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ANIMAL PSYCHIC Holly Jacobs, Animal Communicator & Intuitive, (816) 833-0184 During her years as an animal psychic, Holly has addressed a wide array of questions: How does the cat know when we are coming home? Why is the dog aggressive with visitors and what will help him stop? Why won't the horse canter? What will help the bunny to only chew on his things? Will you help our pets get along better with each other? Why is the bird plucking her feathers? Where is a lost dog? Is it time to help us say good-bye to our beloved pet? Holly combines her unique telepathic and healing methods to work with each animal. Sessions may cover, but are not limited to, the following: • Improve Health • Reduce Behavioral Problems • Learn Your Pet's Perspective/Purpose • Relieve Stress/Anxiety • Communicate a Message • Treat Emotional Needs • Deepen Bonding • Address Euthanasia Decisions Call for an appointment. ASTROLOGY John Sandbach Astrological Services (816) 561-6199 I have practiced astrology since 1966 and have written six books on astrology and related fields. In my readings, I focus on the spiritual dimensions of your chart, your karmic patterns and challenges, and on helping you find ways to manifest your true self more fully in your outer life. I focus on the specific degrees activated in your chart -- a technique that few astrologers use -- which can reveal many energies that will not be found by any other methods. I do compatibility readings, forecast work, health readings, as well as financial and business astrology. I also work extensively with flower and gem elixir therapy, often in conjunction with your astrological chart. I do readings by phone, or in person, if you are in the Kansas City area. My fees are $85 per hour, pre-paid. Please call me for an appointment. BODY & ENERGY WORK Vinewood Stress Free Living...healing body, mind, and spirit, Dan Baxley, (913) 334-6676, e-mail dbaxley@kc.rr.com, on the web at www.vinewood.ws Vinewood is Integrative Massage Therapy and Energy Therapy. My training encompasses many different types of therapeutic massage and different bodywork techniques. I also practice energy therapies such as Reiki, Craniosacral and Attunement, and Shamanic Healing / Soul Retrieval. These are all involved with balancing and amplifying an individual's energy to promote healing. I believe these therapies are the future of health care. Although deeply rooted in the past, they are especially relevant in today's stressful world. I hope to bring this knowledge to those I touch in my practice. By sharing a sacred space with them I hope to facilitate opening the doors of healing. I am a nationally Certified Massage Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Advanced Attunement Practitioner and shamanic healer. Visit Vinewood and Relax. Ten wooded acres of gardens, wildlife and peace. Call for an appointment. BODY SOMATIC EDUCATION Midwest Institute of Bodywork and Somatic Therapy, 4418 N. Antioch Road, Kansas City, MO 64119, (816) 453-3577, on the web at www.body-somatics.com The Midwest Institute of Bodywork and Somatic Therapy is an alternative healing school unlike any other. Students learn in a unique, compassionate, whole-body environment, with small classes and experienced, certified instructors. Graduates become Certified Body Somatic Practitioners, so the curriculum is based on structural bodywork -- the manipulation of the body's deep connective tissue that surrounds every muscle. This type of bodywork eliminates pain, increases energy, flexibility and mobility, and heals the body. Students also learn other natural healing methods including Craniosacral therapy, Reiki, electromagnetic field balancing, and trigger point therapy, to name a few. The bodywork and other physical healing methods are combined with techniques that also encourage emotional and spiritual healing. This unique approach allows each person to become healthy and balanced in mind, body and spirit. The school is certified to operate by the Coordinating Board of Higher Education in Missouri. CHURCH Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God, 3611 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111, (816) 931-0850, on the web at www.eckankar.org; ECK Worship Services: the first and third Sundays of the month, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Eckankar is ancient wisdom for today. Its teachings, which resurfaced in 1965, emphasize the value of personal experiences as the most natural way back to God. Whatever your religious background, they show how to look and listen within yourself -- to expand your consciousness and enjoy spiritual freedom. See, perhaps for the first time -- how to lead a happy, balanced, and productive life. And put daily concerns into loving perspective. Eckankar teaches simple spiritual exercises to experience the Light and Sound of God. These exercises also help us Soul Travel, to move into greater states of consciousness. A spiritual exercise can be as simple as relaxing and singing the word HU, an ancient name for God. As we practice these spiritual exercises, we learn to recognize the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Call for a free book, Eckankar -- Ancient Wisdom for Today: How past lives, dreams, and Soul Travel help you find God. CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Diana's Grove Mystery School, P.O. Box 159, Salem, MO 65560, on the web at www.dianasgrove.com The hero enters the labyrinth of her soul. He ventures into the maze that holds the mysteries -- the mysteries of human nature, of self-discovery, of power gained and power denied. Within the maze, magic hides in secret places. It waits for those who look deeply into the darkness; it waits for those who look deeply into the light. Diana's Grove Mystery School is an adventure in self-discovery. Join with people across the country. See Life from Another Perspective. Monthly packets, email discussions and classes, and a wonderful array of weekend and weeklong events to choose from -- that's Mystery School. Packets, discussions and classes are $150. Weekends are optional. This year's theme is Initiation, Release and Rites of Passage. Shaped