What does it mean to be in balance? Is it possible to be soft and gentle all the time? Is it even a good thing? What about the person that sees no humor and must be serious at all times? I can’t speak of true balance. I am unbalanced. But I love it! I work too many hours, of course I am so in love with my work it doesn’t feel like work. I don’t want to go home at night and I am excited to go to work every morning. I talk about my work to anyone who will listen. I think about work even when I am sleeping. I just love what I do. I want to do this for the rest of my life. I am truly blessed. As much as I love my work I do have to think of other things. Like sleep, what clothes to wear, who’s birthday did I just miss, does my car needs gas, I haven’t seen my friends in months and my all time favorite, where did this weight come from? Sometimes in the excitement of taking care of my passion, my baby, my company I loose sight of me. Most of the time it’s ok, sometimes it’s not. Balance to me is a deliberate effort. I make myself take time off, I make myself eat, I make myself go home by 12am (most nights), I make myself plan time with my friends. I believe balance is so important. If I plan to be around for a long time I need to have balance. So, when I play, I play hard and when I work, I work hard. I know at the end of each day I have lived a full life. In my mind that is great balance of the major stuff. Now is a great time to begin my plan balancing the rest. Friends, exercise, fresh air, fun, are all in summer plans. But in all my balancing I will never be hard on myself, because my work is my passion to teach and support others, in that I believe I help others find their balance!

Juice Plus+ is the next best thing to eating fresh fruits and vegetables. It is a blend of 17 Organic fruits and veggies that are flash dried and put into a capsule. Juice Plus+ is not a vitamin or mineral supplement it is a whole food supplement that contains vitamins, nutrients, enzymes and anti- oxidants but without the fat, sodium, and calories of eating the foods themselves. There is no replacement for raw fruits and vegetables but who do you know that eats 17 fruits and veggies a day. If your children are between 6 and 15 years old they can go on Juice Plus+ for free. Limit one child per each parent.

Acupuncture has long been used in the rehabilitation of central nervous system and brain injuries. Both research and clinical experience show that the sooner acupuncture is incorporated into a plan for management of central nervous system injuries, the better the outcome in recovery and rehabilitation. Western medicine has shown that acupuncture works by stimulating the central nervous system to release naturally produced chemicals into the brain, spinal cord and muscles. These chemicals either change the experience of pain or stimulate the release other chemicals, such as endorphins, anti-inflammatory agents, hormones and neurotransmitters which influence the body's self-regulating systems. These biochemical changes then stimulate the body's own innate natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being. Along with restoring sensation and function to affected areas, acupuncture can help the brain or spinal cord injured patient by regulating blood pressure, relieving spasticity, general weakness, amnesia, speech impairments and post-neurological insult depression. If you are interested in learning more or would like to schedule an appointment with Acupuncturist Lucinda M. Fecteau, MAOM, L.Ac., OT/L, call 603-231-2478 or visit the Center. Source: The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle By Lucinda M. Fecteau, MAOM, L.Ac., OT/L

In this inspiring creative movement program, you will have a conversation with your body; find out what it needs for better health, higher energy and pleasure. Move to the rhythms of an eclectic mix of music – some energizing, some relaxing. Take this experience along with your inner wisdom and create a recipe for your well-being! Leave with a happier body-image and fresh ideas for personal rejuvenation. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring your journal If you like. Paper, etc. will be provided. Seminar Length: 2 hours Date/Time: May 24th/ 6-8:30pm Leader: Tobi Gold, M.S. Cost $50 Pre Register by May 17th Brief Biography Tobi Gold is founder of Inner Journeys, a small company that offers empowerment programs to women through a variety of venues. Programs cover many topics from Communication and Relationships to Managing Emotions and Enhancing Self-Esteem. Gold earned her Master’s degree from Lesley University in Integrated Arts in Education, where she explored sensory education for children and expressive therapies for many populations. Knowing the value of the body and mind working together, she encourages her participants to explore creative expression in all areas, as a means of anchoring their personal visions.

Coworkers identify Isabella Stubblefield as having a “sparkling personality”, “an infectious laugh”, and “a sweet heart”. As receptionist, I have overheard customers that Isabella has worked on tell her “That’s the best massage ever”, “Thank you for being so thorough.” and “ Wow, I learned so much from you.” If you are interested in receiving a massage combined with a better understanding of how to care for yourself Isabella is eager to assist you. As with all the therapists at the Center, she is licensed, earning her certification two and a half years ago graduating sum cum laude. She switched careers from a dental assistant where she enjoyed helping and teaching people about dental hygiene to massage therapy regarding the whole body. Isabella is constantly reading books and taking classes on everything available but her specialty is trigger points. Working on trigger points involves hitting the meridians of the body to release tension out of the muscles. It is acupressure instead of acupuncture, using fingers rather than needles. Although Isabella was practicing successfully in her hometown, hearing about the Center’s range of people and services she called to be a part of the integrative team. She identifies the Center’s vision “to care for and teach preventive self care” looking at the overall general caring of the customer. She appreciates in-house training at HSC that she believes has been “extremely valuable in relaying more information to customers” and making responsible referrals. Openly accepting of continuous growth she welcomes customer feedback in servicing their needs and often offers tips on better ways to care for themselves. Isabella proudly confirms that with each massage she seeks not to miss a spot and teach the customer something new, two more reasons to book your massage with her.

This is one of my favorite foods to grill. You will need the following:

• 1 Large Portobello Mushroom cap
• 2 cups red wine
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 whole wheat or whole grain bun
• 1 package of feta cheese crumbles
• 3 strips of roasted red peppers

1. Marinate Mushroom cap in red wine/vinegar or your favorite marinade for 24 hours
2. Grill mushroom cap on low flame intil you can cut it with a fork
3. Place cap on bun top with Feta cheese and roasted peppers
4. Serve it up !