Slowing down is a recent theme I’m not shaking. I talked about it in last month’s publisher’s letter, and then I read an article about the Lying Flat (tang ping) movement in China, where mostly younger people are shunning pressure to succeed, quitting high-stress and long-hours jobs, and opting for a more minimalist lifestyle. I interpreted this movement as simply “slowing down,” and it sounded healthy and reasonable to me—but a er doing a little internet research, I doubted myself for a moment. e China Communist Party rejects the idea and has censored discussion groups on the subject. China state media has called it shameful, and other leaders within Chinese society have said participants in the movement are irresponsible, disappointing to parents and millions of taxpayers.
In the United States, we also tend to hold wealthier people in high esteem and consider them more successful. It’s hard to accept that things are changing, that the prevailing way isn’t working for a lot of people around the world, and they’re not operating by the “rules” any longer.
Which brings me to a quote from Katie Kritikos in this month’s article “Secrets to a Joyful and Authentic Life.” She says, “Authenticity means realizing I don’t have to follow other people’s paths. I can nd what works for me and be true to myself.” When I read that, it struck me that overcoming societal judgments to discover your path is important, but rst you have to slow down enough to connect with your authentic self.
So I think we could all bene t by lying a little atter. Perhaps it would help us moderate the noise in our society, understand what is truly meaningful to us, and prioritize the meaningful things in our lives—being less reactive and more intentional.
Wishing you some tang ping this month,
Shannon
P.S. “Jumping Jacks for Joy” (page 23), by Charlotte’s Big Joy eory, is an example of how to generate joy. I’d like to suggest hula hooping for joy. My friend and fellow Natural Awakenings publisher, Jordan Peschek, gi ed me her hula hoop several years ago, and now when I feel bogged down, I hula hoop for a couple of minutes on my back deck. It always makes me smile. ank you, Jordan!
2026 Editorial Calendar
January Whole-Person
Health & Wellness
February
Nurture the Heart
March
Nourish & Flourish
April
Sustainable Together
May
Vitality Her Way
June
Men Built to Thrive
July Good Vibes, Great Outdoors
August Building Healthy Foundations
September Inner Balance
O ctober How Healing Works
November
Rooted in Gratitude
December
Living Generously
Natural Awakenings
Charlotte Provides Emphasis on Events
Healthy Holiday Food Shopping Made Easy
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Also, businesses and practitioners that hold natural health or green-living events can enter them in the free online calendar at AwakeningCharlotte.com/calendar. It’s a great way to direct more targeted eyes on events as the publication currently shares details on all events in their eNewsletters. Additional resources businesses and practitioners may take advantage of is the free directory at AwakeningCharlotte.com/businesses as well as creating “O ers” that look like coupons at AwakeningCharlotte.com/o ers. A link to “O ers” is currently included in eNewsletters.
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Farm Fresh Carolinas is providing an easy and convenient way for families to obtain plenty of local natural and organic produce to prepare for holiday meals, events and ongoing throughout the year. Place orders at FarmFreshCarolinas.com and produce, butter, cheese, bread (including gluten-free options), pantry staples, ready-made meals, vegan and vegetarian options, sustainable and home and health products and more can be delivered to one’s door.
“It’s becoming more and more important to support local farmers, artisans and co-ops, and we not only provide that opportunity to the Charlotte area community, we also make it very easy,” says Adriana Gheorghiu, owner of Farm Fresh Carolinas which was launched in 2017. “By being sourced close to home, you receive produce at its freshest, harvested at the peak of ripeness.”
e business operates under four major priorities: freshness by striving to source the freshest produce possible and providing a Happiness Guarantee; variety in changing o erings of produce and products on a weekly basis to provide families a varied diet; consistency in making deliveries on the same day each week according to the area served and o ering options of one-time, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly deliveries; and sharing grade 2 produce with their employees and community organizations including the Fort Mill Care Center and Levine Hospital, in Charlotte.
Pick-ups are also available at 8161 Regent Pkwy., Ste 103, in Fort Mill, SC. For more information or to arrange for delivery, call 704-729-4551, email info@FarmFreshCarolinas.com or visit FarmFreshCarolinas.com.
New Year, New You Feel Supercharged in 2026
Step into 2026 feeling supercharged, balanced and ready to thrive with e New You Miracle Band (TNYMB). Designed to help restore the body’s natural energy frequency, the Miracle Band supports energy, focus and overall wellbeing. Many users report feeling the e ects within moments of putting it on.
To make experiencing its bene ts more a ordable, e New You Team is extending its anksgiving weekend special throughout December as an online-only o er: Buy 2, Get 1 Free on all Miracle Bands, necklaces and pet collars. It’s an ideal way to share the gi of wellness and start the new year feeling our absolute best. Shoppers can redeem the o er at TNYMB.com using coupon code NEWYOUGIFT.
Each Miracle Band features a proprietary blend of polarized metals charged to resonate with the body’s optimal frequency, helping users feel grounded and energized. Guided by its motto, “Change Your Frequency, Change Your Life,” e New You Miracle Band encourages everyone to align their energy for a more vibrant year ahead.
TNYMB products are available at Charlotte Wholesale Supplements, Charlotte; Organic Marketplace, Gastonia; Genesis Herb Garden, Concord; Dr. Herb’s Natural Food Store, Hickory; and Frog Leap Wellness and Zoolies Natural Food Market, both in Waynesville. For more information or to purchase products online, visit TNYMB.com. See ad, back cover.
Mama Bessie’s Place Offers Holiday Discount Shopping
Mama Bessie’s Place, in Charlotte, is inviting customers to enjoy shopping for spiritual supplies for the holidays along with preparing for rituals for the full moon on January 3, 2026, with a series of discount days this month. Reductions on regular costs for new as well as already reduced merchandise will be o ered from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on each Saturday of the month—5 percent on December 6, 10 percent on December 13, 15 percent on December 20 and 20 percent on December 27.
Since 2007, the emporium has grown to become the area’s one stop, go-to shop for all spiritual, religious, New Age and metaphysical supplies. e sta also o ers suggestions on the best way to use purchases to help one move forward on their spiritual journeys.
e ownership takes pride in having excellent customer service, keeping prices as low as reasonably possible and maintaining a positive and upli ing atmosphere, adding that visitors sometimes get lost in the wide variety of items that they try to keep in stock. ey also speak Spanish.
Free admission. Discounts don’t apply to card decks and 2026 calendars and datebooks. Location: 3010 Monroe Rd., Ste. 104, Charlotte. For more information, call 704-632-9911 or visit MamaBessiesPlace.com or follow on Facebook or Instagram. See ad, page 31.
Ekologicall Offers Gifts That Give Back to the Planet
is holiday season, many of us will be looking for presents that celebrate both our loved ones and the environment. Ekologicall o ers thoughtful, eco-friendly gi s that truly keep on giving.
e company recommends reusable bread bags that keep baked goods fresh while eliminating single-use plastic, or beeswax wraps that transform food storage into an artful, sustainable practice. Consider Swedish dishcloths and unpaper towels that replace endless rolls of paper products, o ering durability and style while saving trees and reducing land ll waste.
eir clean body products bring wellness full circle—gentle on skin, free from harmful chemicals and packaged with minimal environmental impact. Explore their re llable product options that facilitate replenishing favorites without accumulating packaging waste, making sustainability even simpler. ese aren’t just products; they’re invitations to a more mindful lifestyle. Each ekologicall item represents a small daily choice that creates lasting positive change. When we gi reusable products, we’re o ering more than a present—we’re sharing values, inspiring sustainable habits and demonstrating that caring for our planet can be both beautiful and practical.
