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with gratitude and appreciation to everyone for this great success: North Fork Valley Holistic Health Fair Sunday, April 26, 2009 10:00 AM -- 4:00 PM Blue Sage Center for the Arts 228 Grand Ave. Paonia, Colorado 81428 Free for Everyone Donations Accepted for Short Consultations/Sessions with the Wonderful Diversity of Local Area Holistic Health Practitioners and Advocates (see below) Free Seminars/Presentations Please check Practitioner Listing below for credentials of these wonderful presenters Upstairs: 10:00 AM Rebecca Miller, LAc Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Rebecca will explore basic concepts underlying Chinese Medicine, including Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Moxabustion and Pediatric treatments. Acupuncture and Shoni Shin (Pediatric Acupuncture) demonstrations will be given. 10:30 AM Nancy Stechert, Hotchkiss Yoga Tree, Health Benefits of Yoga Explore how the mind body spirit connection through yoga benefits the physical well being. Nancy Stechert, a certified senior Iyengar teacher, has practiced yoga for more than 30 years. She has studied in India with BKS Iyengar many times. 11:00 AM Margaret Gilfoyle Breath of Light ~Chakra Breathing for Accelerated Healing Everything is energy, and energy can be transformed-whether the energy of emotions, thoughts, memories of events, impressions from other people who have impacted us, injuries, physical challenges or birth trauma. The process of the Breath of Light ~ intention, focus, prayer>spiritual assistance, Divine Light and your breath creates the synergy for energetic release of these "miasms", and true spontaneous healing. Interactive session. 11:30 AM Loraine Adams Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS) A cutting edge treatment for many conditions related to nervous system regulation such as: brain injury, learning disorders, ADD, stroke recovery, fibromyalgia, memory, fatigue, MS, seizure, depression, etc. 12:00 Noon Amy Williams Spring into Summer with Ayurveda Our bodies are constantly changing in dynamic response to the weather, our environment and are also effected by work, diet and lifestyle. Ayurveda uses the principle that we are the microcosm of the universe around us. This lecture will educate you on how to use the practical tools of diet, movement and lifestyle to keep you floating through spring. 12:30 PM Ashley Benton Thai Yoga Massage Demonstration Please come enjoy a brief demonstration of Thai Yoga Massage by Ashley Benton, Certified Thai Yoga Massage practitioner from the Lotus Palm School. Thai yoga massage is a full body treatment that relieves muscle tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically. The recipient is essentially moved and stretched through a series of postures much like a yoga class. certified Thai Yoga Massage practitioner from the Lotus Palm SchoolIt is like having someone do yoga to you. 1:00 PM Crystal Petitt Mayan Abdominal Massage This presentation will discuss Mayan uterine massage. We will cover symptoms and causes of a displaced uterus, as well as the benefits you can expect from treatment and self care. 1:30 PM Deborah Shaffer Feng Shui: Implementing an ancient practice to create the life you have imagined This presentation will explain the application of Feng Shui in our contemporary life. You will learn how to utilize the practices and principles to manifest your desires and intentions in your physical environment. Deborah is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute and the Western School of Feng Shui. She is trained in the Karen Kingston method of Space Clearing and is currently adding professional organizing to her areas of expertise. 2:00 PM Phyllis Swackhamer Some Thoughts on Healing in the Twenty First Century What is a ‘healthy’ planet? Does it mean more than a sustainable external environment? What is a ‘healthy’ human? What does it mean to truly heal ourselves? What is our soul’s longing, and how is this internal environment connected to our external environment? How do we heal ourselves and heal the planet? 2:30 PM Lisa Fairbank, Hardin's Natural Foods Internal Cleansing and Detoxification We give our homes a full cleaning when they get a little messy. But we do not often give the same consideration to our bodies. The same style spring-cleaning concept is very helpful for the human body and especially for our digestive health. We'll discuss several different approaches to internal cleansing. 