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Canada’s Wholistic Directory Newsletter
by: COCHRANE & AREA WHOLISTIC COMMUNITY
Uniting Our Wholistic Practitioners and Providing Our Neighbors with Alternative Healthcare Choices
       
January 2011                                                                                                           Issue # 52
 
            Happy New Years !!! 
A new year is so exciting as we can see changes around the corner and know that we can create a wonderful year and life for our selves.  A year to enjoy, play,  work and cherish our selves, families and friends.  Be gentle with your self and remember to congratulate your self on any changes: whether big or small.  Recognizing what we accomplish - opens more doors to better health and well being.  You are the healer within.
           
                                    In this Months Newsletter:
: Articles of healing techniques:  Feng Shui    submitted by Kim Buckler
: Featured article of the month    What Journey Are We Creating?
: Rotating featured members
: Listing of classes and events provided by active members
: Health corner:  Featured Herb: Garlic.    Water and Air.
: Featured Books / Gardening / and Wholistic Links   Between Lives. 
: Rotating business cards for active members  
: Music:  Christopher Barran
 
Enjoy and Many Blessings,     Kim Buckler  
Creator of Canadas’ Wholistic Directory and Newsletter.
 
                                                Featured Healing Technique
 
                                                Feng Shui
 
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese system of bringing balance into your environment: the heavens and earth together to bring in prosperity into ones life.  Feng Shui = wind water. 
                                   
Feng Shui is a technique of placing certain objects in and out of the home or business to bring in prosperity and good energies.  It would also include clearing the space of old energies, broken furniture, and clutter.  From using crystals, clocks, aquariums, colors and water fountains, the purpose is to increase the energy in your home or business.
 
Ex: Crystals are used to increase the energies as they have natural healing properties.  Rose quartz would be in the bathroom or bedroom to keep the romance and love in the relationship.  Tourmaline is used for protection, and hemitite for grounding, and citrine for self healing.
 
Fountains are outside and inside a business to bring in prosperity.  There are rules such as: a fountain in the southeast corner of your home or business brings prosperity and balance, but do not place the fountain in a bedroom as that will bring in worry.  Then to add crystals and essential oils to the fountains will increase that particular energy even more.  A fountain in the north will help with career and path, the fountain in the east will help with Health and Family.
 
Colors: for career the use of red, orange, pink, strong yellow and purple.  My daughter use red ribbons tied to crystals that were hung in the reception area.  For stability: light yellow and earthy beige colors.  For mental clarity: the use of grey and white.  For freshness and abundance: blue and black.  For health and vitality: brown and green. 
 
Take a look at each of your rooms and see what the color combinations are promoting.  Do you have browns and greens in the bedroom: for health and vitality while you sleep. Or is it more in your main living area, where you spend most of your time?
 
I did not particularly see the mention of clutter in the articles that I read.  But I truly believe that clutter represents a caotic personality, not focused and unable to bring stability to ones life.  Look at the area that you live in or work in.  Does it show an organized yet work in progress? Or does it show that one just does not care?  I find that when one enters a business, you can see how much attention has been put into the surroundings and using a Feng Shui method would be very beneficial.
 
And please do remember:  even if you have prepared your business and home with Feng Shui techniques, you must also apply it to your life.  I have seen two businesses that are set up in a prosperous setting, yet the owners have not learnt proper communication skills with their employees and customers.  They both go hand in hand. 
  
 Submitted by:   Kim Buckler   www.abwholisticdirectory.com 
 
            Member that offers Feng Shui:
Arlana Tanner-Sibelle  Crystal Vision Insights
Personal Development Coach &  Certified Image Consultant and Workshop Facilitator
334 4819c 48th Ave Red Deer, AB
Contact: 403-348-5831  www.crystalvision.ca www.goddesswisdomonline.com  www.permission2bu.com email: arlana@permission2bu.com
    Notes:  Arlana offers the following: Astrology Reports, Energy balancing, Coaching, Personal Growth, Womens Ceremonies and Workshops.
 
 
                                                Feature Article
 
                                                What Journey are We Creating?
 
