing back to the community, Amy’s Drive-Thru grows produce sustainably on its own roof. Amy’s Kitchen, a family-owned, privately held organic frozen food company, reportedly pays workers a living wage with health benefits.

On the inaugural restaurant’s popularity, Manager Paul Schiefer remarks, “It’s given us a lot of hope that this is a concept that works.”

Sesame Street Addresses Autism

For more information, visit Autism.SesameStreet.org/storybook-we-are-amazing and Tinyurl.com/MeetJuliaVideo.

Amy’s Opens Organic Fast Food Restaurant

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The Rise of Functional Medicine New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease

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y the end of 2014, Trina Mills, of Parker, Arizona, had given up on conventional medicine. She’d been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder 17 years earlier and taken medication ever since without feeling her symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches and stomach problems ever fully subside. She’d visited endocrinologists, gastroenterologists and a half-dozen other specialists, each of which offered a different diagnosis and prescribed a different drug.

At one point, she had her gallbladder removed. At another, her doctor suspected she had bleeding in her brain and sent her for a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan. Some thought she was a hypochondriac; others said she was depressed. “I would tell them, ‘I’m just depressed that you can’t figure out why I’m so sick,’” she says.

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Weighing a skeletal 82 pounds, the 54-year-old mother of three finally wrote out a living will and braced for the inevitable. Then she heard of a new Center for Functional Medicine opening at the prestigious, century-old Cleveland Clinic. As the first clinic of its kind to open at an academic medical center, it promised to look at the underlying causes of disease, while focusing on the whole person, rather than isolated symptoms.

Intrigued, Mills caught a flight to Ohio and soon was offering up 30 tubes of blood, stool and saliva samples, as well as an exhaustive life history. One year later, thanks to a series of personalized diet and lifestyle changes, she’s 10 pounds heavier and feels better than she has in decades. “I spent a lot of years and money in the traditional WakeUpNaturally.com

medical system and got nothing,” says Mills. With functional medicine, “In a very short time, they had me feeling nearly 100 percent.”

Distinctive Characteristics

In the 25 years since nutritional biochemist Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., of Gig Harbor, Washington, coined the term, this science-based, whole-body approach to addressing chronic disease has gained widespread traction. More than 100,000 physicians—60 percent of them medical doctors—have trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine he founded in Washington and New Mexico, and numerous medical schools have added its tenets to their curricula. More naturopaths and chiropractors are also distinguishing themselves with a functional medicine emphasis.

“It is not alternative medicine at all,” stresses Bland, whose latest book, The Disease Delusion, details how functional medicine can curb chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, dementia, and heart disease, which constitute 78 percent of U.S. health care costs.

“It’s the basis of 21st-century health care,” he says.

For most of the 20th century, conventional medicine centered on a singular objective: Arrive at a diagnosis and treat it with drugs or surgery. Then, the alternative medicine movement proffered a toolbox of more natural therapies, including acupuncture, herbs and massage to address these same diagnoses.

The 1990s brought integrative medicine, a best-of-both-worlds approach.

“While all of the above have merit, they lack the necessary guidance to help practitioners determine which tools work best for which patient,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine.

“Alternative therapies and conventional treatments are tools. We need a new map that can teach us how to skillfully use those tools,” maintains Hyman.

“That map is functional medicine.”

Because one chronic disease such as diabetes can have dozens of underlying causes, or one culprit such as a genetic predisposition or exposure to toxins can lead to multiple chronic conditions, functional medicine focuses on systems, rather than organs, and origins, rather than diseases. “It’s about listening to the patient’s story in a different way,

where the objective is not simply about arriving at a diagnosis,” explains Bland.

Ferreting Out Key Clues

Key to discovering the underlying origins of a health issue are a host of new gene, blood and gut health tests. “They allow us to look under the patient’s ‘metabolic hood’ at the genetic and biochemical factors influencing health,” says Naturopathic Doctor Kara Fitzgerald, who heads up a functional medicine clinic in Newtown, Connecticut.

For instance, certain genes influence how a person burns and stores fat. Depending on which variant a patient has, based on a genetic test, they might be guided toward a higheror lower-fat diet. Those genetically prone to difficulty in metabolizing the amino acid homocysteine (an excess of which can raise the risk of heart disease) might be advised to take folic acid supplements.

If a patient displays intractable gut problems, rather than simply look for blood or pathogens in the stool, Fitzgerald also looks at the DNA of their gut microbiome, mapping out

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hile most practitioners recommend that patients consult with a physician to interpret their test results, several companies offer gene, blood and microbiome lab testing directly to consumers. Here are a few options to consider.

uBiome, Inc. (Ubiome.com): Send in swab samples from gut, mouth, nose, genitals and/or skin and the company will genetically sequence the DNA of resident bacteria and send findings back within six weeks, identifying good and bad varieties present, deficiencies, and how that personal microbiome compares to others with similar lifestyles, such as smokers, vegans, meat-eaters, etc. It’s also possible to test a client’s microbiome over time to see if dietary changes implemented to change gut health are working.

WellnessFX (WellnessFX.com): Visit an affiliated diagnostic lab to submit blood samples with results posted within a week on a secure website. Different packages targeting weight loss, sports performance, heart health or women’s health issues look at different biomarkers in the blood, such as levels of certain micronutrients, hormones or signs of inflammation. Clients can request an online consultation with a doctor or dietitian to interpret the results.

Pathway Genomics (Pathway. com): The company’s DNA Insight Genetic Health and Wellness Tests use genetic material taken from saliva to analyze genetic markers.

Ordered via a licensed practitioner, online or through a smartphone app, clients receive a kit, send in a sample and get results within three weeks. The Pathway Fit tests snapshot 75 genetic markers related to metabolism and sports performance.

Others look for genes that influence nutrient absorption, heart health or hormonal function.

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which strains of good bacteria are present or absent and prescribing prebiotics, probiotics or whole foods to promote a healthful balance.

For another patient with thinning hair and aching joints, she might use specialized blood tests to look for micronutrient deficiencies, signs of allergies or certain autoantibodies—proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly attack one’s own tissues— that might herald a brewing autoimmune disorder. “Research shows that predictive autoantibodies can show up in the blood 10 or even 20 years before an autoimmune disease such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis makes itself known,” says Fitzgerald, pointing to a seminal review published in 2007 in Scientific American: “If a patient with mild, early-stage symptoms is proactive with diet and lifestyle changes, they may be able to fend it off.”

High-tech tests aside, Bland stresses that what’s most important is “a tool that has been largely lost in medicine today: Knowing how to listen to the patient.”

In a typical exam, Fitzgerald thoroughly inspects often neglected body parts, including the tongue and fingernails, which can hold important clues to underlying health. She asks about past emotional trauma which might trigger chronic disease, and inquires about what environmental toxins and harmful chemicals both the patient and their birth parents may have been exposed to. One example might be a patient exposed to cigarette smoking in utero having a bias toward an al-

lergic disease. If their parents grew up in a period of famine, they might have inherited a genetic disposition for rapid weight gain.

“She spent two-and-a-half hours with me,” in her initial consultation, recalls 52-year-old Lauren Zambrelli, of Long Island, New York, who credits Fitzgerald for helping her tame her multiple sclerosis into remission. “It was like having a sister for a doctor.”

Who Pays

Functional medicine doctors don’t shy away from prescription drugs when necessary, but they do lean decidedly toward the lower-tech modalities, using dietary supplements, allergen-free diets, exercise, mind-body practices and toxin avoidance as their primary tools. “We basically take out the bad stuff from the body and put in the good stuff,” says Hyman.

Maintaining good health is priceless, but without conventional insurance coverage, it can be expensive.

While Mills’ doctor visits were covered by insurance (which is rare), she spends roughly $1,000 a month on supplements to address her diagnosed leaky gut syndrome, nutrient deficiencies and mercury poisoning. Zambrelli has paid thousands out of her own pocket, too.

Some people worry that, like most conventional physicians, some functional medicine practitioners place too much emphasis on expensive tests and too little on the most crucial and affordable remedy—self-care. “Functional medicine as a concept is an important step forward,” says integrative medicine pioneer Dr. James Gordon, founder of

Lobby for Change To lobby for consistent insurance coverage of more complementary therapies, check out these resources.

CoverMyCare (CoverMyCare.org). This national grassroots advocacy campaign, a project of the Integrative Healthcare Policy Consortium, aims to support the proper full implementation of Section 2706 of the Affordable Care Act, which states that insurers cannot leave licensed practitioners like naturopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists or Oriental medicine practitioners out of their provider networks. It still lacks enforcement at the state level, although Oregon and Rhode Island recently passed legislation to fix the existing loophole; California, Hawaii, Minnesota and New Mexico are working to do the same.

American Sustainable Business Council (Tinyurl.com/Integrative Reimbursement). The organization recently launched a campaign to urge insurers to cover integrative practices.

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Learn More Online Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine Tinyurl.com/Center4 FunctionalMedicine Dr. Kara Fitzgerald’s blog DrKaraFitzgerald.com/blog Functional Forum FunctionalForum.com Dr. Mark Hyman’s blog DrHyman.com/blog Institute for Functional Medicine FunctionalMedicine.org

the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco.

“However, some practitioners do a lot of tests and prescribe a lot of supplements and work on cleaning out the gut, but neglect the psychological, spiritual and social issues. That concerns me.”

Bland and Hyman concede that some practitioners over-test, but say that will fade over time as they learn to better discriminate which ones are useful for specific patients. Several efforts also are underway to get more functional medicine providers and the acupuncturists, massage therapists and nutritionists they work with covered under the Affordable Care Act, which expressly emphasizes a need for more preventive medicine.

Viewing the big picture, Bland believes that functional medicine is just what the country needs to save on exploding healthcare costs. Rather than spending dollars on extraordinary measures to save heart attack victims or diabetics in emergencies, we can prevent such dire situations by identifying underlying problems sooner and halting their progression.

In the meantime, some patients are finding priceless relief. “Am I poorer right now? Yes,” says Mills. “Am I healthier? Way. It’s been so worth it.”

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Create Your Own Wellness Dream Team Take Your Health to the Next Level

The Center for Health and Healing Integrative Wellness Center  Mount Kisco, NY 914.260.1696 • TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net

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he Center for Health and Healing is a place for holistic health and holistic studies. Its mission is to shift the health paradigm from symptom management to healing. The Integrative Wellness Center is comprised of 14 diverse professionals offering holistic health options, support and expertise. Professional trainings and workshops are offered by world-renowned master teachers and healers in the areas of health and wellness as well as personal and spiritual growth.

Wellness services offered: Body massage, chronic/acute pain therapies, holistic psychotherapy, spiritual counseling, hypnotherapy, EMDR, Somato-Emotional Release, acupuncture, homeopathy, herbalism, health coaching, Reiki energy healing, shamanic Reiki, yoga, mindfulness meditation, intuitive readings.

Areas of specialty: Holistic health options, educational workshops and professional trainings.

Philosophy of healing: “Like our ancestors and indigenous cultures, the belief in the human’s innate power to heal naturally is present,” says founder Melanie Ryan. “Our staff is trained both in the ancient healing arts and modern ways, understanding the interconnectedness of the emotional-mental body, physical body and energeticspiritual body. We treat the whole being holistically, so individuals regain their lost power to heal themselves.” See ad pg 29.

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Center for Aligned Healing

Bernadette Bloom, Medical Intuitive Teacher, Facilitator, PT  175 King St., Chappaqua, NY 914.861.2105 • 239.289.3744 CenterForAlignedHealing.com • TheEsotericBloom.com

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enter for Aligned Healing is a soul-based group of practitioners offering bioenergy medicine for body, mind and spirit. It offers classes, private appointments and wellness programs for planetary healing.

Wellness services offered: Energy medicine, energetic osteopathy, children’s programs, chamber events, meditation services, women’s divorce groups, massage, psychotherapy, holistic classes.

Areas of specialty: Stress management; post-traumatic stress; cancer; anxiety; children’s, women’s and men’s health; chronic pain; business manifestation; chronic illness; fertility; migraines; weight loss; autism; seizures.

Philosophy of healing: “We align with our clients’ highest spiritual good at all times and bring that vibration through the mental, emotional and physical bodies to create peace, harmony and bliss,” says owner Bernadette Bloom. See ad pg 47.

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Nina Chaifetz, LCSW, CHHC

Psychotherapy & Wellness Counseling  White Plains, NY / Harrison, NY / NYC 917.553.0091 • info@ninachaifetz.com • NinaChaifetz.com

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ommitted to helping people find greater happiness, balance and fulfillment, Nina Chaifetz works with adults who are in crisis or life transitions or who are seeking personal growth. She offers support and guidance to help create positive change and improve their quality of life. “I work holistically, treating each client as a whole person, working with the emotions, mind, body and spirit,” she says.

Donna Costa, LMT Medical Massage

 Westchester/Fairfield 914.907.4485 • coyoteqn@aol.com DreamDancerHealingMassage.com

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icensed in New York and Connecticut, Donna Costa has been working in the medical massage field for more than 12 years. “Using integrative massage, I tailor a massage specifically for the client, helping them reach a state of relaxation and balance and re-educate their muscles to relax and return to their original state,” she says.

Wellness services offered: Tailored sessions using insightoriented psychotherapy, Gestalt psychotherapy, art therapy, mindfulness techniques, and nutrition and lifestyle coaching.

Wellness services offered: Custom-tailored massages, deep-tissue massage, Swedish massage, hot-stone massage, prenatal massage, lymphatic drainage, trigger-point therapy, face-lift massage, acupressure.

Areas of specialty: Anxiety, relationships, depression, selfesteem, body image, parenting, loss, career changes, health challenges, life transitions, identity and purpose, spirituality, women’s issues.

Areas of specialty: Pain reduction, muscle spasms, range of motion, stress, lymphatic detox, immune system, migraines, sciatica.

Philosophy of healing: “I believe that people have the inherent ability to transform their lives, especially with positive support and guidance,” Chaifetz says. “I create collaborative relationships that focus on strengths and awareness in order to shift thoughts, feelings and actions.”

Philosophy of healing: “I believe that in order to help the earth and her creatures, we must first heal ourselves,” Costa says. “I have studied many methods of healing over the years with various indigenous elders. I find it very effective to incorporate many of these healing modalities into my massage practice.”

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Alan M. Dattner, MD

Integrative Medicine and Dermatology  17 Rodman Oval, New Rochelle, NY 914.637.0908 • HolisticDermatology.com

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r. Alan Dattner treats skin conditions naturally as symptoms of a deeper imbalance, by addressing the underlying digestive and inflammatory issues to create optimum health. “By rebalancing the function of the body, my patients experience so many positive side effects, including improved overall mood, metabolism and vitality,” he says.

Wellness services offered: Boardcertified dermatology, organic skin-care treatments, biochemical nutrition, herbal medicine, functional medicine, neuromuscular therapy, applied kinesiology, Ayurveda, anti-aging medicine, skin surgery, Asyra analysis, Scenar treatments, craniosacral adjustments.

Areas of specialty: Chronic and challenging skin diseases; all conditions of skin, hair and nails; acne; eczema; seborrhea; psoriasis; rosacea; pityriasis; digestive and metabolic issues; environmental sensitivities; food allergies; candida; chronic fatigue; Epstein-Barr virus; cytomegalovirus; lymphomatoid papulosis; aging; hidradenitis; alopecia; hair loss; perioral dermatitis.

Philosophy of healing: “Natural treatment of skin conditions can improve overall health by correcting underlying imbalances in the digestive system, gut flora, hormone function, exposure to allergens, and accumulated toxins,” Dattner says.

“Emotional and spiritual blocks are peeled off in layers, and balance is restored.”

Dave Dodge, LCSW, CBSP, CIRT

Accelerated Healing Solutions  128 Radio Circle, Mt. Kisco, NY 914.232.3484 • AcceleratedHealingSolutions.com

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ave Dodge named his practice Accelerated Healing Solutions because of the accelerated nature and the incredible healing capacity of the newer, more progressive alternative therapeutic treatment methods he uses, which are faster, easier, safer and much more effective than traditional methods of therapy.

Wellness services offered: Various alternative therapeutic methods of treatment (e.g., Brainspotting, EMDR, hypnosis, EFT, WHEE, Ask and Receive), designed to get to the roots of mental and emotional issues in order to resolve and release them once and for all.

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Areas of specialty: The alternative therapeutic methods Dodge uses are designed to release anxiety, worry, fear, depression, anger, sadness, guilt, shame, trauma and even physical pain. They will also release life-coping styles such as people pleasing, perfectionism and procrastination, and they are very effective in releasing negative mental and emotional aspects maintaining dysfunctional/avoidant behaviors such as overeating and drug/alcohol abuse.

Philosophy of healing: “Native Americans call our painful mental and emotional issues ‘the sacred Hurt,’” Dodge says.

“These hurts are sacred because the learning from the friction in our lives will help us elevate our souls. From the friction come the pearls.” See ad pg 23.

Lawrence Edwards, PhD, BCN, LMHC,

Founder & Director

OPTIMAL MIND® and the Anam Cara Meditation Foundation  2 Byram Brook Pl. Ste. 2, Armonk, NY 914.219.8600 • info@optimalmind.net OptimalMind.net • TheSoulsJourney.com

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r. Lawrence Edwards offers therapies designed to empower people to live the lives they are truly capable of living. “You can free your mind and body of patterns of dysregulation and reactivity that lead to stress, pain and suffering,” he says.

Edwards is a licensed psychotherapist, board-certified neurofeedback provider and master meditation teacher.

Wellness services offered: Psychotherapy, neurofeedback, biofeedback, meditation, mindfulness, peak performance training, Jungian dreamwork, hypnotherapy, non-dual Buddhist/yogic teachings, spiritual counseling, Kundalini awakening and spiritual emergence guidance.

Areas of specialty: Personal and spiritual growth, stress, anxiety, depression, migraines, chronic pain, hypertension, insomnia, focusing, ADHD, death and dying, trauma, addictions and emotional eating.

Philosophy of healing: Edwards’ motto is “Transform your mind, transform your life.”® “Everything we experience is shaped by the state of our mind-body,” he says. “You can empower your optimal mind through advanced technologies like neurofeedback and ancient methods like meditation, dreamwork and spiritual awakening to heal and expand your capabilities to realize your full potential.” natural awakenings

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Jason Elias, DiplOM

Integral Health Associates  New Paltz, NY  Croton on Hudson, NY & NYC 845.255.2255 • 914.271.2966 FiveElementHealing.net ocally, Jason Elias has been in private practice as an acupuncturist and herbal medical practitioner for more than three decades, but more people are familiar with him through his four books and his Integral Health Apothecary line of herbal formulations.

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Areas of specialty: Lyme disease: women’s health; autoimmune disease; depression/anxiety; fertility, immune support.

Philosophy of healing: “My new book, Kissing Joy as It Flies, reflects my healing journey across the globe to study healing modalities and study with many master teachers,” Elias says. “What I brought home was the universality of healing. Healing is to be present in the presence of another, in a state of love, with mutual intention for the greater good.”

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Flowing Rivers Acupuncture

Pam Todd Battle LAc, DiplOM (NCCAOM)  603 Warburton Ave. #3, Hastings on Hudson, NY 914.572.1559 • FlowingRivers@optonline.net • FlowingRivers.net

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t Flowing Rivers Acupuncture, Pam Todd Battle offers relief, comfort, balance and overall well-being with Oriental Medicine. She personalizes her treatment approach to the concerns of the individual patient by establishing a foundation of trust, listening to and collaborating with him or her. Most insurance plans qualified for acupuncture treatment are accepted.

Wellness services offered: Oriental Medicine (acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas), functional medicine assessment, stress reduction, cupping, auricular therapy, detox and dietary support.

Areas of specialty: Headaches and body pain (back, shoulder, knee, elbow, etc.); reactions to stress such as anxiety, depression and insomnia; women’s health concerns such as painful or irregular periods, infertility and menopausal symptoms; other chronic health issues including addiction and digestive, sinus, respiratory and skin complaints. “In addition to treating these complaints, acupuncture provides a relaxing, restorative and refreshing time-out from daily routine and stress,” Battle says.

Philosophy of healing: Acupuncture’s effects have been compared to rebooting a computer, Battle says. “Acupuncture advances comfort and healing by tapping the body’s own internal ‘pharmacy’ to rebalance the action of neurotransmitters, endorphins and other biochemical agents to promote better blood flow, a reduction in pain and stress, hormonal balance, improved immunity and metabolism, and more.”

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Holistic BodyCures*

Dan Court, CN, CBCP, CECP, CTFTP, Qigong Healer Nicole Harris, CN, HHC, CECP, CTFTP Diana Conte, HHC, CTFTP  2013 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 914.962.0101 • info@holisticbodycures.com • HolisticBodyCures.com

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linical nutritionists Dan Court and Nicole Harris specialize in identifying the underlying root cause of all obstacles to good health. These may include nutritional deficiencies, allergies, food sensitivities, electromagnetic radiation, environmental toxicity, emotional issues and/or structural imbalances. Customized wholebody healing programs are then developed and recommended.

Wellness services offered: Family wellness and preventative care, clinical nutrition, detoxification and weight management, allergy elimination, sports nutrition, emotional balancing utilizing the Emotion Code, energetic balancing utilizing the Body Code and qigong, tuning fork therapy, EMF protection, distance healing sessions, thermography.

Areas of specialty: Effective, natural solutions for those suffering with autoimmune conditions, asthma, autism, ADHD, allergies, chronic fatigue, depression, sleep disorders, thyroid problems, hormonal imbalances, headaches, migraines, chronic pain, digestive disorders, infertility, skin disorders, weight management, and much more.

Healing philosophy: “Balance is the key—the whole body must be balanced nutritionally, energetically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually in order to attain optimal health and wellness,” Court says.

“Holistic BodyCures specializes in finding that perfect balance for each individual and then guiding them to unprecedented new levels of wellness and vitality.” See ad pg 8. *Holistic BodyCures will be changing their name in 2016 to Holistic Wellness Alternatives.

Holistic Physical Therapy at Acker House

Liz Ingalls, MA, PT, CST, Director  139 Grand St., Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 914.217.7919 • Liz@holisticphysicaltherapyny.com HolisticPhysicalTherapyNY.com

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ur mission is to facilitate your body’s natural ability to heal,” says Liz Ingalls, director of Holistic Physical Therapy at Acker House. “Our 60-minute, one-on-one sessions integrate conventional rehabilitation medicine with the most innovative complementary and alternative techniques available, to treat you as a whole person.”

