Whether you’re a dog or cat lover, pets are companions that bring joy and meaning into one’s daily life. More than just a source of happiness and a little friend to care for, human relationships with their household animals are nothing short of profound.
Almost any pet owner will testify that the emotional connection they share with their pet can transcend into almost psychic territory. As wild as it sounds, these connections can actually be harnessed and cultivated further. ChicagoHealers.com practitioner Karen Erickson is a holistic therapist and animal communicator who uses pet meditation as a tool to bring clients closer to their pets, fostering peace and good health for masters and pets alike.

Stephanie Meis was featured in the Chicago Tribune Q Section, Sunday July 2, 2006.  In an article entitled “In concert with therapy, violin brings a grace note,” Meis recommended music therapy as a powerful resource for healing, specifically as a component of Reiki, that helps individuals overcome tension and dispel negative or stuck energy.

Teresa Zeigler was featured in the Chicago Tribune Q Section, Sunday May 21, 2006.  In an article entitled “Tips help drive away those slow traffic blues,” Zeigler offered holistic remedies for dealing with Memorial Day traffic.  She encouraged motorists to do some pre-travel yoga or tai chi, eat foods that promote liver health for a calming effect, and self-reflexology when traffic slows to a halt.

The March/April issue of Yoga Chicago entitled “The Means to Align”, will feature Ed Bouchard on Alexander Technique, Paul Ruzila on Chiropractic,  Ann Marie Sabatino on Craniosacral Therapy,  Dr. Barbara Lenihan on Naprapathy, Jan Iwata and Effie Rebish on Osteopathy, and John Northage on Rolfing.  Each of these practitioners is an expert in different structural alignment methodologies of the body.  They share about each teaching people about the different options available for posture, balance and alignment.

Out with the old: Spring Cleaning for your Body
We’ve all heard of spring cleaning the house we live in, but what about the body we live in? Just as our homes need to be rid of the dust and clutter which keep a home from running smoothly, our bodies, too, need to be “cleansed” of toxins that inhibit our bodies from functioning properly. Read recommendations from some of the top healing practitioners at ChicagoHealers.com on how to prepare your body for springtime.

Detoxification
Jeffery Kurtz , DC , AK, TBM, NET
The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. Its primary function is to filter the blood and does so at a rate of 2 quarts per minute. When the liver is not working properly it has a negative effect on the function of every other organ system. Toxins overrun the body and create harmful effects, sometimes permanently. Common symptoms of a toxic liver include migraines, constipation, bloating, weight control issues, blood sugar imbalances, PMS, allergies, fatigue, and many more…

Herbal Cleansing
Lisa Corrigan-Bilkey, MSOM, L.Ac
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the season of spring relates to the liver, making it a natural time for detoxification and internal cleansing. As the days grow longer and warmer, we naturally want to eat less, and consume more lightly cooked or raw foods…

Colon Hydrotherapy
Ania Tyczynski, MA, CCT
Without properly functioning elimination organs, the body dies. Of all the processes essential to good health, elimination is one of the most important. The cleanliness of any tissue in the body depends upon the condition of the bowel. That’s why it is the best to START tissue detoxification with a colon cleansing…

Homotoxicology
Frank Yurasek, PhD, MSc
What is it? And why bother? Let’s start with the second question, for which there are at least 3003 reasons. Smog, 60 million Americans exposed regularly to its deadly veil. Contaminated drinking water (and it’s getting worse). No wonder gasoline sells for less per gallon than pure water. Then there are the 3,000 different chemicals that our food is exposed to, from field, through storage, processing, preserving, and finally to our table. If we were fish, we’d be swimming in a dirty tank. Enter Homotoxicology…

Lymph Drainage
Maureen Ballaff, CMT
Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) is a method of massage therapy that uses a highly efficient approach to working with the lymphatic and other fluid systems of the body. The MLD therapist uses very delicate touches, using slow strokes simulating a wave-like movement on the lymph system that is deeply relaxing…

The Jan/Feb issue of Yoga Chicago titled “Energy Work - The Real “Traditional” Method of Healing, will feature Linda McCabe on Brennan Healing ScienceT; Suzanne Fraker on Color Therapy; Ann O’Malley on Healing Touch Therapy;  Gail Galivan on Qi Gong; Jim Saul on Quantum Touch; Paula Aletto on Reconnective Healing®; Stephanie Meis on Reiki; Nancy Winkler on Soma Pi®; Maggie Fox on Sound Therapy; and Shelley Radja on Yuen MethodT of Chinese Energetics.

Resolutions from the Inside Out
The New Year is fast approaching and what better time to reflect on ourselves, family and friends. The New Year is about renewal; why not renew our spirit, body and personal goals?  ”Resolutions from the Inside Out,”   co-written by CH practitioners: Juliette Looye; Sheila Dixon; Rebecca Lauer and  Diana Plenys;  and “Resolutions for Times of Your Life” by, Robert Taub; Phil Kennedy ; and Pat LaPointe.