   After an amazing trip in Australia, I really want to share with you that our dreams and visions do materialize and how we can shape our lives.  From experiencing what traveling is really about, to this amazing planet that we live on, to family, friends and shaping our lives so that our heart sings at all times.  Creating our lives and receiving with gratitude. 
 
  As I walked down streets in a different town, different country looking at the plants, trees, animals and houses, I was seeing with new eyes.  Yet looking at everything with the same appreciation that I have for our own beautiful land.  Each experience brought tears of gratitude to my eyes.  I was living one of my dreams, and connecting to my dad’s country and heritage.  Yet as I relate many of the stories, again tears of gratitude and again my heart sings.  A family that I never meet before had open arms, homes and many stories to share too.
 
  Today as my appointment book fills, again living part of my dreams, and a vision of more trips coming up in the near future.  While reading “Ask and it is Given” by Esther and Jerry Hicks, I learning to feel the vibration of living the life that I am ready to embrace.  I have fulfilled the dream of watching my daughters go into amazing young ladies and parents.   Now I am ready to travel with or without the family and start new journeys with them in my heart and thoughts.
 
  As a teen there was a vision of being a loving and supportive parent, along with wanting a house with a huge yard, of which I am living in today.  About 9 years ago, I really wanted to become a wholistic practitioner and have learnt a lot more than what I first saw and am living my dream.  I am so grateful for all that I see and experience each and every day.  When I have that moment when something does not feel right and I start to get concerned,  a vision is created of all will be well and feeling the vibration of wellness and success.   
 
  With five weeks I was able to heal, reconnect, learn and let go of old fears.  Did what was needed to before I left  to Australia and brought back many ideas, gifts, and dreams to work with.  The dream of seeing my Australian family and seeing many crystal places in Australia was starting to be filled as I will be back to see many more.   As the newsletters go on during the year I hope to share what I saw and hopefully you will share with us what you learn on your journeys. 
 
   Dreaming or creating our future or journey is up to us, no one else.  We can say no, or we can say yes and fully accept what we would like to materialize.  During the last year I learnt to let go of fears I had about leaving family behind, not being able to do what others do, to know that I am ready to walk in my shoes.  An hour before I left for Australia I realized my debit card was missing, the banks are closed, and the card my only source to cash while gone.  Was I ready to say I can not go, or was I ready to say heck with it, all will work out.  I Was Ready To Go.  As soon as I realized that Nothing was going to stop me from my first over seas holiday I remembered where my bank card was and the store manager found it for me.  I am ready to accept an abundance of love, health, wisdom, finances, life experiences and spiritual growth in my life.  Now saying yes to all that I want.     
 
   As I traveled, I also saw others who were a reflection of my self at one time, feeling lost, alone, and no hope for reaching dreams.  I sent out the thoughts of unconditional love and hope along with knowing, they too have a choice of what they do with their lives.  My journey is healing on all levels, enjoying my work as a natural healer, traveling, and sharing with family, friends, clients and the world.  What are you creating?  What are you letting go of so that you can enjoy life and full fill the dreams you hold on to and know that you are fully deserving of what your heart is asking for.  Allow the transformation to begin…. 
 
   Remember, any time we have a thought that someone else may be doing something wrong with their lives, business or health: remember that it could be our own fear of going ahead and doing something for ourselves and succeeding.  Those who constantly criticize and under estimate what can be done, have not yet realize that they are creating a heavy energy in their lives and not living their dreams.  With two nurturing businesses, the desire to learn more and live a joyful life while practicing the trade I am meant to be in, I am living my dream and letting go of self created fears.  I am the creator of my life and know that I can keep a high loving vibration that we all deserve to live in. 
   
