Awaken Wellness Fairs

914.422.1784 • 772.345.7218 • [email protected] • AwakenFair.com

The Awaken Wellness Fairs educate people about the many paths to a healthy body, mind and spirit that are available in today’s world, including ancient techniques as well as cutting-edge technologies.

Services and products offered: More than 125 exhibitors, including speakers, healers, vendors and readers, offering information about wellness to the general public. Past exhibitors have included M.D.s blending Eastern and Western medicine; aromatherapists; energy healers offering Reiki, polarity and Therapeutic Touch; vendors of unusual, often handmade and always natural and healthy products, including toiletries, lotions, nutritionals, supplements and unique jewelry (usually imbued with special intentions or made from recycled materials); and intuitive readers that connect on a psychic level. (Readings are for entertainment purposes only.)

Coming in 2019: The Awaken Fair will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tarrytown, NY, on April 28 and November 24, and in New York City on July 28. There will also be an Awaken Fair in Port St. Lucie, FL, on January 27.

Philosophical approach: “As producers and organizers of the Awaken Fair, our philosophy is ‘Awaken to your best self.’ The event is a holistic smorgasbord of possibilities for the public to sample—not every offering is for everyone. But everyone can find at least one resource to help feel better, be better, do better!”

 

 

Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH

914.362.8315 • [email protected] • HudsonValleyNaturalHealth.com

Dr. Kurt Beil uses a holistic, integrative approach to increase health and address illness. He merges the science of modern health care with the art of traditional healing to naturally optimize health and well-being.

Services offered: Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine, including botanicals, nutrition, homeopathy, mind-body medicine, ecotherapy, acupuncture, moxa, cupping, qigong and stress reduction.

Areas of specialty: Acute infections, allergies, anxiety, autoimmune disorders, chronic disease, depression, digestive complaints, endocrine/hormone imbalance, environmental toxicity, fatigue, headaches, heart disease, high blood pressure, immune support, inflammation management, insomnia, musculoskeletal pain, men’s health, obesity, stress, tobacco dependence.

Philosophical approach: “There is an inherent healing force within each person that needs to be supported. When the barriers to health and root causes of illness are addressed, optimal health and wellness can flourish.”

 

 

   

Bock Integrative Medicine

845.758.0001 • BockIntegrative.com • SomerDelSignore.com

The practitioners at Bock Integrative Medicine have expertise in the care of complex chronic conditions. “Through years of experience, we have come to recognize patterns of dysfunction that many of these conditions have in common; however we take an individualized approach with each patient,” Dr. Kenneth Bock says.

Services offered: Individualized, comprehensive integrative medicine consultations and testing; nutritional consultations; targeted nutrient programs; allergy testing; IV therapies, including IV vitamin C and glutathione plus other nutrient therapies, IV chelation therapy and immunoglobulin (IVIG).

Areas of specialty: Complex medical conditions of children, adolescents and adults. Tick-borne illnesses (Lyme disease and co-infections); immunological conditions, including autoimmune disorders, allergies, immune deficiencies and recurrent infections; infectious triggered autoimmune brain inflammation (PANS/PANDAS) with tic disorders and neuropsychiatric symptoms; autism spectrum disorders; hormonal imbalances, including hypothyroidism, adrenal dysfunction and menopausal issues; metabolic imbalances.

Philosophical approach: “We often begin where conventional practitioners leave off—at the dead ends or the unanswered questions. We listen. We think. We ask questions. We listen some more. Then we get to work, and we are relentless in our pursuit of the answers. We are not satisfied until we have designed a treatment plan that addresses the factors that contribute to the developments of these chronic conditions.”

 

 

Bodywork Therapeutics / AIS Wellness

860.751.2048 • [email protected] • BodyworkTherapeutics.com

As a board-certified bodywork, movement and corrective exercise therapist for Bodywork Therapeutics and lead teacher of Active Isolated Stretching and Strengthening for AIS Wellness, Dominique Daly integrates traditional and alternative movement methodologies to help individuals overcome physical limitations brought on by long-term sedentary lifestyles, compromised postures or traumas.

