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Terra Essentials
From the Editor
2013: Our Year to Make a Difference!
Terra Essentials
Your Guide to Holistic
& Sustainable Living
2013 Edition
Publisher
Equinaut, LLC
Managing Editor
Amy Cook-Porter
Editors
Chris Diaz-Chinn
Roberta Genét
Account Executives
Hilary Serrao
Lisa Moore
Polly Ulm
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Welcome to the 2013 edition of Terra Essentials (TE).
Whether this is your first time reading our directory or if
you have been long time follower, you will find
information on health, healing and wellness--for you,
your pets, our local community and our planet.
This year our online directory is expanding. The
downloadable pdf file includes the entire guide, as well
as definitions of various health modalities and a list of
professional accreditations.
Go to our website, T-Essentials.com to download more
files:
• our TE Recycling section and
• our TE Local Foods section (coming this summer)
Also on the website is our calendar, SoCoHaS.com
(Southern Colorado Health and Sustainability). This
calendar features upcoming events, meetings, classes
and networking groups, and has an open posting
policy.
As Terra Essentials expands in 2013, we encourage
you, our reader/supporter. to grow with us. Use this
directory as a personal tool for better health and a
better life. Please read through this directory to find
opportunities to connect in our community and to make
a difference for yourself and others. If fully utilized, it
can change your life.
This is your year. Take action in your personal healthcare, local community and global network. It’s time for
us to make a difference.
Amy
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Twitter @ #tessentials
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Terra Essentials is published annually by Equinaut, LLC.
25,000 copies are distributed through our supporters and at
holistic and green events throughout the year. To contact
Terra Essentials or Equinaut LLC, call 719.235.7872 or
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for the products and services advertised within. As with
any health information, please consult your health care
provider.
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Table of Contents
Health & Wellness
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Bodywork
Bowen Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy
Massage Therapy
Muscle Activation Techniques™ Ortho-Bionomy®
Thai Massage
C/C
Coaching & Counseling
Animal Communication
Child & Family Counseling
Coaching
Counseling
Depression
Hypnotherapy
Life Coaching
Neurofeedback
Parenting
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Relationship Classes
Support Groups
EH
Energy Healing
Energy Healing
Energy Psychology
Energy Work
Flower Essences
Reiki
Yuen Therapy
FT
Fitness
Aikido
Movement
Personal Trainers
Pilates
Yoga
HC
Healthcare
Acupuncture
Allergies
Autism
Brain Injury
Breathwork
Cancer Consultations
Children’s Health
Chiropractic
Colonics
Dental – Biological
Detoxification
Doula
Educators
Eyesight Improvement
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Healing Touch
Health & Wellness
Holistic Healing
Integrative Medicine
Medicine
Naturopathic Medical Doctors
Nutrition
Pain Management
Physicians
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Senior Health
Thermography
TMJ
Weight Management
PC
Holistic Pet Care
Animal Acupressure
Animal Energy Work
Animal Rescues
Animal Spay & Neuter
Dog Training
End-of-Life Care
Equine-Assisted Therapies
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Spirituality & Metaphysics
META
Metaphysics
Metaphysical
Paranormal
Psychic Referral Services
Psychic Services & Readings
SP
Spirituality
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Ceremonies
Drumming Groups
Indigenous Ways
Ministerial Classes
Ministerial Counseling
Shamanic Healing
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GB
Green Businesses
Accounting Services
Advertising
Attorneys
Business Coaching & Training
Business Opportunities
Business Services
Computer Repairs
Government Officials
Information Services
Real Estate
Small Business Advising
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GC
Green Construction
Cement Work
Natural Building Materials
Solar & Alternative Energy
Sustainable Engineering
HM
Sustainable Living
Food Preparation
Green Living
Permaculture
Recycling
Solar Gardens
Trail Building
Transportation
Websites
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Community
CA
Creative Arts
Art Calendar
Art Galleries
Artists
Handcrafted Designs
Music Teachers
Musicians
Performing Arts
EV
Organic Produce
Organic Gardening
Raw Foods
Restaurants
Vegetarians & Vegans
NP
Home
Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning Services
Energy Assistance
Feng Shui
Plumbing
Sustainable Repairs
Tile Work
Water Damage Repairs
SL
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Events
Classes & Workshops
Dances
Events
Fairs
Family Activities
Networking Opportunities
Food
Baked Goods
Canning & Preserving
Coffee & Teas
Food Banks
Gluten-Free Products
Health Food/Organic Store
Herbs & Supplements
Natural Meats
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Publications & Marketing
Editing & Writing
Graphic Design
Local Authors
Marketing
Photographers
Publications
Publishing
Social Media Consultants
Speakers
Web Designers
Writing Coach
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Nonprofits
Children & Teen Organizations
Community Building
Community Organizations
Environmental Organizations
Health Organizations
Senior Organizations
Special Needs Organizations
Retail
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Baby & Children’s Products
Bike Shops
BioMats
Book Stores
Essential Oils
Magnets
Metaphysical Stores
Natural Home Products
Skin Care
Water Filtration Systems
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Definitions
Accreditations
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Health & Wellness
Bodywork (BW)
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Bowen Therapy
Elsworth, Heide Moore CNB CNMT RMT
Profound Bodywork, Holistic Restoration
Like a Reset Button for Body
460.4647
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Craniosacral Therapy
Boubon, Cydney RMT CNMT
Neuromuscular • Rehab • Trigger Pt
Hot Stone • Tuning Fork Therapy
Inspiritt.com
719.475.0501
Carter, Wendy J RMT
Healing Touch • Gentle Touch
1422 N Hancock Ave #1 S 719.331.3721
Allen, Janet RMT Writer
Discovered Somatoemotional
Release Independently
Work Energetically
719.475.0817
Challenner, Richard RMT RCST
Therapeutic Massage • Craniosacral
111 Pine St Woodland Park 213.7066
See ad page 7
Blue, Susan RMT STR RCST
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Somatic Trauma Resolution 649.0352
See ad this page
Cooley, Amelia RMT RCST
Raindrop Technique • Craniosacral
2812 W Colorado Ave #104 447.0046
Challenner, Richard RMT RCST
Have a Vision Quest Bodywork Experience
111 Pine St Woodland Park
rchealthrenewal.com
719.213.7066
See ad page 7
Morrow, Kathleen RCST RMT
Cranial • Lymph • Raindrop
Polarity & Massage Treatments
SchoolofInnerHealth.org 719.685.4805
Shankman, Robin RCST
Phenomenal Touch, a 3-D Massage
Raindrop • Energy Work 719.685.6372
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Massage Therapy
Alberto, Joe RMT CNMT RM/T
Deep Tissue Relaxation, Neuromuscular
Integrative & Restorative Massage
JoesBodyShop.com
719.444.0708
Aqua Motion™
Body Work in Warm Water
with Sound Therapy
Pilates Plus Colorado
719.575.0585
Blue, Susan RMT STR RCST
Lymph Drainage • Cellular Touch
Somatic Patterning
719.649.0352
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Elsworth, Heide Moore CNB CNMT RMT
Neurological Bodywork • Grief • Trauma
Interwoven8.com
719.460.4647
EuphoriaBodywork.com
12 Yrs Exp in Reiki, Massage, Qigong
Jacob Kelly
719.491.4123
Gale, Karen RMT
Reduce Pain • Improve Range of Motion
MassageTherapyExtraordinaire.com
1422 N Hancock Ave #4S
634.0664
Genét, Roberta RMT
Therapeutic Massage • Ortho-Bionomy®
Lymph Drainage • Raindrop Therapy
Vibrational Healing
719.310.2733
Susan Blue, RMT, STR, RCST®
Somatic Therapy and Education
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Somatic Trauma Resolution
Hanna Somatics / Developmental Movement and Re-education
Lymphatic Drainage Massage and More
www.susanblue.com
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Health & Wellness
C/C
Child & Family Counseling
DellaCroce, Renae LPC
Synergetic Trauma Recovery
Experiential Play Therapy
315 N Weber St
719.475.2888
C/C
Coaching
Massage at Pilates Plus Colorado
Restoring Harmony to the Body
Therapeutic& Orthopedic 719.575.0585
Barfoot, David Co-Active Life Coach
Student of Healing Touch
Balance • Fulfillment
Loving the Now
719.648.9294
Veda Salon & Spa
Relax • Renew • Restore
ColoradoAveda.com
719.578.8332
See ad back cover
Jackson, Leslie MS CSC RM/T
Denise Linn Certified Soul Coach
MyKaleidoscopeVillage.com 659.9706
See ad page 15
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Muscle Activation Techniques™
Hands, Jeremy MATs
Regaining Muscular Stability
Throughout Your Range of Motion
MuscleMechanicsMAT.com
306.5311
Hellman, Debbie MATs
Optimizing Muscular Contractile
Efficiency and Speeding Recovery
MuscleMechanicsMAT.com
339.7676
BW
Metzger, Suzanne BA CHT
Personal Growth Coaching
Hypnotherapy & Regression
See ad back cover
260.7207
ProsperCreatively.com
Business Skills for Right Brainers
Cass Mullane
719.471.2022
Ortho-Bionomy®
Phoenix Journey
Therapeutic Massage • Energy Work
Raindrop Technique • Lymph Drainage
Roberta Genét RMT
719.310.2733
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Thai Massage
MassageTherapyExtraordinaire.com
The Lazy Man’s Yoga
Karen Gale RMT
719.634.0664
Coaching & Counseling
C/C
(C/C)
Animal Communication
Nations, Linda MA
Psychotherapist • Animal Communicator
Helping People & Animals Thrive
No-Cost Interview
719.649.2494
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Health & Wellness
Serrao, Hilary
Business as a Creative Collaboration
Marketing & Business Support 226.9818
Tuned-In Productions - Molly Lord
Music-Infused Adventures of the Mind
Change Your Tune. Change Your Life.
MollyLord.com
719.650.1571
C/C
Counseling
Bein, Jeanie PhD Psychologist
Hypnosis • Energy • EMDR • Soul Retrieval
Holographic Memory Resolution
JeanieBein.com
719.471.0366
Carlisle, Ann E PhD Psychologist
Relationships ~ Spirituality
Energy Therapies
AnnCarlislePhD.com
719.593.9880
Carter, Wendy J MSW LCSW
Counseling Grief, Loss, Trauma
Chronic Pain or Illness
Hospice-Trained
719.331.3721
Compassionate Counseling Consortium
Open and Affirming Counseling to All
ccc-cs.org
719.278.7576
More Joyous Living
Grief Workshops & Individual
Grief Counseling • Yuen • Reiki
Sylvia Raye Strickland
719.634.2945
Sutton-Shores, Jeri LPC
Trauma Therapist • EMDR • Hypnosis
635 Southpointe Crt
719.475.1434
The Counseling Couch LLC
A Holistic Approach to Healing
TheCounselingCouchllc.com
Theresa Vera
719.473.6612
C/C
Depression
Aspen Pointe
Providing Crisis Assessment
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Tx
AspenPointe.org 572.6100 • 800.285.1204
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
Free Self-Help Support Groups
Resource Center & Lending Library
dbsalliance.org
719.477.1515
Suicide Prevention Partnership
When it Hurts to Live, it Helps to Talk
sppppr.org
719.573.7447
Crisis/Hotline:
719.596.5433 (LIFE)
C/C
Hypnotherapy
Atwood, Kay MA CH
Connect with Your Inner Wisdom
Hypnosis-Health.com
2812 W Colorado Ave Ste 104 351.8047
CoSpringsHypnotherapy.com
Barbara Stafford CMS-CHt FIBH
Pain, Stress, Weight & Stop Smoking
For a Healthier Life
719.238.5945
Monat, Colette MA CH,CN
Life Coach • Spiritual Counselor
ColetteMonat.com
2211 W Colorado Ave
719.499.4110
Musholt, Chuck ACHt
What would you change? Hypnosis, HMR
HealingInsightTherapies.com 445.6497
Rice, Vivian CN CGP
Journey Thru the Galaxy & Regression
1900 E Pikes Peak Ave 719.635.5596
C/C
Life Coaching
Monat, Colette MA CH CN
Hypnotherapist • Spiritual Counselor
ColetteMonat.com
2211 W Colorado Ave
719.499.4110
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Health & Wellness
C/C
C/C
Parenting
Slow Parenting Teens
Join the Conversation on Facebook
Private Coaching Available
Wingate 685.4114 ~ Woodward 575.9191
C/C:
Psychotherapy
“INNER” tainment
An Interactive Journey into Self
Marlene Milner MA
719.520.3999
Daly, Deborah B LMFT
Emotional Healthcare
Recovering The Self
719.598.8423
Hansen, Sharon “River” MA LPC
Tour Guide to the Sub-Conscious
716 N Tejon St
719.488.3333
C/C
Relationship Classes
Carlisle, Ann E PhD Psychologist
Men Hunt. Women Gather.
Creating Loving Relationships
AnnCarlislePhD.com
719.593.9880
C/C
Support Groups
Peer Support Group for Women
Survivors of Sexual Assault
Women-Wed @ 7pm; Men-Mon @ 7pm
DBSA 2132 E Bijou St
719.477.1515
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Energy Healing
Smith, Julie HHP
Certified Sound Practitioner
Balance Your Energy System
Energy Tuning Forks
719.440.3958
West, Suzy Cameron LAc
Combining Acupuncture with Energy Work
835 Hwy 105 SteA, Palmer Lake 488.2802
EH
Psychology
Bein, Jeanie PhD Psychologist
Holistic & Traditional • Trauma Release
JeanieBein.com
719.471.0366
C/C:
Energy Healing (EH)
Neurofeedback
Cano, J Blair PsyD
MountainOasisPsych.com
Chronic Pain Mgt, Alpha-Theta
Auto Immune Diseases 719.964.8953
Energy Psychology
Bein, Jeanie PhD Psychologist
HMR • EFT • TFT • TAT
Mind/Body Trauma Release
JeanieBein.com
719.471.0366
EH
Energy Work
Bailey, Kira R RN CCP
NeuroModulation Technique
nmtbykira.com
719.290.8743
Omega, Selena
Spirit Eagle Healing LLC
Healing with Sacred Geometry
in a Pyramid
719.684.7865
Tesla Energy Lights™
Subtle Energy Activation System
Scott Walstead
719.649.1114
Urban, Sandy Certified Energy Healer
Energy Balancing
2812 W Colorado Ave #104 439.3238
EH
Flower Essences
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Health & Wellness
EH
Reiki
FT
Balance Reiki and Nutrition
Reiki & Nutrition Blood Chemistry
Anti-Aging & Weight Mgmt Programs
Susan Faith Noss MS RD 719.433.9626
Huber, Amy Karuna® Reiki Master
Usui & Karuna® Reiki Master/ Teacher
Sessions • Certified Training 495.2030
Johnson, Kathy
For Relaxation, Healing & Well-Being
For People & Animals
719.650.4295
Personal Trainers
FitnessOrigin.com
We’ll Take You Where You Want to Go
3 Free Training Sessions 714.797.1237
Romano, Autum RMT
Kettlebell Training for Life at
Pilates Plus Colorado
719.237.0365
See ad back cover
FT
Pilates
Pilates Plus Colorado
Get Centered • Get Stronger
Improve Posture
719.575.0585
See ad back cover
FT
Yoga
The Yoga Center
Hatha-Based & Restorative Yoga
Pilates Plus Colorado
719.575.0585
See ad back cover
Schulman, Sharon BSc Reiki Master
Practicing Usui Reiki Since 1989
Certified Classes • Reiki Sessions
SharonSchulman@pcisys.net 533.0707
EH
Yuen Therapy
Yuen Method Energetics
Removes Cause • Reiki
More Joyous Living
Sylvia Raye Strickland
719.634.2945
FT
Aikido
Fitness (FT)
Colorado Springs Community Aikido
A Spiritual Martial Arts
Call for Information
719.510.5300
FT
Movement
Healthcare (HC)
HC
Acupuncture
Cridennda, Diane LAc FABORM
EastWindsAcupuncture.com
Acupuncture • Chinese Herbal Formulas
1422 N Hancock Ave #5S 719.520.5056
Di Maggio, Cathy MS TCM
Pain Management • Injuries • PTSD
5350 Tomah Dr #2000
MsNeedles.com
719.598.9200
Dring, Abbie RN Dipl Ac DC
Healing Touch Chiropractic ~ We Care!
