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Happy New Year! The older I get, the faster the years seem to fly by. I can’t believe another year is upon us, yet I am always

excited by the prospect of new beginnings. They offer us the opportunity to pause and reflect upon the choices we have made and determine if we want to continue along that same path or create different opportunities for ourselves. I hope to fill 2014 with more activities that broaden my mind, strengthen my body and feed

my soul. I got a head start this past month with adventures in Ashtanga and Svaroopa yoga, modalities I had not tried before, and had fun at my first Nia class. I even signed up for a couple of personal development programs at the Chrysalis Institute, scheduled for this spring. Meeting many amazing local business owners as I visited shops, took classes and attended local network-ing events, has made me eager to make more connections in the new year. Our natural living community is growing and thriving in the greater Rich-mond area. I am thrilled that you are joining us and look forward to sharing new horizons of health, wellness and sustainability with you. You can begin with our 2014 Annual Community Resource Directory in this special issue. It provides a fast connection with leading local experts who are ready to help you and yours live long, happy and healthy lives. You’ll want to keep it on hand for easy reference throughout the year. William Arthur Ward’s inspiring poem sums up my new year’s wish for you.

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Top Priority Relocates

Dr. Marilyn Scott, owner of Top Priority, LLC, has expanded and relocated her office to

Richmond’s West End at 9609 Gayton Road, Suite 100. Dedicated to walking the natural path to wellness with her clients, Scott customizes a natural approach to each person’s individual needs. She uses her training as a certified digestive enzyme and health specialist to coordinate specific enzymes based on the client’s personal health history. Top Priority also offers reflexology, herbs, homeopathy, kinesiology, Bach Flower Essences and bodywork.

For more information, call 804-350-0034 or visit TopPriorityVA.com. Ask about the Wellness Packages for an additional health benefit. See ad, page 39.

New Music Studio Opens

Follow That Flute, a woodwind studio, is now open in Lakeside. Deborah Saidel, MM, a seasoned

performer and educator in Central Virginia, welcomes students of all levels and ages on flute, saxophone and clarinet. In addition to individual lessons, trio ensem-bles of like instruments will be available for interme-diate and advanced players to participate in public performance options.

Bruce Swartz, a band director in Henrico County for 38 years, says, “I have known Deb Saidel for 20 years, both as a professional woodwind player and as a private music instructor. Her playing is top-drawer in all styles of music and her teaching abilities are of the highest order. She has instructed many of my students over the years and they rank as the best of the best in my programs. I highly rec-ommend her.” In addition to teaching, Saidel is dedicated to bringing live music into thera-peutic venues, meditation sessions and life transitions such as births, hospice and memorials, as well as at weddings, celebrations, special events, religious services, theaters, restaurants and public recitals. She teaches a Women in Music class at VCU and lectures upon request.

For more information, call 804-335-4074 or email [email protected]. See ad, page 38.

Boomer Yoga Retreats

Barbara Prema Brown is offering yoga retreats for baby boomers in Guatemala, Costa Rica and Yogaville in 2014.

These Boomer Yoga Retreats gained popularity in 2013 and are designed to help participants transform their lives. A Wall Street analyst for most of her professional life, Brown became a registered yoga teacher in 2009 and has dedicated her life to working with the baby boomer popu-lation. She teaches privately at several venues throughout Richmond.

For more information, call 804-350-8946 or email [email protected].

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Acupuncture Clinic Moves to New Location

The Acupuncture & Health Center has relocated to the Springfield Com-

mons complex at 3924 Springfield Road, in Glen Allen. With 2,500 square feet, the new location boasts multiple treatment rooms, including three acupuncture rooms and a designated ion cleanse treatment room. A new offering, ion cleanse detoxification footbaths are a gentle and effective way to rid the body of unwanted toxins, leaving clients feeling refreshed and energetic. “We are very excited to have the opportunity to be involved in your personal wellness plan,” says owner Ruiping Chi, LAc. “Our goal is to provide you with outstanding care while treating you with dignity and respect.”

For more information, visit AcupunctureVirginia.com or on Facebook. See ad, page 32.

Chipotle Brings Popular Vegan Item to Richmond

Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding the test of its vegan Sofritas menu item

to the East Coast, offering this dish in its Baltimore, Philadelphia, Richmond and Washington, D.C., area restaurants. The

company began testing Sofritas, a shredded tofu braised with chipotle chilies, roasted po-

blano peppers and a blend of aromatic spices, in seven San Francisco Bay Area restaurants last January. Sofritas is avail-able in burritos, tacos, burrito bowls and salads. “Sofritas is a very different kind of menu item, not just for Chipotle, but for any fast food or fast casual restaurant,” said Steve Ells, Chipotle founder, chairman and co-CEO. “In creating the recipe for Sofritas, we wanted to produce some-thing that would appeal to vegetarian and vegan customers, but that was delicious enough to have crossover appeal, as well.” Chipotle’s tofu supplier, Hodo Soy, is known as an industry leader for its organic, non-GMO tofu and artisanal methods of production.

For more information, visit Chipotle.com/en-us/html/ Sofritas.html.

CorrectionWe apologize for an error in the previously published article, “Energy Healing Comes of Age.” Donna Eden founded the Energy Medicine Institute, not Energy Medicine University.


Robyn Bentley’s Feng Shui Diva chan-nel on YouTube recently exceeded 300,000 views. Bentley has written and produced more than 20 watch-and-learn feng shui and holistic living videos. Topics include better sleep, clutter, depression, aromatherapy, EMF exposure, infertility, child behavior, good feng shui colors and annual ener-gies. The videos range from 60 seconds to 15 minutes in length and are free to view at YouTube.com/user/fengshuidiva/videos. Bentley is a certified feng shui con-sultant based in Richmond and a popular media guest expert nationwide.

For more information, call 804-241-1685 or visit FengShui Diva.com. See ad, page 36.

Mary Callender, CPM, LM, has recently become a certified professional midwife (CPM) and is now licensed to practice as a home birth midwife in the Rich-mond area. Callender is a long-time birth worker serving Richmond since 1997 as a doula/monitrice and graduated from the MEAC-accredited National Midwifery Institute in 2013. She has also led the monthly Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

(VBAC) support group in Richmond since 2001, now called River City VBAC Support. Callender practices holistic, tra-ditional midwifery and helps healthy women have safe and gentle out-of-hospital births that include VBACs, water births and home births.

For more information, call 804-382-8222, email [email protected] or visit RichmondVirginiaHomeBirth.com. See ads, pages 19, 38.

Margaret LaPierre, owner of Skin Therapy of Virginia, was recently appointed to the Board for Barbers & Cosmetology by Governor Bob McDonald. LaPierre will fill one of the two esthetics seats on the board for four years. LaPierre and her staff use a unique combination of aesthet-ics, nutrition, aromatherapy and tradition-al and holistic medicine to address skin care concerns.

Location: 2817 N. Parham Rd., Ste. 201, Richmond. For more information, call 804-864-1226 or visit SkinTherapyOf Virginia.com. See ad, page 25.

Pharmacist Baylor Rice, owner of South River Compound-ing Pharmacy, was recently recognized as one of Rich-mond’s best health profession-als. “With over 10,000 voters across Virginia, to be selected second place for Bedside Manner is a great honor,” says

Rice. “I find it a privilege to be able to consult with patients and believe this award is a reflection on what I’m trying to accomplish for the health needs of the community. At South River, we want our customers to achieve their desired results and we help them every step of the way.”

Location: 11420 W. Huguenot Rd., Richmond, and 3656 Mayland Ct., Richmond. For more information, call 804-897-6447 or visit SouthRiverRx.com. See ads, pages 3, 39, 40.

Louise Thayer-Lee, owner of Alternative Health & Healing, received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Hypno-therapy from American Holistic Univer-sity in November. She has now reached the highest level of training for a hypno-therapist. Thayer-Lee specializes in using past-life regression to release chronic pain, as well as other chronic blockages in people’s lives.

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Heal Soft Tissue Injuries NaturallyAge and certain injuries can hinder ef-

ficient repair of damage to soft tissues including tendons that attach muscles to bones, ligaments that hold bones and tendons in place and fascia that help guide muscle groups and allow them to slide over other structures. What they all have in com-mon is they predominantly comprise collagen and several herbs can eliminate inflammation and pain and help speed the healing process. Arnica montana is an herb that may assist the heal-ing process by breaking up micro clots in damaged tissues through enzymatic action. Arnica also contains prostaglan-din-blockers that relieve pain. According to Terry Willard, Ph.D., a leading clinical herbalist and author of Edible and Medicinal Plants of the Rocky Mountains and Neighbouring Territories, when arnica is combined with the natural salix of white willow bark, the pain relief is great. Applying comfrey and plantain for four to six weeks should generate complete repair to soft tissues. This is because they contain allantoin, which stimulates collagen-producing cells called fibroblasts, notes Andrew Chevallier, a fellow of the National Institute of Medicinal Herbalists, in the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. In The Complete Medicinal Herbal: A Practical Guide to the Healing Properties of Herbs, with More Than 250 Remedies for Common Ailments, medical herbalist Penelope Ody writes that when applied to tissues, rosemary and thyme increase circulation and witch hazel increases flexibility. Increased circulation delivers more nutrients needed by the cells that are rebuilding. Combining these herbs—arnica, comfrey, plantain, rose-mary, thyme and witch hazel—with a little peppermint leaf for soothing makes a powerful blend to reduce recovery time and heal damaged tendons, ligaments and fascia. The herbs can be decocted in water or blended into a gel for easy application.

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BRIEF BOUTS OF YOGA BOLSTER THE BRAINJust 20 minutes of yoga postures, breathing and medita-

tion are valuable tools for bolstering mental functioning. A study from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reports that a single, 20-minute hatha yoga session signifi-cantly improved participants’ speed and accuracy on tests of working memory, focus, retention and ability to absorb and use new information. Study participants didn’t get the same positive brain buzz from 20 minutes of aerobics. The study appeared in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health.

Sprinkle Cinnamon to Avert Alzheimer’sCinnamon is known as an

excellent antioxidant that improves fasting blood sugar levels and prevents heart dis-ease. Now new research offers yet another benefit and reason to add this potent spice to our daily diet. Researchers at the University of California, Santa Bar-bara, have confirmed that cinnamon helps protect against Al-zheimer’s disease. They found that the cinnamon compounds cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin help stop the formation of “tangles” of tau protein in the brain, hallmarks of the memo-ry-robbing neurodegenerative disease. The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, says these powerful antioxidants that give cinna-mon its potent flavor and scent defend mental function in a unique way. “Take, for example, sunburn, a form of oxidative damage,” explains Roshni Graves, of the university’s Depart-ment of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. “If you wore a hat, you could protect your face and head from oxidation. In a sense, this cinnamaldehyde is like a cap,” protecting against tau proteins. The findings suggest that sufficient cinnamon consumption might stop the progression of Alzheimer’s or even prevent it.

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LOCAL RESEARCHERS EXPLORE VITAMIN C AND SEPSIS TREATMENT

Researchers from Virginia Common-wealth University (VCU) will lead a

multicenter study based on a $3.2 mil-lion grant from the National Institutes of Health. The investigation will explore the effectiveness of using high doses of vita-

min C to treat septic lung injury resulting from infection. The VCU team will col-laborate with colleagues from Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, the University of Virginia and Emory University to begin phase two, or proof of concept, clinical trials to evaluate vitamin C in the patient population and determine efficacy. Sepsis is caused by the immune system’s response to a serious infection and is characterized by systemic inflammation, organ dysfunction and organ failure. Despite modern advances in critical care, one-third to half of all severely septic patients die, resulting in millions of deaths globally each year. In preclinical stud-ies, vitamin C prevented the inflammatory response in sepsis, making it a poten-tially life-saving intervention.

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THE TOXIC SIDE OF TYLENOLAs the evidence of the harmful

effects of Tylenol increases, there is a growing call for it to be removed from the market. Its active ingredient, acetaminophen, once thought to be an effective and safe pain reliever for adults and children, turns out to have dangerous effects. A related study by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center researchers leads with the fact that each year, acetaminophen causes more than 100,000 calls to poison control centers, 50,000 emergency room visits, 26,000 hospitalizations and more than 450 deaths from liver failure. The U.S. Acute Liver Failure Study implicates acetaminophen poisoning in nearly half of all cases of acute liver failure in this country. When taken with alcohol or with-out food, the effects on the liver are multiplied. Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, reports in GreenMedInfo.com that regular use of acetaminophen is linked to a higher likelihood of asthma, infertil-ity and hearing loss, especially in men under 50. Last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning linking acetaminophen use to three rare and sometimes fatal skin conditions. “Can you imagine if the side effects and risks associated with ac-etaminophen were associated with a dietary supplement?” opines Murray. “It would be yanked from the market immediately.”

