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Yay, spring arrives this month. What an excellent time to revitalize, nd balance, reconnect with our community and celebrate life! e Earth will start to reawaken; daylight hours will begin to lengthen; and the air will be lled with that fresh, sweet smell. Ah, spring—it’s a favorite season of mine, plus my birthday is in March. I also love this time of year because I get to meet numerous new wellness practitioners; feature many of our ongoing community partners; and reconnect with even more local healthy-lifestyle businesses that tend to join us for this annual Natural Living Directory edition. is year marks our 12th year publishing what has become a cherished health and wellness goto resource. So be sure to keep it handy all year long!

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We’ve connected with dozens of local professionals to ask them to share what they have planned for 2023, what ignites their passion for helping their clients heal, and what sets them apart from others. I am happy to inform you that these educated and dedicated practitioners are truly passionate about helping our communities get healthier. ese wellness pro les start on page 12.

We also welcomed more than 70 health and wellness providers into our Natural Living Directory. ey o er acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, psychotherapy, kitchen garden installations, to yoga retreats and everything in between. Plus, we have included tips on de-stressing, as well as some incredibly informative articles about our main theme—food and nutrition. e Natural Living Directory listings start on page 56. I encourage you to curate your very own wellness team to support and help you live a healthier, happier you.

Our local yoga community has been growing and transforming recently, so I had my editorial team catch up with dozens of studio owners to o er updates on recent openings, changes and what’s trending in the world of yoga here in Hudson Valley. We were pleasantly surprised and thrilled to report how people of all ages are enjoying this ancient practice. Read more on page 37, and check out our vibrant Yoga, Pilates, Fitness network on page 39.

So much is happening in the region, and I am pleased to announce that Natural Awakenings is the media sponsor of the following fun- lled events: the Re-Awaken Wellness Fair, in Tarrytown, on March 19; the second annual Health Vibes Only! Expo on March 25; and A Cup of the Valley, in Poughkeepsie, on April 16, which promises to be a delicious day of sipping locally brewed beverages. We hope to see you there! ese are just a few of the many magni cent upcoming happenings in our area. For more events, see our calendar section, starting on page 47, and you can also nd more terri c events on our website at WakeUpNaturally.com.

Heading into my 64th year, I can honestly say that I am feeling happier, healthier and wiser than ever. My journey has been blessed with many lessons, adventures, challenges, obstacles and achievements. I am truly grateful for each day I awake and can continue to be the architect of my life. As American architect Frank Lloyd Wright said, “ e longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.”

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Walnuts to Relieve Exam Stress

Stressed college students might benefit by adding walnuts to their diet before their next exam. A randomized clinical trial published in the journal Nutrients sought to investigate the effects of academic stress and daily walnut consumption on mental health, general well-being and gut microbiota in a group of 80 college students. Walnuts are full of nutrients that support brain and gut health, including omega-3 fatty acids,antioxidants,melatonin(sleep-inducing hormone), polyphenols, folate andvitamin E.

A new study may shed light on why some people gain more weight than others regardless of diet and activity levels. Led by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and published in the journal Microbiome, the study found that being overweight may also be related to the makeup of a person’s gut microbiome. The researchers studied 85 overweight adults and found that 40 percent of the participants had more Bacteroides in their gut microbiome, which are more effective at extracting nutrients from food, possibly causing leftover food to be stored as fat. Before they began their study, the researchers had hypothesized that a long digestive travel time would allow people to extract more energy from their food, but they found instead that people with shorter digestive travel times were actually the ones that extracted the most nutrition. Those with Bacteroides had shorter intestinal transit times and higher body weight.

Human-Grade Dog Foods Lead to Less Poop

Although human-grade foods for pets are commercially available, little research has been done on their health impacts. A 2021 study published in the Journal of Animal Science compared the fecal output of 12 dogs that ate one of three types of dog food: fresh, human-grade or extruded (kibble). The researchers found that the dogs that were fed fresh and human-grade food excreted about half as much as those that were fed classic, processed dog food. The human-grade foods were also found to be extremely digestible, and the dogs that ate them had to eat less food to maintain the same weight. There were many differences in fecal microbiota among the three diets, and the scientists stated that this was likely because of differences in ingredient source, nutrient concentrations and processing methods.

The University of South Australia researchers concluded that daily consumption of one half cup of walnuts improved self-reported mood and mental health status, metabolic biomarkers and sleep quality. The data also suggested that walnuts might counteract the negative effects of academic stress on the gut microbiota in women. The scientists noted that more research was needed with respect to males, as far fewer men participated in this study. They also cautioned that the placebo effect could have influenced results, as this was not a blind study.

Supplements That Help the Heart

A new study conducted by researchers at Brown University has identified certain supplements that may be beneficial for heart health. The meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reviewed more than 884 studies on 27 types of micronutrient supplements among 883,627 participants and found strong evidence that omega-3 fatty acid, folicacid and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) are micronutrients that reduce cardiovascular risk. Omega-3 fatty acid was found to decrease mortality from cardiovascular disease; folic acid lowered stroke risk; and CoQ10 decreased all-cause mortality. Omega-6 fatty acid, L-arginine, L-citrulline, melatonin, magnesium, vitamin D, zinc, alpha-lipoic acid, catechin, flavanol, curcumin, genistein and quercetin also showed evidence of reducing cardiovascular risk.

GIVE YOUR BODY WHAT IT NEEDS

Create the Health You Want

by Jillian Pelliccio, NuSpecies Executive Vice President

Longtime readers of Natural Awakenings have seen many powerful testimonials from NuSpecies clients about the amazing health bene ts they’ve experienced from using our formulas. But even a er helping many thousands of people and being part owner of a successful health company for the last 15 years, I tend to be cautious sharing such information with family and friends as I never want to make them feel pressured.

Believe it or not, we never have to “sell” anything at NuSpecies. All of our clients originally came to us for information and we just helped them decide how to get started. Due to this reluctance with loved ones, I was relieved when my dad Peter Pelliccio, who is 70, called asking for my help.

When my dad found himself standing in a room in his house and didn’t remember why he was there, deep worry hit him. His mother had developed Alzheimer’s and eventually died in a nursing home. When

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“I have high blood pressure and AFIB. For as long as I can remember, I was told I was borderline diabetic. Now, all of a sudden, I’m diabetic and I’m taking medication. Recently I’d been walking into rooms and saying, ‘What am I doing here?’ while looking at the thing I went into the room for! It really bothered me.

I started using NuSpecies products in 2021, but in the last three months I’ve been much more consistent with a package that Aston recommended for me.

My doctor says my blood work looks much better, and as I’m feeling great, I could take just half a pill, which I like because I hate taking medication. Now, I’m not taking it at all. I credit NuSpecies because I haven’t taken anything else. e thing that I really see that's cleared up is my headaches. Growing up, I got three headaches a week. I don’t get them anymore and my memory is better.”

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Wooden Wind Turbines

First Honeybee Vaccine Approved

Wind turbines provide one of the cleanest sources of energy; the power they produce is free, helping us reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Several European companies are working to improve wind turbines by further reducing their carbon footprint. Stora Enso, one of the largest private forest owners in the world, has partnered with Voodin Blade Technology of Germany to make sustainable wooden, wind turbine blades. They are currently producing 66-foot blades and plan to make 262-foot blades in the future. These sustainable, laminated veneer, lumber blades have a high load-bearing capacity, are

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 100 U.S. crops depend on pollination by honeybees and other insects. Safeguarding commercial honeybee colonies is critical to food production as there has been an alarming population decline in wild species due to habitat loss, pesticide use and the climate crisis.

Recently, the USDA granted a two-year conditional license for a vaccine that protects honeybees from American foulbrood disease (AFB), a widespread, destructive ailment. The non-GMO inoculation will initially be available to commercial beekeepers and can be used in organic agriculture.

Prior to this booster, the only treatment method for AFB required beekeepers to burn the infected hives and equipment. According to vaccine manufacturer Dalan Animal Health, their vaccination is incorporated into the royal jelly, which worker bees feed to the queen. Once ingested, fragments of the treatment are deposited in the queen’s ovaries, providing developing larvae AFB immunity as they hatch.

Injured Whale Makes Long Journey

Each year, humpback whales migrate from the frigid waters near Alaska and western Canada to the warm waters of Mexico and Hawaii to breed and give birth. At the end of 2022, an extraordinary whale named Moon made the 3,100-mile journey from British Columbia to Hawaii with a broken back. The Canadian researchers that have been tracking Moon for the past decade discovered that the entire lower portion of her tail was bent into an unnatural “S” shape, presumably as a result of a boat strike.

Researchers speculate the whale made the arduous journey without the use of her tail, essentially using the breaststroke to make her migration. The journey left Moon emaciated when she reached Hawaii, having used up her fat stores and with no hope of recovery, given the scarce food resources in the tropical waters. Moon’s story serves as a cautionary tale for the devastating effects of ship collisions with whales. Boaters are reminded to treat whale areas like school zones and slow down to keep marine creatures safe.

Deciphering Egg Carton Labels

There are many egg choices in the grocery store with different labels— cage-free, free-range, pasture-raised, organic. Here is what these terms mean.

CAGE-FREE

Cage-free eggs are defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as eggs laid by hens that are able to roam vertically and horizontally in indoor spaces while having access to fresh food and water. Although this method of egg production is considered to be more humane than the longtime standard of battery cages, some cage-free farms may restrict outdoor grazing, and their hens’ nutrition may not be as goodas that of hens allowed outside.

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FISHKILL FARMS

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POUND RIDGE ORGANICS

FREE-RANGE

Free-range hens follow the same rules as cage-free, with the added requirement of having access to the outdoors during their laying cycle. How much time the hens are permitted to spend outside is open to interpretation, although some animal welfare groups define it as at least six hours per day of outdoor access with at least two square feet of outdoor space per bird.

PASTURE-RAISED

This term isn’t defined by the USDA, but if eggs come with a third-party animal welfare certification seal, more robust standards of care have been applied. Certified Humane and American Humane Certified both expect pastureraised, egg-laying hens to have at least 108 square feet of pasture with live vegetation, and for those fields to be rotated so that fresh vegetation is always available. Having access to the outdoors year-round means they must also have access to a barn for protection from predators. Pasture-raised (and organic eggs described below) often have darker, yellower yolks and contain less cholesterol, which may be due to the continuous access to live vegetation and because they have more omega-3 fatty acids.

ORGANIC

Organic egg-laying hens must be provided with 100 percent organic feed without the use of pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. They must also be able to graze outside for at least 120 days per year and are given antibiotics only in the event of an infection.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

Local or locally produced eggs must originate less than 400 miles from the processing facility or within the state the eggs originated from and were processed in.

Vegetarian fed ensures that no animal byproducts were used to feed the hens. Grass fed is not defined by the USDA. No hormones is a misleading term, as the USDA has banned the use of hormones, and all eggs are hormone-free.

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Create Your 2023 WELLNESS Dream Team

Alternative Healing Clinic

Dr. Christine Jordan, NA.D., Ph.D.

78 Secor Rd., #4, Mahopac, NY

914.330.5594 •

info@alternativehealingclinic.com

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Atthe Alternative Healing Clinic, we nd root cause and natural solutions to subhealth conditions using Electrodermal Screening (EDS). is includes nding your needs for body work, diet, a rmations, exercise and more.

What makes your business special?

My work began in 1965 a er a misdiagnosis. Since then, I have attained degrees in many forms of natural healing. Clients who come to me have tried other ways of healing and not gotten the results they are seeking. ese loving souls are frustrated and desperate for validation of what they suspect is going on with them. Once they get to the core of their issues, they embrace their healing and relax into gratitude and conviction.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession? is work is customized. EDS, an FDA-approved, non-invasive, safe, e ective and accurate testing method, nds root cause and how to address your issues, no matter the issue. is method of detection has saved lives and improved quality of life, including mobility issues. It works by putting a person in a circuit and then touching the acupuncture meridian points determining the origin of complaints and solutions. Once stress is located, pathogens are uncovered, including emotional issues, then customized remedies are matched with the body. is includes foods, thinking patterns, your surroundings, your entertainment—just about everything you’re exposed to. And it is safe and e ective. We provide the answers to why you’re experiencing a lack of well-being; you get to say how you wish to live your life.

What should someone expect from working with you?

Inside this Natural Awakenings Wellness Directory, you’ll nd a cornucopia of local practitioners, providers and specialists that align with the proactive, synergistic beliefs and values that set our readers apart from the herd.

From Ayurveda and addiction cessation to medical marijuana, these trusted resources also educate patients to empower control over their own destiny. Working individually or as a team, they can add years to your life and life to your years!

Immediate results are o en felt. Further healing takes six to 18 months. A commitment to do the work necessary to give you back your vitality is essential to any healing. We support your work, and I say “your work,” as we are teachers and you the student. Our website has a free book that introduces those interested in living a healthy life. It outlines what it takes to be in the world of healing.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

In 2023 we are planning to have other healers join us to expand services. Hopefully, we can nd that special person who will service our clients with love and compassion through bodywork and or other forms of healing techniques.

Anything else our readers should know?

Together we create a workable wellness plan that meets your needs!

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Balancing 4 Life, LLC

Anne H. Bentzen, MSOT

Jikiden Reiki Teacher and Practitioner

25 Broadway, Ste. 101, 2nd Fl., Pleasantville, NY 914.588.4079 • balancing4lifeusa@gmail.com

Balancing4Life.com

Balancing 4 Life is holistic, restorative, wellness center created by Jikiden Reiki teacher/ practitioner Anne Bentzen, MSOT, o ering energetic solutions for natural healing. She says, “Reducing underlying stress and rebalancing the body are essential to facilitate healing and restore inner harmony for health and wellness. Developing conscious energy awareness leads to positive lifestyle choices.”

What makes your business special?

She discovered the relationship between energetic ow and our conscious ability to direct energy 25 years ago while providing occupational therapy services for autistic children that are highly sensory sensitive. Realizing energy as the foundation of all life changed my perspective towards health and wellness. Teaching personal energy management skills is an important aspect of treatment.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession?

With Jikiden Reiki, I utilize the original Japanese intuitive healing methods taught 100 years ago to identify and monitor energy uctuations to guide clients in their transformational healing. Additional products and services support clearing of unconscious, resistive behaviors and belief systems. All modalities at Balancing 4 Life have a core intention of raising your “home” vibrational frequency to improve your health and ability to live empowered as a co-creator of your future.

What should someone expect from working with you?

All clients experience a deep state of relaxation and the compassionate touch of Jikiden Reiki. As energy is rebalanced, clients experience relief from pain, in ammation and/or mental and emotional discomfort. All sessions conclude with an energy integration technique distributing reiki deeper into the body. Clients feel lighter, grounded, and refreshed. Feedback and recommendations for home use are provided.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

New Bemer erapy for physical vascular health is available as a standalone treatment or in concert with reiki for deeper stress relief. Wellness partners Lisa Pearl-Edwards and Suez Mendez now o er regular new and full moon sound baths, intuitive guidance readings, craniosacral therapy and re exology. New spring in-person workshops on the tarot, the Akashic Records and the energy of relationships are planned. Healing fairs are o ered twice a year in January and September.

Anything else our readers should know?

All services at Balancing 4 Life provide complementary therapy to traditional medical care as natural, drug-free, non-invasive solutions for your health and well-being.

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e Center for Holistic Dentistry

Dr. David Lerner

2649 Strang Blvd., Ste. 201, Yorktown Heights, NY 914.245.4041 • info@holisticdentist.com HolisticDentist.com

Weo er a holistic/biological approach to general dentistry including reconstructive/ cosmetic dentistry, periodontal treatments, implant/oral surgery, neuromuscular dentistry and myofunctional therapy.

What drew you to this profession?

A er becoming a dentist in 1978, Dr. Lerner su ered from mercury toxicity and subsequently started exploring alternative methods for his own treatment. By 1983, he started transitioning to o er more holistic methods to treat his patients. Since then, he has consistently explored and educated himself in multiple facets of whole body dental care.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession? e Center for Holistic Dentistry provides an innovative approach to your dental care. From mercury-free dentistry to the use of biocompatible materials, we treat your mouth with the whole body in mind.

What should a person expect from working with you?

Attentive and gentle care from an expert doctor with 40 years of experience in holistic dentistry. Our goal is to is to create a positive experience for all of our patients and have them actually look forward to going to the dentist!

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

In 2023, we look forward to continuing to serve our community of patients, as well as welcoming new patients to our practice. We also plan to continue attending team trainings and seminars to ensure we are constantly learning and expanding our knowledge on how to best serve our patients.

Anything else our readers should know?

Dental care is just as important as medical care. Infections and decay in the mouth can e ect your heart and other organs, leading to further disease. Please make sure you visit your dentist routinely for exams and cleanings!

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Leigh Damkohler, DC, PC

Sports Chiropractor and Massage erapist

8 Bacon Pl., Yonkers, NY

914.523.7947 • leigh.damkohler@gmail.com

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Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Alexandra Barrientos, Owner

44 Saint Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY 845.227.7297 • sta @earthangelsvet.com

Leigh Damkohler o ers personalized treatment to address patients’ concerns and help dysfunction that is contributing to musculoskeletal imbalance. Treatment modalities include Graston Technique, therapeutic exercises, gentle adjustments, myofascial release, massage therapy and CranioSacral erapy.

What drew you to this profession?

A er receiving chiropractic care in my 20s, I realized that this was the next step for me to continue helping people feel better. I wanted to o er patients a nontraditional model of treatment for physical pain and overall wellness.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession?

As the only practicing dually licensed sports chiropractor and massage therapist in the county, my hands-on expertise is second to none. Coupled with empathy and a willingness to think outside the box, I help people get back to the lives they love.

What should someone expect from working with you?

Patients should expect that sometimes releasing fascia and muscles can be uncomfortable during the process, but the end result goes beyond managing pain into removing the dysfunction that has caused it. ey can also expect to take an active role in ergonomic and postural corrections that have contributed to their acute or chronic pain.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

I'm excited to be completing my Certi ed Posture Exercise Professional certi cation and using the techniques with more patients to counteract the negative e ects of technology. Improving posture improves mood and overall health. I will be integrating more postural awareness and corrections for patients that want to live active lives in their 40s through their 90s. Without this, we are literally headed backwards in evolution!

Anything else our readers should know?

My goal for patients is to improve function and reduce pain. Every body responds di erently to treatment, and my protocol can be uid, depending on someone’s response. Finally, chiropractic is also about supporting the body’s natural ability to maintain wellness, so you don’t need to be in pain to be adjusted.

EarthAngelsVet.com

Earth Angels is a local, family-owned and operated integrative veterinary hospital with services that include surgery, dentistry, holistic protocols with Dr. Barrientos in conjunction with our pain center that features photobiomodulation therapy, acupuncture, thermographic imaging and CBD’s, dog/cat boarding, and more.

What drew you to this profession?

I’ve wanted to become a veterinarian since the age of 5. Caring for animals and improving upon the important human/animal bond quickly became my purpose in life, and becoming a veterinarian was the best way to achieve my goal.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession? Twenty- ve years of practicing holistic medicine gives me the experience as a veterinarian that sets our hospital apart from others with a uniqueness when it comes to knowledge of alternative modalities. My conventional training at Cornell University, combined with all my years of working alongside holistic veterinarians, makes our hospital a unique resource for pet owners.

What should a person expect from working with you?

We strive to o er all e ective options, alternative and conventional, for the treatment of various ailments from birth through senior care. We also aim to educate our clients so they have the ability to choose what best suits them and their furry family members.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

We are currently working to set up the most complete veterinary pain center available in the Hudson Valley that utilizes such cutting-edge technology as thermographic imaging, the latest in photobiomodulation therapy, stem cell treatment, supplements, conventional medications and more. We are also proud to o er acupuncture treatments with Dr. Annie Viano, the best acupuncturist in the region, as well as orthopedic assessments and surgery performed by board-certi ed orthopedist Dr. Chad Andrews.

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Empowered By Nature

Lorraine Hughes, RH (AHG)

263 New Hackensack Rd., 2nd Fl., Wappingers Falls, NY

845.416.4598 • lorrainehughes54@gmail.com

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Lorraine Hughes specializes in herbal medicine and nutrition. She o ers comprehensive wellness consultations using assessment techniques based in Traditional Chinese Medicine to provide each person with their own unique treatment plan. She also o ers stressreduction services, including reiki, re exology, acupoint aromatherapy and qigong (private and group classes).

What drew you to this profession?

About 25 years ago, I embarked upon my own health journey. During this process, I was fortunate to meet with naturopaths and practitioners of Chinese medicine, to which I owe a debt of gratitude. Nature heals, and this is my way of paying it forward.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession?

I feel that my approach is unique in that I utilize assessment techniques based in Chinese medicine, correlating the client’s “patterns” in an East-West approach, including lifestyle, diet, detoxication, movement and breath work. I am also a Chinese and Western custom herbal formulator, a er seeing them in a consultation.

What should someone expect from working with you?

ey should expect an open and honest discussion concerning their health and wellness goals. Each person will determine their own progression to vibrant health based upon taking ownership of their journey by making the changes they need to make. Most people are experiencing chronic illness, and they must acknowledge that this did not evolve overnight. With that said, returning to vital health is a process in which the person must be patient, kind (to themselves) and exert discipline to regain resilience. I will be there to guide them along the way.

What changes do have you planned for 2023?

I will continue to o er Five Element seasonal workshops with each seasonal change in the Chinese lunar calendar (occurring approximately every three months), currently o ered at Dutchess Yoga. ere may be the possibility that I will add classes that will cover various subjects such as re exology basics for self-healing, qigong and herbal medicine, and theory classes that are topic-speci c.

Anything else our readers should know?

It is so critical and essential that the general public embrace the healing power of nature by connecting to their inner nature, their original healer; speci cally through plant medicines and healing philosophies that have been practiced over 2,000 to 5,000 years. Are you ready to embark on your path to wellness?

Full Circle Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Michelle Rocque

1609 Rte. 9, Wappingers Falls, NY

845.234.4417 • info@fullcirclevethospital.com FullCircleVetHospital.com

Full Circle is a small animal hospital for cats and dogs, but it welcomes other companion animals for routine care too, including birds, rabbits, ferrets and pocket pets.