Herbs, Muscle Testing & Deep Tissue
1422 N Hancock #1 S
719.578.0504
MovementArtscs.com (MACS)
Classes: Yoga, Dance, Poetry & More
525 E Fountain Blvd #150 719.963.1809
West, Suzy Cameron LAc
Combining Acupuncture with Energy Work
835 Hwy 105 #A, Palmer Lake 488.2802
Silver Sneakers Fitness Program
Classes Thru the YMCA
SilverSneakers.com
888.423.4632
Wing, Randel LAc DOM NMD
Digestive Issues • Pain • Fatigue
2812 W Colorado Ave #104
447.0046
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Health & Wellness
HC
Allergies
HC
Allergy Solutions of CO Springs
Immediate Relief Without Needles!
AllergySolutionscs.com
Wendy McGowan RN LCN 719.260.5664
Kokopelli’s Back PC
Karen F Bates DC RMT
716 N Tejon St
HC
719.649.4091
Autism
Kucera, John L MD PC
Friend, Rhoda PC-C
Family, Autism, Nutrition, Hormone Bal
7606 N Union Blvd
719.596.1118
HC
Breathwork
BreakthroughBreathwork.com
Stress Relief • Deep Relaxation
Find Peace, Joy, Healing, Self-Love
Kris & Savanna Cassidy 719.244.2933
HC
When Your Spine's in Line
You'll Feel Fine!
• Pregnancy & Child Adjusting
• Gentle Chiropractic
• Nutritional Support
108 E Cheyenne Rd #105
www.drbonniemay.com 719.444.0700
PearceChiropractic.com
Applied Kinesiology • NET
Multi-Factorial Approach to Health
Nancy Pearce DC
719.331.5776
Cancer Consultations
HC
Children’s Health
HC
LifeSpark Cancer Resources
Matching Reiki & Healing Touch
Volunteers With Cancer Patients
LifeSparkNow.org
303.425.5670
HC
FountainChiropractic.com
Neck & Back Pain • Military Discount
468 N Santa Fe Ave
719.799.6555
Brain Injury
Stockdale, Steven PhD
TBI Testing • Neurofeedback Therapy
Memory & Cognitive Issues 471.3460
HC
May, Bonnie DC
Read Dr May’s Book About
Children & Chiropractic
DrBonnieMay.com
19.444.0700
Wahlborg, Char CNC MEd AADP
Weight Mgt, Pre-Diabetes, Gluten-Free
Be Young Essential Oils, Tri-Lakes Area
RestoreHealthOils.com 719.651.8263
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Chiropractic
Colonics
Smith, Julie HHP
Colonic Therapist • 20 Yrs Experience
Detoxify • Increase Your Health
Serving Women Only
719.440.3958
Dental - Biological
Sletten, Christina DDS
Rock Dental
6685 Delmonico Dr, Suite C
RockDental.net
719.599.9700
See ad page 12
HC
Detoxification
Body Detox Center
Full Body Detoxification
Toxin-Specific • Painless • Candida Clinic
BodyDetoxCenter.com
719.638.4300
See ad page 1
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Health & Wellness
Klipple, Kelly
Gentle Colon Hydrotherapy
GentleColonHydrotherapy.vpweb.com
2500 N Circle
719.339.3027
Smith, Julie HHP
Colon Hydrotherapy • Detox Foot Bath
Energy Tuning Forks • Infrared Sauna
Raindrop Technique • BioMat 440.3958
HC
Doulas
Pikes Peak Regional Doula Assn
Pregnancy Labor & Postpartum Support
PPRDA.com
719.213.3740
Educator
HC
Whitt, Carol RM
Essential Oils • Reiki • LifeVantage
Classes & Networking
719.332.7822
HC
Eyesight Improvement
Metzger, Suzanne BA CHT
Vision Improvement Using Proven
Natural Vision Improvement Techniques
FengShuiConsultingServices.net 260.7207
HC
Healing Touch
DuBois, Kay A RM/T HTCP
Relief from Pain & Stress, Cancer Care
Presentations - Sessions 719.229.1318
Tovey, Myra RN BS CHTI/P HN-BC
Classes & Healing Touch Sessions
HeartCenteredLiving.net
Life Spark Educator
719.622.0703
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HC
Health & Wellness
Challenner, Richard RMT RCST
Craniosacral • Massage • Reflexology
111 Pine St Woodland Park 213.7066
See ad page 7
Kucera, John L MD PC
Friend, Rhoda PC-C
Family, Autism, Nutrition, Hormone Bal
7606 N Union Blvd
719.596.1118
Pikes Peak Herb Association (PPHA)
2nd Wednesday Monthly Meetings • Walks
FB: Herb-Association-Colorado-Springs
719.205.5114
or
719.533.0707
HC
Cardio Pulse-Wave Device
Cardio Pulse-Wave Device
Offering Cardio Health Screenings
Ann Clementi Cert Tech
719.550.9198
Lynn & Jim Martin
719.332.5456
HC
Holistic Healing
AllergySolutionscs.com
Immediate Relief Without Needles!
Wendy McGowan RN LCN 719.260.5664
Body Detox Center
Full Body Detoxification
Toxin-Specific • Painless • Candida Clinic
BodyDetoxCenter.com
719.638.4300
See ad page 1
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Health & Wellness
Celebration Metaphysical Center
Reiki • Hypnosis • Energy Healing
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
2209 W Colorado Ave
719.634.1855
See ad back cover
The Healing Art LLC
Energy Healing for People & Animals
Relieve Physical & Emotional Trauma
Chris Diaz-Chinn Reiki Master 332.9226
HC
Integrative Medicine
Kucera, John L MD PC
Friend, Rhoda PC-C
Family, Autism, Nutrition, Hormone Bal
7606 N Union Blvd
719.596.1118
HC
Medicine
Kucera, John L MD PC
Friend, Rhoda PC-C
Family • Autism • Nutrition • Hormone Bal
7606 N Union Blvd
719.596.1118
HC
Naturopathic Medical Doctors
Wing, Randel LAc DOM NMD
Nutritional Blood Analysis
PremierAcupunctureClinic.com
2812 W Colorado Ave #104
447.0046
HC
Nutrition
Balance Reiki and Nutrition
Corp & Ind Holistic Wellness Programs
Susan Faith Noss MS RD 719.433.9626
Blue Moon Herbs & Nutrition
Navigating Health & Wellness
LouAnn Baker-Skeele CN NH 428.5788
Smolik, Gloria
Zija, the Moringa Company
Healer • Nourisher • Humanitarian
gsmolik.myzijastory.com 719.360.0505
T-Essentials.com
1900 E Pikes Peak Ave 719.635.5596
Wing, Randel LAc DOM NMD
Nutritional Blood Analysis
2812 W Colorado Ave #104
HC
447.0046
Pain Management
Musholt, Chuck ACHt
Holistic Relief from Chronic Pain
Migraines • Fibromyalgia • Effective
HealingInsightTherapies.com 445.6497
Sletten, Christina DDS
Rock Dental
6685 Delmonico Dr, Suite C
RockDental.net
719.599.9700
See ad page 12
The Healing Art LLC
Energy Healing for People & Animals
Relieve Physical & Emotional Trauma
Chris Diaz-Chinn Reiki Master 332.9226
HC
Physicians
Kucera, John L MD PC
Friend, Rhoda PC-C
Family, Autism, Nutrition, Hormone Bal
7606 N Union Blvd
719.596.1118
HC
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD)
Sacred Hoop Ministry
Roxanne Roberts & Jim Haggins
Classes • Workshops • Yurt
687.4335
See ad page 16
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Health & Wellness
HC
Senior Health
May, Bonnie DC
Medicare Provider
DrBonnieMay.com
108 E Cheyenne Rd #105 719.444.0700
See ad back cover
HC
Thermography
Integrated Health Solutions
No Radiation or Compression Breast Scan
Personalized Consults
719.573.2254
HC
TMJ
Sletten, Christina DDS
Rock Dental
6685 Delmonico Dr, Suite C
RockDental.net
719.599.9700
See ad page 12
HC
Weight Management
HealingInsightTherapies.com
Safe Weight Loss. Hypnosis Works!
Reduce Stress • Change Thoughts & Habits
Chuck Musholt ACHt
719.445.6497
Holistic Pet Care (HPC)
HPC
All Breeds Rescue & Training
Rescuing • Training • Rehabilitating
HaveaNiceDog.org
719.264.6460
Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center
Education - Preservation - Conservation
Educational Tours & Special Programs
WolfEducation.org
719.687.9742
Dreampower Animal Rescue
Rescuing Adoptable Companion Animals
DreamPower.org
719.390.7838
Ellicott Wildlife Rehab Center
Helping Sick, Injured & Orphaned
Migratory Birds & Wild Mammals
EllicottWildlife.com
719.683.8152
Front Range Equine Rescue
Trails End & Fire Evac & Adoption
FrontRangeEquineRescue.org 495.6389
Indigo Mountain Nature Center
Sanctuary for Captive-Born Wildlife
IndigoMtn.org
719.748.5550
Animal Chiropractic
SafePlaceforPets.com
Finding New Homes for Pets of
Terminally Ill Owners
719.359.0201
Dring, Abbie RN Dipl Ac DC
Ligaments, Muscles & Unwinding
Healing Touch Chiropractic 578.0504
HPC
Animal Rescues
9 Lives Rescue
Caring for Homeless Animals
In Your Home
719.591.4640
Animal Acupressure
Lee, Judith DVM
Veterinary Medical Acupuncture
Empathic Medical Massage 330.1926
HPC
HPC
Animal Energy Work
HPC
Animal Spay & Neuter
HamlettClinic.org
Low-Cost Spay & Neuter of Cats & Dogs
2129 E Boulder St
719.475.1800
Humane Society
of the Pikes Peak Region
Shelter Surgeries for Income-Qualified
610 Abbott Ln • hsppr.org 719.473.1741
HPC
Johnson, Kathy
For Relaxation, Healing & Well-Being
Reiki for People & Animals
650.4295
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Dog Training
MUTTMasters Canine Academy
Obedience & Protection & Behavior Mod
MuttMasters.com
719.386.6888
Terra Essentials
Spirituality & Metaphysics
HPC
End of Life Care
Diaz-Chinn, Chris Reiki Master
Compassionate & Hospice-Experienced
Help Heal Your Broken Heart 332.9226
Lee, Judith DVM
Compassionate Home Euthanasia
Veterinary Hospice
719.330.1926
HPC
Equine-Assisted Therapies
CS Therapeutic Riding Center
Hippotherapy for Children & Adults
MarkReynerStables.com 719.634.4173
Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Ctr
Horses for Heroes Program
pptrc.org
719.495.3908
Metaphysics (META)
META
Metaphysical
Celebration Metaphysical Center
Books • Gifts • Spiritual Supplies
Psychic Readings • Classes
2209 W Colorado Ave
719.634.1855
See ad back page
META
Paranormal
Paranormal Extractions
The Real Ghost Busters
Rev Elena or Anissa
719.492.6519
META
Psychic Referral Services
Celebration Days Holistic Fair!
Readers, Healers, Holistic Vendors
BMSCelebration.com
541.241.9153
See ad page 5
META
Gushikawa
Intuitive Tarot & Past Life Readings
Sword Dancer
719.783.9451
Kelly, Jennifer
Intuitive Tarot to Guide Your Way
In Person or Phone Readings 352.9771
Terra Raye
Trained in the Cherokee Way
Weddings • Births • Transitions • Healing
Heart Full of Love
719.783.9451
Spirituality (SP)
SP
Ceremonies
SingingOtter, Rev Elena
Wholeness thru Ancient Wisdom
Interfaith Minister
719.201.7752
SP
Drumming Groups
Colorado Springs Drumming Meetup
Meetup.com/drumcircle-279/
Check Online for Schedule
265.3020
Drumming in Manitou Springs
Summertime
For more info: Tony
719.964.8031
Full Moon Drumming Ceremony
For Location fullmoondrumming@hotmail.com
John Thunderheart Robinson 328.9118
Sacred Hoop Ministry
Drumming Circles & Journeying Groups
Crystal Bowl Meditations
SacredHoopMinistry.org 719.687.4335
Psychic Services & Readings
Blue Raven • Divine Wisdom
Meditation Guide, Channel, Reiki, Space
Cleansing 719.596.0175 ~ 719.246.6620
Day, Rev Janet BMsc
Medium • Psychic • Spiritual Counselor
Love, Relationships, Career & Finances
TheMoonGoddessllc.com 719.339.6860
T-Essentials.com
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Spirituality
SP
Healing Centers
SP
Jackson, Leslie MS CSC RM/T
Explore, Express, Connect
MyKaleidoscopeVillage.com 659.9706
See ad page 15
Sacred Hoop Ministry
Roxanne Roberts & Jim Haggins
Shamanic Sessions - Soul Retrievals
Classes • Workshops • Yurt
687.4335
See ad this page
Tava Healing Arts Center
Center for Heart, Body & Soul
716 N Tejon St
719.488.3333
SP
Indigenous Ways
Rice, Vivian CN CGP
Ceremonialist
1900 E Pikes Peak Ave
Sustainability
719.635.5596
Ministerial Classes
Interfaith Peace Ministry Program
10 Month Course Via Skype
Rev Bonnie Willow
828.776.8288
Ministerial Counseling
SP
Glazer, Rabbi Mel
Grief Loss Coach, Temple Shalom
GriefOk.com
719.634.5311
Morrow, Rev Alys
Spiritual Focus • Awakening • Addiction
Sacred Sexuality
719.231.5612
Unity Spiritual Community
Spiritual not Religious? Welcome Home!
1945 Mesa Rd
719.471.4556
SP
Shamanic Healing
Sacred Hoop Ministry
Roxanne Roberts & Jim Haggins
Shamanic Sessions - Soul Retrievals
Classes • Workshops • Yurt 687.4335
See ad this page
SourceHealers.com in Fountain, CO
A Place for Wellness & Community
Doug & Rita Stanley
719.382.1177
Green Businesses
GB
GB
Accounting Services
Strong Services Inc
Small Businesses & Nonprofits
Bookkeeping, Taxes, Planning, Notary
StrongServicesInc.com 719.528.1007
GB
Advertising
Colorado Springs Independent
See Our Body & Soul Section
sales@csindy.com
719.577.4545
See ad page 2
Terra Essentials
Tell us About Your Business in 5 Words
TE Will Remember...