The practice accepts Medicare and most insurance.

Wellness services offered: Orthopedic and osteopathic manipulation, neural mobilization, myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, Pilates, rehabilitation, organ manipulation, energy medicine, manual thermal diagnosis, emotional integration/ release, lymphatic drainage, pediatrics, medical massage, joint manipulation, differential diagnostics, biofeedback, more.

Areas of specialty: Women’s health, neck/back/ shoulder/hip/knee/foot pain, muscle strain, migraines/ headaches, arthritis, pelvic pain syndromes, chronic pain, Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, lymphedema, ADHD, sensory dysfunction, more.

Philosophy of healing: “Our clients’ health is our highest priority,” Ingalls says. “They’ll get back to enjoying their lives sooner with our whole-body approach, flexible scheduling and consistent care.

Come see us, and your body will thank you!” See ad pg 8.

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Thelma Jones, MD, Fellow, ACP; Fellow, AIM; Fellow, FNCCH APA (Hypnosis, Psychotherapy)

Options For Wellness  397 Grand Blvd., Scarsdale, NY 914.713.0789 • docthel@gmail.com optionsforwellness.com

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t Options For Wellness, Dr. Thelma Jones practices integrative medicine, oncology and hematology, combining 35-plus years of experience (47 years in practice) with complementary and holistic healing approaches, including nutritional counseling and energy psychology for physical and emotional issues.

Wellness services offered: Medical and nutritional counseling; energy psychology (EFT), hypnosis and brief psychotherapy; stress management; Bemer therapy to enhance the body’s oxygen supply and strengthen cardiac function, concentration, mental acuity, strength and energy; stress reduction; relaxation; sleep management.

Areas of specialty: Cancer, autoimmune disease, thyroid dysfunction, heart disease, diabetes, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, stress and mental/emotional health, depression, anxiety, brain injuries, trauma (PTSD), aging, women’s health, irritable bowel syndrome, gut health, chronic illness, immune dysfunction and primary prevention.

Philosophy of healing: “Patients should have an individual, personalized program to improve their well-being; the right to be treated as a person, not just a test result; and encouraged to play an active role in their wellness,” Jones says.

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Lorraine Hughes, Registered Herbalist (AHG)

Empowered By Nature  1129 Main St. 2nd Floor, Fishkill, NY 845.416.4598 • lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredByNature.net

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s the sole proprietor of Empowered By Nature, Lorraine Hughes practices planetary herbalism, offering several wellness modalities at her private office on Main Street in Fishkill. Office hours are by appointment only.

Wellness services offered: Wellness consultations (a full clinical intake and interview in order to assess energetic imbalances and provide a protocol unique to each individual); reflexology sessions (a therapeutic hour of rest and relaxation); Reiki; qigong; and aromatherapy.

Areas of specialty: Preventive health approaches, aging well, gastrointestinal issues, chronic fatigue, insomnia, fertility, weight loss, adrenal insufficiency, low energy, blood-sugar regulation, support for cancer survivors, pre- and post-surgical support, autoimmune issues, stress, PTSD. Philosophy of healing: “I firmly believe that by supporting our life force by giving our bodies the appropriate nourishment—foods, herbs, self-love, movement and compassion—that suits our individual constitutional profile, vital health can be attained,” Hughes says.

Integrated Nutrition of Mount Kisco Director: Michael Wald, MD, DC, PhD, CDN, Double-Board-Certified Nutritionist 914.242.8844 • IntMedNY.com

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provide entirely individualized attention to all of my patients,” says Dr. Michael Wald. “They see only me for all manner of health and disease care. I bring 27 years of experience, more than ten published books and the highest recognized credentials in the health and nutrition field.”

Wellness services offered: Hyperbaric oxygen; nutritional consultations; vitamins, minerals and herbs; custom-tailored supplements; detailed laboratory work; tests of adrenal, cardiac, gastrointestinal, immune and inflammatory markers, and more.

Areas of specialty: Cancer; heart disease; neurological issues; gastrointestinal, immune and musculoskeletal issues; infectious diseases; detoxification; weight loss; treatment of children and adults with special needs; depression; memory loss/ dementia; arthritis; malabsorption/malnutrition.

Philosophy of healing: “My Blood Detective Longevity Approach is about finding out what you need as a unique person,” Wald says. “To schedule a free 15-minute consult with me, call 914.242.8844.” See ad pg 25.

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Fred Lisanti, ND

Attending Doctor at Integrative Med Solutions  281 White Plains Rd., Eastchester, NY 914.337.2980 • info@IntMedSolutions.com IntMedSolutions.com

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ntegrative Med Solutions is an advanced natural medicine clinic focused on restoring health, vitality and wholeness to its patients.

IMS provides modern health care customized for each patient based on a synthesis of ancient healing arts and cutting-edge natural medicine.

“Central to our technique are acupuncture and naturopathic medicine,” says Dr. Fred Lisanti. “These proven systems are transforming health care with empirically tested treatments for a wide range of health conditions.”

Wellness services offered: Acupuncture, massage therapy, naturopathic medicine, nutritional counseling, clinical hypnosis.

Areas of specialty: Pain management; stress management; anxiety/depression; general, acute and chronic concerns; infertility; weight loss; smoking cessation; allergies.

Philosophy of healing: “At IMS, we know you are unique and require tailor-made therapies,” Lisanti says. “We also know that the most valuable things we can offer you are time to listen to your concerns; compassion for the impact this issue has on your life; and expertise in designing a personalized plan for your condition. It’s through our deep commitment to understanding your unique set of health concerns that we create integrative solutions that are custom-fit, realistic and effective.

Underneath it all, our work stems from a philosophy that heart-centered compassion is the source of all forms of healing.

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David L. Lerner, DDS

The Center for Holistic Dentistry  2649 Strang Blvd. Ste. 201, Yorktown Heights, NY 914.214.9678 • HolisticDentist.com

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rom offering mercuryfree fillings to tackling the most complex dental problems, the team at the Center for Holistic Dentistry provides an innovative approach to the health care of the mouth, integrating the knowledge of natural healing with that of contemporary dental science and technology.

The practice’s soothing amenities complement its approach to dentistry, says Dr. David Lerner. “We practice in a beautiful and spacious office environment designed to be relaxing and tranquil,” he says.

Wellness services offered: Holistic/biological dentistry, cosmetic/bio-esthetic dentistry, dental implants and restoration.

Areas of specialty: Complex dental problems, advanced TMJ care, sleep apnea, safe mercury removal, periodontal wellness.

Philosophy of healing: “Our philosophy is based on the natural laws that govern health and healing,” Lerner says.

“When disease is present, it may be viewed as evidence of a disruption in our life force.” The Center for Holistic Dentistry, with 37 years of experience in biological dentistry, seeks to bridge the gap between modern dental technology and the ageless traditions of natural healing, he says. “This innovative approach to holistic dental care tends to the health of the mouth in relation to the whole person.” See ad pg 3.

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Laurie R. Mallis, MD, LAc

SearchLight Medical  2424 Rte. 52 Ste. 1A, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310 • SearchLightMed@optimum.net SearchLightMedical.com

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fter more than 25 years in traditional Western medicine, Dr. Laurie R. Mallis formed SearchLight Medical to provide a better way to deliver care to her patients.

“SearchLight Medical is a private practice that focuses on holistic healing to help my patients overcome acute and chronic medical conditions without relying on pharmaceutical treatments,” she says.

“I work very closely with my patients to plan treatments that are individualized to help them achieve a better state of health. The energy treatments I utilize in my practice tap into the body’s natural ability to heal itself.”

Wellness services offered: Medical acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, AcuGraph Qi Analysis, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System for face and neck, Mei Zen abdominal acupuncture for fertility or weight loss, reflexology and Reiki.

Areas of specialty: Acute and chronic medical conditions, neurological diseases, sports injuries, pain management, allergies, stress/anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia, women’s health issues, weight loss, fertility, facial rejuvenation.

Philosophy of healing: “I treat the entire patient—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual—as all these areas are interconnected and must be balanced in order for the body to achieve a healthy state,” Mallis says. “It is important not to focus only on the presenting symptoms, but to look for the root cause of any condition. When this is accomplished, the body is able to heal on a deeper and longer-lasting level.” See ad pg 27.

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Laurence Miller, MD

Laurence Miller Wellness Center  1053 Saw Mill River Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502 914.231.7666 • DrLMiller.com

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aurence Miller Wellness Center is an integrative, holistic internal medicine and pulmonary practice staffed by Dr. Laurence Miller (MD, FCCP) and Karina Miller, a health and nutrition counselor (certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition) and yoga instructor. The center uses stateof-the-art allopathic techniques combined with a holistic approach to achieve mind and body wellness and disease prevention.

Wellness services offered: The Femilift, a C02 laser that stimulates vaginal mucosal revitalization; the O-Shot, which uses platelet-rich plasma to improve female sexual response and urinary incontinence; bone densitometry; complete pulmonary function testing; EndoPAT testing/diagnosis of endothelial dysfunction as a predictor of coronary artery disease; cardiopulmonary stress testing; EEG neurofeedback retraining to treat disorders such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, addictions, migraines and insomnia; holistic nutrition and lifestyle counseling by in-house wellness coach Karina Miller; a broad array of nutraceuticals, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine products; transcendental meditation techniques; Vinyasa yoga.

Areas of specialty: Dr. Laurence Miller specializes in improving women’s sexual health and treating pulmonary disorders (asthma, COPD). Karina Miller is a holistic wellness coach and weight-loss counselor and an expert in treating obesity and weight control.

Philosophy of healing: “Healing requires a multidisciplinary approach that also includes family support, social interactions and involvement, and a combination of allopathic and alternative medical modalities to treat a broad range of diseases with the goals of risk reduction and improvement in quality of life,” Dr. Miller says.

NuSpecies Corporation  427 Main St., Beacon, NY 888.548.3150 • jillian@nuspecies.com NuSpecies.com

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uSpecies Health Centers provide free health consultations with certified nutritionists and 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,” says Aston Farquharson, president of NuSpecies Corporation.

Wellness services offered: Consultations with nutritionists, nutritional formulas, custom herbal medicine, detoxifying and weight-loss programs.

Areas of specialty: Many years’ experience supporting the health of clients with hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, cancer, autoimmune diseases, fibroids/ cysts, menstrual problems, fertility, prostate enlargement, constipation, sickle cell, and many other health issues resulting from toxins, hormonal imbalance and insufficient nutrition.

Philosophy of healing: “The body rebuilds itself using the very nucleotides that compose genes,” Farquharson says. “Phytonutrients and chemicals existing in nature in their complete structures with enzymes furnish the tools to rebuild or replenish damaged cells for the body to rebuild. We design our formulas to contain these phytonutrients and chemicals in their raw, organic form.” See ad pg 13.

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Eileen O’Hare

Current Shamanism Practitioner and Teacher 845.831.5790 • xoeolovemore@gmail.com EileenOHare.com

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s a shamanic energy healer and teacher, Eileen O’Hare tracks her students’ and clients’ bodies, minds and spirits for places of pain that keep them stuck in unhealthy, self-destructive patterns.

“My process is ’Reveal it, feel it, heal it,’” she says. “I help people find, face and free up the energy caught in wounds from the past.

Together we rewire the brain for a resilient response to whatever life brings.”

Wellness services offered: Soul retrieval; power retrieval; entity extraction; cleansing, clearing, balancing and illuminating the energetic field; traumatic stress release through sound; anger release through movement and sound; recharging the meridian system; sound healing; creativity clinics.

Areas of specialty: Soul loss (that “something’s missing” feeling); depression; confusion; anxiety; chronic fatigue; family and financial issues; spiritual crises; sleep disturbances; relationship issues; self-loathing; low selfesteem; anger; feeling stuck; loss of vitality or well-being; freeing creative blocks.

Philosophy of healing: “Life is like a game of hide-andseek,” O’Hare says. “Things happen that frighten us, so we hide who we truly are as a well-learned defense, and that saps our vital energy. Healing is finding and reclaiming those lost or hidden parts, which empowers us, creating health and happiness.” See ad pg 36.

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Margaret C. Pelzer, RN, Certified

Reflexologist, Reiki Master

 2424 Rte. 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310 • SearchLightMed@optimum.net SearchLightMedical.com

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xperience holistic treatments under the gentle touch of a registered nurse with more than 40 years of experience. Energy medicine is a wonderful complement to any Western medical routine in order to attain a healthy balance of mind, body and spirit, says Margaret Pelzer. When you are relaxed and centered in peace, the entire body can strengthen its own immune system and create a healthier you without stress and anxiety. Reflexology and Reiki sessions teach the body to relax, let go of stress and recognize a new way of being.

Wellness services offered: Reflexology and Reiki.

Areas of specialty: Stress/anxiety, pain, acute and chronic medical conditions, backaches, congestion, asthma, earaches, colds, diabetic neuropathy, chemotherapy side effects, insomnia, chronic fatigue, constipation, lymphatic drainage and sports injuries.

Philosophy of healing: “I am a board-certified reflexologist and an RN who believes in the power and energy of balance,” Pelzer says. “It is my goal at SearchLight Medical to treat each person with professional respect and provide a safe, comfortable, relaxing environment to promote optimal results. The healing arts of reflexology and Reiki are gentle treatments that address acute and chronic problems, both physical and emotional, finding your body’s wisdom to heal. Every journey begins with a single step.

Let reflexology or Reiki start you on a path to better health, promoting wellness from within.” See ad pg 27.

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Michael Rosenbum, ACHT, MP

Alternative Choices Natural Healing  15 Main St., Katonah, NY  153 Main St., Mt. Kisco, NY 914.218.9000 michaelr@alternativechoices.org AlternativeChoices.org

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ichael Rosenbaum, advanced hypnotherapist and metaphysician practitioner, has been helping people for over 15 years to “live happy” by transforming unhealthy behaviors, negative patterns and stuck emotions and live from a place of joy from their higher self. “My innermind methods are fast and easy to do and create permanent change,” he says.

Wellness services offered: Hypnotherapy and current-life, womb and past-life regression; transformational process such as TAT and RoHun therapy; spiritual awakening processes such as Akashic Records Reading, receiving your own spiritual guidance, and spiritual meditation; helping people pass over to the other side.

Areas of specialty: Negative behaviors, phobias, emotional upsets, depression, stress reduction, insomnia, fear of flying, permanent weight reduction, preparing for a successful surgery, smoking cessation, spiritual exploration.

Philosophy of healing: “Science has proven that the mind has the capacity to change at any age,” Rosenbum says.

“I am passionate about helping people get ‘un-stuck’ and make lasting, positive changes in their lives in a relatively short time. These inner-mind methods have been scientifically proven to work. Once you begin to release the ‘ego-personality’ problems, you are left with an experience of your beautiful inner self, the only place where true joy and peace reside.” See ad pg 48. natural awakenings

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Susanne Saltzman, MD

 250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 914.472.0666 • HartsdaleHomeopathy.com

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r. Susanne Saltzman has 24 years of clinical family practice experience treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. “My emphasis is on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs,” she says. Saltzman has successfully treated thousands of patients for a wide variety of diseases and conditions.

Wellness services offered: Classical homeopathy and functional medicine.

Areas of specialty: ADD and ADHD; autism; allergies; anxiety disorders; asthma; depression; diabetes; migraines; chronic fatigue syndrome; fibromyalgia; Crohn’s disease; ulcerative colitis; high cholesterol; interstitial cystitis; Lyme disease; menopause; polycystic ovarian disease; multiple sclerosis; premenstrual syndrome (PMS); thyroid disorders; autoimmune disorders such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma; weight loss.

Philosophy of healing: “The human body is innately brilliant,” Saltzman says. “We all have the capacity to heal.

Functional and homeopathic medicine provide that catalyst by treating the whole person and recognizing that someone’s mental and emotional states are just as important as the physical symptoms in facilitating the healing process.”

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Tina Sferra, MSPT

Elite Performance Physical Therapy of Westchester PC Manual PT Practice & Pilates Studio  41 Main St. @ Katonah Yoga, Bedford Hills, NY 917.476.2164 • eliteperformancept@gmail.com ElitePTandPilates.com

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s an integrative MSPT/ Pilates instructor, Tina Sferra uses a functional manual, hands-on approach to source problems and create effective solutions. “To treat locally,” she says, “one must look globally to the weakest links in the human kinetic chain and reengineer the body with a highly filtered lens.”

Wellness services offered: Physical therapy: one patient, one therapist, one hour; dance medicine PT; sports medicine PT; functional manual therapy; general orthopedics; Pilates privates: Reformer, Tower, Chair, Physioball and Tye4 Apparatus; Pilates mat class; Pilates w/a PT (accessible to all levels).

Areas of specialty: Neck, back, spine, SI joint pain, spondylolisthesis, hips, knees, shoulders, dance medicine PT and more.

Philosophy of healing: “You are only as strong as the weakest link in the chain,” Sferra says. “A hands-on approach reduces musculoskeletal restrictions, allowing for a neuromuscular reeducation of a new, precise skeletal alignment to educate efficient movement patterns by making deeper connections in the core.”

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Sensory Stepping Stones LLC  83 S. Bedford Rd. Ste. 201 Mt. Kisco, NY 914.244.4101 info@sensorysteppingstones.com SensorySteppingStones.com

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tepping Stones LLC is an intensive, drug-free, therapeutic clinic focusing on improving processing skills and developmental reorganizational abilities for children and adults. Personalized treatment programs are developed for each individual to provide a variety of traditional and alternative treatments.

Wellness services offered: Sensory Learning SM Program, auditory retraining programs, vision therapy, coherence training, Interactive Metronome®, neurofeedback/ edufeedback, cognitive learning and memory programs, reading fluency and development, alternative social skills and clinical groups, peak performance training, workshops/presentations.

Areas of specialty: Developmental/learning delays, emotional regulation, behavioral problems, frustration/anger control, anxiety, executive functioning, processing delays, nonverbal learning disorder, sensory issues, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum/Asperger’s, apraxia/dyspraxia, TBI/PTSD. Philosophy of healing: “It is our mission to develop specific holistic programs to enhance mental, physical and functional performance for all individuals seeking positive change, self-awareness, understanding and growth. Our clinic insists on creating an atmosphere that encourages everyone to learn, discover, mature and develop positive self-esteem.”

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Samantha Slotnick, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Behavioral Optometrist  495 Central Park Ave. Ste. 301, Scarsdale, NY 914.874.1177 • DrSlotnick.com

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The Temperance Center

Merrill Black, Founder/Owner, LCSW, Reiki Master, Hypnotherapist  453 White Plains Rd. Ste. 201, Eastchester, NY 914.793.2600 • merrill@healyourlife2day.com TheTemperanceCenter.com

s a behavioral optometrist, Dr. Samantha Slotnick takes a holistic approach to vision care for all ages. She specializes in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems that interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency.

Wellness services offered: Holistic vision care for children and adults; behavioral optometry; comprehensive eye/vision evaluation; vision therapy and rehabilitation; infant vision (InfantSEE provider); educational workshops and seminars on vision, learning and attention (check website for events).

Areas of specialty: Learning-related vision problems, strabismus (eye turns), amblyopia (lazy eye), focusing, eye teaming, eye tracking, convergence insufficiency, and visual problems that interfere with attention (mimic ADD/ADHD and dyslexia). Children and adults of all ages.

Philosophy of healing: “We see the world not as it is, but as we are” is Slotnick’s core belief. “We can help you uncover how your behavior and personality shape your view of the world and your outlook.” She invites her patients to explore a personalized opportunity for self-evaluation, growth and change, with impacts extending far beyond the visual process. “Envision your world,” she says. See ad pg 35.

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he Temperance Center is a team of practitioners offering services for children, teens and adults in a nurturing and calming environment. Their emphasis is on offering an array of modalities to help heal the mind, body and soul.

Wellness services offered: Psychotherapy, Reiki, hypnosis, cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, systematic desensitization, exposure and response-prevention therapy, craniosacral therapy, massage, acupuncture, intuitive healings/readings, bimonthly adult guided channeling meditation group, monthly teen guided meditation group, monthly BFRB (Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors) support group and yoga classes.

Areas of specialty: Panic disorder, fears and phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trichotillomania, skin picking, relationship issues, stress management/reduction, past-life regression, weight loss, TMJ, insomnia, smoking cessation, sports injuries, pain management, irritable bowel syndrome, supporting IVF treatment.

Philosophy of healing: “It is our goal to treat the whole person in very individualized ways,” says founder and owner Merrill Black. “The various modalities that we offer can enable the person to reach optimal health.” See ad pg 11.

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SunRaven: The Home of Slow Medicine

Michael Finkelstein, MD, the Slow Medicine Doctor & Robin Queen Finkelstein, the Slow Medicine Therapist  501 Guard Hill Rd., Bedford, NY 914.218.3113 • info@slowmedicine.org • SlowMedicine.org

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n our fast-paced world, we often look for quickfix solutions to our health challenges, not realizing that these “solutions” may, in fact, contribute to our problems, says Dr. Michael Finkelstein. “Most health challenges are the result of an imbalance in our bodies and lives, and most quick-fix solutions actually exacerbate these imbalances,” he says. “If, instead, we take a Slow Medicine approach—identifying the root cause of our health challenges, then creating a thoughtful, step-by-step and long-term response to it—we effectively bring ourselves back into balance and a better life.” Dr. Finkelstein and Robin Queen Finkelstein offer programs and support, combining their knowledge and experience to help patients make the necessary changes—all in a unique and healing space, their small organic farm in Bedford, NY. Wellness services offered: Integrative medicine and health coaching; psycho-spiritual counseling for individuals, couples and families; 12-week Slow Medicine Immersion; gardening; cooking; group juice fasts; men’s groups; women’s groups; retreat programs.

Areas of specialty: Autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, chronic fatigue, depression, nature deficit disorder, migraines, infertility, cancer, nutrition.

Philosophy of healing: “The Anglo-Saxon root of the word health, haelen, actually means wholeness,” Dr. Finkelstein says. “Thus the health we seek requires the restoration of wholeness, and for that you need a whole-being, integrative approach. Robin and I nurture clients into health on the emotional, spiritual, mental and physical levels. The environment of our healing center supports the process for people to flourish and, in the process, feel more whole each day. SunRaven offers the security where people not only get the information they require, but are supported in living those principles, reenvisioning and reworking their lives into a state of fullness and vitality.” See ad pg 19.

