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In other words, whether you love your body or you hate it, 

you and your body are going to be together all your life, so 

take care of it. Although we may be getting it right by eating 

well and exercising, there is another important, often neglected, 

aspect of self-care. Making the effort to relax, revive 

and rejuvenate through bodywork is our focus in February. 

As an avid tennis player, former water skier and gymnast, as well as being a bit accident 

prone as a youngster, I have put my body through its share of tribulation and 

trauma. My body and I appreciate the amazing way bodyworkers can put me all 

back together, relieving pain and stress and assisting with recovery. My only regret 

is that I don’t partake often enough. 

Our feature article, “Bodywork Goes MAINSTREAM,” on page 14, points out that 

massage and bodywork is not just for relaxing, but has acquired mainstream use 

in functional medicine. In addition, we have provided a comprehensive guide to 

the many unique methods of bodywork, so you can find just the right modality for 

your own body. As we enter this time of greater self-awareness, we become more 

conscious of the relationships between the body, mind, emotion and expression of 

the human spirit through these popular healing modalities. 

This month, consider for Valentine’s Day a couples appointment for a massage, 

or treat yourself to a recovery session with healing essential oils or light therapy. 

How about a no-touch energy healing with a Reiki student or master, or perhaps 

a session with a chiropractor that can help with chronic pain such as fibromyalgia 

without cracking or popping your spine? We have recently learned more about 

this; it’s called Activator Method Chiropractic Technique. 

If you dealing with physical pain make sure you read, “Outsmart Your Pain,” by Maia 

Rizzi, on page 24, or contact any of our local hypnotherapists for a consultation. 

As we have learned, chronic pain is stressful, and we all know stress is a killer. So 

relax and enjoy the many resources in our community, as described here in our 

pages, to relieve it. Here’s to your heart and health this February! 

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YOUR PAIN 

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Alliance Counseling 

Tackles Family Challenges 

The eight licensed mental health counselors at Alliance 

Counseling specialize in helping people through life’s rough 

patches at locations in Crestview and Fort Walton Beach. They 

also have the only Spanish-speaking therapist in town. 

Issues treated range from grief to PTSD, but they specialize in relationships 

between family members, couples, individuals, children and teens. “You often find 

people have a career plan, a financial plan and even a parenting plan, yet no marriage 

plan. We help couples learn to appreciate other’s differences and work as a 

team to solve problems,” says DeAnna Hickenbotham, MA, LMHC, NCC. 

Counselors also participate in charities and programs such as Military One 

Source, offering up to 12 free sessions for military; Give an Hour; St. Simon’s; and 

Teen Challenge. No one is ever turned away for monetary reasons. 

Locations: 13 Memorial Pkwy., Ste, 101, Fort Walton Beach. (850-226-6828); and 396 

Garden St., Crestview. (850-398-6173). For more information, visit AllianceCounseling.net/locations.html. 

Contreras Opens Chiro Practice in 

Fort Walton Beach 

Dr. Dave Contreras has opened a practice at 339 Racetrack Road, 

in Winrock Plaza, Fort Walton Beach, adjacent to The Golden 

Almond health food store. He is a proficiency-rated Activator Methods 

international chiropractor. Activator Methods, sometimes just called 

Activator, is the world’s most popular instrument adjustment technique. 

Instrument adjustment with the Activator device is extremely 

gentle to the patient and can be used for toddlers, adults, seniors 

and athletes alike with equal effectiveness. For those that don’t care for manual adjustment, 

especially in the cervical, or neck area, the activator is ideal. The patient 

does not tense up before the adjustment, facilitating a more successful treatment. 

Contreras also offers nutritional advice and utilizes Standard Process organic 

whole food supplements, as well as bio-identical progesterone cream. 

For more information or schedule an appointment, call 850-376-9102. 

Free Pranic Healing Workshop 

All One Yoga, in Ft. Walton Beach, will present a Pranic Healing 

Oasis, from 1 to 3 p.m., February 24. This free community 

event will teach techniques to promote general wellness and stress 

reduction. A Meditation on Twin Hearts will help open the heart 

center, enabling loving kindness for the planet and humanity. 

Participants will learn pranic healing techniques to calm 

the mind, how to feel prana, or, qi, energy, the basics of energy 

anatomy, techniques to promote good health and prosperity and 

how to stop negative people from draining them. The session 

will close with a guided Planetary Peace Meditation to flush 

out old energy patterns and bring in new ones. It will be a great 

time to bless projects and loved ones. 

Location: 119 Truxton Ave. For more information and registration, call Certified Pranic 

Healing Instructor Lori Thomas at 850-221-2381 or visit PranicHealingOasis.com. 


Connect with God using 

Spiritual Coaching 

Terri Amos-Britt, a spiritual 

coach, energetic healer, 

speaker, former TV host, 

award-winning author of The 

Enlightened Mom and Miss USA 

1982, is bringing her coaching 

practice to Skin-Deep Wellness 

Centre, in Destin. 

Amos-Britt has been coaching 

people around the world for more than a decade to create 

a deeper connection to God. She is the founder of TheEnlightenedMom.com 

and its parent company, Enlightened Family 

Institute, Inc., and has been a featured speaker on global telesummits 

with Jack Canfield, Marianne Williamson, Rev. Michael 

Beckwith, Dr. John Gray and Marci Shimoff. 

She says, “I love helping people create more peace, 

joy, playfulness and love in all areas of their lives. It was 

only through intense training and learning to release the 

subconscious beliefs in my mind that told me I wasn’t 

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connection. My mission is to teach people the tools that 

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New Discussion Group at 

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Unity of Panama City is beginning 

a new discussion group 

with an introductory session 

at 6:30 p.m., February 27, for 

the book, A Course in Miracles 

(ACIM), to continue from 6:30 to 

8 p.m., Wednesdays. Attendees 

are advised to bring their own 

copy of the book. 

ACIM comprises a universal spiritual thought system that 

teaches the way to love and inner peace is through forgiveness. 

A major focus is the healing of relationships and making them 

holy. The spiritual teachings are contained in a three-volume 

curriculum set, consisting of the Text, Workbook for Students 

and Manual for Teachers. 

Gatherings will involve text readings and interactive discussions. 

Supplemental ACIM-related literature and videos may also be used. 

Because the course was developed as a self-study practice, participation 

in group discussion is not necessary, but recommended. 

Cost: love offering. Location: 1764 Lisenby Ave. For more information, 

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Solve Problems with Hypnosis 

Destin Hypnosis combines hypnosis with life coaching to provide 

clients with the most effective way to support their efforts. 

Owner and practitioner Thomas Mueller is a certified clinical hypnotherapist 

with more than 500 hours of training from the Florida 

Institute of Hypnotherapy, as well as a certified master life coach. 

Mueller enjoys a fulfilling career helping others achieve their goals, saying, “Our 

mission is your success. If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of your life, I can help 

you think, feel, and act better.” 

No issue too big or too small for Mueller. “I’m pretty sure I have a failsafe 

method for smoking cessation, but I can work with you on anything, from weight 

loss to drug and alcohol addictions or overcoming fears and enhancing personal 

success,” he states. “I just want to help because I love people.” 

Destin Hypnosis serves Destin and the surrounding area, but also offers convenient 

telephone and Skype distance sessions. 

Location: 4476 Legendary Dr., St. 203. For more information, call 850-865-0285 or 

visit DestinHypnosis.com. 

Anderson Joins Stepping Stones 

Professional Counseling 

Stepping Stones Professional Counseling has added Licensed Clinical 

Social Worker Inga Anderson to the practice as a counselor. A native 

of Louisiana, Anderson has been a resident of Fort Walton Beach since 

1967. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of West 

Florida and a master’s degree in social work from Florida State University. 

Anderson specializes in anxiety-related issues that include stress management, anger 

management and post-traumatic stress disorder. She also is skilled in the areas of treatment 

for substance and sexual abuse and domestic violence. Her certification extends to the Prevention 

and Relationship Enhancement Program, well known as most the comprehensive 

and respected divorce/marriage-strengthening program in the country. Other specialties 

include depression, couples counseling and family therapy. 

Contact Anderson for more information and appointments (evenings and Sundays 

available) at 850-226-2239. 

CrossFit Opens in Fort Walton Beach 

A 

new CrossFit training center has opened at 428 Green Acres 

Road, in Fort Walton Beach. Owners Jack and Jenna Oliver 

decided to open up a CrossFit because they have experienced 

firsthand the benefits of membership. 

“We want to keep classes limited to about 10 to 15 people, 

so we can really monitor the safety of the workout, as well as 

give members more one-on-one attention,” says Jack. “Crossfit 

really is for everyone, at any skill level, because all workouts 

are scaled to meet your individual needs.” 

Classes are held from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. weekdays. A 

group workout takes place at 10 a.m. every Saturday. Cost is $125 for unlimited 

monthly membership or $75 for three days a week. The first workout is always free, 

so customers can try before they buy. 

For more information, call 850-499-5786 or visit CrossFit.com. 

Acupuncture Now 

Available in Destin 

Dr. Sheryl Roe, a nationally 

certified acupuncture 

physician for 13 

years, and with 25 years of 

experience as a registered 

nurse, is now seeing patients 

at Skindeep Clinic, 4012 Commons 

Drive West, Suite 120, in Destin, by appointment 

only. Roe brings a unique combination 

of Chinese medicine and Western 

medicine to her Florida practice. 

Other locations: 7552 Navarre Pkwy, 

Ste. 44, in Navarre, and 151 Mary Esther 

Blvd., Ste. 307A, in Mary Esther. Contact 

Dr. Roe at 850-225-3460 DrSRoe.com. 

See her article on cupping, page 35. 

Wellness Expo 

Scheduled for 

Emerald Coast 

The 2013 Emerald 

Coast 

Health, Wellness, 

Home, 

Patio & Family 

Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 

June 15 and 16, at the Pensacola Interstate 

Fairgrounds, bringing, “everything for your 

healthy and sustainable home, family, community 

and lifestyle,” say the sponsors. 

Guests will learn about the newest 

products and services and receive expert 

advice and budget-friendly tips on health and 

wellness, home improvement, gardening, 

conservation, community programs, family 

and lifestyle, sustainable energy and more, 

with local experts, exhibits, speakers, workshops 

and door prizes. Admission is free. 

Later in the year, Pensacola Paracon, a 

convention for fans of science fiction, horror, 

fantasy, gaming, anime, costuming, fan and 

indie films, artists, celebrities, comics, Renaissance 

activities, cosplay, steampunk, theater, 

performance, literature, publishing, mystery, 

art, crafts, collecting, model construction, 

filmmaking and all things paranormal, is 

planned for August 17 and 18. Vendor inquiries 

are welcome for both events. 

Location: For more information, call 

850-725-1912 or visit EmeraldCoastHealthExpo.com. 

Vendors may apply at PensacolaParacon.com. 


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Massage 

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prices. All therapists are licensed and 

specialize in a variety of modalities 

that include deep tissue, lymphatic 

drainage, orthopedic massage, prenatal, 

trigger point therapy and reflexology, 

among others. 

A thorough intake interview helps 

clients determine which services are 

most beneficial to their needs. Licensed 

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of Murad healthy skin facials, such as 

sensitive, vitamin C, clarifying and 

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minutes of their massage. Because most stress is held in the feet, this upgrade 

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“Our mission is to provide a pathway to wellness, well-being, and worth through professional, 

convenient and affordable massage therapy and spa services,” says owner Rosemary 

Martinek. 

Location: 34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Ste. 132 Destin. For more information, call 

850-650-8500 or visit MassageEnvy.com/clinics/FL/Destin.aspx. 

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Hot Peppers Help the Heart 

February is Heart Health Month, and individuals that like hot 

peppers have another reason to continue their spicy habit, 

according to recent research. A study presented at the latest 

National Meeting and Exposition of the American Chemical 

Society focused on the benefits of capsaicin and its fiery-hot 

relatives, a piquant family of substances termed capsaicinoids, that 

give cayenne, jalapeños, habanero and other chili peppers their heat. 

The research team discovered that these substances boost heart health 

in several ways: They block the action of a gene producing a substance that makes arteries 

contract and restrict the flow of blood to the heart and other organs; lower cholesterol 

by reducing its accumulation in the body and increasing its breakdown and excretion; 

decrease the size of cholesterol deposits already formed in blood vessels that narrow 

arteries and increase the risk of heart attacks or strokes; and reduce overall levels of socalled 

“bad” cholesterol while not affecting levels of “good” cholesterol. 

Mindful Meditation 

Eases Loneliness 

Valentine’s Day can increase feelings of loneliness, especially 

for the elderly, and may pose an additional risk factor 

for health problems such as heart disease and Alzheimer’s. A 

new study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity, 

offers fresh evidence that mindfulness meditation reduces 

negative thoughts about being alone in older adults and also 

improves their physical health. The ancient practice dates back to the time of Buddha 

and focuses on creating an attentive awareness of the present moment. 

In the study, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, in Pennsylvania, 

recruited 40 healthy adults between the ages of 55 and 85 that were interested in 

learning the technique. Subjects were assessed at the beginning and end of the 

study using an established loneliness scale, and blood samples were collected. 

After eight weeks of meditation training, participants reported decreased feelings 

of loneliness, and new blood samples revealed reduced pro-inflammatory gene expression 

(manifestion of encoded information). Inflammation is thought to promote 

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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together 

in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all. 

Safer Cells 

Mobile Phones Becoming Less Toxic 

The Ecology Center, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in conjunction 

with technicians at IFixIt.com, has published 

a list of toxic chemicals found in 36 cell phones 

from a range of manufacturers. The good news 

is that companies are responding to consumer 

and regulatory pressure and these troublesome 

components are on the decline. 

The Motorola Citrus, Apple iPhone 4S and 

LE Remarq were the least toxic cell phones in the analysis. Two of the bestselling 

models, the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III, ranked fifth and ninth, respectively. 

Among earlier models, the 2007 iPhone 2G was found to contain the most 

toxic materials. 

Jeff Gearhart, research director at the Ecology Center, concludes, “The takeaway 

is that mobile phones are chemically intensive and full of chemical hazards, 

but they’ve been getting a lot better.” The center reported that every phone sampled 

in the study contained lead, bromine, chlorine, mercury or cadmium. 

Source: Tinyurl.com/MobileRisk 

Parasite Protection 

Animals’ Native Remedies Offer Insights 

We can learn much from animal species that selfmedicate 

naturally. Some have developed the ability 

to alter their diets and behavior in ways that provide 

protection from lethal, microscopic parasites. 

Chimpanzees held captive often succumb to infection 

by a parasitic worm, which can lead to lethal 

intestinal blockages or secondary bacterial infections. 

But chimps in the wild rarely experience such deadly 

ailments. More than 30 years ago, Michael Huffman, 

who studies evolution of social systems at the University 

of Kyoto, in Japan, noticed that wild chimps 

treated themselves by ingesting foods with special 

properties that fight intestinal worm infections. 

Scientists recently discovered why monarch 

butterflies are so picky in choosing the milkweed plants on which to lay their 

eggs. “The females often taste a plant, reject it and fly away,” explains Jacobus de 

Roode, Ph.D., of Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia. His research team found 

that butterflies infected with a certain protozoan parasite seek out milkweeds 

containing high levels of cardenolide, a plant steroid that interferes with parasite 

growth in monarch caterpillars. 

Scientists have identified many other species that partake in self-medicating 

practices, including macaques and sheep. Recognition that various insects such 

as honey bees and fruit flies share this trait is enabling scientists to rigorously 

examine the phenomenon in the laboratory, with hopes of finding applications in 

animal husbandry and even human medicine. 