Ekologicall participates at the South End Farmers Market every Saturday and at Front Porch Sundays on December 7. eir bestsellers are also available at the Innovation Barn, at’s Novel Books and Farm Fresh Carolinas or visit ekologicall.com or on social media for more information or to explore their curated collection of sustainable essentials that make every day a little greener.
Awaken Spiritual Community to Hold Three Joy-Filled Holiday Events
Awaken Spiritual Community, a vibrant New ought center in Charlotte led by Spiritual Director Min. Shari Hill, will present three, separate, upli ing gatherings designed to nourish the heart, inspire the spirit and strengthen community connection. All are free and open to the public. As the end of the season is a sacred time for re ection, release and renewal, the events o er opportunities for connection, joy and inspiration as we begin 2026 aligned with love, peace and purpose.
An Awaken Holiday Party, from 4 to 8 p.m. on December 6, will be a time of delicious food, fun and heart-warming fellowship. Attendees will meet and connect with like-minded individuals that lead by love and embrace diversity of every kind.
Let go of the old and welcome the new in a Burning Bowl Release Service and Celebration ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on December 28. Participants will write down what they are ready to release into the re and open their heart to divine possibilities for 2026.
Legendary Motown artist and New ought pioneer Eddie Watkins Jr. will perform a soulstirring concert, and a Sunday Celebration Service, welcoming the new season with joy, power and purpose, at 4:30 p.m. on January 4.
Awaken Spiritual Community celebrates oneness, love and the power of mind through practical spirituality rooted in science of mind and New ought teachings.
Location: 7300 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte. For more information, call 704-314-4540, email info@AwakeningCarolina.org or visit AwakeningCarolina.org or follow them on Facebook or Instagram. See CRG, page 39.
Eddie Watkins Jr.
Charlotte Natural Wellness Offers New Treatment for Urinary Incontinence
Charlotte Natural Wellness now o ers the Emsella chair, an easy, noninvasive and natural solution for women and men seeking freedom from urinary incontinence. For a limited time, the practice is o ering one free session for new clients and discounted packages for those that would like to move forward with additional sessions.
Using high intensity focused electromagnetic technology, Emsella stimulates thousands of deep pelvic oor contractions in just one session. ese supramaximal contractions retrain and strengthen the muscles that support the bladder, improving both control and con dence.
Bene ts include fewer bathroom trips, reduced leaks, enhanced sexual function and a stronger pelvic core—all while patients remain fully clothed and comfortable during treatment. Most women notice results within a few sessions, with no downtime or discomfort.
“Many women just want to stay dry—to laugh, sneeze or do jumping jacks without worrying about leaking or crossing their legs,” says owner Dr. Michelle Dillon, a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in women’s health and hormones, natural hormone replacement, thyroid imbalances, fatigue and stress-related issues, digestive problems, MTHFR and genetics, and prevention. “No one should have to hold themselves every time they cough or run.”
Emsella isn’t suitable for pregnant women plus those with pacemakers, implanted de brillators or metal implants near the treatment area.
Location: 10722 Carmel Commons Blvd., Ste. 450. To schedule an appointment, visit tinyurl.com/EmsellaCLT, call 704-543-5540, or email info@CharlotteNaturalWellness.com. To view a short video about Emsella Chair, visit tinyurl.com/EmsellaVideo. For more information, visit CharlotteNaturalWellness.com. See ad, page 7.
Big Joy Theory Helps Wellness Providers Achieve Success
In today’s rapidly evolving wellness landscape, keys to being a successful provider are not only in strategies, but in soul alignment and intuitive wisdom. Big Joy eory, co-founded by certi ed reiki masters and long-time energy workers Dr. Jax Black and Tomer Yogev, is o ering wellness entrepreneurs complimentary 30-minute consultations that feature practical insights to help them identify their “next right breath” from a foundation of intuition and strategic awareness toward building thriving, heartcentered practices grounded in joy, purpose and energetic clarity.
eir philosophy, which has helped hundreds of conscious entrepreneurs for 15-plus years, centers on the belief that joy is a strategic foundation that fuels evolution, resilience and meaningful impact.
Combining psychology, intuitive intelligence and high-performance methodology, Black and Yogev help practitioners integrate conscious leadership with embodied healing practices. Tomer, a longtime yoga practitioner and initiate of ich Nhat Hanh, o ers a presence-based approach to leadership, while Jax blends intuitive mastery, liberation psychology and creative visioning to support healers in accessing inner wisdom while structuring their enterprises for elevation. Clients receive support at every development phase—from launch and growth to preparing for sale or transition.
For deeper insight, a full wellness business valuation o ers an indepth look at brand value, readiness for expansion and long-term potential. A limited number are o ered at a special price to Natural Awakenings readers.
As Yogev explains, joy is a frequency of intelligence that reveals possibility and clari es direction. Entering a new cycle, wellness leaders are encouraged to assess, align and intentionally prepare for the future—whether selling, scaling or spiritually re ning their mission.
For more information or arrange for a free consultation or wellness business valuation ($485), call 704-312-0780, email Joy@BigJoy eory.com or visit BigJoy eory.com/awake.
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Jax Black, Tomer Yogev
A New Piece in the Human Evolutionary Puzzle
A New Scientist article conrmed that a 146,000-yearold skull found 90 years ago in Harbin, China, belongs to a Denisovan, an ancient hominin race. is discovery provides scientists with a clear image of Denisovans, which had faces similar to ours, but with prominent brow ridges, a smaller forehead and a long braincase. Researchers believe that Denisovans are more closely related to modern humans than Neanderthals, based on the estimated age of our common ancestors. is nding will prompt a reevaluation of other East Asian fossils.
Denisovans were rst identi ed in 2010 through a nger bone and teeth found in a cave in Siberia, Russia. Scientists matched mitochondrial DNA from the Siberian tooth to Denisovan proteins in the skull.
Deforestation Dulls Butter y Colors
Scientists in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest have found that butter ies are losing their color. is research is part of a study on the discoloration or alteration of color in the natural world caused by human-driven environmental changes. e earliest known instance of such a change was during the Industrial Revolution, when the peppered moth turned black to blend into its sooty surroundings.
In Brazil, scientists observed a stark di erence between butter ies in the rainforest and those in deforested areas. e rainforest is home to a wide array of colorful butter ies, whereas those in deforested regions are brown or grey. In eucalyptus plantations that have replaced the rainforest, dull-looking butter ies thrive. Deforestation impacts the most colorful species rst, as the loss of vegetation makes them more vulnerable to predators. Without the protection of natural habitats, the most colorful and ecologically special species could be lost.
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ASK A MECK COUNTY EXPERT
Recycle Right is Holiday Season
Mecklenburg County Solid Waste experts receive hundreds of residential waste disposal and recycling questions weekly. eir experts provide updates and answer some of the most frequently asked questions. It is the gi -giving time of year, so whether deciding what to do with old electronic devices and rechargeable batteries, wrapping paper, trees or holiday lights when festivities are over, make sure to recycle right this holiday season.
