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20 REDUCING STRESS CAN IMPROVE FERTILITY by John Kang, LAc

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Wellness Central Now Open in Western Henrico

There is a new provider of massage and therapeutic services in Henrico

County. Wellness Central offers a variety of treatments and services that aim to re-lax and restore the mind, body and spirit, including individual counseling, Swedish

and deep tissue massage, energy bodywork, reflexology, therapeutic whirlpool tub, healing touch and craniosacral therapy. Elizabeth Parchoc, owner and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience counseling patients, says, “When our body hurts, our mind and emotions are affected. Mental or emotional stress can affect our physical health.” Her counseling sessions incorporate a holistic approach to health and wellness. Wellness Central’s goal is to provide personalized, compassionate service in order to bring the most relief and satisfaction to its clients. Wellness Central is af-filiated with The Center for Child & Family Services.

Location: 1504 Santa Rosa Rd., Ste 102, Henrico. For more information, call 804-285-0500 or visit WellnessCentralVa.com. See ads, pages 3, 37, and 40.

Dominion Chiropractic Celebrates Anniversary and Adds Staff

On October 1, Dominion Chiropractic Clinic celebrated

its 30th anniversary. For three decades, Dr. Elliot Eisenberg and his staff have been providing high quality, personalized care to clients in the Richmond area. Dominion Chiropractic seeks to help patients live better, feel their best and develop a true sense of well-being. In an effort to continue this high level of service and expand the clinic’s offerings, Dominion Chiropratic has recently added two staff members—massage therapist, Malia Edgell, and acupuncturist, Jamie McLaughlin. Edgell brings experience in Swedish and deep tissue massage and trigger point therapy as well as prenatal massage and stretching. She is known for her ability to listen to patients and customize the massage experience for the individual to experience both immediate and long-term results from release. Having worked in the health and wellness industry for 23 years, McLaughlin practiced acupuncture and herbal medicine in the U.S. and throughout Asia for 15 years and holds an MS degree from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine. McLaughlin has a passion for educating clients and the community on the health and healing benefits of his field.

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Present Moment Massage & Bodywork Relocates

On November 3, Present Moment Massage & Bodywork relocates to

619 Twinridge Lane. The new location, just down the road from their previous Bon Air address, offers the same peace-ful energy in a dedicated, lovely office space—with the added amenity of full handicap accessibility. Massage therapies at Present Mo-ment are intuitively customized to each individual’s needs and are focused on identifying the root cause of stress and pain by integrating complementary mo-dalities to support and promote healing. Offerings include Swedish relax-ation, therapeutic, medical and prena-tal massage; Anatomy Trains Myofascial Release; Isometric Muscle & Body Balancing and Reiki.

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Local Life Coach Mixes Art and Therapy

Richmond Life Coach, Sue Copper, offers a creative approach to

releasing negative behaviors and emotions through a program called Creative Awakenings. The work is based on Sheri Gaynor’s book, Creative Awakenings, Envisioning the Life of Your Dreams Through Art. Copper trained as Gaynor’s appren-tice and brings this artistic therapeutic modality to her practice. The goal of Creative Awakenings is to help clients thrive, not merely survive. The work can be as simple as drawing in an art jour-nal or as complex as removing layers of emotions from the heart. Students do not need to be artistic—they only have to have a desire to go deep and be open to release and change. Copper offers Creative Awakenings as a program option in her established life coaching practice. If clients are a good fit for this approach, the process can allow them to reconnect with their own innate talents, abilities and creative genius. Creative Awakenings can enable them to take concrete action toward manifesting their most authentic selves.

For more information, call 804-883-7692 or email [email protected]. See listing, page 39.

Unity Holiday Festival Celebrates Artisans and the Season

Unity Church of Richmond will host its first annual

Unity Holiday Festival from November 21 to 23. The festival will feature a Grand Illumination, live music, home-cooked goods and an array of

local arts and craft vendors selling pottery, natural home décor, crystals, alpaca accessories, natural honey, handmade jewelry, knitted novelties and more. In addition to gift-buying opportunities, local natural health practitioners will offer chair massage, Reiki, acupunc-ture and yoga. Children’s activities will include a gift-making area, a holiday village, games and treats. The celebration will also feature a raffle and silent auc-tion, with the chance to win tickets to the Richmond Ballet’s Nutcracker, brunch at The Jefferson, a vacation in Costa Rica and more.

Cost: Free. Location: 800 Blanton Ave. For more information, call 804-278-6489 or visit UnityRichmond.org. See listing, page 43.

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Good Energy For Life Offers Meditation & Transcutaneous Acupuncture

Good Energy for Life, offering qigong for healing and well-

being, will host a new series of Medi-tation and Movement workshops on November 15 and December 13. Joy Black, owner and certified Healing Tao Qigong Instructor, will guide participants into deep relaxation through qigong meditation followed by simple, yet powerful, qigong movement and breath work. Each workshop offers different meditation and movement practices. Also new at Good Energy for Life is Transcutaneous Acupuncture. This healing therapy, developed by neurosur-geon, researcher and author, Dr. Norman Shealy, does not use needles. Instead, it utilizes the healing powers of essential oil blends on five “sacred rings” of acupuncture points. Dr. Shealy combined his professional knowledge with intuition to develop this treatment, then rigorously tested it scientifically. The five energetic circuits, when stimulated by the oils, offer measurable improvement for many different health issues.

Location: 1811 Huguenot Rd., Ste 101, Midlothian. For more information, call 804-971-7135 or visit GoodEnergyForLife.net. See listing, page 37.

Whole Hearted Living Opens in the Fan

Whole Hearted Living recently celebrated

their grand opening at its new Fan location, the Sacred Sisterhood Sanctuary. Co-founders, Joni Advent Maher, MSW, and Bland Tyree, MSW, created Whole Hearted Living after 20 years

of supporting the growth and transformation of countless women and men in the mid-Atlantic area. Maher and Tyree recognized a need for a feminine model of spiritual growth and awakening centered on the wisdom and compassion of the heart. Whole Hearted Living offers group meetings and work-shops focused on the stages of the feminine journey and awakening to the energies of the Sacred Feminine. The pro-grams are designed to offer a warm, supportive and catalytic experience for participants through a deep connection to the heart’s wisdom.

Location: 213 Roseneath Ave., Ste 205. For more information, visit WholeHeartedLiving.org.

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Nutrition Consultant Joins Chiropractic Center

Certified Nutrition Consultant Amanda Zimmerman joins Ariya Family Chiropractic Center’s Glen Allen

location to help patients develop an approach to nutrition that supports their journey to healthy living. Zimmerman recognizes the need to look at the whole person and the impact that food, activity and stress can have on immediate and long-term health. “Managing your relationship to food is critical to good mental and physical health. Many of our patients are predisposed to various health issues like diabetes or heart disease. Understanding the favorable impact

a variety of foods can have on your body has the potential to make a significant difference,” says Dr. Nisha Saggar, co-founder of Ariya Family Chiropractic.

Location: 10168 West Broad St., Glen Allen. For more information, call 804-270-5700 or visit AriyaFamilyChiropractic.com.

R. Keith Bell, L.Ac., founder of Oriental Medi-cine Specialists, and Dr. Anish A. Shah, of Rich-mond Center for Fertility & Endocrinology, have been invited to speak at the first International Integrative Fertility Symposium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in April 2015. This first-of-its-kind, international symposium showcases world-renowned leaders in the field of reproductive medicine. Recently featured in Richmond Magazine’s TOP DOCS 2014, the unique, groundbreaking work of Bell and Shah has quickly gained interna-tional recognition. Working together, they create comprehensive treatment plans that utilize the best of Eastern and Western medicine while provid-ing patient-centered care for issues such as infertility, frequent miscar-riages, polycystic ovary syndrome and male infertility. In addition, Bell will be a fea-tured speaker at The Shift Network’s online Your Optimal Diet Summit on Wednesday, November 5. Bell, along with Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., renowned scientist and author of The Plant Plus Diet Solution: Personalized Nutrition for Life, will present Ancient Wisdom for Modern Nutrition: the Evolution of Traditional Chinese Medicine Food Energetics in Dietary Therapy. Bell and Borysenko will discuss how the an-cient understanding of food energetics can be used in modern, personalized nutrition plans to treat disease and cultivate health.

Location: 5700 Grace St., Ste. 106. For more information, visit Oriental MedicineSpecialists.com. See listings, pages 36 and 38.

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Amy Lichonczak, owner of A Place 4U2 Heal, received the 2014 American Naturopathic Medical Association’s Higher Achievement Award at the an-nual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, in September. The award is presented to a member who exhibits the highest standards of care in natural medicine and passionately promotes the ideals for natural health and wellness. Lichonczak became a Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor (BCND) in 2012. After completing her ND and Master Herbalist programs, she opened A Place 4U2 Heal in order to help others find solutions to their health problems. Lichonczak began this journey because of the lim-ited options available for resolving her own family’s health issues; she is driven to focus on restoring and correcting chal-lenging disorders caused by immune system dysfunction.