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British engineers at Air Fuel Synthesis 

have succeeded in using an innovative 

new “air capture” technology to 

remove carbon dioxide greenhouse 

emissions from the air and transform 

them into synthetic gasoline. 

The two-year experimental 

project mixes sodium hydroxide 

with carbon dioxide before electrolyzing 

the sodium carbonate that 

it produces to form pure carbon 

dioxide. Hydrogen is then produced 

by also electrolyzing water vapor 

captured with a dehumidifier. The 

carbon dioxide and hydrogen then 

produce methanol, which is passed 

through a gasoline fuel reactor to 

create the fuel. The prototype minirefinery, 

in Stockton-on-Tees, in 

Teesside, produced five liters of gas 

in less than three months. A larger 

plant might produce more than a 

ton of gasoline every day, and a 

refinery-sized operation is envisioned 

within 15 years. 

The fuel can be used in any 

regular application and if renewable 

energy were used to provide 

the electricity, the system would be 

completely carbon neutral. While 

the technology has the backing of 

Britain’s Institution of Mechanical 

Engineers and private philanthropists, 

it has yet to capture the interest 

of major oil companies. 

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Buddy Bowman grew up on a 

40-acre farm in the Snake River 

Valley of Idaho, where everything 

his family needed was grown, produced, 

repaired and recycled at home. In that 

self-sustaining and independent pioneering 

culture, it was rare to visit a grocery 

store or a doctor. An all-natural health 

philosophy became an early part of his 

way of life. 

“Farm life taught me the law of sow 

and reap, and later I found it also applies 

to all facets of your life,” says Bowman. 

“I learned traditional values, to be a responsible steward of all 

resources, and to this day, I don’t smoke, drink or take any prescription 

drugs. I find the macrobiotic diet is my best medicine.” 

Bowman’s natural health practices supported an ambitious 

and challenging career as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. 

He flew 167 combat missions in two tours, including 100 

over North Vietnam. He was shot down once and rescued. 

Bowman was awarded the Silver Star, six Distinguished Flying 

Crosses and 23 Air Medals. Later, as a graduate of the 

Air Force Test Pilot School, he passed the Air Force astronaut 

physical and flew the NF-104 rocket plane to an altitude of 

20 miles. He retired as a lieutenant colonel after earning two 

Meritorious Service Medals. 

“It’s clear to me that good health is what makes most 

things possible in your life. It served me well through the rigors 

of combat and space flight. Without good health, nothing 

else matters.” says Bowman. 

He recognizes the value of higher education and holds a 

bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering and master’s degrees 

in both business management and counseling psychology. 

He is also an adjunct professor for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical 

University. As a consultant/advisor and certified facilitator 

to the Air Force, Bowman instructs in the Myers-Briggs Type 

Indicator, Covey’s 7 Habits, strategic planning, teambuilding, 

personal growth and organizational development. 

To make a difference for others, Bowman supports the 

growth of local youths as a guest speaker on proactivity, 

personal responsibility and life planning at all 19 elementary 

schools in Okaloosa County, the science, technology, math 

and medicine (STEMM) centers and middle and high schools. 

Bowman’s passion has turned to light therapy, which he 

administers in his practice, Light for Life. “Discovering light 

therapy was a quantum leap in my awareness of the amazing 

ability of the body to heal itself as it was designed 

to do and as nature intended,” he states. 

“It’s the perfect fit and extension of a lifelong 

interest in the natural and powerful forces in 

the universe and our place in it.” 

He was fascinated to learn that light therapy 

activates at the cellular level. He pored over the 

research studies of Nobel Prize winners Nils Finsen 

and Dr. Louis Ignarro to find that as one big 

photocell, the body absorbs specific light energy 

frequencies that stimulate the natural production 

of nitric oxide, increasing circulation. He 

explains, “Pure natural healing light helps to 

bring the body back into its original embryonic frequency and 

energy balance.” 

Bowman also learned that inflammation is often the 

precursor of declining health, and that light therapy reduces 

inflammation and initiates rejuvenation through the absorption 

of photons and increased production of adenosine 

triphosphate (ATP), the basic energy source of the cell, 

thus reliving pain and stress. “Light therapy can reverse the 

stress/inflammation/pain/stress cycle, resulting in a healthier, 

happier life. My total focus is on my clients in helping 

them reverse that cycle,” he explains. 

Bowman immersed himself in the subject, increased his 

knowledge and qualifications and is now Florida’s first and 

only professionally certified Quantum Light energy coach with 

the Board of Advanced Natural Health Sciences. At Light for 

Life, he uses the FDA-cleared Avalon Quantum Series equipment, 

comprising of a frequency controller, three flexible pads 

embedded with 500 pulsing infrared, red and blue LEDs. “My 

sessions are convenient, private, painless, non-invasive, affordable 

and best of all—drug-free,” states Bowman. 

He voluntarily teaches a 12-hour course on Quantum 

Light Energy Therapy at the Center for LifeLong Learning at the 

University of West Florida. “It’s time to give back,” he says. 

“There is a true passion in being able to help others and to 

contribute something meaningful. This has always given me 

great satisfaction.” 

Light for Life is located at 315-A Racetrack Rd., in Fort Walton 

Beach. For more information, call 850-582-4929, email Consultant@cox.net 

or visit BuddyBowman.com. 

Jude Forsyth is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings of 

NW Florida. 


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Bodywork Goes 

MAINSTREAM 

Helpful Access Points to Health 

Once considered a luxury for 

the pampered few, massage 

was among the first therapies 

to be widely recognized by physicians 

as a respected aspect of integrative 

and functional medicine. 

Bodywork increasingly shares this 

status, as it is included in conventional 

medicine’s more innovative 

healthcare models that embrace a 

by Linda Sechrist 

The seed holds within itself hints of its magnificent maturity. So it is 

with the practice of whole-person health care, which has matured 

in language, sophistication, credibility and acceptance. In a single 

generation, we’ve seen its presence grow from the outer edges of 

holistic and alternative wellness to complementary and integrative 

health care. Its latest evolution into America’s mainstream is known as 

functional medicine. The branch of massage therapy, the germination 

point for myriad therapies collectively known as bodywork, patterns 

the movement’s development. 

body, mind and spirit approach. One 

of many examples is Duke Integrative 

Medicine, in Durham, North Carolina, 

where patient services include 

a form of integrative massage that 

blends Swedish massage, myofascial 

therapy, reflexology, energy work and 

somatic therapy techniques. 

In the public’s view, bodywork is 

still largely associated with massage, 

although distinct forms stand on their 

own, including Rolfing, structural 

integration, shiatsu and myofascial 

and craniosacral therapies. Bodywork 

professionals generally belong 

to the American Massage Therapy 

Association (AMTA), whatever their 

specialized modality. They may also 

participate in other professional 

organizations, such as the Associated 

Bodywork & Massage Professionals, 

which has some 80,000 members, 

many of which are also members 

of the International Association for 

Structural Integrators. These nonprofits’ 

websites help individuals locate 

practitioners in their area. 

According to Maureen Moon, 

past president of AMTA, many massage 

therapists (which don’t refer 

to themselves as bodyworkers) are 

trained in various bodywork therapies 

and intuitively integrate them 

into their sessions, depending upon 

each client’s needs. 

She notes that, “Many AMTA 

members are so passionate about 

their profession and meeting the 

continuing education (CEU) requirements 

that they go far beyond the 

units required to maintain their 

license, which can vary from stateto-state.” 

For example, Moon has 

trained in spinal reflex analysis, developed 

by Dr. Frank Jarrell, neuromuscular 

and craniosacral therapies, 

shiatsu and seven massage therapies. 

“Most AMTA members are CEU junkies,” 

quips Moon, who points out 

that national conventions provide 

continuing education and chapter 

meetings frequently introduce attendees 

to new techniques. Some practitioners 

discover specialties while 

in search of pain relief for personal 

injuries or other conditions. 

Myofascial Therapy 

Olympia Hostler, a myofascial therapist 

in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, had two 

serious horse riding accidents during 

adolescence and three automobile 

accidents by age 40, which combined, 

left her so incapacitated that she could 

barely walk. “I couldn’t work for three 

years, because I was so debilitated,” 

relates Hostler. She found her doctor’s 

diagnosis of severe permanent damage 


to the body’s soft connective tissue, or 

fascia, and the prognosis of a lifetime 

of living with pain unacceptable. So 

she began searching for something 

that would help restore health. Her 

investigation of therapies ended with 

myofascial release, an effective wholebody 

approach to the treatment of pain 

and dysfunction, developed by Physical 

Therapist John F. Barnes. 

“I had several sessions and found 

lasting pain relief unlike anything I’d 

ever experienced,” advises Hostler. 

Unlike massage therapies focused 

on improving circulation, inducing 

relaxation or draining lymph fluid, the 

myofascial treatment reached Hostler’s 

deepest layer of fascia to free 

the restrictions causing her pain. “It 

was amazing that a hands-on application 

of gentle, sustained pressure into 

areas of restriction in the myofascial 

connective tissue could begin to relieve 

many years of ongoing, intense 

pain,” says Hostler. 

Rolfing 

As a Certified (advanced) Rolfer and 

Rolf Movement Practitioner, Robert 

McWilliams has been able to pursue 

his lifelong passion in the fields 

of movement and physical fitness, 

which included 25 years as a professional 

dancer and 14 as a professor 

of modern dance. He taught at both 

the University of Oklahoma and the 

University of Florida, in Gainesville. 

“In the 1980s, while I was still 

dancing, I had an experience with 

Rolfing, developed by Ida P. Rolf 

[Ph.D.], that transformed my dancing, 

increased my athletic performance 

alignment, coordination, 

flexibility, balance, muscle tone, expressive 

power and overall sense of 

relaxation onstage, as well as in daily 

life,” relates McWilliams. He currently 

serves as an assistant teacher 

at the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, 

in Boulder, Colorado, where 

he trained. 

Although McWilliams’ clients 

generally see him to treat the pain and 

discomfort of injuries, he says that they 

frequently change their focus to how 

their body is working better overall. 

“This is because injuries tend to resolve 

themselves after a few sessions of deep 

tissue manipulation of the myofascial 

system,” says McWilliams. 

A specialized series of 10 sessions 

works to systematically balance and 

optimize both the structure (shape) 

and function (movement) of the entire 

body. Each session focuses on freeing 

up a particular region of the body. The 

effect releases old limiting patterns and 

postures and restores the body’s natural 

alignment and sense of integration. 

“Often, as freedom of physical expression 

increases, so does emotional 

expression,” comments McWilliams. 

Structural Integration 

“While Rolfers graduate from The 

Rolf Institute and attend certified 

training programs in order to maintain 

their trademark, and structural 

integrators can attend any of 14 certified 

U.S. schools, we are all structural 

integrators; our training is based 

on the work of Ida Rolf,” says Diane 

Roth, a board-certified structural 

integrator who has specialized in 

massage and bodywork for 25 years 

in the Chicago area. 

Roth explains that all practitioners 

in this field of study combine 

hands-on freeing and realigning of 

fascial tissue with awareness and 

movement education, in order to 

structurally integrate the whole body. 

Restoration of postural balance and 

functional ease greatly helps the body, 

which, she says, constantly labors 

against the powerful force of gravity. 

Like Moon, Roth has studied and 

incorporated other adjunct therapies and 

modalities, such as craniosacral therapy 

and myofascial release. From her perspective, 

bodywork differs from massage 

in that it requires more involvement from 

the client. 

“I tell my clients that with a veritable 

village of treatments available, 

there is always help for anyone that 

suffers with aches and pains, regardless 

of age,” says Roth. 

Shiatsu 

Shirley Scranta, owner and director of 

the International School of Shiatsu, in 

Doylestown, Pennsylvania, discovered 

The Book of Shiatsu: The Healing Art of 

Finger Pressure, by Saul Goodman, in 

a health food store. She subsequently 

researched the school that Goodman 

founded in 1978, based on the theories 

of masunaga Zen shiatsu, kushi macrobiotic 

and his own shiatsu shin tai. 

In 1996, Scranta became one of 

Goodman’s clients. “I drove a roundtrip 

of 240 miles for weekly treatments 

because each session made me feel 

better and stronger. After five sessions, 

I enrolled in classes and graduated later 

that year,” says Scranta. She believes 

the widely known form of acupressure 

helped her body reestablish its own 

intelligence system, which had been 

distorted by childhood trauma. 

“This gentle technique applies 

varying degrees of pressure to release 

tension, strengthen weak areas, facilitate 

circulation and balance the life 

energy that flows through the meridians 

in the body,” she explains. “In my 

case, it helped me connect with my 

body so that I could honor it and do 

what it needed to rejuvenate itself.” 

For More Information 

International Association of 

Structural Integrators, Theiasi.org 

International School of Shiatsu, 

Shiatsubo.com 

Myofascial Release Treatment 

Centers & Seminars, 

MyofascialRelease.com 

Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, 

Rolf.org 

Upledger Institute International 

(craniosacral therapy), Upledger.com 


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Craniosacral Therapy 

Chiropractor Lisa Upledger is vice 

president of The Upledger Institute, in 

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. A craniosacral 

therapy (CST) practitioner, 

educator and wife of CST developer 

Dr. John Upledger, she advises that 

tension-related problems are a growing 

complaint in our modern world. 

Fortunately, such issues are among 

the myriad conditions that respond 

quickly to the gentle touch of this 

modality. 

In a 2007 Massage magazine article, 

she advised that the positive effects 

of the therapy rely to a large extent 

on the performance of the body’s 

inherent self-corrective mechanisms. 

“CST works through the craniosacral 

system to facilitate this function and 

thereby normalize the environment 

in which the central nervous system 

functions,” she noted. “As this is accomplished, 

a wide range of sensory, 

motor and neurological problems are 

improved.” 

CST practitioners listen with 

their hands to the slow pulsations 

of the craniosacral system. With a 

soft touch, equivalent to the weight 

of a nickel, they explore any fascia 

restrictions throughout the client’s 

body, which rests fully clothed in a 

supine position. Effects of the treatment 

can be wide-ranging, affecting 

the musculoskeletal, nervous, 

cardiovascular and immune systems 

as well as organs, connective tissues 

and energy systems. It works 

to release deeply held physical and 

psychological patterns held within 

the body. 

A coin with different impressions 

on each side is still only one coin, a 

blend of precious metals. When the 

coin is tossed to reveal either heads 

or tails, the visible symbol is one 

interpretation of the whole imprint— 

an analogy that may best define the 

difference between massage and 

bodywork. All variations on the theme 

share the same goal—restoring health 

to the whole person. 

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer 

for Natural Awakenings. Find other 

natural living articles at her website, 

ItsAllAboutWe.com. 


Natural Awakenings’ 

Bodywork Guide 

In 2010, the nonprofit Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, in Los Angeles, published the results 

of research done by its department of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences 

that confirmed centuries of anecdotal evidence: People that undergo massage experience 

measureable changes in the responses of their immune and endocrine systems. 

For millennia, therapeutic touch has been used to heal the body and reduce 

tension. Today, more than 100 types of bodywork techniques are available, with 

modalities ranging from massage and deep tissue manipulation to movement 

awareness and bio-energetic therapies. All are designed to improve the body’s 

structure and functioning. Bodywork may be used to help reduce pain, relieve 

stress, improve blood and lymphatic circulation and promote deep relaxation; 

some therapies simultaneously focus on emotional release. 

The following list includes many of the better-known bodywork systems. 

Finding an approach that improves one’s mental and physical health is a highly 

individual process; with professional guidance, several modalities may be combined 

for the greatest personal benefit. 

