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CONTENTS
SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN July 2015
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FEATURE STORY
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the right decision for you and the environment
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Photography by Julie Zahn
DEPARTMENTS

6 LETTER FROM THE TEAM
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MAKING CONNECTIONS
IN THE COMMUNITY
10 HEALTHY PETS

Burden of care
16 HEALTHY KIDS

What is the right age for braces?
20 CHARTING A COURSE

Cancer I feel you
8 Good posture and proper alignment of our bodies

9 The cosmic view for 2015
11 Golf yoga and mindfulness: Attuning to the game
12 Nerve and chronic pain control
14 Making over the mom to be!
17 Happiness habit: permission to play
18 Regain your brain after stroke or traumatic brain injury
24 HEALTHY EATING

Cauliflower Crust: A healthier
alternative to the traditional
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45 ADVERTISER DIRECTORY
50 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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22 Global goddess eating

23 How to stay healthy during potluck and picnic season
28 Holistic grooming: What to look for in your groomer
30 Does my dental insurance cover that?
33 What to do when the unexpected happens
35 Managing your emotions
37 Learning to embrace change and uncertainty
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38 Breathe For Change, Inc

39 How Reiki changed my life
41 Play to Grow: An environmental approach to

treating neurological disorders
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causing undue stress on our spines. Backaches and headaches can result.
As a fitness instructor, I notice this often
in my co-workers and clients. Shoulders
are rounded forward as faces move closer
to the iPads, Phones, computer screens
and steering wheels.
A good part of what I teach to clients is
proper body alignment, neutral spine placement, better posture, and more effective and
efficient breathing. In my Pilates Mat classes I
instruct clients to get into a constructive rest
position. That is lying supine or face up on
a mat with knees bent, hip width apart. Feet
are parallel to each other. The shoulders are
down and away from the ears. The spine is
in a neutral position in other words, the
body is not tilting the pelvis up nor is the low
spine arching upward. Neutral spine honors
the natural curves of the spine. Pull the
abdominals in and up. There will be small
spaces under the neck and the low back.
The ribs are heavy on the floor. The face is
relaxed. The chin is tilting slightly forward
and pointing toward the chest. This should
feel like the back of the neck is lengthening.
This neutral alignment applies to us
when we sit. In a seated position, pull the
shoulders up and down the back to open
the chest or spread the collar bones. We
breathe much better that way. Pull the

abdominals in and up. The taller we sit and
the more open the chest, the better.
The neutral standing posture is described
here. Before beginning a barre workout, we
check in with our alignment in the vertical
position. Standing with feet parallel, knees
soft, shoulders back, and abdominals in
and up. The ideal is to stand tall, ears over
shoulders over hips. Just think of growing
taller. The chest is again open and the torso
lengthens as we move up and down in
small inches just like sliding down a wall.
We can be more mindful about our
postures in everyday tasks. Apply this to
anything you do.
Always remember to keep your shoulders back to open the chest and bring the
abdominals in and up to create length.
Your body will thank you, you will breathe
better and feel better.
Ellen Utter, certified Pilates, PiYO
and yoga instructor, teaches a Yoga
Balances Pilates class at Raw Materials Wellness and Learning Center,
408 E Wilson St., Madison, about
3 blocks from the capitol. For more information
about the class, visit www.rawmaterialswellness.
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The cosmic
view
for 2015

By Doris Deits
t the beginning of each new year

people are wanting to know what
new, wonderful and interesting
things are headed their way in the upcoming year. These forecasts are typically seen
through the eyes of astrology and numerology, which offer a more structured analysis
than we find in metaphysics.
In metaphysics the outlook for a particular year is always connected to a larger cycle
and the quality of specific energies that are
being released throughout the year. Basically this means that things seem to move
ever so slowly. Big energy changes need
much time to integrate into physical forms.
During the last hundred years or so, the
Milky Way has been traveling through an
overlapping of Piscean and Aquarian energy
systems. Think of it as a giant energetic asteroid belt where we are pelted with chunks of
outgoing energy (Piscean) and chunks of
incoming energy (Aquarian). Fun stuff.
As we are pummeled to and fro, we are
forced to cough up the old stuff and start
getting used to the new stuff. Is it any
wonder we can feel beat up, confused,
angry and destabilized? Just because we
cant literally see this energy doesnt mean
we dont feel it. Like static electricity, it can
shock the hell out of you and it kind of
hurts. But theres a payoff for all our bumps
and bruises!
The full moon in May officially marked
the arrival of a new sheriff in town, energetically speaking. In contrast to the
Piscean sheriff of individual expression,
the Aquarian sheriff is focused on group

expression. The good news is that Aquarius is considered the party section of the
universe! The ruling Aquarian sheriff is
happy, gregarious, free flowing, social
and group oriented. The last time our
galaxy passed through this quadrant of the
universe was 26,000 years ago. Its expected
to be a very exciting time.
Now many of us are saying to ourselves,
If the sheriff of fun town is here, why am I
so darn tired all the time?!
One of the reasons for our lack of
physical vitality is the necessary rewiring of our energy systems. We all needed
an upgraded circuit board and are in the
process of working out the bugs. Plus, the
new energy is pushing out the old wiring
system. It can be uncomfortable.
Throughout the year, it is expected
that people will experience an increase
in energy at times. One day you may feel
really good and have lots of energy, and the
next day you may feel like you can barely
drag yourself out of bed in the morning.
This oscillating is normal and expected.
So enjoy that energy when it comes and
take care of your body when it goes.
This change, these alterations, are
taking place across the entire planet and
is expected to be completed later this
year. This building process will be quickly
followed by an infusion of light (energy)
into the new circuitry probably around
September.
Until that new energy is released, we
will still be under a lot of pressure during

our rewiring process.
Some words of advice for the

coming year:
Do not fight what is happening (your

process).
Dont try to control or force anything.
Dont try to save anything.
Let stuff go.
Everything is going to be fine.
Take away the significance of things
having to be right and let things be
OK just the way they are.
Its important to remember that the biggest

changes will occur within our thought life,
not our physical environment. It is our
judgments, beliefs, behaviors and cherished ideals of whats right and wrong that
are being affected. Changes in how we
see life, changes in our perceptions and
changes in our feelings toward our environment are the indicators of this new
energy as it comes online.
So as we move forward into summer,
keep your eyes open for those pockets of
good energy and feel the fun!
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and Books, located at 123 S. Main St., Oregon.
Doris is a student of metaphysics and offers her
perspective of over 20 years of research and experience in the field. Through the products at Peaceful
Heart, they strive to offer products that can connect
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healthyPETS
Burden of
care

By Katie Hilst, DVM
o one wants to feel that giving care to a loved one (pet or

person) is a burden. We all want to give our time, energy,
and love to our loved ones when they need extra care.
Sometimes, the care required can be overwhelming and exhausting.
The simple logistics of caring for a pet can become infinitely complex
when they become seriously ill. Some illnesses may be easier to
manage than others, and some pets may be more accepting of care, or
for other reasons (perhaps weight) easier to care for. Caring for a pet
at the end of their life is not unlike caring for a person. Many of the
problems caretakers face are the same. Our pets can develop cognitive dysfunction, just like we can develop memory problems and
Alzheimers. Our pets can develop congestive heart failure, kidney
failure, diabetes and cancer just like we can. Many of the treatments
and medications for us humans are similar for our pets, and some are
the same. Just like us, they go to the doctor (veterinarian), sometimes
to the specialist, may go to the emergency room for acute treatment,
and come home for loving care by family.
When they come home, we may be overwhelmed by the amount
of medications, treatments and care they need. Medication may
need to be given as frequently as every 4 hours, or staggered so
they are getting medications every few hours. Some medications
may need to be given by injection. Pets may not want to eat or
drink so we may be required to give fluids under the skin, force
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feed, or prepare a special diet to get them to eat. Our furry family
members may need to have mobility support, have special padded
bedding, and if they cannot move themselves, be rotated so they
do not develop bedsores. Pets may also need assistance to urinate
and defecate, and may need bathing afterward to keep them clean.
As overwhelming as the physical care may be, we can also be
overwhelmed by the emotions we feel as we go through this time
in our loved ones life. We may get emotional highs from the
good days they have, when a purr, a wag of the tail, a good walk
or brief chase of a toy brings gladness to our hearts. Then we may
crash emotionally when the bad day comes, when there is vomiting, pain or lethargy. Our hearts are heavy when we reflect on
what the best choice is for our pet, but not for us.
Burden of care is not just confined to the emotional and medical
aspects of caring. There are financial issues, and time issues we
have to work and we have other multiple competing responsibilities as well. Caring for a loved one at the end of life is a chronic
stressor and the unrelenting stress can have negative effects on
our immune system, causing sleeplessness, anxiety and depression. The stress can make our physical health worsen, giving us an
increased risk for infection, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune disease.
The reflex for us (at least for me) is to say, this will be OK, I
can handle it. While caregiving for an ill pet can be rewarding,
it is a significant undertaking, and not to be taken lightly. Fully
understanding what you are going into and assessing the impact
on your physical and emotional health is important. Talk with
your veterinarian, pet health professionals, and friends and family
about who can assist you in caring for your pet, and caring for
yourself as you begin your pets end of life journey.
Dr. Katie Hilst founded Journeys Home Pet Euthanasia LLC, a
mobile veterinary service for the Madison area and surrounding communities. She offers compassionate, gentle euthanasia for
families in the privacy of home. She specializes in pet quality of
life consultations. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
degree from UW-Madison in 2002, is certified in Pet Loss and Grief Companioning and is a member of the International Association of Animal Hospice and
Palliative Care and the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement. Reach her at
608-347-1897, or visit http://JourneysPet.com. See ad on page 12.
Golf yoga and

mindfulness:
Attuning to the
game
Utilizing yogic mindfulness
or self-hypnosis for success

By Ken-Adi Ring
olf is more than a mere walk in the park. Its a game of

precision, proactive meditative focus, skill and concentration. From a golfers first time out achieving excellence and power through mindful practice, excellence is achievable, perfection more than a stretch. After practicing, mastering
and adjusting the subtleties and nuances of form in action you are
deeply focused and mindful not only of the objective, but also the
journey. Golf is a process that occurs largely in your mind, and a
metaphor for any game in life from baseball to hockey, to finding
a life partner. It is that alone to the alone as Michael Murphy
reflects in Golf in the Kingdom. From tee and fairway to the hole
on the green, golf invites you to go beyond par. Your elusive hole
in one beckons.
A good golf game is between 73 and 68 points, depending on
the course. A perfect game is 54 and has never been done where
every approach nets a birdy averaging 1 or more under par in 18
holes. The golfers tool box must have in it the yoga of positive
self-talk or self-hypnosis to empower his/her focus of the meditative moment, referred to as golf yoga. Yoga means union or to
yoke, be one with. Self-hypnosis is a tool of the mind/body and
breath aimed at attuning to ones self as is done in yoga. Hypnosis
provides transe-formation for the subject to gain control and
enhance natural abilities. In golf it is approaching the tee-off with
one-mindedness. It is being the ball when placing it on the
tee, never losing sight of it in your swing. It is staying with the
ball in flight, experiencing it hanging in the air on to its destination. Each tee-off is a potential hole in one. Yet, be not attached.
Deepak Chopra says, Approaching the game with spirit, golf is
no longer about winning but about growing.
Trance states of mind have been used in different cultures for
millennia. A hypnotized person is in a receptive, heightened, yet
deeply relaxed state of awareness. Self-hypnosis is application of
inner control or union with what is being present. Milton Erickson, MD, professional clinician in medicine and psychotherapy,
revitalized hypnotherapy in the 20th century and is considered
the father of modern hypnosis as we know it. He proposed that

some forms of hypnosis were natural states of mind (yoga mind).
This translates to golf quite well, a sport that is held in a manicured garden paradise that is refreshing to behold and yielding to
calm natural states of mind.
The tools are the subjects own power of mind, imagination,
gentle focusing, use of the breath and deepening relaxation or
yoga. Utilization of suggestion, visualization and other techniques with relaxation and properly coached breathing helps
invoke a heightened state of receptivity and suggestibility or
hypnosis. Coupled with a series of instructions clearly delivered
by a hypnotist or by oneself if properly trained in self-hypnosis,
this induction process when safely set up, prepares the subject for
the possibility of profound impact. Suggestibility has to do with
brain wave activity and mental receptivity. The four basic brain
wave levels are: beta, conscious daily activity; alpha, subconscious, most receptive to hypnosis; theta, light sleep dream state;
and delta, deep sleep.
On the golf course there is much walking/cart time for thinking
continued on page 13
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Nerve and
chronic pain
control