Location: 2008 Bremo Rd., Ste. 111. For more information, call 804-740-4325 or visit APlace4U2Heal.com. See listing, page 40.

At the beginning of October, the Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (PRYT) training program was accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), making it one of only 15 schools worldwide to receive

the honor. The accreditation process is not an easy one; Mi-chael Lee, PRYT founder, says, “It’s been a long road. We are excited and relieved to be at the end of this road.” PRYT is a holistic yoga therapy that focuses on each cli-ent’s unique history, health and personal situation in order to help get to the core of the current issues and challenges they are facing physically, emotionally and spiritually. PRYT’s mission “is to support people with moving in the direction of a life worth living—a purpose-driven and meaningful life ex-perience with less stress and anxiety and with fulfilling work and relationships.” Nora Vimala Pozzi, a 2001 graduate of the program and local PRYT instructor, is offering a special discount to new and returning clients to celebrate PRYT’s accomplishment.

For more information, call 804-342-1061 or visit YogaHelps.com. See listing, page 43.

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Certified herbalist, Natalie Weaver, recently became board certified in Naturopathic Medicine. The certifica-tion demonstrates her dedication to the best practices and high standards held by the American Alternative Medical Association. Weaver’s goal is for her patients to experience her compassion and focus on getting to the root cause of their ailments and health concerns naturally and holistically. Additionally, Weaver specializes in iridology, the study of the colored

part of the iris whereby patterns, colors and other charac-teristics can be examined to determine information about a patient’s systemic health. Weaver also offers oxidative stress testing, gemmotherapy, hair analysis and nutritional micros-copy in order to help educate and empower her patients on their way to a healthier, happier life.

Location: 4870 Sadler Rd., Ste. 300, Glen Allen. For more information, call 804-205-5129 or visit RevelationsOfLove Herbal.com. See listing, page 41.

Kristin Andrs, Integrative Nurse Practitioner and owner of Andrs Well-ness Consulting, received the Vir-ginia Council of Nurse Practitioner’s (VCNP) 2014 Distinguished Nurse Practitioner Award. This award goes to an accomplished member of the council who has demonstrated excel-lence in clinical practice, research, leadership and contributions to the VCNP at local and state levels. Andrs, with 20 years of nurs-ing experience, graduated from the University of Arizona’s Integrative Medicine Fellowship Program in 2012 and completed wellness coach-ing and herbalism programs through local educational centers. By blending traditional and mod-ern healing systems, Andrs recommends natural, safe and the least-invasive treatments first.

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Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer ToxinsConventionally grown foods contain

pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to at-mospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition. The review, which included studies of food grown in differ-ent regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vi-tamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin. The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They comment-ed, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consump-tion would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/poly-phenolic intake levels.”

Looking at Beautiful Art Bumps Up Brain Activity

Researchers from Japan’s Oita Univer-sity have found that aesthetic ap-

preciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings. While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic

analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences be-tween them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The research-ers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings. The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated. However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appre-ciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.

Honey and Ginger Beat Antibiotics in Fighting SuperbugsResearchers from Ethiopia’s Univer-

sity of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically. The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphy-lococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common an-tibiotics—methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin—were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two. The ginger extract and honey com-bination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; how-ever, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics. Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.


Lead Lurks in Lipsticks and Skin WhitenersRecent research has found several heavy metals in numerous lipsticks

and cosmetics. These include mercury and lead in skin-whitening creams, and chromium, cadmium and lead in lipsticks. Scientists from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine and the University of Arizona’s College of Medicine tested 549 cosmetic skin-lightening products manufactured in 32 different countries. The products were purchased online and from stores in the U.S., China, Taiwan, Japan and Sri Lanka. Thirty-three of the products contained more than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of lead, and 45 percent of them con-

tained more than 10,000 ppm of lead. Of those purchased in the U.S., 3.3 percent had mercury levels greater than 1,000 ppm. University of California scientists tested 24 lipsticks used frequently by teen-agers and purchased at local stores. They found 75 percent contained lead and nearly half exceeded the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) maximum acceptable concentration of lead for candy (0.1 ppm). In 2010, the FDA tested 400 lipsticks and found lead in every sample tested—with concentrations ranging from 0.9 to 3.06 ppm. Other studies have confirmed similar findings. They also found significant concentrations of chromium and cadmium among some of the samples. There are currently no concrete international or U.S. stan-dards for safe levels of these heavy metals in cosmetics.

Algae-Based Cosmetics May Ward Off Inflammation and CancerAlgae extracts added to natural cosmetics may help pre-

vent cancer. A recent review of research from Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Medical University found marine algae extracts help protect skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, which has been linked to both inflammation and cancer. The review covered the major algae types of red algae, brown algae (such as kelp), green algae and blue-green algae (such as spirulina). A host of compounds in these extracts were found to provide protection against free-radical damage. In one study, phloroglucinol, a phenol derivative from brown algae, inhibited inflammation among human tissue sarcoma cells.

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Cash MobsCollective On-the-Spot Buying Revives Local BusinessesIn most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local econo-mies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume. For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on home-town businesses that may have served them and their families for decades. Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant com-mitting to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash—new customers are found, previ-ous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized. Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communi-ties as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks.

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Junk PilesUN Helps Developing Countries Handle E-WasteAlthough they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Ca-ribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigera-tors, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords.

Adding to the problem, the region’s fast-growing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. Accord-ing to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history. The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decision-makers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries. Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient pre-processing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.”

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Inspired by the beauty of nature, Deborah Ronglien favors watercol-ors and mixed media as the foun-dation for her florals, landscapes, cityscapes and contemporary im-ages. Softly transparent hues, careful blending and judicious highlights capture the award-winning Minne-sota artist’s expressive vision. After earning a bachelor’s degree in fine art, Ronglien traveled abroad to study in Europe, and then returned to her home state, where she has worked from her Eden Prai-rie studio for more than 20 years. “I paint in several styles, always pay-ing close attention to the elements of design,” she advises, noting that custom work is what she particu-larly enjoys. “It’s so rewarding to collaborate with a client in creating a fine art memory they will have for a lifetime.” Ronglien’s art, whether real-istic or abstract, radiates serenity and balance. “Painting is a spiritual experience [for me],” she says, “cre-ated through a partnership between an inspiration from within and principles of classical design and composition.”

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Ka-ChingTime Is Money, So Bank ItTime banking is an updated, Web-savvy version of barter that allows users to accumulate the time they work and then “spend” it elsewhere. Unlike traditional bartering, it’s not limited to an individual transaction. The medium is so fluid that it can be exchanged many times as a form of currency. Most people do a variety of tasks that others may not want to do or are incapable of doing themselves, such as writing, preparing taxes, babysitting, housecleaning, plumb-ing or even dentistry. For example, an hour of gardening equals an hour of child care, dentistry, home repair or teaching someone to play chess. The idea is that people trade for what they need and do what they’re good at. Everyone gets what they need by exchanging their expertise. Time banking works for groups, too. Organizations, agencies, churches and businesses can all become members of TimeBanks USA, formed in 1995, and contribute time, energies, skills and resources.

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Golden YearsSenior Roommate ServiceCombats LonelinessAARP, Inc., estimates that about 8,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day. With longer and healthier life expectancies, many are divorced or widowed and need roommates to have company and chat with; to share living costs and chores; and for emotional support. Women-only Roommates4Boomers.com founder Sarah Venable says, “I went online to find a service that helps women over 50 find

roommates, and found to my dismay that there were plenty of sites for finding roommates in their 20s and 30s, but nothing for boomer women.” For a $30 fee, the site uses a detailed algorithm to match women not only by location, but by interests, tastes, lifestyles, education, personal preferences and a host of other factors; much like a successful dating website.

Tomato LacquerNon-Toxic Can Lining in DevelopmentBecause fresh food spoils quickly, many packaging and preservation innovations have helped to extend transpor-tation hardiness and shelf life. Now, a new bioresin made from tomato plant byproducts could make it safer to eat ubiquitous canned goods. Led by the Stazione Sperimentale per l’Industria delle Conserve Alimentari (Experimental Station for the Food Preserving Industry), in Parma, Italy, the BIOCOPAC (biocopac.eu/en) consortium is developing a bio-based thermosetting lacquer. Most metal food packaging has a BPA-filled liner or chemical-based lacquer to prevent corrosion. While these keep the can intact, they have been linked to deleterious effects on the food inside.