Services offered: Teaching individuals how to sit, stand and move freely according to their own anatomy and lifestyles, and how to understand and better use their bodies, optimizing postures with flexibility, strength and body awareness. This multi-disciplinary approach looks like full-body sequential myofascial release, orthopedics, ergonomics, stretching, mindful movement therapy and balance improvement methodologies.

Areas of specialty: We teach proven, effective systems that foster optimal flexibility and help address and prevent injuries, along with tailored home-care programs that encourage self-sufficiency for challenging professional activities and active or sedentary lifestyles. We combine training, therapy and teaching with systematic, progressive home programs to promote full functionality and well-being.

Philosophical approach: “I believe that healing, physical and otherwise, requires a deep, personal search for answers beyond the obvious. It is a discovery process. My work as a therapist is that of a guide who can provide the tools to help individuals navigate this process safely and successfully. Additionally, my mission is to make that work for my clients rewarding, and ultimately revelatory and enjoyable.”

 

 

Center for Aligned Healing

239.289.3744 • [email protected] • TheEsotericBloom.com

Bernadette Bloom balances the body’s energies for optimal physical health and emotional well-being with esoteric healing, a high-vibrational energetic technique from Tibet. She can resolve pain, trauma and other symptoms naturally, and detect disease before it manifests physically.

Services offered: Esoteric healing, ThetaHealing, Reiki, holistic physical therapy, cranial fluid dynamics. In-person and long-distance sessions available.

Areas of specialty: PTSD, cancer, fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, allergies, neck and back pain, multiple sclerosis, emotional and mental stress, Parkinson’s, neurological imbalances, ADD, autism, addictions, hormonal imbalances, asthma, depression, chronic fatigue, migraines, arthritis, fertility issues, pre- and post-surgery support.

Philosophical approach: “I ask for the highest and best good to happen for our clients at all times, and we bring that vibration through the mental, emotional and physical bodies to create peace, harmony and bliss.” 

 

 

David Connell, DC

845.485.8582 • 845.338.3320 • [email protected]

Dr. David Connell uses homeopathic and whole-food supplements in giving relief to people suffering from Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, candida, stress, lack of energy and severe fatigue, as well as many chronic illnesses that have not responded to conventional medicine.

Services offered: Science Based Nutrition, Nutrition Response Testing, homeopathy, chiropractic, muscle therapy.

Areas of specialty: Many types of chronic illness, Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, stress, nutritional support and advice, food allergy testing, chronic headaches, spine pain, muscle spasms.

Philosophical approach: “I love it when a patient asks if I can help improve their challenging health condition! I am often able to not only relieve symptoms, but get at the root of the condition for overall improved health and wellness. I look forward to speaking with people personally about their health concerns and working together for optimal results. I find that many patients come in without a definitive diagnosis, even after exhaustive traditional tests. An efficient, noninvasive, individual evaluation with the use of Science Based Nutrition, homeopathy and applied kinesiology will reveal underlying problems and their solutions.”

 

 

Donna Costa, LMT

914.907.4485 • [email protected] • amtamassage.org/famt/ • Facebook.com/Donna.Costa.LMT

Licensed in New York and Connecticut, Donna Costa has been working in the medical massage field for 16 years. “Using integrative massage, I tailor a massage specifically for the client, helping them reach a state of relaxation and balance,” she says. “Using various techniques, I re-educate their muscles to relax and return to their original state.”

Services offered: Therapeutic massage, deep-tissue, Swedish, hot-stone, prenatal, lymphatic drainage, trigger-point therapy, face-lift massage, acupressure, reflexology.

Areas of specialty: Stress relief; arthritis; whiplash; tendinitis; chronic pain and soreness; increased range of motion; lymphatic drainage; headaches; migraines; sciatica; strains/sprains.

Philosophy of healing: “I believe that in order to live in balance and help others, we must first heal ourselves. I have studied many methods of healing with various indigenous elders. I find it effective to incorporate these healing modalities into my massage practice.”