3:00 PM Jeff Schwartz, Delicious Orchards Sustainable, Organic Orcharding and Farming This presentation shares Delicious Orchard’s experiences in creating a holistic, sustainable, and diversified agriculture in the North Fork Valley 3:30 PM Melinda Doden Ortho-bionomy An informative talk and demonstration on Ortho-bionomy and it’s effective and painless approach to bodywork for the relief of pain and to accelerate healing. In the Kitchen: 10:30 AM Kate Linehan Living Foods for a Raw Life Learn how to make: Fresh Nut Milk (Almond & Brazil Nut) Golden Squash Pasta Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup Live crackers w/ Nut "Cheese" Dried Mangos w/Sweet Pistachio Spread Juicing: Mastering the Green Drink Kate Linehan is a Raw Food/Juicing enthusiast and food grower. She worked for several years at a Raw Cafe, and has prepared raw foods and juices privately as part of a cancer treatment regimen 11:45 AM Carol, Abigail and Naomi Sikora, Living Springs Organic Farm Basic to Elegant Vegan Cookery Two generations of fabulous vegan cooks invite you to sample the extravagant spread they'll be preparing. Carol has been cooking, teaching and practicing the vegan lifestyle for 30 years, and her two daughters Abigail and Naomi embrace it as well, each with beautiful, healthful ideas and recipes to share. 1:00 PM Jennifer Henn, Vegetarian Society of Colorado Vegan Baking Learn to bake delicious, cruelty-free, and cholesterol-free treats. Jennifer Henn has discovered the benefits of a plant-based diet. Join her as she prepares traditional favorites with a healthful twist. www.vegan4health.org or www.vsc.org 2:15 PM Gusti Boiani Sacred Despacho Creation With the intention of expressing gratitude and creating a balance of energies for the North Fork Community and Beyond, we will speak of the importance of this ancient practice and merge our intentions for personal and collective healing, as well as offer Thanksgiving to The Mountains and Mother Earth. Children are welcome with an accompanying adult. We will "dispatch" our offering at the conclusion of the day so that everyone will have the opportunity to receive healing through this lovely ceremony. 3:15 PM The Chinese Meridian Clock Christine B. Smith, L.Ac. According to Chinese theory, each of the major 12 meridians has a two-hour period of time when the Qi is at its peak. We will follow the clock its entire cycle so you can discover how to live in daily harmony with the laws of nature. On Stage: 12:00 Noon Ellen Stapenhorst Gift of Music 12:30 PM Staff of Yoga Tree Iyengar Yoga Asana Demonstration 1:00 PM Michael McKenna and Lea Rolfsen M,bira Music and Dance 1:30 PM Gustavo Brett Sacred Six Strings 2:00 PM David and Tamara Hauze Music Which Uplifts and Unifies 2:30 PM Bobby Mason Music - From the Heart 3:00 PM Bob Cook and Students Tai Chi Demonstration Thank you to the Blue Sage Center for the Arts for providing this unique and wonderful space April 2009 Fair Participants Promoting the Wonderful Diversity of the North Fork Valley Holistic Community Loraine Adams, Ph.D., LCMT Medical Intuitive, Reiki Master Successful Aging Classes, Intuitive Readings, Energy based healing and counseling, Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS) 970.319.9228, loriadams22@gmail.com Roger Baril Nationally Certified Massage and Movement Therapist Integrative Therapies/Biokinetics 25,000+ hours of practice with hundreds of clients since 1984 970.527.3771 or 970.245.4370 Available in downtown Paonia and downtown Grand Junction Web site is up and coming Blue Heron Yoga Dea Jacobson Cedaredge, Colorado 970.210.8587 dea@blueheronyoga.com www.blueheronyoga.com Gusti Boiani Shamanic Healing and Counsel Through Ceremony and Ritual Gusti is a gifted empath with a deep life long connection to the Natural World. Her work of nearly two decades as a massage professional and energy healer well suit her to assist other Beings in their unique journey through the Mystery of Life. Much of Gusti's work is given freely and supported generously through love offerings. She facilitates healing circles and teaches Shamanic Journeying for those new to the shamanic path. 20337 North Road Eckert, Co. 81418 970.835.3081 H 970.589.4615 C boiani@tds.net Nancy Bolam It's All About You! Health Resources • Birth Control/Fertility Charts Trying to get pregnant or not? Find out when you’re most fertile based on an ancient, time tested, little-known method. • Readings Using Essential Oils Make an appointment for an ‘indicators of health’ reading using oils to see where your body needs support. • Palm Reading Trained by a palm reader for a Royal family in Thailand, Nancy can provide you with insights into your life based on the lines on your palm. 960.527.8242 Kimberly Burke Shamanic Energy Medicine HLB (Healing the Light Body) Certified Illumination, Extraction, Soul Retrieval, Chakra Balancing EIP (Eliminating Interference Patterns) from DNA Protection Work, Energetic House Clearing Munay Ki Initiation Rites; Dying Consciously Volunteer Ceremony: Full Moon Fires, Despacho P.O. Box 178 Crawford, CO 81415 970.921.6465; cell - 970.261.5864 kimberly@paonia.com Polly Cady C.G. International Handwriting Analyst Polly has traveled extensively through out the US. and has traveled over seas. She