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There is no shortage of fun for Richmonders this holiday season, including the 30th annual Grand

Illumination of the James Center on December 5, numerous performances of The Nutcracker, the GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter and ice skating at 6th and Broad. Options for observ-ing and creating traditions that conjure notions of joy, rebirth and reflection truly abound. Among the host of inviting holiday events, there is a special winter solstice observation for yogis, a day of silent creative reflection in nature organized by Chrysalis Institute and, of course, the tree-gazing and lunchtime holiday mu-sic at the world-famous Jefferson Hotel. Yogis around the world recognize the shortest day of the year, Winter Solstice, in a special way. Many studios offer space to reflect in order to cre-ate and execute new, peaceful resolu-tions as the sun cycles back to its full splendor. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond (AYR), celebrates the solstice with drum circles, chanting and 108 Sun Saluta-tions practiced in a candlelit room. The number 108 is significant to a number of traditions—there are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary, the Tao philosophy holds that there are 108

sacred stars and in Islam, the number 108 is used to refer to God. This year, the Winter Solstice celebration at AYR is at 5:30 p.m. on December 21 at the Carytown studio. It is not necessary to perform all 108 sun salutations to at-tend the event. Chrysalis Institute offers several special programs this holiday season. Its annual winter Silent Ember Day Retreat at The Clearing in Amelia County will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 17. Before moving into silence, the day begins with a brief opening circle—a time for introduc-tions and sharing of expectations. Forest paths are open and tables and chairs are available for rest, reading, artwork and writing projects. The retreat ends with a closing circle where participants share the day’s gifts and insights. There is also the traditional winter walk through the labyrinth on the cam-pus of Union Presbyterian Seminary in the Northside, a walking meditation that symbolizes and honors one’s spiri-tual journey. Concentric circles weave and twist, ending in the center—the place of “illumination”. In addition, Chrysalis Institute will host sacred circle dances for a season of gratitude and blessings and a work-

shop on the lost art of the greeting card is being offered. The Jefferson Hotel is the site of one of the city’s most well-known, and perhaps largest, indoor Christmas trees and gingerbread houses. There isn’t a much cozier or more elegant experi-ence than delicious hot cocoa enjoyed in the grand lobby of this famous hotel. These giant symbols of Christmastime in Richmond are open from December 1 through January 6; all are welcome to enjoy the holiday splendor. There is also a free daily lunchtime concert series in which school groups and aspiring musicians and singers showcase their musical talents. Whether it’s the excitement from a mere moment of illumination as the sculpted reindeer at the James Center seem to come alive, the twinkling lights setting off the gorgeous blooms at Lewis Ginter, the festive sound of beautiful holiday music or the calming afterglow from a contemplative yoga sequence or walking Chrysalis Institute’s labyrinth, RVA offers a little bit of holiday magic for everyone.

Locations: Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary St.; Chrysalis Insti-tute, 3527 Ellwood Ave.; The Jefferson Hotel, 101 West Franklin St. For more information, visit AshtangaYoga Richmond.com, ChrysalisInstitute.org and JeffersonHotel.com. See ads, pages 7 and 43.

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Pulitzer Prize winner Anna Quindlen had reached the top of the New York Times bestseller

list more than once, yet she relates in her memoir, Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, that she also yearned to be able to do a headstand, but felt she didn’t possess the necessary sense of balance. “That’s just a little story you tell your-self,” advised her personal trainer. Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver de-cades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, “If the hu-man body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.” Still, she clung to a vision: “I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliv-eryman and carry it to the kitchen.” Quindlen, who lives in New York City and New England, was also maintain-ing an incorrect belief: It wasn’t her sense of balance that was holding her back, it was fear.

After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ulti-mately concluded, “If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.”

Take a StandPersonal empowerment is all about taking a stand—developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of one’s true self. David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that em-powerment always starts with a desire for a better life. “We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly and coura-geously reach for our highest visions,” says Straub. “Start with what’s working already and the vision of what life can be.” She likens self-empowerment to “spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.”

As workshop leaders, they encour-age participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more power-ful and realize our personal best: physi-cal health, emotional health, relation-ships, work, finances and spirituality.

Physical HealthFirst, recognize what we’re already doing right—eating well, perhaps, or exercis-ing—and then add another healthy activity. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, director of New York City’s Lenox Hill Hospital’s Women and Heart Disease, underscores that much of physical health is within our personal control. “Many life-style factors keep us from being physical-ly healthy enough to lead a full life,” she says, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet, excessive alcohol consumption or drug use, stress and depression. “The good news is that lifestyle factors are within our power to change.” Steinbaum recommends starting small by changing one bad habit and then seeing how we feel. “Quit the diet soda or the sugar-sweetened beverages. Get rid of potato chips. Go for a walk. Put down your smartphone and spend some focused time with your child, a friend or even your pet. Then breathe… and just listen to how you feel.”

Emotional HealthOur emotions can be allies in achieving personal empowerment, advises Straub. For example, fear can alert us to danger; joy can remind us to be grateful. How-ever, when emotions cause pain and threaten derailment, it’s important to un-derstand why, and then work through it. “Uncomfortable emotions let us know there is a problem to attend to, a wound to work on, thus allow-ing us to see our own truth,” explains don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., of San Diego, California, author of The Five Levels of Attachment. “With awareness, we can observe our uncomfortable emotions, as they may be showing a belief we are holding that is no longer true for us.” “To work through our emotions, we have to be able to accurately sense what we are feeling and be able

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to express it in a healthy way,” adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a desig-nated pillow or shouting into a closet. Furthermore, “We need to change the belief we’ve identified that’s causing the painful emotional response.” Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion that’s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our “hot button” by immedi-ately considering, “He must have been in a big hurry,” or “She doesn’t realize how offensive that remark could be,” realizing it’s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours. Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

RelationshipsActing on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relation-ships. “Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,” coun-sels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and dis-tance. “Say, ‘I forgive, I accept and I let go.’” This paves the way to being genu-ine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships. In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each other’s eyes. “Realize that you’re both chang-ing all the time,” she says. Instead, envision two people walking side-by-side at the same pace, and a relation-ship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

WorkCapability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvine’s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. “It’s more about a broad-stroke

capability,” he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented gen-eralist, rather than a narrow specialist. Shaughnessy recommends that we rec-ognize and develop our best competen-cies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

FinancesFiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. “Where people believe they get abundance, they will,” she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving. It’s the mixed internal messages of, “I need more money,” with, “There’s not enough to go around,” that can block the flow of abundance in our lives. Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a “neurological toggle switch” to turn off the “lack-and-attack” part of our brains and turn on the “everything-is-going-to-be-all-right” area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating. “You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,” she says. “Empty out the nega-tive thoughts in order to gain the confi-dence that abundance is yours.”

SpiritualityFollowing all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, Califor-nia, author of the new book, Your (Re)Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it “being pulled by vision,” rather than being pushed by pain. The motivational speaker believes that ev-ery encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining moment—a chance to connect with our authentic self. Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know we’re part of something bigger, integrity, humil-ity, equanimity and unconditional love. “When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, we’ll know we are liv-ing from the authentic self,” he says.

Jones urges us to live “more verti-cally.” He explains, “We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often don’t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy ‘doing’. It’s the authentic self that’s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.” He describes a “sacred intersec-tion” where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a verti-cal direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunate-ly, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, “Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the open-ing and step through the door?” These experts concur there is no fin-ish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. It’s a “sustainable growth process,” says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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For couples struggling with fertility, the

passing months can feel a like roller-coaster of hope and uncertainty. One of the most frustrating diagno-ses is unexplained infertility, as the tests often show normal hormone levels with healthy fallopian tubes and uterine lining and physicians determine no medical reason for the infertility. The standard suggestion is usually to keep trying, to take medications like Clomid or to explore techniques like intrauter-ine insemination. Sometimes stress levels are over-looked as little evidence correlates stress to infertility. However, when it comes to the stress response, hu-man anatomy and physiology have not changed much since prehistoric times. The physiological response to car troubles and work deadlines is not

unlike the response to being chased by a saber-toothed tiger—blood moves into the heart, lungs and limbs and away from the reproduc-tive organs. As a result of stress, fewer reproductive hor-mones reach the ovaries and uterus. The adrenal glands pump out cortisol,

further disrupting hormonal balance. Over time, this chronic state of stress becomes the new normal, leaving the body a less-than-hospitable environ-ment for nurturing a viable embryo. Chinese medicine considers the impact of stress on the body as Liver Qi Stagnation. Stagnation can occur when the liver’s function is con-strained by stress-related hormone im-balances. This can manifest in seem-ingly minor ways, such as cold hands and feet, sweet cravings, sighing and feeling easily overwhelmed. While

these symptoms may seem insignifi-cant, Chinese medicine recognizes a pattern of imbalance that can nega-tively impact fertility. Some proactive measures that can be done on a daily basis to reduce stress include:

Yoga and Deep Breathing Exercises: Stress causes shallow breathing and these activities help improve oxygen-ation and blood circulation.

