Flower Essences are plant energy or vibration in a liquid form. They have been used for centuries in many cultures for healing, for ceremony, and for spiritual development.  Most recently, a British physician, bacteriologist and homeopath named Edward Bach reintroduced them to our culture.

Many of us have suffered from various woundings and traumas in our early lives due to the actions of others and our interpretations of those actions.  These traumas become housed in our bodies and create imprints of how we interact with the world and ourselves.  Healing and removing these thought patterns and basic beliefs are integral to a balanced and happy life. This is where the brilliance of flower essence therapy dances into our lives. 

Flower Essence Therapy works with the body, mind and spirit to help release tendencies and limiting thought patterns that no longer serve us. Flower Essences treat: anger, anxiety/panic attacks, birth trauma, depression, grief, Lyme symptoms, self-esteem, stress, transitions, and victims of sexual/physical/verbal abuse.  They enhance overall well being.

Flower Essences carry the vibration of the flower, and bestow it's wisdom and healing.  Flower Essence therapy can help us remember our truest selves, to take responsibility for our growth, and to be more in tune with the underlying beliefs that can keep us recycling negative life experiences.  Over time, flower essences and vibrational essences create very real and deep changes in one's emotional body and the personality.

In her work, Rhoni Groff combines her studies and artistic approach with her deeply caring, nurturing and intuitive self to support people in ridding themselves of beliefs and patterns that are no longer serving them.

Flower essences are a perfect complement to many of today's natural health practices.  They enhance the effects of energy work, physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, psychotherapy, cranial-sacral work, massage, aromatherapy and many other forms of healing and treatment.  Flower Essences are safe, natural and non-toxic. 

The healings provided by Flower Essence Therapy is very gentle and very deep, and we're so happy to be able to offer this new service at Live Well, by appointment.  To learn more about Rhoni's Flower Essence Therapy sessions at Live Well, please call us at (610) 896-1554. 
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We are excited to have Siddiqa here with us at Live Well on Wednesdays starting in October 2010.  Siddiqa is a Master Aromatherapist, body worker, energy healer, coach, counselor, breath worker, yoga teacher, and an all around vibrant being.  She comes to us at Live Well to share her gifts in a number of specialty treatment and teaching offerings.  Call us at (610) 896-1554 to schedule your session with Siddiqa!

About Siddiqa
Siddiqa Salter is a Master Aromatherapist specializing in Medicinal Aromatherapy consultations, workshops, certification courses, and holistic wellness retreats.  Her signature offering is The Total Body Bliss, a sublime experience in massage, energy work and essential oils. 

Siddiqa holds a Master's Degree in Spiritual Psychology from the esteemed University of Santa Monica and weaves her heart centered counseling skills into all that she does.  Yoga is one her greatest joys and she holds numerous certifications in Kundalini, Prenatal and Hatha Yoga.  Siddiqa currently teaches yoga at Cerca Trova Yoga Center in Havertown, PA.  As a certified massage therapist, Rebirthing Breath Coach and Energy Worker Siddiqa brings a unique blend of modalities into her healing sessions.  She hosts a popular weekly show called The Renegade Aromatherapist on Soulgarden.tv where each week she delves into the teachings of the Plant and Tree Kingdom sharing how one can practically apply this medicine to everyday life.  She also teaches the Level 1 Wisdom of the Earth Medicinal Aromatherapy Certification Course that is a magical blend of both practical and esoteric teachings.  Ask about her upcoming course dates.

For over a decade Siddiqa has devoted her life to helping people listen to the innate wisdom of their bodies, make healthy choices and live life vibrantly with 100% therapeutic grade essential oils, yoga, cleansing and positive mental awareness.  

To learn more about Siddiqa please visit her website at:  EssentiallySiddiqa.com

SERVICES
Medicinal Aromatherapy Consultation:
Feeling tired, run down or frustrated with your health?  Want more from your life?  Ready to expand, uplevel and embrace yourself in the way Mother Nature intended?  A consultation is the perfect way to get started.  Siddiqa’s expert knowledge and pristine intuition enable her to create a customized essential oil protocol for your highest well-being.  True Medicinal Aromatherapy addresses the entire being not just the symptoms.  Anyone can sell you an essential oil but working with Siddiqa will empower you to discover your true health.  Her clients have experienced freedom from pharmaceuticals, digestive issues, menopause discomfort, depression, migraines, and a myriad of other physical and emotional issues.   Consultations are always about you, your life and your budget, never generic.  
30 minutes $45
60 minutes $75

