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aturopathic doctor Joanne Aponte has joined the team of complementary and alternative health and wellness practitioners at Lakeside Natural Medicine. Aponte will begin seeing patients January 6 and is committed to addressing the underlying causes of health challenges in order to help her patients achieve a higher level of wellness. Her areas of focus include gastrointestinal disorders, women’s health conditions, recurrent infections, autoimmune disease, eczema, acne, thyroid disorders, weight gain and fatigue. Aponte will practice alongside Lakeside Dr. Joanne Aponte naturopathic doctor Sarah Axtell. The addition of Aponte will help meet the high demand in the Milwaukee area for natural health experts, says Axtell, who founded Lakeside in 2011. Naturopathic doctors take a natural approach to health and wellness, using herbal remedies, nutritional supplements and functional laboratory evaluation, as well as nutrition, diet and lifestyle counseling. Location: 4433 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood. For more information, call 414-9398748, email Info@LakesideNaturalMedicine.com or visit LakesideNaturalMedicine. com. See ad, page 26.
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anine Trede and Monica Latus are offering an aromatherapy certificate series beginning January 29 at Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, in Elm Grove. The certificate program will start with Introduction to Aromatherapy, teaching students how essential oils interact with the body on a cellular level to impart their innate healing abilities. Students will also learn how to select and use essential oils safely. Janine Trede and Monica Latus In continuing classes, students will learn about 11 commonly used essential oils, their contraindications and when and why to use them. Classes will teach blending techniques, as well as how to use music, crystals and intention to enhance aromatherapy products. The final class in the series will focus on aromatherapy for stress and pain management. Trede and Latus are both certified aromatherapists with 280 hours of education. They hold certifications and training in a variety of healing modalities, including reiki, herbal and mind/body medicine, chakra, crystal and sound healing, reflexology and acupressure. They enjoy working together and have found educational and healing synergy while working in tandem at Angel Light. Location: 13300 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove. For more information, call 262-787-3001 or visit AngelLightLLC.com. See ad, page 25.
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eginning January 26, Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, in Elm Grove, will offer a certification class series on the Akashic Records— believed to be a collection of mystical knowledge encompassing all thoughts, events and emotions of all life experiences on our planet. Taught by certified Akashic Record reader and teacher Pilar Gonzales, this series offers an interactive experience for students to learn about the history of the records and how to access and read them. According to Gonzalez, “Life, it’s full of obstacles, challenges and repeated patterns of not-so-flattering behaviors and mistakes. It’s how we deal with them or not that defines us.” Also known as the “Book Of Life,” the Pilar Gonzales Akashic Records are said to contain every thought, idea, feeling, action and word uttered in all lifetimes—past, present and future. Learning how to access these records is claimed to help students make better sense of their lives, define their purpose and heal themselves. Location: 13300 Watertown Plank Rd., Elm Grove. For more information, call 262-787-3001 or visit AngelLightLLC.com. See ad, page 25.
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my and David Wilinski, owners of Golden Light Healing, will offer their popular spiritual journeys in 2017 with Peru Mysticism, from July 2 through 8, and El Camino de Santiago—The Way of St. James, in Spain, from October 2 through 12. For more than nine years, Golden Light has led inspirational tours that provide people with the opportunity to travel with like-minded individuals and explore the spiritual practices of other cultures. Peru Mysticism will offer participants the opportunity to experience the sacred sites of Peru in the company of an entourage of medicine people and local guides that will lead them in their native ceremonies and healing rituals. The journey will take the group to ancient Incan ruins, including the City of Light at Machu Picchu. El Camino de Santiago, known as the Way of St. James, is an ancient pilgrimage trail that crosses through wine country and the mountains and valleys of Spain, ending at the cathedral in Compostela, where it is said that the remains of St. James are interred. “The Way” has inspired and been traversed by many people for more than a thousand years. For more information, call 920-609-8277, email GoldenLightHealing@bayland.net or visit GoldenLightHealing.net. See Community Resource Guide listing, page 36.
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amarack Waldorf School will hold an open house for parents from 1 to 4 p.m., January 29, to learn more about the Waldorf method of education for children in pre-kindergarten through high school. Both the elementary and high schools will be open so that visitors can tour the classrooms, meet the teachers and enjoy presentations by students. A private school established in 1996, Tamarack is affiliated with the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America as one of more than 1,000 worldwide. Waldorf schools offer a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education in order to inspire lifelong learning and enable each student to fully develop their capacities. Tamarack educates the whole child—head, heart and hands—through the Waldorf curriculum, which integrates strong academics with the arts. The homelike environment of the kindergarten encourages imaginative play and gently prepares children for grade school with storytelling, games, singing and crafts. Special subjects include foreign language, handwork, music, drama and movement. Art is incorporated throughout the curriculum and playgroups are available for young children. Locations: 1150 E. Brady St. (elementary school) and 2628 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. (high school). For more information, call 414-277-0009, email Sarah.Stokes@TamarackWaldorf. org or visit TamarackWaldorf.org. See ad, page 11.
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study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in July confirms that physical activity in midlife can help reduce the chances of developing cognitive impairment in old age. Scientists studied data on the physical activity levels from 3,050 twins in Finland given questionnaires in 1975 and 1981. A phone interview more than 25 years later served as a follow-up cognitive evaluation, and the subjects were divided into three categories: cognitively impaired, suffering mild cognitive impairment or cognitively healthy. Individuals that participated in vigorous physical activity when they were middle-aged displayed lower levels of cognitive impairment compared to those that did less vigorous exercise.
study from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, has linked autism spectrum disorder with prenatal exposure to organochlorine chemicals. The researchers examined 1,144 children born in southern California between 2000 and 2003 with mothers that had enrolled in a state-sponsored prenatal screening program. Blood tests were taken during their second trimester of pregnancy, a critical time for neurodevelopment, to measure exposure to organochlorine chemicals, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and pesticides such as DDT. These compounds were banned from production in the U.S. in 1977, but remain in the environment. It’s well known that they can cross the placental barrier, impacting neurodevelopment in fetuses. The researchers selected participants based on previous health diagnoses: 545 children with autism spectrum disorder and 181 with intellectual disabilities, plus 418 free of both issues as a control group. They found a 50 to 82 percent increased autism risk in children with the highest levels of four identified PCB compounds in utero, based on which ones were present. “The results suggest that prenatal exposure to these chemicals above a certain level may influence neurodevelopment in adverse ways,” says Kristen Lyall, Sc.D., assistant professor in the university’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, promising further related studies.