By Jed Downs
hus far in my series on pain medications I have covered

the over-the-counter medications, prescription NSAIDs
and TCAs, tricyclic antidepressants. Ill now cover medicines that are typically used for nerve pain but may be used for
chronic pain control in other conditions as well.
The first class of drugs well cover is the remaining group of
antidepressants that seem to be useful for chronic pain. They are
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typically, but not always, better tolerated than the TCAs. There
are two main classes of newer antidepressants, the SSRIs and
the SNRIs. The SSRIs have not been shown to reliably impact
pain. The SNRIs (selective norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitors
also affect seratonin) are effective for some people. This class
includes duloxetine/Cymbalta, venlafaxine/Effexor, minalciprin/
Savella and the more active form of venlafaxine desvenlafaxine/Pristiq. These drugs exert their effects by keeping chemical
messengers between nerves from being sucked back into the
cells. The changed balance of chemicals between nerves changes
communication between nerves. These effects are primarily in
the central nervous system but serotonin and norepinephrine
are active elsewhere, for example, the gut. Benefits from SNRIs
should be recognizable in ~2-3 weeks.
Unlikely side effects include drowsiness or insomnia, nausea,
dizziness, headaches, cramping, confusion, and grinding of the
teeth. Dry mouth and sexual dysfunction are also potential issues.
Often problems occur when individuals discontinue the medications. Some need to withdraw from these medications very
slowly or they run into issues with feeling melancholy, having
electric shock sensations (typically in the head but they can be
elsewhere). Other symptoms may include ringing in the ears,
intense mood swings and emotional irritability, and agitation.
SNRIs do not play well with some medications. They should
not be used with SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) or Triptan medications used to abort migraine headaches.
If taking these medications you should not take St. Johns Wort
or tryptophan supplements. These medications or supplements
when mixed put a person at risk for Seratonin syndrome, which
is potentially life threatening. Drugs of abuse such as ecstasy and
LSD can also precipitate the syndrome; symptoms include incredibly high blood pressure, shivering, profuse sweating, muscle
cramping and spasm, fever, confusion, agitation, incoordination
and even death. There is also a slightly increased risk of death with
SNRIs from suicide, more commonly in those younger than 25.
Anti-seizure medications in use for neuropathic pain include:
carbamazepine/Tegretol, pregabalin/Lyrica, gabapentin/Neurontin and Topamax/topiramate (there are others but they typically
dont get used until after failing one of drugs above). These drugs
suppress excitability. Carbamazepine is potentially liver toxic;
liver function tests should be monitored in persons on the drug.
Gabapentin and pregabalin work in 40-50 percent of patients.
Relatively common side effects that might lead to drug cessation
include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, double vision, headaches,
incoordination, confusion and profound swelling of the legs and
even the body from neurogenic edema. Stopping the medication
typically reverses the side effects. When starting these drugs its
appropriate to avoid driving for a few days until you know how
they impact concentration and reaction time.
Depending on where the pain comes from, neuropathic pain
can sometimes be alleviated by topical creams or gels. Lidoderm
patches fit into this category of medications. Pharmacies will be
asked to mix up patient specific concoctions. Ingredients may
include lidocaine, capsaicin, clonidine, ketamine, and diclofenac
(an NSAID). Theoretically if someone covered themselves in lidocaine patches they could become toxic and have cardiac arrhythmias. Capsaicin application can sometimes make the fingers go
numb as well so it should be applied with rubber gloves. Overall
topical creams and gels are well tolerated with minimal systemic
reactions, although local skin intolerance is always a risk.
The anti-seizure medications, the SNRIs, and topical preparations, if they work, are better tolerated and dont complicate pain
the way narcotic medications can.
There are few good solutions for neuropathic pain. Osteopathy cannot impact peripheral neuropathy caused by disease such
as diabetes or chronic alcoholism. It can be useful for nerve
compression syndromes (disc disease, carpal tunnel, thoracic
outlet syndrome) and it may help free up nerve adherent to
scar. Its potentially of use in rebalancing the autonomic nervous
system, which may decrease pain.
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1995. Formerly, he worked in occupational medicine until pursuing his passion full time at Madison Manual Medicine, 2940
Chapel Valley Road in Fitchburg. He uses osteopathic techniques
to manage consequences (pain and loss of function) of trauma
regardless of etiology, be it birth, sport, MVA, repetitive strain or living life. For
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GOLF YOGA AND MINDFULNESS continued from page 11
between holes. It is not making a shot hoped for and then having
that time to brood and have negative thinking about it. Strike that
and let the self-talk be hypnotically positive and buoyantly uplifting. This can be a walking meditation or scoping time to set up
your mind to be present to each swing and follow through when
it presents itself. This is mindfulness meditation. The last swing is
the past, leave it there, let it go. Mindful positivity defies the selfsabotage of negative thinking when one creates empathy, yoking
with the ball in the moment, elevating the spirit of the game, the
swing or the putt through to the goal. However, the journey of
inner reflection is more important than the destination.
every athlete has a mind for her sport... in golf it is really
important to concentrate solely on what you are doing at the present
moment and not to think about winning or losing. Judy Rankin,
winner of twenty-six LPGA tournaments, recipient of the 1999
Patty Berg Award
The advantage of consulting with an experienced hypnotherapist or yoga meditation coach is utilizing a guided knowledge
base, and being professionally treated and directed with expert
care. Self-hypnosis is a skill that can be learned and applied to
any game, and the game of golf for improving your game and for
life, through guided and focused sacred will. Proper instruction
is a very positive experience, putting you into the drivers seat
of your life and abilities. A hypnotherapist coaches a subject to
take better control of their life by teaching gentle yet direct techniques of self-hypnosis. It is a matter of relaxing with your own
breath in a specific way focusing and giving yourself empowering
suggestions in a receptive state. Keeping your eye on the inner
ball, staying positive, remaining relaxed, focused and accessing
inner knowing are important components of success. Learning to
self-generate a script recorded for play back can be helpful. By all
means enjoy the journey.
Thanks to Michael Murphy Golf In The Kingdom, Deepak
Chopra Golf For Enlightenment for inspiration and athlete Judy
Rankin for inspiration.
About Ken-Adi Ring, LMT, CHt, CI. National Guild of Hypnotists
(NGH) International Association of Councilors and Therapists
(IACT) member, Certified Hypnotherapist and Instructor, Senior Certified MassageBodywork Therapist and Certified Yoga/Meditation Instructor; Author. Ken-Adi
Ring has traveled and taught internationally. A Reiki Master Teacher, he has maintained a thriving professional practice since 1975, trained in multiple disciplines.
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Making over
the mom to be!
Safer beauty options
during pregnancy

By Angela Kowieski
uring pregnancy many women

wonder what types of beauty regimens they can follow that wont be
harmful to their soon-to-be package of joy.
Many doctors suggest to refrain from hair
coloring at this time due to the ammonia
and other harsh chemicals that may be in
traditional color lines. As a master certified
organic hair colorist from Organic Color
Systems I always leave the choice up to the
mom to be, but I like to recommend the
option of highlights or lowlights that are
placed on the hair in a foiling application.
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This
technique
allows
the patron to
receive partial to
full color coverage
without
having to have
the color placed
on the scalp.
Another option
to add not only
a different color
but length to
the hair is hair
extension application to the hair. With many different
techniques out there ranging from keratin
fusions to sew-in applications this can be
an even safer option since there is no color
added to give the patron a different look.
Hair extension placements are also another
way to add length and fullness to finer or
more limp hair types.
For this months makeover our mom to
be Shawna wanted a change in her hair but
wanted to stay away from any color. She
wanted to add length as well. Our choice
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The extension application

I started with cornrow braiding the
bottom portion of Shawnas hair.
I then sewed in the hair extension hair
tracks along the braids. This placement
allows for easy styling options as well as
instant length.
After the extension placement

I blended the hair extensions in with
Shawnas remaining hair that was left

out. Since she has naturally curly hair
we had to smooth out the top using an
argan gloss serum.
"Another option
to add not only a
different color but
length to the hair
is hair extension
application to
the hair."
I then placed soft curls in her hair
using a 1 barrel curling iron. The curls

help to give a softer look as opposed
to straight, which normally can make
features in the face stand out more and
emphasize things and make them look
larger than they really are (nose, eyes
and cheeks in particular).
I secured the hair back by placing
bobby pins and pushing them in the
opposite direction to give major hold
but minimal hairspray.
Then I lightly misted her hair with an
organic hairspray to give a medium
hold and prevent humidity from giving

her smooth curls a roughed up look.
Since Shawna is pregnant, she did have
somewhat of a natural glow going for her so
we didnt want to make it look like she had
a mask of makeup on. We also recommend
fruit pigmented and mineral makeup as
the best for these type of choices so please
read the labels or consult with the Skin
Deep website.
The makeup application
I began by priming Shawnas face with
a light moisturizer and natural makeup

primer.
I then color matched her skin tone and
then applied a fruit pigmented tinted
moisturizer to balance her skin tone as
well as any pigment.
A light brushing of a fruit pigmented
foundation powder was then applied to
give further coverage and balance her
skin tone fully.
For her eyes I chose a lavender and
plum combination, brushing the lavender tone over the whole eyelid and
lining underneath the lower lash line
with the same tone. The plum color was
then applied in a sideways V motion
starting from the outside corner of the
eye and blending in going to the inside
corner of her eye.
A black liquid eyeliner was then applied
to the top and bottom lash lines of
Shawnas eyes. A black fruit pigmented
mascara was used to give a finished
look to her eyes and to enhance her
long lashes.
I then highlighted her cheek bones with
a bronzer to elongate her face.
We then finished with a lip lining and
a light plum colored lip gloss for shine.
Now this mom to be is ready for her baby
shower!
Angela Kowieski is a certified organic
hair colorist and owner of Divine Body
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What is the
right age for
braces?

ental braces have been used for decades to correct various

alignment and spacing issues in the teeth. Braces can
be crucial to the future of ones oral health and prevent
serious issues down the line.
Roughly 25 percent of the people in North America who get
braces are adults. But braces still are geared toward young people
and getting them on the road to straight and properly aligned teeth
early on.
Braces correct a number of problems, including realigning the
jaw and alleviating overcrowding of teeth. Crooked teeth can
trap food and debris between them, making it harder to floss and
brush. Wearing braces also corrects the bite. If teeth or jaws are not
aligned correctly, it can lead to difficulty chewing food or create
jaw muscle pain. Braces also may boost self-confidence because
they can remedy appearance issues that may prove embarrassing.
Parents eager to get their children on the road to straighter teeth
may wonder when is the right time to get their kids braces. Many
kids are getting braces earlier and earlier, but when to get braces
typically depends on the child and the shape of his or her teeth.
The American Association of Orthodontics recommends that
children see an orthodontist for an evaluation by age seven. The best
time for braces will be when the orthodontist and parents collectively decide its time to correct the misalignment of a childs teeth.
Some orthodontists prefer a two-stage approach to orthodontic treatment. They may use a dental appliance or a preliminary
amount of braces to begin moving the teeth while a child still has
most of his primary teeth. The second stage begins when all the
permanent teeth are in. The thought is to shorten the overall duration of treatment.
Other orthodontists follow the traditional approach of putting
on braces once all the primary teeth have fallen out. This occurs
between ages nine and 14. This is often a less expensive approach
because braces need only be applied and removed once.
A number of studies have shown that, for common problems
alleviated with orthodontic work, youngsters are better off waiting
until all of their permanent teeth have come in. Antonio Secchi, a
professor of orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania, notes
that if parents choose to treat crooked teeth too early, the child
may need another phase of intervention a few years down the
road.
Some problems, like crossbites, overbites or severe overcrowding, warrant early intervention. Scheduling an orthodontic visit
early on means children can get the care they need when they
need it. The orthodontist will be able to monitor how teeth are
growing in and map out the best treatment plan for all.
Braces can help fix an imperfect smile and alleviate oral health
concerns. Parents should speak to a dentist or make an appointment
with an orthodontist to evaluate their childrens treatment needs.
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Happiness habit:
permission
to play

By Lysianne Unruh
emember when the mere thought of summer brought

on nothing more than unbridled excitement? Camping,
swimming, ice cream, smores, and endless hours spent
leisurely and aimlessly hanging out with friends.
Now, as adults, summer still holds a thrill, and there is a lingering but... beneath the excitement.
Camping! But the ticks. Swimming! But my dimpled thighs.
Smores and ice cream! But the calories. Hanging out with friends!
But the time. Endless free time! But I have to work.
The buts... have us in their grip.
And it is true that as adults we have certain responsibilities, like
going to work, even in the summer, because we want to be able to
pay our bills. And, frankly, none of us should let dimpled thighs
get in the way of our fun.
Lets ride the sunshine wave of summer and harness the power
of this playful season boosting our resilience and building a
storehouse of good, positive energy and greater well-being.
The power of play
Play, and the attitude of playfulness and joyfulness it creates,

builds our resilience muscle in these four key ways:
Fresh perspective: Bringing more play into our lives is an easy
way to generate humor, creativity and relaxation the necessary
ingredients for helping us find a more empowering perspective
within our current circumstances, especially as we tackle the big
stuff.
Let go/loosen-up: Engaging in playful activities helps us enjoy
the journey; instead of treating ourselves as constant self-improvement projects we get to loosen up and laugh with ourselves,
instead of taking it all so seriously.
Create connections: Play allows us to interact with others in a
way that strengthens our connections through laughter and jokes
and happy shared experiences, instead of always being the one
who requires others to lend a sympathetic, listening ear.
Get curious: Play has a way of encouraging us to get curious, let
down our guard, try new things and expand our world view of
what is possible. Who knew we might like the taste of mussels in
garlic sauce, the game of Sheeps Head, downhill skiing or Stephen

King novels?
Prioritize play
Choosing to make time for play is a choice to be on our own side.

To believe we deserve the opportunity to engage in quality time
designed to enliven us and bring back our joy.
According to productivity pro Laura Vanderkam, successful women (and men) who have fulfilling personal lives have
discovered the secret to balancing and managing their energy by
consciously scheduling their play time. The reality is, you have
to say, This is my time and deal with what everyone else wants
from you around that. It is the ultimate in permission giving.
Make a plan. Especially now in the height of summer, it is
important to take Vanderkams suggestion of making a rough plan
to fit in at least three fun things youd like to do in a weekend. That
way, your time off will be rejuvenating instead of just a bunch of
chores. And that way you are less likely to miss out on key activities that make summer feel like summer.
I personally love her strategy for stopping work at a decent hour
by asking yourself at the witching hour of 4:00 in the afternoon,
If an evil villain is going to steal my laptop and phone in an hour
and keep them until morning, what would I still need to do?
It is time to bring back play and unbridled fun for the sanity of
your soul and your well-being. There is plenty of time, especially
this year with it being one of the longest summers on books with
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So, if you havent done so yet, it is time to sit down and make
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Regain your
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or traumatic
brain injury
Learn about a wildly
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By Sonya Sullins
WHAT HAPPENS TO the brain with stroke or traumatic brain
injury?
Both a stroke and a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can affect
motor skills, cognition, vision, speech, memory and more. When
brain cells die (from a stroke), or brain tissue is damaged (from
TBI), abilities controlled by that area of the brain are lost.
How a person is affected depends on where the stroke or injury
occurs in the brain and how much the brain is damaged. For
example, someone who had a small stroke may only have minor
problems, such as temporary weakness, that resolves quickly.
People who have larger strokes may be permanently paralyzed on
one side of their body, suffer memory impairments or lose their
ability to speak.
These physical challenges affect many everyday activities. What
was once simple and pleasurable, becomes a challenge that is sometimes too great to overcome. This includes things such as walking,
running, driving, dancing, golfing, hiking and even eating. These
physical challenges can create emotional challenges as one may feel
isolated and unable to join or be included in active family activities.
This often results in depression, anxiety and social isolation.
Recovering from stroke or TBI
I know firsthand what this is like. Last year, March 31 to be exact, I

suffered a cerebral hemorrhage/stroke. Many things were effected,
but movement was one of my biggest challenges.
My entire right side was paralyzed. At a certain point, physical
therapy is so longer covered by insurance, and as I continued my
rehabilitation back to normalcy, I found my progress had hit a
plateau. Also discouraging is being told by the medical experts
that you have reached the extent of your healing.
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The good news is that does not have to be the case. Ive been
able to recover my physical function at this point to the level that
my challenges are barely noticeable (to others). While once I was
paralyzed from tip to toe and in a wheelchair, I am now able to
move with ease and Im still improving to this day.
Ive had an amazing recovery so far, and much of this can be
attributed to frequency therapy. The Wellness Pro uses bio electrotherapy, or frequencies, to relieve pain, stimulate muscles and
tissues, and to increase neural plasticity so one can improve neurological functions. It is this that has been instrumental in my healing.
What is frequency therapy with Wellness Pro?
Frequency therapy is a form of alternative medicine involving the

use of a device that uses electrical charges at specific frequencies to
neutralize the abnormal frequencies of diseases and injuries. This
allows the body to return to its natural state of health and well-being.
In my case I use a stroke and neurologic specific protocol that
addresses gait disorders that are neurological in nature. It has
helped my movement and coordination by enabling my brain to
establish new neural pathways and improve function, even when
previously plateaued
My clients have also recovered function after

stroke or TBI
Its exciting to be able to offer this therapy to others. My TBI and

stroke clients have also experienced relief from pain, improved
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the Wellness Pro. Everyone has their own protocol. For me, daily
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the treatments, I found that I could extend the time between
treatments. I am currently using this program once per week.