 

 

Leigh Damkohler, DC, PC

914.523.7947 •  [email protected] • Chiropractor-WestchesterNY.com

For 20 years, Dr. Leigh Damkohler has been helping people move, perform and feel better. Patients benefit from receiving individualized care from Westchester’s only dually licensed practicing sports chiropractor and massage therapist, she says.

Services offered: Chiropractic adjustments; therapeutic massage (medical, sports, deep-tissue, relaxation); Graston Technique; CranioSacral Therapy; postural corrections; therapeutic exercise; nutrition.

Areas of specialty: Sports injuries; strains/sprains; disc herniations; carpal tunnel syndrome; thoracic outlet syndrome; tennis or golf elbow; sciatica; back, neck, arm, leg and foot pain or numbness.

Philosophical approach: “Each person heals at their body’s own pace. How we move, what we put into and onto our bodies, our emotions—all those factors affect healing.”

 

 

Alan M. Dattner, MD

914.637.0908 • HolisticDermatology.com

Dr. Alan Dattner sees skin conditions as symptoms of a deeper imbalance and treats them naturally by addressing the underlying digestive and inflammatory issues to create optimum health. “By rebalancing the function of the body, my patients experience so many positive side effects, including improved overall mood, metabolism and vitality,” he says. Dr. Dattner is seeking an integrative dermatologist or team to study with him to learn his methods and take over his practice. He plans to go on to teach, research and help guide a wider population of physicians to continue and further the methods he has developed, so that these holistic skin treatment options will be available to more people.

Services offered: Board-certified dermatology, organic skin-care treatments, biochemical nutrition, herbal medicine, Functional Medicine, neuromuscular therapy, Applied Kinesiology, Ayurveda, anti-aging medicine, Asyra analysis, Scenar treatments, craniosacral adjustments. Dr. Dattner treats people who are still suffering with skin disorders despite care by multiple dermatologists and alternative practitioners, or who are unwilling to take the risk of the drugs they have been prescribed.

Areas of specialty: Chronic and challenging skin diseases; all conditions of skin, hair and nails; acne; eczema; seborrhea; psoriasis; rosacea; pityriasis; contact dermatitis: digestive and metabolic issues; IBS, environmental sensitivities; food allergies; chronic fatigue; autoimmunity; Candida; Epstein-Barr virus; cytomegalovirus; lymphomatoid papulosis; aging; hidradenitis; alopecia; hair loss; perioral dermatitis.

Philosophical approach: “We believe that people with challenging skin disorders deserve to have the help of a board-certified dermatologist with a background in studying the immune system that causes inflammation, who is also an expert in using natural remedies to help them gain control of the underlying causes of their problem.”

 

 

Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital

845.227.PAWS (7297) • [email protected] • EarthAngelsVet.com

Earth Angels is a unique veterinary hospital because it integrates all forms of healing arts. From doctors to Reiki healers, every staff member contributes in the offering of individualized medical programs for each patient.

Services offered: Routine exams; judicious vaccine protocols/titers; nutrition (cooked homemade, raw, prescription and commercial diets); acupuncture with Dr. Ann Viano; homeopathy with Dr. Michele Yasson; training with Victoria Meyers; routine and orthopedic surgery; ultrasound; dentistry; laser therapy; boarding.

Areas of specialty: Earth Angels treats chronic aging issues (dental disease, joint pain, senility), metabolic diseases (Cushing’s, Addison’s, epilepsy), and cancer by supporting conventional therapies with alternative and nutritional support. It also offers innovative protocols for allergies, IBD and chronic pain.

Philosophical approach: “Earth Angels tailors the best approaches from conventional and alternative medicine for the most effective protocol for each patient. We believe in eradicating disease by preventing it with proper and effective health maintenance via a holistic approach throughout your pet’s life.”

 

 

Flowing Rivers Acupuncture

914.572.1559 • [email protected] • FlowingRivers.net

At Flowing Rivers Acupuncture, Pam Todd Battle offers relief, comfort, balance and overall well-being with Oriental Medicine. She personalizes her treatment approach to the concerns of the individual patient by establishing a foundation of trust, listening to and collaborating with him or her. Most insurance plans qualified for acupuncture treatment are accepted. Call for a free 20-minute consultation.

