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“Just because you’re not sick doesn’t mean you’re healthy.” ~Author Unknown

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Welcome to this special edition of the...

Natural Living Directory

Throughout the year Natural Awakenings strives to bring you the latest information and resources available for natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living and creative expression.

In order to serve you even better, we offer this special, convenient directory to keep at your fingertips all year long as a handy reference when searching for the things you need to live a healthier, more balanced life.

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DIRECTORY INDEX 6

Homeopathy 20

Acupuncture 6

Hypnobirthing 20

Alphabiotics 7

Hypnotherapy 20

Alternative Health Practitioner

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Instruction / Classes

Alternative Therapies

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Intuitive Reader / Workshops

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Anti-Aging 8

Ionic Foot Detox

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Apparel 8

Life Coach

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Athletic Performance

Manual Adhesion Release (MAR)

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Ayurveda 9

Massage Therapy

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Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique 9

Medical Infrared Imaging

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Body Care / Bodywork

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Musical Meditation

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Breast Health

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Natural Health Education

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Child Birth Education

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Naturopathic Doctor

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Children’s Health

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Naturopathy 26

Active Release Techniques®

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Chiropractic 11

Personal Care

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Coffee Shop / Fair Trade

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Personal Fitness Training

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Colon Hydrotherapy

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Pilates 27

Counseling / Psychotherapy

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Qigong 28

Craniosacral Therapy

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Rebirthing Breathwork

Eco Friendly Products

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Reflexology 28

Empowerment Coaching

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Reiki 28

Energy Healing

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Schools / Education

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Essential Oils

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Skin Care

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Fair Trade

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Somatic Therapy

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Feng Shui

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Spiritual Community

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Fitness 16

Stress Relief

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Hakomi Therapy

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Tea 30

Healing In America

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Thermography 3 0

Health Food Stores

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Weddings 3 1

Health / Wellness Center

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Weight Loss

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Health / Wellness Products

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Women’s Groups/Retreats

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Healthy Food / Dining

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Yoga 31

Herbs 19

Yoga Outreach

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DIRECTORY

GLOSSARY

ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE® (ART) SOFT TISSUE TREATMENT DISCOVER CHIROPRACTIC & SOFT TISSUE CLINIC

Dr. Eric Lambert, DC 6740 Cascade Rd. SE Ste. 4, Grand Rapids 616-956-1112 DChiro.com A c t i v e R e l e a s e Te c h n i q u e s (ART®) Soft Tissue Treatment is a type of manual, hands-on therapy that corrects muscular and soft tissue injuries. Dr. Eric Lambert has over 19 years of experience utilizing ART® to help with soft tissue injuries.

DYNAMIC FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Ronda VanderWall 4072 Chicago Drive, Grandville 616-531-6050 DynamicChiro.com

Soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis and knee problems are just a few of the many conditions ART can resolve.

ACUPUNCTURE ALTERNATIVE CARE SOLUTION Raymond Wan 3790 28th St. SW, Ste. B, Grandville 616-419-6924 AltCareSolution@gmail.com

Raymond Wan is a Certified Medical Acupuncture Practitioner, Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Holistic Health Counselor.

For more information, visit AltCareSolution.com.

GRAND WELLNESS ACUPUNCTURE Vikki Nestico, R.Ac. Located at Renewal Skin Spa 6080 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids 616-940-1177 GrandWellness.net

Using the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine to provide holistic 21st century care. Call to schedule a free consultation to discuss how acupuncture may be an effective treatment for your specific health concerns.

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A glossary of terms used to describe approaches to natural health, holistic living, as well as green products and services focusing on conscious living and sustainable lifestyles.

Active Release Techniques (ART)

A patented, state of the art soft tissue system/ movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.

Acupuncture

An ancient Oriental technique that stimulates the body’s ability to sustain and balance an electromagnetic life-force (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”) which is channeled in a continuous flow throughout the body via a network of “meridians”. Disease is understood as an imbalance in the meridian system. Diagnosis of an imbalance is made by “reading” the pulse, face, tongue and body energy. To correct it, a practitioner inserts acupuncture needles at specific points along the meridians to stimulate or disperse the flow of life force. Acupuncture principles include the yin and yang polarities and the associations of the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood with bodily organs.

Aerial Yoga

Aerial yoga and aerial silk classes utilize fabric harnesses to suspend the body in the air for a novel fluid and acrobatic form of yoga.

Aerial classes are suitable for all experience

(continued) levels and can be used to relax joints and help realign the body.

Air Purification

The process of reducing contaminants in the air. Air purifiers are either passive (waiting for particulates to come to the device) or proactive (sending out the solution to the pollution). Filter-based purification traps airborne particles. UV lamps sterilize air that passes by the lamp via air currents or forced air. Photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) in-duct units are mounted in a forced-air HVAC system. Ionizers generate electrically charged ions to attract airborne particulates. Radiant Catalytic Ionization (RCI) uses a combination of UVX light and ionization to remove airborne particulates and sterilize surfaces.

Ozone generators are used as whole-house air cleaners to remove major smoke odors, musty smells and toxic mold.

Alchemical Bodywork

Synthesizes bodywork techniques and hypnosis to address emotional sources of chronic tension and pain held in the body and facilitate their release. Practitioners are typically certified in massage, often in conjunction with hypnotherapy certification.

Learn more at AlchemyInstitute.com.

Alexander Technique

This awareness practice helps identify and change unconscious, negative physical habits related to posture and movement, breathing and tension. While observing the way an individual walks, stands, sits or performs other basic movements, the practitioner keeps their hands in easy contact with the body and gently guides it to encourage a release of restrictive muscular tension. The technique is frequently used to treat repetitive strain injury or carpal tunnel syndrome, backaches and stiff necks and shoulders. Learn more at AlexanderTechnique.com.

Alkaline Water

Drinking water that has been treated through the use of a water ionizer. Proponents of alkaline water believe that high acidity in the body contributes to a number of physical illnesses and conditions, from fatigue and weight gain to more serious disorders. They believe that drinking alkaline water can help resolve these health problems by raising the body’s pH level.

ALPHABIOTICS BRAIN & BODY BALANCING

Spark of Life Studio 959 Lake Dr. SE, Ste. 201, Grand Rapids 616-516-1479 SparkOfLifeStudio.com Living organisms strive to be in balance but everyday stress is preventing us from feeling our best. Let us restore balance to your brain and body and thus maximize your overall well-being as well as your body’s innate healing capacity.

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH PRACTITIONER GROUNDSWELL HEALING Asher Thayer BS, NHT 616-821-8209 ADThayer@gmail.com GroundswellHealing.com

I’m a Natural Health Therapist committed to helping each of my clients find their own path to wholeness, by addressing the root of imbalance and providing safe, natural suggestions and education—empowering them along their journey.

HERBS ETC

503 East Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant 989-773-3636 Contact@HerbsEtc.info HerbsEtc.info The largest, most comprehensive natural health facility in Michigan. Over 20 health consultations, therapies, and clinics. Herbs, vitamins, minerals, teas, essential oils, books, music, massage, reflexology and more. See ad, page 32.

THE HEALING CENTER

Bob Huttinga PA-C 332 S. Lincoln Ave., Lakeview 989-352-6500

TheHealingCenterOfLakeview.com Bob, a Certified Physician Assistant since 1976, specializes in Traditional as well as Naturopathic and Homeopathic care. We use homeopathy, herbs, oils, Bach Flower remedies, bio-identical hormones as well as prescriptions. We accept most insurance.

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ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES HYPNOSIS WORKS

Jeanie Friedland, MSW, PSYD Certified Hypnotherapist 616-558-0252 FriedlandHypnotherapy.com Smoking Cessation, Virtual Gastric Band Weight Loss, Stress Management, Fears/ Phobias, Depression/Anxiety, Grief, Confidence, Public Speaking, Pain Control, Hypertension, Addictions, Catastrophic Illness, HypnoBirthing, Spiritual Healing and much more. Enjoy the gift of well-being.

