Bend Health Guide Issue 7 Fall/Winter 2019

Issue 7, Fall/Winter 2019
Free! Please take one!

HEALING
FROM THE
TOP DOWN
750 NW Charbonneau St. Suite 101 • Bend, Oregon 97703
KEVIN HALLMEYER D.C.
info@truespinebend.com
EXTREMELY GENTLE
PROVEN RESULTS
For symptoms including:
• Tension Headaches
• Migraines
• Vertigo/Dizziness
• Neck and arm pain
• TMJ
• Low Back Pain
• Sciatica
• Post concussion syndrome
An upper cervical misalignment interferes in
the communication between your brain and
body, and robs your body of its true health
potential.
True Spine Chiropractic is Bend’s source for
NUCCA, a unique chiropractic technique
backed by over 50 years of research and
state-of-the-art technology.
Your body knows what to do, sometimes you
just need to remove the interference.
Schedule your free consultation online at truespinebend.com or call 541. 848. 6834

TENSION HEADACHES
Studies show that over 90 percent of people will experience a headache of some form in their life,
most commonly tension headaches. While the underlying cause is still being researched, tension
headaches present as non-pulsating, band-like pressure in the neck and head on both sides. Symptoms
normally last 30 minutes to seven days with mild to moderate intensity. Tension headaches are
not aggravated by activity but can cause light or sound sensitivity. This headache is not associated with
vomiting or nausea.
Have a tension headache? Three things to try:
BREATHE
Lightly close your mouth and relax your neck
and shoulders. With your hands over your belly,
slowly inhale through your nose for five seconds
and exhale for five seconds. Counting can keep
your mind from drifting. Try this for five minutes.
SLEEP
Take a 20-minute nap. At night, get into a ritual
so your sleep becomes a pattern. Avoid using
tech devices and try meditation to wind down.
POSTURE
Keep your head over your shoulders. Slouching
and looking down with your head stresses your
neck’s muscles.
When to get help:
If you are experiencing multiple tension
headaches a week, it’s advisable to seek out help
from a clinician. There are many different modalities
that can help provide relief from tension
headaches including: massage, physical therapy,
nutrition and acupuncture.
One often overlooked area to have evaluated is
the top of your neck. The top three segments in
your spine feed directly into the pain center for
the head, neck and throat; and may be a root
contributor to your headaches.
Dr. Kevin Hallmeyer DC, is a practitioner of the
NUCCA technique which focuses on the structural
correction of head and neck alignment.
Learn more at truespinebend.com.

WINTER 2019
Editor's Note -
Support Local & BHG Giving Campaign
Bend Health Guide was created to support local, small businesses in Bend with the most
effective direct mail marketing platform. This season, I urge you to spend your Holiday
shopping dollars locally, to support Bend’s businesses right here at home. Give a healthy
gift experience, like a Massage Gift Certificate or a Tidy Up Session, instead of more stuff;
because everyone has too much stuff these days.
Shop our Plaid Friday sale on 11/29/19.
Visit bendhealthguide.com for links to Plaid Friday Sales.
Plaid Friday weaves the threads of local, small businesses together to create a strong fabric
for Bend’s economy. Plaid Friday is a relaxing alternative to “Black Friday,” because you
can shop from home, online, while eating pumpkin pie; saving money and supporting
Bend’s local businesses.
Giving Campaign 2020
To show our support of Bend’s local, small businesses,
we have a Giving Campaign in 2020, to tithe
10% of our proceeds back to Bend small businesses
in need. You can apply online on our Website. The
winner will be announced Spring of 2020. When you
advertise in Bend Health Guide, you are giving back
to our local community through this program. Grow
your business and show your support for local Bend
at the same time by joining our Spring Bend Health
Guide!
I learned how powerful tithing truly is from Jane
Hiatt’s Abundance class at Unity Church, she is
teaching it again this Fall. I highly recommend
it!
Thank you, to all of the small businesses
that support our mission for
the Health of the Bend community!
~ Terie Sandusky
Post a selfie reading BHG and tag it #BendHealthGuide for a chance to
win a free massage! Shown - winner Brittany at Stihl Whiskey

Contents
BEND HEALTH GUIDE
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5. ABUNDANCE, CALLING OUR NAME
by Rev. Jane Hiatt
8. BEND BABY BOOM
by Leanne Schweitzer
10. CLOTH DIAPERS
12. BOOST YOUR WINTER WELLNESS
by Dr. Marie Agnew
14. THE YOUNG SKIN DIET
16. HERBAL ALLIES THE SEASON
by Holly Hutton
18. PLAID FRIDAY SPECIALS
20. HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
24. CLINIC & PRACTITIONER SPOTLIGHTS
26. REAL SIMPLE GOOD RECIPES
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43-47. PRACTITIONER SPOTLIGHTS
48. THE VAGUS NERVE
by Dr. Arielle Schwartz
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Cover is Lyla born recently to Roger &
Leanne Schweiter, thank you for letting us
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CONTENTS

ABUNDANCE, Calling Our Name
by Rev. Jane Hiatt
Abundance is a beautiful word, a dancing light
show of opportunities, a call and response
of desire, a flowing river of generosity and
gratitude. This is true for everyone. Nobody gets left
out, theoretically. The catch is some of us don’t realize
who we are, so alignment isn’t easy. Many of us look
at our material circumstances and define ourselves
from it. If we happen to have oodles of money, we may
label ourselves rich, but still be ruled by fear of losing
our money, missing out on the benefit of abundance:
peace. Others are not rolling in the green stuff, they
may focus on its absence, how to get it, marinating in
fears, regret for missed opportunities, and missing out
on peace too.
The secret to abundance is that it originates in
another dimension. The third dimension is where we
are staring at our bills and counting coins. We can
experience abundance in this dimension but we can’t
create it from here. Lack exists in third dimension. If
we slip into the fourth dimension, or higher, now true
abundance can begin! I’ve been hearing people talk
about higher dimensions for a very long time but it
always sounded woo-woo to me, like floating around
sipping tea with aliens, sort of “Men in Black” meets
“Downton Abbey”. I figured other dimensions existed,
but I didn’t understand how to access them or why I
would want to.
Now I know higher dimensions are activated when we
focus on spirituality, not religion, although that can be
a doorway to the spiritual. Spirituality is an energetic
relationship to the infinite, generative Force that is
outside of time and space. We access this relationship
through expressing qualities like reverence, generosity,
gratitude and love.
Alignment with our truest self begins by acknowledging
that self as an expression of the infinite,
generative Force. When we recognize this origin
and essence, we know we come plumbed with all the
qualities people refer to as Divine— wisdom, life, love,
wholeness, creativity and abundance. We practice
expressing these qualities and trust that if we turn on
the faucet, the water will flow.
Because we live in the third dimension, the temptation
is always present to define ourselves by our current
conditions. That’s why higher dimensional practice is
so important to keep the stream of abundance flowing
in our lives. We practice by giving and saying thanks.
We practice by questioning old beliefs and having
faith in something greater. We practice by meditating
on the truth of our being. We practice by stretching
outside our familiar containers. We practice by
forgiving. We practice by hanging out with others
who are practicing, studying timeless spiritual laws,
and sharing what we discover. We practice by calling
ourselves by our true name: a localized expression of
the infinite, generative Force of abundance, wisdom,
life, wholeness and love.
Rev. Jane Hiatt is the senior minister at Unity
Community of Central Oregon, a spiritual community
committed to embodying love and awakening
spiritual consciousness. She teaches regular classes in
Abundance as well as other subjects. Rev. Jane is the
author of Magic Child, all about love and power from
the inside out; and Love Letters from the Mother. She
has written many articles over the last 25 years for
local publications.
The next Abundance Class at Unity will begin on
October 14th
Mastering Abundance Book
by Toni G. Boehm
Experience a life filled with abundance and luminosity, where you release
struggle and as you ask, you receive. It may sound too simple, but for those
who know these principles of abundance, it is true. For those who have shifted
from 3rd dimensional, limited thinking regarding money into a 4th and 5th
dimensional higher awareness of limitless source, anything is possible. There
are even quantum science techniques found in this book to support you in
your creation of unlimited abundance. You can master the key elements of
abundance: Be, Allow, Align, & Attract.

