2023 Natural Living Expo Program Guide

Saturday, November 11 • 9am-6pm

Sunday, November 12 • 9:30am-4:30pm

181 BOSTON POST ROAD WEST (RT. 20), MARLBOROUGH, MA

Map & Floor Plan Royal Plaza Trade Center Exhibit Hall

Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel

All workshop events take place in the hotel, a 4-minute walk or quick free shuttle ride from the trade center. Shuttles run continuously between the trade center and hotel throughout the event.

See full listing of exhibitors on page 8 or online:

Free Parking On-Site!

16th Annual NATURAL LIVING

SUNDAY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Accesstoallworkshopsisincludedwithyourweekendexpoadmission.Seatingavailableonafirstcomebasis.

SUNDAY HOURS

9:30AM-4:30PM

2:00-3:00

Healing the Heart through Divine Touch

Joanna Spano

2:30-3:30

Unleash Your Self-Healing Power Julia Sun

2:00-3:00

Find Your Way Into 5D Mastery and More

Maureen St. Germain

Natural Strategies to Create Energy on Demand

Fengyang TCM Family Wellness Christine

2:30-3:30

Igniting Your Soul Power to Live Life Easily and Naturally

Dorothy Steinfeld

2:00-3:00

An Experiement in Eye Gazing

Robyn Vogel

All Workshops Are Held At The Best Western Hotel.

It’s just a quick 5-minute walk from the exhibit hall to the hotel or ride the continuous free shuttle buses between the two buildings.

2:30-3:30

Stress Affects the Brain, Hormones and Gut

Nancy Javaras

Important Steps to Hair and Scalp Wellness Sharon

2:00-3:00

How To Use Cannabis for Everyday Wellness

Laura Beohner

How To Make 100% Natural Green Tea & Chamomile Facial Toner At Home Sam

2:30-3:30

The Map to Body-Peace

Nina Manolson

VIEW THE SCHEDULE

EXHIBITOR LIST

1 WORRY Deck Collection, Carrie Vinson

www.worrydeck.com

Want to feel more peace and less worry? Stop by!

2 Bonnie Lee’s Creations www.BonnieLeesJewelry.com

Handmade metaphysical items using semi-precious stones, copper, wood and leather.

3 BLU-Eden

www.hollyedenmorrow.com

Psychic, medium, clear channel, healer, energetic art sets, aura spray.

4 Sri Chinmoy Centre

www.freemeditationboston.org SEE AD PAGE 11

Music, poetry and artwork of Sri Chinmoy.

5 Donna Hartley

www.donnahartley.com

Donna Hartley: speaker, past life reader, MasterClass, women’s retreat.

6 National Health Freedom Action

www.nationalhealthfreedomaction.org

Educating citizens about health freedoms and how to protect them.

7 Colleen Norris Wellness

www.colleennorriswellness.com

Quantum healing for chronic health issues.

8 Cheryl Bradley, Spiritual Medium

www.cherylbradley.com SEE AD PAGE 17

Spirit card readings that deliver messages of light and love.

9 Somasynthesis Studios

www.saravatore.com

Multidimensional spaces for healing, integration and expansion.

10 Simply Energy, LLC

www.simplylenergyllc.com

Eden Energy Medicine, PSYCH-K®, EFT.

11 Julianna Kallas, Psychic, Medium, Tarot

www.juliannakallas.com

Psychic, medium, tarot, past lives, life coach, aura reader.

12 Mohanji Foundation

www.mohanji.org

Transform the world through self-transformation

— physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

13 Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique

www.elizabethpetersqhht.com

Find your own answers and solutions with Quantum Healing Hypnosis.

14

Live In The Moment

www.liveinthemomentwithlisa.com SEE AD PAGE 11

End of life, getting your ducks in a row…

15 Nature’s Mysteries Apothecary www.naturesmysteries.com

Organic, full spectrum, reiki-infused CBD products.

16 Namaste Spa www.namastembs.com

Wellness spa and holistic center.

17 Sacred Rose Herb Root Magickal www.sacredroseherbroot.etsy.com

Alchemia perfumes, esoteric elixirs, magickal divinations.

18 Illuminating Light www.illuminating-light.com

In-depth spiritual readings and healings for heart and soul.

19 Sanctuary Herbs of Providence www.sanctuaryherbs.com

Offering extraordinary herbs to enhance our health, comfort and community.

20 Boston School of Herbal Studies

www.bostonherbalstudies.com SEE AD PAGE 13

Hands-on classes in herbal education and medicine making.

21 VARDANKAR www.vardankar.com

VARDANKAR, the ancient science of soul projection.

22 Adidam New England www.adidam.org

Books and information about The Reality-Way of Adidam.

23 Made Simple Skin Care

www.madesimpleskincare.com

Certified organic, vegan, non-GMO, raw, crueltyfree skin and oral care products crafted in MA.

24

Sound Bringer

www.instagram.com/nhawleyhayes

Advanced sound healing tools and techniques.

25 Cecilia Moon Art www.ceciliamoonart.com

Heart-centered art for self-love and empowerment along your healing journey.

26 Dianne Bischoff James dianne@dianne.net SEE AD PAGE 11

Bestselling author, speaker, coach, EFT master tapper, Akashic record reader.

Organized by booth number. To find a booth location, see map on pages 4 & 5.

27 October’s Angel octobersspirit.com

Gentle, healing readings. Hand-painted silk scarves, pillows, ceremonial cloths.

28 Crystal & Stone Studio

www.crystalandstonestudio.com

Unique handmade natural crystal and stone jewelry.

29 Journey With Janet

www.journeywithjanet.com

Past lives, intuitive tarot readings, crystal insight cards.

30 Rebalance Your Routine

www.rebalanceyourroutine.com

Rebalance your routine for better gut health and detoxification.

31 Meadow Bee Deodorant

www.meadowbeedoedorant.com

Highly effective, plastic-free, solid deodorant bars that actually work!

32 Angel Healing with Melissa

www.angelhealingwithmelissa.com

Go deeper into the light and release blocks in sessions.

33 ECKANKAR

www.eckinmass.org SEE AD PAGE 15

ECKANKAR, path of spiritual freedom, experience your soul adventure!

34 Roberta’s Gems

www.facebook.com/robertasgems

The finest healing crystals, rocks and minerals.

35 Taproot Herbals

www.taprootherbals.com SEE AD PAGE 20

Tree medicine and plant botanicals lower stress and build vitality.

36 Nancy’s Nutrition, Inc.

www.healthandweightlosscoach.com

SEE AD PAGE 17

Digestion, gut health, detox, liver detox, coaching, red light therapy.

37 Modern Self-Care

www.modernselfcare.us SEE AD PAGE 17

Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s time to make yourself a priority!

38 The Multifaceted Shaman/Darlene Dougherty

www.themultifacetedshaman.com

Andara crystals, drums, healing wands, smudge fans, crystals.

39 Angelscapes

www.angelscapes.net SEE AD PAGE 17

Angelscapes through medium Rev. Nancy Smith. Akashic and Soul Art readings.

40 Science of Spirituality

www.sos.org

A spiritual organization dedicated to personal transformation through meditation

41 Medicine My Way

www.medicinemyway.us

Medicine My Way, change your energy change your life.

42 OCI Healing Research Foundation

Tong Ren www.ocihrf.org

Tong Ren healing demonstrations, information and free educational booklets available.

43 Connected with K Wahl

www.kwahlhealingarts.org SEE AD PAGE 19

Psychic medium Kelly Wahl, vessel for spirit, connecting with you!

44 Marshall Mindset Coaching www.marshallmindset.com

Brain-based tools for simple, powerful change.

45 Psychic Ellen & Kelly Lavish www.psychicellen.com

Ellen — Mediumship and tarot; Kelly — Rune readings.

46 A Mother Is Born www.amotherisbornbirthing.com

Wholistic and natural birth doula. Empower yourself, transform your birth.

47 Amare, The Mental Wellness Company

www.yourmentalwellbeing.com

All-natural products that support stress resilience, mental performance and overall wellness.

48 The Health Medium www.thehealthmedium.com

Medical intuitive readings for your immediate personal health analysis.

49 Energy Almanac + Astro Art www.theenergyalmanac.com

Annual astrology predictions, plus fun, fresh art and gifts.

50 Phoenix Frequency, LLC myphoenixfrequency@gmail.com

Qest4 bioenergetic meridian stress analysis body scan system.

100 Mind Body Snack

www.mindbodysnack.com

Mind Body Snack provides snacks with “Superfoods in every bite.”

402 Body Logic

www.vtbodylogic.com Organic bath and body products.

404 Wonder Space® Feng Shui www.wonderspacefengshui.com

Spiritual Feng Shui™, space clearings, crystal and Light Language healing.

406 Come Back To Love www.comebacktolove.com

Heal your heart and come back to love.

408 The Sanctuary Presents Biomat www.thesanctuarycapecod.com

Biomat sessions and sales from The Sanctuary’s soul spa.

410 Heavenly Light Crystal Creations

www.etsy.com/shop/heavenlylightcrystal

Unique crystal suncatchers. Give the gift of rainbows!

414 TotumVos Multi-Collagen Chews

www.getchews.com

Soft multi-collagen chews from bovine, marine, and chicken sources.

416 Mother Earth Orgone

www.mother-earth-orgone.com

Powerful EMF protection and devices, and inspiring children’s picture books.

418 Garden of One

www.gardenofone.com

A variety of products for one’s well-being.

420 Synergy Wellness Center

www.synergy-wellness-center.com

Holistic healthcare, massage, yoga, acupuncture and counseling in nearby Hudson!

422 Smart Ash Holders

www.smartashholder.com

We make our own divination tools, crystal grids and more.

501 Jahmu Turmeric Ginger Chai Mixes

https://jahmu.com

USDA organic turmeric ginger chai, golden milk, and extract mixes.

502 Hug Patrol

www.hugpatrol.net/

Our weighted wraps will offer you comfort — heated, cooled, as is.

503 Dayempur Herbals: Natural Herbal Remedies

www.dayempurherbals.com

Herbal supplements and personal care products.

504 Endless Konnections Wellness

https://endlesskonnections.godaddysites.com

Farah Andre, RN — not your typical wellness nurse.

505 The Way To Balance

www.thewaytobalance.com

Medical intuitive, readers, healings and products.

506 Touch n Heal

www.touchnheal.com

A holistic approach to better health.

508 Birch Boys www.birchboys.com

Healing fungi teas, handmade small batch tinctures, and more.

509 Pleiadean Cosmic Discs

www.cosmichealingdiscs.com

Energetic light tools for an enhanced connection to higher self.

510 Regina’s Connection

www.reginasconnection.com

“Because Not Every Witch Lives in Salem.”

513 Sue Lucia Independent Norwex Consultant

www.suzannelucia.norwex.biz

Norwex, a healthier way to clean — with water!

514 Natural Health Pathways

www.naturalhealthpathways.net

Nutrition response testing for optimal help in healing the body.

515 Heart and Soul Holistic Healing www.heartandsoulholistic.com

Divinely guided healings of trauma, past lives.

516 Peaceful Harvest Mushrooms

www.peacefulharvestmushrooms.com

Medicinal mushroom products grown and crafted in Vermont.

517 American Conspiracies and Cover-ups

www.americanconspiraciesandcover-ups.com

American Conspiracies and Cover-ups, book about cancer cures, vaccine dangers.

518 MonShui www.monshui.com

Feng shui consulting, space cleansing, home blessings.

519 Center for Iridology

www.centerforiridology.com

Iridology readings and information about iridology certification courses.

520 Shadowland Creative www.shadowlandcreative.com

Soul Dr. D, creative artist and intuitive reader.

522 Pure Haven | Jody Chase

www.purehaven.com/jodychase

Full line of products, 100% free of toxins, guaranteed.

603 OM Botanical Organic Skin Care

www.ombotanical.com

The safest and most effective plant-based skin care products.

604 Alternative Health, Inc

www.repairmyhealth.com

All natural solutions to rebuild and strengthen your immune system.

605 ROgHA® Hair System

www.roghahairsystem.com SEE AD PAGE 13

Make the healthy choice! Trichologist recommended, clinically tested. Visit us!

606 ClaireLuft.com

www.claireluft.com

Vibrational and energy work.

607 Crystal Concentrics Portal Crystal Gallery

609

www.crystalconcentrics.com

Crystals and jewelry, affordable and specialty collector items.

610 The Healing Rose Company

www.thehealingroseco.com SEE AD PAGE 19

Organic cannabinoid-infused wellness products handmade in Newburyport, MA.

613 Vision of Tibet

www.facebook.com/visionoftibet

Handmade, fairly-traded, affordable crafts and clothing from the Himalayas.

614 Aquidneck Honey

www.aquidneckhoney.com SEE AD PAGE 17

Pure raw honey products, handmade cutting/sushi boards, vanilla extract.

617 LeafGuard

www.leafguard.com

Free gutter inspection video and free estimate offered.

Make the Healthy Choice

VISIT BOOTH

# 605

Your Hair and Scalp Care Solution

Trichologist Recommended Clinically Tested

Join Us

Sunday November 12, at 12:00 pm (Duchess room)

Learn valuable steps to promote hair and scalp wellness

Presented by Sharon Clohesy, I A T , IoT Certified Trichologist ROGHAHAIRSYSTEM COM

618 Red Tent Sisterhood Village Metaphysical

https://thevillagemetaphysicalcommunity.com

Psychic medium readings, energy healing, women’s empowerment, spiritual development classes.

619 New Earth Healing

www.joannaspano.com

Divine Touch Healing, spiritual guidance, readings, lifetimes, angelic origins.

620 It’s Magickal! & Moonchild! www.itsmagickal.com

It’s Magickal! Reiki, readings and more! Moonchild amazing crystals and minerals!

706 Women of Wisdom

www.womenofwisdominc.com

Group healings, psychic/medium reading, natural gift items, jewelry and more!

707 Angeldawning & Love Warrior Project

www.angeldawning.com

Intuitive readings, essential oil sprays, chakra balancing, Emotion Code, Shakeology.

708 RoXiva USa

www.roxiva.com

Come experience deep bliss, serenity and connection.

710 Dinno Health

www.dinnohealth.com

We offer prescriptions, compounded medications, medical supplies, vitamins, supplements.

711 Enisdes Salt Therapy Spa

www.enisdessalttherapy.com

SEE AD PAGE 17

Ensides Salt Therapy Spa holistic respiratory healing and skin treatment.