Acupressure: Based on the same system 

as acupuncture, acupressure stimulates body 

pressure points using fingers and hands instead 

of needles, in order to restore a balanced flow of 

life energy (qi or chi, pronounced “chee”). This 

force moves through the body along 12 energy 

pathways, or meridians, which practitioners 

“unblock and strengthen.” Common styles include 

jin shin, which gently holds at least two points at 

once for a minute or more; and shiatsu, which 

applies firm pressure to each point for three to 

five seconds. (Also see Shiatsu.) Tui na and Thai 

massage stimulate qi through acupressure hand 

movements, full-body stretches and Chinese massage 

techniques. (Also see Tui na.) Other forms of 

acupressure include jin shin do, jin shin jyutsu and 

acu-yoga. Learn more at Acupressure.com. 

Alchemical Bodywork: Synthesizes 

bodywork techniques and hypnosis to address 

emotional sources of chronic tension and pain 

held in the body and facilitate their release. 

Practitioners are typically certified in massage, 

often in conjunction with hypnotherapy certification. 

Learn more at AlchemyInstitute.com. 

Alexander Technique: This awareness 

practice helps identify and change unconscious, 

negative physical habits related to posture 

and movement, breathing and tension. While 

observing the way an individual walks, stands, 

sits or performs other basic movements, the 

practitioner keeps their hands in easy contact 

with the body and gently guides it to encourage 

a release of restrictive muscular tension. The 

technique is frequently used to treat repetitive 

strain injuries or carpal tunnel syndrome, 

backaches, plus stiff necks and shoulders. Learn 

more at AlexanderTechnique.com. 

Amma Therapy: A specialized form of 

bodywork therapy, amma (which means “pushpull” 

in Chinese) combines energetic, rhythmic 

massage techniques on specific acupressure 

points to facilitate blood circulation, lymphatic 

drainage and muscular relaxation. Suitable 

for individuals in varying degrees of physical 

condition, amma addresses challenges related 

to stress and anxiety; neck, shoulder and low 

back pain; and digestive health. 

Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy: Developed 

by American Ruthie Hardee, it combines 

elements of traditional Thai massage, barefoot 

shiatsu and Keralite foot massage (chavutti thirummal) 

for the treatment of chronic low-back 

and hip pain. Using overhead wooden bar 

supports, the therapist employs body weight 

and gliding foot strokes to apply compression 

massage along strategic points in the back 

muscles to relieve irritations on the spinal 

nerve caused by inflammation and swelling. 

Learn more at DeepFeet.com. 

Aston Kinetics (or Aston Patterning): 

Created by bodywork visionary Judith Aston 

in 1977, this integrated system of movement 

education recognizes the influence of the bodymind 

relationship on well-being. It incorporates 

bodywork, massage, ergonomic adjustments 

and fitness training in order to ease acute or 

chronic pain. Learn more at AstonKinetics.com. 

Ayurvedic Massage: It’s one part of 

panchakarma, a traditional East Indian detoxification 

and rejuvenation program, in which the 

entire body is vigorously massaged with large 

amounts of warm oil and herbs to remove toxins. 

With the client’s permission, oil is also poured 

into the ears, between the eyebrows and applied 

to specific chakras, or body energy centers, in 

techniques known respectively as karna purana, 

shirodhara and marma chikitsa. These treatments, 

modified to meet the needs of the West, powerfully 

affect the mind and nervous system—calming, 

balancing and bringing a heightened sense 

of awareness and deep inner peace. 

Ayurvedic massage techniques are 

grounded in an understanding of the primordial 

energies of the five elements—ether, air, fire, 

water and earth—and of the three basic types 

of energies, or constitutions, that are present 

in everyone and everything—vata, pitta and 

kapha. A knowledgeable therapist selects and 

customizes various ayurvedic massage techniques 

by selecting the rate and pressure of 

massage strokes and the proper oils and herbs. 

Learn more at AyurvedicMassage.com. 

Bioenergetics plus Core Energetics: A 

combination of physical and psychological 

techniques that identifies and frees areas of 

repressed physical and emotional trauma in the 

body. Deep breathing, various forms of massage 

and physical exercises release layers of chronic 

muscular tension and defensiveness, termed 

“body armor”. The unlocking of feelings creates 

the opportunity to better understand and integrate 

them with other aspects of oneself. Core 

Energetics is based on the principles of bioenergetics, 

but acknowledges spirituality as a key 

dimension of healing. Learn more at usabp.org. 

BodyTalk: Developed by chiropractor and 

acupuncturist Dr. John Veltheim, BodyTalk is 

based upon bioenergetic psychology, dynamic 

systems theory, Chinese medicine and applied 

kinesiology. By integrating tapping, breathing and 

focusing techniques, BodyTalk helps the body synchronize 

and balance its systems and strengthens 

its capability of self-repair. BodyTalk is used to 

address a range of health challenges, ranging from 

chronic fatigue and allergies to addictions and 

cellular damage. Practitioners are usually licensed 

massage therapists (LMT) or bodyworkers. Learn 

more at BodyTalkSystem.com. 

Bowen Technique (also called Bowtech 

and Bowenwork): This muscle and connective 

tissue therapy employs gentle, purposeful 

moves, through light clothing, to help rebalance 

the autonomic nervous system (ANS). 

The practitioner’s subtle inputs deliver signals 

to the ANS at specific locations—muscles, 

tendons, ligaments or nerves—and the body 

responds in its own time, within its vital 

capacity. The technique is named after its 

originator, Australian Tom Bowen, who also 

introduced the concept of inserting periods 

of rest between a series of movements within 

a treatment session. Sometimes called the 


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homeopathy of bodywork, Bowtech addresses 

imbalances and both acute and chronic pain. 

Learn more at Bowtech.com. 

Breema Bodywork: Often described as a 

cross between partner yoga and Thai massage, 

Breema is a movement technique designed to 

restore vitality at an energetic level. It employs 

standardized sets of movements, based upon 

more than 300 sequences, none of which 

require strong exertions or muscular contortions. 

Breema techniques, which identify and 

emphasize nine principles of harmony, can be 

administered by a practitioner or by the individual 

as Self-Breema. The therapy originated 

in the Kurdish village of Breemava, in Western 

Asia. Learn more at Breema.com. 

Chi Nei Tsang (CNT): Principles of kung 

fu and Tai chi chuan, known as chi-kung (or 

qigong), support this holistic approach to massage 

therapy. CNT literally means, “energy transformation 

of the internal organs,” and practitioners 

focus mainly on the abdomen, with deep, soft and 

Cupping is Making a 

Comeback 

by Dr. Sheryl Roe 

Once widespread throughout Europe 

and Asia, the practice of cupping 

is now limited mainly to Traditional 

Chinese Medicine (TCM). A practitioner 

might use cupping as one way to aid 

weight loss or other health issues such 

as depression and chronic fatigue syndrome. 

In cupping, a practitioner places 

a glass container with a partial vacuum 

inside on a patient’s skin in order to produce 

suction on the underlying tissue. 

In TCM, it is believed that qi, the 

universal life energy energy, moves 

through the body underneath the surface 

of the skin. When qi becomes or 

stopped up or stagnated, it causes pain 

and other health problems. One of the 

methods for releasing qi is by cupping, 

which brings improvement. 

Cupping has roots in ancient 

medical traditions across Europe and 

Asia, In TCM, practitioners thousands 

of years ago used heated cattle horns 

to draw pus and blood from boils. 

Cupping even appears in ancient 

Egyptian manuscripts. Hippocrates 

and Galen, pioneers of Western medicine, 

recommended cupping for many 

different types of illness. Europeans 

continued to use cupping and its related 

practice of bloodletting until the 

rise of modern medicine in the 20th 

century, and folk medical practitioners 

worldwide still use the practice. 

In TCM, the liver governs the 

smooth flow of qi, while the spleen is 

responsible for drawing qi from food 

and distributing it to the rest of the body. 

gentle touches, to train the organs to work more 

efficiently. It addresses the acupuncture meridian 

system (chi) and all other bodily systems—digestive, 

respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, 

nervous, endocrine, urinary, reproductive and 

musculoskeletal—along with unprocessed emotional 

charges. Learn more at ChiNeiTsang.com. 

Craniosacral Therapy (CST): The practitioner 

applies manual therapeutic procedures to 

remedy distortions in the structure and function 

of the craniosacral mechanism—the brain and 

spinal cord, the bones of the skull, the sacrum and 

interconnected membranes. Craniosacral work 

is based upon two major premises: the bones of 

the skull can be manipulated because they never 

completely fuse; and the pulse of the cerebrospinal 

fluid can be balanced by a practitioner trained 

to detect pulse variations. CST, also referred to 

as cranial osteopathy, is used to treat learning 

difficulties, dyslexia, hyperactivity, migraine headaches, 

temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, 

chronic pain and ear, eye and balance problems. 

Those having trouble losing weight, or 

just feel heavy, stiff and tired. It could 

mean that either of these systems isn’t 

functioning properly and the qi has 

begun to stagnate, giving rise to a 

condition called “dampness”. Cupping 

can help remove deep-level damp 

stagnation and allow qi to circulate 

freely once more. 

After briefly inserting a flame 

into a special glass cup in order 

to remove some of the oxygen, a 

practitioner will place the mouth of 

the cup on the skin, usually on the 

back. Some cups have a rubber bulb 

attached to them to remove air by 

suction. The cup, which now contains 

a vacuum, draws in skin and 

muscle tissue, often raising a red or 

black welt. Essentially, cupping pulls 

an area of stagnation to the surface 

of the back or whatever body part 

the TCM practitioner may be using, 

triggering a reaction in the body’s qi 

that gets things moving again 

In the cupping treatment, 

a practitioner might use a weak 

vacuum for a brief period of time 

in order to get the qi moving. The 

goal is to stimulate blood and qi and 

remove any stagnation that might be 

causing weight gain or other symptoms, 

not to punish you or jolt the 

system. Stronger methods include 

moving the cups around once they 

are attached to the skin. 

Dr. Roe is an acupuncture physician 

practicing at 7552 Navarre Pkwy, 

Ste. 44, in Navarre, and 151 Mary 

Esther Blvd., Ste. 307A, in Mary 

Esther. Contact her at 850-225-3460 

DrSRoe.com. 

Deep Tissue Bodywork: In this method, 

stretching and moving the connective tissue 

that envelops the muscles (fascia) works to 

lengthen and balance the body along its natural, 

vertical axis. Distortions of the connective 

tissue may be caused by internal reactions and 

complications due to accidents, emotional 

tensions or past unreleased traumas. The practitioner 

uses slow strokes, direct pressure or 

friction across the muscles via fingers, thumbs 

or elbows. Deep tissue massage works to 

detoxify tissue by helping to remove accumulated 

lactic acid and other waste products from 

the muscles. The therapy is used to ease or 

eliminate chronic muscular pain or inflammatory 

pain from arthritis, tendonitis and other 

ailments, and help with injury rehabilitation. 

Learn more at DeepBodywork.com. 

Feldenkrais Method: This distinctive 

approach combines movement training, gentle 

touch and verbal dialogue to help students 

straighten out what founder Moshé Pinhas 

Feldenkrais calls, “kinks in the brain.” Kinks 

are learned movement patterns that no longer 

serve a constructive purpose. They may have 

been adopted to compensate for a physical 

injury or to accommodate individuality in 

the social world. Students of the Feldenkrais 

Method unlearn unworkable movements and 

discover better, personalized ways to move, 

using mind-body principles of slowed action, 

conscious breathing, body awareness and 

thinking about their feelings. 

Feldenkrais takes two forms: In individual 

hands-on sessions (Functional Integration), 

the practitioner’s touch is used to address the 

student’s breathing and body alignment. In a 

series of classes of slow, non-aerobic motion 

(Awareness Through Movement), students 

“relearn” better ways for their bodies to move. 

Feldenkrais therapy is useful in the treatment 

of muscle injuries, back pain, arthritis, stress 

and tension. Learn more at Feldenkrais.com. 

Hakomi: A Hopi Indian word that translates 

as, “Who are you?” Hakomi is a bodycentered 

psychotherapy that relies upon touch, 

massage, movement and structural and energy 

work to help enable individuals change their 

“core” material—memories, images, beliefs, 

neural patterns and deeply held emotional 

dispositions. Originally created by Ron Kurtz 

in the mid-1970s and later refined, the technique 

views the body as an interactive source 

of information about the unconscious mind. 

Learn more at HakomiInstitute.com. 

Hellerwork: Expanding upon the principals 

of Rolfing, Hellerwork combines deep 

tissue bodywork with movement education 

and the dialogue of the mind-body connection. 

Joseph Heller, the first president of the Rolf Institute, 

believed that specific movement exercises 

could help individuals move more efficiently, 

maintain alignment and mobility and enjoy 

fuller and easier breathing, as well as increased 

energy. Although primarily a preventive therapy, 

Hellerwork also helps alleviate stress-related 

disorders and musculoskeletal aches and pains. 

Learn more at Hellerwork.com. 

HEMME Approach: Derived from elements 

of physical medicine, chiropractic, osteopathy 

and physical therapy, HEMME (history, evaluation, 

modalities, manipulation and exercise) was 

developed in 1986 by Licensed Massage Therapist 

Dave Leflet to treat soft tissue injuries and 

impairments. Pain relief results from restoring 

alignment and improving myofascial dysfunction. 

Learn more at HemmeApproach.com. 

Hoshino Therapy: Professor Tomezo 


Hoshino’s technique integrates the principles 

of acupuncture with the art of hand therapy. 

Accredited as a doctor of acupuncture, he 

found that in cases of arthrosis (osteoarthritis) 

and other painful ailments associated with soft 

tissue aging, acupuncture afforded only temporary 

relief. Hoshino Therapy is often used 

to ease soft tissue disorders such as bursitis, 

tendonitis, muscular tension and back pain. 

Hot Stone Therapy: (See LaStone Therapy 

Stone Massage) 

Integrative Therapeutic Massage: (See 

Neuromuscular Therapy) 

Jin Shin Jyutsu: A form of acupressure 

refined from ancient Japanese traditions, jin shin 

jyutsu acts to harmonize the life force within. 

Practitioners evaluate pulses, body conformation 

and symptoms to customize sessions designed to 

alleviate discomfort while addressing its cause(s). 

Utilizing the hands as jumper cables to 

reawaken bodily energy, sequences of vital 

energy-points are held to guide, redirect and 

reestablish harmony in spirit, mind and body. 

Learn more at jsjinc.net. 

LaStone Therapy Stone Massage: This 

soothing form of massage employs smooth 

heated or cooled stones to elicit physical healing, 

mental relaxation and a spiritual connection with 

Earth’s energy. Stones are placed at different spots 

on the body for energy balancing or may be used 

by the therapist on specific trigger points. Warm 

stones encourage the exchange of blood and 

lymph and provide relaxing heat for deep-tissue 

work. Cold stones aid with inflammation, moving 

blood out of the affected area and balancing 

male/female energies. The alternating heat and 

cold of thermotherapy helps activate all of the 

body’s healing processes with a rapid exchange 

of blood and oxygen and an alternating rise and 

fall of respiration rate as the body seeks homeostasis. 

Learn more at LaStoneTherapy.com. 

LooyenWork: This painless, deep-tissue 

approach works with the connective tissue 

and fascial components by combining the 

techniques of Rolfing, postural integration and 

Aston patterning to free tension, remove adhesions 

and improve freedom of movement. It was 

introduced in 1985 by Dutch-born bodyworker 

and counselor Ted Looyen after he received 

treatment for a serious back injury and decided 

to develop a massage therapy that would promote 

recovery from injuries without aggravating 

the initial trauma. LooyenWork can also address 

the release and processing of intense emotions. 