Theres no one-size-fits-all, yet this seems to be the preferred treatment plan.
Specifically, Wellness Pro helps the brain release patterns it has
developed to compensate for gait challenges, which helps allow a
person to move with appropriate body mechanics thereby relieving stress and diminishing the potential for injury. In turn, this
allows your brain to function more quickly and easily, reducing
ones struggle to move as they wish.
As you experience increased energy and endurance, you will
find you are able to build strength and coordination through exercise and being involved in the activities you miss and enjoy doing.
Now I am able to enjoy a brisk walk and I even just started taking
Pilates!
If you or someone you know suffers from movement challenges,
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chartingAcourse
Cancer
I feel you
Dates: June 21 - July 20
Ruled by: Moon
Element: Water

By Barry Kerr
New Moon, July 15, 2015
hough true for everyone, the following information will

feel more relevant to you if your sun, North node, Chiron
and/or a group of other planets are in Cancer on your
birth chart.
What is Cancers intention?
In the first quarter of the zodiac, we establish the individual self

in the physical world and begin to turn our attention outward. We
then notice others and our need to feel connection and belonging.
Oh, Cancer! I need love.
Our inner moon is our emotional self. Feeling, knowing and
sharing our emotions all fall under the realm of the moon and
Cancer. Because our mother and family are typically our first opportunity to feel nurtured and loved, they are a prominent theme. It is
in this stage of development that we learn how to receive and give
love, how to belong to a family and tribe. In a world that appears to
be all about separation and survival, establishing a bond of loving
care with others is primary to our egos ability to remain stable and
navigate the challenges that life in the greater world will present.
Maintaining healthy emotional bonds with family and tribe are
essential survival tools in the physical world.

Learning to swim in the watery lake of emotions and feelings is
paramount if we are to succeed in the much greater challenges to
the ego that will play out down the road in the intimate and raging
rivers of Scorpio and the confusing mysteries of oceanic Pisces.
For our ego to eventually transcend the fears that worldly illusions
create, we must have at least a taste of the unconditional love that
originates from the universal, divine mother source. To whatever
extent our earthly mother and family may have channeled such
love to us, or not, Cancer and the moon will repeatedly provide
us opportunities to nurture our emotional security and wholeness
until we know we are always loved.
When conscious, our Cancer notices and validates feelings,
our own and others, without judgment and we feel empathetic,
supportive and nurturing. From a foundation of emotional security, we can disclose our feelings and insecurities. We can stay
centered in our feelings, not fleeing them, and be comfortable with
others feelings. Our unconscious Cancer can be overly dependent, clingy, moody, insecure, fearful, stuck in the past, avoiding
risks and controlling of others through emotional overreactions.
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"To heal and evolve your

Cancer self, pay attention to
your emotions. Can you allow
yourself to feel and share
them? Do you even know
what they are telling you?"
What needs healing and growth?
Our Cancer ego, if wounded in youth, might feel love was lost,
was never given or will never be found. We might believe that
the world is not a loving place and whatever love there is will not
be given to us. This can lead to a feeling of emptiness, a tendency
to sabotage relationships, withdraw when love is given, withdraw
the love we give, reach for unattainable partners or overreach in
trying to prove we are loveable. Often there is a preoccupation
with memories, family and tribal history.
Plant it Forward!
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What can I do this month?
To heal and evolve your Cancer self, pay attention to your

emotions. Can you allow yourself to feel and share them? Do
you even know what they are telling you? Or do you avoid them,
stuff them and postpone them? Can you be present to negative emotional expression in others without rescuing or fixing?
Do you feel unworthy of being loved or giving love? Is that guilt?
Things to do: Give yourself time to feel whatever you feel. Cry.
Cry some more. Throw some pillows around if you feel angry.
Scream out loud. Let whatever is there come to the surface,
without need for analysis. Just let it be. Share some tender feelings
with someone you trust. Notice other peoples emotions more and
ask about them.
Additional support (current planetary transits)
The first two weeks of July, the sun in Cancer opposes Pluto in
Capricorn. Be aware of your own emotional reactions to powerful
forces, personal or collective. Let your actions be informed from
that deeper center of compassion and intuitive wisdom.
The new moon is July 15. Mercury opposing Pluto will promote
awareness about your discontent with the world. The luminaries,
in trine with Saturn and Chiron, will invite clarity about setting
responsible intentions for doing what needs to be done to provide
healing to your world. Mercury and Mars, in trine with Neptune,
will ensure your intended actions are high minded, but watch for
martyrdome.
Barry Kerr is a soul-based, evolutionary astrologer and life coach,
with 35 years of experience and an international clientele. He is
also an advanced energy healer, with extensive training in soulguided healing of mind, body, heart and spiritual systems. Barry
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Global
goddess
eating

By Kirsty Blattner
ve travelled the world and lived in 6 different countries

food is wide and varied, as is the belief around certain health
benefits of different foods. Someone told me the other day
that talking about what food we consume is as intimate as talking
about our sex life! In some ways I can see that as true. People can
be very guarded and protective of their food beliefs and values. If
someone speaks unfavorably of a diet that a person is currently
partaking in, sparks can fly! If there is a suggestion that a food
group is unhealthy and that is your favorite thing to eat, feathers can get ruffled! The accompanying photo is of homemade
gluten-free waffles, topped with coconut cream and drizzled with
passion fruit. Some may judge this photo as being healthy, others
as unhealthy. How do you decide what is perfect for your body?
I am a great believer in bio-individuality. This means that we are
all different we have a different chemistry set inside our skin and
what works for one person, does not necessarily work for another.
Being vegetarian for example, is a perfect demonstration of how
perfectly this can work for one person and how it can be unhealthy
for another. We have all met healthy vegetarians as well as unhealthy
ones, the same goes for people who eat meat. I was vegetarian and
off and on raw vegan for over 20 years and it worked really well for
me until it didnt! At first I was devastated; I felt lost and like I
had betrayed myself in even thinking of eating meat, despite my
body craving it. I thought of all the research, study and anecdotal
records I had of how this way of eating was the best way to be. Then
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I remembered how incredibly smart our bodies are and by tuning

into our cravings, we can truly learn a lot about our health and what
serves us best. So I released my dogmatic way of thinking, I lightened up and thought of my new way of eating as an experiment. I
gave myself permission to lovingly explore new ways of eating and
from that place, see what makes me feel energized and amazing and
what does not.
Ive discovered through my studies at the Institute of Integrative
Nutrition and working as a certified health coach for two years that
flexibility is key. If we are going through a stressful time, you will
notice a change in what foods your body craves. If you are feeling
angry or happy, sad or blissful, your eating habits can change. If we
can feel into these changes lovingly, and eat and explore food as a
goddess would, we release less stress hormone (cortisol) and this
in itself can help us feel amazing. I know from personal experience
that it can be difficult to be flexible when it comes to healthy food
beliefs. It is easy to get very attached to one idea or way of eating and
not allow any others to be considered. It is easy to feel powerful or
righteous around diets and make judgments on others. It can also be
hurtful, unhelpful and limited to stay fixated on one idea around food
and close off your curiosity. We are all delightfully unique and intelligent beyond what we give ourselves credit for. I encourage you to
keep an open mind around the foods you eat and tune in to how you
feel when you eat them. What does your body say to you when you
eat something that you consider healthy? What self-talk language do
you hear? What do you see when you look in the mirror? What tone
of voice does your mind use when you step on the scales?
What and how we eat is so much more powerful than the food
we ingest. Our feelings, emotions and lifestyle play a huge part
in determining our health. What is one thing that you intuitively
know is good for you? How can you get more of that into your
body today? Best of luck on your healthFULL journey may
your path be filled with deliciousness!
Kirsty brings 20 years of experience, has a Masters degree in
Teaching, a Bachelors in Leisure Science, is certified in life and
health coaching and is a qualified Neuro-Linguistic Programmer. She provides executive health coaching services, group wellness workshops and is a well-known speaker for organizations
and events. Kirsty will rewire your food desire! She is available through Heathy
Harmonized You. For more information, email kirstyblattner@gmail.com or call
608-381-5755.
How to stay
healthy during
potluck and
picnic
season

By Emily Niesen
ay and June have come and gone and so too have many
parties and picnics, but this article is still in time for the
rest of the summer! Parties will fill up every weekend,
whether by poolside, at the fairgrounds or someones backyard.
We all want to look good in our summer clothes and have enough
energy to enjoy the outdoor activities. So whether you host the
most or dread the spread at summer events, lets be more mindful
this summer of what we put in our mouths.
Before arriving at a social event, one can guess what will be
served. Typical party foods might include grilled meats, pasta and
potato salads, relishes, chips and dips, cake, and sugary alcoholic
drinks. Did you know the average pasta salad serving has 360
calories? What is even worse is the average fat is 18 grams, and
not the good monounsaturated fat found in fabulous ingredients
like avocado. The average carbohydrates in a serving are 34 grams,
and unfortunately, these carbs are not fueling our bodies for a
good workout. The hidden sugars in sauces, dressings and other
condiments do more harm than good as the numbers really add
up when we go back for seconds and thirds and continue grazing
throughout the party. Yikes!
Find a healthy alternative. Nutritional education and healthy
recipes are everywhere; in fact, it can be a little overwhelming
if you follow Pinterest or food blogs. Avoid being overwhelmed
and keep it simple. I bet you can name a few ingredients that are
healthy and yummy. For example, avocado, walnuts, tomatoes,
spinach and quinoa sound like a wonderful concoction, doesnt
it? Olive oil and vinegar make up for healthier dressings and to
spice things up add some fresh mint or basil.
On to the main course! If the party has more than five people,
white brat and burger buns most likely make the table. My bread
rule is if you can smash the bread in one hand it is not real food.
Why do we serve sandwiches with pasta and potato salads,
anyway? This is a huge food combination rule breaker. Our digestive system does not like this combination of high starch and
animal protein. Be careful with casseroles and lasagnas too. A
casserole usually is more than a one dish meal so putting a brat
alongside it will create lethargy and a larger waistline if you repeat
the combination at every social event.

Make it healthy and simple! Grill kabobs or have people bring their
own meat! This way people can bring fish if pescetarian, a veggie
burger if vegetarian, or a top of the line steak if they are picky about
their cut of meat.
When it comes to the dips, chips and other spreads category,
not much needs to be said. The average taco, cheese and artichoke
dips are just bowls of fat, calories, and sugar set out all party
long to indulge in while not engaged in activity or conversation.
The healthier alternative here is really simple. Eat whole foods
for appetizers and snacks and avoid this group altogether when
having a meal. For example, eat fruit and vegetables as they are
or cut up in slices when the party involves an appetizer or snack.
When the meal is based around a lunch or dinner, one does not
need appetizers and snacks at all.
Want to take your party to the next level? Have kid and adult
friendly activity options in place of the food table. Fun ideas
might include badminton, cards and board games, sidewalk
chalk, bubbles, or whiffle ball. Set the drinks aside and get moving
or at least socialize without food as your crutch.
This summer my challenge for readers is to ask the host what is
being served and offer to bring a suitable dish. Hosting? Prepare a
variety of dishes that pair well together. Remember, only you can
control what is put on your plate. Keep dining time minimal and take
away the food for social time. Dont avoid the summer festivities due
to fear of an expanding waistline, instead use these tips to eat well and
have a great summer!
Emily Niesen is a board-certified holistic health coach (AADP)
and owner of Nostalgic Nutrition & Well-Being. Emilys inspiration comes from her upbringing and the old, simple way of life. Her
passion is in coaching her clients to adopt happier and healthier
lifestyles that are unique to them. She offers private and group
health coaching sessions in unique settings to support her clients in areas such as
weight management, food cravings, decoding nutrition labels, cooking, exercise
routines and other lifestyle skills. Want to get out of a rut? Email emilysb.niesen@
gmail.com to set up an initial health history consultation and sign up for her free
monthly newsletter. Read her monthly article and check out www.nostalgicnutrition.com to find out more about her business. Keep an eye out for cooking classes
with Emily coming soon. See ad on page 51.
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healthyEATING
Cauliflower Crust: A healthier

alternative to the traditional

By Emily Niesen
ho doesnt love pizza? Whether you try this

recipe as a pizza crust, breadsticks or flat bread, I
think you will find this cauliflower variation a hit
even for those not on the health bandwagon.
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked cauliflower (see notes below)

cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons dried oregano or 1 tablespoon finely chopped
fresh oregano
2 pinches of sea salt
What to do:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly spread olive oil, coconut

oil or spray on cookie sheet.
Cauliflower prep: Wash and remove cauliflower stem.
Chop into pieces that will fit into a food processor or high
speed blender. Use the pulse setting to break apart cauliflower
until it looks like rice. Pour cauliflower into a microwave safe

bowl and microwave for 8 minutes. Drain the cauliflower
either with a strainer or by squeezing with a towel.
While the cauliflower is cooking, combine other ingredients. Mix together with cauliflower. Spread on cookie sheet,
about a inch thick.
Set timer for 17 minutes.
Top your crust as you would your favorite pizza, flatbread
or breadstick. Asparagus was in season when I first played
around with this recipe. It paired well with mushrooms,
spinach and parmesan cheese. Maybe try pesto, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella slices. I recommend keeping the
toppings light as the crust is not as hearty as a traditional
crust.
After toppings are on, bake for another 5 minutes. Pair
with a side salad or cup of soup.
Please contact me if you need assistance making this recipe
vegan.
Emily Niesen is a board-certified holistic health coach (AADP) and owner of Nostalgic Nutrition & Well-Being. Emilys inspiration comes from
her upbringing and the old, simple way of life. Her passion is in coaching her clients to adopt happier and healthier lifestyles that are unique to
them. She offers private and group health coaching sessions in unique settings to support her clients in areas such as weight management, food
cravings, decoding nutrition labels, cooking, exercise routines and other lifestyle skills. Want to get out of a rut? Email emilysb.niesen@gmail.
com to set up an initial health history consultation and sign up for her free monthly newsletter. Read her monthly article and check out www.
nostalgicnutrition.com to find out more about her business. Keep an eye out for cooking classes with Emily coming soon. See ad on page 51.
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How to
handle an
old
401(k)
............................................................
pon making the transition to a new job or retiring, many

people are unsure about what to do with their 401(k)
or other retirement plans linked to their employer.
Handling this transition can be costly, and many men and women
might benefit from the advice of a professional financial advisor
to help them navigate these waters without breaking the bank.
Some men and women may think theyre forced to cash out
their retirement accounts when moving on to new companies. But,
depending on a persons age, thats a potentially costly option that can
incur heavy penalties. Fortunately, cashing out is not the only option
men and women have as they try to figure out what to do with their
retirement accounts after retiring or moving on to new companies.
allow this. If you are allowed to do so, this can make the transition
that much easier while still allowing tax-deferred growth on your
assets. In addition, if you can rollover into your new employers
plan, you may be allowed to take out loans based on the amount
of your combined plan instead of just loans against new contributions. Rollover and plan loan eligibility should be confirmed with
your new employer.
Before rolling over money into your new employers plan,
confirm your investment options under the new plan. If they pale
in comparison to an IRA, you might want to rollover your retirement assets into an IRA that offers more investment options.
Keep the money with your former employer
Many men and women look to rollover an old 401(k) into an IRA,
as traditional and Roth IRAs may offer a wider variety of investment options than a previous or current employers retirement
plan. Taxes differ depending on which type of IRA you choose to
roll your funds into, so discuss your IRA options with your financial advisor to determine if this is the best way to go.
Some employers allow former employers to keep their retirement