ANTI-AGING ASEA & RENU 28

Jacque Jennings Carter, Independent Associate 269-353-4000 Jacque@advancinglives.biz AdvancingLives.TeamASEA.com Age better and live younger longer. A breakthrough science, Redox Signaling molecules help cells communicate more effectively. Cells perform at peak levels which helps us age more slowly, internally and externally. Protect your cells; detect problems within your cells; rejuvenate cells. Look Better. Feel Better. Live Better.

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Alternative Energy

Alternative energy is related to green living as it includes energy alternatives to traditional fossil fuels. The main drive behind alternative energy is to find renewable, eco-friendly sources of energy like solar or wind power.

Amma Therapy

A specialized form of bodywork therapy, amma (which means “push-pull” in Chinese) combines energetic, rhythmic massage techniques on specific acupressure points to facilitate blood circulation, lymphatic drainage and muscular relaxation. Suitable for individuals in varying degrees of physical condition, amma addresses challenges related to stress and anxiety; neck, shoulder and low back pain; and digestive health.

Aromatherapy

An ancient healing art that uses the essential oils of herbs and flowers to treat emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety and a wide range of other ailments. Oils are massaged into the skin, inhaled or added to a water bath. Often used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, reflexology, herbology and chiropractic or other holistic treatments.

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy APPAREL CLOTHING MATTERS

Marta Swain, Founder 141 Diamond SE, Grand Rapids 616-742-2818 ClothingMatters.net Since 1996, an award-winning, world-class collection of sustainably manufactured apparel, serving five generations of discerning clientele who appreciate doing more with less. Experience the best blends, fabulously fashioned by local, U.S., and international design partners committed to practices that respect life. Schedule a private shopping party for your crew of five or more friends, family or co-workers to discover how fun and fabulous shopping can be while adding comfortable layers of sustainability to your lives. Celebrate your capacity to prevent pollution and reduce the apparel industry’s toxic impact on people and the planet. We’ll donate 10% of sales to a nonprofit organization of your choice. See ad, page 2.

Developed by American Ruthie Hardee, it combines elements of traditional Thai massage, barefoot shiatsu and Keralite foot massage (chavutti thirummal) for the treatment of chronic low-back and hip pain. Using overhead wooden bar supports, the therapist employs body weight and gliding foot strokes to apply compression massage along strategic points in the back muscles to relieve irritations on the spinal nerve caused by inflammation and swelling. Learn more at Deepfeet.com.

Aston Kinetics (or Aston Patterning) Created by bodywork visionary Judith Aston in 1977, this integrated system of movement education recognizes the influence of the body-mind relationship on well-being. It incorporates bodywork, massage, ergonomic adjustments and fitness training in order to ease acute or chronic pain. Learn more at AstonKinetics.com.

Astrology

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A system of traditions and beliefs that holds that the relative positions of celestial bodies either directly influence life on Earth or correspond to events experienced on a human

(continued) scale. Modern astrologers define astrology as a symbolic language, art form and type of divination that can provide information about personality and human affairs, aid in the interpretation of past and present events, and predict the future.

Ayurveda

The oldest medical system known to man and a comprehensive spiritual teaching practiced in India for 4,000 years. It focuses on achieving and maintaining perfect health via the balance of the elements air, fire and water (illness is considered an excess of any element). A patient’s body type, determined according to Ayurveda principles, is the basis for individualized dietary regimens and other preventive therapeutic interventions. Ayurveda prescriptions might include purification procedures for the restoration of biological rhythms; experience of expanded consciousness through meditation; nutritional counseling; stress reduction; enhancing neuromuscular conditions; and behavioral modification.

Ayurvedic Massage

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

Ayurvedic massage techniques are grounded in an understanding of the primordial energies of the five elements— ether, air, fire, water and earth—and of the three basic types of energies, or constitutions, that are present in everyone and everything— vata, pitta and kapha. A knowledgeable therapist selects and customizes various ayurvedic massage techniques by selecting the rate and pressure of massage strokes and the proper oils and herbs. Learn more at AyurvedicMassage.com.

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE ASEA & RENU 28

Jacque Jennings Carter, Independent Associate 269-353-4000 Jacque@advancinglives.biz AdvancingLives.TeamASEA.com Looking for peak performance or improved recovery time? When everything else is equal, endurance and recovery are everything! Athletes using ASEA experience improved recovery time, less fatigue, less soreness after workouts, lower average heart rates and Ventilatory Threshold endurance gains averaging 12%.

See ad, page 3.

AYURVEDA BVI SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA

Ruth Small, Administrative Director 6363 N. 24th St., Kalamazoo 269-381-4946 IndiaInk47@gmail.com AyurvedaMichigan.org Level I Ayurveda Program Ayurveda, for healthcare professionals, wellness practitioners, yoga instructors and health-conscious individuals, leading to a Ayurvedic Consultant Certificate.

Professional Member of NAMA, and State-Licensed School. Highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced instructors.

BIO ENERGETIC SYNCHRONIZATION TECHNIQUE BRAIN & BODY BALANCING

Spark of Life Studio 959 Lake Dr. SE, Ste. 201, Grand Rapids 616-516-1479 SparkOfLifeStudio.com Living organisms strive to be in balance but everyday stress is preventing us from feeling our best.

Let us restore balance to your brain and body and thus maximize your overall well-being as well as your body’s innate healing capacity.

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BODY CARE / BODYWORK BRITTANIE’S THYME LLC

Yvonne Petterson 12185 Shaner Ave., Cedar Springs 616-696-3865 Info@BrittaniesThyme.com USDA Certified Organic skin care, aromatherapy and insect repellent.

Crafted to work with the body’s natural chemistry encouraging long-term health. Rich in antioxidants, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. BrittaniesThyme.com.

KEN PORTER CHT, LMT

3355 Eagle Park Dr. NE, Ste. 107, Grand Rapids 616-262-3848 BodyandSoulGR.com Offering two forms of somatic (bodycentered) therapy. Hakomi Therapy is an experiential, mindfulness-based path to deep self-acceptance, healing, and fulfillment. Massage Therapy is a touch- and energy-centered path to physical healing and emotional balance.

BREAST HEALTH ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING OF WEST MICHIGAN Julie Bennett 616-724-6368 AdvancedThermalImagingllc.com

Thermography is a safe, tested, painless and effective procedure for breast cancer risk assessment, breast cancer prevention and early detection and possible hormone imbalance. For more information, go to AdvancedThermalImagingllc.com.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION HEALING LIGHT THERAPIES Morgan Buck 800 Ellis Rd Norton Shores 231-268-0498 TheHealingLightLLC@gmail.com

Specializing in relaxation techniques for childbirth and The Virtual Gastric Band weight loss. Reiki sessions and classes, hypnosis, as well as amazing health and body care products.

Bioenergetics plus Core Energetics A combination of physical and psychological techniques that identifies and frees areas of repressed physical and emotional trauma in the body. Deep breathing, various forms of massage and physical exercises release layers of chronic muscular tension and defensiveness, termed “body armor”. The unlocking of feelings creates the opportunity to better understand and integrate them with other aspects of oneself. Core Energetics is based on the principles of bioenergetics, but acknowledges spirituality as a key dimension of healing. Learn more at usabp.org.

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement (BHRT)

The treatment of the symptoms of menopause (and its male equivalent, andropause) through the use of hormones produced using raw materials derived from plant sources that have the same chemical structure as those naturally produced by the body. Many compounding pharmacies have staff trained in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), which is thought by its proponents to have fewer risks and side effects than traditional methods of hormone replacement.

Birth Networks

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

BodyTalk

Developed by chiropractor and acupuncturist Dr. John Veltheim, BodyTalk is based upon bio-energetic psychology, dynamic systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied kinesiology. By integrating tapping, breathing and focusing techniques, BodyTalk helps the body synchronize and balance its systems and strengthens its capability of self-repair.

BodyTalk is used to address a range of health challenges, ranging from chronic fatigue and allergies to addictions and cellular damage.

Practitioners are usually licensed massage therapists (LMT) or bodyworkers. Learn more at BodyTalkSystem.com.