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Willow Wisp Wellness

Lauren Awerdick, Owner  100 S. Highland Ave., Ossining, NY  520 White Plains Rd., Tarrytown, NY 914.534.1294 • WillowWispWellness.org

Yorktown Animal Hospital

 271 Veterans Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 914.962.3111 • drk@vetsnyc.com • drr@vetsnyc.com YorktownAnimalHospital.vet

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he staff of Yorktown Animal Hospital is committed to caring for people’s pets as they would their own. They offer preventive health care and treat the sick and the chronically ill (e.g., renal disease, arthritis).

They take an integrative approach, practicing both conventional and holistic medicine and often combining them to achieve the best results. They also provide boarding in a caring environment.

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assage therapist and healing artist Lauren Awerdick is the owner and lead practitioner at Willow Wisp Wellness, which has two boutique studio offices. (She offers in-home or on-site sessions upon request.)

“Willow Wisp is a space to unfold, reconnect and begin to innately heal your whole self,” Awerdick says.

Wellness services offered: Preventive health care, nutritional counseling, comWellness services offered: Therapeutic massage (preprehensive physical exams, acupuncture, Chinese herbs, dentistry, natal, Jade hot stone, deep-tissue, sports, neuromusdigital radiology, surgery, laboratory diagnostics, euthanasia (when cular therapy, connective tissue therapy, hydrotherapy, necessary), ultrasound, endoscopy, and cardiology and orthopereflexology, more); energy healing; ear candling; dic surgery (by visiting specialists).

Also full-service boarding and northern lights aromassage; meditation; breath work; grooming. intuitive readings; sacred space (Munay-Ki rites).

Areas of specialty: Chronic pain management, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, sports injuries, stress reduction, chakra balancing, vertigo relief, headache/ migraine relief, PMS/cramp relief. Experience with clients who have Harrington rods, kidney failure, diabetes, neuropathy, Alzheimer’s, dropped head syndrome, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, depression, more.

Areas of interest: Arthritis, dental disease, gastrointestinal problems, skin and allergy diseases, kidney disease, urinary tract disorders, endocrine conditions (including diabetes, thyroid problems and adrenal gland disease), obesity, Lyme and other tick-borne diseases, infectious diseases.

Philosophy of healing: “We take a compassionate and holistic approach, using multiple Philosophy of healing: “Each body is its own universe, modalities from both Eastern and Western medicine to provide the best possible care for with its own ecology,” Awerdick says. “It is our responsibility to maintain its balance, nurture its growth the healthy and the best outcome for the sick and chronically ill that we can provide.” and give it unconditional love.”

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Omega Institute for Holistic Studies  150 Lake Dr., Rhinebeck, NY 800.944.1001 registration@eOmega.org eOmega.org

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mega 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.

Wellness services offered: In addition to taking workshops, guests have the option to book appointments at the Omega Wellness Center. From acupuncture to life coaching, and facials to massage, they have more than 45 services to choose from.

Coming up in 2016: Among the highlights are Yoga Service Conference, May 13-15; Spring Ecstatic Chant, May 13-15; Living Well with Lyme Disease, June 17-19; Ecological Literacy Immersion Program (4-week permaculture certification), July 3-29; and Mindfulness in Education Teacher Training, July 26-31.

Philosophy: Omega was founded in 1977, on the holistic worldview that the well-being of each of us is deeply connected to the well-being of all living things. See ad pg 17.

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SUPER SOUPS New Twists on Old Favorites Heal, Nourish and Soothe

by Judith Fertig

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inter season soups on chilly days can warm us, both body and soul. Whatever our food preferences or time constraints, some new twists on traditional favorites will satisfy everyone’s taste buds—with an accent on healthy pleasure. Here’s where to start.

Reinventing the past. From her Colorado mountain home, Jenny McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen, celebrates the wisdom of traditional foodways, making nutrientdense, healing soup broth from bones, water, vegetables and seasonings.

McGruther’s twist is to make it in a six-quart slow cooker.

Once her family has dined on organic roast or rotisserie chicken, she simmers the bones with purified water, a bay leaf or two, a few whole peppercorns and a few chopped organic vegetables like onion, carrot and celery

on the low setting for 24 hours. Then she ladles the broth through a coffee strainer into another container, refreshes the slow cooker with more water and simmers the bones and seasonings for another 24 hours. Eventually, the broth will have less flavor and color, and that’s when McGruther starts all over again.

“I call this perpetual soup,” she says.

She blogs at NourishedKitchen.com.

Slowing it down. With homemade broth on hand, it’s easy to make the Italian winter staple of Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup. Cookbook authors and slow cooker experts Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, love to make this when they’re working on a cookbook deadline. They simply use what they have in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry.

“With a soup like this you can always substitute one vegetable for

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

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another, adjusting the recipe to what you enjoy and have on hand,” advises Moore. The pair blogs at PluggedInto Cooking.com.

Speeding it up. Sometimes, we need a single serving of homemade soup fast. Award-winning recipe developer and cookbook author Camilla Saulsbury, of Nacogdoches, Texas, whips up a Pumpkin Sage Soup that can simmer in a saucepan within minutes, ready to be enjoyed in a mug.

Saulsbury uses organic canned pumpkin, full of vitamins, which can vary in sweetness. “If needed,” she suggests, “add a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance the flavor of the soup.”

Making “bisque” in a high-speed blender. Karen Adler is an avid grower of organic tomatoes in her Kansas City garden. When the seasonal harvest comes to an end, Adler grills or oven roasts the tomatoes, along with organic peppers and onions, and then freezes them, ready to make Roasted Tomato Bisque any time of the year.

“My secret to a light bisque without using cream is to blend all the roasted vegetables together with a high-speed blender to give it body. A swirl of extra-virgin olive oil at the end finishes ensuring the satisfying flavor,” she says.

Going cold. Douglas McNish, head chef at Toronto’s raw and vegan restaurant Raw Aura, serves a popular Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup, which is easy to make in a food processor. “This soup is amazing this time of year, when most of our diets may be lacking in healthy fats and trace minerals,” says McNish.

Warming up. Two cookbook authors teamed up across many miles to write 300 Sensational Soups. Meredith Deeds lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while Carla Snyder resides in Cleveland, Ohio. They’ve mutually discovered the naturally warming properties of curry powder in Curried Coconut Chickpea Soup.

Snyder observes, “A good soup nourishes the heart, as well as the stomach, spreading a feeling of satisfaction and contentment.”

SOUP’S ON! Tasty Recipes for Winter Meals celery and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in the green beans and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Stir in tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Heat, covered, until boiling, and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes.

Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup Yields: 6 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup frozen, cut green beans 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz, BPA-free) diced tomatoes, with liquid 4 cups bone broth or 1 carton (32 oz) vegetable broth 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 /8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1 can (15 oz, BPA-free) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil, plus additional for garnish Freshly grated Parmesan cheese Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onions, carrot and

Stir in broccoli, cannellini beans and minced basil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are as tender as desired. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish if desired with additional minced basil.

Adapted from PluggedIntoCooking.com,

by Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss

Pumpkin Sage Soup Yields: 1 serving ¾ cup ready-to-use chicken or vegetable broth 2 /3 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling) ¼ tsp dried rubbed sage 3 Tbsp half-and-half, whole milk or coconut creamer Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a saucepan, bring the broth, pumpkin and sage to a simmer over medium-

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In the mug, stir broth, pumpkin and sage until blended. Stir in cream and heat for 1 minute more.

Season it to taste with salt and pepper before pouring into a mug. Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds.

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paper. Arrange the tomatoes, bell peppers and onion on the baking sheets and drizzle with the two tablespoons of olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes or until soft and browned at the edges.

Transfer to a Vitamix or similar blender.

Add the remaining half-cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and hot pepper sauce and blend until smooth. Add a little bone broth or vegetable broth if the soup is too thick. Serve each bowl with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs and thinly sliced green onion.

Coconut Curried Chickpea Soup Yields: 6 servings

Adapted from The Gardener and the Grill, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig

Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup Yields: 2 servings 2 cups chopped peeled, seeded cucumber ½ cup chopped romaine lettuce ¼ cup filtered water ¼ cup chopped fresh dill fronds 1 clove garlic 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp fine sea salt

Yields: 8 servings 4 large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced 2 Tbsp plus ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp hot pepper sauce Bone broth or vegetable broth, if necessary Add fine dry or gluten-free bread crumbs and sliced green onion for garnish

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Roasted Tomato Bisque

In a food processor fitted with its metal blade, process cucumber, lettuce, water, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and salt until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours. Serve garnished with a dollop of vegan sour cream, if preferred, and additional dill.

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2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 lb small, red-skinned potatoes, ½-inch diced 4 cups vegetable stock 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk ½ tsp salt 2 cans (each 14 to 19 oz, BPA-free) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 zucchini, ½-inch diced 1 Tbsp packed light brown or date sugar 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice 2 cups (about 3 oz) packed baby spinach Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Toasted shredded coconut for garnish In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add curry powder and sauté another 10 seconds. Add potatoes and stir to coat.

Add stock and coconut milk; cook for 10 minutes. Add chickpeas and zucchini; cook another 10 minutes, or until potatoes and zucchini are tender. Stir in brown sugar and lime juice. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with coconut.

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Green Life

Juice Bar, Salads, Wraps, Soups 266 Mamaroneck Ave. Mamaroneck 914.341.1725; GreenLifeNY.com

Maggie May’s Café

Juice & Smoothie Bar 101 North County Shopping Ctr Goldens Bridge, NY 914.401.9500 FB: maggiemayscafe

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It’s Easy to Be Green At Home and On the Road

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“ GIVE YOUR BUSINESS AN ENERGY BOOST

iving green means living well, using what you create with minimal waste,” says Mike Bond, an ecologist and bestselling activist author in Winthrop, Maine. Here, he and other savvy sources share tips to go ever greener in ways that are painless and affordable.

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4 Choose the best bulb for the job.

Light bulbs can confuse even informed shoppers. Incandescent bulbs last more than 750 hours, but aren’t energy-efficient. Fluorescent bulbs use 75 percent less energy than incandescent and last 10 to 15 times longer. A 20-watt compact fluorescent light (CFL) uses 550 fewer kilowatt-hours than a 75-watt incandescent bulb. For additional information, check Tinyurl.com/Energy InfoLightBulbs. For a free app showing the best buy, visit LightBulbFinder.net.

4 Use appliance thermometers.

Widely available, this useful tool will confirm a correct operating temperature of 37 to 40 degrees in the refrigerator and zero degrees in the freezer. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a warmer fridge allows bacteria to grow, while 10 degrees cooler than Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess NY Edition

the ideal range increases energy use 25 percent. Chiller units work harder if the room temperature exceeds 70 degrees, so keep appliances out of direct sunlight and away from the stove.

4 Find the right seeds and plants. Then get quick advice on how many to buy and how and when to plant using the SmartGardener.com step-by-step app. It encompasses more than 3,000 organic, GMO-free, edible varieties.

4 No dishpan hands. A full load of dishes in a water-efficient dishwasher uses four gallons of water versus 24 gallons for handwashing them, according to Seametrics, which manufactures flow meters.

4 Test the toilet. If a few drops of food coloring added to the toilet tank colors water in the bowl, replace the flap. It’s an easy and inexpensive DIY task. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that one in 10 homes leaks a cumulative 90 gallons a day.

4 Fix the faucet. One drip per second equals 3,000 gallons a year wasted, Seametrics calculates.

4 Reset the hot water heater to 120 degrees. This safe and efficient setting also reduces corrosion and mineral buildup.

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4 Discover soap nuts and wool dryer balls. Dried soapberry fruit shells contain saponin, which works like most detergents and soaps. Toss five or six whole shells (one-half ounce) in a wash bag with the laundry. They’re good for five to eight reuses. All-natural sheep’s wool dryer balls shorten drying time, soften and fluff fabric, reduce static and help keep pet hair off of clothes.

4 Change the car’s air filter. Maintain a clean filter according to manufacturer’s guidelines and visual inspection, about every 30,000 to 45,000 miles.

4 Use an oil-change service. In Connecticut alone, do-it-yourselfers change 9.5 million gallons of motor oil a year, and 85 percent of it ends up in sewers, soil and trash as a major groundwater pollutant. Earth Talk reports that one quart can create a two-acre oil slick; a gallon can contaminate a million gallons of fresh water. While the more costly chemicals in synthetic oil create the same amount of pollution as traditional oil, it doesn’t need to be changed as often.

4 Carpool. The Green Living Ideas media network condones Uber, Lyft and Sidecar apps for making ridesharing ultra-accessible.

Go Greener 4 Replace old appliances with energyefficient models. Check out a unit’s Energy Star rating. Consider a tankless heater for hot water on demand, rather than 24/7 heating.

4 Choose eco-tires. Low rolling resistance improves gas mileage and reduces emissions. Keep tires properly inflated and periodically rotated for

longer wear. Watch for future innovations in sustainable materials currently in research and development.

4 Ban idling. Don’t idle an electronic fuel-injected engine for more than 30 seconds when parked in cold weather; it warms up faster by being driven, explains the U.S. Department of Energy.

Fuel injection engines took over in the 1980s and early 90s. Only older carburetors need a couple of minutes’ warm-up. The Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory further advises, “Idling for more than 10 seconds uses more fuel and emits more CO2 than engine restarting.”

4 Ask for pet- and eco-friendly antifreeze. Choose less toxic red-orange propylene glycol antifreeze instead of green ethylene glycol antifreeze, which is poisonous to pets and people. Dispose of both types properly, as they are toxic to wildlife and fish via groundwater, as well.

4 Green-clean car windows. Choose a brand like EvergreeN Windshield Washer Fluid, which is plant-derived, eco-friendly, non-toxic and biodegradable. Traditional blue fluid is methanol, combined methyl alcohol and wood alcohol, and extremely poisonous, especially to children and pets.

Go Big 4 Switch to a heat pump. “A heat pump works the reverse of a refrigerator; it takes cold air from the outside and turns it into warm air inside, and uses no oil or gas,” explains Bond.

4 Go solar. It’s the eco-alternative to conventional electricity generation.

“Solar means that you’re creating your

own power,” says Bond, who has used solar for years. “It works on an elegant cycle—create energy, use energy.”

Leased solar panels reduce the cost of equipment, which has dropped dramatically in recent years.

4 Get a hybrid car. In combination with solar power, a hybrid vehicle can reduce or eliminate daily energy costs.

“An electric car is perfect when commutes are not long,” Bond discloses.

“If charged in the day, it can serve as the battery for a solar home at night, when no power is being created.”

Connect with freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

Go-Green Apps Here are three apps we suggest among the many available. n Green You is a free app. It calculates our eco-friendliness and suggests steps toward a deeper shade of green. ItAnyPlace.com/support/ greenyou n Recycle offers a free national database of 100,000 recycling and disposal locations for 200 products. Specify the item and find local options with contact information. Earth911.com/ eco-tech/irecycle-now-on-android n eEcosphere helps users discover, adopt and share the best sustainable living ideas and makes it easy to share specific actions and ideas with friends via social media. eEcosphere.com

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Bruce Lipton on the Epigenetics Revolution Our Beliefs Reprogram Our Genetic Destiny

by Linda Sechrist

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ruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of The Biology of Belief and The Honeymoon Effect, is a stem cell biologist and internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He is a visiting fellow lecturer on immunology at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and participated in the Foundation for Conscious Evolution’s seventh Worldwide Meeting on Human Values, in Mexico. His research explains the interplay between individual consciousness and body biology.

Why do you start with epigenetics as a foundation for health?

Many people, programmed with the concept of genetic determinism, believe that genes in the fertilized egg at conception determine character and fate. Unable to pick our DNA genes, we are powerless to control our life, so that the only option is seeking help from someone in the biomedical community to fix our genes.

I introduced a new vision about the understanding of genes a half-century ago that is now the new science of epigenetics. Epi- means “above”. Here, we can realize control by regulating the environment in which we live and our perception of it, making us the master of our own genetics rather than a victim of heredity.

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it promises radical change capable of revolutionizing civilization. Its dynamics are equivalent to the leap from Newtonian physics to quantum physics, which led to everything from computers and cell phones to Martian rovers. We are freed to abandon the belief that genes cause cancer, for instance. In changing our lifestyle, beliefs and perceptions, we also change our genetic expression.

Remember, this works because how we individually interpret our world is translated by the brain into chemical information that adjusts the behavior and genetics of cells to complement our perception. We could live in the healthiest environment, but if our mind perceives it as threatening and non-supportive, our biology will become less healthy and can generate disease. The cells’ response is based on the brain’s information, which actually is only an interpretation.

Personal perceptions and the way we live, including our spiritual nature, adjust genes to manifest either a functional state of health or one of dysfunction.

Where is the “self” that makes people different?

No two people are the same biologically. If I inject my cells into another human, their immune system will recognize it as “not-self” and begin to eliminate them. On the surface of virtually all our cells are thousands of protein receptors that function like miniature antennae. They read and respond to environmental signals similar to the larger receptors on the skin’s surface, such as the eyes, ears and nose.

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Each human also possesses a unique set of “identity” receptors, a subset of which are called “self-receptors” by the biomedical community, found on nearly all of our cells, with the primary exception of red blood cells. Self-receptors are unrelated to the cell’s function contributing to muscle, bone, brain or heart. Conventional medicine studies the physical aspect of self-receptors as being the source of “self” but overlook the environmental signals they receive. In other words, individual identity is linked to the signals received by the antennae.

When I reached this point in my research, I realized that we can’t die, because our real identity is represented by the invisible environment-derived “broadcast”, which might legitimately be referred to as spirit. My personal identity signal is received by each of my 50 trillion cells endowed with the unique set of “Bruce” self-receptors.

While my physical body is like a TV, the “spiritual broadcast” representing the Bruce Show is an eternal, energetic element of the environment.

What is entrainment and why is it important today?

A group of heart cells in a Petri dish will each beat to its own vibrational frequency. After a couple of days, they start beating in synchrony, because the stronger heart cells control the tempo.

The other cells organize their behavior to entrain with the more powerful one.

This happens in women’s college dormitories when residents start the school year with different menstrual cycles, but later experience entrainment, with their cycles beginning and ending about the same time. They link to a pulse and a beat, just like the heart cells.

Humans become entrained to a higher force that’s an invisible broadcast of energy in harmony or in discordance. As more of us hold the intention for living a life of love and peace, the broadcast of that harmonic energy amplifies and those not yet there will eventually entrain to the stronger signal.

This is the shift we need to make for conscious evolution to occur.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com. natural awakenings

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Key Signs We’re Approaching a Defining Moment

by Dennis Merritt Jones

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ur authentic self is constantly trying to get our attention so it may be more fully expressed.

When we set our intention to genuinely evolve, we naturally begin to pay attention and see how redefining moments appear as needed. They are drawn to us sequentially to support us in the process of staying the course on our pilgrimage, each one a perfectly aligned portal in space and time, opening and closing, creating whatever experience is required to guide us to heightened awareness of our authentic self.

While the possible circumstances that preclude such a moment are limitless, there are key signals to watch for.

When they pop up, it helps immensely to stay engaged in the moment, rather than zipping past them on to another distraction. Rather, consider ways in which this might prove to be a pivotal point forward in our life journey. n Moments that challenge our ego and moments that our ego challenges us n Unexpected events n Times of significant loss n First-time experiences n Discontentment n Disappointment n Experiencing someone or something that instantly inspires us to grow n Birth of a loved one n Death of a loved one

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or desperation. Both may prompt us to ask big questions of ourselves and the universe that cause us to dig deep. The deeper we dig, the closer we come to merging with our truest self.

We know the answers to such questions are correct because they will lead to actions that honor life—like harming no one, including ourself— and affirm the presence of a prevailing power for good that lies within; a power that guides, protects and sustains us. Satisfying answers seek only the highest and best of us and bless all. They connect our mind, heart and soul, moving us forward on the path of wholeness as a fulfilled and joyfully self-expressed person.

When we are impelled to ask an important question of our self and the universe, don’t rush the process and are willing to embrace the answer we receive, it pushes a reset button as to what defines us. It brings us an enhanced sense of authentic wholeness.

The lesson is that when redefining moments appear, we must be open and prepared to go where we had no plans of going—because that’s where our bliss awaits us.

Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your (Re)Defining Moments, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.

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ost are familiar with the performance or competitive dance world of learned steps.

Conscious dance is a non-competitive, body-based way of raising consciousness. There’s no wrong way to move and your shape and measurements don’t matter,” says Mark Metz, of Berkley, California, founder and executive director of the Dance First Association (DFA) and publisher of the Conscious Dancer Magazine and UpShift Guide.

The group identifies more than 100 forms of conscious dance, ranging from ecstatic dance to somatic movement therapy. Commonalities include body awareness, barefoot movement, inspiring global music and minimal structure facilitated by leaders.

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conscious dance suits their search for movement with purpose beyond improved fitness as it’s practiced in drug- and alcohol-free club-style events and ecstatic dance experiences, as well as dance fitness programs. “It’s about honoring body intelligence and paying attention to the body and mind-body connection,” says Metz.

“The modalities mentioned most often are 5Rhythms, Soul Motion, Open Floor, JourneyDance, and the Nia Technique,” says Metz. A brief look at three of them shows how each has its own style.

5Rhythms In St. Petersburg, Florida, 22 women have gathered to seek the bliss promised by 5Rhythms, one of the original conscious dance forms, founded by WakeUpNaturally.com

Work like you don’t need the money. Love like you’ve never been hurt. Dance like nobody’s watching. ~Satchel Paige

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Connecting “within” through free and inspired body movement is the power of conscious dance.

Dance Sites DanceFirst.com 5Rhythms.com JourneyDance.com NiaNow.com OneDanceTribe.com OpenFloor.org SoulMotion.com

the late Gabrielle Roth. “Find your flow. Feel your connection to the Earth through your feet and release your head,” guides facilitator Amber Ryan, of New York City, who travels the world for dance sessions. “Use your body as a gateway into the now.” For two hours, dancers move freely and individually, swaying, sensing and interacting in an experience called “the wave”, intended to move energy through the body, release emotions and heal the psyche.

It’s based on Roth’s premise that, “Each of us is a moving center, a space of divine mystery. Though we spend most of our time on the surface in daily ordinary existence, most of us hunger to connect to this space within, to break through to bliss, to be swept into something bigger.”

working together to release emotions and connect with spirit.