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California lawmakers have enacted a bill that aims to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. It extends previous efforts such as the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 instituted to reduce emissions by 2020, along with another piece of legislation that vows to boost legislative oversight of climate change programs organized by the California Air Resources Board. Supporters say that emissions rules have created new jobs and led to billions of dollars of investment in California’s clean energy sector. Opponents argue that the strict targets have caused some job losses, particularly in oil manufacturing. The state, having the world’s eighth-largest economy, has further announced a goal of fighting climate change and improving air quality by putting 1.5 million zero-emission state cars on the road by 2025. Source: MSN.com
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ccording to integrative requisite skills to practice psychiatrist Dr. Aruna “root cause” medicine. Tummala, “When Tummala formed working with problems of a Trinergy in February 2016 psychological nature, those to provide an avenue issues cannot be cured with where evidence-based just a pill. Psychological and effective new paraproblems have multiple digms of mental health causes and require a multicare can be provided. She pronged solution,” and that’s also works two days per what she strives to accomweek at Milwaukee Center plish through her practice, for Independence with Trinergy Center for Integratheir Whole Health Clinic tive Psychiatry. Group program, where Dr. Aruna Tummala While growing up in she is developing an India, Tummala always wanted to be a integrative psychiatry program similar physician and felt drawn to the field of to Trinergy. Her mission is to change the psychiatry while in medical school. She societal mindset that brain disorders, attended Vijayanagar Institute of Media result of chemical imbalances in the cal Sciences in India for her undergrad- brain, doom patients to a life of depenuate medical education. She went on to dency on medication. study at the National Institute of Mental “With integrative psychiatry, one Health and Neurosciences, a premier recognizes that the body is an interconpsychiatry institute in Bangalore, India. nected web of systems that help/affect “I really enjoyed combining psyeach other all the time. The health of chotherapy and biological therapies,” the microbiome, specific genetic vulTummala recalls. She graduated from nerabilities, the gut lining and diet, nuthe National Institute in 2002 and tritional deficiencies, endocrine health worked as a junior faculty member for and immune system imbalances—all about a year before moving to the Unit- affect brain health,” she says. Patients at ed States in 2004 to attend the Medical Trinergy receive a 90-minute consultaCollege of Wisconsin, where she did tion, during which Tummala evaluates her psychiatric residency and fellowthe source of the disease. “Following ship in geriatric psychiatry. Throughout the consultation, I help the patient her education and training, Tummala understand the corrective actions to was intrigued by the interface between put into place in order to reverse the the body and the mind, and she desymptoms of psychological disease.” All veloped a strong interest in combining this is provided in a “caring, respectful, integrative and holistic principles with patient-centered manner, in an atmopsychiatric medicine. sphere that has a calm and relaxing Tummala is board certified in adult ambience,” she says. and geriatric psychiatry. Following her Patients are also introduced to education at MCW, she obtained board healthy lifestyle and diet choices, and certification in integrative and holistic to breathing exercises like pranayamedicine in 2014, and is currently ma—a meditative breathing that helps pursuing certification in functional people become more grounded. The medicine and ayurveda. This additional technique can also help reduce high training has provided her with the blood pressure and balance the sym-
pathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. “There is no question that diet and lifestyle are the two major drivers of chronic disease, whether it’s mental illness, or physical, like diabetes, heart disease or chronic pain,” she says. Trinergy collaborates with Santhigram Wellness Ayurveda Spa, located in the same building. All of Tummala’s patients receive a 30-minute complimentary consultation with ayurvedic doctor, Vaidya Sunita Pandey, who provides guidance and coaching for diet/lifestyle modification and selfcare, including massage and detoxification. Tummala also offers monthly pranayama and cooking classes. “I work with my patients to get them to understand who they are from a holistic perspective, and to become mindful of how everyday experiences in life affect them. With proper diet, sleep, exercise, meaningful social connections and mindfulness, people become self-sufficient.” According to Tummala, there is hope for everyone, and a diagnosis of mental illness does not necessarily equate to a life of medication management. Having her own integrative psychiatry practice allows her to spend as much time with patients as needed and leave no stone unturned. “I can look at the whole mind/body/spirit connection,” she says. “My patients and I become equal partners in their journey to find health, vitality and balance.” Trinergy Center for Integrative Psychology is located at 12800 W. National Ave., New Berlin. Tummala works at the clinic Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 262-955-6600 or visit Facebook.com/ trinergyhealth. See ad, page 39. Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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hen an injury occurs, the body’s normal healing process removes damaged tissue and replaces it with healthy tissue through the process of inflammation. Although chronic inflammation can have different causes and can necessitate different treatments, acute inflammation is a required step in healing. Because steroids and NSAID pain relievers reduce inflammation, they can slow down the healing process. A set of therapies that has been shown to both trigger healing and reduce pain is referred to as regenerative injection therapy (RIT), or prolotherapy. The American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM) explains the RIT process in relation to orthopedic injuries: “With a precise injection of a mild irritant solution directly on the site of the torn or stretched ligament or tendon, prolotherapy creates a mild, controlled injury that stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms to lay down new tissue on the weakened area. The mild inflammatory response that is created by the injection encourages growth of new ligament or tendon fibers, resulting in a tightening of the weakened structure. Additional treatments repeat this process, allowing a gradual buildup of tissue to restore the original strength to the area.” Prolotherapy can treat pain caused by unhealed injuries in cartilage, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons and can be used to treat many conditions, such as pain in the head and neck, mid and lower back, hip, foot and ankle, sacroiliac joint and knee and shoulder, as well as pain caused by such conditions as arthritis, fibromyalgia and tennis elbow. Dr. Neal Pollack is the founder of Neurology & Pain Treatment, located at 2600 N. Mayfair Rd., Ste. 1120, in Milwaukee. To contact the clinic or get more information, call 414-4537780 or go to MilwaukeePainClinic.com. For the source of the quote, go to AAOMed.org/ Injection-Therapy-FAQ. For a further explanation of the inflammation process, see the Medical News Today article at TinyUrl.com/pjelt6u. See ad, page 11.
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SABOTEURS Tackling Obesity’s Hidden Causes by Lisa Marshall
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at less, move more. These words have been the cornerstone of diet advice for decades, leading millions of Americans to greet the new year with vows to cut calories and hit the gym. In all, one in five U.S. adults are dieting at any given time, according to the international market research firm The NPD Group, and 57 percent would like to lose 20 pounds or more. Yet few will reach that goal. One survey of 14,000 dieters published in the International Journal of Obesity found that only one in six had ever been able to lose 10 percent of their body weight and keep it off for a year. Another study, published in the last year in Obesity, followed up with 14 contestants from the 2009 TV reality show The Biggest Loser and found that despite efforts to keep their eating and exercise habits on track, 13 had regained significant weight since the competition. Four are heavier now than before participating on the show.
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Diet experts say the battle of the bulge has been exceedingly hard to win for one clear reason: We’re oversimplifying the solution and underestimating the saboteurs. “We’re learning that it’s not as simple as calories-in and calories-out,” says Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, physician specializing in functional and nutritional medicine and author of Why You Can’t Lose Weight. Research reveals that everything from food allergies to hormone imbalances and disruptions in gut bacteria can subtly undermine the best-laid weight management plans. Working out too much or eating too little can also backfire. Even a mean boss or a cold workplace cubicle can factor in. Certainly, diet and exercise are key, experts emphasize. Yet, if we’re doing all the right things and still seeing disappointing numbers on the scale, there’s still more we can do. Here are some common weight-loss saboteurs and what to do about them.
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Bite into a food we’re sensitive to and our body switches into “fight-or-flight” mode. It stores fat and water, releases histamines that widen blood vessels and inflame tissue, and cranks out stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine that make us want to eat more of that food. “You literally get a high so that you crave more,” says Smith. She notes that unlike true allergies, which can prompt an immediate reaction, food intolerances often manifest subtly over several days. When we are repeatedly exposed to a food we’re sensitive to, we feel bloated and sluggish, regardless of the calorie count. Allergy medications can also prompt weight gain, in part by boosting appetite. One study by Yale researchers found people that regularly ingested antihistamines like Zyrtec and Allegra were far more likely to be overweight than those not using them. What to do: First, cut out the most-craved foods. “If someone tells me they just cannot live without cheese, I assume they are allergic to it,” says Smith. Or, try an elimination diet. Ban common allergens like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten (if possible, try sticking to only rice and lamb—two hypoallergenic foods— for four days). Then reintroduce other foods slowly and monitor the results. To combat seasonal allergies naturally, try vitamin C, quercetin and butterbur supplements.
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Underperforming Thyroid
The thyroid serves as a key metabolism regulator, dictating how efficiently the heart beats and muscles contract, how quickly the body turns nutrients into energy, and how well we burn off stored fat. When thyroid hormone production falls, metabolism can also decrease by as much as 40 percent. Yet as many as four in 13 women suffer from a thyroid hormone deficiency, says Toronto naturopathic doctor Natasha Turner, author of the new book The Hormone Boost. “You can diet and exercise until you are blue in the face, but if your thyroid is out of balance, you won’t achieve the body you’re looking for,” she says. “It’s a common cause of weight gain.” What to do: Get tested for levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and, if possible, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) also. TSH signals the thyroid to make more T4, the inactive form of thyroid hormone that is converted into T3, the form the body is able to use. Abnormal blood levels of any of these can impact metabolism adversely, and a TSH test alone may be unable to identify a problem, caution Smith and Turner. In some cases, medication may be required. Otherwise, move to embrace lifestyle habits that reduce stress levels, because the stress hormone cortisol can inhibit thyroid function. Get eight hours of sleep; sleep deprivation also impairs thyroid function. Eat lots of fiber, which helps the body eliminate excess estrogen and other thyroiddamaging metabolic byproducts. Also, stock up on foods containing tyrosine (almonds and avocadoes), and selenium (Brazil nuts). In some cases, if an iodine deficiency is at play, a doctor may suggest iodine supplements or iodine-rich foods like kelp and sea bass.