What drew you to this profession?

I think I was born wanting to become a veterinarian. I told my parents when I was 3 years old that this is what I wanted to be, and I never changed my mind. I love animals, and communicating with their people to achieve better health for our fur babies is my passion.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession?

I di er from other vets in that I am an integrative holistic veterinarian, meaning I utilize both conventional treatment options as well as numerous holistic modalities to work toward optimal health for my canine and feline patients.

What should someone expect from working with you?

My clients should expect ample communication about options and recommendations for diagnostics and treatment, as well as the respect that they know their pets better than I ever will. I am a guide in navigating the best options for how to move forward medically.

What changes do have you planned for 2023?

We have added therapeutic laser treatments for our patients looking for a noninvasive option for treating pain and in ammation without side e ects. We are also excited to announce that we now o er acupuncture treatments one day a week. Our last big announcement is we hope to be adding a second veterinarian to our sta in June which will allow us to accommodate for more new clients and appointment requests.

Anything else our readers should know?

All of us here at Full Circle work hard to provide options for the best care for our patients. We believe that better communication with owners means better outcomes and more success in treating our fur babies.

Hartsdale Homeopathy

Susanne Saltzman, M.D.

250 E. Hartsdale Ave., Ste. 22, Hartsdale, NY 914.472.0666 • Telemedicine Available HartsdaleHomeopathy.com

Susanne Saltzman, M.D., has more than 30 years of clinical family practice experience treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. She has successfully treated thousands of patients for a wide variety of diseases and conditions. Her emphasis is on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs.

What drew you to this profession?

I was dissatis ed with the limitations of conventional allopathic medicine, which focuses on disease, not on health or prevention. Allopathic medicine is not holistic. It does not focus on the whole person—the mental, emotional and physical aspects of disease.

How is your work di erent from that of others in your profession? I practice both homeopathic medicine and functional medicine. e combination of the two elds is extremely e ective and truly holistic.

What should someone expect from working with you?

My time, my undivided attention, my respect for the fact that every individual expresses disease in his or her own unique way, and therefore two people with the same disease may require two completely di erent homeopathic medicines.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

I have telemedicine services now, though I prefer to see patients in the o ce, especially for the initial visit, because person-to-person contact is ideal for healing.

Anything else our readers should know?

e human body is innately brilliant. We all have the capacity to heal. Homeopathic medicine provides 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. Functional medicine restores gut function (“leaky gut”), addresses environmental toxins, rebalances hormones and emphasizes that food is your medicine.

Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic

Dr. Somesh Kaushik, ND, BAMS, MPH, E-RYT-500

Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Physician

Yellow Monkey Village, 792 Rte. 35, Cross River, NY 914.875.9088 (clinic M-F) • 646.670.6725 (telemedicine)

drkaushik@drkaushik.com • DrKaushik.com

Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic is a practice that combines the ancient art of Ayurvedic healing with the modern, science-based principles of naturopathy to create a holistic path to wellness. Services include panchakarma therapy, hydrotherapy, vitamins, herbal supplements, homeopathy, diet and nutritional counseling, lifestyle management, support for emotional well-being, detoxi cation, support for food sensitivity parasite elimination, heavy metal detox, therapeutic yoga, anti-aging programs, pediatrics, pain management, and women’s and men’s health.

What drew you to this profession?

Ayurveda understands that the body consists of the ve major natural elements: air, re, water, earth and space/ether. is understanding underlies the philosophy that we are part of nature—not separate— and that keeping these elements in balance is the key to health.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession? e centuries-old healing art of Ayurveda, coupled with scientically proven modern naturopathic research, blends the wisdom of the past with the knowledge of the present to recreate balance and harmony in the body. at’s the basis of health.

What should someone expect from working with you?

Ayurveda recognizes that each individual is unique. A er an indepth analysis of your situation based on your body constitution, treatment options are discussed. Options may consist of supplement, diet and lifestyle recommendations, along with possible detox protocols, such as panchakarma and ozone therapy.

What changes have you planned for 2023?

We will continue the certi cation courses in Ayurveda Health Counseling and Ayurveda Practitioner Training. We follow the curriculum of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, the most authentic for Ayurveda. Our free monthly lectures will involve a yearlong series covering Ayurveda’s approach to common disorders and how Ayurveda can alleviate dysfunctions.

Anything else our readers should know?

We follow Ayurveda’s principles, recognizing that although we are all composed of the ve major elements found in nature, these elements are uniquely combined in each of us. When they are out of balance, illness or disease results. Ayurveda can restore that balance, boost the immune system and bring the body back into its natural state of health by treating the whole person—body, mind and spirit—not just the symptoms.

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Joy Matalon CST, LMT

CranioSacral erapy

100 Executive Blvd., Ste. 203, Ossining, NY Garrison location and house calls available 914.519.8138 • jmatalon@optonline.net

JoyMatalon.com • DropIntoYourBestSelf.com

Joy Matalon o ers a range of healing therapies and services, including CranioSacral erapy, Somato-Emotional Release, Process Acupressure, Swedish and medical massage. She o ers the modalities alone or in any combination as needed. Her expertise helps with anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injuries, migraines, back and neck pain, tinnitus, TMJ, vertigo, autoimmune disorders and ADHD, among other conditions.

What drew you to this profession?

My journey began over 35years ago when I became certi ed in a form of body-centered meditation that allowed me to move through my own anxiety with grace. I discovered how so ly shiing our approach toward ourselves creates insight and healing.

CranioSacral erapy is a hands-on way to assist this process of developing intimacy with parts of ourselves that, through stress or trauma, have become unconscious.

What should someone expect from working with you?

Expect to be held in a nonjudgmental and unconditionally loving, sacred space. My intention is to create safety so you can unwind and connect deeply with yourself. My sessions are 75 minutes; I like to spend a generous amount of time with each person. I also o er 45-minute sessions for children ages 5 to 18.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

I have cofounded, with Dr. Erica Warren, a new business called Drop Into Your Best Self. ese small groups provide structured, multisensory activities to help participants nd support and inspiration, as well as experiences of peace, connection and community. e workshop space has cradling swings and rocking platforms that invite play to help us access patterns we are ready to reprogram.

Anything else our readers should know?

I am fully vaccinated and follow all CDC protocols.

NuSpecies Corporation

Aston Farquharson, President and CEO 592 Rte. 22 Ste., GA, Pawling, NY 866.261.8886 • support@nuspecies.com NuSpecies.com

NuSpecies provides highpotency, raw, liquid vitamins and minerals and raw, liquid, plant-based nutritional formulas to support a variety of health needs.

What drew you to this profession? My father died of prostate cancer. I saw the medical system failing him and could only look on helplessly. I could not ignore that the medical system has its limitations. I also know that you need to properly support your body to cleanse and rebuild on a daily basis, notwithstanding being diagnosed with a health problem. You have to empower yourself. I created NuSpecies to empower my clients.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession?

High-potency, highly concentrated, cold-processed (raw), plantbased liquid formulas that are FDA-approved. Our detoxing and rebuilding programs have already helped tens of thousands of people to live better and longer.

What should someone expect from working with you? Honesty and integrity!

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

We’ve opened two new store locations—Bronxville, New York, and Pawling, NY. On our free app, we have 12 hours of education called NuSpeciesTV, and weekly live broadcasted Q&A sessions to answer questions. In addition, we’re updating our brand look. Our logo and product packaging will get an updated design.

Anything else our readers should know? ey will nd a family with us. We will never give up until we help them.

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Dr. Lynn Parodneck is a doctor who provides medical marijuana consultations, certi cation and management. She spends time with patients on education, leading to a comprehensive start plan. Her practice, located in a landmark carriage house, gives patients complete privacy. Her areas of expertise include insomnia, pain, PTSD, depression and anxiety.

What drew you to this profession? is profession has multiple components. I was drawn to it a er my own experience with breast cancer. Medical marijuana was not available to me, and I understood very quickly what this medicine can do.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession? I spend a lot of time educating patients. I do public speaking, podcasts, radio shows and media interviews. I pride myself on knowing my patients and try to give them a positive, realistic evaluation.

What should someone expect from working with you?

I do a thorough evaluation and consult with every patient. I try to prepare patients for their rst shopping trip, advising them on products and dosing.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

I plan to do more conference speaking and educational events. With recreational legalization, people need to understand how this all works. Also, I am now a licensed physician in Connecticut.

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Quit with Quinn

Stephen Quinn, Owner/Practitioner

All-Natural Addiction Cessation

Garrison, NY, and Midtown Manhattan

914.473.2015

• steve.healingny@gmail.com

QuitWithQuinn.com

AtQuit with Quinn, Stephen Quinn helps people overcome alcohol, smoking and sugar addictions; achieve weight loss; and overcome other unwanted habits quickly and naturally. His treatment programs are simple and painless, with a 90 percent success rate.

What drew you to this profession?

Over 25 years ago, I saw the incredible e cacy of healing energies in helping transform people’s lives. I was “called” to this work and began practicing in the year 2000, becoming more and more e ective at helping people overcome addictions, heal physically and on many levels, and progress in their spiritual development.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession?

My work is quite di erent from traditional addiction-cessation assistance. I deal on the level of energies and am very skilled at the application of healing energies to restore a person to proper balance and remove the energies of an addiction. is results in a tangible, sustained feeling that the addiction is simply gone—because it is, on the energetic level. e results come fast and don’t involve any chemicals or a stay in a treatment facility.

What should a person expect from working with you?

With two elements present—readiness to quit and the healing treatments you’ll receive—you can expect to overcome your addiction without the usual struggle. Cravings disappear or are dramatically reduced, greatly assisting your ability to quit and stay that way.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

is year I’ll be doing more in-person workshops and speaking events. I continue to try to reach more people and let them know this help is available. Workshops are something that I love and I'm happy that people are meeting more in person these days.

Anything else our readers should know?

ey should know that change can happen quickly and they can have the life they want. It can be done alone, but people usually negate their own best intentions. At Quit with Quinn, my expertise is transferring healing forces that can dispatch a person’s problem, resulting in real, sustained change.

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Reiki Fusion

Cynthia M. Chase, Founder and Owner

1 Abbey Place, Yonkers, NY

860.395.0284 • cynthiamchase@gmail.com

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Reiki Master Cynthia Chase

o ers reiki sessions and reiki certi cation for levels I and II and master level at this integrative practice. Her background as a psychotherapist for 30 years enriches the o erings.

What drew you to this profession?

My own near-death experience many years ago catapulted me to an understanding that we are spiritual energy beings in a physical body. I understood that the energy that underlies our essence can be brought to a higher vibration for healing.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession? I combine more than 30 years of psychotherapy experience with my training as an energy healer reiki master. I founded an integrative practice, Reiki Fusion, honoring the wisdom and healing power within us all.

What should someone expect from working with you? e feeling of empowerment! rough my guidance, the seeker will nd their way to an amazing wisdom and healing capacity that has been within us all along. Energy blocks, when liberated, unleash unlimited potential for manifestation.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

I look forward to o ering a spring weekend retreat at the Connecticut shoreline. e group retreats are transformative, heartwarming and enlightening. Also, I am excited to be o ering past-life regression hypnosis sessions.

Anything else our readers should know? You have so much more power than you may think. is work, in a pragmatic way, helps you to be the creator of your own life and to harness the potential so your life actually works for you.

Rise Above Floatation

Micah Saccomanno, Owner

111 E. Main St., Mount Kisco, NY 914.241.1900 • micah@riseabove oatation.com

RiseAboveFloatation.com

It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary.

~ Mandy Hale

Rise

Above Floatation is Westchester’s rst and only oatation center dedicated to providing deep relaxation and exceptional awareness through the power of sensory deprivation.

What drew you to this profession?

With a deep love for meditation and an interest in consciousness, I was drawn to the spectacular bene ts of oatation therapy and saw they were lacking in Westchester County. I found a great situation in Mount Kisco to create a oat sanctuary and have now been providing sessions for the past eight years.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession?

e e ects of oatation therapy were discovered in a scienti c study in the National Institute of Health, and through continued peer-reviewed research are increasingly being shown to treat speci c health problems such as chronic stress and eating disorders.

What should a person expect from working with you?

Someone working with us would expect to become part of our commitment to the perfect oat environment, which focuses on the feelings of the client at all stages of the process. Freeing up mental processes in order to strengthen the individual power of focus on the self means that harmony between colleagues, sta and clients are prioritized.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

With an international push to elevate awareness of the proven medical bene ts of the oat session, we will be starting an educational campaign to bring oating into the awareness of the citizens of Westchester County.

Anything else our readers should know?

e oat session is nothing more than allowing the individual access to their internal healing mechanisms and amplifying their sense of self. e vast majority of oaters have a powerful experience of relaxation and awareness from between one to three sessions.

SearchLight Medical

Laurie R. Mallis, M.D., LAc

2424 Rte. 52, Ste. 1A, Hopewell Junction, NY

845.592.4310 •

searchlightmed@optimum.net

SearchLightMedical.com

SearchLight Medical o ers medical acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, reiki, Ondamed biofeedback therapy, AcuGraph qi analysis, Jade Vitality mat heat therapy, blood energy treatment (BET), Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System for face and neck, and Mei Zen Abdominal Acupuncture for fertility or weight loss.

What drew you to this profession?

A er more than 25 years in traditional Western medicine, I wanted to treat my patients in a more natural way without the use of pharmaceutical or nutraceutical remedies.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession?

I combine my Western and Eastern knowledge to plan a course of treatment that is speci c and unique for each patient. I see only one patient at a time, so my attention is solely focused on that one person. I become a partner with my patient to achieve long-lasting deep healing. My passion has always been to nd ways to heal illnesses without the need for any kind of medication—prescription or natural supplements.

What should someone expect from working with you?

An extremely high level of dedication to helping my patients achieve better health and wellness, whether the illness is acute or chronic. My goal is to help all my patients achieve a level of healing where they will only require a minimum number of treatments to maintain their good health and well-being with the fewest medications or nutritional supplements.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

I’m always looking to improve my treatments that will support and help heal my patients. I am very excited to be adding a treatment that puts healing energy into the blood, allowing it to e ectively eliminate viruses, bacteria and parasites. At the same time, it will improve the body’s ability to oxygenate cells, increase the ability of the immune system to maintain long-term health and well-being and decrease in ammation. I also will be introducing new acupuncture treatments that will amplify the body’s ability to heal from injuries as well as achieve deeper and longer lasting pain management.

Anything else our readers should know?

Energy work is not a quick x. It is very important to understand that a problem that has been going on for a long time is not going to be resolved with only a few treatments.

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Samantha Slotnick, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

Behavioral Optometrist

495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301, Scarsdale, NY 914.874.1177 • support@drslotnick.com DrSlotnick.com

Dr. Samantha Slotnick takes a holistic approach to vision care for all ages. She helps patients maximize their natural ability to see with clarity, comfort and open awareness of space. Her practice specializes in vision therapy and rehabilitation for a broad range of vision problems that interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and e ciency.

Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York

Dr. George Gertner

311 North St., Ste. 410, White Plains, NY 914-686-6200 • drgertner@ucc-ny.com ucc-ny.com

What drew you to this profession?

I was “born” to do this work, with personal challenges interfering with my binocular vision. rough vision therapy, I retrained my brain to coordinate my eyes and enhanced my ability to process visual and spatial information.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession?

I bring a unique blend of knowledge and experience to the art and science of behavioral optometry. I am a sought-a er lecturer, known for my communication skills and ability to relate personal habits and patterns to people’s use of their visual systems.

What should someone expect from working with you?

I have a great facility for connecting with “children of all ages”. Patients are o en surprised by the natural positive boost in their reading comprehension and e ciency at work or school that comes with the functional bene ts of therapeutically designed glasses. Alleviation of stress in the head, neck and eyes naturally redistributes energy for cognitive processing.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

I emphasize multidisciplinary care for patients in need of rehabilitative support. I’ve been developing the use of lenses as tools to improve posture, gait and freedom of movement in patients with physical discomfort or following an injury/concussion.

Anything else our readers should know?

Vision is our means of touching what lies beyond our grasp. Who we are shapes our view of the world, our use of our vision and our outlook for the future. Behavioral optometry provides each individual with a personalized opportunity for self-evaluation, growth and change, with impacts extending far beyond the visual process. You can indeed, “envision your world!”

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AtUpper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, Dr. Gertner performs a very specialized form of upper cervical care called NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association). NUCCA is a painless spinal correction procedure that takes pressure o the nervous system and gently restores the skull, spine and pelvis back to its proper position. is takes pressure o the nerves and allows the body to return to its natural, healthy state. He is one of only 200 doctors worldwide that perform this advanced spinal correction. Dr. Gertner is able to provide long-lasting relief for some of the most severe and chronic conditions.

What drew you to this profession?

When I was 27, I had three herniated discs and su ered with debilitating pain. A er all other medical and alternative therapies failed (including traditional chiropractic), I met a NUCCA chiropractor who in one visit, changed my life. I felt 50 percent relief immediately and 95 percent in two visits. It took me a full year to fully heal and correct the problem permanently. I then worked for the doctor who saved my life for the next two years, learning from the best. I just nished my 20th year in private practice and we’ve helped more than 13,000 patients get well.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession?

Unlike other chiropractic adjustments, there is no twisting or cracking of the spine. NUCCA is a painless spinal correction procedure.

What should a person expect from working with you?

At UCCNY, we have the most advanced diagnostic equipment to locate the exact source of the problem. We then utilize the most advanced procedures and therapies to x the problem permanently.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

We recently added So Wave therapy. It is an advanced medical device that reduces in ammation and provides immediate relief to even the most severe body pain.

Anything else our readers should know?

Many doctors treat the symptom of the problem, o ering limited and temporary relief. At UCCNY, we perform and advanced spinal correction procedure performed by only 200 doctors worldwide. We are able to o er permanent relief to the vast majority of our patients... even the most severe pain su erers.

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Dr. Michael Wald, DC,

Board-Certi ed Nutritionist

29 King St., 2nd Fl., Chappaqua, NY

914.552.1442 • info@blooddetective.com

DrMichaelWald.com

Dr. Wald is nicknamed “the blood detective” for developing a lab interpretation so ware that nutritionally interprets large amount of lab data. He began as doctor of chiropractic, then gained a master’s degree and board certications in nutrition. Among the most quali ed nutritional doctors, Wald o ers a range of blood tests, hyperbaric, low-temperature sauna, non-radiation bone density and other advanced tests.

What drew you to this profession?

My father was a nutritionist and chiropractor, and I witnessed over many years how he helped so many people. I was hooked! My father also managed my diagnosis (at 18 years old) of multiple sclerosis, and at age 57 I run marathons, li weights and have no physical limitations, without meds!

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession? I might be considered di erent mainly because of my development of the BloodDetective so ware and approach to determining healing plans for my patients. It helps me interpret large amounts of lab data quickly and accurately by comparing a patient’s test results not merely to those of average people, but also to those of healthy people—o en uncovering many hidden health problems.

What should someone expect from working with you? ose that work with me will soon see that I can e ectively provide my patients with my full attention and BloodDetective approach. I strive to develop doable health plans targeted to each person's unique needs.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

My goals include publishing three books: Long Covid & Natural Solutions, the Dangers of Alcohol & Other Toxins and Dementia Dilemma - how to prevent and treat memory loss naturally

Anything else our readers should know?

Integrating nutrition based upon your biochemistry allows for real healing to take place. Incorporating how to get and stay healthy is another challenge that is possible for anyone with the right support structure and healing intentions carefully incorporated into your life. Helping people make this happen is my number one intention.

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White Lotus Grace/ White Lotus Ballet

Gigi Oppenheimer

South Rd., Millbrook, NY

845.677.3517 • whitelotusgrace@gmail.com WhiteLotusGrace.com • WhiteLotusBallet.com

Gigi Oppenheimer

o ers two complementary creations: White Lotus Ballet and White Lotus Grace. White Lotus Ballet specializes in dance instruction and White Lotus Grace highlights intuitive healing rooted in bhakti (devotion), faith and movement, plus meditation, psychic readings, spiritual books and courses.

What drew you to this profession?

My whole life evolved into this work through every experience, gi and talent I received by God’s grace. ey grew together to help me heal, and they simultaneously over owed as an expression of gratitude and inspiration to share their peace, joy and power with others.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession? e fusion of bhakti, movement, dance, energetic sensitivity, extrasensory insight and healing creates endlessly unique individualized variety. e attributes of each area of service enhances the other, and all support a deepening of inner peace and personal relationship with God.

What should someone expect from working with you? You will receive complete compassionate attention, free from judgment, in personalized service that intuitively meets you where you are. Gentle, joyful, mystical experiences of transformation and creative self-expression are frequent features that clients enjoy unfolding at White Lotus Grace and White Lotus Ballet.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

A revival of in-person classes is occurring at White Lotus Grace and White Lotus Ballet this year. e two White Lotuses are also growing more closely together to serve a broader range of interests and bene ts for emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.

Anything else our readers should know?

I invite readers to receive a free consultation and sample the soothing experience of White Lotus Grace, as its special healing ways are felt beyond words. Private sessions, classes, courses and readings are available by phone, virtually or in person. Children, teens and adults are welcome at White Lotus Ballet and White Lotus Grace.

Yoga in the Adirondacks at e Divine Acres

Patrick and

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Rhodella Hughes, E-RYT500; YACEP, Owners

Coulter Rd., Bakers Mills, NY

518.251.3015 • rhodella@yogaintheadirondacks.com

YogaIn

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Yoga in the Adirondacks is a yoga farm shala nestled in the Adirondack State Park. We are privately owned with over 300 acres, nurturing miniature donkeys, sheep, ducks and chickens. Our renovated 1905 farmhouse creates safe space for our seasonal yoga retreats, workshops and events. Our farmhouse country store stocks Young Living Essential Oils, divine maple syrup and our farms’ organic chicken and duck eggs. e yoga studio schedule can be found on our website. Call for a tour. Also, gi certi cates are available.

What drew you to this profession?

I started a self-taught yoga practice when I was 13 years old. rough intuition, trust in the process, and my digestive re, I feel in tune to where I am. rough clarity, peace and an open heart, I nd myself as a yoga teacher and yoga therapist candidate enjoying the journey through the grace of divine.