Manual Lymphatic Drainage: This gentle, 

non-invasive, rhythmical, whole-body massage 

aims to stimulate the lymphatic system 

to release excess fluid from loose connective 

tissues, thus helping to remove toxins. Lymph 

glands are part of the body’s defense against 

infection; blockage or damage within the system 

may lead to conditions such as edema, 

acne, inflammation, arthritis and sinusitis. By 

stimulating one of the body’s natural cleansing 

systems, it supports tissue health. It’s also 

been effective in assuaging lymphedema 

following mastectomy surgery. Learn more at 

VodderSchool.com and LymphNet.org. 

Massage: At its most basic, this ancient 

hands-on therapy involves rubbing or kneading 

the body to encourage relaxation, healing 

and well-being. Today, more than 100 different 

methods of massage are available, most of 

them in five categories: traditional; Oriental or 

energetic; European; contemporary Western; 

and integrative, encompassing structure, function 

and movement. Massage offers proven 

benefits to meet a variety of physical challenges 

and may also be a useful preventive therapy. 

Learn more at amtaMassage.org. 

Metamorphic Technique: This noninvasive 

practice can help individuals overcome 

limiting beliefs that may keep them stuck in 

particular patterns manifested in physical, 

mental or emotional problems. During a “Meta” 

session, the practitioner uses a light touch 

along spinal reflex points on the feet, head and 

hands of the individual. Some people prefer to 

lie down and may fall asleep during a session, 

while others prefer to sit up and chat. The 

practitioner does not attempt to direct energy or 

outcomes, and sessions do not address specific 

symptoms or problems. Rather, they help 

individuals connect with their own life force. 

Learn more at MetamorphicTechnique.org. 

Myofascial Release: This whole-body, 

hands-on technique seeks to free the body from 

the grip of tight fascia, or connective tissue, 

thus restoring normal alignment and function 

and reducing pain. Therapists use their hands to 

apply mild, sustained pressure in order to gently 

stretch and soften fascia. Developed in the late 

1960s by Physical Therapist John Barnes, myofascial 

release is used to treat neck and back 

pain, headaches, recurring sports injuries and 

scoliosis. Learn more at MyofascialRelease.com. 

Neuro-Emotional Technique (NET): This 

mind-body therapy seeks to restore well-being by 

removing certain biochemical and bioelectrical 

charges stored in the brain and manifested as 

illness or imbalances in the body. NET combines 

techniques and principles from Traditional 

Chinese Medicine, chiropractic and applied 

kinesiology to remove blocks to the body’s natural 

vitality, allowing it to repair itself naturally. 

Three Ways a 

Reflexologist 

Restores Your Body 

Chiropractor Scott Walker formulated NET in the 

late 1980s. Learn more at NetMindBody.com. 

Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT): Specific 

massage therapy and flexibility stretching help 

balance the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, 

emphasizing the interwoven roles of the 

brain, spine and nerves in causing muscular 

pain. Its goal is to relieve tender, congested 

spots in muscle tissue and compressed nerves 

that may radiate pain to other areas of the 

body. (Also see Trigger Point Therapy.) Learn 

more at MyofascialTherapy.org. 

Ortho-Bionomy: A gentle, non-invasive 

system of healing, ortho-bionomy reminds the 

body of its natural ability to restore balance. 

British Osteopath Arthur Lincoln Pauls developed 

the technique to stimulate the body by 

using gentle movement, comfortable positioning, 

brief compression and subtle contact 

to relieve joint and muscle pain and reduce 

stress. Learn more at Ortho-Bionomy.org. 

Osho Rebalancing (or Rebalancing): 

This offshoot of Rolfing focuses on compassionate, 

gentle touch, combining deep tissue 

massage, joint tension release, energy balancing 

and verbal dialogue to relieve tension and 

physical pain, enhance relaxation and facilitate 

emotional healing. Rebalancing is usually 

done in a series of 10 to 12 sessions that work 

synergistically, although each session is complete 

in itself. Learn more at Osho.com. 

Pfrimmer Deep Muscle Therapy: A highly 

refined system of corrective treatment, Pfrimmer 

is designed to aid restoration of damaged 

muscles and soft tissues throughout the body. 

Fully trained practitioners use specified movements 

to stimulate circulation and help regener- 

by Laurie Azzarella, LMT, CRR 

There are reflex areas in both the 

feet and hands that correspond to 

every organ, gland, muscle, joint, bone 

and body part microcosmically. Stress 

and tension in the body can be released 

and balance restored through 

a unique method of thumb and finger 

walking on these reflex areas. Reflexology 

opens blocked receptor sites and 

nerve endings and encourages energy 

flow into every aspect of the body. A 

trained reflexologist knows how to 

restore the body balance by: 

Understanding the reflex charts: reflexologists 

study the anatomy of the 

body as it is reflected on the feet and 

hands and applying this knowledge 

to their practice. 

Using the correct reflex techniques: 

with an alternating pressure using 

the pad and/or edge of their 

thumb, a reflexologist will “walk” 

over reflex areas. This patterned 

pressure releases stress and tension, 

unblocks nerve endings and 

improves circulation. 

Using applied physiology: using a 

holistic approach, reflexology restores 

balance to all aspects of the body 

and encourages the chi (universal 

life force) to flow through the body 

unimpeded. 

If a reflex area is sore, it is a signal 

that the corresponding body part may 

be stressed or congested. By applying 

the correct pressure and working 

additional reflex areas that relate to the 

distress, a well-trained reflexologist is 

able to achieve a sense of well being, 

homeostasis and relaxation. Often 

soreness or pain in the feet is the body’s 

way of communicating an inner issue 

that needs to be addressed. Reflexology 

helps to interpret these messages. 

Laurie Azzarella is an instructor of Ingham 

Reflexology as well as a licensed 

massage therapist. She incorporates 

the use of therapeutic essential oils in 

her practice, and teaches classes in 

Pensacola, FL and Daphne, AL. See the 

calendar for February dates. Contact 

her at LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com or 

850-380-4943. 


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ate lymphatic flow, promoting detoxification 

and oxygenation of stagnant tissues. Registered 

Massage Therapist Therese C. Pfrimmer 

developed this therapy in the mid-20th century 

and applied it to recover from her own partial 

paralysis. Learn more at Pfrimmer.org. 

Physical Therapy: Traditional physical 

therapy evaluates difficulties with mobility or 

function to focus on rehabilitation that entails 

restorative treatment and instruction on how to 

make efficient use of the body in daily activities. 

Physical therapists use massage, exercise, 

Getting the Most Out 

of Bodywork 

by Sharalee Hoelscher, RCST, 

Certified Rolfer 

Every person that has undergone 

bodywork would like to be able to 

say, “That was the best treatment I ever 

had! I felt so safe. All my pain vanished,” 

after their treatment. It takes two 

to tango, and we can help create success 

in the treatment room by the way 

we relate to a massage therapist, chiropractor, 

Rolfer, craniosacral therapist or 

other bodyworker, setting the stage for 

powerful healing, versus so-so results. 

Although we collaborate with 

our bodyworker, we are ultimately 

responsible for decisions about our 

body and health. Clear, open communication 

gives the bodyworker 

more tools to help us. Honoring ourself 

by speaking up about our needs 

helps the bodyworker create a safer 

experience, too. 

If we are experiencing pain or 

feel uncomfortable with a procedure, 

we should say so. Let the therapist 

know about the comfort level of lying 

in different positions and whether 

pillows or a blanket are needed, or 

the music turned off. Together, we can 

explore what works best for our body, 

which may vary from session to session. 

We always have the right to stop 

a session, especially if the bodyworker 

continues to cause pain after we request 

a gentler touch. 

Bodywork is a therapeutic relationship, 

not a friendship or social 

hour. It is not our job to entertain a 

bodyworker with talk or to listen to 

their problems. While some conversation 

may be fine, idle chitchat can prevent 

deeper relaxation and distract us 

from experiencing our body’s response 

to a session. Unless the bodyworker 

is a licensed mental health counselor, 

they should only discuss what is best 

for our body, not offer personal advice. 

electrical stimulation, ultrasound and other 

means to help the patient regain functional 

movement. Learn more at apta.org. 

Polarity Therapy: Combinations of therapeutic 

bodywork, nutritional guidance, yogastyle 

exercises and counseling aim at heightening 

body awareness. Polarity therapy asserts that 

energy fields exist everywhere in nature and 

their free flow and balance in the human body 

is the underlying foundation of good health. 

Practitioners use gentle touch and guidance 

to help clients balance their energy flow, thus 

Receiving healing touch can 

naturally evoke feelings of gratitude. 

We all like to be around people that 

care about us, and it is not surprising 

that a client occasionally wants to 

pursue a friendship or romance with 

their bodyworker. The code of ethics 

for most bodywork professions and 

state or local laws usually maintain 

that combining romance with a therapeutic 

relationship is not allowed. 

Even mixing personal and professional 

relationships is not advisable. 

Getting the results we want is 

a two-way street. Let a bodyworker 

know what we desire help with and 

what our goals for the session are. Relate 

a complete history of accidents, 

injuries and surgeries, as well as any 

ongoing medications and treatments. 

While an injury incurred 20 years ago 

may seem unrelated to current issues, 

it gives the bodyworker valuable 

information about where patterns and 

problems might have originated and 

how those past events might still be 

affecting the body today. 

We may receive treatment in 

areas other than the place where 

things hurt, because pain in one area 

may actually be coming from another 

area. We can ask what can be done 

on our own to maintain the results 

of the session. If we aren’t getting 

results from one type of bodywork, 

we should ask if there is something 

else that would be recommended or 

somewhere else we could be referred. 

We and our bodyworker are 

a team, and working together can 

result in great sessions that just might 

lead to a better quality of life. 

Sharalee Hoelscher, RCST, is a certified 

Rolfer, a registered craniosacral 

therapist and holds a bachelor’s 

degree in psychology. With 20 years 

of experience as a bodyworker, she 

practices in Cordova Square, Pensacola. 

Contact her at 850-450-8508 

or HealingWithBodywork.com. 

supporting a return to health. The practitioner’s 

hands do not impart energy, but redirect the 

flow of the receiver’s own energy. The receiver 

then recharges himself with his own freed 

energy. Learn more at PolarityTherapy.org. 

Reflexology (Zone Therapy): Reflexology 

is based on the idea that specific reflex points 

on the soles of the feet and the palms of the 

hands correspond with every major organ, gland 

and area (zone) of the body. Using fingers and 

thumbs, the practitioner applies pressure to these 

points to treat a wide range of health problems. 

Zone therapy, an earlier name for this natural 

healing art, sometimes refers to a specific form of 

reflexology. Learn more at Reflexology-USA.net. 

Reiki: A healing practice originated in 

Japan as a way of activating and balancing the 

life-force present in all living things, Reiki literally 

means “universal life-force energy”. Light hand 

placements channel healing energies to organs 

and glands and work to align the body’s energy 

centers, or chakras. Various techniques address 

emotional and mental distress, chronic and acute 

physical problems or pursuit of spiritual focus and 

clarity. Today Reiki is a valuable addition to the 

work of chiropractors, massage therapists, nurses 

and others in the West. Learn more at Reiki.org. 

Rolfing Structural Integration (Rolfing): 

Deep tissue manipulation of the myofascial 

system, which is composed of the muscles 

and the connective tissue, or fascia, by the 

practitioners’ hands helps restore the body’s 

natural alignment and sense of integration. 

As the body is released from old patterns and 

postures, its range and freedom of physical and 

emotional expression increases. Rolfing can 

help ease pain and chronic stress, enhance 

neurological functioning, improve posture and 

restore flexibility. Learn more at Rolfing.org.\ 

Rosen Method: It’s named for Marion 

Rosen, a physiotherapist who discovered that 

when clients verbalized their emotions and 

sensations during treatment sessions, their 

conditions would more quickly improve. The 

non-invasive method uses gentle, direct touch; 

practitioners, taught to use hands that “listen” 

rather than manipulate, focus on chronic 

muscle tension and call attention to shifts in 

the breath to help individuals achieve greater 

self-awareness and relaxation. The technique 

is often effectively used to treat chronic health 

conditions. Learn more at RosenMethod.com. 

Shiatsu: The most widely known form 

of acupressure, shiatsu is Japanese for “finger 

pressure”. The technique applies varying degrees 

of pressure to balance the life energy that 

flows through specific pathways, or meridians, 

in the body. Shiatsu is used to release tension 

and strengthen weak areas in order to facilitate 

even circulation, cleanse cells and improve 

the function of vital organs; it also may help 

to diagnose, prevent and relieve many chronic 

and acute conditions that manifest on both 

physical and emotional levels. A branch of 

shiatsu that originated in the United States, 

called ohashiatsu, includes meditation and 

exercise. Learn more at ShiatsuSociety.org and 

Ohashiatsu.org. 

Swedish Massage: This is the most commonly 

practiced form of massage in Western 

countries. Swedish massage integrates ancient 

Oriental techniques with contemporary principles 

of anatomy and physiology. Practitioners 

rub, knead, pummel, brush and tap the client’s 

muscles, topped with long, gliding strokes. 

Swedish massage is especially effective for 

improving circulation; relieving muscle tension 

and back and neck pain; promoting relaxation; 


and decreasing stress. Practitioners vary in training, 

techniques and session lengths. 

Tantsu: This land-based version of watsu 

was developed by Harold Dull as an alternative 

way to experience watsu’s free-flow and 

interplay of breath, movement and stillness. 

Practitioner and client experience breathing, 

listening and moving as part of a partnered 

“dance”, without any specific intent to heal or 

fix something. Learn more at Watsu.com. 

Thai Massage: A form of body therapy, 

also called nuad bo-ram, Thai massage incorporates 

gentle rocking motions, rhythmic 

compression along the body’s energy lines and 

passive stretching to stimulate the free flow of 

energy, break up blockages and help restore 

general well-being. One of the branches of 

Traditional Thai Medicine (TTM), it is performed 

on a floor mat, with the client dressed 

in lightweight, comfortable clothing. No oils 

are used. Thai massage aids flexibility, inner 

organ massage, and in oxygenation of the 

blood and quieting of the mind. Learn more at 

Thai-Institute.com. 

Therapeutic Touch (TT): This contemporary 

healing modality was developed by 

natural healer Dora Kunz and nursing professor 

Dolores Krieger, Ph.D., in the 1970s. Therapeutic 

Touch is drawn from ancient practices 

and used to balance and promote energy flow. 

The practitioner “accesses” the area where the 

body’s energy field is weak or congested, and 

then uses his or her hands to direct energy into 

the field to balance it. Nurses and other healthcare 

practitioners apply TT to relieve pain, stress 

and anxiety, and to promote wound healing. 

Learn more at TherapeuticTouch.org. 

Touch for Health (TFH): Created by 

Chiropractor John F. Thie in the 1970s, Touch 

for Health is a widely used kinesiology system 

aimed at restoring the body’s natural energies 

through acupressure, touch and massage. 

Muscle-testing biofeedback first identifies 

imbalances in the body’s energy flow to organs 

and glands; it is designed to then help rebalance 

that energy to improve overall health, 

while strengthening a person’s resistance to 

common ailments and physical complaints. 

Many TFH techniques can be successfully 

practiced by clients at home. Learn more at 

TouchForHealth.us. 

Trager Approach (also known as 

Psychophysical Integration): This system of 

movement reeducation addresses the mental 

roots of muscle tension. By gently rocking, 

cradling and moving the client’s fully clothed 

body, the practitioner encourages him or her 

to believe that physically restrictive patterns 

can be changed. The Trager Approach includes 

“mentastics”, simple, active, self-induced 

movements a client can incorporate into 

regular daily activities. Trager work has been 

successfully applied to a variety of neuromuscular 

disorders and mobility problems, as well as 

everyday stresses and discomforts. Learn more 

at Trager.com. 