savings in their plans. This allows men and women to avoid early
withdrawal penalties and lets them continue to defer paying taxes
on retirement savings accounts until they reach retirement age and
need to start withdrawing money. Another benefit to keeping money
in an employer retirement plan even after you leave the company is
it protects you if there are rollover restrictions governing any additional accounts you might have transferred the money into.
Employers who do allow former employees to keep their money
in retirement plans likely included certain language in those plans
that govern how the account is managed after employees leave
the company. For example, former employees may no longer be
able to contribute to the plan or take out plan loans. In addition,
when the time comes to withdraw money, you may or may not
be allowed to make partial withdrawals from accounts linked to
former employers. Read the fine print to determine if keeping the
plan with a former employer makes the most sense for you.
Rollover into your new employers

retirement plan
Some people have the option to rollover a 401(k) from a previous

employer into their new employers plan. But not all companies
Rollover into an IRA
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The most
HONORABLE MISSION
Northwoods Casket Company helps you make the
right decision for you and the environment
BY GRACE OLSON
As a former middle school teacher, the current vice president of operations for a successful business, a photographer, mother of two daughters
and the wife of an idea man, Julie Zahn is no stranger to wearing several
hats. While she admits it can be chaotic, she believes deeply in her mission
and is determined to see it accomplished.
Its a good challenge, Julie says. The hardest part is learning how to
prioritize everything.
But priorities are one thing she and her husband, Jonas Zahn, have in
order. They created Northwoods Casket Company humbly and passionately in their garage after Jonas decided he wanted to create a casket that
was made of wood, environmentally friendly, and most importantly, was
100 percent biodegradable.
The casket-making industry is not a world Julie or Jonas set out to be a
part of he worked in high-tech startup companies and she was a stayat-home mom prior to opening their Beaver Dam gallery but it has
become a labor of love leaving them both fulfilled.
If someone told me 15 years ago that I would be managing a casket
company, I would have laughed them out of the room. I mean, how
absurd! Julie laughs. But its something that everybody can relate to. Its
something we all have to deal with, and we have to make choices that are
in line with our values.
A WELCOMING, FAMILY-CENTERED BUSINESS

Fast forward those years and the husband and wife team that started
Northwoods Casket Company has grown into exactly what Julie and Jonas
dreamed of: a family. The tightknit group consists of Sally Cupery, seamstress, Jeff Cupery, finisher, Jim Zahn (Jonas father!) a jack-of-all trades,
Steve Krezinski, delivery driver, high school students Conlain Kelly and
Jordan Tyjeski, and ten talented woodworkers throughout Wisconsin.
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My favorite part of every day is checking in with our team members in

the morning, and talking with them about our days and the week ahead,
Julie says. I really enjoy all of them and their company, and we really work
so well together.
Its the little touches that Julie has implemented within the gallery that
create such a wonderful working environment. Like a lot of families, the
group bonds over meals. They share in a family-style meal every Tuesday.
Its something the Zahns started right away, and they havent missed a
day since. Its one of the more non-verbal ways Julie and Jonas show their
appreciation for their employees.
I honestly think my favorite part of working here is feeling the sense of
being appreciated for what we do, for what I do, and the freedom Im given
to do my job, Sally Cupery says. It seems that every day, I hear either
from Jonas or Julie how much they appreciate me.
The sense of camaraderie among the team overflows onto the experience
of those who visit the gallery. Northwoods Casket Company invites local
Beaver Dam organizations and clubs to use their space for meetings and
other events to share it with the community for reasons other than looking
for a casket. They also welcome anyone who is interested or merely curious
about their business to simply stop by and check it out for themselves.
We highly encourage people to come in and get a tour whether
theyre looking for a casket or not, Julie explains. Whether theyre 15
or 85. People who come in are usually surprised by how welcoming and
comfortable it is here.
Curiosity is a very familiar emotion when it comes to navigating what
Julie and Jonas have created. While there are more and more casket
stores popping up around the country, Northwoods Casket Companys
gallery is just that a beautiful and tasteful space filled with craftsmanship and beauty among its several choices for caskets and urns, depending
on a persons end-of-life plans.
AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-RESPONSIBLE MISSION
Northwoods does everything in its power to create sustainable products in a way
that is best for the environment. But as a bonus, theyve included a very socially
responsible twist, and an even more admirable objective in the long run.
One of our goals is to plant 10 million trees in our lifetime, Julie says. In trying
to do that, we sponsor free plantings around the state and also here in Beaver Dam.
We try to do as many as we can each year.
The Zahns insist on using only lumber from Wisconsin that is grown sustainably, and for each casket built, 100 trees are planted. Not surprisingly, its more than
just the local community noticing the positive impact the initiative is making. In
2013, Northwoods Casket Company received an award from the Wisconsin Urban
Forestry Council for its statewide tree-planting and reforestation project.
The wood used to build the caskets is just the beginning when it comes to the
resources Northwoods Casket Company considers when it comes to smart choices
to help the earth and future generations.
From an environmental perspective, theyre very responsible, Julie says.
Theyre not toxic, were not putting anything into the water or land thats going to
be harmful in any way. Thats really important to us.
The materials and fabrics we use are all plant based fabrics from materials that
can be sustained and grown, Sally adds.
That includes domestic cotton thats also natural and unbleached. This means it
hasnt been sprayed with a finishing spray like a lot of other fabrics. All finishes for
the caskets are VOC-free and environmentally friendly, along with non-harmful milk
paint and oils to add finishing touches to the caskets and other wooden products.
Its completely safe for our employees, Julie says. We dont even have to ventilate our workshop. My kids will even oil caskets because its so easy and its friendly!
Northwoods Casket Company also uses lyocell, a fabric made from wood pulp,
because it requires 100 times less water than even cotton. Lyocell looks and feels
very much like cotton and is often used for cushions, pillows and the lining of the
caskets. All fabrics are free of petroleum, which means theyll biodegrade very
quickly in the ground. Julie and Jonas priority is knowing the carbon footprint of
everything theyre producing.
Sally is particularly fond of the customizable button boards she creates for
caskets. Its a great space for families to place photos or artwork underneath twill
tape between the buttons to memorialize loved ones. She also loves the ability
to personalize by implementing special touches like Green Bay Packers or floral
patterns on overlays.
People have seen those and they say, thats exactly what I want for my
loved one, she says.
A GROWING HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

While theres great care in choosing the material used for the wide array of caskets
Northwoods Casket Company offers, theres even more attention placed on the
actual production of the handcrafted caskets and wooden urns. They refer to their
space as a workshop, and thats exactly what it is. Fabrics are hand sewn, finishes are
put on by hand, and Sally loves it all.
I think its important for people to know the care that is put into each casket
that we build, she says. We really care about the family thats going to be using
that product. Personally, as Im sewing, my mind is on who will be using what Im
making, even though I dont know who that may be our (caskets) are made with
a lot of care and love for the families using them.
As for the future, Julie would like to continue to set a good example for other
social entrepreneurs people who start a business because at the core of it, they
want the world to be a better place.
The family at Northwoods Casket Company is a perfect example of that.
Do you want to learn more about Northwoods Casket

Companys story? Read more about their honorable mission in
our South Central Wisconsin February 2015 feature in print or
online at: http://bit.ly/1KOmERL.
Or are you curious about what an experience looking
for a casket at the Northwoods gallery is like? Visit
http://bit.ly/1L3dVLK and http://bit.ly/1f74ZLh to find out!
PLANT IT FORWARD
Pledge to include a casket or cremation urn made by Northwoods

Casket Company as part of your end-of-life plan and theyll plant
100 trees in Wisconsin every year through their Plant it Forward
campaign. Is sustainability and providing for future generations
important to you? Feel great about planning responsibly and
seeing the environment grow for future generations. Visit
www.northwoodscasket.com/plant-it-forward to get started and
complete an easy, three-minute survey to Plant it Forward.
Jim brushing on a coat of tung oil to the English
Garden Naturalist pine panel casket.
NORTHWOODS CASKET COMPANY

109 N. Lincoln Avenue, Beaver Dam
920-631-7077 888-799-5077
info@northwoodscasket.com
www.northwoodscasket.com
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Holistic
grooming:
What to look
for in your
groomer

By Michelle Lonergan
olistic grooming is the practice of grooming your pet in a stress-free environment

in order to provide optimal health for both
body and mind.
Starting off on the right paw!
Puppy grooms are critical in developing trust between groomer

and puppy. A puppys first groom should be between 3 and 4
months old. The first few visits to the groomer should be limited
to 30 minutes and should only include a bath with slow introductions to the dryer, clippers and shears. The groomer should
allow time to interact with the puppy with lots of positive reinforcement for good behavior. Trust and mutual respect developed
early between groomer and puppy provides for a lifelong stressfree relationship.
For a healthy body

Natural products free of harsh chemicals
The most costly expense to a grooming salon is the products used
on your dog and cat. Holistic grooming understands that high
quality products are essential for a healthy skin and coat and will
not compromise health for cost. Communicate with your holistic
groomer any skin sensitivities your pet has and insist on reading
the ingredients on the products used. Look for products free of
sulfates and artificial fragrances and colorings that can cause dry
itchy skin and/or breakouts.
Nutritional expertise
Holistic groomers have a strong background and interest in nutrition and will provide you with sound advice on the best diet and
supplements specific to your pet. Who sees deeper into your dogs
skin, mouth, ears, nails and anal glands more than a groomer?
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Experienced holistic groomers have a history of seeing many

aliments and have seen the successes of recommending tailored
diets and supplements to promote a healthier pet. Through
proper diet and supplements you can improve our pets quality of
life with healthier skin and coat, cleaner teeth, reduced ear infections and tear stains and fewer anal gland issues.
For a healthy mind

No cage drying!
Cage dryers are the leading cause of death in grooming salons, yet
they are used on over 80 percent of dogs groomed nationwide. A
cage dryer is an automatic coat dryer that hangs on the door of a
cage and blows directly on a caged dog. More invasive is the hot
box cage drying units that include plexiglass for the cage walls
to prevent the blown air from escaping. Most dogs are extremely
fearful of cage dryers as it is very difficult for them to breathe.
Lack of fresh air causes labored breathing and rapid heartbeat,
which can lead to a heart attack. Cage dryers cause extreme
anxiety, which develops into a lifelong fear of grooming.
Alternatively, a velocity dryer should be used and hand operated so caution can be made in sensitive areas. If your dog has
been exposed to a cage dryer and has now developed a fear of
grooming, seek out a holistic groomer who can rehabilitate your
dog to elevate the fear with a slow introduction to a more humane
way of drying.
Limited stay (1-2 hours)
Many salons have an assembly line model that requires you to
drop off early and pick up 6-8 hours later. The purpose is to allow
bathers to pre-wash your pet and place in cage dryers for long
periods of time until the dog is dry. This hands-off procedure
allows the groomers to knock off more dogs, creating a more
profitable business. Holistic salons will take in one dog at a time
with the professional groomer working hands on from the bath to
drying to haircut.
Groomer is stress-free and balanced
Dogs and cats are extremely intuitive to our emotions. They pick
up the chemicals we excrete from our bodies created from our
own emotions. They know when we exhibit stresses because of
anger, frustration or feeling rushed. In a pack mentality, a dog
interprets these stresses as unbalanced and they begin to lose
confidence and trust in us as their pack leader. It is critical that
a groomer practice mind balancing techniques before beginning any groom and maintain this balance throughout the entire
groom. By appointment salons are less stressful for a groomer and
will ultimately provide for a less stressful environment for your
dog or cat.
Michelle Lonergan is a holistic groomer and owns Tabby & Jacks Pet
Supplies and Holistic Grooming in Madison and Fitchburg. She has
studied pet nutrition her whole life and is well known in the Madison
area for her expertise in healing dogs and cats with a tailored diet,
supplements and natural topicals. She works with many holistic vets
in the Madison area to manage a health plan through proper nutrition. If you have
questions or comments about this article or need advice on tailoring a diet for your
pet, please contact Michelle Lonergan at michelle@tabbyandjacks.com.
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Does my dental
insurance
cover
that?

By Edwin Batchelor, DDS, FAGD
ost people who have dental

insurance have limited knowledge beyond the name of the
provider (Anthem, Delta Dental, etc.).
How much do you know about your dental
plan?
What is dental insurance?
Generally speaking, dental insurance is

a contract between your employer and a
dental insurance company. The benefits
are based on the terms of the

contract that were negotiated
between your employer and the
dental insurance company
not your dental office. The goal
of most dental insurance policies is to
provide only basic care for specific dental
services. The services selected are based
on the cost of the policy to your employer
and the negotiated arrangements with the
dental insurance company.
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How are my benefits

determined?
The benefits you receive from your dental

insurance depends on several factors:
Percent coverage: Dental insurance
companies rarely cover 100 percent
of any dental fee and in many cases,
cover less than 50 percent or nothing
at all. Coverage can vary for preventative, basic restorative and major restorative treatment.
Covered procedures: The selection
of non-covered services is not based
on what you need or want, but is based
strictly on the contract between your
employer and the insurance company.
Yearly maximum: There is typically
an annual limit to what the insurance
company will pay. Once this amount
is reached, no additional coverage is
given. The average plan has an annual
maximum benefit of $1,000 to $1,500.
Deductibles: Many plans have an
annual deductible that must be met
before the insurance company will pay
for treatment. This can range from $25
to $100 per covered person per year.
Frequency: Preventative procedures
often require a certain amount of time
"A dental benefit

is more like
a discount. It
doesnt pay for
the entire product
or service, and is
usually reduced
by maximums,
deductibles,
waiting
periods, etc."
between visits in order to be covered
(cleanings, exams and X-rays are
common examples).
Waiting period: Many plans have a
period of time that your policy must
be in force before your benefits begin
(typically six months to one year).
Dental insurance: myth vs. fact
Myth: Dental insurance is the same as

medical insurance.
Fact: People who have dental insurance
really only have minor dental benefits.
A dental benefit is more like a discount.
It doesnt pay for the entire product or
service, and is usually reduced by maximums, deductibles, waiting periods,
etc., as noted above. The main purpose
of dental insurance is preventative care.
Dental insurance offers the highest coverage for services that keep your oral care in
check, such as cleanings, exams and oral
cancer screenings, only some coverage
for restorative and little to no coverage for
cosmetic care. Health insurance typically
focuses less on preventative care and more
on unforeseen injury and illness.
Myth: If a dentist recommends that
work needs to be done, dental insurance
will cover the work.
Fact: Covered benefits have nothing
to do with recommended and/or needed
treatment. Dental plans determine the
maximum coverage and covered procedures prior to any dental visits. Each dental
plan sets their own guidelines for what

they cover and how often.
Myth: My dental benefits greatly
outweigh the premiums paid.
Fact: In the past, dental insurance
premiums were paid for by the employer,
and most plans paid 100 percent of preventative care and 80 to 100 percent of needed
restorative treatment. Nowadays, most
premiums are either shared by employee
and employer, or paid entirely by the
employee, and most restorative treatment
is covered at 40 to 80 percent.
Myth: In-network providers will
provide better treatment than out-ofnetwork providers.
Fact: The in-network status of a provider
has nothing to do with its credentials or
quality of care. When a provider agrees to
become an in-network provider, they are
essentially agreeing to offer the services at
a lower price to the patient. Seek a qualified, reputable dentist who is able to focus
their practice on providing a high level of
customer service, even if that means they
are out-of-network and you pay a little
more for the care.
To learn more, watch this great video
demonstration on purchasing dental
insurance: http://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=PPo4XsYhHPk&feature=share.
Edwin Batchelor, DDS, FAGD, is a
partner at Excellence in Dentistry,
which has locations in Madison and
Cottage Grove. Dr. Batchelor graduated from the University of Missouri
at Kansas City School of Dentistry. He is certified in
oral conscious sedation, helping provide care for those
with phobias or fear of treatment. Dr. Batchelor is
on the board of directors for the Wisconsin Academy
of General Dentistry. For more information, call
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herbBLURB
Soy
Glycine max
................................
oy, a plant in the pea family, has been common in Asian diets
for thousands of years. It is found in modern American diets
as a food or food additive. Soybeans, the high-protein seeds
of the soy plant, contain isoflavones compounds similar to the
female hormone estrogen. Traditional or folk uses of soy products
include menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis, memory problems,
high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, breast cancer and prostate cancer.
Soy is available in dietary supplements, in forms such as tablets
and capsules. Soy supplements may contain isoflavones or soy
protein or both. Soybeans can be cooked and eaten or used to
make tofu, soy milk and other foods. Also, soy is sometimes used
as an additive in various processed foods, including baked goods,
cheese and pasta.
What the science says
Research suggests that daily intake of soy protein may slightly

lower levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol.
Some studies suggest that soy isoflavone supplements may
reduce hot flashes in women after menopause. However, the
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results have been inconsistent.