719.235.7872
16
Terra Essentials
Sustainability
GB
Attorneys
GB
Cleaning Services
Margrave, David Esq
Bankruptcy • Business • Construction
SpringsLaw.net
524 S Cascade Ave #2
719.227.7500
Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems
EnviroShield ▪ Less Water ▪ Less Energy
Jan-ProSouthernColorado.com
5360 N Academy Blvd #150
264.1117
Posch Jr, Bob Esq
Intellectual Property
5360 N Academy Blvd #150
GB
Computer Repairs
GB
Government Officials
GB
264.1117
Business Coaching & Training
Inclined to Grow - Tascha Yoder
Speaking • Training • Coaching
Tascha@InclinedtoGrow.com 661.2741
Serrano, Patti
21st Century Marketing Online
TheSuccessLoft.com
719.203.5063
GB
Business Opportunities
Jan-Pro Cleaning Systems
Green Franchise Opportunities
Jan-ProSouthernColorado.com
5360 N Academy Blvd #150 264.1117
GB
Business Services
Holistic Networkers Association
Networking & Promoting The Professional
HNAColorado.com
719.277.6645
See ad page 1
Kittle, Nick MBA LEED AP BD + C
Director of Administrative Services &
Innovation at City of Colorado Springs
nkittle@springsgov.com 719.385.6609
GB
GB
Red 2 Black Financial
Family and Business Services
Pamela Weir
719.219.3598
Terra Essentials
Marketing • Networking • Social Media
Amy Cook-Porter
719.235.7872
The TerZa Factor
Grow Your Business With Cards & Gifts
40WaysToUseCards.com/TheTerZaFactor
Terza Ekholm
719.213.9469
Information Services
Bushby-Kelly, Heather MBA HHP
Big Data for Small Business
Data Analysis & Strategy Formation
AltruSystems.com
719.358.8986
Real Estate
Greenwood Apartment Residences
Convenient Urban Facility with Parking
229 N Hancock Ave
719.632.3368
See ad inside back cover
GB
Small Business Advising
Bushby-Kelly, Heather MBA HHP
Discover Your Path to a Holistic
And Profitable Business
AltruSystems.com
719.358.8986
Strong Services Inc
Business Set-up, Support, Payroll
Non-Profit & Quickbooks Support
StrongServicesInc.com 719.528.1007
T-Essentials.com
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Sustainability
Green Construction
GC
(GC)
Cement Work
Crackerjack Mud Jacking
Don’t Replace Your Concrete! Raise It!
Bart Smith
719.520.1099
GC
Natural Building Materials
Colorado Cob Company
Natural Building Workshops & Books
ColoradoCob.org
719.510.7566
GC
Solar & Alternative Energy
Rocky Mountain Solar & Wind Inc
Solar Electric • Solar Heating • Wind
RockyMtnSolar.com
719.330.3699
GC
Sustainable Engineering
Art of Engineering Inc
Residential & Commercial Bldg Design
Scott Harvey
719.528.1557
Home (HM)
HM
Carpet Cleaning
Hydro Clean Carpet Cleaning
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
HydroCleanInc.com
719.594.9376
Vision Quest Carpet Cleaning
Using Dry-Tech Techniques
Green, Eco-Safe
719.213.7066
See ad this page
HM
Cleaning Services
OrgKleen.com
Organic Cleaning • Prof Organizing
Jessi Calicotte
719.373.3880
HM
Metzger, Suzanne BA CHT
Feng Shui Consultations • 25 Years Exp
FengShuiConsultingServices.net 260.7207
See ad back cover
HM
Plumbing
Schnibble Services
Plumbing • Drain Cleaning • Gas Lines
Water Heater & Boilers 719.306.7896
HM
Sustainable Repairs
Frick’s Maintenance & Repair
Heating & Plumbing & Electrical Since ‘89
Leonard Frick
719.964.2744
Energy Resource Center
Low-Income & Fee-Based Repairs
Weatherization & Energy Conservation
erc-co.org
719.591.0772
See ad inside front cover
Ulm Construction
Affordable & Friendly Service
No Job too Small • Licensed & Insured
Mike and Polly Ulm
719.321.1819
HM
Tile Work
Ulm Construction - Mike & Polly Ulm
Bathrooms • Entries • Kitchens • Showers
Licensed & Insured
719.321.1819
HM
Water Damage Repairs
Hydro Clean Restoration
Water Damage Restoration
Emergency Water Extraction
Brandon Kirk
719.594.9376
Energy Assistance
Energy Resource Center
Keeping People Efficiently Warm & Safe
erc-co.org
719.591.0772
See ad inside front cover
HM
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Feng Shui
Terra Essentials
Sustainability
Sustainable Living (SL)
SL
Food Preparation
The Kitchen Cupboard
From Garden to Pantry Sustainability
1408 Crestone Ave
719.475.8618
See ad page 23
SL
Green Living
Buckley’s Homestead Supply
Homesteading Supplies & Classes
1501 W Colorado Ave
719.358.8510
Energy Resource Center
Low-Income & Fee-Based Repairs
Insulation • Furnaces • Water Heaters
erc-co.org
719.591.0772
See ad inside front cover
SL
Permaculture
BluePlanetEarthscapes.com
Earthcare Programs & Workshops
Permaculture • Food • Function
Becky Elder
719.685.0290
SL
Recycling
Blue Star Recyclers
Recycle Electronics to Create Local Jobs
for People w/Dis-Abilities 719.597.6119
El Paso Cty Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Facility
Household Chemical Waste & Electronics
3255 Akers Dr 80922
719.520.7878
Rocky Mtn Field Institute
Repair, Restore, Revegetate.
Parks, Forests & Natural Landscapes
rmfi.org
719.471.7736
Trails and Open Space Coalition
Promoting Trails, Open Space and
Sustainable Parks
719.633.6884
SL
Transportation
Old Town Bike Shop
426 S Tejon St
OldTownBikeShop.com
See ad this page
SL
719.475.8589
Websites
CSindy.com
Colorado Springs Independent
sales@csindy.com
719.577.4545
See ad page 2
HNA-Colorado.com
Like-Minded Holistic Professionals
Holistic Networkers Assn 719.277.6645
See ad page 1
Vitesis.com
An Online Blog for Holistic Health,
Healing & the Environment
235.7872
TRANSPORTATION
Habitat for Humanity Restore
Recycled Bldg & Home Improvement Sups
411 S Wahsatch Ave
719.667.0840
SL
Solar Gardens
SunShare
Community Solar Gardens
MySunshare.com
719.418.2153
SL
Trail Building
Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Inc
Keeping Trails Open for Mtn Cyclists
MedWheel.org
719.633.0025
T-Essentials.com
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Community
Creative Arts (CA)
CA
Art Calendar
PeakRadar.com
For Art, Culture & Fun
COPPeR
CA
719.634.5155
Art Galleries
Business Of Art Center
Galleries & Classes & Studio Space
TheBac.org Manitou
719.685.1861
CA
Handcrafted Designs
Tangled Earth Fibers
Handspun Healing Yarns Perfect for
Knitting, Crocheting & Weaving
etsy.com/tangledearthfibers 201.7591
TouchTheEarthRanch.com
Sustainable Building & Fiber Arts
Nubian Dairy Goats
719.495.2242
CA
Music Teachers
Cottonwood Center for the Arts
2 Galleries & Year-Round Art School
427 E Colorado Ave
719.520.1899
Horne Music Studio
Music Instruction for All Ages
Piano, Voice, Cello
Leona Horne
719.632.2219
Cucuru Gallery Cafe
Your Fine Art Source
2332 W Colorado Ave
719.520.9900
McCormick, Roger RN HNB-BC
Harp and Piano Lessons
medharp2000@yahoo.com
433.4210
719.634.5583
Sjolander, Charles
Wholistic Musician • Writer • Teacher
sales@sjopress.com
719.475.0108
Fine Arts Center
CSFineArtsCenter.org
30 W Dale St
CA
Artists
CA
Musicians
Ayla’s Photography
We Strive to Live in a World of Beauty
2022 Whitman Rd
719.355.0550
A Music Company Inc
For ALL Your Live Music Needs!
AMusicCompanyInc.com 719.576.5565
CaseyChinnPhotograpy.net
Metal Prints ~ Transform Inside & Out
Free Art Consultations ~ We Bring Art
to your Home or Business! 332.9226
The Mitguards
Original & Obscure Americana Music
TheMitguards.com
719.659.3152
Concrete Couch
Building Community Thru Art Projects
ConcreteCouch.org
719.685.4422
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony
For Young Musicians in the Region
csysa.com
719.633.3901
Heart of the Phoenix Art
Unique Abstracts & Glass Mosaics
HeartofthePhoenixArt.com
Wendy J Carter
719.331.3721
KRCC-91.5 FM
Ivywild Studio & Performance Space
Public Radio for Southern Colorado
krcc.org
719.473.4801
Sharples, Kimberly
EarthBlessingsPhotography.yolasite.com
Award-Winning Photographer 651.4899
Millibo Art Theatre
TheMat.org
1367 Pecan St
20
CA
Performing Arts
719.465.6321
Terra Essentials
Community
Ormao Dance Company
Communicating Beyond Words
OrmaoDance.org
719.471.9759
Pillar Institute
Adult Enrichment thru Lifelong Learning
visitpillar.org
719.633.4991
Smokebrush Foundation For The Arts
Yoga, Art, Music, Dance & Cultural Events
219 W Colorado Ave #110
smokebrush.org
719.444.1012
ProsperCreatively.com
Business Building Workshops & Webinars
Cass Mullane
719.471.2022
Springs Ensemble Theatre
SpringsEnsembleTheatre.org
1903 E Cache la Poudre 719.357.3080
RightToThrive.org
Learn to Build Your Urban Farm
Bees, Aquaponics & Backyard Poultry
Christine Faith
719.448.0885
Events (EV)
EV
Classes & Workshops
Blue Planet Earthscapes
Earthcare Programs & Workshops
Permaculture • Food • Function
Becky Elder
719.685.0290
Carlisle, Ann E PhD Psychologist
Resolving Male/Female Instinct Differences
Public Speaking on Relationships
AnnCarlislePhD.com
719.593.9880
Celebration Metaphysical Center
Books • Gifts • Transformational Tools
CDs • Classes & Workshops
2209 W Colorado Ave
719.634.1855
See ad back cover
Center for Powerful Living
Personal & Professional Development
Workshops • Discussions • One-on-One
CenterforPowerfulLiving.com 488.9000
ColoradoHandGunSafety.com
38 States Concealed Handgun Permit
Classes • Brandon Kirk 719.321.3984
Feng Shui Consulting Services
Feng Shui Classes
Suzanne Metzger
719.260.7207
See ad back cover
Movement Arts Community Studio
Wkly Classes: Yoga, Dance, Poetry
525 E Fountain Blvd #150 719.963.1809
T-Essentials.com
Sacred Hoop Ministry
Roxanne Roberts & Jim Haggins
Shamanic Sessions - Soul Retrievals
Classes • Workshops • Yurt 687.4335
See ad page 17
Smith, Julie HHP
Learn Energy Tuning Fork Techniques
Raindrop Technique
719.440.3958
The Phoenix Workshop
Transforming Fire into Healing & Rebirth
Taught by Amy Henry, Samantha Mensch
and Paula Gossage
719.440.8717
Universal Metaphysics Meetup Group
Metaphysics.meetup.com/236
Rev Janet Day BMsc
719.339.6860
EV
Dances
CommuniDance
Sat: 9-10am; Wed: 6-7pm
Movement Arts Community Studio
525 E Fountain
719.210.1085
Contra Dancing
3rd Saturday: Jan-May & Sept-Dec
For Schedule Call Nick
719.473.6935
EV
Events
2013 Pikes Peak Writers Conference
April 19 - 21 2013
PikesPeakWriters.com
719.244.6220
21
Community
Celebration Days Holistic Fair!
Readers, Healers, Holistic Vendors
BMSCelebration.com
541.241.9153
See ad page 5
Susan G Komen for the Cure
Race & Ride & Rally - All for the Cure
KomenseColorado.org
719.632.8887
Colorado Sustainability Conference
CO’s Premier Sustainability Learning Event
Fall 2013
719.471.0910
Celebration Days Holistic Fair!
Readers, Healers, Holistic Vendors
BMSCelebration.com
541.241.9153
See ad page 5
Finding Our Voices Art Show
Empowering Sexual Abuse Survivors
Joyce Aubrey
719.636.5065
Green Awards & Fashion Gala
April 28 @ Stargazers Theatre
ColoradoAveda.com
719.266.8780
MeadowGrass Music Festival
Americana Music Fest May 24-26, 2013
MeadowGrass.org
719.495.2743
Pikes Peak Earth Day 2013 Kick-Off
April 6 @ Ivywild School
Daytime Family Event & Evening Event
PikesPeakEarthDay.org 719.313.6780
See ad page 32
Pikes Peak Environmental Forum
Lectures on Regional Sustainability
4th Friday: Jan-Apr & Sept-Oct
Michele Mukatis
719.231.6265
EV
EV
Fairs
Family Activities
Catamount Institute
Environmental Ed Programs & Camps
CatamountInstitute.org
719.471.0910
Imagination Celebration
Produces, Presents & Promotes Creativity
@ The Citadel Mall
719.597.3344
Peace Camp
Summer Camp Ages 6-13
ppjpc.org
719.632.6189
EV
Networking Opportunities
COS Urban Homesteading
Please visit our site
urban-gardening.meetup.com/2 448.0885
Bizercise
1st & 3rd Fridays @ Whole Foods (Powers)
2nd & 4th Fridays @ Whole Foods (Academy)
Walking & Networking
719.203.5063
Green Drinks
Sustainability Happy Hour
Networking After Hours 719.632.6189
Repeat Boutique
A Community-Wide Swap Shop for Women
ppjpc.org
719.632.6189
SECRES Annual Solar Tour & Expo
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
In Action in the Region 719.488.8357
22
Holistic Networkers Association (HNA)
Luncheons: 3rd Thursday @ 11:30am
Quarterly After Hours
HNAColorado.com
719.277.6645
See ad page 1
Southern CO Women’s Chamber
1st Friday Coffee • 3rd Tuesday Luncheons
Sunset Meet & Greets • Salad Sessions
For more info: SCWCC.com or 442.2007
Terra Essentials
Community
Teller County Holistic Luncheon
2nd Wednesday of the Month
Call for More Details
719.687.4335
Colorado College Community Kitchen
Located in Basement of Shove Chapel
Serving Hot Meals on Sundays @ 2:00pm
To the Poor & Hungry
719.389.6885
Shamanic Journeying Groups
Sacred Hoop Ministry
Roxanne Roberts & Jim Haggins
Classes • Workshops • Yurt 687.4335
See ad page 16
Marian House Soup Kitchen
M-S 10:30-1:00pm; Sun 8:45-10:00am
14 W Bijou St
719.475.7314
Food
FD
(FD)
Baked Goods
Donschlotte Gourmet Sweet Breads
Made with Seasonal Fresh Fruits
Donschlotte@yahoo.com 719.331.1610
FD
Canning & Preserving
The Kitchen Cupboard
From Garden to Pantry Sustainability
1408 Crestone Ave
719.475.8618
See ad this page
FD
Coffees & Teas
DogtoothCoffeeCompany.com
Try Our Snow Dog Drinks!