“You learn to love your body, expand your emotional intelligence, clear your mind and connect with your inner source,” explains Bergins. “You express yourself, infuse life with creativity and connect with a dancing community.”

Participants engage in a ritual journey of physical transformation, cleansing the body through breath, sweat and expression. In this safe space, “Dancers discover their power and personal heart medicine, their true essence,” says Bergins.

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Nia Technique

Toni Bergins, from the Massachusetts Berkshires, is a frequent presenter at the Kripalu Center and Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. After years of studying and teaching movement, drama, creative visualization and gestalt techniques, she combined them in creating JourneyDance. More than 400 trained facilitators now offer it in 60- or 90-minute classes worldwide based on the philosophy, “Move into a new story!” Every class includes visualization, creative movement, affirmations and evocative music, all

For those that prefer more structure, the Nia Technique is the original barefoot mind-body-spirit fitness practice, activating sensation and awareness in a workout adaptable for everybody. More than 2,600 instructors in 51 countries offer 60-minute classes where enthusiasts move the way the body is built to move, reaping cardiovascular fitness and therapeutic benefits while having joyful fun. Dancers, guided by instructor’s moves, feel the rhythm of the music and ground themselves in spirit, equipping themselves to take the self-

healing experience into everyday life.

“Nia has always blended form and freedom,” says Debbie Rosas, of Portland, Oregon, co-founder and creator of the technique. “We are now introducing new FreeDance classes to bring what we have learned through Nia to embody consciousness in new ways, conditioning the whole body and nervous system. It’s an invitation to move in free, unbound, unstructured ways to offset the tendency we have to move less as we age.”

Dancers move to music designed to animate each chakra through an eight-stage process via a Nia DJ. They’re guided to listen to body feedback through sensation, release emotions and relish being in the present moment.

“Regardless of how you act, dress or think, the way you feel inside reveals the most accurate truth of oneself and this is reflected in dance,” says Rosas.

“Moving without interference allows your unconscious creative self to shine.

You can connect to the sacred artist within; the one that holds a palette with endless colors, shapes and possibilities.” She sees life as ultimately a free-style dance into the self that supports a philosophy of “Love your body, love your life”.

“Dance is in everyone’s family tree, a universal message,” says Metz.

“In conscious dance, you disconnect from gadgets and reconnect with yourself and others around you. People need that.”

Gail Condrick is a Nia faculty member, retreat leader and archetypal soul coach in Sarasota, FL. Connect at GaelaVisions.com.

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Breathe Pilates and Yoga 83 North Greeley 914.238.0184 BreathePilatesAndYoga.com

Dragonfly Wellness Yoga Studio 109 Croton Ave., Ste 205 914.236.3511 DragonflyWellness.net

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Breathe Pilates and Yoga 83 North Greeley 914.238.0184 BreathePilatesAndYoga.com

Yoga Teachers Association Workshops 2nd Sat. 1:30pm The Yoga Studio, Club Fit Briarcliff Manor info@ytayoga.com; ytayoga.com

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Pilates Pound Ridge Classical Pilates Studio Old Mill River Road 917.841.1218; PilatesPoundRidge.com

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Armonk Sage & The Flying Buddha 6 Maple Ave 2nd Floor 914.273.7975; flyingyogany.com Aerial, Hatha, and Hot Studio

BREWSTER Ava Yoga Studio Brewster 845.278.2331; AvaYoga.com

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EASTCHESTER The Temperance Center 453 White Plains Road 914.793.2600 TheTemperanceCenter.com

Harrison Yoga for Birth at Full Circle 450 Mamaroneck Ave, Ste 414 914.421.1500 FullCircleWomensHealth.com

KATONAH Golden Temple Yoga 223 Katonah Ave. 914.232.3473 GoldenTempleYoga.com

Yoga on Lake Rippowam Stephanie Harding RYT500 914.274.0007 RippowamYoga.com

VALHALLA YogaShine 711 Legion Dr. YogaShine.com; 914.769.8745

White Plains Still Mind Yoga 305 Central Ave Suite 2 yogawestchesterny.com 914.648.0492

YONKERS Nueva Alma Yoga & Wellness 799 McLean Avenue 914.294.0606; NuevaAlma.com

Yorktown Heights Zen Garden Health Coaching and Yoga Edit J. Babboni, 200-RYT 61 Lakeview Drive 917.721.2529 zengardenyoga.net

MAHOPAC Putnam Yoga located in the Dance Shop 2 30 Tomahawk St, Baldwin Place 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com

MOUNT KISCO Quest Yoga 11-13 East Main St, 2nd floor 914.241.YOGA QuestYogaArts.com

NEW ROCHELLE Westchester Yoga Arts 49 Lawton Street, 2nd Floor 914.632.1101 WestchesterYogaArts.com

YOGA TEACHER BodySculpt by Karen Karen M. Shaw Private Individual & Group Sessions Westchester /Putnam Area 914.522.1297 Bodysculptbykaren.com HipHeather Private Sessions at your home Within a 25 mile radius of Goldens Bridge 914.479.2594; hipheather.com

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Spirit Connection Putnam Lake Fire Department Sunday, January 17,

markyourcalendar Saturday, January 9

Buddha Body Yoga

Exploring Yoga for Larger Bodies with Michael Hayes Hosted by Yoga Teachers Association 1:30–4:30 p.m.

The Yoga Studio, Club Fit 584 North State Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY $45 members/$65 nonmembers in advance Register at YTAYoga.com 914.582.7816; ytapresident@gmail.com

Future workshops: 2/13—Hips, Hips, Hips with Susan “Lip” Orem

3/12—Anatomical Understanding to Arm Balancing with Laurice Nemetz 4/9—De-Slouchology with Sandra Razieli 5/14—Slow Yoga and Qigong with Ken Nelson and Lesli Lang Membership and workshops are open to yoga teachers and committed students CEUs available for all workshops YTAYoga.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1 First Day Celebration in conjunction with Town of Lewisboro – 11am. Easy hike in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation followed by a chili and cider lunch in Trailside Museum. There will also be a children’s activity. Info: LewisboroLandTrust.org.

New Year’s Fire Ceremony – 12pm. Help send intentions collected on the yule wreath to the universe.

Event takes place at another location, must call for directions. Hands of Serenity Healing, Fishkill.

845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3 Shedding Your Skin, Shedding the Past – 1pm.

Start the new year fresh and leave the burdens and cares of the past year behind in this active meditation. $15. Hands Of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St., Fishkill. Register: 845.896.1915.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 4 Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd. Ste. 203, Eastchester. $15. 914.793.2600.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Reiki practitioner monthly share – 6:30-8pm. Replenish your reserves; must have at least Reiki I. Free; requested $10 donation toward Reiki scholarship program. DG Sanctuary, 2 Lagrange Ave., Poughkeepsie.

845.473.2206. DreamingGoddess.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6 ADD Just Doesn’t Add Up! – 7-9pm. Is it really a short attention span? Learn how to distinguish visual problems that mimic or complicate AD(H)D. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave. Ste. 301, Scarsdale. RSVP to Jane: 914.874.1177.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 Red Tent gathering – 6:30-7:30pm – Join us in this bimonthly gathering as we create magical, safe, loving and supportive space for women to gather and have open discussion. $10. DG Sanctuary, 2 Lagrange Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206.

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Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd. Ste. 203, Eastchester. $15. 914.793.2600.

TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Buddha Body Yoga – 1:30-4:30pm. Explore yoga for bigger bodies with Michael Hayes. Students and teachers welcome. $45 members/$65 nonmembers in advance. The Yoga Studio, Club Fit, 584 N. State Rd., Briarcliff Manor. Info: Audrey Brooks: 914.582.7816. YTAYoga.com.

New Moon Circle – 7pm. Focus your goals and intentions while aligning with the natural cycles of the Sacred Hoop. In quiet meditation, we will dream into being the life we wish to create in the coming months. Donation. Yonkers. Info and directions: 914.907.4485.

JourneyDance into the New Year – 7:30-9:30pm.

Dance your intentions for the New Year by awakening your senses and shaking off what you no longer need. $35. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Register: QuestYogaArts.com or 914.241.9642.

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1 to 2:30 pm Fee is $30.

50% of Proceeds-Fire Department.

True Spirit Connection w/ Spiritual Medium Robin C. Muller Register at: SpiritInside.net

SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 Nature in the New Year – 2pm. Join a naturalist to observe and learn about winter wildlife. Meet some special animal friends along the way! Free for members; nonmembers $8/person. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd. (off Central Park Ave.), Scarsdale. GreenburghNatureCenter.org.

914.723.3470.

Slow Medicine: Hope and Healing for Chronic Illness – 4:30-6pm. Presentation by Dr. Michael Finkelstein. Radiate Yoga, 19 Second Ave., Pelham.

914.218.31. SlowMedicine.org.

Quest Book Club – 6-7pm. Join us for a lively discussion of E-Squared: 9 Do-It-Yourself Experiments That Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality. Bring snacks to share. Free. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Please preregister: QuestYogaArts.com or 914.241.YOGA.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 Tea & Stones – 6:30-7:30pm. Enjoy this hour lecture to connect and learn about gems, stones and their incredible properties. Free. Dreaming Goddess, 44 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 10-11am. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd. Ste. 203, Eastchester. $15. 914.793.2600.

TheTemperanceCenter.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 Money Magic & Miracles – 7:15pm. Free lecture with Susan DeRobertis. Discover what’s in the way of having money and clear it. Learn steps to create a path to abundance. Finger Lakes School of Massage, 272 N. Bedford Rd., Mt. Kisco. RSVP: 914.241.7363.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 9:30am. Raise consciousness through meditation, breathing techniques, mantras, postures, mudras and relaxation. All fitness levels welcome. $25 drop-in. 223 Katonah Ave., Katonah.

914.232.3473. GoldenTempleYoga.com.

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Westchester Holistic Network Meeting – Tuesday, January 19

Inner Beauty Shop for Girls Sunday, January 24

from 8am to 10am Panera Bread One North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601 (in the plaza next to Walmart) With speaker Pamela Cucinell.

“Strategic Plan 2016 through the Tool of Astrology" Open to all – first meeting FREE WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org

9 -12pm ages 11-13 and 1 - 4pm ages 14-17 A workshop to empower girls to value who they are internally over their external appearance, embrace their purpose in the world, and accept themselves and one another without limits or conditions.

Quest Yoga Arts 11 E. Main St. Mt. Kisco, NY $50 Pre-registration required: questyogaarts.com or call 914.241.9642.

An Evening of Kirtan with Gurunam Singh – 7-9pm. Check website for more information. 223 Katonah Ave., Katonah. Info: 914.232.3473. GoldenTempleYoga.com.

Spirit Connection – 1-2:30pm. With Spiritual Medium Robin C. Muller. $30. 50% of Proceeds go to the Putnam Lake Fire Department. Register at: SpiritInside.net

The Real Meaning of Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

With Amy Pearce-Hayden, ERYT-500. Theory, technical components, practice. $35. 845.878.7800.

InnerBalanceStudio.org.

Restorative Workshop with Karla Diamond – 5-7pm. All ages, levels. Gentle, classic supported postures and breath. All postures done on the floor. $25 preregistered; $30 day of. Quest Yoga Arts, 1113 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Register: QuestYogaArts. com or 914.241.9642.

Meet Your Spirit Guides and Loved Ones – 7:30pm. A hypnotic journey to higher realms to become acquainted with your guides and reconnect with loved ones. $15. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St., Fishkill. 845.896.1915.

HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 The Essentials: 10 Postures to Better Health – 10:30am-1:30pm. With Amy Pearce-Hayden, ERYT-500, international yoga therapist. $45. Inner Balance Studio, Patterson. Info: 845.878.7800.

InnerBalanceStudio.org.

Reiki l & ll – Jan.16-17, 11am-6pm. Reiki training Levels l and ll. Levels may be taken separately or as a weekend class. Visit website for details.

Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St., Fishkill.

845.896.1915. HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

The Mirror and Its Reflection – 2-4:30pm. With Amy Pearce-HaydenERYT-500. Explore the concept of self-healing through finding reinforcement from outside sources that support deeper understanding and self-realization. $35. 845.878.7800.

InnerBalanceStudio.org.

Monthly Shamanic Journey Class – 7-8:30pm.

With Melanie Ryan, LCSW, and Karine Gordineer.

Receive messages and guidance by connecting with your higher self as a spiritual tool for growth and healing. Bring a journal. $48. Mt. Kisco.

TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 Passive Poses and Active Pranayama – 11:30am2pm. With Amy Pearce-Hayden, ERYT-500. Accessing the Prana Vayus with a yin approach. $40.

Inner Balance Studio, Patterson, NY. 845.878.7800.

Yoga Teacher Enhancement – 6:30-8:30pm. With Amy Pearce-Hayden, ERYT-500, international yoga therapist. Refine your eye; look to the relationship between the muscular and structural bodies; explore modifications and hands-on adjustments. $40. Inner Balance Studio, Patterson. 845.878.7800.

MONDAY, JANUARY 18 Roland Comtois – 6pm. Internationally renowned medium and spirit guide delivers channeled messages for the soul, and the famous Purple Papers offer eternal love, hope and healing. $70. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 236 S. Bedford Rd. Rt. 172, Mt. Kisco. Register online. StarVisionsCommunity.org. 914.236.4503.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd. Ste. 203, Eastchester. $15. 914.793.2600.

TheTemperanceCenter.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 Holistic Moms meeting – 9:30-11am. N. Westchester/Lower Putnam HMN with guest speaker Laura Jensen, owner of Quest Yoga Arts, Katonah.

Location: United Methodist Church, 5 Bedford Rd., Katonah. Info: Facebook.com/NWestLoPutHMN. To join: Membership.HolisticMoms.org.

Westchester Holistic Network Meeting – 8-10am.

With speaker Pamela Cucinell: “Strategic Plan 2016 through the Tool of Astrology." Open to all – first meeting free. Panera Bread. One North Broadway, White Plains. Info: WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 Tarot Wisdom Gathering – 6:30-8pm. Bring your own Tarot deck if you have one. Each month a card will be chosen to discuss and journey into with open minds and hearts. $10. DG Sanctuary, 2 Lagrange Ave., Poughkeepsie. 845.473.2206.

DreamingGoddess.com.

Vision & Success in School – 7-9pm. As many as 25% of children in any classroom have vision problems that keep them from reaching their potential.

Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave. Ste. 301, Scarsdale. RSVP to Jane: 914.874.1177.

DrSlotnick.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Wisdom 2.0 Connect: Raising Wise Children in the Digital Age – 6:30-9pm. Moderated by Dr. Michael Finkelstein. The Impact Hub, 394 Broadway.

914.218.3113. SlowMedicine.org.

Raising “Beyond the Spectrum” Children – 7:30pm. Learn how the term indigo or crystal promotes an understanding of the unique needs of children diagnosed with ADHD. With Shira Adler.

Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 Boston Post Rd., Rye. Info: HolisticMoms.org

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 Bellydance Perf o rm an ce a n d Pa rt y! – 7-8:30pm. Come for a sexy performance by instructor Gina Bergamini and then stay for refreshments and a class to learn some moves yourself. $20. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Register: QuestYogaArts.com or 914.241.9642.

Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 7:15-8:15pm. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd. Ste. 203, Eastchester. $15. 914.793.2600.

TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Crystal Healing – 7:30pm. Explore the healing power of crystals through discussion and meditation. Fee includes a pouch of crystals to take home. $35. Hands of Serenity Healing, 1129 Main St., Fishkill. Register: 845.895.1915.

HandsOfSerenityHealing.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 Guided Vision Play – Noon-1pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm.

Learn through play and exploration with Dr. Samantha Slotnick in Vision Therapy Space. Guided play supports math, organization, planning and problem-solving skills. Ages 5+. Reservations required. 495 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale. Tickets: DrSlotnick.com/GVP.

Full Moon Drumming Circle – 7pm. Following the cycles of the moon is an excellent way to focus your goals and intentions while aligning with the natural cycles of the Sacred Hoop. Drum, meditate and honor Grandmother Moon. Donation. Yonkers.

914.907.4485.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 Inner Beauty Shop for Girls – 9am-noon ages 11-13 & 1-4pm ages 14-17. Empowering girls to value who they are internally over their external appearance. $50. Preregistration required. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. QuestYogaArts.com.

914.241.9642.

Restorative Yoga Workshop – Noon-2pm. With Reyna Gonzalez, RYT. Gently restore, relax, release and rejuvenate using bolsters, blocks, blankets and eye pillows. The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd. Ste. 203, Eastchester. $45.

Space limited. Must reserve spot. 914.793.2600.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 25 Men’s Group at SunRaven open house – 7-9pm.

Free. 501 Guard Hill Rd., Bedford. 914.218.3113.

SlowMedicine.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Couples Program at SunRaven open house – 7-9pm. Free. 501 Guard Hill Rd., Bedford.

914.218.3113. SlowMedicine.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 Adult Guided Channeling/Meditation Group – 10-11am. With Merrill Black, LCSW/Reiki Master. Unique theme, meditation, group discussion.

The Temperance Center, 453 White Plains Rd. Ste. 203, Eastchester. $15. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Winter Wildlife program at GNC – 2pm. A naturalist introduces some of the Greenburgh Nature Center animals with a focus on winter survival techniques. Ages 5 and over. Nonmembers $8/person.

99 Dromore Rd. (off Central Park Ave.), Scarsdale.

GreenburghNatureCenter.org. 914.723.3470.

Community Wellness Day – 9am-4pm. A partnership of Quest Yoga and the Center for Health and Healing in Mt. Kisco. Free day of educational classes: yoga, meditation, herbalism, homeopathy, chronic pain therapy, childbirth education, stress management. Must preregister. QuestYogaArts. com. 914.241.YOGA.

MELT Method with Joy Jacobson – 2-3:30pm. Perfect after the holidays! Learn this simple selftreatment method that helps eliminate chronic pain, improves performance and decreases stress. $30 preregistered; $35 day of. Quest Yoga Arts, 11 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. QuestYogaArts.com. 914.241.9642.

Women’s Full Moon Circle – 7-8:30pm. A nondenominational monthly gathering for women. Come draw in the powerful energies of the full moon.

Requested donation $10. DG Sanctuary. Info and directions: Dreaming Goddess at 845.473.2206 or DreamingGoddess.com.

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Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 10-11:15am. Find your inner peace and energy at Zen Garden. Movement using the breath. Focus on alignment and strong individual attention. All levels. $15 drop-in. Reserve a spot with Edit @ 917.721.2529.

Single: $455; Double: $435; Dorm: $405.

Women’s Group – 6:15-7:15pm. Led by Donna Marder, LCSW. Resolve problems related to work, family and love. Holistic Physical Therapy in Acker House, 139 Grand St., Croton on Hudson.

914.217.7919.

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Kundalini Yoga Meditation – 7-8pm. With Stuart Perrin, an American spiritual master of Kundalini Yoga. Experience powerful meditation work that will help you in all aspects of your life. Free; donations welcome. Holistic Physical Therapy in Acker House, 139 Grand St., Croton on Hudson.

StuartPerrin.com. 914.217.7919.

sunday Kacey, On The Radio – 6:30am. The Health and Happiness Show. Interviews with therapists, healers, doctors, actors and dreamers. Tune into 100.7 WHUD. Kaceyontheradio.com.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 8am. Raise consciousness through meditation, breathing techniques, mantras, postures, mudras and relaxation. All fitness levels welcome. $25 drop-in. 223 Katonah Ave., Katonah. 914.232.3473. GoldenTempleYoga.com.

Vinyasa All Levels – 9am. With Anna. A moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. $20/ drop-in or purchase a class card. o2Living.com.

Organic Market at Congregation Sons of Israel – 11:30-2pm. 1666 Pleasantville Rd, Briarcliff Manor. csibriarcliff.org.

Hudson Valley Regional Farmers Market – 10am2pm. 15 Mt. Ebo Road S, off Rt. 22, Brewster. Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association building.

Transcendental Meditation Free Introductory Talk – 2:30pm. Free event. 15 Babbitt Rd, Bedford Hills. Schedule may change due to holidays.

Please contact 914.218.3370 to confirm reservation.

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monday Vinyasa Level 1-2 – 9:30am. With Renee. A moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River.

914.763.6320. $20/drop-in or purchase a class card. o2Living.com.

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tuesday Beginner Yoga – 9:30am. With Linda. For students new to yoga, and those at any level, interested in reviewing the fundamentals including basic concepts, postures, alignment and breathing. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River. 914.763.6320. $20/ drop-in or purchase a class card. o2Living.com.

Therapeutic Yoga Flow with Diane Graziosa, RYT 500 – 10-11:30am. Floor Flow: breathing, strengthening, stretching and restoring. Class for all levels. Drop in $15. Eastchester. 914.793.2600.

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Power Hour Level 2-3 – 12:30pm. With Anna.

A quick hour of power to help get you motivated mid-day. Strengthen and tone your body while also finding a peaceful state of mind. “Balance your day, balance your week and reclaim your power.” o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River.

914.763.6320. $20/drop-in or purchase a class card. o2Living.com.

Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Class – 7pm.

Raise consciousness through meditation, breathing techniques, mantras, postures, mudras and relaxation. All levels. $25 drop-in. 223 Katonah Ave., Katonah. 914.232.3473. GoldenTempleYoga.com.

Vinyasa Restorative Flow with Jo-Anne – 7:308:45pm. A great vinyasa flow class that incorporates restorative yoga. All levels. Drop in $15. Contact JoAnne: 917.364.1871. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

wednesday Kundalini Yoga and Meditation – 9:30am. New time! Raise consciousness through meditation, breathing techniques, mantras, postures, mudras and relaxation. All welcome. $25 drop-in. 223 Katonah Ave., Katonah. 914.232.3473. GoldenTempleYoga.com.

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Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 10-11:15am. Find your inner peace and energy at Zen Garden. Movement using the breath. Focus on alignment and strong individual attention. All levels. $15 drop-in. Reserve a spot with Edit at 917.721.2529.

Breath & Flow with Patty Meehan, RYT 500 – 6:30-7:45pm. A vinyasa flow class using breath, movement, balance and stretch, closing with meditation. All levels. Drop in $15. Eastchester.

914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Free Physical Therapy Consultations – 10-11am.

With Liz Ingalls, director of Holistic Physical Therapy. 20 years’ experience treating all pain.

