Exhibitors

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Louise Gervais,The Centre for Home Therapies

I’ve been on a spiritual path since 1970. Since then, I’ve travelled to four continents, sharing sacred ancient teachings through the use of various modern day releasing techniques and power therapies. When I moved to Amherst in 2001 and bought our beautiful Victorian home, it was to open an international school where people from all over the world could come for my classes and discover pretty Amherst. Things turned out differently. Instead of coming here, people invited me to other countries to share my teachings.

In May 2009, I opened “The Centre for Home Therapies” with my new business partner, Kim Ripley. We are at 111 Church Street where I teach weekend workshops on releasing methods. We are also a showroom for demonstrating the inspired medical devices we now use and sell.
Welcome to our Centre for Home Therapies at www.centreforhometherapies.com

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Kim Ripley, The Centre for Home Therapies

Kim Ripley, The Centre for Home Therapies

I am currently living my dream. When asked ‘how are you today?’ I can not help but answer, ‘I’m living my dream’.
My dream is not to be rich and famous, my dream is to help others live a vibrant life! Whether that is a life free from physical pain, mental anguish or spiritual fatigue, I just want to help people help themselves.
I come from a background as a Chiropractic Assistant,  an Operator of a Health Food Center and an Energy Therapist. I have training in EFT, EMF Balancing, Lester Levenson teachings and Reiki but I believe I am most certified as a student. I love to learn and continue to learn and study daily, both from the school of ‘hard knocks’, as well as from numerous courses and programs taught to me by my mentor Louise.

Let me show you the tools that are out there. Tools that will take you on a journey to health and wellness. I did it and I know you can to.  Visit me at www.centreforhometherapies.com

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Rick Adshade, Certified Hypnotist

Rick Adshade, a Certified Hypnotist has been helping people for over 5 years, overcome their limitations.

People become limited in their  beliefs about themselves and their abilities, it holds them back from putting forth the effort to show their true talents and reaching their desired achievements. Take the opportunity to put away your limitations and reach your true potential.  Whether it is something simple such as a fear or excelling at what moves you, your mind will be on your side.

Learn more about getting what you want at www.rickadshade.info

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Susan & James MacDonald, JTW Natural Health Guidance Centre

Licensed Naturotherapists, Detoxification Specialists.

We invite you to go to our website to view other services offered, Practitioners available, as well as workshops being presented; at 145 Church Street, Amherst, N.S. as well as locations and days in our satelite offices in Moncton, N.B., Cornwall, PEI and Halifax, N.S.

See more here: www.jtwnaturalhealth.ca

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Gretchen Smith, Primal Heart Reiki

Gretchen Smith, Primal Heart Healing Arts

Gretchen loves to design and facilitate learning experiences that nurture, heal, and inspire the Soul.

A teaching Reiki Master since 1999, she offers all levels of Reiki training, mind/body/spirit workshops and camps for children, as well as monthly women’s and shamanic vision circles and retreats.

Gretchen is available for individual Primal Heart Sessions (Reiki and Integrative Bodywork) on Fridays at 31 Church Street (667-2227), and throughout the week at JTW Natural Health Guidance Centre (667-1119). You can also contact Gretchen at 661-3202, or gretchen.smith@seaside.ns.ca

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Djerry & Larry Smith, Hatha Yoga Room

Sherry & Larry Smith, Hatha Yoga Room

The HaTha Yoga Room has been in operation since September 2004, at 141 Victoria Street, Amherst, NS.

At the HaTha Yoga Room, Sherry and Larry have developed a sanctuary for people to experience yoga for the mind-body interaction, meditation for inner calmness and relaxation for stress release.  With the increasing pace and conflict in modern life and with all of the resulting stress, yoga has become an essential tool for survival and for helping expand the creativity and joy in our lives.

Visit us online at  www.hathayogaroom.com

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Dr. Tony Robichaud, Amherst Chiropratic

Dr. Anthony Robichaud is a chiropractor in Amherst, Nova Scotia  who specializes in chiropractic biophysics care. Amherst Chiropractic is committed to relieving your pain using the true principles of chiropractic care.

Patients seeking treatment at Amherst Chiropractic are assured of receiving only the finest quality care, because our doctor and our staff all  share a genuine concern for your well-being.

We at Amherst Chiropractic are committed to providing excellent service to our patients. We acknowledge the detrimental effects overtebral subluxation to human health and the human spirit and therefore, work towards continually educating the community about the benefits of chiropractic for the restoration of balance to the body.