Diet: Reduce processed foods, coffee, tobacco and alcohol, as they constrain liver function. Use aromatic additives like garlic, onions, peppers and ginger when cooking. Slightly sweet foods can help harmonize the liver in mild cases, but bitter and sour foods such as lemons, limes, grapefruit and vinegar can be used for more severe cases. Mint and jasmine teas are good replace-ments for coffee, as they encourage the free flow of liver energies.

Creative Endeavors: Fertility can be-come all-consuming. Each unsuccessful month can spiral into a vicious cycle of frustration and low self-esteem. Engag-ing in creative activities that stimulate a satisfying sense of well-being can reduce the stress and negative feelings.

Remember You Are Not Alone: The issue of support is also an important factor with stress and pregnancy suc-cess; couples struggling with infertility tend to feel isolated. It can be helpful to join an online or local support group, such as RESOLVE (Resolve.org). Richmond is home to several Chinese medicine practitioners who are well-equipped to assist patients dealing with stress and infertility. Acupuncture, herbal medicine and abdominal mas-sage can help regulate the body’s hor-monal environment and improve blood circulation to the reproductive organs.

John Kang is a licensed acupuncturist specializing in fertility issues. Location: Richmond Acupuncture and Wellness, 3961-D Stillman Pkwy., Glen Allen. For more information, call 804-513-4408 or visit AznHealth.com. See listing, page 36.

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People grow a lot when faced with their own mortality. As a palliative caregiver for many years, I learned

never to underestimate someone’s ca-pacity for personal growth. After wres-tling with a variety of intense emotions, every patient I saw found their peace before they departed. When questioned about regrets or what they would have done differently, five themes emerged.

I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others ex-pected of me. This was the most com-mon regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honored even half of their dreams and died knowing that it was due to choices they had made or not made. Health brings a freedom very few realize until they no longer have it.

I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. Every male patient that I nursed felt they had missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship. They deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence. Women also spoke of this regret, but be-cause most were from an older genera-tion, many had not been breadwinners.

I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace

with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. As a result, many developed illnesses apparently related to the bitter-ness and resentment they carried.

I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. Many were disappointed they had not truly realized the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks, and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip away. Many deeply regretted not giving im-portant friendships the time and effort that they deserved.

I wish that I had let myself be happier. Many did not understand until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called comfort of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others and to themselves that they were content, when deep within, they longed to laugh with gusto and cultivate some silliness in their life.

Bronnie Ware is the author of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing, a memoir of how people she cared for changed the way she lives. She blogs at InspirationAndChai.com.

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Family Holidays Merryby Sarah Todd

Given family hopes and often unrealistic expectations that everything will go perfectly,

holiday gatherings can sometimes be a recipe for untoward stress. One of the best ways to keep potential ’tis-the-sea-son tensions under control is to carve out some time for exercise, a move sup-ported by research findings at Princeton University. Other experts suggest that from practicing a favorite Eastern mo-dality to taking a natural spin around the neighborhood, we all have instant access to foolproof tactics for staying relaxed, healthy and more even-keeled among kin this winter. To mend nerves frayed by debates at the dinner table, slip into a nearby bedroom for a calming yoga work-out. Yoga’s emphasis on controlled breathing makes it ideal for treat-ing family dynamics straight out of Silver Linings Playbook. The Mayo Clinic reports that deep breathing increases the flow of oxygen into the bloodstream, easing headaches, mus-cular tension and chest tightness. Yogic breath-ing patterns also are shown to lower resting heart rates, which helps practitioners stay composed in the face of any intra-family disagree-ments or other stressors. For a quick, relaxing yoga rou-tine, begin with a

few breathing exercises before moving into a sun salutation—a sequence of full-body poses, or asanas, performed in a smooth, continuous flow. Begin standing, palms pressed together in the tadasana, or mountain, pose. Then move through a series of motions that sweep the arms over the head, ex-panding the chest, before dipping into downward dog and plank poses, which help increase flexibility and strength. End lying down in the shavasana, or resting, pose with eyes closed and let the quiet settle in. Resistance-training exercises are another option. Release pent up ten-sion by pushing against a wall. Stand

about three feet away, lean in and push. Position feet at an angle so

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Were there any downsides to being raised by spiritual parents?I like to think that while there weren’t any real downsides, there were certainly challenges. For example, in a more traditional household, when someone gets the flu, their parents probably tell them that it’s flu season and it’s just going around. In my household, when one of us would get the flu, we were told that we aligned with it and allowed it in. In other words, part of the challenge of having spiritually progressive parents is that they make sure you are aware that you are responsible for everything happening in your life.

What is the greatest lesson you learned?Thus far, it is knowing that we are the creators of our des-tiny—the masters of our fate. I wholeheartedly believe that we sign up for the experiences we have in this lifetime, as they are part of our soul’s desire to grow and expand. When we make the choice to view life as not happening to us, but responding to us, we become more consciously aware of how much our thoughts affect our daily experience. I am so grateful my parents taught me this at a young age because I have learned to choose my thoughts carefully.

What is the greatest gift your parents have given you?It’s not something they did for me; it was how they lived their lives in front of me. My parents did not encourage me to fol-low my dreams and then sacrifice theirs in order to raise me. My parents followed their dreams and in watching them do so, I felt safe to go after mine, as well. They taught me that there is no honor in sacrificing yourself or your dreams for anyone else, and demonstrated that the only time you have to make your life the way you want it is now. I am grateful to them for living their lives this way, which has allowed me to feel safe living my life this way, as well.

What advice would you give to people that wish they were raised in a more spiritual manner?I tell people that it doesn’t really matter what kind of parents you had, it matters how you feel about yourself. Everything in life starts with the self. If you don’t have love and acceptance and forgiveness for yourself, you won’t have these things to give to other people either. I was taught that we can’t give what we don’t have. When we learn to love and treasure every part of ourselves, we also have love to give to others.

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Learn how essential oils are beneficial to body systems. $15. Anne LaMantia, RN, Health Coach. 6121 Chadsworth Terr, GlenAllen. 804-467-2473, [email protected] Yoga – 4:30-6pm. Relax and rejuvenate thru a series of supported postures, including medita-tion and breathwork. Heather Rutherford, RYT-500. $20. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17Art and Science: A Winning Combination – 12:30pm. Joyce Stargardt, former docent, VA Museum of Fine Arts. Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 7757 Chippenham Pkwy. 804-355-7282. TSCOR.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Natural Awakenings Networking Night

Connect with local practitioners and business owners interested in

natural health and wellness. Hope to see you there!

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19Drawing Mandalas as Self-Inquiry – 11/19-12/17, 6-8pm. Meditation technique and tool for self-exploration and transformation. No experience required. Nora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $100/5 wks, $25/drop-in or pay what you can + $5 materials. Integral Yoga Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. Register: 804-342-1061 or YogaHelps.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20Holiday Myths – 12:30pm. “Christmas Myths: The Truth behind the Legends about America’s Holiday Customs”. Mary Miley Theobald, writer and histo-

rian. Open University of The Shepherd’s Center of Richmond. First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary St. 804-355-7282. TSCOR.org.The Nutritionals – 6pm. Why does good nutrition not always work? Learn how to get more nutritional value from the foods you eat and the supplements you take. Dr. Sherron Marquina. $25; $15 for current patients. Health InSyncs, 9210 Forest Hill Ave, Ste B-3. Register: 804-377-2222 or [email protected]. HealthInSyncs.com.2nd Annual Ladies Night Out – 6-8pm. Grab your girlfriends and have some fun at Richmond’s only Organic Spa! Skincare consultations, local artisans, wine, desserts, door prizes and more. Free. Scents of Serenity Organic Spa, 3016 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen. 804-277-4498. Must RSVP online: ScentsOfSerenitySpa.com.Sacred Circle Dances for a Season of Gratitude and Blessings – 7-9pm. Switch off the chatter of the mind and enjoy being fully present in the body and in the community of the sacred circle. Maggie Moon. $10/mbrs, $20/non-mbrs. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

First Annual Unity Holiday Festival

Grand Illumination, live music, local crafts and food.

Local health practitioners. Children’s activities.

Raffle and Silent Auction.