714 Wire Wrapping Creations

freedom_seeker260@yahoo.com

Wire wrapping creations.

715 Zero Gravity

www.zerogravityskin.com

LED medical devices FDA approved.

717 CBD American Shaman of Plaistow

www.cbdwellness4plaistow.com

CBD-based products for pain, inflammation, stress, sleep and energy.

718 Tibet Arts & Healing

www.tibetarts.com

Jewelries plus health and healing gifts from Tibet and beyond.

720 Dancing Heart Healing with Tachyon

www.dancingheart.us

Mini Tachyon sessions, Tachyonized products and Celebrating Life bookmarks.

722 Awakend Featuring BrainTap

www.awakendnation.com/nontoxicmama

Improves mood, sleep, stress, anxiety, depression, and mental clarity.

806 New England Spas

www.nespas.com

The area’s most trusted spa and sauna dealer since 1978!

807 Four Winds One Breath

www.4winds1breath.com

Hand-painted leathers, clothing, stone and crystal sculptures, jewelry and artwork.

809 InSpiral Iridology

www.whatisiridology.com

Assessment tool analyzing the eyes for physical and emotional health.

811 Dancing Jaguar Inspirations

www.dancingjaguarinspirations.com

Metaphysical products and programs for children and adults.

813 Warner’s Best CBD

www.warnersbest.com

Warner’s Best CBD — dispensary grade products since 2018.

814 Institute of Energy Medicine

www.4dhealing.com

Free healings and soul readings. Unlock the healing power within you!

817 Cosmic Artillery

819

https://cosmicartillery.com

Handmade gemstone bracelets, pocket stones, beautiful crystals and gems.

818 Millennium Products

www.millennium-products.com

Shungite 5G protection.

821 Relax Saunas of Momentum

www.relaxsaunas.com

Relax Saunas — “The Most Effective Far Infrared Sauna.”

822 Walking Tree Creations

www.facebook.com/SJBarnum22

Reiki-infused wire wrapped gems and minerals.

906 Johnson Compounding & Wellness

www.naturalcompounder.com

Shop health and wellness supplements, snacks, personal care and more!

907 Caramia Wellness & Functional Nutrition

www.caramiawellness.com SEE AD PAGE 9

Naturally healthy with functional nutrition. Eat well to be well.

908 Earthy Crunchy Snacks

www.earthykrunchy.com

Vegan, gluten-free, all natural kale chips and Veggie Topper seasonings.

909 Inner Traditions/Bear & Co

911 913

www.innertraditions.com

Books for the body, mind and soul.

910 Total Life Energy

www.totallifeenergyplan.com

Traditional Chinese methods to transform health: Complete self-health/energy healing system.

912 Tibet Sky Emporium

www.facebook.com/tibetskyemporium

Handmade and fair trade Himalayan finery!

914 Stardust Blessings Metaphysical

www.stardustblessingsmetaphysical.com

Orgone energy products, spiritual T-shirts, metaphysical supplies, deity statues.

917 Sam’s Soulutions Plant-Based Beauty

www.samssoulutions.com

100% natural and organic plant-based beauty.

918 Bodhi Bear Apothecary Superfood Honey

www.bodhibears.com

Superfood raw, local, honey, adaptogen-focused, community-focused, holistic immunity.

919 Smiley Wellness Center

www.soulhealingservices.com

Healing blessings for aspects of life including health, relationships, finances.

921 Power Home Remodeling Group

www.powerhrg.com

Come check us out!

922 Prism Wheel

www.prismwheel.com

Inventors of crystal wheels, clothing and more!

1006 A Wellthy You, LLC

www.awellthyyou.com SEE AD PAGE 2

Stream energy healing sessions from our website or our app.

1008 Beecher’s Botanicals

www.beechersbotanicals.com/

Fresh, organic, handmade soaps, skincare, body products. Best of RI winner!

1009 Healing from the Body Level Up, Inc

www.hblu.org SEE AD PAGE 55

HBLU helps people get unstuck by clearing unconscious self-sabotage.

1011 HiDow

www.hidow.com

HiDow promotes products used by physicians for pain relief from home.

1012 Interchangeable Bioenergetic EMF Countering Jewelry

www.tudegirl.com

Interchangeable gemstone bio-energetic mood/ immunity boosting, EMF countering jewelry.

1013 TruPath Holistic

www.trupathholistics.com

Everything holistic in the palm of your hand!

1016 Wu Healing Center

1115

www.wuhealing.com SEE AD PAGE 9

Tai chi, qi gong, tui na, herbs and tea.

1017 Boston Vibration

www.instagram.com/bostonvibration

Handmade Nepalese singing bowls and healing beads.

1018 St. Germain Mystery School

www.stgermainmysteryschool.com SEE AD PAGE 15

Info on classes, meditations, books and a free mini reading.

1019 Healthy Feet Solutions

www.healthyfeetsolutions.com

Foot health and wellness to “Help Feet Last a Lifetime.”

1020 Fossil Finders of Vermont crystalboysvt@gmail.com

We sell crystals and palm stones from around the world.

1021 Nature Gems

naturegems87@gmail.com

925 sterling silver jewelry with precious and semi-precious gemstones.

1022 Lions Gate Spiritual and Wellness

www.lionsgatespiritual.com SEE AD PAGE 15

Metrowest Boston’s newest and most welcoming spiritual and wellness oasis.

1100 Bloom By JLouise

www.bloombyjl.com

A self-care and wellness brand: botanically infused products, consulting and events.

1101 Young Living Essential Oils

www.youngliving.com/usen?enrollerid=13332771

Health and wellness company offering an entire line of plant-based products.

1106 Diamonds and Dinosaurs

www.facebook.com/diamondsanddinosaurs1

Crystals, fossils, tumbled stones, sterling gemstone jewelry, meteorites, unique gifts.

1107 CBD Please Clean Potent Cannabis

www.cbdplease.com

Hemp-derived CBD, CBN, CGB, Delta8, Delta11, THCO, THCV, HHC.

1108 Psychic Solar Sisters

www.psychicofboston.com

Psychic readings and healings.

1109 Release Well-Being Center

www.releasewellbeingcenter.com SEE AD PAGE 9 Holistic wellness center.

1110 Jamie R Doyle Photography

www.jrdoylephoto.com

Events, portraits, headshots, product branding, lifestyle photos. Official Natural Living Expo Photographer.

1111 Art of Raising Frequency

www.crystalwingshealingart.com

Inspire and empower your life with unique energy healing tools.

1112 LadyDownTheLane

www.ladydownthelane.com

Claircognizant spiritual doula coaching and oracle card reading divinations.

1114 Vedic Botanicals

www.yourvedicbotanicals.com

Organic, sustainable Ayurvedic body care: hair, skin, wellness.

1117 Fengyang Taoist Chinese Medicine

www.fengyangtcm.com

Fengyang Taoist Chinese medicine.

1118 The Deep End

www.findyourdeepend.com

Astrology readings, sound healing, Reiki, massage, witchy things and more.

1121 Alternative Balance

www.alternativebalance.com SEE AD PAGE 19

Professional wellness membership group offering business insurance and marketing support.

1124 Lifewave Stem Cell Activation Technology

www.Lifewave.com/flowofhealth

A non-transdermal patch that naturally activates our own stem cells.

1126 The Purple Door

www.purpledoorsoulsource.com

“Double-Double” psychic-medium readings with Susan Fiandach and Connie Wake.

1202 Club Seacret

www.seacretdirect.com/kassipitassi

Want to look younger, feel better and experience the world?

1204 Rebels and Outlaws

www.rebelsandoutlawsnyc.com

Candles, potions and good vibes.

1207 Sacred Earrth

www.instagram.com/sacredearrth/ Handcrafted and curated jewelry.

1209 Just Bee & Me

www.justbeeandme.com

BEE eco-friendly cards, organic apparel, gifts… art that makes a difference.

1213 The Wellness Way

www.thewellnessway.com

Restoring Health The Wellness Way.

1217 Beeline Skin Care

1219

www.beelineskincare.com

Handcrafted natural skin care made with honey and beeswax.

1225 Metamorphosis Coaching and Ministry

www.yvonneandrewscoaching.com SEE AD PAGE 9

Life, health and executive coaching, plus retreats, Zen gardens, and ministry.

1300 Scalar Light Global Remote Healing

www.ScalarLight.com SEE AD PAGE 11

Quantum remote healing using photographs to improve immunity and well-being.

1302 Bhavna’s Wellness Group

www.bhwellnessgroup.com SEE AD PAGE 18

Golden Light healings, readings at soul, physical, mental, emotional levels.

1303 Lisa Fontanella, Aura & Chakra Readings www.lisafontanella.com

Lisa will provide intuitive readings, chakra interpretation and aura photos.

1304 Crystal Heart Imprints

www.crystalheartimprints.com

Share your story in our upcoming anthologies with supportive feedback.

1305 Ecopolitan www.ecopolitanskinclinics.com

Skin/spider vein clinic, anti-aging, OligoCheck/ CardiCheck tests, cancer care.

1306 Good Energy Now LLC www.goodenergynow.com

Tarot readings and QHHT past life regressions.

1307 Lee Briggs — Arbonne www.leebriggg.arbonne.com

Health and wellness for the inside out for everyone.

1308 Restore For Life

www.restoreforlife.com

Restore For Life Neuro-Acupuncture Light Touch energy therapy.

1309 Just LUV Coaching & Consulting www.justluvcoaching.com

Confidence and spiritual wellness coaching. Just LUV you!

1311 Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center www.bknewengland.org

Learn meditation for a contented, happy life.

1312 Maya Midwifery International www.mayamidwifery.org

Learn about Guatemalan midwives and shop handmade Guatemalan weavings and arts.

1400 American Society of Dowsers www.dowsers.org

Learn to dowse from the experts!

1401 One Earth Body Care

www.oneearthbodycare.com

Shampoo bars, conditioner bars, herbal balms, facial oils, natural deodorants.

1402 Acupressure Therapy Institute

www.acupressuretherapyinstitute.com

Treat your body, mind, emotions, spirit. Clinic and learning center.

1404 Merrimack Metaphysical

www.angelsandtarot.com

Intuitive tarot and crystal readings, Akashic soul readings.

1405 4 Better Health and IV Medicine

www.4betterhealthmedicine.com

Optimizing health, vitality and energy through lifestyle and nutrition.

1406 Prophecy Chocolate

www.prophecychocolate.com

Bean to bar herbal chocolates.

1409 Alimtox

www.alimtox.com

Alimtox wellness ion cell detox system cleanses at a cellular level.

101 Shishkaberrys of New England www.shishkaberrysne.com Chocolate covered strawberries.

103 Sabor Latino www.saborlatinotruck.com

Cuban fusion cuisine, guava chicken, Cuban dip, guava jackfruit sandwiches.

107 T.C. Scoops www.tcscoops.com

Nondairy vegan ice cream with your choice of toppings.

109 Beraka Juice www.berakajuice.com

Organic vegan cold-pressed juices, smoothies, acai bowls and salads!

111 No Coast Kitchen www.instagram.com/nocoastkitchenllc

Mexican street food with vegetarian and vegan options.

115 Shabby Gourmet Juices www.facebook.com/shabbygourmet/ Freshly made juices and sandwiches for a healthy living style.

121 The Grub Guru www.thegrubguru.com Asian fusion and Middle Eastern cuisine.

1102 Jackson Effie Coffee Cabin www.coffeecabinma.com

Local roasted, fresh brewed coffee, tea, espresso and fresh pastry.

FOOD TRUCKS OUTSIDE!

Fired Up Pizza! www.firedupandonthego.com

Serving up freshly made wood-fired pizza.

The Grub Guru www.thegrubguru.com

Asian fusion and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Mack’s Catering www.mackscatering.com

Serving up homemade BBQ: Pulled pork, beef brisket, ribs and more.

EXPO HOURS: 9AM-6PM

Ticket Sales Begin

REGISTRATION BOOTH IN THE EXHIBIT HALL

8:30am

Pick up tickets ordered in advance with a Natural Living Expo tote or purchase $25 weekend pass tickets at the door.

Exhibit Hall Opens

9:00am

9:30-10:30am

Are Your Past Lives Living in Your Present Life?

SALON A&B | Donna Hartley

Details from your previous lives can bleed into your present one with patterns you must complete. These often reveal the agreements you made before you were born. Understand how to get unstuck and move forward on your path as Donna reveals astounding details. You are here to heal unhealthy patterns, live your purpose, and raise your energetic vibration.

Donna Hartley has crossed over six times and returned enlightened by the ascended masters with an understanding of past lives and the patterns they leave on your soul. She has been an international inspirational speaker and past life reader for over three decades. A former Miss Hawaii and television actress, her compelling story has been on NBC, ABC, PBS, and in The New York Times. She is the author of several books. Visit Hartley International booth #5.

AstroInklings: Astrology For The Year Ahead

SALON D | Tam Veilleux

Learn how astrology is affecting you and how to follow along with the planets in 2024. Finally know why you should care what the year ahead has baked into it. Wit, wisdom, and astrology adventures will make this workshop one you’ll remember all year long. Tam will share the theme of the year, key planetary transits and a few really big ideas.

Tam Veilleux is the lead visionary of the Energy Almanac, an annual publication with weekly astrology predictions and holistic resources. She is an artist and spiritual business coach by day, astrology groupie by night. Visit Energy Almanac + Astro Art booth #49.

Dowsing Your Shadow

PRINCESS | William Gee

85% of what we pay attention to is negative, and studies have shown that what we pay attention to is what we attract into our reality. Learn how you can probe your subconscious for clues about how to shift your thinking in a more positive direction by dowsing your own personal library of books with a pendulum. Ask a specific question and allow your pendulum to guide you to the correct book, page number and paragraph.

Bill Gee has been an Akashic dowser and energy healer for over 20 years, with certifications as a Reiki Master/Teacher, and is the co-creator of the Time Temple Charts. He is the author of three books, is the host of High Vibes podcast, and has been a featured speaker at the American Society of Dowsers National Convention for four consecutive years. Visit American Society of Dowsers booth #1400.

Tummy Troubles? A Holistic Approach to Digestive Issues

SEMINAR | Cara Joseph

Tired to your life revolving around your digestive issues, always worried if it will be a “good day”? Digestive problems not only end up running your life but also affect your body. Did you know digestive issues can impact your energy level, brain function and immune system? If left unchecked they can also increase your risk of cancer. You don’t have to live like this; there is a better way. Come learn about a holistic approach to digestive health and tips to help you start feeling better tomorrow.