Submitted by:  Kim Buckler  www.spirit-soul-healing.com   www.abwholisticdirectory.com  
 
 
Welcome to Our New Member
 
Stepping Stones Healing    Greg and Donna Olsen
Calgary, Alberta
Contact: 403-286-3808   403-863-2525   greg@steppingstoneshealing.com  www.steppingstoneshealing.com
    Specialties:   Massage & Sound Healing Tables, Massage, Reiki, Reflexology, Readings
 
This Month’s Featured Members
www.abwholisticdirectory.com/direct.html
 
Natalie Fortier  Breakthrough Sound                                                                                                  
Calgary, AB.
(403) 201-2371    info@breakthroughsound.com        www.breakthroughsound.com         
Specialties: Young Living Oils, Crystal Bowls & Bowl Healing, CranioSacral Therapist, Crystal Healing
 
Ann Hogan     ABC Life & Career Skills                                                                                  
Calgary, AB     
(403) 519-2179   annhogan@shaw.ca     www.abclifecareer.com   
Specialties:  Life Coaching, Career Coaching, Wholistic Approach Coaching
 
Bucklers Farm      U-Pick Fruit and Vegetables                                                                   
20 km north of Cochrane AB    (on hwy 22 ,  East on Township Road 283)
(403) 932-6097        www.bucklerfarm.ca
Specialties:  U Pick fruit and vegetables.  Naturally grown vegetables and fruit. 
 
Harmonic Medicine       Michele Gervais & Lambert Bordeaux                                              
Edmonton & Calgary, AB  Vancouver, BC
www.harmonic-medicine.com  mgcreate@gmail.com   intrinsicsolutions@shaw.ca
Specialties:  Certified Acutonics Practitioner & Teacher, Energy & Chakra-Pranic Healing Practitioner
 
Janette Hansen                                                                                               
Calgary, Alberta   N.W. Calgary at Silver Springs Massage
(403) 288-6400   janki-connect@hotmail.com     www.janettehansen.com
Specialties: BodyTalk, Colour/Sound, Quantum Touch, Raindrop Therapy, Reflexology, Reiki  
 
Living Energy Natural Health Centre & Studies  Dr. Radka Ruzicka HD (RHom), DNM, NNCP  
Carvel, Alberta
(780) 892-3006     www.livingenergy.ca   livingenergynow@yahoo.ca
 Specialties: Wholistic Nutrition Program, Natural Medicine: Homeopathy, Herbal Medicine, Essences, & more.
 
                                                Advertising
                           
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Made in Calgary - Lifetime Structural Guarantee along with being  Portable and Height Adjustable
Choose: Style – Foam – Firmness – Size   -  Top Quality Workmanship & Material
Ask about Sound Healing Tables   
Reiki Classes & Sound Healing Sessions Available     www.steppingstoneshealing.com      Calgary (403) 863-2525
 
            January 2011
 
January 15th  2011    Saturday             Cochrane, AB  
    Crystal Healing Class    Saturday
 January 16th  2011       Sunday            Cochrane, AB             
    Usui Reiki Classes for Level One     Sunday
For more information on these classes:  Spirit & Soul Healing Classes
 
            February 2011
February   2011
Upcoming Workshops & Meditations
I, Sangavasini, will return to Calgary on February 6th, 2011. New classes, workshops and meditations will be booked after this date in Calgary and St. Albert. I will offer many new teachings and practices that I have learned here, straight from a living enlightened master. I am very excited to share this with you and will keep you informed!   www.paws4bliss.com   www.riseandshinehealing.com
 
       February 5th 2011    Saturday              Bassano, AB
Usui Reiki Advanced Level
Attunement of all 7 symbols (3 new ones), booklet of information and on other techniques to incorporate into a treatment, full treatment exchange.  Bring a lunch    Investment:  $ 175.00  per student      Certification course.
      February 6th  2011    Sunday    Bassano, AB
Usui Reiki Masters
Attunement of all 7 symbols, instruction on how to facilitate classes and do the attunements. Provide and receive a full treatment exchange.   Bring a lunch 
Investment:     $225.00   per student        Certification course               
Instructor:  Kim Buckler (Reiki Master & Intuitive)            To Register:  Jackie  403-641-3444
 
