Docere
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The root of the word Doctor, comes from docere,
which means "to teach." I take this Naturopathic Principal seriously in the office and online because knowledge is power. |
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Out with the old and in with the new!
2017 was a fantastically tumultuous year for us here at Avalon. Buying the business, but losing Dr. Haff, and adding to my therapeutic repertoire are just a few of the biggies that happened. This year will be more changes in store, I'm sure, but we'll keep you posted as they happen. I'm still looking for some new doctors to add to the staff, and have recently had some great applicants. Interviewing, vetting, negotiating, etc all need to happen before I commit to bringing someone into our happy home, but it's all in the works. If you've been in the office in the past few months, you know that Sandra from Mercy Diagnostics is here with us on Fridays. So if you need a blood draw from a fantastic, patient, and fun phlebotomist, schedule any blood draws with us for Friday. She's still at another location M-Th if you need a different day (ask for details). We also rented one of the offices to a wonderfully kind therapist by the name of John Powell. He's technically a separate business, so you need to contact him directly to schedule an appointment. And yes, he is taking new clients. I'm loving the results I get from the Walsh Research Institute protocols I've been using. The information I learned has revolutionized my practice and my success. I've also started to immerse myself in Body-positivity and the Health At Every Size Movement, which I feel is very in-line with all of the Naturopathic Principles. See below for some highlighted changes! Telemedicine is here! Technically, it has been authorized for us to do telemedicine since October 1st, but since I was in the midst of purchasing the business, I kind of dropped the ball. And as I'm writing this, schools are closed due to frigid cold temperatures. Wouldn't it be great if you could meet with me via a virtual face-to-face HIPAA-compliant website? You'll need internet access, and a device with a camera, but that's it. And, I'm only booking 15 or 30 minute slots, so if you feel like you need more time, then I'll need you to physically come to the office. I'm sure there will be a few bugs to work out along the way, so please be patient. Supplement Sale We have a bunch of really great, high quality supplements that I do not tend to prescribe and, I'd like to make room for some new options. So, I'm giving you 50% off the supplements on the shelf closest to the hallway. Additional discounts do not apply, but if you see something you want, come get it. These are supplements I won't be replacing on our shelves in the future. Click to see sale items Expanding Availability I will be expanding the available hours in which you can schedule with me at the end of February. Our overall schedule of 9-5 isn't changing, just how many patient-hours I have in a day.
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Mindful Parenting - Saturday, January 20th 9am to 1pm
It doesn’t matter if you’re an attachment parent or a tiger mother, if you believe in teaching them to fly feather by feather or by pushing them from the nest… Mindful parenting is about purposeful and thoughtful action, rather than letting our anxiety, frustration, or fatigue control our reactions to parenting challenges. Mindfulness is about tuning in to what is actually happening right now. It’s about accepting whatever is going on, rather than trying to change it or ignore it. The not-so-secret to mindful parenting is to practice when things are going well so that we have the skills for situations that might otherwise lead to a parenting tantrum. This isn’t about doing nothing! This workshop is about practicing action over reaction. In this workshop, we’ll explore mindfulness, then parenting, and then weave the two together. You’ll walk away with a set of concrete skills and a philosophy for you to tune into whenever needed. Kismet Place 373 Blair Park Rd.Williston, VT 05495 Sliding scale registration fee: $5-$20 Register by emailing mindbodyspiritemail@gmail.com or calling 802-318-0564 Note: No prior mindfulness experience or knowledge required. This workshop is designed as an introduction to mindfulness for parents. If you can breathe, you can do this! If you have mindfulness knowledge already, we’re excited to have your experiences to help the group. Mindfully Single - Saturday, February 10th 9am-1pm If being single and/or dating is stressing you out (online apps, blind dates, ghosting, phubbing),whether you're 15 or 50, mindfulness can help. Our natural pull as humans is for connection, to love, and to be loved. The modern world is developing a new kind of dating- one that has never existed before. Our minds simply haven't caught up. Is your mind often telling you: “What's wrong with me?” “There's no one out there for me!” “You know what, I don't want to date anyway!” “You're not smart/pretty/successful/rich enough to find anyone!” “If only I were dating, then I'd be truly happy!” Mindfulness helps us get in touch with our higher consciousness, hearts, and souls by practicing self awareness and self-acceptance that is non-judgmental, curious, and present. This workshop will help you step back from those thoughts and see them for what they are: stories. Being mindfully single is also about practicing having open and candid conversations beforemindlessly moving ahead into intimacy, becoming a couple, moving in together, and other significant steps in a healthy relationship. This includes practicing forgiveness for you and your previous partners, and your current partner. This includes creating mutual goals with your partner, discussing how to handle jealousy, resentments, and insecurities. Kismet Place 373 Blair Park Rd.Williston, VT 05495 Sliding scale registration fee: $5-$20 Register by emailing mindbodyspiritemail@gmail.com or calling 802-318-0564 Note: No prior mindfulness experience or knowledge required. This workshop is designed as an introduction to mindfulness. If you can breathe, you can do this! If you have mindfulness knowledge already, we’re excited to have your experiences to help the group. |
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Spotted Jewelweed (Impatiens biflora) is an invaluable tool when out in the woods hiking. The saponins found in the stem or leaves can emulsify and diminish the damage caused by poison ivy. It's also great for bug bites, rashes from stinging nettles, burns, cuts, acne, eczema, fungal infections, or any other skin irritation.
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