Imbalanced Gut
The trillions of microorganisms in our gut have a profound impact on our ability to maintain a healthy weight, says Dr. Raphael Kellman, a New York City physician
practicing functional medicine and author of The Microbiome Diet. “The gut bacteria are the gatekeepers of the calories that enter our body,” he explains. Research shows that certain species of bacteria aid in the metabolizing of carbohydrates, while others help break down fats and protein. Some turn on genes that fight inflammation; others influence how well the body responds to insulin. Diversity and balance of helpful bacteria species are keys to health. “If changes in the percentages of certain bacteria occur, the microbiome loses its ability to help us maintain a healthy weight,” says Kellman. In one landmark 21st-century study by University of Colorado researchers, swapping the gut bacteria of a skinny mouse with that of an obese one made the skinny mouse gain weight. What to do: Go easy on antibiotics, which can wipe out gut bacteria diversity. Load up on fermented foods like kim chi, sauerkraut, kefir and yogurt. Eat lots of inulin-containing plant fiber to give desirable bacteria something to chew on, and consider taking a probiotic supplement until weight loss and health goals are achieved.
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the immune system. That’s counterproductive because muscles burn calories at rest, too. Consistent over-exercise can also prompt the stressed body to respond in a fight-or-flight fashion, storing more belly fat and leading to the “skinny but fat” body composition common among models and marathon runners, she says. Skipping meals can prompt the key thyroid hormone T3 to fall off too, further slowing metabolism. Plus, six weeks into a restrictive weight-loss program, levels of the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin also start to decline, killing motivation and fueling cravings. The result is a weight plateau or even weight gain. What to do: Unless walking, limit workouts to 40 minutes, advises Turner. Instead of slogging away at a steady pace on the treadmill, try intervals (short, high-intensity efforts separated by brief rest periods), which have been shown to boost both fat burning and cardiovascular fitness. For example: five-minute warm-up, one-minute run at fast pace, one-minute run at moderate pace, repeat 10 times,
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Alan Hedge, Ph.D., a workplace design researcher with Cornell University, in New York, says women, who tend to have less muscle and body hair to provide natural warmth, are at particular risk of packing on pounds due to an overly cold environment. “When the body is cold, it adapts by laying down insulation, which is fat,” he says. Even without eating extra calories, if we’re constantly cold at work, as 31 percent of women are according to a recent CareerBuilder survey, we tend to gain about a pound or two per year, says Hedge. Other research, conducted at Northwestern University, in Illinois, shows that workers exposed to more light in the morning weigh about 1.4 pounds less on average than those toiling in windowless cubicles. The suspected reason is that morning light triggers a cascade of hormones that positively impact appetite and metabolism. Another study, by Ohio State University researchers, found women that experienced a stressful event at work or elsewhere and then ate a fat- and calorie-laden meal the next day burned 100 fewer calories from that meal than non-stressed workers. What to do: At work, move the desk toward a window or at least take a walk every morning. Bring a space heater, extra sweater or hot tea fixings. After an ultra-stressful workday, eat especially healthfully that night. Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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five-minute cool-down. Also, incorporate strength training into three workouts each week. Include some fat, protein and carbohydrates with every meal. If insisting on counting calories, shoot for 450 to 500 per meal and 150 per snack for women; 500 to 600 per meal and 200 to 300 per snack for men. Every week to 10 days, enjoy a carb-loaded “cheat meal” such as pancakes or pasta; it supports any languishing thyroid and feel-good hormones, gives associated neurotransmitters a jump-start and keeps us from feeling deprived.
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value coverage that includes annual wellness exams, phone or virtual appointments and educational classes, plus followups and urgent care at minimal costs. The U.S. mainstream fee-for-service approach, whether paid by insurance or cash, has been criticized for encouraging unnecessary tests and procedures because doctors are paid for services performed. To maintain income, they typically shorten appointments to increase the number of patients they see. Lewis emphasizes, “Time is the valuable factor in DPC—healthy lifestyle changes, which can prevent or reverse 70 percent of health concerns, cannot be communicated in 10 minutes.”
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For generations, Christian communities have operated health care sharing ministries (HCSM) to collectively share the cost of each other’s medical bills as an alternative to outside insurance. Members are exempt from current Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) mandates. Liberty HealthShare, a nonprofit HCSM chartered by the Mennonite church, believes that everyone has the right to practice religion as they see fit. Their members share a commitment to personal health and sharing in the burden of health expenses with others that have these values. “Many in the functional and integrative medical arenas also believe in these principles,” says Tom Blue, of Richmond, Virginia, a director with The Institute for Functional Medicine. “Cost sharing feels very familiar; you present your card to your provider, but there’s no set network of providers, which is favorable for those seeking more progressive forms of care.” Expanding upon this model, Blue worked with the company to create its Liberty Direct program (LibertyDirect.org). Individuals pay an annual membership fee plus a monthly share amount. After fulfilling their annual unshared amount of out-of-pocket expenses (similar to a deductible), participants’ healthcare costs—including approved naturopathic and alternative treatments—can be submitted as expenses to be shared by the group. Liberty Direct provides financial advantages to DPC practitioners and patients by subsidizing membership fees; it favors nutrition over chronic prescription dependence by reimbursing physician-prescribed nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical expenses under the same terms. Members must be in good health with a lifestyle that helps sustain wellness, including good nutrition, exercise and abstinence from tobacco use and drug and alcohol abuse. The program also accepts approximately 7 percent of applicants on provisional terms when pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes can be improved through lifestyle changes. They pay an extra fee per month to cover the cost of a health coach; when they achieve their goals, they become full members paying regular rates.
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he latest National Health Interview Survey available, from 2012, shows an annual expenditure of $30.2 billion in out-of-pocket costs for complementary health approaches, benefiting 33 percent of adults and 12 percent of children, and representing about 10 percent of out-of-pocket U.S. healthcare costs. Insurance rarely covers complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in full. As provider networks shrink, premiums rise and the future of healthcare reform remains uncertain, health-conscious consumers yearn for innovative ways to afford this kind of care.
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When Dr. Chad Krisel worked at an urgent care center, he saw up to 55 patients a day. Since opening Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville (IntegrativeAsheville.org), in North Carolina, with Dr. Brian Lewis, he averages 12 patients a day. His team provides a membership-based practice in a payment model known as direct primary care (DPC). Endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, DPC is broadly accessible. By applying simplicity, sustainability, quality and collaboration, their integrative practice provides comprehensive care for less than what many pay for phone service. “DPC removes traditional financial incentives and conflicts of interest because membership fees fund us. Our only incentive is to help and heal patients,” Krisel explains. Paying for memberships out-of-pocket (often electing high-deductible plans) or via a health-sharing plan, clients
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“The economics are staggering,” says Blue, who used to pay $760 a month for insurance with a $12,400 deductible and now pays a monthly share of $449 with a family unshared amount of $1,500. HCSMs are affordable because of restricted overhead budgets. Plus, they appeal to naturalhealth conscious clients and can decline unsuitable applicants. “This concept of communal cost sharing works—Liberty’s share amounts decreased in 2013 and have not changed since,” comments Blue.