Cara Joseph is a registered nurse, exercise physiologist, Advanced Nutrition Response Testing practitioner, and certified in whole food nutrition through the International Foundation for Nutrition and Health. She believes in the wisdom of Mother Nature and the innate power of our bodies to heal themselves. Visit Caramia Wellness and Functional Nutrition booth #907. See ad page 9. 10:00-11:00am

Compounding Medications

SALON C | Ted Toufas

Medication compounding serves a necessary and immensely valuable purpose for many patients who have unique health needs that off-the-shelf, manufactured medications cannot meet, such as flavoring, removal of ingredient allergens, creating alternate forms of medications, and more. Learn about the process of medication compounding, the benefits, as well as its limitations.

Dr. Ted Toufas is a clinical pharmacist and pharmacist-in-charge of the compounding lab at Dinno Health Acton Pharmacy. With a BS in Biochemistry from WPI, and a Doctorate of Pharmacy from MCPHS, Ted has a passion for learning and imparting information to his patients and colleagues. Under his supervision, Acton Pharmacy’s lab has gained accreditation with the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board, and is the third in the country to have a certificate of distinction in hazardous medication compounding. Visit Dinno Health booths #710 & 712.

Anti-Aging Throughout the Ages: Key Factors for Optimal Health From Childhood to Seniorhood

SALON E | Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren

For most health seekers, anti-aging has become synonymous with expensive interventions, hormonal treatments, exotic super-foods (that aren’t necessarily that healthful), and doctor-dependent short-term clinical procedures that often fail to deliver or might result in long-term harm. Attaining true longevity requires sustainable, relatively inexpensive home-based lifestyle modifications and reliance upon basic health parameters, which are determined through clinically-relevant analysis. We’ll discuss and demonstrate such parameters and their significance to your longterm health.

Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren, MD, DC, (aka “Dr. T”) is a board-certified licensed nutritionist, who lectures internationally to doctors about medical innovations, anti-aging treatments, cancer, digestive disorders and skin health. His non-invasive, esthetic method to eliminate skin/mucous lesions is highly effective, with the proceeds supporting orphanages to prevent child trafficking in Nepal. Visit Ecopolitan booth #1305.

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Connection to Consciousness

DUCHESS | Kristen Stone

Using techniques and tools channeled to help quiet the mind and bring you to a state of observing the world around you, explore all the possibilities you can create by simply being. Thoughts and feelings can get you feeling trapped by your own process. By listening to your inner voice, you can separate off from the chatter of your mind. Are you ready to be free from your mind ?

Kristen Stone is the owner of Illuminating Light and has been a reader for over 20 years. Using all the clairs, she receives an instant connection to universal information, bringing it down to a balanced place. Even through all her many life lessons, Kristen has never lost sight of her intuitive nature, always growing and expanding with self-work, in turn helping others do theirs. Visit Illuminating Light booth #18.

11:00-11:30am

Guided Meditation

EXECUTIVE ROOM | Brahma Kumaris

30-minute guided meditation experience.

All workshops are held in the hotel and are 60 minutes. Workshop seating is available on a first come basis. Please respect the room capacity instructions of the expo staff..

Why Do I Do That? — The Secret To A Successful Life

SALON A & B | Judith A. Swack, Ph.D

Do you feel stuck in some area of your life? Do you suffer from fears, phobias, and traumas you can’t talk yourself out of? In this fascinating seminar, participants will learn powerful, yet easy to use, methods for communicating directly with their unconscious minds, bodies, and souls to release unwanted emotions and self-sabotaging behaviors. Leave with specific mind body healing techniques to quiet the mind and release negative emotions to facilitate the healing process.

Judith A. Swack, PhD, originator of Healing From the Body Level Up™ methodology, is a biochemist/immunologist, Master NLP practitioner, certified hypnotherapist, mind/ body healer, and leader in the field of energy psychology. She has published numerous articles in scientific, professional, and popular journals. Dr. Swack has a private practice in Needham, MA. Visit Healing From the Body Level Up booth #1009. See ad page 55.

A Spirit’s Journey

SALON D | Cheryl Bradley

“A Spirit’s Journey” is a distinctive presentation that details a lifetime beginning with our spirit’s choice to incarnate and the many decisions we make prior to our birth. The presentation continues through an entire lifetime and concludes with the dying process and our return back home. During the presentation, mini readings will take place with channeled questions from the audience.

Cheryl Bradley was born a medium and feels most blessed when spirit channels messages of love, guidance, and above all, acknowledgment, that we do not walk alone in this lifetime. Her teachings are rooted deeply in spirit; she is simply the vessel that sees, hears, and feels their message. In addition to “A Spirit’s Journey,” she has also created a new curriculum with spirit titled, “Awaken to Your Dreams” which explores how and why we dream. Visit Spiritual Medium Cheryl Bradley booth #8. See ad page 17.

Gut Health

PRINCESS | Heather Vroman

What is the microbiome and why is it important? Learn how to feed your microbiome and where to find the types of food that will benefit your gut most, as well as what happens when you get dehydrated. Discover how to add the vitamins and phytonutrients to your diet you need most that will have you eating the rainbow in no time! Recipes will be provided.

Heather Vroman is a certified health coach, who received her training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is also a certified Functional Strength Coach who teaches clients how to introduce healthy habits into their lives to rebalance their bodies based on the DESTRESS method (diet, exercise, stress, toxin removal, rest, emotional balance, supplements and success mindset.) Visit Release Well-Being Center booth #1109. See ad page 9.

Activate Your Money Magnetism

SEMINAR | Fyonna McKenzie

Learn how to easily identify and root out unconscious subliminal messages streaming to your conscious awareness that keep you stuck in endless loops of financial struggle. Explore how the vibrations associated with your life experiences and your ancestor’s life experiences can block you from attaining your financial goals and achieving your desired outcomes. Discover how new frequencies can program your cells with new instructions for success and abundance in your life, while releasing the old frequencies that make abundance impossible for you to attain. To demonstrate, attendees will experience several guided repatterning sessions.

Fyonna McKenzie is a Master Level HBLU practitioner, and has trained in SimplyAlign, NLP and other healing modalities. Her unique healing approach of creating carefully curated guided emotional release sessions pairs specific wording with healing frequencies that tap neural pathways in the brain. Visit A Wellthy You booth #1006. See ad page 2.

12:00-12:30pm

Guided Meditation

EXECUTIVE ROOM | Brahma Kumaris

30-minute guided meditation experience.

12:00-1:00pm

Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel

SALON C | Ellie Malick and Mark Lopatosky

Is there more to life than what you see? Have you ever wondered if you have lived before, how dreams help you or what soul travel is? We invite you to explore how past lives, dreams and soul travel influence who you are now. This workshop will share spiritual techniques and exercises that can help you experience an inner peace and understand more about yourself as a spiritual being.

Ellie Malick and Mark Lopatosky have extensive experience giving workshops on techniques to help people become more aware of spirituality in daily life. Both are long time members of the Eckankar clergy. Visit Eckankar booth #33. See ad page 15.

Crystal Meditation As A Gateway into Working with Stones

SALON E | Kyle Russell

Having crystals and reading books are only the beginning of your journey. Learn exactly how to apply crystals to your personal development through a presentation of the 10 Energy Zone System. Then go deep into crystal energy with an experiential guided group meditation with Kyle.

Kyle Russell has been working with crystals for over three decades as a healer, educator, social media personality and author of Crystal Energy: Understanding and Working with Crystals for Clarity and Flow. Kyle has showcased at multiple metaphysical expos and gem shows, including the legendary Tucson Gem Show. Kyle leads monthly crystal meditations online and in-person at his Portal Crystal Gallery located in Arlington, MA. Visit Crystal Concentrics Portal Crystal Gallery booths #607 & 609.

Discover How Tong Ren Energy Healing Can Improve Your Health

DUCHESS | Charlie Smigelski

Tong Ren therapy is the removal of blockages in the flow of chi to improve the healing capacity of an individual. To get chi flowing, Tong Ren therapists tap on acupuncture teaching figures to create a link between the collective unconscious of healthy human information patterns and the blockage point on a patient. This lecture includes sample treatments.

Charlie Smigelski, RD, has been a national lecturer in nutritional aspects of infectious disease care for 30 years, and a Tong Ren practitioner for 21 years. For the past 10 years he has focused on nutrition for chronic inflammatory conditions like MS, Crohn’s, rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson’s. His latest book is Exceptional Aging, Fierce Food and Smart Supplements: The Nutritional Formula for Vitality after 50. Visit OCI Healing Research Foundation Tong Ren booth #42.

1:00-1:30pm

Guided Meditation

EXECUTIVE ROOM | Brahma Kumaris 30-minute guided meditation experience.

1:30-2:30pm

Unlock Your Limitless Psychic Power To Heal With Crystal Bowls

SALON A&B | Rhys Thomas

Unlock your natural psychic power to heal in this warm and supportive workshop where you will experience the power of crystal bowls to hear your soul’s calling to heal. Find “Your Energetic Soul Type,” which is how you heal in the world. Stop questioning if you are here for something greater and start living it.

Rhys Thomas is the founder of the Rhys Thomas Institute and the Limitless Possibilities Healer Community, a supportive community of healers. He is a visionary author of the international best-selling book Discover Your Purpose: How to Use the 5 Life Purpose Profiles to Unlock Your Hidden Potential and Live the Life You Were Meant to Live. Visit Institute of Energy Medicine booth #814.

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Keep Moving Forward: Stories to Motivate Your Life

SALON D | Kelly Wahl

Feeling bored, a loss of purpose, or just stuck? Stoke the fires of inspiration, find that spark, harness that energy, and activate motivation as international author Kelly Wahl shares stories of overcoming procrastination, discovering new inspiration, and realizing the key to motivate your life. Put powerful universal tools to work for you, such as numerology, breathing techniques and a personal affirmation to carry you along your own journey of riches.

Kelly Wahl is a vessel for spirit, be it through bodywork as a massage therapist, energetically as a healer, consoling through the gift as an intuitive psychic/medium, or by her words as an inspirational speaker and international bestselling co-author of A Journey of Riches: Stories to Motivate Your Life. Visit Connected With K Wahl booth #43. See ad page 19.

Tap Down Stress with EFT

PRINCESS | Tina Marian

This lively presentation is for anyone interested in learning how to decrease stress and anxiety on the spot. Receive a quick introduction on the body’s meridian system and why blocked energy can make you feel out of sorts. Then Tina will demonstrate how to use EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping so attendees can leave the presentation feeling less stressed than when they arrived.

An engaging public speaker and teacher who knows how to connect with her audience, Tina Marian is an RN, certified holistic health coach, and a proficient EFT practitioner. She is the former Director of Psychiatric Triage for Metrowest Medical Center. Tina established her private coaching practice in 2008, with a passion for teaching EFT tapping to the world. She writes a monthly newsletter, conducts workshops, and has done numerous podcast interviews. Visit Medicine My Way booth #41.

Death & Beyond: Meditation Experience and Near Death Experience, The Cosmic Connection

SEMINAR | Alan Post

Come along on a fascinating journey into the cosmic world of the near death experience and the mystic meditation experience. This engaging program will help you understand how the connection between NDE and mysticism relates to our divine purpose. Program includes a short meditation.

Alan R. Post, DC, holds a doctoral degree in chiropractic medicine, and post-graduate certification in acupuncture. He has served as past president of state and regional chiropractic associations, and on university advisory boards, consulted on integrative medicine programs, and has traveled in physician delegations to other countries. Dr. Post has been meditating since 1976 and is one of 14 authors contributing to the landmark 2012 book Meditation as Medication for the Soul by best-selling author Rajinder Singh. Visit Science of Spirituality booth #40.

2:00-2:30pm

Guided Meditation

EXECUTIVE ROOM | Brahma Kumaris

30-minute guided meditation experience.

2:00-3:00pm

Unleash Your Power and Amplify Your Abundance Now

SALON C | Dianne Bischoff James

Learn how to create an empowered life and outrageous abundance by igniting your spirit, power and success! It’s time to release your past, and like a clean slate, discover the five secrets to bliss along with important practices that will get you unstuck so you can fuel your intentions and manifest what you truly love. Discover EFT tapping and the shortcuts for happy living, along with critical tools that exist all around you that allow you to fulfill your deepest needs and desires.

Dianne Bischoff James MS is a transformational life coach, author of The Real Brass Ring, trance channel, Akashic reader and tapping healer who helps individuals reconstruct their future and find greater success, abundance and bliss. She utilizes the world’s best coaching techniques blended with EFT, intuitive guidance and results-driven exercises. Visit Dianne Bischoff James booth #26. See ad page 11.

Playing With Energy: Awaken Your Inner Healer

SALON E | Lauren Paap

Lauren will lead a series of qigong, acupressure, guided imagery, and transformative exercises so that participants can experience the magic, mystery, and practicality of their spiritual selves. This presentation provides an embodied connection with qi and personal empowerment. Amplify your ability to sense and play with qi and learn to navigate everyday aspects of life, while cultivating your inner healer.

Lauren Paap, L.Ac, MAOM, is adept at bringing out the inner healer that lives within each of us. A self-described “energy muse,” she skillfully guides her clients and students to play in the metaphysical realm with a sense of fun and practicality. A trained acupuncturist, Asian bodywork therapist (acupressure, shiatsu, tuina and qigong), integrative and transformative life coach and hypnotist, she easily and playfully shares her vast knowledge with clients and students, supporting their path to thrive and prosper. Visit Acupressure Therapy Institute booth #1402.

Raising Your Vibrational Frequency Through Self-Love and Self-Care DUCHESS | Farah

Andre

Learn the basics of human energy frequency and vibration, and how you can raise your frequency with simple self-care exercises that increase self-love. Explore the connection between the food you consume and your personal energy frequency, including practical tips to incorporate more high-frequency food into your daily diet. Discover how negative thought patterns can lower your frequency, as well as insights and techniques for cultivating empowering, high-frequency thoughts.

Farah Andre is a registered nurse, Reiki Master practitioner, spiritual wellness coach, and cannabis herbalist and educator. Over twenty years of experience in the healthcare field has provided her with a strong foundation in patient care, responsible decision-making and professional development. Working as an independent contractor wellness nurse has allowed her to expand her healing skills and passion to include self-love and self-care techniques. Visit Endless Konnections Wellness booth #504.

3:00-3:30pm

Guided Meditation

EXECUTIVE ROOM | Brahma Kumaris 30-minute guided meditation experience.