February 19th 2011    Saturday             Strathmore, AB
Crystal Healing Classes 
During this class, the students will learn about several crystals and their healing properties.  We also cover how to clean / clear your crystals, set up crystal grids, and clear your chakras. We learn how one……
For more information:  Spirit & Soul Healing Classes    to register:   Joyce 403-934-5785           
           
February 20th 2011    Sunday                           High River, AB
Usui Reiki Classes for Level One
Level One:  the students learn the history of Reiki and energy work.  During the class we are shown how to clear chakras, learn 3 symbols, receive the level one attunement, work with our own intuition, and do a full treatment. 
Register:   Krista Willard (Culture Program Coordin.)  403- 652-4668     info.:  Spirit & Soul Healing Classes
 
February 28th 2011    Monday                          Calgary, AB
Introduction to Wholistic Healing
Bring an open mind to hear about the choices we have today for wholistic healing and how a lot of it works.
Location:    Spiritual Directions,   Calgary, AB
Time: 7 - 9 pm              Investment:  Please inquire when signing up       Contact:  403-210-2802
           
            March 2011
     March 5th  2011    Saturday             Bassano, AB
Crystal Healing Classes 
During this class, the students will learn about several crystals and their healing properties.  We also cover how to clean / clear your crystals, set up crystal grids, .....
      March 6th  2011    Sunday               Bassano, AB
Building Your Intuition Workshop      
This workshop will be held over the day.  This is for the beginner who would like to learn more about how to build on their own personal intuition.  Several methods ......
Instructor:  Kim Buckler (Reiki Master & Intuitive)     To Register:  Jackie  403-641-3444        For more information:  Spirit & Soul Healing Classes
 
March 17th    Thursday                    Calgary, AB
Couples Reflexology Workshop
During this workshop: we gain information on how Reflexology can help to promote good health and how it can be a wonderful way to end a day.  We will cover how the meridians flow through the body and where each is located on the foot.  A booklet and chart is provided to use as a guide for doing the treatments. Each person receives a full one hour treatment of foot reflexology from their partner during this workshop.
Location:    Spiritual Directions,   Calgary, AB           Time: 7 - 9 pm        Investment:  Please inquire when signing up       Contact:  403-210-2802
 
March 19th 2011            Saturday          Strathmore, AB
Usui Reiki Classes for Level One
Level One:  the students learn the history of Reiki and energy work.  During the class we are shown how to clear chakras, learn 3 symbols, receive the level one attunement, work with our own intuition, and do a full ……. 
Instructor:  Kim Buckler (Reiki Master & Intuitive)   To Register:   Joyce 403-934-5785        For more information:  Spirit & Soul Healing Classes
   
                                                Upcoming Events
 
Reiki Share in Silver Springs NW Calgary
Held on Monday nights 7:00 pm
January 10 2011 start up again. 
For further information please call Greg Olsen at: 403-286-3808
 
Seedy Saturday     http://seedysaturdaycalgary.shawwebspace.ca/
We are pleased to announce that the 2011 Calgary Seedy Saturday will be held at the Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Centre on March 19, 2011 from 10a.m. to 3p.m.  The address for the venue is 1320 - 5 Avenue N.W. Calgary, AB
 
Body Soul & Spirit Expo – TORONTO SPRING 2011    
Date: March 25th – 27th  2011
Body Soul & Spirit Expo - CALGARY SPRING 2011    
Stampede Park, Big Four Building
Date: April 15th – 18th  2011
Body Soul & Spirit Expo – Regina SPRING 2011    
Date: April 29th  – May 1st 2011
Body Soul & Spirit Expo - EDMONTON SPRING 2011    
Shaw Conference Centre
Date: May 6th  – 8th, 2011           http://bodysoulspiritexpo.com/expo/
 
                                      Health Corner
 
                        (how to keep your family allergy & toxin free)
        
            Water & Air
Water and air are our main ingredients to living in our bodies.  It is amazing how we learn to accept what we have to use for both and just hum and go on our merry way. 
 