505 E Columbia St
719.632.0125
High Rise Coffee Roasters
Organic Coffees from Around the World
SpringsCoffee.com
2421 W Cucharras St
719.633.1833
Raven’s Nest Coffee
Drink Local & Fair-Trade Coffee
330 N Institute St
719.632.3433
Rico’s Cafe
Fabulous Fresh Coffee
Chocolate & Wine Bar
322½ N Tejon St
FD
WestsideCares.org
Care & Compassion for Neighbors in Need
Today, Tomorrow & Beyond 389.0759
FD
Gluten-Free Products
Bella Gluten-Free
100% Allergen-Free Baking Mixes
Whole Foods • Natural Grocers • Kings
BellaGlutenFree.com
303.999.0225
FD
Health Food & Organic Stores
Mountain Mama Natural Foods
Organic Foods • Deli • Bakery • Cafe
MountainMamaNaturalFoods.com
1625 Ste A Uintah St
719.633.4139
Mountain Naturals
Organics • Supplements • Gluten-Free
790 Red Feather Lane WPK 687.9851
Sammy’s Community Foods
Natural Groceries, Micro-Greens, Herbs
1837 N Circle Dr
719.471.3348
719.630.7723
Food Banks
Care and Share
Food Bank for Southern Colorado
CareAndShare.org
2605 Preamble Pt
719.434.4676
T-Essentials.com
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Community
FD
Herbs & Supplements
Earth Cures
Authentic Herb Pharmacy
Safe for Children & Pets
Becky Anderson
719.231.4524
LifeVantage Forward Living
DNA Returns to Youthful Status
Lifevantage.com/MarlaMKoupal
Marla Koupal Distributor
719.573.5972
SammysCommunityFoods.com
Vitamins, Essential Oils, Herbs,
Bulk Foods, Special Orders
1837 N Circle Dr
719.471.3348
FD
Natural Meats
Ranch Foods Direct
Callicrate Beef High Quality
Hormone & Antibiotic-Free Meats
2901 N El Paso St
719.473.2306
FD
Organic Produce
Colorado Farm & Art Market
Wednesdays - Bristol School
Saturdays - Margarita at Pine Creek
FarmAndArtMarket.com 719.640.6154
Yugovich, Dee
Grow Your Own Veggies Year Round
Nutrition in a Capsule
Yugo4JuicePlus.com
719.687.6495
FD
Organic Gardening
Blue Planet Earthscapes
Permaculture & Edible Gardens
Eco-Friendly & Socially Responsible
Becky Elder
719.685.0290
Chilo, Donny
Incorporate Herbs, Veggies & Fruit into
Your Edible Landscaping 719.634.1826
RightToThrive.org
Want a Backyard Farm?
Designs • DIY Plans • Classes
Christine Faith
719.448.0885
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Pikes Peak Urban Gardens
Creating Places Where People
Meet to Grow
719.651.3416
FD
Raw Foods
COSpringsRawFoodMeetup.com
Wanting More Raw/Fresh Food Ideas
Try.eating.raw@gmail.com
266.0433
FD
Restaurants
Poor Richard’s Restaurant
Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Meals
Whole Wheat Pizzas ~ Great Vibes!
324½ N Tejon St
719.632.7721
FD
Vegetarian & Vegan
Colorado Springs Vegetarian Meetup
Meetup.com/vegetarian-534
Monthly Events
719.304.6717
Nonprofits (NP)
NP
Children & Teen Organizations
Court-Appointed Special Advocates
Advocating for Abused & Neglected Kids
CASA - casappr.org
719.447.9898
Children’s Literacy Center
One-to-One Tutoring
PeakReader.org
719.471.8672
Chiropractic4Kids.com
Oklahaven Children’s Chiropractic Ctr
Oklahoma City, OK
405.948.8807
Colorado Springs Community Ctr
Deerfield Hills Community Ctr: 385.5996
Hillside Community Ctr:
385.7900
Meadows Park Community Ctr: 385.7940
Colorado Springs Down Syndrome Assn
Family Interaction Group
csdsa.org
719.633.1133
Community Partnership for Child Dev
Low-Income • Early Childhood Ed
cpcdheadstart.org
719.635.1536
Terra Essentials
Community
FosteringHopeFoundation.org
Creating an Extended Family for
Foster Families
719.634.8588
Girls on the Run of the Rockies
Using Running to Bring Change
GirlsOnTheRunRockies.org
331.1011
Kids on Bikes
A School-Based Incentive Program
For 5th Graders in Underserved Schools
KidsOnBikes.net
719.355.3573
PlayDate Behavioral Interventions
Where Kids w/Autism Learn to Interact
MyPlayDate.org
719.465.3989
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Share A Night Keeps Mom & Dad Nearby
rmhcsoutherncolorado.org
471.1814
Safe Passage Children’s Advocacy Ctr
Helping Abused Children Begin to Heal
SafePassagecac.org
719.636.2460
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Community Organizations
CareAndShare.org
Food Bank for Southern Colorado
2605 Preamble Pt
719.434.4676
Catholic Charities of Central CO
Family Immigration Services
CCharitiescc.org
719.866.6510
Dress for Success/Suit Up for Success
Providing Clothes to Women Returning
to the Workforce
wrainc.org
719.471.3170
Ecumenical Social Ministries
Emergency Food Pantry
USDA Commodity Program
201 N Weber St
719.636.1916
Energy Resource Center
Keeping People Efficiently Warm & Safe
Fee-Based & Low-Income Services
erc-co.org
719.591.0772
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Send Hunger Packing
A Weekend Feeding Program
That Sends Backpacks Home with Food
CareAndShare.org
719.434.4676
Greccio Housing
Affordable Rental Housing for Low Income
1808 W Colorado Ave
719.475.1422
Special Kids Special Families
Zach’s Place: 24/7 Respite Care
Ages 5-21 • sksfcolorado.org 447.9482
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Sheltering Families with Children
With the Help of the Faith Community
ihn-cos.org
719.329.1244
Women’s Resource Agency
Innovative InterCept Too
For Teen Girls • wrainc.org
471.3170
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Community Building
Marian House Life Support
Short-Term Help for Families
Appts: Monday-Friday 9:00am-1:00pm
14 W Bijou St
719.578.1222
Greenberg Ctr for Learning & Tolerance
Provides Programs/Exhibits To Increase
Understanding of Cultural Differences
TheGreenbergCenter.org 719.323.7368
One Nation Walking Together
Supporting Urban Indians in CO &
Reservations in MO, ND, SD, NE, NM, AZ
OneNationwt.org
719.329.0251
Mile High Youth Corps
Providing Jobs, Education & Training
Trail Building, Maintainance & Mitigation
to Local Young Adults 719.630.7421
Peak Education
Breaking the Academic, Social &
Cultural Barriers to Success
PeakEdu.org
719.389.1249
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Pikes Peak Justice & Peace Comm
Peace. People. Planet.
332 W Bijou St Ste 102 719.632.6189
Friends of Red Rock Canyon
Hwy 24 Between Ridge Rd & 30th
RedRockCanyonOpenSpace.org 685.4792
Pikes Peak Library District
Books, DVDs, Cybershelf & Adult Literacy
All Pikes Peak Reads
PPLD.org
719.531.6333
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SpringsRescueMission.org
Working With the Chronically Homeless
5 W Las Vegas St
719.632.1822
TESSAcs.org
Providing Safety for Adults & Children
Escaping Domestic Violence 633.1462
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Environmental Organizations
Black Forest Slash/Mulch
Wildfire Mitigation & Recycling Program
BfSlash.org
719.520.7878
Catamount Institute
Pikes Peak Sustainable Business Network
CatamountInstitute.org
719.471.0910
Chico Basin Ranch
Ranching, Conservation & Land Mgt
Bird Banding & Classes 719.683.7960
Coalition for the Upper South Platte
Fire Suppression & Waldo Canyon Recovery
uppersouthplatte.org
719.748.0033
Friends of Cheyenne Canon
Geocaching, Climbing & Class Field Trips
2120 S Cheyenne Canon Rd
CheyenneCanon.org
719.571.0632
332 W Bijou St #102
719.632.6189
Palmer Land Trust
Protecting & Preserving the Land
Through Conservation Easements
PalmerLandTrust.org
719.332.3236
Peak to Plains Alliance
Enhancing the Public’s Knowledge of
SE CO’s Food, Water & Land Resources
PeakToPlains.com
719.287.6409
Pikes Peak Group of Sierra Club
Enjoying & Protecting the Planet
rmc.SierraClub.org/ppg 719.520.5381
Transition Town Manitou Springs
Relocalizing Community Resources
Moving Away from Fossil Fuels
Brian Fritz
720.838.7131
US Green Building Council
CO Chapter Southern Colorado
Branchusgbccolorado.org 303.454.3393
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Health Organizations
Alliance for Health Reform
Education and Legislative Action
Dr Mary Zennett
800.637.4065
Friends of El Paso Cty Nature Ctrs
Bear Creek & Fountain Creek Nature Ctrs
BC: 719.520.6387
FC: 719.520.6745
Friends of Garden of the Gods
Supporting the Garden & Visitors
thru Membership & Volunteering
1805 N 30th St
719.219.0108
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CO Coalition for Natural Health
Fighting for Your Health Freedom and
Freedom to Choose Your Practitioner
ColoradoCNH.synthasite.com
303.798.1469
Diabetes Community Center
Teaching Health. Creating Hope.
731 North Weber #235
719.473.7808
Holistic Networkers Association
Supporting & Promoting The Professional
HNAColorado.com
719.277.6645
See ad page 1
MissionMedicalClinic.org
Health, Hope & Spiritual Support
2125 E La Salle St
719.219.3402
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Senior Organizations
Alzheimer’s Association
24/7 Helpline • Safe Return Programs
Helpline
800.272.3900
2315 Bott Ave
719.266.8773
Autism Society of Pikes Peak Region
Support & Information & Hope
asappr.org
719.630.7072
Cheyenne Village
For Adults w/ Developmental Disabilities
CheyenneVillage.org
719.572.7488
Publications & Marketing (P/M)
P/M
Editing & Writing
Diaz-Chinn, Chris
Helping & Healing Text - All Projects
Detail-Oriented
719.332.9226
The Publishing Pro
You Write. I Edit. You Win.
Kenneth Guentert
719.630.0783
P/M
Graphic Design
mmdesigns inc
Brochures • Ad Design • Cards
Michele McCann
719.598.0994
Colorado Springs Senior Center
Classes • Events • Senior Services
1514 N Hancock Ave
719.385.5933
Elder Abuse & Crime Prevention
Adult Protective Services
105 N Spruce St
719.444.5755
Pikes Peak Area Agency On Aging
Lost in a Maze of Senior Resources?
ppacg.org - Dial 211
or
471.2096
Silver Key Senior Services
Care Mgt • Nutrition • Transportation
2250 Bott Ave
719.632.1521
Sr Citizen Pet Companion Program
60+ • On a Fixed Income • No Current Pet
Help with Fees, Subsidies & Neutering
Humane Society
719.473.1741 x156
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Special Needs Organizations
Alpine Autism Center
Improving the Lives of Autistic Kids
7875 Deer Hill Grove
719.955.3767
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P/M
Local Authors
Art-Based Curriculum: Discovering
the Alphabet with Imagination and Art
By Nancy Diehl & Kathi Kemper
719.277.0931
Creating Evolution:
Black Holes in a Personal Universe
By Janet Allen
719.475.0817
Light Journeys:
A User’s Guide to Chakra Meditation
By Lucinda T. Green, Ph.D
LucindaGreenphd.com
719.634.0566
Lo-Carb Cookbook
6 Ingredients 6 Easy Steps
By Deb Wicklund & Ann Cohen
2chicsyourcookingdivas.com
Love, Light & Business
Business Anatomy for Holistic Healers
by Bonnie Willow
LoveLightAndBusiness.com
828.776.8288
Radical Survivor: An Unforgettable
Journey that Will Change You Forever
By Nancy Saltzman
NancySaltzman.com
719.491.9675
Slow Parenting Teens
By Molly Wingate & Marti Woodward
slowparentingteens.com
719.685.4114
Wild Rice…
the biography of Vivian Lillian Rice
By David Blot & Libby Demmon
Seleneriverpress.com
719.635.5596
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Colorado Springs Independent
See Our Body & Soul Section
sales@csindy.com
719.577.4545
See ad page 2
mmdesigns inc
Brochures • Ad Design • Cards
Michele McCann
719.598.0994
See ad page 27
Serrao, Hilary
Increase Your Business by
Scheduling Lunch & Learns
@ Drs Offices
719.226.9818
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TE Will Remember!
719.235.7872
P/M
Photographers
Ayla’s Photography
Aylas.PhotoReflect.com
2022 Whitman Rd
See ad page 6
P/M
719.355.0550
Publications
Colorado Springs Independent
See Our Body & Soul Section
sales@csindy.com
719.577.4545
See ad page 2
Equinaut.net
An Online Blog for Women 50+
Health, Healing, Spirituality
235.7872
Greenwoman Magazine
For Lovers of Gardening
Sandra Knauf
719.473.9237
Terra Essentials: Your Guide
to Holistic & Sustainable Living
T-Essentials.com
719.235.7872
Vitesis.com
An Online Blog for Holistic Health,
Healing & the Environment
235.7872
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P/M
Publishing
About Books Inc
Producing Award-Winning Books
for Publishers & Authors
About-Books.com
719.632.8226
PressWoodInk.com
Amazon • Nook • Kindle • iBook
Print-on-Demand
719.439.2313
The Publishing Pro
Self-Publishing is Fast. It Works!
ThePublishingPro.com
Kenneth Guentert
719.630.0783
P/M
Equinaut Publishing LLC
Marketing, Networking & Social Media
Amy Cook-Porter
719.235.7872
Speakers
Faith, Christine
Landscape Interpreter
Bees, Aquaponics, Gardening & Chickens
RightToThrive.org
719.448.0885
Holistic Networkers Association
Holistic • Alternative Health Care Topics
HNAColorado.com
719.277.6645
See ad page 1
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719.235.7872
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P/M
mmdesigns inc
Marketing & Graphic Design Services
mmdesigns4u.com
Michele McCann
719.598.0994
See ad page 27
P/M
Writing Coach
Wingate, Molly Author
Coaching, Consulting & Ghost Writing
Wingate-Consulting.com 719.685.4114
Social Media Consultants
All in Social Media Services
Facebook • Twitter • LinkedIn
Education, Engagement & Monitoring
Robin McPeek
719.494.4696
P/M
Web Applications • Cloud Apps
Professional Websites • sales@edao.biz
Ingrid Wood
719.439.2313
Web Designers
Ayla’s Photography
Photos & Stock Images
Aylas.PhotoReflect.com
See ad page 6
eDao Inc
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Bike Shop
Old Town Bike Shop
426 S Tejon St
OldTownBikeShop.com
See ad page 19
RT
719.475.8589
BioMats
The BioMat Company
Reverse Aging Issues • Repair DNA
Marla.TheBiomatCompany.com
Marla Koupal Distributor
719.573.5972
RT
Book Stores
The Bookman
OPEN 7 Days/Week
Huge Selection of Quality Used Books
3163 W Colorado Ave
719.636.0055
RT
719.355.0550
Baby & Children’s Products
Bloom Daisy Clothing & Accessories
Handmade with Passion & Purpose
BloomDaisy.com
719.217.9080
Essential Oils
Alberto, Debbi RM Cert Aromatherapist
Oils & Supplies • Best Prices in Town!