by our experiences and challenges, our dreams call us home to ourselves. Individually and together, step into the mystery. Visit our website for more information on the Mystery School and our fall events. DR. YUEN'S METHOD OF ENERGY HEALING Meloa Gallup (913) 244-2149 • Kim Voorhees (816) 786-3200 • Sandy Magill (816) 459-7946, e-mail yufeelit@aol.com, official website at www.yuenmethod.com Instant Transformation -- "IT" -- teaches the Yuen Method, the most advanced paradigm of healing on the planet today. The Yuen Method is the combination of the latest quantum field theory and thousands of years of Chinese Energetics with Dr. Yuen's own innovative concepts and principles of energy corrections, which lead to physiological, psychological and spiritual changes. His way of approaching healing on every level expands what has previously been thought possible. Dr. Kam Yuen is a 35th generation Shoalin priest, the modern equivalent of ancient martial arts and healing masters. His non-invasive, non-touch technique has created countless outstanding healers. His extensive and diverse background includes: Doctor of Chiropractic, Nutritionist, Herbalist, Homeopathic, and Sports Medicine; Teacher, World Lecturer, Author; Healer to many, including gold medallists athletes, Hollywood stars, authors; TV Technical Advisor; Mechanical and Structural Engineer. Meloa and Kim are Certified Practitioners trained by Dr. Yuen. EDUCATION -- HOMEOPATHY Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy, toll-free 1 (877) 644-4401, on the web at www.homeopathicschool.org Want to become an excellent homeopath? The Northwestern Academy of Homeopathy accepts licensed and unlicensed applicants into a four-year training program, which includes all essential natural and human sciences taught from a homeopathic perspective. Our unique science teaching is vitalistic, qualitative and conceptual. A full-time school clinic provides individualized instructor feedback, in a supportive environment, which allows students to progress at their own pace. Faculty supervisors provide a smooth transition into practice for students in their clinical years three and four. As students are ready, they will begin their private practices while still in the program. Classes meet over a four-day weekend, once each month (except August), from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The next program begins January 2005. Classroom is located at the University Technology Center on the East Bank Campus of the University of Minnesota. Call or visit our website for more information. ENERGY HEALING Nancy Velardi, M.S. (402) 670-6528, e-mail amaya2011@yahoo.com Nancy Velardi, M.S. is an intuitive counselor with a Masters Degree in Counseling, and more than 20 years of teaching experience. Her healing gifts include channeling spirit energy to assist mental, physical and spiritual health and well-being. As a Reiki and Seichim Teaching Master, she can give attunements, as well as provide healing. Her training through the Foundation for Shamanic Studies and Sandra Ingerman assists her in providing transformational opportunities for people, animals and the Earth, plus perform significant ceremonies for power animal retrieval, soul retrieval, and classic psychopomp (communicating with and helping souls to cross over). Her involvement with Earth Medicine Ltd., includes working with a Mayan shaman for purposes of identifying and utilizing rainforest plants for healing. Currently she is facilitating Medicine for the Earth, a retreat that demonstrates healing yourself also heals the planet. For more information see www.worldtransformation.org or www.earthmedicine.org. HEALING CENTER Schaal Health and Wellness Center, Dr. Paul Schaal, Olathe, Kan., (913) 685-1414, on the web at www.schaal.com Schaal Health and Wellness Center is now located in Dr. Paul's beautiful home in Olathe. Upon entering his office, one is struck by a feeling of peace and serenity. From a soothing fountain and lots of lush green plants, to the peaceful music he has playing softly in the background, the atmosphere is truly relaxing. A former third baseman for the Kansas City Royals, Dr. Paul practiced "traditional" chiropractic for 25 years, until he suffered a debilitating fall in 1994 that left him with two herniated discs in his lower back, with surgery likely. When he was introduced to the phenomenal technique of Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), he found that his life changed both personally and professionally from his treatments. Dr. Paul has been certified at the highest level of NSA by Dr. Donald Epstein, the developer of NSA. NSA workshops are held on Mondays at his office in Olathe. Call for more information or an appointment. HEALING GROWTH & TRANSFORMATION Inner Peace, Growth and Change in Counseling with Barb Hoffman, M.A., LPC, LCSW, Westport Growth Center, 4104 Central Dr., Kansas City, MO 64111, (816) 561-1116 I create a safe, supportive, caring place to increase awareness and deepen connection to ourselves and others with compassion, understanding, acceptance and integrity. I offer support for processing and resolving feelings, for exploring addiction and for developing meaningful relationship with ways to resolve conflict, for caring about our body -- and I welcome those who are alone. I help people become more satisfied and content within, along with having more personal freedom in one's life. I help people overcome the impact of what they have been through, building support, faith and belief in oneself. Through awareness, we find our way out of how we had to become for others to being who we are and living for ourselves. Barb Hoffman, M.A., is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years counseling experience. She currently offices at Westport Growth Center. Please call for further information. HEALING WITH MUSIC & SOUND Sound Health and Wellness LLC, Karen McWhirt (816) 651-5246 Each musical session is an experience of vibro-acoustics resonating throughout your being. As your body experiences the musical "massage," it begins to release energy that is not harmonious to the body. The musical space also creates resonance and harmony throughout the body as the sound waves