A Positive Path for Spiritual Living
www.unitycentraloregon.com
(541) 388-1569
services
✴Sunday Meditation Service 8:30am
✴Sunday Celebration Service 10:00am
Infant and Toddler Care, as well as Child and Youth Classes available during 10am Service.
classes & events
✴Abundance Class - 8 week class focusing on the abundance that is our birthright with a focus
on spiritual laws, dimensions, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that affect our abundance.
✴ FREE Divine Healing for individuals (energy healers, mediums, psychics, angel card
reader, past-life regression)
✴Spiritual Movie Nights - Spiritually oriented movies followed by
dessert and discussion.
✴Winter classes to include: Mastering Abundance, Meditation,
Self-Awareness and Jesus 2.0
groups
✴ Eldering Group ✴ LGBTQ Group ✴
✴ Men’s Group ✴ Women’s Group ✴
✴ Parenting Group ✴ Wisdom Walkers ✴
View our calendar www.unitycentraloregon.com/calendar/
for details and more!
Unity Community is dedicated to sharing a message of personal and
planetary spiritual transformation. We practice and demonstrate the power
of positive prayer and address physical, mental and emotional needs through
affirmative prayer and spiritual education. Our mission is to embody love
and awaken spiritual consciousness.

Bend Baby Boom
It seems like everyone is moving to Bend these days & even babies are choosing to live in Bend! Have
you noticed Bend is experiencing a baby boom, especially in our Yoga Studios?
I’ve been practicing yoga daily for about 10 years
and teaching for almost 4 years. When I found out
I was pregnant last fall, nothing changed. Well,
except for my growing belly and prenatal modifications.
I didn’t let getting pregnant stop me from
doing the things I loved.
I don’t want to say it made my pregnancy easy,
because pregnancy was not easy by any means, but
it sure did make it more manageable. Through my
yoga practice I was able to stay active and fit until
39 weeks and 2 days, and my beautiful baby girl was
born 2 days later on her own, with no medications. I
had a quick first time labor totaling about 6-7 hours
which took the doctor’s by surprise.
I used my breathing techniques and meditation
practice to help me stay relaxed…well as relaxed as
you can be in the most painful experience of your
life. I thoroughly enjoyed being pregnant, but being
a mom brings the most joy to my life. My daughter
teaches me patience and unconditional love on a
daily basis and I couldn’t be more grateful.
by Leanne Schweitzer
Yoga Mom
Leanne teaches Yoga at Groove Yoga, Fridays 12-1
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Andrea Rhoan of Over the Moon Diaper Service
How it Works
1. Over The Moon Diaper Service will deliver prefolds to your door in a cloth pail liner.
2. Wrap the soft cloth diaper around your baby and snap the cover to keep the diaper in place. When
changing, just put the dirty diaper in the bag. No rinsing, soaking or hassle.
3. Soiled diapers in bag will be picked up on Tuesdays and they will be replaced with clean, fresh diapers
in a clean bag.
Over The Moon Diaper Services mission is to reduce waste going to landfills, decrease the amount of water and
energy put into the disposable diaper industry, and provide a convenient service to all of Central Oregon. We want to
make it easy for you to choose cloth diapering for your family.
• Cotton diapers and covers will last years and
multiple children. They can be reused 50 to 200
times before being turned into rags.
• Cotton diapers don’t contain chemicals.
Disposable diapers contain traces of toxins.
Having those chemicals touching your baby’s
skin 24/7 is not a comforting thought.
• Cloth diapers contain the mess better. Some
mothers who use cloth diapers insist that the
infamous disposable diaper “blowout” doesn’t
happen as often.
Photos by Left Coast Captures
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Boost your Winter Wellness
by Dr. Marie Agnew
1. Adopt a Regular Sleep/Wake Cycle
Boost your health with adequate sleep. Go to bed earlier and
allow yourself to sleep longer, 8-9 hours per night. Adopt the
same sleep/wake cycle, turn in and wake up at the same
time every day, even on weekends. Keep heat down when it’s
time to sleep, a cooler sleep environment (60-66 degrees)
and black-out curtains are shown to increase sleep quality.
Avoid screen time or consider blue light blocking glasses if
you’re going to binge Netflix or scroll emails prior to bed.
Blue light activates our sympathetic, fight or flight nervous
system.
2. Nutrient Supplements
Supplements improve health, immunity, and energy levels:
• Vitamin D plays a powerful immune regulatory role, it regulates expression of hundreds of genes involved in biological
functions and activates our immune defenses.
• Omega 3 Fatty Acids In the form of extra virgin cod liver oil, flax oil or fish oil capsules; reduce inflammation, boost
immunity, help with dry skin and achy joints. For vegans, ALA is an option.
• Fermented Foods 70-80% of our immune system is in our gut, if you have poor gut flora, you’ll be more susceptible
to viruses and infections. Eating a diet rich in fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, or yogurt will
strengthen your microbiome.
• Vitamin C contributes substantially to immune defense by supporting multiple cellular functions of the immune system.
3. Make sure you are Connected
Connection to self and community can improve health. Yin Yoga, Meditation, Prayer, Hiking, Tai Chi, & Diaphragmatic
Breathing are great ways to get into your body, become grounded and decrease stress levels.
Prolonged stress can lead to increased cortisol, affecting inflammatory and immune response, making it more
likely to get sick when exposed to a virus. Take time for self care!
4. Practice ABHYANGA (lymph stimulating self massage)
In Ayurveda, your hands are a healing tool, practice self massage to improve sleep and stimulate your lymph, an integral
part of the immune system. Start with dry hands or a dry brush, rub your hands or the brush over your body to stimulate
lymph and blood flow. If you want to use moisture, use warm sesame oil on your skin, massage into your skin using long
strokes over long bones and round strokes at joints. Massage your abdomen in a clockwise rotation.
5. Find a Physical Activity you ENJOY!
Move your body to help flush toxins, boost immunity and promote lymphatic flow. There are so many exercise options.
Keep experimenting until you find an activity that brings you joy. Get your blood pumping and heart rate up, exercise has
a profound effect on your immune system, improves concentration and releases endorphins
Kaizen shows small incremental changes will add up over time, implement one change per week for several months, as
opposed to multiple practices at one time . Feel free to contact me directly at shiftfunctionalmed.com
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Our goal for each client is to empower you by working
together to uncover the root cause of your ailments, reverse
“chronic” disease, and direct you onto a clear and effective
path to heal and optimize health.
Start your journey today toward life
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Most Insurances Accepted

