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.

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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.

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Dowsing: A type of divination originally intended to locate ground water, minerals or other underground objects, through the use of a forked stick or “divining rod.” Modern advocates, who may or may not use a divining rod, believe that dowsing also can be used for much broader purposes. ose may include nding missing persons or lost objects, spiritual or distance healing, or gaining insight into money or relationship issues.

Emotional Freedom Technique 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.

(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.

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 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.

(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.

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

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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

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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.