Our mission is to serve as many people as possible within the highest quality Chiropractic Care, thereby increasing vitality and human potential.  To learn more about Amherst Chiropractic visit their site at www.amherstchiropractic.ca

Did you know that water has the highest capacity of storing information of any substance on the earth? Yes, there is more to water than what meets the eye… Every experience that water passes through is archived as a memory. This means that if a negative experience occurs to the water. It will creates negative information in the water and results in life negating energies.

A Life supporting energy is produced in the cycles of nature. It is this energy given from the earth, moon, stars, and the whole ecosystem, that causes nature to work. It is this energy that makes a tree grow, birds and animals to migrate, and the tide to rise and fall. Life negating energy is what is produced mainly by man. It is this energy that harbors bacteria and disease. It is this energy that is causing the world to die. It is this energy that kills.  Learn more about optimal water solutions at the expo or visit their site at WWW.GRANDERWATER.COM

Shinimicas Rogation Centre

Charles Hubbard is an internationally recognized farmer, dowser, researcher and lecturer who shares a variety of alternative organic farming methods that harness earth and cosmic energies to achieve a healthier and more plentiful harvest. Discover the gardening, agricultural and spiritual world of pyramids, labyrinths, rock circles, earth energy circles, radionics, and dowsing amidst the company of a number of friendly farmyard animals.

Charles offers group workshops on a variety of topics including: Labyrinths,Organic and Biodynamic Farming, Radionics and Dowsing.
Enjoy the tranquility of the Shinimicas Rogation Centre and expand your mind at one of the most unique attractions in Central Nova Scotia. Learn more about Charles and his Garden of Eden at www.sacredstewardship.net

Established in 2008 to promote healthy clothing and a healthy lifestyle to residents of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick Regions.  Flow stocks clothes made from organic fabrics in an environmentally friendly manner.  Learn more about the Flow Lifestyle Boutique on her site at www.flowboutique.ca

Laurie Anne White, Massage Therapist

My name is Laurie-Ann White. Recently retired from the Canadian Armed Forces as a professional photographer, in May 2008, I became a massage therapist in Alberta. I attended schooling for the massage therapy in Edmonton, AB at the MH Vicars School of Massage Therapy. This helped put me on my path to start helping the healing of others. I really enjoy being able to help guide people to wellness, through massage and newly learned Reconnective Healing and the Reconnection. I was taught the Reconnection and Reconnective Healing in Calgary, AB, May 2009 by the Dr Eric Pearl teaching staff. Reconnective Healing has assisted me in a new journey in finding a new way to heal others and myself as well. The realization that we, as humans, have the ability to heal ourselves, is so empowering for us. This heals on so many different levels; emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally. It is absolutely amazing.  You can contact Laurie vie email at harmony4eastlink.ca

Marilyn Haugen-Strand, Windsbreath

Windsbreath is located on an acreage at the outskirts of Sackville, NB. From our hilltop setting, you may view the Bay of Fundy and the surrounding hills and fields; stroll through our wild meadows; meander through our little woods, walk the Labyrinth, or gaze into the ever changing sky.

Within our century old home, our parlor provides a relaxing setting for presentations, discussion, and quiet reflection. Around our dining room table you are invited to enter into conversation while savoring homemade soups, breads and Marilyn’s other tasty creations. A front porch is also available for meditation, reading or a cup of tea and a chat.  Visit Marilyn online at www.windsbreath.ca

Tammy Rogers, From the Ground Up

Tammy Rogers n.d., RHN is a Licensed Natural Therapist and a
Registered Holistic Nutritionist, who uses foods and herbs to help
balance the body. She has recently started doing Bio-energy testing
for allergies and sensitivities using the Bio- Meridian MSAS. In
June 2009, she opened “From The Ground Up Nutrition Center” in
Amherst N.S. The nutrition center includes a small bulk whole food
store where she promotes local suppliers and Canadian made
natural products.

You can see Tammy at the Expo or email her at FromTheGroundUp@eastlink.ca

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Jackie Vanthoumout, Ducks in a Row

Have you ever dreamed of finding your favorite jeans in your closet, creating masterpieces in your kitchen, finding a certain file in your office within 5 seconds or using that spare room for actual guests and not a dumping ground?? Guys, I haven’t forgotten about you. Wouldn’t you like to be able to “putter” again in your garage and to be able to fit your car back into its rightful home? Ducks-in-a-Row provides organizing solutions for every room in your home. Creating new spaces will provide a stress free environment that the whole family will enjoy while leaving you with new systems for you to get and stay organized.