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Mammograms Carry Cancer RiskThere is growing evidence that mammograms, which are

the primary screening tool for breast cancer, may cause it. Scientists have long known that radiation causes cancer, and now research published in the British Journal of Radiobiology reports that the so-called “low-energy X-rays” used in mam-mography are four to six times more likely to cause breast cancer than conventional high-energy X-rays because the low-energy variety causes more mutational damage to cells. Mammograms led to a 30 percent rate of over-diagnosis and overtreatment, according to a study published in the Cochrane Review. Researchers wrote in the study, “This means that for every 2,000 women invited for screening throughout 10 years, one will have her life prolonged and 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed if there had not been screening, will be treated unnecessar-ily. Furthermore, more than 200 women will experience important psychological distress for many months because of false positive findings.” Many women and functional medicine doctors are now choosing non-inva-sive and radiation-free annual thermograms as a safer alternative. Those at high risk for breast cancer may choose to do periodic MRI screenings, a recommenda-tion supported by research at Britain’s University Hospitals Birmingham.

Art Heartens Seniors Just looking at a painting by Picasso, Dali or War-

hol can brighten the world for seniors, according to researchers at Britain’s Newcastle University. After just three visits to a gallery, the researchers found positive changes in the participating seniors’ opinions about their life experiences and abilities in light of their ages. The gallery visits further inspired participants to become more involved with others and their communities.


globalbriefs Whale WarsMilitary Exercises Threaten Sea LifeDuring the next five years, the U.S. Navy’s war games, using live munitions in our coastal waters, will poten-tially kill 186 whales and dolphins off the East Coast and 155 more off Hawaii and Southern California, ac-cording to computer models. Rear Admiral Kevin Slates rationalizes the casualties by stating, “Without this realistic testing and training, our sailors can’t develop or maintain the critical skills they need or ensure the new technologies can be operated effectively.” On the upside, marine scientists are currently using mo-bile devices to reduce the number of whales struck and killed off California’s coast by large commercial ships. An app called Whale Spotter employs crowd-sourcing to gather data, allowing sailors, fishermen and marine scientists that spot whales to plot their locations on an interactive map. Such a network can track marine mammals in real time as they migrate. These maps are useful to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and U.S. Coast Guard officials responsible for recommending changes in vessel routes.

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Life ThreatEvidence Mounts of GMO DangersThe nonprofit Non-GMO Proj-ect, committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO (genetically modified organism) products and educat-ing consumers on such verified choices, is focusing on Bt corn and Bt soy, which make up 90 percent of America’s total crop. Its sci-entists explain, “These crops have genes from a bacteria called bacillus thuringiensis spliced into their natural genetic code. This causes the plant to produce Bt-toxin—a pesticide that bursts the stomach of insects that eat it, killing them.” Monsanto and Syngenta, which manufacture genetically engineered seeds, claim that genetically modified (GE, GM or GMO) crops are safe for humans because the Bt-toxin is completely destroyed in the human digestive system and doesn’t have any impact on animals and humans. But Norwegian scientists’ decade-long study of rats, mice, pigs and salmon raised on GE feed published in 2012 found that due to alterations in their digestive tracts, the animals ate more, got fatter and were less able to digest pro-teins; they also suffered from diminished immune systems. There is also mounting evidence that the spread of such crops is responsible for the dramatic decline of the monarch butterfly, the near annihilation of bats and the spread of hon-eybee colony collapse syndrome.

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Two Carnegie Mellon gradu-ates, Matt Stanton and Hahna Alexander, are the founders of SolePower, a company mak-ing a shoe insert that stores the power generated by walking and running into a battery that can be instantly accessed via a USB port. Beta testing on the prototype has begun, with release expected next summer. The insert can be paired with any shoe type and feels like a regular, cushy insole, accord-

ing to Stanton. The battery attaches to the ankle or the top of the shoe, and is charged after 2.5 miles of footsteps with enough power to run an iPhone. Runners needing to power heat-producing mittens in the winter could also benefit. Another application is emergency charging of cell phones and radios during power outages. People in devel-oping nations likewise will have a reliable power source for mobile phones and other essential small electronics.

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structural; biochemical; and bioenergetic, a form of psychotherapy. Ideally, he says, conventional and integrative medicine, plus complementary practitioners, work together to provide the total care an in-dividual patient needs. “Any problem on one level affects all levels, so we assess patients on all three with whatever tools we have,” he says. While conventional medicine may be able to treat structural problems well and biochemical problems to a certain extent, it falls short on the energetic level. That’s when it’s time to expand the team, counsels Yang. “‘Know your-self’ is the watchword. Get to know what to use and when to use it. It’s the practitioner’s job to educate patients in this way.” Dr. Andrew Weil, renowned as the father of the integrative medicine move-ment in the U.S., has remarked, “If I’m in a car accident, don’t take me to an herbalist. If I have bacterial pneumonia, give me antibiotics. But when it comes to maximizing the body’s natural heal-ing potential, a mix of conventional and alternative procedures seems like the only answer.” Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, found-ing director and president of the As-sociation of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, turns to the integrative realm of ayurvedic medicine for heal-ing and wellness. The 5,000-year-old Indian healing tradition incorporates lifestyle changes, yoga and medita-tion, detoxification, herbs, massage and various other individually targeted healing modalities, depending on the patient’s diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.

Customized Team “Wellness is a team effort,” advises integrative medicine specialist Dr. Vijay Jain, medical director at Amrit Ayurveda for Total Wellbeing, in Salt Springs, Florida. It’s not only a matter of knowing what needs the practitioners will address at specific times, it’s also knowing who can help when the going gets tough. “Modern medicine has the edge for early detection of disease,” Jain notes. “However, Ayurveda is excellent in determining the earliest imbalances in the mind and body that eventually lead to disease.”

Conventional doctors too often dispense vague, boilerplate health advice, urging their patients to eat

a healthy diet, exercise and take helpful supplements. Some are lucky enough to also be directed to detoxify their body and manage stress. That’s typically the best most people can expect in terms of practical advice. It is rare to receive specific, individualized answers to such burning questions as:

What is the best diet for this specific problem or my body type?

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queries and more. Finding the right mix of treatment and preventive measures requires some creativity and self-knowledge. The experts Natural Awakenings consulted maintain that it is both desirable and possible to assemble an affordable and effective personal health care team that focuses on optimum wellness.

Integrative Approach“We need to understand the value of an integrative approach because no single modality treats everything,” says Dr. Jingduan Yang, the Philadel-phia-based founder and medical director of Tao Integrative Medicine. By way of example, he maintains cre-dentials as a physician, a board- certified psychiatrist and an interna-tionally recognized expert on classic forms of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Integrative practitioners see the hu-man body on three levels, Yang explains:


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Most experts consulted agree that a personal wellness program should include a practitioner that acts as a gate-keeper and coordinates a care plan to meet individual needs. Jain recommends that the foundation of the team be a licensed medical professional such as an integrative physician (MD), osteopathic doctor (DO) or chiropractor (DC). In most states, any of these professionals can function as a primary care doctor, authorized to order and read laboratory tests, prescribe drugs and access hospital services. In some states, a naturopathic physician (ND) can perform the func-tions of a primary care doctor in order-ing and reading laboratory tests. As part of a personal wellness team, consider a functional medicine or integrative physician, chiroprac-tor, osteopath, doctor of naturopathy, ayurvedic practitioner, nutritionist, Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor/acupuncturist, herbalist, craniosacral therapist, massage therapist and energy practitioner (such as in Reiki, medical qigong or polarity therapy). It’s not necessary to see all of them, sources say. Sometimes, one practitio-ner will be skilled in practicing several modalities, a bonus for patients. Other complementary practitioners may form a supporting team that works with the primary care team, depending on the challenges a patient faces. They will be identified as treatment unfolds and the team evolves over time.

Contributing Specialists An ayurvedic practitioner likely will begin by helping to define healthful life-style changes, depending on one’s do-sha, or energetic temperament. Yoga and meditation would be a likely recommen-dation, plus specific herbs and perhaps detoxification, says Annambhotla. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture often go hand-in hand with Ayurveda in accordance with the view that illness and disease are caused by imbalances in the body’s energetic flow. Diagnostic techniques

employ intuition and pulses to assess and smooth blocks in energy circulation. Craniosacral therapy is another way to unlock energetic blockages caused by lifestyle stress and other fac-tors that restrict and congest the body’s innate ability to self-correct and remain healthy, says Joyce Harader, a registered craniosacral therapist in Cave Creek, Arizona, and secretary of the board of the Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy Association of North America. She relied on a whole team to real-ize a natural way back to health after being diagnosed with lupus in 1992. “Members of my health team fluctuate, depending on what is going on in my life and where I am focusing,” comments Harader. She points out, for example, that nutrition education and general deep-tissue massage can both be helpful as part of a foundational plan toward ob-taining and maintaining optimal health. In fact, many of our experts recom-mend both a monthly chiropractic ad-justment and/or massage, as well as daily yoga and an ongoing meditation practice for wellness and total well-being. Naturopathic practitioners operat-ing in states where they are licensed can be good sources of nutrition coun-sel and often recommend herbal rem-edies for relief. “For chronic illness, you need a chiropractor or drug-free physi-cian like a naturopath on your team. Conventional medicine is generally poor at dealing with chronic illness,” observes Naturopath and Chiropractor Michael Loquasto, Ph.D., who practices in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Loquasto should know. He has practiced integrated modalities for 50 years, employing the knowledge gained through his practice and triple doctor-ates, which include one in nutrition. Also a master herbalist, he strongly advocates that people start by working with a good integrative or functional medicine medical doctor. “In some states, like Pennsylvania, chiropractors and osteopaths can perform routine diagnostic work, but in

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many states they cannot,” he notes. “I recommend undergoing a physical every six months and regular bone density tests, plus colonoscopies.” Loquasto is not in favor of mammograms because of the radiation exposure associated with them, but supports routine breast screen-ing using ultrasound or thermography.

Self-DiagnosisIntuitive listening and observant self-knowledge are crucial parts of any well-ness plan. Most people are aware when something doesn’t feel right in their body. “Libido is a great barometer of health,” suggests Dr. Diana Hoppe, an obstetrician, gynecologist and hormone specialist in San Diego, California. “If you’re not interested in sex, it’s prob-ably a sign that you need to do some investigating.” Reasons for such a decline of interest are wide-ranging says Hoppe. “For men and women, it might be due to hormonal changes, lack of self-esteem, medications, stress, relationship issues, job, family life or lack of sleep. It means that somewhere, things are out of balance,” she says.

Funding a PlanA personal multifaceted wellness pro-gram can be expensive, but there are ways to minimize the cost. “In the new world of high insurance deductibles, people get more for their money from an alternative doctor, especially one knowl-edgeable in a variety of healing therapies, than a conventional one,” Loquasto advises. Costs for tests may also be lower; plus patients are not expected to pay $150 or more just to walk in the door. A current trend has medical doc-tors and chiropractors participating in “umbrella” practices and wellness centers, where several types of practi-tioners collaborate in one facility. They find that sometimes insurance will pay for certain complementary services, including massage and nutrition educa-tion, when doctors or chiropractors prescribe them. Maintaining wellness in an environ-ment filled with chemical, biological

and mental toxins is a substantial, yet worthy, investment. It’s far better than the costly alternative of dealing with regular bouts of sickness or escalating disease. In that light, maintenance looks afford-able: an ayurvedic diagnostic session starts at around $100, a consultation with a licensed naturopath at $75 and acupuncture at $100; a massage typi-cally costs about $80 an hour. While insurance is unlikely to pay for treatments outside the realm of conventional medicine and sometimes, chiropractic, “The cost of these preven-tive therapies will be much less than the cost of treatment for a serious disease,” advises Loquasto. “You’re worth it.”