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Told she was past medical hope, Kari Gray, of Kahului, Hawaii, sought to heal from cancer using natural medicine. “When thousands of dollars spent for natural protocols were denied reimbursement by my insurance company, I saw that the system needs to change,” Gray recalls. CAM therapies still deemed “unproven” by traditional insurance companies gave Gray a second chance at life. Following remission, she began a 20-year search for alternative medicine insurance. Finding none, in 2014, she created GreenSurance (MyGreenSurance.com). Serving people that proactively care for their health and prefer natural medicine as primary care, GreenSurance developed an evidence-based and science-backed list
of 40-plus covered CAM modalities, including thermography, energy therapy, biofeedback, essential oils and homeopathy. It also covers conventional medical and emergency care. Enrollees of the member-owned organization are supplied third-party payer information for provider direct billing once the member’s out-of-pocket amount is met. They use any state-licensed provider and the program is often more affordable than traditional insurance. GreenSurance is currently investing resources to broaden consumer access to the tax advantages of a health spending account (HSA). H.R. 1752 would allow enrollees in any healthcare-sharing program to open an HSA. “Simply, we’re a co-op whose members empower us to create an exempt program that protects members from ACA penalties and traditional health insurance,” says Gray. “More, we’re a grassroots movement for change.” Krisel notes, “Doctors too, are livid about the current status of America’s healthcare system. Be vocal about what’s important to you. The more voices heard in Washington, the more change we’ll see.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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Before using a complementary or integrative service, inquire about specifics: Sometimes preapproval or a referral is required to qualify; coverage may be limited to a certain network of practitioners; verify visit limits or the number required; and get details of out-of-pocket costs. Keep insurance-related communications records, including notes on calls and copies of bills, claims and letters, to help with any claim disputes.
Explore Available Options
Ask the insurance provider about coverage of CAM approaches, including whether a rider or supplement to the standard plan is required to cover them. Inquire about discount programs, such as when members pay for fees and out-of-pocket costs, but at a lower rate. State insurance departments and professional associations for
complementary health specialties may know which insurance companies cover specific CAM approaches.
Ask Practitioners About Payments
When seeing a complementary or integrative practitioner, clarify payment and insurance details before the first visit. Learn the cost of initial and follow-up appointments; how many appointments are needed; additional costs such as for tests, supplements or equipment; and if they offer an income-based sliding scale. Also confirm which insurance plans are accepted and if the patient or provider files claims. When insurance doesn’t cover a service, inquire about installment plans and discounts for cash payments. Jeanette Dietl/Shutterstock.com
onventional insurance rules adversely affect Americans’ consideration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). According to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy use increased over the prior decade, but only among those without insurance. For those with progressive policies, coverage for CAM approaches is usually only partial.
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What are some of the most significant natural alternatives you report on in Honest Medicine? The ketogenic diet is one standout because it was the standard of care for children with epilepsy in the 1920s—until pharmaceutical companies began to produce lucrative anti-seizure medications; then its use
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diminished through a lack of proponents in the medical field. Its use was revived in the 1990s due to the efforts of Jim Abrahams, a Hollywood writer/director, father of a child with epilepsy and one of my heroes. I found small studies that proved that the ketogenic diet successfully stops children’s seizures nearly 70 percent of the time. This highly effective alternative has none of the negative side effects of antiseizure drugs. Most doctors aren’t in favor of the diet approach and instead often prescribe affected children up to three or four meds as an easier option. The diet follows Hippocrates’ dictum, “Let food be thy medicine.” Another standout is intravenous alpha lipoic acid, pioneered since the 1970s by Dr. Burt Berkson, who used it mainly for end-stage liver disease and diabetic neuropathy. He saved many people from needing liver transplants with infusions of this powerful, versatile antioxidant. photo by Keith Peterson
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Did anything surprise you? I chose to include effective treatments that are non-toxic and inexpensive. I didn’t realize that several of them were effective for many different conditions. For example, LDN has been used since the mid-1980s to treat autoimmune diseases, of which there are more than 100; it also treats some cancers and AIDS. Research shows good results for conditions as varied as multiple
sclerosis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and Parkinson’s, because all of them have an autoimmune component if they are not directly autoimmune diseases. Similarly, the ketogenic diet is now being studied as a treatment for cancers, especially brain tumors, brain injuries, autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Intravenous alpha lipoic acid is also used to address autoimmune diseases, some cancers and other conditions.
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yurveda is a traditional system of medicine from India that is said to be the oldest system of medicine known today, dating back at least 5,000 years, and the sister science of yoga. The principles of ayurveda are universal, rooted in nature and help people achieve well-being. The word ayurveda translates as “knowledge and wisdom of life.� It is a system for living a balanced life in order to create the well-being of mind, body and spirit, with the understanding that all three are intricately related and dependent upon one another. Ayurveda teaches that what we think and feel affects the physical body, and that what we put into our body affects not only our physical health, but also our mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. The goal of ayurveda is to create harmony on all levels, bringing the complete self back to balance. Ayurveda is different from other systems of medicine in many ways. The practice addresses the whole self (mind, body and spirit), it focuses on the root cause of an imbalance rather than simply addressing symptoms, and it recognizes that each individual is unique in their journey towards healing. According to ancient Indian texts, there are five elements that compose everything in nature: earth, water, fire, air and ether (space). From an ayurvedic perspective, the body is also made up of these elements, and every individual has their own unique constitution, or combination, of all five. The combinations can be grouped into three doshas which are named vata, pitta and kapha.
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Described as mind-body types, the doshas represent particular patterns of energy, or unique blends of physical, emotional and mental characteristics. In ayurvedic terms, symptoms represent patterns that are out of balance. Vata is composed of air and space, and takes on the qualities of dry, light, cold, rough, subtle and mobile. It regulates the principle of movement. Any motion in the body—such as chewing, swallowing, nerve impulses, breathing, muscle movements, thinking, peristalsis, bowel movements, urination and menstruation—requires a balanced vata for optimization. Vata also provides creativity and enthusiasm for life. Examples of a vata imbalance include excessive feeling of cold, dryness in the bowels, constipation, gas and bloating, weight loss, fatigue, insomnia, pain, headaches, nervous system disorders, anxiety, confusion and poor memory. Pitta is composed of fire and some water, and takes on the qualities of hot, sharp, light, mobile and oily. The main principle of pitta is transformation. Just as fire transforms anything that it encompasses, pitta oversees the body’s conversion processes. It is responsible for our digestion, metabolism, temperature maintenance, sensory perception and comprehension. Pitta helps manage stress and provides drive and determination. Examples of a pitta imbalance include inflammation, infection, acidity, fever, excessive thirst and hunger, and intensity in personality, including anger and rage. Kapha is composed of earth and water, and takes on the qualities of heavy, cold, dull, oily, smooth, dense,
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be both good and bad,” says Jensen, author of The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults. Compounding the challenge, the frontal lobes, responsible for higher functions like insight, judgment, impulse control and empathy, fully mature last; it’s no coincidence that teens struggle in these areas, according to Jensen. The plasticity of the teenage brain is optimal for learning and adaption, but without the frontal lobe feedback, it’s a challenge for them to moderate the heightened emotions, novelty seeking and sexual impulses adolescents are also experiencing. “We expect teenagers to act rationally, but there are many reasons why their brains aren’t taking them there,” says Jensen. “Acknowledging this can lower frustration levels for everyone.”
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 1 Alignment Yoga Teacher Training – Jan 2017. A 200-hour teacher training course in alignment yoga with Scott Anderson, for those interested in becoming a yoga teacher or who simply want a deeper understanding of body mechanics. Santosha Yoga Studio, Delafield. Info: AKWYoga@gmail.com. AlignmentYoga.com. Burning Bowl Service – 10am. The opportunity to release thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve through the process of burning the list. Then set intention for the new year by writing a letter to God. Free will offering. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4 Shamanic Training – Jan 4-8. Explore ancient energy medicine practices in this transformational four-series program. Held at Golden Light Healing Retreat Center in northeastern Wisconsin, where you will be held in the arms of Mother Nature as you delve into the teachings of the medicine wheel. See website or call for more information. Amy Wilinski: 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 Introduction to the Akashic Records – 6:30-8pm. The Akashic Records, also known as the “Book of Life,” hold the blueprint of every soul. Discover how it can help you find your soul’s purpose, make sense of life challenges, old patterns and past lives that impact your life today. $20. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. Angel LightLLC.com.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 Community Drumming Circle – 6:30pm-8pm. Bring your friends and your drums and sink into a smooth flow and release the stress of daily life with facilitator Tom Kotlarek. Donation. Center for WellBeing Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. Register: 262-367-0607. C4WB.com. Vision & Dream Board Workshop – 7-10pm. Informal vision/dream board workshop. This is the perfect time of year to set goals and dream big for the future. Supplies and champagne punch provided. $30. Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek. RSVP, Natalie Benoit: 414-6512243. InspirationWellnessGroup.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 7 Reiki Level III – 9am-4pm. Learn the Usui master symbol and how to create a master crystal grid. Prerequisites: RL1 and RL2. Deepen your spiritual practice, advance your skills and expand your ki in this level-three training. $200. Class held in Mukwonago. Register: 262-498-4162. Rhiana@ BeReiki.com. Animal Communication – 12-4pm. Ever wonder what your animal friend is thinking? Bring your animal friend or a picture and find out their thoughts, feelings, behavioral issues, or what they like. With
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 White Stone Sunday – 10am. A ceremony wherein each person receives a white stone with a scripture on it. Then they look up the scripture and see what message is theirs to hold this year. Youth education and nursery care provided. Free will offering. Unity Church of Milwaukee, 1717 N 73 St, Wauwatosa. 415-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.