move through the energy systems of the body, such as the chakras and the aura, the organ tissue, muscle mass, and bone matter. A few of the many benefits include reduced emotional and physical pain and stress, strengthened immune system, increased energy, enhanced mental clarity, focus and creativity, improved confidence and personal empowerment, and deeper spiritual awareness. All energy fields, chakras and meridians are balanced and strengthened. Enjoy a sensational experience in your highest good, toward more healthful, joyful and empowered living. HEALTH PRODUCTS Tahitian Noni Juice® -- Janet Zeiss, toll-free at 1 (888) 357-6390, e-mail Jjzeiss@aol.com, on the web at www.tahitiannoni.com/janetzeiss Noni is a tropical fruit that grows abundantly, year round in the Pacific Islands. For generations, people of the South Pacific have used the Noni fruit both internally and externally for its countless benefits. No longer an island secret, Noni has been studied for decades by renowned ethnobotanists, scientists and medical professionals. They've discovered that Tahitian Noni Juice works on a cellular Level and supports nearly every system in the body. Tahitian Noni® Juice is also a rich source of antioxidants. Tahitian Noni® Juice is the world's original and number one Noni product. Discover for yourself the benefits of this exotic secret. The fruit is ugly, a little expensive, and it doesn't taste that great. So why have people spent over $2 billion for it? Because it works. Tahitian Noni® -- Original -- Simple -- Pure HOLISTIC CENTER The Light Center, 1542 Woodson Road, Baldwin, KS 66006, (785) 255-4583, e-mail ltcenter@grapevine.net, on the web at www.lightcenterks.org The Light Center -- 34 peaceful acres nestled in the woods a half-hour south of Lawrence -- is a natural, spiritual sanctuary for self-discovery and inner healing, dedicated to holistic health education and the promotion of natural ways of self-healing. It is a facility for individual or small-group gatherings, retreats and workshops in a renovated 100-year-old barn (two private sleeping rooms, camping, full kitchen and bath for your use.) There are hiking trails, labyrinth, sweat lodge and meditation gardens. The Light Center supports your holistic healing journey and spiritual growth, offers continuing education about complementary health care, provides workshops on natural healing methods from a cross-cultural perspective, and offers private or group Healing Retreats for people with chronic and serious illnesses or general wellness. The Light Center is an Alternative Unity Ministry, a not-for-profit corporation. Robin Goff, BSN, a Healing Touch practitioner, is the Spiritual Leader. HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER The Harbor Wholistic Health Center, 2866 S. 291 Hwy, Suite D, Independence, MO 64057-1273, (816) 350-9985, fax (816) 350-9986, e-mail theharbor@sbcglobal.net, on the web at www.massageregister.com When The Harbor opened in 1997, two goals were in mind: to provide a safe, peaceful environment where people can relax and heal; and to focus on modalities that offer optimal health, away from the spa type environment. These goals are as valid today as when we opened our doors. Don Palmer and Chris Wilson, both NTCMB, select the appropriate techniques that meet the needs of individual clients. Their knowledge and sensitivity can relieve your stress. Besides therapeutic massage, Gary Ragan, NTCMB, provides Reiki, Attunement, and CranioSacral Therapy. He is able to regulate his pressure to the client's needs. Donna Denrow, NCTMB, adds Raindrop Therapy to her offerings of therapeutic massage, and Jan Lesh's years of experience and offering of hot stone massage definitely keeps her busy. Jessica Palmer's sessions focus on Jin Shin acupressure and incorporate TuiNa, Reiki and various energy work techniques where the client can get in touch with body sensations and access feelings and emotions related to their physical condition. Each practitioner schedules specific days and times by appointment only. The facility itself and all practitioners are Missouri Licensed. Call today. HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER Life Enrichment Center, LLC, Gail Zukav-Ross, (785) 979-6688 Gail Zukav-Ross and associates joyfully celebrate their first anniversary as facilitators of holistic healing and living programs at the Life Enrichment Center, LLC in Lawrence, Kan. The growing professional and teaching staff includes therapists, body workers, energy workers, acupuncturists, nutritionists, and yoga instructors. Choose individual or group work in spiritual healing, personal transformation, marriage and family, weight management, eating disorders, attachment disorders, addictions...and much more. We are the Kansas center for EDEN Process©, a national, community-based program for developing skills to overcome unhealthy relationships with food. Free referral resource provided for psychiatry, naturopathic medicine, chiropractic medicine, homeopathic medicine, and other modalities not yet offered at the center. Insurance billing for therapies and/or affordable private pay arrangements are available. CEUs offered for workshops. We're young as a group, but we offer more than 100 years of collective experience as practitioners and teachers. Learn to make your life a celebration at the Life Enrichment Center. Please call for more information. HOLISTIC HEALING CENTER Whole Body Health (913) 642-8880. Whole Body Health is a holistic healing center with experienced and caring practitioners committed to your mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Susan and Bridget use massage therapy to reduce stress and detoxify your body. Susan also performs Connective Therapy, an energy technique that connects physical symptoms back to their emotional source. Bridget and Laurie offer CranioSacral Therapy, which releases restrictions in the skull and pelvis that often cause chronic symptoms including headaches, neck and back pain, colic, autism, chronic fatigue, TMJ disorder and emotional problems. Chiropractic care is known for its benefits in restoring and maintaining proper alignment of joints, including those in your spine. Chiropractic relieves