Services offered: Oriental Medicine (acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas), functional medicine assessment, stress reduction, cupping, auricular therapy, detox and dietary support.

Areas of specialty: Headaches and body pain (back, shoulder, knee, elbow, etc.); reactions to stress, such as anxiety, depression and insomnia; women’s health concerns, such as painful or irregular periods, infertility and menopausal symptoms; other chronic health issues, including addiction and digestive, sinus, respiratory and skin complaints. In addition to treating these complaints, Battle says, acupuncture provides “a relaxing, restorative and refreshing time-out from daily routine and stress.” 

Philosophical approach: “Acupuncture’s effects have been compared to rebooting a computer. Acupuncture advances comfort and healing by tapping the body’s own internal pharmacy to rebalance the action of neurotransmitters, endorphins and other biochemical agents to promote better blood flow, a reduction in pain and stress, hormonal balance, improved immunity and metabolism and more.”

 

 

Full Circle Veterinary Hospital

845.234.4417 • [email protected] • FullCircleVetHospital.com

Full Circle is a small animal hospital for cats and dogs, but it welcomes other companion animals for routine care too, including birds, rabbits, ferrets and pocket pets.

Services offered: Traditional and holistic treatments, dentistry, surgery, diet/nutrition consultation, phone consultations, nutritional supplement offerings, house calls.

Areas of specialty: Allergies, natural alternatives for chronic issues, nutritional consultations.

Philosophical approach: “My passion in medicine lies especially in nutrition and alternative modalities such as nutraceuticals, homeopathy and herbal medicine for dogs, cats, birds and pocket pets.”

 

 

Dr. George Gertner, Upper Cervical Chiropractic of New York, PC

914.686.6200 • [email protected] • ucc-ny.com

The providers at UCCNY perform an advanced spinal corrective procedure developed by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). The NUCCA correction is a gentle form of chiropractic that focuses on spinal correction without surgery. “We are able to help some of the most severe and chronically ill patients get permanent relief,” says UCCNY’s Dr. George Gertner.

Services offered: Upper cervical chiropractic.

Areas of specialty: Chronic pain, neuropathy, headaches, fibromyalgia, trigeminal neuralgia, Meniere’s disease, concussions.

Philosophical approach: “At UCCNY, we do not treat any specific condition. We correct the spine back to its proper, natural and upright position. This takes pressure off the nervous system and allows the body to return to its natural and healthy state. The body is self-healing and self-regulating and can heal itself from most conditions, once you remove stress from the nervous system.”

 

 

Claudia Gukeisen, MA, CAHC

4 Smith Ave., Mt. Kisco, NY

914.673.3313 • [email protected] • Center4Healing.net • Izlind.com

“Iam committed to teaching clients how the ancient science of Ayurveda applies beautifully and easily in our busy modern world,” Claudia Gukeisen says. “Gentle and simple shifts can create deep healing and permanent changes.” In addition to being a certified Ayurvedic health counselor, Gukeisen is a 500-hour Kripalu Ayurvedic yoga teacher, a Reiki master, a Shamanic Reiki master teacher and a Yoga Nidra teacher.

Services offered: Ayurvedic health counseling sessions plus follow-ups; Ayurveda Immersion package; Ayurveda workshops; Yoga Nidra classes; private Shamanic Reiki, Reiki, yoga and Yoga Nidra sessions; HeartMath Resilience Coaching for adults, teens and kids ages 6 and up.

Areas of specialty: General health and well-being, stress, low energy/fatigue, sleep issues/insomnia, chronic pain, digestive problems, autoimmune issues, migraines.

Philosophical approach: “We are connected to the rhythms of nature on a daily, seasonal and stage-of-life basis. Applying this to food and exercise choices, stress management, sleep and relationships helps create lasting change and healing.”