There is not enough scientific evidence to determine whether
soy supplements are effective for any other health uses.
NCCIH supports studies on soy, including its effects in cardiovascular disease and breast cancer, and on menopause-related
symptoms and bone loss.
Side effects and cautions
Soy is considered safe for most people when used as a food or

when taken for short periods as a dietary supplement.
Minor stomach and bowel problems such as nausea, bloating
and constipation are possible.
Allergic reactions such as breathing problems and rash can
occur in rare cases.
The safety of long term use of soy isoflavones has not been
established. Evidence is mixed on whether using isoflavone
supplements over time can increase the risk of endometrial
hyperplasia (a thickening of the lining of the uterus that can lead
to cancer). Studies show no effect of dietary soy on risk for endometrial hyperplasia.
Note: Soys possible role in breast cancer risk is uncertain. Until
more is known about soys effect on estrogen levels, women who
have or who are at increased risk of developing breast cancer or
other hormone-sensitive conditions (such as ovarian or uterine
cancer) should be particularly careful about using soy and should
discuss it with their health care providers.
Tell all your health care providers about any complementary
health approaches you use. Give them a full picture of what you do
to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe
care. For tips about talking with your health care providers about
complementary health approaches, see NCCIHs Time to Talk
campaign.
Source: Soy. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/soy/ataglance.htm.
What to do
when the
unexpected
happens

By Jennifer M. Warner, MSE, LPC
and Holistic Psychotherapist
ost people fear the unexpected. It gives us the feeling

of being out of control. It also gives us the feeling that
life is rather unpredictable. And lets be honest, for the
most part it is. When we think of the unexpected, most will automatically think of negative events, episodes and happenings in
their lives. But the unexpected can be those of happy and memorable events as well.
Yes, unexpected things occur all the time. Some of them are
completely unavoidable. And yes, sometimes they can feel more
unpleasant than others. There may even be some unexpected
things that we want to forget all together. Some examples include
the death of a loved one, diagnosis of an illness or an accident.
When it really comes down to it, isnt all of life pretty unexpected? Yes, our lives are full of surprises and unexpected events
all the time. But it is how we choose to react to these events that
will make a difference. So what can you do to better navigate
through the unexpected happenings in your life?
Here are some tips for navigating unexpected

happenings:
1. Trust in the universe that there really is a plan to all of it.
Often times in our lives we can look back and discover that a
certain event needed to happen for some reason. The universe
does have our best interest and highest good. But certainly
that is often not our initial reaction.
2. Shift your perspective. What is your thinking? Is it focused
on the negative or positive? Some of the most unexpected
surprises in ones life can end up to be the most miraculous
in ones life.
3. Have faith. Use prayer and/or meditation to ask for guidance
and direction. Know that everything is in divine order at all
times. Also remember that spirit doesnt always answer on
our time, so be patient.
4. Take one day at a time as often times, there really just isnt any
way to prepare for the events that happen in our lives. So try
to go with the flow.
5. Learn acceptance through The Serenity Prayer: God grant
me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the

courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know
the difference.
6. Give yourself some affirmations to say such as, This too shall
pass, I will get through this, I am doing the best I can.
7. Try not to take it personally. It is not always what you think.
So dont get caught in over-thinking it. Sometimes it is what
it is.
And yes, even when we do our best to plan accordingly sometimes
things just do not work out for us. These obstacles could really be
blessings in disguise. Obstacles can be a way for more self-exploration and for one to go deeper. It may be a way to uncover any
blocks to your success or healing. It can also be a way to explore
any hidden messages or lessons you are to learn or have yet to learn.
And then there are those times that it just doesnt seem to make
any sense no matter what way you look at it. That there will not
be any understanding as to why something had to happen the way
that it did, especially when it involves a lot of emotional hurt and
suffering.
So lastly, talk to someone about it. The more the event affects
you, the more that you should talk about it so that it doesnt
become stuck emotionally. Certain events can be disruptive, but
we dont want them to become destructive and damaging to us.
So take the unexpected events in your life and find a way to
make them work for you. Even embrace the unexpected. Welcome
in the new and unexpected!
Jennifer M. Warner, MSE, LPC, is a Holistic Psychotherapist,
Avatar Master, and Reiki practitioner who uses holistic and experiential therapies to empower individuals, couples, and families
to heal and transform their lives, so each of them is able to live
to their fullest potential. You can reach her at 608-251-6590; for
more information, visit her website at www.jmwassociatesonline.com.
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How to sneak
fruits and
vegetables into
any
recipe

ruits and vegetables are the building blocks of a healthy diet.

But many people do not eat the recommended number of
servings of produce. Thats especially true among growing
children, who can benefit greatly from the vitamins and nutrients
fruits and vegetables provide.
According to the latest data from the NPD Group, a market
research firm, Americans eat a little more than a cup of fruit
and a cup of vegetables per day. This is less than half of what the
government recommends. Anyone who eats roughly 2,000 calories per day should strive to consume between 2 to 3 cups of vegetables and 2 cups of fruit per day.
Produce helps to fight disease because it contains healthy antioxidants, fiber, minerals and vitamins. Eating four cups per day
may seem difficult, but there are many ways to incorporate fruits
and vegetables into everyday recipes.
Substitute pureed fruit, like figs, pears and apples, for oil
in recipes for cakes and cookies. This will ensure the baked
goods are moist but with a lot less fat.
Add fresh berries or raisins to breakfast cereals and oatmeal.
Add cauliflower or squash to boiled potatoes before mashing
them to increase the nutritional punch and flavor of mashed
potatoes.
Blend fruits and vegetables to create smoothies for breakfast or
lunch on the go.
Bake hearty muffins or breads with sweet potato or carrots in
the batter.
Mix stewed tomatoes in with your broth soup base to make a
vegetable or chicken soup even more nutritious.
Opt for vegetables piled high atop a slice of pizza in lieu of
meats or extra cheese.
Divide your dinner plate into quadrants, filling half of the
plate with vegetables, one quarter with meat and the remainder with a whole grain.
Replace lettuce on a sandwich or burger with a fresh leaf of
spinach. While youre dressing your sandwich, add a slice of
tomato, too.
Substitute fresh vegetables and fruit slices for chips when
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serving dips and salsas. Kale chips are growing in popularity.
Give children a cup of sliced grapes with their lunches as a
refreshing and healthy snack.
Shred vegetables into a hearty slaw and top it with a vinai-
grette or a typical mayonnaise-based dressing.
Blend other vegetables into your pasta sauce.

Use vegetables instead of pasta in traditional dishes. Layer
eggplant slices to make a lasagna. Or use a spiral slicer to slice

zucchini or carrots when making homemade noodles.
Fruit salad is often a refreshing snack or dessert. Having fruit
already diced in a large bowl makes it more convenient to eat
and possibly more enticing to children.
Make a vegetable roll-up, filling pizza dough with broccoli or
spinach and shredded cheese.
Mix together an avocado, cup of cocoa powder and cup
honey to create a healthy alternative to chocolate pudding.
Use pureed vegetables to thicken cheese sauce for macaroni
and cheese recipes.
Shred vegetables and add them to beaten eggs for omelets or
scrambles.
Managing your
emotions
Three things to not do

By Barry Kerr and Kristine Gay
ow good are you at managing your emotions? Pretty good?

That might be a problem. In western culture, most of us
have been handicapped by a profound misunderstanding of the function of emotions. In fact, emotional dysfunction is
epidemic, even among the mentally bright and materially abundant.
Try this quiz:

1. Which emotions are good and which are bad?
Its a trick question. The truth is that emotions are neither good
nor bad. They are really just energy moving through your body.
Emotions give you information. Their goodness or badness are
judgments you make, based on your beliefs. Emotional strength
grows with a willingness to experience emotions in a nonjudgmental way, free from the mental stories you attach to them.
2. Whats the best way to get rid of undesired emotions?
Its another trick question. Dont get rid of any emotion. Emotions
have a purpose and your attention to them is a natural requirement
to your well-being. Its sort of like a sore ankle. You dont just ignore it
or wish it away. You pay attention, adjust your actions and let it heal.
By trying to get rid of certain emotions, you actually prolong
them. Yes, it may seem that you manage your feelings successfully,
avoiding pain, and it may get you through the current moment
with some sense of stability, but unless you allow yourself to
experience the energy of the emotion while it is actually running
through your body, you will miss the opportunity of awareness
that the emotion is inviting you to discover. Instead, the energy
gets stored in your body in some pathological way, feeding a
storyline or set of beliefs that can become a theme of negativity
in your life. If the pattern is continued long enough, the otherwise natural and temporary bodily sensations associated with that
emotional experience could evolve into chronic, mental and/or
physical illness.
3. Whats the best way to analyze emotions?
Trick question again! Analyzing emotions is not usually helpful
and can actually perpetuate the emotional patterns. The path to
emotional healing and resolution is not through the mind. Your
mind only gives you what you already believe to be true, the same
old stories youve been telling yourself all along, which recreate
the same emotional experience over and over again.
Rather, the way to discovering the truth in your emotional experience is through your body. By relaxing your minds need for analysis
and abstract, logical conclusions, you can bring your awareness to
the visceral sensations that are actually happening in your body, here
and now. Your body does not lie. It will always tell you the truth, not
the ultimate truth, but the truth you live from, which may be very
different than what you believe in your head. In fact, it is typically the
unattended dissonance between your head truth and body truth that
creates layers of additional emotional complications over time.
By the time people come to us for energy healing or transformational life coaching, theyve already created decades of storylines,
beliefs and layers upon layers of dissonance within themselves.
This is normal in our society. Typically, clients are far removed
from the events and conditions that originally precipitated their
inner emotional patterns. The memories, if available at all, are
clouded by the stories theyve been telling themselves and others
over the years. When emotions arise, theyve trained themselves
to neatly file each one into one of their stories or beliefs, thus
avoiding the deeper experience that might allow healing.
In mind-body work, the aim is always to bring awareness and
attention to the discomfort, to that which is out of sorts. It starts with
bodily sensations like tightness, numbness or pain. Modern medicine tends to encourage solutions that deaden or dull pain and bodily
discomfort. Though at times this is often appropriate and even lifesaving, as a general approach to life, it is counterproductive. We need
to feel that which our inner self is calling our attention to, that which
hurts. It is useful information. Trying to get rid of it with anesthetic
drugs or denial does not allow for deep and lasting healing, much less
authentic living. A good coach can teach you a better way.
Barry Kerr, an evolutionary astrologer and certified life and
relationship coach, and Kristine Gay, a licensed psychotherapist, own Choose Conscious Living in Madison.
Both have extensive training in soul-guided, transformational healing of mind, body, heart and spiritual systems.
They offer healing, coaching, therapy, mindfulness and astrology services for singles,
couples and groups. For more information, visit www.ChooseConsciousLiving.com.
Call or email for a free consultation and question. See ad on page 20.
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averageJANE
Jane changes
her life by
experiencing a
health
coach

efore November of 2014, I felt really run down, tired,

stressed and pretty desperate. My anxiety was very high
all of the time. I had no energy after work to put toward
exercise not to mention things I liked doing. I needed a change!
I contacted Emily Niesen, the owner of Nostalgic Nutrition
& Well-Being for that reason. From the very beginning, she has
helped me with the things that were contributing to my low
energy, such as stress and the inability to say no to pushy clients.
She helped me manage my time and set boundaries with my work
so I could complete jobs in a timely manner while still making
time for myself. I also wanted to be able to prepare more healthy
meals, but because of my busy schedule I constantly turned to
sugary iced coffees and fast food because it was so convenient.
With Emilys help, meals are now convenient, but so much better
for me! Eating healthier and learning how to fuel my body versus
slow it down helped tremendously with my energy levels. Time
management with my clients gave me a little extra time to myself
so I could cook and prepare meals for the week.
Emily is great because she not only makes suggestions to better
your life, but she helps you every step of the way. I knew I wanted
to eat healthier. She didnt just say, OK, go out and buy what you
consider to be healthy. She provided tons of handouts with shopping lists, meal ideas and recipes. She didnt stop there, though!
For one of our sessions we met at a grocery store where she introduced me to bulk bins. You know, the clear plastic bins with the
little scoop? Prices are much cheaper when you put them in a bag
yourself! We created a custom trail mix that I could take with me
to work or in the car while Im traveling. She taught me what to
look for on the bin labels. Emily never made me feel like I had to
eat something. If I simply didnt like the taste of something, she
had several other ideas for me.
However, she did encourage me to try different things. I now put
spinach and fresh ginger in smoothies. I add kale and mushrooms to
my spaghetti sauce. I actually prefer quinoa to rice. Kombucha turns
out to be a delicious drink! I really enjoy roasted beets and parsnips. I
have a windowsill herb garden thats starting to take over my kitchen.
All of these things I now do just because Emily encouraged me to get
creative in the kitchen and try new things. Who knew?!
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Other sessions included going on hikes near her house and

chatting about what I felt was going well and how she could help
me with the things I was struggling with. During my first session
with Emily, we went on a hike. After about ten minutes, it began
to rain heavily. We could easily have turned around, but we didnt.
It taught me right away that following through and not making
excuses will pay off, and that Emily is determined to stick by my
side through it all. It was a fun and memorable experience!
Another thing we covered that I did not expect was discussing
my desire to transition into being a freelance designer full time.
While this is still a work in progress, she spent a lot of time going
over the steps to make this happen. In the meantime, she reminded
me to practice gratefulness. What do I like about my current job?
I like Emilys approach because she does what is right for you.
What works for me may not be what is best for the next person,
and she values that. She sits down and listens to what your needs
are and tailors the program to you as a unique individual.
Nostalgic Nutrition & Well-Being does not have an office like
a typical business theres no need for that! The sessions are like
going on a field trip. Emily takes you places that would be beneficial to you. She is flexible and willing to make time when you have
the time. We decided that Saturday mornings were best for us. I
always leave meetings with her feeling good and inspired. Its a
great way for me to start my weekend!
I would recommend Emily to anyone who feels that they are
just not their best self. Many traditional health coaches focus only
on diet and exercise, but there are so many more factors that can
affect the way you feel. Emily is genuine and caring, and can help
you uncover other areas that need improvement. She truly gives
you the tools you need to succeed.
NOSTALGIC NUTRITION & WELL-BEING