Past Life Triumphs

SALON A&B | Katie Malloy Ramaci

3:30-4:30pm

Exploring past lives can help us to understand our personal lives in new and better ways. We look for the patterns in the past to understand the challenges of the present. Often crossroads are integral for the developing souls’ evolution. Come, take a journey (via hypnosis) to explore your soul’s greatest accomplishments and gain new perspectives about your path, values, truths and more. Learn how you have risen in the past so that you can thrive now in these challenging times. .

Katie Malloy Ramaci, CHT, is an advanced hypnotherapist and certified master instructor with the IACT. She is a powerful healing professional with 27+ years of experience in many healing modalities including Usui, Holy Fire and Karuna Reikis, IET, Magnified Healing, shamanism and more. Katie is the owner of Women of Wisdom Store and Holistic Center in Easton, MA. Visit Women of Wisdom booth #706.

Ascension Love Codes

SALON D | Bhavna Srivastava

During this talk, Bhavna The Golden Light will be giving a download for the new Ascension Love Codes, which you will receive in your matrix at the soul level. This attunement allows you to be part of the fifth dimension as we step into the Golden Age, helping more love flow through all your relationships.

Bhavna Srivastava awakened on December 21, 2012 at 11:30pm into The Golden Light, her unique energetic signature of unconditional love that flows through her and shifts people to love in their hearts and lives. The Golden Light spreads love, peace and protection in the hearts of all beings. Her mission is to create a Golden Age ripple effect of peace and love around the world. Visit Bhavna’s Wellness Group booth #1302. See ad page 18.

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Instant Pain Elimination

PRINCESS | Ming Wu

Experience how tui na and qigong healing are effective for headaches, neck pain, bursitis, fibromyalgia, back pain, herniated disk, knee problems, bone spurs and more. Demonstrations on individual volunteers included.

Dr. Ming Wu, Ph.D., is a doctor of Chinese Medicine and a 20th generation practitioner of Fengyeng Taoist Chinese Medicine — the only one teaching in the United States. He is also a Master practitioner of tai chi and qigong, having studied in China and the US for over 40 years. Dr. Wu has studied Fengyang Chinese Medicine his whole life, beginning training with his father Mu Qing Wu (19th generation Fengyang Medicine practitioner) when he was 7 years old. He is the director of Wu Healing Centers in W. Hartford, CT and Maynard, MA. Visit Wu Healing Center booth #1016 & 1115. See ad page 9.

Protecting the Future of Health Freedom

SEMINAR | Julie Booras

For decades, under the guise of public health, industry-funded legislation has been introduced and passed into law. These laws chips away at our rights to make our own health decisions and unnecessarily regulate and license holistic healthcare modalities out of existence. That is changing! Come learn how you can use the legislative process to protect health freedom in your state, now, and for future generations.

Julie Booras has been advocating for health freedom in Massachusetts since 2018 and joined the team of National Health Freedom Coalition and National Health Freedom Action in early 2020. She puts her marketing, entrepreneurial and teaching skills to work, and is a loud voice in the movement to protect and defend our rights to bodily autonomy through education and legislative action, both in Massachusetts and across the nation. Visit National Health Freedom Action booth #6.

4:00-4:30pm

Guided Meditation

EXECUTIVE ROOM | Brahma Kumaris

30-minute guided meditation experience.

Personalized Nutrition

SALON C | Alora Frederick

4:00-5:00pm

Personalized nutrition, also referred to as precision nutrition, represents any initiative that attempts to provide tailor-made nutritional recommendations for the individual. Many trending and popularized diets (Mediterranean, paleo, vegan, etc.) provide useful information for the general population. However, they aren’t necessarily appropriate or useful for every individual. Go beyond trending diets and learn how to nourish your unique and individual body with personalized nutrition.

Alora Frederick is a registered dietitian focused on applying integrative and functional nutrition models, which examine the root cause of issues rather than just addressing the symptoms. Alora loves to help people feel their best, and has a special interest in GI health and mental health (depression and anxiety). She is also passionate about holistic lifestyle practices such as mindfulness, joyful movement, and intuitive eating. Visit Johnson Compounding & Wellness booth #906.

Group Healing and Q&A

SALON E | Aaron Singleton and Claudia Sanchez

Join Aaron and Claudia for this exciting talk and energy experience as they tune in to the root cause of your unresolved illnesses or concerns, and facilitate your healing with their unique intuitive gifts. They will work on the group as a whole, relieving as much stress from the body as time allows. Everyone in attendance will receive healing, and many of your health questions will be answered.

Aaron Singleton, an intuitive healer and medical intuitive, has performed tens of thousands of healing sessions on people, both in-person and remotely, with his The Energy of Life (EOL) Integrative Healing Process. He is widely recognized for his extensive skills in physical and emotional trauma release and body restructuring. Claudia Sanchez is a co-healer and co-creator with Aaron at The Way To Balance. She studied acupressure with a focus on emotional balance and Asian medicine theory, and is also a student of the Energy of Life Healing Process. Visit The Way To Balance booths #505 & 507.

Medicinal Mushrooms for Mental Health DUCHESS | Karen Wiseman

Mental wellbeing is at an all-time critical low in our world today. Learn which mushrooms and herbs can be supportive for mental wellbeing, especially in the context of mood and sleep support. Discover what the latest research reveals about about medicinal “magic” mushrooms and new breakthroughs for various mental health issues.

Karen Wiseman co-owns Peace Harvest Mushroom, a medicinal mushroom farm in Worcester, VT. She spent over 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry before finding this new, more harmonious path in the world. Karen is a clinical herbalist, homesteading and growing mushrooms with her husband and children, existing together in balance with each other and the environment. Visit Peaceful Harvest Mushrooms booth #516.

5:00-6:00pm

Mind Reset: Five Simple Tools To Get Unstuck And Moving

SALON D | Pam Marshall

Are you getting stuck around the goals that are most important to you? Unsure of why this keeps happening and feeling frustrated? In this session you will learn five science-based tools to help you stop procrastinating, create new habits and finally do what you keep saying you are going to do. Join us for a practical workshop that will help you take control of your life and become the best version of you.

Pam Marshall received her training and certification as a Professional Coach and Energy Leadership Master Practitioner through The Institute for Professional Education in Coaching, and earned her Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner Certification through Transform Destiny. She is also a Certified Coach for the Fogg Behavior Model. Pam holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Visit Marshall Mindset Coaching booth #44.

Cannabis Oils for Cancer, Sleep and Pain

PRINCESS | Bill Downing

Sleep, pain and cancers can all be positively impacted by cannabis through your endocannabinoid system, a network that affects your whole body. Discover why cannabis can make you sleepy, help distract you from your pain, as well as stop tumor growth and quell vomiting from chemotherapy drugs. Science is catching-up with real life experiences: cannabis helps people.

Bill Downing has been a medical marijuana patient since 1985 when he found that it helped control pain from a horrific gout problem. Bill’s research of medical cannabis began in 1990 when he was elected president of Mass CANN/NORML, the oldest and largest drug policy reform organization in the east. Visit CBD Please booth #1107.

Discovering Cacao and Its Cousins

SEMINAR | Mateo Block

Take a trip as we head down to the Amazon jungle of Peru and meet the wild family of cacao. Explore the cultivation, collection, fermentation and drying of cacao in Peru. Meet the heirloom cacaos that grow throughout the country and some of the farmers of these amazing plants. Learn about traditional chocolate making and the ways we consume cacao and its cousins.

Mateo Block has extensive experience in organic agriculture, having worked on dozens of organic farms in the US and throughout South America, including three years living in Peru. While living there in the remote Eyebrow of the Jungle region, he learned how to cultivate and process many crops, including cacao, from generations of campesinos (rural farmers). Visit Prophecy Chocolate booth #1406.

6:00-7:00pm

Sacred Sound Bath Immersion Journey

SALON A,B&C | Holly Eden Morrow

Soothe your soul through sound! Join Holly and friends for an acoustic soul vibration journey allowing your body to heal while clearing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual blocks. Get comfortable as you’re taken on an acoustic carpet ride, realigning your body through sound from cell to soul. Each note strikes a chord that resonates, resounds, and releases resistance, clearing your chakras with healing sounds of gongs, drums, chimes, singing bowls, didgeridoos, and much more.

Holly Eden Morrow nourishes the body, mind and soul. A natural born psychic, medium, channel, she’s been facilitating intuitive workshops and sharing her vibrational products worldwide almost 20 years. Visit Blu-Eden booth #3.

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Pick up tickets ordered in advance with a Natural Living Expo tote or purchase $25 weekend pass tickets at the door. Free re-admission with wristband from Saturday.

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10:00-11:00am

Mediumship and Spirit Art Demonstration

SALON A | Nancy Smith

In this workshop, Nancy will deliver messages to attendees from loved ones in spirit, while drawing their likeness on paper. Reverend Nancy Smith helps people realize they aren’t alone in their lives. We are all are deeply loved by Spirit. She teaches that the miracle in everyone’s life is connecting to divine love in their day-to-day lives.

Reverend Nancy Smith of Angelscapes is a spirit artist, certified spiritual medium and Akashic practitioner in the New England area. As a medium, she delivers the message of love from spirit through her artwork by drawing the likeness of the communicating spirit. Nancy is a practicing Spiritualist minister out of The Journey Within (Spiritualists’ National Union Church). She was awarded an honorary doctorate in humanitarianism for her spiritual work and community service from the Global International Alliance of Atlanta, GA. Visit Angelscapes booth #39. See ad page

A Return To What’s Sacred: Navigating This Transformational Time

SALON C | Rosanne Romiglio-Ashley

In these times of deep transition, we are being guided by the unseen realm to learn a new way: not to judge or blame ourselves and others, and instead to be gentle and compassionate. To go within. Learning to practice discernment and noticing what attracts you is the first step to releasing fear and rediscovering the blessing called our life. It is time to return to ourselves and to that which is sacred.

An award-winning graphic designer, published author, versatile artist and spiritual channel, Rosanne Romiglio-Ashley’s ancestral heritage melds Mik’maq, Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet), and Blackfoot descent, as well as French Canadian and Italian. She bridges cultures and artistic mediums, as well as the tangible and intangible, tapping into the unseen world. She is the owner and artist of Four Winds One Breath. Visit Four Winds One Breath booth #807.

Wu Way Qigong

SALON E | Ming Wu

Enjoy a morning pick-up with a healthy dose of qigong energy to carry you through the day. The simple movement and breath exercises of qigong are easy to learn and fun to do. No experience necessary.

Dr. Ming Wu, Ph.D., is a doctor of Chinese Medicine and a 20th generation practitioner of Fengyeng Taoist Chinese Medicine. He is also a Master practitioner of tai chi and qigong. Dr. Wu has been carefully instructing students in qigong and tai chi in the US for over 26 years and is the director of Wu Healing Centers in W. Hartford, CT and Maynard, MA. Visit Wu Healing Center booth #1016 & 1115. See ad page 9.

Sologamy — Self Marriage

DUCHESS | Yvonne Andrews

Sologamy — self marriage — is a declaration of self-compassion and promise to give yourself what you seek in other people. It is a symbolic  ceremony where you commit to maintaining a meaningful, deep and loving relationship with yourself. You can be in a committed relationship, looking for a partner or unattached. Learn how to prepare for sologamy and rediscover who you are. Make yourself the priority.

Yvonne Andrews is an ordained interfaith minister and spiritual and executive coach with over thirty years of experience helping people create significant changes that enhance their lives in a way that is non-judgmental, supportive and directional. She believes there are a countless number of ways to have a good life, and that change happens when we develop deeper understanding of and compassion for ourselves and others. Visit Metamorphosis Coaching and Ministry booth #1225. See ad page 9.

10:30-11:30am

Resolve Chronic Pain, Illness and Anxiety Rapidly with Quantum Healing

SALON B | Colleen Norris

In this interactive and engaging presentation, learn the key to quantum healing of any chronic physical, mental or emotional health issue. Discover why the traditional and non-traditional methods you’ve already tried may not have provided long lasting results, and what is required for healing. Explore the shifts necessary to align with your body’s innate healing ability and the essential role your nervous system plays in that.

Graduating with a doctorate in chiropractic in 2003, Dr. Colleen Norris experienced an awakening in 2010 that started as debilitating panics attacks. This led to recovering memories of past trauma, leaving her unable to leave the house or work, as well as develop an autoimmune issue. Colleen now uses Network Spinal Chiropractic and other mind-body tools as a catalyst for assisting people with quantum healing and life transformation. Visit Colleen Norris Wellness booth #7.

Use Astrology To Make Your Dreams Come True

SALON D | Eric Linter

Current astrological trends mirror the challenges we all face. Birth horoscopes and planetary transits are a roadmap to success or unintended detours and delays. It helps to know what lies ahead. Eric will share his thoughts on the meaning of the major current transits: Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus, Saturn in Pisces and Pluto’s station on the Capricorn/Aquarius cusp. If you have your birth chart, bring it.

Longtime Spirit of Change contributing astrologer Eric Linter has an international consulting practice. He offers compassionate, private and practical guidance for personal as well as professional matters. Look for his daily readings on the Spirit of Change website.

Sole Focus: How Your Feet Affect Your Wellness

PRINCESS | Debra Bourque

From balance, posture and alignment to circulation, skin and nails, learn how your feet can affect your overall health in this fun, informative and interactive class. Discover helpful tips and simple solutions you can do at home to help relieve or prevent foot ailments and pain. Audience volunteers will be chosen to demonstrate how proper posture, alignment and balance will improve stability and eliminate pain.

Debra Bourque has specialized in foot care for over 25 years, earning several certifications and degrees in advanced foot care education. She is an industry educator and platform speaker providing education and training to licensed professionals internationally. Debra is the former director of education for the International Pedicure Association, and recognizes the importance of educating consumers regarding foot health and wellness. Visit Healthy Feet Solutions booth #1019.

Northeaster Tree Medicine for Winter Health

SEMINAR | Marie Frohlich

Come taste, small and feel the wonder of tree medicine for winter health. Learn the amazing benefits of a variety of Northeastern trees to enjoy better health during cold and flu season. Various ways of preparing and enjoying tea, tincture, salves tonics, and wild ferments from nature’s bounty will be shared with recipe handouts.