Learn the right course of action to jumpstart healing. Preregistration required. Holistic Physical Therapy in Acker House, 139 Grand St., Croton on Hudson. 914.217.7919.

Kundalini Yoga Meditation –7-8pm. With Stuart Perrin, an American spiritual master of Kundalini Yoga. Experience powerful meditation work that will help you in all aspects of your life. Free; donations welcome. Holistic Physical Therapy in Acker House, 139 Grand St., Croton on Hudson.

StuartPerrin.com. 914.217.7919.

Kundalini Yoga Meditation – 11am-noon. With Stuart Perrin, an American spiritual master of Kundalini Yoga. Experience powerful meditation work that will help you in all aspects of your life.

Free; donations welcome. Holistic Physical Therapy in Acker House, 139 Grand St., Croton on Hudson.

StuartPerrin.com. 914.217.7919.

Free Breastfeeding Group – 11am-1pm. 2nd and 4th Wed monthly. Meet with lactation consultant and other moms to share experiences on breastfeeding and parenting. Hudson Valley Hospital Center, Courtland Manor. Location TBD on hospital campus. Info: 914.734.3257. hvhc.org.

Maple House Knitting Club – 1pm. Multigenerational social knitting group from beginners to experts helping each other. Bring expertise or desire to learn. Community Room 15 Maple Place, Ossining. Free. RSVP only: 914.923.2103.

Soulful Vinyasa Flow with Diane Graziosa, RYT 500 – 5:45-7pm. A slow, deep yoga flow class that meets you where you are. All levels. Drop in $15. Eastchester. 914.793.2600. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Kundalini Yoga Meditation –7-8pm. With Stuart Perrin, an American spiritual master of Kundalini Yoga. Experience powerful meditation work that will help you in all aspects of your life. Free; donations welcome. Holistic Physical Therapy in Acker House, 139 Grand St., Croton on Hudson. StuartPerrin.com. 914.217.7919.

Transcendental Meditation Free Introductory Talk – 7pm. Free event. 15 Babbitt Rd, Bedford Hills. Schedule may change due to holidays. Please contact 914.218.3370 to confirm reservation.

TM.org/WestchesterCounty.

thursday Vinyasa All Levels – 9:30am. With Anna. A moderately paced flow of poses, with attention to alignment and breath. Mildly challenging. o2living, Yellow Monkey Village, Cross River.

914.763.6320. $20/drop-in or purchase a class card. o2Living.com.

Pilates Mat – 5:35-6:35pm. With Tina Sferra. Multilevel group Pilates Mat class accessible to all ages and experience levels taught by a Physical Therapist with lots of specialized one-on-one attention. 39 Main St. @ Katonah Yoga, Bedford Hills. Info: ElitePTandPilates.com; 917.476.2164.

friday Mindful Restorative Yoga with Reyna – 9:3010:45am. Movement through breath, props, self-assists to release, calm and restore. Gentle level. Drop in $15. Eastchester. 914.793.2600.

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Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 10-11:15am. Find your inner peace and energy at Zen Garden. Movement using the breath. Focus on alignment and strong individual attention. All levels. $15 drop-in. Reserve a spot with Edit at 917.721.2529.

saturday Peekskill Farmers Market – 8am-2pm. Year-round market offering fresh food and family fun. “Market Stage Live,” features live music, author readings, and demonstrations with fitness and health practitioners. FMNP and SNAP accepted. Rain or Shine.

Free parking. Bank Street, between Park and Main.

Info: peekskillfarmersmarket.com.

Gossett Brothers Farmer’s Market – 9am–1pm (year-round, indoors from November to April). Vendors include Bee Guy Apiaries, Do-Re-Mi Farms, Johnny Cake Farms, Wave Hill Bread, Honore’s Table, Du Soleil, Bongo Pasta, also fresh fish, homemade ice cream and crafts. 1202 Rte. 35, South Salem. Info: Gossett Brothers Nursery on Facebook.

Hudson Valley Farmers Market – 10am-3pm.

Year-round. A one stop shop farmers market with fresh Hudson Valley products. Greig Farm, 223 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook. Info: Facebook.com/ HudsonValleyFarmersMarket.

Joyful Mindful Yoga with Ann – 11:15am12:30pm. Well-balanced asana sequences that focus on alignment, mindfulness, clear intention and joy.

Class for all levels. Drop in $15. Eastchester. Contact Ann: 917.882.0921. TheTemperanceCenter.com.

Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 1:304:30pm. 2nd Sat. Open to teachers and students, members and nonmembers. The Yoga Studio, Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor. Info: YTAyoga.com.

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editorial calendar JANUARY

health & wellness plus: dance power FEBRUARY

friendship

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food matters

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everyday sustainability plus: freshwater scarcity MAY

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hange dominates in 2016, but so does Love. The news bludgeons us with negativity, but Love can be found in a smile, hug or gentle quote online. If you find yourself in transition (and many people do), the essence of how you change distills down to compassion, sympathy and affection. Do not shirk the work that leads to growth. Part of this requires relaxation and self-care, and 24/7 demands need to be balanced with a good diet, sleep, therapeutic mindfulness and time to refresh.

2016 begins as both Mercury and then Jupiter turn retrograde, indications that contracts and communications benefit from research, editing and careful perusal. If you don’t yet feel a mandate to de-clutter and organize, the urge continues through the summer, when Marie Kondo’s book about “Tidying Up” pops up even at the beach. Organization helps, especially if you decide to take classes or experiment with calculated risks.

2016 is a “9” year in numerology, which stimulates completion, letting

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go and reflection. In January, be sure to nurture that new launch, effort or relationship, even if most of your focus must be directed elsewhere.

The Chinese New Year of the Monkey begins on February 8, when individual exploration and leaps are emphasized. Those who think on their feet, have curious minds and love to solve problems thrive in a Monkey year. Even though lone efforts and self-awareness are supported, February shows that success hinges on reciprocal cooperation and a vision for the big picture. The Monkey wants to play.

Two eclipses in March encourage a step up to responsibility and accountability. Indecision plagues at the Spring Equinox; regardless of the task, look for appropriate and supportive alliances.

Even an independent journey benefits from a cheering section (or a venture capitalist). Mars turns retrograde in April; take the next few months to reconsider and deepen the exploration of your financial and relationship commitments.

plus: creativity SEPTEMBER

healing music plus: yoga OCTOBER

community game changers plus: chiropractic NOVEMBER

mental wellness plus: beauty DECEMBER

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Jupiter direct Mercury is retrograde in May signals a experience or frustratfour times in 2016. growing willingness ing, at best. to consider investDouble check appoint- The planet Mercury ments. In June, Mars symbolizes the mesments and directions, direct indicates senger, communicaaction, especially tions and transit; our and back up files! if you trust your high-tech lives function January 5 - January 25; on rote responses to partner. The Summer Solstice signals technology and deApril 28 – May 22, that communication pendence on electronAugust 30 - September ics. When Mercury is mishaps temporarily limit movement. retrograde, do not as22; December 19 Power plays dissume that messages are - January 8, 2017 rupt in July, yet the received, appointments ability to expand are clear or directions increases. August dependable. requires discipline; expect a surge of

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Jupiter goes retrograde in early January 7 and runs through May 9. This Stellar Events: is challenging for businesses involved Jupiter Virgo to Libra in speculation, higher education, inJupiter is the planet we call the Great vestment, global enterprise, legal issues, Benefic, but when in Virgo we tend travel or publications. Avoid a product to limit our choices and move with launch and don’t open a new business care. This benefits our health, but it during Jupiter retrograde. It’s a terrific can shortchange our wallet. As Jupiter time for research and implementing moves into Libra in September, possigreater health awareness. bilities grow. We lean toward relationship building for business, knowledge Pamela Cucinell writes in-depth foreand romance. casts at InsightOasis.com. In a private

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ACUPUNCTURE Anat Raz, MS, LAc

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EASTERN WELLNESS ACUPUNCTURE Mina Pyun L.Ac, M.S. 83 Montgomery Ave., Scarsdale, NY 10583 914.472.6688; easternacu14@gmail.com

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FLOWING RIVERS ACUPUNCTURE Pam Todd Battle, L.Ac.,Dipl. OM 603 Warburton Ave. #3 Hastings on Hudson, 10706 914.572.1559; FlowingRivers.net Acupuncture’s effects have been compared to rebooting a computer, optimizing the body’s systems, thereby advancing overall well-being. Acupuncture can help with Pain, Stress, PMS, Infertility, Menopause, Insomnia, Addictions, GI or Respiratory Conditions. Most insurance plans including Acupuncture benefits are accepted.

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Natural Living Directory Index Wellness Profiles Natural Living Directory Healthy Living Glossary Acupuncture 62 ADD/ADHD 63 ADD/ADHD Coach 63 Alexander Technique 64 Alternative Psychotherapy 65 Alzheimer’s Disease 65 Anti-Aging 65 Aromatherapy 65 Astrology 65 Ayurveda 65 Biofeedback 66 Boarding – Dog & Cat 66 Body Contouring 66 Bone Density 66 Brainspotting 66 Candles 66 Cat Rescue 66 Child Psychologist 67 Chiropractor 67 Classes & Workshops 67 Cleaning 67 Coaching 67 Coaching – Body & Soul 68 Coach – Holistic Nutrition 68 Coaching – Life 68 Colonics 68 Craniosacral Therapy 69 Dementia 69 Detoxification 69 Divorce Coach 69 Education 69 Educational Retreat Center 70 EFT 70 Energy Healing 70 Energy Medicine 70 Events 71 Family Health 71 Farm 71 Farms to Families 71 Female Sexual Health 71 Fertility 71 Focus/Attentional Issues 72 Foot Fitness 72 Functional Medicine 72 Gardening/Vegetables 72 Graphic Design 72 Green Home 72 Green & Natural Building 72 Hair Salon 73 Healing Center 73 Health Coach 73 Healthy Meals 73 Herbal Medicine 73 Holistic Business Training 73 Holistic Center 73 Holistic Dentist 73 Holistic Healing 74 Homeopathy 74

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Hypnotherapy 74 Integrative Wellness 74 Integrative Healing Center 74 Integrative Med. Physician 74 Integrative Nutritionist 75 Interior Design 75 Intuitive 75 Land Conservation 76 Lice Removal 76 Massage & Bodywork 76 Massage School 77 Meditation 77 Midwifery 78 Natural Foods 78 Naturopathic Doctor 78 Networking 79 Neurofeedback 79 Neuromuscular Kinesiology 79 Nutrition 79 Nutritional Health Coach 80 Olive Oil 80 Optometrist 80 Organic Produce 80 Organization 81 Pain Relief 81 Past-Life Regression 81 Physical Therapy 81 Pilates 82 Podiatry 82 Practitioner Group 82 Processing Delays 83 Psychotherapy 83 Real Estate 83 Reflexology 83 Reiki 83 Relationship Coach 83 Salt Caves 84 School 84 Senior Care 84 Sensory Processing 85 Shamanic Healing/Teachings 85 Sleep Disorder 85 Spa 85 Spiritual Counseling 85 Spiritual Officiant 85 Spiritual Center 85 Summer Camp 85 Supplements 86 Support Group 86 Thermography 86 TMJ Disorder 86 Trauma 86 Veterinary Hospital 86 Weight Loss 86 Wellness Center 87 Women’s Wellness 87 Workshops 87 Yoga 87

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ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE Alexander Technique Association of Westchester & Putnam ATAWestchester.com Teaching locations throughout Westchester & Putnam

We are a group of Nationally Certified Alexander Teachers with private practices in Westchester and Putnam County. We also do community education sessions, corporate workshops and group classes.

Alexander Technique Teacher Eve Silver, M.AmSAT evesilverAT.com; 914.921.2400 Offices in Rye & Mt. Kisco, NY

I am committed to helping others explore and improve habitual patterns that cause unnecessary tension. The technique is used by people of all ages to relieve pain and stress; it will restore balance and coordination leading to greater ease and well-being.

Claudia Wald

Alexander Technique Bronxville I serve lower Westchester 914.779.9515; waldsing@gmail.com AlexanderTechniqueBronxville.com Change harmful habits that may cause stress and fatigue into healthy, easeful ways of moving through everyday activities.

Alexander Technique, a naturally easeful way to live.

Karla Booth Diamond, MAmSAT 153 Main St, Suite J Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.649.9565 Awareness-in-Action.com

The Alexander Technique is a practical educational method for un-learning habits of tension that may be causing you stress, pain compression of the spine and joints. Learn to move with ease.

MELT/The Alexander Technique Joy Jacobson, MAmSAT Mamaroneck, NY; 914.200.3732 JoyJacobson.com

The Alexander Technique and the MELT Method are two simple self-care techniques that help to eliminate chronic pain, decrease stress, and bring your body into better balance. Individual and group classes taught.

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.

Alkaline Water: Drinking water that has been treated through the use of a water ionizer.

Proponents of alkaline water believe that high acidity in the body contributes to a number of physical illnesses and conditions, from fatigue and weight gain to more serious disorders.

They believe that drinking alkaline water can help resolve these health problems by raising the body’s pH level.

Ananda (Yoga): A form of gentle Hatha yoga with an emphasis on meditation. Ananda

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combines classic yoga postures with breathing and silent affirmations to attune with higher levels of body sense, energy and silent inner awareness. As an inner-directed practice, it has less appeal to those desiring a more athletic or aerobic experience.

Anusara (Yoga): Anusara means, “Go with the flow,” and blends spirituality with inner/ outer alignment and balanced energetic actions.

Developed by John Friend in 1997, this style urges students to think of poses as artistic expressions of the heart. Individual abilities and limitations are deeply respected and honored, so Anusara yoga can be helpful for everyone and is good for beginners.

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.

Ashtanga (Yoga): A physically demanding style that is light on meditation, Ashtanga yoga employs a fast-paced series of flowing poses to build strength, flexibility and stamina. Developed by Indian yoga master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Ashtanga’s progressively difficult postures are synchronized with a loud breath (called Ujyaii breath in Sanskrit) and are designed to produce intense internal heat and purifying sweat in order to detoxify muscles and organs.

The room is usually heated to warm muscles and increase flexibility. Preferred by many athletes, this style is too intense and demanding for most beginners.

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 WakeUpNaturally.com

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.

Ayurvedic massage: One part of Pancha Karma, a traditional detoxification and rejuvenation program of India, in which the entire body is vigorously massaged with large amounts of warm oil and herbs to remove toxins. With the client’s permission, oil is also poured into the ears, between the eyebrows and applied to specific chakras, or body energy centers, in techniques known respectively as karna purana, shirodhara and marma chikitsa. These treatments, which have been modified to meet the needs of the West, powerfully affect the mind and nervous system—calming, balancing and bringing a heightened sense of awareness and deep inner peace.

Ayurvedic massage techniques are grounded on a thorough understanding of the primordial energies of the Five Elements—ether, air, fire, water and earth—and of the three basic types of energies, or constitutions, that are present in everyone and everything—vata, pitta and kapha. A knowledgeable therapist selects and customizes various ayurvedic massage techniques by selecting the rate and pressure of massage strokes and the proper oils and herbs to use in order to maximize the benefits for each client.

Bee Venom Therapy (BVT): The therapeutic application of honeybee venom, through live bee stings, to bring relief and healing for various spinal, neural, joint or musculoskeletal ailments.

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ayurveda Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic Naturopathic Clinic 100 Mamaroneck Ave, 2nd Floor White Plains, NY 10601 646.670.6725; DrKaushik.com

Bikram (Yoga): A strenuous style, designed to make students sweat, taught in rooms heated to a minimum of 105º Fahrenheit, with about 40 percent humidity. The superheated rooms facilitate stretching and allow the body to release toxins through perspiration. Former national India yoga champion Bikram Choudhury developed the style, whose 26 demanding poses are performed in a specific order, to promote

Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain your health. Supplements, Dietary recommendations and life style plan is suggested base on your body-type or constitution. See ad pg 24.

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Santhigram Wellness 1305 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 914.250.1417

Provides traditional Ayurveda and Panchakarma therapies which focuses on the removal of toxins from the body. Ayurveda is a traditional, holistic practice which offers methods and treatments aimed at preventing disease and living a pain-free balanced life.

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Biofeedback Optimal Mind®

Lawrence Edwards, PhD, BCN, LMHC 2 Byram Brook Pl., Armonk, NY Optimalmind.net; 914.219.8600 Biofeedback for children and adults. Get relief from headaches, stress, anxiety, chronic pain, IBS, insomnia and other disorders. It is also used for peak performance training, deep relaxation and breath training.

BOARDING – DOG & CAT YORKTOWN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

271 Veterans Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 YorktownAnimalHospital.vet; 914.962.3111 We offer a full boarding facility with outdoor runs and indoor kennels. Being an animal hospital for the most part, we take pride in our capability to kennel pets with medical problems or special needs.

BODY CONTOURING SIMPLY CONTOURS

2058 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 914.337.0443 SimplyContours.com We melt fat and tighten skin naturally using Exilis Elite technology. Our low prices make our treatment affordable to everyone. Non-invasive and quick results make this quite an innovation! Call for a free consultation.

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BONE DENSITY YAMUNA® BODY ROLLING (YBR) Ideal for all fitness levels & ages.

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STIMULATE BONE GROWTH, promote healing of injuries, enhance blood flow & tone muscles. Eliminate stress/tension, breathe & create a calm/balanced you. Safe and gentle. Feel positive results within eight minutes. Ideal practice for everyone. Privates, small groups and workshops for fitness and yoga centers.

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CAT RESCUE Stray HELP

PO Box 245 Fishkill, NY 12524 845.489.2378; strayhelp.org Stray HELP is a registered not-for-profit organization, managed entirely by volunteers. Our mission is to rescue and care for stray and homeless animals, namely cats, while providing humane education to the community. We work with property owners to conduct trap/neuter/return and with pet owners to make spay/neuter affordable. In 2015, we facilitated the spay/neuter, and medical care where needed, for over 850 cats. Help us reach 1000 in 2016!

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optimal health and proper function of every bodily system. Bikram yoga is a good choice for highly fit individuals and seasoned students seeking a challenge.

Bioenergetics: A psychotherapy that works through the body to engage the emotions. Performing specified postures and exercises causes the release of layers of chronic muscular tension and defensiveness, termed “body armor.”

The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity for understanding and integrating them.

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 Replacement (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.

Birth Networks: Birth Networks all over the world are promoting, supporting and protecting mother-friendly births. By making informed choices and having confidence in the process, families can experience safe and satisfying childbirth.

BodyTalk: Developed by chiropractor/acupuncturist Dr. John Veltheim, BodyTalk is based upon bio-energetic psychology, dynamic systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied kinesiology. By integrating a series of tapping, breathing and focusing techniques, BodyTalk helps the body synchronize and balance its systems and strengthens the body’s innate knowledge of self-repair. BodyTalk is used to address a range of health challenges, including fibromyalgia, infections, parasites, chronic fatigue, allergies, addictions and cellular damage. Practitioners are usually licensed massage therapists (LMT) or bodyworkers.

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 WakeUpNaturally.com

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.

Chelation Therapy: A safe, painless, nonsurgical medical procedure that improves metabolic and circulatory function by removing undesirable heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium and copper from the body. A series of intravenous injections of the synthetic amino acid EDTA are administered, usually in an osteopathic or medical doctor’s office. The EDTA blocks excess free radical production, protecting tissues and organs from further damage. Over time, injections may halt the progress of the underlying condition that triggers the development of various degenerative conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and cancer.

More recently, chelation therapy also has been used to reverse symptoms of atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) by removing obstructive plaque built up in the circulatory system.

Childbirth Preparation: Childbirth classes for expectant families help them be better prepared for natural childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting. They cover relaxation techniques, exercise, nutrition, anatomy, stages of the birthing process, birth positions, postpartum recovery, caring for and feeding the newborn, and consumer issues. Childbirth educators are certified by one or more organizations, having studied that organization’s specific birthing philosophy. Some focus on relaxation and paincoping techniques. Some encourage women to recognize and use their innate abilities and intuition to birth. Hypnosis for childbirth is a method of childbirth preparation that uses hypnotic techniques, imagery and positive affirmations to create a calm, comfortable birth experience.

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Bonnie Rogers, Clinical Herbalist 13 Tappan Terrace, Briarcliff, NY 914.923.4346; BonniesHerbals.com Herbal medicine is simple to make yet powerful to take. We offer Herbal Medicine making classes year round. Join us for our Herbal Medicine Making Series. See our class schedule on the website

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PO Box 294, Armonk, NY Programs held at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Rt. 172 Mt. Kisco and surrounding locations.

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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!

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PersonalizedPainRelief.com 136 Radio Cir Dr Mt Kisco; 914.886.2011 12 Old Mam’k Rd White Plains; 886.2011 Care for women and their families since 2001. Experience pain relief in fewer visits using modern, effective and proven therapies and personalized treatment so you can return to your active life. See ad pg 33.

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Our spiritual community provides opportunities for personal growth through workshops with regional and internationally renown practitioners. Open to internal truths and Universal connection through meditation, sound and energy healing and drumming circles.

See our website for monthly events and visiting practitioners to nurture your emotional, mental, spiritual and physical well-being.

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Coaching

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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 natural awakenings

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COACHING – BODY & SOUL BODY AWAKENING

Dana Canneto, HHC Body Awakening & Transformational Life Coach Croton-on-Hudson, NY 914.419.2238; DanaCanneto.com Body Relationship, Spiritual Coach and Energy Healer.

Assisting women in honoring, nourishing and reconnecting to their body on physical emotional and spiritual levels so that they can heal their life from daily health and/or life challenges.

CoachING - Holistic Nutrition HOLISTIC NUTRITION COACH Karen Rigney CHHC, AADP 914.275.6808 Karen@ReadyRenewReward.com ReadyRenewReward.com

Are you ready to renew with whole foods and holistic health practices? Karen’s coaching programs provide the education, support and accountability you need to reach your goals and live your reward. In person or by phone consultations.

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.

Colon therapy: An internal bath that washes away old toxic waste accumulated along the walls of the colon. It is administered with pressurized water by professional using special equipment. A colonic irrigation is the equivalent of approximately four to six enemas and cleans out matter that collects in the pockets and kinks of the colon. The treatment is used as both a corrective process and for prevention of disease. Colonics are used for ailments such as constipation, psoriasis, acne, allergies, headaches and the common cold.

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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 animal-friendly and environmentally sound products and services.

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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.

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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.