Emily Niesen
608-438-6570
emilysb.niesen@gmail.com
www.nostalgicnutrition.com
Learning
to embrace
change and
uncertainty

By Heidi Aschenbrenner, LMBT, CCT,
NCBTMB, Member AOBTA
am a person who likes an organized schedule. Not that I dont

love my free time, dont get me wrong, but Ive always been
really good at coordinating my many activities so that I get to
actually both have and enjoy that free time. In high school I was
the only one I knew who was going to movies during finals week
since I had already prepped for my exams in advance. I have an
aptitude for coordinating employee schedules at work and really
love that feeling when everything fits together and just works. But
life doesnt always go that way! The best laid plans dont always pan
out. And sometimes a lot of curve balls come at the same time.
There has been a recurring theme in my life of learning to live
with uncertainty and even some chaos. Ive always been one to have
a lot of balls up in the air and for the most part, they do their part
and stay their course. Then at one point, the universe had something
completely different in mind for the direction my life was to take;
all at once my life was turned upside down. Pretty much everything
close to me was about to change, and I had to learn how to be OK.
And man, was becoming OK a long journey. But I eventually got
there and was not only OK, but actually grateful for the events that
prompted my new direction, which I would have missed out on if
my path hadnt been completely reshaped. And I was feeling really
proud of myself for having come out on the other side.
Its as if I thought I was done learning this lesson (even though
I really do know better), so recently as Ive been in another set
of several uncertain circumstances all at the same time, it really
threw me for a loop again! And these circumstances really
pale in comparison to the life-altering ones that happened over a
decade ago. Its so interesting to me how complacent and comfortable that I can get in feeling so secure with how things have been
that I completely miss the bigger messages that it might be time to
make some changes. And thus changes get made for me.
So here I go out of my comfort zone again. And though I know in
my heart that all will work out fine and will very likely be better than
now, its still just a rough emotional road for me when these times
resurface. And there seems to be no shortcutting the process that
my mind and spirit need to go through to get to that point where
I am actually comfortable with the uncertainty, and eventually that
comfort comes. And instead of feeling the satisfaction of having my
planning and organization come together, I have a deeper satisfaction of both knowing that nothing is truly set in stone or secure, and
yet I am still better than OK with whatever may present itself along
this wonderfully interesting journey of life.
Heidi Aschenbrenner, LMBT, CCT, NCBMTB, and Member
AOBTA, is the owner of Renu Massage, Energy & Bodywork
specializing in Eastern bodywork therapies and the Eastern
healing arts. Heidi and her team of bodywork therapists, Reiki
masters, and a Certified Personal Trainer, all strive to achieve
balance in each session through the use of energy work incorporated into their
bodywork therapies and have all been trained in Eastern healing techniques and
cupping therapy. Renu also offers an infrared sauna from Sunlighten Saunas
for deeper healing and detoxification after your session. For more information,
please visit renumadison.com.
6417 Normandy, Suite 208, Madison

Book online at renumadison.com
(608) 438.5342
We offer the following services:
Cupping therapy & TuiNa techniques
Reiki & Acupressure
Couples massage packages
Infrared sauna
Hot stones & Aromatherapy
Personal training
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Breathe For
Change,
Inc.

Our mission statement
Breathe For Change, Inc., is an organization that aims to

improve the health and well-being of students, teachers and
communities through yoga and mindfulness. Our mission is to
change the world, one teacher at a time.
What we do and who we serve
Breathe For Change envisions a world where every student and

teacher is healthy, present, happy and engaged in school. In the
U.S., teachers are overworked and underappreciated, leading to
an alarmingly low retention rate (50 percent leave in the first five
years) due to stress and overwhelm, creating a multitude of difficulties in our already strained education system.
Our community-based yoga teacher trainings aim to improve
the health and well-being of students, teachers and communities by providing pre-K through college level educators with a
comprehensive and accessible yoga and mindfulness curriculum
grounded in pedagogical practices that promotes social justice
and equity. Special attention will be paid to broadening the availability of yoga and mindfulness practices to diverse, currently
underserved segments of the community.
Our four-tiered approach to creating a selfsustaining community of experts
1. We train educators in powerful mind-body practices.

2. Educators integrate these practices into their classrooms
and lives, positively impacting their schools and broader

communities.
3. Students deepen their ability to regulate their bodies, focus
their minds and harness their inner strength.
4. Collectively, educators and students work toward building a
more socially just, peaceful world.
What makes us different
1. We conduct qualitative and quantitative research to explore
the impacts of mindfulness and yoga practices in education.
Breathe For Change Inaugural Program, 2015
This summer, Breathe For Change will be launching our first yoga
teacher training aimed at the development of conscious teachers
and engaged learners. Our community-based, 16-day training
program is designed specifically for 40 pre-K through college level
educators. Training will take place from June 23 to July 8 at Memorial Union and the School of Education at University of Wisconsin-Madison, and participants will receive a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification with a Childrens Yoga emphasis. Our
program will conclude with an outreach event at the Playful Learning Conference followed by Breathe For Changes community-wide
celebration and fundraiser at Madisons historic Majestic Theatre.
Our unique program is much more than just a yoga teacher
training: it is a community call to action. Each day, trainees will
have opportunities to practice teaching yoga to diverse children and families from the local area. By involving members of
the community, we aim to raise awareness and provide learning
experiences that improve the health and well-being of everyone
involved, particularly those who do not currently have access to
these resources.
After our 16-day training, our teacher trainers will provide
continuous mentorship for each of our participants in order to
support them in implementing these mind-body practices into
their classrooms and lives. Our ongoing training and coaching
programs will ensure that our work with teachers continues to
positively affect the health, well-being, and academic performance of diverse teachers and students, especially those who
currently do not have access to such practices within their underresourced schools.
Throughout the 2015-16 school year, the Breathe For Change
team will be developing our education-based curriculum, creating and facilitating professional development workshops/trainings,
and building partnerships with more schools, districts and communities in Madison and across the nation to expand our impact.
2. We respond to the need for creating a curriculum that
integrates mind-body practices into teachers and students

classrooms and lives.
3. We make training accessible and affordable for educators.
4. We provide ongoing professional development and
instructional coaching to integrate mindfulness into
education.
5. We develop mechanisms to expand impact globally through
future trainings led by B4C graduates.
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BREATHE FOR CHANGE

408-761-4462
info@breatheforchange.org
www.facebook.com/breathe4change
www.twitter.com/webreathechange
www.breatheforchange.org
How Reiki
changed
my
life

By Tracy Jobe, LMT, NCBTMB
ost people ask the question, What is Reiki? According

to the International Center for Reiki Training, the short
answer is it is a form of energy work, the more in depth
answer is Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and
relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by laying
on of hands and is based on the idea that unseen life force energy
flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If ones life force
energy is low, then we are more likely to get sick, feel stress, and if it
is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.
Over 10 years ago I had no idea what Reiki or energy work was, but
I was introduced to it during massage school. I took my Reiki level I
class one weekend with some classmates. I kept an open mind, and
was introduced to Reiki. I have to admit, feeling the energy flowing
through my hands for the very first time was amazing. I practiced on
anyone I could, but at the time Reiki wasnt as known as it is today.
Right after graduating in 2005, I sought my Reiki aster out, and
did my Reiki II class. Now every time someone learns a level of
Reiki, they go through their own 21-day chakra clearing, to help
remove blockages and return balance to their own chakras. At this
time in my life, I was 300 pounds, and had been a heavy person
all my life. I knew that I had life experiences that were causing
my obesity, but just never really knew what to do. Without really
any intent, I just started slowly working out and introducing
clean, healthy, organic foods to the house, slowly replacing the
unhealthy foods with the healthier ones. I had motivation, I had
the will, and I had the desire to do this for the first time in my life!
I lost half my body size, 150 pounds. If you asked me back in 2005
if I was going to lose 150 pounds, I would have laughed in your
face. I did the typical yo-yo dieting, losing some weight here and
there, and putting it back on. I cleared and released what was no
longer serving me due to my Reiki II attunement.
Reiki works on balancing the energy in your body, working on
your chakras, or wheels of energy, along your spine. There are 7
major chakras starting from the base of the spine going all the way
up to your crown. Each chakra is responsible for certain emotions
and physical body systems. When the energy in a certain chakra
is unbalanced, it may show up as physical pain or illness, or you
may feel sadness, fear, anger, etc. Reiki sessions work on balancing
your own energy in your chakras and body, bringing back balance.
Reiki is relaxing, you lay completely clothed on a massage table,
listen to some relaxing music, and most people fall asleep as the
session is conducted. It is not necessary to go into length on what
is going on with you. Energy goes wherever it is needed, so if its
directed to your knee, and it isnt needed there, it will move on to
where it is needed. If the recipient isnt receptive to the energy it
will be directed somewhere else where it is welcome. Reiki can be
used alone, or with the help of crystals or other healing tools. Just
like any other healing modality the more consistent you are with
having regular Reiki sessions, the better the results.
Reiki has changed my life! I use it to for everything from
recovering from surgery, illnesses, falling asleep at night, on my
animals, plants, even blessing my meal before eating. The uses
for Reiki are endless. Reiki can be used hands on the subject, or
Reiki can be sent with distance healing without the subject being
present. We are energy, everything is energy, lets tap into the
Universal Energy Source to bring you back into alignment!
Tracy Jobe, a licensed massage therapist and Reiki Master, specializes in therapeutic massage, Reiki, cranio-sacral, Access Consciousness Bars, raindrop technique,
cupping, BioMat and restoring body and mind. Tracy owns Restorative Massage
LLC, 6425 Odana Road, Suite 1B in Madison. For more information, call 608-6280045, email tracypollock@hotmail.com or visit restorativemassagellc.com and
https://www.facebook.com/RestorativeMassageLlc. See ad on page 2.
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businessPROFILE
he Float Factor began, as many good ideas do, around the

kitchen table. After seeing some information on the Internet about floatation therapy (aka floating) co-founder
Maria Welch was intrigued by the idea of floating and its benefits,
which include deep relaxation, recovery and pain relief, as well as
a rare opportunity to totally disconnect from the stresses of the
outside world for an hour. She decided to find the nearest place to
float and try it out.
The first experience in a float tank comes with a little apprehension for most people. What will happen? How will it feel? How do
they keep it clean? Maria was no different. Her first float was in
an older box style float tank. It was humid, dark and drippy, and
the orientation was minimal, which made it difficult to relax and
experience the benefits she had read so much about.
A company based in Arizona made the float pods the co-founders originally saw on the Internet. Time for a visit to Tempe! This
time they were at a real center, dedicated to floating with modern
equipment and an obvious understanding of how to create a
great float experience. The pods were smooth, high tech pieces
of equipment with features designed to create a clean, quiet and
Together We Can
Change Lives!
Coaching and Consultation Services

Spectrum Movement and Exercise Classes
Developmental Therapy
Alternative Health Treatments
incredibly relaxing float. Just one hour in the pod was so powerful, the couple decided they needed to find a way to bring floating
to their Madison community.
The next year was (unexpectedly) spent working with the Departments of Health Services and Safety and Professional Services on
regulatory issues so it would be possible to operate a float center
in Wisconsin. Finally they completed the state review process and
their equipment and center design were approved in early 2015.
Since then The Float Factor has continued their journey to
bring the best possible float experience to Wisconsin. Their new
center, opening this July on Junction Road in Madison, will feature
private float suites with the most sophisticated equipment available. Their Evolution pods contain about 10 inches of water saturated with Epsom salt to create buoyancy that allows your body to
float effortlessly. The pods are filtered 3 times between each client
(a public swimming pool is only recycled once a day), with individualized sound and lighting options and easy accessibility.
Upon entering the center you will feel welcomed and reassured.
Each new client will watch a video detailing what to expect and
what to do, and a knowledgeable employee will show you the
ropes and answer any questions you might have. After your float
you can re-enter the outside world at your own pace by relaxing
and enjoying a cup of tea in the comfortable lounge. If you are
curious about floating and want to give it a try, The Float Factor
has a $39 first float discount available through their opening in
late July. Register on their website www.thefloatfactor.com. Maria
and her team look forward to meeting you!
THE FLOAT FACTOR
DEBBIE ARMSTRONG Autism Consultant, Certified Life Coach and Relaxation Specialist
326 Junction Road

608-279-1009
www.facebook.com/floatfactor
www.thefloatfactor.com
McFarland and Madison | 608-577-5733 www.biomat4autism.com | darmstrong@biomat4autism.com
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Play to Grow:
An environmental
approach to treating
neurological
disorders

By Debbie Armstrong
n reading this article, you have taken a major step in

commencing on a beautiful journey, one that will meaningfully impact you and/or your childs struggle with autism,
attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(ADD/ADHD), brain damage, Down syndrome, memory loss,
depression, multiple sclerosis or other disorders in a positive way.
For years the standard Intensive Behavioral Interventions
included; Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), DIR/Floortime
model of Dr. Stanley Greenspan, and the Early Start Denver
Model (ESDM). These models are expensive, time consuming
and often have variable outcomes. Additionally these models are
generally most successful on young children.
In May I had the opportunity to meet Temple Grandin in
person and hear her speak at the Wisconsin Autism Conference.
She talked about how she was brought up in the 50s and the pros
and cons of using praise in many of the behavioral interventions.
She also was adamant that Environmental Enrichment Therapy
was the go-to therapy for children with autism. She stated, Environmental Enrichment Therapy is an innovative therapy that is
easy and simple to do. She also simply said, It works!
What Temple Grandin said validated the need for a simple,
inexpensive program like Play to Grow. The Play to Grow program
is a unique, revolutionary intervention model that incorporates
the practical application of the DIR/Floortime model of Stanley
Greenspan, MD, Medical Qigong and Environmental Enrichment. It addresses re-education of the auditory, visual, tactile,
olfactory, emotional, motor and speech pathways in the brain.
The retraining process centers on individual issues and training protocols where areas of the brain are not communicating
and need stimulation for these neuro connections to grow or be
unblocked. This unique program gets to the root of the issues
while encompassing a total sensory integrative program including colored lights, movement, auditory stimulation, olfactory
stimulation, medical qigong and play. Parents typically look to
join the Play to Grow Home Consulting program because their
child is either suspected of having an autism spectrum disorder