Kathleen Barnes is author of more than a dozen natural health books. Her latest is The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old heal-ing system from India, believes that nature deeply influences

our body, mind and soul. According to Ayurveda, a human body consists of three energies, or doshas—vata, pitta and kapha. In order to maintain the doshas in a healthy state of balance, one must follow daily and seasonal regimens. Vata, the energy of wind, is dry, rough, cold, light, sharp and mobile in nature. During the cold winter months, these qualities can be reflected as dryness, cold, cough, constipation, al-lergies, body aches, joint pains, anxi-ety and sleeplessness. To maintain a balanced state in the winter, Ayurveda recommends a vata-pacifying regimen.

Diet RecommendationsDuring the cold months, the appetite is usually stronger due to powerful digestive fire. Ayurveda recommends increasing the intake of foods that are sweet, sour and salty in taste and reduc-ing the consumption of bitter, pungent and astringent foods. The ancient heal-ing philosophy teaches that cold foods and uncooked vegetables may weaken the digestion process. Cooked grains and vegetables provide warm, heavy nutritional support that helps us adapt to the cold of winter. Wheat, brown rice, quinoa, oats, red lentils, mung beans, sugar cane products and healthy fats and oils should be consumed. Preferred vegetables include aspar-agus, avocado, beets, carrots, cucum-bers, okra, onions, sweet potatoes and squash, including pumpkin and zucchi-ni. Recommended fruit includes berries, cherries, coconut, dates, grapes, grape-fruit, lemons, melons, oranges, papaya and pineapple. Warm milk flavored with saffron is also suggested. Eggs,

seafood, chicken, turkey and alcoholic drinks, like wine, can be taken mod-erately. Nuts and seeds are perfect to help combat cold, dry weather. Ginger and sesame snaps made with jaggery (unrefined sugar), roasted peanuts and sunflower seeds make good snacks on wintry days. Sipping herbal teas made of ginger, black pepper, cinnamon and cardamom throughout the day can uplift the mood, enhance digestion and improve blood circulation, according to Ayurveda.

Lifestyle ChangesA morning ritual of a whole body mas-sage with vata-balancing herbal oils should be performed daily before bath-ing in order to prevent dryness. Pow-ders of amla (Indian gooseberry), soap nut and chickpea flour can be used in place of soaps and body washes that cause dryness of the skin. Lukewarm water should be used for washing and bathing. Light steam treatments are good, but saunas should be avoided. Ghee (clarified butter) can be used as lip balm for dry lips. Ayurveda pro-motes moderate exercise like yoga and stretching during vata season. Exposure to the warmth of sunlight and fire as much as possible may prevent seasonal affective disorder. Massaging the feet with sesame or coconut oil before bed prevents cracked feet and helps main-tain warmth throughout the night.

Beneficial HerbsMany ayurvedic herbs and formulas can be purchased at local herb shops or online to help keep the body healthy and in balance; however, all of them should be treated just like medication and should be used only after con-sulting with an ayurvedic specialist. Chyawanprash, a mixture of spices and

herbs including amla, a rich source of vitamin C, is used to enhance the immune system and prevent upper respiratory tract infections. Amalaki rasayana is a rejuvenating supplement containing a high concentration of amla. Trikatu, which translates as “three pungents”, is a combination of ginger, black pepper and pippili (Indian long pepper) that is used to enhance diges-tion and absorption. Immune-boosting and blood-purifying herbs like guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) and yastimadhu, also known as licorice (Glycerrhiza gla-bra), can help prevent allergies. Guggul (Commiphora wightii) and boswellia (Boswellia serrata) may help reduce joint pains, among other functions. Aswagandha is used to reduce anxiety, depression and promotes sound sleep. During late winter, as the warmth of spring approaches, one should gradually convert to a kapha-balancing diet and herbal regimen and make the appropriate lifestyle changes as well.

Richmond-area Ayurvedic Specialist Andhrika Kondeti, educated in India, holds a degree in Ayurvedic Medical Sciences. She is a nutri-

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“That is the real spir-itual awakening, when something emerges from within you that is deeper than who you thought you were,” says Tolle. “So, the person is still there, but one could al-most say that something more powerful shines through the person.” The good news,

according to Tolle, is that in order to experience this awakening, “You don’t have to wait for the diagnosis by the doctor or to be put in prison… nor do you have to do 30,000 hours of medita-tion or live in an ashram for 20 years. Once you get a glimpse of it, you can invite it into your daily life.” For a growing number of people, it’s this understanding of the always present “spiritual you” shining through that has led to significant improvements in their lives, not the least of which is better health. This would seem to indi-cate that these kinds of spiritual insights aren’t the least bit ethereal or elusive, but decidedly practical. “Spirituality and religion belong in the healing paradigm,” writes Airdre Grant, Ph.D., of Australia’s Southern Cross University, in a study published in the Journal of the Australian Traditional- Medicine Society. “They are determi-nants of health and they are factors in recovery, well-being and longevity.” So where do these insights come from? Is it simply a matter of wishful thinking? Or is it perhaps something more reliable, more effective than that? “Jesus said, ‘The kingdom of heaven

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Eric Nelson is a Christian Science healing practitioner from Los Altos, CA, whose articles on the link between spiritual consciousness and health appear regularly in national on-line publications. Connect at norcalcs.org.

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In human health care, naturopathic doctors offer a specialty called anti-aging medicine. The goal is to restore

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Chart ToppersActivities high on people’s lists these days reflect a perceived scarcity of time and money. The top picks, according to the Indianapolis-based American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2014, will be high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and body weight training. Both pursuits have been contend-ers in recent years, but are cresting the survey for the first time. A HIIT session, typically involving rapid bursts of activ-ity interspersed with brief rest periods, usually takes less than 30 minutes. Body weight training’s appeal stems from its effectiveness and minimal need for fancy equipment or special gear. The survey—involving hundreds of personal trainers, gym owners and other fitness insiders—further notes an increasing diversity in fitness offerings, plus some contradictory trends. Not ev-eryone, for instance, is cost-conscious;

fitness professionals anticipate the continued rise of boutiques specializing in niche activities. Those with momen-tum range from ballet-inspired barre workouts to Pound and Drums Alive sessions, in which people “rock out” while they work out. Grace DeSimone, an ACSM spokesperson, equates specialized offerings to an à la carte menu, with individuals choosing tasty workout modes. “It’s like a buffet,” she says. While a single class can cost up to $25, there seldom are membership fees. Muscles are treated to varied workouts, even if only once a week in a “boutique” treatment. “It’s good for your body to cross-train; if you do the same thing over and over again, your body adapts,” DeSim-one advises. Unless a competitive ath-lete is looking to improve performances in a given sport, repeating the same exercise daily can lead to injury and

This year, many Americans are set to rock the charts by turning over

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Nia: Awakening Joy of Movement

by Jessica Forsythe

Nia is a fitness format that en-courages participants to shed insecurities, connect with their

bodies and celebrate the joy of move-ment. Nia combines the energies of dance arts, martial arts and healing arts for a non-impact, aerobic workout that stimulates mind, body and spirit. It bal-ances technical precision and free-form expression, prompting practitioners to personalize their workout and move in their own way. The Nia Technique, Inc., now headquartered in Portland, Oregon, was developed in San Francisco in 1983 by Debbie and Carlos Rosas. In recent years, this sensory-based movement practice has picked up momentum in the Richmond area, where approxi-mately 20 weekly classes are now avail-able. A vibrant, supportive and diverse Nia community has emerged. Marybeth Grinnan, a black belt Nia instructor who teaches at several locations in and around Richmond, comments, “I love the music, the movements and the magic that happen during each class. As I start class, I step into sacred space and leave behind my hyperactive inner judge. As a teacher, I enjoy sharing the revelation that fitness can be fun for people of all ages, sizes, and levels of fitness. I love watching my students grow and change as they prac-tice and embody the Nia principles.”

Jessica Forsythe is a blue belt Nia instructor who teaches in the Richmond area. Find Nia at Facebook.com/ RichmondNia and Meetup.com/ Richmond-Nia.


lessen the desired positive impact, she says. “Your body likes change.” Spinning spin-offs like Soulcycle, Flywheel and Kinetic Cycling represent an evolution of indoor classes and old-school outdoor cycling. Meanwhile, fitness instructors and wellness consul-tants note that Zumba has set the stage for dance-oriented workouts, diverging from Latin rhythms into hip-hop and other music genres. If workouts are increasingly encroaching on “social” activities like dancing, it’s because the nation—or at least the expanding population trying to live healthier lifestyles—is undergo-ing a broader lifestyle transformation, says Jim White, of Virginia Beach, Virginia. The registered dietitian, award-winning fitness pro and national spokesman for the Academy of Nutri-tion and Dietetics observes, “There’s a shift in culture.” He says, “People are sick of ‘yo-yo-ing’ with fad diets and exercise rou-tines, and they are looking for effective new approaches, whether for dieting, social life, accountability or competi-tion.” He sees this new mindset fueling the proliferation of websites and phone

apps that facilitate everything from counting calories and steps walked daily to on-the-go workouts.

What’s PlayingInterval Training: Both high- and low-intensity variations can resemble a fountain of youth for older adults, says DeSimone. These can range from integrating a few five-minute sprints to enhance a half-hour walk to engaging in formalized Asian-influenced Tabata classes and boot camps. High-intensity workouts aren’t for everyone. “HIIT is best delivered when it does not use the one-size-fits-all ap-proach,” says Tony Ordas, a kinesiology lecturer at California State University, San Marcos. “Participants need to have an established level of cardiovascular endurance before increasing intensity.” Body Weight Training: The natural, timeless exercise approach of using our own body weight instead of equip-ment can, if done right, hone muscles and build core strength, often in cre-ative ways. Personal Training, Small-Group Training and Wellness Coaching: Ris-ing demand by individuals for support

in achieving their desired results is propelling growing numbers of trainers and coaches to obtain health and fit-ness college degrees and postgraduate certifications. Specialized Fitness Programs: Pro-grams geared to the needs of particular groups such as pregnant women, older adults, dog owners and those inter-ested in losing weight remain popular. Activities vary in approach and inten-sity, but often emphasize “functional fitness”, focusing on building strength and balance useful in everyday life, rather than more athletic or competi-tive training. Yoga: This ancient mind-body workout continues to extend from East to West, building on a host of classical forms such as hatha, ashtanga, kripalu, kundalini and Vinyasa. Relatively new forms also are extensive, from power yoga, Bikram and Yogalates to emerging hybrids like the yoga/surfing combina-tion of Yoga Board.

Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.

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cows. She reasons that the presence of the anti-carcinogenic fatty acid con-

jugated linolenic acid (CLA) and the Wulzen factor anti-stiffness agent in the fat benefit joint lubrication. Experts suggest that the dietary formula established by our pre-historic ancestors can be the foundation for a modern-day, healthy, non-confining, creative eating experience. We can exchange grains for quinoa, amaranth and buckwheat (not techni-cally grains at all), and include tubers and legumes, due to their folate and protein con-tent. Blue and sweet potatoes also contain

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n Limit dairy to items with full fat content. Choose sheep or goat dairy when possible, followed by organic cow dairy.