MONDAY, JANUARY 9 By My Side: A Spirit Focused Evening – 6:308pm. A discussion group is designed to dig into topics of current philosophies and practices of spirituality and how they impact our lives and relationships. Free will donation. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. Preregistration: 262-367-0607. C4WB.com.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 Dowsing with L-Rods – 6:30-8:30pm. Explore the use of L-rods, tools used for determining direction and location as well as for locating water, energy fields, energetic quality of food, and other information. This is the first of a four session course that will cover the many uses of the rods. Take the first class as a standalone or continue on Jan 17, 24 and 31. $45/per class, $160/series. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 Spirit Message Circle – 6:30-8:45pm. After a meditation to awaken intuitive guidance, attendees will be
guided to give & receive messages from the angelic kingdom. A great opportunity for anyone interested in increasing their intuitive abilities or wanting guidance from realms beyond. No experience necessary. $20. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 Peru Mysticism – January 14-22. This one-week journey will explore Peruvian shamanism with local medicine people and ancient holy sites including Machu Picchu. Led by Amy & David Wilinski. GoldenLightHealing@bayland.net. Pranayama Class – 8-9am. Come and learn four breathing exercises to maintain the flow of Prana or energy and counteract the effects of the dry/vata winter season. Ends with meditation. Space limited. Trinergy Center for Integrative Psychiatry, 12800 W National Ave, New Berlin. RSVP: 262-955-6601. 262-955-6600. Ayurveda Cooking Class – 9-10:30am. The class will focus on two seasonally appropriate dishes. One is a dessert – sesame/peanut squares. The other dish is a savory yellow lentil (pigeon pea) soup. It warms your core and is nourishing for the season. Space limited. Trinergy Center for Integrative Psychiatry, 12800 W National Ave, New Berlin. RSVP: 262955-6601. 262-955-6600. L.E.A.N. Essentials Health & Wellness Workshop – 10:30am-12:30pm. The focus is on helping you reach your optimal level in lifestyle, exercise, attitude and nutrition. The program is highly interactive, simple to understand and includes easy to implement recommendations. $50, $45/members; registration required. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. RSVP: 262518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 Wellness & Metaphysical Fair – 11am-4pm. Come and join us for a day of healing and enlightenment; energy workers = healings; best readers in the Midwest; vendors with products for your overall body; many one of a kind items including art work, crystals and jewelry. Free admission. American Legion 449, 3245 N 124th St, Brookfield. Spiritual Enlightenment.me.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 16 The Way of the Altomesayok – Jan 16-27. An indepth exploration of the elusive altomesayoks of Peru, in alliance with Jose Luis Herrera and Rainbow Jaguar Healing Center. The trip, for individuals who want to deepen their connection and explore an ongoing commitment to this practice, is open to mesa carriers by invitation or application only. If you are interested submit a letter of intent detailing your training, reason for going, what you hope to gain and how you are incorporating the past teachings into your life. GoldenLightHealing@bayland.net. Reiki 1 Workshop & Attunement – 9am-3pm. First level reiki. No experience required. Workshop includes reiki 1 manual, instruction and certificate of completion. Have healing energy in your hands forever. $200/prepaid registration. Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek. RSVP, Natalie Benoit: 414-651-2243. MilwaukeeReiki. massageplanet.com.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 Aveda Express Service and Discounts – 5-8pm. Receive a free express service, and shop Aveda at a 20% savings. Reservations are limited. RSVP: 414-227-2889. Info@ibw.edu. Tarot Exchange Night – 6:30-8:30pm. Whether you are self-taught, took online/onsite classes, or are an experienced Tarot reader, there are times when you find a few glitches and want to sharpen your skills, or simply want to share a night with other Tarot enthusiasts. Please bring your own cards. $15. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 Sacred Women’s Circle – 7-9:30pm. Gathering in circle with intention is powerful. Come together to honor, listen and share hearts with others. Meditate, listen, grow; w/Julie Szyba. $25. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield. 262-2714972, SantoshaYogaAyurveda.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 21 Reiki Level One – 9am-4pm. Learn reiki so that you may give yourself or others a treatment. Reiki heals physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. $200. Class held in Mukwonago. Register: 262-498-4162. Rhiana@bereiki.com. Using Mindfulness to Tame your Mind – 10am12pm. Learn simple ways to control thoughts of stress, leaving your mind free to experience more joy and see the beauty that exists all around you. $35/by Jan 15, $40, after, $30/members; registration required. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. RSVP: 262518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com. Ancient Secrets of Essential Oils – 10:30am-12pm. This full length feature film that will take you on a journey of discovery of essential oils with interviews from world renowned scientists, theologians and historians. Donation. Center for Well-Being Lake Country, LLC, 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland. Preregistration: 262-367-0607. C4WB.com. Expanding Consciousness: The Healing Biochemistry of Love – 10:30am-2:30pm. Discover how powerful your thoughts and emotions are in forming your bio-signature and energy fields. Learn how you can use the healing energy of love to improve your bio-chemistry and support better health and wellbeing. $70. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com. Winter Cleanse: Nutrition and Detoxification Workshop – 1-3pm. This nutrition workshop, led by Sarah Axtell, ND, encompasses a whole-body, non-fasting approach to cleansing. Benefits include increased energy, weight loss, healthier skin and improved digestion. $50/plus optional supplements; space limited. Invivo, 2060 N Humboldt Ave, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-265-5606. InvivoWellness. com/workshops-events.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 Alleviate Joint Pain with Aromatherapy – 6-7:30pm. Uma Bagadia discusses replacing the medicine cabinet with a natural home remedy kit.
During times of pain, tap into the healing power of nature, essential oils, through aromatherapy; aromatherapy products for sale. $30, space limited. Santhigram Wellness, 12800 W National Ave, New Berlin. RSVP by Jan 24: 262-955-6600; 414-793-8645.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 Akashic Records: An Introduction to Healing your Soul – Jan 26, Feb 9, 23, Mar 9. 6:30-8:30pm. Within the Akashic Records lies the blueprint to your soul, in this life, and past and future lives. Learn to address your own personal records, how to understand yourself and heal your soul. Learn to read the records of others. Certificates awarded. $45. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 Myofascial Approaches to Health & Wellness: Pelvis & Low Back – 8:45am-4pm. Continuing education for certified massage therapists looking to further develop their skills. The course includes handouts, slide presentations, discussion and handson lab experience; w/Kevin McCoy. $125/by Jan 14, $150/after. YogAsylum/Milwaukee School of Massage, 3815 N Brookfield Rd, #101, Brookfield. RSVP: 262-781-8102. YogAsylum.com/events.
ized for your own special benefit. $50. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. Angel LightLLC.com.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 Spaghetti Dinner – Following service. Annual church fundraiser; by selling tickets ahead of time, preparing plates or boxes can be done more easily. Guests may enjoy dinner at church, or get take-out containers to enjoy dinner at home. Unity Church of Milwaukee, 1717 N 73 St, Wauwatosa. RSVP: 415-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org. Waldorf Education Open House – 1-4pm. Learn about Waldorf education. pre-K through high school. Take a school tour, meet teachers, and enjoy student presentations. Both campuses will be open. Tamarack Waldorf Elementary, 1150 E Brady St; High School, 2628 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Milwaukee. 414-277-0009. TamarackWaldorf.org.