Trauma Touch Therapy (TTT): An innovative, 

somatic approach, TTT addresses the 

needs of those that have suffered trauma and 

abuse, including sexual or emotional, witnessing 

or being victimized by violent crime, 

battery, war or surgical trauma. The intent is to 

create a safe, nurturing environment in which 

the individual can slowly explore healthy 

touch and investigate sensation and feeling 

in their body. Certified therapists encourage 

empowerment and choice; individualized sessions 

support the psychotherapeutic process. 

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Trigger Point Therapy (Myotherapy): This 

massage technique is used to relieve pain, 

similar to Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT). 

Practitioners apply pressure to specific “trigger 

points” on the body—tender, congested 

spots of muscle tissue that may radiate pain to 

other areas—in order to release tension and 

spasms. Treatment decreases the swelling and 

stiffness associated with muscular pain and 

increases range of motion. Learn more at 

MyofascialTherapy.org. 

Tui Na: A manipulative therapy integral 

to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tui 

na (“tui” means to push and “na” is a squeezing, 

lifting technique) that employs Taoist and 

martial arts principles to rebalance the body. 

Practitioners possess more than 365 hand 

techniques; most are variations of pressing, 

rubbing, waving, shaking, percussing or manipulating 

movements. Tui na is used to relieve 

arthritic joint pain, sciatica, muscle spasms 

and other pains in the back, neck and shoulders. 

It may also help ease chronic conditions 

such as insomnia, constipation, headaches and 

stress associated with tension. Learn more at 

Tui-Na.com. 

Please note: The contents of this Bodywork 

Guide are for informational purposes only. 

The information is not intended to be used in 

place of a visit or consultation with a healthcare 

professional. Always seek out a practitioner 

that is licensed, certified or otherwise 

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more intimate, more mutually 

beneficial and less prone to 

violence than ever before. 

Yet, individuals are less willing 

to stay in a relationship 

that doesn’t confer these benefits. 

Which qualities do people 

most desire in a mate today? 

The old model of married love held 

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men still want an admiring, yielding 

woman, the trend favors valuing 

more individualized traits. 

In a reversal from 40 years ago, 

men are much less interested in a partner’s 

cooking and housekeeping than 

in her intelligence, humor and accomplishments. 

Women value a mate that 

shares household chores more than 

one that is a high earner. (See more results 

of a Pew Research Center survey 

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What guidelines foster 

a rewarding marriage? 

Be truly interested in your partner’s 

ideas and activities; take pride in their 

achievements; use endearments or offer 

tactile affection without being asked; 

have a sense of humor about differences; 

and never let irritation or anger 

slide into contempt. 

How can small, daily 

interactions contribute 

to intimacy? 

We all have moments when we are irritated, 

angry or emotionally or intellectually 

unresponsive. A mate will tolerate 

these as long as he or she trusts you 

to be loving and attentive most of the 

time. It’s an emotional line of credit— 

each partner needs to keep replenishing 

the reserves of trust and good will, 

rather than drawing them down. 

Psychologist and researcher John 

Gottman, Ph.D., suggests people 

need about five positive interactions 

for every negative one in an intimate 

relationship. It’s less the occasional 

over-the-top gesture and more the 

regular, small deposits that count—a 

few words of appreciation, a loving 

touch, an expression of sexual attraction. 

If we have trouble remembering 

to regularly express appreciation, 

we may do better by asking, “What 

would have been harder about this 

day if my partner wasn’t in my life?” 

Why do the new realities 

of marriage emphasize 

play over work? 

Successful marriages used to depend upon 

specialization. Men and women couldn’t 

substitute for one another in accomplish- 


ing tasks. A typical woman couldn’t support herself financially; 

a typical man didn’t know how to feed himself, do laundry or 

manage childrearing. Even if couples didn’t share many mutual 

interests, the partners often took pleasure in being indispensable. 

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and clean. Thus, shared interests and leisure activities, rather 

than specialized work roles, increasingly serve as the glue 

of marriage. Play takes people off the work-centric treadmill 

and introduces novelty into the relationship. Spending leisure 

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way to nurture a relationship is to unplug from the grid and 

plug into real life. I see many couples reinvigorated by each 

other’s company after a few hours together engaged in a fun 

outdoor recreational activity. 

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healingways 

by Maia Rizzi 

Our minds are incredible tools 

that we have allowed to lay 

partially dormant for much of 

recorded history. We use only about 

20 percent of our brain capacity and 

much of that is accomplished by our 

everyday conscious mind; the part of 

our mind that thinks, reasons, judges 

and criticizes. 

New research has been working 

to unlock the mysteries of the other 80 

percent, termed the “subconscious,” 

that lies within the brain behind the part 

that governs our everyday conscious 

thinking abilities. For several decades, 

neuroscientists and cognitive psychologists have been gradually decoding the operating 

system of the subconscious, or “unconscious” as it is sometimes termed. 

We are already living in the age of unconscious influence, says John Bargh, 

a Yale University psychologist. “This science is currently used to sell soap, win 

votes and calm prison violence.” It is also used by many sports teams to improve 

performance and by college students to enhance concentration. Now, hypnosis is 

used by an increasing number of people to gain control over bodily functions such 

as chronic physical conditions and pain. 

Bruce Lipton, a stem cell biologist who taught at the University of Wisconsin’s 

School of Medicine and performed pioneering research at Stanford University before 

writing his bestselling book, The Biology of Belief, in 2008, states that, ”The good news 

is that more and more promising techniques dealing with the subconscious mind are 

OUTSMART YOUR PAIN 

Empowering the Mind to Heal Pain 

being discovered. Especially good results 

regarding hypnosis and subliminal hypnotic 

tapes when being used for the purpose 

of pain control are being observed.” 

The impact on medicine is 

profound, says Lipton. “Our health is 

really based on our perception and 

our beliefs and attitudes,” with negative 

attitudes running the show, we 

are actually using our own self-sabotaging 

mind programs that generally 

contribute to disease. Lipton believes 

hypnosis can be used to reprogram 

the subconscious mind toward more 

positive perceptions. 

There has been an increase in 

scientific support for hypnosis, says 

David R. Patterson, author of Clinical 

hypnosis for Pain Control. He says 

that the potential for hypnosis to 

offer dramatic pain relief above and 

beyond other approaches is promising. 

Among the areas where hypnosis 

research is proving to have positive 

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cancer pain. Sleeplessness and the 

relaxation of stress and anxiety which 

are all major contributors to such 

chronic conditions as high blood 

pressure and arthritis are showing 

very positive results. Even phantom 

limb pain can be addressed. 

Dr. Herbert Spiegel, a pioneer in 

the medical use of hypnosis at Columbia 

University, states that while 

scientists are still unsure about some 

of the mechanisms that underlie 

hypnosis, they believe that the trance 

state is simply one of the manifestations 

of the intricate communication 

network that links our bodies and our 

minds. He states, “By using hypnotic 

techniques, individuals are able to 

‘filter the hurt’ from the pain and dissociate 

themselves from the painful 

stimulus.” 

Spiegel believes that a combination 

of concentration, imagination 

and cooperation make the technique 

work. Public interest in participating 

in and being responsible for their 

own health and wellness, combined 

with continued increases in the cost 

of medical care, are two main reasons 

why hypnosis is fast gaining nationwide 

acceptance as cost-effective and 

efficacious modality of therapy for 

pain management. 

It is important to state that the goal 

of hypnosis is not to eliminate pain altogether. 

Some pain, specifically acute 

pain, is the body’s warning signal that 

something could be wrong. In certain 

situations, some pain may be quite 

necessary for diagnostic purposes by a 

physician. Hypnosis is a complimentary 

therapy for pain, not a substitute for 

medical intervention; it is one of the 

pain-control tools. 

As for what hypnosis feels like, it 

is important to realize that we all go 

in and out of mild states of hypnosis 

daily. Most of us have experienced 

driving down the road and experienced 

“highway hypnosis”, suddenly 

realizing that we have driven for 

miles with no conscious recollection 

of how we did it. Becoming 

absorbed in a movie or a book to the 

point of tuning out the surroundings 

is also hypnosis. The period when we 

begin to rouse from sleep, but before 

we are completely awake, is also a 

hypnotic state. Hypnosis is a natural, 

albeit altered, state of mind we 

have all experienced that promises to 

unlock many of the mysteries of the 

human psyche. 

by Maia Rizzi 

Is hypnosis sleep? 

Hypnosis is actually an expanded 

sate of awareness. It is merely a 

state of relaxation that allows 

communication with the subconscious 

mind for the purposes of healing 

and becoming whole. 

Does hypnosis act like a 

truth serum? 

The client never needs to reveal 

what they are not comfortable 

discussing. In hypnosis, one is quite 

capable of editing any information 

they want to. 

Is hypnosis involved with 

any religious affiliation 

or is it anti-religious? 

There are no religious connotations 

associated with hypnosis. Hypnosis 

is expressly a brain-oriented scientific 

and creative focus which only 

encompasses the brain’s 

functioning. 

During hypnosis, is the 

subject under the control 

of the hypnotist? 

During hypnosis, the subject will 

never go against his or her moral 

principles. Hypnosis is used to make 

only those suggestions to the client 

that will alleviate their condition and 

make their life better. The subject is 

always in control. 

Maia Rizzi is certified in pain management 

and is a nationally certified clinical 

hypnotherapist, practicing for more 

than 20 years. Call 850-291-8041 for a 

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Frequently Asked 

Questions 

About Hypnosis 

Can a person inadvertently 

get stuck in the hypnotic 

state? 

No one has ever remained indefinitely 

in a hypnotic state. The state can be 

terminated at will. 

Is a hypnotist a person 

with mystical or unusual 

powers? 

A hypnotist has no such unusual powers. 

A well-trained hypnotherapist understands 

that all hypnosis is essentially 

self-hypnosis, because participation by 

the subject is required. The hypnotherapist 

uses this participation to effectively 

deliver positive suggestions while they 

are in an altered state of mind in order to 

promote well-being. Suggestions are always 

discussed with the subject prior to 

the onset of hypnosis in order to insure 

the subject or client is in agreement with 

the way suggestions are progressing. 

Is hypnosis is a panacea? 

In the majority of cases a number of 

sessions are required before a favorable 

result is established. Hypnosis 

cannot cure all human problems and 

does a lot of work in conjunction with 

medical intervention. 

Is medical hypnosis used 

to cure illness? 

Hypnosis can alleviate or eliminate certain 

chronic conditions or pain. It does 

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consciouseating 

Food & Mood 

Solutions for Emotional Eating 

by Judith Fertig 

A 

stressful day might have us seeking solace in ice 

cream, pizza or potato chips. Other times, we may 

feel a second donut or another high-calorie treat is our 

reward for a task well done. Occasional food indulgences 

are one of life’s pleasures, but habitually eating in response 

to our emotions can cause weight gain and health problems. 

Core Issues 

“Emotional hunger represents an appetite, craving or desire 

to eat in the absence of true physiological hunger cues,” 

explains Julie Simon, author of The Emotional Eater’s Repair 

Manual: A Practical Mind-Body-Spirit Guide for Putting an 

End to Overeating and Dieting. “Emotional hunger often feels 

the same as physical hunger,” she adds, yet it might represent 

an unconscious longing for pleasure, calm, comfort, excitement 

or distraction. 

It can also have a physiological basis. A 2011 study from 

the University of Leuven, in Belgium, shows that stomachbased 

hormones can connect directly to the brain, setting up 

cravings for sugary and fatty foods, suggesting that we are 

hardwired to want the foods that provide the greatest number 

of calories in the smallest quantities. 

Sugary, starchy, salty and fatty foods also push the brain’s 

“reward” button, prompting the production of more dopamine, 

the neurotransmitter of pleasure and well-being. Dr. 

Pam Peeke, Ph.D., author of The Hunger Fix: The Three-Stage 

Detox and Recovery Plan for Overeating and Food Addiction, 

maintains that these foods also create a difficult-to-break 

addiction cycle. According to Peeke, an assistant clinical 

professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, 

in Baltimore, the more high-calorie foods we eat, the more 

we need the “high” they produce. Soon, increased amounts 

of foods like cheeseburgers, potato chips or chocolate chip 

cookies are necessary to help us feel good again. 

Handling emotions without turning to food can be a 

knotty problem, health professionals agree, involving interweaving 

physical, emotional and spiritual strands. 

Physical Signals 

One solution is to simply pay attention to what our body is 

saying. Are we truly feeling hunger pangs? “When we eat in the 

absence of hunger cues, regularly choose unhealthy comfort 

foods or continue eating when we’re already full, something is 

out of balance,” observes Simon at OvereatingRecovery.com. 

Identifying “trigger” foods might also enlighten us, advises 

Peeke. “You’re out of control if you have a particular food 

in your hand and you can’t just enjoy it, walk away and say, 

‘Ahh, that was wonderful.’ Life’s okay without that particular 

food.” The key is being smart about which foods we need to 

eliminate and which ones will help us feel good and enjoy 

an overall better quality of life. 

“When you follow a plant-based, unprocessed, whole 

foods eating plan, your body chemistry becomes balanced 

and your biochemical signals (hunger, cravings and fullness) 

work well,” explains Simon. “Each time you eat, you feel 

satisfied and balanced, physically and emotionally.” 

Emotional Underpinnings 

Once we understand the physical component of emotional 

hunger, we can address the feelings that cause it. Most 

famous for their Rescue Remedy herbal and floral drops that 

help soothe anxiety, Bach Flower Essences recently created 

an Emotional Eating Support Kit that includes homeopathic 

essences of crabapple, cherry plum and chestnut bud. They 

maintain that four daily doses can help us think clearly and 

calmly when we fear losing control, plus objectively observe 

mistakes and learn from them. 

Some feelings, however, can’t be “gentled” away. “Soothe 

the small stuff, grieve the big stuff,” Simon advises. Experiencing 

abandonment, betrayal, domination or violation may require 

therapy. Lesser stressors can often be soothed by music, 

being outdoors, talking to a friend, taking a warm bath, walking, 

meditative yoga or pausing to pray—instead of eating. 

“No matter how sophisticated or wise or enlightened 

you believe you are, how you eat tells all,” maintains Geneen 

Roth, author of Women, Food, and God: An Unexpected 

Path to Almost Everything. “Your world is on your plate.” 

Roth came to terms with her own food addictions and now 

leads retreats to help others do the same. 

When we begin to understand what prompts us to use food 

to numb or distract ourselves, the process takes us deeper into 

realms of spirit and to the bright center of our lives, says Roth. 

She urges us to be present in the moment and to use good food 

as a sort of meditation. Notice the beautiful greens in the salad 

and bless the farmer that grew them. It’s one path to realizing 

the essence of food that’s good for us is a blessing we deserve. 

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Rest in Peace 

Sustainable Burials Honor Life 

Humans are conditioned to the 

conventional rituals of handling 

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a procession of vehicles to the burial 

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flowers as the remains are lowered 

into the earth. Many times, planning 

details are abdicated to the judgment 

of funeral directors. 

The notion of green burials envisions 

something different: a ceremony 

that engages family members’ ecovalues 

and nature in a more intimate, 

sustainable process favoring biodegradable 

caskets and no toxic chemicals. 

The movement is gaining in popularity; 

in 2011, some 300 U.S. funeral homes 

offered green burial options, up from 

only 12 in 2008. 

High Impact of Tradition 

Traditional American burial practices 

make a sizeable environmental footprint 

and also pose health risks. The 

carcinogenic embalming fluid—formaldehyde—is 

a well-known hazard. 