Medicinal Aromatherapy Session:
Experience and in-depth consultation followed by a localized hands-on essential oil treatment that targets specific areas of need.  Siddiqa combines honoring your questions and concerns with her strong intuition to create a powerful custom designed healing session. This treatment is perfect for those wanting assistance with colds, flu, headaches, localized pain or discomfort, digestive upset, mental clarity, and energetic and vibrational up leveling.  Please wear loose comfortable clothes contusive to targeted essential oil application.
Quick Fix: 30 minutes $55
Standard Session: 60 minutes $110

Total Body Bliss:  signature treatment
This unique and intoxicating total body treatment is a wellness experience like no other.  After receiving your wellness consultation, relax on the massage table while being anointed with over 400 drops of the finest essential oils available today. Your body will be coaxed into a state of grace with the combination of essential oils, massage therapy and energy work.  Anointing with the plant essences is an ancient and sacred tradition.  Siddiqa is one of the only Master Aromatherapists in the world who anoints clients in this age-old way.  The Total Body Bliss is the ultimate experience in relaxation, detoxification, release and pure communion with the Plant and Tree Kingdom.  Be prepared to enter into the Divine! 
1 hour 30 minutes $150

Private Yoga:
An individualized session custom tailored for each client based on your physical level of strength, flexibility, knowledge, comfort and desired goals.  Sessions are totally focused on you so that you get exactly what you need from your yoga experience.  You will learn more about your body and its ability to heal itself with Siddiqa’s compassionate and loving approach to reaching your fullest potential.  Siddiqa has worked with thousands of people from all walks of life and rejoices in assisting you decompress, breathe more fully and feel long and limber.  Small yoga assignments will be given for you to practice between sessions.
1 hour  $75

 

 

 

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Julie Gayer Kris is a certified yoga instructor, yoga therapist and Thai Yoga therapist. Also certified in Reiki, Julie has been offering healing sessions since 1996.  Her treatments are simultaneously gentle and deeply transformative. Benefits include relief from back, neck and shoulder tension, freedom from joint pain, improved sleep and digestion, increased relaxation and a feeling of overall wellbeing.  Julie has worked at some of the country's elite spas and centers in Hawaii, Seattle and New York City, and she is now here at the Live Well Holistic Health Center on Wednesdays starting this week!  

During a Thai Yoga Therapy Healing Session with Julie, you will experience a full body treatment including stretching, rocking, pressure points, massage and deep relaxation. Individualized to meet your needs, the session may include a consultation with stretches, breathwork or exercises designed specifically for you.  Many people have lovingly called this treatment "lazy man's yoga".  

In preparation for your Thai Yoga Therapy Session, please do not eat for 2 hours prior, and bring or wear comfortable breathable clothing that covers your legs.  Full pants are preferable to shorts, and for your utmost comfort, it is helpful to bring with you a pair of clean fresh socks.

Your first massage treatment at Live Well Holistic Health Center is only $45 for an hour long massage, through September.  Call us at 610.896.1554 to schedule your treatment.  You'll be so happy you did!
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It seems like every other person suffers from allergies in the Spring time in most areas of the country.  It can make you absolutely miserable and dramatically lower your quality of life for weeks at a time.  Helping people with allergies has always been a significant part of my practice and I’ve learned a lot over my 20 years in natural medicine.      

My basic message to readers is that ‘the outside reflects the inside.’ In other words, you will be susceptible to pollens, cat dander, dust, etc. that are outside your body, to the degree that your insides, namely your mucous membranes, are clogged, full of mucous, or otherwise imbalanced.   The mucous membranes are the lining of your alimentary canal that runs from mouth to anus.  The primary problem area is the intestinal lining.  This area is a perfect breeding ground for yeast (Candida albicans, a type of fungus).  With things like antibiotics, birth control pills, steroid drugs, tap water and a sugary diet all contributing to their growth, it’s no wonder it is such a prevalent health issue.  Yeast overgrowth also directly contributes to chronic sinus infections, chronic colds and bronchitis, indigestion, brain fog, low energy and lethargy, and indirectly to a long list of other conditions.  