The Young Skin Diet
Science based Recipes & Treatments to
Reveal your best skin ever
by Michelle Lee
No More Dark Spots Oats
1/2 Cup gluten free rolled oats, dry
1 tsp unrefined coconut oil, melted
2 tsp honey
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp Chia Seeds
1/4 Cups Blueberries
2 tsp pomegranate seeds
5-10 walnuts, chopped
Michelle Lee is author of The Young
Skin Diet and Living Luxe Gluten Free.
Her podcast "Delicious Dishes with
Michelle Lee" originally aired on Bend’s
KLRR morning show. In her spare time,
Michelle loves hiking Central Oregon
with her dog and visiting local breweries
with her family.
Science & Nutrition:
Blueberries are a natural source of arbutin, a
powerful skin lightener effective in reducing skin
pigmentations & inconsistencies.
Arbutin is similar in chemical structure to hydroquinonean
active ingredient in many skin lightening
creams.
Clarifying Lemon Ginger Water
1 Cup filtered water
fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/4 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp ginger, grated or minced
Bring water to boil, steep ginger
for 3 minutes, strain & add
lemon juice and zest.
Photoaging Protection
Quinoa with Poached Eggs
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp sea salt
2 eggs chilled
baby romaine lettuce
1/2 Avocado diced
1/2 cup Quinoa, prepared
4 asparagus spears
3 heirloom tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
pepper
Turmeric
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Young Skin Curry Soup
2 tsp. unrefined coconut oil
1/2 cup red onions, chopped
2 cups carrots, peeled & sliced into
rounds
1/2 tsp ginger, peeled & grated
1tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup coconut milk
Directions:
Fill a large, deep non stick skillet with 1 1/2 Inches of
water, vinegar & salt.
While the water heats up, crack the eggs into separate
ramekins & set aside.
Once the Vinegar water has heated up, slowly lower
the ramekins into the water, allowing the eggs to
enter the water. Turn off heat, cover and poach for 5
minutes.
Prepare lettuce leaves in a bowl, add avocado, quinoa,
asparagus, tomatoes and walnuts. Top with eggs and
serve.
Science & Nutrition:
Lemon gives Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, Flavonoids,
limonene, and folic acid to provide the body with
antioxidants, antimicrobials, and anti carcinogenic
benefits to protect your skin.
Ginger provides anti-inflammatory, antioxidants and
improved blood circulation.
Directions:
Heat coconut oil in a large stockpot over medium.
Add onion and sauté until translucent.
Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 2 more
minutes, add stock and bring to a boil.
Reduce to simmer and cook for 35-45 minutes until
carrots are tender, stir in coconut milk, transfer to
food processor or blender, pulse until smooth.
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Building a Better Community
Through World Class Dentistry
Our dentists, Dr. Anne Scott, Dr. Peter Yonan, Dr. Kylie Wasserman and
Dr. Blake Quigley, together with our professional staff, are dedicated to
keeping you and your mouth healthy.
Awbrey Dental Group
541-640-5365
www.awbreydental.com
965 SW Emkay Drive Suite 100 Bend 97702
Dr. Peter Yonan | Dr. Anne Scott | Dr. Kylie Wasserman | Dr. Blake Quigley

Herbal Allies for the Season
by
Holly Hutton of Herbal Goddess Medicinals
As we transition from Summer into Autumn, we move into Metal season according to the Five Elements system of
Traditional Chinese Medicine. Metal is about letting go, detaching, moving from external to internal, it corresponds
to lungs and respiratory system. Lungs control circulation of our Wei-Qi, which is the defensive Qi that protects us
from an invasion of flu and colds. Three native plants to treat colds, flu, coughs and fevers are:
Arrowleaf
Balsamroot
(Balsamorhiza sagittate) dots
hillsides around Central Oregon
resembling a sunflower, used
in Native American traditions.
Herbalist Michael Moore describes
Balsamroot as a cross between
echinacea and osha to fight
infections, this root is used in cough
syrups, due its resins, which expel
phlegm.
Out of respect for this amazing
plant, I harvest one section of root
leaving other sections in place.
Its outer root bark is cleaned and
stripped from inner bark, exuding a
sticky sap similar to pine. Roots are
best gathered in early spring before
it blooms or in fall after leaves die
back.
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
considered as an invasive
species, has been used in treating
respiratory conditions, both leaves
and root are used as a tea for
asthma, pneumonia and spasmodic
or dry coughs. An infused oil of
mullein flowers is a remedy for ear
infection.
To prepare this oil, first find an
abundance of flowering mullein,
fill a small mason jar with flowers
and let them wilt, to reduce their
moisture content. Fill the jar to the
brim with oil. Set jar, tightly capped,
in the sun for a month or two, then
strain the oil into clean bottles. 5-10
drops in the ear for an infection.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is
used for treating colds, flu and
fevers. Yarrow has a diaphoretic
action, opening pores of the skin and
encourages sweating, effective in
breaking fevers. Yarrow is bitter, so
making a tincture is a good option.
Harvest when flowering, allow
to wilt, pack into a mason jar and
cover with vodka. Let sit for a few
weeks, then take a teaspoon several
times a day during an acute phase of
fever. Yarrow is also a hemostatic
and considered a wilderness first
aid medicine. Just chew the leaves
and apply to cuts and scrapes to stop
bleeding.
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#MadeInBend
Holiday Gift Guide
Wick Forest Candles
Modern apothecary style small batch,
pure soy wax candles. Hand poured with
love in our cabin in the woods. Making
candles and spreading happiness one
whimsical little candle at a time. Makes
a great hostess gift for anyone you are
visiting this Holiday season.
wickforestcandleco.com
Bend Soap Company - step up your moisture routine
Bend is a dry climate with cold winter temperatures plus biting winds, your skin may even dry and crack. Be
ready for elements year-round by stepping up your moisture routine.
Step 1: Wash. We wash our skin to remove dirt, oil, and other impurities, but if you aren’t using an all-natural
soap, you may be replacing dirt with toxins. Moisturize with goat milk soap, it adds essential fatty acids that soften
your skin. It has natural antibacterial properties to fight acne and create a moisture barrier to protect your skin
from harsh elements.
Step 2: Exfoliate. Exfoliating skin scrubs away dead skin cell buildup to reveal fresher, younger-looking skin. Goat
milk soap has alpha hydroxy acids, which gently remove dead skin cells. You can also use a loofah or a sugar scrub.
Step 3: Moisturize. After washing, pat your skin dry and seal in moisture by applying a goat milk lotion to lock in
moisture. Change dry, itchy skin to soft, moisturized, healthy skin year round. Using fewer products saves money
and time, lessening your impact on the environment. Opt for quality over quantity with products you choose.
Your skin will thank you!
Bend Soap Company goat milk soaps, lotions and all-natural skincare products at bendsoap.com.