November 21-23 Fri 5-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-4pm

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Healing Touch Level 2, HTP – 11/21-23 (Fri, 7-10pm; Sat, 9am-7:15pm; Sun, 1-7pm). Certified CE program. Learn & practice back techniques, other techniques and documentation. Prereq: Level 1. Ann Rust, Holistic Healing Opportunities, Inc. $225 repeat, $365 (Early-bird $335). 1100 Mt. Pisgah Dr, Midlo. 804-378-4606.Open Heart of Gratitude: An Evening of Kirtan – 7pm. Kirtan Concert with David Newman (Durga Das). Love offering. Unity Church of Bon Air, 923 Buford Rd. 804-349-3784. [email protected]. DavidNewmanMusic.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22Gifts of the Earth: An Open House – 2:30-6:30pm. Learn about doTERRA in an interactive day of events. Lisa Cusano. Free. 804-296-9284. [email protected].

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24Healing Touch Clinic – 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm. Energy therapy to reduce stress & pain, speed up healing & give a sense of well-being. Ann Rust. Free. Mt. Pisgah UMC, Midlo. Register w/ Ginger: 804-378-8175.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13A Mind-Body-Spirit Experience – 6-7pm. Presenta-tion on massage, energy bodywork, holistic alterna-tives and mental health interventions that restore and relax your mind, body and spirit connections. Demos, discounts and free treatment give-aways. Wellness Central. Ellwood Thompson’s, 4 N Thompson St. 804-285-0500. WellnessCentralVa.com.Thyroid/Stress Connection – 6pm. Anxiety, sleep-lessness, mind racing, fatigue/lack of energy, crash-ing mid-day, difficulty losing weight, low/no libido, “normal” labs... Sound familiar? Come find out why and what you can do about it! Free. South River Compounding Pharmacy, South Side, 11420 W Huguenot Rd. 804-897-6447. SouthRiverRx.com.Science and Religion: A Spirited Discussion – 7-9pm. Community dialogue on essential questions of faith, belief and knowledge, drawing on texts by prominent scientists whose studies have trans-formed and strengthened their spirituality. Robert Blake & Rev. William Sachs, PhD. $10/mbrs, $20/non-mbrs. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14Anatomy & Physiology for Teachers – 11/14-16. Expand your perspective, experience the essence of core stability and refine the capacity to be alert and openhearted. Leticia Padmasri, MA, E-RYT 500. Add 2 nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram-Yo-gaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.Yoga Wisdom and Kabbalah – 11/14-16. Learn how to receive the divine flow of intuitive revela-tions. Prahladan Mandelkorn & Ariel Lippman. Add 2 nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15Celebrating Beautiful You: From Girl to Woman – Day-long workshop for girls ages 9-12 and their mothers to explore the transition into maidenhood. More information: 804-204-1661.Body Basics – 10am. You’ll never think about your body the same way again! Examine the multi-dimensionality and interdependencies of your body function and explore varied corrective strategies for better health. Dr. Sherron Marquina. $25; $15 for current patients. Health InSyncs, 9210 Forest Hill Ave, Ste B-3. Register: 804-377-2222 or [email protected]. HealthInSyncs.com.The Essence of Reality, A Clear Awareness of How Life Works – 10am-12pm. Thomas Nehrer will speak on topics from his book. Followed by potluck lunch. Free/mbrs, Donation/non-mbrs. Cen-tral VA Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). River Rd Church, River and Ridge Rds. 804-378-4606.Laughter Yoga – 2-3pm. Learn how humor can strengthen the immune system, boost energy, lessen pain and reduce stress. Mandie Williams, RYT-200. $15. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16Stress Management & the New Psychology/Phys-ics/Biology – 10am-12pm. Gina Marques. $65. Bon Air. 804-272-1242. [email protected] Oils, For a Naturally Healthy Ap-proach to the Fall Season – 12-2pm. Fall is an important time to cleanse and detoxify your body.


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CHRONIC PAIN? Try Myofascial Release. Get unstuck! Contact DeeDee O’Neill at 917-689-1420 or [email protected].

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MASSAGE. Deep Tissue, trigger points, lymph-edema. Visit MassageBodywork.MassagePlanet.com or call DeeDee O’Neill, 917-689-1420.

WEEKEND RETREAT. Nov. 7-9. Creative Awakenings Gypsy Spirit Tour at OBX with author/ artist Sheri Gaynor. Find clarity, direction and personal truth using Sheri’s Creative Awakening EnVision process. Contact [email protected] or 804-883-7692 for details.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13Richmond IONS – 10am-12pm. Tom Coates will speak on one of his favorite topics. Followed by potluck lunch. Free/mbrs, Donation/non-mbrs. Cen-tral VA Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). River Rd Church, River and Ridge Rds. 804-378-4606. Stress Management & the New Psychology/Phys-ics/Biology – 10am-12pm. Gina Marques. $65. Bon Air. 804-272-1242. [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17Silent Ember Day at The Clearing – 9:30am-3:30pm. Share a quarterly day of silence and reflec-tion. Forest paths are open and tables and chairs available for rest, reading, art and writing projects. Marjorie Bertolino & Elizabeth Smith. $10 dona-tion. The Clearing, Amelia County. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20Gifts of the Earth: An Open House – 2:30-6:30pm. Learn about doTERRA in an interactive day of events. Lisa Cusano. Free. 804-296-9284. [email protected].

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 Winter Solstice Ceremony: 108 Sun Salutations & Live Drumming – 5:30pm. You do not need to complete all 108 to attend, your presence is all that is necessary. Alicia Golden & Ram Bhaghat. Donation Only: All proceeds go to FEEDMORE. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. 804-622-8211. AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 Food, Inc (DVD/Discussion) – 10am-12pm. Gina Marques. $35. Bon Air. 804-272-1242. [email protected].

Beauty is whatever gives joy.

~Edna St. Vincent Millay

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28Special Thanksgiving Cleanse – 10am-12pm. Detox-ify your body and clarify your mind. Kyra Haigh. $25 by 11/21; $35 after. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. 804-622-8211. AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.GardenFest of Lights – 11/28-1/12 (closed 12/24-25), 5-10pm. Featuring more than a half million lights, botanical decorations, trains, holiday dinners, family activities and more. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. LewisGinter.org.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5Integrating Yoga & Positive Psychology – 12/5-7. Discover and connect w/the radiant heart w/in by drawing on psychotherapeutic principles, yoga tools and laughter. Sampada Desai. Add 2 nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buck-ingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.30th Annual Grand Illumination of James Center – 5:55-7pm. Free. James Center Complex.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6Chakra Balancing – 10-11:30am. Gina Marques. $45. Bon Air. 804-272-1242. [email protected] Lost Art of the Greeting Card – 10am-12pm. Can’t find the right card? Make your own! Participate in a chaotic, disorganized practice that produces absolutely beautiful results, then give your creation away as an expression of your love and good wishes. Beith Burton. $20/mbrs, $25/non-mbrs. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7Essential Oils, For a Naturally Healthy Ap-proach to the Fall Season – 12-2pm. See 11/16 listing. $15. Anne LaMantia, RN, Health Coach. 6121 Chadsworth Terr, GlenAllen. 804-467-2473, [email protected].

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12Adapted Yoga for Less Stress – 12/12-14. Stiffness, injury, extra weight or any other physical challenge can be gently approached in Adapted Yoga to build strength, vitality and calm the stress response. Meera Patricia Kerr, BA, E-RYT. Add 2 nights accommo. Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville, Buckingham. 800-858-9642. Yogaville.org.Healing Touch Clinic – 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pm. See 11/24 listing. Ann Rust. Free. Mt. Pisgah UMC, Midlo. Register w/ Ginger: 804-378-8175.

plan aheadTHURSDAY, JANUARY 1New Year’s Day Vinyasa – 10am-12pm. Set your intention for 2015 during this special 2-hr class. Karen Hansen. $25 by 12/28; $35 after. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. 804-622-8211. AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10Intentions, Prayers and Blessings: A Day to Ex-plore and Create Together – 9am-4pm. Explore the power of writing and then creatively honor clear intentions, prayers and blessings. Peggy Siegel, energy healer and writer & Molly Sharp, principal violist for the Richmond Symphony. 5318 Patterson Ave, Ste E. Register: [email protected].



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

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

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. 757-553-2780 or [email protected].

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

mondaySvaroopa Yoga Classes – 9-10:30am & 6:30-8pm. Deeply restorative yoga classes for Beg/Continu-ing levels. Deborah Woodward, RYT, CSYT 700 hours. $116/8wks; $16/drop-in. 800 Blanton Ave. 804-338-1105 or [email protected].

Meditation Practice – 5:15-5:45pm. Medita-tion cushions & chairs provided. Nora Pozzi, E-RYT500, PRYT. $5 donation. Integral Yoga Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

Yin Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Increase range of motion in joints by holding poses from 3 to 5 minutes. Erin Forsyth & Sarah Thacker. $60/4 classes w/in the mo, $110/ 8 classes w/in the mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

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ongoingevents tuesdaySvaroopa Yoga, Embodyment, Healing Touch, Reiki Private Sessions – Gentle, profound healing therapies to restore wellness to mind and body. Sup-ported yoga poses allow body to move at its own pace while lengthening and releasing tension in the deepest layers w/out forcing or straining. M & F appts avail. Anita Snellings, CSBT, CEYT, CHTP, Reiki. 555 Southlake Blvd, N Chesterfield. 804-356-7477. [email protected].