and prevents back, neck and joint pain, while restoring the flow of nerve energy to all parts of your body. Dr. Fickle specializes in Pediatric Chiropractic and wellness care. Dr. Hunt and Dr. Janasz specialize in ChiroSage, a technique that incorporates joint mobilization along with deep tissue massage and stretching to balance out your entire muscular and skeletal systems. Denise provides Reflexology, a hands-on treatment of the feet that stimulates the nervous system and enhances your body's innate ability to heal. Please call us to schedule your first treatment. HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE CENTER Health Star Healing Arts (816) 228-6270 Health Star Healing Arts is a holistic health care center. We offer a variety of different services to supplement your health care routine. We are able to work with some Health and Personnel Injury Insurances. We are here to treat your mind, body and spirit. Come to us for relief from the stresses of daily life. All of the staff members at Health Star are certified or licensed in their area of expertise. The styles of massage we have to offer range from Traditional to Swedish to Lomi Lomi, imported from Hawaii. From there we go to deeper tissue work with Neuromuscular, Trigger point, Reflexology and Sports Massage, while offering aromatherapy. We have a Reiki practitioner available to work on your chakras and energy field. Last, but not least, we have a Tai Chi instructor to teach you balance and proper breathing. Please call for more details. HOLISTIC PRODUCTS The Sacro Wedgy® toll-free 1 (800) 737-9295, on the web at www.sacrowedgy.com The Sacro Wedgy® has been used for more than 10 years by thousands to help rebalance the hips using gravity and body weight. Once balance has been restored in the hip area, symptoms such as sciatica, hip, leg, back, knee pain and others can be reduced, relieved or controlled. The Sacro Wedgy® is designed to isolate, cradle and elevate the "sacrum," often referred to as the "keystone" of our anatomy. The simplicity of the Sacro Wedgy® is one of the qualities that has enabled so many people to get relief. All you do is lie on a firm surface with the Sacro Wedgy® under the sacrum with support under the neck then, relax! Let gravity do the work. The Sacro Wedgy® is drug-free, non-invasive, all-natural, one-time purchase. Costs: $29.95 (male or female), companion neck cushion $12.95, plus $3.50 S&H. Call for a brochure/order or send check to B & B Marketing LLC, 569-B Holcombe Ave., Mobile, AL 36606. It has worked when all else failed! HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRY C. Shaffia Laue, M.D., 1025 Kentucky St., Lawrence, Kan. Tuesday through Friday, by appointment only, (785) 841-1243 I am a holistic psychiatrist who graduated from The Menninger Clinic and pursued intensive studies in environmental medicine, nutrition, biochemistry, auricular medicine, homeopathy and forms of bioenergy healing. My practice incorporates spiritual, energetic and meditative therapies, as well as traditional psychodynamic psychotherapy, stress management, dreamwork, imagery and behavior modification. I provide you with the necessary information to choose a path toward wellness, rather than suppressing your symptoms with drugs. You will learn specific skills that promote mental, emotional and physical health, which will allow you to develop life changes where you feel in control and positive about the changes you choose to make. I honor each individual's spiritual beliefs so that they can be useful to facilitate healing and wellness. I expect each person to be an active co-creator in orchestrating his or her own treatment plan and path to wholeness. Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be transformed like a caterpillar changing into a butterfly. It may be hard to imagine this process until you have experienced it. I can assist you in your transformation. HYPNOTHERAPY Jinsei Center, Harley D. Sears, C.Ht., Certified Hypnotherapist, 1326 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106, (816) 221-9449, on the web at www.jinseicenter.com, office hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Jinsei Center announces the opening of its new office located in downtown Kansas City, Mo. The Center is dedicated to the promotion of physical and emotional well-being through the use of Hypnotherapy, Herbal Therapy, and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Working with a hypnotherapist can help you learn new skills and behaviors that replace unhealthy habits -- and a hypnotherapist can steadfastly support and reinforce your new efforts, as well as provide pivotal help when dealing with difficult situations or stress. Services include Smoking Cessation, Weight Management, Stress Management, Sleep Improvement, Overcome Fears, Build Self-Esteem, Adjust to a Relationship Break-up, and Manage IBS. Full programs are available, as well as individual sessions on an as-needed basis. You may schedule your appointment by calling or visiting our website. HYPNOTHERAPY Midwest Hypnosis Institute, Stephen L. Griffeth, MS, CHt., 3205 Clinton Parkway Court, Lawrence, KS 66047, (785) 218-9380, e-mail sgriffeth@sunflower.com, on the web at www.midwest-hypnosis.com Midwest Hypnosis Institute offers comprehensive Certified Hypnotherapy/Hypnosis Training, as well as individual and group hypnotherapy sessions in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Our excellent instruction will provide you with the knowledge and tools that you need to become a successful professional. After completing the Basic, Advanced and Hypnoanalysis courses, you will be fully prepared and qualified to be a professional hypnotherapist, teaching others to help themselves with stop smoking, pain and stress management, weight loss, painless childbirth, fears, motivation and much more. And as a professional, you'll be entitled to professional compensation for your services and you'll enjoy the respect and prestige of being a professional practitioner in a respected field. Midwest Hypnosis Institute is approved and certified by the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association, American Board of Hypnotherapy and the International