Broken Pine Studio for the one you love
Handcrafted Jewelry. Backcountry Inspired.
For Mountain lovers who love the big and grand and all the small and delicate things in-between, a reminder of those
wild places that nourish your courageous soul. Wearable armor for your heart made of reclaimed, precious metals and
beautiful, diverse gemstones, built by hand in the heart of Central Oregon.
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Indigo Wild Beverages great stocking stuffers
Vegan Hot Cocoa creamy and high in iron, zinc, potassium,
raw cacao, fiber and magnesium.
Vegan Chai Latte contains a bounty of ginger, cinnamon,
and cloves to warm you.nights.
Vegan Matcha Latte has subtle, earthy undertones, it
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What I really want for Christmas.
Nomadics Tipi Makers manufactures authentic
Native American Tipis out of 100% organic cotton.
They offer to customize your canvas with your own
choice of beautiful hand painted artwork, either on
a 8ft kids tipi ($250) or on any size 12ft-26ft, ranging
from $1,100 - $4,500+.
For every tipi they sell, they plant 17 new trees and
make a donation to Native American organizations.
A gift idea for grandparents, as a wedding present, a
wifi-free family gathering, yoga space or your own
quiet sanctuary.
To order or purchase a gift certificate, please email
nomadics@tipi.com or call Nomadics Tipi Makers
M-Fri, 9am-4pm at 541-389.3980.
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Joyful Gift Giving
The exchange of presents during the holidays is meant to
convey our love, and enrich our connection with others.
As modern life appears to speed up, it’s often challenging
to find gifts in a slow, thoughtful manner. To have a more easeful
and intentional holiday season, it is essential to take pause and
design a gift - giving tradition that reflects your values.
Begin by envisioning your ideal holiday celebration. What
does it look, sound and feel like? How will you choose to give gifts
that spark joy for the receiver and that also align with your principles?
Consider your aspirations for expressing and sharing holiday
joy in a meaningful way.
Gifts of self-service are so appreciated when they come from
the heart. Experiential gifts are an easy way to select tailored
presents for friends and family. Gift certificates for breathwork,
yoga class passes, spa services such as massage and facials, cooking
classes or sound therapy are fabulous wellness experiences. Bonus:
these offerings don’t require wrapping, which saves time, money
and prevents waste. Self-service and experiential gifts create
memories, relieve stress and don't take up space in the home.
Prefer to have a physical gift to share? Consider buying consumable
products from local artisans such as specialty tea blends,
natural bath products or unique treats. Customize your gifts based
on the recipients preferences and tastes. Be unconventional and
use shoe or chocolate boxes decorated with holiday images from
magazines for a one of a kind look. Instead of buying wrapping
paper and bows, try presenting your gift in a reusable shopping
tote or other items that can be of value.
The possibilities of original gift ideas and how they are
exchanged are endless! However you decide to celebrate, I hope
you rejoice in the presence of others and make it a memorable one.
Curate.
Spark Joy.
Live in Gratitude.
Home Organizing +
KonMari Method
Services
By Melissa Jean
www.tidyandflourish.com
541-480-1681
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Bend Community Acupuncture
Imagine a system of medicine comprehensive
enough to account for and explain all aspects of
health and disease; while at the same time being
powerful enough to provide treatment for what it finds.
Now imagine that very same system has the ability to
guide an individual, while they are healthy, to prevent
disease in the first place. This style of medicine exists
and is called Classical Chinese medicine. It's power to
prevent and heal disease is what gets Rob Mills and
Emden Griffin of Bend Community Acupuncture
excited and out of bed in the morning! Best of all, they
want to share their enthusiasm with you, so you too
can reap the benefits of a balanced and healthy life.
We all want to look, feel and be at our best and the
best way to do that is to be proactive about our health.
As the Chinese proverb says: “Dig the well
before you get thirsty.”
Meaning if you wait to start digging once you are
thirsty, you will probably die of thirst before you finish.
Or if you wait until you are sick
to try and get well, you may not
recover your health before it is too
late.
Rob and Emden understand this concept to its core,
they have been helping people find and sustain
vibrant health for decades. They have the experience
and knowledge necessary to put the power of Classical
Chinese medicine to work for you. They offer solutions
you need to feel your best and enjoy all that life has to
offer using modalities of acupuncture, herbal medicine,
body work, diet and lifestyle counseling, So whether
you suffer from aches and pains, headaches, digestive
problems or hormone imbalances, or anything else
in-between, Rob and Emden will show you the power
of Classical Chinese medicine first-hand to help you
be more balanced, healthy and vibrant right now!
For more information please visit their website or give
them a call:
541-388-4999
bendcommunityacupuncture.org
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Everyday Brain Fitness & BioFlex Laser
by Julie Carda
Laser Therapy is effective treatment for:
• Arthritis
• Brain Function
• Bone Spurs
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Neck Pain
• Head Injuries / Concussion
• Headaches / Migraine
• Tmj / Tooth Pain
• Ligament / Tendon Tears
• Herniated Discs
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Wound Healing
Low Intensity Laser Therapy
Everyday Brain Fitness offers Bioflex Laser to treat chronic pain, reduce inflammation, musculoskeletal
injuries, heal wounds and improve brain function. Laser therapy uses monochromatic light
emission from a low intensity laser diode (1,000-2,000 milliwatts). A light source is placed in contact
with the skin, allowing photon energy to penetrate tissue, where it interacts with intracellular biomolecules
resulting in restoration of normal cell function and enhancement of the body’s healing process.
Positive Effects of Laser Therapy:
• Immune response is stimulated.
• Improved Lymphatic drainage.
• Production of growth hormone is increased.
• Relief of symptoms as the healing process is supported.
• Production and release of beta-endorphins, morphine like substances produced by cells in the body that inhibit the
sensation of pain.
• ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production is increased resulting in improved cellular metabolism.
• DNA (desoxyribosenucleicacid) production, the protein building block of tissue is increased.
• Neurotransmission facilitated due to elevated levels of serotonin and aceytylecholine.
Julie Carda holds a Master’s Degree from St. John’s University, Collegeville,
MN and a Geriatric Wellness Instructor Certification from
Western Oregon University Rehabilitation.
everydaybrainfitness.com
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Real Simple Good is a real food and healthy lifestyle website that will inspire you to
live your healthiest life through daily nourishment for your mind and body. Justin &
Erica live in Bend and share their beautiful love story that is centered around real food
recipes and lifestyle tips to inspire you to live better. When you follow their blog, it is like being invited into
their home, you really get a sense of the caring and intention that goes into their recipes and blog content.
Check them out at www.realsimplegood.com
INSTANT POT MOJO PORK
INGREDIENTS:
3 lbs pork shoulder or butt, cut into 2 inch cubes
1onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
3/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice, about 2 oranges
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, about 2 lemons
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp oregano
2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground pepper
2 tbsp ghee (or other cooking oil)
For topping/serving:
romaine lettuce (or sub Siete Tortillas or other sturdy lettuce)
cilantro
avocado
jalapenos, sliced
lemon/lime wedges
diced red onion
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut pork into cubes, set aside. • Prep onion and garlic. • Combine
orange juice, lemon juice, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper powder
in a bowl, mix well. • Press sauté button on Instant pot, add ghee.
• Once hot, add pork and brown
on all sides. • Pour juice/seasoning mixture all over the pork cubes,
add in diced onion and garlic. • Secure lid on Instant pot and close
pressure valve. Press "manual" button (or "pressure cook" button)
and set time to cook for 30 minutes at high pressure. • Once
finished, Shred pork with two forks.
• Serve mojo pork in lettuce wedges or tortillas with your favorite
toppings. Spoon some of the extra sauce from the instant pot over
the pork for serving.
INSTANT POT SWEET POTATO CHILI
INGREDIENTS:
Seasoning:
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp thyme
Chili:
1 sweet potato, cubed (or 2 cups cubed butternut squash)
2 bell peppers diced
1 onion diced
1 can crushed tomatoes 28 oz
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 lb ground beef
INSTRUCTIONS:
Prepare seasoning, add all ingredients to a small bowl and
mix well. • Chop sweet potato, peppers and onion. • Place
ground beef in the instant pot, break it into small its with a
wooden spoon. Add in remaining ingredients and sprinkle
seasoning over everything. Stir to mix. • Press "soup" button
on Instant Pot. • Taste and season with additional salt and
pepper as desired. Spoon into bowls and serve.
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INSTANT POT PORK CHOPS WITH APPLE BALSAMIC
INGREDIENTS:
3 thick cut pork chops (1 inch thick)
1/2 onion, diced
1 apple, cored and diced into chunks
1 tbsp ghee
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1.5 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Chop onion and apples. • Turn Instant Pot on and set it to
“Saute”. • Add ghee to melt and cover the bottom of the pot.
Place pork chops in instant pot, brown each side, then press
“Keep Warm/Cancel” button. • Sprinkle onion and apples
over the pork chops. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the top.
Sprinkle garlic powder, salt and pepper over everything.
• Lock the Instant pot lid into place and close the pressure
valve. • Cook on the manual setting for 10 minutes. •
Remove pork chops and spread the apple/onion topping
evenly over each pork chop for serving.
INSTANT POT TERIYAKI CHICKEN
INGREDIENTS:
2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
3/4 cup coconut aminos
4 pitted dates, soaked for 10-15 minutes in warm water and drained
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp fresh ginger grated on a microplane
2 tsp garlic powder
Serve with:
White or cauli rice (cauli rice for Whole30)
Mixed greens
Sesame seeds
Green onion diced
INSTRUCTIONS:
Place chicken thighs in the Instant Pot and pour teriyaki
sauce over the chicken. • Press "manual" button and set time
to cook for 20 minutes at high pressure. • While the chicken
is cooking, prepare cauli or white rice for serving. • Once
the chicken is finished cooking, shred it with 2 forks. Mix
shredded chicken with the cooking juices. Spoon some of
the remaining teriyaki sauce over the chicken when serving.
Serve and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame
seeds.
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HEMPWORX CBD
by Heather Soderlund
I was skeptical after using an expensive cannabidiol
(CBD) oil from my local pharmacy for chronic hip issues
that sadly didn’t work. I trusted this brand because it
was sold from a trusted retailer - but buyer beware
- not all CBD products are made the same.
I used this brand claiming to be the number one CBD
product for nine months, but I was still headed towards
a hip replacement at 46 years old. Then a friend gave
me pure CBD for my husband’s back pain. We couldn’t
believe the relief we were experiencing. Within three
days of taking this oil twice a day under my tongue I
could walk normally, my limping was gone and my
husband’s back was better!
I went into research mode about this pure CBD oil.
Customer testimonies to how the company processes
their oil from seed to sale was so impressive that I
became a CBD Distributor to help others. Staying
within guidelines set by the FDA, CBD companies
cannot make medical claims regarding serious diseases.
There are many scientific studies being conducted
regarding CBD with promising results. There’s an
explosion of products made with CBD, including a lot
of imitation CBD products.
What to look for when finding the right cannabidiol
product for your personal needs:
• Co2 extraction is the best method for a solvent free,
pure oil.
• Third party lab testing and product certification
should be easily viewable from the company’s website.
• Gas Chromatography tests
• Certification of analysis
• Potency tests
• Antimicrobial tests
• US Hemp Certified with the US Hemp Roundtable.
There are only thirteen approved CBD companies with
this purity stamp. Free of GMO’s, free of fillers, molds,
heavy metals, and other harmful ingredients.
If you are interested in learning more, feel free to
contact Heather Soderlund at (707) 365-9295.
I am a local Bend CBD Distributor.
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ROOTED HEMP
We are the leading high potency CBD company in
Central Oregon. We specialize to created the purest
quality handcrafted hemp derived CBD products on
the market. Small batch produced, locally farmed and
processed.
Each batch is third party tested to ensure optimum
potency and purity. Our goal is to create a potent
product that is easy to use with measurable dosing at
a great value.
Rooted Hemp Co only uses organically grown local
hemp in all our infusions. We have an extensive
product line consisting of Full Spectrum 3000mg (1oz),
Clear Solution 3000mg line, Pet products, topicals
and creams and fine artisan dark chocolates. We also
create infusions for many local companies for their
CBD product enhancements. Providing natural health
products to the world and the community we are
rooted in.
RootedHempCo.com
APEX HEMP OIL
An Oregon Based, USDA Organic Cold Pressed CBD
OIL extraction company.
They process only USDA certified Organic seeds and
plants, striving for purity and potency in all
of their Apex brand products. They have a fun
variety of CBD products from Bath Bombs and Beard
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Check out their vast selections at:
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WINTER 2019
Bend
HEALTH DIRECTORY
Learn more about our providers online at www.BendHealthGuide.com
ACUPUNCTURE
Crystal Fradley
Deschutes Acupuncture
541-429-0900
deschutesacupuncture.com
Emden Griffin, LAc
Rob Mills, LAc
Bend Community Acupuncture, LLC
541-388-4999
bendcommunityacupuncture.org
Rob Nielson LAc
Chelsea Phillips, LAc
Diane Weaver, LAc
Hawthorn Healing Arts
(541) 330-0334
Hawthorncenter.com
AROMATHERAPY
Liz Armstrong
Young Living Oils
541-380-4433
Myyl.com/liz-armstrong61
Rachel London
Topsy Blends Aromatherapy
topsyblends.com
ARVIGO ABDOMINAL THERAPY
Megan Brians
Healing Journeys with Megan Brians
917-293-0714
meganbrians.com
ASTROLOGY
Terie Sandusky
kimimihealingarts.com
BIOFLEX LASER THERAPY
Julie Carda, MA
Everyday Brain Fitness
541-604-2857
Everydaybrainfitness.com
BREATHWORK
Soulroar Breathwork
Soulroarbreathwork.com
CBD
Apex Hemp Oil
apexhempoil.com
Heather Soderlund
Hempworx
833-588-4223
cbdlife4us.com
Rooted Hemp
888-552-9769
rootedhempco.com
Wanderlust
wanderlustessentials.com
CHIROPRACTORS
Kevin Hallmeyer DC
True Spine Chiropractic
541- 848-6834
truespinebend.com
Brandi and Josh Kuhn
High Desert Chiropractic & Massage
541-389-9373
highdesertchiro.com
CHURCHES
Unity Community
541-388-1569
unitycentraloregon.com
Bend First Presbyterian
541-382-4401
bendfp.org
COACHING
Sharon Balsamo
The Waking Journey
thewakingjourney.com
CRANIOSACRAL
Dr. Brandi Kuhn
541-389-9373
highdesertchiro.com
CRYSTALS
Jamie Payne Designs
Crystal Jewelry
jamie-payne-designs@myshopify.com
Nature’s Bling
541-640-0888
naturesbling.com
The Silver Otter
541) 241-7818
thesilverotter.com
HEALTH DIRECTORY