How does your work di er from that of others in your profession?

My work is authentically me, using all the tools in my toolbox and always recognizing I am a bridge to support others. A yoga practice is a practice of the self, though the self, to the self. Yoga is becoming the observer of the self.

What should someone expect from working with you?

My work with someone creates itself through the connection of compassion, understanding and meeting people where they are with acceptance, gratitude and openness to the outcome. Working together, we create a bridge for wholeness; a connection with wellness through our four-chambered heart—strong, clear, open and full.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

We are in the process of preparing our Art Studio for our new programn YogArt, and continue to expand our hiking trails. Our gardens will become grander to provide a more expansive farmto-table menu for our retreats. Our community will continue to expand with yoga available for children. I am so grateful to be teaching yoga in the Johnsburg Central School District to the third-graders on a weekly basis. I am also in study for yoga therapy and look forward to the practicum this year.

Anything else our readers should know?

You are worth it! You are enough! Breathe and listen to the beauty of your own heartbeat. Namasté.

Your CBD Store of Mt. Kisco

Cathy Parlitsis, Owner 222 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco, NY 914.276.5409 • cbd@yourcbdstoremtkisco.com

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Katie Montane, Owner 131 Purchase St., Store #3, Rye, NY 914.921.1073 • cbd@yourcbdstorerye.com

Your CBD Store is a plant science company providing high-quality organic cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp supplements. All products are lab tested by a third party for safety and e ectiveness. e store sta educates customers on the products so they can have con dence in their choices and supports them throughout their wellness journey.

What makes your business special?

Your CBD Store is the largest brick-and-mortar CBD retailer in the world, with more than 500 independently owned stores. at’s our only business! We focus on bringing the highest-quality CBD and related hemp products to our local customers. Our products are USDA-Certi ed Organic and independently lab tested. We are also an active part of the communities we serve and are here to answer questions, provide answers and support you in your wellness journey.

What products do you o er?

We o er a wide variety of hemp products in both full and broad spectrum, including tinctures, topicals, water-solubles, gummies and appetite suppressants. We also have a full pet line, and we’re adding new products all the time.

What is new to your business?

e new addition to our Beyond Line is our Full-Spectrum Live Resin Gummies. e technology behind this product is cutting edge! By harvesting from the front of the plant where the terpenes are, we’ve been able to capture and preserve the live resin, which is then freezedried and added to the formulation for a better entourage e ect.

What changes do you have planned for 2023?

As a plant science company, we have our nger on the pulse of research and development. ere are always new products on the horizon that harness the best of the plant with the goal of improving your life in myriad ways.

Anything else our readers should know?

Our employees do not work on commission! eir only purpose is to listen to you and then provide several ways to address your issues. We’re here seven days a week to answer any and all questions you have and provide you with samples to try before you buy.

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FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE

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Many of us have come across the term “plant-based eating”. Perhaps the regimen was recommended to us by a medical or nutritional professional. We may have read about it in a magazine or seen a documentary on the subject. Scientists around the globe have studied this lifestyle choice, and persuasive evidence is mounting that eating a preponderance of foods from plant sources has health merits.

e concept is attributed to T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the Jacob Gould Schurman professor emeritus of nutritional biochemistry at Cornell University. Based on his extensive research, he has advocated a low-fat, whole food, plant-based diet since the 1980s, and his commentary appears in Forks Over Knives, an in uential 2011 documentary on the subject that is still worth viewing.

Americans love their cheeseburgers and french fries, and breaking a habit that we thoroughly enjoy might be challenging at rst. But we need not completely ban such delights from our menu, so long as our plates are brimming with vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, beans, healthy oils, nuts and seeds most of the time. Gradually transitioning to a whole food, plant-based, low-fat diet is the winning formula for positive change and longterm compliance.

Here are ve compelling reasons to make this promising dietary shi .

Cost-E ective Disease Prevention

As so many Americans struggle with chronic health issues, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease, physicians are hard-pressed to nd the right combination of treatments to help their patients lead healthier lives. At the same time, healthcare costs continue to skyrocket. In 2020, health spending rose to $4.1 trillion, or $12,530 per capita, according to the American Medical Association.

In a 2013 article published in e Permanente Journal, California physicians surveyed leading research and case studies and found that plant-based diets o er patients a lowrisk, cost-e ective intervention to regulate weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and

cholesterol levels. ey also asserted that such eating regimens could reduce the number of medications patients would have to take for chronic disease, and that physicians should recommend such diets to all of their patients, especially those suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease or obesity.

Besides saving money on drugs and medical procedures, a plant-based menu has never been easier or more a ordable. According to recent data conducted by the UK nonpro t Veganuary, plant-based meals eaten at home cost 40 percent less than meat- or sh-based meals and take one-third less time to prepare.

“ e most powerful tool I discovered while in practice for both preventing and treating chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and arthritis was the implementation of a plant-based nutritional plan to a patient’s life,” says Ted Crawford, a board-certi ed family physician featured in two inspiring documentaries about the life-changing bene ts of a plant-based diet: Eating You Alive and PlantWise

Flavor, Freshness and Flavonoids

e latest food trend is a “burger” made entirely of plants. e race is on to see which one looks and tastes closest to a juicy, all-beef patty. Whether it’s mushrooms posing as “steak” or wheat-based seitan kneaded into “chicken”, recipes catering to carnivores have their audience. For some, these tasty alternatives may o er a path toward becoming a vegetarian or vegan.

Oven-roasted on a sheet pan, splashed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkled with fresh herbs and spices, served with a creamy dip, slow-cooked in a crockpot, baked into a pie, frothed into a sweet smoothie or freshly pulled from the vine, consider the fact that whole, plant-based foods taste delicious on their own and deserve the spotlight.

ey are good and good for us, packed with nutrition while low in fat and calories. e vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables—as varied as the rainbow—are evidence of the many healthful attributes they o er. Ditching animal fats, white our and sugar in favor of fresh, whole plant foods found at a local farmers market ensures a rich intake of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, phytonutrients, ber, antioxidants, avonoids, protein, ber and more—the building blocks of a robust, disease- ghting body.

ose that believe a plant-based diet is too limiting might be surprised to learn that there is a wealth of meat-free culinary possibilities. Garth Davis, M.D., author of Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession With Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It, notes, “Just 12 plants and ve animals compose about 75 percent of the world’s food, and yet there are approximately 300,000 known edible plant species, only about 150 of which are used commonly around the world.”

ere are so many plant-derived avors and recipes yet to explore. Try a new plant-based recipe weekly. Let the kids select their favorite fruits and veggies to prepare. Enjoy reimagining old favorites like lasagna, enchiladas, chili and tacos. Simply swap out the meat in favor of beans, tofu, tempeh or faux meat products, which have become quite sophisticated in recent years.

PLANT-BASED RESOURCES

Documentary Films championing plant-based diets

■ PlantPure Nation

■ Forks Over Knives

■ Eating You Alive

■ What the Health

Websites o ering tips, recipes and advice for plant-prominent menus

■ HappyHerbivore.com

■ ForksOverKnives.com

■ NoraCooks.com

■ CleanFoodDirtyGirl.com

Cookbooks that make whole, plant-based foods shine

■ Oh She Glows Every Day, by Angela Lindon

■ e Happy Herbivore Cookbook, by Lindsay S. Nixon

■ e PlantPure Nation Cookbook, by Kim Campbell

■ e China Study Cookbook, by LeAnne Campbell

Anti-In ammatory Bene ts

While acute in ammation is a protective bodily response to heal infections and repair tissues, metabolic in ammation— or meta ammation—refers to chronic, systemic in ammation. According to a 2020 study published in e Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, metabolic in ammation is associated with increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease.

Numerous studies have explored the in ammatory and anti-in ammatory effects of foods. According to a 2021 article in Harvard Health Publishing, the following foods cause in ammation: re ned carbohydrates like white bread; fried foods like french fries; sodas and other sugary drinks; red meat; processed meat, including hot dogs, sausage and cold cuts; and margarine, shortening and lard. Conversely, the best anti-in ammatory foods are tomatoes; olive oil; leafy, green vegetables such as spinach, kale and collards; nuts like almonds, walnuts, pistachios and pecans; and fruit such as apples, strawberries, blueberries, cherries and oranges. Omega-3 fatty acidrich sh like salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines are also recommended for their anti-in ammatory properties.

Environmental Sustainability

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, total greenhouse gas emissions from global livestock represents 14.5 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Cattle raised for both beef and milk are the animal species responsible for the most emissions, which include methane and represent about 65 percent of the livestock sector’s emissions. Industrially produced meat is also a leading contributor of global deforestation and habitat loss as large swaths of the Amazon and other land masses are cleared for cattle ranching and to produce animal feed.

According to a new model developed by California scientists and published in the journal PLOS Climate, a global phaseout of animal agriculture and a shi to plant-based diets over the next 15 years

Diet can support emotional well-being and perhaps even help ward off depression and anxiety.

would have the same e ect as a 68 percent reduction of carbon dioxide emissions through the end of 2100, thereby boosting humanity’s chances of avoiding the projected devastation of climate change. Such bene ts would result from a decline in the methane and nitrous oxide emissions associated with industrialized meat production, coupled with a recovery of natural ecosystems as fewer forests and land masses are cleared for animal feed production.

Improved Mental and Emotional Health

Sarah omsen Ferreira, an integrative registered dietician and manager of clinical nutrition at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine (CCCFM), notes, “Certain foods and nutrients help your brain to make chemicals that can impact your mood, attention and focus, while other foods can zap your energy.” e CCCFM recommends a diet that combines complex carbohydrates with lean proteins and colorful produce. While lean proteins may include white- eshed sh and white-meat poultry, healthy, plant-based, lean proteins are also found in beans, peas, lentils and tofu.

Diet can support emotional well-being and perhaps even help ward o depression and anxiety. A 2017 clinical trial explored how a plant-based diet, daily exercise and mindfulness techniques would a ect 500 adult men and women diagnosed with moderate to severe depression and anxiety. A er 12 weeks, participants reported improvements in depression and anxiety, according to the study abstract published in the journal Complementary erapies in Clinical Practice

Eating a plant-based diet makes sense on many levels. Make the switch.

Kiki Powers is a health writer, blogger and national speaker specializing in plant-based nutrition and healthy green living. Learn more at RawKiki.com.

The Cellular Magic of Compassion

by Marlaina Donato

Dropping o a homemade treat on a neighbor’s porch or going out of our way for a stranger can make the recipient’s day, but the giver also gets a boost. anks to a scienti cally proven cascade of feel-good chemicals like oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine, performing regular acts of kindness forges new neural pathways in the brain, amping up our cognitive ability while reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.

e “helper’s high” is as real as the runner’s high and, according to sources cited by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, neurotransmitters stimulated by compassion have a stronger in uence on health and longevity than exercise and other positive lifestyle factors.

Studies show that practicing kindness for just seven days increases happiness, but the magic is ephemeral. Oxytocin, the “love chemical” that bonds humans to each other, oods the bloodstream for only four minutes a er a positive interaction, which means the more doors we hold for each other and the more we o er small soul-gi s to others, the more we train our brains to be happier and our bodies to be less sensitive to chronic pain patterns.

Of course, giving must be counterbalanced with a healthy ratio of receiving. Expressing compassion to ourselves is equally as important and e ective. Including the self is paramount in purposeful generosity. Allowing ourselves the full range of human emotions without judgement, giving our bodies that much-needed extra hour of sleep, buying fresh owers for our o ce and crediting ourselves for daily accomplishments are all easy ways to turn on endorphins.

e more joyful we can be in our own skins, the more likely we are to beam that joy out into the world. Being both giver and receiver to ourselves blesses us with an understanding of why expressing benevolence is vital to the planet. “ e more you are motivated by love, the more fearless and free your action will be,” said the Dalai Lama, exemplifying how giving in itself is the greatest reward.

Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and host of multimedia art exhibits intended for healing the community. Connect at Wild owerLady.com.

TERRY WAHLS

O N MANAGING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE WITH LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS

by Noelle Citarella, MS, RDN, CDN, IFNCP

Terry Wahls, M.D., is a certi ed practitioner at the Institute for Functional Medicine, as well as clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, where she conducts clinical trials testing the e ect of therapeutic diet and lifestyle to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. She is the author of e Wahls Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, as well as an accompanying cookbook, e Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life.

When Wahls was diagnosed with MS and later relegated to a tilt-recline wheelchair in the early 2000s, she decided to ght back. Drawing upon her medical background, she identi ed certain nutrients that were critical for brain health and started taking supplements. e disease’s progression slowed as a result, spurring her to dig deeper. Since then, through rigorous scienti c study and numerous clinical trials, Wahls has developed groundbreaking dietary and lifestyle recommen-

dations that alleviate autoimmune disease symptoms. No longer bound to a wheelchair, she bikes to work every day and stands as a living testament to the power of tenacity and strenuous scienti c inquiry.

What are the key components of the Wahls Protocol?

e protocol is a lifestyle that supports the steadily improving health of everyone, not just MS patients. It focuses on eating more vegetables and fruits, and ensuring su cient protein. It reduces or eliminates added sugars, ultra-processed foods, dairy and gluten-containing grains. While the diet may get more complex, a great place for anyone to start is including more non-starchy vegetables, less processed food and more meals cooked at home. e protocol also includes lifestyle interventions, such as time in nature, meditation, mindfulness and physical activity. Even for patients who are wheelchair-bound, going from chair to bed, exercise will improve their quality of life. It is a way of approaching living that creates a more healthy, nurturing environment.

What excites you most about your current MS study?

Seeing what happens with brain volume and quality of life. We hypothesize that lifestyle changes will get the rate of brain volume loss to match that of healthy aging.

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MS patients have brains that are shrinking three times faster than in healthy aging. is increases the risk for anxiety, depression and early cognitive decline. Our study will be the largest and longest dietary intervention study done in the setting of relapsingremitting MS. We are recruiting people ages 18 to 70 diagnosed with MS. During the participants’ three visits, they will complete surveys, conduct functional tests, provide blood and saliva samples, and get an MRI. e participants will be divided into three groups. One will follow a modi ed paleo diet; the second an olive oil ketogenic, time-restricted diet; and the third will be the control group. We are optimistic that the rst two groups will get to healthy aging, and the control arm will likely improve, as well.

What is metabolic exibility, and how do you improve it?

Fasting improves metabolic exibility— the ability to switch between protein, fat and glucose for fuel. Fasting for two days increases stem cells. While periodic fasting is bene cial for metabolism and regenerative processes, it is hard to sustain because of our strong biologic drive to eat and dislike for being hungry. An easier dietary pattern to sustain long term is time-restricted eating in a window of six to eight hours. Our current clinical trial incorporates this eating pattern.

Is there anything you know now that you wish you knew when you were getting started?

How important managing stress is. When I was diagnosed with MS, I could tell that stress made my symptoms worse. I feel I would have done much better had I maintained my meditation. I am fond of hormetic stress, that “sweet spot” where stress could be bene cial. Without stress, our bones and muscles disappear. Without the stress of having to learn, our brain disappears. We just need an equal measure of relaxation and recovery.

What is your takeaway on lifestyle modi cations and multiple sclerosis?

You can reverse symptoms of MS and restore function. You can have a great and meaningful life at your level of function. It is important to nd joy, gratitude and purpose in life as it’s unfolding now, and doing so will help with the energy and commitment needed to do the work that can change the direction of your healing journey.

To learn more about Wahls’ studies, visit Wahls.Lab.uiowa.edu. To participate, visit wahls.lab.uiowa.edu/join-study or contact the study team at MSDietStudy@healthcare.uiowa.edu.

Noelle Citarella is a registered dietitian specializing in neurological nutrition and autoimmune disease in the Bu alo, N.Y., area.

An All-Time Favorite ARTICHOKES

by Sara Gurgen

Donna Massaro, chef and owner of the Freight House Cafe, in Mahopac, shares some interesting information about this versatile vegetable, including a simple recipe.

What is it about artichokes that you love so much?

ey are not only fun to eat, they take me back to my childhood—sitting around grandma’s dining room table with the loud, crazy Italian family during the holidays.

Do they o er health bene ts?

e leaves are packed with nutrients. Having more antioxidants than any other vegetable, the artichoke ranked seventh

local recipe

ROASTED ARTICHOKE

in a study of antioxidant levels out of 1,000 di erent foods. One large artichoke contains one quarter of the daily recommended ber intake. A medium one has more ber than a cup of prunes! It is bene cial to the liver, aids in digestion, improves gallbladder function and reduces cholesterol. It is actually also a great hangover treatment.

Where are they grown?

Artichokes are native to Northern Africa and still grow wild. As part of the sunower family, this funny-looking vegetable blooms into a beautiful violet ower if not picked. One plant can produce more than 20 artichokes per year. eir peak seasons are spring and fall, but they are available

Artichoke Salt and pepper

Olive oil Sharp knife Baking pan Foil

Roasting artichokes brings out their earthy, nutty avor. is simple recipe produces a unique appetizer, a delicious side dish, or just eat them alone!

YIELD: 1 SERVING

Remove outer layer until you reach the pale yellow inside. Cut in fourths.

Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Cover with foil.

Bake for 20 minutes at 350o F. Roast uncovered for 15 minutes or until brown.

12 months out of the year. California provides almost 100 percent of the U.S. crops and is nicknamed “the artichoke center of the world”.

What advice do you have for choosing an artichoke?

In the winter months, it is good to see white blisters on the outer leaves. is means it was exposed to cold temperatures. ey should be rm; the leaf should squeak when rubbed and snap when you fold it.

How should they be stored?

Sprinkle with water and refrigerate in an airtight plastic bag. ey will keep for about a week.

Serve with baked chicken, steak or sh on the grill, or as the main dish.

e Freight House Cafe serves local, organic food, and Massaro works hard to exclusively buy ingredients in the USA. She has created a menu inspired by her favorite places all across the country.

Location: 609 Rte. 6, in Mahopac, NY. For more information, call 845.628.1872, email thefreighthousecafe@yahoo.com or visit eFreightHouseCafe.com.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Donna Massaro.

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Loving Our Kidneys

EDIBLE ALLIES, INTEGRATIVE TREATMENTS AND LIFESTYLE TIPS

by Marlaina Donato

Our kidneys are prodigious multitaskers. Through the production of urine, they filter toxins, excrete waste and balance bodily fluids. They also produce certain hormones that regulate blood pressure and aid in other vital functions. While the kidneys don’t usually fail all at once, their effectiveness can deteriorate slowly over years, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is most often the result of uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure. Simple blood and urine tests help physicians evaluate kidney function and diagnose CKD, which is divided into ve stages. e rst three stages are mild or moderate, and can respond well to lifestyle

modi cations and alternative interventions, while the more severe, later stages become increasingly more complex to treat and may require dialysis to mechanically perform the kidneys’ functions. In endstage CKD, many patients are relegated to dialysis treatments several times a month to prevent the accumulation of deadly toxins, while many wait and hope for a lifesaving transplant.

e U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in seven adults are diagnosed annually. Most of these 37 million Americans do not feel ill or notice symptoms until they are in advanced stages of the disease, which is why people with diabetes and high blood

pressure should be tested regularly and take steps to protect their kidneys. Managing CKD requires a multilevel approach, including lifestyle and diet changes, use of prescribed medications, avoidance of kidney-harming toxins like alcohol and cigarettes, and close supervision by a doctor that specializes in kidney disease (nephrologist) to ensure that other prescribed medications and over-the-counter or herbal treatments are safe.

Integrative and holistic approaches may be of help for those in earlier stages of kidney disease or for those striving to prevent it. “I have been really blessed to be connected with a global team of people who, like myself and everyone I work with, understand that kidney disease is treatable, and the recovery of kidney function is actually possible,” says Fiona Chin, an Australia-based naturopath and co-founder of KidneyCoach.com. Chin adds that she and her colleagues have witnessed signi cant patient improvement from tailored diet and lifestyle regimens during and a er diagnosis, especially when root causes are addressed.

e Kidney-Friendly Kitchen

Promising research published last year in Frontiers of Pharmacology shows that combining Western treatments and Traditional Chinese Medicine can have a positive impact on even late-stage renal failure. Isaac Eliaz, M.D., an integrative medical doctor and founder of Amitabha Medical Clinic, in Santa Rosa, California, says, “Preventing and reducing chronic in ammation is a critical aspect of minimizing CKD risk. An anti-in ammatory diet, moderate exercise program and attention to stress reduction all work to decrease the proin ammatory milieu.” He also highlights the importance of protecting and boosting bene cial gut bacteria, which can be addressed with supplements or prebiotic foods like garlic, leeks, onions and jicama.

Piling whole, plant-plentiful goodness onto our plates and embracing an alkaline diet are key measures in the prevention of CKD by lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Mayo Clinic o ers renal-supportive recipes with fruits, vegetables and grains like quinoa. It also

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recommends avoiding many packaged and processed foods that have phosphorus added to prolong shelf life and enhance taste, such as convenience foods, sodas and sports drinks, avor-enhanced meats and processed cheeses.

Jarrod Cooper, ND, founder of Advanced Functional Medicine, underscores the importance of nixing pro-in ammatory foods such as sugars, re ned carbohydrates, excessive red meat, trans and saturated fats, ca eine and alcohol. Alcohol negatively impacts liver function, and over time reduces blood ow to the kidneys, leading to CKD, he says. at extra glass of wine can also crank up blood pressure, a sure re path to renal compromise.

Kidney-loving fruits, according to Cleveland Urology Associates, include pineapple, cranberries, red grapes and apples, all of which pack an anti-in ammatory punch.

Sodium: Friend or Foe?

Chin notes that although salt is essential for nerve and muscle function, a balancing of uids in the blood and healthy blood pressure, not all salt is bene cial. “Salt is a healthy thing to have in your diet in moderation and in the right form,” she asserts. “Table salt is manufactured salt that is stripped of its natural minerals. During salt processing, the balance of sodium to other valuable minerals is lost. Most salt companies also add anti-caking agents that contain aluminum.” Chin recommends good-quality Himalayan salt or sea salt that also contains traces of other natural minerals.