Marie Frohlich is a certified holistic health coach and herbalist, offering a unique combination of nutritional, alternative and botanical support to clients, as well as in presentations at retreats and offices. Specializing in self-care and reducing stress, she has been a champion for vitality and balance in the workplace and at home for 18 years. Marie is the owner and chief formulator for Taproot Herbals. Visit Taproot Herbals booth #35. See ad page 20.

All workshops are held in the hotel and are 60 minutes. Workshop seating is available on a first come basis. Please respect the room capacity instructions of the expo staff..

11:00-11:30am

Guided Meditation

EXECUTIVE ROOM | Brahma Kumaris

30-minute guided meditation experience.

12:00-1:00pm

How To Use Essential Oils Safely and Effectively for Winter Health

SALON A | Linda Patterson

Learn the basic dos and don’ts of safety and quality when working with essential oils. Explore a display of diffusers to compare their differences in function and benefits. Discover the best oils for specific conditions, methods of application, and the many ways oils can bring health to the body mind and spirit.

Linda Patterson, M.A., founder and director of Herbs and Aromatics has over thirty years of experience working with herbs and essential oils. Her love for plants inspired her to complete an education in the sciences at Smith College to better understand plants, their functions, and the challenges they face. Linda is co-director for the Boston School of Herbal Studies, where she teaches classes and apprenticeships embracing a holistic approach to health and well-being. Visit The Boston School of Herbal Studies booth #20. See ad page 13.

How Does Your Endocannabinoid System Work?

SALON C | Michele Wildflower

Are you familiar with your endocannabinoid system? Unfortunately, many folks are not even aware this system exists inside their own body, much less the way it works. Discover what cannabinoids are and how CBD and THC work to relieve over 250 different mental and physical health conditions. Come explore the parts of you that you may not have known existed, while understanding the important relationship your body has with the cannabis plant.

Michele Wildflower is a clinical cannabinoid clinician, homeopath, Reiki Master, herbalist, essential oil coach, and certified in complementary and alternative medicine, working towards her PhD. She is the founder of Nature’s Mysteries Apothecary, celebrating over 20 years in business. Michele is the author of several books including Discover the Essence of Plant Medicine and The Five Principles of Lifesaving Herbs. Visit Nature’s Mysteries Apothecary booth #15.

Natural Strategies for Creating Energy On Demand

SALON E | Filomena Day and Ron Allen

Discover powerful techniques including tai chi and transformational mantra exercises to get refocused each day and overcome the constant stressors of daily life. Experience how easy it is to activate the necessary energy on demand so you can practice wherever you are, and truly fulfill the dream and purpose of your one precious life.

Filomena Day has been a wealth and wellness coach for over 35 years, showing individuals and business clients how to create energy on demand to reach their desired wellness level. A former CPA, she is devoted to helping clients create income opportunities and live a prosperous life. Ron Allen is a local tai chi instructor leading weekly classes for all ages and levels, and host of Tai Chi For You on Northbridge Television. See Scalar Light Global Remote Healing booth #1300. See ad page 11.

Learn The Important Steps to Hair and Scalp Wellness

DUCHESS | Sharon Clohesy

Trichology is the study of hair and scalp. Learn the valuable steps you can take to care for your hair and scalp depending upon your hair texture, age and gender, as well as any medical treatments you might be undergoing, such as chemotherapy. Discover the impact of shampoo and conditioner for your particular hair and scalp needs.

Sharon Clohesy, I.A.T., is a certified trichologist, licensed cosmetologist, and a trichology educator and demonstrator. She is the CEO/President of ROgHA® Hair System/Hair and Scalp 360, LLC, as well as a salon owner for over 20 years. Sharon is the events manager for the SKILLS USA Cosmetology Competition, and previously worked as an educator for a major hair loss company, traveling coast to coast. She developed a variety of educational programs, including an oncology program. Visit ROgHA® Hair System booth #605. See ad page 13.

Guided Meditation

12:00-12:30pm

EXECUTIVE ROOM | Brahma Kumaris

30-minute guided meditation experience.

Defunk Your Default Thoughts

SALON B | Amanda Hallam

12:30-1:30pm

The way you talk to yourself matters more than anything you do. No one else’s words will ever match the impact of your own thoughts. Get help rewiring your brain to think more positively through self-talk, self-compassion, and raising your vibration. Come experience the incredible things that can happen when you shift the way you think and speak to yourself!

It took me decades to realize that if I was the blockage, I could also be the breakthrough. I’ve seen endless doctors for multiple eating disorders, anxiety and depression, went through all the right motions, but ultimately nothing worked because I didn’t believe it. I thought I was broken. Eventually I stumbled upon the idea of positive self-talk and started noticing the negativity everywhere in my thoughts. Changing my thoughts has changed my life. Visit Modern Self-Care booth #37. See ad page 17.

Nourish Your Nervous System and Navigate Life With More Ease

SALON D | Sara Vatore

Are you feeling tired, burned out, overloaded or exhausted, holding all the pieces, but struggling to rest and slow down? A critical component of our overall well-being and our ability to heal and thrive stems from the health of our nervous system and how well-nourished it is. Learn about your stress cycle, the difference between relaxation versus dissociating/numbing, and three practices to support your nervous system to experience greater health and wellbeing.

Sara Vatore, M.Ed, SEP, BCC, is a Somatic Experiencing practitioner, Level 2 MELT Method instructor, and intuitive healer focused on the infinite organic intelligence within ourselves. Working one-on-one, with couples and in groups, she supports busy humans at the somatic and energetic levels to expand their capacity to be in the flow of life and business with more ease. Visit Somasynthesis Studios, Inc booth #9.

Fengyang TCM Family Wellness

PRINCESS | Christine Wilson

Learn about the benefits of Gua Sha, Tui Na, Qi Gong, healing pressure points, the concept of Yin and Yang, and some advantages of herbal formulas. Bring home what you learn and begin to heal yourself and others.

Christine Wilson is the owner and practitioner of Healing Body Solutions located in Palmer, MA. She has been a licensed massage therapist for 30 years and has been a student of Dr. Ming Wu for the past 9 years. Christine received the award of 2022 Fengyang Tui Na practitioner of the year. Wellness is Christine’s passion, which shows in her life and business. Visit Fengyang Taoist Chinese Medicine booths #1117 & 1119.

Make 100% Natural Green Tea/Chamomile Facial Toner and Flower Petal Sugar Scrub

SEMINAR

| Sam Morris

Discover the importance of using plant-based products in skincare and beauty regimes, and how you can make DIY plant-based skin and beauty products in your home! All ingredients and supplies necessary will be provided for attendees to make and take home their own organic, plant-based, vegan/gluten-free green tea and chamomile facial toner, and sugar and flower petal body scrub.

Sam Morris grew up in a small hamlet in England where he learned from his grandmother the medicinal values and healing properties of herbs and flowers. After attending university in London, he traveled to Asia and Australia to identify new ingredients and expand his knowledge of creating plant-based skincare solutions. Now in its fifth year, Sam’s Soulutions has many varieties of 100% plant-based products derived from organic elements found around the world to help heal skin issues. Visit Sam’s Soulution’s booth #917.

1:00-1:30pm

Guided Meditation

EXECUTIVE ROOM | Brahma Kumaris

30-minute guided meditation experience.

2:00-3:00pm

Pathway to Healing the Heart Through Divine Touch Healing

SALON A | Joanna Spano

Through love, miracles can take place. Out of all of the emotions, love has the greatest power to heal our hearts. Our entire body heals at an accelerated rate, and as we shift within, more loving experiences manifest in our lives. By releasing ancient beliefs that span lifetimes, Joanna will demonstrate that sustainable relief can be gained by healing the origins of pain, often with instant results. Group healing will take place.

Joanna Spano, founder of Divine Touch Healing, is a spiritual teacher, counselor and healer. She has certifications and experience in advanced DNA Theta Healing, Third Level Arcturian Healing Light, Galactic Ancestry readings, Reiki II, shamanism, Akashic records, and Awakening the Christ Consciousness. She has years of experience holding monthly healing and teaching groups at Leapin Lizards in ME and NH. Visit New Earth Healing booth #619.

How To Find Your Way Into 5D, Mastery and More

SALON C |

Maureen St. Germain

Everybody is going to 5D, whether they’re ready or not! This class identifies what is changing and how to adapt. You will learn new tools to help you get where you want to go with grace and ease. Learn to understand the new environment of your 5th dimensional self and express at the mastery level all the time.

Internationally acclaimed ascension teacher and award winning author Maureen St. Germain has developed foolproof techniques to access your higher self and the power of sacred tools. She was granted access to a dimension that has been closed to most of humanity for eons, and is a direct channel to Source. Maureen has been featured on National Geographic specials, Gaia TV, and hundreds of radio shows worldwide including Coast to Coast with George Noory. Visit St. Germain Mystery School booth #1018. See ad page 15.

An Experiment in Eye Gazing

SALON E | Robyn Vogel

Eye gazing is a spiritual, emotional, energy practice that invites us to reconnect with our bodies, align with our being and get present in the here and now. The practice is simple, yet challenging, as it invites us to look at what feelings and thoughts (often limiting beliefs) arise. This workshop will gently bring participants to a space of reconnection with themselves via meditation and breath. Come and experiment with this powerful healing practice!

Robyn Vogel, MA, founder of Come Back To Love®, is an international love and intimacy coach and transformational workshop leader with years of experience working as a psychotherapist. She shepherds all those whom she meets and works with to step onto this courageous path, and return to a loving connection with themselves after heartbreaks of the past. Visit Come Back To Love booth #406.

Cannabinoids 101: How To Use Cannabis For Everyday Wellness

DUCHESS | Laura Beohner

In addition to legal, hemp-derived cannabinoids CBD or THC, emerging minor hemp cannabinoids such as CBG, CBN, THCV, CBC, CBDV, and others are appearing on labels. What are they and what do they do? Learn how you can use them in your wellness routines, as well as which ones to avoid using, and how to be an educated consumer when purchasing hemp and cannabis products.

Laura Beohner is the CEO and co-founder of The Healing Rose Company in Newburyport, MA, a MDAR licensed hemp manufacturer whose facility is certified organic to USDA organic standards. Everything is handcrafted by their all-women production team, including herbal salves, extracts, tinctures, lip balms, bath soaks, body oils, suppositories, and more. Laura is the director and founder of the Massachusetts Hemp Coalition. Visit The Healing Rose Company booth #610. See ad page 19.

2:00-2:30pm

Guided Meditation

EXECUTIVE ROOM | Brahma Kumaris

30-minute guided meditation experience.

2:30-3:30pm

Unleash Your Self-Healing Power

SALON B | Julia Sun

Discover why fatigue, pain, anxiety attack, autoimmune disorders and many more health problems are on the rise, and how to overcome these health challenges naturally in your daily activities without relying on others and commercial products. Learn how common solutions for illnesses may have damaged your body, as well as how to eliminate that risk of damage.

Juila Sun, an energy master, researcher, author and health transformation coach specializes in detecting energy deficiencies and coaching in self-healing methods. She is the founder of the Total Life Energy, a five-star self complete self-care system for healing, prevention and optimal health through everyday actions and activities. Visit Total Life Energy booth #910.

Igniting Your Soul Power to Live Easily And Naturally

SALON D | Dorothy Steinfeld

Have you forgotten the miracle of your being, the genesis of life itself? Come learn about the unveiling of what a soul really is, and how to take power, whether it be spiritual power, emotional power, mental power, and even physical power from understanding the soul, the essence of who we are. Reveal the hidden treasure within you waiting to be awakened. Session will include Q & A followed by guided meditation.

From teacher to top radio account executive to business entrepreneur, Dorothy Steinfeld has never forsaken her thirst for truth, her curiosity for knowing and her pursuit of spirituality for over 50 years. She has been a member of the Brahma Kumaris for the past 38 years and serves as the Director of Programs at Peace Village Learning and Retreat Center in Haines Falls, NY. Visit Brahma Kumaris booth #1311.

How Stress Affects the Brain, Hormones and Gut

PRINCESS | Nancy Jarvaras

Stress can increase your cortisol level, which can throw off your balance of hormones in the body leading to symptoms such as weight gain, moodiness, anxiety, depression, brain fog, poor sleep, Candida infections, and more. Stress has a profound effect on our brain and the gut-brain connection. Learn how you can heal with techniques to reduce stress, help balance your hormones and lose weight, plus how to remove stressors in your environment such as heavy metals, toxins, chemicals and mold.

Nancy Javaras, FDN-P, is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and health coach with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in gut health, the gut-brain connection, detox, hormonal balance  and weight loss, Nancy has been a radio guest on Podcast Business News Network (NY)  and radio host on WPKZ radio in MA. Visit Nancy’s Nutrition, Inc booth #36. See ad page 17.

The Map to Body-Peace

SEMINAR | Nina Manolson

In this interactive workshop you’ll learn how to get off the diet rollercoaster, unhook yourself from the claws of your inner-critic and explore the Body-Peace Map so that you can navigate your way to a respectful, caring and trusting relationship with your own body.

Nina Manolson is a Body-Peace® coach, helping people end the war with food and body, and finally feel truly at home in their body, as it is. Nina is known for her deeply feminist, anti-diet, body-peace approach, and brings 30 years of experience as a therapist, nationally board certified health and wellness coach, Body-Trust® guide, and Psychology of Eating teacher to help people create a respectful and trusting relationship with their food and their body. Visit Crystal Concentrics Portal Crystal Gallery booths #607 & 609. 4:30pm Exhibit

How to Begin Using Plants For Better Health

by Wendy Mackenzie

It wasn’t until I was teaching a high school health class in my late twenties that I fell in love with plants. Most of what I learned in health classes as a student was “don’t do this and don’t do that.” As the teacher of a health class, I wanted to be able to share helpful, lifelong health strategies, things you could do to be healthy.

Luckily there was a health food store near my school that had a list of volunteer speakers who could come to my classroom and share their passions. A vegetarian chef, a Reiki practitioner, a yoga teacher and others took the time to come speak to us. I learned so much good information right alongside my students. When Isabelle Hadley, a local herbalist, came in and passed around large jars of colorful dried herbs and little glass bottles of heavenly smelling essential oils, I was hooked. I basically followed her out of my classroom and into her living room, where she taught a six-month class about herbs in her cozy log cabin in southern Vermont. I never looked back. Suddenly, I understood the pull of plants. You could work with them to create a healthier way of living. You could eat better, smell better, and feel better with herbs.

The best way to fall in love with herbalism is to start with some of the weeds that grow right at our feet here in New England. (Just be sure to know the plants you are using or ask someone to help you identify them.) The following two weeds are very helpful and in plentiful supply locally.