Bodywork

Massage and the physical practices of yoga are perhaps the best-known types of bodywork; both have proven successful in

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CHILDREN’S HEALTH

relieving tension and stress, promoting blood flow, loosening stiff muscles and stimulating the organs. Massage therapies encompass countless techniques, including Swedish massage, shiatsu and Rolfing. The same is true for yoga. Other types of bodywork include martial arts practices like aikido, ki aikido and Tai chi chuan. Some others are the Alexander technique, Aston patterning, Bowen, Breema bodywork, Feldenkrais method, Hellerwork, polarity therapy, Rosen method, Rubenfeld synergy and Trager. Finding bodywork that improves mental and physical health is a highly individual process. Several types may be combined for the greatest benefit.

GROUNDSWELL HEALING

Bowen Technique (also called Bowtech and Bowenwork)

Dr. Eric Lambert, DC 6740 Cascade Rd. SE Ste. 4, Grand Rapids 616-956-1112 DChiro.com

This muscle and connective tissue therapy employs gentle, purposeful moves, through light clothing, to help rebalance the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The practitioner’s subtle inputs deliver signals to the ANS at specific locations—muscles, tendons, ligaments or nerves—and the body responds in its own time, within its vital capacity. The technique is named after its originator, Australian Tom Bowen, who also introduced the concept of inserting periods of rest between a series of movements within a treatment session. Sometimes called the homeopathy of bodywork, Bowtech addresses imbalances and both acute and chronic pain.

Learn more at Bowtech.com.

Breema Bodywork

Often described as a cross between partner yoga and Thai massage, Breema is a movement technique designed to restore vitality at an energetic level. It employs standardized sets of movements, based upon more than 300 sequences, none of which require strong exertions or muscular contortions. Breema techniques, which identify and emphasize nine principles of harmony, can be administered by a practitioner or by the individual as SelfBreema. The therapy originated in the Kurdish village of Breemava, in Western Asia. Learn more at Breema.com.

Childbirth Preparation

Childbirth classes for expectant families help them be better prepared for natural childbirth, breastfeeding and parenting. They cover relaxation techniques, exercise, nutrition, anatomy, stages of the birthing process, birth

Asher Thayer BS, NHT 616-821-8209 ADThayer@gmail.com GroundswellHealing.com

I’m a Natural Health Therapist committed to helping each of my clients find their own path to wholeness, by addressing the root of imbalance and providing safe, natural suggestions and education—empowering them along their journey.

CHIROPRACTIC DISCOVER CHIROPRACTIC & SOFT TISSUE CLINIC

The spinal adjustments given at Discover Chiropractic & Soft Tissue Clinic are specifically designed for the individual patient’s comfort, tolerance and safety. Dr. Lambert offers a variety of adjusting methods to provide you with a comfortable and pleasant chiropractic experience.

DYNAMIC FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Ronda VanderWall 4072 Chicago Drive, Grandville 616-531-6050 DynamicChiro.com

Family owned and operated in the heart of downtown Grandville, Dynamic Family Chiropractic focuses on lifestyle improvements through living a maximized life. A safe and natural approach to health through the combination of exercise, nutrition, detoxification and chiropractic care.

COFFEE SHOP / FAIR TRADE GLOBAL INFUSION

143 Diamond Ave. SE, Grand Rapids 616-776-9720 WeLoveChai.com Mon-Fri 9-7; Sat 9-5 An eclectic marketplace of fairly traded handcrafted gifts, decor, accessories and more. Offering coffee and chocolate, bulk loose leaf teas, herbs and provisions. Featuring an extensive tea and coffee bar.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY

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COUNSELING / PSYCHOTHERAPY

positions, postpartum recovery, caring for and feeding the newborn, and consumer issues.

Childbirth educators are certified by one or more organizations, having studied that organization’s specific birthing philosophy.

Some focus on relaxation and pain-coping techniques. Some encourage women to recognize and use their innate abilities and intuition to birth. Hypnosis for childbirth is a method of childbirth preparation that uses hypnotic techniques, imagery and positive affirmations to create a calm, comfortable birth experience.

BONNIE CRIPE PHD, LMSW, ACSW

Chiropractic

HARMONY ’N HEALTH

Mary De Lange, CCT. LMT. 1003 Maryland Ave., NE, Grand Rapids 616-456-5033 HarmonyNHealth.net Certified therapist since 1991 offering colon therapy in a sterile and professional environment. Using a holistic approach colonics relieve constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloat, poor digestion, back pain, body odor and more.

Northland Counseling Center PLLC 18554 Northland Drive, Big Rapids 231-592-8090 office TheCentreBuilding.com

Providing holistic services through P s y c h o t h e r a p y, H y p n o t h e r a p y, Regression Integration Therapy, Reiki and Emotional Freedom Technique.

Various Workshops offered. Counseling specialties include Post Traumatic Stress, Survivor Abuse, Depression, Anxiety and Phobias, Relationship Counseling, CoDependency and Family issues.

HEARTS JOURNEY WELLNESS Sue Dilsworth 6189 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale 616-307-1617 Info@HeartsJourneyWellness.com

Dr. Sue Dilsworth is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Yoga Therapist practicing from a holistic health perspective. Sue specializes in anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress management, grief, chronic pain and LGBTQ issues.

Most insurance accepted.

IN THE HEART COUNSELING, PLLC Laurie Schmit, LMSW Voice/Text 616-426-9226 InTheHeartCounseling@gmail.com Facebook.com/InTheHeartCounseling

Transformative counseling, groups, workshops and emotional clearing with confidential, caring support. Perspectives include contemplative, holistic, bodyfocused and expressive therapies.

Experiential, affirming and collaborative approach to move into true Authentic Living. Close to downtown GR.

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Based on the premise that proper structural alignment permits free flow of nerve activity in the body. When spinal vertebrae are out of alignment, they put pressure on the spinal cord and the nerves radiating from it, potentially leading to diminished function and illness. Misalignment can be caused by physical trauma, poor posture and stress.

The chiropractor seeks to analyze and correct these misalignments through spinal manipulation or adjustment.

Colon Therapy

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

Counseling / Psychotherapy

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

KERRY HART, LLMFT

Craniosacral Therapy (CST)

The practitioner applies manual therapeutic procedures to remedy distortions in the structure and function of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work is based upon two major premises: the bones of the skull can be manipulated because they never completely fuse; and the pulse of the cerebrospinal fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained to detect pulse variations.

CST, also referred to as cranial osteopathy, is used to treat chronic pain, migraine headaches, temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), ear and eye problems, balance problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia and hyperactivity.

Dance / Movement Therapy

A method of expressing thoughts and feelings through movement, developed during the 1940s. Participants, guided by trained therapists, are encouraged to move freely, sometimes to music. Dance/movement therapy can be practiced by people of all ages to promote self-esteem and gain insight into their own emotional problems, but is also used to help those with serious mental and physical disabilities. In wide use in the United States, this modality is becoming established around the world.

Decompression Therapy

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

Deep Tissue Bodywork

In this method, stretching and moving the connective tissue that envelops the muscles (fascia) works to lengthen and balance the body along its natural, vertical axis. Distortions of the connective tissue may be caused by internal reactions and complications due to accidents, emotional tensions or past unreleased traumas.

The practitioner uses slow strokes, direct pressure or friction across the muscles via fingers, thumbs or elbows. Deep tissue massage works to detoxify tissue by helping to remove accumulated lactic acid and other waste products from the muscles.

Located within Grand Rapids Natural Health 638 W Fulton St. SW Ste. B, Grand Rapids 616-264-6556

KerryHartCounseling.com Specializing in couple and family therapy, Kerry empowers her clients through a holistic, client-centered approach. Expertise includes: couples work, family reunification and separation, trauma processing, behavioral modification and treatment in children, teens and adults.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY RELAXATION AND PURIFICATION CENTER

Claudea Templeton Located in Richland and Marshall 269-967-1710 RelaxationAndPurification.com I feel your pain and I help you relieve it.

I am dedicated in my mission to help every person I serve to live as pain free as possible in body, mind and spirit.

ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS CLOTHING MATTERS

Marta Swain, Founder 141 Diamond SE, Grand Rapids 616-742-2818 ClothingMatters.net Do you love freshwater and respect life enough to change your clothes? Fashion is one of the world’s most toxic industries—a top polluter of freshwater after agriculture. Since 1996, we’ve provided apparel that prevents exposure to toxins including formaldehyde, VOCs, PFCs and phthlates known to cause allergies, asthma, neurobehavioral disorders, immune disorders, cancer and sterility. We help discerning individuals, schools, businesses and organizations add comfortable layers of sustainability to their lives while reducing carcinogens in closets, communities and ecosystems. Prevent pollution, waste and resource depletion, by putting your logo on a piece of the solution.

Be part of West Michigan becoming the most sustainably dressed region in the nation. See ad, page 2.

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EMPOWERMENT COACHING HEALING HEART INTUITIVE EMPOWERMENT SERVICES Ruth Nodel 269-668-3412 smallastrologer55@yahoo.com 22192 Salisbury Dr., Mattawan

Receive healing messages from departed loved ones. Get mind, body and spirit guidance and coaching for life’s journey and challenges. Services include Intuitive, Mediumship, Tarot Card and Astrology Readings and Empowerment Coaching by phone or in person.

Available for parties.

ENERGY HEALING HEALING IN AMERICA

Laurie DeDecker, RN, MHIA, Practitioner & Trainer 269-908-1016 Laurie@HealingInAmerica-Midwest.com HealingInAmerica-Midwest.com/michigan-classes The Healing in America method of energy therapy brings balance and harmony to body, mind and spirit. The natural, non-invasive, holistic approach brings about self-healing, well-being and peace. Contact me today for individual sessions and workshops.

(continued) The therapy is used to ease or eliminate chronic muscular pain or inflammatory pain from arthritis, tendonitis and other ailments, and help with injury rehabilitation. Learn more at DeepBodywork.com.

Detoxification

The practice of resting, cleansing and nourishing the body from the inside out.

According to some holistic practitioners, accumulated toxins can drain the body of energy and make it more susceptible to disease. Detoxification techniques may include fasts, special diets, sauna sweats and colon cleansing.

Doula

A woman who supports an expectant mother through pregnancy, labor, birth and the postpartum period. Studies indicate that support in labor has profound benefits, including shorter labor, less desire for pain medication, lower rate of Caesarian delivery and more ease in initiation of breast-feeding. Fathers have reported that they were more relaxed with a doula present because they felt reassured and therefore freer to support their mates.

Eco-Friendly

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

ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Ilka Handshaw Independent Distributor 616-259-7509 IlkasHealthyHeaven.com

Essential oils, Raindrop Technique, oneon-one consultations; Essential Oils Classes: Emotional release/Ancestral Clearing, Raindrop Technique, Healing Oils of the Bible. Introduction to the essential oils and Night on the Nile parties available, too.

Energy Healing

The art and practice of realigning and reattuning the body between the physical and the etheric and auric fields to assist in natural healing processes. Working directly with the energy field in and around the body, the practitioner is thought to channel and direct energy into the cells, tissues and organs of the patient’s body to effect healing on physical and nonphysical levels simultaneously. Sessions may or may not involve the physical laying on of hands.

Fair Trade

Fair trade includes sustainable, environmentally sound agricultural practices, just like green living, and focuses specifically on fair labor practices and fair prices for farmer’s crops across national borders.

Feng Shui

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The ancient Chinese art of positioning objects according to the laws of Heaven (spiritual) and Earth (natural) to create a living and working environment that facilitates a harmonious and positive flow of energy to improve one’s

(continued) life. Proper practice of feng shui is meant to create and maintain good health, wealth, relationships, creativity and more. Consultants can be an asset by assisting with proper placement of objects within personal and business spaces, either before or after the spaces are created.

Flower Remedies

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

Functional Medicine

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

Green Building

An approach to site selection, building orientation, design and construction that minimizes a structure’s impact on the environment. Green building considerations include minimizing site disturbance and construction waste; employing renewable technologies for heating, cooling and electrical systems; and incorporating sustainable, recycled, low-water and energy-efficient materials and products.

FAIR TRADE CLOTHING MATTERS

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GLOBAL INFUSION

143 Diamond Ave. SE, Grand Rapids 616-776-9720 WeLoveChai.com Mon-Fri 9-7; Sat 9-5 An eclectic marketplace of fairly traded handcrafted gifts, decor, accessories and more. Offering coffee and chocolate, bulk loose leaf teas, herbs and provisions. Featuring an extensive tea and coffee bar.

FENG SHUI ECO~BALANCE HUMANITY IN HARMONY WITH NATURE Minnie Kansman 517-647-2698 EcoBalance99@gmail.com MinnieKansman.com

Professional Feng Shui consultations for the home, office and gardens.

Increase the abundance of life force in your environment through specific physical and spiritual adjustments.

Anchor your intentions to easily manifest all that you desire.

Green Living

Green living is an attempt to carry out your life in an eco-friendly, environmentally responsible manner or an attempt to minimize the size of your ecological footprint. Green living concerns itself with a range of topics and practices including conservation of resources, recycling, sustainability, green construction, alternative energy, organic food choices, and other environmental topics.

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FITNESS ECOTREK FITNESS

Series all over West Michigan 616-291-2851 Cari@EcoTrekFitness.com EcoTrekFitness.com E c o Tr e k = u n i q u e g r o u p workouts, all outdoors, in all kinds of weather, for all fitness levels! The sessions integrate strength training, cardio & flexibility all in one 75-minute workout – find all details online!

FOUR POINTES – CENTER FOR SUCCESSFUL AGING 616-842-9210 brigit@fourpointes.org FourPointes.org

Promoting the vitality and well-being of older adults in north Ottawa County by offering life-long learning and enrichment programming, home services, consumer advocacy programs, information and referral.

WHITE RIVER YOGA

8724 Ferry St., Montague 231-740-6662 WhiteRiverYoga.com Offering classes in Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, Tai Chi, Total Barre and Zenga for all levels. See schedule on our website, or call for more information.

HAKOMI THERAPY KEN PORTER CHT, LMT

3355 Eagle Park Dr. NE, Ste. 107, Grand Rapids 616-262-3848 BodyandSoulGR.com Hakomi Therapy can truly change your life. It’s a mindfulness-based, bodycentered, experiential healing process for transforming the unconscious patterns that keep you from the love, joy, and fulfillment you deserve.

Offered with exquisite care and attentiveness.

Guided Imagery & Creative Visualization

Uses positive thoughts, images and symbols to focus the mind on the workings of the body to accomplish a particular goal, desired outcome or physiological change, such as pain relief or healing of disease. This flow of thought can take many forms and involve, through the imagination, all the physical senses.

Imagination is an important element of the visualization process; it helps create a mental picture of what is desired in order to transform life circumstances.

Hakomi Therapy

Body-centered, experiential, transformational therapy. Clients are guided with mindfulness and loving presence into a deep understanding and healing of previously unconscious, detrimental patterns. Integrating scientific, psychological, and spiritual sources, Hakomi has evolved into a complex and elegant form of psychotherapy that is highly effective with a wide range of issues. The method draws from general systems theory and modern body-centered therapies including Gestalt, Psychomotor, Feldenkrais, Focusing, Ericksonian Therapy, Neurolinguistic Programming, and the work of Wilhelm Reich and Alexander Lowen.

Core concepts of gentleness, nonviolence, compassion, and mindfulness evolved from Buddhism and Taoism.

Hatha (Yoga)

Hatha yoga is the foundational discipline on which nearly all other styles are based.

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

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The Healing In America (HIA) method of energy therapy brings universal energy to the person, unblocking the flow of energy and allowing the clients own body to heal itself.

It is the restoration of a sense of wholeness

(continued) - a balancing of the mind/body/spirit connection. Started in Britain in 1954 by internationally known healer Harry Edwards, this evidence-based method of energy therapy is now available in Michigan by certified HIA practitioners who are trained using the highest standards of ethical and professional practice. HIA’s vision is to act as a catalyst to help integrate complementary therapies into mainstream healthcare, in line with practices in Europe, working alongside the medical community.