The solution is balancing your intestinal tract by doing a little cleansing of a very specific nature for a few weeks. Restricting the foods that grow yeast and taking a good antifungal (natural, not Nystatin) can make a world of difference not only for allergies but for all the conditions mentioned above.  And the effects are permanent, notwithstanding doing all the things to encourage yeast growth again.  It’s not the only way to help allergies but in my experience the majority of people derive enormous benefit from this type of cleansing. 

I would be delighted to help anyone you know who is suffering from allergies.  In an initial Holistic Health Visit, I'd use Kinesiologic Analysis to determine the best anitfungal for you, and in addition to giving you a full consultation and treatment to address your allergies, we'd get you set up with a cleansing program (typically 3 weeks, though it differs for everyone) to address your systems and the root of the problem.

There's no reason to continue to suffer with allergies!  Call us at 610.896.1554 and schedule an appointment today to start feeling better in as soon as a week from when you start a cleanse program specialized to your needs.
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Since people seek Reiki for numerous reasons I thought it would be helpful for those of you who never experienced this beautiful energy to hear about some of my clients’ stories.  Names in blogs will be changed to honor privacy.  My first blog is about Dave’s session.
 
Over the years I’ve noticed that woman seem much more open to trying modalities such as Reiki, while men seem initially more reluctant. This was the case with Dave.  Dave had chronic back problems over the years and just couldn’t seem to find relief.  After seeking help from medical doctors and using prescription drugs for intense lower back pain he was no better off and felt hopeless.  His wife, Kim had taken a Reiki I class with me and convinced Dave to try Reiki.  She practically dragged him (gently) through the door.  Even though he was a willing participant, he didn’t quite know what to expect. 
 
It’s very important to me that the atmosphere for receiving Reiki is calm and peaceful so clients have a place of solace during their session.  I keep the room dimly lit with Reiki music playing and a candle burning to invite complete relaxation.  Dave took this all in and looked at Kim as if he were 9 years old going to overnight camp for the first time.  As the session started I could feel his body relax into the energy.  Personally, I think it was pure relief that I wasn’t swinging a chicken over his head chanting Kumbaya.  By the end of the session he said his back felt much looser and made an appointment for the following week.  When he  arrived without Kim for his second session I knew two things; he was physically comfortable enough to drive, and comfortable and confident with the Reiki modality.
 
This session was verrrrrry interesting.  As an empath I’m used to feeling the energy path or pain of the client within my body.  I’ve experienced the beauty of Kundalini, warm and cool flows of energy and various vibratory sensations, but this was a first…While working on Dave mid-point, I started to experience an electrical feeling in my hand and within seconds of this sensation my hand involuntarily flipped palm side up, I’m thinking WOW, this is too cool, but  immediately asked Dave what he was feeling.  He said he felt an intense surge of heat run through his back, but he was very comfortable and relaxed and we continued with the session.  Afterwards, Dave commented that he felt much better.  Reiki works through the body long after the session ends, many times it’s not until the next day that true results are realized.  This was the case with Dave when he called to tell me  how great he felt.  The following week we had another session, and then appointments became routine monthly visits to maintenance well being visits.  It doesn’t take a fast ball volt of energy to accelerate the healing process, but in Dave’s case, it hit a home run, as Reiki always does.  
 
Anyone receiving a Reiki session remains fully clothed but it’s suggested that you wear very comfy clothes.  Reiki is a completely relaxing encounter besides being a means to boost your immune system with regular monthly sessions.  You don't need to be ailing from any physical problem to be enriched by its affects.  

To schedule a Reiki session with me, call Live Well at 610.896.1554.  Traci at the front desk will take good care of you and answer any questions you may have!
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Years ago a holistic doctor friend told me about this liquid whole food supplement that would help lots of different patients heal and feel great.  He was right!  

‘Body Balance’ has been my number one supplement for the past 8 years.  Loaded with 121 naturally occurring nutrients, it supplies the body with such an array that it has an easier time healing itself.  It is comprised of 9 different kinds of sea vegetables, the most nutrient-dense plants ever discovered, and organic aloe vera juice, considered a miracle healer by the native Americans.  The ‘algin’ in the seaweeds detoxifies chemicals, heavy metals and  radiation.  

