wellness

Twin Cities Wellness Group debuts to support practitioners

A wellness group to support healing practitioners in the Twin Cities will organize on February 16 in Minneapolis. The new Twin Cities Wellness Group will involve health and wellness practitioners who are uniting to help support the growth of each other's businesses, educate on other modalities and business tools and techniques, and create a community of like-minded professionals. The group is open to all alternative medicine providers, including acupuncturists, massage therapists, wellness … [Read more...]

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Wellness & Psychic Faire coming in June

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The Nicollet -- an Organic & Natural Coffee House on the Edge of Uptown in Minneapolis -- will host a Natural Wellness & Psychic Faire on Sunday, June 12, at the shop on 1931 Nicollet Ave. The event will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Free parking is available along Nicollet Avenue. The Nicollet offers organic coffees, teas, healthy probiotic-filled delicious drinks, organic and low-pasteurized milks and other favorite natural and organic beverages, along with locally created natural … [Read more...]

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Wellness center opens in Maple Plain

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EVS Wellness Essentials, a wellness center, has opened its doors in Maple Plain, MN, in the Maple Plain Plaza. EVS stands for "Energy, Vitality and Spirit," and the idea behind the wellness center is to combine healing modalities and natural products, as well as the benefits of therapeutic medical devices, to provide broad range support to people seeking better health. The center is owned and operated by two wellness practitioners, Dale Jones and Debbie Burns, who provide bodywork therapies … [Read more...]

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Caring for Yourself by Doing More Great Work

By Carol McCormick 1 Comment

My days were consumed by a seemingly endless flow of busywork. I never found time to write my novel. I felt frustrated, less joyful and tired. In quiet reflection, I realized that I was so busy doing good work that I had no time left to do my great work. In quiet reflection, I decided to take better care of myself so that I could do work that makes my heart sing. I credit Michael Bungay Stanier, author of Do More Great Work and Get Unstuck & Get Going, for helping me create the following … [Read more...]

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Who Should Recognize me?

By Kim Eisen 1 Comment

I recognized when I went to the doctor's office last month how rare it is that I go there. The doctor held out her hand as to introduce herself to me. After the cordial shake, she realized (with some embarrassment) that I had been her patient for the last 15 years. I just hadn't had many opportunities to visit, so it's understandable that she didn't recognize me. Why hadn't I needed to go that often? Years ago, it seems that when I had a physical problem it would just hang around, or … [Read more...]

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What is Your Wellness Plan?

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Many people assume they are healthy until they have some serious symptoms that disrupt their daily routine. When these symptoms become too uncomfortable, they visit their doctor. Most physicians usually dispense a pharmaceutical drug to relieve symptoms. This solution doesn't solve the root problem of their illness. So in addition to their symptoms, their body may experience mild to serious side-effects from the pharmaceutical drug. This type of care is primarily what health care plans cover. … [Read more...]

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News from the Edge

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CONFERENCES & FESTIVALSNOVEMBER 8-9 Yoga & Wellness Festival www.midtownyogafestival.com The second annual Yoga & Wellness Festival will take place November 8-9 at the Midtown Global Market, 920 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, featuring demonstrations, lectures, authentic cultural entertainment, meditation, massage and bodywork, tai chi, acupuncture, holistic health, wellness educators, exhibitors and much more. This event is free and open to the public. The festival is intended for those … [Read more...]

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