A 2009 study in the Journal of the 

by Brita Belli 

National Cancer Institute found that exposure 

to formaldehyde over a career of 

embalming put funeral home workers at 

significantly increased risk for mortality 

from myeloid leukemia, a cancer 

of the blood cells. Alternatives include 

formaldehyde-free preservatives made 

from essential oils, and dry ice. 

Significant resources are consumed 

in manufacturing caskets and vaults and 

maintaining cemetery grass. “A few years 

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metal in caskets to rebuild the Golden 

Gate Bridge each year and put so much 

concrete in the ground via burial vaults 

we could build a two-lane highway halfway 

across the country,” says Joe Sehee, 

founder of the Green Burial Council. 

The council certifies and lists 

cemeteries, funeral homes and casket 

companies that forgo chemicals and 

offer natural landscapes. The goal is for 

burials to leave as little impact as possible 

on the planet. 

Greener Plots 

Greensprings Natural Cemetery Preserve, 

in Newfield, New York, does not look like 

The notion of green burials 

envisions something 

different: a ceremony that 

engages family members’ 

eco-values and nature in a 

more intimate, sustainable 

process favoring 

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a cemetery. Its native grasses and mature 

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Wildflowers bloom in the spring and 

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“Most contemporary cemeteries 

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Greensprings spokesperson and science 

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Greensprings’ 100 acres are surrounded 

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ones may be buried in coffins from locally 

produced timber, or in shrouds—either 

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Instead of a machine, family members 

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“People feel, ‘I was part of this,’” 

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Debate exists over the ecological 

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“Calling your local park agency is a 

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and some without a fee.” 

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CROSSFIT WORKOUTS 

Expect Whole-Body Functional Fitness 

by Michael R. Esco 

CrossFit, a strength and conditioning program used by the military over 

the past decade, is growing in popularity with recreational athletes. 

While most traditional exercise 

plans target a specific area 

of fitness—like jogging for 

cardiovascular health or weightlifting 

for strength—CrossFit focuses on 

all of them by combining many types 

of exercise. A typical mixture might 

include weightlifting, gymnastics, 

aerobics and explosive plyometrics, 

energetic and fast-acting movements 

that improve strength and speed. The 

goal is to enable the body to respond to 

many different and sometimes competing 

stimuli. “CrossFit training prepares 

the body not only for the unknown, but 

for the unknowable, as well,” explains 

Greg Glassman, founder of CrossFit. 

Due to its nonspecific nature, this 

approach may not be best for an athlete 

focusing exclusively on one sport. 

“While it may not help you become an 

elite marathoner, this can be an effective 

training regimen for those interested in 

broad-based, functional fitness,” advises 

Bob LeFavi, Ph.D., a certified strength 

and conditioning specialist, senior coach 

for USA Weightlifting and professor of 

sports medicine at Armstrong Atlantic 

State University, in Savannah, Georgia. 

The program requires disciplined 

workouts three to five days a week in an 

intense circuit format with little rest. This 

allows the practitioner to finish in five to 

30 minutes, depending upon his or her 

current fitness level and the day’s plan. 

Nuts and Bolts 

A free Workout of the Day (WOD) is 

posted daily on CrossFit.com. WODs 

generally involve exercises using combinations 

of Olympic weights, dumbbells, 

kettlebells, medicine balls, gymnastic 

rings, climbing ropes, jump ropes 

and rowing machines. Bodyweight-only 

exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups and 

pull-ups are commonly included. 

Most WODs are named for women 

or fallen military heroes. Here are a few 

examples. 

Cindy – as many rounds as possible 

of five pull-ups, 10 push-ups and 15 

bodyweight squats within 20 minutes 

Angie – 100 pull-ups, 100 pushups, 

100 sit-ups and 100 bodyweightonly 

squats with in-between breaks 

Murph – a one-mile run, followed 

by 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 

bodyweight squats and another onemile 

run; advanced athletes do it all 

wearing a 20-pound vest 

The objective is to beat one’s own 

overall best time with each workout. 

“CrossFit training is unique in that 

it rarely schedules rest periods, unless 

specified as part of the WOD,” says Brian 

Kliszczewicz, a CrossFit researcher 

and Ph.D. student of exercise physiology 

at Auburn University, in Alabama. 

“Your fitness level will determine the 

length, intensity and duration of each 

WOD.” Kliszczewicz’ recent research 

found that CrossFit subjects expended 

more than 250 calories on average during 

20 minutes of the Cindy workout. 

Any WOD can be done at home 

with the proper equipment, a base level 

of physical fitness and knowing how to 

properly execute each exercise. Consulting 

with a coach can help; be sure to ask 

for credentials and references, including 

education and experience in sports science 

and conditioning. 

Glassman also suggests visiting 

one of 5,000 CrossFit affiliates worldwide; 

warehouse-like facilities that 

are unlike traditional fitness centers in 

that they don’t have lots of machines. 

Instead, the only equipment available is 

what’s necessary for conducting WODs. 

Workouts are completed in groups, with 

participants usually performing the same 

exercises, directed by a CrossFit coach 

trained to observe individual technique. 

Because athletes like to compete 

with themselves and others, they can 

post their personal bests for each WOD 

on the CrossFit website. 

Injury Risk 

Professor Henry N. Williford, EdD, 

a fellow of the American College of 

Sports Medicine and department head 

of Physical Education and Exercise Science 

at Auburn University at Montgomery, 

cautions, “Make sure the staff at a 

CrossFit affiliate is appropriately trained 

to deal with emergencies; at a minimum, 

they should be certified in cardiopulmonary 

resuscitation (CPR) and 

first aid.” Let the coach know of any 

discomfort or pain during a workout. 

As an intense workout progresses, 

many CrossFit exercises can be performed 

as one is becoming increasingly 

tired, increasing the risk of injury to a 

joint or muscle. Beginners, seniors and 

anyone out of shape or with a previous 

injury or health condition needs to take 

additional precautions; basic guidelines 

for physical activity are published by the 

American College of Sports Medicine at 

Tinyurl.com/BasicExerciseGuidelines. 

It’s important to start slow and gradually 

increase the intensity of workouts. 

“Personal safety is always a major factor 

that must to be considered when selecting 

any exercise regimen,” remarks Williford. 

Requirements for starting to practice 

CrossFit exercises include a base 

level of sufficient physical strength to 

handle the demands, which may be 

achieved by first following a less intense 

plan. Always check with a physician 

before starting any exercise program. 

Michael R. Esco, Ph.D., is an associate 

professor of exercise science versed in 

sports medicine and director of the Human 

Performance Laboratory at Auburn 

University at Montgomery, AL. 


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BULLY BLUES BUSTERS 

Positive Ways to 

Promote Kindness 

The National Education Association 

estimates that 160,000 

children miss school every day 

due to fears of being attacked or intimidated 

by other students. Bullying 

is more than a buzzword. According 

to StopBullying.gov, it’s defined as 

unwanted, aggressive behavior among 

school-age children that involves a real 

or perceived power imbalance. 

Kelly Hughes, a school counselor at 

Bayside Academy, in Daphne, Alabama, 

has noticed a dramatic shift in bullying 

behaviors. She observes, “Kids are not 

hitting or punching or pushing each other 

as much as they used to. Rather, they 

are using in-person relational aggression 

such as hurtful words, glares, whispering 

and excluding individuals, exacerbated 

by social media and cell phones.” 

While anti-bullying legislation exists 

in 49 states (Montana is the exception), 

approaches for addressing this problem 

vary. Hughes says, “In my job, I spend 

a lot of time saying, ‘Just be kind.’ More 

positive results come from promoting kind 

behaviors and being ‘pro-hero’ than from 

simply discussing why bullying is hurtful.” 

by Meredith Montgomery 

Calmly Taking Charge 

Eric D. Dawson, president and cofounder 

of Boston-based Peace First 

(PeaceFirst.org), also believes in the 

power of positive language. “We need to 

move away from harsh language that focuses 

kids on what not to do and instead 

ignite their moral imagination—call on 

them to be problem solvers,” he says. 

To counter bullying in society, 

Dawson suggests that we all need to 

be role models, and talk about and celebrate 

peacemaking. “We can’t expect 

our kids to listen to us when we tell 

them to be peaceful and share if they 

then see us aggressively cut in front of 

others on the road or in the checkout 

line. We can also ask kids how they 

were peacemakers during their day, in 

addition to what they learned.” 

Founded in 1992 in response to the 

youth violence epidemic, Peace First provides 

programs and free online tools to 

help teach students peacemaking skills. 

The nonprofit is based on the premise 

that children have a natural aptitude for it 

and peacemaking can be taught, just like 

other subjects; their curriculum teaches 

and reinforces core social/emotional skills 

in communication, creative conflict resolution, 

courage, cooperation, empathy 

and civic engagement. 

A New York City student remarks, 

“Peace First teaches that even if you 

don’t like someone, it shouldn’t affect 

how you work together to accomplish 

something... [putting] peace first makes 

my heart beat lovelier.” 

Good for Us and Others 

The International Forgiveness Institute 

(IFI) (InternationalForgiveness.com), 

in Madison, Wisconsin, has added 

its support to the anti-bullying movement. 

Stemming from the research of IFI 

founder Robert Enright, Ph.D., and his 

colleagues, the institute works to forward 

forgiveness for personal, group and societal 

renewal. It attests that in forgiving a 

hurtful person, a personal transformation 

begins that can enhance self-esteem and 

hopefulness. Enright’s scientific studies 

further demonstrate that when children 

learn about forgiveness, feelings of anger, 

depression and anxiety are reduced. 

“We believe that forgiveness is a 

choice,” explains Enright. “When you 

forgive, you may benefit the person you 

forgive, but you benefit yourself far more.” 

Enright recalls his experiences 

working with incarcerated men that 

were serving life sentences. “The first 

thing the assigned therapists asked the 

group to do was to tell me their story; 

tell me about the hurts that had been 

perpetrated on them. One man began to 

cry, saying that no one had ever asked 

for his story.” The therapists listened to 

a tale of the cruel disciplinary measures 

he had endured at home as a child and 

recognized a correlation with the crime 

he had committed. “I’m not justifying his 

actions, but we can see that he was an 

extremely wounded man. Many bullies 

in school have a story, and we need to 

take the time to hear their story. 

“Because those that engage in 

bullying are often filled with rage from 

having been bullied themselves, they get 

to a point that they don’t care about the 

consequences of their actions, including 

detention,” Enright continues. Instead of 

focusing on the prevention of unwanted 

behaviors, he says, “Our program is 

meant to take the anger out of the heart of 

those that bully, so they bully no more.” 

An elementary school-age participant 

in the Forgiveness Program con- 


Peace First’s partner schools 

experience an average 

reduction of 60 percent in 

incidences of violence and 

50 percent fewer weapons 

brought to school, plus a 70 

to 80 percent increase 

in observed student 

peacemaking. 

cludes, “Sometimes it is hard to forgive 

someone straight away if they really hurt 

your feelings. It might take longer to see 

their worth and show them real forgiveness… 

but it is worth it in the end.” 

Meredith Montgomery is the publisher 

of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, 

AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com). 

Peace in Action 

When a first-grader returned to class 

shaken up after being accosted by 

a fourth-grader in the restroom, his 

teacher stepped back to see how the 

class would use Peace First principles. 

The boy was immediately 

embraced by his classmates, who 

quickly concluded that it was every 

student’s right, not a luxury, to feel 

safe, and thereafter implemented a 

restroom buddy system. 

The offending fourth-grader was 

then invited into their classroom to 

hear how each of the first-graders felt 

personally affected by the incident. 

He was also required to spend recess 

with the first-graders for the next two 

weeks. It became a transformative 

experience for everyone involved. 

The older student was recast from 

victimizer to a responsible, caring individual. 

He has continued to display 

improved behavior, volunteering to 

help in the classroom and foregoing 

lunch periods with friends to support 

the first-graders and their teacher. 

“There’s a misconception that 

peacemaking is holding hands and 

singing songs,” says Peace First 

President Eric D. Dawson. “It’s more 

a set of skills that’s nurturing human 

development. It’s working together to 

solve a problem.” 

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Fish Make Appealing Family Pets 

Fish aquariums are 

colorful and wondrous 

windows to 

the sea, showcasing 

continuous movement, 

yet evoking tranquility. 

A mainstay in many 

workplaces, restaurants, 

hospitals and physicians’ 

offices, these watery 

habitats weave their 

greatest influence when 

adopted into a home 

with children. 

The 2011- 

2012 American 

Pet Products 

Association Pet 

Owner Survey reports that 11.9 million 

U.S. households now own freshwater 

fish (another 700,000 have saltwater 

pets). While exotic species offer 

great appeal, freshwater fish are less 

expensive in many cases and require 

less equipment in terms of pumps and 

power heads to create water 

currents. Careful and 

thoughtful planning 

can start ownership off 

in fine finned fashion. 

Getting Started 

The number of fish desired should 

dictate the size of the tank. Hartz.com 

suggests one inch of fish for every 1.5 

to two gallons in tank size. Mindy Dobrow, 

owner of Brookline Grooming & 

Pet Supplies, in Massachusetts, notes, 

“Most new owners that want to take 

by Randy Kambic 

An aquarium 

decorates the house. It’s 

also constant theater, 

with the fish being the 

actors. 

~ Ron Elander, owner, 

the hobby seriously get 

30- to 50-gallon tanks.” 

She suggests once-daily 

feedings or, “If you 

want more interaction 

with 

the fish, half 

as much, 

twice a day. 

If you feed 

at set times, the fish 

will quickly learn and 

be ready.” To provide a relaxed environment 

for aquarium life and reduce 

algae growth, select a tank location in 

a low-traffic area, away from windows. 

According to Dobrow, a first 

freshwater collection of colorful species 

that usually coexist well could include 

angelfish, discus, clown loach, African 

cichlids and fancy goldfish. “They’re all 

fun and pretty,” she comments. 

Aquarium shop owner Ron Elander, 

of Octopuss Garden, in San Diego, concurs. 

For fresh startups, he recommends 

including several kinds of African 

cichlids because, “They chase 

each other around a good deal 

and are interesting to watch.” He 

also likes angelfish, which he characterizes 

as docile and elegant. 

A modern water filtration 

system is needed to 

eliminate fish waste and 

uneaten food that can decay 

and contaminate the water. 

Elander warns against showing 

too much love by overfeeding. “Excess 

food settles on the bottom, decays and 

is eaten later; we get sick eating rotten 

food and so will fish.” 

Make frequent partial water 

changes—one-third of the total every 

two to four weeks, depending on the 

number of fish and tank size, according 

to Dobrow—because filtering alone 

cannot do the job. 

Have the household tap water tested 

for pH (a measure of acidity and alkalinity) 

in order to know which chemicals 

are needed to sustain the level between 

7.7 and 8.3, again depending on the 

fish population and tank size. Use LED 

lights, energy-saving water filters and 

a heater with built-in thermostat control 

(to maintain a range between 75° 

and 82° Fahrenheit) in 

order to reduce electric 

utility costs. 

Creative decorating 

atop the tank’s foundational 

gravel base adds to the fun. 

Make sure anything manmade, such as 

a model sunken ship or treasure chest, is 

obtained from a pet store, so it won’t rust 

or degrade and contaminate the water. 

Shells, coral and plants also add to a 

maritime setting. Remember, the more 

plants installed, the more light (and electricity) 

is needed to keep them alive. 

Health Benefits 

AnimalPlanet.com attests that watching 

fish lowers respiration and pulse rates, 

relieves tension and provides relief from 

stresses. “Children can forge a deep connection 

and obtain a delayed gratification 

in tending fish that can be a maturing 

experience,” says Medical Doctor 

Archana Lal-Tabak, who practices 

integrative medicine, holistic psychiatry, 

Ayurveda and homeopathy at the Heart 

of Transformation Wellness Institute, in 

Evanston, Illinois. 