Introduction to Aromatherapy − 12-3pm. Learn how essential oils interact with our bodies on a cellular level to help restore the body’s natural balance; how to select and use essential oils safely and why they can be beneficial in our everyday lives. Also, create your own aromatherapy product personal-
JULY Peru Mysticism – July 2-8. Explore Peruvian shamanism with local medicine people and participate in healing rituals and meditations at ancient holy sites including Machu Picchu. Led by Amy & David Wilinski of Golden Light Healing. Info: 920-6098277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
OCTOBER El Camino de Santiago – Oct 2-12, 2017. El Camino de Santiago, The Way of St. James, is an ancient pilgrimage trail of personal reflection, crossing the wine country, mountains and valleys of Spain, ending at the cathedral in Compostela where St. James’ remains are said to be interred. Led by spiritual teacher, Amy Wilinski, you will travel with tailor-made meditations, rituals and ceremonies. Golden Light Healing. 920-609-8277. GoldenLightHealing.net.
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Everyday Angels Workshop – 10am-12pm. Do you ever wonder who is guiding your steps? Do you question if you have received a sign from the angelic realms but are not sure how to interpret the message? $40, $35/members; registration required. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. RSVP: 262-518-0173. DragonflyMeditation.com. Introduction to Shamanism and the Medicine Wheel – 11am-3pm. Explore classic Shamanism: purpose; fundamentals of the journey worlds; shamanic states of consciousness (SSC); journeying and healing; spirit guides and power animals. An overview of sound induction, including rattles, drumming, chanting and singing. Also the traditional Peruvian shaman’s mesa and power objects for healing. $75. Angel Light Center for the Healing Arts, 13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove. Register: 262-787-3001. AngelLightLLC.com.
Golden Light Healing Retreat Center in northeastern Wisconsin, where you will be held in the arms of Mother Nature as you delve into the teachings of the medicine wheel. See website or call for more information. Amy Wilinski: 920-609-8277. Golden LightHealing.net.
plan ahead FEBRUARY Mediumship Training Workshop – Feb 18-19. This experiential class, which teaches how to connect with those who have crossed over, is appropriate for those starting out on this path or those interested in refining their mediumship skills. Led by Amy Wilinski who has trained with gifted mediums, including James VanPraagh, Gordon Smith and at the Arthur Findlay College. Inquire about overnight accommodations if needed. GoldenLightHealing. net. 920-609-8277.
APRIL Shamanic Training – Apr 26-30 or July 19-23. Explore ancient energy medicine practices in this transformational four-series program. Held at
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daily $5 Yoga Classes – Daily yoga classes available; call or visit the website for the schedule. The Institute of Beauty and Wellness, 327 East St. Paul Ave, Milwaukee. RSVP: 414-227-2889. IBW.edu.
Silent Unity Prayer Circle – 11am. This is a prayer time in conjunction with the service being said at Unity’s World Headquarters. Submit your prayer requests if you are unable to be present. Unity in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414-475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.
Walk the Labyrinth – Labyrinths have been used as a meditation/prayer by many cultures the world over. Read the instructions before beginning to maximize the experience. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. RSVP: 414 475-0105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.
sunday Sunday Gathering – 10am. Come for meditation, soul-filled music and an inspiring spiritual message to uplift and motivate you. Light of Grace, 5806 W National Ave, West Allis. 414-258-5555. LightOf Grace.Church. Unity Church of Light Sunday Service – 10am. Sunday service with Rev Sue Ellen Kelly and the amazing music of George Busateri, John Zaffiro and various soloists. Children’s Sunday school at same time. Unity Church of Light, 150 S Sunnyslope Rd, Ste 110, Brookfield (in Bishop’s Woods West 1). 262-641-7558. UnityChurchOfLight.com.
monday Gentle Yoga and Guided Meditation Class – 6-7:15pm. Breathing, stretching, laughter and guided meditation will help you increase flexibility and stability, be your joyful self, and relieve stress and tension. With Gail Vella, RYT, CLYL, CRR. $15/drop in, $65/6-class package, free/sample class; preregistration required. Greensquare Integrative Health Care Center, Lower Level Education Center, 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale. 414-573-6942. GreensquareCenter.com.
tuesday Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 9-10am. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, e-RYT. $44/4 weeks, $13/class. The Ommani Center, 1166 Quail Court, Ste 210, Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.com. A Course in Miracles: Beginner Study Group – 6-7:30pm. Beginner ACIM study group facilitated by Rev Kris, the group covers the fundamental concepts of the course, as well as study of the lessons and text. Love offering. Light of Grace, 5806 W. National Ave., West Allis. Info: 414-258-5555. LightOfGrace.Church. Architecture of All Abundance Personal Renaissance Circle – 8:10-9:10pm. Phone reading and conversation circle. Life wisdom, feminine-spiritcentered sessions led by Anne Wondra. $10, $27/ monthly. Register, Anne Wondra: 262-544-4310. WonderSpirit.com.
wednesday Wellness Wednesdays –10am-1pm. Regular classes with Kim Hall, Ann Wondra and Margaret Stoiber. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. UnityChurchIn Milwaukee.org.
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Gentle Healing Yoga – 10-11am. Gentle, individualized class ideal for those with chronic aches and pains, arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, cancer, post-injury, health conditions, or interested in gentle yoga. Instructor: Shelley Carpenter, PT, eRYT. $40/4 weeks, $12/class. Lakepoint Church, S63W13694 Janesville Rd, Muskego. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.com.
Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 6:30pm. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, e-RYT. $40/4 weeks, $12/class. Lakepoint Church, S63W13694 Janesville Rd, Muskego. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.com. Tai Chi with Michael Bootzin – Thru Mar 2 (no class Feb 16). 7-8pm. Focus will be on the beginning movements from the Yang short-form learned with mindful intention, connecting breath to movement, and balance to posture. $72/by Jan 13, $78/after, $66/members; registration required. Dragonfly Meditation Studio, 11649 N Port Washington Rd, #225, Mequon. RSVP: 262-518-0173. Dragonfly Meditation.com.
friday A Course in Miracles – 10-11:30m. Facilitated study group that assists individuals in integrating this material into their daily experience. Love offering. Light of Grace, 5806 W. National Ave., West Allis. 414-258-5555. LightOfGrace.Church. Yoga for Healing: Awakening the Senses Series Hearing the New Year of Change – 6:30-7:45pm. Healing yoga that works with the five senses using essential oils, breath work, gentle yoga and meditation. Free, donations welcomed for Gentle Waves Foundation. Santosha Yoga & Ayurveda, W307 N149 Golf Rd, Delafield. 262-271-4972, Santosha YogaAyurveda.com.
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Beginner/Intermediate Yoga – 6-7pm. Relieve stress, gain flexibility, strength and balance. Emphasis is on proper alignment and breathing for a safe, healing practice. Led by Shelley Carpenter, PT, e-RYT. $44/4 weeks, $13/class. The Ommani Center, 1166 Quail Ct, #210, Pewaukee. Register: 414-217-4185. Shelley@PureEnergyYoga.com. PureEnergyYoga.com.
Yoga Classes – 9am. 1st & 3rd Sat. Mary Galati, registered instructor, will be teaching/leading the class in the church lobby. $15. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-4750105. UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org.
Wellness Wednesdays – 6-8pm. A three-week series of classes, three instructors, choose your favorite. Prepaid. Topics TBA. Unity Church in Milwaukee, 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa. 414-475-0105. Unity ChurchInMilwaukee.org.
A Course in Miracles – 10-11:30m. Facilitated study group that assists individuals in integrating this material into their daily experience. Love offering. Light of Grace, 5806 W. National Ave., West Allis. 414-258-5555. LightOfGrace.Church.