Ongoing Dream Groups – Mornings. 8401 Pat-terson Ave, Ste 204. Time & cost info: Contact Cassandra at [email protected] or 804-901-4583.

Walk w/a Certified Instructor – Mornings & afternoons (times vary). Free for Humana & other Healthways (SilverSneaker)-eligible Medicare re-cipients. Details and locations: Call Vanessa at 804-350-6721.

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

SilverSneakers Group X Classes – 10 &11:30am. Strength & balance classes. Free for Humana & other Healthways (SilverSneaker)-eligible Medicare recipients. Details and locations: Call Vanessa at 804-350-6721.

Free Open Bereavement Support Group – 5:30-6:30pm. Open to all. Please come at least 3 times to benefit from the group experience; no commitment required. Alane Cameron Miles, MDiv, Hospice Chaplain & Bereavement Care Coord. Metropolitan Community Church, 2501 Park Ave. 804-353-9477.

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Nia at Chrysalis – 7-8:15pm. Body-mind move-ment and lifestyle practice blending Eastern and Western traditions; all fitness levels. Marybeth Grinnan. Drop-in: $11/mbrs, $15/non-mbrs. Chrysa-lis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

Beginners/Mixed Level – 11/3-12/22, 7:45-8:45pm. Integral Yoga includes chanting, breath, relaxation & meditation. Learn about the branches of yoga applied to the mat and life. The yoga class sys-tem offered in Yogaville. Nora Vimala Pozzi & IYC staff. $80/8 wks, $12/drop-in (pay what you can). Integral Yoga Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.


Yoga Fun for Everyone! – 5:30-6:45pm. Begin-ners welcome. Carolyn Keller, Yoga Therapist, ERYT200, RYT500. $15/class or 12 classes for $12/class. Yoga Energy Therapy, 1624 Parham Rd, Rich-mond. 804-382-1819. YogaEnergyTherapy.com.

Tai Chi Chuan – 5:45-7:15pm. Learn the Yang style short form as taught by Grand Master Cheng Man Ch’ing. $165/10wks. Battery Park Christian Church, 4201 Brook Rd. Floyd Herdrich, 804-698-0225/Sondra Sealine, 804-690-9878. [email protected].

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

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 or GoHealthySteps.com.

Yoga Moves – 6:30-7:45pm. Flowing hatha yoga practice with tai chi, core and more, set to fun, inspiring music. Rodney Bradley. $60/4 classes w/in the mo, $110/8 classes w/in the mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridge-field Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

Falun Gong Book Study – 7pm. Free. 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-747-1215.

Vipassana Meditation – 7-8:30pm. 40-min seated meditation followed by recorded dharma talk and discussion. Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. Contact Elizabeth: 804-840-2193 or [email protected].

Vinyasa (Level 1) – 7:15-8:15pm. Explore ways to safely and sustainably build strength, flexibil-ity and awareness. Bryan Hooten. $12. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. 804-622-8211. AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

wednesdaySvaroopa Yoga, Embodyment, Healing Touch, Reiki Private Sessions – See Tues listing. Anita Snellings, CSBT, CEYT, CHTP, Reiki. 555 Southlake Blvd, N Chesterfield. 804-356-7477. [email protected].

Walk w/a Certified Instructor – Mornings & afternoons (times vary). Free for Humana & other Healthways (SilverSneaker)-eligible Medicare re-cipients. Details and locations: Call Vanessa at 804-350-6721.

Richmond Zen Group – 9am (8:15 orientation). See Sun listing. 3411 Grove Ave. 804-366-5546.

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

Journal Writing Practice Group – Every other Wed, 1-3pm. Linda Anson. $25. Call 804-337-5197 for spaces/dates.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:30pm. Explore ways to safely and sustainably build strength, flexibility and awareness. Kyra Haigh. $96/8 classes. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. 804-622-8211. AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

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

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

Tai Chi – 6:30-7:45pm. Warm-ups & meditation (w/ short 13 movement form). Lili Just Simons, Divine Therapy. $60/mo, $20/drop-in. Humphrey Calder Comm Ctr, 414 N Thompson St. 804-257-5573 or DivineTherapy.net.

Adyashanti Gathering – 7pm. Meditation and exploration of Adyashanti’s teachings. 1st Wed meets at Studio D Yoga, 1811 Huguenot Rd, Midlo. All other sessions meet at BrainTrain Learning Ctr, 723 Twinridge Ln, N Chesterfield. Contact Virginia: 804-922-1709 or [email protected].

“Let Your Soul Speak” Journaling Practice – 1st, 7-8:15pm. Evening of reflection and writing. Elaine Kiziah & Ann Forburger. $5 donation. Chrysalis In-stitute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. Chrysalis Institute.org.

“How Can I Keep From Singing?” Practice Group – 2nd, 7-8:30pm. Song and sharing in the spiritual practice of music-making. Martha Burford. $5 donation. Chrysalis Institute, 3527 Ellwood Ave. 804-359-0384. ChrysalisInstitute.org.

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

Yoga Nidra – 8:15-8:45pm (no class 11/12). Deep relaxation. Reduce tension and anxiety, control pain and address insomnia and health conditions. Has been used to help soldiers cope with PTSD. Nora Vimala Pozzi & IYC staff. $10 (pay what you can). Integral Yoga Center/YogaHelps. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-342-1061. YogaHelps.com.

thursdaySvaroopa Yoga, Embodyment, Healing Touch, Reiki Private Sessions – See Tues listing. Anita Snellings, CSBT, CEYT, CHTP, Reiki. 555 Southlake Blvd, N Chesterfield. 804-356-7477. [email protected].

Mindful Yoga – 9:15am. Gentle yoga and guided meditation. Susan Kratzer. $10 drop-in. St. Ste-phen’s Episcopal Church, Rm 18. 804-357-1737.

Community Ashtanga Prep Class – 9:30-10:30am. Synchronize breath and movement thru precise se-quence of postures to cleanse, stretch and strengthen the body and focus and calm the mind. Viktoriya

Kosta. $5. Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 W Cary St. 804-622-8211. AshtangaYogaRichmond.com.

Gentle Yin/Yang Yoga – 10-11:15am. Gentle yoga class to work the muscles for strength and flexibility (Yang) and create stillness (Yin). Carolyn Keller, Yoga Therapist, ERYT200, RYT500. $15/class or 12 classes for $12/class. Yoga Energy Therapy, 1624 Parham Rd, Richmond. 804-382-1819. Yoga EnergyTherapy.com.

SilverSneakers Group X Classes – 10 &11:30am. See Tues listing. Details and locations: Call Vanessa at 804-350-6721.

SoulCollage – two Thurs/mo, 10:30am-12:30pm one week and 1-4pm the other. Come to any or all sessions. All instructions and supplies included. Cassandra Matt. $25/session. Reserve space: [email protected] or 804-901-4583.

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

Advanced Energy Practice Group – 3rd, 7-9:30pm. Advanced practitioner in any field; learn about a new modality. Ann Rust. Free. Midlo. 804-378-4606.

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

fridayOngoing Dream Groups – Mornings. 8401 Pat-terson Ave, Ste 204. Time & cost info: Contact Cassandra at [email protected] or 804-901-4583.

Vinyasa Flow (Level 3) – 9-10:15am. Challeng-ing class focusing on more advanced postures w/ emphasis on alignment, form, core strength and internal awareness. Randi Weiss & Sue Agee. $60/4 classes w/in the mo, $110/8 classes w/in the mo, $17/drop-in. Glenmore Yoga and Wellness Center, 10442 Ridgefield Pkwy. 804-741-5267. GlenmoreYoga.com.

Falun Gong Exercise Practice – 12:30-1pm. Free. Capitol Grounds, downtown. 804-747-1215.

Journal Writing Practice Group – Every other Fri, 1-3pm. Linda Anson. $25. Call 804-337-5197 for spaces and dates.

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

Vipassana Meditation – 5:45-7:30pm. See Tues listing. Ekoji Buddhist Sangha, 3411 Grove Ave. 804-840-2193 or [email protected].

saturdayContra Dance – 2nd & 4th Sat, 7-11pm. $7. Contra Dance Group. Lewis Ginter Rec Ctr. 804-247-9247/Linda Salter, 804-266-7355.

Dances of Universal Peace – 4th Sat, 7:30pm. Sacred music/chants & simple circle dance. Friends Mtg, 4500 Kensington Ave. 804-231-5649.