has been on TV and Radio, including KVNF. Polly has lived in the North Fork Valley and currently resides in the Whitewater area. She has done handwriting analysis since 1991. P.O.Box132 4051 Hwy 50 Whitewater, Co 81527 970-596-5230 pollycady@aol.com Confluence Coaching, LLC “Life’s a Trip, Set Your Own Course” Chip Meneley, CPCC Certified Life Coach Confluence Coaching helps clients create a life that is a confluence of the past and a rich future defined by choice, intention and action. As a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Chip is trained to work with his clients to uncover personal values, disarm self-destructive “saboteurs”, set resonant goals and be held compassionately but unwaveringly accountable in a safe, fun, exuberant, courageous and irreverent growing space. 970-261-1782 chipm@paonia.com www.confluencecoachingllc.com Bob Cook Tai Chi and Chi Kung Bob graduated from San Francisco College of Chinese Medicine. He studied with Master's of Tai Chi and Chi Kung for 40 years. His teachings focus on illness prevention and longevity incorporating meditation, healing, and Taoist Breathing Method. Bob teaches classes at the Blue Sage Center for the Arts on Thursdays and Sundays. 970-234-1085 Delicious Orchards Jeff and Tracey Schwartz HWY 133 West of Paonia P.O. Box 2012 Hotchkiss, CO. 81419 970.527.1110 www.freshapplecider.com Melinda Doden RMT, Ortho-bionomy Practitioner Ortho-bionomy is a painless, effective approach to bodywork that unlocks tension, relieves pain, promotes structural balance and accelerates healing. Practicing bodywork since 1993. 211 Grand Ave, Suite 113 261.9459 www.melindadoden.abmp.com (Website under construction - will be available soon) Helene Enslow BA, MA of Divinity, Transpersonal Psychology, Certified Polarity Therapy Life coaching and spiritual coaching, polarity therapy, and energy work, intuitive readings 260.2337 www.laughinglifecoach.com helene@laughinglifecoach.com Expressions Bookstore Stephanie LaTourette Books on Holistic Healing, Nutrition, Divination Cards, Children's Health 302 2nd St. Paonia, Colorado 81428 527.6450 Margaret Gilfoyle Breath of Light Facilitator, Certified Doula, Reiki Master Margaret's work with the Breath of Light guidance began in 2003. She has since facilitated thousands of healing sessions, group classes and intensives, produced the 3 CD set of interactive sessions and audio animation, with presentations at the International New Age Trade show and Rocky Mountain Sustainability Fair in 2008. Her training includes Usui Reiki Master, traditional South American healing through Don Alberto Taxo and others, Healing Touch, and Doula Certification through HAI. This work of the Breath of Light, however, comes through the beautiful teachers the spiritual Beings of Light, and the grace of Divine Light guided through them. 527.3810, cell 970.490.2975 www.oneheartworld.com blessings@oneheartworld.com Juliane Guy Registered Midwife, Certified Professional Midwife Full Circle Midwifery 970.527.8566 Homebirth Midwifery Care, Preconception Counseling, Doula Services, Childbirth Education, Lactation Consultation, Offices in Carbondale and Paonia Green Valley Herbal Enterprises Joy Beeson All natural body care and herbal teas, in business over 11 years Handmade with Love in Western Colorado Private labeling and custom development. 856-6336 www.greenvalleyherbal.com Hardin's Natural Foods Lisa & Scott Fairbank 31424 HWY 92 Hotchkiss, CO 81419 970.872.3019 www.hardinsnaturalfoods.com Jennifer Henn Vegetarian Society of Colorado ~ Montrose Chapter Founded in 1975, the Vegetarian Society of Colorado is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, educational organization dedicated to upholding the standards of vegetarianism. We sponsor community outreach programs, educational events, potluck dinners, and speakers, to bring people together to discuss and live humane, healthful, and environmentally responsible plant-based lifestyles. We actively seek inquiries about vegetarianism and are engaged in an ongoing program of literature distribution and public outreach. The VSC is staffed and directed by volunteers, and is funded through memberships, donations, sales, and fund-raising projects. 970-323-8927 MontroseVeg@aol.com www.vegan4health.org or www.vsc.org Masa Holle MA, Integrative Body Psychotherapy Certified Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner P.O. Box 1003 Paonia, CO. 81428 527.5255 masa@tds.net Hotchkiss Yoga Tree Nancy Stechert, Valerie Stone 110 S.7th St. Unit C above the Ultramat Hotchkiss, CO. 81419 872.3377 www.hotchkissyogatree.com Lea's Organic Herbal Skin Care AS PURE AS IT GETS Lea Rolfsen P.O. Box 351 Hotchkiss, CO. 81419 970.872.6004 Skin care and Free Herbal Facials Old River Trading Post “Back to the Future of Whole Foods” Offering all organic, locally grown food organic foods, bulk herbs, health and personal care products Come and experience our Lamborn Ladle Kitchen offering organic soups, salads and hot meals for here or to go Open Sunday - Friday 12 PM -^ PM 15459 Black Bridge Road Paonia, Co. 81428 970-527-4740 Contact: Grace Sally and Randy Owen Promoting Plans for their Holistic Health Center Planning stage of Center for Holistic Teaching on Pitkin Mesa Information, photos, descriptions at the event. 