BEND HEALTH GUIDE
DENTISTS
Awbrey Dental Group
Dr. Peter Yonan
541-640-5385
awbreydental.com
DIAPERS
Over the Moon Diapers
overthemoondiaperservices.com
DOG DAYCARE
Dig Dog Hotel & Spaw
415-852-8216
521 SE 9th St., Bend, OR
digdoghotel.com
DOULAS
Madeline Drescher
Bloom Birth Services
541-390-2897
bloombirthdoula.com
Marjon MurphY
Postpartum Doula
Baby Wellness Bend
541-678-0687
babywellnessbend.com
ENERGY MEDICINE
Todd Cunningham
Universal Flow
(541) 982-5704
universalflow.com
Advanced Healing Energetics
Gail Jett
541-815-5603
advancedhealingenergetics.com
ESTHETICIAN
Marissa Batts
Desert Beauty Holistic Skincare
541-410-1592
desertbeautybend.com
Melissa Coffman
Heart Tree Esthetics
5416106853
FENG SHUI & SPACE
CLEARING
Terie Sandusky
541-241-2458
kimimihealingarts.com
FITNESS PERSONAL TRAINER
Andrea Wyland
541-410-7011
ajanaepink@bendbroadband.com
GYNECOLOGY
Ashley Gish, APRN
Lauren O’Sullivan, OB/GYN
Dr. Lindy Vraniak
Bend Gynecology
541-389-0450
bendgyn.com
HEALTH & WELLNESS
CENTERS
Hawthorn Healing Arts
(541) 330-0334
Hawthorncenter.com
HEALTH FOOD STORES
Central Oregon Locavore
541-633-7388
Centraloregonlocavore.org
HEALTH PRODUCTS
Jeanette Cassisi
Knot Out Enterprises
(541) 797-5950
theknotout.com
HEALTHY RESTAURANTS
Active Culture Cafe
285 NW Riverside Blvd
949-338-7902
activeculturecafe.com
HERBS & APOTHECARY
Fettle Botanic
541-728-2368
fettlebotanic.com
Alyson Brown
Wild Folklore Apothecary
wildfolklore.com
HYDROTHERAPY
Bobbye Rotello 805-218-3169
colonhydrotherapybendoregon.com
HYPNOTHERAPY
Cynthia Crossman
Blue Heron Hypnosis
541-233-8695
blueheronhypnosis.me
Emmy Eisenbert
True Happiness Hypnosis
(541) 678-5515
truehappinesshypnosis.com