Healing Touch

A non-invasive, relaxing and nurturing energy therapy that helps to restore physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance and support self-healing. A gentle touch is used on or near the fully clothed client to influence the body’s inner energy centers and exterior energy fields. Healing touch is used to ease acute and chronic conditions, assist with pain management, encourage deep relaxation and accelerate wound healing.

Herbal Medicine

This oldest form of medicine uses natural plants in a wide variety of forms for their therapeutic value. Herbs produce and contain various chemical substances that act upon the body to strengthen its natural functions without the negative side effects of synthetic drugs. They may be taken internally or applied externally via teas, tinctures, extracts, oils, ointments, compresses and poultices.

Holotropic Breathwork

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

Homeopathy

A therapy that uses small doses of specially prepared plants and minerals to stimulate the body’s defense mechanisms and

HEALING IN AMERICA HEALING IN AMERICA

Laurie DeDecker, RN, MHIA, Practitioner & Trainer 269-908-1016 Laurie@HealingInAmerica-Midwest.com HealingInAmerica-Midwest.com/michigan-classes The Healing in America method of energy therapy is now available in Michigan. Contact me for information about workshops, practitioner certification, and the deep healing received during individual sessions.

Continuing Education for Nurses and Massage Therapists.

HEALING HEART INTUITIVE EMPOWERMENT SERVICES Ruth Nodel 269-668-3412 smallastrologer55@yahoo.com 22192 Salisbury Dr., Mattawan

Receive healing messages from departed loved ones. Get mind, body and spirit guidance and coaching for life’s journey and challenges. Services include Intuitive, Mediumship, Tarot Card and Astrology Readings and Empowerment Coaching by phone or in person.

Available for parties.

HEALTH FOOD STORES HARVEST HEALTH FOODS

1944 Eastern Ave., Grand Rapids 616-245-6268 6807 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids 616-975-7555 4150 32nd Ave., Hudsonville 616-896-6630 HarvestHealthFoods.com Full line grocery store featuring organic produce, natural and organic dairy, meat, gluten free, raw, bulk foods, herbs/spices, teas and personal care. See our new selection of craft beers and wines. You’ll find only the highest quality supplements and essential oils on our shelves. Our knowledgeable staff is always eager to assist you.

HEALTH / WELLNESS CENTER BODHI TREE YOGA & WELLNESS STUDIO 208 W 18th St., Holland 616-392-7580 Info@MiBodhiTree.com MiBodhiTree.com

We are more than just Yoga. We offer diverse classes, workshops, spa treatments, massage, Reiki and meditation training. We are committed to making you stronger and to live a more peaceful, balanced, purposeful life.

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GRAND RAPIDS NATURAL HEALTH 638 W Fulton St. SW Ste. B, Grand Rapids 616-264-6556

GRNaturalHealth.com

Grand Rapids Natural Health is an all-inclusive wellness center offering Naturopathic Care, Organic Skin Care, Health Coaching and Therapy, as well as wellness programs, tailored to each individual’s needs.

THE HEALING CENTER

Bob Huttinga PA-C & Rev. Barbara Huttinga 332 S. Lincoln Ave., Lakeview 989-352-6500 TheHealingCenterOfLakeview.com Naturopathic / Holistic Practitioners and Retail Health Store. Natural Health Consultations, Classes, Oils, Herbs, Homeopathy, Hypnosis, Foods, Candles, Crystals, B o o k s , C D ’s , M a s s a g e , Reflexology, Emotional Clearing, Raindrop Therapy, Foot Detox, DOT/CDL Health Cards for truck drivers.

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(continued) healing processes in order to cure illness.

Homeopathy, taken from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar”, and pathos, meaning “suffering”, employs the concept that “like cures like”. A remedy is individually chosen for a person based on its capacity to cause, if given in an overdose, physical and psychological symptoms similar to those the patient is experiencing.

Hypnotherapy

A range of hypnosis techniques that allow practitioners to bypass the conscious mind and access the subconscious. The altered state that occurs under hypnosis has been compared to a state of deep meditation or transcendence, in which the innate recuperative abilities of the psyche are allowed to flow more freely. The subject can achieve greater clarity regarding his or her own wants and needs, explore other events or periods of life that require resolution, or generally develop a more positive attitude.

Often used to help people lose weight or stop smoking, it is also used in the treatment of phobias, stress and as an adjunct to the treatment of illnesses.

Integrative Medicine

This holistic approach combines conventional Western medicine with complementary alternative treatments, in order to simultaneously treat mind, body and spirit.

Geared to the promotion of health and the prevention of illness, it neither rejects conventional medicine nor accepts alternative therapies, without serious evaluation.

Integrative Yoga Therapy

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

Intuitive Arts

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A general term for various methods of divination, such as numerology, psychic reading, and tarot reading. Individuals may consult practitioners to seek information about the future or insights into personal concerns or their personality. Numerology emphasizes the significance of numbers derived from the spelling of names, birth dates and other significant references; psychics may claim

(continued) various abilities, from finding lost objects and persons to communicating with the spirits of the dead; tarot readers interpret a deck of cards containing archetypal symbols.

Ionic Foot Detox

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

Iridology

Analysis of the delicate structure of the iris, the colored portion of the eye, to reveal information about conditions within the body.

More than 90 specific zones on each iris, for a combined total of 180-plus zones, correspond to specific areas of the body. Because body weaknesses are often noticeable in the iris long before they are discernible through blood work or other laboratory analysis, iridology can be a useful tool for preventive self-care.

CLOTHING MATTERS

Marta Swain, Founder 141 Diamond SE, Grand Rapids 616-742-2818 ClothingMatters.net Apparel Manufacturing is a significant source of pollution affecting our health. Discover how good clothing can be while improving personal, social and ecological well-being. Since 1996, Clothing Matters has helped people avoid toxins including formaldehyde, VOCs, PFCs and phthalates known to cause allergies, asthma, cancer as well as neuro-behavioral, immune & reproductive disorders. Choose apparel worthy of being put on precious bodies and support practices that reduce carcinogens in closets and ecosystems. Visit our world-class collection to experience exquisitely comfortable layers of sustainability. Private parties welcome by appt to experience best blends of organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, soy, silk, alpaca, recycled and up-cycled fibers. See ad, page 2.

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Iyengar (Yoga)

Noted for precise alignment and symmetry of postures, the development of balance, and the use of props such as blocks, balls and belts. Based on an exceptional understanding of how the body works, the Iyengar style of yoga was developed by B.K.S. Iyengar. Poses are held longer than usual. Iyengar is a good style for beginners but can challenge seasoned practitioners as well.

Kinesiology / Applied Kinesiology

The study of muscles and their movement.

Applied kinesiology tests the relative strength and weakness of selected muscles to identify decreased function in body organs and systems, as well as imbalances and restrictions in the body’s energy flow. Some tests use acupuncture meridians and others analyze interrelationships among muscles, organs, the brain and the body’s energy field. Applied kinesiology is also used to check the body’s response to treatments that are being considered.

HERBS GLOBAL INFUSION

143 Diamond Ave. SE, Grand Rapids 616-776-9720 WeLoveChai.com Mon-Fri 9-7; Sat 9-5 An eclectic marketplace of fairly traded handcrafted gifts, decor, accessories and more. Offering coffee and chocolate, bulk loose leaf teas, herbs and provisions. Featuring an extensive tea and coffee bar.

Kripalu (Yoga)

An integrated practice that emphasizes breathing and alignment and coordinates the breath with movement. Amrit Desai, a long-

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HOMEOPATHY BOB HUTTINGA PA-C

332 S. Lincoln Ave., Lakeview 989-352-6500 TheHealingCenterOfLakeview.com A Certified PA since 1976, Bob Huttinga p r a c t i c e s b o t h Tr a d i t i o n a l a n d Homeopathic care. He finds the cause and the homeopathy remedy. We accept most insurance, except Priority Health, Blue Care Network or Medicaid.