527.5225 ran_sal@hotmail.com Paonia Wellness Center Rebecca Miller, LAc Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system unto itself that can evaluate and treat many health concerns. Rebecca specializes in the treatment of all types of pain; including back pain, sciatica, headaches, neck and shoulder pain and neuropathy. She also treats a wide variety of internal conditions, including: allergies, digestive disorders, menstrual and menopausal issues. She also practices Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture. acupuncture@tds.net Crystal Petitt Certified Nutritionist, Clinical Herbalist Vital Flora Nutritional consultation, Herbal Medicine, Mayan abdominal massage, Flower essences. Creates organic herbal tea blends, body care, baby products as well as other hand crafted goods. crystal.petitt@gmail.com Paonia Wellness Center 317 Grand Ave. P.O. Box 1690 Paonia, CO. 81428 970.527.7626 Mary Reilly Astrologist Astrology readings for interpreting your cosmic blueprint 527.8514 Helene Rosenberg Reiki Master Usui System of Natural Healing In Japanese the word Reiki means Universal Life Force Energy. It is a system of natural healing that channels energy through the placement of the hands. Relieve pain Reduce stress and Relax with a sense of well being. 970.527.4356 Deborah Shaffer, CPCC Mountain Chi, Inc. Certified Professional Co-Active Coach Feng Shui Consultant Space Clearing Practitioner Member, NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) 1595 SW Painted Fork Rd Cedaredge, CO 81413 970.250.6266 970.856.4707 mountainchi@sopris.net Christine B. Smith, L.Ac. Classical Five Element Acupuncture Classical Five Element Acupuncture sees people not only as they present themselves in illness, but more importantly as they would be in perfect health and balance. Christine is trained in understanding natural laws and using these to assist each person in discovering their true nature, unique in body, mind and spirit. 970 708 0864 Christinesmith1008@gmail.com Ellen Stapenhorst Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Artist, Teacher and Writer Ellen has a lifelong interest in issues of peace, justice, healing and the environment. She has brought her heartful music to conferences, retreat centers, clubs, festival and concert stages around the country and internationally. She has also led programs in conflict resolution, creativity and aikido (“the way of harmony”) principles for many years, and combines music and movement for healing and harmony. Ellen has several CDs of original music. 970 527-5332 www.ellenstapenhorst.net Studio 334 Loui Hayes, Ashley Benton Yoga- Class information 334 Grand Ave, Paonia, CO. 81428 527.3736 Cynthia Sullivan Ziegler Massage Therapist and Yoga Instructor Cindy offers deep therapeutic massage and Thai massage, drawing from 25 years of experience as a bodyworker, and from her yoga practice. cynazie@yahoo.com Phyllis Swackhamer Energy Balancing, Reiki, Kripalu Yoga ~ Meditation in Motion Phyllis is a Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, a yoga style focused on awareness, breathing, and touching our innate source of prana or life force. A Reiki Master and CMT, Phyllis practices Polarity Therapy, Energy Balancing and stress relief. She also incorporates her two year training in Plant Spirit Medicine with shaman/healer Eliot Cowan. This medicine combines the ancient Chinese Five Element view with the ancient practice of healing with plant spirits. 527.4034 Lynn Wetherell CMT, NMT (Neuromuscular Therapy) I offer Swedish, neuromuscular therapy, energy work, and skin salve. Skin Salve ~ super emollient, mostly organic, made in small batches with love, no animal products and is great for dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, diaper rash, stretch marks, and massage. The first ingredient is shea butter. I will offer consultations and mini massage therapy sessions by donation. I will also have my skin salve for sale. 527-3906 lynnweth@hotmail.com Amy Williams Ayurvedic Consultant, Registered Yoga Teacher The Art of Living Ayurveda Clinic Ayurveda is the longest continually practiced medical science extant on the planet. Ayurveda identifies your genetic constitution, determines where imbalance exist and provides education, guidance and a plan for stability and wellness. We offer counseling in diet, lifestyle, meditation, pranayama, yoga and herbs specifically tailored to your unique constitution. Paonia, CO 970.759.8336 tadasana8@hotmail.com |