Meet Our Independent Practitioners

1. The interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects.

2. Cooperative interaction among groups, especially among the acquired subsidiaries or merged parts of a corporation, that creates an enhanced combined effect. - American Heritage Dictionary

HealthWise Resources is fortunate to offer multi-dimensional whole health care. If you work with several independent practitioners, we can help you with complex problems using synergy. Here are just a few examples:

Can't sleep? Try a combo of hypnosis and massage, supported by Deb's Flower remedies.
Thinning bones? Try working with Ria and Judy. Have three physical therapy visits with Ria for special, safe exercise education plus three to five visits with Judy for nutrition counseling.
Stress? Try massage with Phyllis, Diana, or Deb combined with energy healing with Deb. Reflexology with Phyllis and hypnosis with Mikela could also be of great help.
Constipation? Try a combination of manual physical therapy with Ria to improve intestinal motility, while following Judy's nutrition advice and Mikela's holistic health counseling.
- The Triple Treat package offers 3 half-hour visits with 3 different practitioners for 75.00.

	FEEDING BODY, MIND & SPIRIT	by Judy Trumpy, RD/LD
	What thoughts are triggered when you hear the words 'nutrition', 'USDA Dietary Guidelines', 'dietitian' or 'Food Guide Pyramid'? If you think of 'health', 'well-being', or 'longevity', you probably have a fairly centered attitude toward the role of food in your life. If you think of guilt or shame, embarrassment or have a general negative view of food, your current body weight and body image and the fight you've had with food most of your life, you could benefit from learning more about "Intuitive Eating".

The first step to becoming an 'Intuitive' eater or an internally regulated eater is to give yourself permission to eat anything you want That proposition may sound somewhat scary as you envision becoming as big as a house and going totally out of control with food. I'd like to help you understand this concept more fully and become more comfortable with food so that you see eating and food as a means to live, and not living to eat or the constant avoiding of eating.

With 36 years experience as a registered, licensed dietitian in the Central Iowa area I can share with you such concepts as dismissing the diet mentality, recognizing true hunger, eating what you like, paying attention to feelings of fullness, silencing the 'Food Nazi' and honoring your genetic make-up. Please call me at 233-1139 #15 for a 15 minute FREE phone session and further explanation of becoming an intuitive eater.

Shi meaning finger and atsu meaning pressure is an Oriental medicine technique widely used for centuries and still popular today. From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, the body is infused by its electromagnetic field. Qi, or Chi, energy runs along invisible body channels called meridians. The meridians influence the functioning of mind, body and emotions, which interact to create overall health and well-being. Movement of Qi equals life; stagnation of Qi equals illness and death. The goal of Shiatsu is to ensure that the Qi is flowing steadily and evenly throughout the body. Imbalance of one area impacts the whole system.

An advantage of Shiatsu Massage is that it can be safely used in some medical conditions where Western massage is contraindicated. People with heart or lymph system complications can be aided by energetic realignment without the danger of increased blood flow to the heart or stimulating lymphatic drainage, yet they can still experience human touch and relaxation. Another advantage is that the client is able to be fully clothed for treatment.. Like acupuncture, the Shiatsu practitioner accesses the meridians through acupressure points so that the mind, body and emotions can be realigned to mutually support overall wellness. Unlike acupuncture, there are no needles.

If you think Shiatsu may be for you, Contact Deb at Healthwise at 233-1139 #20. Also ask her about alternative treatments in Reiki, Healing Touch, Energy Medicine, Sound/Vibration Healing, Guided Meditation and Bach Flower Essences.

Mikela is currently accepting new clients. Call (515) 233-1139 #18 to schedule.

MEET OUR NEW HYPNOTHERAPIST

Mikela Licona, Certified Hypnotherapist

When our previous hypnotherapist, Ann Clausen, left HealthWise to become a minister, she chose Mikela Licona, Holistic Health Consultant and Herbalist, to take over her hypnotherapy practice.

Mikela is an excellent hypnotherapist because of her extensive experience using guided imagery and her education in whole health. Mikela derives great satisfaction in working with people on their life changes.

Through hypnosis a client can reach a state of deep physical relaxation and heightened mental concentration. Old habits can be more easily reprogrammed in the hyper-suggestible hypnotic state. Hypnosis can be a helpful tool used to quit smoking, lose weight, or decrease stress.

We thank Ann for three great years and many successes! We wish the best for her in her new career. We welcome Mikela and anticipate she will help many clients achieve their wellness goals.

HealthWise Resources Complementary Clinic 327 Sixth Street Ames IA 50010 We're on the Web! www.hwiseresources.com

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