She stresses that fish 

ownership should be a 

family experience at the 

beginning, so that children 

take their responsibility seriously; 

it also naturally leads to eagerly 

anticipated visits to natural waterways. 


Lal-Tabak particularly recommends 

this hobby for children with attention 

deficit symptoms, because, “Watching 

fish can slow children down and allow 

them to appreciate being in the present 

moment.” 

A discreet correlation exists between 

witnessing the compatibility of 

different species and human potential. 

Seeing a world of multicolored fish 

represents a harmonious diversity for a 

discerning person of any age. 

Elander 

further notes 

that some 

fish characteristics 

make them particularly 

well suited as 

pets for the older 

set. “They don’t 

bark and you 

don’t have to take them out for 

a walk on a cold morning,” he says with 

a grin. 

Find more information in the Marine 

Aquarium Handbook: Beginner to 

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Common Fish Ailments 

Fish illnesses can usually be prevented via proper maintenance and feeding. 

If suspect behavior or appearance arises, discuss with an expert pet retailer 

what steps might help, including use of specific liquid medications following 

manufacturer’s dosage instructions. 

Ammonia poisoning. High ammonia levels can accumulate when an owner 

sets up a new tank or adds too many new fish simultaneously. Symptoms to 

watch for include red or purple gills or fish gasping for breath at the surface. 

Use a freshwater aquarium neutralizer solution and a 50 percent water change. 

For prevention, stock the tank slowly, avoid overfeeding, remove uneaten food 

and conduct regular partial water changes. 

Columnaris. This bacterial infection, showing as mold-like lesions, is caused 

by poor water quality and inadequate diet. Highly contagious among fish, a 

mixture of penicillin and formalin is often recommended. A complete tank 

cleaning can prevent re-infection. 

Fin Rot. Frayed and white fin edges indicate the 

presence of this bacterial disease. A combination of 

formaldehyde, malachite green, methylene blue and/ 

or penicillin, plus a complete tank cleaning, should 

remedy the problem. 

Ich. White spots or red streaks typically signify this 

potentially fatal skin infection of a fish stressed by poor 

diet or an unclean habitat. Copper sulfate or formalin 

can destroy all parasites and carrier cysts. 

Sources: Illness descriptions, Hartz.com; medications, 

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Zumba in the Dark – 8-9pm. Join us for a 

community Zumba party. Free. 3203 Fitness 

Center, 3203 East Business 98 Hwy, Panama City. 

850-481-1396. Lucretia@3203fitnesscenter.com. 

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 

Energize Using Led Lights – 10am-12pm. Presentation 

on the amazing benefits of light therapy 

and a 20 minute complimentary light session to all 

attendees. Free. Ever’Man Natural Foods, 315 W 

Garden St, Pensacola. 850-582-3773. DebDaniels@ 

cox.net. AvalonLightKeepers.com. 

Better Health with Nutrient Dense, Plant Based 

Foods – 1-3pm. Mike Kovach, licensed acupuncturist 

and doctor of Chinese medicine will focus on how 

diet plays a role in many common health issues. 

Free:Members; $2: Non-Members. Ever’man Natural 

Foods, Co-op, 315 West Garden St, Pensacola. 

850-438-0402. Jennifer@Everman.org. Everman.org. 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 

Break Through Your Blocks To Abundance – 

7-8:30pm. Join Terri Amos-Britt as she shares how 

to break through energetic blocks that sabotage 

you emotionally, physically and financially. Free. 

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 

Body, Mind & Spirit Service – 6pm. Geared for 

young adult spiritual adventurers. A 30-minute high 

energy spiritual interactive experience. Love offering. 

Unity of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby, Panama City. 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15 

Reiki Master Class – 9am-6pm. Feb 15-17. 3 

day class in advanced Reiki techniques for those 

who have been Reiki II practitioners for at least 

6 months. Call Sandy to register or for questions. 

$875. Fairfield Inn, Shalimar. 850-217-5419. 

reikiinflorida@aol.com. reikiinflorida.com. 


Family Night – 6pm. Dinner and adults hear a 

presentation or discuss a topic. Children have special 

activities. Please RSVP. Love offering. Unity 

of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 

Yin Yoga Workshop – 1-5:30pm. Yin Yoga 

stretches the deep connective tissue of the 

joints for greater flexibility and healthy mobility. 

4hr YA CEU’s. Lead by Carol Herndon 

certified in Yin Yoga with Sarah Powers. $55. 

Yoga Elements, 108 Carillon Market St, Panama 

City Beach. 850-866-2199. Hello@Yoga 

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 

Pranic Healing Introduction – 1-3pm. Learn 

how to feel prana and stop negative people from 

draining you. Techniques to promote general wellness 

and stress reduction. Donation welcome. All 

In One Yoga, 119 Truxton Ave, Ft. Walton Beach. 

850-221-2381. PranicHealingOasis@gmail.com. 

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Spiritual Discussion – 6:30pm. Join us for a meaningful 

spiritual discussion. Each month will be a different 

topic. Join us for an exciting evening. Love offering. 

Panama City Unity. PanamaCityUnity@knology.net. 

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Market has 14,000 square feet of inventory with 

tons of items for your projects, all at affordable 

prices. Call 850-301-3729. 

HUGE JEWELRY SALE – 15-40 percent off. 

Best prices in the area for lightly worn gold 

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guaranteed in writing. Call 850-301-3729. 

VINTAGE GUITARS – FWB Flea Market has 

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Yoga for Beginners – 10am. Here’s a class at the right 

pace for those just starting to enjoy yoga. Simple and 

fun. DragonflyYoga.com. 

Pilates Mat Class – 11am. Bring a mat, lose some 

fat. $10. Eastern Traditions, 7552 Navarre Pkwy, St 6, 

(across from VinnieR), Navarre. 850-217-6341. 

Kids Martial Arts Combat Class – 4:45pm (ages 

4-8); 5:45 and 6:45pm (ages 9-13). Mon/Wed/Fri. 

Friendly family oriented with small classes, all 

levels. Great for fitness, confidence, and camaraderie. 

Free introductory class. No contracts. Martial 

Arts Combat Academy, 1605 N. Partin, Niceville. 

850-797-9430. 

Reiki Share – 6:30-8:30pm. 3rd Mon. A time to experience 

Reiki energy in a group setting with other 

Reiki practitioners. All Reiki students welcome. 

Love offering. Mana Lomi Reiki and Massage, FWB. 

850-217-5419. 

A Course in Miracles – 7-8pm. Unity in FWB, 1797 

Hurlburt Rd. FWB. 850-864-1232. 

tuesday 

Personal Nutritional Consultation – 1 st and 3 rd 

Tues monthly. Dr. Kenawy, Ph.D. provides in-depth 

nutritional evaluations and consultations. $50. 634 W. 

23 rd St, Panama City. Call for an appt. 850-763-8871. 

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Green Awareness Taskforce – 8:15am. 1st Tues. 

Monthly meetings. Open to the public. FWB Chamber. 

850-244-8191. GoGreenOkaloosa.com. 

Yoga – 8:45am. Love Offering. Unity of Panama City, 

1764 Lisenby Ave, Panamaa City. 

Svaroopa® Yoga – 10am. A relaxing and therapeutic 

style of yoga. $12. Blossom Yoga, 315 Racetrack Rd, 

NE, FWB. 850-420-6046. BlossomYogaFL.com. 

Yoga for Women – 10am. A time to be at ease and 

enjoy. A class tailored to the needs of today’s woman. 

$10. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St SE, FWB. 850- 

244-0184. DragonFlyYoga.com. 

Pilates Mat Class – 6pm. Bring a mat, lose some fat. 

$10. Eastern Traditions, 7552 Navarre Pkwy, St 6, 

(across from VinnieR), Navarre. 850-217-6341. 

Women’s Depression Group – 5pm. Stepping Stones 

Professional Counseling, Mary Esther. SteppingStones 

Counseling.org. 

Weekly Walk/Run – 5:30 or 6pm. Choose the time 

best for you and meet at Landing Park, behind Run 

With It store. All ages and abilities are welcome at a 

very relaxed and non-competitive get together. Free. 

170 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, FWB. 850-243-1007. 

RunWithIt.com. 

Open Mike at Crestview Library – 6-8pm. 2 nd Tues. 

Poets and musicians are invited to a free, open-mike 

poetry reading and music improvisation. Crestview 

Library, 445 Commerce Dr., 850-682-4432 or visit the 

library’s Facebook page. 

Personal and Planetary Peace – 7pm. Meditation, 

stress release, energy work, Reiki sharing and certification, 

networking, healthy food support. Free. 

Crystal Cottage, 7338 Hwy. 2301, Panama City. Darce 

Blakely, Reiki Master. 850-763-4504. 

Zumba Class – 5:30pm. Tues,Thur. Ditch the workout, 

join the party. Gloria Overfield combines Latin and International 

music with a fun and effective workout system. 

Free Introductory Class. No contracts. Martial Arts Combat 

Academy, 1605 N. Partin, Niceville. 850-865-0438. 

Teen and Adult Martial Arts Combat Class – 7pm. 

Tues,Thur. Ages 15 and up. Friendly family oriented 

with small classes, all levels. Defense techniques, fitness, 

confidence, and camaraderie. Free introductory 

class. No contracts. Martial Arts Combat Academy, 

1605 N. Partin, Niceville. 850-797-9430. 

wednesday 

Gentle way to facilitate healing in the body. Open to all 

levels. $10. 119 Truxton, FWB. AllOneYogaFWB.com. 

Gentle Flow Yoga with Felicia McQuaid – 10am. Beginner 

based therapeutic movement combined w/breath awareness. 

Dragonfly Yoga. 850-217-2771. FeliciaMcquaid.net. 

Weekly Meditation –11am. Love offering. Unity 

of Panama City, 1764 Lisenby Ave, Panama City. 

Wellness Rocks – 12-2pm. Last Weds every month. 

Join other health and wellness practitioners, providers 

and educators to network and collaborate as we 

strengthen, educate and build our community. For 

monthly location visit WellnessRocksNaturally.com. 

888-228-3618. 

Svaroopa® Yoga – 4:30pm. A relaxing and therapeutic 

style of yoga. $12. Blossom Yoga, 315 Racetrack Rd, 

NE, FWB. BlossomYogaFL.com. 850-420-6046. 

Community Acupuncture Clinic – 5-7pm. $20. Great way 

to sleep better, quit smoking, and de-stress. Eastern Traditions, 

7552 Navarre Pkwy, Ste 6, Navarre. 850-554-3464. 

PTSD Acupuncture Clinic – 5-7pm. Improves sleep 

and emotions for military and other victims of trauma. 

Eastern Traditions, 7552 Navarre Pkwy suite 6, Navarre. 

850-554-3464. 

Meditation Class – 7pm. Free. All One Yoga, 119 

Truxton Ave Bld 2, FWB. Sonny, 850-314-0321. 

thursday 

PTSD Acupuncture Clinic – 5-7pm. Improves 

sleep and emotions for military and other victims of 

trauma. Eastern Traditions, 7552 Navarre Pkwy suite 

6, Navarre. 850-554-3464. 

Yoga for Beginners – 5:30pm. Here’s a class at 

the right pace for those just starting to enjoy yoga. 

Simple and fun. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St. 

FWB. DragonflyYoga.com. 

Mood Management with Essential Oils – 6-7pm. 2 nd 

Thurs monthly. dōTERRA’s, Amy Gouker, presents 

the Mood Matrix. Free. The REACH Institute, 870 

Mack Bayou Road, Suite D, SRB. RSVP. Ann Rector, 

850-622-2273. 

Svaroopa® Yoga – 6:30pm. A relaxing and therapeutic 

style of yoga. $12. Blossom Yoga, 315 Racetrack Road, 

NE, FWB. 850-420-6046. BlossomYogaFL.com. 

The Body, Mind, & Spirit Group of Florida – 6:30- 

8:30pm. 1st Thurs. Each meetup will have an array of 

activities, speakers, products, samples, demonstrations, 

practitioners, and networking opportunities. $5. Pensacola. 

850-941-4321. Pensacolaevent@aol.com.bmsfl.com. 

friday 

Community HU Song – 7-7:30pm. 1st Fri. HU, a 

love song to God, is a gift to the world. Tune into 

its many blessings and experience divine love. Free. 

Destin Community Center, 101 Stahlman Ave, Destin. 

850-585-4967. Eadyma@cox.net. 

saturday 

Gentle Flow Yoga with Felicia McQuaid – 9am. 

Beginner based therapeutic movement combined w/ 

breath awareness. Dragonfly Yoga. 850-217-2771. 

FeliciaMcquaid.net. 

Calm Water Tai Chi Class – 9am. Designed for selfdefense, 

realize the health benefits, stress reduction 

and strength improvement with gentle movement. New 

class. All ages and levels. Free introductory class. No 

contracts. Martial Arts Combat Academy, 1605 N. 

Partin, Niceville. 850-797-9430. 

Svaroopa® Yoga – 10am.Yoga basics. New Saturday 

AM yoga class. Blossom Yoga, 315 Racetrack Road, 

NE, FWB 850-420-6046. BlossomYogaFL.com. 

Teen and Adult Martial Arts Combat Class – 

10:30am-12pm. Ages 15 and up. Friendly family oriented 

with small classes, all levels. Defense techniques, 

fitness, confidence, and camaraderie. Free introductory 

class. No contracts. Martial Arts Combat Academy, 

1605 N. Partin, Niceville. 850-797-9430. 

Intuitive Gallery Readings By Ericka Boussarhane 

– 6:30-8:30pm. International Intuitive Ericka Boussarhane 

uses her mediumship to help others find closure 

and insight. $10. Mystic Cottage, 4971 Mobile Hwy, 

Pensacola. 850-941-4321. PensacolaEvent@aol.com. 

sunday 

Free Yoga Event – 4:30pm. $5 donation to Paws. 

Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St. FWB. DragonflYoga. 

com. 850-244-0184. DragonflyYoga.com. 

Metamorphosis Book Club – 4:30pm. First Sunday 

monthly. Free. Dragonfly Yoga, 184 Brooks St, Se, 

FWB. 850-244-0184. DragonflyYoga.com. 

Drop in. 

Dragonfly Yoga 

850 244 0184 

downtown brooks st 

ft. walton beach 

dragonflyyoga.com 


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ACUPUNCTURE 

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC 

WELLNESS CENTER 

April Lee, DC 

4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 

850-897-1177 • BluewaterChiropractic.com 

Natural and holistic health care. 

Offering chiropractic care, acupuncture, 

lumbar decompression, 

physical therapies, nutritional education 

and supplementation. Allow 

the body to heal the way it was 

designed. 

DR. SHERYL ROE 


850-225-3460 • DrSRoe.com 

Acupuncture Works! Learn how it can 

work for you at either office (Mary 

Esther Blvd. or Navarre Healing Center 

in Harvest Village). Treating all 

types of pain, addiction, sleep disorders, 

stress, fibromyalgia, PTSD. Feel 

better soon. See ad page 35. 

EASTERN TRADITIONS 

Katherine Semmes, Acupuncture Physician 

7552 Navarre Parkway, Ste 6. Navarre 

850-554-3464 

Restore your family’s health using 

simple techniques to stimulate the 

body’s own healing capacity; safe and 

effective for common childhood and 

parenthood complaints. Acupressure, 

reflexology, organic herbs also utilized. 

See ad page 5. 