Electronics with Rechargeable Batteries
Never toss them in the recycling or trash. Lithium-ion batteries contain chemicals that react with other materials, posing a serious re hazard to waste collection employees, vehicles and facilities. Mecklenburg County has averaged one to two res per week so far this year. Common devices that have lithium-ion batteries include power tools, vapes, cell phones, tablets, laptops, toys, electric bikes and scooters, small and large appliances, lawn equipment, watches (including smart watches), medical devices and calculators.
ere’s no fee for residents to bring rechargeable batteries to any of the four full-service centers; look for the household hazardous waste (HHW) area and hand batteries to an employee.
Live Christmas Trees, Wrapping Paper, Boxes, Cards
After opening gifts and enjoying the Christmas Tree, recycle them curbside. Remember, no glitter or foil and please remove all ornaments, lights and decorations from the tree rst. Make sure to trash any bows and ribbons please. Residents can recycle up to two real trees for free at any of the four full-service centers.
Holiday Lights
It is free for residents to bring them to any full-service center to be recycled.
Fake Christmas Trees
Residents can drop o one arti cial tree for free at any full-service center.
Recycling Right
ere are six items that can be recycled curbside or at the centers: cans, cardboard, cartons, paper, glass bottles, plastic bottles and jugs with necks. Remember: when in doubt, throw it out.
For full, staffed, and self-service locations and questions about recycling, waste diversion or anything else related to waste, visit WipeOutWaste.com. To submit a waste disposal and recycling question, email SolidWaste@MeckNC.gov. Je Smithberger, Director of Solid Waste, answers the top seven residential recycling questions at tinyurl.com/MeckRecycleRightFAQs. See ad, page 25.
Kissing Bug Disease Spreads Across 32 States
e U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared Chagas disease endemic to the United States, meaning that it is consistently present in the country. e disease is transmitted to humans and animals, including cats and dogs, through the feces of blood-sucking kissing bugs. A er biting its victim, the bug’s feces deposit the parasite that causes the disease.
e CDC reports that kissing bugs are native to the Southern U.S., but they have been found in 32 states. Chagas disease, which may initially show no symptoms, is a potentially fatal illness that can lead to chronic conditions such as heart failure, an enlarged heart or an enlarged colon. e CDC’s endemic declaration should increase awareness of Chagas disease among doctors and veterinarians, leading to more diagnoses and reporting. e declaration also paves the way for more research investment into improved diagnostics, treatments and prevention.
Building Emotional Resilience in Cancer Survivors
Cancer survivors o en experience emotional challenges such as anxiety, depression and fatigue. A study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology evaluated how mind-body practices could support the emotional recovery of nearly 600 cancer survivors with breast, prostate and gastrointestinal cancers, from early to advanced stages.
Participants were either randomly assigned or chose to join mindfulness-based cancer recovery (MBCR) or a tai chi/qigong (TCQ). Each program group was split into those that began their program immediately and a control group that was placed on a waitlist. e MBCR group met weekly for nine weeks and attended a six-hour weekend retreat between weeks six and seven. e TCQ group met weekly for 11 weeks and for a four-hour weekend retreat. Both groups were encouraged to practice daily at home for 30 to 45 minutes.
By the end of the study, both groups showed signi cant mood improvements compared to the waitlist control group, regardless of whether they chose their program or were randomly assigned. e MBCR group had the greatest reductions in tension, anger and fatigue, with increased energy. e TCQ group notably lowered depression and anger, and boosted vitality. Women bene ted more from the MBCR program than men, while younger participants and those with advanced cancer cases responded more strongly to the TCQ program. e study provides strong evidence that gentle mind-body practices are powerful tools to support emotional healing of cancer survivors.
Ultra-Processed Foods
Undermine the Healthiest Diets
Ultra-processing breaks down whole foods into components and recombines them with additives, avors, colors and emulsi ers, o en making them high in calories, salt, sugar and fat. A 2024 study published in eClinicalMedicine examined the consumption of ultra-processed and minimally processed foods among 200,000 adults with various dietary patterns, including regular red meat eaters, low red meat eaters, exitarians, pescatarians, vegetarians and vegans. Food frequency questionnaires and food diaries were used to determine diet type and ultra-processed food intake.
Across all diet types, ultra-processed foods made up roughly one- h to one-quarter of total daily food intake. Vegetarians and vegans consumed slightly more ultra-processed foods than regular red meat eaters. Low red meat eaters, exitarians and pescatarians ate modestly fewer ultra-processed foods than regular red meat eaters. All other groups ate more minimally processed foods than regular red meat eaters.
ese ndings challenge the assumption that plant-based diets inherently contain fewer processed foods. Vegetarian diets included slightly more ultra-processed foods than meat-heavy diets, while diets with modest amounts of meat or sh had the lowest ultra-processed food levels.
e authors noted that plant-based diets vary in quality depending on the degree of processing. While meat and dairy alternatives are o en perceived as sustainable, many are highly processed. Simply replacing meat with packaged plant products may not yield the expected health or environmental bene ts.
Moon Wolf Opens With Major Events
Moon Wolf will launch its operations as a wellness center for movement, massage and meditation at 1912 Commonwealth Avenue in Charlotte this month with a series of separate major events on December 6 along with special o ers for ongoing patronage.
A free grand opening party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will feature local retail and service vendors including tarot and discounted tattoos; ra e tickets will be given with all purchases made, and winners will receive discounted packages of Moon Wolf massages, medita-
tion sessions and classes (ra e winners announced at 3:45 p.m.). Food, co ee and mocktails from fellow small-business owners will also be available.
Moon Wolf’s co-owner and Yoga Director Grace Millsap will then host a ticketed ($22) special yoga ow session from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a one-hour donation-based dance party with local DJ Josh Paul. Proceeds will go towards Camino Salud to help those in Spanish-speaking communities that are experiencing food scarcity.
Also co-owned by Business Manager Christopher O’Donnell and Spa Director Catherine Warner, Moon Wolf will operate where Okra Charlotte and Gumbo Goods were previously based and will honor the history of the building with their services.
ey are o ering a special Founding Member price of $99 per month for unlimited movement and meditation classes and 20 percent o massage and treatment services.
Millsap also owns the Elemental Moon Yoga Teacher Training program, O’Donnell is also the owner of Wise Wolf Wellness, an o ce space for holistic practitioners in Plaza Midwood, and Catherine Warner also owns Hold Space Healing, in Plaza Midwood. e trio has joined together to co-create a center for the community, run by teachers and practitioners, aiming to re-cultivate unity within the community; create a patronage that is knowledgeable and students that are healthy and committed to their wellness and longevity; and provide wellness options for all levels of wealth, health and knowledge.
Free admission to grand opening party. For more information, visit eMoonWolf.com or follow them on Instagram.
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Cultivating Joy
How Movement, Gratitude and Connection Transform Our Lives
by Hannah Tytus
“Discovering more joy does not, I’m sorry to say, save us from the inevitability of hardship and heartbreak. In fact, we may cry more easily, but we will laugh more easily, too. Perhaps we are just more alive,” re ected the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu in e Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World, where he shared wisdom alongside the Dalai Lama.