Personal Consultations • Custom Blends
Debbisaromatherapy.com 719.444.0708
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Skin Care
do̅TERRA Essential Oils
Oils • Skincare • Wellness Products
Independent Product Consultant
Virginia Gwaltney RMT
719.510.9908
RT
do̅TERRA Essential Oils
Shift Your World with do̅TERRA
Independent Product Consultant
Lisa Moore
719.310.8461
Pure & Natural Aesthetics
Safe & Effective Organic Skin Care
Rose Yancik Licensed Esthetician
13 S Tejon Ste 305
719.209.1227
Genét, Roberta RMT
Custom-Blended Flower Essences & Oils
Bach, Perelandra and More
310.2733
Veda Salon & Spa
Holistic & Sustainable Products
ColoradoAveda.com
719.578.8332
See ad back page
RestoreHealthOils.com
Hormones, Anxiety, Headaches & More!
Pro-Active Against Viruses & Bacteria
Char Wahlborg
719.651.8263
RT
Magnets
Kimberly Health Products
at Body Detox Center
North Pole Magnetic® • Jewelry/Body Prod
Kmagnets.com
719.638.4300
See ad page 1
RT
Metaphysical Stores
Celebration Metaphysical Center
Books • Gifts • Spiritual Supplies
Psychic Readings • Classes
2209 W Colorado Ave
719.634.1855
See ad back cover
Source Healers
A Place for Wellness & Community
107 W Missouri, Fountain 719.382.1177
RT
Moore, Nancy Independent Consultant
Pure • Safe • Vegan
Arbonne International
719.510.0480
RT
Water Filtration Systems
Alkaline Water Coop
$1 per Gallon
BodyDetoxCenter.com
See ad this page
719.638.4300
Alka-Life ALK/Ionizing Filter
Super Hydrating Antioxidant
Ask about Lease Purchase Plan
Marla Koupal Distributor
719.573.5972
Kangen Water Machine
Detoxify • Hydrate • Ionize • Alkalize
With this High Anti-Oxidant Water
Roberta Genét
719.310.2733
KYK Genesis Water Ionizers
Make Tap Water Alkaline!
Purify Water • Detox • Anti-Aging
Ann E Carlisle PhD
719.593.9880
Natural Home Products
Buckley’s Homestead Supply
Homesteading Supplies • Classes
1501 W Colorado Ave
719.358.8510
RT
Pet Store
HealthyProductsColorado.com
Pet Nutrition & High Quality Pet Food
108 E Cheyenne Rd #100 719.650.8481
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Acupressure
(Holistic Healing Technique)
An ancient Chinese technique based
on the same concepts as acupuncture
where finger pressure is applied to
specific points of the body, instead of
needles to treat tension, pain, cramping,
arthritis and other imbalances.
Acupuncture
(Holistic Healing Philosophy)
An ancient Chinese methodology
performed by a licensed practitioner.
Thin needles are inserted into over 360
acupuncture points to stimulate the
body’s key meridians of the human
bodyand impact health.
Aikido
(Spiritual Movement)
A graceful martial art focusing on
self-defense and spiritual discipline to
harmonize one’s energy with that of the
challenger and to use the challenger’s
strength and weight to non-threateningly position them.
Alchemical Healing
Anamata Energy Attunement
(Spiritual Philosophy)
Based on the belief in a cosmic
feminine energy that emits vibrations
that one’s body should be attuned to
recipients of this attunement receive
50 sacred seed sounds from the Divine
Mother for healing, empowerment, mastery and union with God.
Angelic Attunement
(Spiritual Healing Technique)
A process that connects the client with
“Heavenly Specialists” who assist in
transforming self-sabotaging or limiting
beliefs, thereby allowing clients to manifest their deepest desires.
Angel Therapy®
(Spiritual Healing Technique)
A non-denominational spiritual healng
process that involves activating Divine
Love, connecting with Angels, Archangels or deceased loved ones for
guidance, healing, prayers and more.
Facilitated by a certified Angel Therapy
Practitioner®.
(Energy Healing Technique)
Based on the ancient principal of a
universal harmonic core of divine vibrations, the practitioner aligns the mind,
body, soul and emotions to the universal frequency by using vibrations from
sacred runes.
Animal Communicator
(Holistic Pet Care)
One who uses telepathic, intuitive and
empathic abilities to send and receive
information to and from animals. Pictures,
thoughts and feelings are used gain
understanding and resolution.
Allergy Repatterning
(Holistic Healing Technique)
Kinesiology is used to identify allergies.
Acupressure points are stimulated to
clear the allergy-type responses and to
enhance energy flow in the body.
Aromatherapy
(Energy Healing Technique)
A therapeutic approach that utilizes
pure essential & absolute oils that can
be inhaled, applied to the skin, diffused,
placed in baths and more to achieve
beneficial health results.
Allopathic Medicine
(Medical Philosophy)
Another term for standard Western
medicine as it is currently taught in
medical schools.
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Art Therapy
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
A type of therapy where an art therapist
helps their client to create visual images
that affect desired changes in physical,
psychological, cognitive, spiritual and/
or social functioning. Sessions are
designed based on the needs of the
individual, family or group.
Astrology
(Metaphysical Philosophy)
A science based on the positions of
stars and planets and their possible
influences on humanity. Astrologists can
provide insight into one’s personality, as
well as professional and health matters.
Aura
(Energy Healing Definition)
A field of electromagnetic energy composed of light that surrounds the body
and is considered to be the aura.
Aura Cleaning
(Energy Healing Technique)
Technique to remove obstructions from
the human energy field and restore its
flow. Hands, crystals and related nonobtrusive techniques are used.
Auriculotherapy
(Energy Healing Technique)
Also called auricular therapy. It is rooted
in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Imbalances are corrected by stimluating acupressure points or that the outer
portion of the ear (i.e., the auricle) that
represent every part of the human body.
Ayurvedic Medicine
(Holistic Healing Philosophy)
A 5,000 year-old traditional medical
science that originated in India, Ayurveda treats individuals according to three
basic body types or doshas (Vata, Pitta
and Kapha). Diet, detoxification, herbs,
exercise and meditation are used to
maintain or restore natural balance.
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Belief Management
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
A way of discovering and handling your
beliefs so that you create or enhance
the beliefs that support your life, and
release the beliefs that hinder your life.
Belly Casting
(Women’s Healthcare & Art)
An art sculpture is made by wrapping
material around a pregnant woman’s
belly. Once the shap is formed, it is
removed and then covered in metal
such as alginate or copper or in Plaster
of Paris to preserve.
Bioenergetics
(Energy Healing Technique)
Using acupuncture meridian points,
bioenergetics measures reactivity. It is
based on the Chinese medical theory
that improper energy flow through
meridians causes energy imbalances
that lead to illness.
Bio-Energetic Interface System
(Holistic Healing Device)
The QXCI/SCIO system reads 10,000
items from the body and interfaces or
corrects the energies at nano-second
speeds to a state of balance. The software contains 85 non-invasive therapies
to choose from.
Biofeedback
(Holistic Healing Device)
A non-invasive modality that takes
real time measurements of the body’s
dynamic responses regarding various
states or conditions of stress. The information is used to influence, change,
or modify the stress, allowing for stress
adaptation and wellness.
Bioregionalism
(Sustainable Living Philosophy)
Living with local resources. For example
eating only the produce that grows in
your region of the world.
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Body-Mind-Centering
(Spiritual Healing Technique)
Emphasizes movement patterns developed
during infancy and childhood and
strives to re-educate the body through
exercise, imagery and hands-on work to
accomplish self-awareness.
Body-Mind Therapy
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
A counseling technique that uses
messages from the body, like illness,
aches, and behaviors; and it deals with
underlying emotional issues or
unexpressed thoughts and feelings.
May include modalities such as biofeedback, bodywork and hypnotherapy.
BodyTalk™
(Energy Healing Technique)
Practitioners use muscle testing to communicate with the client’s innate wisdom,
to identify treatment priorities and to
facilitate the client’s well being on all
levels. The practitioner then addresses
the priority item(s) non-invasively.
Body Wraps
(Bodywork Technique)
Elastic bandages that were soaked in a
pure herb and mineral solution are used
to wrap the entire body, penetrating cell
walls and purging impurities. Wraps can
help one firm the skin, lose inches and/
or eliminate cellulite.
Business Practices
(Holistic Business Technique)
Holistic practices that incorporate an understanding and respect for the person
as a whole, and include the values of
integrity and honesty.
Career & Life Counselors
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
Holistic professionals often use a “whole
person” approach rather than focusing
on vocational issues alone to guide
clients in decision-making.
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Chakras
(Energy Healing Definition)
Considered to be sources of energy for
physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, chakras are vortices – or spiral
cones of energy – within the auric field.
Each chakra has a specific prrpose or
function.
Chakra Balancing
(Energy Healing Technique)
The clearing of obstructions in the
seven energy wheels (chakras) of the
body using various methods.
Chelation Therapy
(Holistic Healing Technique)
Usually administered by an osteopath or
medical doctor in an office setting. The
process involves intravenous injections
of the synthetic amino acid, EDTA to remove heavy metals and plaque from the
blood stream, and to detoxifiy the body.
Chi (Qi)
(Energy Healing Philosophy)
Universal life force energy, also called
prana, that runs through all living things
and flows along the body’s meridians.
Chi can become blocked during illness,
stress, trauma, etc. Modalities such
as Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Acupuncture and
Reiki among others help restore the
healthy flow of chi.
Chi Kong (Qi Gong)
(Spiritual Movement)
Chinese based movement and breathing
method used to stimulate and balance
the body’s energy flow, and to facilitate
self-healing. Chi Kong is recommended
for blood circulation, relaxation, improved
immune function, and better balance.
Childbirth Educator
(Women’s Healthcare)
A person who works with the pregnant
mother, her partner and/or her family, so
that they will all know what to expect before, during and after the birth process.
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Chinese Medicine
(Holistic Healing Philosophy)
Also known as Oriental Medicine. A
combination of ancient and modern
techniques evolved in China. Includes
Acupuncture, Chi Kung, Chinese
Herbology and other modalities that
originated in the Far East.
Chiropractic (DC)
(Holistic Healing Philosophy)
A health care system encompassing the
philosophy, science and art of natural
healing. Emphasizes correction,
improvement and enhancement of the
spine and nervous system by adjusting
the spine and joints to re-establish and
maintain normal neural functions.
Christa Healing Method
(Spiritual Healing Technique)
Mantras, sound, shamanic techniques
and hands-on therapy are used to clear
energy blockages in the body & release
them to enhance the body-mind’s ability
to self-heal. Used to remove energetic
cordings, astral entities and correct
unwanted behavior patterns. Christa
energy attunement is based on the
belief in a cosmic Christ energy that
emits vibrations, and that one’s body
should be attuned to these vibrations for
self-healing and protection.
Co-Active Coaching
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
A powerful alliance designed to enhance
the lifelong process of human learning,
effectiveness, and fulfillment. A Co-Active
Coach is fascinated by human potential,
inspired by individual creativity, and
holds others in their highest potential.
Coaching
(Coaching & Counseling Definition)
Professional coaches provide a partnership designed to help clients produce
fulfilling results in their personal and
professional lives. Coaches help people
improve their performances and enhance the quality of their lives.
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Colonics
(Holistic Healing Technique)
Also called Hydrotherapy. Purified warm
water is used to irrigate the large intestine, removing stool and toxins from
the body, thus enhancing absorption of
water, nutrients and electrolytes. A
disposable, sanitary FDA approved
system is used.
Color Therapy
(Holistic Healing Technique)
The use of electronic instruments and
color receptivity to integrate body, mind
and spirit. Used to increase a sense of
well being, and for acute and chronic
ailments. Often complementary to kinesiology, acupuncture and other healing
modalities.
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
(Sustainable Food Practice)
CSA members receive weekly portions
of organically grown produce during the
growing season. CSAs connect local
organic farmers with health-oriented
consumers and to the earth. See also
“Organic” and “Sustainability.”
Complementary Medicine
(Holistic Healing Philosophy)
The use of unconventional treatments
as an adjunct to conventional medical
treatments. Traditional medicine plays
the primary role while other modalities
are used to support and complement
the primary treatments.
Counseling
(Coaching & Counseling Definition)
The providing of guidance and advice
usually by a health professional for the
purpose of aiding an individual in their
healing and growth.
Craniosacral Therapy
(Bodywork Technique)
Involves gentle, non-invasive manipulation of the structure and formation of the
spinal connective membranes to free
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the flow of cerebrospinal fluid; and is
useful in the treatment of chronic pain,
TMJ, and various other conditions.
Crystal Healing & Therapy
(Metaphysical Healing Techniques)
A therapeutic approach that utilizes
rocks, quartz, and gemstones for their
ability to amplify energy and intention.
Each type of crystal or gemstone carries
a vibration of colored light, & can aid an
individual’s process of personal growth.
Cupping
(Bodywork Technique)
This is done by attaching a jar to the
skin surface by negative pressure created by heat in the form of an ignited
material under the jar. Cupping is used
to warm & promote the free flow of Qi &
blood in the meridians.
Dairy-Free
(Sustainable Food Practice)
This is a type of food preparation or
food regimen where any foods that are
derived from dairy (cow or goat) are
not included in the food. Foods to be
omitted include milk, butter, cheese and
yogurt.
Dance
(Spiritual Movement)
Dance is an expression of the soul;
without a word being said. One touches
and connects with others through movement. Dance is an evolving celebration
and healing art form of and for the human form and spirit.
Deep Tissue Bodywork
(Bodywork Technique)
A term for a broad range of massage
therapies that utilize more intense levels
of pressure to loosen the connective
tissues and/or muscles, thus reducing
pain and improving function.
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Dentistry – Biological
(Holistic Healing Philosophy)
Biological dentists investigate the
underlying causes of dental disease and
consider the impact of dental materials
and techniques on the entire body.
Detoxification
(Holistic Healing Technique)
The process of eliminating toxins,
parasites or excess waste in order to
revitalize the immune and digestive
systems. Methods can include fasting,
the use of herbs, bodywraps, oils and/
or colonics.
Developmental Needs Meeting
Strategy (DNMS)
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
DNMS is a method of psychotherapy
in which clients are able to connect
with their inner resources (a nurturing
and protective adult, core self), thus
enabling healing and self-growth.
Device
(Device)
In the context of Holistic Health Practices, a device is a piece of equipment that
may be used to measure signals,
frequencies, and/or energies from the
body. Some devices may assess which
areas of the body-mind need to be
strengthened.
Doula
(Women’s Healthcare)
A “birth doula” is trained & experienced
in childbirth; and provides continuous
information, physical and emotional
support to the mother during labor, birth
and the hours directly following. The
doula is part of the birth team with either
the midwife or doctor as the primary
care provider.
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Dream Interpretation
(Spiritual Healing Technique)
When dreams are remembered and
understood, a new dimension of wisdom
and insight is added to life, bringing
greater meaning and humor.
Ear Coning
(Holistic Health Technique)
Also called ear candling. Paraffin or
beeswax cones are placed into the ear
& the opposite end is lit, producing a
warm vacuum that pulls earwax & foreign debris from the ear canal.
Electromagnetic Field Balancing
Technique® (EMF)
(Energy Healing Technique)
During an EMF session a client can
experience their electromagnetic fields.