My passion is to see the faces of my clients light up at the end of a session. They feel empowered, de-stressed and with proper advice and support, they will be able to practice new organizing skills that Ducks in a Row will teach them. Ducks in a Row also specializes in downsizing. Ducks will help you decide what stays and what goes to make your somewhat daunting transition  a much easier process.  You can contact Jackie at 506-536-8181.

Naturally Nova Scotia

Naturally Nova Scotia is Canada’s leading manufacturer and distributor of certified organic, whole food natural health products. Products include a line of certified organic Vitamin C sourced entirely from Acerola berries, organic whole food Vitamin D3, new organic Personal Care products, an extensive line of herbal tinctures, capsules, and tablets, and much more. Naturally Nova Scotia uses low temperature processing as well as freeze-drying to protect the enzymatic activity and bioavailability of the vital nutrients in every botanical. As well, the company has a whole herb and whole food philosophy; believing the health benefit comes from the synergy of all botanical components working together. Since 1994 Naturally Nova Scotia has been producing top quality organic health supplements and challenges others to “Make the Organic Choice”.

Visit us online at www.naturallynovascotia.com!

Philip Ponchet, Inner Peace Movement

I have always been naturally curious about the mystery’s of life and have been a lifelong searcher. I discovered the Inner Peace Movement of Canada when I was young and found that it helped me understand that I was my own biggest mystery and that self-understanding was the key to my happiness. It has been said that when the student is ready, the teacher appears and that has been true in my spiritual journey. I started passing on what I had gained from the IPM programs that I attended to others right away and found that I learned even more when I shared what I was learning.
In the lectures, workshops, group work sessions and private consultations that I offer I pass along the same spiritual tools and techniques that I use in my own life to help myself. The programs are designed to move at the pace and level that each person is ready for so that understanding and healing can take place organically.

I have always had a great trust in my dreams and have received answers, comfort and a sense of belonging from them. This was the inspiration for my study and workbook “Dreaming with Angels” . It is designed to take a person through the steps of remembering dreams, interpreting symbols and understand the hidden meaning of our dreams from a spiritual perspective. This is a tool that I offer that is not associated directly with the Inner Peace Movement of Canada programs but came out of that experience.

Go to www.innerpeacemovementptyltd.com for more information on IPM of Canada programs.

Norm Hunter, Registered Relexology Therapist

“Norm Hunter, Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist, will be on hand throughout the day giving demonstrations and answering questions.”  You can contact Norm via email at normhunter@gmail.com

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Gail Cline, Sisu Roots Cards and Candles

What does Sisu Roots mean? Well, it is a magical Finnish word, used by many generations in Finland, meaning determination, strength, fervor, passion and zeal. The Roots identifies my maternal family, as they came across the pond to this continent in 1904.  At Sisu Roots I create local seasonal photo cards. I’m now incorporating treeless paper (bamboo and sugar cane), into my cardstock. I also travel the farmer’s market circuit selling my bags of granola and granola bars, both baked in my wood fired oven. Sisu Roots is working on a new product, now offering hand poured beeswax candles- tea lights and votives.

Sisu Roots will also be selling local nut butter products (peanut, almond, cashew and tahini), organic or natural, produced in our NS Valley by Yum
Foods. Do drop by my table and say Hello. See you at the Balanced Living Expo!

Charles and Jessy, Wysmykal Farm

.Wysmykal Farm is a small farm owned and operated by Charles Ryan and Jessy Wysmyk. We grow a variety of tasty vegetables, and have a small hop yard. We are committed to using sustainable growing practices and are currently in our pre-certification year with Atlantic Certified Organic.

Our vegetables will be available seasonally at the Amherst, Pugwash, and Sackville farmer’s markets, as well as at our farm stand on our property, located at 1121 Chapman Settlement Road.

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Vera and Trina McInnis, Fibre Artists

Vera & Trina McInnis,

Mother and daughter fibre artists will be displaying their hand hooked rugs and quilts. They are from the Amherst area and have been working with fibre for over 10 years. A variety of pieces will be available including coasters, chair pads and wall hangings. Prices range from $27 – $1,300. All pieces have been made using at least 90% recycled materials.