Joy invites us to be more alive. It surfaces through awareness, connection and acceptance of the present moment, exactly as it is. As winter days grow shorter and the year draws to a close, this is a wonderful time to explore what joy truly is, the things that block it and
how it can be reclaimed. Ultimately, joy is not a reward for a perfect life, but a way of being that reminds us to embody our full humanity. ough sometimes eeting, joy can be profoundly sustaining.
A Physical Experience
“Joy is much bigger than happiness,” asserted Tutu. “While happiness is o en seen as being dependent on external circumstances, joy is not.” is mindset—rooted in both heart and spirit—aligns closely with the Dalai Lama’s vision that genuine ful llment comes from recognizing the deep interconnectedness of all living beings. Joy is an embodied emotion that is distinct from happiness. Happiness is stable, evaluative and may re ect broader life satisfaction—a contentment with one’s career, nances, family, romantic relationships or personal ful llment—while joy is experienced in the present moment. It is intense, yet eeting.
In a study conducted in 2025 and published in the International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being, researchers interviewed 14 adults about their experiences of joy. e ndings explain joy as a complex emotion shaped by individual, relational and cultural contexts. According to the research, joy is intense, transcendent and deeply felt—o en arising spontaneously in response to meaningful experiences or connections.
In contrast, happiness encompasses a broader spectrum, exhibiting greater stability, and is associated with life satisfaction and contentment. Participants described joy as a somatic experience, identifying sensations such as “a rush of warmth and lightness throughout the body,” “electricity,” “a bubbling up,” and “tingling sensations,” accompanied by “the urge to move, smile and embrace others.” ese visceral reactions o en accompanied moments of intense connection, awe and accomplishment.
If joy is felt through the body, movement itself becomes a doorway to experience it more fully. is cultivation of joy is the cornerstone of Jennifer Joy Jiménez’s life’s work. A pioneer in integrative movement and founder of the Brave inking Institute’s Health & WellBeing Division, she developed TranscenDANCE, a conscious dance modality for all ages and mobility levels designed to improve mental, emotional and physical health through inspiring music, body positivity and free-form movement.
Conscious dance is any form of movement that emphasizes mindfulness, inner exploration and emotional release rather than performance or choreography. Although these transformative movement practices have existed for thousands of years, Jiménez laments that for many Americans, dance may be con ned to weddings, occasional outings or tness classes, leaving little room for the expressive and emotive daily practice that “allows our soul-self to move our human self.”
Jiménez asserts, “Just a few minutes of dancing releases the happy hormones, o ering a DOSE [dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins] that shi s our mood better than any antidepressant.” Scienti c evidence supports this assertion. A 2024 meta-analysis published in e BMJ analyzed 218 clinical trials, demonstrating that dance was more e ective in alleviating depression symptoms than walking, yoga, strength training and even traditional antidepressants.
e Social Nexus
Joy thrives on connection. While it can arise in solitude, it naturally expands most e ectively through relationships and shared humanity. When individuals feel seen, supported and part of something larger than themselves, their sense of well-being deepens.
e 2024 World Happiness Report identi es social support as one of the strongest predictors of life satisfaction. Similarly, the Harvard Study of Adult Development—one of the longest-running longitudinal studies of human health—has shown that healthy, ful lling
relationships are the single greatest predictors of both longevity and life satisfaction.
is growing body of research underscores that social connection shapes health across our lifespan. Individuals that maintain meaningful relationships exhibit lower risks of cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, infections, cognitive decline and depression compared to those that are lonely. When people share laughter, empathy or a sense of belonging, they exhibit improvements to their nervous system and immune function, as well as an expanded capacity to experience joy.
Isolation’s Impact
While connection nurtures joy, disconnection erodes it. In e Book of Joy, the Dalai Lama identi ed loneliness as one of the most signi cant obstacles to joy, emphasizing that it arises not from isolation itself, but from a mindset of separation. A person can live alone in the wilderness and still feel content, while another may feel lonely in a crowded room. Loneliness, he suggests, emerges when the heart closes—when anger, fear or stress obscure the ability to perceive warmth in others.
Many modern experiences reinforce this sense of separation. Chronic stress, fatigue, poverty and depression all constrict the emotional space needed for joy. Cultural ideals built around constant happiness add another layer of strain. Researchers describe
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how placing pressure on ourselves to be perpetually positive leads us to suppress authentic emotion, rather than cultivate genuine contentment. e Dalai Lama observed that persistent anxiety keeps the mind spinning in worry, unable to rest in presence.
Emotional avoidance further narrows the capacity for joy. According to the 2024 World Happiness Report, individuals that intentionally process di cult experiences
report a 40 percent increase in life satisfaction. Gratitude research suggests the reason behind this phenomenon: Recognizing joy requires openness and receptivity. When individuals so en their defenses and allow life’s full range of emotion, they create space for joy to return.
Cultivating Gratitude
Adopting an attitude of gratitude is one of the best ways to cultivate joy. Recognized
by the Dalai Lama as one of the “8 Pillars of Joy”, gratitude has been shown to enhance the capacity to perceive joy in everyday life. Gratitude increases joy, and joy, in turn, increases gratitude in an upward spiral of positive disposition. A 2018 study published in e Journal of Positive Psychology revealed that when the participants practiced gratitude regularly, it became part of their natural disposition. Participants that exhibited greater gratitude also experienced heightened levels of joy.
Jiménez notes that cultivating gratitude— and therefore joy—is not just a matter of responding to positive circumstances. “ ere is a di erence between gratitude for and gratitude in. It’s easy to be grateful for positive windfalls like winning the lottery or receiving a nice gi . But when something challenging happens, such as a loved one receiving a serious medical diagnosis, how can we be grateful in that moment for the gi that lies in the wisdom of that situation?” Viewing challenging events as lessons with the potential for wisdom and healing helps us cultivate a more resilient kind of gratitude.
As Tutu and the Dalai Lama teach, joy is not the absence of struggle but the presence of heart. It lives in the body, grows through connection and deepens through gratitude. To reclaim it, we must so en the grip of perfection, release the myth of constant happiness and allow space for both laughter and tears.
Jiménez reminds us that joy is something to be practiced—not achieved—through movement, mindfulness and a willingness to feel. Gratitude becomes the bridge that turns awareness into aliveness, inviting us to notice what was there all along. When people pause long enough to be present, they discover that joy does not need to be sought. It simply needs to be welcomed.
Hannah Tytus is an integrative health coach, researcher and content creator for KnoWEwell, P.B.C., as well as a former writer at the National Institutes of Health.
Jumping Jacks for Joy
Joy begins inside of us. It is not about what we do; it is about how we do it. One of the simplest ways to reconnect with that joy and our innate vitality is through a playful return to movement: doing jumping jacks for joy.
e how is in centering on breath. Don’t count repetitions. Count breaths. Set intention to complete 10 full, intentional, whole-body breaths while doing jumping jacks or however many one can do in that time. Feel the rst inhale expanding the heart, then one’s body and soul. With each exhale, release that which no longer serves. e goal isn’t endurance or performance; it’s presence, groundedness and awareness of our whole self.
Each breath reconnects us to our vitality, acknowledging that we are a physical, psychological and spiritual being. As our
breath expands, our mind clears, and our spirit opens as our body moves. Breath becomes our metronome; movement becomes our mantra.