The practitioner uses graceful hand
movements through the person’s energy field in order to aid energy flow.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
An emotional release process that is
based on the use of acupuncture
meridians. Designed to release fears,
phobias, addictions, pain, and limiting
beliefs, the technique involves tapping
on specific points, eye movements, and
repeated affirmations.
Empower
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
The ability to effectively move toward
success in one’s life through optimum
utilization of emotional, mental and
physical resources that are both
conscious and unconscious.
Energy
(Metaphysical Definition)
Also called Prana, Chi, life force. It is
the capacity for action, strength and
power. Some forms of energy include
solar energy, gas, wind, water and
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electricity. The auric field consists of
energy bodies associated with the
physical, the etheric, the emotional, the
mental, the astral, the etheric template,
the celestial, and the ketheric template
bodies.
Energetic Balancing
(Energy Healing Technique)
Via the AIM Program, the imparting of
subtle energy balancing frequencies
used by the AIM participant’s “higher
self” to neutralize energetic imbalances
and raise life force, to increase the
consciousness level of the participant
and help them fulfill their true purpose in
this lifetime.
Energy Counseling
(Energy Healing Technique)
A type of counseling that utilizes the
practitioner’s sensitivity to energy,
medical intuition and intuitive counseling
to facilitate healing on all levels.
Energy Healing
(Energy Healing Definition)
A hands-on treatment that involves balancing individual’s auric field. To clear
negative or stuck energies, replacing
them with positive thought forms that
enable a greater degree of wholeness.
Energy Psychology
(Energy Healing Technique &
Coaching & Counseling Technique)
A therapeutic approach that works with
the natural subtle energies or etheric
bodies to promote healing by removing
blockages, trauma, and addictions,
helping the emotional, mental and
physical body.
Enneagram
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
A theory of nine personality types that
are used as a tool for self-discovery,
creating meaningful relationships and
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transforming self-defeating behaviors.
The enneagram symbol is a circle
enclosing 9 equidistant points connected
by 9 intersected lines.
Essential Oils
(Energy Healing Definition)
Pure essential oils are distilled from
plants; and can be inhaled, applied to
the skin, diffused, placed in baths…
Practitioners use the complex synergies
of the oils to help energize, regenerate,
balance, calm and strengthen many
systems of the body.
Event
(Definition)
A term that can refer to a fair, a festival,
a lecture, an entertainment occurrence,
a sport, a workshop, a seminar and
similar opportunities for learning and/
or social gatherings. The purpose of
these events is to facilitate growth and
change.
Expressive Therapies
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
Utilizing the creative processes including the visual arts, music, movement &
psychodrama as a therapeutic tool for
growth and healing.
Eye Movement Desensitization and
Reprocessing (EMDR)
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
EMDR is a psychotherapy method,
using bilateral stimulation (e.g. eye
movements, hand taps, sounds) to
stimulate the brain’s information
processing system. Effective with
trauma, depression, and addictions.
Family & Systemic Constellation
Therapy
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
Hands-on treatment that involves
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balancing individual’s auric field. To
clear negative or stuck energies and
replace them with more positive thought
forms that enable a greater degree of
wholeness.
Fascia
(Bodywork Definition)
Connective tissue that surrounds
groups of muscles, veins and nerves,
binding them together, yet letting them
slide over each other.
Feldenkrais®
(Bodywork Technique)
Based on the fact that a shift in movement patterns often produces a shift in
thinking, clients are taught to focus on
their movement and postural patterns
in order to improve them, and enhance
functioning along with their natural abilities to learn and change.
Feng Shui
(Sustainable Living Philosophy)
Feng Shui practitioners study the
environment and energy patterns of
homes and office spaces to ascertain
their effects on the lives of the occupants. Changes in furniture arrangement, object placement, and color
schemes are suggested to balance and
harmonize.
Flower Essences
(Energy Healing Definition)
Potentized flower extracts are used to
balance emotional, mental, and spiritual
states. Essences can be mixed with
distilled or spring water or with a little
brandy. They can be taken orally, placed
in sprays, or in baths.
Focusing
(Spiritual Meditation Technique)
A meditative self-help procedure
designed to be used alone or with a
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partner in which one’s life issues are
accessed through felt senses.
Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)
(Holistic Healing Device)
FSM is an electrotherapy device shown
dramatically improve oxygenation and
cellular repair. It treats acute and chronic
pain, reduces inflammatory chemicals
in the blood, and increases feel-good
endorphin levels.
Healing Touch
(Energy Healing Technique)
The practitioner uses light touch or
holds their hands near the patient’s
body to realign the energy fields,
thereby relieving pain and promoting
spiritual health.
Heart-Centered Therapy (HCT)
(Energy Healing Technique)
HCT is a loving and gentle approach
using dialog to bring awareness to
areas of disconnection, thus supporting
reintegration and wholeness through a
heart-centered process. It also teaches
specific applications for emotional
trauma and healing.
Herbology
(Definition)
The science of using herbs and plants
to maintain health, alleviate specific
conditions &/or support bodily functions. Herbs are used by many holistic
practitioners and some medical doctors
are also studying and prescribing herbs
in their practices.
Herbs
(Definition)
A seed-bearing plant that is valued for
its flavor, fragrance and healthful medicinal qualities.
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Holistic or Wholistic
(Holistic Healing Definition)
This term describes non-traditional
health modalities, products & services
that can help move people and the
planet towards wholeness, harmony
and balance.
Holistic Healing
(Definition)
Includes a wide range of modalities
whose many practitioners believe that
the whole person (mind, body and spirit)
must be in balance in order for them to
achieve or maintain health, harmony
and happiness.
Holographic Memory Resolution
(HMR)
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
This technique allows a person to
remember their past experiences
without the emotions associated with
the memory. HMR encourages the
person to “remember” events without the
trauma, and to see them in a safe way
so that they can be released and the
person can heal.
Home Makeover
(Sustainable Living Technique)
The artful rearrangement of your furnishings and artwork, using the principles of design and geomancy, to create
a feeling or energy in your home.
Home Staging
(Sustainable Living Technique)
It creates a great first impression,
buyer friendly rooms, and showcasing a
home’s best features when putting it on
the market to sell.
Homeopathy
(Holistic Healing Philosophy)
A natural medical science that uses very
small and safe doses of substances
from plant, mineral or animal kingdoms
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to stimulate a person’s immune system.
The basic principle is the law of similar
(like cures like). Homeopathic remedies
are FDA approved
Hormonal Balancing
(Holistic Healing Technique)
Hormonal levels are assessed through
blood or saliva tests to determine the
cause of a lack of wellness that can
result when there is an imbalance in the
endocrine system. Hormones such as
estrogen, progesterone or testosterone
are made available to balance the body.
Hot Stone Massage
(Bodywork Technique)
Also called La Stone Therapy. A form of
body work involving the use of waterheated and cooled stones applied to
the body in various ways to bring about
renewal, deep relaxation and relief to
stiff and sore muscles.
Human Design
(Metaphysical Technique)
Similar to astrology in that it uses
birth information to create a personal
chart. This is where the similarity ends.
Human Design combines four major
esoteric systems: the Chinese I-Ching,
Western & Eastern Astrology, the Hindu
Chakra System and the Kabbalah Tree
of Life. With your birth information,
these systems are combined into a
Bodygraph which shows the energy you
carry in this lifetime.
Humanistic Neuro-Linguistic
Psychology (HNLP)
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
HNLP is a creative integration of quantum physics, modern neuroscience,
hypnosis, accelerated learning, spirituality, and common sense. It involves the
study of how the mind creates reality
through language and behavior. See
also NLP.
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Humor Therapy
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
Based on the belief that patients who
laugh and maintain a positive attitude
respond better to treatment. Laughter
relaxes muscles and improves cardiovascular function, which in turn circulates more blood to the extremities and
the internal organs. Laughter enhances
the immune system, lowers blood pressure, releases endorphins and other
mood-altering chemicals.
Hypnotherapy
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
This is a techniques that bypasses the
conscious mind to access the subconscious for behavioral, emotional or
attitude modification. It can be effective
to minimize discomfort from medical
procedures, and to help with addictions,
eating disorders, and phobias.
Indigenous Ways
(Spiritual Philosophy)
A traditional Native American way of life
or spirituality. It may include the use of
herbs and plants as healing tools and/or
tools for ceremony.
Integrative Medicine
(Medical Philosophy)
A term used to describe practices that
recognize and appreciate the value
of all healing and medical traditions.
Modalities and treatments that are considered to be the most effective for each
individual are utilized.
Intuitive Readings
(Metaphysical Healing Techniques)
Intuition is a direct knowing or learning
of something without conscious use of
reasoning. A “reading” can be given by
a reverend, a lay person, or a licensed
health counselor. This information can
be helpful.
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Iridology
(Holistic Healing Technique)
The study of the iris is used as a diagnostic tool to determine body constitution, inherent strengths, health levels
and disease predictions. It may be
used by naturopaths, and other health
practitioners in conjunction with other
diagnostic methods.
Jin Shin Jyutsu®
(Energy Healing Technique)
A non-invasive energy method that
involves hands-on treatment to gently
balance the body by unblocking and
redirecting the flow of energy along its
pathways.
Kinesiology
(Energy Healing Technique)
A method of communicating with the
client’s nervous system by testing the
tension in the muscles. Involves the use
of manual muscle testing to evaluate
a person’s health based on structural,
chemical, and mental aspects. Treatment
may include nutritional counseling & more.
Labyrinth
(Spiritual Technique)
This is an ancient tool used today in
contemplation & a walking meditation.
It consists of a spiraling & meaningful
spiral path.
Life Coaching
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
A Life Coach supports clients to be on
the path of their dreams, and provides
them with a structure in which they can
be in alignment with what is important to
them. Life Coaches can help individuals
develop more confidence, passion, and
optimal performance.
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Light Therapy
(Energy Healing Technique)
Also called Color-Light Therapy. It
affects the entire autonomic nervous
system, increases circulation, stimulates tissue growth and relieves muscle
and joint pain. Light entering the eyes
is not just for vision, but is also sent to
the hypothalamus, which regulates the
endocrine system.
Live Blood Cell Analysis
(Holistic Healing Technique)
A drop of blood is viewed under a
high-powered microscope to check for
parasites, yeast, bacteria, free radicals,
nutritional deficiencies, signs of adrenal,
colon, hormonal, or structural stress,
etc. It is a screening process designed
to help assess nutritional needs of the
client.
Locavore
(Sustainable Living)
Someone who eats food grown or
produced within their local community or
region. Depending on the person and
the region, this can range anywhere
from 75-300 miles from where they live.
Lucid Dreaming
(Energy Healing Technique)
A dream technique where one becomes
aware of how to control their dreams.
Control of the dream state can be used
as a tool for emotional release and to
obtain mental clarity.
Luminous Healing
(Energy Healing Technique)
The Luminous Energy Field (LEF) is
defined as the “aura” or “halo” that
surrounds the physical body. LEF is
used by shamans and medicine people
as a template of light that determines
how the body heals. Predispositions to
illness and soul wounds can be treated.
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Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT)
(Bodywork Technique)
A gentle, light-touch, non-invasive technique that utilizes a series of massaging
motions to affect the lymphatic flow. It
can provide relief from chronic inflammation like lymphedema (swelling of arms
and legs due to lymphatic fluid accumulation), detoxification, increase immune
function, and induce relaxation.
Magnetic Therapy
(Energy Healing Technique)
Also known as magnetic field therapy or
bio-magnetic therapy. Magnets,
magnetic fields and magnetic devices
are applied to the body to control the
magnetic field and treat a variety of
conditions. The goal is to balance the
positive and negative ions in the blood
to relieve spasms, muscle strain and
bone fractures.
Martial Arts
(Spiritual Movement)
Various methods that stress endurance
and muscular strength as well as
balance between mind and body. Known
mostly for self defense, it is also used to
improve mental and spiritual development.
See also Tai Chi.
Massage Therapy
(Bodywork Technique)
The hands on practice by a Registered
Massage Therapist of manipulating soft
tissue, muscles, ligaments and tendons
to promote healing. Benefits include
decreased muscle tension and soreness;
and increased flexibility, joint mobility
and circulation. Styles and methods vary.
Mediation
(Sustainable Business Technique)
Meetings conducted by a neutral third
party who is trained in conflict resolution.
Designed to help arguing parties reach
agreement.
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Meditation
(Spiritual Healing Technique)
The practice that involves quieting and
relaxing the mind in order to bring body
& mind into harmony. Meditation can
involve visualization, breathing deeply
and/or concentrating on one’s breath or
on a mantra…
Meridians
(Energy Healing Definition)
In Chinese medicine, meridians are
lines of energy that relate to various
organs, and carry life force energy
through the body. Acupuncture and
Acupressure are based on these meridian
points. Meridians can also refer to a
celestial body passing through its highest
point of the daily course of travel, or an
individual passing through the highest
point (e.g. health, vigor) in their life.
Metaphysical Techniques
(Metaphysical Philosophy)
A range of practices concentrating on
phenomena believed to exist beyond
the physical realm. The main areas are
experiences of unity with the Divine, the
area of knowing (mediums, intuitive &
psychics) and doing things beyond
human ability (psychokinesis, telekinesis
and healing).
Midwivery
(Women’s Healthcare)
Midwives provide education and
support throughout and after pregnancy.
In some states, midwives can assist
home births, practice in hospitals,
dispense birth control and provide
gynecological screenings.
Movement Therapy
(Bodywork Technique)
Restores the natural range of motion
and frees the body by awakening nerve
impulses and unwinding chronic tension
that tends to lock up muscular systems,
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causing painful constriction and holding
patterns. These patterns usually involve
deep connective tissue, restricting
circulation, the breath and electromagnetic and neural activity.
Natural Meats
(Sustainable Food Practice)
The term implies that the animals were
fed organic food and/or range fed. It
also implies that there is no cloning.
Music Therapy
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
The prescribed use of music by a
qualified person to effect positive
changes in client’s psychological,
physical, cognitive or social functioning.
Sessions are designed based on the
individual client with any or no level of
musical talent.
Native American Medicine
Muscle Testing
(Energy Healing Technique)
See Kinesiology.
Myofascial Release
(Bodywork Technique)
A therapeutic treatment utilizing a gentle
hands-on form of stretching connective
tissues (fascia) to help muscles relax,
to reduce pain and to restore normal
alignment and function. Certification is
required in massage, physical, or
occupational therapy.
Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques™
(Bodywork Technique)
Stretching connective tissues (fascial) to
help muscles relax in an effort to reduce
pain and restore normal alignment and
function.
Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination
Technique (NAET)
(Holistic Healing Technique)
NAET is a drug free, natural solution
to eliminate allergies and sensitivities.
It uses the principles of muscle testing
and acupuncture pathways to balance
the body bioenergetically. Acupressure
(no needles) or acupuncture are both
effective.
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(Holistic Healing Philosophy)
Community-based medical systems with
rituals and practices including sweating,
purging, herbs, medicine wheels and
shamans practicing natural personalized
healing. See also Shamanic Healing.
Natural Eyesight Improvement
(Holistic Healing Technique)
A combination of traditional and natural
vision improvement techniques,
educational kinesiology, hypnotherapy
and emotional release processes.
Naturopathic Doctors (ND)
(Holistic Health Definition)
Doctors of Naturopathy (NDs) are not
medical doctors. They have been
extensively trained in the prevention of
disease and the natural treatment of
the whole person. They instruct their
patients’ healthcare based on a broad
array of natural therapies and advances
in the understanding of health and
human systems.