Association of Counselors and Therapists. Student financing is available. Call us and visit our website! HYPNOTHERAPY New Day Hypnotherapy, Carol Henderson, Certified Hypnotherapist, (913) 908-6907, on the web at www.NewDayHypno.com -- Day or evening appointments Now is the time to make changes in your life. Hypnosis can help. You can eliminate bad habits like smoking, overeating, nail biting and procrastinating. You can also improve your athletic ability, memory, academics, finances and relationships. You can eliminate fears that are holding you back -- such as fear of public speaking, spiders or social situations. Hypnosis can help you learn how to completely relax every part of your body, overcome insomnia and change your harmful response to stress. Experience past life regressions, get closer to God, learn how to heal yourself and others, and much more. Carol Henderson at New Day Hypnotherapy will help you achieve your full potential. A certified hypnotherapist, she is available for speaking on the topic of hypnosis. She can also teach self-hypnosis and meditation for relaxation to individuals and groups. Learn more about hypnosis at her website, or call for a free consultation. INTUITIVE AND CLAIRVOYANT DEVELOPMENT Emerald Insight, Patricia Anderson, MA, (816) 523-6439, e-mail pjadreams@aol.com • Classes to develop intuitive and clairvoyant ability • Meditation and healing • Spiritual education to balance head and heart, body and emotions • Intuitive counseling: combining healthy psychology with intuitive reading • One year, intensive, clairvoyant training program Our Creed: Building a bridge of clarity, truth, and compassion between infinite spirit and the world of experience through skill development, fellowship, and loving support. Patricia Anderson, MA, founder of Emerald Insight, has been an Intuitive Counselor and Spiritual Teacher for more than 20 years. She has taught extensively throughout the United States, recently relocating to Kansas City. Her background includes a Master's Degree in Narrative and Transpersonal Psychology, as well as being a successful writer and filmmaker. Please call or e-mail to find out the upcoming schedule of events. LIFE COACHING Charla Carnes, CPA, MBA, Certified Professional Life Coach, (816) 756-2412, e-mail charlacarnes@aol.com Charla Carnes is a Certified Professional Life Coach who helps clients access individual resources and creativity and build upon their unique strengths. For more than 20 years, she has worked with businesses great and small to effect change and streamline processes. With CPA and MBA credentials, and a wealth of hands-on experience, Carnes' guidance proves always to be straightforward, practical and invaluable. Since 1999, Carnes has been self-employed, assisting small firms in a variety of financial arenas. In 2003, she received certification from the Transformational Life Coaching Center, marking her move to a new level of excellence in consulting. Carnes' combination of business experience and education allows her to confidently provide the highest quality service, while maintaining a true partnership relationship with clients. She is adept at zeroing in on obstacles to progress, helping clients discover workable strategies and solutions that will move them toward their financial, career or personal goals. A truly rich life awaits, any individual who is opened to the coaching experience. LIFE COACHING CENTER Transformational Life Coaching Center, Dr. Judith H. Kopfler, director, (816) 756-2412 or (985) 649-2828, on the web at www.trancenter.com Dr. Judith Kopfler is the founding director and Lead Trainer for Transformational Life Coaching Center, which is based in Louisiana. She is currently devoting her extensive expertise to creating TLC so this synthesis of techniques can be brought to the New Orleans and Kansas City areas. Dr. Kopfler's combination of experience and skills make her the ideal candidate to lead this program. A Ph.D. in counseling Psychology, in private practice for more than 25 years, she has trained extensively in many counseling techniques, particularly Gestalt and NLP. She is one of those rare souls who has a natural gift for making people feel understood. She is a natural Zen-like guide. Dr. Kopfler has dedicated her life to helping people achieve their goals quickly and efficiently to create the lives they are meant to live. Judy is deeply committed to the belief that humans are inherently whole and resourceful. She firmly believes, with appropriate guidance and support, everyone is capable of achieving greatness. LIGHT/COLOR THERAPY Par Exsalonce Salon & Day Spa, 11849 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210, (913) 469-9532, fax (913) 469-9693 If you're ready for the ultimate stress-relieving treatments, look to the Sensory Therapy Room at Par Exsalonce Salon & Day Spa where we have created a Sacred Space utilizing specific geometric dimensions based on Sacred BioGeometry. Within this Sacred space we have simultaneously combined massage with light, music, color, sound and aromatherapies to provide a sensory enriched experience you'll never forget! This room has the ability to induce trance states and altered states of consciousness (such as an extended Alpha or Delta brain wave cycle). It is not uncommon to experienced elongated states of ecstasy, holographic perception, transcendental experiences, direct communion with spirit and encounters with your soul. You'll want to stop by or call Par Exsalonce today to schedule your Sensory Therapy Experience! MASSAGE EDUCATION Heritage College, 534 E. 99th St, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 942-5474, on the web at www.heritage-education.com Massage Therapy is one of the fastest-growing fields of the millennium. It's a career that provides challenging work, professional and personal growth, various employment options and financial success. However, choosing the right school to support you is crucial. Heritage College has a reputation for excellence, offering high-quality training for the serious massage student. The instructors are professionally active, well trained and highly credentialed, as well as patient and supportive. Day and evening classes are