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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE BY ALANA
6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 414-813-4747 AcupunctureByAlana.com Specializing in pain treatment, internal medicine, hormone imbalance and stress management. Alana Hammer, MS L.Ac utilizes acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to help individuals achieve their optimal health.
ANANDA ACUPUNCTURE & HEALING CENTER
4528 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood 414-791-0303 AnandaAcupuncture.com Our focus is stress and pain management along with support modalities: 5 element nutritional consultations, Angel Card readings, reiki and CranioSacral Therapy, herbal, homeopathic and essential oil prescriptions. See ad, page 32.
ENERQI CENTER FOR ACUPUNCTURE AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE 10827 W Lincoln Ave, West Allis 414-209-4228 EnerqiAcu.com
A 501c3 nonprofit, fullservice acupuncture care center, we offer excellence in pain management, oncology support, and stress insomnia treatment in our beautiful West Allis clinic. See ad, page 7.
ANIMAL CONNECTING AND HEALING
Aimee Lawent Beach 414-732-9860 AnimalConnectingAndHealing@yahoo.com Aimee is a Healing Touch for Animals (HTA) Practitioner and animal communicator. HTA restores harmony and balance to an animal’s energy system and works cooperatively with traditional veterinary care.
ALL SPIRIT HEALING
Stacy Krafczyk • 414-460-4781 AllSpiritHealing.com Stacy Krafczyk specializes in Animal Communication, intuitive readings, after life communication, energy work and healing for both people and animals that helps promote physical and emotional well-being.
1212 BODYWORKS
19601 W Bluemound Rd, #100, Brookfield 414-405-3956 1212BodyWorks.com Emily Yenor, Physical Therapist and movement expert, identifies and corrects muscle imbalances throughout the body to help you move better, feel better and live better. See ad, page 27.
CHIROPRACTIC OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
15850 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 306, Brookfield OptimalPerformanceWI.com 262-226-8349
We combine the best of chiropractic, physical therapy and wellness care. We use a comprehensive panel of diagnostic testing to insure our patients get the highest level of care possible.
AYURVEDA SANTHIGRAM WELLNESS AYURVEDA SPA
12800 W National Ave, New Berlin 262-955-6600 Facebook.com/SanthigramMilwaukee Santhigram’s Vaidya Sunita, the only ayurvedic doctor in Wisconsin, offers affordable authentic ayurvedic consultations, diet/yoga/lifestyle coaching, panchakarma treatments, spa services. Come, experience true healing. See ad, page 39.
CRYSTALS ANGEL LIGHT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS
13000 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com Our Crystal Emporium features unique and exquisite crystals, stones and natural stone jewelry at affordable prices. Crystal Workshops and therapeutic Crystal Healing sessions also available.
VAPIKA WELLNESS
262-369-5317 VapikaWellness.com 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland Mechthilde Moser is a certified ayurveda counselor/educator, panchakarma therapist and holistic life coach helping you to experience health through ayurvedic bodywork, lifestyle and diet consultations and coaching.
BICYCLE REPAIR ANIMAL COMMUNICATION/ HEALING
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MOBILE BIKE WERX
MobileBikeWerx.com MobileBikeWerx@gmail.com 414-915-9686 Eliminate the hassle. Full-service certified bicycle repair shop on wheels. Pick-up and delivery. Emergency and on-site repair. Convenient, competitive pricing, guaranteed. Servicing all types and brands.
FREE SPIRIT CRYSTALS
4763 N 124 St, Butler • 262-790-0748 FreeSpiritCrystals.com Besides selling beautiful stones and crystals, we offer a variety of healing sessions, crystal healing classes, reiki, astrology, tarot readings and spiritual counseling. See ad, page 23.
DENTISTRY HOLISTIC DENTISTRY OF PORT WASHINGTON
222 N Franklin St, Port Washington 262-235-4525 HolisticDentistryWI.com Dr. Railand is passionate about treating all ages with a whole body p e r s p e c t i v e . We c o m b i n e advanced alternative treatments with conventional procedures to provide true wellness. See ad, page 5.
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INTEGRATIVE DENTAL SOLUTIONS N35 W23770 Capitol Dr, Pewaukee 262-691-4555 • MyNaturalDentist.com
“…Because a healthy Body, starts with a healthy Mouth.” Our office specializes in treating the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms; we offer the latest advances in dentistry. See ad, page 3.
HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER FOR WELL-BEING Sandra Anderson 301 Cottonwood Ave, Hartland 262-367-0607 • c4wb.com
Sandra Anderson is certified in advanced energy medicine techniques and practices for supporting individuals who are looking for holistic approaches in attaining fulfillment and wellbeing. See ad, page 24.
WHOLEHEALTH BIOMIMETIC & BIOLOGIC FAMILY DENTISTRY
125 W Wisconsin Ave, Ste 102, Pewaukee 262-737-4004 WholeHealthFamilyDentistry.com Dr. Schwartz is board certified in Biomimetic Dentistry, Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine and is a Board Certified Naturopathic Physician. We offer the best and healthiest dentistry for our patients.
DAYSPRING HEALTH CONCEPTS N88W16691 Appleton Ave, Menomonee Falls 414-803-4783 DaySpringHealthConcepts.com
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition addresses hormone, immune, detoxification and digestive issues. Applying a lifestyle- and nutritional-based program supporting the body’s natural healing ability. Free, 30-minute consultation.
ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Anne Wondra 262-544-4310 Yldist.com/myoilsjuice
GOLDEN LIGHT HEALING
My wellness site is life-centered. I write about and teach empowered wellness, useful resources, and creating everyday wellness for ourselves. Learn more on my blog tab at Yldist.com/myoilsjuice.
Amy Wilinski, Shamanic Energy Practitioner/ Reiki Master • 920-609-8277 GoldenLightHealing.net Discover your gifts with one of our many offerings! Offering healing sessions and training in Milwaukee and Green Bay area in Reiki, Shamanism, Intuition, Mediumship and much more.
LAWNCARE/LANDSCAPE SERVICES ECO HARMONY LANDSCAPE
414-810-5858 Info@EcoHarmonyLandscaping.com Mike.EcoHarmony@gmail.com EcoHarmonyLandscaping.com Ecologically minded, full-service landscape company servicing SE Wisconsin. Specializing in sustainable ideas and low-maintenance solutions. Professional Craftsmanship Inspired by Nature. See ad, page 33.
LACEWING
Diane Olson-Schmidt • 414-793-3652 LaceWingGdcs@att.net Garden consultation, instruction, landscape design, wildflowers and woodland gardens, prairies, small ponds, rain gardens, landscape maintenance, organic lawn care. Organic landscape practices in all habitats. See ad, page 24.
LIFE COACH WONDERSPIRIT LIFE COACHING
Anne Wondra • 262-544-4310 2312 N Grandview Blvd, Ste 101, Waukesha WonderSpirit.com Feminine spirituality resource guide, teacher; personal life change courses, inner wisdom coaching, and community wellness classes. See ad, page 32.
FLOATATION FLOAT LIFE
211 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay 414-214-7378 FloatLifeWI.com Try Float Therapy in one of three private rooms to reduce aches, pains, stress, and promote relaxation. $20 off your first visit. See ad, page 11.
NATALIE BENOIT
Inspiration Wellness Group, 6420A S Howell Ave, Oak Creek 414-651-2243 MilwaukeeReiki.MassagePlanet.com Wellness coach, guide, consultant, educator and reiki practitioner since 2000. Specializing in disease reversal with natural evidencebased therapies. Emphasis on functional, alternative, complementary and energy medicines.
HANDCRAFTED COOKWARE HOUSEKEEPER CROCKERY
414-534-6943 HouseKeeperCrockery.com Twitter & Instagram: @housecrockery
PURE ENERGY YOGA
Shelley Carpenter, PT, e-RYT, Reiki Master/Teacher PureEnergyYoga.com • 414-217-4185
Locally sourced, 100% Americanmade, pure elegant copper cookware, organic cast iron skillets, wooden spoons, pottery and more. Redesign your kitchen with handcrafted essentials. See ad, page 10.