PLANTAIN is a common lawn herb I have had amazing success with. There are two different varieties of plantain: Plantago major, with broader, rounder leaves, and Plantago lanceolata, with longer, narrow leaves. They will both work. (Just to avoid any confusion, we are not talking about tropical starchy plantains that look like bananas!) Plantain is super valuable as a first aid plant, and easy to find — probably right outside your front door.

While many believe you need to make a spit poultice of chewing the leaves first before you apply them, I haven’t found that to be necessary in my experience of working with it for over 40 years. Just pick a clean, unsprayed leaf, and press it

against your wound. You can stick it in place using a band aid if you get tired of holding it against your skin.

One of the common names for plantain is “pulls it out,” since it draws out splinters, insect, snake and spider bite toxins, and even infections. I was riding back from a trip to the hardware store on a particularly hot day in a truck that didn’t have air conditioning. With the windows rolled down, a bee flew into the cab and stung my thigh. I have never experienced an insect bite as painful as that sting! I yelled for my partner to stop the truck, jumped out, found a plantain leaf, and got back inside. In less than 10 minutes the pain of the sting was gone, and all I did was hold the leaf against my leg.

YARROW, Achillea millefolium, is another first aid herb that grows in meadows and can easily be found locally. It has a white or pink, flat-topped flower with long, feathery leaves. As an herb student I heard heroic stories about yarrow and all that it could do. I believe the exact story was that yarrow could stop the bleeding if you cut your arm off with a chainsaw! It seemed like an exaggerated claim to me, but at least it was a story I could remember in times of trouble. The problem with being an herbalist is that you have to keep a level head and remember what plant to use when you get hurt, which isn’t always easily done in an emergency!

One day as I was vigorously cleaning the bathroom, my finger got stabbed by a sharp piece of broken porcelain. Within seconds my forearm was completely covered with blood and I didn’t know what to do. Then I heard yarrow calling to me. My three children were all under 10 at the time, but I yelled to them to go outside and pick some yarrow leaves. As I made it out to the yard and their handful of freshly-picked leaves, I gently placed one delicate, feathery leaf on the gash of my fingertip, and the bleeding stopped instantly. Relieved, but a bit in disbelief, I removed the leaf and my finger gushed more blood. I put the leaf back, and the bleeding stopped. Soft against my skin, I experimented with the leaf for about 30 minutes, in awe of what was happening.

That same day I found some dried powdered yarrow I had on hand, and shook some onto the wound. Concerned when the soft powder stuck to the jagged flesh of my finger, I tried to wash it out with water, but the yarrow wouldn’t rinse out. I had no choice but to leave it covered with a bandage. Three days later I could barely see the wound. The powdered yarrow had healed it nicely, and there wasn’t even a scar. Identify the plantain and yarrow in your yard so if you ever need it, you will know where to find it. a

Wendy Mackenzie is the founder and owner of Everlasting Herb Farm in Peacham Vermont, which formulates herbal products for the Vermont Country Store, as well as her own Meadow Bee Deodorant, winner of two international awards in the 2023 Beauty Shortlist Wellness Awards. Visit meadowbeedeodorant.com.

Stop by to visit Wendy at Meadow Bee Deodorant booth #31 along the back wall with questions you may have or plant information you would like to share about how the magic of herbs has shown up in your life.

Wendy Mackenzie and friends

YARROW, Achillea millefolium, is another first aid herb that grows in meadows.

PLANTAIN, Plantago major

TOP 5 TIPS For Enjoying The Natural Living Expo

By Colleen Norris

If you are anything like me, you’ve been waiting patiently since November 14, 2022 for this year’s Natural Living Expo — a weekend chock-full of empowering workshops, incredible connections, and life changing opportunities for healthy living and healing. Yes, please!

Whether this is your first year attending or your 16th, here are my top five tips for leaving the expo empowered, full of new knowledge, and inspired to implement what you learned for the healthiest you ever!

1. SET AN INTENTION FOR THE EXPO. This drives your experience and sets a target for what you’d like to walk away with. Write your intention down in your program guide or somewhere handy so you can remember it. To get clear on your intention ask yourself…

• If this expo was the most successful or helpful for me, how do I want to feel when it’s over? (For example, I want to feel spiritually empowered, clear on my next best healing step, excited about something new I learned or purchased.)

• What area of my life would I like the most healing or new awareness around?

• How can I be open to receiving exactly what I need for my highest good and best next steps?

2. TAKE BREAKS. Because there is so much you will want to see and do at the expo, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If that happens, take a break. You don’t have to rush through all the vendors. Browse the program guide ahead of time and mark the vendors and workshops that immediately grab your attention (that’s your intuition speaking!), then make it a point to get those places. If you start to feel too full of information or feel your energy dip, go outside and get some fresh air or try some delicious food from the vendors. You can also just find a seat and do some deep breathing. The calmer and more present you are in your body, the more you’ll be able to absorb new information. This will allow your gut instinct and intuition to guide you to connect with exactly the right people and opportunities that match your intention.

3. BRING A JOURNAL OR USE YOUR PROGRAM GUIDE. This is a great way to keep track of your takeaways from workshops, information from readings you want to remember, and any aha moments that happen from conversations. It’s also a great way to jot down notes of who you want to connect with after the expo.

4. COME WITH AN OPEN MIND. The expo is an opportunity to discover the latest, most effective ways to heal yourself and live a healthy lifestyle — possibly even with things you’ve never heard of before. Sometimes the mind wants to discount things that are not familiar, but keeping an open mind provides the opportunity for you to receive exactly what you need, but perhaps didn’t even know you came to the expo for in the first place.

5. COME WITH FRIENDS. If you are coming solo, don’t let this stop you, but it’s fun to invite friends and family that are open to natural living and healing so you can compare notes and experiences. You could split up and attend different workshops, then share your takeaways while enjoying lunch and shopping together. Attend both days if possible (Sunday is free with your Saturday wristband!) because there’s always a booth you missed or want to go back to, and you get to attend an extra workshop or two. See you in November! a

With a doctorate in chiropractic, Dr. Colleen Norris experienced an awakening in 2010 that started as debilitating panics attacks, and led to her healing from past trauma and autoimmune disease. Colleen now uses Network Spinal Chiropractic and other mind-body tools as a catalyst for assisting people with quantum healing and life transformation. Visit www.colleennorriswellness.com.

Meet Colleen at Colleen Norris Wellness booth #7. If you’ve been experiencing chronic health issues, you will not want to miss Colleen’s workshop “Quantum Healing: Resolve Chronic Pain, Illness, Anxiety, and Depression Rapidly” on Sunday at 10:30am in Salon B.

Vibrational Eating in a Nutshell

By Lydia Remembrance

We are now living in the Age of Aquarius, which brings an opportunity for humanity to shift its collective focus from “I believe” to “I know.”

So, what does this mean? Long ago our ancestors ate with the awareness of no waste no harm, and hunted and cooked with intention. They held ceremonies to bless the land and creatures that fed them. As your reality and awareness shifts, so may your thoughts about food consumption.

For a quick and fun way to determine if your body needs or wants the food you are about to consume, try the following exercise:

1. Hold the food with two hands you are about to consume in front of your solar plexus (middle of your torso), and pause briefly to shift your focus there.

2. If you sense your body shifting forward the answer is yes.

3. If you sense your body shifting backward the answer is no.

Some individuals may be surprised at the response from their bodies, especially around certain food craving items. Choose foods matching the new vibrational patterns you want to calibrate with: healthy, sustainable, peaceful, nourishing. It is important to be mindful when cooking and eating, as our thoughts are energy transferred to the food we consume. a

Visit Lydia at Lady Down The Lane booth #1112 to discuss this fascinating phenomenon further with her in a safe space for dismantling limiting beliefs.

Lydia Remembrance is a claircognizant empathic doula, reader of Akashic records, Reiki Master/Teacher, Quantum Energy Healing master practitioner, and quantum hypnotherapist. She also holds an herbal certification. Visit www. ladydownthelane.com.

Why Is Haiga Rice So Good For You?

By Ming Wu

Haiga rice is growing in popularity and demand not only because of its quick-cooking time and neutral brown/white rice flavor combination, but also because it is easy to digest with high nutritional value. Haiga (haiga means “germ” in Japanese) rice goes through a special milling process that keeps the nutritional germ intact but removes the slow-cooking rice bran. It has the same tender texture of white rice but a natural brown rice flavor that is not too overpowering.

Rice germ is the nutritionally dense part of rice, containing vitamins like B1, B2, B6, E, and most notably Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). This chemical is made naturally in our brains providing anti-seizure and antianxiety effects. It works by blocking certain neurotransmissions — brain signals — that in effect relieve anxiety, depression, physical stress, and promote calmness, good sleep, and good moods.

Haiga Rice Soup

This Haiga rice soup recipe is self-care for acid reflux and cold stomach.

1 cup Haiga rice

5 cups water

3 slices organic ginger root

1 oz organic carrot cut into slices

2 oz organic baby bok choy cut into small pieces

2 oz organic chicken cut into small pieces

½ tsp sea salt

3 black peppercorns

3 pieces Sichuan pepper

Use high heat to bring to a boil, then low heat cooking for 30 minutes. Serve as dinner or lunch.

Because Haiga rice has the rice germ and not the bran, it is a great source of GABA and a great alternative to white rice for consistent consumption. Adequate intake of GABA can soothe the mind, enhance memory, and resist development of memory impairment conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, low levels of GABA have been clinically associated with an array of conditions including generalized anxiety and major depressive disorders. Increasing GABA in your diet is a gentle way to soothe the body, mind and spirit. a

Dr. Ming Wu, Ph.D., is a doctor of Chinese Medicine and a 20th generation practitioner of Fengyeng Taoist Chinese Medicine. He is also a Master practitioner of tai chi and qigong. Dr. Wu has been carefully instructing students in qigong and tai chi in the US for over 26 years and is the director of Wu Healing Centers in W. Hartford, CT and Maynard, MA. Visit www.wuhealing.com.

Visit Ming at the Wu Healing Center booth #1016 & 1115 to experience decades of energy healing mastery. Join Ming’s “Sunday Morning Qigong” at 10am in Salon E, or attend his “Instant Pain Elimination” workshop Saturday at 3:30 in Princess.

The Power of HU

By Mark Lopatosky

Imagine what it would be like to have more spiritual freedom in your life.

What does that mean, spiritual freedom? Harold Klemp, the spiritual leader of Eckankar, wrote in What Is Spiritual Freedom?:

“What does life require of us? To be able to survive, to go out there and have the experiences of life, and to learn from them. To become better spiritual beings. And by becoming better spiritual beings, we become more self-sufficient. We become better able to handle ourselves in one crisis after another, as well as in the good times. This moves us toward spiritual freedom in this lifetime. When you have more spiritual freedom, you have more happiness and independence. This is what we are looking for.”

Many people have found that singing the word HU (pronounced “hue”) helps them in this process. HU has a vibration which, when sung with love and gratitude, connects us with the deepest, most sacred part of ourselves. It is important when singing this not to direct the energy for any specific end, but rather to open yourself to the love and guidance of the life force, or divine spirit, whatever you like to call it. We trust that this force knows what’s best for us and for the situation. This trusting is gratitude.

I have been singing HU for over 40 years, and I know my life is much more positive now because of it. To me, this gradual unfoldment is the main benefit, but there are times when a more immediate effect has happened.

I always had a fear of speaking in front of people. Once, I was asked to be on a panel at an Eckankar seminar. I was nervous about it, but still said yes. I figured if I froze there were others to continue talking.

The morning I was to speak, I was gripped with fear. My mind was in a fog. I had trouble formulating thoughts and I doubted my ability to do the panel. I decided to keep on as I’d made a commitment. When I got to the seminar, I met the other panel participants. We sang HU together before going onstage. As we sang, I felt the fog lift like a true miracle. I would be okay.

Later I had an insight into a past life where I’d be seriously hurt if I shared my beliefs. I could see the connection between the fear in that life and this one; my fear of speaking had been lessened, but was not completely gone. As I continued to speak, I became more comfortable with it. There were setbacks, but also a nice progression, all the while singing HU.

It is a small but significant step on the road to spiritual freedom, as now I have a choice instead of being controlled by fear. a

Mark Lopatosky lives in Gloucester, MA with his wife. He has been a member of Eckankar for over 40 years and loves to share the benefits he has received from this path in the hopes that others will receive benefits on their own spiritual journey. Visit www.eckinmass.org.

HU has a vibration which, when sung with love and gratitude, connects us with the deepest, most sacred part of ourselves.

Wisdom Of The Ages

By Tina Marian

Iscatter a few small books around the house. They are little books of quotes like George Washington’s Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior, Ben Franklin’s Wit and Wisdom, and Zig Ziglar’s Little Book of Big Quotes Every so often I will pick one up and read a couple of these famous quotes, marveling how so much logical thinking and common sense can be packed into such few words. Words of wisdom are just that. They are simple, but effective. They ring true for us because we agree with them. Many times, we navigate through decision making by calling them to mind — you know, like honesty is the best policy or you can’t judge a book by its cover. We all know our favorites because they feel so familiar.

In all that I have experienced in my seven decades in life thus far, I have distilled my very own mental library of words of wisdom to live by. Here are some of my favorites. Several can be credited directly to my parents, who were my greatest teachers, and a fewgems are lessons from Cameron, my beautiful grandson, who fills my heart with joy.

Use up. Fix up. Make do. This one is credited to my father, who surely heard this on a daily basis when he was growing up in the post Great Depression era. It became our family creed. Look to this great advice if you truly want to simplify your life. It rides on the backs of “Waste not, want not,” and “You can’t take it with you.”

Keep your eyes on your own plate. My brothers and I agree that my mother spoke these words often when all seven of us sat around our dinner table (back when family dinner really happened!) These words need no further explanation. Apply as needed to remind you the only business you need to attend to is your own.

Getting old is not for sissies. I heard my mother utter these words as she moved through the aging process and had to deal with a variety of unanticipated body malfunctions. The human body, which temporarily houses our soul, is an amazing creation. But it has a start date and an end date. It’s up to us to take care of it, but it is not built to last forever. Although my mother went through a lot, she did it with grace and dignity. She never got depressed or bitter, and she exited the way we would all like to go. I like to remember Mother’s Day weekend in 2008 as the date the angels came and peacefully escorted her home.

Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you, so be kind whenever you can. Do you realize that a kind word or gesture from you could make someone’s day? People can be instructed as to how to follow protocols and be civil and pleasant, but being kind carries a different energy. It is generated by your heart energy.

Don’t let anyone interfere with your niceness level. I try be nice to everyone. Some people are nice back. Some are not. My words of wisdom to myself are, “Be nice anyway.” And don’t stop. Maybe the not-so-nice person is just shy or not social or has esteem issues. You have nothing to lose by being nice, and it may serve to draw the niceness out of others.

Smile often. No matter what a person looks like, one who is smiling is far more beautiful than one who is not. Do you know that your frontal cortex has mirror neurons? This causes you to instinctively mirror back what you see. Your face is like your front door — it’s what someone first sees. A smile is like a beautiful welcoming wreath, and invites people to return the favor. And remember, a smile is best accompanied by eye contact.

You were born with two ears and one tongue for a reason. When speaking with someone, practice becoming an active listener. I am a talker; it runs in our family. I can run my mouth with the best of them. Sometimes I have to remind myself that people talk because they want to be heard. So, instead of spending time and energy arranging your reply, just listen.

The Law of Attraction is real. Everything is energy, and energy is powerful and precious. So, plug your leaky holes and don’t waste your energy on worry, stress or negative thoughts. What you send out will come back to you.

Death is not something to fear. If you were born into a human body, you already did the hardest part.

Appreciate everything. The food on your plate started with a seed. The clothes on your back started with a thread. Pretty much everything started with someone’s imagination. And those people that irritate you the most? Appreciate that they are your best teachers. Life is unpredictable, so anything we value can be lost in an instant. Better to live with higher vibrations in a state of appreciation.

When stepping out into your day, do it with a smile and great enthusiasm. Expect the best. Be determined when trying something new. These last ones were inspired by Cameron, who speaks with great big smiles and body language for now. And for yourself, just make sure that your own mental library is full of positive quotes to live by. a

Words of wisdom ring true for us because we agree with them. Many times we navigate through decision making by calling them to mind.

Tina Marian is an RN, certified holistic health coach, and a proficient EFT practitioner. She established her private coaching practice in 2008 with a passion for teaching EFT tapping to the world. Visit www.medicinemyway.us.

Crystal Correspondences

By Nicholas Pearson

In addition to examining the energy of crystals through the lens of science, there are many ways of categorizing the subtle energies and spiritual properties of crystals (and other substances). These other levels of understanding can be called correspondences because they are said to correspond, or vibrate in harmony with, other principles, symbols, and forces in the universe. This concept is based on the occult principle of correspondence, often summarized in the expression “As above, so below.” Some of the major correspondences used in crystal healing today include color, chakra, elemental, planetary, and zodiacal correspondences. But by beginning with a brief geology lesson, we can explore how the science of crystals corresponds with their energy.

Geological Correspondences

When I first began my crystal journey, I relied on the clues provided by color, shape, and traditional correspondences to discover the healing power of rocks and minerals. However, as I learned more about the structure, makeup, and formation processes of my favorite stones I saw correlations between these geological features and the energies I read about and experienced firsthand. I saw that metamorphic rocks provided assistance during periods of change, and minerals rich in iron were grounding, as were those that belonged to the cubic crystal system. Over the years I’ve found that the geologic clues encoded in crystals are the most reliable indicators of a crystal’s energy.

All the rocks and minerals of Earth are formed through a sequence of events known as the rock cycle. Their origins are generally classified as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. Igneous rocks and their constituent minerals form when molten rock cools; they are also referred to as primary minerals because they are the start of the rock cycle. Sedimentary rocks and minerals are made from other rocks and minerals that are broken down from some kind of weathering or erosion in their environments. The resulting particles are put back together to create new formations. Metamorphic rocks are the result of either igneous or sedimentary rocks that are transformed by exposure to heat and/or pressure, which causes their components to reorganize themselves.

A crystal’s formation process usually indicates the level of its action. Learning about the formation process of your healing tools provides insight into where and how they direct their healing energy. Refer to the list below for some key words describing the effects of different formation processes.

IGNEOUS symbolizes new beginnings, sparks inspiration and creativity, inspires freedom, burns away stuck and stagnant energies, provides stability, helps recognize and manifest your potential, reaches into the source of an issue

SEDIMENTARY reveals how the environment affects you, enhances memory and

recall, reveals subconscious mind, dissolves longstanding issues, highlights how karma shapes your life, facilitates past-life recall

METAMORPHIC assists all processes of transition and change, alleviates sense of overwhelm, promotes strength and courage, increases stamina, protects during vulnerable periods of change, stimulates self-reflection

The Power Of Color

Color presents one of the most personal and meaningful sets of correspondences that inform our relationship with crystals. Many crystal healers and collectors begin their understanding of crystals’ effects around the perceived meaning of color, especially with regard to the chakras. While color is often deeply meaningful to practitioners, it represents only a tiny fraction of the measurable energy of crystals — not much more than 7 percent of their total energy. In spite of this, color has an impact on our psychological state, not just the energetic, so it continues to serve as a useful tool for many crystal lovers. Here is an overview of the properties of the most common colors found in the mineral kingdom:

RED: grounding, vitality, strength, determination, courage

ORANGE: energy, creativity, passion, stamina, optimism

YELLOW and GOLD: happiness, charisma, will, letting go, focus, wealth, joy

GREEN: growth, regeneration, healing, balance, love, abundance

BLUE: connection, serenity, communication, clarity, hope, cooling

INDIGO: intuition, introspection, calm, memory, structure, rest

VIO LET/PURPLE: transformation, spirituality, psychic development, dispel illusion, meditation

PINK: emotional balance, reassurance, self-esteem, love, romance, inner child

WHI TE and COLORLESS: purification, protection, clarity, fresh perspective, amplify intentions

BLACK: grounding, protecting, strengthening, self-reflecting, detoxifying GRAY and SILVER: balancing, dreams, cloaking, impartiality, intuition

BROWN: stability, support, grounding, earthy, regeneration, connection to nature

It is important to remember that since color plays only a small part in the energetics of crystals, the above associations can be highly mutable and your personal relationship with a certain color can supersede the textbook definitions. Also bear in mind not to limit a crystal’s effects to just the meaning of its color; just like you, each and every stone is a dynamic entity composed of many levels of existence.a

Excerpted with permission of the publisher from Crystal Basics Pocket Encyclopedia, 2023, Inner Traditions.

Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for nearly 30 years. As one of the leading voices in crystal healing today, he offers a unique blend of science and spirituality alongside a grounded, practical approach to working with crystals. He is the author of several books, including “Crystal Basics.” Visit https://theluminouspearl.com/.

The Gift

The story of the humble origins of Reiki research in mainstream medicine

By Lisa Fontanella

Thirty years ago, I was given a gift that truly changed the trajectory of my life in ways I could not have imagined. That gift was Reiki. As a sensitive person, I was aware of energy but I did not fully comprehend and appreciate its depth until I was initiated into Level 1 Reiki. My Level 1 initiation was a profound experience where I felt a sense of peace I never knew existed.

I deeply resonated with the Usui teaching that you do Reiki on yourself first, then if you are called to do so, you share the energy with others. It’s the old airplane adage: you put your mask on first in a crisis so you can then help others. To this day, I do Reiki on myself daily. It has been my constant companion through many dark times.

Initially, I had no intention of doing Reiki treatments for other people. That all changed when my sister Patty’s cancer came back with a vengeance. Just shy of her two-year remission from breast cancer, Patty’s cancer spread to her bones. Her pain increased and her mobility decreased. Our trips to the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada became part of our weekly schedule. Throughout this time, I did hands-on Reiki regularly, as it provided relief from the flare up muscle spasms, a side effect of her Tamoxifen medication.

When her immune system started to become more compromised, I decided to take my Level 2 Reiki training so I could do distance healing. I would just imagine her body in-between my outstretched palms and send Reiki. I did distance treatments whenever I could, so there was no set day or time. However, after the treatment was done, I would receive a phone call and all she would say is, “Thank you.”

One of Patty’s appointments at the Cross Cancer Institute was the last one of the day. The doctor was amazed that she was on such a low dose of pain medication with surprising mobility (she was always forgetting her cane). He asked her what she was doing. Patty replied, “Well, I do meditation and Lisa does Reiki.” The doctor looked at me and asked, “What’s Reiki”? I started to explain and he excitedly asked if I could “hold that thought,” as he quickly gathered as many people in white coats as he could find. The next thing I knew, the room was filled with medical professionals.

What is Reiki? Boy, was I in trouble! I struggled to find the words to explain to

traditional medical professionals the concept, application, and impact of this energy healing modality. I must have done okay since my words were received with interest and respect.

Our next trip to the Cross Cancer Institute was yet another turning point in my life. As Patty and I sat in the waiting room, I had my hand on her back giving Reiki. She was comfortably sitting in her chair reading an outdated magazine. It was then that I looked around at the faces of all who shared our waiting room experience. I saw young and not so young people with the strained look of pain and exhaustion on their faces, and I thought to myself how Reiki could really help them. I came up with the inspired (and naïve) idea to write a proposal on the benefits of Reiki and present it to the powers that be at the Cross Cancer Institute.

So, I started doing research on the effect of Reiki. Since the World Wide Web (aka, the Internet) was only a few months old, and Google was not yet around, I had to do research the old-fashioned way. I scoured libraries and talked to as many people as I could think of that may have some information on Reiki. My phone bill was astronomical from following every lead and calling all over the world. I was sure that there was some statistical Reiki data somewhere I could use for my proposal. I was sadly mistaken.

After much frustration and disappointment, I decided that my proposal would contain information from my perspective. The page-and-a-half proposal highlighted the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of Reiki and how I believed that cancer patients could benefit greatly from Reiki energy. When I look at the proposal now, I smile. The paper is yellowing and the text fading, but the significance of that document is unparalleled.

I bravely (and yes, naïvely) made an appointment with the Director of Nursing. I donned my suit (including pantyhose and pumps), gathered my proposal, and entered her office. I’d like to say that my opening pitch was inventive and brilliant but it was actually more like, “Reiki works and you should do something, okay?” To my utter surprise and delight, she said yes!

She put me in touch with a woman who would come to have a significant impact on my life. Dr. Karin Olson, the Coordinator of Nursing Research, became my champion in bringing Reiki to the scientific world. Together, she and I would pioneer two scientific studies. My goal of building a bridge between traditional medicine and complimentary therapies had begun.

Karin and I wrote a funding proposal and it was approved. Our pilot study, “Using Reiki to Manage Pain,” recruited twenty volunteer participants who met the pain measured criteria for the study, regardless of their type of pain. I had no idea what the participant’s pain was or any of their medical background. Each of the participants received one Reiki treatment from me lasting 1 ¼ hours. Two different scales (Visual Analog Scale and Likert) were used to measure pain. Participants measured their pain before and after the treatment. The results showed that 85% of the participants had less pain after the Reiki treatment, called a “significant reduction” in the results summary. I was thrilled (but not surprised) by the results of the pilot study and this created the foundation for the second study.

Our second study, “A Phase II Trial of Reiki for the Management of Pain in Advanced Cancer Patients,” focused only on cancer patients who were no longer receiving treatment. The randomized trial compared pain, quality of life, and analgesic use in two groups of cancer patients. One group received standard opioid pain management, plus rest. The other used standard opioid pain management, plus Reiki.

The study followed twenty-four study participants for seven days, measuring medication use, pain rating, blood pressure, heart rate and respiration, and quality

The doctor was amazed that she was on such a low dose of pain medication with surprising mobility.

of life measures. I would give the patient a Reiki treatment on days one and four, and my research assistant gathered the data all seven days. The same data was also collected from the group not receiving Reiki. The results showed that the participant’s pain scores, blood pressure and pulse were significantly lower for those in the opioid plus Reiki arm.

From the beginning of this journey, my goal was to show that Reiki increased a person’s quality of life. The second study did just that. The findings showed that the participants in the Reiki arm reported a significant psychological improvement. The summary states, “The improvement in the psychological dimension of the quality of life tool supports our clinical experience and is likely, in our view, at least partly due to an improvement in pain control.”

I am proud of the work that Karin, our research team and I did. These studies have been cited many times in subsequent scientific studies on Reiki. It excites me that there are so many Reiki practitioners spreading the benefits of this gentle yet powerful healing modality. I love everything about Reiki and am still learning about its power, some thirty years later. It is truly a gift. a

Lisa Fontanella is the proud author of the children’s book Crystal’s Quest: “An Adventure into the World of Gemstones” and the companion, “My Thoughts for Today: Guided Journal and Coloring Book.” She is a Reiki Master, holistic practitioner, and inspirational life coach. Lisa lives in Virginia, and enjoys being near the water whether it be the ocean, river, lake, pond, or puddle. Visit lisafontantella.com.

Learn more about energy from Lisa at Lisa Fontanella, Aura and Chakra Readings booth #1303, and get your aura scan photo while you are there!

If

It’s

Light It’s Right

A Mantra for Psychic Guidance and Clarity

By Cheryl Bradley

Do you find yourself over analyzing and complicating your decisions or daily routine? Would you like to tap into a place of light when a decision and clarity is needed? Do you wonder what this place of light might feel like?

This light providing guidance goes by many names such as higher self, higher power, intuition, sixth sense, spirit, psychic ability, or gut feeling, to name a few. They are all synonyms of the same lighted realm.

Just as we have human senses, we also have spiritual or psychic senses. Our five human senses are seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and touching. Our psychic senses are called “clairs,” and they detect spiritual messages by energetically seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, and knowing what is being communicated.

For example, if you asked a question and heard the word “yes” in your thoughts, your strongest clair might be hearing thoughts. If in response to your question you see a green light, that may indicate your visual clair is strongest. We generally have one clair that receives energetic communication more clearly, so identifying your dominant sense can help you know what to pay more attention to.

When moving into a lighted realm, it is of the utmost importance to clear yourself of Earthly chatter, noise and your own thinking as much as possible. Thinking can create confusion when you need lighted guidance. Almost like the proverbial

lightbulb going off, lighted information darts right into your awareness via a clair. It just arrives. If you are busy thinking, you may miss the flash.

SUGGESTIONS TO MOVE INTO LIGHTED GUIDANCE

There are no rules or standard steps to follow to access a lighted space. Move with what feels right. Always take what you need and leave the rest. Here’s a few simple suggestions.

1. Find a comfortable setting, a place free from distractions.

2. Clear your thoughts. Play relaxing instrumental music with no words. If you meditate, move there. Light a candle and stare at the flame. Set your intent by saying the words “clear now” out loud. Actions and words that move you to “no thinking” are required for a foundation.