Various types of seaweeds, like dulce, nori and kombu, are natural sources of sodium that are safe for people that do not have kidney disease. ey o er signi cant bene ts for in ammation reduction, blood sugar balance and heart health, including lower blood pressure. Sea vegetables have also been shown to help reduce the risk of kidney stones by inhibiting the formation of calcium oxalate

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BLACKENED SALMON TACOS

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS

4 salmon llets, 4 oz each

2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil

8 small corn tortillas

CILANTRO LIME CAULIFLOWER RICE

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

1 head cauli ower, chopped (or 6 cups)

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves

¼ tsp pepper

¼ tsp salt

3 Tbsp fresh lime juice

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Rinse the cauli ower and pat dry. Chop into orets, then pulse in a food processor or blender. Alternatively, the cauli ower can be

le whole and grated with a box grater. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for a few minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Increase heat to medium high and add cauli ower. Sauté about 5 minutes.

Transfer to a bowl and toss with salt, pepper, lime juice and cilantro.

Excerpted from Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook. Copyright © 2019 Noelle Citarella. Used with permission from Rockridge Press, Emeryville, CA. All rights reserved.

THE BLACKENING RUB:

1½ tsp paprika

1½ tsp cumin

1½ tsp dark brown sugar

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp kosher salt

½ tsp chili powder

¼ tsp black pepper

THE SLAW:

2 cups broccoli slaw

2 cups shredded purple cabbage

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

3 Tbsp mayonnaise

2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped

2 small jalapeños, seeds removed and chopped

1 Tbsp lime juice

In a small bowl, combine and mix the paprika, cumin, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, chili powder and

black pepper. Sprinkle over the esh side of the sh, reserving about 1 teaspoon for the slaw.

Preheat a medium skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and coat the pan evenly. Place the salmon in the preheated pan, esh side down, and allow it to sizzle for 4 minutes to allow it to brown. Flip it to the skin side and cover the pan for the last 4 minutes or until it reaches the desired temperature.

Meanwhile, combine the slaw ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Heat the corn tortillas. Fill each with about 2 ounces of salmon and about ¼ cup of slaw.

Excerpted from Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook. Copyright © 2019 Noelle Citarella. Used with permission from Rockridge Press, Emeryville, CA. All rights reserved.

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Hudson Valley Yogis

Updates from the Local Yoga Community

by Wesley Dennis

In an unexpected way, the pandemic introduced yoga to the masses and opened new avenues to be explored, as it closed the doors to many beloved studios. Since then, with the past few years bringing all sorts of transitions and uncertainty, it is not surprising that many have turned to yoga and meditation to alleviate anxiety. New styles and trends will be gracing local studios this year, and many techniques and o erings can help us stay sane and grounded no matter what is in store from here.

An Evolving Landscape

While some local businesses have closed their doors permanently since 2020, several studios have opened since that time, a testament to the resiliency of yogis in the region with a love for this time-honored practice. Recent openings include Lilac Soul Yoga in Lagrangeville, Viale Yoga in Bedford Hills, Hastings Yoga, opened last month in Hastings-On-Hudson, and Rooted Yoga in the village of Wappingers Falls, slated to open within the next few weeks.

“Last year, the time seemed right to open a new studio,” shares Toni Feimer,

owner of Lilac Soul. Feimer, who previously owned Prema Yoga Studio , explained that yoga has helped her handle stress and aches due to Lyme disease, and she wanted to help others experience the benefits at an affordable price.

Several studio owners have transitioned to new venues as well. Yoga Haven, which originally had two locations in lower Westchester, was forced to close during the pandemic, but owner Betsy Kase now collaborates with Ste Nossen to o er yoga at her School of Dance and Center for Movement, in White Plains. Al Bingham, a beloved teacher in Croton, closed his brick-and-mortar studio—Encourage Yoga—in 2020, and now o ers yoga classes and retreats online. Additionally, Fire y Yoga moved to a new location, in Fishkill.

Still many others, such as RedTail Power Yoga, in Hopewell Junction, which celebrated its h anniversary last month, have weathered challenges and continue to adapt to changing times—some even with expanded services. RedTail’s owner Maureen Benedict enthuses, “Be on the

lookout for our new Runners’ and Hikers’ Club plus many local events o ering opportunities for personal growth.”

Beginners Welcome

While it can o en feel intimidating to begin something new, the studio owners we spoke to seem to be on a mission, to not only make everyone feel at home, but also incentivize new participants. Cate Bartilucci, owner of Luna Power Yoga, in Mahopac, describes their New Member Intro Special, including access to one week of unlimited yoga with free Lululemon mat rental, as something that is really getting noticed. Several studios o ering speci c classes geared toward rst-timers are also seeing increased numbers. At Back2Health Yoga, in Wappingers Falls, their Beginner’s Yoga is a great match for someone just starting out.

“ e hardest part about yoga is walking into your rst class,” explains Christine M. Dodge, owner of Baldwin Place’s Putnam Yoga. “But once you do, you begin to realize that it is all about listening to your body and what it wants in the present moment.” Benedict (RedTail) adds, “Come as you are, and see what’s possible! Our expert instructors and ‘no-levels’ classes will meet you where you are.”

Current Trends

“Gentle yoga seems to be trending and has been since before the pandemic,” notes Betsy Ceva, co-owner of Shamani Yoga. “It seems there are many elders/ retirees who are committed to maintaining healthy, strong bodies through yoga, but wish to avoid a vigorous practice.” Chris Glover, owner of Sacred Spirit Yogaand Healing Arts Center, in Dobbs Ferry, concurs—describing their Gentle Yoga as encouraging mindfulness while promoting exibility, strengthening and relaxation. Amenia Yoga – A Place for Wellness, in the town of Amenia, is introducing a new class called Slow & Steady, beginning March 7. “It is perfect for anyone that wants to move at a slower pace,” shares owner Sarah Wallace.

Along with gentle styles, many studios are fostering a “yoga for every body” environment, with more folks feeling

accepted into the community regardless of any perceived limitations. At several studios, such as Tula Yoga for Wellness, in Brewster, poses are made accessible for everyone through the use of props and modi cations. Lilac Soul caters to all body types—especially larger bodies— rsttime students, and those recovering from injuries or illnesses. Deb Proscher, owner of Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, in Dover Plains, adds, “We want our studio to be a place where everyone feels welcomed and supported no matter their age or ability.”

More Kundalini classes are popping up lately, and it is a style now recognized as a means to self-awareness. According to the International Journal of Yoga erapy, it may also help ease stress and anxiety, improve cognitive functioning and boost self-appreciation. Classes can be found locally through Bedford Post’s Golden Prana Kundalini Yoga, now held at e Yoga Lo , and Blue Lotus o ers classes on a monthly basis, too. Golden Prana’s owner Carrie Hari Sangat Kane describes it as unique, saying, “At rst glance, it may not look like any yoga you’ve seen or practiced. It works on physical and subtle levels to help balance the mind, body and emotions.”

“ Trending overall right now is a return to health and well-being,” observes Benedict (RedTail). “We’ve never stopped delivering strength of mind through the physical practice of yoga, so it is inspiring to see many people returning to themselves now along the way.”

Honoring Self-Discovery and Well-Being

“We’re de nitely seeing a renewed interest in the many bene ts of yoga and the awareness yoga brings us to listen to our bodies,” says Dodge (Putnam). “Yoga is so much more than the poses we do on the mat.” Owner of PranaMoon Yoga, in Peekskill, Ellen Forman, agrees and tells us she creates a nurturing environment for students to explore healing and creative arts. “Our space is dedicated to encourage self-expression, spiritual awakening, emotional growth and physical unfolding.”

Vitalah Simon, owner of YogaShine, in Valhalla, describes her outlook: “We o er you the opportunity to go deeper in your

yoga practice, to delve into the more subtle bene ts of asanas, breathing, and meditation.” Bartilucci (Luna Power) shares a similar approach, saying she aims to guide individuals as they listen to what their body has to say, whether in moments of stillness or movement. “Learning to care for and respect our own bodies is fundamental to experiencing the unity that is yoga,” adds Simon (YogaShine).

Online Classes Still Abound

Virtual classes and workshops reach more people and o er a greater pool of presenters, and there are still numerous opportunities to participate in this way. “People continue to prefer Zoom classes for the time being,” reports Simon (YogaShine). “We have students from all over the world, and Zoom makes this possible. Also, locals are glad they don’t have to navigate unpredictable weather to attend.”

Workshops from the Yoga Teachers Association (YTA) were strictly online through 2021 and have slowly progressed to being hybrid. YTA has o ered workshops with Dianne Bondy, from Canada; Nina Crist, from Costa Rica; Tias Little, from New Mexico; and recently, James Knight, from California. “Using an online format has actually allowed us to connect with more experts from near and far to lead our workshops,” explains Lorraine Burton, YTA Treasurer.

Yoga for Special Populations

Classes focused on relieving stress are paramount, along with trauma-informed series, Yoga for Recovery and options for those with chronic conditions.

Donna Bernstein, owner of Laughter Yoga, serving Westchester County, o ers classes for people with special needs and seniors, among others. Lilac Soul; Beth Bierko Yoga, in Yorktown Heights; and several others o er Chair Yoga geared toward seniors and those recovering from injuries. Look for classes curated for the over-50 crowd at YogaShine and a Back Care Basics class at Beth Bierko’s. Amenia Yoga specializes in Yoga for Osteoporosis.

Still Mind Yoga, operated under Integrated Peace Arts, in Scarsdale, structures its activities to support yoga teachers following post-pandemic losses.

ey also o er classes for children with special needs, yoga for thyroid conditions, and more. YogaShine specializes in serving children on the autism spectrum and their parents, providing dance/movement/yoga therapy.

Tula Yoga is coordinating clinics/programs with local companies and corporations. ey are also working with local athletic teams to develop yoga skills that enhance performance. Luna Power honors rst responders, educators, mental health professionals and those in the military/veterans with a discounted monthly unlimited package, while Blue Lotus has reduced rates for seniors and children.

Children and teen classes are also more prevalent than they used to be. Studios o ering classes to young and growing yogis include Blue Lotus: Budding Buddhas Kids Yoga; in New Rochelle; Yogashine; Still Mind; and Nossen’s School of Dance. It is important that kids learn tools for managing stress, plus mindfulness, yoga and meditation can help with concentration, emotional reactivity and also instill positivity, which enhances overall resilience.

Private and Customized Instruction

Daigneault (Tula) tells us that private sessions are gaining interest as students work on personal development. Putnam Yoga holds private classes and parties for things like a girls’ night out. “ ere’s always the option to schedule a private session,” says Bartilucci (Luna Power), and even suggests a chat on the phone to put anyone with questions or concerns at ease.

Unique Options

Many studios we spoke to shared a plethora of available classes and events to nurture the mind, body and soul. It is a beautiful fusion of modalities. From sound baths to reiki-infused candlelight restorative yoga, breathwork classes, yoga teacher training opportunities and more, it is clear that local studio owners stand at the ready with welcoming arms.

Wesley Dennis is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

Yoga, Pilates & Fitness

• DANCE

MILLBROOK

NEW White Lotus Ballet

Heal, Dance, Stretch South Road

845.677.3517; WhiteLotusBallet.com

• FITNESS STUDIOS

MAHOPAC

Health-Balanced

Fitness

Fitness for Active Aging

900 South Lake Blvd., Ste.6 845.216.6810; HealthBalanced.com

• QIGONG STUDIOS

CHAPPAQUA

Power Chi Fusion

In-person/Virtual

83 North Greeley Ave. 914.433.7135; PowerChiFusion.com

• ONLINE STUDIOS

Encourage Yoga

OnDemand/Livestream/ Deep Dive 413.679.7766 EncourageYoga.com

YogaShine

For the Over-50 Crowd Mat, Chair, Therapy – Zoom

Groups and Individuals

914.769.8745; YogaShine.com

• YOGA ASSOCIATIONS

Yoga Teachers Association Workshops 2nd Sat. 1:30pm Club Fit, Briarcliff Manor, NY and via Zoom; ytayoga.com yta_president@ytayoga.com

• YOGA RETREATS

Yoga in the Adirondacks, LLC 2 Coulter Rd., Bakers Mills, NY 518.251.3015; 914-494-2266

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• YOGA STUDIOS

AMENIA

NEW Amenia Yoga

A Place for Wellness 18 Old North Rd. info@ameniayoga.com AmeniaYoga.com

BREWSTER

Tula Yoga For Wellness Group, Privates, Specialties 22 Sutton Place; 914.806.3286 TulaYogaForWellness.com

DOBBS FERRY

Sacred Spirit Yoga & Healing Arts Center

343 Broadway (on campus of South Presbyterian Church) SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org

DOVER PLAINS

Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing

Yoga, Reiki, Meditation

5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste 3 845.242.3625

BlueLotusYogaHealing.com

HOPEWELL JUNCTION

Redtail Power Yoga 810 Rte. 82 845.605.2257

RedTailPowerYoga.com

LAGRANGEVILLE

NEW Lilac Soul Yoga

Billings Plza., above Adelina's 2419 Rt. 82, 2nd Fl., Ste. 6 845.234.8886; LilacSoul.com

MAHOPAC

Luna Power Yoga Move, Sweat & Breathe 54 Miller Rd., Ste. 4 845.276.4619; LunaPowerYoga.com

Putnam Yoga 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place 845.494.8118

PutnamYoga.com

PAWLING

Pawling Yoga & Wellness 26 East Main St., Ste. 2 845.661.8664

PawlingYogaWellness.org

PEEKSKILL

PranaMoon Yoga In Studio + Zoom 1000 N. Division St., 2H 845.528.0318

PranaMoonYoga.com

SOMERS

Zen Garden Health Coaching & Yoga

Edit Babboni; CHC, RYT 200 61 Lakeview Dr., Yorktown Heights 917.721.2529

Yoga.ZenGarden@gmail.com

WAPPINGERS FALLS

NEW Back2Health Yoga Yoga for Back Care+Scoliosis 6 Broadway Ave. 845.202.2228

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Natural remedies and healing therapies are not just for humans, they also help pets overcome illness and maintain optimal health. Used properly, plants, herbs, essential oils and other natural, non-toxic substances can complement and o en replace drugs and other chemical agents. Here are seven healthful solutions.

Coconut oil is a source of medium-chain triglycerides, which bene t cognitive function. It is also rich in lauric acid, a powerful antimicrobial agent for yeast infections, allergies and skin conditions (when used topically). Feed dogs and cats onequarter teaspoon of 100 percent organic, coldpressed, human-grade coconut oil for every 10 pounds of the pet’s body weight twice daily.

Natural Remedies for Pets

SEVEN NON-TOXIC TREATMENTS FOR COMMON AILMENTS

by Karen Shaw Becker, DVM

Manuka honey is an all-natural, e ective remedy. Clinical trials have shown that it can eradicate hundreds of strains of bacteria, including certain antibiotic-resistant varieties. A Unique Manuka Factor rating of 10 or higher is recommended for medicinal use. Manuka honey can be used to manage resistant ear and skin infections, as well as large, super cial wounds that cannot be closed surgically. Given orally, manuka honey is effective at addressing H. pylori, the bacteria that contributes to gastrointestinal irritation, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and excessive E. coli blooms in animals with dysbiosis.

Aloe vera has multiple applications. To reduce a dog’s discomfort from skin irritations, cuts or wounds, clean the a ected area

and apply the raw, inner gel of the plant to provide a soothing e ect. For constipation, a small amount of whole leaf aloe vera juice, a natural laxative, can be added to a dog’s food. Inner leaf aloe juice, which doesn’t contain the skin, helps heal gastric ulcers, colitis and leaky gut.

Lavender oil is used in aromatherapy to help calm nervous or anxious animals. For a dog with noise phobia, place a few drops on their collar or bedding before a stressor occurs, if possible, or diffuse the oil around the house for a calming e ect. Lavender oil can also be bene cial for treating hot spots. Add a few drops to manuka honey or coconut oil and apply a er disinfecting the wound twice daily.

Oregano oil contains potent antibacterial and anti-parasitic properties. It can be used to calm itchy skin, soothe irritated gums and assist in balancing a dog’s gut ora. It is also a bene cial herb for dogs with kennel cough or recurrent infections. Oregano oil should always be diluted before using it in or on pets.

Ginger is a widely used, non-toxic, non-irritating remedy for soothing tummy troubles. It can be given orally or used in oil form by adding a few drops to a carrier oil, such as coconut or olive oil, and massaging the mixture into the skin on the pet’s belly. Alternatively, add small amounts of freshly grated ginger or the dry herb to a tasty meatball or other yummy treat. Use no more than onesixteenth teaspoon for kitties, one-eighth teaspoon for small dogs under 10 pounds, one-quarter teaspoon for medium-sized

dogs, one-half teaspoon for large dogs and three-quarter to one teaspoon for giant breeds. Give the ginger one to three times a day, as needed.

Chamomile is an e ective calming agent that has analgesic and anti-spasmodic properties and is bene cial in soothing the central nervous system. Use a cool chamomile tea bag against a wound, irritation or bug bite on the dog’s or cat’s skin to provide a soothing e ect. Something else to con-

sider is a soothing chamomile a er-bath rinse. Add ve chamomile tea bags to two quarts of very hot water and steep until the water is cool for up to three hours to allow the maximum amount of polyphenols to release into the water. Remove the tea bags and pour the rinse over a freshly bathed pet from the neck down. Massage into the skin and do not rinse.

Veterinarian Dr. Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their pets. To learn more, visit DrKarenBecker.com.

SWEET LULLABY BETTER SLEEP FOR CHILDREN

by Marlaina Donato and Kirby Baldwin

Sleep is essential for both survival and the ability to thrive, yet as children’s schedules get busier and they spend more time in front of screens, their average sleep time o en decreases. While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids between the ages of 6 and 12 get nine to 12 hours of sleep per night for optimal health, they’re regularly getting less, and about 15 to 25 percent of youngsters and adolescents have trouble falling and staying asleep.

In a recent study published in e Lancet, researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine found that children that get less than nine hours of sleep per night have notable di erences in areas of the brain that in uence memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those that sleep more than nine hours. According to researchers, such insu ciencies in early adolescence can lead to long-lasting neurocognitive consequences.

Why Kids Aren’t Sleeping

Anna Esparham, M.D., FAAP, an integrative medical expert with the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommends that

parents look for clues as to why their children can’t sleep, including stress, increased screen time and less physical activity. However, there may be other underlying issues.

A lesser-known culprit that may contribute to a child’s compromised sleep is impaired mouth syndrome (IMS), a term coined by dentist Felix Liao, a certied airway-centered mouth doctor and past-president of the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine. “Most people, including many dentists, don’t realize the in uence that the mouth has on the body,” he says. “ e mouth is the portal to the inside. With impaired mouth syndrome, the child can still chew, smile and talk, but the body’s health can be compromised.”

While birth trauma, concussion and viruses can precipitate mouth breathing, and chronic allergies o en exacerbate matters, immature swallowing can set o a cascade of problems. e mouth is a critical infrastructure for proper breathing, circulation, digestion, energy and sleep. IMS occurs when jaw development is insu cient, thereby giving rise to numerous di culties, such as a narrower airway, which can cause

hypoxia, or low levels of oxygen. Liao notes that poor sleep quality can also lead to learning and behavioral problems.

“Breastfeeding stimulates bone growth and jaw development through the tongue’s instinctive action and ideally enables a child to have a mature swallow by age 2,” says Amy Dayries-Ling, DMD, FAIHM, a national spokesperson for the American Dental Association. In her book Solve Your Sleep: Get to the Core of Your Snore for Better Health, Dayries-Ling connects the dots between the vital role of the tongue during breastfeeding, balanced stimulation from the vagus nerve and bene cial spaces between milk teeth for a well-developed dental arch.

Correcting Structural Problems

From a holistic perspective, improperly working muscles of the tongue, throat and face or a compromised jawbone can foster a predisposition to a number of seemingly unrelated conditions, including

dental problems, teeth grinding, asthma, bedwetting, attention-de cit hyperactivity disorder, poor growth, swollen tonsils and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. Dayries-Ling recommends that parents seek out a myofunctional therapist that can help retrain muscles and free up the airway. Building an integrative team is vital, including a dentist trained to address structural issues.

As a certi ed, airway-centered mouth doctor, New Jersey-based holistic dentist Nemie Sirilan understands the link between sleep deprivation and airway obstructions. She uses 3D scans and thorough examinations to identify craniofacial abnormalities and customize treatments that correct structural anomalies.

“When I examine young patients, I want to see how baby teeth are forming, whether they have a tongue-tie and how their upper and lower jaws are positioned, to see if they have some kind of bad bite. ese are all telltale signs of airway obstruction,” Sirilan explains, adding that another common indicator of breathing di culties is the

wearing down of tooth enamel that results from persistent teeth grinding

Sirilan recommends that parents consult an airway-centered mouth doctor as soon as possible before other complications arise, noting that these problems are o en easily corrected with customized corrective appliances, as well as collaborative consultations with other practitioners, including functional doctors, nutritionists, chiropractors and physical therapists to treat the whole person.

Life seems to be a much brighter place a er a good night’s sleep, and kids are our future. Digging deeper for their optimum, long-term well-being is a vital investment.

Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and host of multimedia art exhibits intended for healing the community. Connect at Wild owerLady.com.

Kirby Baldwin is an editor and writer for KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub and parent company of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

Empower Natural Health By Mouth

impaired Mouth diagnosis and Holistic Mouth solutions

Your Pain, Fatigue & Chronic Illness May Be Rooted in:

1.Crowded Teeth & Deficient Jaws

2.Pinched Airway

3.Clicking/Popping Jaw Joints

4.Teeth Grinding

5.Tongue-Tie & Abnormal Swallowing

6.Weak Chin, Double Chin

7.Sunken Mid-Face, Flat Cheekbones

8.Teeth Pulled & Spaces Closed For Braces.