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n For legumes, eat lentils. Blue and sweet potatoes are good choices for tubers.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1Gardenfest of Lights – 1/1-1/13. 5pm. More than a half million lights, botanical decorations, trains, holiday meals, family activities + more. $11 adults/$10 seniors/$7 children (3-12). Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. LewisGinter.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5Positively Radical Healing – 9:30am-4pm. Qigong & Yoga Retreat. Joy Black/Debbie Segebart. Still Waters Retreat House, Chesterfield. Register: [email protected]. Optimizing Your Health Spa Workshop – 2-5pm. Break the carb addiction w/ a sugar detox, stimu-late metabolism and digestion w/ yoga and breath, cleanse and detox thru massage and essential oils. $15/advance, $20/door. Sondra Acosta-Breedlove, CMT; Julie Moon, RN/Integrative Wellness Coach; Keya Williams, Yoga Instructor/Wellness Guide. Breedlove Massage. 804-740-4202.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7T’ai Chi Gung Lecture/Demonstration – 6pm. Beginning of winter/spring classes. Floyd Herdrich. Free. Battery Park Congreg Church, Ginter Park. 804-698-0225.The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul – 6:30pm. Book discussion on having a holistic life-planning tool to revolutionize the way you go after what you want in life. Danielle La Porte. Fountain Bookstore, 1312 E Cary St. 804-788-1594.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8“Let Your Soul Speak” Journaling Practice – 7-8:15pm. Reflection w/time for centering, writing warm-up, journaling, sharing/reflection, closing ritual. Elaine Kiziah/Ann Forburger. $5 donation. Chrysalis Institute. 3527 Ellwood Ave, Register: 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12Intro to Mysore Style Ashtanga Workshop + One Month Unlimited Mysore – 12-2pm. Learn traditional method of Ashtanga yoga and develop a personal practice w/one-on-one instruction. Limited to 4 students. Alicia Golden/Brinson Leigh Kresge. $135. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary St, Register: [email protected] Yoga & Reiki – 3-5:30pm.Heather Rutherford, RYT-500/Erin Forsyth, RYT-500 & Reiki Level II. $50. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Register: 804-741-5267 or [email protected] Sunday Supper – 6:30-8:30pm. Local appetizers, entrées and desserts will satisfy meat eaters, vegetarians and gluten-free folks. BYOB. Michele Humlan, Good Eats Company. Little House Green Grocery, 1227 Bellevue Ave. Reservations: LittleHouseGreenGrocery.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15Nourishing the Mind: Lunch and Life Series for Seniors – 12pm. Brown bag lunch + speaker. Top-ics incl: What Is Memory?, Woodrow Wilson: The

Man Behind the Mask, Humor in Medical Anatomy and Medicare and Social Security Reform. Open University of The Shepherd’s Ctr, St Mary Catholic Church. Info: 804-355-7282. TSCOR.org.Spiritual Traditions Around the World: Celtic Spirituality – 7-8:30pm. The Celtic tradition draws contemporary seekers due to its deep reverence of nature and celebration of the sacred in every-day life. Margaret Woodson Nea/Susan Wilkes. $30/$20mbrs, $10 students. Chrysalis Institute. 3527 Ellwood Ave, Richmond. Register: Chrysalis Institute.org.

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Nourishing Body and Mind Course for Seniors – Gentle Yoga, Feldenkrais, Topics in History and Politics, Genealogy, Gothic Cathedrals, Johnny Mercer, French, Spanish, Latin, Japanese, and Cur-rent Events. Suzanne Wiltshire. Open University of The Shepherd’s Ctr. First Presbyterian Church. Info: 804-355-7282. TSCOR.org. Massage Therapist Collaborative – 7:30pm. Bring business cards and topics to discuss. Ellwood Thomp-son’s Community Room. MassagesByKiara@ gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18Introduction to Chi Nei Tsang & Self-Massage – 10am-12pm. Joy Black. Free. Good Energy for Life, 1811 Huguenot Rd, Ste 101, Midlothian. Register: [email protected]. Light Weaving: Revelations Through Energy Photography – 10am-12pm, followed by potluck lunch. Presentation and discussion. Annie Hess. Donations welcome. River Rd Church, corner of River and Ridge Rds. 804-378-4606. Reiki I – 10am-4pm. Learn how to administer Reiki to yourself and others. Register by 1/16: [email protected] in Yourself – 1:30-3:30pm. Experience subtle, deeply restorative poses in the Svaroopa® yoga style. For all levels. Deborah Woodward, RYT, CSYT 700 hrs. $30. Unity of Richmond, 800 Blanton Ave. Register: 804-338-1105. Easyinyour Bones.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19Restorative Yoga for the Moon Cycle – 6:15-7:30pm. Explore practice of letting go and rejuve-nation thru a mindful approach to deeply passive asana. Brinson Leigh Kresge. $15 drop-in or class pkg. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary St, Richmond. Register: Info@AshtangaYoga Richmond.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22Wake up and Get Healthy – 6-7pm. Francisca Gil. Free. Le Crepe Gourmet, 1110 E Main St. Limited seating. Register: 804-615-1596.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 24Breath = Life: Pranayama Workshop – 1/24-1/26. Discover how to perfect yoga breathing techniques (pranayama). Bhaktan Eberle. $220. Add two nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram - Yogaville. Reg-ister: 800-858-9642.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25Weight Loss RX: Healthy Lifestyle Transforma-tions – See Jan 23 listing. South River Compounding Pharmacy, 3656 Mayland Ct, Richmond. Register: 804-897-6447 or [email protected] Intuitive Awareness Workshop – 1:30-3:30pm. Discover how your intuitive side is manifesting in your dreams, lucid dreaming and remote viewing. Outdoor event. Closed-toe shoes required. $30. Register: 804-380-9147 or [email protected].

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 31Unleash Your Creative Potential Through Yoga – 1/31-2/2. Experience how the creative arts and spirituality go hand-in-hand. Chitra McDevitt, RYT 500/Narayani Laine, RYT 200. $225. Add two nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville. Register: 800-858-9642.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7Yoga and Massage with Your Yoga Partner – 2/7-2/9. Share in the rejuvenative practices of Integral Yoga® and personalized massage. Rev. Vidya Vonne, E-RYT 500. $400/couple. Add 2 nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville. Register: 800-858-9642.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8Embrace Intuitive Awareness Workshop – 1-3:30pm. Learn how to identify when your chakras are unbalanced. Release blocked energy. Outdoor event. Closed toe shoes required. $30. Register: 804-380-9147 or [email protected]. Introduction to Chi Nei Tsang & Self-Massage – 2-4pm. Joy Black. Free. Good Energy for Life, 1811 Huguenot Rd, Ste 101, Midlothian. Register: [email protected].

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9Reiki III – 9am-12pm. Reiki master training. Learn Reiki methods and energy modalities to enhance your practice. Register by 2/6: [email protected] Development – 1-4pm. Check Class schedule on EnergyMedicineCenter.org for class topic. Register by 2/6: EMC@EnergyMedicine Center.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11Men’s Vitality: Achieving Healthy Hormone Bal-ance – The Andropause/Low T seminar will teach more about hormone deficiencies and how to get back to a healthier more vibrant life. Free. South River Compounding Pharmacy, 11420 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond. Register: 804-897-6447 or [email protected] Seeker Series: Setting Intentions – 12-1:30pm. Thru the practice of writing and holding intentions, become more conscious of how you want to live, inviting energetic and spiritual support in your life. Peggy Siegel. $30/$20mbrs, $10 students. Chrysalis Institute. 3527 Ellwood Ave, Richmond. 804-359-0384. Register: ChrysalisInstitute.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13Men’s Vitality: Achieving Healthy Hormone Balance – See Feb 11 listing. Free. South River Compounding Pharmacy, 3656 Mayland Ct, Richmond. Register: 804-897-6447 or [email protected].

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15Vortex Healing – 10am-12pm, followed by potluck lunch. Presentation and discussion w/Kathy Surles. Donations welcome. River Rd Church, corner of River and Ridge Rds. 804-378-4606.The Inner Smile (Guided) Meditation – 11am-12:30pm. Joy Black. $25. Good Energy for Life, 1811 Huguenot Rd, Ste 101, Midlothian, Register: [email protected]. Consistency of Spiritual Practice – 1:30-3:30pm. Heart-opening poses to support and illuminate the spiritual practices of centering prayer and medita-tion. For all levels. Deborah Woodward, RYT, CSYT 700 hrs. $30. Unity of Richmond, 800 Blanton Ave. Register: 804-338-1105. EasyinyourBones.com.Partner Yoga – 2-3:30pm. Share strength, balance, concentration by working w/ a partner. Randi Weiss, RYT-500/Kelly Howard, RYT-500. $25/person; $45 for two. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Cen-ter, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond. Register: 804-741-5267 or [email protected] Yoga and Thai Massage Workshop – 3:30-5:30pm. Karen Hansen. $25 by 2/8, $35 after 2/8. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary St, Richmond. Register: Info@AshtangaYoga Richmond.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16Heart Chakra Workshop – 3-6pm. A heart-open-ing flow that synthesizes your yoga practice w/ ex-pansive energy of the heart chakra. Kim Brown. $25. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center.10442 Ridge-field Pkwy. Richmond. Register: 804-741-5267 or [email protected].

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21Mindfulness, Compassion and Difficult Emo-tions – 2/21-2/23. Engage in practices to learn how they can support us long term on our life’s journey home. Susan Stone, Ph.D. $230. Add two nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville. Register: 800-858-9642.

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changing self-beliefs and open the mind to options for embracing change. Closed toe shoes required. Lunch provided. $150. Register: 804-380-9147 or [email protected]. Wake up and Get Healthy – 10:30-11:30am. Francisca Gil. Free. Le Crepe Gourmet, 1110 East Main St. Limited Seating. Register: 804-615-1596.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23Restorative Yoga for the Moon Cycle – 6:15-7:30pm. See Jan 19 listing. Ashtanga Yoga Rich-mond, 2902 West Cary St, Richmond. Register: [email protected].

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28Healing Touch Level 1 – 2/28-3/2. Fri 7-10pm; Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 1-7pm. Learn and practice healing work using energy-based concepts. Certified CE program. Ann Rust. No prereq. $363 incl book. Early bird discount $25, bring a friend discount $50. 1100 Mt Pisgah Dr, Midlothian, Register: 804-378-4606.

plan aheadSUNDAY, MARCH 2Intro to Mysore Style Ashtanga Workshop + One Month Unlimited Mysore – 12-2pm. See Jan 12 listing. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary St, Richmond. Register: Info@AshtangaYoga Richmond.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7Yoga Workshop: Aligning the Body-Aligning to Spirit – 3/7-3/9. Learn to set intentions and align your body to reveal your truest self, both on and off the mat. Trace Sahaja Bonner, E-RYT 500. $235. Add 2 nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville. Register: 800-858-9642.


sundayFalun Gong Exercise Practice – 9am. Free. Deep Run Park, Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-747-1215.

Richmond Zen Group – 9am (8:15 orienta-tion). Sitting-walking-sitting; short chant service. 10:30am, Dharma study group. 3411 Grove Ave, Richmond. 804-366-5546.

Richmond Lotus Sangha – 1-2pm. Mindfulness Meditation group in tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Sitting, walking meditation, discussion. McKenzie Casad. Free. 1312 W Main St, Richmond. 757-553-2780. [email protected].

Breast Cancer Support Meeting – 3rd Sun. 4:30pm. Sisters Network Breast Cancer Survivors. SNCVA House, 105 E Clay St, Richmond. 804-447-4027.

mondayMental Stimulation Courses for Seniors – 8 wks (1/13-3/3). Morning class on Human Equality: Its Moral and Constitutional Meaning, Demystifying Poetry, Opera, The Gospel of Mark, Travelogue Top-ics, 13th-Century Renaissance, French and German. Open University of The Shepherd’s Center. St Luke Lutheran Church. Info: 804-355-7282. TSCOR.org.

Lean Into Your Soul – 4 wks (2/3, 2/24, 3/31, 4/28). 12-2pm. Using bestselling book, Lean In, by Sheryl Sandberg, examine internal and external obstacles and explore pathways to find one’s authentic self. Carol Jacobs/Vicki Saunders. $175, $150/members, $125/students. Chrysalis Institute. 3527 Ellwood Ave, Register: 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

Meditation Practice – 5:15-5:45pm. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $5 donation. Integral Yoga® Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061. [email protected].

Healthy-Steps – 6-7pm. Therapeutic movement w/ music – for joints, muscles, balance, vitality. medi-cally designed for breast cancer survivors; perfect for post-surgery, post-rehab conditioning. Talia Moser. $45/5wks; $10 drop-in. Acupuncture Clinic of Richmond, 4801 Hermitage Rd, Ste 101. Register: 804-399-3353. GoHealthySteps.com.

Continuing Integral® Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Chant-ing, breath, relaxation, meditation. Apply yoga philosophy on the mat and daily life. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $104/8 wks, $15/drop-in. Integral Yoga® Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kens-ington Ave. 804-342-1061. [email protected].

Yin Yoga – 6:30-8pm. Increase range of motion in joints. Erin Forsyth/Sarah Thaker. $60/month for 1 class/wk; $110 for 2 classes/wk; $17 drop-in. Glen-more Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Register: 804-741-5267 or [email protected].

Healing Touch Clinic – 4th Mon. 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30pm. Energy therapy to reduce stress and pain, speed healing, and give sense of well-being. Ann

Rust. Free. Mt Pisgah UMC, Midlothian. Register: 804-378-8175.

Intro to Ashtanga Yoga – 8 wks (1/13-3/3). 7:15-8:30pm. Ashtanga yoga is a physical form of yoga combining breath and movement through a precise sequence of postures to stretch and strengthen the body and calm and focus the mind. Kyra Haigh. $96/8 wks. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond. 2902 West Cary St. Register: [email protected].