The combination of sea vegetables and aloe gives you all 8 essential ‘glyconutrients’ that enhance cell-to-cell communication and facilitate your immune and endocrine systems.  The seaweeds alkalinize your system and the aloe facilitates nutrient absorption in the intestines.  Both sea vegetables and aloe have anti-tumor compounds and help regulate blood sugar and blood pressure.  

The list of benefits from this supplement goes on and on.  Suffice to say that this good-tasting juice has helped more types of patients feel more energetic and ‘well’ than any single product I’ve ever carried, and I’ve carried hundreds.  

Call us at 610-896-1554 or email us at thrive@livewellholistichealth.com for more information or to order some Body Balance for you and your family.  Even children love the taste!  

Stop by our Center to taste a sample of this supplement and to ask Dr. Martin Orimenko how you can address any health concerns using our all natural holistic approach to medicine at our Live Well Holistic Health Center on the Main Line, just outside of Philadelphia.  Live Well & Thrive!
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Part of my mission in practicing Reiki is to work with folks dealing with cancer. Like most families, mine has had its triumphs and losses in battling this disease. When my mother was in her 40's she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a radical mastectomy; in her mid-60's she again faced another mastectomy. My mother died at age 86 from a non-cancer related issue. During her lifetime she quietly counseled many people who dealt with numerous types of cancer - she was a positive, amazing and truly inspirational individual. It is on behalf of my mother, aunts, uncles, and a cousin I lost last year to cancer that I am dedicated to help. 

I am working with Live Well Holistic Health Center in being able to offer Reiki sessions for 20% off of a normal session fee for any cancer patient, their immediate families and oncology healthcare providers. Children will receive a 45 minute treatment for $30. Reiki boosts the immune system and has given great relief both physically and emotionally to those going through chemo and those dealing with the aftermath. I am driven to help anyone going through the passages of this disease and am offering what I can in order to enhance and strengthen their lives while dealing with cancer. To schedule a session folks just need to contact Live Well Holistic Health Center and refer to this posting.To learn more about me and my background and approach, click here /reiki-with-marlene-berdit.html If you, a family member, or friend is dealing with cancer but do not live in the Philadelphia area, I encourage you to seek out a reputable Reiki practitioner in your area.

Please relay this message to anyone you know that can benefit from receiving this information.
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A couple of weeks ago we opened our doors to the Live Well Holistic Health Center in Ardmore, PA, and we’re very excited to be here on the Main Line, offering a natural approach to health and healing to the greater Philadelphia area.

Dr. Martin Orimenko, DC, ND, FIACA is both the director and one of the founders of the Live Well Holistic Health Center, and he's a Chiropractor, Acupuncturist and Naturopath.  Dr. Martin combines these modalities, plus Nutrition, Ayurveda, and Lifestyle Counseling, Neuro-Emotional Work, and Kinesiologic Analysis to patients in his comprehensive Holistic Health Visits.  We also have a very talented Massage Therapist on site to offer Therapeutic Massages and a Reiki Master to offer Reiki Therapy sessions at Live Well.

Dr. Martin has almost 20 years of experience as a healer, and he has treated over 5000 patients at his prior practices in Sausalito, California (where for 7 years he had Sausalito Chiropractic www.sausalitochiropractic.com) and in St. Louis, Missouri (where for the 12 years prior he had The Healing Center). 

We moved back home to the Philadelphia area so we could raise our 2 year old son Alex surrounded by a large and loving family and immersed in the culture and communities in which we each grew up.  We’ve really appreciated being back home, even with this wild snowy winter, in touch with our roots, and the four seasons, once again!

And it’s clear that people here on the east coast are looking for holistic natural approaches to common medical issues like digestive problems, allergies, blood sugar imbalances, cholesterol problems, hormonal imbalances, inflammatory conditions, skin problems, environmental sensitivities, chronic fatigue, as well as musculoskeletal problems,  headaches and general pain.  We are happy to be here to support people in the Philadelphia Area with their health and vibrancy, using a natural approach to medicine.  We’ve found that this can almost always more be more efficient and effective, and also less expensive, than our traditional medical system with its costly pharmaceuticals and their long list of side effects.

Call us up or stop by if you're in the neighborhood.  We'd love to show you around the center and talk with you about any health concerns or ideas you may have. Together, we can make things better!   
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Dr. Martin Orimenko
Live Well Holistic Health Center
16 East Lancaster Avenue
Ardmore , PA , 19003 US
(610) 896-1554

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