 

 

Lorraine Hughes, Registered Herbalist (AHG)

845.416.4598 • [email protected] • EmpoweredByNature.net

As the sole proprietor of Empowered By Nature, Lorraine Hughes practices planetary herbalism, offering several wellness modalities at her private office on Main Street in Fishkill and, more recently, in New Paltz, NY. Office hours are by appointment only. 

Services offered: Wellness consultations (a full clinical intake and interview in order to assess energetic imbalances and provide a protocol unique to each individual); reflexology sessions (a therapeutic hour of rest and relaxation); Reiki; Acupoint Aromatherapy, polarity and qigong.

Areas of specialty: Preventive health approaches, aging well, gastrointestinal issues, chronic fatigue, insomnia, fertility, weight loss, adrenal insufficiency, low energy, blood-sugar regulation, support for cancer patients and survivors, pre- and post-surgical support, autoimmune issues, stress, PTSD.

Philosophical approach: “I firmly believe that by supporting our life force by giving our bodies the appropriate nourishment—foods, herbs, self-love, movement and compassion—that suits our individual constitutional profile, vital health can be attained.”

 

 

Integrated Nutrition of Mount Kisco, LLC

914.242.8844 • [email protected] • integratedNutritionNY.com • BloodDetective.com

Dr. Michael Wald, “the Blood Detective,” is a double board-certified nutritionist, dietician-nutritionist and doctor of chiropractic who provides biochemically individualized nutritional care for all manner of health problems. He is the author of 10 books, including Frankenfoods and The Anti-Aging Encyclopedia, and hosts the radio show Ask the Blood Detective, airing Saturdays on PRN.FM.com.

Services offered: Hyperbaric air therapy; transdermal nutrition (bypassing the gut); nutritional consultations; infrared and ultraviolet light therapies; chiropractic; low-temperature sauna; laboratory testing; Dr. Wald’s original Blood Detective Technology for interpreting blood work.

Areas of specialty: Cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, overweight/obesity, intestinal issues, Lyme disease, neurologic problems, musculoskeletal issues, hormonal issues, toxicity, headaches, skin problems, malabsorption syndromes.

Philosophical approach: “You are unique. Healing is a process, and with a focused, natural approach, most health issues can respond. I’m here to help.” 

 

 

Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic

914.875.9088 (o) • 646.670.6725 (c) • [email protected] • DrKaushik.com

Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic is a practice that combines the ancient art of Ayurvedic healing with the modern science-based principles of naturopathy to create a holistic path to wellness. “We treat the whole body, not just the disease,” Dr. Kaushik says. The clinic is open Monday through Wednesday.

Services offered: Panchakarma therapy, hydrotherapy, vitamins, herbal supplements, homeopathy, diet and nutritional counseling, lifestyle management, emotional well-being, detoxification, food sensitivity, parasite elimination, heavy metal detox, therapeutic yoga, anti-aging programs, pediatrics, pain management, women’s health.

Areas of specialty: ADD/ADHD, addictions, allergies, arthritis, asthma, blood pressure, breathing/lung issues, cholesterol, chronic fatigue, colds, cough, flu, depression/anxiety, diabetes, digestion/intestinal problems, eating disorders, fibromyalgia, headaches/migraines, heart conditions/diseases, HIV/AIDS, immune disorders, infertility, kidney problems, sexual dysfunction, skin problems, sleep/insomnia, smoking, stress, urology, weight management, yeast/fungus.

Philosophical approach: “Healing takes place when the body is brought back into balance. A body out of balance promotes disease. Bringing the body back into balance includes an individual, customized plan of diet, supplements and lifestyle changes.”

 

 

David L. Lerner, DDS

914.214.9678 • [email protected] • HolisticDentist.com

"The Center for Holistic Dentistry provides an innovative approach to your dental care,” says Dr. David Lerner. “From mercury-free dentistry to the use of bio-compatible materials, we treat your mouth with the whole body in mind.”

Services offered: Holistic/biological dentistry; cosmetic dentistry; zirconia implants; periodontal disease; Invisalign; sleep apnea; biocompatibility testing.

Areas of specialty: Advanced TMJ care, safe mercury removal, restorative dentistry.