In October, I had a couple of rude awakenings.  Here I am, a resident in beautiful Cochrane Alberta with the  mountains in the west. Amazing scenery, sunsets and sunrises, small town that has been my home for over 18 years.  During my walk through town, I noticed a couple of things: the air stunk and I found a business in town with a backed up sewer pipe that stunk of rotten meat.  (I still love my town).  No matter where we live, there is some sort of toxin in the water, soil and air. 
 
My beautiful town: do I move away?  Or do I find ways to make it through the next few months while they finish playing with a toxic land fill site? 
 
I started with the water.  For the last few months there had been mention of the water, my daughter had been staying here and shared her Nikken water system.  If the wrong water had been used for drinks or cooking, she noticed right away.  Then to see what was being dumped in to our sewer, was scary.  Salmonella scary. Shortly I will be investing in a better water system for my home, (Nikken) and looking forward to not caring heavy bottles into the house. 
 
As for the stinky air, the Milk Thistle will be coming out of the cupboard and I shall use it periodically till the air in the town is better.  It is suggested that one not use a herb for more than 3 months in a row, unless prescribed.  This herb I will use off and on till the end of this summer, maybe 3 times a week at night. 
 
Both of these instances really makes us want to rethink of what we are flushing down the toilet, pouring down the drains or putting into the air on land.  If you can’t consume a product, why are you buying it?  If the product has toxins or will rot and become toxic, please dispose of it properly.  What we sometimes consider to be a waste of 5 – 10 minutes, can have a huge impact on the rest of the population and world. 
 
            Our members that carry water systems and even have a neat air machine for cars and homes:
 Roseline Weenk   Nikken Wellness Consultant                                                                   
Cochrane, AB.       (403) 932-9327   www.nikken.com/Roseline
Specialties:  Living Water, air purifiers with no ozone, magnetic & infrared products, & whole food nutrition. 
 
Eden Neufeld       Divine Balance                    (403) 615-2985                                      
Calgary, Alberta   2131 50th Avenue S.W.  Calgary, AB.     eden@divinebalance.ca    www.divinebalance.ca
Specialties:  Coaching for Mental Illness and Depression, Independent Nikken distributor
 
Russell Small    Success Sensei Enterprises Ltd     (403) 681-2277                              
Calgary, Alberta          2131 50th Avenue S.W.  Calgary, AB.      
Specialties:   Imagination Coach, Certified Subconscious Restructuring Coach, Nikken distributor
           
                        (herbs and more)   
 
Garlic   (Allium sativa)
            Contains:
Vitamins:   A, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), C
Minerals:   Calcium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorous, Potassium, Selenium, Sulfur, Zinc
Other:   allicen, beta carotene, beta pinene, beta-sitosterol, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, diallyl-disulfide, ferulic acid, geraniol, kaempferol,  linalool, oleanolic acid, p-coumaric acid, phloroglucinol, phytic acid, quercetin, rutin,
s-allyl cysteine, saponin, sinapic acid, stigmasterol
            Plant:
After leaves  have died, lift out bulbs, dry in sun or dry room.
            Used for:
Blood:   Studies have shown that 2 to 3 garlic cloves eaten a day slowed the white blood cell activity, helps to detoxify the body and regulate the blood sugar levels.  Helps to improve the blood circulation.
Diseases:   Used to inhibit viruses and infectious diseases.  Garlic contains anti cancer preventing properties.  Garlic has been used in AIDS treatments. 
Ears:  Been known to help reduce ear infections
Eyes: Good for strengthening the eye sight
Heart:  Garlic – as an aid to help with both high and low blood cholesterol levels leads to helping the heart out by regulating the triglycerides.  and improves the circulation.
Liver:  Garlic helps to detoxify the liver.
Lungs: Really good to help reduce asthma and bronchial problems.  Used to relieve lung congestion and as an expectorant causing person to expel excess phlegm from the lungs.
Other:   Garlic has been used to help with insomnia
Skin:  Garlic is used in poultice to draw out infection of wounds, boils and slivers.  ** cover area with olive oil 1st to prevent burning or stinging of the garlic.  Used as a fungicide for the skin.
Stomach:  Used for digestive disorders, and is used as an anthelmintic to rid body of pin worms and other parasites.  Also an aid for Candida Albicanx.
Therapeutic action:  alterative (cleanses blood, organs and glands), anthelmintic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, pectoral (for the chest), stimulant, tonic
Methods used:  Can be used fresh, in tablets, capsules of oil, tincture, and syrup. Garlic is excreted by the skin pores: odor can stopped by eating parsley, or by taking chlorophyll, or wheatgrass juice.
Caution:   Garlic is a blood thinner, so caution is recommended for those who take anticoagulants
 
