"When people are speaking passionately and are in a creative 'zone' or well-being, they may appear more beautiful or vibrant." - Donald Epstein, D.C. The brain probably does not interpret this statement and automatically think "chiropractic." Most often it is associated with "cracking the back" to "get rid of back pain." One might ask, "How is chiropractic related to expressing my authentic self?" What if the body had the capacity to better connect to the internal wisdom and gain a greater … [Read more...]

The Isabelle Morton Gemstone Therapy Institute will present a two-day hands-on workshop, "Gemstone Therapy for Healing the Aura," on October 25-26, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Powers Ridge Condominium Community Room, 1321 Lake Dr. W., Chanhassen. Instructors Isabelle Morton and Linda Lile will show participants how to work with actual therapeutic-quality gemstones to diagnose and correct energetic anomalies, blockages and weaknesses in the aura. Participants will be shown how to identify … [Read more...]

RESOURCES Healing Centers Community Page | featuring healing centers serving our community Holistic healing, we can safely say, has become mainstream. An example is Massage therapy, which is used to relax the body and relieve a number of acute and chronic conditions. It can be found everywhere, and more qualified practitioners are graduating every year to serve the needs of an awakening population. Multiple healing modalities and natural products and supplements make the holistic … [Read more...]

On the anniversary of the tragedy that started the downward spiral in our economy, the Twin Cities' holistic community is reaching out to those who have suffered the most by providing a free Day of Healing to assist people to find their direction, heal emotionally and physically, and take action steps toward financial and emotional security. The Edge magazine and Lake Harriet Spiritual Community will present "A Day of Healing" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at Lake Harriet Spiritual … [Read more...]

The clock on the night stand glows 3:00 a.m. in bright red. Thoughts drift to the lack of food in the cupboard, the lack of funds in the wallet, or the lack of prospects in the job market. After tossing and turning, he rises from the bed and walks into the kitchen to get a drink of water, walking past the stack of bills on the table and the answering machine flashing the reminder that the bill collectors do not give up. Emotional upset affects the physical health and worry becomes illness just … [Read more...]

Sixth of a series on integrative healing in the Twin Cities The Penny George Institute for Health and Healing has been providing complementary services bedside to patients at Abbott Northwestern Hospital since 2003, and to clients in an outpatient clinical setting since 2004. The institute's executive director, Lori Knutson, realized early on that integrative healing - a blend of conventional medicine and complementary techniques and programs - is the true path to healing. Knutson's broad … [Read more...]