Philosophy of healing: “With over 40 years of experience in biological dentistry, I bridge the gap between modern dental technology and the ageless traditions of natural healing.”

 

 

Laurie R. Mallis, MD, LAc

845.592.4310 • [email protected] • SearchLightMedical.com

After more than 25 years in traditional Western medicine, Dr. Laurie R. Mallis formed SearchLight Medical to provide a better way to deliver care to her patients. “SearchLight Medical is a private practice that focuses on holistic healing to help my patients overcome acute and chronic medical conditions without relying on pharmaceutical treatments,” she says. “I work very closely with my patients to plan treatments that are individualized to help them achieve a better state of health. The energy treatments I utilize in my practice tap into the body’s natural ability to heal itself.”

Services offered: Medical acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, AcuGraph Qi Analysis, ONDAMED Biofeedback Therapy, herbal medicine therapy, Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System for face and neck, Mei Zen abdominal acupuncture for fertility or weight loss, Reiki.

Areas of specialty: Acute and chronic medical conditions, neurological diseases, sports injuries, pain management, allergies, stress/anxiety disorders, depression, insomnia, women’s health issues, weight loss, fertility, facial rejuvenation.

Philosophical approach: “I treat the entire patient—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual—as all these areas are interconnected and must be balanced in order for the body to achieve a healthy state. It is important not to focus only on the presenting symptoms, but to look for the root cause of any condition. When this is accomplished, the body is able to heal on a deeper and longer-lasting level.”

 

 

Joy Matalon

914.519.8138 • [email protected] • Center4Healing.net

Joy Matalon’s CranioSacral Therapy with SomatoEmotional Release allows chronic physical, emotional and spiritual issues to be intimately explored, bringing relief from pain and activating a healing process that continues after the session is over.

Services offered: CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release.

Areas of specialty: Anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injuries, migraines, back and neck pain, tinnitus, TMJ, vertigo and many other conditions.

Philosophical approach: “Our bodies and minds store the residual effects of stress and trauma. CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle body work that can access beneath one’s habitual defense patterns, balancing the autonomic nervous system and bringing healing and self awareness to body, mind and spirit.”

 

 

Quit with Quinn

914.473.2015 •  [email protected] •  QuitWithQuinn.com

With 19 years’ experience, Quit with Quinn helps people lose weight and overcome addictions to sugar, nicotine, alcohol, overeating, drugs and other unwanted habits. Treatment is simple and painless, with no medication, hypnosis, needles or negative side effects, and has a success rate of over 80 percent.

Services offered: The Quit with Quinn treatment calms down the stimulus of the particular addiction so that afterward a person feels indifferent to or repulsed by the addictive substance. Generally a one-time treatment is sufficient, apart from treatment for alcohol, drugs or overweight.

Areas of specialty: Weight loss through quitting sugar and white flour; quitting alcohol; quitting smoking; quitting drugs; overcoming behavioral addiction.

Philosophical approach: “At Quit with Quinn, our healing approach is to produce tangible, sustainable results through an all-natural treatment, without the usual struggle. After treatment, people report feeling less stressed, with far more vitality and well-being and a wonderful new freedom from their previous situation.”

 

 

914.271.5000 • [email protected] • RobbinsCrotonRx.com

Robbins Pharmacy, in Croton on Hudson, has been serving the community since 1929. It offers natural wellness options like homeopathy, herbal products and natural supplements, as well as traditional pharmacy services, including filling prescriptions.

Services offered: Free counseling for new patients by appointment with a pharmacist, for complete drug utilization/interaction review; free delivery of all prescriptions, over-the-counter products, supplements and medical supplies; nutritional counseling by a certified practitioner for support with products from Designs for Health. Accepts most insurance plans and all credit cards, including FSA cards. Best prices for uninsured patients (will match or beat all competitive prices).

Areas of specialty: Weight loss, detox, cholesterol, anxiety, panic. Specialty product lines include probiotics by Metagenics; homeopathy by Boiron; herbal supplements by Herbpharm; kids’ and adults’ omega, EPA and DHA combinations by Nordic Naturals.

Philosophical approach: “Natural is better.”

