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Need 2 Breathe Naturally e-Book: Guest Writer Profiles
Chapter 2: Feather Jones, Clinical Herbalist (Herbal Botanicals)
Short Bio:
Feather Jones has been a practicing Registered Clinical Herbalist, ethical wildcrafter and medicine maker since 1982 and has a part time practice. She is Adjunct Professor at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Phoenix. She consults in herbal product development for the natural products industry and was twice past president of the American Herbalists Guild. With a background in Mandan tribal teachings, Earth Centered Herbalism infuses her teaching style.
Website and Contact Info:
Canyon Spirit Botanical Ventures, LLC
Herbalist Feather Jones
POB 20631, Sedona, AZ 86341
www.canyonspiritventures.com
Chapter 4: Bridget Van Block, (MA) Transpersonal Psychologist, International Yoga Certification Sivananda School.
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Bridget Van Block has been practicing massage therapy, integrative therapy, and teaching classic Hatha yoga for 20 years. She has a BA in psychology and English and an MA in Transpersonal Psychology, this field recognizes an integration of the physical, emotional, mental and energetic bodies.
Bridget received her massage and yoga training in USA, South Africa, India and Thailand. She has her Arizona State License in Massage Therapy, International Certification in Yoga and is a member of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals.
Website and Contact Info:
www.bridget.massagetherapy.com
bfree@esedona.net
Chapter 5: Ahna Bridenbaugh, L.Ac., Master Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist
Short Bio:
For 14 years, Ahna Bridenbaugh, L.Ac., has offered her expertise as a master acupuncturist & Chinese herbalist that has helped thousands of her patients resolve their health isssues and achieve what she calls "Well Above Wellness". She has a busy, successful practice and can effectively treat most conditions. If you want to know how acupuncture will work for you - no matter what your symptoms are - please call or e-mail her for a free consultation.
Ahna graduated Cum Laude with a master’s degree from the Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California in 1995 and has enjoyed a busy, successful private practice in Sedona ever since. She is licensed by the State of Arizona (L.Ac.) and is nationally certified by NCCAOM (the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). Her title is Diplomate of Acupucture, (Dipl.Ac.) She is a member and past board officer for the Arizona Society of Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture (AzSoma).
In addition to Acupuncture, Ahna incorporates Chinese Herbal formulas, Tui-na Massage, Ear Acupuncture, Acupressure, and lifestyle counseling in exercise, diet, and meditation. She specializes in pain and stress management, sports injuries, allergies, asthma, colds and flue, facial rejuvenation, anti aging, women’s health, men's health, depression, fibromyalgia and substance abuse detoxification, weight loss, smoking cessation, pediatrics, geriatrics.
One of her satisfied patients exclaimed, "I never thought I would enjoy seeing a doctor, but my monthly sessions with Ahna are so relaxing and rejuvenating! After years of suffering from dizzy spells, they have never come back and I feel better than ever", G.K. Sedona, AZ.
Website and Contact Info:
For more information about Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture for asthma
Chapters 6 and 7: Sarah McLean, Certified Meditation Instructor and Ayurvedic Practitioner
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Featured in the NY Times and recognized as the face of mainstream meditation, Sarah McLean, director of the Sedona Meditation Training Company, inspires people everywhere to “take time out for time in” through meditation.
Sarah’s experience in teaching stress management techniques is vast - she was the founding education director of Deepak Chopra’s mind-body health center, directed Byron Katie’s School for the Work, and assisted Seat of the Soul author, Gary Zukav. She was even a medic in the US Army who treated soldiers for post-traumatic stress disorder. And her talent isn’t limited to that. She helps people live a ‘greener’ life. She was one of the founding directors of Sustainable Arizona, a non-profit organization that teaches people how to build green, and a trustee on the board of Keep Sedona Beautiful.
Sarah distills her diverse experiences and perspectives and has created self- awareness and stress reduction and meditation programs offered through the Sedona Meditation Training Company. She makes it easy for anyone to learn how to reduce stress and experience the benefits of meditation. Sarah’s entertaining approach and expertise helps to facilitate ‘ah-ha moments’ for her students in classes, workshops and retreats throughout the Southwest.
Website and Contact Info:
For more information about Ayurveda and Ayurveda Immersion programs, MeditationInstruction and Retreats, contact Sarah McLean, Direct of the Sedona Meditation Training Co.
PO Box 1178, Sedona, AZ 86339
www.SedonaMeditation.com
info@sedonameditation.com
Chapter 8: Susan K Dorety, C.Ht. (Hypnotherapy)
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Susan K. Dorety is a Certified Hypnotherapist who specializes in Clinical Hypnosis, Medical Hypnosis and the Usui Tradition of Natural Healing through Reiki. She is a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists and the American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists. Susan received her hypnosis training from a state certified school in California. She is also a certified 5PATHTM practitioner through the Banyan Hypnosis Center. Susan lives in Sedona, Arizona. Most recently she has expanded her practice to include the Phoenix area as well.
For over 30 years, Susan has dedicated herself to assisting others with healing and bringing more meaning and joy to their lives. Her background in Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology, Reiki, Past Life Regression, and Energetic Healing all work together to help her clients learn more about how they can heal themselves. She believes in the mind, body, spirit connection…and all the infinite possibilities we can utilize to create optimum health and well-being. “Guiding my clients along their healing journey by teaching them how to listen to the wisdom of their heart, along with learning practical skills, is the best gift I can give.”
Website and Contact Info:
Susan K. Dorety Certified Hypnotherapist
www.HeartSongHealing.com
info@heartsonghealing.com
Please call for an appointment: 928-300-6648
PO Box 4023, Sedona, AZ. 86340
Chapter 9: Audre Gutierrez, Medicinal Aromatherapist
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Audre Gutierrez, Certified Medicinal Aromatherapist, and owner, Shining Sun Aromatherapy of Santa Fe, features Wisdom of the Earth essential oils, with over 200 pure, single, medicinal grade essences. Audre offers personal aromatherapy consultations and teaches certification classes in medicinal aromatherapy.
Website and Contact Info:
www.shiningsunaromatherapy.com
info@shiningsunaromatherapy.com
Shining Sun Farm
PO Box 3536
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
(505) 438-0855
Chapter 10: Joy Musacchio MA, LMT, NTCMB and Cynthia Brownley MS, LMT, NTCMB (Massage, Body/Mind Healing, Oxygen Therapy)
Short Bios:
Joy is a licensed, nationally certified massage therapist with additional certifications in LaStone Therapy, Reflexology and Medicinal Aromatherapy. She also has additional training in CST-Cranial Sacral, LDT-Lymphatic Drainage. As a student of holistic healing since 1983, Joy’s stepping into massage therapy is a natural progression. The unique combination of teaching children, many courses of study in the holistic field, 10 years of clairvoyant/energy training, and the journey through massage school set the ground for her new endeavor. This experience enables her to help facilitate healing in a grounded and natural way.
Cynthia became a licensed nationally certified massage therapist as a natural partnership with her ten years of Clairvoyant and energy training. She holds additional certifications in Reflexology, LaStone Therapies and Medicinal Aromatherapy … she has been working with essential oils since 1990. She also has additional training in CST Cranial Sacral, & LDT- Lymphatic Drainage. A graduate of ASIS, she received full training in hydrotherapy, which is incorporated into her massage, bodywork, and energy work sessions. Cynthia effectively integrates a variety of modalities into all her sessions selecting and applying the appropriate therapy for each client.
Website and Contact Info:
www.stillpointbalance.com
stillpoint415@msn.com
928-301-0830 for appointments
415 Juniper Dr
Sedona, AZ 86336