WINTER 2019
INFANT MASSAGE
Marjon Murphy
Baby Wellness Bend
541-678-0687
babywellnessbend.com
Sara Weimers, LMT#17345 CEIM
Bundle of Joy Infant Massage
541-979-4872
bundleofjoinfantmassage.com
INTUITIVE
Kaira Sherman
Herbal Goddess Intuitive
541-647-2055
herbalgoddessintuitive.com
Sherri Wirth
Divine Messages
541-640-0270
sherriewirth.com
MASSAGE
Amber Barney # 23805
Everlong Healing
541-640-3650
everlonghealing.com
Jill Deckman LMT #24035
Bend Massage Works
206-661-8396
bendmassageworks.com
Carmen Kinder LMT #18315
Intentional Wellness
541-390-8364
bendhealingmassage.com
Jennifer Morey LMT #22016
541-848-7608
jenniferevemorey.com
Roemona Rowden
469-358-0338
mrowden88@gmail.com
Terie Sandusky LMT #22525
Kimimi Healing Arts
541-241-2458
kimimihealingarts.com
Sherry Tran
Mindful Healing
541-633-5160
mindfulhealing.com
Sara Weimers, CEIM, LMT#17345
541-979-4872
bundleofjoinfantmassage.com
MASSAGE THERAPY SUPPLIES
Urban Therapeutics
Brenda Stebbards
541-357-4662
urbantherapeutic.com
MIDWIVES
Hannah Renzi, Certified Midwives
Stcharleshealthcare.org
NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS
Dr. Marie Agnews
Shift Functional Medicine
541-219-1910
Dr. Stephanie Auerbach
Hawthorn Healing Arts
541.330.0334
hawthorncenter.com
Dr. Emma Baker
Dr. Emily Livengood
Baker Family Naturopathic
541.322.3941
dremmabaker.com
Joshua Phillips, ND
Hawthorn Healing Arts
541-330-0334
hawthorncenter.com
Kerrie Raymond, ND
Hawthorn Healing Arts
541-330-0334
hawthorncenter.com
Robert Skarperud, ND, MS
Laurie Grisez ND
Blue Star Naturopathic Clinic
541-389-6935
bluestarclinic.com
Dr. Emily Wiggins
458.206.3252
Dremilywiggins.com
NUTRITION
Krista Zweers
Nourish Revive Thrive
541-633-5568
nourishrevivethrive.com
ORTHOPEDICS &
NEUROSURGICAL CARE
The Center
541-382-3344
thecenteroregon.com
PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER
David Rosen
High Desert Law
541-306-6553
high-desert-law.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
Wtsweigert Photography
206-437-5595
gobiwild.com
HEALTH DIRECTORY

BEND HEALTH GUIDE
RECOVERY CENTER
Sunstone Recovery
(541) 610-3009
sunstonerecovery.com
PRANIC HEALING
Andrea Furber
andreafurberhealing.com
REIKI
Lisa Fulkerson
Bend Reiki
541-324-3000
bendreiki.com
Chesley Strowd
Bend Reiki
541-419-8137
bendreiki.com
Terie Sandusky
541-241-2458
kimimihealingarts.com
RETAIL THERAPY
ZAZEN
200 NE Greenwood
541-797-7035
zazenshop.com
SKINCARE
Erin Bishop
Vitality Integrative
458-206-3331
vitalityskinclinic.com
TAI CHI
Master JianFeng Chen
541-639-9963
oregontaichi.com
TIDY UP SERVICES
Melissa Jean
Tidy+Flourish
541-480-1681
tidyandflourish.com
THERAPISTS
Jan Falk, MSW, Partner
Tim Brannan, BSW, MPA, Partner
Family Resolution of the Cascades
541-306-5000
familyresolutionofthecascades.com
Angie Pyke, LPC
Healing Roots Counseling
541-904-0083
healingrootscounseling.org
UROLOGY
Dr. Marta Johnson-Mitchell
541-322-5753
urologyinoregon.com
YOGA
Tula Movement Arts
541-322-6887
tulamovementarts.com

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The $20 art show is Bend’s biggest “little“ art show.
Bright Place Gallery
October 19th, 6:00pm
909 SE Armour Rd, Bend, OR 97702
Bright Place Gallery is proud to present the 7th Annual 20-Dollar Art Show.
Each year Bright Place gathers artists from Bend and beyond to participate in this grand exhibit of tiny art. This is how
it works: we begin soliciting art in the summertime for this fall show. Unlike other art shows, there is no jury process.
Participants are asked to follow a few simple rules and submit their pieces by the deadline (Oct 12th this year,) then
invite everyone they know to the show. On the night of the opening we will typically sell over 50 percent of the work
we hang. And in the following few weeks we’ll sell another couple hundred pieces. The buyers will be overwhelmed
by the quantity and quality of the work. While we get many well-known Bend artists submitting beautiful work, we
are always excited to see what amazing lesser-known artists surface to participate in the show.
The show attracts a huge audience of regular art-buyers and art-curious
“gem-seekers” to peruse this huge collection. Last year we hung about
900 pieces from about 60 artists. This year, with still over 2 months
to the submission deadline, we already have over 30 artists confirmed.
We’re expecting to hang over 1200 pieces, and at this rate, numbers
could go much higher. But quantity is not the main factor here. The
show seems to magically pull some amazing talent from out of the
woodwork, resulting in a show where for a mere 20 dollars each, buyers
can take home some truly delightful work.
The show opens October 19th at 6pm, but we encourage buyers to get in
line early! Last year, on average, we sold a piece of art every 17 seconds
Stuart Breidenstein & Abby Dubief
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Bend Health Guide Healer's Guild
5•23•20
Unitarian Universalist Church
10:30AM to 4:30 PM