HYPNOBIRTHING HYPNOSIS WORKS

Jeanie Friedland, MSW, PSYD Certified Hypnotherapist 616-558-0252 FriedlandHypnotherapy.com Smoking Cessation, Virtual Gastric Band Weight Loss, Stress Management, Fears/ Phobias, Depression/Anxiety, Grief, Confidence, Public Speaking, Pain Control, Hypertension, Addictions, Catastrophic Illness, HypnoBirthing, Spiritual Healing and much more. Enjoy the gift of well-being!

HYPNOTHERAPY BONNIE CRIPE PHD, LMSW, ACSW Northland Counseling Center PLLC 18554 Northland Drive, Big Rapids 231-592-8090 office TheCentreBuilding.com

Providing holistic services through P s y c h o t h e r a p y, H y p n o t h e r a p y, Regression Integration Therapy, Reiki and Emotional Freedom Technique.

Various Workshops offered. Counseling specialties include Post Traumatic Stress, Survivor Abuse, Depression, Anxiety and Phobias, Relationship Counseling, CoDependency and Family issues.

HYPNOSIS WORKS

Jeanie Friedland, MSW, PSYD Certified Hypnotherapist 616-558-0252 FriedlandHypnotherapy.com Smoking Cessation, Virtual Gastric Band Weight Loss, Stress Management, Fears/ Phobias, Depression/Anxiety, Grief, Confidence, Public Speaking, Pain Control, Hypertension, Addictions, Catastrophic Illness, HypnoBirthing, Spiritual Healing and much more. Enjoy the gift of well-being!

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

Kundalini (Yoga)

A powerful, enlightening style that incorporates mantras (chanting), meditation, visualization, breathing and guided relaxation, with precise postures. According to Hindu philosophy, kundalini is a concentrated form of prana, or life force, represented by a coiled, sleeping serpent said to reside at the base of the spine. When breath and movement awaken the serpent (energy), it moves up the spine through each of the seven chakras (energy centers) of the body, bringing energy and bliss. Once a closely guarded secret in India, kundalini yoga was first brought to the West in 1969 and has been known to help with addictions and releasing endorphins in the body. Kundalini will not appeal to everyone and should be practiced under the supervision of an experienced teacher.

LaStone Therapy Stone Massage

This soothing form of massage employs smooth, heated or cooled stones to elicit physical healing, mental relaxation and a spiritual connection with Earth’s energy.

Stones are placed at different spots on the body for energy balancing or may be used by the therapist on specific trigger points. Warm stones encourage the exchange of blood and lymph and provide relaxing heat for deeptissue work. Cold stones aid with inflammation, moving blood out of the affected area and balancing male/female energies. The alternating heat and cold of thermotherapy helps activate all of the body’s healing processes with a rapid exchange of blood and oxygen and an alternating rise and fall of respiration rate as the body seeks homeostasis. Learn more at LaStoneTherapy.com.

Life Coach

A professional who helps clients identify their personal and/or professional goals and designs a plan or institute techniques for achieving them. The life coach works with clients to recognize and overcome any obstacles that may interfere with achievement of those goals.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

This gentle, non-invasive, rhythmical, wholebody massage aims to stimulate the lymphatic system to release excess fluid from loose connective tissues, thus helping to remove toxins. Lymph glands are part of the body’s defense against infection; blockage or damage within the system may lead to conditions such as edema, acne, inflammation, arthritis and sinusitis. By stimulating one of the body’s natural cleansing systems, it supports tissue health. It’s also been effective in assuaging lymphedema following mastectomy surgery.

Learn more at VodderSchool.com and LymphNet.org.

Massage Therapy

At its most basic, this ancient hands-on therapy involves rubbing or kneading the body to encourage relaxation, healing and well-being.

Benefits also include increased circulation and detoxification and reduced physical and emotional stress. More than 100 methods of massage are available. Massage offers proven benefits to meet a variety of physical challenges and may also be a useful preventive therapy. Learn more at AMTAMassage.org.

Meditation

The intentional directing of attention to one’s inner self. Methods and practices to achieve a meditative state are based upon various principles using the body or mind and may employ control or letting-go mechanisms.

Techniques include the use of imagery, mantras and observation, and the control of breathing. Research has shown that regular meditation can contribute to psychological and physiological well-being. As a spiritual practice, meditation is used to facilitate a mystical sense of oneness with a higher power or the Universe. It can also help reduce stress and alleviate stress-related ailments, such as anxiety and high blood pressure.

THE HEALING CENTER

Bob Huttinga PA-C 332 S. Lincoln Ave., Lakeview 989-352-6500 TheHealingCenterOfLakeview.com We specialize in Weight Management using “The Virtual Gastric Band”, Elimination of Tobacco Products, Removal of Phobias, and Regression for Past Life Healings. Phone, Private or group sessions are available.

HEALING LIGHT THERAPIES Morgan Buck 800 Ellis Rd., Norton Shores 231-268-0498 TheHealingLightLLC@gmail.com

Specializing in relaxation techniques for childbirth and The Virtual Gastric Band weight loss. Reiki sessions and classes, hypnosis, as well as amazing health and body care products.

INSTRUCTION / CLASSES HEALING IN AMERICA

Laurie DeDecker, RN, MHIA, Practitioner & Trainer 269-908-1016 Laurie@HealingInAmerica-Midwest.com HealingInAmerica-Midwest.com/michigan-classes Our structured, certified training and strict code of ethics enables our students to practice energy therapy in a safe and grounded manner. Ideal for those new to energy therapy, medical professionals and massage therapists, with Continuing Education available.

NATUROPATHIC INSTITUTE OF THERAPIES & EDUCATION 503 East Broadway St., Mt. Pleasant 989-773-1714 Contact@NaturopathicInstitute.info NaturopathicInstitute.info

Educational Programs Offered: Natural Health Program - Four Years (one weekend a month); Massage Therapy Program - One Year (two weekends a month); Holistic Doula Practitioner Program - Six Months (one weekend a month). Individual classes available. See ad, page 32.

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INTUITIVE READER / WORKSHOPS HEALING HEART INTUITIVE EMPOWERMENT SERVICES Ruth Nodel 269-668-3412 smallastrologer55@yahoo.com 22192 Salisbury Dr., Mattawan

Receive healing messages from departed loved ones. Get mind, body and spirit guidance and coaching for life’s journey and challenges. Services include Intuitive, Mediumship, Tarot Card and Astrology Readings and Empowerment Coaching by phone or in person.

Available for parties.

MARVE CREATIONS, LLC/INTUITIVE Eugenia Marve 616-243-4937 home 616-481-2698 cell Eugenia@MarveCreations.com MarveCreations.com

Eugenia’s belief in God frames her intuitive ability to see past, present and future circumstances. She perceives a range of information: outcomes of relationships, health, economics and insight about loved ones who are not present. Meditation, Intuitive Awareness, Chromotherapy workshops. Available for parties, Skype and phone readings.

IONIC FOOT DETOX HARMONY ‘N HEALTH

Mary De Lange, CCT., LMT. 1003 Maryland Ave. NE, Grand Rapids 616-456-5033 HarmonyNHealth.net The ion-cleanse process is a quick, easy and affordable solution to remove unwanted toxic material from the body. The immediate benefits are an increase in energy and metabolism, and wellness to the body.

Mediumship

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

Midwife

A birth attendant who assists a woman through the prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum stages of pregnancy. The mother is encouraged to be involved and to feel in control of her birthing experience. Midwives are knowledgeable about normal pregnancy, labor, birth and pain relief options. They respect the process of birth as an innate and familiar process.

Certified nurse-midwives are registered nurses who have received advanced training and passed a national certification exam. Nursemidwives collaborate with physicians, as needed, especially when problems arise during pregnancy. (Also see Doula.)

Myofascial Release

This whole-body, hands-on technique seeks to free the body from the grip of tight fascia, or connective tissue, thus restoring normal alignment and function and reducing pain.

Therapists use their hands to apply mild, sustained pressure in order to gently stretch and soften fascia. Developed in the late 1960s

by Physical Therapist John Barnes, myofascial release is used to treat neck and back pain, headaches, recurring sports injuries and scoliosis.

Learn more at MyofascialRelease.com.

Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET)

A non-invasive, drug free, natural modality that tests for and eliminates allergies. NAET uses a blend of selective energy balancing, testing and treatment procedures from acupuncture, acupressure, allopathy, chiropractic, kinesiology and nutritional medicine. One allergen is treated at a time.

Naturopathy

A comprehensive and eclectic system whose philosophy is based upon working in harmony with the body’s natural healing abilities.

Naturopathy incorporates a broad range of natural methods and substances aimed to promote health. Training may include the study

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(continued) of specific approaches, including massage, manipulation, acupuncture, acupressure, counseling, applied nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy and minor surgery plus basic obstetrics for assistance with natural childbirth.

Network Chiropractic

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

Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET)

This mind-body therapy seeks to restore well-being by removing certain biochemical and bioelectrical charges stored in the brain and manifested as illness or imbalances in the body. NET combines techniques and principles from traditional Chinese medicine, chiropractic and applied kinesiology to remove blocks to the body’s natural vitality, allowing it to repair itself naturally. Chiropractor Scott Walker formulated NET in the late 1980s.

Learn more at NetMindBody.com.

Neuro Muscular Kinesiology

A diagnostic system using muscle testing as a functional neurological evaluation. The methodology is concerned primarily with neuromuscular function as it relates to the structural, chemical and mental physiologic regulatory mechanisms. Kinesiology, which originated within the chiropractic profession, is an approach to clinical practice, with multidisciplinary applications. Kinesiology is a form of diagnosis that uses muscle testing as a feedback mechanism to examine how a person’s body is functioning. Since Kinesiology draws together elements from many diverse therapies, it provides a unified, interdisciplinary approach to health care.

RELAXATION AND PURIFICATION CENTER

Claudea Templeton Located in Richland and Marshall 269-967-1710 RelaxationAndPurification.com I feel your pain and I help you relieve it.

I am dedicated in my mission to help every person I serve to live as pain free as possible in body, mind and spirit.

LIFE COACH LIA COACHING AND CONSULTING LIA Coaching and Consulting Pamela Gallina, MA, CMC 616-433-6720 PamGallina@LIAConsulting.org LIAConsulting.org

Pam works with highly-motivated individuals as they focus on their complex life agendas and aim for their very best life-work balance.

This provides a powerful framework for building more effective relationships while maintaining a balanced and fulfilling personal life.

MANUAL ADHESION RELEASE™ (MAR) DISCOVER CHIROPRACTIC & SOFT TISSUE CLINIC

Dr. Eric Lambert, DC 6740 Cascade Rd. SE Ste. 4, Grand Rapids 616-956-1112 DChiro.com Adhesions (scar tissue) are possibly the most common musculoskeletal pathology in existence.

Adhesions develop in muscles, between muscles and between muscles and nerves. Manual Adhesion Release (MAR) generates tension directly on the adhesion to reduce and eliminate it. The technique is one of the most accurate and effective methods at eliminating soft tissue adhesion (scar tissue). Dr. Lambert is the only doctor certified in Michigan in this technique.

Nutritional Analysis

Identifying nutrient challenges are critical because they can affect all body functions as well as organ, joint and bone stability.

Proper nutrition, supported with whole food supplements, promotes overall health

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MASSAGE THERAPY ALTERNATIVE CARE SOLUTION Raymond Wan 3790 28th St. SW, Ste. B, Grandville 616-419-6924 AltCareSolution@gmail.com

Raymond Wan is a Certified Medical Acupuncture Practitioner, Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Holistic Health Counselor.

For more information, visit AltCareSolution.com.

DISCOVER CHIROPRACTIC & SOFT TISSUE CLINIC

6740 Cascade Rd. SE Ste. 4, Grand Rapids 616-956-1112 DChiro.com Chiropractic care and massage therapy, when used in combination, can form a positive approach to healing and may help relieve your pain on many levels. Offering: Therapeutic and Relaxation Massage.

DYNAMIC FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE THERAPY Jaci Timmermans, MT 4072 Chicago Drive, Grandville 616-531-6050

I offer Swedish massage with Integrated Techniques, chosen specifically to your unique body.

Relieve those tired and sore muscles and rejuvenate! Call for on-going monthly specials and discounts.

DynamicChiro.com.

HARMONY HEALTH ORIENTAL BODYWORK

Kris Rasmusson, RN, Oriental Bodyworker Acupressure, NADA Acupuncture Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Herbalist Holland 616-510-1252 Specializing in Acupressure, Oriental Bodywork, Pain Management, Sports Injuries & Relaxation. Support your health & healing by using a holistic approach. Member of National Acupuncture Detox Association.

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

Nutritional Counseling

Embracing a wide range of approaches, nutrition-based, complementary therapies and counseling seek to alleviate physical and psychological disorders through special diets and food supplements. These will be either macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins and fiber) or micronutrients (vitamins, minerals and trace elements that cannot be manufactured in the body). Nutritional therapy/counseling often uses dietary or food supplements, which can include tablets, capsules, powders or liquids.

Organic

In the United States, a product that has been produced in accordance with the Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program, which sets national standards for the production, handling, and processing of organically grown agricultural products.

Organic growing methods and inputs serve to enhance the ecological balance of natural systems. For example organic producers conserve soil and water, use renewable resources and grow food without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers.

(See ams.usda.gov/NOP)

Osteopathy / Osteopathic Physicians

Osteopathy uses generally accepted physical, pharmacological and surgical methods of diagnosis and therapy, with a strong emphasis on body mechanics and manipulative methods to detect and correct faulty structure and function, in order to restore the body’s natural healing capacities. Doctors of Osteopathy (D.O.) are fully trained and licensed according

(continued) to the same standards as medical doctors (M.D.) and receive additional extensive training in the body’s structure and functions.

Pain Neutralization Technique (PNT) More advanced method for healing and elimination of pain generated from active inflamed trigger points within the body. PNT can be more effective than earlier trigger point release systems used by various professions and very often much less painful. The goal of PNT isn’t to manage trigger points by applying pressure on them or utilizing mechanical force to manage the trigger points, as do other systems, but applies neurological reflexes to switch them off. After we get to the right reflex the trigger point is shut off in just a few seconds.

People are always surprised that tender areas can be eradicated in mere seconds and the painful sensation is gone, especially when they have been suffering for years.

Past Life Regression

Past life and regression therapies operate on the assumption that many physical, mental and emotional challenges are extensions of unresolved problems from the past, either childhood traumas or experiences in previous lifetimes. The practitioner uses hypnosis or other altered states of consciousness and relaxation techniques to access the source of this “unfinished business”, and helps clients to analyze, integrate and release past traumas that are interfering with their current lives.

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MEDICAL INFRARED IMAGING ADVANCED THERMAL IMAGING OF WEST MICHIGAN Julie Bennett 616-724-6368 AdvancedThermalImagingllc.com

High-resolution medical infrared imaging uses sophisticated computer systems and infrared sensing cameras to detect heat from the surface of the body, which represents underlying metabolism and neurophysiology. No other form of medical imaging offers this type of analysis. One of the most important uses of this space-age technology is for breast health risk assessment.

MUSICAL MEDITATION INTEGRATIVE BREATHWORK

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Breathwork involves mind, body & spirit and can assist with life changes, grief/loss, trauma, abuse, job stress/burnout, addictions and finding meaning/purpose.

A highly refined system of corrective treatment, Pfrimmer is designed to aid restoration of damaged muscles and soft tissues throughout the body. Fully trained practitioners use specified movements to stimulate circulation and help regenerate lymphatic flow, promoting detoxification and oxygenation of stagnant tissues. Registered Massage Therapist Therese C. Pfrimmer developed this therapy in the mid-20th century and applied it to recover from her own partial paralysis. Learn more at Pfrimmer.org.

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NATURAL HEALTH EDUCATION BVI SCHOOL OF AYURVEDA

Ruth Small, Administrative Director 6363 N. 24th St., Kalamazoo 269-381-4946 IndiaInk47@gmail.com AyurvedaMichigan.org Level I Ayurveda Program Ayurveda, for healthcare professionals, wellness practitioners, yoga instructors, and health-conscious individuals, leading to a Ayurvedic Consultant Certificate.