When one nishes the tenth breath, pause with one’s hands over the heart and smile from within. Feel the pulse of aliveness moving throughout one’s body. at pulse is joy, steady, luminous and always available.
So, the next time one needs a reset, skip the co ee and start doing 10 breaths of jumping jacks. By doing so, we’ll remember our vitality and the joy that’s already alive and well inside us.
Dr. Jax Black and Tomer Yogev are Reiki Masters, co-authors of the bestseller e Joy Manifesto and co-owners of Charlotte-based Big Joy eory. For more information, call 704-312-0780, email Joy@BigJoy eory.com or visit BigJoy eory.com.
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The Magic of Gourmet Salts
From Fleur de Sel to Himalayan Pink
by Maya Whitman
Specialty salts can transform everyday foods. To elevate the experience, add bold chili salt to a hearty winter stew, smoked salt to popcorn or ruby-colored wine salt to chocolate tru es. Flavored nishing salts surprise the tastebuds in ordinary dishes like oatmeal, desserts or hot cocoa. Used mindfully, gourmet salt reduces the need for excessive sodium and invites us to savor the extraordinary.
“I think salt is amazing and brings out the best in food—all those hidden avors,” says Craig Cormack, a gourmet salt chef in Cape Town, South Africa. His career as a food artisan advanced in 2009 when he embraced specialty salts. “My personal collection is sitting at 232 naturally occurring salts from around the world,” adds Cormack, who favors unre ned regional varieties, but also enjoys bold options such as smoked Danish Viking salt for its ancient, bon re-infused qualities.
Salts vary in texture, avor and nuance based on their source and harvesting techniques, such as solar evaporation or hand-raking. Many contain trace minerals, adding depth to dishes, and when
consumed in moderation, sea salt may bene t the body compared to re ned salt.
Salt’s Good Side
Salt has a bad reputation for causing high blood pressure and other health conditions, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that more than 70 percent of dietary sodium comes from prepared and packaged foods, not from salt added at home. e FDA daily value for sodium is less than 2,300 milligrams per day, and using unre ned salts can be a healthier alternative to common table salt, which is demineralized and processed with anti-clumping agents. Celtic gray salt and other mineral-rich varieties contain naturally occurring, trace heavy metals, but also minerals like potassium, magnesium and calcium, which can help prevent the body from absorbing harmful metals like lead.
“We all need salt in moderation to live. e best way to ingest salt is to season your own food. Processed food has too much salt, and you can’t control your intake. Naturally made, mineral-rich salt is the best choice,” a rms Nancy Bruns, a seventh-generation salt maker at J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, in Malden, West Virginia. She and her family produce rare, small-batch nishing salts harvested from the ancient Iapetus Ocean beneath the Appalachian Mountains.
Spanning the Salt Spectrum
Whether sourced from evaporated seawater (sea salt) or underground salt mines (rock salt), there is much to choose from. Sea salt comes in various colors, coarseness and complex avors. Highly prized ake salt— eur de sel from coastal France—is hand-harvested from evaporation ponds with clay bottoms and, with its delicate, paper-thin crystals, o ers delicious nuances as a nishing salt. Celtic gray salt, sourced deeper within evaporation ponds, contains more moisture and minerals.
Himalayan pink salt, mined from salt beds formed from ancient seas approximately 600 million years ago, contains more than 80
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minerals and has a rosy color due to the presence of iron oxide and magnesium. Black volcanic rock salt, also known as Himalayan black salt or kala namak, has a pungent, sulfuric quality that diminishes with heat during cooking and imparts an egg-like aroma and taste that can be useful in vegan recipes. e large, coarse grains of kosher salt traditionally used in Hebrew cuisine give food a robust, briny quality and satisfying texture.
Salt can be infused with herbs, spices, fruits and smoke from various woods to create a multitude of avor qualities and moods. Bruns highlights her ramp-infused salt, which is combined with wild onions gathered during the Appalachian springtime.
Charred oak from old bourbon barrels makes their smoked salt a favorite for grills and even chocolate desserts. Cormack spotlights the ne indulgence of Tartu anghe brand tru e salt from Italy for an unforgettable mushroom risotto.
Bruns is grateful for the timeless spirit of salt. “I come to work on the same land where my ancestors made salt for over 150 years. I feel their presence, as if they are watching over my shoulder. at legacy and sense of stewardship is present every time I sprinkle salt on my food.”
Maya Whitman is a frequent writer for Natural Awakenings.
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POMEGRANATE PICKLED FISH
is gourmet holiday dish is ideal for a dinner party.
YIELD: 8 SERVINGS
3½ lbs yellowtail sh, skinned
6½ oz vegetable oil
3½ lbs sliced onions
1 Tbsp garam masala
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp black peppercorns
4 whole cloves
4 to 5 bay leaves
¾ cup, combined, equal amounts of dried apricots and sultanas (golden raisins)
2 cup white or red wine (red wine gives sh a deeper color)
½ Tbsp coarse salt
5 Tbsp white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp brown sugar
Seeds of 1 large pomegranate
FOR HOMEMADE LIME MAYO
5 large egg yolks
1 Tbsp English mustard
Juice of two limes
Preheat the oven to 400° F.
Zest from one lime
1½ cups sun ower oil
1 tsp salt
Place sh in a baking dish, allowing space for sauce.
Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or a at wide pot. Add onions, cover and sauté at low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become sweet.
Stir in garam masala, fennel, coriander, peppercorns, cloves and bay leaves. Turn heat up to medium and fry for 30 seconds to temper the spice, and then add the apricots, sultanas, wine and salt. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and stir in the vinegar and sugar until well incorporated into the sauce. Pour sauce over the sh. Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove dish from oven, let it cool completely and then refrigerate for at least a day.
Add all the lime mayo ingredients into a bowl, except for the sunower oil. Slowly add the oil while whisking the ingredients vigorously. When all the oil is added, the mix should be velvety smooth and be able to hold its own shape. Store in the refrigerator.
Serve cold sh on a salad with homemade lime mayo. Garnish with a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds.
Recipe courtesy of Craig Cormack.
HEARTY VEGETABLE FRITTATA
YIELD: 4 SERVINGS
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 medium yellow squash, thinly sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
¼ tsp heirloom salt, divided
4 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
5 grinds from black pepper mill
3 dashes of jalapeño hot sauce
⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled
Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 10-inch oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Take the onions out of the pan and set them aside. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, along with the zucchini, yellow squash and red bell pepper. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through and tender. Add the garlic, thyme leaves and ⅛ teaspoon of salt. Stir and cook for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
Remove the pan from the heat. Return the onions to the pan and mix well. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, remaining salt, pepper and hot sauce. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and sprinkle feta cheese on top.
Place the pan on the center rack of the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until just set in the center.
Take the pan out of the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes. Cut into quarters and serve.
Recipe courtesy of J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works.
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FLAVOR-INFUSED SALT
1 tsp dried herbs, spices or citrus zest of choice ¼ cup kosher salt, coarse sea salt or coarse Himalayan pink salt
Basic Infusion Instructions
In a bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of dried herbs, spices or citrus zest for every ¼ cup of kosher salt, coarse sea salt or coarse Himalayan pink salt. Stir thoroughly and store the mixture in a sealed, dry, airtight jar. For optimal results, let the avored salt sit in the closed jar for a few hours before use.