ACUPUNCTURIST

ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF RICHMONDRemee Gemo, L.Ac., MSAOM Monte Jackson, L.Ac., MSAOM South: 1604 Huguenot Road, 23113 North: 7233 Mechanicsville Tpk, 23111 804-754-5108 AcuCenter-Richmond.com

Voted one of the Best Alternative Health Centers by Style Weekly 2011-2014! Specialties: Women’s Heal th, IVF/ART Support , Infertility, Pain Management, Sports Injuries, Weight Loss, Acupuncture Facelift, Bells Palsy, Chronic Diseases. Appointments Monday-Sunday.

ACUPUNCTURE & HEALTH CENTER Ruiping Chi, L.Ac., MD (China) 3924 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen 804-308-3561; 804-387-7651 AcupunctureVirginia.com

Trained and practiced in China since 1985. Specialties: pain management, allergies, fertility, gastro-intestinal disorders, insom-nia, women’s heath, emotional issues, chronic medical conditions, cosmetic acupuncture.

KRISTINA ASCHENBACH, L.AC.Essential Acupuncture, PLLC 5318 Patterson Avenue, Suite E 804-922-3485, Richmond [email protected], EssAcu.com

Kristina offers individualized and compassionate care through acupuncture, herbal medicine and lifestyle guidance. Specialties i nc lude : women’s hea l th , infertility, IVF support, menstrual i r r egu la r i t i e s , menopause symptoms, emotional health, digestive issues and support during life transitions.

R. KEITH BELL, L.AC.Oriental Medicine Specialists, P.C. 5700 W. Grace St, Ste. 106 804-358-7071 OMSPC.com

Founder of Richmond’s first Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture clinic, Keith is a nationally recognized expert in Holistic Health. For over 15 years, Keith has provided quality, personal ized care, helping thousands achieve their wellness goals.

JANET L. BORGES, MSTCM, L.AC. Glen Ridge Professional Building 8401 Patterson Ave, Suite 103 804-405-2330 ThunderboltWellness.com

Nationally certified Oriental Medicine practitioner. Acupunc-ture, Chinese herbs and lifestyle counseling. Specialties: women’s health, addictions, emotional challenges and integrative support for chronic disease. Comple-mentary consultations.

CHINESE ACUPUNCTURE & HERBSXiaoyan Wang, L.Ac., MD (China) 3721 Westerre Parkway, Suite C, 23233 804-301-1784 AcupuncturistWang.com

Trained and practicing acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in China since 1983. Has extensive experience working as a doctor in Chinese hospitals, treating 30-40 patients per day. Your healthcare solution!

INVOKE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE1906 N. Hamilton St., Suite E 804-200-4054, Richmond [email protected] RichmondCommunityAcupuncture.com

Acupuncture is most effective when you can afford treatment, more so when you can afford to get treatment regularly. $35-$55 new clients; $20-$40 for returning clients. MC/VI & HSA/FSA accepted! Open M-F. Online scheduling available.

JOHN KANG, L.AC.3961 Stillman Parkway, Suite D 1909 W. Cary St 804-513-4408 AznHealth.com

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.

LISA CHRISTINA SMITH, DOM, L.AC. Health Offerings, Inc. 804-497-8860, Richmond HealthOfferingsAcupuncture.com

Nationally certified in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. Since 1998, I offer individualized, constitutional health care using Western and Chinese herbs, diet and food therapy, cupping and moxibustion.

WORSLEY CLASSICAL FIVE-ELEMENT ACUPUNCTUREFloyd M. Herdrich, M.Ac., L.Ac., MAP™ 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 16.

BEAUTY / COSMETIC

ACUPUNCTURE CENTER OF RICHMONDRemee Gemo, L.Ac., MSAOM 804-501-8060, Richmond LIFTFacialAcupuncture.com

Remee Gemo, L.Ac., originator of L.I.F.T. Facial Acupuncture provides effective, customized, anti-aging treatments to enhance beauty and youthfulness by utilizing natural, non-surgical methods to diminish wrinkles, lift sagging skin, brighten and improve the complexion.

BIRTH SERVICES

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION LABOR DOULA SERVICESPartner Supported Birth Lactation Counseling ABrighterBirth.com

“There is a secret in our culture, and it’s not that Childbirth is painful, it’s that women are strong.”~Laurie Stavoe Harm Be an active participant in your birth. Knowledge is power. Get emPOWERed.

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Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and

better than your current situation.~Brian Tracy


BODYWORK

GOOD ENERGY FOR LIFEJoy Black—Qigong Healing, Accunect & More 1811 Huguenot Road, Suite 101 804-971-7135 GoodEnergyForLife.net

Chi Nei Tsang qigong therapy combines energy work, meridian acupressure and massage of abdominal organs to release emotions, open blocked energy and create balance. Accunect intuitive tapping therapy assists in releasing what is ready to shift in your body-mind-spirit. Transcutaneous

Acupuncture therapy uses essential oils on acupressure points (no needles) to improve many health issues. Feel deep relaxation, stress relief and improved health from these three therapies.

BREAST THERMOGRAPHY

IMAGE OF HEALTH Cathy S. Phillips, CTT 2900 Polo Pkwy, Ste 103, Midlothian 804-748-7401 FightBC.com

Breast Thermography uses infrared sensors to detect heat and increased blood flow around abnormal tissue. An abnormal thermogram indicates a future risk of breast disease. Interpreted by Jeanne Stryker, Board-Certified Radiologist. See ad, page 29.

CHIROPRACTOR

DOMINION CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, LTDElliot S. Eisenberg, DC 3904 Meadowdale Boulevard, Richmond 804-271-7920 DominionChiro.com

Chiropractic; Acupuncture; Massage. Wellness care and pain relief for all ages; individualized care programs since 1984. Voted Richmond’s Top Chiropractor in a Richmond Magazine survey. See ad, page 29.

COLON THERAPY

JANICE BONNER, CTCertified Colon Hydrotherapist Main Street Spa and Wellness Center 804-644-1084 MainStreetSpa.org

A healthy colon is essential to a healthy body. It restores colon muscle tone, rebalances intestinal flora and improves overall health. Call now for your consultation.

COLORPUNCTURE

LIBBIE KARALOW, CMT, CCP804-833-0899 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.

COUNSELING

PAT DAWSON, MSW, LCSW, CH804-353-2482 (Hours by Appointment) [email protected]

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.

WELLNESS CENTRALElizabeth Parchoc, LCSW (Owner) 1504 Santa Rosa Rd. #102, Richmond 804-285-0500; WellnessCentralVa.com

Create a wellness plan that works for you. Address your emotional and spiritual self with our Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years experience. Brief solution-focused counseling, guided imagery and other models to encourage and empower. Affiliated with The Center for Child &

Family Services. See ad, page 3.

DR. DEIDRE W. WHITTLE, LPC, PLCPsychologist/Life Coach 2235 Staples Mill Rd. #110 804-334-0005; [email protected] DrDeidreWhittleLPC.com

My mission as a psychologist and Life Coach is to utilize my spiritual, academic and personal experiences as a tool to empower and enrich the lives of others, through counseling or coaching relationships. See ad, page 23.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

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 2.

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, phobias, anger, sadness and grief, and is effective in weight release and overcoming self-sabotage. See ad, page 26.

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 8.


ENERGY HEALING cont.

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.

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.

HEALING CREATIONSRev. Emily Pels, BFA, CHTP, RoHun Doctor 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.

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 25.

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. Author of Creating a Haven: Simple Steps for a Healthy and Nurturing Home. 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 Consultant and Chinese Astrologer. Over 12 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.

R. KEITH BELL, L.AC.Oriental Medicine Specialists, P.C. 5700 W. Grace St, Ste. 106 804-358-7071 Omspc.com/Conscious_Conceptions

R. Keith Bell, Licensed Acupunc-turist, will help you incorporate a holistic approach into your fertility plan. He provides pre-conception planning, pregnancy support, & post-partum care & works extensively with those using Assisted Reproductive Technology.

FINANCIAL PLANNING

B. CHEVES PASCO, JR.Pasco 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

WHOLE HEALTH ENERGY COACHAnne LaMantia, RN 804-467-2473 [email protected]

Explore the link between stress, the mind & body and how it influences behavior, productivity, energy level & ultimately your health.

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 22.

HOLISTIC NURSE

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

Do you need an experienced holistic nurse? I joyfully serve families and individuals of all ages. My skills include helping elders maintain independence, providing relevant alternative healing options, and facilitating the end of life.

HYPNOTHERAPY

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 8.

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 COACH

THE COPPER SHOPPESue Copper Life Coach & Creative Awakenings Facilitator 804-883-7692 [email protected]

Sue employs life coaching and intentional art techniques to alleviate anxiety and gently guide clients toward their desires, direction and purpose. No need to have artistic talent. Meet Sue via a free introductory chat.