Impaired Mouth Symptoms Short List:

1. Aches & Pains in Head, Jaws, Neck Shoulders & Back

2. Fatique, Brain Fog, Lack of Motivation

3. Post-Nasal Drip & Frequent Colds & Flu

4. Teeth Grinding & Jaw Joint Troubles

5. Snoring, Sleep Apnea, CPAP Intolerance

6. Anxiety, Depression, Irritability/Hostility

7. “Empty Tank” From Adrenal Fatique, PMS/ED

8. Food Cravings; Caffeine, Sugar, Chocolate, Energy Drinks

HolisticMouthSolutions.com

Dr. Felix Liao, DDS

Top Five Crystals for Healing in 2023

by Elaine Cirillo

Crystals can be tremendous healing tools, each with its own unique properties and bene ts; and considering the current national climate, it’s more important than ever to focus on our emotional, physical and spiritual health. From amethyst for soothing anxiety to black tourmaline for protection, crystals can help us to nd balance and feel safe and secure in the midst of chaos. So those looking for a way to support their health and well-being in the year ahead may want to consider using the following crystals.

Amethyst: Amethyst is a powerful stone for emotional healing, as it helps to clear out negative energy and promotes a sense

of mental clarity. It’s particularly helpful for reducing stress, anxiety and calming the mind, which can create a sense of safety in times of crisis. Furthermore, amethyst is believed to be good for physical healing, and can help boost the immune system and encourage a restful night’s sleep.

Rose Quartz: Rose quartz is a star stone for emotional healing and self-love, as it is thought to reset the heart-mind connection. is beautiful pink crystal is be-

lieved to be highly e ective for healing old traumas. It can be very bene cial in releasing attachments to painful memories and negative behavior patterns. It can also be used to enhance physical healing by reducing inammation and soothing aching muscles or joints.

Citrine: Citrine is a wonderful crystal for manifestation and bringing abundance into one’s life. It is said to embody the energy of prosperity, and has the potential to transform stagnant energy into something that is more supportive and positive. Citrine can open up channels for nancial stability. Physically, this crystal is usually used for clearing out toxins and boosting metabolism.

photo credit Elaine Cirillo

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photo credit Elaine Cirillo

Clear Quartz: Incredibly powerful for metaphysical healing, clear quartz can be used for a wide variety of purposes, including protection. It can also be used to clear and purify our emotions, and is thought to be e ective for healing trauma or releasing feelings of fear, guilt or blame. Clear quartz is believed to be excellent for physical healing too, as it can aid the body in purging toxins and restoring balance.

Black Tourmaline: O en called the “protector of the soul”, black tourmaline is an excellent stone for those that feel overwhelmed by stress and fear.

It is thought to provide safety and protection and shield us from the negative energies of others. It has the power to draw out negativity and ground us, so that we can create a sense of stability and trust. Black tourmaline is also bene cial for physical healing, as it reduces in ammation and alleviates pain.

Whether seeking to heal from trauma, ward o negative energies, or nourish our physical health, these ve crystals are potent tools for transformation and healing. Consider using them in self-care practices in the coming year by wearing them, holding them during meditation, arranging them around the house, placing them on the body or adding them to one’s altar/ sacred space.

Elaine Cirillo is a healer, intuitive and teacher at Universal Healing Arts—a source for crystals and other healing resources— located at 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor, NY. For more information, call 914.737.4325 or visit UniversalHealingArts.com or SoulConnectionShop.com.

Intuitive & Healing Arts

ASTROLOGY

Pam Cucinell Phone, online & in person 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com

ENERGY MEDICINE

Bernadette Bloom, MI Energy Healing & Teacher 239.289.3744 TheEsotereicBloom.com

One Light Healing Touch

Penny and Ron Lavin, MA Sessions and Schools

OLHT1.com/845.878.5165

HEALING SANCTUARY

Moss and Moonlight Workshops, Yoga, Reiki, Women Circles, In-Person & Virtual Hopewell Junction, NY MossAndMoonlight.com

INTUITIVE HEALING

White Lotus Grace Healing/Dance/Readings 845.677.3517

Millbrook & Remote WhiteLotusGrace.com

NEW AGE STORES

Persephone’s Pearl 1014 B Main St., Peekskill 914.737.3460

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Universal Healing Arts

Metaphysical, Crystals, More! Cortlandt Manor, NY 914•737•HEAL

SoulConnectionShop.com

PSYCHIC MEDIUM

Celestial Touch

Laura Schek, Psychic Medium, Reiki Master 7 Arch St., Pawling, NY 845.244.1767

CelestialTouchllc.com

REIKI

Balancing 4 Life

Anne Bentzen, Jikiden Reiki

Certified Teacher/Practitioner 25 Broadway, Pleasantville, NY 914.588.4079

Balancing4Life.com

Laura DeToia

In-person and Long-Distance Reiki 914.645.7704

MerkabaPeace.com

Edit Babboni, CHC, RYT-200

Reiki Healing, Health

Coaching, Yoga 61 Lakeview Dr., Yorktown Heights, NY 917.721.2529

yoga.zengarden@gmail.com

MARCH 2023

Astrology with Pamela Cucinell

Hidden Gems

Opportunities beckon March 1 for those able to step out of their comfort zone. Stay the course March 2, but implement inspiration and magical connections when they appear. A warrior’s courage March 3 bring results that satisfy. Keep alert and honor commitments on March 4 when exuberance soars and compels. More is required than indicated to make it happen March 5; be prepared with backup plans. Mine below the surface because wealth hides in the details March 6.

A New Orientation

e March 7 Virgo full moon shines as Saturn, which symbolizes structure and discipline, enters Pisces to support our ability to adapt over the next few years. Conversations and collaborations engage March 8. Dialogue shi s March 9 as mitigation so ens an impasse. Compromise works March 10 if power balances. Explore new options without fear March 11; o en the answer requires fresh perspective. Process emotions March 12 to clean the slate for new beginnings.

Fast Forward

Even a short walk in nature March 13 refreshes your outlook to initiate a week of ow. First thing March 14, set projects in motion and reserve play for the later day. Productivity churns March 15. Address practical matters March 16. Community activities gain emphasis March 17.

Creative innovations explode March 18, either for individual projects or within a group project.

Age of Aquarius

Meditation and re ective time strengthens goals March 19. e spring equinox March 20 demands accountability; take action. e March 21 Pisces new moon ignites an intention for your big goal. Burn that re of desire March 22. Pluto steps into Aquarius March 23 to signal that change is upon us. Be part of the change because there is no going back. Some fear the changes; spiritual connection with nature dissolves concerns March 24.

Stay Grounded

Focus on taste and touch soothes on March 25. Confusion accelerates March 26. Turn down the noise March 27 to keep centered. It becomes easier to pace yourself March 28. Distractions abound March 29; take breaks, quiet the breath and nd safe harbor. Work on ongoing projects March 30. Playtime on March 31 heals the soul.

Pamela Cucinell o ers guidance, validation and spiritual insight with a practical twist. To nd her comprehensive forecast of 2023, visit InsightOasis. com. To nd her weekly podcast, visit ActiveSpirituality.Life. To schedule a onetime or ongoing sessions, contact her at 917.796.6026 or pamela@insightoasis.com. See ad, page 46.

calendar of events

Please call ahead to confirm times and dates. Pre-register early to insure events will have a minimum number to take place. To place a calendar listing, email us before March 8 (for the April issue) and adhere to our guidelines. Email Admin@WakeUpNaturally.com for guidelines on how to submit listings.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

Nutrition and Wellness – 6pm. We can’t achieve wellness without optimizing our nutrition! Nicki Parlitsis, an Integrative Registered Dietitian, will be breaking down common diet myths and showcasing how to incorporate healthier choices into your daily routine. Light refreshments will be served. There will be Swag Bags! Space is limited. Free. Your CBD Store, 222 East Main St., Mt. Kisco. RSVP requested: 914.276.5409; YourCBDstoreMtKisco.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

Meditative Art Journaling Series – 1-3pm. March 2 & 9. With Karen Rippstein, CPT. We’ll collage images and words that express our spiritual journey. No experience needed, Sharing is optional. Please bring a magazine, unlined notebook, scissors, glue stick, and a favorite pen to class. Additional art supplies will be available. $60/series. The Center at Mariandale, 299 North Highland Ave., Ossining. Preregister: 914.941.4455; Mariandale.org.

Psychic Readings with Suey Mendez – 4-7:30pm. Receive clear messages from spirit with Suey. Choose 1 hr. session for tarot card reading ($125) or Akashic Record Consultation ($150). Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: 914.588.4079; Balancing4Life.com/ upcoming-events.

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally –6:30pm, lasts 30-45min. Quit with Quinn addiction-cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com.

NEW DEADLINE

MONDAY, MARCH 6

The Brotherhood – 6-7:30pm. Come sit in a safe space, free of charge, and discuss the mystical side of being a man. Commune with other men to discover ways to effectively navigate a Goddess centered practice. Free. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Wicca 101 – 5:30-6pm. Ever wondered about the mystical practice that is wicca? Come to the Pearl and explore the aspects of wiccan practice and see if it resonates with your spiritual walk. $15. Persephone’s Pearl,1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

The ABC’s of Preschool Vision – 7-9pm. Crawling, walking, speaking…but is my child’s visual development on track? Recognize the early signs of visual disturbances in time to correct their course. Free. Dr. Samantha Slotnick, 495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301, Scarsdale. RSVP: 914.874.1177. DrSlotnick.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Bemer Afternoon of Wellness – 2-4pm Free demos of Bemer Therapy for physical vascular health. Bemer Group leader, Rick Gabrielly, presents detailed benefits of Bemer for microcirulatory O2 blood flow used 8-min daily. Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: 914.588.4079; Balancing4Life.com/upcoming-events.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

Group Spiritual Meditation – 5-6pm. You yearn to connect deeply in meditation but it is inconsistent and often a struggle. Let me guide you to a deep, inner blissful, spiritual experience. Free. Held via Zoom. Contact Michael Rosenbaum for Zoom link: 914.589.3601.

Sound Bath for the Full Moon – 6-7pm. With Lisa Pearl-Edwards and Suey Mendez. Program includes astrology energies, tarot card pull, sound bath with moments of reiki to aid transformative experience. $44. Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: 914.588.4079; Balancing4Life.com/upcoming-events.

Paint & Sip – 6-7pm. What better way to end the week than to sip on a house made spirit and let your creative side take over? This event is a self-paced paint and sip. Must be 21 to attend. $20. Drinks are included in cover charge. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Pony Pals Program – 10am. A fun, hands-on equine experience that teaches youngsters the basics of horse care, grooming and riding. Horse enthusiasts ages 5 & under are invited to drop in for exciting and educational program. Takes place rain or shine. $10 per child. Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, 2699 Rte. 22, Dover Plains. No reservation needed. LuckyOrphans.org.

Psychic Development Workshop – 1-4pm. With Michelle Lorenzo Psychic/Medium. Learn to develop your own psychic ability through exercises such as aura reading, tarot reading, psychometry, and more! $45. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. UniversalHealingArts.com.

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MONDAY, MARCH 13

The Healing Circle Online – 10:30-11:30am. With Beryl Hay. During these complex times, the ealing circle offers a safe and sacred way to connect to our breath while deepening meditation and mindfulness practices. This practice helps to provide a more compassionate way to live. Held via Zoom. Preregister to receive link: 914.941.4455; Mariandale.org.

Group Spiritual Meditation – 8:30-9:30pm. You yearn to connect deeply in meditation but it is inconsistent and often a struggle. Let me guide you to a deep, inner blissful, spiritual experience. Free. Held via Zoom. Contact Michael Rosenbaum for Zoom link: 914.589.3601.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14

Free Online Lecture: Stress/Insomnia –

7-8pm. Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician, will hold a free online lecture, “Ayurveda’s Approach to Common Disorders: Stress/Insomnia” through the Pawling Free Library. Held online. Registration required through the library: 845.855.3444 or PawlingFreeLibrary.org.

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SPRING WORKSHOPS

Nature Spirit Communication Workshops

Meditative Forest Immersion Walks

Tune in and listen to the intelligence of nature. Join us for life-transforming workshops. 3/19: Spring Equinox, 3/26: Earth Elementals

CreatingSacredPlaces.com/ kinship-with-nature meditativewalks.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Psychic Readings with Suey Mendez –4-7:30pm. Receive clear messages from spirit with Suey. Choose 1 hr. session for tarot card reading ($125) or Akashic Record Consultation ($150). Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: 914.588.4079; Balancing4Life.com/upcoming-events.

A healing

Healing Circle – 7-8pm. Recharge and reactivate your chakra bodies through universal healing energies. $15. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

cover the wisdom within, and promotes the manifestation of our dreams. Free. Held via Zoom. Register: 860.395.0284; CynthiamChase.com.

Energy Practices for Healing & Renewal –

2-3:30. With Penny Lavin from One Light Healing Touch School. Learn self-healing practices, release stress and develop innate healing abilities. $20. Held via Zoom. Info/register: 845.878.5165; OLHT1.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

Yoga with Horses – 11am-12pm. Let’s exhale the negative away from your body & breathe in positive energy. Massage your body & soul from the inside out. We will do Hatha Yoga inside the barn with the horses! Please bring water and a mat. $40 (a portion goes directly to the horses). Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, 2699 Rte. 22, Dover Plains. RSVP requested: LuckyOrphans.org.

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Spring Renewal Retreat

“Where Yoga Embraces Nature”

March 17-19

Open Studio for Quilters & Artists – 3pm. March 17-19. Are your creative tendencies looking for expression? Join like-minded creatives, quilters, crafters, and other artists for a quiet retreat weekend to work on a project of your choice. Participants bring their own equipment and supplies. Provided for each will be a large table & c air, access to resources for reflection and ins iration, and occasional demos. $240/weekend fee. Add $150 for 3 meals/day. The Center at Mariandale, 299 North Highland Ave., Ossining. Register before March 10: 914.941.4455; Mariandale.org.

Maple syrup season: experience the natural sweetness in life. Yoga in the Adirondacks at The Divine Acres

Info/register: 518.251.3015

YogaInTheAdirondacks.com

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally –6:30pm, lasts 30-45min. Quit with Quinn addiction-cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

Reiki Fusion Demonstration – 11:30am12:30pm. With Reiki Master Cynthia Chase, MSW, LCSW. Reiki is a healing technique fostering stress reduction and relaxation. Shamanic journeying is combined with energy healing allowing us to dis-

Blue Lotus

Yoga & Healing Studio

Reiki Infused Restorative Yoga

Vinyasa Style Yoga

Meditation • Reiki Sessions

Ayurvedic Massage

5 Dover Village Plaza, Suite 3

Dover Plains, NY

845-242-3625

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Kundalini Yoga with Suzanne – 11am12:30pm. Kundalini Yoga supports the awakening of inner intelligence for health, happiness, and spiritual vitality. The primary focus is on the movement and transformation of energy. $20. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste. 3, Dover Plains. Register: 845.242.3625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.com.

Taste of Spiritual Blooming – 10am-5pm. You’ve had some spiritual experiences, but not consistently. Your life is mostly mundane. It doesn’t have to be that way. You can live life from a place of inspiration. $150. Held via Zoom. More info: Michael Rosenbaum ACHT, MP; 914.589.3601.

Health-Balanced Fitness Studio, Mahopac, NY

space to be present, stay in the moment and simply be you.

Gong in the Cave – 6-7pm. Allow the sound and vibrations of the gong engage the parasympathetic nervous system to allow yourself to rest, digest, and connect. Let the gong do the work as it bathes your body, mind, and soul. $50, dry salt therapy included. The Hudson Valley Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie. Info: 845.849.0838; HudsonValleyHealingCenter.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 20

LGBT+ Spirituality Group – 6-7pm. Join others in the community to speak on being queer and how that blends with your spiritual walk. Free. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

Spring Equinox Celebration – 7-8:30pm. With Anne Bentzen, Lisa Pearl-Edward and Zee Mendez. Journaling intentions, a tarot card pull for 2023, special sound bath and guided meditation to plant seeds for 2023. $44. Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: 914.588.4079; Balancing4Life.com/upcoming-events.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22

Mediumship 101 – 5:30pm. Have you ever wanted to learn how to tap into the spiritual realm? We’ve got just the thing! Sign up for our class to learn how to develop your psychic abilities. $15. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

Akoshic Records in the Salt Cave – 6-7pm. With Laura Mazzottta. In this workshop, we will enter the guided meditation to balance your energy before immersing in sacred ritual to enter the Akoshic Records. Bask in this high vibration to receive aligned ealing rotocols s ecifically for your field. , dry salt t era y included. e Hudson Valley Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie. Info: 845.849.0838; HudsonValleyHealingCenter.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 24

Paint & Sip – 6-7pm. What better way to end the week than to sip on a house made spirit and let your creative side take over? This event is a self-paced paint and sip. Must be 21 to attend. $20. Drinks are included in cover charge. Persephone’s Pearl,1014B Main St, Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

Hudson Valley Healing Center, Poughkeepsie, NY

TIPS FOR HEALTH-CONSCIOUS EATING

From Marie O’Brien, NBC-HWC Chef and Wellness Coach from Real Food FIXx

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Avoid highly processed foods. Breakfast can be an easy place to start. Replace sugary breakfast cereals, pastries and packaged foods with more nutrient dense alternatives like oatmeal, chia pudding, boiled egg bowl or whole-grain avocado toast.

Somatic Release Breathwork – 6:30pm. Use breathing patterns to release trauma, stress and stagnant energy from the nervous system so your authentic self can emerge. $38. Moss and Moonlight Sanctuary for Healing Arts, Hopewell Junction. Info/register: MossAndMoonlight.com/calendar.

Quit with Quinn, Addiction-Free Naturally –6:30pm, lasts 30-45min. Quit with Quinn addiction-cessation treatments bring remarkable, fast and sustainable results for overcoming all sorts of addictions. Q & A regarding smoking, alcohol, sugar, overeating, weight loss. Free. Details: 914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com.

Indoor Group Healing Event – 7:30pm. Join us for an unforgettable healing event with Gene Krackehl, “The Amazing Healer.” $25. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Full Moon Ceremony – 7:30pm. Relax with guided meditation, release what no longer serves, make way for new beginnings and the hope of a fresh start. $15. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. UniversalHealingArts.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

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Consume more whole foods. Consuming more whole foods over processed foods will have a ton of health benefits. Whole foods include meat, fish, chicken, eggs, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds and nuts. Ditch processed condiments by seasoning with herbs, spices, alliums, ginger and citrus.

3Increase water intake. Simply increasing your water intake can improve all aspects of your health, and you may even notice an improvement in digestion, performance, concentration and mood.

4Reduce sugar consumption. Try replacing sugary drinks with unsweetened teas, plain seltzer or fruit-infused water, and replace some of your favorite sweet snacks with dark chocolate, fruit or other healthy snacks. Including more sweet vegetables in your meals may help reduce sweet cravings.

5Introduce more whole grains. Swap out white rice for brown rice or quinoa, or replace white bread and white pasta with minimally processed whole-grain breads and pastas.

6Cook with healthy fats. Use healthy fats like coconut oil, avocado oil and olive oil to improve the nutritional value of your meals and avoid the health risks associated with highly processed oils like common vegetable oils.

Connect with Real Food FIXx: 914.450.8508; RealFoodFIXx.com.

For more tips from local practitioners, visit WakeUpNaturally.com.

Reiki Training I & II – 10-4pm. March 25-26. Start or continue your reiki practitioner journey for healing and connecting to your spiritual nature. $200-$350. Moss and Moonlight Sanctuary for Healing Arts, Hopewell Junction. Info/register: MossAndMoonlight.com/calendar.

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Health Vibes Only!

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March 25 from 10am-4pm Family-Friendly Health and Wellness Day!

FREE ADMISSION

At St. Gabriel’s Church in Gymnasium 50 Washington Ave., New Rochelle

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Reiki I & II Class 2- m. Get ertified over 2-days! Learn the ancient art of reiki, hands on healing, with Reiki Master Healer and Teacher, Shima Chayvet. $390. Universal Healing Arts, 4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor. Register: UniversalHealingArts.com.

Open House – 1-4pm. Free yoga class and exclusive offers for all attendees oin m ll Levels + and 3pm Yoga Rope Wall. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Monthly Séance – 7-9pm. Join us at Persephone’s Pearl to experience and communicate with the other side. $15. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

Essential Oils for Preppers – 1-3pm. Join Hudson Valley Wellness Collective to learn how to expand your family’s tool kit with essential oils! We will cover the top oils and how to use them. Free. Hudson Valley Healing Center, 51 Springside Ave., Poughkeepsie. Register: 845.208.9771; HudsonValleyWellnesscollective.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 27

The Sisterhood – 6-7pm. Sit with other Women and discuss all the beautiful mysteries that are a part of Womanhood. Free. Persephone’s Pearl, 1014B Main St., Peekskill. Info: 914.737.3460; PersephonesPearl.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30

Psychic Readings with Suey Mendez – 4-7:30pm. Receive clear messages from spirit with Suey. Choose 1 hr. session for tarot card reading ($125) or Akashic Record Consultation ($150). Balancing 4 Life, 25 Broadway, Ste. 101, Pleasantville. Preregister: 914.588.4079; Balancing4Life.com/ upcoming-events.

FRIDAY, MARCH 31

Celebration of Pope Francis’ 10th Anniversary Conference – 9am-5pm. With keynote speakers Nancy Pineda-Madrid, PhD, and James Martin, SJ, this conference has dedicated panels on Pope Francis’ papacy from the lens of women and the church; synodality; care of the Earth; and care of the poor. $20. The Center at Mariandale, 299 North Highland Ave., Ossining. Preregister: 914.941.4455; Mariandale.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Energy Practices for Renewal – 2-3:15pm. With Penny Lavin from One Light Healing Touch School. Learn self-healing practices, release stress and develop innate healing abilities. In person at Mt. Kisco Library. Register: Martha Iwan, 914.864.0038. More info: OLHT1.com.

Integrative Healing Group – 11:30am-12:30pm. With , Reiki Master Cynthia Chase, MSW, LCSW. Introduction to In-Spirit Support group. Learn to move, dance and breathe to activate our human energy field. llow i i to flow wit in and open to insight and wisdom. Let’s connect in joy! Free. Held via Zoom. Register: 860.395.0284; CynthiaMChase.com.

Yoga in the Adirondacks at e Divine Acres, Bakers Mills, NY

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Join us for the Annual Ulster CountyEating Disorders Coalition Conference

Friday May 5, 9am-4pm

OPEN TO ALL! CEUs available.