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Crystal & Gem Therapy: Practitioners use quartz crystals and gemstones for therapeutic and healing purposes, asserting that the substances have recognizable energy frequencies and the capacity to amplify other frequencies in the body. They also absorb and store frequencies and can essentially be programmed to help effect healing. In the ancient art of ‘laying-on of stones,’ practitioners place crystals and gemstones on various parts of the body, corresponding to its chakra points (energy centers), in order to balance energy flow.

Dance / Movement Therapy: A 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 self-esteem 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.

Decluttering: Based on the theory that clutter drains both physical and mental energy. Decluttering involves two components. The first focuses on releasing things (clothing, papers, furniture, objects and ideas) that no longer serve a good purpose in one’s life. The second focuses on creating a simple system of personal organization that is easy to maintain and guards against accumulating things that are neither necessary nor nourishing.

Decompression Therapy is a nonsurgical means of relieving pain to the lower back and neck and is often referred to as spinal decompression therapy. Decompression therapy is a spinal disc rehabilitation program that slowly and gently stretches the area of the spine while decompressing the discs.

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

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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. Fathers have reported that they were more relaxed with a doula present because they felt reassured, and therefore freer to support their mates.

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.

Eco-Friendly: Intended or perceived to have no harmful effect on the natural environment and its inhabitants.

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 Field Work: 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 channels and directs energy into the cells, tissues and organs of the patient’s body to effect healing on physical and

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Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST, Director White Plains & Ossining offices 914.762.4693; WellOnTheWay.Com Curious about energy medicine? Know there is something to it, from all you’ve r e a d a n d h e a r d ? A r e y o u tingling with excitement right now, knowing you’re about to experience something life changing? Free get-acquainted phone call!

Integrity Chiropractic Dr. Jodi Kennedy 11 Miller Rd Mahopac, NY 845.628.7233 (SAFE) LiveBetterNaturally.info

Do you struggle with stress, pain and muscle tightness? If so, call today for your free consultation and learn how to finally address these issues and experience ideal health naturally. See ad pg 38.

Integrative Medicine and Dermatology 17 Rodman Oval, New Rochelle, NY 914.637.0908; HolisticDermatology.com

detoxification HOLISTIC BODYCURES

Dan Court, CN, CBCP, CECP, Qigong Healer, CTFTP Nicole Harris, HHC, CECP, CTFTP Diana Conte, HHC, CTFTP 2013 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 914.962.0101; HolisticBodycures.com/ our-services Detox Your Body ~ Transform Your Life with our fully-supported whole-food nutritional programs.

Live a healthier life by purifying, nourishing, and maintaining a healthy body and weight. You may not know how good you could feel until you DETOX! See ad pg 8.

Divorce coach Susan De Robertis

Cortlandt Manor, NY 10537 914.450.9292; SusandeRobertis.com Live Your Happily Ever After Your Divorce! Get the emotional support and financial guidance you deserve. Be empowered!

Have peace of mind and clarity.

The choices you make now will impact you the rest of your life.

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DEMENTIA SHARP AGAIN NATURALLY—501(c)(3) Preserving Memory, Restoring Minds Information to save your brain 914.997.9611; SharpAgain.org

Despite what you’ve been told, Alzheimer’s and dementia patients often can and do regain cognitive function every day! Want to learn about testing and treatment, host a presentation, donate, join Sharp Again’s team? Visit our website and call us. See ad pg 47.

EDUCATION GREEN MEADOW WALDORF SCHOOL 307 Hungry Hollow Rd. Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 845.356.2514; gmws.org

Green Meadow Waldorf School offers birth-to-three programs, serves children from Nursery through 12th grade, and runs popular summer programs. Our students go on to top colleges, fulfilling careers, and are known for resilience and creativity.

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Educational Retreat Center 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.

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emotional Freedom TechniqueS (EFT) EMPOWER YOUR TRUE SELF

Steven Gottlieb Personal Empowerment Coach 25 Franklin Ave #4B White Plains, NY 914.997.7873; stevegotts@earthlink.net EmpowerYourTrueSelf.com Create more Emotional Freedom in your life. Learn EFT, a powerful yet simple to use self healing technique to help you resolve virtually any important life issue.

On-going groups meet regularly.

Private Empowerment Sessions available.

energy healing Access Intuition for Healing

Mag Treanor RN, Reiki, Emotion Code NLP, Kinesiology, EFT-Adv, Hypnotist PutnamHealingArts.com/IntuitionHealing Carmel, NY; 845.228.8132 Realign mind body spirit, find core issues. Clear trauma, anxieties, negative Karma, Ancestral, Inherited, trapped emotions, limiting beliefs, Release Restore Realign Balance and Heal with intuition, intention, energy techniques. Tapping, Light, Sound, Magnets, Aromas, Spirit. See ad pg 47.

Anne H. Bentzen, MSOT, RMT, JRP Usui/Karuna® Reiki Master Teacher, Jikiden Reiki; Energetic Counseling, OT Armonk & Eastchester Offices 914.588.4079; balancing4life.com

Energetic healing complements medical care. Experience relief from stress, trauma, pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, grief and more. Restore energy flow, improve immunity and balance all 7 major chakra systems.

Monthly healing circles; Reiki certificate classes. See ad pg 48.

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Dan Court, CN, CBCP, CECP, Qigong Healer, CTFTP Nicole Harris, HHC, CECP, CTFTP Diana Conte, HHC, CTFTP 2013 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 914.962.0101; HolisticBodycures.com Specializing in Holistic Family Wellness and Preventative Care, nutritional counseling, detoxification, wholefood nutrition programs, toxicity screening, energetic balancing, emotional clearing, Qigong healing, Tuning Fork Therapy and much more. We offer genuine hope and cutting-edge solutions that treat all root causes of chronic illness. Your chances of recovery have never been higher! See ad pg 8.

Karine Gordineer

Plant Spirit Healer, Master Herbalist Shamanic Practitioner, Reiki Master 845.592.4609; GreenGirlHerbs.com Are you ready to create profound shifts in your life at the energetic level? My holistic balanced approach, combines energetic healing, shamanic techniques, Reiki, plant essences and herbs. Specializing in stress reduction, trauma, allergies, and more.

CENTER OF THE SHINING LIGHT Deborah Steen Ross ACH 13 Fairmont St. Elmsford, NY 10523 914.345.1475; DebAccess1@aol.com Debsteenross.com

as a well-known Energy Healer for 34years, I am dedicated to rebalancing the energetic fields of people and Earth Herself. I work with 4 levels of Reiki, holding Masterships in 4 different styles of this energetic technique. I created release energy healing which finds and removes layers of contracts/agreements/decisions that holds you back from becoming the whole YOU. Working with crystals as a Crystal Whisperer, I also channel crystals to aid you in your process.

ENERGY MEDICINE Betty S. Feldman, LLC, HTCP

Healing Touch Program 53 Maple Avenue, Fishkill, NY 12524 845.896.6405; Btatfeldman@aol.com Complementary energy therapy.

Heals illness and enhances wellness, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Balances the chakras to allow for self healing and wholeness. May be learned as a self-care practice.

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nonphysical levels simultaneously. Sessions may or may not involve the physical laying on of hands.

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.

Energy Star: A joint program through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy that sets energy efficiency guidelines for products, homes and businesses. (See EnergyStar.gov.)

Environmental Medicine: Explores the role of dietary and environmental allergens in health and illness. Factors such as dust, mold, chemicals and certain foods may cause allergic reactions that can dramatically influence diseases, ranging from asthma and hay fever to headaches and depression.

Enzyme Therapy: Can be an important first step in restoring health and well-being by helping to remedy digestive problems. Plant and pancreatic enzymes are used in complementary ways to improve digestion and absorption of essential nutrients. Treatment includes enzyme supplements, coupled with a healthy diet that features whole foods.

Feldenkrais® Method: Helps students straighten out what founder Moshe Feldenkrais calls, “kinks in the brain.” Kinks are learned movement patterns that no longer serve a constructive purpose. They may have been adopted to compensate for a physical injury or to accommodate individuality in the social world. Students unlearn unworkable movements and discover better, personalized ways to move, using mind-body principles of slowed action, breathing, awareness and thinking about their feelings.

Feldenkrais takes two forms: In individual hands-on sessions (Functional Integration), the practitioner’s touch is used to address the student’s breathing and body alignment. In a series of classes of slow, non-aerobic motion (Awareness Through Movement), students “relearn” improved ways their bodies can move.

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 temperWakeUpNaturally.com

ing 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.

Flower Remedies: Flower essences are recognized for their ability to improve well-being by eliminating negative emotions. In the 1930s, English physician Edward Bach concluded that negative emotions could lead to physical illness. His research also convinced him that flowers possessed healing properties that could be used to treat emotional problems. In the 1970s, Richard Katz completed Bach’s work and established the Flower Essence Society, which has registered some 100 essences from flowers in more than 50 countries.

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.

Guided Imagery & Creative Visualization: Uses positive thoughts, images and symbols to focus the mind on the workings of the body to accomplish a particular goal, desired outcome or physiological change, such as pain relief or healing of disease. This flow of thought can take many forms and involve, through the imagination, all the physical senses. Imagination is an important element of the visualization process; it helps create a mental picture of what is desired in order to transform life circumstances.

Hatha (Yoga): Hatha yoga is the foundational discipline on which nearly all other styles are based. In Sanskrit, ha represents the sun and tha, the moon—hence, the practice is designed to bring the yin and yang, light and dark, masculine and feminine aspects and polarities into balance. Essentially, Hatha yoga brings all aspects of life together. A class described as hatha will likely include slow-paced stretching, asanas, or postures, that are not too difficult, simple breathing exercises and perhaps, seated meditation. Hatha yoga classes provide a good starting point for beginners, who can learn basic poses and relaxation techniques.

Healing Touch: A non-invasive, relaxing and nurturing energy therapy that helps to restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance and support self-healing. A gentle touch is used on or near the fully clothed client to influence the body’s inner energy centers and exterior energy fields. Healing touch is used to

Susan Gagliardo, LPN

Reiki Master/Teacher Essential Reiki-Patterson, NY 845.494.0090; Reiki4wellness@aol.com Reiki heals at all levels, spiritual, mental, emotional and physical.

This "life force" energy works synergistically with any and all treatments and medications you may be receiving to enhance their effects and reduce side effects.

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Shop with us for better health; support farmers and the planet.

Delicious fruit and vegetable shares at great savings every other week.

Special order local honeys, pasture raised cheeses, organic grains, beans, and more. Pick up at a nearby "pod" or start one and earn discounts. Since 1989. info@purpledragon.com.

Female Sexual Health

AWAKEN WELLNESS FAIRS

PPC Group, LLC Paula Caracappa, Founder & CEO 914.422.1784; AwakenFairs.com AwakenUSA@aol.com

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Best loved body, mind, spirit, green expos for 13 years! 2016 fairs: January 30 & 31, TWO DAYS in NYC; April 24 in Tarrytown; July 31 in NYC; October 30 in Tarrytown. Exhibitors sign up at AwakenFairs.com. See ad pg 46.

FAMILY HEALTH Integrity Chiropractic

Dr. Jodi Kennedy 11 Miller Rd Mahopac, NY 845.628.7233 (SAFE); LiveBetterNaturally.info Are you between the ages of 2-92 and want to experience each day with less aches and more energy? Call today for your free consultation. Our unique total body approach is beneficial with proven results. See ad pg 38.

FARM FISHKILL FARMS

9 Fishkill Farms Rd, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.897.4377 fishkillfarms.com

1053 Saw Mill River Rd. Ardsley, NY 10502 914.231.7666; drlmiller.com Improve your sexual health and intimate relationships.

Vaginal dryness and changes due to pregnancy, childbirth and hormonal changes or aging can diminish female pleasure. The O-Shot and Femilift are unique procedures that rejuvenate vaginal tissue and improve urinary incontinence. Visit our website to learn more or call for consultation.

Fertility Whole Health Fertility

Heather Novak, M.S., WHE Education and Fertility Transformation Coaching in Westchester County, NY 914.420.3674; WholeHealthFertility.com Heather@WholeHealthFertility.com Are you determined to get pregnant and give your baby the healthiest start possible in life? At Whole Health Fertility we look deeply into the Five Aspects of Whole Health (Physical, Nutritional, Emotional, Environmental, Spiritual) to uncover and transform fertility blockages and make sure you are as healthy as possible for your future baby.

Nourish your body as well as mind and soul. Organically grown and Eco-certified apples.

Winter vegetables, natural foods and local products. Raw milk cheese, grass-fed meat and pasture raised eggs. Winter and Summer CSA. Farm store open every day, 9am-6pm.

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FOCUS / ATTENTIONAL ISSUES SENSORY STEPPING STONES, LLC

83 South Bedford Road, Suite 201 Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.244.4101; SensorySteppingStones.com info@sensorysteppingstones.com Individuals struggling with focus and attention at school, work or home are given alternative therapeutic strategies to help develop self-awareness and positive coping skills/ strategies for endurance of focusing, paying attention and remembering details, managing time and working memory.

FOOT FITNESS YAMUNA® BODY ROLLING (YBR) Ideal for all fitness levels & ages Westchester, New York City & beyond 212.533.5256; YamunaUSA.com

ELIMINATE FOOT PAIN w/ Foot Fitness. Retrain the feet and restore full foot function. Improve total body posture, alignment, gait, flexibility, strength and circulation. Taking care of your feet is the ultimate anti-aging treatment. Privates, small groups and workshops for fitness and yoga centers.

GARDENING/VEGETABLES ON SITE ORGANICS

Lia Russ Herbal, Nutrition, Farming 914.329.3325 onsiteorganics.net Growing your own vegetables!

Help at any level. Offering consultations, site analysis, herbal remedies and plant nutrient content, full design and installation; Also available maintenance and delivery of your home grown produce to your door

Graphic Design Kathleen Fellows, 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.

GREEN HOME SOUND EARTH, LLC

FUNCtional MEdicine Susanne Saltzman, MD

250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 400 Rella Blvd. St. 165, Montebello, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com Looking for a physician with 24 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. See ad pg 21.

soundearth.com/NA PO Box 245, Fishkill, NY 12524 845.489.2378

Sound Earth products are all natural and cruelty-free. Our robust line of products includes: cleaning products, laundry soap, scented sprays, essential oils, cleaning accessories. Located in the Hudson Valley.​Each purchase you make helps us help animals

green & Natural Building Lou Levy Construction Carmel, NY 914.804.2120 Lou Levy Construction.com

Design/build firm of fine custom alterations, restorations and architectural additions, building and consultation. Offering a high level of management and craftsmanship.

Specializing in a 95% dust free living environment. Green and non-toxic applications; BauBiologist, the holistic approach to natural building; passive and active solar. Installations and retrofits, as well as conventional construction. Forty years of experience.

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ease acute and chronic conditions, assist with pain management, encourage deep relaxation and accelerate wound healing.

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.

Holotropic Breathwork: A self-exploration technique that combines breathing, evocative music and a specific form of bodywork to integrate one’s physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions. At workshops run by facilitators, participants try to access the four “levels” of experience that are available during breathing: sensory, biographical, perinatal and transpersonal. By accessing buried memories, individuals can relive their birth experience or traumatic life events, free up ‘stuck’ emotional viewpoints or experience a mystical state of awareness, such as connecting with the Universe.

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 self-care 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 WakeUpNaturally.com

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 39.

MMC Milika Master Colorist

267 Columbus Ave., Tuckahoe, NY 914.268.0711; MilikaMasterColorist.com Milika Master Colorist 20 years established in Westchester, specializing in customizing for the individual. From Beverly Hills to NYC. Feel beautiful. By appointment. See ad pg 44.

The Center for Health and Healing

HERBAL MEDICINE

Mount Kisco, NY TheCenterForHealthAndHealing.net 914.260.1696

BONNIE’S HERBALS

We offer a team of 13 holistic practitioners in areas of: Holistic p s y c h o t h e r a p y, massage/body therapies, soul work, energy healing, intuitive/ spiritual counseling, pain management, and professional trainings and workshops. See ad pg 29.

1 Front St, Patterson, NY 12563 845.878.4325 (HEAL) office@theartofhealing.com theartofhealing4u.com Chiropractic, M a s s a g e Therapy, Cold Laser Therapy, Nutritional Counseling/Supplements, Bio-Tracker Technologies, Ionic Footbaths, Energy Healing.

Founded in response to client’s frustrations with today’s traditional medical practices. This center is based on the principal that given the proper circumstances, the body innately heals itself.

“Physicians don’t heal diseases, your body does!”

Bernadette Bloom, PT

175 King St., Chappaqua NY 914.861.2712; 239.289.3744 bernadettebloom8@gmail.com CenterForAlignedHealing.com A soul-based group of practitioners offering bio-energy medicine for body, mind and spirit. Including classes, private appointments, kids programs and wellness experiences for planetary healing. See ad pg 47.

Bonnie’s Herbals actively inspires natural healing with herbs and delicious foods. Struggling with Anxiety, Digestive, Menopause or other health issues? Herbal medicine can help you heal your body. Want to feel better? Call us today!

THE TEMPERANCE CENTER

Merrill Black, LCSW, Reiki Master & Instructor, Hypnotherapist Founder 453 White Plains Rd. #201, 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, craniosacral, massage, intuitive healing, yoga, and guided meditation classes. Rediscover your control and balance your life. See ad pg 11.

healing center THE ART OF HEALING WELLNESS CENTER

Bonnie Rogers, Clinical Herbalist 13 Tappan Terrace, Briarcliff, NY 914.923.4346; BonniesHerbals.com

HEALTH Coach WANDA JEANTY, MD, MS, HC

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 notanotherdietwanda.com; 917.868.1769 Health coaching, with an integrative approach for corporations and families. Supportive, personalized and interactive wellness programs.

Offering corporate lunch sessions and webinars increasing productivity and decreasing absenteeism. Wanda educates you on your favorite health topics and more.

LORRAINE HUGHES

Registered Herbalist (AHG) 1129 Main St, 2nd Fl., Fishkill, NY email: lorrainehughes54@gmail.com EmpoweredbyNature.net; 845.416.4598 L o r r a i n e o ff e r s I n d i v i d u a l Wellness Consultations based on the Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which offers a preventative and individual approach to balanced health.

Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal remedies and Nutritional planning.

Holistic Business Training AWAKEN YOUR HOLISTIC BUSINESS Paula Caracappa & Kathy D’Agostino AwakenYourHolistic.Business awakenyourholisticbusiness@gmail.com 914.266.0807

Online business program for heart-centered holistic entrepreneurs interested in growing their non-traditional business, increasing profits, getting more clients and reaching a new level of income and personal fulfillment. Six-month online ongoing program; start anytime. See ad pg 46.

HEALTHY MEALS Healthy Culinary Creations LLC Laurie Gershgorn 914.930.1591 laurie@healthyculinarycreations.com healthyculinarycreations.com

For your next dinner party, night off from cooking, or daily food needs.

Since 2007, providing exceptional specially customized personal chef, nutritional consulting, cooking class services for each client. See ad pg 30.

HOLISTIC CENTER WAINWRIGHT HOUSE

260 Stuyvesant Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 914.967.6080; wainwright.org Wa i n w r i g h t H o u s e i s a learning center dedicated to inspiring greater understanding through body, mind, spirit and community. We run programs in spiritual exploration, health and well-being, creative arts & environmental awareness. Space rental for retreats is available.

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holistic dentist David L Lerner, DDS, CAc, FIND 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 3.

HOLISTIC HEALING DARLENE DELLA ROCCA, RN

90 South Ridge, Rye Brook, NY 914.912.1767; YourHealingReconnection.com Darlene@yourhealingreconnection.com Move into a new state of selfhealing. If you are dealing with an illness, feeling lack of focus, sadness or insecurity, I can help you. Reconnect to your Innate Power, Healing and Joy.

Hypnotherapy Quantum Healing Hypnosis

Mia McDermott Consulting Hypnotist Wappingers Falls, NY 845.264.1388; seeds-love.com Release paralyzing emotional holds and fears. Obtain missing information, insights, and a comprehensive healing. Access the root causes of physical, emotional, relationship, and financial issues, bring these issues to peace and resolution.

Michael Rosenbaum, ACHT, MP Alternative choices Natural Healing 15 Parkway, Katonah, NY 153 E. Main St, Mt Kisco, NY 914.218.9000

Live happy by transforming your unhealthy behaviors and negative patterns and emotions and come from a place of joy from your “higher self.” You can change, thousands already have! Call for free 20 min phone consultation.

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homeopathY Karen M. Diefenbach

NYS LMT, RYT & C. Hom. Integrative Classical Homeopathy with Therapeutic Massage & Yoga Tarrytown, NY & Avail. for Skype KarenDiefenbach.com; 914.631.4049 Homeopathy’s whole person approach is the advantage in influencing lasting improvement towards well-being. “This shift is a truly unanticipated change. I didn't really believe could occur as fundamentally as it did." M.R. from Maryland.

Susanne Saltzman, MD

250 E. Hartsdale Ave. St. 22, Hartsdale, NY 400 Rella Blvd. St. 165, Montebello, NY 914.472.0666; HartsdaleHomeopathy.com Looking for a physician with 24 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. See ad pg 21.

Integrative Healing Center SunRaven: The Home of Slow Medicine Michael Finkelstein, M.D., The Slow Medicine Doctor Robin Queen Finkelstein, The Slow Medicine Therapist 501 Guard Hill Road, Bedford, NY 914.218.3113; SlowMedicine.org

Integrative medicine and Health Coaching, Psycho-Spiritual Counseling for Individuals, Couples and Families, 12 week Slow Medicine Immersion, gardening, cooking, group juice fasts, men’s groups, women’s groups, retreat programs. See ad pg 9.

Integrative Medicine Physician LAURENCE MILLER, MD, WELLNESS CENTER

1053 Saw Mill River Rd. Ardsley, NY 10502 914.231.7666; drlmiller.com Integrative holistic internal medicine and pulmonary practice. A holistic approach to achieve mind and body wellness, disease prevention, and improvement in quality of life.

treatment of phobias, stress and as an adjunct to the treatment of illnesses.

Integrative yoga therapy (Yoga): Gentle postures, guided imagery, assisted stretching and breath work help to make this yoga a useful style for rehab centers and hospitals. Joseph LePage began this therapy in the early 1990s to help promote healing and well-being for individuals facing heart disease, cancer, AIDS and psychiatric disorders.

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 bodybased 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.