Suggested Combinations and Uses
Create a delicious nishing salt for grilled shrimp, vegan tacos or black bean soup by combining 1 teaspoon fresh lime zest, ½ of a dried hot chili pepper and ¼ cup kosher salt. Sprinkle to taste just before serving.
Enhance fresh blueberries, melon, warm oatmeal or freshly baked brownies with a unique avor by crushing 1 teaspoon of
organic lavender buds in a mortar and pestle until the owers are bruised and fragrant, then combining them with ¼ cup coarse Himalayan pink salt. Sprinkle to taste immediately before serving.
Make a wonderful cooking salt for roasted vegetables by mixing 1 teaspoon dried rosemary with ¼ cup Celtic gray sea salt. Sprinkle to taste before baking in the oven.
Recipe courtesy of Marlaina Donato.
Gentry Dental Offers a Holistic Approach
Personal experience led a woman-owned practice to transform her services in a highly challenging healthcare business environment. Heather Gentry, DMD, established her general dentistry practice in 2014. However, a er years of struggling with health issues that were unresolved through conventional medicine, she turned to a functional medicine doctor who helped uncover the root causes and restore her health.
is experience led her to re-evaluate her approach to dentistry, recognizing the deep connection between oral and overall health. In 2022, she transitioned to holistic dentistry, o ering biologically based care that focuses on whole-body wellness, biocompatible materials and personalized treatment— helping patients nd the kind of healing she once searched for herself.
Dr. Gentry—certied in safe mercury amalgam removal, ozone therapy and microscope dentistry, and a certified Shamanic Practitioner—offers general holistic dentistry, same-day crowns, ceramic inlays, cosmetic treatments, ozone treatment, red light therapy and periodontal care.
“We are committed to providing care in the most natural and safest way possible,” she says. “We prioritize the use of biocompatible materials that work in harmony with the body, avoiding toxic substances commonly used in traditional dentistry. Our approach goes beyond treating teeth—we consider the impact of dental health on the entire body.”
e practice follows the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique to protect both their patients and the environment. A specialized mercury vapor ltration system placed near the mouth, along with supplemental oxygen and a rubber dental dam for isolation, minimizes mercury exposure during procedures. Several additional safeguards help to capture harmful particles and prevent environmental contamination.
Once safely removed, the tooth is replaced with a biocompatible resin or ceramic restoration that’s both non-toxic and aesthetically pleasing.
Making people aware of the essence of holistic dentistry through local events, educational workshops and outreach plus networking and collaborating with like-minded healthcare providers is a priority. “Many people are still unfamiliar with what holistic dentistry is and the long-term health bene ts it provides. Educating the community about the connection between oral health and overall wellness, and helping them understand why our methods matter, takes time and e ort. As we continue to grow, spreading awareness and building trust remain key parts of overcoming these obstacles.”
Gentry points to their unique o erings and patient-care focus as keys to their success. “Patients seek us out not only for our unique approach, but also for the exceptional customer service and personalized experience we provide. We are known for treating each patient with genuine empathy and compassion, making them feel heard, valued and cared for.”
They also provide educational resources and guidance to empower patients to make informed decisions that bene t their oral and overall well-being.
“Building a successful, patient-centered holistic practice in this environment has been both empowering and inspiring, and we’re proud to pave the way for more women in dentistry and entrepreneurship,” she adds.
Gentry Dental is located at 5950 Fairview Rd., Ste. 16, in Charlotte. For more information or to make an appointment, call 704-554-1007 or visit GentryDentalCharlotte.com. See CRG, page 35.
Heather Gentry
Katie Kritikos
on Secrets to a Joyful and Authentic Life
by Sandra Yeyati
Katie Kritikos is a lawyer, lecturer and devoted mother of a 3-year-old boy. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a juris doctor and a master’s degree in library and information sciences. Upon graduation two decades ago, she opened a solo practice in rural Illinois, o ering legal services in estate planning and real estate transactions. A er three years, she shi ed to working for the Illinois Attorney General in Chicago as a tax litigator.
Since 2018, Kritikos has been teaching information policy classes at the University of Illinois School of Information Sciences. In 2019, she launched her blog, Joyful Living With Katie Kritikos (KatieKritikos.com), sharing her passion for writing and insights on family and wellness with a wider audience. Since becoming a parent to a child with autism spectrum disorder and hearing loss, her interests now include disability advocacy and learning American Sign Language.
What is your de nition of authenticity?
Authenticity means realizing I don’t have to follow other people’s paths. I can nd what works for me and be true to myself. It’s a journey of self-discovery. At 40, authenticity means accepting myself as I am. I used to not like the way I looked, wishing I was taller or thinner. Many women go through this turmoil with their self-image. Now I like my body the way it is. Authenticity is about acceptance.
How do you de ne
joyful living?
Discovering your authentic self is a path to nding your joy, which is deeply personal. Joy is that calm, warm, content feeling inside, whether it’s for a moment or longer lasting. Media o en portrays joy, especially during the holidays, with pictures of happy families surrounded by Christmas toys, but your family gathering may not look like that.
Joy is empowering because it doesn’t have to match what everyone else is doing for fun or happiness. Joy is a lifestyle and a choice. It’s about nding what works for you and then incorporating those things into your daily rituals. Focus on small, real-life actions and choices that resonate with you, not in uencers or celebrities, to nd your authentic self and more joy.
What do you mean by embracing the joy of missing out?
FOMO—the fear of missing out—is most evident when you’re scrolling through Instagram, seeing others having fun and doing cool things, but those images are unrealistic and unsustainable. I prefer the joy of missing out, allowing me to focus on my life and celebrate what I get to do, instead of comparing my life to others.
is approach nurtures my authentic self and also lets me try new experiences without expectations. If I visit the farmers market, do I have to post about it? Can I simply enjoy that experience? Do I need to get the likes and a rmations of other people to validate my experiences? I nd it troubling if we're living just to show o for others.
Courtesy Katie Kritikos
How do you recover from an emotional slump?
Last year, my husband, George, unexpectedly lost his job, prompting us to move from Illinois to Vermont for a new position. We also learned that our son, Teddy, who is deaf in one ear, needs a cochlear
implant and is on the autism spectrum. ese changes le me feeling depressed about leaving our old home, shocked by my husband’s job loss and worried about my son. I had to decide how to handle these unexpected challenges and who I would become.
e answer is to stay positive and be kind to yourself. It took time to realize my feelings are valid. Feeling angry, tired or overwhelmed is okay. Constantly being happy, agreeable or obedient may stem from social expectations, but it’s important to acknowledge bad days without letting them spiral into depression.
Finding a support network, being honest about your feelings and asking for help are crucial. It takes strength to admit you don’t feel good, because we o en feel pressured to be perfect. Communicating with my partner, parents and friends, checking in and seeking help are good ways to overcome feelings of being overwhelmed or low.
Do you have hope?
Yes, I do. I love my child and my neighbor, and when I interact with others, I strive to make it positive. It makes me feel good, and maybe it makes them feel good, too. at’s where hope starts for me: continuing to smile, holding the door, checking in on someone,
following up with those struggling, and lending a hand. at’s all I can do, but I can do it, so I will.