 

 

Susanne Saltzman, MD

914.472.0666 • HartsdaleHomeopathy.com

Susanne Saltzman, M.D., has more than 25 years of clinical family practice experience treating acute and chronic illness in children and adults. She has successfully treated thousands of patients for a wide variety of diseases and conditions. “My emphasis is on homeopathic and functional medicine to decrease dependency on pharmaceutical drugs,” she says.

Services offered: Classical homeopathy and functional medicine.

Areas of specialty: ADD/ADHD; autism; allergies; anxiety disorders; asthma; depression; diabetes; migraines; chronic fatigue syndrome; fibromyalgia; Crohn’s disease; ulcerative colitis; high cholesterol; hypertension; interstitial cystitis; Lyme disease; menopause; polycystic ovarian disease; multiple sclerosis; premenstrual syndrome (PMS); thyroid disorders; autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto’s, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma; weight loss.

Philosophical approach: “The human body is innately brilliant. We all have the capacity to heal. Homeopathic medicine provides that catalyst by treating the whole person and recognizing that someone’s mental and emotional states are just as important as the physical symptoms in facilitating the healing process. Functional medicine restores gut function (‘leaky gut’), addresses environmental toxins, rebalances hormones and emphasizes that food is your medicine.”

 

 

Samantha Slotnick, OD, FAAO, FCOVD

914.874.1177 • DrSlotnick.com

As a behavioral optometrist, Dr. Samantha Slotnick takes a holistic approach to vision care for all ages. She specializes in vision therapy and rehabilitation for vision problems that interfere with reading, learning, attention, performance and efficiency.

Services offered: Holistic vision care for children and adults; behavioral optometry; vision development; comprehensive eye/vision evaluation; vision therapy and rehabilitation; infant vision (InfantSEE provider); educational workshops and seminars on vision, learning and attention (check website for events).

Areas of specialty: Learning-related vision problems; strabismus (eye turns); amblyopia (lazy eye); focusing; eye teaming; eye tracking; convergence insufficiency; visual information processing skills; visual-motor development training; treatment of visual problems that interfere with attention (mimic ADD/ADHD and dyslexia). Treatment for children and adults of all ages.

Philosophical approach: “Vision is our means of touching what lies beyond our grasp. Who we are shapes our view of the world, our use of our vision and our outlook for the future. Behavioral optometry provides each individual with a personalized opportunity for self-evaluation, growth and change, with impacts extending far beyond the visual process. You can indeed envision your world.”

 

 

Slow Medicine Wellness Center

914.218.3113  • [email protected] • SlowMedicine.org

Located in the quaint village of Katonah, The Slow Medicine Wellness Center was designed by Michael Finkelstein, M.D., and his wife, Robin Queen Finkelstein, and established in 2017 to promote health and holistic healing of the body, mind and spirit throughout the community. The walls are hand-painted to match those at SunRaven in Bedford, with barnwood flooring and a soft overhead canopy of fabric that’s a reminder of connection between heaven and earth.

Services offered: “This is the place where we invite and highlight the work of our fellow practitioners,” Dr. Finkelstein says. “We are looking to welcome practitioners who feel their work aligns with the Slow Medicine approach, to use this space to bring balance of the body, mind and spirit to the community through their workshops, programs and events. Those who come are seekers of wisdom and experience that inspires them to fulfill their life’s fullest purpose.”

Coming in 2019: Workshop topics in 2019 will range from breath work and yoga to meditation and soul journeying.

Philosophical approach: “This center was created to share the Slow Medicine approach of living with the entire community, with hopes that the center can bring comfort, nourishment and uplift the spirits of all who walk in.”

 

 

Soulauras Holistic Wisdom & Wellness Center

914.941.2400 • [email protected] • Soulauras.com

The mission and vision of Soulauras is to provide wisdom-infused wellness and enhance quality of life through generosity of time, heart and spirit. The community of practitioners of Soulauras are committed to the embodiment of this ideal and to providing an inspired, nurturing environment from which wellness and harmony can be realized.