(ASD) or has been formally diagnosed with ASD, ADD/ADHD,
Down syndrome or other neurological disorder. Some parents
seek out the program when their child or self is beyond the age of
8, when other programs are less effective.
All of the components of the Play to Grow program have had
proven positive results. It appears from the studies that improvements are long lived; however, it is unclear if there is a point at which
these individuals will plateau and can no longer improve. In one
study it showed an improvement of 42 percent for those enrolled in
an enrichment program and only a 7 percent increase for those in
a standard behavioral intervention program. Using the Leiter International Performance Scale. Revised the study also showed that the
enrichment group had higher cognitive scores by 10 points.
It looks like Play to Grow and environmental enrichment is a
promising way to treat individuals with autism, ADD/ADHD and
other neurological disorders. But to be honest the components
of the program work for all of us so there is really no reason to
wait until you or your child has a neurological disorder. Enrich
your mind and be comfortable in your own skin. The really exciting thing is that the program is low cost and can be continued at
home indefinitely with little to no cost at all.
Debbie Armstrong is the owner of BioMat 4 Autism. She has been
working alongside children with autism and other disorders as
well as their families for the past 29 years. Her areas of expertise
are in BioMat therapy, child development, social engagement, life
coaching, natural health consulting, ABA and play therapy, essential oils, color therapy, primitive reflexes and allergy testing. Debbie also regularly
holds informative talks and classes at her office. For more information, visit www.
biomat4autism.com, call 608-577-5733, or email darmstrong@biomat4autism.
com. Follow Debbie on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BioMatForAutism.
References: Environmental Enrichment May Help Treat Autism and Help
Us All. Scientific American. http://bit.ly/1ltCkSU.
Qigong Massage. Louisa Silva. 2012.
Environmental Enrichment as an Effective Treatment for Autism: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Behavioral Neuroscience. Cynthia C. Woo et al.
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businessPROFILE
riftless Depot is located as you enter Spring Green next

to the railroad tracks where the patio, tables, umbrellas
and flowers greet you. And in winter, a fire on the patio
keeps the chill away! A must stop for a specialty food experience!
Eat
This food lovers store offers conscientiously sourced, quality, organic,

locally farmed produce, meats, fish, cheeses and dairy. Driftless Depot
has a great selection of pantry items from local food artisans. To make
your meal preparations memorable, discover locally milled flour and
pancake mix, locally farmed maple syrups, homemade jams, awardwinning cheeses, and also Japanese, Italian, German and French
gourmet specialties for all occasions. In summer, enjoy wonderful
local organic produce and high quality meats. In fall/winter delicious
soups, pfeffernusse, stollen, panetone, specialty chocolates and other
traditional holiday baked goods. Debi, Michael and staff are always
available to discuss recipes, ideas for gatherings and to take down
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your wishes and orders for your specialty needs.

You will also find a delicious deli with European homemade
sausages, a range of artisanal cheeses, made-to-order antipasti
selections and sandwiches. Local artists works of handmade
baskets, ornaments, one-of-a-kind jewelry, T-shirts and cards
provide a distraction to all the food items. Design a custom gift
basket. Fill it with food or artistic treasures for a great gift giving
treat for the host or hostess of the next party or family gathering
you attend. No charge for the wrapping! Or create a picnic basket
for your next APT, river or camping adventure.
Drink
Espresso and coffee drinks are always available at Driftless Depot.

The shop also offers a selection of wine by the glass or bottle
including Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir,
Cabernet Sauvignon and others, and local microbrewery beers.
Many specialty non-alcohol drinks and juices are also on hand.
Hot chocolate and mulled wine are available during Spring Greens
Country Christmas weekends. The shop has relaxing indoor and
outdoor seating. An outdoor fire is always a must during the
winter months!
Be merry
On the first Friday of every month, Driftless Depot hosts an

event on the patio or in the caf, often with local talent. Every
Friday from 5-7 p.m. they serve Wisconsin trout dinners (RSVP
requested). Join them for a German Style Christmas Market
Friday December 4 from 5-9 p.m. Specials all weekend! Travelers
and locals take advantage of the intimate caf for Candle Light
Dining served upon request for your special occasion. Reserve
your party!
The selection at Driftless Depot represents years of food sourcing to bring the shopper unique quality ingredients for healthy
and special food experiences, which support a sustainable
environment.
And dont forget the authentic gelato flavors change regularly. Take out quantities available for your next party. Tasty
treats are waiting for you. As their sign says, Discover What Is
In Season!
See ad on page 16.
THE DRIFTLESS DEPOT
140 S. Winsted Street /State Hwy 23 & the RR tracks, Spring Green
608-628-1001
www.driftlessdepot.com
Hours: Mon. 11 a.m-7 p.m., Wed./Thurs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. 10
a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
(Closed Tuesday)
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Women who are making a difference

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Shawna Peterson
Theorganicskin.com was fou

nded by
Shawna Peterson in January 201
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over 20 years, Shawna started
out as a
salon consultant for profession
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Then, 5 years ago, her passion
for the
industry inspired her to becom
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of the products she distributes
they must have a high qua
lity and great performance
without being loaded with har
sh chemicals.
In October of 2013, she went
to Greece on vacation with
her family. It was an amazing
experience, especially becaus
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her late grandmother was from
Greece. She went into a little
boutique in Crete, and discove
red Olivaloe skin, body and
hair products. The base of the
line is made of organic olive
oil and organic aloe vera. Un
derstanding these two ingredients have incredible healing
and nourishing benefits, she
purchased some products. Oli
valoe will not use mineral
oil, vaseline, propylene glycol,
silicone or parabens in their
products. Not only is it a per
formance driven product, its
affordable too. Nothing in the
line retails for more than $40
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love with Olivaloe products
and contacted the company inq
uiring about distribution of
Olivaloe in the United States.
After one year of working out
the logistics, the pallet from
Greece arrived in Green Bay.
Shawna offers retail opportunities to professional salons
and spas. Not only does she
partner with these businesses
, she helps them give back to
their community by customizin
g charity events that they are
passionate about, which is rew
arding for all participants.
Shawna is proud to have dev
eloped the website www.
theorganicskin.com, where peo
ple from all over the United
States can purchase Olivalo
e skin, hair and body products. The concept is to offer pro
ducts that you can feel safe
purchasing. The Organic Ski
n will be participating in loca
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events throughout Wisconsin
this year. Like their Facebook
page to stay connected with eve
nts.
The Organic Skin
www.theorganicskin.com
COMMUNITY
partners
BODYWORK
Renu Massage, Energy & Bodywork
6417 Normandy Lane Suite 208, Madison
608-438-5342
renumadison.com
The licensed massage and bodywork therapists at Renu Massage
and Day Spa on Madisons west side all specialize
in Asian bodywork therapies while promoting organic and sustainable living. The team of therapists strive to achieve balance in each session using energy work as well as other therapeutic
techniques, including cupping therapy, aromatherapy and reiki. For more information, visit
renumadison.com.
BOOKS & GIFTS

43/90 North Earth Gifts
South Albany Street Shops
PO Box 688, Spring Green
608-588-3313
www.northearth.com
A haven for new thought. A sanctuary for peaceful browsing. Fountains, statuary, peace poles, chimes
and whimsy to help you create a
garden grotto. Wisdom Oak Reading Room.
Books to increase understanding. Crystal bowls.
Gemstone gallery. Symbolic gemstone jewelry.
Inspired and life-affirming personal gifts. Journals, clothing, CDs, incense, oils and candles. Angels. Fairies. Open in the winter: Friday, Saturday
and Sunday.
Peaceful Heart
123 South Main St., Oregon
608-835-5288
www.peacefulheart.net
Peaceful Heart strives to offer
products and services that promote and enhance emotional
and spiritual well-being. We have many tools available in the form of books, CDs, classes, events and
speakers to assist in understanding what our emotional needs are as individuals. We also have a wide
selection of unique, fun and uplifting gifts including
jewelry, music, scarves, crystals and Angel Cards.
DENTISTRY
Excellence in Dentistry
Drs. Hill, Sergeant and Batchelor
Madison: 1001 N. Sherman Ave 608-318-4350
Cottage Grove: 226 W Cottage Grove Road
608-478-2077
www.excellenceindentistry.com
Drs. Hill, Sergeant and
Batchelor invest the time
and care you deserve to
develop a customized treatment plan for your
overall health. Excellence in Dentistry believes the
mouth is the gateway to health and wellness. As
advocates in your team of health care providers,
we will assess your oral health to ensure you have
healthy gums, teeth, and bite, and most importantly, that you are proud of your smile!
Integrative Dental Solutions
N35 W23770 Capitol Drive, Pewaukee
Office: 262-691-4555 Fax: 262-691-4579
www.WiNaturalDentist.com
Biological or holistic dentistry is different from
conventional dentistry in
that it recognizes the importance of a healthy
mouth in achieving optimal overall health. Our
office understands that every patient has specific
needs. Drs. Mahn and Shetty will even be happy
to work with your health care practitioner to help
you reach your goals.
Support our local

businesses in the
healthy living industry!
vices due to inability to pay. There is always a

need for volunteers; a few key current needs include board members and development staff,
grant writers, gardeners, landscape maintenance,
carpenters, mechanics and Horse Heroes.
advertiserDIRECTORY
43/90 North Earth Gifts16
BioMat 4 Autism40
BLAT-Chat Consulting22
Choose Conscious Living20
Divine Body & Styles Organic Salon & Spa3
Driftless Depot16
Excellence in Dentistry31
Float Factor52
Healing Horsemanship20
Integrative Dental Solutions3
Jennifer M. Warner, LPC32
Journeys Home Pet Euthanasia12
Kadampa Meditation Center, Madison25
Luminous Lotus Healing19
Madison Manual Medicine19
Memorial Pet Services21
Nikki Cohen-Wichner LMFT10
EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES

AND THERAPIES
Northwoods Casket Company21

Nostalgic Nutrition & Well-Being51
Healing Horsemanship Foundation, Inc.

Nikki Cohen-Wichner, LMFT
Interstate Horse Center
2655 County Road BN, Stoughton
www.healinghorsemanship.org
Peaceful Heart Gifts & Books8
Healing Horsemanship Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable

community organization that supports Equine Assisted Activities
and Therapies (EAAT) and other nature-based
therapeutic and educational activities held at The
Forever Farm (aka Interstate Horse Center or
IHC). It was founded in 2007 in honor of the late
Marilyn Cohen, past financial director of Atwood
Community Center, who dreamed of a day when
nobody would be turned away from these ser-
Renu Massage Day Spa37
Pilates with Ellen Utter14

Qet Botanicals29
Reconnect Spiritual Sanctuary30
Restorative Massage2
Tabby & Jacks29
The Carriage House39
Time to Thrive Coaching13
Tri-Unity Wellife, LLC11
whitedoor15
Your Pets Forever15
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FLOAT CENTER
The Float Factor
326 Junction Road, Madison
608-279-1009
The Float Factor brings the best possible float
experience to Wisconsin. Their new center, opening this July on Junction Road in Madison, will
feature private float suites with the most sophisticated equipment available. Their Evolution pods
contain about 10 inches of water saturated with
Epsom salt to create buoyancy that allows your
body to float effortlessly. The pods are filtered 3
times between each client, with individualized
sound and lighting options and easy accessibility. Maria Welch and her team look forward to
meeting you!
FUNERAL SERVICES
Northwoods Casket Company
109 N. Lincoln Ave., Beaver Dam
www.NorthwoodsCasket.com
The Northwoods Casket Company plants
100 trees for every casket they build. Founders Jonas and Julie Zahn are
committed to plant 10 million trees in their lifetimes. All Northwoods caskets are handcrafted
in Wisconsin from locally grown and sustainably
harvested woods. Caskets are finished with environmentally safe milk paints and natural oil finishes. The company delivers caskets to every funeral home in Wisconsin. Their casket and
furniture gallery is located at 109 N. Lincoln Ave.
in Beaver Dam and displays a wide range of burial and cremation caskets and urns as well as art,
furniture, eco-friendly milk paints, and natural oil
finishes for sale. Wisconsin families can rest assured that, when the time comes, a handcrafted
casket provided by Northwoods Casket Co. will
help in their mission to create skilled jobs in Wisconsin, bring craft back to casket-building, enhance personalization in funeral service, and of
course, leave a natural legacy by planting lots and
lots of trees.
GIFT SHOP & EVENT CENTER

Carriage House
Kathy Milanowski
119 S. Main St., Deerfield
425-220-6283
www.reikitransformations.com
www.facebook.com/Reiki.Transformations.com
Under one roof there is an array of gifts for your magical,
holistic and health needs,
plus a center for spiritual
growth. We are a cheerful, loving, compassionate
bunch who enjoy and embrace our connection
process with ourselves and creation. No matter
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what our paths are, we are all learning to cherish

our own temple and we invite you to join us.
HEALING, GROWTH
& TRANSFORMATION
Choose Conscious Living
Kristine Gay, MS, LCSW and Barry Kerr, SA
608-345-3552 and 608-345-2470
www.ChooseConsciousLiving.com
Kristine and Barry have dedicated their personal and professional lives to growth and
spiritual transformation. Professionally, they
bring a heart-centered focus, with intuition
and spiritual guidance, to the many modalities they skillfully use. They each have over 30
years experience as transformational catalysts,
successfully assisting others to heal past traumas,
adjust to lifes challenges, and make decisions to
improve outcomes. They work with individuals,
couples, marriages, separations and co-parenting. You dont need to be broken or sick to
get professional help. Call today. Dont let life
pass you by. Let Barry and Kristine compassionately guide you through the inner landscape of
your human experience to create the life you
want.
HEALTH & WELLNESS

BioMat 4 Autism
Debbie Armstrong
4705 Dale-Curtin Drive, McFarland
608-577-5733
darmstrong@biomat4autism.com
www.biomat4autism.com
www.facebook.com/BioMatForAutism
BioMat 4 Autism provides a wide range of safe,
proven and effective treatment options like the
far infrared Amethyst BioMat, AromaTouch
technique, essential oils, nutritional supplements, nutritional coaching, primitive reflexes,
color phototherapy, autism consultation and
parent coaching. Spectrum Movement and fitness classes are also available. Optimal health is
within your reach! Schedule your complimentary
consultation today!
Luminous Lotus Healing
Sonya Sullins, MBA, CRHP
6808 University Ave., Suite 115, Middleton
608-620-5171
sonyasullins@gmail.com
www.luminouslotushealing.com
At Luminous Lotus Healing, optimal health is within your reach!
You can improve sleep, relieve
pain and regenerate at a cellular
level and you can do it with all-natural and
safe approaches like the far infrared Amethyst
BioMat, Reconnective Healing, crystal healing,
intuitive readings, and even Divine Guidance
business coaching. Schedule your complimentary
wellness consultation today!
HOLISTIC PET PRODUCTS