I don’t want my child to grow up and think there’s no hope. Focusing on joy during tough times might seem foolish or sel sh, but I think it’s radical and revolutionary. Some might call self-care selfish, but I completely disagree. As Audre Lorde, a black activist and feminist librarian, said, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation.”
We deserve to take care of ourselves. By channeling our joy and being our authentic selves, we can inspire others. We need each other now more than ever, so we need to be our best selves. Selfcare isn’t sel sh; it’s essential for continuing the ght and spreading hope and joy.
Sandra Yeyati is the national editor of Natural Awakenings.
To read a longer version of this conversation, visit tinyurl.com/KritikosCLT or scan the QR code.
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Dr. Yelena Okhotin, a naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and craniosacral therapist, specializes in women’s health, stress management, hormones, and pain relief using holistic practices. A la carte, packages, memberships. Book a free consult today. See ad, page 2.
IVY INTEGRATIVE
1520 South Blvd, Ste 228 704-569-5489
info@IVYIntegrative.com IVYIntegrative.com
Charlotte's number one holistic clinic offering 17+ alternative services by research-based licensed clinicians. Enjoy one service at a time or save big with packages and memberships. A la carte, packages, memberships. Book a free consult today. See ad, page 2.
Functional Neurology
BETTER BRAIN & BODY
11230 Carmel Commons Blvd
704-752-8100 · BetterBrainAndBody.com
Info@BetterBrainAndBody.com
Address the root cause of neurological issues and optimize overall brain & body health at Charlotte’s Human Optimization Center. Non-invasive diagnostics and safe and effective treatments. Wellness memberships available. Schedule your free consultation today. See ad, page 17.
Chiropractic neurology facility that is dedicated to helping patients with complex neurological conditions such as dysautonomia, migraine, dizziness, movement disorders, concussions and neurodevelopmental disorders. Schedule your $50 consult today. See ad, page 22.
MASTER NEUROHEALTH
1701 First Baxter Crossing, Ste 201F Fort Mill, SC · 803-992-2473
DrMichaelMaster.Health
Compassionate, caring, Carricktrained chiropractic neurologist with 25+ year’s experience, including functional neurology and child neurodevelopment credentials. Holistically attending children and adults with complex health conditions without use of drugs or surgery. Schedule your consult today. See ad, page 9.
Gardening
AMERICAN BEAUTY GARDEN CENTER
4400 E Independence Blvd
704-334-8651
ABGardenCenter.com
Charlotte’s organic gardening supply store for over 17 years. Knowledgeable staff that answers your questions and makes recommendations. Natural/ organic products, hydroponic solutions, greenhouses, grow lights, and more. Visit us today.
Herbal Medicine
IVY INTEGRATIVE
1520 South Blvd, Ste 228 704-569-5489
info@IVYIntegrative.com IVYIntegrative.com
Dr. Chelsea Birch, naturopathic doctor and registered herbalist, formulates personalized botanical medicine to empower those with chronic conditions seeking effective, natural, and alternative healing solutions. A la carte, packages, memberships. Book a free consult today. See ad, page 2.
Holistic Business Guidance
BIG JOY THEORY
704-312-0780
joy@BigJoyTheory.com BigJoyTheory.com
Transformative coaching and business guidance blending psychology, intuition, and strategy to elevate wellness leaders into aligned, joyful growth— where purpose, prosperity, and presence unite through the frequency of joy. Book a free consult today. See ad, page 4.
Holistic Wellness Care
PRIMARY HEALTH-CARE OF CHARLOTTE, P.A 508 Beatties Ford Rd 704-347-1172 • GetWellnessCare.com
Serving Charlotte for 39 years with continuous low-cost holistic health care for uninsured and under insured. Physicals, first aid, TB and other tests. Certified by NC Board of Medical Examiners and NC Board of Nursing. By appointment.
Hormone Health
IVY INTEGRATIVE
1520 South Blvd, Ste 228
704-569-5489
info@IVYIntegrative.com IVYIntegrative.com
Dr. Stephanie Hendershot is a functional naturopathic doctor that blends modern science with natural medicine to treat hormones, digestion, skin, and fertility—empowering patients to heal from the root. A la carte, packages, memberships. Book a free consult today. See ad, page 2.
Hydrotherapy
IVY INTEGRATIVE
1520 South Blvd, Ste 228
704-569-5489
info@IVYIntegrative.com IVYIntegrative.com
Dr. Marissa Boyd integrates a therapeutic use of water that dates back thousands of years to gently and effectively address digestion, chronic pain, detoxification, and immune support. Book a free consult today. See ad, page 2.
Hyperbaric Therapy
NIRVANA HYPERBARIC INSTITUTE
146 Medical Park Rd, Ste 110 Mooresville • 704-471-4100
NirvanaHBO.com
Dedicated to healing, forwarding the science of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and providing patients a tranquil place to heal. Highly effective in treating many conditions, some covered by insurance. See ad, page 28.
Katie synthesizes a unique blend of healing modalities with selfactivation techniques–from sound and vibrational therapy, to intuitive channeling, to guided meditation–in order to deliver healings tailored to each person's needs.
Intuitive Healer/Advisor
INTUITIVE CHANNEL & HEALER
DavidHarrisSpirituality@gmail.com 704-577-8977
DavidHarrisSpirituality.com
David offers clear, channeled guidance and healing energy— through spoken messages, Akashic Records insight, and healing light language—to facilitate deep healing, release blocks, and help you find clarity and align with your highest self.
Lifestyle Optimization
IVY INTEGRATIVE
1520 South Blvd, Ste 228
704-569-5489
info@IVYIntegrative.com
IVYIntegrative.com
Dr. Katherine Lanning, OTD, OTR/L, occupational therapist helping individuals with chronic health concerns optimize routines, habits, and environments for better health and life satisfaction. Mindfulness, functional goal setting for conditions like anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, chronic pain. See ad, page 2.
MetaPhysician
KOKAYI HEALTH SERVICES
726 East Blvd, 2nd Floor 310-713-5764
KokayiHealth.com
The MetaPhysician- Yale trained MD combining cutting edge medical therapies with the wisdom of traditional medicine. Extraordinary holistic, integrative medical care, supporting optimal health and effective treatment alternatives. 38 Years Holistic Primary Care. See ad, page 11.
Naturopathic Doctor
IVY INTEGRATIVE
1520 South Blvd, Ste 228
704-569-5489
info@IVYIntegrative.com
IVYIntegrative.com
Dr. Caitlan Readhead, a licensed naturopathic doctor, specializes in treating tick-borne illnesses, mold toxicity, chronic fatigue, and underlying viruses naturally. A la carte, packages, memberships. Book a free consult today. See ad, page 2.
IVY INTEGRATIVE
1520 South Blvd, Ste 228
704-569-5489
info@IVYIntegrative.com
IVYIntegrative.com
Dr. Kellyann Tomko, a naturopathic doctor and health coach, specializes in metabolic health, gut health, menopause, cognitive health, and holistic approaches to chronic conditions and wellness. A la carte, packages, memberships. Book a free consult today
See ad, page 2.
Nutrition
IVY INTEGRATIVE
1520 South Blvd, Ste 228 704-569-5489
info@IVYIntegrative.com
IVYIntegrative.com
Elena DiPerri, CNS, combines science and compassion to help clients balance hormones, boost energy, and improve metabolic health through personalized, sustainable nutrition and Bowen therapy. A la carte, packages, memberships. Book a free consult today. See ad, page 2.