Naturopathic Medical Doctors (NMD)
(Holistic Health Definition)
While NMD are not traditional medical
doctors; they have been extensively
trained in naturopathic medicine.
Network Spinal Analysis
(Bodywork Technique)
A chiropractic approach that utilizes
gentle precise touch to the spine cues
the brain to create new wellness
promoting strategies, associated with
spontaneous release of spinal and life
tensions, and the use of existing tension
as fuel for spinal reorganization and
enhanced wellness.
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
A methodology & set of techniques that
are used to alter patterns of thought,
behavior and language. NLP tools can
be used to help clients in organizing
their conscious & unconscious resources
to accomplish goals in personal and
spiritual development, education &
business performance.
Organic
(Sustainable Living Definition)
No pesticides, herbicides, fungicides,
antibiotics, hormones, cloning or
irradiation are permitted in an organic
production system either before or after
harvest or slaughter. This sustainable
industry is connected to personal and
planetary health. There are some
exclusions though.
Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT)
(Bodywork Technique)
The clinical, treatment-specific massage
therapy that addresses the cause of
soft tissue pain and its relationship to
the brain, spine and nerves. Typically,
results are felt in one to four sessions.
Organic Gardening
(Sustainable Living Technique)
Gardening done without the use of
herbicides, pesticides, fungicides or
other toxic chemicals. It incorporates
non-toxic substances, including organic
fertilizer and manure. Seeds are non-GMO.
Nia
(Spiritual Movement)
Nia is a workout, lifestyle and personal
growth program. The philosophy of Nia
is based on the pleasure principle: If it
feels good, keep doing it; if it hurts, stop
and adapt what you do to feel better.
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Nutrition
(Holistic Health Philosophy)
Primary nutrition is food direct from
nature: vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds,
grains and legumes, stored without
preservatives or prepared without
synthetics. Secondary nutrition consists
of vitamins and supplements that are
added to a base of primary nutrition, if
needed. Empty nutrition consists of food
that has been processed to the point
where little of the original nutritional
value is left.
Oriental Medicine
(Holistic Health Philosophy)
This category includes Acupuncture, Chi
Kung, Chinese Herbology & other
modalities that originated in the Far
East.
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(Bodywork Technique)
A painless technique that uses comfortable positioning and movement. The
practitioner works non-invasively with
neuromuscular tension patterns,
accessing the client’s self-corrective
reflexes, thereby facilitating pain relief,
structural balance and a greater sense
of wellbeing.
Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
(Medical Philosophy)
Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs)
are fully qualified physicians with extra
training in the musculoskeletal system
& physical manipulation. DOs help
patients develop attitudes and lifestyles
that encourage the body’s own natural
ability to heal itself and prevent illness.
Parenting – Fast or Traditional
(Children’s Health Practices)
Traditional parenting or what is called
fast parenting, focuses on the parent’s
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ideas of what they want for the child and
the parent makes the decisions. Traditional parents measure their success by
how their kids behave.
Parenting – Slow
(Children’s Health Practices)
Slow parenting focuses on creating a
safe place for children to be themselves
by listening to them, respecting their
personalities, catching them doing
things right, and parenting every day.
Slow parents measure their success by
the positive, sustainable relationships they
have with their children.
Pathwork
(Spiritual Healing Technique)
Incorporates spirituality & psychology
to encourage the confrontation with
negativity, understand its roots, accept it
& then transform it. The aim is to know
one’s true self.
Permaculture
(Sustainable Living Technique)
This word is a contraction of the words:
permanent, agriculture, & culture. It is
an approach to land use design that
integrates plants, animals, landscapes,
structures, and humans into permanent
sustainable systems. By observing natural ecosystems, we can create beautiful
non-polluting organic ecosystems and
living spaces.
Personal Growth
(Coaching & Counseling Philosophy)
A path of evolution, discovering &
honing the ability to create the experiences we desire through belief management
and conscious living.
Personal Trainers
(Fitness)
This includes fitness trainers, body
building trainers & others who work with
individuals, teams & gyms.
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(Definition)
Involves the search for knowledge or
wisdom. It can also involve the theory or
analysis of principles that underlie,
conduct thought, knowledge, as well as
the nature of life and of the universe.
Metaphysics, ethics and logic are some
of the things included under philosophy.
Physical Therapy
(Medical Bodywork)
An allied health profession with emphasis on structural evaluation of a wide
variety of physical problems such as
pain, injury, stroke and other neurological deficits. Treatment includes manual
therapy, exercise and physical modalities. Physical therapists are licensed and
may accept insurance.
Physicians
(Healthcare)
These are medical doctors (MDs) or
osteopaths (DOs) licensed to practice
allopathic or Western medicine, to prescribe drugs and to perform surgeries.
Polarity Therapy
(Energy Healing Technique)
This therapy focuses on rebalancing the
client’s energy field through touch, affirmations, movement, nutrition as well the
Ying-Yang Therapies (from Traditional
Chinese Medicines) and principles from
Ayurvedic Medicine to help balance the
need for comparisons and duality.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
(PTSD)
(Medical Condition)
An anxiety disorder that develops after
exposure to a terrifying experience or
trauma that has produced or threatened
grave physical harm. PTSD occurs in all
age groups with twice as many women
as men being affected. Depression,
substance abuse and/or other anxiety
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disorders frequently accompany PTSD.
Secondary PTSD occurs when family
members of victims are also traumatized
as a result.
Prayer Work
(Spiritual Healing Technique)
Clients and facilitator co-create with
God to manifest that which they desire,
utilizing intentional thoughts, words,
feelings, and Natural Laws.
Prenatal/Postpartum Massage
(Women’s Healthcare & Bodywork)
Specific massage techniques developed to ease discomfort and facilitate
an easier birth and to return muscles to
their normal functioning later.
Program
(Definition)
Can include a workshop, seminar, lecture or entertainment event.
Psych-K™
(Energy Healing Technique)
A direct way to identify and change
subconscious beliefs that perpetuate
old habits and unwanted behaviors. The
practitioner uses muscle testing to communicate with the client’s subconscious
mind, left and right brain integration
techniques, and PSYCH-K™ tools and
processes.
Psychics
(Metaphysical Technique)
People who give divine information.
They may use tarot cards, runes, and/or
astrology charts.
Psychology
(Coaching & Counseling Philosophy)
The branch of science that deals with
the mind and emotions.
Psychotherapy
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(Coaching & Counseling Philosophy)
An interactive counseling process
between client and therapist requiring
concentration, energy and commitment
by both parties. The most frequently
used types are psychodynamic,
interpersonal, cognitive and behavioral.
Quantum-Touch
(Energy Healing Technique)
This is an energy healing modality that
applies the principles of resonance
and entrainment to facilitate healing.
Practitioners learn to focus and amplify
life-force energy (known as chi in Chinese and prana in Sanskrit) by combining various breathing and body awareness exercises. When the practitioner
resonates at a high frequency, the client
often entrains to, or matches, the higher
frequency, thereby facilitating healing
using the body’s biological intelligence.
Life-force energy affects matter on the
quantum, subatomic level and works its
way up.
Raindrop Therapy
(Holistic Healing Technique)
Incorporates the use of “hot” essential
oils, such as peppermint, basil and
oregano. These oils are massaged
along the spine to help stimulate the
immune system and improve health.
Reconnective Healing
(Energy Healing Technique)
The Reconnection brings in “new”
axiational lines that enable us to
standardize unique vibratory levels and
frequencies for healing. These axiatonal
lines are part of a timeless network
of intelligence, a parallel dimensional
circulatory system that draws the basic
energy for the renewal functions of the
human body.
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(Sustainable Living Technique)
Recycling is how you throw away waste,
glass, cardboard, plastic, metals - all
can be recycled instead of thrown away
in the trash that goes into the landfills.
Toxins, medicines, batteries as well as
electronics (anything with a cord) can
be disposed of at the local recycling
center or hazardous waste facility.
Reflexology
(Bodywork Technique)
Application of finger pressure and massage to specific points on the hands and/
or feet that correspond with specific
parts or organs of the body to stimulate
the body’s own healing powers.
Regression Therapy
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
Based on the tenet that many problems
are connected to unresolved problems
from the past including childhood traumas
and/or previous lives. Hypnosis or guided
meditation is used to reach the source
of the trauma and to aid in resolution.
Reiki
(Energy Healing Technique)
A spiritual hands-on healing technique
that is gentle and non-invasive where
the practitioner channels Universal
Lifeforce Energy with their hands to
promote the healing of mind, emotions,
body and spirit.
Rolfing
(Bodywork Technique)
A technique that uses deep tissue manipulation of the soft tissue and movement education to help the body hold
itself in proper alignment and balance
by unwinding the fascia and releasing
opposing muscles.
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(Bodywork Technique)
It is a body work technique that uses
resistant stretches, pressure points,
and rotation to release muscle tension and pain. It works with the body
from the inside out to properly align
skeletal, facial and muscular structure
in a non¬invasive manner. It also been
shown to help brain injury recovery.
Shamanic Healing
(Spiritual & Energy Healing Techniques)
This ancient form of healing uses an
altered state of consciousness with
cooperation of spirit helpers in a hidden
reality. While maintaining conscious
control and total recall during the spiritual travel, these helpers offer insights.
Shiastu
(Bodywork & Energy Work)
An ancient form of Japanese acupressure, Shiatsu may include gentle holding, pressing with hands and sometimes
more dynamic rotations and stretches to
improve meridian energy flow.
Solar Electric
(Sustainable Energy Technology)
These systems convert energy from
the sun into DC electricity and convert
DC electricity into home-compatible AC
electricity. Systems can include batteries for storing the electricity, a battery
charger and a backup generator for
additional electricity if it is needed. Solar
electric systems in areas that have
utility electricity can be tied to the utility
grid or they can stand alone.
Solar Thermal
(Sustainable Energy & Building
Technology)
Solar thermal most often includes the
heating of space and domestic hot
wa¬ter. Passive solar thermal uses few
if any fans, pumps or controls, whereas
active solar makes use of all these.
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Solar hot water systems are often active
systems using collectors, but are occasionally passive systems.
Somatic Education
(Bodywork Technique)
An exercise therapy designed to balance and realign the neuromuscular
system of the body. Based on the
Feldenkrais approach and is also
described as repatterning or neuromuscular reeducation. Emphasis is on
client awareness rather than practitioner
observation. Designed to enhance other
forms of hands-on rehabilitation therapy,
but is effective on its own.
Somatic Therapy
(Bodywork Technique)
The use of physical touch to access the
body’s intelligence, revealing blockages,
distortions and misperceptions that
cause physical and emotional pain and
limitation. Highly effective in the treatment of trauma.
Sound Healing
(Energy Healing)
Sounds are elemental vibrations that
stimulate the auditory nerves, producing the sensation of hearing. Sound
healing uses tones and sound either
found in nature, made by tuning forks,
singing bowls, musical instruments or
one’s own voice. Sounds carry various
frequencies and vibrations; and are
used to restore balance to the human
energy field.
Soul PractitionerTM
(Spiritual Healing Technique)
A person who facilitates Soul RestorationTM by connecting the client with
Angelic Beings and Ascended Masters
who transmute “dis-ease” of the soul
that has sabotaged the client’s life. The
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teaches conscious use of inborn powers, the Law of Attraction, and the Law
of Cause and Effect in order to remold
the client’s life and world. The practitioner uses a variety of modalities, such
as Angel Therapy®, Angelic Attunement,
BioSpiritual Focusing, Prayer Work, and
Spiritual Direction.
Spiritual Direction
(Spiritual Healing Technique)
Spiritual Direction is differentiated from
psychological counseling in that it is a
mystical encounter, with God working
through the director and client. During
prayerful discussions, the client gains
insights into life’s experiences, their
spiritual nature and expands awareness.
Spiritual Healing
(Spirituality Definition)
Practitioners are considered conductors
of spiritual and healing energy. Certain
assistants such as angels, spiritual
forces or power animals may be called
upon to aid in client’s emotional or
physical care.
Spiritual Retreat
(Spiritual Event)
This is an inward journey within a
sacred setting and often within a safe
circle of others, with whom you share
the inspiration and support for the experience. A variety of tools are available
to assist the retreat experience, such as
guided or unguided meditation, yoga,
time in nature, writing, reflecting, focusing on specific themes or intentions, and
deep resting. The intent is usually to
renew one’s Self at the Soul level.
Sustainable Living
(Sustainable Philosophy)
The practice of focusing on conserving
natural resources, recognizing the
consequences of one’s actions on the
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environment and making sustainable
choices that do not sacrifice the quality
of life for future generations. The test
is if it is: Good for Health, the Environment, the Arts/Culture, and supporting
Local Businesses (Economic Development) and Food.
Swedish Massage
(Bodywork)
A popular technique that promotes
relaxation by using long, rhythmic and
gliding strokes on the body. The 5 types
of strokes are effleurage, kneading,
rhythmic tapping, friction and vibration.
Tai Chi (Chuan) / Tai Ji
(Spiritual Movement)
Exercises that use structured movements and meditative forces to improve
physical fitness, mental and spiritual
wellbeing and bring balance to one’s
life. Practiced in China for centuries
and often a part of the martial arts
experiences.
Tai Yi
(Energy Healing)
An ancient Chinese healing method
that is similar to acupuncture without
needles. It works by removing stagnation and balancing Life Energy Flow to
assist in physical, mental, emotional
and spiritual healing.
Tang Soo Do
(Spiritual Movement)
A Korean style of Karate that focuses
on developing every aspect of the ‘self’
in order to produce a person with a
balanced intellect, emotions, body and
spirit.
Tantra
(Spiritual Philosophy)
The Eastern esoteric tradition of spiritual
enlightenment using meditation, ritual
and yoga to transform one’s relation48
ships with self and others. Includes the
exploration of sexuality as a doorway to
ecstasy and enlightenment.
Technique
(Definition)
A systematic method or procedure by
which a task is completed. It involves
skill in performing the procedure or
operation.
Thai Massage
(Bodywork Technique)
An ancient bodywork system that improves health & well-being by blending
gentle rocking, rhythmic acupressure
and yoga-like movements to unblock
trapped energy in the body’s major
pathways. There are 2 varieties: the
northern style emphasizes stretching;
the southern style, acupressure. Different from other massages in that the
client lies fully clothed on a mat on the
floor.
Therapeutic Horsemanship/Equine
Assisted Activities
(Holistic Healing Technique)
Therapeutic horseback riding is used
to promote self-awareness, relationship
skills and personal growth, as well as
to improve posture, balance, mobility
and function especially in people with
physical disabilities. Equine Facilitated
Experiential Learning is led by a certified therapeutic riding instructor who is
specifically trained and Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy involves the addition
of a licensed mental health professional.
Therapy
(Definition)
There are many medical and psychological therapies. Therapy refers to a
treatment geared towards improving
physical, mental, emotional, and/or
spiritual conditions.
Thermograpy
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(Holistic Healing Device)
Digital infrared thermal imaging is a
non-invasive and non-radiating clinical
imaging procedure that detects and
monitors significant health concerns and
injuries. Images of thermal abnormalities are captured, shown on a computer
monitor and sent to certified doctors to
be interpreted. Patient receives their
report and a color printout of their scan.
Breast thermography, useful in screening, may detect the earliest possible
signs of developing breast pathology.