available. Financial aid is also available to those who qualify. We also have a student clinic, offering $19 one-hour student massages. Call today for an appointment. We place the highest priority on getting our students to work. Visit and see why graduates, employers and massage professionals agree that studying at Heritage College is the best way to begin a rewarding career. METAPHYSICAL & HEALING EXPO Edge Life Expo, Gary Beckman, toll-free 1 (888) 776-7616, e-mail expo@edgenews.com, on the web at www.edgenews.com/expo The third-annual Edge Life Expo 2003: Healing Body, Mind & Spirit, returning to the Minneapolis Convention Center on November 14-16, promises to the biggest and best local metaphysical, spiritual and healing expo presented in by The EDGE and Leap Publications. Headlining the Expo this year is James Van Praagh, a noted clairvoyant and host of the syndicated television program, Beyond, and popular speaker and hospice advocate Dannion Brinkley, who wrote the best-selling Saved by the Light. Edge Life Expo 2003 will feature nearly a dozen keynote and guest speakers, many of whom are known nationally and around the world. Other speakers include: popular Twin Cities psychic and author Echo Bodine; psychic and spiritual healer Dr. Marilyn Rossner; Tobias channel Geoffrey Hoppe; astrologer Maria Shaw; local author and entrepreneur David Wagner; local author, Feng Shui consultant and EDGE columnist Carole J. Hyder; Akashic Records teacher and consultant Donna Fox; Rev. Michael Underwood of Lake Harriet Spiritual Community; and Edge Life Expo co-owner Insiah Vawda-Beckman. A record number of exhibitors, an estimated 150 this year, will offer a wide array of products, services and information to assist with healing and personal transformation. Roving musicians will be on hand in Exhibition Hall to soothe and relax you on your journey. In addition, the Expo offers: free classes and lectures; intuitive readers, body and energy work, and a huge bookstore. Sponsored by Leap Publications & The EDGE Newspapers, Edge Life Expo invites you to attend this year. Admission tickets will be available at the door or through UptownTix at www.uptowntix.com or (612) 604-4466. Tickets for the special guest and keynote speakers are now available, sold separately through UptownTix. MUSIC/SOUND THERAPY Par xsalonce Salon & Day Spa, 11849 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210, (913) 469-9532, fax (913) 469-9693 If you're ready for the ultimate stress-relieving treatments, look to the Sensory Therapy Room at Par Exsalonce Salon & Day Spa where we have created a Sacred Space utilizing specific geometric dimensions based on Sacred BioGeometry. Within this Sacred space we have simultaneously combined massage with light, music, color, sound and aromatherapies to provide a sensory enriched experience you'll never forget! This room has the ability to induce trance states and altered states of consciousness (such as an extended Alpha or Delta brain wave cycle). It is not uncommon to experienced elongated states of ecstasy, holographic perception, transcendental experiences, direct communion with spirit and encounters with your soul. You'll want to stop by or call Par Exsalonce today to schedule your Sensory Therapy Experience! MYSTICISM The Rosicrucian Order, Sanctum Lux Atrium Group (816) 942-8877, on the web at www.rosicrucian.org/seekers or www.rosicrucian.org/local/ab/sanctumlux.html What Are You Seeking? The fact that you are reading this is a sign that you are a seeker, a person on a personal quest. Within every human being lies the ultimate source of wisdom, compassion, strength and peace. All too often, these treasurers remain undiscovered...hidden by the turmoil and distractions of our worldly existence. The Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, teaches time-honored, practical techniques for unveiling the spiritual riches within. By tapping into this vast resource, students are empowered to serve their communities and humanity as a whole by incorporating spiritual values into all aspects of daily life. The Rosicrucian Order, AMORC, a philosophical and initiatic tradition, is committed to preserving and perpetuating its centuries-old body of knowledge for the betterment of all being and our planet. NATURAL HEALTH International Natural Health Clinic, Dr. Rick D. Brown, NMD, and Dr. Michael E. Martin, DC, NMD, 708 W. Pennway, Kansas City, MO 64108, (816) 471-4642 or fax (816) 421-1217. Taking control of your own health is a powerful step toward complete wellness. We can help you find simple answers to complex health challenges with our wide variety of techniques at the International Natural Health Clinic in Kansas City. Dr. Rick Brown, NMD, and Dr. Michael Martin, DC, NMD, have been in practice for more than a combined 50 years, and they have countless testimonials from people who have had allergies, asthma, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, migraines, TMJ, blood sugar problems, thyroid issues, back pain, narcolepsy, etc. Each case is unique, and so are our treatment protocols. NATURAL HEALTH CARE Well-Spring Center for Natural Health & Wellness (816) 523-7843, on the web at www.wellspring-center.com/edge The accent in health care today is on "natural." At the Well-Spring Center for Natural Health & Wellness, our role is to complement traditional medical care with integrated natural therapies to help each person achieve his or her own unique balance of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. We offer a wide array of Massage and Body Treatments to lift the spirit and soothe tired muscles. Our Health Services help you chart a path to wellness with chiropractic care, wellness profiling, nutritional appraisals and diagnostic testing. The Center also provides regular weekly classes in Tai Chi and Yoga, and frequent educational workshops on managing stress, eating well and natural healing. Let the Well-Spring Center help you develop your own plan for living well -- naturally. Call us at for more information or to schedule a massage. NATURAL MEDICINE The Tao Academy, 2440 W. 47th Ave., Kansas City, KS 66103, (913) 362-8844 Our Mission Statement: "We treat the 'Best of People' Naturally." We