May 2011

Stop Stretching!

Yoga teachers often hear students say, “I just need a good stretch.” However, what most of us really crave is engagement, not stretching.

Shani Stevenson

New Massage Licensure Law

agree that increasing awareness of massage therapy as a legitimate therapeutic professional practice—as well as an integrative and complementary tool for overall health and wellness—is a great step forward for the industry.

Robert Dean

Local Biological/Holistic Dentists

Here in Central PA, we have a growing number of dental practices that offer holistic, biological and/or mercury-free services.

Women of Intention

Vicki Fox’s journey to rediscover her passions would eventually help hundreds of other women on their own paths to personal growth through gatherings that she spearheaded and aptly named, Women of Intention: Ordinary Women Making an Extraordinary Difference.

Beth Davis

Rainbow Garden Expanding

Our Children’s Rainbow Garden in Harrisburg is expanding this year by increasing class offerings and building a children’s discovery garden and medicinal herb garden.

Relax and Heal with Reiki by Rickie

Nearly 20 years ago, Rickie Freedman decided to pursue Reiki. She now practices the hands-on Japanese technique at Lavender Heart Reiki Center.

Beth Davis

Aromatherapy Talk at Penn State Hershey

The Integrative Medicine Group (IMG) will hold its monthly meeting May 17. The topic is Clinical Aromatherapy and will be presented by Linda Weihbrecht, RN, CCA.

Free Classes for Bullying Prevention Week

To raise awareness about bullying, Jose Johnson’s Chinese Martial Arts & Wellness Center is hosting a special Bullying Prevention Week.

First Choice Rehab Offers Progressive Weight Loss Program

First Choice Rehabilitation Specialists is offering a physician-designed weight loss program, MetabolicRx Therapy, at three of its facilities.

Pilates Day Open House at Absolute Pilates

To celebrate Pilates Day, Absolute Pilates and Wellness Center will host an open studio, offering free classes along with food, prizes, discounts and opportunities to learn about the benefits of Pilates.

Wegmans Expands Organic Department

The Mechanicsburg Wegmans will soon increase the square footage of its Nature’s Market department.

Keystone Yoga Celebrates Grand Opening

A new yoga fusion studio, Keystone Yoga, LLC, has opened in Harrisburg, offering group, private and specialty yoga fusion classes.

Acupuncture for Pets at Avian and Feline Hospital

Acupuncture for animals is now available at Avian and Feline Hospital, a holistic and integrative veterinary hospital in Camp Hill.

Free Energy and Body Work Demonstrations

Amethyst Spiritual Center will host an evening of learning about craniosacral therapy and Thai-yoga massage treatments.

Yoga for Cancer Patients

A gentle, healing yoga class for cancer patients and their friends or family members will be held on Wednesdays, beginning June 1, at Penn State Hershey Breast Center.

Dr. Ludwick Selected as Stampede Chiropractor

For the third consecutive year, the Harrisburg Stampede, a professional indoor football team in the Southern Indoor Football League, has selected Dr. Jeff Ludwick, of Camp Hill Family Chiropractic, as the team’s chiropractor.

New Company Provides Home Energy Audits

Recently, Robert Wright launched Efficient Home Systems, a new company offering home energy audits to residents of Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry and York counties.

May 2011 Publisher Letter

Within our Center Pennsylvania community, I daily meet up with equally talented and valued women that are creating many paths toward health and wellness, education, self-awareness, personal growth, healing, beauty and joy. You’ll meet several of them this month, with more to follow in the future.