Thought-Field Therapy (TFT)
(Coaching & Counseling Technique)
This technique allows a client to tap on
various energy points on his or her body
in a directed sequence while focusing
on a particular problem. This is similar
to EFT.
Traeger
(Bodywork Technique)
A technique that utilizes gentle, non-intrusive movements to re-align the body
into its “natural” position. Thereby releasing deep-seated physical & mental
patterns. Clients are given movements
to practice called Mentastics.
Trauma Touch Therapy™
(Bodywork Technique)
A bodywork technique designed to
meet the needs of clients with trauma
or abuse histories, helping the client to
discover the gift within the wound.
Trigger Point / Myotherapy
Thermography
Mammography
(Bodywork Technique)
A massage technique using concentrated finger pressure to relax irritated
muscles and break cycles of spasm.
Tuning Fork Therapy®
(Energy Healing Technique)
A type of sound healing that utilizes
sounds from tuning forks to make
changes in the client’s energy field. The
forks can focus tones either to stimulate
or calm the body.
Vastu Shastra
(Sustainable Living Practice)
This is the Indian sacred science on
architecture as found in the Vedas. This
design method takes into consideration
health, happiness and sense of wellbeing, similar to feng shui. It harmonizes
living space with the flow of energy
called prana, taking into consideration
the sun, the 4 directions, and the magnetic fields of the earth.
Vibrational Healing
(Energy Healing Philosophy)
The use of many different holistic therapies to promote balance in the client’s
energy field. Some of these therapies
are sound healing, essentials oils, flower
essences and aura clearing.
Vipassana Meditation
(Spiritual Healing Technique)
A simple and direct meditation practice
where the mind-body process is examined through calm &focused awareness.
Watsu
(Holistic Healing & Bodywork Movement)
Also known as Water Therapy. This
teaching combines muscle stretching,
dance, massage and shiatsu in a pool
of warm water, helping to relieve muscle
tension and joint compression.
Yoga
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(Spiritual Movement)
Meaning “union,” this ancient science
concentrates on uniting body, mind and
spirit through awareness, movement
and breath. There are many types of
yoga. The proven health benefits include
stress control, improved physical fitness,
health and flexibility, mental clarity and a
general feeling of wellbeing.
Yoga –Jivamkti
(Spiritual Movement)
David Life and Sharon Gannon are the
founders of Jivamukti Yoga, which they
have been teaching out of their New
York City yoga center since 1989, There
are now Jivamukti centers and teachers worldwide. This style, which blends
vigorous vinyasa practice with spiritual
teachings, chanting, and an emphasis
on how to bring yoga’s philosophy into
daily life, is at the forefront of yoga’s
current popularity.
Yoga – Kripalu
(Spiritual Movement)
The name Kripalu is associated both
with a style of hatha yoga and a yoga
and wellness center in Stockbridge, MA.
Both were founded by yoga guru, Amrit
Desai who came to the US from India in
1960. Kripalu is a yoga practice with a
compassionate approach and emphasis
on mediation, physical healing & spiritual
transformation that overflows into daily
life. Kripalu also focuses on looking
inward and moving at your own pace.
ing energy) on the postures is essential.
Kundalini uses rapid, repetitive movements rather than poses held for a long
time, and the teacher will often lead the
class in call and response chanting.
Yoga – Prenatal
(Spiritual Movement)
To stay in shape during pregnancy, prenatal yoga is a wonderful. Whether new
to yoga or already an experienced practitioner, you can enjoy the benefits of
yoga while pregnant. Yoga classes are
a great way to prepare for the birthing
process as well as enjoy the company
of other pregnant women. Many a toddler’s playgroup has emerged from the
bonds forged in prenatal yoga classes.
Yoga - Restorative
(Fitness & Spiritual Movement)
Restorative Yoga allows space for the
body and mind to release held fears and
stress, and move into a space of healing for radiant health.
Yuen Therapy
(Energy Healing Technique)
Also known as Chinese Energetic Method (CEM). A non-invasive process that
utilizes full-spectrum energy healing to
release pain no matter the source, e.g.
mental, physical, spiritual or emotional.
An energy practitioner directs energy to
the correct level and location to produce
results.
Yoga – Kundalini
(Spiritual Movement)
The emphasis in Kundalini is on the
breath in conjunction with physical
movement, with the purpose of freeing
energy in the lower body and allowing
it to move upwards. All asana practices
make use of controlling the breath. In
Kundalini, the exploration of the effects
of the breath (also called prana, mean50
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A Music Company
20
Alberto, Debbi 29
Alberto, Joe 6
Allen, Janet 7
Anderson, Becky
24
Atwood, Kay
8
Aylas Photography
20,28,29
Bailey, Kira
9
Baker-Skeele, Lou Ann
13
Bloom Daisy
29
Barfoot, David
7
Bates, Karen
11
Bein, Jeanie
8,9
Bella Gluten-Free
23
Blue Raven 15
Blue, Susan
6
Body Detox Center
11,12,30
Bookman
29
Bushby-Kelly, Heather
17
Buckley’s Homestead Supply
19,30
Calicotte, Jessi
18
Cano, J Blair
9
Carlisle, Ann
8,9,21,30
Carter, Wendy
6, 8,20
Casey Chinn Photography
20
Cassidy, Kris & Savanna
11
Catamount Institute
22,26
Celebration Days Holistic Fair!
15,22
Celebration Metaphysical Ctr 13,15,21,30
Center for Powerful Living
21
Challenner, Richard
6,7,12
Clementi, Ann
12
Colorado Cob Company
18
Colorado Springs Independent 16,19,28
Cooley, Amelia 6
Compassionate Counseling Consortium 8
Crackerjack Mud Jacking
18
Cridennda, Diane
10
Daly, Deborah 9
Day, Rev Janet
15,21
DellaCroce, Renae
7
Di Maggio, Cathy
10
Diaz-Chinn, Chris
10,13,14,15,27
Donschlotte Sweet Bread
23
Dring, Abbie
10,11
DuBois, Kay
12
Ekholm, Terza 17
Elder, Becky
19,21,24
Elsworth, Heide
5
Energy Resource Center
18,19
Faith, Christine
21,24,29
Finding Our Voice
22
Fitness Origin
10
Fountain Chiropractic
11
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18
Gale, Karen
6,7
Genet, Roberta
6,7,9,30
Gossage, Paula
21
Greenwoman Magazine
28
Greenwood Apartments
17
Guentert, Kenneth
27,29
Gwaltney, Virginia
7,30
Hands, Jeremy 7
Hansen, Sharon River
9
Hellman, Debbie 7
Healthy Products Pet Store 30
Herb Association
12
Herb Fest
22
High Rise Coffee Roaster
23
Holistic Networkers Assn 17,19,22,27,29
Huber, Amy
10
Integrated Health Solutions
14
Jackson, Leslie
7,15,16
Jan-Pro
17
Johnson, Kathy
10,14
Kelly, Jacob
6
Kelly, Jen
15
Kirk, Brandon
18,21
Kitchen Cupboard 19,23
Klipple, Kelly
12
Koupal, Marla
24,29,30
Kucera, John
11,12,13
Lee, Judith
14,15
Lord, Molly
8
MAC Corner
17
Margrave, Dave
17
Martin, Lynn
12
May, Bonnie
11,14
McCann, Michele
27,28,29
McGowan, Wendy
11,12
McPeek, Robin
29
Metzger, Suzanne
8, 12,18,21
Milner, Marlene
9
Monat, Colette
8
Moore, Lisa
30
Moore, Nancy
30
Morrow, Rev Alys
16
Morrow, Kathleen
6
Mountain Mama 23
Mountain Naturals
23
Movement Arts Community Studio 10,21
Mullane, Cass
7,21
Musholt, Chuck 8,13,14
Nations, Linda
7
Noss, Susan Faith
10,13
Old Town Bike Shop
19,29
Omega, Selena
9
Pearce, Nancy
11
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Pikes Peak Library District
26
Pilates Plus Colorado
6,10
Poor Richards
24
Ranch Foods Direct
24
Rice, Vivian
8,13,16
Rico’s Café
23
Rocky Mountain Solar
18
Sacred Hoop Ministry
13,15,16,21,23
Sammy’s Community Foods
23,24
Schnibble Plumbing
18
Schulman, Sharon
10
Serrano, Patti
17
Serrao, Hilary
8,28
Shankman, Robin
6
Shores, Jeri Sutton
8
SingingOtter, Rev Elena
15
Sletten, Christine
11,13,14
Smith, Julie
9,11,12,21
Smolik, Gloria
13
Source Healers
16,30
Stafford, Barbara
8
Strickland, Sylvia Ray
8,10
Strong, Rick
16,17
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SunShare
Tangled Fibers
Touch the Earth Ranch
Tovey, Myra
Ulm Construction
Urban, Sandy
Veda Salon
Vera, Theresa
Wahlborg, Char
Walstead, Scott
Weir, Pamela
West, Suzy Cameron
Whitt, Carol
Willow, Bonnie
Wing, Randel
Wingate, Mollie
Wood, Ingrid
Yancik, Rose
Yoder, Tascha
Yugovich, Dee
Zennet, Mary
19
20
20
12
18
9
7,30
8
11,30
9
17
9,10
12
16
10,13
9,29
29
30
17
24
26
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ACE American Council on Exercise
ACHt Advanced Cert’d Hypnotherapist
ANAAmerican Nurses Association
ANAAmerican Nutraceutical Assn
ANPAdult Nurse Practitioner
ARCB Cert’d by American Reflexology
Cert Board
ART Assisted Reproductive Techniques
ATP® Angel Therapy Practitioner®
BABachelor of Arts Degree
BASI Body Arts & Science Internat’l
BESTBioenergetic Synchronization
Technique
BFRP Bach Flower Registered
Practitioner
B MSc Bachelors of Metaphysical
Science
BMTBody-Mind Therapist
BNHBachelor of Natural Health
BSNBachelor of Science in Nursing
BS/BScBachelor of Science Degree
BSNut Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
CAC
Certified Addiction Counselor
CBE
Childbirth Educator
CBP
Certified BodyTalk® Practitioner
CBRE Cert’d Brio Childbirth Educator
CBS
Certified Biofeedback Specialist
CBT
Certified Bioenergetic Technician
CCA
Certified Childbirth Assistant
CCAT Certified Clinical Acupuncture
Technician
CCHT Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
CCN
Certified Clinical Nutritionist
CCP Chronic Care Professional
CCR
Certified Clinical Reflexologist
CCRC Certified Clinical Research
Coordinator
CCST Certified Chiropractic Spinal
Trauma
CFNP Cert’d Family Nurse Practitioner
CH/CHTCertified Hypnotherapist
CHom Certified Homeopath
International Practitioner
CHTP/I Healing Touch Practitioner/
Instructor
CI
Certified Iridologist
CLC Colorado Lic Cosmetologist
CLT
Certified Lymphedeman Therapist
CMA Certified Laban Movement
Analyst
CMA Certified Movement Analyst
CMH Clinical Master Herbalist
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CMS-CHt Certified Medical Support
Clinical Hypnotherapist
CMT
Certified Massage Therapist
CN
Certified Nutritionist
CNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNHP Certified Natural Health
Professional
CNM Certified Nurse Midwife
CNMT Cert’d Neuromuscular Therapist
CNP
Certified Nurse Practitioner
CNS
Certified Nutrition Specialist
CNT
Certified Neuromuscular
Therapist
COMT Certified Orthopedic Manual
Therapist
CPC Certified Professional Coach
CPCC Certified Professional
Co-Active Coach
CPI Certified Pilates Instructor
CRA
Contact Reflex Analysis
CRC
Cert’d Rehabilitation Counselor
CRT
Certified Regression Therapist
CSCS Certified Strength &
Conditioning Specialist
CST
CranioSacral Therapist
CT
Certified Teacher
CTBP Certified Therapeutic
Breathwork Practioner
CTN
Cert’d Traditional Naturopath
CTTP1 Certified Tellington TTouch®
Practitioner
CWC Certified Wellness Coach
CYT
Certified Yoga Teacher
DCDoctor of Chiropractic
DDSDoctor of Dental Surgery
DHMDiploma in Homeopathic Medicine
Di HomDegree of Homeopathy
Dipl AcDiplomat Acupuncture
DODoctor of Osteopathy
DOMDoctor of Oriental Medicine
FABORM Fellow of American Board of
Oriental Reproductive Medicine
FIBH Fellow, International Board
of Hypnotherapy
FNPFamily Nurse Practitioner
GAPS Certified GAPS Practitioner
HBCE Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator
HCS
Holistic Clinical Specialist
HHP Holistic Health Practitioner
HN Holistic Nurse
HNC
Holistic Nurse – Certified
Accreditations
HSE
Home Staging Expert
HTCP-1 Healing Touch Certified
Practitioner Level 1
LAcLicensed Acupuncturist
LCN
Licensed Clinical Nutritionalist
LCSWLicensed Clinical Social
Worker
LLCLimited Liability Company
MAC Master Addiction Counselor
LMFTLicensed Marriage & Family
Therapist
LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA Master of Arts
MAC Master Addiction Counselor
MAT
Master of Arts – Teaching
MATs Muscle Activation Techniques™
Specialist
MBA Master of Business Administration
MBT
Mind-Body Technologist
MDDoctor of Medicine
MDiv
Master of Divinity
MH
Master Hypnotherapist
MNLP Master Neuro-Linguistic
Programming
MOMT Master Orthopedic Manual
Therapy
MPH Master ’s Degree in Public
Health
MPT
Master of Physical Therapy
MS
Master of Science
MS in TCM Master of Science In
Traditional Chinese Medicine
MsDDoctorate of Metaphysics
MSN
Master of Science in Nursing
MsT
Certified Massage Therapist
MSW Master of Social Work
NAET Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique
NCNutritional Consultant
NCC
Nationally Certified Counselor
NCCAOM National Certification
Commission for Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine
NCTMB Nationally Cert’d in Therapeutic
Massage and Bodywork
NCMMTNationally Certified in Medical
Massage Therapy
NDDoctor of Naturopathy
NENaturopathic Endocrinologist
NEINatural Eyesight Instructor
NMD Naturopathic Medical Doctor
NMTNeuromuscular Therapist
NNPNeonatal Nurse Practitioner
NPNurse Practitioner
NSP Nature’s Sunshine Products
NTS
National Therapeutic Specialist
OCSOrthopedic Certified Specialist
OMDOriental Medical Doctor
OMTOsteopathic Manipulation Technique
OCN Oncology Certified Nurse
OTROccupational Therapist
Registered
PAPhysicians Assistant
PA-C Physicians Assistant – Certified
PE Product Engineer
PCPracticing Clinician
PMA Pilates Method Alliance
PNPractical Nurse
PTPhysical Therapist
RAcRegistered Acupuncturist
PhDDoctor of Philosophy
RCSTRegistered Craniosacral
Therapists
RDRegistered Dietician
RMReiki Master
RM/TReiki Master/Teacher
RMTRegistered Massage Therapist
RNRegistered Nurse
RNCRegistered Nurse with
Certification in Nursing Specialty
RNPRegistered Nurse Practitioner
RPTRegistered Physical Therapist
RPT-S Registered Play Therapist &
Supervisor
RSME Registered Somatic Movement
Educator
RYTRegistered Yoga Teacher
SDSpiritual Director
SMTStress Massage Therapist
STR Somatic Trauma Resolution
TFT
TK
TRM
Thought Field Therapy
Transformational Kinesiology
Traditional Reiki Master
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