KERRY ABACO 


2633 Hwy 77, Suite B, Panama City 

850-628-8412 

Panama City’s premier acupuncturist 

treating lower back, knee, neck 

and shoulder pain, emotional disorders, 

gastrointestinal, gynecological, 

musculoskeletal, addictions, 

allergies, arthritis, migraines 

and other conditions. Practitioner 

of oriental medicine and provider of Chinese herbs. 

THE TORTOISE CLINIC 

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine 

Waterside Business Center 

Santa Rosa Beach 

850-267-5611 • TheTortoiseClinic.com 

Serving the Emerald Coast for over 

20 years. Currently offering multiple 

styles of acupuncture, bodywork, 

hypnotherapy, diet counseling, and 

the area’s largest raw herb pharmacy. 


AIR CONDITIONING 

PEADEN HEATING AND 

AIR CONDITIONING 

Panama City - 850-872-1004 

Ft Walton Beach - 850-362-6646 

Gulf Breeze - 850-396-6126 Peaden.com 

Licensed, insured 

residential and 

commercial air 

conditioning, heating, plumbing, and electrical contractor. 

NATE-certified, Comfort Institute Certified, and 

NADCA technicians, consultants, and customer service 

professionals with a primary focus to provide quality 

service and installation combined with the best products 


in the industry. See ad page ?. 

BEAUTY 

SALON VEDAT 

114-B Benning Dr, Destin 

850-837-2690; cell: 813-841-4890 

SalonVedat@gmail.com 

SalonVedat.com 

Organic Salon Systems 

has started a 

revolution of 

healthier, cleaner, 

natural, organic, and better performing professional 

salon products. Beauty without sacrificing 

health. Coloring and smoothing treatments for silky, 

healthy hair. No SLS, ammonia, parabens or plastics. 


BODYWORKERS 

FELICIA MCQUAID WELLNESS, LLC 

Therapeutic Practices for Body, Mind & Spirit 

Downtown Fort Walton Beach 

850-217-2771 • www.FeliciaMcQuaid.net 

Professional, compassionate, experienced 

care for your body, mind 

and spirit; specializing in Massage/Reiki 

Integrative Sessions. 

Ninety minutes to perfect balance, 

peace and health.(MA61060) See 

ad page 24. 

NANETTE SAVAGE 

CERTIFIED ADVANCE ROLFER 

850- 621-6101 

MA-0028169 

Let me help you achieve greater balance 

and mobility by creating a more 

lifted and symmetrical alignment. 

Appointments made for 75-minute 

session. See ad page 16. 

THE REACH INSTITUTE 

Ann M. Rector, LMT, MMP, BA 

850-622-CARE (2273) 

TheReachInstitute.com 

NW Florida’s solution for Medical 

Massage Therapy and Kinesiology. 

Dedicated to providing quality care to 

clients to resolve specific conditions 

and improving quality of life. 

URBAN OASIS 

Laura Tyree, LMT (MA68035) 

Downtown Ft Walton Beach 

850-244-0184 or 850-642-1015 

UrbanOasisHealth.com 

A unique environment for relaxation 

and healing of body, self, and soul. 

Revel in relaxation and enjoyment. 

Find the relief and good health you 

have always wanted. 

CHIROPRACTIC 

BLUEWATER CHIROPRACTIC 

WELLNESS CENTER 

April Lee, DC 

4400 Hwy 20 E, Niceville 

850-897-1177 

BluewaterChiropractic.com 

Natural and holistic health care. Offering 

chiropractic care, acupuncture, 

lumbar decompression, physical therapies, 

nutritional education and supplementation. 

Allow the body to heal the 

way it was designed. 

CONTRERAS CHIROPRACTIC 

Dr. Dave Contreras 

339 NW Racetrack Rd, Ste 7 FWB 

850-376-9102 

Proficiency Rated Activator Chiropractor 

practicing in Ft. Walton. Activator 

Adjustment Method utilizes 

gentle force to adjust spine; no twisting 

and cracking or sudden movements. 

Treats neck, lower back pain, 

whiplash, headaches, sciatica. See ad 

page 35. 

HENARD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 

Dr. Karen Henard, DC 

4566 Hwy 20 E, Ste 205, Niceville 

850-897-1105 

HenardChiro.com 

As a second generation chiropractor, 

Dr. Henard is committed 

to lifetime chiropractic wellness 

care for the entire family, 

improving their health naturally. 

Over 16 years’ experience in pediatrics, 

sports and automobile 

injuries. Most insurance accepted and 

affordable cash plans. 


colonic therapy 

SKINDEEP CLINIC 

WELLNESS CENTRE 

Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist 

4012 Commons Dr W, Ste 120, Destin 

850-269-1414 

SkinDeepDestin.com 

Colonics, ionic footbaths, infrared 

saunas. Organic non-surgical facelift, 

weight loss (lose 20 lbs in 40 

days), body wraps, massage, teeth 

whitening, airbrush tan, makeovers. 

compounding pharmacy 

Emerald Coast Compounding 

Pharmacy 

Pharmaceuticals Built For You, 

Because You Are Unique 

7 Town Center Loop Unit C15 

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 

850-622-5800/eccpharmacy.com 

Pharmaceutical Compounding that can 

formulate your prescriptions to meet 

your individual needs. Providing compounding 

for Hormone and Thyroid 

Replacement Therapy, Dermatology, 

Pain Management and other areas. 

Regina Jaquess, Pharm D. See ad page 7. 

DENTISTRY 

DR. DAYTON HART, DMD 

IAOMT Protocol 

225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535 

251-943-2471 

DrDaytonHart.com 

Free book for new patients: Mercury 

Free Dentistry. Ozone, Laser No- 

Suture Gum Surgery, Test for compatible 

materials, cavity-causing 

bacteria. Examine for gum disease 

bacteria Laser Cavity Diagnoses, 

Saliva, pH Check, Oral Galvanic 

Screening, no fluoride. 

energy CONSERVATION 

DEBBY MCKINNY 

Energy Gone Greener 

Marketing Representative 

850-598-0200 

Energygonegreener.info 

Guaranteed savings on electricity for 

residential/commercial applications 

without reducing electrical consumption. 

Advanced technology backed by largest 

green energy provider in the world; one 

of 2012 Forbes Magazine’s best business 

ideas. Save energy while ensuring a safer environment 

in your home or business by reducing harmful Electromagnetic 

Fields (EMF). Qualifies for green certification 

for home or business. See ad page 3. 

energy HEALING 

BACK TO BASIC WELLNESS 

Susan Giangiulio MEd, CECP, CLP 

850-240-2279 

Back-To-Basic-Wellness.com 

Certified Lifeline Technique and 

an Emotion Code Practitioner 

applying kinesiology, known as 

muscle testing, to communicate with 

the subconscious. One or more 

sessions release trapped 

emotions, helping to eliminate 

personal obstacles and limiting behaviors. 

FITNESS & TRAINING 

MARTIAL ARTS COMBAT ACADEMY 

1605 N. Partin Dr, Niceville 

850-797-9430 

MartialArtsCombatAcademy.com 

Adult and teen modern day self-defense. 

Kid’s classes tournament base with an 

emphasis on “Stranger Danger” and 

introductory week and no contracts. 

FOODS & SUPPLIMENTS 

BODY-B-HEALTHY 

2227 Ferdon Blvd, Crestview 

850-682-8893 

Find Us on Facebook 

Knowledgeable staff and 

cutting edge digital 

health assessments. 

Dairy free and gluten 

free food items, supplements, homeopathic solutions 

and anti-aging products, plus delicious nutritional 

smoothies. See ad page 41. 

GOLDEN ALMOND 

HEALTH FOOD STORE 

339 Racetrack Rd NW # 3 

(850) 863-5811 

GoldenAlmond.com 

Hours: Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat. 10-4, closed Sun. 

We offer natural and organic 

foods and the largest 

selection of herbs and supplements 

in the area. Enjoy 

our new fresh juice bar 

(Mon-Fri 10am-4pm) while shopping for your health 

needs with the help of our knowledgeable and personable 

staff. See ad page 41. 

ORGANO GOLD 

Dave & Becky Scholtes 

850-324-5336 

Dscholtes.organogold.com 

Drink healthier Coffee. 100% 

Arabica coffee infused with 100% 

organic Ganaderma Lucidum, a 

Chinese herb noted for healing 

properties. See ad page 22. 

healing arts 

HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALL 

Transformational Energy Healer and Counselor 

BS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotherapist 

850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info 

Phone sessions to heal serious health 

issues, unwanted patterns, and more. 

Authored Wellness Wisdom on 

natural health and healing; inspired 

by her journey with cancer. 

HOLISTIC HEALTH 

BLUEWATER NATURAL HEALTH 

Dawn M. Dalili, N.D. 

850-897-1177 

4400 Hwy. 20E, #207, Niceville 

BluewaterNaturalHealth.com 

Look better, feel better, and function 

at your very best without 

pharmaceuticals and without 

spending a fortune on supplements. 

HYPNOSIS 

BRENDA Q. BISCHOFF, 

CLC, CHT CI 

Hypnosis, Hypnobliss, Life Coaching, NLP 

850-637-1631, 850-501-3662 

Brenda@TransformYourLife.net 

TransformYourLife.net 

Time Line Therapy, Certified 

NGH Hypnosis Instructor. Imagine 

living the life you have already 

dreamed of. Take the first 

step now. Call for a free consultation. 


DESTIN HYPNOSIS 

Tom Mueller, CMC, CHt 

850-865-0285 • DestinHypnosis.com 

Facebook.com/DestinHypnosis 

Certified Hypnotherapist and 

Master Life Coach. Hypnosis 

is powerful anytime a 

change in feeling, thinking 

or behavior is desired. My mission is your success. Call 

today. See ad page 9. 

INTUITIVE ARTS 

TERESA BROWN 

3 W Garden St, Pensacola 

850-206-1853 • TeresaBrown.net 

Experienced intuitive medium, public 

speaker, and author. Find peace, 

healing and renewal of energy 

through energetic clearing, past life 

regression and spiritual counseling. 

Consultations in person or phone. 



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LIFE COACHING 

TERRI AMOS-BRITT, 

Former Miss USA 

Spiritual Coach +Energetic Healer 


850-654-9946 

Abundance coaching for yourself, your 

relationships and career. Let me empower 

you with tools to deal with life’s 

situations. I’ve coached globally from 

moms to CEOs for over 10 years. See 

ad page 21. 

LIGHT THERAPY 

AVALON LIGHT KEEPERS 

850-424-8261 • AvalonLightKeepers.com 

Light emitting diodes, or LEDs, are 

used to apply concentrated doses 

of lights and healing sound frequencies 

to help increase circulation, 

control pain, reduce stress and 

increase overall wellness. Ongoing 

sessions are given at The Golden 

Almond Health Food Store. Contact us to learn 

about our free presentations. See ad page 23. 

EMERALD COAST RELAX 

Quantum Wellness Technology 

INDIGO Quantum Biofeedback Device and 

Quantumwave Laser Therapy & Sales 

850-803-6459 • EmeraldCoastRelax.com 

Libbie Hambleton, Certified 

Biofeedback Technician, providing 

sessions at a variety of locations. 

Devices to assist with stress, pain, 

relaxation, inflammation, 

rejuvenation, sleep, wellness. 

LIGHT FOR LIFE 

Buddy Bowman, Quantum Light Energy Coach 

315-A Racetrack Rd, FWB 

850-582-4929 • BuddyBowman.com 

Come experience the soothing healing 

light and energy photons to gently reduce 

stress and bring your body into 

balance. This promotes the natural healing 

of the body by itself, the way it was 

designed to do and nature intended. 

Located inside Blossom Yoga, this treatment 

is painless, convenient, affordable, noninvasive 

and drug-free. See ad page 16. 

NATURAL BURIAL 

GLENDALE MEMORIAL 

NATURE PRESERVE 

297 Railroad Ave., DeFuniak Springs 

850-859-2141 

GlendaleNaturePreserve.org 

A Natural End to a Natural life. Green 

natural funerals. Natural setting. 

Embalming fluid free. Biodegradable 

elements. Cost-effective funeral 

arrangements. Located off U.S. 

Highway 83, 10 miles north of De- 

Funiak Springs. See ad page 29.. 

REIKI 

FLORIDA CENTER FOR 

REIKI TRAINING 

Sandra Trimble 

850-217-5419 • ReikiInFlorida.com 

Reiki Master and Licensed Massage 

Therapist. Reiki classes and Reiki sessions 

for relaxation, stress reduction & 

healing. Over 18 years experience with 

Reiki. 11 years experience in massage. 

Florida & National CEUs provided. 

Monthly Reiki shares and classes. 

RETIREMENT LIVING 

THE BLAKE AT GULF BREEZE 

Brooke Hicks 

850-934-4306 • BlakeLiving.com 

A retirement, assisted living, and 

memory care community inspiring 

wellness in an enriched 

environment. Also, short-term 

respite program for caregivers to have their loved one 

stay as a guest; enjoy the many services and personalized 

care. See ad page 23. 

sKIN CARE 

OCEANA NATURALS, LLC 

Michael J Russ 

866-242-3776 • PureSunscreen.com 

MelanSol® is certified chemical 

free skin care that brings hope and 

peace of mind to everyone who 

wants to enjoy a safe relationship 

with the sun. See ad page 24. 

spiritual center 

UNITY IN FORT WALTON BEACH 

1797 Hurlburt Road, FWB 

850-864-1232 • UnityInFWBFL.org 

We welcome all interested in seeking 

an inner awareness 

of God. We promote love, 

joy, and peace through our thoughts, 

words, and deeds. See ad page 41. 

UNITY OF PANAMA CITY 

1764 Lisenby Ave., Panama City 

850-769-7481 

PanamaCityUnity@knology.net 

Committed to helping people 

find the way to their own understanding 

and experience of 

God and offering positive, 

practical resources for an 

abundant and meaningful life. 

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Begin to see yourself as a 

soul with a body rather than a 

body with a soul. 

~ Wayne Dyer 

WELLNESS CENTERS 

SKINDEEP CLINIC 

WELLNESS CENTRE 

Cindy Butler, Owner/Therapist 


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Colonics, ionic footbaths, infrared sauna. 

Organic non-surgical facelift, weight loss 

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massage, teeth whitening, airbrush tan, 

makeovers. MM27113. MA49032. 

THE WELLNESS CENTER 

Thomas Easley, Clinical Herbalist 

850-994-5656 • PaceWellnessCenter.com 

Facebook/The-Wellness-Center 

Offers supplement/herbal wellness; assessment 

practices: iridology, tongue/fingernail/pulse 

analysis, glandular body typing. 

Healing therapies: ionic footbath, hot 

house, chi machine and massage therapy. 

WELLNESS CENTER AT NAVARRE 

Pam Svendsen. MD 

7552 Navarre Pkwy, Ste 21 

850-936-8343 • NavarreWellness.com 

Committed to patient centered care as 

well as disease focused treatment, we 

offer family practice, weight loss, 

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WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS 

BLUE WILLOW WELLNESS 

850-226-9355 • BlueWillowWellnes.com 

Working with individuals and groups to 

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assessment and training 

to overcome resistance to change. Ask 

about our Tai Chi classes. See ad page 36. 

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DRAGONFLY YOGA STUDIES 

Downtown Ft Walton Beach 

850-244-0184 (MM16502) 

DragonFlyYoga.com 

Drop in. 

A professional yoga studio offering 

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Certified instructors. Owner/Director 

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850 244 0184 

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ft. walton beach 

dragonflyyoga.com 

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108 Carillon Market St, Panama City Beach 

850-866-2199 • hello@YogaElements108.com 

YogaElements108.com 

Yoga offered: mat (earth), 

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RYT-500, LauraLynn Jansen, 

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