Best Western Plus Kingston Hotel And Conference Center, Kingston, NY. Register: WellnessRecovery.org/ucedc

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A Cup of the Valley COFFEE & TEA FESTIVAL

Locally roasted coffees, teas and gourmet treats.

April 16 10am-4pm

Location: REVEL 32

32 Cannon St., Poughkeepsie, NY

Presented by: Poughkeepsie South & Wappingers Falls Rotary Clubs

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Ongoing Calendar listings must be resent quarterly for our January, April, July & October editions. Email listings to Admin@WakeUpNaturally.com

sunday

Reiki-Infused Restorative Yoga – 9:30am. A restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters. It is a practice of deep relaxation that emphasizes the meditative aspect of yoga—the union of body and mind. $20. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste. 3, Dover Plains. Register: 845.242.3625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.com.

Luna Power Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class provides the opportunity to ground through mindful movement and build strength and endurance through power-driven flows. odifications offered. 2 dro -in. 4 Miller Rd., Ste. 4, Mahopac. Info: 45.276.4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Journey into Power Yoga Class – 9:30-11am. This 90-min signature class is a journey to vitality, power and freedom. All levels. $25 drop-in; class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: RedTailPowerYoga.com; 845.605.2257.

Hatha Sun Yoga – 9:30am. All movement and breath is Hatha Yoga. This class will be based on the energy and level of attendees. The teacher will teach an intuitive class to those who come that day. All levels welcome. $15 drop-in; class cards available. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte. 82, Flr. 2, Ste. 6, LaGrangeville. Register: LilacSoul.com/schedule.

Qigong For Optimal Health – 10am. Feel your own energetic empowerment for optimal health. Qigong healing exercises build and balance the life force energy. The practice increases your physical energy, releases blocked energy that

leads to illness, and enhances your vitality. Free. Power Chi Fusion, 83 North Greeley Ave., Flr. 2, Chappaqua or online. Call Phil at 914.433.7135 with date you intend to join; Register under Qigong at PowerChiFusion.com.

Hudson Valley Farmers Market – 10am-3pm. Year-round. A one-stop shop farmers market with fresh Hudson Valley products. 227 Pitcher Ln., Red Hook. Info: GreigFarm.com; 845.758.1234.

monday

1 hour L1 Alignment Vinyasa – 9:30am. All classes include movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Yoga for Back Care – 9:30am-10:45am. Class designed s ecifically for bac care includes restorative and supported active poses. This slower paced class is a good class if you have back pain, in uries, or s ecific individual needs. 22. Bac2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Class with Modifications – 9:30-10:30am. For those who are more familiar with yoga, we incorporate yoga poses and techniques that are designed for in-depth strength training, as well as improvements in breathing, posture and mobility. 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

Meditation – 10-11am.Soul soothing, spiritually lifting, and devotionally enriching. Guided, mantra, or moving.$25. Millbrook & Virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

Align & Restore – 6-7:15pm. With Kellen Knight. An u lifting vinyasa flow followed by restorative oses. Practice also includes pranayama and meditation. This full-spectrum practice awakens your spirit, restores the nervous system and aligns you with your true self. Great for beginners as well as seasoned yogis. All-levels welcome. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 North Division St., Peekskill. 845.528.0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

tuesday

Qigong Zoom Class – 9am. With Master David unniff. oom class. irst class is free. n Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave., Ste. 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992; InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Class with Meditation - am. e yoga flow will ave modifications s own. is class starts and ends with special meditation segments; designed for people new to meditation. 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

Moderate Kripalu-based Yoga – 9:30-11am. With Chris Glover. For more experienced practitioners. Nurturing, yet strengthening. Develops a calm nervous system and embodied awareness thru compassionate self-observation. In-person or virtual. Info/ register: SacredSpiritYogacenter.org.

Green Street Radio – 10am. With Patti and Doug Wood. Environmental news, analysis and sciencebased information. Info: GreenStreetRadio.com. 99.5 FM and WBAI.org.

Power Flow – 4:30-5:30pm. Fun and energetic class wit a strong em asis on breat , alignment and flow. $25 drop-in; class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: 845.605.2257; RedTailPowerYoga.com.

Qigong Class – 5:30pm. With Master David unniff. n-studio class for t ose fully vaccinated. First class free. In Balance Tai Chi Studio, 2505 Carmel Ave., Ste. 108, Brewster. Info: 845.803.1992; InBalanceTaiChi.com.

Smooth and Steady – 5:30pm. Taking it slow and steady, we flow t roug slow movements and dynamic stretching, integrating breath to improve posture, balance and stability, core strength, and range of motion. $20. Amenia Yoga – A Place for Wellness, 18 Old North Rd., Amenia. Info/register: 646.401.4188; AmeniaYoga.com.

Slow Flow Deep Stretch – 5:30-6:45pm. With Sabrina Eyster. This practice is designed to melt stress, ease tension, and create space within. Moving mindfully at a slower pace, we use our breath to guide our flow, finding t e time to sin in and open-up. All-levels welcome. PranaMoon Yoga, 1000 North Division St., Peekskill. 845.528.0318; PranaMoonYoga.com.

Spiritual Support Circle – 6-7pm. 4th Monday. Participants bring what is on their hearts. Receive to feel lighter, lifted, and richer. Donations welcome. Virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

Yoga Flow with Elena - m. Breat -based flow of yoga postures to reduce stress, improve strength and fle ibility. ll levels are welcome. n- erson or via Zoom. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd, Ste. 6, Mahopac. $25 drop-in; $22 online. For reservations: call/text 845.216.68.10 or HealthBalanced.com.

Vinyasa Flow – 6-7pm. Fast-paced, energetic and fun weekly class. $22 drop-in; class package. Rhinebeck Yoga Center, 6400 Montgomery St., Flr. 3, Rhinebeck. 845.876.2528; RhinebeckYogaCenter.com.

Slow Burn – 6-7pm. Gain strength, stamina and focus through slow, isolated movements targeted to tone and sculpt. All levels. $25 drop-in; class cards and memberships available. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: 845.605.2257; RedTailPowerYoga.com.

Yin Yoga & Restorative – 6:15pm. We incorporate warmups, then get into poses and explore them mindfully with breath as we release tension in the fascia, ligaments and connective tissue of the body. Transitions are slow and we use props. $15 dropin; class cards available. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte. 82, Flr. 2, Ste. 6, LaGrangeville. Register: LilacSoul.com/schedule.

Yoga & Sound Bath Infusion – 6:30-7:30pm. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class is set to the sound of beautiful singing bowls played in-person by a sound healer with an extended Savasana. $25 drop-in. 54 Miller Rd., Ste. 4, Mahopac. Info: 845.276.4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Strong Vinyasa – 7pm. A vinyasa style class inspired by the Ashtanga lineage. This class integrates strength, flexibility, concentration, and contemplation through a series of traditional postures linked together through breath and movement. $20. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste. 3, Dover Plains. Register: 845.242.3625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.com.

Breath, Relax & Slow Flow Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. it o- nne alomone, . great slow flow with breath movement and deep relaxation. Open level. (Virtual via Zoom) $12. Contact Jo-Anne: 917.364.1871;TheTemperanceCenter.com.

wednesday

Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 8:30-10am. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745; YogaShine.com.

914 TLC’s Monthly Networking Breakfast – 8:3010am. 3rd Wednesday. Are you a holistic health and wellness practitioner? A healthy living entrepreneur offering services, roducts, classes and wor s o s Join us for breakfast! We are a vibrant and growing community committed to living consciously and offering ealt y lifestyle o ortunities t roug our businesses and assions. ome t e first time as Bet s guest, and later become a TLC member. RSVP to Beth at 203.856.9566 (call/text).

Luna Power Flow – 9:30-10:30am. This all-levels Vinyasa-based class provides the opportunity to ground through mindful movement and build strength and endurance through power-driven flows. odifications offered. 2 dro -in. 4 Miller Rd., Ste. 4, Mahopac. Info: 845.276.4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Class with Modifications – 9:30-10:30am. For those who are more familiar with yoga, we incorporate yoga poses and techniques that are designed for indepth strength training, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

Chair Yoga for Healthy Aging – 11am-12pm. Great for active older adults who want to build strength and improve balance, and posture. Participants practice poses seated in a chair or standing with the assistance of a chair. $22. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Healing Dance am- m. asy flowing energy, lifting movement. Supports spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness. Meditative and creative. $25. Millbrook & Virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

Strength & Balance with Ag i – 2-2:45pm. A 45-minute small group training, using free weights and weighted rings, to improve strength and balance. All levels are welcome. In-person or via Zoom. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac. $25 drop-in; $22 online. For reservations: call/text 845.216.68.10 or HealthBalanced.com.

Gentle Alignment Vinyasa – 4:05pm. 1-hour class includes movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info/register: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Peaceful Warriors: Yoga as Activism – 5:306:45pm. With Ellen Forman. A practice dedicated to reclaiming our strength, vibrance, clarity and inner quiet. Rest the nervous system and enhance immunity with pranayama, asana, meditation, mudras, Myofascial release and restorative poses. Supporting causes that matter: a portion of the proceeds are donated to different causes eac uarter. ll levels welcome. PranaMoon Yoga 1000 North Division St., Peekskill. 845.528.0318, PranaMoonYoga.com.

Gentle Joints Stretch and Tone – 6:15pm. This class will focus lubricating the joints, gentle poses using gravity to tone, stretch and strengthen the muscles. $15 drop-in; class cards available. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte. 82, Flr. 2, Ste. 6, LaGrangeville. Register: LilacSoul.com/ schedule.

1 Hour L 2 Vinyasa – 6:45pm. Class includes movement, breath work and meditation. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info/register: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Virtual YogaShine for Adults – 7-8:30pm. Kripalu-based, gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heart-centered, developing consciousness, curiosity, and compassion. Lots of individual attention. First class free. Vitalah Simon. Zoom invitation: 914.769.8745; YogaShine.com.

thursday

Cat Spay And Neutering Day – 3rd Thursday. Low-cost services provided by the T.A.R.A. Mobile Clinic. Appointments required. Other services available. arly morning dro off and late afternoon ic up. Trinity Episcopal Church Parish House, 5 Elm St., Fishkill. Pricing/info: 845.206.9021.

(L-R) Suey Mendez, Lisa Pearl-Edwards and Anne Bentzen at Balancing 4 Life, Pleasantville, NY

TIPS TO RELIEVE STRESS

From Dr. Laurie R. Mallis M.D., LAc Founder of SearchLight Medical, in Hopewell Junction

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Deep Breathing. Find a quiet place to sit with both feet planted on the floor and hands resting on top of your thighs. Take a slow, deep breath in through the nose and slowly out through the mouth. Focus only on your breath and nothing else. Repeat this cycle 10 times to help decrease cortisol levels, slow heart rate, lower blood pressure and quickly ground your energy.

Putnam Yoga Level 1 to Level 2 Class with Modifications – 9:30-10:30am. For those who are more familiar with yoga, we incorporate yoga poses and techniques that are designed for in-depth strength training, as well as improvements in breathing, posture, and mobility. 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

1 Hour Gentle Alignment Yoga – 9:30am. Class includes movement, breath work and meditation. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info/register: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

The NuSpecian Live – 9:30am. Aston and Jillian talk about health-related topics and NuSpecies products. Viewers can chat during the live show to comment on the topic and ask questions. Info: NuSpecies.com/pages/the-nuspecian.

All Levels Yoga - 4 am. odifications given as necessary for those new to yoga, injuries, or certain medical conditions. $22. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

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Adult Coloring Books. By concentrating on the process of coloring, you can activate different areas in the brain that will help you to relax and recharge. It’s a great way to reconnect body/ mind/spirit. (Avoid using the coloring apps on a device; this needs to be done the old-fashioned way, with colored pencils/pens and paper.)

3Take a Short Walk. At home, walk around inside or outside. At the office, take a bathroom break or find a quiet place to regroup for a few minutes. Just taking a break to walk away will help to reboot the body and promote relaxation.

4Reconnect with Nature. The benefits of being outdoors are enormous. Inhale some fresh air and observe surroundings, near and far. This can do a lot to increase endorphins. If getting outside is an issue, consider bringing nature inside by growing some houseplants. This will not only improve indoor air quality, but it can also help to elevate your mood.

5Take a Mental Vacation. Try a guided imagery meditation to travel to the beach, lake, mountains or wherever you prefer to go to experience rejuvenation.

Connect with Dr. Mallis: 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com. See ad, page 35. For more tips from local practitioners, visit WakeUpNaturally.com.

Chair Yoga/Balance with Elena – 12:30-1:30pm. Gentle, breat -based flow. ncreases fle ibility and joint mobility, reduces stress, and improves balance. Standing and seated exercises. No experience necessary. In-person on via Zoom. $25 drop-in; $22 online. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac. For reservations: call/ text 845.216.68.10 or HealthBalanced.com.

Mat Pilates with Elena – 6-6:50pm. Core-based exercises to work on strength, stability, functional movements, and balance. (You must be able to get down and u from t e floor . n- erson on via oom. 2 dro -in $22 online. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac. Reservations: call/text 845.216.6810 or HealthBalanced.com.

Yogic Soul Dance – 6:15pm. Fun, invigorating, rela ing, oyous and different every time. e use all types of music to entice free movement and healing. Dance as softly or wildly as you want. Dance while seated, while lying down, or all around the room. Let your Asanas dance. Glorious Yoga Nidra rest afterwards. $15 drop-in; class cards available. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte. 82, Flr. 2, Ste. 6, LaGrangeville. Register: LilacSoul.com/schedule.

Mindful Vinyasa – 7pm. A practice that utilizes the com onents of a inyasa yoga class w ile flowing with more awareness. In Mindful Vinyasa there is still time to slow down, tune inward, and meditate prior to completing a particular series of postures. $20. Blue Lotus Yoga & Healing, 5 Dover Village Plaza, Ste. 3, Dover Plains. Register: 845.242.3625; BlueLotusYogaHealing.com.

Power Ease – 7:30-8:30pm. Vinyasa sequence to build heat and prep the body for deep stretching and t en i -o ening in oses t at increase fle ibility and create ease. $25 drop-in. RedTail Power Yoga, 810 Rte. 82, Hopewell Junction. Info: 845.605.2257; RedTailPowerYoga.com.

friday

The NuSpecian Live – 9:30am. Aston and Jillian talk about health-related topics and NuSpecies products. Viewers can chat during the live show to comment on the topic and ask questions. Info: NuSpecies.com/pages/the-nuspecian.

Wise & Strong – 9:30am. Post-menopausal women build back muscle mass in a safe ways to protect joints, muscles and ligaments. In these classes we fig t age-related loss of strengt and muscle mass using body weight and resistance bands.$20. Amenia Yoga – A Place for Wellness, 18 Old North Rd., Amenia. Info/register: 646.401.4188; AmeniaYoga.com

Gentle/Moderate Kripalu-based Yoga – 9:3011am. With Chris Glover. Gentle, nurturing, yet strengthening. Develops a calm nervous system and embodied awareness thru compassionate selfobservation. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

Virtual Chair YogaShine – 10:30-11:30am. Super gentle, for senioradults and adultswith special needs/health andrecovery concerns.Gentle and strengthening, calming the nervous system, heartcentered, Kripalu-based, developing curiosity, fle ibility, and com assion. itala imon. oom invitation:914.769.8745;YogaShine.com.

Healing Dance am- m. asy flowing energy lifting movement. Supports spiritual, emotional, and physical wellness. Meditative and creative. $25. Millbrook and virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

Sound Meditation Fridays – 5pm. We invite you to go on an intimate excursion with your breathe, your body and your whole being. All it takes is an open mind and a willingness to engage with yourself and a symphony of sonic vibrations. $20. Viale Yoga, 39 Main St., Bedford Hills. Preregister: VialeYoga.com.

Luna Gentle Flow – 5:30pm. This all-levels gentle class is geared towards those looking to ease into their practice, while still developing awareness of their body through stretching, strength building, and breat wor . odifications offered. 2 . Drop-in. 54 Miller Rd., Ste. 4, Mahopac. Info: 845.276.4619;LunaPowerYoga.com.

saturday

Yoga Teachers Association Workshops – 2nd Sat. Open to yoga teachers and students, members and nonmembers. lub it, 84 tate d., Briarcliff Manor and/or via Zoom. Info:ytayoga.com.

Ossining 2022 Down to Earth Farmers Market – 8:30am-1pm. Year-round. Parking lot near the corner of Spring and Main Streets. Info/updates: DownToEarthMarkets.com.

Universal Healing Arts, Cortlandt, NY

1 hour L1 Alignment Vinyasa – 9am. With Kathy. All classes include movement, breath work and meditation. Beginners welcome. $20 drop-in; call for packages. Tula Yoga for Wellness, 22 Sutton Place, Brewster. Info: 914.806.3286; TulaYogaForWellness.com.

Luna Power Flow – 9am. This all-levels Vinyasabased class provides the opportunity to ground through mindful movement and build strength and endurance through power-driven flows. Modifications offered. $25 drop-in. 54 Miller Rd., Ste. 4, Mahopac. Info: 845.276.4619; LunaPowerYoga.com.

Kripalu-based Yoga – 9:15-10:30am. With Kathleen Hinge. For more experienced practitioners who desire more of a challenge. Be guided through more advanced postures, and invited to hold poses longer and explore personal variations. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

Soul Flow Yoga – 9:30am. Vinyasa in slow, easyflowing movements wit sun salutations and standing asanas, followed by sweet seated stretches and a blissful yoga nidra. $15. Lilac Soul Yoga, Billings Plaza, 2419 Rte. 82, 2nd Flr., Ste. 6, LaGrangeville. Register: 845.234.8886; LilacSoul.com/schedule.

Yoga Flow with Elena – 10-11am. 60-minute breat -based flow of yoga ostures to reduce stress, and im rove strengt and fle ibility. n- erson or via Zoom. All levels welcome. $25 drop-in; $22 online. Health Balanced Fitness Studio, 900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac. For reservations: call/text 845.216.68.10 or HealthBalanced.com.

Beginner Kripalu-based Yoga – 10:45am-12pm. With Kathleen Hinge. In-person and virtual. Learn gentle pose sequences and embodied awareness. Suitable for new students and those with physical limitations or recovering from injury. In-person or virtual. Info/register: SacredSpiritYogaCenter.org.

Props & Flow – 11am. With Francesca Bove. This class combines the elements of Vinyasa with the use of props, including blocks, straps, chairs and ropes. By having boundaries, this practice plays with the dance between being held and moving. All levels welcome. $25. Viale Yoga, 39 Main St., Bedford Hills. Preregister: VialeYoga.com.

Beginners Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Class consists of poses to build strength, balance and improved fle ibility. lear, detailed instruction wit focus on proper form will help you build a safe, fun and nurturing practice. $22. Back2Health Yoga, 6 Broadway Ave., Wappingers Falls. Register: 845.202.2228; Back2HealthYoga.com.

Bhakti Healing Arts – 11:30am-12:30pm. Ancient spiritual healing practices from devotional wisdom of the Vedas. Gentle, intuitive, timeless, and transformative. $25. Millbrook & Virtual. Info: 845.677.3517; WhiteLotusGrace.com.

Gentle Hatha Yoga – 12:30pm. A yoga style based in Kripalu tradition, focusing on yoga postures, mindful awareness and self-care. Breathing techniques and meditation will be explored as well. Suitable for all levels. 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place. Pricing/register: Christine Dodge, 845.494.8118; PutnamYoga.com.

Aston’s Virtual Office Hours – 4-5pm. Every other Saturday. An open forum for those that are new to NuSpecies or currently on the products to ask any questions they have. Info: NuSpecies.com/pages/ webinar-registration.

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NATURAL LIVING DIRECTORYLISTINGS

ACCOUNTING/TAX SERVICES

STERNBACH & ROSE, CPAS

115 E. Stevens Ave., Ste. 100 Valhalla, NY

914.940.4449; sandrcpa.com

Our goal is to help people have less anxiety about managing their finances, to maximize their income and run their businesses better. Giving people a stronger financial foundation can absolutely contribute to a better quality of life.

ACUPRESSURE

JIN SHIN DO® BODYMIND ACUPRESSURE®

Gail Kellstrom, MFA, LMT, AOBTA

By appt.: Katonah, NY or Virtual. 914.232.5754; JinShinDony.com

Reduce emotional and physical stress, pain and headaches. Ease neck/shoulder/back pain and tension through powerful relaxation techniques. Balance, replenish, body, mind and spirit with “The Way of the Compassionate Spirit.” Gentle yet deep Asian Bodywork thousands of years old. 35 years in practice. C.E.U. classes.

ACUPUNCTURE

SEARCHLIGHT MEDICAL

Laurie R. Mallis, MD, LAC 2424 Rte. 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 845.592.4310; SearchLightMedical.com

Frustrated with not feeling or looking your best? Let me guide you on your path to better health and well-being. Utilizing: Medical Acupuncture, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, Reiki, Mei Zen Acupuncture for facial rejuvenation, weight loss and fertility. See ad, page 35.

ON POINT ACUPUNCTURE NY

Richard Yonke, MSOM, LAc, LMT 1875 US 6, Carmel, NY 917.584.1300; OnPointAcupunctureNY.com

All year long, Natural Awakenings brings you the latest information and resources available for natural health, nutrition, personal growth, green living, tness and creative expression. We are pleased to o er this special edition, including local Practitioner Pro les on page 12, the Natural Living Glossary and our extensive Westchester/ Putnam/Dutchess, NY Natural Living Directory to support you in leading a healthy, happy and balanced lifestyle.

Treating patients in the community since 2008. Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy, and hands-on Medical Massage are some services offer to relieve pain and help you feel like yourself again. Now located at the Promenade on 6 building across from Putnam Plaza. Please call or text to book an appointment.

PELLEGRINO HEALING CENTER

4307 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY PellegrinoHealingCenter.com

Pellegrino Healing Center differs from your average acuuncture and wellness facility because we offer our patients access to a collective, diverse team of healing practitioners and cutting-edge healing modalities. Top-tier acupuncture, massage therapy, salt cave sessions, energy healing, meditation, esthetics, and more. See ad, page 46.