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Stepahnie Allen, RMT

Stephanie Allen BSc, RMT: Certified Massage Therapist throughout Canada and USA since 1992. As a Lifestyle educator and International presenter she has over 18 years experience in Corporate Wellness, Stress Management and in the treatment of chronic pain and Myofascial pain syndromes. Stephanie offers modalities in Sport Massage: Myofascial Release, Thai Yoga Massage, Reiki, and The Way of the Heart™ Training. Stress management techniques such as biofeedback, visualization, meditation and breathing practices are offered to enhance self-empowerment and develop a deeper sense of inner peace.
Gateway Development:
“Dream, Live, Love! Your personal development for success in Body, Mind and Spirit!”
Providing life enhancing seminars, adventure tourism, empowerment resources and body centred therapy sessions. Come visit us for an experience that will take you where you want to be in your life. 902- 6676-2227 www.gatewaydevelopment.ca

Frank and Terry Ann Landells

“our health is our future”
“Your health is Your future”
and it is our/your most important asset!!

Wellness Consultants   Frank and TerryAnn Landells

www.mannapages.com/healthland
902-545-2384
RR#1
1259 Harrison Rd
Maccan NS B0L 1B0
landells@live.ca

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Sharon Joseph, The Book Master Publishing

This company was started because of a dream I had when I was a younger. I loved books and was always a voracious reader. I would stay up all hours of the night reading without even realizing the time was flying by. As I began writing books, I studied the publishing industry and I was alarmed at the trend of 18 months to have your book published!

For this reason, we founded The Book Master Publishing to assist authors that want to bypass the large publishing houses and self-publish. Self-publishing IS possible and IS a very viable way of getting your work out there. It is also much more profitable for you!

The Book Master Publishing has Writing to Publish Programs along with a Fulfilling The Dream Package to guide you from idea inception through to published book!

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Cheryl Canning, Epicure Selections

We carry a line of dip mixes, herbs, spices, blends, salad dressing mixes, salsas, sea salts and peppers, and much more. None of our products have added MSG. Most of our products are low sodium and our sansels are sodium free. Make healthy, delicious meals at home with our quality products and with the help of our on line receipes.

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Donna Cochrane, Young Living Essential Oils

.“Essential oils are the missing link in modern medicine.” Dr. D.Gary Young, founder of Young Living Oils.

Donna Cochrane is an alternative health consultant from the Moncton area. Her continuing quest for natural alternatives and her personal experience have given her a passion for holistic health solutions in general and essential oils in particular. She has frequently experienced the effects of essential oils in her own life and in the lives of those with whom she shares them. Having used and researched essential oils for over 10 years, she is now a Healing Touch and Raindrop Practitioner. Being a Registered Holistic Nutritionist as well, she often integrates the various modalities to meet the individual health needs of her clients.

Essential oils were the first medicine of man, even before herbs. Today, essential oils are frequently dismissed as ‘aromatherapy’ , associated mostly with various scented products. In reality true essential oils are plant substances and their function is to carry nutrients into every cell in the body, while working on a physical, mental and emotional level. They are scientifically documented to carry the highest level of oxygenating molecules known to man. They have many healing properties, support every body system and organ and establish normal cell function, bringing balance and enabling the body to heal itself. You can incorporate essential oils into your life in various ways for a healthier body and mind.

Karen Sears, Xocai Healthy Chocolate

Do you crave chocolate, like 9 out of 10 people do? Or maybe like getting a boost from energy drinks? What if you could enjoy guilt-free chocolate that tastes like the best Belgian chocolate available, or have a truly delicious energy drink, and possibly feel better, be healthier and maybe even wealthier as a result?

Come see me at the expo and discover the power of Xoçai healthy chocolate and energy drinks for yourself. It could be deliciously life-changing!

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Sealife Seaplants-

is solely invoved in providing the majestic powers of the ocean fauna to help build and maintain superior health and well being in the human, animal and earth environment. Our web site www.seaboost.ca


Kimberly Smith, Registered Massage Therapist.

She has received additional training in Aromatherapy and the use of therapeutic essential oils, Therapeutic Touch, Way of the Heart, and pulsating electromagnetic field therapy. She also is an MRS 2000 + Designo certified representative, and has been practicing Massage Therapy for ten years. Clinic locations are in both Amherst, NS and Springhill, NS. Reach by telephone at (902)669-1304.

2008 Expo Photo Gallery

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