Yoga for Horseback Riding – 7:30-9:30pm. Jami Bailey, RYT-500. $12.50/$14.50. Inlight Yoga. 804-598-0700.

Beginners/Mixed-Level Yoga – 8wks (1/6-2/24). 7:45-9pm. Postures, breathing techniques, Yoga Nidra (15 min. deep relaxation). Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $104/8 wks, $15/drop-in. Integral Yoga® Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kens-ington Ave. 804-342-1061. [email protected].

tuesdayMindful Yoga – 9am. Gentle yoga and guided medi-tation. Susan Kratzer. $10/drop-in. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Rm 18. 804-357-1737.

Qigong – 9:30am. Free. Round House at Byrd Park. Phoebe Antrim. Register: 804-358-1772.

X-Gentle Yoga – 8wks (1/7-2/25). 10:30-11:30am. Combines “Chair Yoga” with yoga on the mat. Designed for people w/ some physical limitations or who enjoy a slow pace. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500. $120/8wks, $17/drop-in. YogaHelps/Integral Yoga Center. Byrd Park/Carytown. 804-342-1061. [email protected].

Restorative Yoga – 10:30am-12pm. Supported postures, breathwork, relaxation, seated meditation. Heather Rutherford. $60/mo for 1 class/wk; $110 for 2 classes/wk; $17 drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond. Register: 804-741-5267 or [email protected].

Breast Cancer Support Group – 1st & 3rd, 6-7:30pm. Free. Kathy Childers, RN. St. Francis Cancer Institute. Register: 804-893-8711.

T’ai Chi Gung – 6-9pm. Beginning Form (6-7pm), Advancing Beginning Form (7-8pm), Fundamen-tals and Time in the Art (8-9pm). Floyd Herdrich. Free. Battery Park Congreg Church, Ginter Park. 804-698-0225.

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ongoingevents 2/25). 6:30-8:30pm. Understand your mind and its impact on life choices, habits and relationships based on ancient yogic teachings. Home study, discussions, journaling. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500. $150/8wks, $20/drop-in. YogaHelps/Integral Yoga Center. Byrd Park/Carytown. 804-342-1061. [email protected].

Falun Gong Book Study – 7pm. Free. 804-747-1215.

wednesdayRichmond Zen Group – 9am (8:15 orientation). Sitting-walking-sitting; short chant service. 3411 Grove Ave, Richmond. 804-366-5546.

Beginners/Mixed Level Yoga – 8wks (1/8-2/26). 9-10:15am. Chanting, breath, postures, meditation, Yoga Nidra (15 min. relaxation). Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $120/8 wks, $17/drop-in. Integral Yoga® Center/YogaHelps. Byrd Park/Carytown. 804-342-1061. [email protected].

Soul Play – 10am-12pm. Built around Lightning Dream Work. Cassandra Matt. $25. Register: 804-901-4583. DreampathLLC.com.

Journal Writing Practice Group – every other Wed. 1-3pm. Linda Anson. $25. Info: 804-337-5197.

Breast & Gyn Cancer Support Group – 1st, 6-7:30pm; 3rd, 12-1pm. Mary Baker, MSN. Free. Bon Secours Mem Reg Med Ctr. Register: 804-893-8711.

Continuing Integral® Yoga – 6-7:30pm. See Monday listing. Integral Yoga® Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061. [email protected].

Prenatal Yoga – 6pm. Mary Jo Lowery. St Mary’s Hospital. 804-814-7079.

T’ai Chi –1/11-2/15. 6:30-7:45pm. T’ai Chi warm-ups and meditation (w/ short 13 movement form). Lili Just Simons, Divine Therapy. $60/month, $20/drop-in. Humphrey Calder Community Ctr, 414 N Thompson. 804-257-5573. DivineTherapy.net.

English Country Dancing – 7:30-9:30pm. Colonial Dance Club. Belmont Rec Ctr, 1600 Hilliard Rd, Richmond. 804-744-3264.

thursdayAshtanga Fusion – 9:15-10:45am. Vigorous prac-tice of sun salutations to build strength and stamina, improve mental focus. Randi Weiss, RYT-500. $60/month for 1 class/wk; $110 for 2 classes/wk; $17 drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. Register: 804-741-5267 or [email protected].

X-Gentle Yoga – 8 wks (1/9-2/27). 10:30-11:30am. See Tuesday listing. Integral Yoga® Center/Yoga-Helps. Byrd Park/Carytown. 804-342-1061. [email protected].

Soul Tending SoulCollage – 10:30am-12:30pm. Jan 9, 23; Feb 6, 20; Mar 6, 20. Cassandra Matt. $25. Register: 804-901-4583. DreampathLLC.com.

Healing Touch Practice Group – 1st Thurs. 7-9:30pm. Pre-requisite HT Level 1. Ann Rust. Free. Midlothian. 804-378-4606.


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Primordial Qigong/T’ai Chi for Enlightenment – 4 wks (1/9, 1/16, 1/24, 1/30). 7-8:30pm. Joy Black. St Mary’s Woods Community Rm, 1257 Marywood Ln. Register: [email protected].

Lean Into Your Soul – 1/30, 2/20, 3/27, 4/24. 7-9pm. See Monday listing. Chrysalis Institute. 3527 Ellwood Ave, Richmond. Register: 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

VBAC Support Group – 2nd Thurs. 7:30pm. Mary Callender. Better Bodies Chiropractic, 1570 Early Settlers Rd, Chesterfield. Info: 804-382-8222 or [email protected].

fridayFalun Gong Exercise Practice – 12:30-1pm. Free. Capitol Ground (downtown). 804-747-1215.

Journal Writing Practice Group – every other Fri. 1-3pm. Linda Anson. $25. Info: 804-337-5197.

Caregiver Support Group – 3rd Fri. 2-3:30pm. Free. Jewish Family Services, 6718 Patterson Ave, Richmond. Register: 804-282-5644 x254.

Introduction to Meditation – 10 wks (1/14-3/11). 6-7pm. Find the style that works for you; learn how to quiet the mind. Barbara West, ERYT-500. $10/$11.50. Inlight Yoga. Register: 804-598-0700.

Meditation-Movement-Breathing (Chi Kung) – 1/10-1/31. 6:45-7:45pm. Joy Black. Dogtown Dance Theatre, 109 W 15th St, Richmond, Register: [email protected].

saturdayIntuition Development – 10am-12pm. $55. Gina Marques. Bon Air. Register: 804-272-1242 or [email protected].

Past Life Regression – 10am-12pm. $65. Gina Marques. Bon Air. Register: 804-272-1242 or [email protected].

Reiki I, II or Master Level – 10am-12pm. Gina Marques. Bon Air. Register: 804-272-1242 or [email protected].

Vinyasa Fundamentals – 11:30am-12:30pm. Karen Hansen. $12 or class pkg. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary St, Richmond. Register: [email protected].

Teen Girl & Mom Yoga – 2 Sun/mo. 1-2pm.Yoga w/friends and/or mom. Focus on flexibility, strength, stress relief. Annie Edwards, RYT-200. $10/$11.50. Inlight Yoga. 804-598-0700.

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A nationally recognized expert in Holistic Health, Keith has been featured in print, radio and television media. He opened Richmond’s first Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic and has helped thousands achieve their wellness goals.

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Coming from a family of Chinese doctors, John started apprenticing in Taiwan in 1995 before earning a Masters of Oriental Medicine from Meiji College. He treats a wide range of health issues, and specializes in infertility, mental-emotional disorders and gastro-intestinal problems.

ELIZABETH MASTROPIERRO, L.AC.105 Berrington Ct. Richmond, VA 23221 804-840-2193 RichmondQiWorks.com

Offering skilled, compassionate care. Acupuncture, tui na, herbal medicine, qi gong, diet and lifestyle modifications. Treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. Specialties include women’s health, musculoskeletal and digestive disorders, acute/chronic pain.

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WORSLEY CLASSICAL FIVE-ELEMENT ACUPUNCTUREFloyd M. Herdrich, M.Ac., L.Ac., MAP™ 907 Westwood Avenue, Richmond 804-698-0225 WorsleyInstitute.org

Family Practice Acupuncture, since 1985, now in Ginter Park. Complementary & Alternative treatment for medical conditions: overriding emphasis on Wellness, Body-Mind-Spirit and quality of life. See ad, page 18.

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Trained in China. Practicing acu-puncture & Chinese herbal medi-cine since 1979. Treat a wide range of health issues. Specialties: pain management, gastro-intesti-nal disorders, emotional issues, women’s health, skin conditions, post stroke, neurological disor-ders, allergies, weight control and kidney disease.

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Psychotherapy and counseling for women’s issues: single parenting, relationships, codependency, life changes, chronic illness, grief and loss, spiritual discernment. In partnership with your specific needs.

LAINIE HINNANT, MS, LCSWRichmond/Midlothian 804-643-3512 LainieHinnant.com

Counseling, Psychotherapy, Coaching for Individuals and Couples in a safe, supportive environment. Helping clients make positive movement toward living happier, more successful and satisfying lives. Clients consistently find sessions healing, effective and life-transforming. See ad, page 19.

REV. LISA C. MARKS, M.EDInner Peace 1893 Billingsgate Circle, Suite B 804-350-6743, Richmond InnerPeaceRichmond.com

C r e d e n t i a l e d C o u n s e l o r , regressionist (Soul Sessions), reiki/ energy worker/ intuitive chakra balancing on the amethyst bio-mat, emphasizing the Multi-Dimensional YOU! Conscious Counsel ing for adul ts and children, specializing in grief, inner child, and relationship work.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

ADVANCED CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY OF RICHMONDCynthia Willis, NCTMB 7225 Bell Creek Rd, Ste 240 Mechanicsville, VA 23111 804-514-6487 [email protected]

All ages: infants to seniors. Over 14 years experience inspiring clients to greater levels of health and wellness. Discover the healing power of a gentle touch and alleviate the negative effects of stress, injury, and trauma.

ADVANCED MANUAL THERAPIESChrista Fish, MMP, RYT, NCMT 1805 Monument Ave, Ste 616, Richmond 804-986-1723 (By appt. only) AdvancedManualTherapies.com

Holistic Manual Therapies; Craniosacral Therapy; Energy Wo r k ; M e d i c a l M a s s a g e ; Ayurvedic, Thai Yoga and Lymph Massage. Your resource for prevention/ rehabilitation. 25 years experience. Gentle yoga classes.

KAREN MADISON, CMT, RCST, BCST®

1806 Libbie Ave Richmond, VA 23226 804-247-3561 AwakenFromWithin.com

“Awaken From Within” – Offering Individual and Multi-Practitioner S e s s i o n s ; B i o d y n a m i c Craniosacral Therapy, Intuitive and Integrative Energy/Bodywork sessions; Spiral Synthesis; Cell and Core Belief Transformation; Myofascial Release Therapy; Reiki classes and other exciting

and empowering workshops.

DENTISTRY

DR. CHERYL BRADFORD BILLINGSLEY, DDS, ND10446 Ridgefield Parkway Near Short Pump 804-740-4485 RichmondFamilyDentistry.com

Accreditation with the Inter-national Academy of Oral Medical Toxicology. Certified provider of Oral Cancer screening with Velscope. Mercury-free dental practice. Family and cosmetic dentistry. Sedation dentistry-certified practice. Teeth whiten-ing. Invisalign braces. Instructor

at Medical College of Virginia Dental School. See ad, page 25.

Resolve not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good.

~Pope Francis


EDUCATION / TRAINING

ENERGY MEDICINE CENTEREducation and Healing Arts EnergyMedicineCenter.Org [email protected] 804-893-3555

O ff e r i n g e d u c a t i o n a l seminars and energy-based therapies such as Reiki, crystal healing, acupressure, energy work, face reading, intuition development and

chakra balancing. Visit our website for monthly class schedules and a complete list of services offered.

INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPIES2004 Bremo Rd., Ste 105 804-673-3344, Richmond InstituteOfMassageTherapies.com

Massage therapy certification program (CTO by SCHEV). Student clinic for the public. Orthopedic massage clinic for pain and dysfunction,

including myofascial release, trigger point, craniosacral, neuromuscular, sports rehab. See ad, page 24.