Ionic Foot Detox: This machine is a modern energy therapy device that balances the body’s natural energy system. By introducing a high level of negative ions into the water of a foot bath, the feet, utilizing principles of reflexology and the science of ionization and osmosis, create a positive cellular environment and enable the body’s natural detoxification processes to function at their peak.

Iridology: Analysis of the delicate structure of the iris, the colored portion of the eye, to reveal

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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.

Iyengar (Yoga): Noted for precise alignment and symmetry of postures, the development of balance, and the use of props such as blocks, balls and belts. Based on an exceptional understanding of how the body works, the Iyengar style of yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar.

Poses are held longer than usual. Iyengar is a good style for beginners, but can challenge seasoned practitioners, as well.

Jin Shin (or Jin Shin Jyutsu): A gentle, noninvasive 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.

Kinesiology / Applied Kinesiology: 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.

Kripalu (Yoga): An integrated practice that emphasizes breathing and alignment and coordinates the breath with movement. Amrit Desai, a long-time student of Kundalini yoga master Swami Kripaluvananda, developed Kripalu, also called the yoga of consciousness. This style incorporates three stages of development, beginning with postural alignment and progressing to meditation, with longer posture holding, finally creating a meditation in motion, where the movement from one posture to another happens unconsciously and spontaneously. Students are encouraged to honor “the wisdom of the body” and to work according to the limits of their flexibility and strength. Kripalu is suitable for everyone, from beginners to advanced students.

Options for Wellness

Thelma Jones, MD 397 Grand Boulevard Scarsdale NY 10583 914.713.0789; docthel@gmail.com optionsforwellness.com An integrative physician with 35 year’s experience in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology. Offering: medical, holistic, and nutritional treatments for cancer, thyroid, autoimmune disease, heart disease and diabetes.

Mental health issues treated with EFT. Bemer treatments offered.

INTEGRATIVE NUTRITIONIST INTEGRATED NUTRITON OF MOUNT KISCO

Director: Dr. Michael Wald, MD, DC, PhD, CDN Double-Board Certified Nutritionist 914.242.8844; IntMedNY.com Results, experience and the highest qualifications in the field of nutrition have earned Dr. Michael Wald the nickname, The Blood Detective. Dr. Wald's original approach to your health issues includes 28 years of experience in the natural health field. Lecturer, author and inventor of his unique Blood Detective Software, Dr. Wald says, "My Blood Detective Longevity Approach is about finding out what YOU need as a unique person". To schedule a free 15-minute consult with Dr. Wald call: 914.242.8844. See ad pg 25.

INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS HOLISTIC BODYCURES

Dan Court, CN, CBCP, CECP, Qigong Healer, CTFTP Nicole Harris, HHC, CECP, CTFTP Diana Conte, HHC, CTFTP 2013 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 914.962.0101; HolisticBodycures.com Specializing in Holistic Family Wellness and Preventative Care, nutritional counseling, detoxification, whole-food nutrition programs, toxicity screening, energetic balancing, emotional clearing, Qigong healing, Tuning Fork Therapy and much more. We offer genuine hope and cutting-edge solutions that treat all root causes of chronic illness. Your chances of recovery have never been higher! See ad pg8.

Zen Garden Health Coaching

Edit J. Babboni, RYT- 200, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, 61 Lakeview Dr., Yorktown Heights, NY 917.721.2529; yoga.zengarden@gmail.com zengardenyoga.net Drained from toxic relationships?

Overwhelmed by stress at work?

Fed up with those nagging cravings? Want to feel great in your body? Call for your first free consult to start changing your life!

Interior design Natural Havens

914.598.2363 – Brette or Bruce Brette@NaturalHavens.com HudsonHavens.com Interior design services focused on the use of upcycled, recycled and sustainable materials, as well as harmonious color pallets and positive energy flow. Contact us for a free on-site consultation!

INTUITIVE JOAN CARRA, PSYCHIC MEDIUM Practitioner; Wainwright House 203.531.6387; PsychicJoanCarra.net Facebook.com/PsychicJoan.Carra

Understand blocks in your life or re-connect with loved ones that have passed. Joan can guide you with gentle intuitive advice; card reading, numerology, palmistry and after life communications. She has 20 years of experience and is available via telephone or in person.

KIMBERLY TAYLOR

Crystal Visions, Inc. 1 Rt. 37 East, Ste. 2, Sherman, CT 06784 860.210.9897; CrystalVisionsCT.com Kimberly is a psychic medium and intuitive. Readings consist of childhood experiences, present personal and professional relationship paths and future outcomes of major life decisions.

Kimberly can also be a conduit for lost loved ones.

Kundalini (Yoga): A powerful, enlightening style that incorporates mantras (chanting), meditation, visualization, breathing and guided relaxation, with precise postures. According to Hindu philosophy, kundalini is a concentrated natural awakenings

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LAND conservation Westchester Land Trust 403 Harris Rd, Bedford Hills, NY 914.241.6346 WestchesterLandTrust.org

Westchester Land Trust conserves land in partnership with private property owners; helps communities create new parks and preserves; and fosters sound land use planning. Learn about their many innovative programs at WestchesterLandTrust.org.

LICE REMOVAL LICE CONNECTION

Natural Head Lice & Nit Removal Barbara Gips, Lice Removal Specialist LiceConnection.com 914.666.LICE (5423) Expert head lice and nit removal in the comfort of your home.

Our proven removal technique and natural products are safe, effective and affordable. In a single visit your family can be lice free!

massage & bodywork DONNA COSTA, LMT

House calls or Office in Yonkers coyoteqn@aol.com; 914.907.4485 DreamDancerHealingMassage.com Helping others reach a state of relaxation and balance I reeducate the muscles to relax and return to their natural state. Each massage is tailored to your needs, guiding your body to heal itself naturally.

DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT 8 Bacon Place, Yonkers, NY 10710 914.523.7947 Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com

Treat your headaches, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, sciatica, muscle strains and joint sprains.

Deep tissue, sports, pre- and post-natal, medical, relaxation massages. Dr. Leigh is blessed to help people reduce pain and stress through therapeutic massage since 1997. Get back to the life you love!

form of prana, or life force, represented by a coiled, sleeping serpent said to reside at the base of the spine. When breath and movement awaken the serpent (energy), it moves up the spine through each of the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body, bringing energy and bliss. Once a closely guarded secret in India, kundalini yoga was first brought to the West in 1969 and has been known to help with addictions and releasing endorphins in the body.

Kundalini will not appeal to everyone and should be practiced under the supervision of an experienced teacher.

Learning Therapy: An interactive, non-drug treatment for learning challenges (like ADD/ ADHD or classroom behavioral issues) or for enhancing learning, often through patterns of movement thought to stimulate neural pathways. Types of learning therapy include programs/curricula designed by Brain Gym and the Seattle-based HANDLE Institute.

LEED: An acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; a green building certification program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council. This nationwide program provides guidelines for residential and commercial construction projects aimed at improving energy savings, water efficiency and indoor environmental quality, reducing CO2 emissions and heightening stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts. (Visit usgbc.org.)

Life Coach: 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.

Locavore: A person who eats only locally grown and raised food in order to support local economies, sustainable agriculture and independent farms.

Macrobiotics: An Eastern philosophy best known in the West for its dietary principles. Macrobiotic theory posits that there is a natural order to all things. By synchronizing our eating habits with the cycles of nature, we can achieve a fuller sense of balance within ourselves and with the world around us. Although not a specific diet, it emphasizes low-fat and high-fiber foods, whole grains, vegetables, sea vegetables and seeds, all cooked in accordance with macrobiotic principles.

Magnetic Field Therapy: Electromagnetic energy and the human body have a vital and valid interrelationship, making it possible to use magnetic field therapy as an aid in diagnosing and treating physical and emotional disorders.

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and may, in some cases, retard the cycle of new diseases. Magnets and electromagnetic therapy devices are now being used to eliminate pain, facilitate the healing of broken bones and counter the effects of stress.

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 best-known 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.

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.

Mediumship: A medium professes to mentally see, hear and/or sense persons or entities in a spiritual dimension, and convey messages from them to people in the physical world. Readings focus on evidential messages from recognizable personalities in the spirit world. The messages are delivered as guidance for one’s “highest good.”

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 WakeUpNaturally.com

JUSTIN DIBENEDETTO

Westchester & NYC justin.dibenedetto@gmail.com 914.494.7468; PinpointMassage.com Traveling massage service for everyone from stay-at-home moms to CrossFit athletes.

Promotes healing, stress reduction and recovery of muscle injury.

Specialties: sports massage, trigger point therapy and myofascial release. $20 dollars off first in-home massage for new clients.

Karen M. Diefenbach

NYS LMT, RYT & C. Hom. Integrative Classical Homeopathy with Therapeutic Massage & Yoga Tarrytown, NY & Avail. for Skype KarenDiefenbach.com; 914.631.4049 Relaxing massages may include Swedish massage, Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Prenatal Massage, CranioSacral and Neuromuscular therapies.

Experienced in alleviating conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, scoliosis, whiplash, tendinitis, anxiety, sleeplessness, Parkinson’s disease, headaches and muscle dysfunction.

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. See ad pg 14.

“It's nice to be kneaded” Ossining, NY 914.960.7458; juliejohnsonlmt.com I specialize in compassion based massage- sessions that feel great but get to the root of your discomfort. Most illnesses can be directly related to the effects of stress on our bodies. I have a DRUG FREE solution. Let me help your body out of the "fight or flight" and into blissful relaxation. See ad pg 33.

Massage Envy Spa

777 White Plains Rd., Scarsdale, NY 10583: 914.902.9200 365 Central Park Ave. Scarsdale, NY 10583; 914.422.3689 737 Bedford Rd., Bedford Hills, NY 10507: 914.244.3689 158 South Ridge St., Rye Brook, NY 10573; 914.417.6940 Massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your wellness program. Visit one of the four locations in Westchester to take advantage of our introductory offer. Open 7 days a week, extended hours, late evenings. See ads pgs 14 & back cover.

Finger Lakes School of Massage

272 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 914.241.7363; flsm.com Join us for a transformative experience as you develop your intuitive and scientific abilities to heal through therapeutic touch.

Classes taught to auditory, visual and kinesthetic learners. Financial aid available for full and part-time programs. See ad pg 15.

JOAN C. Thompson, MA, LMT, Reiki Master

The Temperance Center 453 White Plains Rd. Suite 201, Eastchester JoanThompson.MassageTherapy.com 914.819.8637 Nurture and heal your body, mind and spirit through CranioSacral Therapy, Massage and Reiki.

Every session is catered to each clients' needs to relieve pain, stress, anxiety and improve overall wellbeing. Inner peace if waiting for you. See ad pg 11.

Michelle Vitner, LMT, LPN Julie Johnson LMT

massage SCHOOL

A Healing Massage with Intuition PutnamHealingArtsMassage.com 914.672.1916 or 914.873.1376

Holding sacred space through Relaxation, Therapeutic and Medical Massage Putnam, We s t c h e s t e r , D u t c h e s s .

"Michelle's healing ability is more than the touch from her hands; she heals the soul. She brings serenity to people." ~Maureen S., Carmel.

See ad pg 47.

Willow Wisp Wellness

Lauren Awerdick, LMT Ossining & Tarrytown offices.

On-Site & In-Home 914.534.1294; WillowWispWellness.org Willow Wisp Wellness is an expanding private practice that provides consciously crafted therapeutic and integrative massage and energy work sessions that support your body's innate healing process. All sessions are by appointment only. Check website for more info and events.

Meditation Anam Cara Meditation Foundation Lawrence Edwards, PhD, BCN, LMCH, Director 2 Byram Brook Pl., Armonk, NY anamcarafoundation.org; 914.219.8600

Meditation instruction is offered from a variety of traditions including mindfulness, mantra and Kundalini. Bimonthly Thursday evening free programs, plus courses, seminars and retreats. The mission of this non-profit organization is to make meditation available to everyone. Free meditation instructions and MP3s of guided meditation are on the website.

TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION® (TM®) 15 Babbitt Road, Bedford Hills, NY 914.328.0265; tm.org/Westchester

TM is easily learned and enjoyable to practice. More than 380 peer-reviewed research studies have documented it's effectiveness for reducing stress, insomnia, anxiety, the risk of heart attack and stroke, normalizing blood pressure and improving brain functioning and memory.

Optimal Mind®

Lawrence Edwards, PhD, BCN, LMHC 2 Byram Brook Pl., Armonk, NY Optimalmind.net; 914.219.8600 Meditation training to empower you. Lawrence has an extraordinary background which spans over 40 years of practice and teaching in neurosciences, yoga, meditation, Buddhism, psychology, and biofeedback.

Private individualized sessions. Create and sustain a home practice which is optimally beneficial for your life-style and interests.

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Midwifery Sadie Moss Jones, LM, CNM Hudson Highlands Midwifery HudsonHighlandsMW.com 845.549.3742

Sadie provides full scope midwifery care to women living within 1 hour of her Beacon office. Services include home birth, prenatal & postpartum care, breastfeeding support, annual exam and pap, contraception, and peri- and postmenopausal care.

NATURAL FOODS PURPLE DRAGON CO-OP

Local, organic produce all year!

973.429.0391; PurpleDragon.com FB: PurpleDragonOrganicProduceCo-op.

Shop with us for better health; support farmers and the planet.

Delicious fruit and vegetable shares at great savings every other week.

Special order local honeys, pasture raised cheeses, organic grains, beans, and more. Pick up at a nearby "pod" or start one and earn discounts. Since 1989. info@purpledragon.com.

naturopathic doctor Integrative Med Solutions Dr. Fred Lisanti, ND, LAC., RH, CHT 281 White Plains Rd, Eastchester, NY 914.337.2980; intmedsolutions.com

Blending the best of traditional and cutting edge natural medicine, Dr. Lisanti offers natural therapeutic solutions for acute and chronic conditions.

He combines naturopathic care, clinical nutrition, acupuncture, detoxification, hypnosis, movement and lifestyle counseling allowing him to customize your program individually. See ad pg 32.

Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic Naturopathic Clinic 100 Mamaroneck Ave, 2nd Floor White Plains, NY 10601 646.670.6725; DrKaushik.com

Combination of Naturopathy and Ayurveda is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain your health. Supplements, Dietary recommendations and life style plan is suggested base on your body-type or constitution. See ad pg 24.

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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.

Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET): A 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 Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess NY Edition

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.)

Neuro Emotional Technique (NET): practitioners use muscle testing to locate unresolved, negatively charged emotional responses that are stored in your body. When located and identified the practitioner helps correct and eliminate disharmonious body response, allowing you to release and heal the “Neuro Emotional Complex (NEC)”. It’s fast, and it can dramatically improve your health. Finding “trapped” or conditioned memory loops with simple muscle testing procedures helps determine if your body is in harmony with a particular concept or idea, which is linked to an unresolved emotional event. NET is safe and effective, and is a natural way to instantly resolve long-standing health problems by resolving the emotional components that accompany the physical symptoms.

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.

Neuro Muscular Kinesiology: A diagnostic system using muscle testing as a functional neurological evaluation. The methodology is concerned primarily with neuromuscular function as it relates to the structural, chemical and mental physiologic regulatory mechanisms.

Kinesiology, which originated within the chiropractic profession, is an approach to clinical practice, with multidisciplinary applications.

Kinesiology is a form of diagnosis that uses muscle testing as a feedback mechanism to examine how a person’s body is functioning.

Since Kinesiology draws together elements from many diverse therapies, it provides a unified, interdisciplinary approach to health care.

Neuro Muscular Therapy (NMT): Emphasizes the interwoven roles of the brain, spine and nerves in causing muscular pain. NMT employs specific massage therapy and flexibility stretching to help balance the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. One goal is to relieve tender, congested spots in muscle tissue and compressed nerves that may radiate pain to other areas of the body. (Also see Trigger Point/Myotherapy.)

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networking Green Drinks Westchester Dani Glaser dani@greenteamspirit.com

Green Drinks Westchester is a monthly networking event for people who care about sustaining the natural environment in Westchester County; held monthly at venues that are on a sustainable path. Email Dani at dani@greenteamspirit.com to join the email list to receive notifications of event dates and locations.

HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER CHAPTER Deborah Fontana, Chapter Leader debfontana@optonline.net Meet: Rye Public Library HolisticMoms.org (Southern Westchester, NY Chapter)

A non-profit support network with a goal of developing a thriving local community of individuals and with an interest in a naturally based lifestyle.

We meet monthly at Rye Free Reading Room to hear speakers on cutting edge topics regarding health care, environmental activism and sustainable living.

Members also meet monthly to socialize. For more information visit our website or contact our chapter leader.

HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK NORTH WESTCHESTER / LOWER PUTNAM CHAPTER

Shira Adler, Chapter Leader Location: Katonah United Methodist Church 5 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536 Shira@ShiraAdler.com Facebook.com/NWestLoPutHMN Holistic Moms Network is a non-profit designed to support, educate and create community for parents and caregivers who are passionate about holistic health and green living. Monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 9:30 am to 11am. Contact Shira to connect.

KATONAH STUDY GROUP FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Neurofeedback

Saundra Cindy Blum, co-founder Mark Banschick, co-founder Northern Westchester Hospital 914.420.9349; katonahstudygroup.org.

Optimal Mind®

The Katonah Study Group for Integrative Medicine brings together health professionals to explore the well being of patients through a combination of conventional and complementary medicine with varied presenters for the general public. For more information and monthly meetings please visit our website.

Neurofeedback for ADHD, headaches, insomnia, brain trauma, anxiety, depression and more. Also for peak performance and precision meditation training.

Dr. Edwards is a board certified senior fellow in neurofeedback and has trained elite athletes and performing artists.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF PUTNAM

professionalwomenofputnam.com info@professionalwomenofputnam.com 347.387.3163 The Professional Wo m e n o f P u t n a m encourages women from a variety of professions and trades to connect and support each other in a non-competitive environment. The PWP doesn’t exclude anyone from any business.

Lawrence Edwards, PhD, BCN, LMHC 2 Byram Brook Pl., Armonk, NY Optimalmind.net; 914.219.8600

Neuromuscular Kinesiology Pilates On Hudson, Inc. 8 John Walsh Blvd, Ste #428, Peekskill, NY 10566 914.739.1178 PilatesOnHudson.com

Specializing in Core Strengthening, Pre/Post Natal, Orthopedic Post-Rehabilitation and Neuromuscular Re-education for Neck, back, shoulder, knee, and foot issues. Also neurological conditions including TBI, MS, ALS, and Parkinson’s. Customized one-on-one programs. Mon- Sat.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF WESTCHESTER

professionalwomenofwestchester.com info@professionalwomenofwestchester.com 347.387.3163 The Professional Women of Westchester encourages women from a variety of professions and trades to connect and support each other in a non-competitive environment. The PWW doesn’t exclude anyone from any business.

Nutrition David Connell, DC

777 Ulster Ave., Kingston 15 Davis Ave., Poughkeepsie 914.338.3320; 914.485.8582 Helping people relieve symptoms o f c h r o n i c Ly m e d i s e a s e , fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as well as many other chronic illnesses. Dramatically improve your energy levels.

WESTCHESTER HOLISTIC NETWORK Meeting at Panera Bread Company One North Broadway White Plains, NY 10601 WestchesterHolisticNetwork.org 914.422.1784

Organization of people having an interest in learning about holistic practices and a conscious way of life, honoring the connection of body, mind, spirit and the planet. Breakfast meeting the third Tuesday of each month from 8 to 10am. FREE to members; $10 for non-members, first meeting free.

NuSpecies

Nuspecies.com 866.624.4117 HQ: 427 Main St. Beacon, NY 12508 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.

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NUTRITIONAL HEALTH COACH NOURISH FOR BALANCE LLC

Gail Chen, MS, CNS Mt. Kisco, NY & Bridgeport, CT offices 914.552.1298; nourishforbalance.com Educate and heal through improved food choices, nutrition and lifestyle.

Supporting and empowering individuals toward achieving individualized goals such as weight loss, diabetes management, stress reduction, energy, and cravings in a non-judgmental environment.

Olive Oil Kontoulis Family Extra Virgin Olive Oil

from Messinia region of southern Greece KontoulisFamily.com Our all natural olive oil of premium quality and limited quantity is unfiltered, authentic 100% olive juice with exceptional flavor. You will find it at various area Farmer’s markets and on line.

optometrist 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. See ad pg 35.

ORGANIC PRODUCE PURPLE DRAGON CO-OP

Local, organic produce all year!

973.429.0391; PurpleDragon.com FB: PurpleDragonOrganicProduceCo-op.

Shop with us for better health; support farmers and the planet.

Delicious fruit and vegetable shares at great savings every other week. Special order local honeys, pasture raised cheeses, organic grains, beans, and more. Pick up at a nearby "pod" or start one and earn discounts. Since 1989. info@purpledragon.com.

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all body functions as well as organ, joint and bone stability. Proper nutrition, supported with whole food supplements, promotes overall health and provides the human body the building blocks for tissue repair, helping re-establish proper function throughout the body and aiding in all the bodies healing processes. To further support your health, whole food and herbal supplements may be added to your health care plan to maximize the benefits of your chiropractic treatments. Given the proper nutrition, your body has the amazing capability of keeping itself healthy. Nutrition should be individualized to meet each person’s needs. Whole food supplements along with herbal products are an important key to overall health and well-being.

Nutritional Counseling: Embracing 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.

Organic: In the United States, a product that has been produced in accordance with the Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program, which sets national standards for the production, handling, and processing of organically grown agricultural products. Organic growing methods and inputs serve to enhance the ecological balance of natural systems. For example organic producers conserve soil and water, use renewable resources and grow food without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers. (See ams.usda.gov/NOP) Orthomolecular Medicine: Employs vitamins, minerals and amino acids to create nutritional content and balance in the body. Orthomolecular medicine targets a wide range of conditions, including depression, hypertension, cancer, schizophrenia and other mental and physiological disorders.

Orthotics: The profession of designing, manufacturing and/or selling devices that support or help correct musculoskeletal problems, either congenital or caused by illness or injury.

Examples include back braces for scoliosis and shoe inserts for fallen arches.

Osteopathy / Osteopathic Physicians: 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, Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess NY Edition

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.

Personal Fitness Trainer: A certified fitness professional who designs fitness programs for individuals desiring one-on-one training. The goal is to provide optimal fitness results in the privacy of one’s home or at another location, such as a club or office.