ADDICTION CESSATION

QUIT WITH QUINN

Midtown Manhattan and Garrison steve.healingny@gmail.com

914.473.2015; QuitWithQuinn.com

Quit with Quinn helps people overcome daily addictions and unwanted habits ranging from sugar, smoking, alcohol, weight loss, to overeating and other compulsive habits. All-natural, painless, no medications, needles, or hypnosis. 90% success rate. See ad, page 47.

ALTERNATIVE HEALING

FRANCESCA GENCO, MA, NCMT

Authentic Movement & Voice

Sleepy Hollow, NY

510.524.2924; SongOfTheBody.com

Be at home in your body. Experience freedom and ease. We will engage movement, hands-on work and voice to release patterns that no longer serve you, allowing you to connect with your body’s intelligence. Private and group sessions. See ad, page 47.

QUANTUM HEALING & WELLNESS

175 E. Main St., Ste. 202, Mt. Kisco, NY 914.218.3428

QuantumHealingAndWellnessspma.com

Give your body the energy to heal itself! The Energy Enhancement SystemTM is BioScalar Photonic Fusion technology [aka, Tesla Waves] that generates multiple bio-active life enhancing energy fields, including scalar waves, which can allow cell regeneration, and enhance your energy levels for optimum function. See ad, page 52.

NATURAL LIVING DIRECTORY INDEX

Profiles: 12-25

Directory Listings: 56-69

Healthy Living Glossary: 58-69

Accounting/Tax Services...........................57

Acupressure..............................................57

Acupuncture..............................................57

Addiction Cessation..................................57 Alternative Healing....................................57

Art Gallery.................................................59 Astrology..................................................59

Ayurveda...................................................59

Chiropractic..............................................59

CranioSacral Therapy................................59 Colonics....................................................59

Comedy Writing........................................59

Counseling-Soul Based............................59 Dowser......................................................60 Education..................................................60 Energy Healing..........................................60

Oils.............................................60

Floatation Therapy....................................61 Flower Essence Therapy............................61 Foraging....................................................61 Functional/Integrative Nutrition...............64 Functional Medicine..................................62 Graphic Design..........................................62 Hair Salon..................................................62 Healing Center & Crystal Shop..................63 Herbal Medicine........................................63 Holistic Dentist..........................................63 Homeopathy..............................................63 Hynotherapy..............................................63 Intimacy Coach.........................................63 Kabbalah–Jewish Mysticism.....................63

Natural Living Directory Glossary

Active Release Techniques (ART):

A patented, state of the art so 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. ese conditions all have one important thing in common: they are o en 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 ow 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 speci c points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the ow of life force. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the ve elements of re, 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.  rough 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. e 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.

A-othecary Practitioner: Once an archaic term for a person who made and sold medicine, the term is used today to refer to specialists in a range of modalities—including spiritual practices, herbal remedies and energy and vibrational medicine—that facilitate natural healing and support spiritual growth.

Aromatherapy: An ancient healing art that uses the essential oils of herbs and owers 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. O en used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, re exology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments.

Art erapy: Uses the creative process of making art to improve and enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being and to deepen self-awareness. e therapist makes a diagnosis and determines treatment plans by encouraging a client to express his or her feelings and unconscious thoughts through the nonverbal creative process and by observing the forms and content created.

Astrology: A system of traditions and beliefs that holds that the relative positions of celestial bodies either directly in uence life on Earth or correspond to events experienced on a human scale. Modern astrologers de ne astrology as a symbolic language, art form and type of divination that can provide information about personality and human a airs, aid in the interpretation of past and present events, and predict the future.

Ayurveda: e 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, re 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 puri cation procedures for the restoration of biological rhythms; experience of expanded consciousness through meditation; nutritional counseling; stress reduction; enhancing neuromuscular conditions; and behavioral modi cation.

ART GALLERY

LIFE ENERGY ARTS GALLERY

11-13 E. Main St., 2nd Fl.,Mt Kisco, NY 914.218.3350; LifeEnergyArts.com

Life Energy Arts

Gallery is dedicated to bringing to the public artistic and educational products relating to holistic healing. Our focus is the work of John Diamond, M.D.— especially the notion of Life Energy, the Healing Power within.

ASTROLOGY

ASTROLOGICAL COUNSELING

Virtual sessions via Zoom

AstrologicalCounseling.co

Astrological Counseling empowers you through analysis of your natal chart. To facilitate deeper transformation, we explore the different parts of self, and the expression of planets within your chart along with somatic healing to move you closer to authentic expression with targeted coaching sessions.

ASTROLOGY INSIGHT

Pamela Cucinell NCGR PAA 917.796.6026; InsightOasis.com

Astrology and tarot with spiritual perspective and a practical twist. ind your way to flow instead of fig t economy of action leads to a beautiful life. Skype, Zoom and phone See ad, page 46.

AYURVEDA

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC

Yellow Monkey Village

792 Rte., 35 Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 Drkaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com

Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, deto ification, hydrotherapy, ozone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: M-F. See ad, page 25.

BEHAVIORAL OPTOMETRY SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301, Scarsdale, NY 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 e ciency. lease visit website for details. See ad, page 49.

CBD

YOUR CBD OF MT. KISCO

222 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco, NY 914.276.5409; YourCBDstoreMtKisco.com

YOUR CBD OF RYE

131 Purchase St., Store #3, Rye, NY 914.921.1073; CBD@YourCBDStoreRye.com

Your CBD Store® is the largest hemp retailer in the US. All of our products are USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO and Third-Party Lab Tested. We offer the highest quality hemp products including CBD Tinctures, Topicals and Water Solubles for people and pets. See ad, page 36.

CHIROPRACTIC

DR. LEIGH DAMKOHLER, CCSP, LMT

8 Bacon PL, Yonkers, NY 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!

UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC OF NY

311 North St., Ste. 410, White Plains, NY 914.686.6200: ucc-ny.com

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

JOY MATALON LMT, CST

Locations: Ossining, Garrison, NY 914.519.8138; JoyMatalon.com

CranioSacral Therapy with Somato Emotional Release allows physical, emotional, and spiritual issues to be intimately explored bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process which continues beyond the session. Experience CST alone or integrated in therapeutic massage.

COLONICS

AVENUES 2 HEALTH

1415 Boston Post Rd., #5, Larchmont, NY 914.623.3999; Avenues2Health.info

Complex digestive issues? The Wood Gravitational Method of colon cleansing can assist you in finding answers. ustomi e your ealt ourney. Maximize your detox with comfortable gentle cleansing. 20 years serving the Tri-State Area, text or call for your appointment.

COMEDY WRITING

MARTIN MIRON CREATIVE SERVICES

Free Consultation

emem.creative@gmail.com

Make a funny at the podium or launch a new career in showbiz. People like to laugh because life is short, and humor heals.

COUNSELING-SOUL-BASED

KNOWING YOUR ESSENCE

Bianca Di Salvo

914.771.8784

KnowingYourEssence.com

See the FOODIE GUIDE on page 33

r. Gertner imself suffered wit back pain due to an injury. With upper cervical chiropractic treatments, his body began to “heal itself” and the relentless pain that had plagued him quickly left his body. This inspired him to become one of only 5 NUCCA chiropractors in New York, and less than 200 worldwide, currently. He experienced amazing results and he knows you will too. See ad, page 71.

Do you want greater access to your inner resources? To know what makes you unique? I help women tap into their wisdom and power. Get a free copy of 5 Secrets to Finding your Place and Living from Your Soul at KnowingYourEssence.com.

See the INTUITIVE HEALING ARTS on page 45

March 2023

DOWSER

JEANIE PASQUALE

Professional Dowser

845.709.5245; dowsing@househarmony.com HouseHarmony.org

Are you being affected by the unseen energy of ley lines, geopathic stress, interference lines from high-tension wires, or cell phone (EMFs)? A dowser can raise the vibration level for you by identifying and blocking negative energies while amplifying positive ones.

EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP

ULSTER CO. EATING DISORDER COALITION (EDC)

At MHA in Ulster Co.

300 Aaron Ct., Kingston, NY Facebook.com/UlsterCountyEDC WellnessRecovery.org

The EDC aims to bring together mental health providers, physicians, dieticians, educators, persons with lived experience, and concerned citizens to raise awareness, understanding and increase resources for eating disorder advocacy, education, prevention, and training in Ulster County and the greater Hudson Valley.

EDUCATION

BLUE ROCK SCHOOL

West Nyack, NY

admissions@bluerockschool.org BlueRockSchool.org

With our progressive approach to education, Blue Rock School has been fostering confident critical t in ers for over 30 years. Our hands-on curriculum, from kindergarten through eighth grade, nurtures children’s love of learning and prepares them for a changing world.

OMEGA INSTITUTE

150 Lake Dr., Rhinebeck, NY 800.944.1001; eOmega.org

Omega is a premier travel destination and leading non rofit organi ation in s Hudson Valley. It is an internationally recognized leader in health and wellness and lifelong learning—offering workshops, professional training, retreats and online learning.

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING

ELECTRONIC RECYCLING RARE SALES, INC.

Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess

Call Bob: 914.661.3605

We recycle anything electrical. Computers, cables, battery backups, monitors, old printers, software discs, cell phones & charges and virtually any other electrical equipment you may want to discard. If you rebuild PCs, we will take any old part you replace.

ENERGY HEALING

ANNE H. BENTZEN

25 Broadway, Ste. 101, 2nd Fl., Pleasantville, NY 914.588.4079; Balancing4Life.com

Relieve stress and restore energetic balance for health with Jikiden Reiki treatments, classes, Bemer therapy, Bach Flower remedies, plus cranialsacral therapy, reflexology, intuitive readings, sound baths, meditation programs and energy mastery training. See ad, page 46.

ESSENTIAL OILS

ALINA RINATO

Young Living Essential Oils 845.208.9771

Alina@RinatoFamilyEssentials.com

Local group of women specializing in aromatherapy uses and benefits. e are ere to help you select, purchase, and safely use the best oils for you and your family! Monthly hands-on classes, personalized recommendations and supportive online community.

FITNESS

HEALTH-BALANCED FITNESS STUDIO

900 South Lake Blvd., Ste. 6, Mahopac, NY 845.216.6810; HealthBalanced.com

A boutique-style studio with beautiful view of Lake Mahopac, offering one-on-one or partner personal training sessions, nutrition consultations and intimate group classes in-person and via Zoom. Visit our website for Fall Prevention Workshops, Fitness Classes, and customized Yoga and Pilates Group Classes.

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): e 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 sta trained in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement erapy (BHRT), which is thought by its proponents to have fewer risks and side e ects than traditional methods of hormone replacement.

Bodywork: Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the best-known types of bodywork; both have proven successful in relieving tension and stress, promoting blood ow, loosening sti muscles and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and Rol ng. e 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 bene t.

Chinese Medicine: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is one of the world’s oldest and most complete systems of holistic health care. It combines the use of medicinal herbs, acupuncture, food therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise, along with the recognition that wellness in mind, body and emotions depends on the harmonious ow of life-force energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”).

Chiropractic: Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free ow 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. e chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment.

Coach (Life): A professional who helps clients identify their personal and/or professional goals and design a plan or institute techniques for achieving them. e life coach works with clients to recognize and overcome any obstacles that may interfere with achievement of those goals.

Conscious Living: As we become increasingly aware of the interdependence of humans, animals and the planet, progressive businesses are concerning themselves with far more than the bottom line. ey know that today’s consumers are willing to invest in what they believe in, from fair-trade goods to animalfriendly and environmentally sound products and services.

Counseling / Psychotherapy: ese terms encompass a broad range of practitioners, from career counselors, who o er advice and information, to psychotherapists, who treat depression, stress, addiction and emotional issues. Formats can vary from individual counseling to group therapy. In addition to verbal counseling techniques, some holistic therapists may use bodywork, ritual, energy healing and other alternative modalities as part of their practice.

Craniosacral erapy (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 uid 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 di culties, dyslexia and hyperactivity.

Dance / Movement erapy: 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 selfesteem and gain insight into their own emotional problems, but is also used to help those with serious mental and physical disabilities. In wide use in the United States, this modality is becoming established around the world.

Deep Tissue Work: A technique of stretching and moving the connective tissue that envelops the muscles (fascia) in order to lengthen and balance the body along its natural, vertical axis. Distortions of the connective tissue may be caused by internal reactions and compensations due to accidents, emotional tension or past-unreleased traumas. Deep tissue massage works to detoxify tissue by helping to remove accumulated lactic acid and other waste products from the muscles. e therapy is used to ease or eliminate chronic muscular pain, help with injury rehabilitation and reduce in ammatory pain caused by ailments such as arthritis and tendonitis.

Dentistry (Holistic): Regards the mouth as a microcosm of the entire body. e oral structures and the whole body are seen as a unit. Holistic dentistry o en incorporates such methods as homeopathy, biocompatibility testing and nutritional counseling. Most holistic dentists emphasize wellness and preventive care, while avoiding (and o en recommending the removal of silver-mercury llings.

Detoxi cation: e 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. Detoxi cation 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 bene ts, including shorter labor, less desire for pain medication, lower rate of Caesarian delivery and more ease in initiation of breast-feeding.

FLOATATION THERAPY

RISE ABOVE FLOATATION

111 East Main St., Mount Kisco, NY 914.241.1900

A Center For Awareness and Relaxation through Floatation Therapy. Create the ultimate Relaxation Response by removing all stimulation from light, sound, and gravity. Choose from three different float environments to find your perfect experience. Appointments available from 10am to 10pm daily. Free parking.

FLOWER ESSENCE THERAPY

JACQUELINE CAGNON

By appointment: in person/phone

Fleetwood, NY 917.816.5803;jtcagnon123@gmail.com

Live Your Life in Full Bloom! Custom treatments using Flower Essences, assisting in healing Anxiety, Addictions, Abuse, Depression, Loneliness, Focusing Problems, Procrastination, Spirituality, and numerous other issues. ure Organic ildflower ssences from all over t e world addressing your s ecific needs.

FORAGING

FORAGING WITH HEATHER FLOURNOY

Nature • Connection

Instagram: @WildNearby Heather-Flournoy.com

Yearning to learn about wild foods, medicines, art and more? Join me for the journey. Foraging class and walk schedule: HeatherFlournoy.com.

FUNCTIONAL/INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION

ATTAIN TRUE HEALTH

Alyson Chugerman, FNP, CHHC, AADP In person/virtual/by phone Wappingers Falls, NY 845.797.5222; AttainTrueHealth.com

lyson is board certified in bot integrative and functional nutrition. She uses a holistic perspective to allow clients to take small steps in their daily habits that lead to great results. Specializing in weight management, inflammation, digestive concerns, and food sensitivities. Schedule your 30-min. complimentary discovery. Call today!

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

250 E. Hartsdale Ave., Ste. 22, Hartsdale, NY

914.472.0666 • Telemedicine Available

HartsdaleHomeopathy.com

Looking for a physician with 30 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. Providing experienced, competent, compassionate and exceptional care.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

KATHLEEN FELLOWS

Graphic Designer

203.512.5000; kbfellows@gmail.com KBFellowsDesign.com

Extensive experience in all phases of print design. Logo design, brochures, business cards, stationery, marketing materials, ads, invitations, announcements, CD/DVD covers, banners, vintage custom wood signs, menus, greeting cards. Thought-provoking, beautiful design backed by a clear purpose.

PATRICK FLORESCA

Graphic Designer

503.957.0783; patrick@vegetorium.com

I’ve been a graphic designer for numerous Natural Awakenings magazines for over 15 years. I provide fast, friendly, budgetconscious graphic design services including ad design, magazine layout, brochures, posters, business cards, flyers and more.

HAIR SALON

FRESH ORGANIC SALON SOLUTIONS

Hair care, Skincare & Make up 190 Rte. 117 Bypass Rd., 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, page 28.

See the YOGA, PILATES, FITNESS NETWORK on page 39

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. ose may include nding missing persons or lost objects, spiritual or distance healing, or gaining insight into money or relationship issues.

Emotional Freedom Technique

(EFT): A self-help procedure founded by Gary Craig that combines ngertip 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. ese can remain stagnant and trapped until released by the tapping. EFT is easy to memorize and portable, so it can be done anywhere.

Energy Healing: e art and practice of realigning and re-attuning the body between the physical and the etheric and auric elds to assist in natural healing processes. Working directly with the energy eld 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 e ect healing on physical and nonphysical levels simultaneously. Sessions may or may not involve the physical laying on of hands.

Feng Shui: e ancient Chinese system of arranging manmade spaces and elements to create or facilitate harmonious qi or chi (pronounced “chee”), or energy ow, by tempering or enhancing the energy where necessary. Feng Shui consultants can be an asset to both personal and business spaces, either before or a er the spaces are created.

Functional Medicine: A personalized medicine that focuses on primary prevention and deals with underlying causes, instead of symptoms, for serious chronic diseases. Treatments are grounded in nutrition and improved lifestyle habits and may make use of medications. e discipline uses a holistic approach to analyze and treat interdependent systems of the body and to create the dynamic balance integral to good health.

Herbal Medicine: is 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 e ects of synthetic drugs. ey may be taken internally or applied externally via teas, tinctures, extracts, oils, ointments, compresses and poultices.

Homeopathy: A therapy that uses small doses of specially prepared plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and healing processes in order to cure illness. Homeopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar,” and pathos, meaning “su ering,” 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: e 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 e ective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used at home as part of a selfcare program.

Hypnotherapy: A range of hypnosis techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious.

e 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 ow more freely. e 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. O en used to help people lose weight or stop smoking, it is also used in the treatment of phobias, stress and as an adjunct to the treatment of illnesses.

Integrative Manual erapy

(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 dysfunc-

tion using a comprehensive and holistic approach. While IMT diagnostics and treatment modalities are predominately hands-on, IMT also integrates a wide range of diagnostic and treatment technologies, nutritional programs (i.e. natural supplements, diet and herbs), and IMT body-based psychotherapeutic approaches to develop a customized solution for a patient’s needs.

Integrative Medicine: is 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 signi cance of numbers derived from the spelling of names, birth dates and other signi cant references; psychics may claim various abilities, from nding lost objects and persons to communicating with the spirits of the dead; tarot readers interpret a deck of cards containing archetypal symbols.

Iridology: Analysis of the delicate structure of the iris, the colored portion of the eye, to reveal information about conditions within the body. More than 90 speci c zones on each iris, for a combined total of 180-plus zones, correspond to speci c areas of the body. Because body weaknesses are o en noticeable in the iris long before they are discernible through blood work or other laboratory analysis, iridology can be a useful tool for preventive self-care.

Jin Shin (or Jin Shin Jyutsu): A gentle, non-invasive energy-balancing art and philosophy that embodies a life of simplicity, calmness, patience and self-containment. Practitioners employ simple acupressure techniques, using their ngers and hands on a fully clothed client to help eliminate stress, create emotional equilibrium, relieve pain and alleviate acute or chronic conditions.

HEALING CENTER & CRYSTAL SHOP

UNIVERSAL HEALING ARTS CONNECTION

4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor, NY 914.737.4325; UniversalHealingArts.com

A safe, healing environment with highly trained and trusted practitioners and instructors. Weekly Tai Chi/Qigong, Yoga, Pilates, Stretch & Tone, Sound Bath classes and Women’s AA Meeting. Monthly Full Moon Ceremony and events, Special guests. Tarot-Akashic Readings. Metaphysical & Crystal Shop.

HERBAL MEDICINE

LORRAINE HUGHES

Registered Herbalist (AHG)

263 New Hackensack Rd., 2nd Fl., Wappingers Falls, NY lorrainehughes54@gmail.com 845.416.4598; EmpoweredByNature.net

Lorraine offers ndividual ellness Consultations based on the Chinese Herbal Medicine Paradigm which provides preventative and individual approach to balanced health. Each “unique” individual protocol will include Chinese, Western, Ayurvedic Herbal remedies and Nutritional planning.

HOLISTIC DENTIST

DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 914.214.9678; HolisticDentist.com

e offer a uni ue a roac to t e health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our website to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad, page 5.

HOMEOPATHY

SUSANNE SALTZMAN, MD

250 E. Hartsdale Ave., Ste. 22, Hartsdale, NY 914.472.0666 • Telemedicine Available HartsdaleHomeopathy.com

Looking for a physician with 30 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. Providing experienced, competent, compassionate and exceptional care.

HYPNOTHERAPY

LISA BLEASDALE, C.HT

Certified Hypnotherapist

Somers, NY

914.400.9508; LisaBleasdale.com

Willpower often falls short. Hypnotherapy taps into the power of the subconscious mind to transform your life by creating positive changes. Lisa helps individuals with stress reduction, addiction, weight loss, smoking cessation, procrastination, overcoming fears, phobias, anxiety, grief and divorce.

RONALD LINCHNER, C.A.S.

Students – Seniors

845.559.5599; ronaldlinchner.com

Expertise in the treatment of smoking cessation, pain control, stress reduction, anxiety, phobias, and sports enhancement. Improving the lives of those with learning disabilities and special needs. ertified in y not era y and practicing behavioral therapy for 40 years. By appointment, in-person or virtual. See ad, page 23.

INTIMACY COACH

LISA BLEASDALE

Erotic Blueprint™

914.400.9508; lisa@embodyjoy.com

EmbodyJoy.com

certified rotic Blue rint ntimacy Coach and a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, Lisa is passionate about helping women re-ignite their life force by discovering their unique Erotic Blueprint™ and joyfully embodying their erotic nature in, and out of the bedroom.

KABBALAH –JEWISH MYSTICISM

HEALTHY SELF — HEAL THY SELF

Melissa Kurtz

Spiritual Director/Kabbalah Life Coach

631.786.1642; melkurtz341@gmail.com

Kabbalah coaching using ancient Jewish wisdom provides tools to live a mindful, connected, balanced life. Kabbalah focuses on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of all our health challenges. Individual or group sessions available, in person, phone, or zoom.

KITCHEN GARDENS

KITCHEN GARDENS OF WESTCHESTER

Design & Build. Call: 914.400.3742

Bruce@KitchenGardensOfWestchester.com

KitchenGardensOfWestchester.com

We help beginner, intermediate and expert gardeners with their projects. Our focus is on design and construction of raised beds and installing vegetables, herbs and salad gardens. Expect beautiful, productive and long-lasting gardens with assistance available to maintain, too!