Services offered: Therapeutic massage and body work; deep-tissue acupressure myofacial release; auricular ear seed therapy; integrated holistic healing services, including yoga, Reiki, readings, reflexology, energy healing and chakra balancing.

Coming in 2019: A four-week series, Integrated Reflexology for Symptom Specific  Self-care, with Christine Knowlton, NBCR; weekend certification in the Bars Method, with Rosann; an eight-week series in yoga for chakra balancing, with Nannette; intuitive readings and group circles with Carla; a six-week series on the BodyDivinity, with Dana. 

Philosophical approach: “Owner and  founder  Laura Giacovas (LMT, MSEd, 5th Dan Master Instructor UMAC), along with Sundar Diaz (BS, LMT), bring to bear a culmination of more than 30 years of skill, knowledge, understanding and dedicated commitment to establishing trust within interpersonal relationships through which healing and wellness can be realized.”

 

 

The Temperance Center

914.793.2600 • [email protected] • TheTemperanceCenter.com

The Temperance Center is a team of practitioners offering services for children, teens and adults in a nurturing and calming environment. They offer an array of modalities to help heal the mind, body and soul. Founder and owner Merrill Black is a licensed clinical social worker, Reiki master, hypnotherapist, registered yoga teacher and certified LifeForce Yoga Level 2 practitioner. 

Services offered: Psychotherapy; Reiki / light body; hypnosis; cognitive behavioral therapy; mindfulness; relaxation; imagery/visualization; breath work; systematic desensitization; exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy; acupuncture; massage; craniosacral; physical therapy; intuitive healings/readings; intuitive health and wellness coaching; Reiki trainings; bimonthly adult guided channeling meditation group; workshops; monthly body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRB) support group; yoga classes; LifeForce yoga classes; workshops.

Areas of specialty: Panic disorder; fears and phobias; generalized anxiety disorder; obsessive-compulsive disorder; trichotillomania; skin picking; depression; relationship issues; stress management/reduction; past-life regression; weight loss; insomnia; smoking cessation; sports injuries; pain management; irritable bowel syndrome; supporting IVF treatment; pelvic floor dysfunction.

Philosophical approach: “It is our goal to treat the whole person in very individualized ways. The various modalities that we offer can enable the person to reach optimal health.”

 

 

Universal Healing Arts Connection

914.737.HEAL • [email protected] • UniversalHealingArts.com

Universal Healing Arts Connection (UHA) “is a space that has contagious positive energy for those who seek to reconnect with themselves and the world around them,” says owner Shima Chayvet. “The space provides an atmosphere of hope, enlightenment and peace upheld by a compassionate staff.”

Services offered: Reiki, qigong, reflexology, yoga, meditation circles, group and individual healings, workshops, presenters, holistic weight loss, sound healing, shamanic teachings and Reiki certification for adults and children. UHA also has a metaphysical shop.

Coming in 2019: There are myriad events planned for the coming year, including but not limited to those listed above. See UHA website and Facebook page for all ongoing and upcoming events.

Philosophical approach: “The center was created to promote a healing environment to the community for all ages, combining Infinite Possibilities, an existing holistic wellness center, under one roof, where all individuals can prosper and be healthy on all levels.”

 

 

Yoga in the Adirondacks, LLC (YitA)

518.251.3015 / 914.556.8258 • [email protected] • YogaInTheAdirondacks.com

YYitA is a studio nestled in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains, minutes from Gore Mountain ski resort—where yoga embraces nature.

Services offered: Retreats, classes, workshops, events, Young Living Essential Oils education. “Incorporating essential oils with yoga creates a powerful, synergistic practice,” says YitA owner Rhodella Hughes.

Coming in 2019: YitA will offer two retreats this year, in spring (May 31-June2) and fall (September 27-29). Details TBA. It will also offer AromaYoga at the studio in the Adirondacks. It offers private classes upon request in Westchester.

Philosophical approach: “Our studio’s philosophy is living a meaningful and purposeful life through wellness and awareness of the self. Through self-acceptance and gratitude, we continue to grow our oneness through the mind-body-spirit connection.”