EMOTIONAL FREEDOM TECHNIQUE (EFT)

WAITKUS COUNSELING GROUPPamela A. Waitkus, Ed.S., LPC, LMFT Offices in Colonial Heights & Richmond 804-526-9885 WaitkusCounselingGroup.com

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) offers rapid, effective relief from many emotional problems, including trauma, anxiety, pho-

bias, anger, sadness and grief, and is effective in weight release and overcoming self-sabotage. See ad, page 15.

ENERGY HEALING

DORTCH & ASSOCIATESCharlene Dortch, CH, CHTP, ATP® 804-839-3123, Richmond DortchAndAssociates.com

Clear blocks and restore balance to your life. Services include Spiritual Response Therapy, Hyp-nosis, Healing Touch, Reiki, ThetaHealing™, Emotional Free-dom Techniques, life coaching, ATP®. See ad, page 7.

HEALING CREATIONSRev. Emily Pels, BFA, CHTP, RoHun Master 804-740-0509, West End Richmond [email protected]

Working together to help you to remember what an awesome gift you are to this world. Experience a powerful healing restoring Joy, Balance, Harmony, Pain Release. Offering Healing Touch, Energy Medicine, RoHun, Crystal Healing, Past Life Regression, Intuitive Art, Meditation Therapy.

HEALING WORKSCamie Lee, HTCP 804-339-1944, Richmond [email protected]

Energy Medicine for the whole family – empower yourself to health through self-care. Blending energy healing, Healing Touch, and reflexology to help you deal with stress, pain, ADHD, cancer, surgery and personal growth.

HOLISTIC HEALING OPPORTUNITIES, INC Ann Rust, HTCP/I, VortexHealing® Healing Touch/Quantum Touch/EFT 804-378-4606, Midlothian

Specializing in bringing wholeness by clearing deep-seated issues, releasing traumas, repatterning the hara, and reducing pain and stress using a variety of advanced healing techniques and Lightbody integration.

LIGHTEN UP MASSAGE AND WELLNESSLinda Frazier, CMT, Usui Reiki Master 6130 Mechanicsville Tnpk 804-874-1920, Mechanicsville LightenUpMassageRVA.com

In practice since 1997. Intuitive massage and specializing in Medical Massage, Deep Tissue, CranialSacral, Usui Reiki and Vortex Healing®.

ELIZABETH MCDADE, MFA, CRM804-337-6123 [email protected]

Energy medicine, Reiki, facilitated healing, hypnotherapy, applied behavioral control theory, deep relaxation, accessing and releasing emotions/trauma at your pace. Specialize in energy clearing and energy hygiene for health care professionals.

GINA MARQUES, PH.D Energy Healthcare, LLC 804-272-1242, Bon Air [email protected]

Energy Medicine/Healing, Reiki, acupressure, reflexology. Speaker ( I n t e r n a t i o n a l ) . C l a s s e s /Workshops: Stress Management, Meditation, Energy Medicine/Healing, Nutrition, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Intuition, Forgiveness, Chakras, Past Life Regression.

MY PEACEFUL BODY Anita Snellings, CSBT, CEYT, CHTP 555 Southlake Blvd, N Chesterfield 804-356-7477 [email protected]

Gentle Yoga, Embodyment®, Healing Touch, Reiki. Offering gentle yet profound healing therapies to release muscular tension and dis-ease in your body and mind. Supporting where you are in your physical experience. Classes/private appointments.

SAGE CROSSINGSElizabeth Sexton, MA, MS, RMP 1805 Monument Ave, Suite 607 804-677-4539, Richmond SageCrossings.com

Offering Reiki, Energy Healing, Intuitive Advising, and Life Coaching to support you along the path of self-evolution. Providing mentoring in times of stress and change, and energy therapy to balance mind, body, and emotion. See ad, page 9.

PEGGY SIEGEL, MS 5318 Patterson Ave, Richmond 804-291-7785 [email protected] PeggySiegel.net

Unique combination of intuitive mentoring and energy healing with a focus on living with intention. Offering energetic support and grounded guidance for healing and transformation. In private practice in Richmond since 1998.

WELL INTO LIFECarey Phillips, CMT, EEMCP, NCTMB 804-205-6531, West End WellIntoLife.com

Intuitive and integrative body-work. Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioner, Structural Integration and massage therapies. Bringing balance and healing to body, mind and spirit. Empower-ing individuals to live more vi-brant lives!


EQUINE GESTALT

EQUISYN, LLCLiz Liverman Equine Gestalt Coach 804-380-9147 EquisynCoaching.com

The experiential nature of Equine Gestalt coaching involves the horse as an active partner with the coach. Combined with positive coaching, somatic awareness guidance and Gestalt methodology, assists the client with a focus on designing a positive future.

FENG SHUI

FENG SHUI DIVA®Robyn Bentley 804-241-1685 FengShuiDiva.com

Certified Professional Feng Shui consultations for your home or business. Featured on WTVR TV6, WRIC TV8, Lite98, Home Style, First For Women, The Wall Street Journal and more. Call or visit the website today.

LYDIA NITYA GRIFFITH, E-RYT200804-678-8568, Richmond YogaWithNitya.com

Certified Traditional Feng Shui C o n s u l t a n t a n d C h i n e s e Astrologer. Over 10 years of experience with hundreds of clients all over the U.S. Free Astrology Readings with every home or office consultation. Outstanding personal attention.

FERTILITY

BON SECOURS COMMONWEALTH FERTILITY AND WOMEN’S HEALTHChristine L. Cimo Hemphill, MD, NFPMC 13700 St. Francis Blvd, MOB, Ste 502 804-594-4700, Midlothian

Dr. Hemphill received her medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina and her OB/GYN residency at Pitt County Memorial Hospital/East Carolina University. She completed her fellowship in Medical/Surgical NaProTECHNOLOGY® at Pope Paul VI Institute with Dr. Thomas

Hilgers, co-creator, Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System.

CONSCIOUS CONCEPTIONSKeith Bell’s Holistic Fertility Program 804-358-7071, Richmond Omspc.com

Keith Bell coordinates a team of holistic practitioners to provide Pre-conception Planning and effective, personalized treatments for infertil i ty and frequent miscarriages. High Success Rates.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

B. CHEVES PASCO, JRPasco Financial Group 1906 N. Hamilton Street, Ste D, Richmond 804-833-8603 [email protected]

Helping families and businesses sustain financial health since 1918. We offer diversified planning to match individual needs and lifestyles. Our job is to help you make smart and sustainable choices for the financial wellness of your family and/or your business.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

HEALTH INSYNCSSherron Marquina, DC, PAK 9210 Forest Hill Ave B-3, Richmond 804-377-2222 HealthInSyncs.com

Board Certified Professional Applied Kinesiologist. Indi-vidualized care using functional diagnostics, gentle balancing methods, clinical nutrition, advanced therapies to solve difficult health problems or optimize your health.

HEALTH COACH

YESHI DEMISSE, AADP Certified Holistic Health Coach 718-536-0747, Richmond [email protected] YesharegDemisse.com

Working together, we can discover the food and lifestyle choices that best support you. Making gradual, lifelong changes enables you to reach your health goals.

LA VID WELLNESS SERVICESFrancisca Gil Certified Health Coach 804-615-1596; FranciscaGil.com

I create a supportive environment that will enable you to achieve your health and nutrition goals. I have studied all of the major dietary theories and use practical lifestyle coaching methods to guide you in discovering the best approach for you.

HEALTH PRODUCTS

GOOD FOODS GROCERYGayton Crossing Shopping Center 1312 Gaskins Road 804-740-3518 Stony Point Shopping Center 3062 Stony Point Road 804-320-6767 GoodFoodsGrocery.com

Natural Foods & Organic Produce. Bulk grains, fruits, spices & nuts . Herbs , vitamins, & supplements. Prepared foods: vegetarian & vegan. Books, classes & education. Programs to

support the community. See ad, page 13.

THE VITAMIN SHOPPE11301 West Broad St. Glen Allen, VA 23060 804-360-2456 VitaminShoppe.com

Vitamin Shoppe carries products to suit all needs. We offer the m o s t c o m p e t i t i v e p r i c i ng , w i th t he

highest level of service and product knowledge.

HOLISTIC NURSE

HAYAT DONNA BAIN, MSN, RNAsk A Holistic Nurse 804-467-9674 [email protected]

Want to explore natural and integrative health options for yourself or a loved one with an experienced, compassionate, holistic nurse? Empower yourself today by calling or emailing for a free, 15-minute, no obligations consultation.


HYPNOTHERAPY

AHH HYPNOSISDr. Louise Thayer-Lee 1805 Monument Ave, Ste 514 Lee Medical Bldg., Richmond 804-358-0111; rurelaxed.com

Let me guide you to access your subconscious mind. Here you learn and release the things that hold you back from being your best self. Self-schedule on website and free consults.

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY HYPNOSIS & REIKI CENTERSharon Carruth, CH, RMT 804-571-1219, [email protected] ChesterfieldCountyHypnosis.com

Helping you succeed! Specializing in stress management, weight loss, smoking cessation, and building se l f -conf idence . Cer t i f i ed Hypnotist. Reiki Master. See ad, page 23.

DORTCH & ASSOCIATESCharlene Dortch, CH, CHTP, ATP® 804-839-3123, Richmond DortchAndAssociates.com

Clear blocks and restore balance to your life! Services include Spiritual Response Therapy, Hyp-nosis, Healing Touch, Reiki, ThetaHealing™, Emotional Free-dom Techniques, life coaching, ATP®. See ad, page 7.

LASER THERAPY

HEALTH INSYNCS9210 Forest Hill Ave B-3, Richmond 804-377-2222 HealthInSyncs.com

Laser therapy can reduce pain and swelling of strained muscles, tendonitis, irritated discs, inflamed nerves; can stimulate tissue repair and regeneration from old and new injuries. See our website for more information about laser therapy.

LIFE COACHING

THE MAIN CHANNEL, LLCStephen D. Saunders, M.Ed 804-405-5216, Richmond Cecilia B. Thomas, M.Ed, M.Ht 804-432-1109, Richmond TheMainChannel.net

Gain more life balance in a relaxed, strictly confidential setting. Goal and results oriented. Free, 30-minute c o n s u l t a t i o n . F u r t h e r information available on our website.

SOLE PATH MENTOR / LIFE COACH M E Simon 804-677-6900 [email protected] CreatingANewNormal.com

Martyr? Self-Abandonment? Self-Hatred? People Pleaser? In Transition? You’re Not Losing Your Mind…You’re Just Waking Up! Navigate steps to transform your life with grace. Experience Joy, Love, & Peace! Set yourself FREE! Privates-Classes-Free Consult!

LYMPHATIC MASSAGE

DUSTY HOOKE, NCMT, CLT3500 Grove Ave, Ste 106, Richmond 804-869-4214 DustyHookeMassage.com

Specializing in Oncology/Mastec-tomy Massage and Lymphatic Therapy. This gentle touch helps detoxify tissue, reduces swelling caused by lymphedema, surgery or injury, and restores tissue mo-bility. Customized Therapeutic Massage and Massage Cupping are also available.

MASSAGE THERAPY

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH & HEALINGDr. Louise Thayer-Lee 1805 Monument Ave, Ste 514 Lee Medical Bldg., Richmond 804-358-0111; rurelaxed.com

Specialize in TMJ massage.

GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTERFar West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Parkway Henrico, VA 23233 804-741-5267 [email protected] GlenmoreYoga.com

Providing Therapeutic Massage for 30+ years. Tailored to your needs including Deep Tissue, Tr igger Point , Prenata l , Therapeut ic , Hot Stone, Couples and Swedish Massage. T h a i Yo g a M a s s a g e , Reflexology, Reiki, and Infant

Massage Training. Member BBB. See ad, page 9.

INSTITUTE OF MASSAGE THERAPIES2004 Bremo Road, Suite 105 Richmond, VA 23226 804-673-3344 MedicalMassageTreatmentCenter.com

We are an outcome-oriented team with outstanding client results. Each member of our team is VA State Certified and Nationally Certified in Massage Therapy and Body-

work (NCTMB) with hundreds of hours of training. See ad, page 24.

LIBBIE KARALOW, CMT, CCP804-833-0899, Richmond AwakenFromWithin.com

Offering individual sessions as well as multiple practitioner sessions with Karen Madison. Intuitive and Integrative Energy/Bodywork; Colorpuncture; Massage Therapy; Myofascial Release Therapy; Craniosacral Therapy; Reiki.