3. Ask a question or for general guidance. Trust what comes right back. Lighted messages are received instantly.

4. Trust. This may be the hardest step. Use the mantra: If it’s light it’s right.

EXAMPLES USING THE MANTRA

Using two very different examples of a simple question and a more complex one, both examples show thinking versus light responses. When you seek out a light feeling, you trust it is the right choice, however it arrives.

Example: Do I walk my dog tonight at 6:00 or 6:30pm?

Thinking response: Will something bad happen if I chose the wrong time?

Lighted response: 6:00pm feels light. ~ Trust ~ 6:00pm it is!

Example: My job is moving out of state. Do I follow or look for another job?

Thinking response: I always make the wrong decisions.

Lighted response: I have been needing a change, and it feels light to walk towards this opportunity. ~ Trust ~ I will keep my clairs open for more signs.

So, how do you find needed guidance and clarity when emotions such as fear and worry try to infiltrate? Trust the light that already exists within you during times of difficulty. Practice with simple questions to build your awareness of this lighted information, then give yourself the clarity you seek concerning your decisions by asking, “Does this feel light”? Trust the answer you receive. Acknowledge it, hold it, treasure it. If it’s light it’s right. a

Cheryl Bradley was born a medium and feels most blessed when spirit channels messages of love, guidance, and above all, acknowledgement, that we do not walk alone in this lifetime. Her teachings and mentoring are rooted deeply in spirit. Visit Cherylbradley.com.

Visit Cheryl at Cheryl Bradley, Spiritual Medium booth #8 for a reading or view her fascinating presentation on human incarnation, “A Spirit’s Journey,” Saturday at 11:30am in Salon D.

Reflections on Law and Liberty in the US

By Diane Miller, JD

We are a country founded on laws. And a country founded on liberty. Laws, made up of words. And liberty, a value, acknowledging the free will and autonomy of an individual’s life journey. The words that our country was founded upon, and the liberty we seek to preserve, have been agreed upon by the people whom they serve, starting with the United States Constitution, the overall “law of the land.”

Liberty-imbued words are our beacon of authority. We declined the authority of Monarchs and Emperors and agreed in the Declaration of Independence before the Constitution was written that: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

As we continue to evolve in our understanding and respect for each individual’s journey, the words within the Constitution serve as powerful tools to protect liberty and freedom. The constitutional standards by which we uphold these words are heightened, and strengthened, as challenges come forward in our court system.

Beyond the Constitution, the people write and pass more specific laws to address the issues of the day, but always guided by and according to the law of the land. When we say “people,” we use and look to our representative government described in the Constitution to get things done, like lawmaking and enforcement. The representatives chosen by the people are centrally important in the making of laws, and that puts the process of choosing the representatives as an activity that the people need to be actively involved in as we evolve and create our future together.

FOUR THINGS I WANT TO SHARE FROM MY LAWMAKING ADVENTURES

1. Know Existing Law. Knowing the law is critical to continuing the tradition of designing words imbued with liberty to guide us. A poignant time for me, when this issue of knowing the law came up was when I was a young attorney, and I was asked to help defend a farmer who was being criminally charged for practicing medicine without a license for curing former Iowa Congressman Berkley Bedell of Lyme symptoms with his dairy colostrum.

My question was: “What law would put a farmer in jail for helping someone get well?” I was stunned to learn that there are laws in many states that prohibit regular people from helping to heal each other. And when these types of restrictive laws have been challenged, they were ruled to be constitutional. I was appalled and wanted to change those laws to protect healers and access to them. My passion led me to learn how to change laws that we don’t like! You need to know the law in order to figure out what you want and what is the best way to change it. So, number one: if you are having a problem with the way things are going on a particular issue, the first step is to know and understand the existing law. It is a good idea to have an attorney or a person well versed in laws to help study and understand the existing laws.

2. Craft Solutions That Honor the Spirit of Freedom. Some will say making laws is like making sausage, a little bit of this and a little bit of that. The mix of relationships and conversations involved in changing a law can get very complex. But I always recommend starting with a trusted team that is up for the challenge of thinking through creative solutions, and who have studied the existing law. I ask, “What is your vision for all?”

Keep in mind all potential opponents and proponents. Create the intention and the model you wish before you begin to enter the complex conversation with other players. It’s sort of like having a light house for when waters get rough; you can keep your eye on the shore of safety and hope for the best. Yes, it is true, often compromises are necessary given the vast array of viewpoints, concerns of multiple parties, relationships and power structures. But I find that if our intentions are clear and based in truth, the chances of our efforts prevailing and surviving are much better.

3. Honor Relationships. Clinton Miller, my mentor and long-time lobbyist of the National Health Federation (deceased at age 91), believed that each person, every leader, every legislator, every Congressman, is a good person, and is educable. He insisted that in the situation of debate and conflict “the good guys always win.” Do you believe that? When you are in the thick of a fear-based conversation, and you are in the middle of the battle of words, and people’s lives depend on what those words say, it is hard to believe that all people are worthy opponents.

But, it is essential to continue the conversation until you can find common ground that includes the vision of having a country founded on words imbued with liberty and the spirit of freedom. For convenience, it is easiest for those working as regulators or elected officials to design solutions that are efficient and workable for the masses and special interests, but that do not protect freedom. Relationships with lawmakers where efficiency and management are honored, and liberty words are preserved and articulated, are important ingredients in shaping and passing laws that reflect the unique spirit of our country.

4. Show Up. If regular ordinary people are not part of the lawmaking process, then laws might be passed that do not reflect the freedoms they hold dear. And, in a time, when massive quantities of information are available, and easily manipulated, I firmly believe that showing up, paying attention, and telling the truth are actions that are needed to preserve the spirit of liberty one-hundred-fold.

The human experience, the interchange between us, the conversation of freedom and the search to find ways to live in harmony with each other and Earth, are potential avenues of truth. It is age-old wisdom that truth makes its way to the right people at the right time. We are carriers of truth. We just have to show up and participate in the conversation of truth, freedom, and liberty.

May our adventures into laws and liberty bring us a harmonious joyful future! a

Diane Miller, JD, co-founded National Health Freedom Coalition and National Health Freedom Action over two decades ago. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to promote health freedom. She is the author of Principles of Health Freedom, and Health Freedom, The Greatest Freedom of All. Visit www. nationalhealthfreedom.org.

Meet Julie Booras, a colleague of Diane Miller, at the National Health Freedom Action booth #6 to learn how you can use the legislative process to protect health freedom in your state. Learn more at Julie’s workshop “Protecting the Future of Health Freedom” on Saturday at 3:30pm in the Seminar room.

What law would put a farmer in jail for helping someone get well?

Improve Your Gut Health With Easy Detox Tips

By Jessica Liggero

You may hear the term “gut health” a lot these days trending with topics like probiotics, kombucha, and coffee laced with collagen. What we’re really talking about is the gut microbiome, a collection of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and microbes located in the large intestine, which is also home to our immune system and the place where many of our neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, are produced. This beautiful balance of bacteria along with all of its co-workers in the colon are responsible for…well, most of your well-being. If the bacteria becomes unbalanced, then so do you.

And how do you know if your gut health isn’t optimal? It’s more than just bloating. Think: depression, anxiety, skin issues, sleep issues, brain fog, nausea, autism, PMS, fatigue, body aches, weight gain, and the list goes on and on. In fact, most of your disease conditions and symptoms can be traced back to abnormal gut flora!

Here’s why. Your intestinal wall is composed of bonds, called tight junctions, between cells that create your gut lining. These bonds keep the good guys and the bad guys within the GI tract where they belong. Abnormal gut flora can damage the gut wall lining, causing spaces to develop between these bonds. This allows toxins and undigested food particles to travel from the GI tract out into the bloodstream and even cross the blood brain barrier. This is a very important concept to understand.

And how do you get abnormal gut flora? A child can be born with abnormal gut flora or adults can inconveniently acquire it at some point in their life. Things like frequent antibiotic use, mycotoxins (aka mold exposure), traumatic brain injuries, excessive alcohol, stress and poor diet can all negatively impact the gut microbiome as an adult. Imagine holes in your gut wall and a constant source of toxins streaming into the body. These toxins are now circulating through your bloodstream, causing various symptoms and pushing the body into a state of dysfunction.

You can improve this situation and start healing your gut by reducing your exposure to toxins. Toxins can be found in conventional produce that has been sprayed with glyphosate, commercial cleaning products and laundry detergents, cheap clothing, conventional beauty care products, medications, unfiltered tap water used for drinking or bathing. This is not a complete list but rather a starting point of some common sources.

You can learn how to reduce your overall exposure to toxins. Begin to look deeply at your daily habits. Become conscious of what’s in your cosmetics and personal care products. Focus on organic unprocessed foods. Fall in love with cooking and creativity. Creativity helps the body process emotions (trauma), while giving you a sense of purpose and social connection. Show your liver some love by giving up alcohol, eating a lot of beets and bitter greens. Heal your gut by drinking meat stock and bone broth regularly. Buy a bunch of mason jars and start fermenting your own

foods. Sweat in an infrared sauna. Take Epsom salt baths and get massages. Incorporate movement and exercises that excite you. Develop a routine that focuses on supporting your body’s natural ability to detox and heal.

Start slow and build these healthy habits day by day, week by week, month by month, and year by year. Rebalance your routine. Toxins are everywhere in this world but that doesn’t mean that they have to accumulate in your body. a

How To Install Psychic Boundaries

By Judith A. Swack

Have you ever had an unpleasant interaction with someone that left you feeling upset even though you know it’s not personal? What happened is that they overstepped your boundaries. Conscious awareness that it’s their problem and not yours is not enough to protect you emotionally.

To really be effective, boundaries need to be 100% intact at the conscious, unconscious, body, and soul levels of your being. When boundaries are 100% intact at all levels, it strengthens a person’s sense of identity, i.e., I am me, and you are you. This is where I begin and end; this is where you begin and end. You don’t pick up their negativity, and you don’t project your negativity inappropriately. Intact boundaries create the capacity for respect and teamwork, i.e., the ability to invite people onto a neutral dance floor to dance with you.

To take an analogy from cell biology, think of yourself as a cell floating in a nutritious medium. Cells have a membrane composed of a lipid bilayer. Since lipids are fats, and oil and water don’t mix, liquid can’t just pass through the membrane. Cells get what they need from the environment by pumping in nutrients and pumping out waste products through specific receptors and channels, proteins that completely span the membrane. Transport is, thus selective, and requires energy to pump things in and out. If there is a hole in the membrane, the insides pour out, the outside pours in, the cell dies.

Cells communicate with each other through message molecules on their surface or by releasing soluble factors (like hormones) that fit into receptor molecules on the surface of the other cells like a lock and key. When the key opens the lock, it triggers an internal cascade of messages that go to the nucleus. If the cell is ruptured, the signaling molecules get scrambled and no longer work in the right sequence.

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Jessica Liggero, HHP, CGC is a board certified holistic health practitioner, certified GAPS coach and a SIBO practitioner. She is the founder of Rebalance Your Routine™, a holistic health coaching service that focuses on improving gut health and detoxification. Visit RebalanceYourRoutine.com.

Visit Jessica at Rebalance Your Routine booth #30 (near the food court!) to learn more. Her passion is to help educate and motivate people to develop healthier eating and lifestyle habits to improve their quality of life.

Toxins are everywhere in this world but that doesn’t mean that they have to accumulate in your body.

Thus, all successful interactions with the environment and each other are done at the surface of the (100% intact) cell membrane.

How does this apply to boundary issues in human beings? If people have less than 100% intact boundaries at all levels, they are very exposed. As the environment diffuses in, they are at the mercy of what’s going on around them. They are not at choice about what they take in, and can take in negative energy from the environment they can’t process. People who have very little boundary capabilities can have trouble making decisions for themselves and may depend too much on other people’s opinions. They have trouble living their own lives, asking for what they want, and acting in their own best interest.

When people are too easily influenced, they lose their sense of their own identity. In reaction, they may wall off and isolate themselves, emotionally or even physically. Unfortunately, a wall is not a boundary because it does not permit a flow of information. A wall indicates a traumatic wound, and like a scab on the skin, does not breathe or sweat the way healthy skin does.

The energy flow through a boundary breach can also move outward as people diffuse out into their environment. People who think that merging with someone is a form of love, or control freaks who believe theirs is the only reality or the only right way to do things are leaking out past their own boundaries. Energy leakage in any direction can lead to burnout.

THE BOUNDARY TAP TECHNIQUE

What can you do to maintain energetic boundaries at the conscious, unconscious, body, and soul levels in a given context? I recommend the Boundary Tap, developed by Marie Louise Muller, a craniosacral therapist from California. In this technique, first name the boundary you would like to seal, and then tap for 2-3 minutes with your fingertips on the sternum (the bone in the middle of your chest). Alternate the tapping with a feathering motion from the sternum up the base of the throat, up the neck, out the chin (like the Italian “back at you” gesture.) The tapping seals the energetic boundary, and the feathering motion ejects any unwanted negative energy.

As a mind/body therapist I have used it to install boundaries with all of my psychic, empathetic and intuitive abilities, boundaries with trauma and all negative emotions, boundaries with peoples’ projections, emergencies, and expectations, to name a few. Now, when people ask me, “Aren’t you exhausted at the end of the day?” I answer, “No, I’m invigorated by how well I was able to help people today.” I recommend the Boundary Tap technique to set all your personal boundaries so you can fully bring your gifts to the world and enjoy the benefits of all your contributions. a

Judith A. Swack, Ph.D., originator of Healing From the Body Level Up™ (HBLU) methodology, is a biochemist/immunologist, Master NLP practitioner, certified hypnotherapist, mind/body healer, and leader in the field of energy psychology. Dr. Swack has a private practice in Needham, MA. Visit www.hblu.org.

Meet Judith at the Healing From the Body Level Up booth #1009 to ask her what HBLU™ can do for you, and attend her talk Saturday at 11:30am in Salon A&B “Why Do I Do That? — The Secret To A Successful Life.”

Module 2

Module 3

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) for HBLU

Healing Blocked Memories, Past Life and Ancestral Trauma

Module 5

Healing Seduction Patterns and Dysfunctional Relationship Patterns

Module 6

Healing Family System, Cultural, and Religious Brainwashing Patterns

When boundaries are 100% intact, it strengthens a person’s sense of identity.