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MASSAGE ACTIVE BODY WELLNESS
Rob Reader, LMT: 414-721-6942 Wendy Halfpap, LMT: 414-839-7688 909 W Mequon Rd, Mequon Let your body play to its full potential with the benefits of therapeutic massage. Relieve chronic and acute pain, accelerate recovery time, and experience the benefits of postural alignment. See ad, page 30.
MEDICINE – FUNCTIONAL & INTEGRATIVE BYERS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE 4532 N Oakland Ave, Whitefish Bay 414-369-3685 ByersFunctionalMedicine.com
Holistic medical care that integrates personalized, natural health solutions with diet, lifestyle and supplements and the latest technology in lab testing and evidence-based medicine.
GREENSQUARE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CARE CENTER 6789 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale 414-292-3900, Ext 203 GreensquareCenter.com
20+ Integrative medical and natural healing specialists offer patientcentered personalized care. We treat the cause, not the symptom, using the latest integrative strategies and research. Affordable daily health and fitness classes.
MEDICINE - NATUROPATHIC LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE 4433 N Oakland Ave, Shorewood LakesideNaturalMedicine.com 414-939-8748
Dr. Sarah Axtell and Dr. Joanne Aponte are naturopathic doctors with a focus on autoimmune diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, hormone imbalances, weight loss and hypothyroidism. See ad, page 26.
MEDICINE - NEUROLOGY & PAIN TREATMENT DR. NEAL POLLACK NEUROLOGY & PAIN TREATMENT 2600 N Mayfair Rd, Ste 1120, Wauwatosa 414-453-7780 MilwaukeePainClinic.com
Specializing in neurology, pain treatment, and musculoskeletal medicine, we provide traditional and alternative regenerative therapies that have enabled thousands of patients to avoid surgery, reduce medications, and relieve their pain. See ad, page 11.
MEDITATION DRAGONFLY MEDITATION STUDIO
11649 N Port Washington Rd, Ste 225, Mequon 262-518-0173 • DragonflyMeditation.com Dragonfly Meditation is a secular (non-religious) mindfulnessb a s e d s t u d i o w h i c h o ff e r s meditation instruction, special workshops, retreats, massage, reiki and yoga classes. See ad, page 25.
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10040 N Port Washington Rd, Mequon BlueStoneCounselingLLC.com 262-241-5604
401 E Silver Spring Dr, Whitefish Bay YellowWoodGear.com 414-332-3636 Yellow Wood specializes in premier outdoor gear with a conscience, passion for what we do and purpose to create a better society and community. See ad, page 7.
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12800 W National Ave, New Berlin 262-955-6600 At Trinergy, a holistic mental health clinic, Dr Tummala provides mind-body evaluation & comprehensive treatment plan to address psychological problems & achieve health & vitality. See ad, page 39.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE WHITE WOLF MFR
11430 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 104, Wauwatosa 414-543-0855 WhiteWolfMFR.com
Tony Grimm, LMT since 2007; expert-level JFB Myofascial Release therapist. MFR is the most effective treatment to eliminate or reduce pain using gentle pressure to get lasting results.
11430 W Bluemound Rd, Ste 104, Wauwatosa 414-429-5117 Reiki-AngelikHands.com
Ann Miller is a Reiki Master and is trained in Usui Reiki. Reiki therapy sessions provide physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Call to schedule your appointment today.
BE REIKI
525 S Rochester St, Mukwonago 262-498-4162 • BeReiki.com 6130 S 108th St, Hales Corners Rhiana is trained in Usui and Holy Fire Karuna Reiki. Earn CEUs. If you’re looking for certified training and compassionate healing sessions call Rhiana.
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Bay View, Brown Deer, Milwaukee, Mequon and Wauwatosa locations Outpost.coop
121 E Silver Spring Dr, Ste 208, Whitefish Bay 414-758-0657 CarlsonHealing.com Reiki/energy healing is a powerful treatment that helps the body relax at a very deep level, allowing the body to activate its own ability to heal itself. See ad, page 15.
We know Jack! Unlike other area grocers, we know by name many of the farmers and producers who supply Outpost with quality goods. See ad, page 12.
NUTRITION LANGLOIS’ VITAL NUTRITION CENTER 8843 W North Ave, Wauwatosa 414-453-8289 store, 414-453-4070 office VitalNutritionCenter.com
Langlois’ Vital Nutrition Center is at the forefront in optimal nutrition. Optimal nutrition equals: Increased energy, more productivity, enhanced emotions, improved brain function and more. See ad, page 40.
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ROLFING KEVIN MCCOY ROLFING
262-337-1530 KevinMcCoyRolfing.com Brookfield and Glendale locations
SKIN CARE SKIN AND ACNE SPECIALIST N64W24678 Main St, Sussex 920-210-0370 SkinAndAcneSpecialist.com
Rolfing Structural Integration is a unique whole-body approach that facilitates effortless, upright posture & fluid, pain-free movement. It helps you feel comfortable in your own skin. See ad, page 15.
Rachel Geschke is a Face Reality Acne Specialist and holistic esthetician. She specializes in acne treatment and prevention, along with reiki-infused facials, peels and waxing.
VETERINARY SERVICES ANIMAL DOCTOR HOLISTIC VETERINARY COMPLEX
S73 W16790 Janesville Rd, Muskego 414-422-1300 AnimalDoctorHolistic.com Complete, integrated pet health care, including natural nutrition, titres, herbal/glandular/nutraceutical supplements, and essential oils. Dr. Jodie is a certified acupuncturist and food therapist.
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Susie Raymond, Esthetician, Life Coach, Reiki Master/Teacher WhiteSageSpa.com • 414-352-6550 Rest your concerns in Susie’s soothing hands. Experience transformation within your skin, energy, or life purpose when you connect and express your inner desires. See ad, page 17.
13300 Watertown Plank Rd, Elm Grove 262-787-3001 • AngelLightLLC.com Wisconsin’s premier School for Energy Medicine Training offering individual classes, certificate and diploma programs. Built on the belief that knowledge, competency and professionalism must exist at the very foundation of Energy Work. .
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SPIRITUAL LIGHT OF GRACE
Associate Pastor Kris Nelsen 5806 W National Ave, West Allis LightOfGrace.Church A loving, spiritual community dedicated to assisting others on their spiritual journey. We provide 10am Sunday gatherings, healing services, weddings, classes & m o r e . S e n i o r P a s t o r To m Sherbrook. See ad, page 31.
327 E St Paul Ave, Milwaukee 414-227-2889 • IBW.edu Located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness is a leading Aveda school with multiple beauty and wellness programs.
MIDWEST COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE
6232 Bankers Rd, Racine • 800-593-2320 Acupuncture.edu The Midwest College, with campuses in Racine and Chicago, offers accredited programs in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine that lead to licensed practice in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and many other states. See ad, page 29.
UNITY CHURCH
Rev Mari Gabriels on 1717 N 73rd St, Wauwatosa • 414-475-0105 UnityChurchInMilwaukee.org A God-centered c o m m u n i t y, welcoming all to come and share the gifts of divine love, life, peace, joy and abundance. Join us Sundays, 10 am. See ad, page 27.
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WELLNESS CENTER HEALTH AND ENERGY CENTER OF WI HealthAndEnergyWi.com 11661 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa 262-391-8409
Natural health center offering Raindrop technique with therapeuticgrade essential oils, massage therapy, foot reflexology, far infrared massage, classes, natural cleaning and other holistic therapies to support healthy living. See ad, page 33.
MYOM WELLBEING
7963 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point 414-405-3556 MyOmWellbeing.com Offering yoga, meditation, Reiki, massage, naturopathic skin care treatments and remedies, organic makeup. A personalized experience for children and adults in a cozy, home-like setting.
YOGA SANTOSHA YOGA AND AYURVEDA W307 N1497 Golf Rd, Ste 102, Delafield 262-215-1864 • SantoshaFitness.net
We offer affordable, enjoyable yoga for everyone in an intimate, calming space that specializes in yoga, fitness and mindfulness; also have a certified ayurvedic practitioner on staff. See ad, page 29.
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