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 consultation. Further infor-mation available on our website.

RESTORATIVE REIKI & WELLNESS COACHING, LLCDonna Roberts, RP, CLC Mechanicsville 804-229-0516 ReikiLLC.com

Reiki balances your body’s energy to create relaxation and reduce stress to promote healing. Well-ness Coaching guides you to un-cover stumbling blocks along your path to wellness and helps you regain balance—mind and body.

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

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

A holis t ic Wellness Spa 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.

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 12.

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.


MASSAGE THERAPY cont.

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, Craniosacral, Usui Reiki and Vortex Healing®. Reiki sessions & monthly classes.

ROYALFOOT9036 West Broad Street, Henrico 804-527-7820 RoyalFootVa.com [email protected]

Richmond’s premier massage studio offering a unique combination of traditional Eastern therapeutic foot reflexology with Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone and couples body massages.

Come experience the difference. Check our website for a special offer.

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].

WELLNESS CENTRALCraig Cruse, CMT 1504 Santa Rosa Rd. #102, Richmond 804-285-0500; WellnessCentralVa.com

Massage and therapeutic services to restore and relax your mind, body and spirit. Swedish, deep t i s sue , ene rgy bodywork , craniosacral, myofacial release, prenatal and pediatric. A tranquil and comforting atmosphere that includes a therapeutic whirlpool tub, organic aromatherapy and

other special add-ons. See ad, page 3.

MIDWIFE / NURSE-MIDWIFE

RICHMOND VIRGINIA HOME BIRTHMary Callender, CPM, 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 14.

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.

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.

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

Award-Winning Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on education, identifying root causes and resolving underlying health issues. Specializes in immune system disorders (i.e. autoimmune) as well as relieving allergies to food, chemicals and environment.

Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment.

~Paramahansa Yogananda


DR. NATALIE WEAVER, BCNDRevelations of Love Herbal, LLC 4870 Sadler Road, Suite 300, Glen Allen 804-205-5129 RevelationsOfLoveHerbal.com

Through iridology, herbology, gemmotherapy, nutritional coun-seling, natural supplementation, pH balancing and getting to the root causes, clients are able to achieve a natural healthy state of balance within the body for a more enjoyable lifestyle.

NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING

KEISHA BANKS-THORNTON, MPH, RDGood Nutrition PO Box 1612, Midlothian, VA 23113 MyGoodNutrition.com [email protected]

Keisha Banks-Thornton is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Health and Wellness Coach who is an expert in food and

nutrition. She helps individuals make amazing lifestyle changes through nutrition education and wellness coaching.

JOSH SESSIONS, CHHCOriental Medicine Specialists, P.C. 5700 W. Grace St. Ste. 106 804-358-7071; www.omspc.com JoshSessions.com

As a Certified Holistic Health Coach & Lifestyle Educator, Josh brings years of experience & unique insight to support & empower clients in achieving their goals, improving their health & living an inspired life.

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 11.

PAIN/STRESS

GEORGIANNE GINDER, MSC, CHWCYour Best Medicine™ Certified Health and Wellness Counselor 804-248-2627 [email protected]

Feeling down and out? Tired of bad advice, loneliness, despair and pain? Get help making healthy choices. Expertise includes working with highly sensitive people and chronic illnesses. In-depth experience

with VCU Healthcare System. Sliding scale available. Jin Shin Jyutsu® Practitioner.

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 & therapeutic massage therapy. David facilitates sustained & fast removal of pain & stress by identifying and addressing their causes. Very

effective! Relaxing, non-invasive. Free assessments. See ad, page 14.

PET HEALTH

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

Veterinary Holistic House Calls, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Chiropractic. See ad, page 29.

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 27.

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 7.

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 7.

PHARMACY

RX3 COMPOUNDING PHARMACY12230 Ironbridge Road, Suite C, Chester Phone: 804-717-5000 Fax: 804-717-8300 Rx3Pharmacy.com

As Virginia’s premier c o m p o u n d i n g pharmacy, Rx3 has led the way in innovation and quality for 20

years. Nationally-accredited and committed to product quality and safety. Specializing in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Pain Management, Veterinary Compounding, Sterile Preparations and a full line of nutritional supplements. See ad, page 7.

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 Therapy, 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 11.


PHOTOGRAPHY

RELISH PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEE, LLCLee Shepperson, 804-874-3674 Debra Shepperson, 804-349-5009 [email protected] RelishPhotoByLee2013.com

Your Photographer of Choice: Engagement and Wedding Photography; Portraits; Pregnancy and Baby Pho tography ; Celebrations; School and

Graduation Pictures; Sporting Events; Holiday Parties; Commercial and Business; Pets and more. Creating your best shots! See ad, page 12.

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.

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 10.

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 6.

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 12.

REFLEXOLOGY

RELAXATION BY THE FOOTTalia Moser, Reflexologist, IIR certified By appt., [email protected] 804-399-3353, Richmond TaliaMoser.com

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

SENIOR SERVICES

ALTERNATIVE AGING FITNESS AND WELLNESSRyan Duffy, MSG, Health and Wellness Coach, Chi Kung Instructor 203-241-4825, Richmond AlternativeAging.com [email protected]

Ryan Duffy, Gerontologist, helps aging adults achieve a better quality of life. His coaching focuses on pre-surgery planning, advocacy, and post-surgery recovery and rehabilitation; caregivers; and health challenges such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.

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 12.

SPA / SALON

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.

TAI CHI / QIGONG

FLOYD HERDRICH, L.AC.Tai Chi Chuan Instructor Tuesday Evenings, 5:45-7:15pm 804-698-0225, Richmond

At Battery Park Christian Church, Ginter Park. Classical style Tai Chi Chuan, the 38 posture short form. Essential movements to strengthen/enhance health and develop spiritual practice. See ad, page 16.

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 9.

WEDDING SERVICES

UNITY CHRIST CHURCH OF BON AIR923 Buford Rd, Richmond 804-320-5584 [email protected] UnityBonAir.org

All are welcome. Celebrate your wedding, your way. L a r g e c o n t e m p o r a r y sanctuary, floor-to-ceiling windows overlook 2-acre Meditation Gardens, gazebo/

lily pond. Completely new facilities, kitchen/reception hall opens to Terrace Fountain. Full AV support services.


UNITY OF RICHMOND800 Blanton Ave, Richmond 804-278-6489 [email protected] UnityRichmond.org

M u l t i c u l t u r a l c e n t e r. Contemporary sanctuary, seats 200, tower and foyer, reception hall and full-service kitchen. We partner with local photographers,

caterers, florists, videographers, musicians. Full video services, live web-casting, multi-media, audio recording.

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, Prenatal Yoga and private lessons. New To Us: 3 classes/30 days $30.

AVANI YOGA STUDIO4617 Chester Square Road, Chester 804-312-1026 AvaniYogaStudio.com [email protected]

Offering an inspiring yoga experience in Chester, Virginia. Small class sizes,

competitive pricing and a nurturing environment for all abilities. Vinyasa flow, hatha, gentle, restorative and more. Private instruction and on-site classes also available. See ad, page 25.

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, 30+ 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 12.

LYDIA NITYA GRIFFITH, E-RYT 200Specializing 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, Yoga with Nitya DVD and newly released children’s book, A Child’s Journey Into Yoga. Private and corporate adult classes, retreats and teacher training.

INTEGRAL YOGA® CENTER OF RICHMONDNora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT 500, PRYT, Director Classes at Richmond Friends 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.

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

Serene Yoga Center in rolling Virginia Woodlands. Integral Yoga Teacher Trainings. S i l en t and Ind iv idua l Retreats. Workshops. Yoga

classes. Meditation. Guest Stays. Welcome Weekends. Vegetarian Meals. See ad, page 16.

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.

YOGA & BEYOND HEALING & WELLNESS CENTERJust minutes from Short Pump! 1900 Manakin Rd, Ste A, Manakin-Sabot 804-405-6501 YogaAndBeyondOm.com

Come in and let your mind go! We offer classes for all skill levels from gentle to advanced, various types of massage therapy, healing touch therapy and meditation. Thank you for trusting us with your mind, body and spirit. Namaste. See ad, page 12.

YOGA THERAPY

PHOENIX RISING YOGA THERAPYNora Vimala Pozzi, E-RYT 500, 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.

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“I offer both Eastern & Western medicine to strengthen the whole person.”

Maximize Your Health by consulting with a medical expert whose holistic approach blends the very best of evidence-based Western medicine with traditional Eastern medical paradigms.

You will experience the most comprehensive approach to your Health and Disease Management!

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URGENT CAREOur team of Board-certified

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