are a Clinic and Academy of Natural Medicine, Movement and Contemplative Arts. We are unique in the Kansas City area in that the Academy offers Authentic Taoist, Buddhist and Hindu Arts of self-development under the same roof. In our clinic, our approach to healing in natural ways is a synthesis of Eastern and Western arts and sciences, and arises from our own life experiences and formal education. We treat health problems with Acupuncture, herbal medicine, Chi-Gong, Food Therapy, Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Tui-Na, Shiatzu, Yoga, Movement Therapy and lifestyle change. Dr. Fred Weaver is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine with 36 years of professional experience. Our staff is dedicated to offering the public excellent health, well-being and expanded consciousness in our clinic through our ongoing classes. PUBLICATIONS The EDGE, Gary Beckman, publisher, toll-free 1 (888) 776-7616, e-mail edgegary@aol.com; Tim Miejan, editor, toll-free 1 (888) 776-5687, e-mail editor@edgenews.com, on the web at www.edgenews.com The EDGE newspapers are among the finest and most complete source of metaphysical, spiritual and whole health information available anywhere. We print more than 55,000 copies each month and reach approximately 150,000 readers in an eight-state area every month in more than 1,200 distribution sites and by subscription in greater Kansas City, Omaha, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Madison, Milwaukee and beyond. We are always looking for stories on personal growth, integrative healing and global transformation. Our focus is on the evolution of consciousness. A Writer's Guideline is available upon request. The advertising opportunities are endless. What you hold in your hand is one example of how to reach thousands of people. Please call us, and one of our representatives will assist you with any of your needs. We continually receive congratulatory calls from readers, writers and advertisers from all over the country, saying that The EDGE is among the finest metaphysical newspapers in the country. This is due to the support of all our readers, distributors, advertisers and writers. A special thanks to you all, and our heartfelt gratitude to our fine editorial, production, sales and management staff for making things happen. SACRED EXPERIENCES & HEALING Buffalo Lodge, Carol Rydell or Gary Langston (816) 942-5418, e-mail carol@buffalo-lodge.com, on the web at www.buffalo-lodge.com Buffalo Lodge is a community of many spiritual paths coming together to enjoy the healing "sacred play" of self-expression and sharing. Our Sacred Circles express themselves in many forms, including drumming circles, workshops and transformative travel to various spiritual locations. Come journey to the Sacred Valley of the Incas in Peru; swim with wild dolphins or whales while immersing yourself in loving blue oceans; nurture your inner child by digging for the buried treasure of sparkling crystals in Arkansas. Open yourself to whatever will assist you in expressing your heart's desire. Private shamanic/energy healing sessions and intuitive counseling available. Bring Spirit into form through the celebration of personal expression. To learn more, visit our website. For information or to schedule an appointment, call either Carol Rydell or Gary Langston at (816) 942-5418. Outside of Missouri, call toll-free at1 (800) 557-1106. SELF DISCOVERY Living the Sacred Wheel, Lee Ann Stamm, Cedar Grove Life Center (816) 697-3880, e-mail cedargrove@index-solutions.com, on the web at www.cedargrovelifecenter.com Do you feel lost on your earth walk? Do past issues keep you from moving forward? Are you seeking a path to find Self within an earth-centered tradition of spirituality? If "yes," then "Living the Sacred Wheel" may be the answer. Each month for a year, explore the changing energies of the wheel to enhance balance and awareness. Study packets provide exercises and questions to bring you into right relationship with Self. This correspondence course is ongoing and offers personal guidance and counsel throughout. Lee Ann Stamm, a minister of the Alliance of Divine Love Church and an elder of the Kansas City Pipe Circle, is the author and facilitator of "Living the Sacred Wheel." She is a healer and life counselor who provides a variety of alternative health options at her facility, Cedar Grove Life Center. Call or write her, or visit her website for more information. SENSORY THERAPY Par Exsalonce Salon & Day Spa, 11849 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210, (913) 469-9532, fax (913) 469-9693 In order to achieve an altered state or a shift in perception, there must be a cessation of internal dialogue. In order for internal dialogue to cease, there must be sufficient stimulus to keep the mind occupied. Through the use of light-art and sound/music, we have provided the visual stimulus necessary to engage the rational mind, breaking its hold on our thought process and ceasing "mind chatter." We have combined nine different light/color sources all slowly oscillating through the colors of the charkas to provide a relaxing mirror of your light body, all positioned so that your light stage (even your peripheral view) is totally encompassing. We are utilizing the latest in brainwave manipulation using Holosync technology from Centerpointe Research Institute, as well as guided visualizations, meditations and chakra balancing ballads. In short, the Sensory Therapy Room at Par Exsalonce is a Sacred Space created using specific geometric dimensions where we combine massage with light, color, sound, music and aromatherapies simultaneously to provide an encompassing sensory enriched experience, which promotes personal growth, healing, insight and self-exploration that we are sure you will never forget! SOUND HEALING Therapy Harps, voicemail toll-free 1 (800) 689-5673 / (303) 427-8880 Therapy zither-lap harps are unique right-brain healing instruments. We pre-tune each harp. From the very first time you pick up the harp, you can close your eyes and strum across the strings, and it sounds beautiful! People listening to you will think you have played for years. Therapy Harps balance chakras, calm the