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At Grand Rapids Natural Health, our Naturopathic Doctor, Christine Schoenek, provides individualized care that addresses the root cause of disease, using tools such as dietary counseling, nutritional supplementation and homeopathy.

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Physical Therapy

Traditional physical therapy evaluates difficulties with mobility or function to focus on rehabilitation that entails restorative treatment and instruction on how to make efficient use of the body in daily activities.

Physical therapists use massage, exercise, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and other means to help the patient regain functional movement. Learn more at apta.org.

Pilates

Pilates, like yoga, yields long, lean, flexible muscles whose gracefully balanced movements readily translate into everyday activities like walking, sitting and bending.

It is a structured system of small, isolated movements that demand powerful focus on every nuance of muscle action while working out on floor mats or machines. This technique emphasizes development of the torso’s abdominal power center, or core. Gentler than conventional exercises, it is excellent for overcoming injuries.

Polarity Therapy

Combinations of therapeutic bodywork, nutritional guidance, yoga-style exercises and counseling aim at heightening body awareness. Polarity therapy asserts that energy fields exist everywhere in nature and their free flow and balance in the human body is the underlying foundation of good health.

Practitioners use gentle touch and guidance to help clients balance their energy flow, thus supporting a return to health. The practitioner’s hands do not impart energy, but redirect the flow of the receiver’s own energy. The receiver then recharges himself with his own freed energy. Learn more at PolarityTherapy.org.

Power (Yoga)

An intense style that creates heat and energy, while developing strength and flexibility.

Power yoga evolved from ashtanga yoga and was developed by American Beryl Bender Birch in the early 1990s. Its flowing style requires the strength and stamina of Ashtanga, but doesn’t always follow the same sequence of postures, making it similar to Vinyasa style.

Power yoga is usually performed in a heated room. Although Baron Baptiste is a name often associated with power yoga, he has developed his own method, called Baptiste Power Vinyasa yoga, which is taught only by teachers he

(continued) certifies. Students who enjoy aerobics will probably favor power yoga.

Prolotherapy

A rejuvenating therapy that uses injections of natural substances to stimulate collagen growth, in order to strengthen weak or damaged joints, tendons, ligaments or muscles. Often used as a natural alternative to drugs and/or surgery to treat pain syndromes, including degenerative arthritis, lower back, neck and joint pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, migraine headaches, and torn ligaments and cartilage.

Raindrop Therapy

Based on a healing ritual of the Lakota Native Americans, in which warm fluid substances are dropped onto the spine, the intention is to relax and open the body’s energy centers. Modern raindrop therapy also blends aromatherapy, soothing heat and gentle massage. Essential aromatic oils are allowed to methodically drip onto the spine from a height of five or six inches. The oils are then gently brushed up the spine and lightly massaged over the rest of the back, followed by application of a hot compress to facilitate oil absorption and muscle relaxation.

Rebirthing Breathwork

Also known as conscious connected breathing or vivation, rebirthing is a means to access and release unresolved emotions. The technique uses conscious, steady, rhythmic breathing, without pausing between inhaling and exhaling. Guided by a professional rebirther, clients re-experience past memories, including birth, and let go of emotional tension stored in the body.

Reconnective Healing™

Uses light and dimensional frequencies that work on all levels of the body/mind to reduce stress, foster relaxation and raise the body’s healing vibration. The idea of Reconnective Healing is to reconnect the meridian or acupuncture lines on the body that have become disconnected from the larger, universal grid of meridian lines.

Reflexology (Zone Therapy)

This is a natural healing method of pressure point massage used to relieve tension, pain and treat and cure illness by pressing on a part of a person’s head, hands, body or feet.

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PILATES WHITE RIVER YOGA

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Raymond Wan is a Certified Medical Acupuncture Practitioner, Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Holistic Health Counselor.

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REBIRTHING BREATHWORK IN THE HEART COUNSELING, PLLC Laurie Schmit, LMSW Voice/Text 616-426-9226 InTheHeartCounseling@gmail.com Facebook.com/InTheHeartCounseling

Transformative rebirthing/breathwork for emotional clearing and lasting personal growth. Confidential, caring support by practitioner with 20 years’ experience. Release what’s holding you back, rediscover your inherent worthiness and reconnect with Divine love and joy.

REFLEXOLOGY RELAXATION AND PURIFICATION CENTER

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I am dedicated in my mission to help every person I serve to live as pain free as possible in body, mind and spirit.

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(continued) Reflexology is based upon the principle that there are reflex points or zones that correspond to every part of the body. Correctly stimulating and applying pressure to these areas increases circulation and promotes specifically designated bodily and muscular functions.

Learn more at Reflexology-USA.net.

Reiki

A healing practice originated in Japan in the 1920s as a way of activating and balancing the life force present in all living things. Reiki means, “universal life force energy.” Light hand placements channel healing energies to organs and glands and work to align the body’s energy centers, or chakras. Various techniques address emotional and mental distress, chronic and acute physical problems and/or increases spiritual focus and clarity.

Reiki is a valuable addition to the work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses and others in the West. Learn more at Reiki.org.

Somatic Therapy

Body-oriented healing. Somatic therapy encompasses a wide variety of healing modalities which engage the physical body as a primary gateway to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. A partial list of somatic therapies includes Hakomi, SensoriMotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, Radix, Feldenkrais, Trager, CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, Myofascial Release, Rolfing, and Bioenergetics. Core principles of somatic therapies include the unity of mind and body, and the body as a storehouse of implicit memory and information.

Spiritual Healing / Counseling

Practiced in two forms. In one, the healer uses thought or touch to align his or her spiritual essence with that of the client. The healer works to either balance the spiritual field or shift the perceptual base of the client to create harmony between mind and body and draw the client into the active presence of Divine Spirit. In the other, the healer transforms healing energy into a vibrational frequency that the client can receive and comfortably assimilate, reminding the person’s intuitive core of its inherent healing ability.

Thermography (Thermal Imaging)

A diagnostic technique that uses an infrared camera to measure temperature variations on the

(continued) surface of the body, producing images that reveal sites of inflammation and abnormal tissue growth.

Inflammation is recognized as the earliest stage of nearly all major health challenges.

Yoga

Practical application of the ancient Indian Vedic teachings. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj which means “union” or “to join”, and refers to the joining of a person’s physical, mental and spiritual elements. The goal of good health is accomplished through a combination of techniques, including physical exercises called asanas (or postures), controlled breathing, relaxation, meditation and diet and nutrition.

Although yoga is not meant to cure specific diseases or ailments directly, it has been found effective in treating many physical ailments.

Individuals of every age and physical condition can benefit from the regular practice of yoga, which has been proved to enhance flexibility, strength, stamina and concentration.

Using a combination of asanas, or postures, and breathing techniques, yoga works to induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, tone the body and organs, increase vitality and improve circulation and energy flow. Uplifting and meditative, yoga can be applied as a spiritual practice, as well.

Yoga Therapy

The application of yoga principles, methods and techniques to empower individuals to progress towards greater health and freedom from disease, represents a first effort to integrate traditional yogic concepts and techniques with Western medical and psychological knowledge. Yoga therapy aims at the holistic treatment of various kinds of psychological or somatic dysfunctions, ranging from emotional distress to back problems.

Please note: The contents of this Health & Wellness Glossary are for informational purposes only. The information is not intended to be used in place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek out a practitioner who is licensed, certified or otherwise professionally qualified to conduct a selected treatment, as appropriate.

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SOMATIC THERAPY KEN PORTER CHT, LMT

3355 Eagle Park Dr. NE, Ste. 107, Grand Rapids 616-262-3848 BodyandSoulGR.com Offering two forms of somatic (bodycentered) therapy. Hakomi Therapy is an experiential, mindfulness-based path to deep self-acceptance, healing, and fulfillment. Massage Therapy is a touch- and energy-centered path to physical healing and emotional balance.

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TEA GLOBAL INFUSION

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Licensed and experienced counselor offering groups, workshops and seminars. Topics include selfcompassion, anxiety reduction, authentic living, self- care, vision boards, healing from trauma/abuse, emotional clearing, breathwork and body-focused healing. Customized retreats available.

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