LIGHTEN UP MASSAGE AND WELLNESSLinda Frazier, CMT, Usui Reiki Master 6130 Mechanicsville Tnpk 804-874-1920, Mechanicsville LightenUpMassageRVA.com

In practice since 1997. Intuitive massage and specializing in Medical Massage, Deep Tissue, CranialSacral, Usui Reiki and Vortex Healing®.Reiki sessions & monthly classes.

Celebrate what you want to see more of.~Tom Peters


MASSAGE THERAPY cont.

MASSAGES BY KIARA3500 Grove Ave, Ste 106, Richmond 804-537-0641 [email protected] MassagesByKiara.com

Kiara is a Certified Massage Therapist who provides integrated massages with a personal touch to the Richmond community. Book an appointment and experience the difference!

NAMASTE MASSAGELauren Chambers, LMT Certified in Ashiatsu Graduate of Cayce/Reilly School NamasteMassage7.com

I use ceiling bars to balance myself while using my feet and body weight to give you the most pressure available in any deep t issue massage. I combine Ashiatsu and Swedish techniques to leave you feeling refreshed, relaxed, rejuvenated.

PATTIE O’NEILL, CMT804-539-8046, Richmond [email protected]

Therapeutic Massage, Ortho-Bionomy, Reiki & other energy modalities. Over 20 years ex-perience helping people heal. I listen to what you and your body have to say and adjust my work accordingly.

MICHELE SCHUTT, NCMT, ESMTDon’t Just Live, Live Well! Midlothian & Chesterfield offices 804-874-4248 MsmTouch.com

Specializing in Therapeutic, Rehabilitative and Prenatal Massage as well as massage cupping for freedom from pain and stress. Find the relief you need with us. See ad, page 19.

STILL POINT MASSAGE THERAPY, LLCMartha B. Tyler, RN, CMT 5318 Patterson Ave, Suite E 804-350-7647 StillPointRichmond.com

Martha draws upon 20 years of experience as a nurse and educator to promote health and wellness through loving bodywork. Multiple modalities and flexible scheduling offered. Email: [email protected].

MIDWIFE / NURSE-MIDWIFE

RICHMOND VIRGINIA HOME BIRTHMary Callender, CMP, LM 804-382-8222 [email protected] RichmondVirginiaHomeBirth.com

Serving the birth community since 1997 as a doula and now as a midwife. Mary can help you have the gen t l e , hea l thy, non -interventive birth you desire at home. She supports VBACs and water births. Practicing traditional midwifery using the Midwives Model of Care. See ad, page 19.

WITH WOMAN MIDWIFERY CARE, LLCGlenda Turner, CPM, LM 804-937-6517 [email protected] WithWomanMidwifery.com

Glenda is a licensed midwife providing homebirth services, including comprehensive prenatal care, postpartum and newborn c a r e t h r o u g h s i x w e e k s , breastfeeding support, waterbirth, VBAC, and in-home care options. Call for a free consultation.

THE WOMAN’S CENTERJean Curtacci, RN, CNM 13700 St. Francis Blvd, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian

As a certified nurse-midwife, Jean provides holistic care for women through all life stages. Jean has over 10 years of experience in women’s health care and is a strong proponent of disease prevention and wellness, patient education, informed decision making, and practicing evidence-

based healthcare. See ad, page 2.

THE WOMAN’S CENTERMelanie Hartman, CNM 13700 St. Francis Blvd, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian

After practicing as a registered nurse in Labor and Delivery for seven years, Melanie pursued a graduate education in midwifery. Melanie is a certified nurse-midwife who supports alternative birthing options. In addition to prenatal, postnatal and newborn care, she offers lactation support

for new mothers. See ad, page 2.

THE WOMAN’S CENTERKimberly Smith, CNM 13700 St. Francis Boulevard, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian

Kimberly has practiced as a nurse in Emergency, Women’s Health, and Labor and Delivery/Mother-Infant care before receiving her Master of Science in Nursing and Nurse Midwifery. She finds it an honor to work alongside families who are welcoming new life. See ad, page 2.

THE WOMAN’S CENTERJennifer Walker, CNM 13700 St. Francis Boulevard, MOB Ste 510 804-423-8462, Midlothian

Jennifer received her Master’s Degree as a Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner from the University of Utah College of Nursing. One of her primary goals is to help women at all stages of their lives to achieve their greatest level of health and wellness. See ad, page 2.

MUSIC

DEBORAH SAIDEL, M.M.Follow That Flute Solo, Duo and Trio Configurations: Flutes, Violin, Cello, Piano, Clarinet, Guitar 804-335-4074, [email protected]

Nothing can compare to the healing energy and aesthetic appeal that live music brings to a space. Whether you need music to soothe the soul or energize the function, Deborah can transform your event.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

RESTORE-PT, INC.Derek S. Metzler, MPT 804-644-1221, Richmond Restore-pt.com

Highly specialized Physical Therapy Practice using John F. Barne’s Myofascial Release. Focused on resolving complex issues, especially those chronic in nature. Also t reatment for Women’s Health.

What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.

~Vera McLellan


NATUROPATHY

GRACE GALLIANO, ND, CNHPTreasures of Health 804-427-1061, Mechanicsville ToHerbs.com

Improve your lifestyle focusing on healing methods that provide holistic, proactive prevention. Dr. Grace will help identify and remove barriers to good health.

AMY LICHONCZAK, BCND2008 Bremo Road, Ste 111 Richmond, VA 23226 804-740-4325 APlace4U2Heal.com

A N M C B B o a r d C e r t i f i e d Na tu ropa th ic Doc to r who specializes in patient education and is an expert in root cause analysis. Identifies and resolves underlying health issues using natural healing techniques: h e r b o l o g y, h o m e o p a t h y, acupressure, NAET® allergy

elimination, nutrition, and supplement programs.

TOP PRIORITY, LLCMarilyn Scott, ND, CNHP, D.PSc 9609 Gayton Road, Ste 100, Richmond 804-350-0034 TopPriorityVA.com

Specializing in digestive enzymes for your personal needs to restore your body’s natural balance, resulting in a healthier immune system. Offering a positive approach with digestive enzymes, reflex-ology, herbs, and homeopathy. [email protected].

NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING

MEGAN FISHER, MS, CPT, HHC Horizon Holistic Health 330-257-8897; Online and Mobile [email protected] HorizonHolisticHealth.com

Megan Fisher offers holistic nutritional counseling where you achieve optimal health and balance. She specializes in migraines, fatigue and weight loss. Megan is also a mobile personal trainer and brings boot camp classes to you!

HEALTHY CORESJulie Moon, RN 804-678-8520 [email protected]

Cut carbohydrate addictions & stabilize blood sugar levels through Detox Services, Low Glycemic Eating and Weight Loss Classes, Cooking Classes & P a n t r y P u rg e A s s i s t a n c e . Specializes in helping people with fibromyalgia, diabetes or needing gluten free lifestyles.

SOUTH RIVER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 11420 W. Huguenot Road, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447 SouthRiverRx.com

Our expert staff offers Counseling for: Weight Loss, Nutrition, Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Stress, Pain Management, Autism, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy,

Sports Nutrition, Respiratory Conditions, Anti-Aging (Optimal Aging), Allergies, Skin Ailments, Auto-immune disorders, GI Issues, Chronic Disease (ie: CFS/FM, RA, MS, etc.)…call today. We can help you get back on track. We also offer: workshops, group and corporate programs. See ad, page 3.

PAIN/STRESS

DAVID HERRING, CMT, IMTInnovative Pain Release Center 804-573-9516, Richmond InnovativePainRelease.com

Address your pain & discomfort holistically with David’s expertise in Advanced Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT)™, Craniosacral, Myofacial Release & physics-based energy therapies. David facilitates sustained & fast removal of pain & stress by identifying and addressing their

causes. Very effective! Relaxing, non-invasive. Free assessments. See ad, page 23.

PAST LIFE REGRESSION

LAURA GILES, LCSW804-307-9369 [email protected] LauraGiles.net

Past life regression may answer questions about life after death, reveal hidden talents, promote spiritual growth and release suffering. Experience it for yourself.

CECILIA B. THOMAS, M.ED, M.HT804-432-1109, Richmond [email protected] TheMainChannel.net

Discover past life influences on current life. Safely explore the realms described in near death experiences through a Life Between Lives session. Certified through National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists (NATH).

PERSONAL GROWTH

CHRYSALIS INSTITUTE P.O. Box 7014, Richmond, VA 23221 Chrysalis Gathering Space 3527 Ellwood Avenue 804-359-0384 ChrysalisInstitute.org

Chrysalis Institute is a resource center for exploring insights and practices drawn from the world’s spiritual traditions, philosophies, and contemporary science. Chrysalis encourages spiritual growth and exploration b e y o n d c o n v e n t i o n a l

boundaries of any one faith. See ad, page 11.

PET HEALTH

ANIMAL INTEGRATIVE MEDICINELodi Kysor, DVM Metro Richmond Area 804-784-0594

Veterinary Holistic House Calls, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Chiropractic. See ad, page 19.

BETTY BAUGH’S ANIMAL CLINIC5322 Patterson Ave, Richmond 804-288-7387 BettyBaughsAnimalClinic.com

Betty Baugh’s Animal Clinic offers traditional as well as holistic and herbal remedies. Please see our website for information on all services offered. See ad, page 21.

ENERGY HEALSEnergy Therapy for All Animals Deborah Wooten, HTCP, HTACP 804-798-1174, Richmond Energy-Heals.net

Return your best friend’s love! Energy Therapy – Repair, Balance, and Enhance Your Animal’s Energy System, or Your Own, Today!


PET HEALTH cont.

REHABILITATION AT CARY STREET VETERINARY HOSPITALAlexandra Dahlgren, DVM Cathleen Blanchong, DVM 3210 W. Cary Street, Richmond 804-355-9144 CaryStreetVet.com

Acupuncturist: special-izing in geriatrics, pain management, sports medicine & rehabili-tation. See ad, page 21.

REHABILITATION AT CARY STREET VETERINARY HOSPITALKim Raible, LVT Amy Wilson, MSPT 3210 W. Cary Street, Richmond 804-355-9144 CaryStreetVet.com

Canine Rehabilitation: underwater treadmill, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, manual therapy and balance/gait training. See ad, page 21.

PHARMACY

SOUTH RIVER COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 11420 W. Huguenot Road, Midlothian 3656 Mayland Ct, West End 804-897-6447 SouthRiverRx.com

Customized medications—for people & pets—in unique dosage forms to eliminate dyes, sugar, lactose & alcohol, using state-of-the-art technology. Personal consultations for health issues including Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Thyroid Replacement, Pain Management,

Autism, and Dietary Concerns. Natural & herbal medicines; Health Screenings; Cortisol & hormone saliva testing; hair and stool analysis. Weight Loss Rx. We are a destination for health & wellness—your formula for optimal health. See ad, page 3.

PHYSICIAN

RUMKI BANERJEE, MDFamily Physician Apex-MD 5310 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen 804-273-0010 Apex-MD.com

Trained and Certified by American Board of Integrated Holistic Med-icine. Specialties: Chronic disease management by integrating Holistic approach; Diet management for hypertension, gout, cancer, arthri-tis, kidney disease, weight loss. See ad, back page.

JAMES COOK, MD2105 E. Parham Rd, Ste 109 (across from Lakeside PO) 804-762-9646 MedicalWellnessVA.com

Complementary & Alternative Family Medicine. HCG All Natural Weight Loss Program. New Concierge Complete Well-ness and Medical Care Program. Accepting most major insurance and credit card payments. See ad, page 3.

MATTHEW C. LEE, MD, RPH, MS5700 Old Richmond Ave, Ste A-5 (Off Libbie, near St. Mary’s) 804-358-1492 eLEEtePhysicians.com

Integrative approach to medicine, optimizing a realistic plan for your health/disease management. As a pharmacist, I review your medica-tions to determine which ones are needed. Implement alternative therapies. Web visits available for established patients. See ad, page 25.

NANCY A. POWELL, MD River’s Way Healthcare of Virginia, PLLC 1791 Cambridge Dr., Ste 203, Richmond 804-658-0435 RiversWayHealthcareVA.com

Providing traditional and alterna-tive approaches to support the body’s ability to heal itself. Health assessments, Management of health problems through a functional medicine approach. Accept most major insurances. See ad, page 15.