Join us for our Healthy Happy Hours!
Bend Health Guide offers monthly, community gatherings to network, make healthy friends and
support local businesses. This Summer our Healthy Happy Hours included healthy, non-alchoholic
drinks from Ora Juice, Water Kefir and Angelina’s Elixirs. At Zazen dress shop, we offered free
headshots for branding. Elizabeth Wing brought her amazing Bemer Electromagnetic Therapy
Chair for us to try.
Join our Bend Health Group on Facebook or join Bend
Health Meetup to find more dates & details of our Fall /
Winter Healthy Happy Hours.
Next Healthy Happy Hours are:
Active Culture Cafe
285 NW Riverside Blvd
10/28/19 Monday 5-7:30
Tula Movement Arts
2797 Clearwater Dr.
11/12/19 - Tuesday 4-8pm
Option for Aerial Yoga at 6:30
Pre-Register as this class will FILL!!!
Zazen Dress Shop
200 NE Greenwood Ave
Thursday - 12/12/19 5-7:30pm
Free Headshots again this night!
Find More Healthy Happy
Hours in our Meetup &
Facebook Bend Health Group!
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Bend Health Guide Community is...
... a Photographer who wears Glitter.
After a decade of being in the corporate world,
Reagan Cooper started her multifaceted photography
business. Her work is centered around connection,
empowerment, and creativity. She loves supporting
female entrepreneurs with imagery for their brand.
Reagan also revels in portraits for couples, individuals
and families. You can find Reagan cruising around
Bend on her bike, most likely wearing glitter.
Women Of Bend is an organization founded by
Reagan Cooper and Heather Greene. Their mission is
to cultivate community and empower local women by
telling their story. Every month they sponsor a woman
in the community who is doing meaningful work. That
woman will receive a free hair service with Heather
and creative portrait session with Reagan. WOB is
always looking for new women to sponsor- make sure
to recommend your friend or your mentor!
Heather and Hallie's Photos by Reagan Cooper
...a Hairstylist who teaches Hip Hop
After being in the industry for 11 years, hairstylist
Heather Greene started having skin sensitivities to
professional shampoos, conditioners, and styling
products. Because of this, she now uses exclusively
organic, eco-friendly hair care, in addition to an
ammonia free and naturally derived color line. When
Heather’s not doing hair you’ll find her teaching
choreographed hip hop routines over at the adult
dance fitness studio here in Bend, Sekse Fit. Learn
more about Heather and her services athgreenehair.
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...A Ceremonialist who teaches Yoga
Halie’s journey into a sacred lifestyle began on her
yoga mat. She initially sought a fun way to exercise,
she soon realized she was seeking to know Self. Hallie
finds her greatest joy in facilitating space for self
discovery and healing through practices that include
ceremony, yoga, meditation, energy work and nutritional
therapy.
Her own journey through addiction, trauma, and
anxiety has transformed her entire life from the inside
out. As a result, she knows it is her purpose to create
sacred containers in which we can awaken conscious
connection in community and support other women
in finding gifts that lie within their deepest wounds.
sacredgroundingwellness.com
... a lawyer who teaches breathwork
"Yoga, meditation, and breathwork provide me with
a better perspective of what is important, keeping my
ego in check and learning how to not take on others’
negative energy. It is learning to respond rather than
react. By being present in the practice of law, I can
serve my clients better, work with opposing counsel
better, and manage the needs of my law practice."
David Rosen, High Desert Law
“The best fighter is never angry.”
~Lao Tzu
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Bobbye Rotello
personal trainer for Optimal Health
Bobbye began her Health education 27 years ago, when
she was a busy, working mom and developed chemical
sensitivities that severely impacted her health. Traditional
Doctors could not find out what was wrong with her and
her children. She met with Dean Ornish, Deepak Chopra,
John Robbins and many, alternative practitioners. She
went from seminar to seminar studying new ways to heal
the body, finally discovering that colon cleansing is the
first line of defense against ill health.
Hydrotherapy improves health because this level of
cleansing allows the body to eliminate harmful toxins,
that can lead to serious health problems. Every tissue
in the body is fed by the blood stream, which is supplied
by the bowel. Colon hydrotherapy restores bowel tone
and improves nutrient absorption, which allows radiant
health to emerge from the inside out. Your immune
system functions better in a clean, vibrant body. Bobbye’s
education and life focus helps people make positive
changes in their health through detoxification and
nutrition. As this testimonial shows, “As well as being a
talented colon hydrotherapist, Bobbye Rotello shares her
understanding of nutrition, body, mind, and spirit with
her clients.” Schedule your Hydrotherapy session here:
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Everlong Healing:
Healing the Whole Self
by Amber Barney
My journey has shown me the way to overcome
obstacles is to find trust and love within
ourselves. When we cannot fully trust our
bodies or our minds, we cannot fully love ourselves;
and we cannot find the healing we are seeking. Many
of us have baggage - some old stories - and we have to
accept all the parts of ourselves we may not like.
As a massage therapist, I’ve seen the effects healing
can have on both our mental state and physical body.
Finding balance with the mind-body connection will
heal the whole self and relationships with our loved
ones as well.
I’ve found clients hold onto trauma and stress on a
deep, physical level, showing up as chronic pain, sleep
disturbances, headaches, acute injuries, and muscle
tension. Receiving massage therapy and energy work,
clients are able to allow themselves to be vulnerable, to
let their body and mind relax to accept healing. They
take an inventory of thoughts, feelings, physical body,
daily habits, and nutrition to evaluate where change
needs to occur in order to feel healthier.
My goal at Everlong Healing is to facilitate a safe,
therapeutic environment for people to feel relaxed, to
get to know themselves on a deeper, more connected
level. Healing the whole self is a lifelong journey with
conscious daily practice in order to feel at ease within
our minds and bodies.
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THE WAKING JOURNEY
Sharon Balsamo is a Licensed Therapist and
Transformational Coach in Bend, Oregon. She
offers individual and group coaching, magical
retreats, and breathwork for women from all walks
of life who are ready to awaken their magic and step
into their power with authenticity and integrity. Her
practice is rooted in the principles of psychology with
a background in mental health and neurobiology.
When we are living a life that is in alignment to our
truest, highest selves, we discover we are more creative,
inspired, and joyful, bringing our gifts forward and
supporting others to do the same. By doing the work
within, we transform our neuro-pathways and belief
systems to truly become the change we want to see in
the world!
Join her for one of her free monthly breathwork
experiences, sign up for a transformational coaching
group, or dance with her under the moon at her
WOLF~WITCH~PRIESTESS~QUEEN retreat! Sharon
will also be offering 90-day goal setting, personal
growth and empowerment coaching groups this Fall
& Winter, check out her Website to learn more at
thewakingjourney.com
Photos by Julia Duke Photo
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Salt Bath Bliss
by Andrea Furber
Step in. Sink down. Release. Let all of the weariness
of your day go into the warm saltwater.
You’ve had a tough day, you have a little chill, you
might be coming down with something.
A simple remedy is a salt bath. Draw a bathtub full
of warm to hot water, add 2 to 3 pounds of salt to
the water while the tub is filling. Yes, pounds! A
25-pound bag of Salt costs about $5 at restaurant
supply stores. Epsom Salt baths are therapeutically
different, this is a regular salt bath. Add some
lavender, eucalyptus or tea tree oil plus any other
bath oils or bubbles. Soak for about 20 minutes but
not more than 30 minutes. Rinse off in the shower
with fresh water. Salt baths are best in the evening
before bed. it releases stress from your body and
from the energy field around the body. Water holds
energy, salt breaks it down. Salt contains negative
ions, that’s why it feels so good to walk on the
beach. As stress disintegrates, the physical body is
able to relax and all systems are able to function
at a higher level allowing the body to heal itself.
Before a virus appears in the physical body, it first
shows up as a dark or grey area in the energy field.
By taking a salt bath, you’re clearing it from your
energy field before it has a chance to manifest fully
in your physical body.
Salt shower recipe: Wash your body in the usual
way. Turn off water. Sprinkle salt over all of your
body and put some in each hand. Gently massage
your body with salt, rinse well. When you get out
of the shower, you are physically and energetically
cleaner.
Pranic Healing® can teach you how to clear the stress and
disease energies from your system. It’s a simple-to-learn
technique for cleansing the energy body and providing fuel
for the physical body to heal itself more rapidly. It can be used
for simple ailments, chronic conditions, psychological issues,
depression, addictions and phobias.
andreafurberhealing.com
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Photo by Megan Baker
The most important journey an individual
can take, is the journey within. Uncovering
all that’s being revealed to you this lifetime
beckons you to remember who you really are. If
you are feeling lost or disempowered, it can be
easy to lose sight of purpose and passion. Being
rooted deeply within, life can flow through us,
allowing us to see more of our unlimited potential.
If we learn to listen to ourselves intuitively, life
becomes clearer and effortless.
As a Life Coach, Spiritual Counselor and Psychic,
my goal is to guide others towards living an
empowered sacred life. My passion is to assist
others in finding a way to weave a sacred journey
into their everyday life. Reminding them of their
sacred purpose can bring greater clarity to allow
them to find their soul’s passion. For some, its baby
steps and others, large leaps. Every individual path
is unique and special, it is my joy to work with each
individual where they are on their path.
If you are searching for answers or don’t know
where to begin, I’d love to speak with you. You
may be examining your goals, dreams and the
direction of your soul’s calling. I’m available for
one-on-one mentoring, journey work & self-exploration
sessions, private readings and life coaching.
Classes, workshops and retreats are available.
Enjoy each moment of your Sacred Journey, it is a
priceless gift waiting to be opened.
Sherrie Wirth is certified as a Life Coach, Psychic
Master Healer, Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified
Spiritual Counselor, Past Life Regression, Certified
NLP Practitioner & Access Bars Practitioner.
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The Vagus Nerve in Trauma Recovery
by Dr. Arielle Schwartz
Many distressing symptoms of post-traumatic
stress are felt in the body - a tightness in the chest,
a sinking feeling in the stomach, a familiar knot in the
throat, or as a chronic feeling of exhaustion.
We now recognize that we must turn toward the body
as part of the healing process and as a result we have
seen a surge in the use of mind body therapies such
as: Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, Feldenkrais, Breathwork,
Massage, Craniosacral, Nutritional Counseling,
Acupuncture and Mindfulness for treatment of
post-traumatic stress.
Mind-body therapies help us be less vulnerable to
stress, less reactive, and less impulsive. We increase
our awareness of the choices we have to help us feel
grounded and calm. We feel more in control. One
way mind-body therapies work is by stimulating the
Vagus Nerve. Knowledge about how this nerve works
provides a fundamental understanding of traumatic
stress and facilitates our ability to heal.
Mind-body therapies work with the vagus nerve
to help you find balance. Through a process of
self-study and mindful body awareness, you can start
to learn strategies that help you restore a sense of
safety and heal from trauma.
Mind-body therapies are effective because they engage
physiological changes in the autonomic nervous
system as measured by changes in the functioning of
the vagus nerve.
The vagus nerve extends from the brainstem down
into the muscles of the face, inner ear, throat, heart,
lungs, stomach, and intestines. Mind-body therapies
create changes in how we orient to our environment
by inviting a soft gaze and invite us to explore new
patterns of breath or movement that directly interact
with these areas of the body.
Mind-body therapies are associated with changes in
health and wellbeing including:
• Reduced opiate and psychotropic use
Practices to Reset the Vagus Nerve
• Enhanced emotional well-being
• Better social relationships
• Reduced autonomic sympathetic activation
• Reduced blood pressure
• Improved neuro-endocrine activity
• Improved thyroid health
• Improved blood sugar management
• Improved digestive system health
• Reduced Inflammation & rheumatoid arthritis
• Decreased reported symptoms of PTSD
• Improved vagal tone
(as measured by increased heart rate variability (HRV)
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Practices to Reset the Vagus Nerve
Attend to your Gut Health
Increase the health of your vagus nerve by maintaining a
healthy digestive system. The enteric nervous system, also
called belly brain, is made up of the “microbiome” that lives in
your gut. This ecosystem contains good and bad bacteria that
reside within your intestinal tracts. An imbalance in your
gut can lead to an inflammatory response in your immune
system and cause a wide range of disruptive symptoms,
including anxiety and depression. Improve your microbiome
by reducing sugar intake and identifying any hidden food
intolerances. You may need the assistance of a doctor or
nutritionist to discover causes of gut imbalance.
Breathwork
Conscious Breathing: Breath is one of the fastest ways to
shift our nervous system states. Vagus nerve stimulation
occurs when the breath is slowed from our typical 10-14
breaths per minute to 5-7 breaths per minute. You can
achieve this by counting the inhalation to 5, hold briefly,
and exhale to a count of 10. Further stimulate vagus nerve
by creating a slight constriction at the back of the throat
and creating an “hhh”. Breathe like you are trying to fog
a mirror to create the feeling in the throat but inhale
and exhale out of the nose sound (in yoga, called Ujjayi
pranayama).
Laugh Out Loud
Laughter is the best medicine. It creates a natural high of
endorphins throughout your body. A good belly laugh
naturally changes how you breathe, your heart rate, and
your blood pressure.
Shake it Out
Inspired by animals in the wild, you can use a simple shaking
practice to let go of physical tension or come out of a freeze
response. First, scan your body with your awareness to
notice areas of tension. Then, focus on these spots and one
at a time give yourself permission to shake them out. Allow
yourself to surrender to the shaking and if possible let
yourself release any sounds to accompany the movement.
When you feel complete, take a moment to pause in the
stillness and notice the subsequent release.
Honeybee Breath
Vagus nerve passes by vocal chords and inner ear. Therefore,
humming and singing both can have a calming effect on
your nervous system. In yoga, Bhamari pranayama, or
Honeybee breath provides an opportunity to experiment
with a humming sound. In this practice, I invite you to sit in
a comfortable position and close your ears with your palms
(thumbs facing down). On the exhale create a humming
sound to vibrate your eardrum. Repeat as long as desired.
Rinse and Repeat
Vagus nerve is constantly moving us in and out of balance
as we are adapting to the changing demands of our world.
Therefore, we need to repeat vagus nerve balancing exercises.
This is why many mind-body therapies are used as a daily
practice.