& MEMORIALS
Your Pets Forever
Kristine Leaver
920-887-2642
www.yourpetsforever.com.
www.lifesabundance.com/kris
Your Pets Forever is the place to go
for holistic pet food and treats, supplements, grooming and dental
products! These are free from parabens as well as artificial colors and flavors.
Choose only the best for your new puppy or kitten! Our website provides an updated list of all
pet food recalls, articles for the care and training
of pets, and personalized memorial items as well
as a grief support page. Enjoy the convenience of
online ordering and home delivery, knowing that
all our Lifes Abundance pet products are formulated by Dr. Jane Bicks, DVM, with the highest
standards for quality and effectiveness.
HOLISTIC PET SERVICES

& SUPPLIES
Tabby & Jacks
2970 Cahill Main, Fitchburg
608-277-5900
www.tabbyandjacks.com
Tabby & Jacks mission is to provide healthy and safe food, quality accessories, and holistic pet
services at a fair price with your
pets best interest at heart. Tabby & Jacks carries
only the best and most biologically appropriate
products; all foods must pass a nutritional test,
with no corn, wheat, soy or animal byproducts.
They also offer holistic grooming and the Madison areas only holistic doggie daycare, focusing
on the dog as a whole, exercising the mind and
body; they learn basic commands throughout the
day, have constant staff supervision and interaction, and maintain small group sizes of no more
than 15 dogs per day.
HOLISTIC PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Jennifer M. Warner, LPC
660 W. Washington Ave., Suite 308, Madison
608-251-6590
facebook.com/jenniferwarnerholistic
www.jmwassociatesonline.com
Jennifer M. Warner, LPC, is a holistic psychotherapist. Her passion is to empower individuals,
couples and families to call upon their personal
strengths to create mental, emotional, physical
and spiritual balance in their lives. It is through
the combination of talk therapy and experiential
approaches that she assists each of her clients to
go more deeply into their own process. Jennifer
is also a certified equine assisted psychotherapist
and specializes in working with women and in
eating disorders.
HOLISTIC
RELATIONSHIP THERAPY
Nikki Cohen-Wichner, LMFT
NikkiCohen-Wichner.com
Disconnected relationships are at the core of
many personal, family and professional problems. Nikki Cohen-Wichner, LMFT, is a licensed
marriage and family therapist specializing in nature-based animal-assisted therapy with an emphasis in equine facilitated psychotherapy. She
finds true joy in helping others connect to their
authentic selves through relationships with animals and nature, and believes when one is selfaware and at peace with self, relationships evolve
on a healthier path. Nikki works with individuals,
couples, families and organizational leaders and
staff in private, group and retreat formats. Intensive programs that integrate camping and farm
life can be individually designed.
HOME VET EUTHANASIA

Journeys Home Pet Euthanasia LLC
608-347-1897
www.JourneysPet.com
Dr. Katie Hilst provides gentle,
compassionate pet euthanasia
in the privacy of your home,
seven days a week. She serves
communities within an hour radius of Madison.
She will take your pet for cremation if desired.
Phone consultations are welcome and free. Her
Journeys Pet Quality of Life Scale is available at
www.JourneysPet.com. She can be reached at
608-347-1897
HYPNOSIS & MASSAGE THERAPY

Tri-Unity Wellife Associates
629 Spruce St., Madison
608-256-0080
kenadiring@gmail.com
wellife.org
Tri-Unity Wellife offers Karing hypnotherapy for individuals and groups
looking to overcome addiction disorders and phobias, including smoking
cessation, weight loss, sleep deprivation and
more. Ken-Adi Ring, CH, CI, LMT, consulting hypnotist, offers an opportunity to be free of addictive habits and behavioral issues to change your
life! Ken is the only NGH-certified instructor in
Madison. Ken-Adi is an NGH certified instructor,
licensed massage therapist and Reiki master
teacher. Mr. Ring uses all modalities to also treat
pain, tension and stress. For more information
and to book a session, contact Ken-Adi at 608256-0080 or visit wellife.org.
COMMUNITY
partners
MASSAGE THERAPY
ORGANIC FOOD MARKET
Restorative Massage
6425 Odana Rd., Madison
608-628-0045
tracypollock@hotmail.com
restorativemassagellc.com
Driftless Depot Organic Market, Deli & Cafe

140 S. Winsted St./Hwy. 23, Spring Green
(next to the railroad tracks)
608-628-1001 www.driftlessdepot.com
Open Tuesday-Sunday
At Restorative Massage, therapeutic massage is offered with

the goal of obtaining a therapeutic benefit. Therapeutic massage
is more restorative and healing,
and the healing effects of the
massage last longer. Tracy Jobe is specially trained in
multiple modalities: myofascial release, trigger point
therapy, deep tissue, postural assessments and cupping, all techniques used as part of the therapeutic
massage. You will experience a more healing, relaxing and therapeutic massage with these customizations than with just a traditional massage.
Mindfully sourced, quality, organic

and locally farmed foods. International gourmet specialties, sandwiches, soups, espresso, wines,
microbrews, gelato, custom picnic baskets, gift
baskets and local artists creations. Fresh Wisconsin trout dinners every Friday RSVP by Thursday. Discover what is in season!
MEDITATION
Kadampa Meditation Center Madison
1825 S. Park Street, Madison
608-661-3211
www.meditationinmadison.org
Kadampa Meditation Center Madison is a friendly, welcoming place
for everyone and offers classes,
meditation, conversation and
more about Buddhism and modern Buddhist practice. Join us for classes, guided
meditation, chanted prayers and special events
designed to be both uplifting and filled with information for practical use in a busy life. Our
Dharma Center is dedicated to helping everyone
find inner peace, happiness and freedom from
stress and problems. Open afternoons every day
except Monday. Please drop in!
MEMORIAL PET SERVICES

Memorial Pet Services, Inc.
4319 Twin Valley Road, Suite 15, Middleton
608-836-7297
www.memorialpetservices.com
Memorial Pet Services is a leading-edge pet funeral home providing the highest standards of
aftercare and cremation services to pet parents
and veterinary practices in southern Wisconsin.
Our professional and compassionate staff can
help you with pre-planning for your pets aftercare, throughout the cremation process and with
emotional support when healing from your loss.
Find out more information on

advertising your business in the
Natures Pathways
Community Partners Directory.
Contact: 608-320-9432
tbloom@naturespathways.com
ORGANIC SALON & SPA

Divine Body and Styles Organic Salon & Spa
608-242-4247
divinebodyandstyles@gmail.com
www.divinebodyandstyles.net
We strive to find
professional beauty
products that are made with as many organic,
natural and eco-friendly ingredients safe for you
and us! We only get one body and one earth, so its
time that we are all conscious of what we are doing
to both of them with the products we use!
OSTEOPATHIC THERAPY
Madison Manual Medicine
Dr. Jed Downs
2940 Chapel Valley Road, #1B, Fitchburg
608-512-7177
madmanmed@gmail.com
www.madison-manual-medicine.com
At Madison Manual Medicine our
goal is to assist your body to remove
barriers to movement, whether of
joints, connective tissue or fluids within the body. Those restrictions can cause multiple
types of symptoms and preclude you from having
optimal function and health. We use osteopathic
manual therapy (OMT), a hands-on treatment approach capable of interacting with your body at
multiple tissue levels.
PERSONAL COACHING
Time to Thrive Coaching
Lysianne Unruh, CPCC
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As a personal happiness
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710 West Olin Ave., Madison
608-381-5755
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REIKI TRAINING
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Julie Hogan
112 S. Spring St., Suite 1, Beaver Dam
920-342-8955
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608-334-3774
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Certified Pilates and yoga instructor Ellen Utters method is that of mindful body awareness
through breath, imagery and proper alignment.
She demonstrates and leads everyone in her class
through the very basic techniques and deep abdominal access skills, before moving into the mat
routines. She teaches basic Pilates techniques,
beginning and intermediate mat classes, PiYO
strength group classes (a blend of yoga and Pilates), individual or group instruction and Pilates
barre classes.
Reconnect Spiritual Sanctuary is

owned and operated by Julie Hogan. Her studio offers shamanic energy healing in the traditions of the
ancient Inca, guided meditation,
and various classes and ceremony
helping to reconnect to your souls journey. Take
time to reconnect. Come away to a quiet place
and rest for a while.
SKIN CARE
Qet Botanicals
P.O. Box 32, Cross Plains
608-630-4393
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Qet Botanicals was born out of the
need for fresh and effective care for
our face, body and hair without
the use of toxins, synthetics, harmful
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Emily Niesen, Holistic Health, Nutrition and
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Sundays 10-11:15 a.m.
Prayers for World Peace/Dharma for Kids
Mindful Living: Prayers for World Peace is a way to start
the week with confidence and renewed enthusiasm in
creating outer peace in our own personal worlds and
the world in general. Dharma for Kids melds the principles of Buddhist practice to meet the challenges of
raising children in todays hectic times. Parents and kids
are welcome to join. Cost: Free. Location: Kadampa
Meditation Center and Bookstore, 1825 S. Park St.,
Madison. For more information, call 608-661-3211 or
visit www.MeditationInMadison.org.
Wednesdays and Fridays 12-12:30 p.m.
Noontime Meditation
Take 30 minutes in the middle of a busy weekday to let
go of stress and tension, experience an inner stillness
and sense of well-being. Meditation brings our intellectual understanding down to our heart where we
can experience our own inner peace, which is always
there beneath stress and tension from the busyness of
our daily lives. Everyone is welcome to attend these
guided meditations. They are suitable for everyone, regardless of background or experience. Walk-ins are encouraged you will be pleasantly surprised! Location:
Kadampa Meditation Center and Bookstore, 1825 S.
Park St., Madison. For more information, call 608-6613211 or visit www.MeditationInMadison.org.
Thursdays in July: July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
6:30-8 p.m.
Movement & Meditation in the Garden
Contemplative approaches provide a new experience
of the beauty of Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison.
Classes begin in quiet meditation together followed by
a lightly facilitated movement warmup to connect kinesthetically with the wonders around us. Then we will
disperse throughout the garden. Each person will seek
a special niche for a time of individual contemplation:
soaking in the sights, sounds, smells and textures of the
immediate surroundings. The class ends by gathering
to share our individual experiences through movement
reflections and from these, creating a simple dance as
a group. This class brings together the healing powers
of both dance and nature informed by the fields of
dance/movement therapy and eco-psychology. Previous dance experience is not required.
Location: Olbrich Botanical Gardens, 3330 Atwood
Ave., Madison. Facilitated by Ann Wingate, MA, BCDMT, DTRL, a registered and licensed dance therapist
of Hancock Center for Dance/Movement Therapy.
Cost: $75 for five classes, payable to Olbrich. To register, call Olbrich at 608-246-4550 or visit www.olbrich.org/education/classes. For more information on
the class, call Ann Wingate at 608-251-0908x12 or
email ann@hancockcenter.net.
Thursdays: July 2-July 23 7-8:30 p.m.
Living Your Best Life Now
Learning how to live our best life is something we can
do regardless of our external circumstances. Join us for
this 4-week series to explore methods to improve your
experience of the life you have now. This series will in50
clude a short teaching and two guided meditations that

anyone can practice at home. Drop in or attend the entire series. Classes taught by Summer Laird. Everyone is
welcome! Cost: $10/class or free for center members.
Location: Kadampa Meditation Center and Bookstore,
1825 S. Park St., Madison. For more information, call
608-661-3211 or visit www.MeditationInMadison.org.
Monday, July 6 and July 20 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Happy Hour the Healthy Way
Join BioMat 4 Autism for Happy Hour the Healthy
Way. It is a great way to spend the first and third
Monday of each month. Come learn and share information on doTerra Essential Oils on topics that are
important to your daily life. doTerra Essential Oils
are therapeutic grade and are approved for internal
use. Come experience essential oils and how they can
improve your life and the life of your loved ones. July
topics are Medicine Cabinet Makeover and All Natural Workshop.
Join us from 6:00 to 6:30 for socializing, networking, healthy appetizers and nutritious drinks, and get
the latest information on hot topics from 6:30 to 7:30
p.m. Most events will end with make and take time to
create some of the recipes/oils that you learn about.
The cost to make is $6 per product made or 4 for
$20. Location: McFarland Family Wellness Center,
4705 Dale-Curting Drive, McFarland. For more information, visit www.biomat4autism.com/essential-oils
or to register, call 608-577-5733 or email darmstrong@biomat4autism.com.
Friday through Sunday, July 10-12 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Chalk Our Walk Walk Your Talk Sidewalk
Art
Create inspirational sidewalk art and sayings. We
provide the chalk and you create the inspiration for
others to read as they walk. Sponsored by 43/90
North Earth on the sidewalks of the Albany Courtyard in Spring Green. A family fun event. Sayings can
be whimsical, thoughtful or spiritual such as, Dont
believe everything you think, No matter where you
go, there you are, and Yodas favorite, Do or do
not. There is no try. Begin planning now. Cost: free.
For more information and directions, call 608-5883313 or email cecilia@northearth.com.
Saturday, July 11 1-4 p.m.
Retreat: Meditations for Enjoying Life
This meditation retreat will be focused on spending
time to investigate how to remove obstacles to our
ability to enjoy life fully. This retreat will include a
teaching and two long meditations that anyone can
practice at home. Retreat led by Summer Laird. Everyone is welcome. Cost: $30/person or $15 for center
members. Location: Kadampa Meditation Center and
Bookstore, 1825 S. Park St., Madison. For more information, call 608-661-3211 or visit www.MeditationInMadison.org.
Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17

9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rhythm of Nature
Open to youth entering grades 3-6 this fall. Participants will:
Tune into the music of nature, inherently improving the ability to listen and focus.
Gain hands-on experience with a variety of instruments.
Create own instrument from materials found in
nature; inherently building creative problem solving skills.
More fun activities that support brain development and social-emotional skills in youth.
Look for more details at www.nikkicohen-wichner.
com or contact Nikki Cohen-Wichner at healinghorseman@aol.com for registration information.
Sundays, July 26, August 16 10 a.m.-5p.m.
(Also open dates/times that fit your schedule!)
Community Care Days at The Forever Farm/
Healing Horsemanship Foundation
The Forever Farm needs your help to continue providing
$30,000+ annually in free or discounted Equine Assisted
Activities and Therapy services to our community. Volunteers provide time and talents in areas such as: Building
boxes for raised beds in the WKLC Garden of Hope; Biweekly care of gardens; Nature Trail care; landscape care.
Whatever your skills, we have projects that could benefit, including organizing, office work, marketing/publicity, event management, board of director membership
and more. We hope to establish a Veterans Volunteer
Corps at The Forever Farm. Please share this with military-connected persons who may know someone that
could benefit from having a new mission to serve. Our
vision includes having veterans take charge of leadership and supportive roles required to get the farm shipshape over the next year. For more information or to
volunteer, contact Nikki at healinghorseman@aol.com
or www.healinghorsemanship.org.
Saturday, August 8 through August 27 Daytime
ThetaHealing Classes with Suzanne
ThetaHealing is a technique that teaches how to put
to use our natural intuition, relying upon unconditional love of the Creator Of All That Is to do the actual
work. Suzanne Dann from Sedona AZ, will be visiting our Inner Essence Center in Madison to teach several ThetaHealing courses, including Basic, Advanced,
Dig Deeper, Family Ties, World Relations and Crystal
Viewing. Dont miss this special opportunity take one
or more of these classes. Call 608-333-3538 or visit
SacredHealingLight.com for more information.
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