July/August 2015 Publisher Letter

Happy Summer! This issue marks two years that I have been publishing Natural Awakenings Richmond. Read More »

Creative Pursuits Can 
Also Be Spiritual

“The spiritually independent are wisdom-seekers and meaning-makers who cross religious, scientific and artistic boundaries.” - Rabbi Rami Shapiro Read More »

East and West Meet 
at Apex MD

In her practice at Apex MD, Dr. Rumki Banerjee offers both Eastern and Western medicine to strengthen the whole person and the whole family. Read More »

Pretty, Healthy Feet All Summer Long

One of the great harbingers of summer is a shiny pedicure and strappy sandals, which can make feet look beautiful, but can also pose hidden health risks. Read More »

Bicycle Fever 
Hitting RVA

International World Road Cycling Championship Racing is coming to Richmond September 19 to 27 for a nine-day event that is expected to draw in as much as $130 million to the region. Read More »

Bon Secours Offers Free 
Women’s Programs

Bon Secours hosts free seminars with themes revolving around women's health and wellness. Read More »

Pozzi Offers Yoga at 
The Wellness Village

Nora Vimala Pozzi, owner of Integral Yoga Center of Richmond, is now offering small, specialized yoga classes, yoga therapy sessions and meditation at The Wellness Village. Read More »

Autism Study Seeks Subjects

The NAET (Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique) Foundation needs volunteers for a large, global study on autistic children ages 2 to 10 to determine the effectiveness of NAET on autism spectrum disorder. Read More »

Get an Organic Night’s Sleep from BedCrafters

edCrafters by Michelle, in Glen Allen, is offering a new 100% Total Organic sleep line from Savvy Rest, made completely from two types of latex, Talalay and Dunlop. Read More »

Upcyling Comes to Raising Green Kids

orinda Bredbenner, owner of Raising Green Kids is expanding its natural, eco-friendly household offerings to include upcycled and refinished furniture. Read More »

Maloney Offers Free Hypnosis Events

Mark J. Maloney, owner of Quantum-Shifts Hypnosis, offers free self-hypnosis courses for groups to address smoking cessation, weight loss and sports and career performance. Read More »

Nurse Practitioner 
Joins Local Practice

Ashley Blair, NP, has joined Richmond Integrative Psychiatric & Nutrition Services, LLC, and is accepting new female and transgender patients ages 12 and up. Read More »

Amma comes to Washington, D.C.

Sri Mata Amritanandamayi, fondly known as Amma, or “mother”, will be appearing in Arlington on July 5 and 6. Known as the “hugging saint”, Amma spends hours on end giving darshan (spiritual blessings) in the form of a hug. Read More »

Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center receives prestigious and distinguished awards

Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center has received the elite Magnet designation as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet ... Read More »

Integrative Intravenous Therapy Provides Myriad Benefits

There are several different forms of IV therapies that are used in integrative CAM to provide effective support for a wide range of conditions, including chelation therapy, vitamin therapies, glutathione therapy and many more. Read More »