David’s Daughter
Working in health care gave me a slight advantage when coordinating my Dad’s medical care last summer and as I roll out my first newsletter I’m focused on the main question, do you need occasional support with an aging parent or family member? Eliza One will provide occasional or routine support for you while you balance a busy schedule, Eliza [...]
July 27, 2009
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Tags: aging parents, care coordination, complimentary therapies, family, healthcare, holistic nursing · Posted in: Healing
Community Resources
I was reminded of a valuable community resource yesterday when I received an electronic newsletter from the Center for Spirituality and Healing announcing the latest updates and events. I attended one of their educational workshops last spring on Holistic Health &Healing at the Woodwinds Health Center in Woodbury and the week was a special treat for me. I encourage [...]
July 9, 2009
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Tags: alternative therapy, complimentary therapies, energy healing, healthcare, holistic healing · Posted in: Healing
Choices
Mom – An Independent Woman
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One of my mother’s key values was the importance of “Choice,” her underlying principal was for women to be independent, strong and employed. “It’s important to work hard and get an education” she said, typical values growing up in Minnesota during the 1950’s and 60’s. I lived my life believing this [...]
June 30, 2009
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Tags: alternative therapy, business development, complimentary therapies, energy healing, executive, family, friends, healthcare, holistic healing, independent women, integrative medicine, job loss, journey, Women · Posted in: Healing, Life Lessons
Finding Your Healing Space
Healing Pup
I’ve been reading and working on “This Thing Called Grief – New Understandings of Loss” by Thomas M. Ellis, the book and the center he directs in St. Paul was recommended by my friend Leslye. As I let go of the daily work I was doing to close out my sister’s affairs I begin to [...]
June 18, 2009
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Tags: complimentary therapies, dogs, energy healing, family, friends, grief, holistic healing, loss, poodles · Posted in: Healing
Celebrating Life’s Journey
Another Sunday and it’s been a very full week with numerous life events including my sick dog, an interview, educational conference at Mayo, a car accident, a close friend carrying a heavy burden and a note from another dear friend that I am choosing to share. I met Sherry less than 5 months ago but [...]
March 29, 2009
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Tags: alternative therapy, breast cancer, breast exam, complimentary therapies, energy healing, gratitude, healthcare, holistic healing, integrative medicine, journey, radiation treatment · Posted in: Healing
Mary Chapa is a multi-talented woman with a background in nursing management, sales and marketing in both healthcare and private industry. Mary is also a writer, storyteller and holistic health practitioner living in Minnesota.