nervous system and stimulate the immune system. The vibrations of the harps balance and regenerate the body, often allowing people to release chronic pain and symptoms of degenerative illness and ADD/ADHD. Therapists and healers find them easy and effective. Clients go quickly into deep states of release and healing using the harps to start or end their sessions. When you call, we can answer your questions and play the different tunings for you to experience. Please leave your name and number clearly with the best time to return your call for your time zone. SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Vedanta Society of Kansas City, 8701 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64114, (816) 444-8045 Vedanta teaches the divinity of the soul, the unity of existence, the Oneness of the Godhead, and the harmony of religions. Vedanta teaches four royal yogas, or paths, to the experience of God: the path of unselfish action; the path of devotion; the path of meditation; and the path of knowledge. Weekly Services, Vespers, Spiritual Retreats, Classes and Lectures. Swami Chetanananda, a monk of the Ramakrishna Order of India, is minister. Private interviews for those interested in spiritual practice. Lending Library of books and tapes. Bookshop and accessories: incense, candles photos, tapes. Swami Vivekananda brought the universal message of Vedanta to the West in 1893. The KC Society was founded in 1947. There is never any charge for any program or service. Call to be placed on a mailing list. All faiths are welcome. TAI CHI Tai Chi Studio, Gary Huff, Senior Teacher, 7941 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park KS 66204, (913) 709-9051, e-mail oriath@aol.com, on the web at www.threedragonsway.com The Tai Chi Studio opened its doors in January 2003 in the Downtown Overland Park area. It has been a recognized School of Martial Arts for more than 16 years under the name Three Dragons Way. The Studio specializes in the teaching of Original Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan and Internal Arts like Yoga, Pakua, Calligraphy, and Chinese Boxing. Senior Teacher Gary Huff has been studying Martial and Internal Arts since 1978 and has more than six Black Belt ranks of fifth degree and below. Classes being offered: Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan, Tai Chi for Children (age 7 - 12), Pakua, Tai Chi Sword, Beginning Yang Style Tai Chi for the/Less Physically Active, Chinese Boxing for self-protection, and Kundalini Yoga. The Tai Chi Studio learns directly from the family that created Tai Chi Chuan. The Studio brings Masters from the Chen Family in China to Kansas City, and hosts seminars with them. Through these efforts our Studio improves, and we develop a deeper understanding of the Art of Tai Chi Chuan from the original source that created it. TOURISM Unity Village, 1901 N.W. Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO 64065, at the corner of M350 and Colbern Road near Lee's Summit, Mo. Nestled away on more than 1,400 acres near Lee's Summit, Mo., you will find Unity Village, Mo. Known for its beauty and tranquility, it is designed to be a haven of peace and relaxation. Unity Village offers many ways to reconnect with your spirit. For instance, become rejuvenated by walking the path of the outdoor Unity Village Labyrinth. Sit on the dream bench and dare to dream. Stop and smell the roses in the Unity Rose Garden. Take a free 45-minute guided walking tour and learn about Unity's history and philosophy. Visit many of the buildings and see breathtaking scenic vistas that include Mediterranean-style architecture, fountains and courtyard gardens. Whether it's a walk through the labyrinth, a stroll through the rose garden or a weeklong retreat, Unity Village is a sacred space available for you to reconnect with your spirit. For information, call the Visitor Center at (816) 524-3550, extension 3000, or come by and we will be happy to guide you on your journey. YOGA Anahatta Yoga Center, LLC 3665 W. 95th St. (West 95th Street and Mission Road), (913) 381-7899, on the web at www.AnahattaYogaCenter.com Anahatta Yoga Center offers ongoing classes in many different styles of yoga: traditional Hatha (which is appropriate for new and continuing students), Ashtanga, Power Vinyasa, Prenatal, Kids and Restorative Yoga, just to name a few. There really is a class for everyone! Anahatta is also known for its diverse workshops, which are often of interest and accessible to the general public. Students respond immediately to the knowledge and compassion of the dedicated and experienced teachers on staff. They also find the large, light and airy studio in the southeast corner of Ranchmart South shopping center highly conducive to a peaceful practice. Periodically, the center will have "free sample" classes posted on the website for students to try something new. Anahatta Yoga Center's full schedule of classes, workshops and other info is available on its website, or call for more information. YOGA & ACUPUNCTURE Kathleen Coleton, Heartland Yoga and Acupuncture, 7216 Wornall, Kansas City, MO 64114, (816) 822-0500 Kathleen Coleton, Diplomate Acupuncture NCCAOM, combines healing modalities to design an individualized approach to specific symptoms. The ancient art of Oriental Acupuncture includes the insertion of very thin, sterile, one-use-only needles into points on the body, in the ear or on the scalp. A graduate of a three-year masters program and NCCAOM board certified, Kathleen is also a Licensed Massage Therapist, a Reiki practitioner and a CranioSacral Therapist. Adjunct therapies include Gua Sha, Cupping, Oriental Nutritional counseling, Ear Candling and Energy Balancing. As a graduate of the Core Star Ascension Series, Kathleen has expanded her ability to see, hear and feel where the "dis-ease" has localized in the body. Kathleen teaches weekly classes in Hatha Yoga (B.K.S. Iyengar style) and T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Yang style, short form) at Heartland Yoga and Acupuncture. She brings to her classes a strong background in anatomy, movement, dance, oriental and Vedic philosophies, and Chi Gong. Please call for a listing of classes and schedules. |