Phoenix Rising yoga therapy (Yoga): This style helps release physical and emotional tension through assisted postures, breathing techniques and ongoing student/teacher dialogue. A deeper connection to the self is encouraged by incorporating traditional yoga techniques with contemporary psychology, which ultimately results in the healing of mind, body and spirit.

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 WakeUpNaturally.com

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.

Power (Yoga): An intense style that creates heat and energy, while developing strength and flexibility. Power yoga evolved from ashtanga yoga and was developed by American Beryl Bender Birch in the early 1990s. Its flowing style requires the strength and stamina of Ashtanga, but doesn’t always follow the same sequence of postures, making it similar to Vinyasa style. Power yoga is usually performed in a heated room. Although Baron Baptiste is a name often associated with power yoga, he has developed his own method, called Baptiste Power Vinyasa yoga, which is taught only by teachers he certifies. Students who enjoy aerobics will probably favor power yoga.

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 self-defense martial art descended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm.

Real Time EEG 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.

Rebirthing Breathwork: Also known as conscious connected breathing, or vivation.

Rebirthing is a means to access and release

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SAUNDRA CINDY BLUM, MS, CHT, PLRT

914.598.2363 – Brette or Bruce Brette@NaturalHavens.com HudsonHavens.com Professional organizational services for projects large and small. Bring harmony and simplicity to your life through organization and learn strategies to maintain order. Contact us for a free on-site consultation!

SUSAN LASKY PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS Coach & Professional Organizer 914.373.4787; SusanLasky.com Susan@SusanLasky.com

Don’t let overwhelm get in the way of business or personal success!

I’ll help you to take control of your time, papers, projects, space and stuff. Get more done with less stress when you have systems that work with the way YOU think!

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pain relief Karen M. Diefenbach

NYS LMT, RYT & C. Hom. Integrative Classical Homeopathy with Therapeutic Massage & Yoga Tarrytown, NY & Avail. for Skype KarenDiefenbach.com; 914.631.4049

Somers, NY 914.420.9349; saundracindyblum.com Visit my blog @ http://pastlifeinsights.wordpress.com

Pioneer in Past Life Regression Therapy (PLRT) in practice 26 years, with over 4000 clients.

Through hypnosis and use of PLRT as a deep healing tool, issues of depression, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, fears, phobias, illnesses and afflictions are addressed. Clients get to the root of their issues, helping to release energetic blockages. She trains others in Past Life Regression Certification, does workshops, lectures, conferences; author of two books soon to be released; professional CD available on Amazon.com.

CANTOR/REV. SHIRA ADLER, CPLR Certified Past Life Regressionist Holistic Healer & Host Shira@ShiraAdler.com, 914.861.5186, ShiraAdler.com

Releasing what’s old can create a Whole New You!™ Soothing.

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Quickly clear trauma, phobias, illness, relationship issues and more. Specializing in Indigos/ Crystals (“beyond-the-spectrum”) families. S. Salem base with workshops across Westchester. New clients 20% off initial session.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Massage Therapy, Yoga and Homeopathy are known to be natural and preventative methods towards increasing general health, and great choices for relief from pain, either separately or complementary, depending on your individual requirements or complaints.

YAMUNA® BODY ROLLING (YBR) Ideal for all fitness levels & ages.

Westchester, New York City & beyond 212.533.5256; YamunaUSA.com

ELIMINATE PAIN/STRESS/ TENSION. Breathe and create a calm/balanced you. Promote healing of injuries, stimulate bone growth, enhance blood flow & tone muscles. Safe and gentle. Feel positive results within eight minutes. Ideal practice for everyone. Privates, small groups and workshops for fitness and yoga centers.

Elite Performance Physical Therapyof Westchester, PC Tina Sferra, MSPT, CPI 41 Main St. @ Katonah Yoga ElitePTandPilates.com; 917.476.2164

Manual PT Practice and Pilates Studio. One patient, one therapist, one hour. Integrative practice with a functional, manual approach to musculoskeletal restrictions. Specialties: Dance/Sports Medicine PT. Pilates Apparatus sessions also available. Infinite results.

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HOLISTIC PHYSICAL THERAPY

Liz Ingalls, MA, PT, CST, Director 139 Grand Street, Croton on Hudson, NY HolisticPhysicalTherapyNY.com 914.217.7919 Our mission is to heal the whole you. Our VIP, 60 minute, private sessions treat neck/back/shoulder pain, migraines, chronic pain, pelvic pain syndromes, Arthritis, Lyme Disease and many others.

MEDICARE and Most Insurances Accepted 914.217.7919. See ad pg

PILATES Elite Performance PT of Westchester, PC

41 Main St. @ Katonah Yoga Bedford Hills, NY 10507 eliteperformancept@gmail.com 917.476.2164; ElitePTandPilates.com Re-engineer your body through a highly filtered lens; through the eyes of Pilates Instructor who is also a Physical Therapist. This is a winning combination! Achieve elite performance and infinite results.

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. See ad pg 37.

PRACTITIONER GROUP KATONAH STUDY GROUP FOR INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

Saundra Cindy Blum, co-founder Mark Banschick, co-founder Northern Westchester Hospital 914.420.9349; katonahstudygroup.org.

The Katonah Study Group for Integrative Medicine brings together health professionals to explore the well being of patients through a combination of conventional and complementary medicine with varied presenters for the general public. For more information and monthly meetings please visit our website.

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.

Reconnective Healing™: Uses light and dimensional frequencies that work on all levels of the body/mind to reduce stress, foster relaxation and raise the body’s healing vibration.

The idea of Reconnective Healing is to reconnect the meridian or acupuncture lines on the body that have become disconnected from the larger, universal grid of meridian lines.

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.

Regression Therapies: Operate on the assumption that many physical, mental and emotional problems are extensions of unresolved problems from the past, such as childhood traumas. The practitioner uses hypnosis, or other altered states of consciousness, and relaxation techniques to access the source of “unfinished business,” and helps clients to analyze, integrate and release past traumas that are interfering with their current lives.

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 lifeforce 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.

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using kinesiology (biofeedback via muscle testing) to identify and release body stressors at a cellular level, allowing the body to operate at the highest levels of efficiency possible. It may have a positive affect on conditions such as chemical imbalance, learning disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders and alcoholism.

Rolfing Structural Integration (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: Combines 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.

Sivananda (Yoga): Cultivates awareness of mind and body by incorporating five main principles of proper exercise, breathing, relaxation and diet, as well as positive thinking and meditation. Based on the philosophy of Swami Sivananda, of India, the practice uses chanting, breathing techniques and meditation to help unblock energy and release stress. Sivananda focuses on 12 basic yoga postures to increase strength and spinal flexibility. It is an excellent practice for beginners, those recovering from injury or anyone interested in spiritual aspects of yoga.

Svaroopa (Yoga): A style that helps students discover their bliss. The Sanskrit word svaroopa means “the true nature of Being,” and Svaroopa yoga is sometimes called the yoga of alignment and compassion. Attention to alignment in specifically chosen poses helps to soften the body’s connective tissues and ease spinal tension. Blocks and bolsters may be used to allow for deeper muscle release. The style is suitable for beginners and useful for those recovering from injury.

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 WakeUpNaturally.com

PROCESSING DELAYS SENSORY STEPPING STONES, LLC

83 South Bedford Road, Suite 201 Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.244.4101; SensorySteppingStones.com info@sensorysteppingstones.com Individuals struggling with processing delays/issues at school, work or home are able to utilize alternative therapeutic strategies to help improve their mental processing speeds and visual, auditory and physical reaction times.

Laura A. O’Keefe, LCSW

REFLEXOLOGY

51 Bedford Road Katonah, New York 10536 914.232.7272; LauraOKeefe.com

LORRAINE HUGHES

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years experience working in the mental health field. I specialize in providing healing individual psychotherapy for adults and elders. See LauraOKeefe.com for further information.

ARCB Certified Reflexologist 1129 Main Street, 2nd fl., Fishkill, NY email: 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.

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psychotherapy Accelerated Healing Solutions

Dave Dodge, LCSW, CBSP, CIRT 128 Radio Circle, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914.242.3484 AcceleratedHealingSolutions.com New Alternative, incredibly effective Therapeutic Methods to RELEASE your Anxiety, Worry, Fear, Panic Attacks, Depression, Anger, Sadness, Guilt, Shame, and even Physical Pain, etc. Faster, Easier and much more Effectively than traditional methods. See ad pg 23.

Equine Energetix James Cassese, LCSW 212.477.4475 equineenergetix.com

Experience the healing potential of partnering with a horse. Equineinteractive psychotherapy for individuals, couples, small groups; life coaching; sports psychology.

Judith Barr, MS, LPC, LMHC Brookfield CT 203.775.5006 JudBarr@JudithBarr.com JudithBarr.com PowerAbusedPowerHealed.com

As depth psychotherapist and “midwife to the soul,” I can't, in good faith, help you settle for just controlling symptoms, only to be haunted later by the source of those symptoms - when I know it’s possible to heal to the root, grow more deeply than you can imagine, give birth to your Self. See ad pg 11.

Offices in Harrison, NY & NYC ninachaifetz.com; 917.553.0091

My professional guidance will support and enable you to move through the challenges you are facing with more ease. I’ll assist you in finding clarity, healing and direction as you navigate from transition to transformation. See ad pg 31.

ROSE HEALING CENTER

Rosemary B. Lasher, RM, Certified Reflexologist 171 16th Street, Verplanck NY 914.365.8788; RoseHealingCenter.com Providing various therapeutic modalities including reflexology, Reiki, intuitive guidance, and more, RHC offers a nurturing, safe environment for the client to have the opportunity to restore, replenish and relax the body, mind, and soul.

Optimal Mind®

Lawrence Edwards, PhD, BCN, LMHC 2 Byram Brook Pl., Armonk, NY Optimalmind.net; 914.219.8600 Transpersonal psychotherapy, Jungian dreamwork, and non-dual Buddhist/yogic approaches take into account the whole person as they work to free themselves from suffering and pain. These approaches also benefit people seeking personal growth and spiritual development.

reiki Universal Reiki Healing Arts Connection 1132 Main Street Peekskill, NY 10566 917.279.9577

If you are looking for someone who maintains the integrity of this ancient art of hands on healing, to learn or to receive a healing, please call for more information.

REAL ESTATE JUDY JOHNSON REAL ESTATE, INC. 268 Route 202 Towne Center/Professional Bldg.

Somers, NY 914.277.4571; Fax: 914.277.4668 judyjohnsonrealestate.com

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Let us help you in buying, selling, renting or relocating in a supportive and stress-free manner.

After 40 years in business our experience will be very beneficial to you.

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Yorktown Heights, NY 914.245.9585; DebbieWeinstock.com Relationship issues? I teach people how to get along, resolve interpersonal friction, and maintain healthy relationships with family members, co-workers and intimate partners. Learn techniques and insights from psychology, coaching and mindfulness to experience the joy and success you’ve been missing. See ad pg 31.

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50 Livingstone Ave, Dobbs Ferry: 914.591.2600 200 Katonah Ave 2nd Fl, Katonah: 914.232.5600 Two Locations in NYC BreatheEasyUSA.com Dry salt therapy is a natural holistic treatment for the symptoms of many respiratory and skin conditions including asthma and allergies, safe for adults and children and administered in therapeutic Himalayan salt rooms and beds. See ad pg 24.

SCHOOL GREEN MEADOW WALDORF SCHOOL 307 Hungry Hollow Rd. Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 845.356.2514; gmws.org

Green Meadow Waldorf School offers birth-to-three programs, serves children from Nursery through 12th grade, and runs popular summer programs. Our students go on to top colleges, fulfilling careers, and are known for resilience and creativity.

NEW VISION INTERSPIRITUAL SEMINARY

MAIL TO: 409 Tarrytown Road, #1330, White Plains, NY 10607 NVISeminary@gmail.com 914.345.2043; NewVisionSeminary.org Training a New Generation of Ministers assist with the Shift the Consciousness with our world and the earth. A Comprehensive one or two year program in Interfaith/ Interspiritual Ministry with an Evolving Perspective. Welcoming mature spiritual seekers.

SENIOR CARE Elder Care Connection Servicing the Lower Hudson Valley & Southern CT 914.669.5200 Elderlymanagement.com

Need guidance in caring for a parent? Let us help you, help them.

We are R.N.’s with over 40 years of experience in home care. With our holistic approach you can keep your parent comfortably at home.

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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.

Sound Healing: Employs vocal and instrumental tones, generated internally or externally.

When sounds are produced with healing intent, they can create sympathetic resonance in the physical and energy bodies. Sound healing also is used to bring discordant energy into balance and harmony.

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.

Subtle Therapies: Non-pharmaceutical, noninvasive techniques thought to promote physical, psychological and/or spiritual well-being.

Many subtle therapies, like energy healing, involve minimal or very delicate physical contact between practitioner and client.

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.

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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.

Tantra Tai chi: This Tai chi/qigong-style body movement is a recently developed practice that you perform with a partner. It can enhance intimacy by sequentially and simultaneously focusing attention on the root, or sexual center, near the base of the spine, the heart or love center in the mid-chest region and the upper spiritual center in the head. The cycling of energy through these chakra centers encourages a blended experience of intimate presence with one’s own internal being and one’s partner.

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 wellbeing. 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.

Therapeutic Touch (TT): A contemporary healing modality developed by natural healer Dora Kunz and nursing professor Dolores Krieger in the 1970s. Therapeutic Touch is drawn from ancient practices and is used to balance and promote the flow of energy. The practitioner “accesses” the area where the body’s energy field is weak or congested, and then uses his or her hands to direct energy into the field to balance it.

Nurses and other healthcare practitioners to relieve pain, stress, anxiety and to promote wound healing, practice Therapeutic Touch.

Thermal-Acupressure Massage: The term generally applies to an automated bed or table in which the recipient lies down on their back.

Beneath them a series of Far-Infrared rollers move up and down the spinal column providing a spinal alignment while emitting healthy light energy rays that penetrate approximately 2 inches into the body stimulating cell activity & improving circulation to peripheral areas of the body, while activating the lymphatic system (detoxification).

Thermography (Thermal Imaging): 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.

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SENSORY PROCESSING SENSORY STEPPING STONES, LLC

83 South Bedford Road, Suite 201 Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914.244.4101; SensorySteppingStones.com info@sensorysteppingstones.com A l t e r n a t i v e therapeutic strategies are implemented to help individuals struggling with the processing systems of the brain and coordination of the body through the visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, taste, proprioception, and/or vestibular systems.

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HEARTSFULL

Organic facials, reflexology and massage. Premier retailer of Dr. Hauschka products and o2living organic skin care products. Ingredients and nutrients to feed the skin’s protective layer, providing healthy defenses against signs of aging, dehydration and environmental damage. Spa services by appointment. See ad pg 9.

EILEEN O’HARE, Healer, Teacher 11 North Cedar St. Beacon, NY 12508 845.831.5790, xoeolovemore@gmail.com eileenohare.com

I am a shamanic practitioner and teacher. An energy healer. I create safe, sacred space in which clients reveal, feel and heal deep wounds and defense mechanisms that block the soul’s song. Together we rewire the brain for well-being.

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110 South Central Avenue Hartsdale, NY 10530 914.948.7500; rachelerosedayspa.com Experience relaxation and rejuvenation at its best! Services include massages, body and foot scrubs, and customized facial treatments tailored to each individual using the finest organic products. Gift Certificates available. Open 7 days a week.

David L Lerner, DDS, CAc, FIND 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 3.

Rabbi Roger Ross 13 Fairmont St. Elmsford, NY 10523 DebAccess1@aol.com Rabbirogerross@gmail.com 914.345.1475; Lovingheartsceremonies.com An Interfaith couple who perform Interfaith or single faith wedding ceremonies for straight or LGBTQ couples, Baby Namings, and all other life cycle ceremonies. We are an in demand clergy couple who design ceremonies uniquely for you. The answer to all your questions is "YES"

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Ceremony just for you. Weddings, blessings, dedications, passages of rites. Together we can create a ceremony that reflects where you have been, where you are now and where you are headed. Heartcrafted guidance with an ordained inter-faith celebrant.

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SHAMANIC HEALING AND TEACHINGS

Rev. Angelique B. Devlin, LMT, BD, CBE Beacon, NY 12508 914.227.5027; Heartsfull.com

Spiritual Center

Rev. Deborah Steen Ross, MSC, ACH Rabbi Roger Ross, MSC, MS.Th 13 Fairmont St. Elmsford, NY 10523 DebAccess1@aol.com; RevRogRab2@aol.com 914.345.1475

Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM)

We specialize in interfaith couples counseling before marriage.

Singles come to us when their connection to the Divine is lost or broken. Individuals also come when they are seeking answers and feel alone or that no one is listening. As an Interfaith couple ourselves, we understand the path that leads to balance and Oneness, and we are here to help.

CoSM is a church for a community that honors and practices art as a spiritual path. CoSM offers workshops and cultural programs. Monthly Sunday Art Church features a musical meditation of art making followed by a thematic, illustrated talk on subjects related to mystic creativity. See ad pg 8.

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SPA Ganesha Spa Peekskill, NY 914.906.7238 GaneshaSpa.com

Find Your Natural Beauty and Relaxation in Ganesha Spa where traditional massage modalities are combined with Ayurvedic Treatments, Energy work, AntiAging skin care and Meditations.

Complete true Spa experience with IR Sauna and a Steam Room!

Lawrence Edwards, PhD, BCN, LMHC 2 Byram Brook Pl., Armonk, NY TheSoulsJourney.com; 914.219.8600

Dr. Edwards, a master meditation teacher and spiritual guide, trained as a monk in India and is the author of several books, including The Soul’s Journey: Guidance From The Divine Within. He has mentored priests, clergy, lay people and serious seekers for decades.

SUMMER CAMP GREEN MEADOW WALDORF SCHOOL 307 Hungry Hollow Rd. Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 845.356.2514; gmws.org

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Green Meadow Waldorf School offers summer programs that let children enjoy creative time in nature with friends.

Tend animals on a farm, grow vegetables, learn to care for the Earth, and cool off with water play.

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TRAUMA Trauma Psychotherapy

Dave Dodge, LCSW, CBSP, CIRT 128 Radio Circle, Mt. Kisco, N.Y. 10549 914.242.3484; TraumaTherapyNY.com New Alternative Therapeutic Methods to RELEASE any kind of Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Fear, Anger, PTSD, Depression, Anger, and even Physical Pain caused by traumatic event(s), Faster, Easier, Safer and much more Effectively than traditional methods. See ad pg 23.

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Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services 914.962.6402, 800.532.4290 Supportconnection.org Support Connection offers free, confidential breast and ovarian cancer support services including individual peer counseling, support groups, wellness programs and educational forums.

Counselors are cancer survivors.

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Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher 275+ Special Populations (Adaptation) PTS (Post Traumatic Stress). Decrease post Stress/ Trauma practicing; meditation, breathing, Yoga on/off the mat. & visualization. Usui Reiki I Certified, B.A. in Communication, M.C. Actors, athletes, military programs individualized to meet your need. Peace.

HOLISTIC BODYCURES

Frances Nelson, CCT, BA 2013 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 914.962.0101 HolisticBodycures.com/our-services Early detection saves lives! State-of-theart Thermography is a quick, safe, painless, non-radiating, nocompression imaging procedure that can detect and monitor a number of medical conditions before they become severe. See ad pg 8.

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VETERINARY HOSPITAL YORKTOWN ANIMAL HOSPITAL

271 Veterans Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 YorktownAnimalHospital.vet; 914.962.3111 Integrative Care including Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, along with many other types of Alternative and Complementary Veterinary Medicinal services are offered. We also offer a full range of high tech, cutting edge, medical, surgical and dental services.

David L Lerner, DDS, CAc, FIND 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 3.

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Weight Loss MINDFUL LIFE WEIGHT LOSS

Kim Gold, MS, RYT, Program Director 914.648.0493/0492 weightlosswestchesterny.com End your struggle with weight through our mindfulness-based, behavioral program. Understand weight loss in the context of your whole life. We have classes, groups, and individual sessions to support you every step of the way.

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Thought Field Therapy (TFT): Promoted as a highly effective, non-invasive, healthy alternative to long-term or drug-related psychotherapy. Used for stress management and stress relief, as well as the reduction or elimination of anxiety and anxiety-related problems. TFT is designed to address the fundamental causes of specific problems, balancing the body’s energy system and eliminating most negative emotions within minutes, while promoting the body’s own healing ability.

Total Body Modification- TBM: This very sophisticated system of kinesiological testing (muscle testing) enables the practitioner to discover imbalances or blockages related to reflex points on the body impairing optimum health and function. TBM is able to evaluate, reset and rebalance body reflex points associated with organs, muscles and systems. By stimulating these reflex points located along the spine the practitioner is assisting the body in its desire to obtain healthy functional physiology.

Trager Approach (psychophysical integration): A system of movement re-education that seeks to address the mental roots of muscle tension. By gently rocking, cradling and moving the client’s fully clothed body, the practitioner encourages him or her to see that physically restrictive patterns can be changed. The Trager approach includes “mentastics,” simple, active, self-induced movements that can be done by the client during regular daily activities. Trager work has been successfully applied to a variety of neuromuscular disorders, and to the stresses and discomforts of everyday living.

Trigger point/Myotherapy: A massage 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.

Tui na: A manipulative therapy that is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Tui na (“tui” means to push and “na” is a squeezing, lifting technique) employs Taoist and martial art principles to bring the body back into balance. Practitioners profess more than 365 hand techniques, most of which are variations of pressing, rubbing, waving, shaking, percussive or manipulating movements. Tui na is used to relieve arthritic joint pain; sciatica; muscle spasms; and other pains in the back, neck and shoulders. It may also help ease chronic conditions such as insomnia, constipation, headaches, and stress associated with tension.

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Vinyasa (Yoga): A challenging style that matches breath to movement. Vinyasa yoga poses incorporate alignment principles and are woven together in a flowing practice that is both intense and dance-like. Translated from Sanskrit, vinyasa means “without obstacle.”

This style is best suited for energetic, physically fit students.

Viniyoga (Yoga): A transformative, slower and more individualized form of yoga that emphasizes gentle flow and coordinated breath with movement. Viniyoga yoga is holistic in its approach and teaches the student how to apply the yoga tools of poses, chanting, breathing and meditation. Function is stressed over form in this style. Viniyoga is recommended for beginners and seniors, as well as those who are in chronic pain or healing from injury or disease.

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.

Sources: U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Green Building Council.

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