9 STAR KI FOR 2020
See what 2020 looks like for you (year starts February 4th)
by Terie Sandusky
Nine Star Ki is a Chinese Astrology based on a Five Elements system used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Bagua of Feng Shui. This is a nature
based tradition, where we are born into certain elements and each year we travel through other elements within this 5 elements star. Your home also
has a 9 Star Ki that will directly affect your health, wealth and love life. To learn more about 9 Star Ki contact kimimihealingarts.com
1943•1952•1961•1970•1979•1988•1997•2006
3 Wood Tree Star/ Warrior
Starting all over again! This is your first year in
a brand new 9 year cycle, you are like a seed,
underground, full of potential. This will not be
a doing year but more of an imagining year.
Give yourself time to dream your future into
being. You are germinating this year, the most
important part of the growth cycle, take time
for yourself to envision what it is you want to
create. If people say you are being lazy, tell
them you are germinating.
1942•1951•1960•1969•1978•1987•1996•2005
4 Bamboo Star/ Wind
You are beginning to unfurl, like a fern in the
forest, this begins an important growth cycle.
Take time to set goals, intentions, make action
plans, but don’t actually take action until
next year, when the energy supports moving
forward. This is your year to get ready to be
ready! Be patient. In 2021 you will spring into
action knowing what you want and how to get
it because you planned it all out this year.
1937•1946•1955•1964•1973•1982•1991•2000
9 Fire Star/ Lover
You have worked hard and prospered, now is
your time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Take
a moment in gratitude, enjoy the brilliance of
a setting sun and eat nourishing foods. You
may be more sensitive to your surroundings
making this an ideal time to tidy up your
home. You’re also more sensitive to negative
energy, this is a good time to receive an energy
clearing. This is the perfect year for travel, to
take in scenic beauty and paint or take photos.
1940•1949•1958•1967•1976•1985•1994•2003
6 Metal Star/ Father
This year you will accomplish a lot but your
results can be less predictable than last year.
Perhaps you have started a business but now
you’re unsure of the direction you want to
take. In nature, this year would be symbolized
by a tree bending in the wind. Be flexible,
make adjustments, allow for changes to take
you in new directions. This would be a good
year to expand your horizons with continuing
education or a retreat.
1939•1948•1957•1966•1975•1984•1993•2002
7 Metal Star/ Artist
This can be an exciting year & a stressful one.
The winds of change that were blowing last
year are now a full force hurricane, bringing
opportunities and chaos at the same time. Ride
out the storm by not making any big changes.
This is not the time to move or quit your job,
though you may want to. Stay put, find your
center, work hard and ride out this storm
knowing that next year everything you want is
coming your way.
1945•1954•1963•1972•1981•1990•1999•2008
1 Water Star/ Innovator
This year is about inner transformations, like a
butterfly in a cocoon, you will need more time
to yourself, to go within and figure things out.
Accept this year as a time of hibernation as you
prepare for big things ahead next year. Allow
time for solitude, naps, self care, journaling
and Yin Yoga. Your home will be a place of
refuge, so this is a good time to organize your
home but not a good time to move.
1944•1953•1962•1971•1980•1989•1998•2007
2 Earth Star / Mother
You are on fire this year! This is your time to
shine & you may receive more attention than
usual. You will feel outgoing, so have fun with
it, go to the parties and dance to your own
beat. You may find yourself so busy with too
many projects and events, that your head is
swirling, so take time to meditate. If you are
single, you will probably meet “the one” this
year, as you are tapped in, turned on and ready
for love.
1941•1950•1959•1968•1977•1986•1995•2004
5 Earth Star/Center
Full steam ahead this year, the wind is in your
sails. If you have been wanting to accomplish
something big, this is your time to make it
happen! This would be an excellent year to
start a new business, make a move or get that
promotion you deserve. You have more energy
than usual but try not to overdo it. You will
need more physical activity, walking, running,
biking and nature therapy to ground yourself.
1938•1947•1956•1965•1974•1983•1992•2001
8 Mountain Star/ Earth
This is your harvest year, you will reap
rewards! Your mantra is “Let things come to
you” and they will. This is your luckiest year,
you may receive unexpected money from an
inheritance, a promotion at work or the lottery.
You will be in your power all year, more able to
manifest all that you desire, but the tricky part
may be knowing what it is that you really want
in life. Try making a wish list at the beginning
of the year, see if your wishes do come true.

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