Information derived from:                                                                                                                                      
Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis Balch CNC, James Balch MD
Today’s Herbal Health  by Louise Tenney, MH                                                               
***  This is for informational purposes only.  Consult your health care practitioner for any medical advice.  These sites and products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
 
Our members that have vast knowledge and excellent herbal products:
Amaranth Whole Foods www.amaranthwholefoods.ca   Calgary, AB
Stangs Health Centre Ltd.:   www.stangs.reveal.ca  Olds, AB
 
                                      Books
 
“Journey between Lives” by Michael Newton
If you have ever had a Past Life Regression or have wondered about our time in between lives, this book is a must read.  I have heard of it several times and plan on reading it on my journey over seas.  This may explain why we have such a strong connection with certain people even though we are not on the same human life form family.             
 
                             Music
           
While going through Face Book I found an amazing musician who’s heart sings to the world in many different ways.  This young man, with family and friends has warmed many hearts and lives with the powerful of words and vibration. 
Please visit Christopher Barran & Natasha Barran at:  http://christophernatasha.com/ .  You will be impressed.
 
                             Business Card Section
 
 
 
Diane Kroeger, RN
 
Time Out For Care
 
Organic Gardening  *  Therapeutic Touch
Wholistic Life Changes * House Clearings
Custom made Body Products
 
Calgary, Alberta
(403) 243-7432 
 
 
Roseline Weenk
Certified Wellness Home Consultant
 
NIKKEN
“Attracting Wellness”
 
Cochrane, AB T4C 1L2
(403) 932-9327
rweenk@shaw.ca 
www.nikken.com/Roseline
 
Loving Touch Arts and Reiki
&
Beyond Belief Hypnotherapy
 
Entity Clearings, Reiki,
Sacred Healing Tools,
Women’s Ceremonies,
Readings & Hypnotherapy
 
Sandra Richardson
Char Niemi
Okotoks (403) 306-0034
       www.beyondbeliefhypnotherapy.com
 
Amaranth Whole Foods Market
SINCE 1996
Health foods
Organic Products
Herbs & more
 
# 7 Arbour Lake Drive NW  Calgary
(403) 547-6333
www.amaranthfoods.ca
 
 
Stang’s Health Centre Ltd.
 
Perry Stang: in business since 1971
Health foods, herbs and more
Pius Stang:  alternative practitioner since 1969
 
5013 50TH Street, Olds      
 (403) 556-6090

stags.reveal.ca

 

 
Sacred Earth Partners Training &
Retreat Center
 
Holistic Business Coaching
Personal Coaching
Retreat Center
 
                                                   Lori Smith                                                   
Calgary, AB.
Kelowna, B.C.
(403) 770-6100  
 toll free 1-800-399-9610
www.sacredearthpartners.com

 

 
SPIRIT & SOUL HEALING CLINIC
Kim Buckler  (Reiki Master & Intuitive)
 
Home & Business Clearing    
CranioSacral Therapy
Reiki Treatments & Classes
Foot Reflexology
 Crystal Healing Classes
Angel Readings & Past Life Regression
Reflexology Workshops
 
Cochrane, AB     (403) 932-5350
www.spirit-soul-healing.com
 
 
Canada’s Wholistic &
Alternative Directory
by:
Cochrane & Area Wholistic Community
www.abwholisticdirectory.com
 
Practitioners, Suppliers, Schools, Classes,
Retreats and more.
The directory to list in and advertise with. 
Amazing features for members and lots of info for
those seeking Natural Healing.
403-932-5350