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. 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):

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.

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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