Ozone Therapy
PUREFICO MEDSPA & THERAPY
19401 Old Jetton Rd, Ste 100 Cornelius · 704-655-2719
Purefico.com
Full line of noninvasive wellness/ beauty services including only
local provider of cutting edge Eboo Ozone IV Therapy system. Treats autoimmune disorders, infections, viruses, chronic fatigue, Lyme disease and more. Call and mention Natural Awakenings discount. See ad, page 13.
Naturopathic practice founded by Dr Michelle Dillon specializing in natural, non-invasive treatments of the root cause of conditions including incontinence. One of few Charlotte providers of Emsella Chair. Book your free first session today. See ad, page 7.
IVY INTEGRATIVE
1520 South Blvd, Ste 228 704-569-5489
info@IVYIntegrative.com
IVYIntegrative.com
Dr. Mièka Bryan, DPT, specializes in pelvic floor therapy, empowering patients of all ages to overcome pain, dysfunction, and restore wellness through expert, compassionate care. A la carte, packages, memberships. Book a free consult today. See ad, page 2.
Physical Therapy
IVY INTEGRATIVE
1520 South Blvd, Ste 228 704-569-5489
info@IVYIntegrative.com
IVYIntegrative.com
Dr. Sarah Kingsley, PT, DPT, combines physical therapy, myofascial release, Bowen Therapy, and yoga to help clients of all ages relieve chronic pain, reset the nervous system, and reconnect with their bodies for lasting wellness. See ad, page 2.
Psychic
PSYCHIC MEDIUM KELLE 4371 Charlotte Hwy, Ste 22, Clover, SC 978-420-8213 ·PsychicMediumKelle.com
PsychicMedium@verizon.net
Psychic medium +18 years, author and radio show host. Private readings, psychic investigator on missing person cases. Helps those at a crossroads, experiencing unresolved issues or dealing with loss. Call for appointment today.
Psychotherapy/ Hypnotherapy
SACRED BEGINNINGS PSYCHOTHERAPY
1816 East 7th Street
704-774-6031
SacredBeginningsPsychotherapy.com
Liz Hudson, LPA, MHt, holistic psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, specializing in transformative modalities to uproot, release and re-integrate. Blends integrative psychotherapy and hypnotherapy, breathwork, somatic healing, subconscious/ trance work and mind body approaches. Schedule your appointment today.
Regenerative Medicine
NEOGENIX
16147 Lancaster Hwy, Ste 140 19475 Old Jetton Rd, Ste 102, Cornelius 704-727-6551
NeoGenixStemCells.com
All natural, non-surgical treatments for joint, muscle, tendon and ligament pain performed by experienced, board-certified medical doctors 100% dedicated to stem cell and PRP treatments. Schedule your free consultation today. See ad, page 5.
Retreat
SACRED GROVE RETREAT
15750 Collie Rd, Gold Hill, NC
704-299-5124
SacredGroveRetreat.com
Soul-nourishing sanctuary nestled in nature, offering transformational experiences, healing energy, a vortex, a labyrinth, and starlit skies— where clarity dawns and miracles take root. Available for personal stays and organized retreats. Reserve your visit today.
Scalar Energy
SCALAR FREQUENCY HEALING
704-490-5483
CS@ScalarFrequencyHealing.com
ScalarFrequencyHealing.com
Scalar energy wellness and spiritual awareness aids. Simple, practical, inexpensive, and imprinted with targeted scalar frequencies to help the body repair itself or work with your consciousness. Free shipping. 15% discount with NAM522. See ad, page 27.
Sound &Vibrational Therapy
SPIRIT AND SOUND
Barbara Griggs, LSH, CVSMT Barb.griggs04@gmail.com 704-603-7759
SpiritandSound.net
Sound and vibration, primary elements of creation. Clear and balance your mind, spirit and body through vibrations of tuning forks. Licensed spiritual healer, intuitive and Certified Vibrational Sound Master Teacher. Call for free consultation.
Spiritual Centers
AWAKEN SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY
7300 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte Info@AwakeningCarolina.org AwakeningCarolina.org
Awaken is not your average church—we teach ancient spiritual truth, including biblical wisdom, through the empowering lens of Science of Mind and New Thought. Come as you are. Leave empowered, inspired and awakened.
HEARTLIGHT SPIRITUAL CENTER
Rev David Hulse, Spiritual Guide
7300 Mallard Creek Rd
704-669-7300
HeartLightCharlotte.org
We are a spirit-guided, heartcentered Christ-conscious, loving family providing an empowering, universal, Christ-centered message grounded in the teachings of metaphysics. Meditation 10:30am. Sunday service 11am. Email Shine@HeartLightCharlotte.org.
UNITARIAN FELLOWSHIP OF LAKE NORMAN
Quaker Meeting House
625 South St, Davidson UULakeNorman.org 980-689-0630
We are a welcoming, inclusive spiritual community, united in worship, friendship, and social action. All are welcome to visit and connect. Sundays at 3pm.
UNITY OF CHARLOTTE
3200 Park Rd
Sundays at 11am UnityofCharlotte.org
Vibrant, inclusive Sunday Celebration at 11am, led by co-ministers Revs Lisa and Jim. Inspiring messages/ upbeat music support your spiritual growth, well-being, and abundant living. Shared space with St. Luke’s Lutheran Church on Park Rd.
Stress Relief
HOLISTIC HARMONY
4830 Monroe Rd, Unit B 704-936-0591
Hello@TheHolisticHarmony.life
TheHolisticHarmony.life
Integrative healing combining Thai massage, sound therapy, energy work, and stress reduction coaching. Transform anxiety into calm through personalized sessions and sustainable wellness practices. Charlotte's Oakhurst neighborhood. Book your appointment today. See ad, page 4.
Sustainability
SUSTAIN CHARLOTTE
SustainCharlotte.org
A nonprofit organization working to inspire choices that lead to healthy, equitable and vibrant communities across the Charlotte metro region for generations to come. Become a member today.
Weight Loss
CAROLINAS WEIGHT LOSS
INSTITUTE
Gastonia • 704-271-9757
Matthews/Ballantyne • 704-243-8560
CWLI.net
Developer of the “40 Day Transformation” system, a physician designed and administered functional approach with programming tailored to the unique metabolism needs of each individual, to provide safe and sustained weight loss. Call for a free consultation.
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Connecting Gaston County to leaders in natural health, wellness and green living. To find out how you can be included in the Gaston County Natural Guide, email Ads@AwakeningCharlotte.com.
Organic Market & Supplements
ORGANIC MARKETPLACE
1012 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia 704-864-0605
OrganicMarketplaceNC.com
9am -7pm M/F, 9am6pm Sat. Reliable community partner, local source for education, organic foods, personal care, products, supplements, aromatherapy, organic wine/beer and pet products.
See ad, page 21.
Weight Loss
CAROLINAS WEIGHT LOSS INSTITUTE
Lidia Adkins, CFMP, DC, PKT 216 S. New Hope Rd, Gastonia 704-271-9757 • CWLI.net
Developer of the “40 Day Transformation” system, a physician designed and administered functional approach with programming tailored to the unique metabolism needs of each individual, to provide safe and sustained weight loss. Call for a free consultation.
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