RECONNECTIVE HEALING®

THE RECONNECTION® & RECONNECTIVE HEALING®

Kaille M. Padgett, Associate Instructor & Practitioner Mentor 804-402-4985, Richmond [email protected]

Personally experience the wonder o f these a s ton i sh ing new frequencies that enhance and fuel renewal functions of the body, increase vibratory levels for healing and personal development, and connect us to the fullness of Who We Are. See ad, page 19.

REFLEXOLOGY

RELAXATION BY THE FOOTTalia Moser, Reflexologist, IIR certified By appt. (half- and full-hour) 804-399-3353, Richmond [email protected]

Reflexology is a holistic healing art. Applying pressure on points on feet and hands stimulates a healing response in glands, organs and systems, resulting in better circulation, vitality and peace. In t e rna t i ona l I n s t i t u t e o f Reflexology certified.

RESISTANCE STRETCHING

JOSHUA SIMONCertified Massage Therapist 804-513-5759 StretchWorks.co See ki-hara.com

Be Flexible & Active. Relieve Chronic Pain & Prevent Injuries! Resistance Stretching works by contracting a muscle while simultaneously lengthening it. Group classes learn 16 self-s tretches. Private sessions combine assisted stretches & massage techniques—maximizing

healing. Have greater well-being now!

RESTAURANT

MALABAR INDIAN CUISINE3456 Lauderdale Dr, Glen Allen 804-364-7077 MalabarIndianCuisine.com

Serving authentic Indian food. Vegan and vegetarian dishes available. Daily vegetarian lunch buffet. Call for reservations.


NILE RESTAURANT & CAFE309 N. Laurel Street Richmond, VA 23220 804-225-5544 NileRichmond.com

Offers unique traditional hospitality and casual dining exper ience . Glu ten- f ree opt ions ; vegan choices . Ethiopian fare, Mediterranean dishes, sandwiches, wraps, salads. Global specials. Small plates. Catering.

SENIOR SERVICES

ALTERNATIVE AGING FITNESS AND WELLNESSRyan Duffy, MSG, Qigong Instructor 203-241-4825, Richmond AlternativeAging.com [email protected]

Ryan Duffy, Gerontologist, helps aging adults improve flexibility, balance, cardiovascular health and functional fitness. Group and personal sessions are available throughout the Richmond area.

GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTERFar West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Parkway Henrico, VA 23233 804-741-5267 [email protected] GlenmoreYoga.com

Consult with Nancy Glenmore Tatum, MSG, Gerontologist, Yoga and Massage Therapist, owner Glenmore Yoga & Wellness, to develop an individualized plan to meet your needs. Increase health, strength, flexibility, balance and confidence. 43 years experience. See ad, page 9.

SPA / SALON

AFFORDABLE SPA SERVICES1805 Monument Ave, Ste 404 804-525-4038, Richmond Affordable.MassageTherapy.com

We provide quality Massage Therapy, Natural Health, Wax Hair Removal, and Weight Loss services.

All of our staff of 11 are licensed and insured. Same- day appointments available. Easy online scheduling. Open 8am to 10pm daily.

MAIN STREET SPA AND WELLNESS CENTER INC.3037 W. Cary St., Richmond 804-644-1084 MainStreetSpa.org

Experience rejuvenation for the mind, body & spirit. Massage, Geriatric Massage. Facials, Waxing, Body Wraps, Body Polishing. Colon Hydrotherapy. Blood Type Diet Consultations. Natural Nail Care. Nutritional Products. Wellness Workshops.

SPORTS MEDICINE

ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF RICHMONDMonte Jackson, L.Ac., MSAOM 804-754-5108 Acucenter-Richmond.com

Sport-specif ic, customized programs for faster injury recovery, effective pain reduction and enhanced performance to give a competitive edge to the pro-athlete and sports enthusiast alike. Acupuncture, postural alignment and herbal programs for golf, tennis & running; visit our website

for monthly specials. See ad, page 7.

T’AI CHI / QIGONG

GOOD ENERGY FOR LIFEJoy Black—Qigong (Chi Kung), Chi Nei Tsang 1811 Huguenot Road, Suite 101 804-971-7135 GoodEnergyForLife.Net

Qigong practices and Chi Nei Tsang therapy transform stress into vitality, improve digestion, aid sleep, increase balance and flexibility, reduce pain and relieve emotional buildup. Classes, retreats and individual sessions offer a holistic approach to your health and well-being.

FLOYD HERDRICH, L.ACT’ai Chi Chuan Instructor Tuesday Evenings, 6-9pm 804-698-0225, Richmond

At Battery Park Congreg. Church, Ginter Park. Classical style T’ai Chi Gung and 38 posture short form. Essential movements to strengthen/enhance health and develop spiritual practice. See ad, page 18.

QI GONG PRACTICE GROUPPhoebe Antrim, Leader 804-358-1772 (call ahead) Byrd Park, Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30am

Centuries-old Chinese practice helps prevent and r ecove r f rom ch ron ic disease. Combines special walking, breathing and hand movements. Easy to learn for everyone. Free.

THERMOGRAPHY

DEBBIE TROXELL, RN, MSNHThermographer The Wellness Village 1404 Starling Dr, Richmond 804-683-7774 EleetePhysicians.com/thermography.php

Safe, non-invasive, radiation-free image screening. Preserve your breast, heart health, and much more. Live happier and healthier longer! Interpreted by Matthew Lee, MD, RPh. See ad, page 11.

TUNING FORK THERAPY

ROSEMARY PROFFITT, CHTPGood For You! Energy Therapy, LLC 804-437-0037, Henrico, VA 23233 GoodForYouEnergyTherapy.com

As your body responds to the expanding and contract ing vibration of the tones, your relaxation response releases pain and emotional concerns, offering you balance, clarity and a sense of well-being. Because feeling good is important.

VEGETARIAN

VEGETARIAN SOCIETY OF RICHMONDP.O. Box 15451 Richmond, VA 23227 804-344-4356 VegetarianRichmond.org

The Vegetarian Society of Richmond is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting vegetar ianism through education, activities and advocacy. Meetings open to non-vegetarians.


WELLNESS CENTER

BREEDLOVE MASSAGE & BODYWORKSondra N. Breedlove, CMT 1145 Gaskins Rd, Ste 104 (Courtside West) 804-740-4202, Richmond [email protected]

A h o l i s t i c We l l n e s s S p a specializing in Therapeutic massage including Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal, Pediatric & Geriatric Massage. Practicing a mindfulness approach to health & wellness. Tap into the healing power within yourself today.

WELLNESS CONSULTANT

PAM D’ARCY, HEALTH & LIFESTYLE COACH804-266-1763, Richmond Indi-Wellness.com [email protected]

Trained Health and Lifestyle Coach focused on helping you achieve your wellness goals through personalized programs. Improve your eating habits and quality of life, manage health issues and understand your body better. Free consultation.

GEORGIANNE GINDER, MSC, CHWCYour Best Medicine™ Jin Shin Jyutsu® Practitioner 804-248-2627 [email protected]

Discussing health concerns with a Certified Health and Wellness Counselor who will assist you as you make appropriate healthful choices is a cost effective and wise way to proceed! In-depth experience with the VCU Healthcare System. Sliding scale available.

YOGA

ASHTANGA YOGA RICHMOND2902 W. Cary Street, Richmond 804-622-8211 AshtangaYogaRichmond.com

Come experience the dynamic practice of Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga next to the Byrd Theatre in Carytown. Offering daily classes for all levels and Prenatal yoga.

GLENMORE YOGA & WELLNESS CENTERFar West End Location 10442 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico 804-741-5267 [email protected] GlenmoreYoga.com

Incorporate yoga into your life at Glenmore with our student focused classes, thirty+ multi-level classes taught by certified registered Instructors. Gentle and Ageless to Vinyasa and

Ashtanga. Voted best Richmond Yoga Center. Teaching since 1970. See ad, page 9.

LYDIA NITYA GRIFFITH, E-RYT200Specializing in Yoga for Children 804-678-8568, Richmond YogaWithNitya.com

Locally renowned yoga instructor offering classes and private instruction for children as well as summer yoga camp and Yoga with Nitya DVD. Private and corporate adult classes, retreats, and teacher training.

INTEGRAL YOGA® CENTER OF RICHMONDNora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT, Director Classes at Quaker Meeting: 4500 Kensington Ave 804-342-1061; YogaHelps.com

Teaching since 1992. Training since 1999. Yoga for balancing life challenges + experiencing peace. Expert in Yoga Philosophy, Cancer, Arthritis, Anxiety, PTSD + other health conditions. On faculty at Yogaville, national/international speaker. Classes

include asanas, breathing, chanting, meditation, relaxation, philosophy. Personalized attention.

ANNE LAMANTIA, RN, RYT 200West End 804-467-2473; FreedomTooBe.com

Yoga Comes To You! For every person who participates you receive $10 off. Maximum of 8 people plus you. 8 people = your session free. No prior Yoga experience necessary. This style of Yoga includes: postures, stretching, breathing exercises, meditation and deep relaxation,

tools to quiet the mind. Private sessions available + meditation classes.

SATCHIDANANDA ASHRAM-YOGAVILLEBuckingham, VA 1-800-858-YOGA (9642) IntegralYogaPrograms.org

Serene Yoga Center in rolling Virginia Woodlands. Integral Yoga Teacher Trainings. Si len t and Ind iv idua l Retreats. Workshops. Yoga

classes. Meditation. Guest Stays. Welcome Weekends. Vegetarian Meals. See ad, page 18.

SVAROOPA® YOGAKirsten Hale, CSYT 700 hrs. 804-519-7471, BonAirYoga.com Deborah Woodward, RYT, CSYT 700 hrs. 804-338-1105, EasyinyourBones.com

Experience the immediate, reliable results of this restorative yoga that releases deeply held tensions in core muscles along the spine. Small classes for all levels of fitness, meeting your body right where it is. Embodyment Yoga® Therapy, meditation classes and workshops.

SYNERGY YOGA STUDIOHimalayan Institute Affiliate 11000 Three Chopt Rd (near Innsbrook) 804-747-9642 SynergyYogaStudio.com

Over 12 years of providing the joy of yoga in a warm, nurtur-ing environment. Begin Anytime. Beginner to

Advanced, Gentle Restorative, Kids, Teacher Train-ing & more!

YOGA PRODUCTS

INLIGHT YOGA SHOP3835C Old Buckingham Road Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-0700 InlightYoga.com

Yoga Shop with largest s e l e c t i o n o f Yo g a & Meditation supplies in area. Quality accessories for students and teachers at reduced prices. Hours:

Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 11am-3:30pm, Tuesday & Thursday 1-5:30pm.

YOGA THERAPY

PHOENIX RISING YOGA THERAPYNora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT YogaHelps.com

A unique body-mind healing practice that combines gentle yoga with active listening to facilitate self-discovery and exploration of the relation-ship between our body, our mind and our life.


We all need iodine, yet most of us don’t get enough of it through our diet. A study in

the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that iodine deficiency in the developed world has increased fourfold in the past 40 years and now affects nearly three-quarters of all adults. Numerous U.S. practicing physicians quoted widely in the media estimate that the incidence of hypothyroidism in our adult population may be between 30 and 70 percent.

Thus, we can’t efficiently produce the thyroid hormones that serve as chemical messengers triggering nearly every bodily function. The pres-ence or absence of iodine affects our every cell.

Be Aware of Hypothyroidism SymptomsLow thyroid function, or hypothyroidism, is

the most recognized and obvious indicator of low iodine intake because the thyroid gland contains more concentrated iodine than other organs. Symptoms can range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syn-drome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and a variety of skin and hair problems.

Hypothyroidism can further cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers. In children, insufficient iodine has been strongly linked with mental retardation,

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use of zero-nutrient table salt in foods, leads to iodine depletion.Bromine: This toxic chemical overrides iodine’s abilities to nourish the thyroid, adrenal and other hormone-producing glands. A known carcinogen, it is used as an anti-caking ingredient found in almost all baked goods, unless the ingredients specifically cite unbromated flour. Iodine-depleted soils: Due to poor farming techniques, iodine and other minerals in soil have declined, so most foods today are devoid of naturally occurring iodine. Proper iodine supplementation with a high-quality product like Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine can prevent harm by protecting the thyroid and other endocrine glands and restoring proper hormone production.

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