LASER SKIN CARE

HILDA DEMIRJIAN LASER AND SKIN CARE CENTER

34 S. Broadway, Ste. 607, White Plains, NY

914.374.1756; HildaDemirjianLaser.com

Since 1974, Hilda Demirjian has been a leader in the use of laser collagen treatments for better, younger loo ing s in. ffective on the face, neck and body. Non-invasive, with no downtime. Call today for your confidential free consultation. See ad, page 6.

LAWN CARE

GREEN AND SERENE LAWN CARE

Eco-Friendly Service

Dutchess County/Surrounding Areas

914.380.2095; GreenSereneLawn.com

Earth friendly and detail oriented residential lawn maintenance, serving Dutchess County and surrounding areas. Focused on sustainable practices using state of the art, battery powered equipment. Free estimates and new accounts welcome. BG ertified, ustainable Landscape Management. See ad, page 23.

LENS-BASED POSTURAL THERAPY

SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301, Scarsdale, NY

914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com

Chronic neck and back discomfort associated with computer work? Postural skews, such as tilting, tipping or turning your head, or twisting your torso? The eyes lead the body, for better or for worse. Find out why physical therapists trust Dr. Slotnick to treat visually-driven disorders in posture, gait and movement. Call for a consultation. See ad, page 49.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

LYNN PARODNECK, M.D.

Certified Medical Marijuana Practitioner

914.525.6536; drparodneck@gmail.com

DrLynnParodneck.com

Evaluations and Consultations; Dr. Parodneck works in compliance with the New York State Compassionate Care Act. She is one of the leading medical marijuana clinicians in New York, with numerous referring specialists and an extensive professional network in the cannabis industry. See ad, page 35.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

DR. KAUSHIK’S AYURVEDIC AND NATUROPATHIC CLINIC Yellow Monkey Village 792 Rte. 35, Cross River, NY, and NYC Office: 914.875.9088; Cell: 646.670.6725 DrKaushik.com; drkaushik@drkaushik.com

Combination of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is used to create a unique treatment plan to regain and maintain health. Based on one’s particular body constitution (dosha), a plan may include supplements, diet/nutrition suggestions, lifestyle management, deto ification, ydrotherapy, ozone therapy, Panchakarma. Clinic days: Monday-Friday. See ad, page 25.

NUTRITION

NUSPECIES

Pawling. Bronxville. Elmont. Brooklyn. Jamica, Caribbean 866.261.8886; Nuspecies.com

NuSpecies Health Centers provide free health consultations wit certified nutritionists/life coaches. We make custom recommendations of our raw, organic, liquid, natural nutritional formulas and then work with our clients until they achieve their health goals. See ad, page 9.

OFFICE OF DR. MICHAEL WALD

Dr. Michael Wald,DC, Board Certified Nutritionist 29 King St., 2nd Fl., Chappaqua, NY 914.552.1442; info@blooddetective.com DrMichaelWald.com;#BloodDetective

Dr. Wald is a holistic DC, Nutritionist, and Dietician whose Blood Detective software, labs and detailed consults help get to the cause(s) of persistent health issues. Conditions include autoimmune, weight loss, anti-aging, cancer, GI issues, depression, and more. See ad, page 31.

Kinesiology / Applied Kinesiology: e 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 ow. Some tests use acupuncture meridians and others analyze interrelationships among muscles, organs, the brain and the body’s energy eld. Applied kinesiology is also used to check the body’s response to treatments that are being considered.

Manual lymphatic drainage

(MLD): A gentle, non-invasive, rhythmical whole-body massage, aimed at stimulating the lymphatic system to carry away excess uid in the loose connective tissue, which helps remove toxins. Blockage or damage within the system may lead to conditions like edema, acne, in ammation, arthritis and sinusitis. e therapy stimulates one of the body’s natural cleansing systems to help bring tissues to a healthier state.

Martial Arts: Systems of codi ed practices and traditions originally designed primarily for self-defense or combat. Now more o en practiced as a sport, the martial arts have a strong emphasis on honor and self-discipline. e best-known martial arts originated in Asia and include aikido, karate, judo and tae kwon do.

Massage erapy: A general term for the manipulation of so 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 detoxi cation, in order to reduce physical and emotional stress and increase overall wellness.

Meditation: e intentional directing of attention to one’s inner self. Methods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon various principles using the body or mind and may employ control or letting-go mechanisms. Techniques include the use of imagery, mantras and observation, and the control of breathing. Research has shown that regular meditation can contribute to psychological and physiological well-being. As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the Universe. It can also help reduce stress and alleviate stress-related ailments, such as anxiety and high blood pressure.

MELT: e MELT Method is a simple selfcare technique designed to eliminate chronic pain and decrease accumulated stress caused by the repetitive postures and movements of everyday living. Small balls and so foam rollers are used to rehydrate the connective tissue system, bringing the body back to a more ideal state by enhancing body awareness, improving balance and performance and reducing the signs of aging.

Midwife: A birth attendant who assists a woman through the prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum stages of pregnancy. e mother is encouraged to be involved and to feel in control of her birthing experience. Midwives are knowledgeable about normal pregnancy, labor, birth and pain relief options. ey respect the process of birth as an innate and familiar process. Certied nurse-midwives are registered nurses who have received advanced training and passed a national certi cation exam. Nurse-midwives collaborate with physicians, as needed, especially when problems arise during pregnancy.

(Also see Doula.)

Myofascial Release Technique: A safe and very e ective hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. e use of Myofascial Release allows the practitioner to look at each patient as a unique individual. Myofascial Release is a type of so 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. is 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 e ectively.

is 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. erapists use their hands to apply mild, sustained pressure, in order to gently stretch and so en 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 speci c approaches, including massage, manipulation, acupuncture, acupressure, counseling, applied nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy and minor surgery plus basic obstetrics for assistance with natural childbirth.

Network chiropractic: Uses Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), a system of assessing and contributing to spinal and neural integrity, as well as health and wellness. Founded and developed by Donald Epstein. Practitioners employ gentle force to the spine to help the body eliminate mechanical tension in the neurological system. e body naturally develops strategies to dissipate stored tension/energy, thus enhancing self-regulation of tension and spinal interference. (Also see Chiropractic.)

Neurofeedback: Involves direct training of brain function. Using computer processing to capture electrical activity in the brain, an individual can reward the brain with positive feedback, changing its activity to desired, more appropriate patterns. Gradually, the brain learns and remembers how to exhibit only the good patterns

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP): A systematic approach to changing the limiting patterns of thought, behavior and language. rough 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.

PET PORTRAITS

SARA GURGEN

North Myrtle Beach, SC 843.267.4213

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Sara Gurgen is a self-taught artist who paints photorealistic pet portraits. All she needs is a clear photograph to work from. Her clients are left awestruck and often shed tears of joy. Call/text to get on her waiting list.

PROMOTIONS/MARKETING

RK COPY LLC

Randy Kambic Fort Myers, FL 203.232.9621; rkambic1@hotmail.com

Having grown up in and also been a reporter in Westchester County, Randy brings unique area knowledge to 40-plus years’ of experience in providing freelance writing/editing/proofreading of promotional and marketing materials and website content for area businesses and institutions.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

ALVITA LIKTORIUS BARSKY, MS, LCSW 277 Martine Ave., White Plains, NY 914.396.7774

Psychotherapist offering counseling as well as an insight oriented approach both within a holistic framework. Goal of helping you improve the quality of your physical health as well as emotional well-being. Help with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, addictions, somatic issues. Individuals, couples, groups. u ort grou s offered.

QIGONG

POWER CHI FUSION

Phillip J. Coyle

Associate in Daoist Healing 914.433.7135; PowerChiFusion.com

Qigong healing builds and balances the life force energy within. Increases physical energy, releases blocked energy, enhances vitality and outlook on life, bringing forth all that is desired in life. Exercises focus on concentration, deep breathing and movement. Online and in-person classes. See ad, page 53.

REFLEXOLOGY

LORRAINE HUGHES

ARCB Certified Reflexologist

263 New Hackensack Road, 2nd Fl., Wappingers Falls, NY 845.416.4598

lorrainehughes54@gmail.com

EmpoweredByNature.net

Foot and/or Hand Reflexology sessions are offered wit t e 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 t is ancient modality.

REIKI

REIKI CLASSES

Cynthia M. Chase, LCSW, Reiki Master 860.395.0284; cynthiamchase@gmail.com

CynthiaMChase.com

Manifest yourself as a healer; fulfill your life s ur ose ynt ia offers ersonali ed classes leading to Reiki levels I, II and Master level. Go to CynthiaMChase.com for details.

REIKI TRAINING & CERTIFCATION

UNIVERSAL HEALING ARTS CONNECTION

4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor, NY 914.737. 4325; UniversalHealingArts.com

Reiki I&II and Reiki Master Certification Training offered. Learn the ancient art of reiki, hands-on healing, with Reiki Master Healer & Teacher, Shima Chayvet. Students are invited to Reiki Circles - no cost and continue to be mentored by Shima.

RELATIONSHIP COACHING DEBORAH VANWAGNER

Certified Jungian Coach 845.800.7303

Relationship coaching personally designed for you. Feeling Stuck? Struggling to communicate with family, friends, co-workers? Let’s fi t at all for a free consultation to help you open your heartmind and find your true voice and get you back on track!

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. ese will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins and ber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling o en uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids.

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, 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. e 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. e practitioner uses hypnosis or other altered states of consciousness and relaxation techniques to access the source of this “un nished business,” and helps clients to analyze, integrate and release past traumas that are interfering with their current lives.

Physical therapy: Evaluates di culties with mobility or function to focus on rehabilitation, through a restorative treatment program and instruction on how to make e cient 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 oor mats or machines. Emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. Gentler than conventional exercises, Pilates, like yoga, yields long, lean, exible muscles whose gracefully balanced movements readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sitting and bending. Can help in overcoming injuries.

Polarity therapy: Polarity therapy asserts that energy elds exist everywhere in nature and that the free ow 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 ow, thus supporting a return to health. e practitioner’s hands do not impart energy, but redirect the ow of the receiver’s own energy. e receiver then recharges himself with his own freed energy.

Prolotherapy: A rejuvenating therapy that uses injections of natural substances to stimulate collagen growth, in order to strengthen weak or damaged joints, tendons, ligaments or muscles. O en 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 ow of vital energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) in the body, improve circulation and enhance immune function. Qigong traces its roots to traditional Chinese medicine. Tai chi was originally a selfdefense martial art descended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm.

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 unresolved emotions. e 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.

Re exology: A natural healing art based upon the principle that there are re exes 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 speci cally designated bodily and muscular functions.

Reiki: Means “universal life-force energy.” Reiki is a method of activating and balancing the life force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s chakras (energy centers). Various techniques can ease emotional and mental distress, heal chronic and acute physical problems and achieve spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki can be a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is essential and appropriate.

A healing practice that originated in Japan as a method of activating and balancing the life-force present in all living things. Reiki literally means “universal life-force energy.” Practitioners use light hand placements to channel healing energies to organs and glands or to align the body’s energy centers, or chakras. Various techniques are applied for emotional and mental distress, chronic and acute physical problems, and for achieving spiritual focus and clarity. Reiki is a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors; massage therapists, nurses and others for whom the use of touch is appropriate or essential.

RETREATS

YOGA IN THE ADIRONDACKS

(YitA) at The Divine Acres

“Where Yoga Embraces Nature”

2 Coulter Rd., Bakers Mills, NY 518.251.3015; YogaInTheAdirondacks.com

YitA at the Divine Acres is a yoga shala – a safe place for healing and becoming healthy within our authentic selves. Eliminate distractions and illuminate positivity to focus on our true intentions. YitA is a place of education and joy, with miniature donkeys and sheep that add love to this divine space.

SALT ROOM SPA

HUDSON RIVER HEALING & WELLNESS

290 Main St., Cold Spring, NY 845.240.1822; HRHealingWellness.com

Improve overall wellness. Breather, Relax, Restore. Services offered; Salt Room, CBD Products, Red/Infrared Light therapy, Thai Bodywork, Massage, Craniosacral work, Percussive therapy, Reiki, Acupuncture, efle ology, yofacial elease, editation, oga and more.

SLEEP DISORDER

DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND Yorktown Heights, NY 914.214.9678

HolisticDentist.com

e offer a uni ue a roac to t e health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our website to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad, page 5.

SPIRITUAL HEALING

HV HEALING WITH HORSES

Horses.Humans.Healing Instagram @hvhealingwithhorses HVHealingWithHorses.com

Seekers: Step into the resonance of the horse’s heart-space and experience intricate and intense energy and spiritual healing. Horse Owners: If you are seeking to s are t eir magnificence wit others, please reach out to arrange an evaluation session.

SPIRITUAL HYPNOTHERAPY

MICHAEL ROSENBAUM, ACHT, MP

Alternative Choices • Natural Healing

Danbury, CT, Mt. Kisco, NY & Remotely 914.589.3601; AlternativeChoices.org

Life has lost its spark, it wasn’t always this way. You’ve lost touch with your inner compass and vision due to stress and fear. But there’s another way. The power to make lasting positive change is inside you. Let’s tap into it. Let’s chat.

SPIRITUAL RETREAT CENTER

THE CENTER AT MARIANDALE

A Sponsored Ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Hope

299 N. Highland Ave., Ossining, NY Mariandale.org • Info@Mariandale.org

The Center at Mariandale sponsors retreats in spirituality, contemplative practices, social and environmental justice, interfaith dialogue, the arts, and wellness of body, mind, and s irit. e center also welcomes non rofit grou s for day or overnight workshops, retreats, and conferences. See ad, page 15.

SUPPORT GROUP

SUPPORT CONNECTION

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services

914.962.6402; 800.532.4290

SupportConnection.org

Support Connection provides free su ort services to eo le affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Services include: One-on-one counseling (counselors are also cancer survivors); Support groups; Educational and wellness programs; Webinars; Social gatherings; Referrals; A national toll-free information and support hotline.

TAI CHI & QIGONG AUTHENTIC LINEAGE

UNIVERSAL HEALING ARTS

CONNECTION

4 Crestview Ave., Cortlandt Manor, NY 914.737. 4325; UniversalHealingArts.com

Sifu Gary Renza has been actively involved in Chinese healing and martial arts for the past 35 yrs. He has competed in numerous tournaments, is a published writer, lecturer, herbalist and one of the most sought-after teachers in the tri-state area.

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TMJ DISORDER

DAVID L LERNER, DDS, CAC, FIND

Yorktown Heights, NY

914.214.9678

HolisticDentist.com

e offer a uni ue a roac to t e health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. I invite you to explore our website to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad, page 5.

TRAUMA RECOVERY COACH

STRESS IS GONE COACHING

Brett Cotter, Author/Coach

New York, NY

833.867.3529; brett@stressisgone.com

Expert remote coaching to quickly release anxiety and heal the inner trauma, pain and fear that fuels your stress. Brett has 20 years’ experience, guides you step-bystep and facilitates lasting relief in the first session. Visit StressIsGone.com.

VEGETABLE/HERB/SALAD

KITCHEN GARDENS OF WESTCHESTER

Design & Build. Call: 914.400.3742

bruce@kitchengardensofwestchester.com

KitchenGardensOfWestchester.com

If you are looking to start, renovate or expand your vegetable, herb and salad garden, we can el . e offer consulting, design, construction of raised beds or tiered gardens, plus installation and maintenance services. Let’s grow something together! We design and build.

VETERINARY HOSPITAL

EARTH ANGELS

VETERINARY HOSPITAL

44 Saint Nicholas Rd., Wappingers Falls, NY

845.227.P-A-W-S (7297) EarthAngelsVet.com

Where East meets West with compassionate care for a holistic approach to your pet’s health. Offering a wide range of services products including wellness exams, nutritional support, alternative cancer therapies, surgery, dentals, acupuncture, CBD products, pet boarding and more on our beautiful 9-acre facility. See ad, page 41.

FULL CIRCLE VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Integrative, Holistic & Conventional

1609 Rte. 9, Wappingers Falls, NY 845.234.4417; FullCircleVetHopsital.com

We specialize in the integration of holistic and conventional veterinary medicine to provide quality, comprehensive care for your pet’s needs. We enjoy taking time to get to know our clients and their pets. This allows pets to relax, while we learn about their family lifestyle.

VISION THERAPY - OPTOMETRIC

SAMANTHA SLOTNICK, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

495 Central Park Ave., Ste. 301, Scarsdale 914.874.1177; DrSlotnick.com

Smart in everything but school? Distracted, disorganized? Taking hours to do a 30-min assignment? Could it be a vision problem? Dr. Slotnick and her kind and patient team can help your child take the struggle out of schoolwork. Through individualized vision therapy programs, c ildren and adults transform into confident, self-directed learners. Please visit website for details. See ad, page 49.

WELLNESS

ROSENBAUM WELLNESS

Reset your body for life.

Cindy & Michael Rosenbaum

914-806-6559; RosenbaumWellness.com

You’ve tried everything, but nothing has helped you achieve permanent optimal weight and feel vibrant and focused. You feel confused and stuck. It’s time to be inspired about yourself again. Let’s do this together. 12+ years of transforming lives. Let’s chat.

WELLNESS CENTER

ALTERNATIVE HEALING CLINIC

The Future of Medicine

By appt: 914.330.5594

AlternativeHealingClinic.com

At Alternative Healing Clinic we find root-cause of subhealth conditions and natural solutions through EDS – an FDA approved test. 15-min free consultation. See ad, page 6.

Rol ng

Structural Integration

(Rol ng): 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. Rol ng can help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance neurological functioning, improve posture and restore exibility.

Rubenfeld Synergy Method: Combines touch, talk and compassionate listening in a dynamic system for the integration of body, mind, emotions and spirit. rough gentle touch and verbal sharing, each of these four levels can be accessed simultaneously, releasing pain and fears held in the body/mind. is method facilitates pain management, increased ease of movement, improved body image and self-esteem, and recovery from physical and emotional trauma.

Shamanism: An ancient healing tradition, which believes that loss of power is the real source of illness and that all healing includes the spiritual dimension. Shamanic healing usually involves induction into an altered state of consciousness and journeying into the spirit world to regain personal power and to access the powers of nature and of teachers. Shamanic healing may be taken literally or employed symbolically, but in or out of its cultural context, the tradition can be both self-empowering and self-healing.

Shiatsu: e most widely known form of acupressure, Shiatsu is a Japanese word meaning nger pressure. e technique applies varying degrees of pressure to balance the life energy that ows through speci c pathways, or meridians, in the body. Used to release tension and strengthen weak areas in order to facilitate even circulation, cleanse cells and improve the function of vital organs. Shiatsu may be used to help diagnose, prevent and relieve many chronic and acute conditions that manifest on both physical and emotional levels.

Spiritual Healing / Counseling:

Practiced in two forms. In one, the healer uses thought or touch to align his or her spiritual essence with that of the client. e healer works to either balance the spiritual eld or shi 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 eld of massage, employed to minimize the risk of injury, tend to sports injuries that do occur, and assist in achieving optimum performance.

Swedish massage: e most commonly practiced form of massage in Western countries. Swedish massage integrates ancient Oriental techniques with principles of anatomy and physiology. Practitioners rub, knead, pummel, brush and tap the client’s muscles. Swedish massage is widely practiced; thus, practitioners vary widely in training, techniques and session lengths.

Tai chi & Qigong: Qigong and Tai chi combine movement, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the ow of vital energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) in the body, improve circulation and enhance immune function. Qigong traces its roots to traditional Chinese medicine. Tai chi was originally a selfdefense martial art descended from qigong and employed to promote inner peace and calm.

Tantra: Has emerged as a modern spiritual path of embodied consciousness, with roots in ancient Hindu and Buddhist traditions. Tantra views the ‘spiritual’ as being directly present within the ‘physical’ and respects sensory experience as a vehicle for accessing higher states of awareness. Tantric practices balance the chakras (energy centers) and can contribute to a sense of presence, intimacy and ful llment in all aspects of living.

ai 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 ow of energy, break up blockages and help restore general well-being. One of the branches of Traditional ai Medicine (TTM), ai massage is performed on a oor mat, with the client dressed in lightweight, comfortable clothes. No oils are used. ai massage aids exibility, inner organ massage, blood oxygenation and quieting of the mind.

ermography ( ermal 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 in ammation and abnormal tissue growth. In ammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges. See ads pages 35 & 55.

Trigger point/Myotherapy: A massage technique used to relieve pain, similar to Neuro Muscular erapy (NMT). Practitioners apply pressure to speci c ‘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 sti ness associated with muscular pain and increases range of motion.

Yoga: Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. e 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. e 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 speci c diseases or ailments directly, it has been found e ective in treating many physical ailments.

Individuals of every age and physical condition can bene t from the regular practice of yoga, which has been proved to enhance exibility, 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 ow. Upli ing and meditative, yoga can be applied as a spiritual practice, as well.

Please note: e contents of this Health & Wellness Glossary are for informational purposes only. e 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, certi ed or otherwise professionally quali ed to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

WILDERNESS WALKS & WORKSHOPS

WILDERNESS DAY WALK

914.771.8784

WildernessDayWalk.ck.page

Facilitated time in nature for health, well-being, to gain clarity and vision by tapping into the deep wisdom in you and in t e natural world. e offer wellness walks, vision journeys and workshops to individuals and groups. Get the schedule at WildernessDayWalk. ck.page

WOMEN’S SOCIAL CLUB

WOMEN UNITED OF WESTCHESTER Social Club, inc. (WUW)

914.603.7750

WomenUnitedOfWestchesterSocial ClubInc.org

Women United Social Club provides opportunities for women to connect, support, empower, and network with like-minded professional women. Empowered women, empower women! Please visit our website for networking events.

YOGA

YOGA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

Briarcliff Manor, NY & via Zoom

914.391.3389; ytayoga.com

is a non rofit roviding monthly three-hour workshops led by nationally and locally accomplished instructors on a variety of topics. Open to yoga teachers and students. $45 members/$65 nonmembers. CEUs available.

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