Shawn Barrett, LMP, CCST, Craniosacral Therapist and Integrative Bodywork
Gerardo Ojeda-Ebert, Life Coach/Counselor
Dr. Nick Friedman, ND, DC, Naturopath/Chiropractor/Applied Kinesiologist
Danette Johnston, Pet Wellness
Aja Thomas, Teacher
Carrie Lafferty, Feldenkrais/Chi GongTeacher
David Engstrom, M.Ac., L.Ac., Acupuncturist & Bodyworker
Anna Marie Nerbovig, Real Estate Professional

Shawn Barrett, LMP, CCST, Craniosacral Therapist and Integrative Bodywork
Phone: (206) 794-5653
Email: longtide@comcast.net

Shawn Barrett is a licensed massage therapist specializing in Craniosacral Therapy. She has been practicing for over 10 years and continues to study and teach craniosacral therapy.

Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle, non-invasive bodywork modality with long lasting, positive results. It supports our own ability to deeply heal on many levels and return to our optimal state of health.

The craniosacral system consists of the cranial bones (head), the sacrum (tailbone) and the spinal cord, which contains our central nervous system.  The central nervous system is the information center for our entire body. We produce cerebral spinal fluid in the brain and it pumps up and down the spine, nourishing the central nervous system. This creates a palpable rhythm that is different than the heart beat or breathing rhythm, and can be felt anywhere in the body.

With gentle contact either on the head or the body, the practitioner feels for the quality of this rhythm. Then using subtle touch, helps the body to release holding patterns (resulting from injury, etc.) and supports reorganization.

Craniosacral Therapy can support healing of chronic pain, headaches, whiplash and other impacts to the body, neck and shoulder pain, low back pain, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, to name a few. It is effective for healing after surgery or illness. Because it works with the nervous system, it promotes deep relaxation and decreases the impacts of stress on the body.

Almost everyone benefits from craniosacral work. Babies are a special delight for her to work with. The process of birth has quite an impact on the body and if we all received craniosacral within the first few months of our life, the world would be a happier place!

Shawn has office hours in Wallingford and West Seattle.  
Please contact her for an appointment.

Gerardo Ojeda-Ebert, Life Coach/Counselor
Phone: (206) 938-6288
Fax: (206) 933-8400
Email: Gerardo@LivingInSeattle.com
Web: www.Life-Integration.com

Gerardo Ojeda-Ebert provides counseling and life coaching services to individuals, couples, and teens in the North Admiral District of West Seattle. He is the creator of the Life-Integration counseling/coaching modality, a holistic approach designed to help the client gain awareness of all aspects of his/herself, then harmoniously integrate those parts to achieve optimum personal and spiritual growth. Dr. Ojeda-Ebert focuses on short-term therapy, subconscious communication techniques, relationship issues, crisis counseling, trauma, loss and grief. He also offers workshops on stress-free goal setting and achievement for personal and entrepreneurial success.

Please visit his Web site at www.Life-Integration.com, or contact him at
(206) 938-6288, fax: (206) 933-8400. You can also reach him at: Gerardo@LivingInSeattle.com

Dr. Nick Friedman, ND, DC, Naturopath/Chiropractor/Applied Kinesiologist
Phone: (425) 822-7750
Email: drnickfriedman@gmail.com

Dr. Nicholas Friedman is a Naturopathic Physician and Doctor of Chiropractic. He practices in Kirkland, Washington at: Naturopathic Muscle & Joint Clinic. This clinic is a result of over 22 years of professional experience in both the Naturopathic profession and the Chiropractic profession solving problems by seeing the larger picture and treating the cause. We are able to help everyone! From the regular everyday worker to the weekend warrior to professional level athlete, we will maximize your health. At the same time you will feel an increase of energy and mental clarity.

Dr. Nicholas Friedman graduated from John Bastyr College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1984 and from Cleveland Chiropractic College of Chiropractic in 1990, cum laude. Dr. Friedman is certified in Applied Kinesiology, NeuroEmotional Technique, Suggestive Therapeutics and Cox Flexion/Distraction Technique and serves as a teaching assistant at Applied Kinesiology seminars.  Dr. Friedman serves as a consultant to Oregon's Wild Harvest, a prominent herbal company.  Also, Dr. Friedman is an Associate Editor of Naturopathy for the International Journal of Applied Kinesiology and maintains active membership in the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the International College of Applied Kinesiology.

If you are already under the care of a naturopath, chiropractor, medical doctor, or any other doctor than we will work closely with that doctor or individual to fine tune your treatment and maximize your health.  If you are not under the care of a doctor then Naturopathic Muscle and Joint Clinic will do a thorough examination of both your internal health and structural alignment to completely assess where health problems are originating from and design a health restoration program specific to you!

Danette Johnston, Pet Wellness
Phone: (206) 706-4875
Email: danette@dogsdayoutseattle.com
Web: www.dogsdayoutseattle.com

Danette Johnston is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of WA. She has been training (dogs and people!) working in animal hospitals and shelters for the past 11 years, owning and operating her own dog training facility and day care center, dog's day out, for the past five years.

Danette has done extensive individual study in canine behavior and has participated in programs by such behavior luminaries as Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell and Trish King among others. Danette has published articles on dog day care and dog-dog interactions for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (SVBT), and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), both organizations of which she is an active member.

Danette is a licensed Canine Good Citizen evaluator for the AKC as well as a Delta Society Pet Partner's (animal-assisted therapy) Instructor. In addition to running dog's day out , training day clients, and teaching group and private lessons, Danette also currently "works" with her own shepherd-mix pal Georgia, as a registered therapy team.

Danette shares her home with three cats, one dog and one extremely tolerant husband.

Aja Thomas, Teacher
The Atma Institute
10235 NW Cornelius Pass Road
Portland, Oregon 97231
Phone: (503) 690-9513 (Please call during normal daytime hours)
Email: atma@atmainstitute.org
Web: www.atmainstitute.org

Aja Thomas has been a student, explorer and teacher in the areas of body, mind and consciousness for over thirty years. After intensive study, he was ordained as a Vedic Priest in India in 1975, spending several years as a celibate monk both in India and the United States.

He received a Doctorate of Naturopathy Degree from the International University in 1984, the title of Sanskrit Adhyapaka (teacher of Sanskrit) from the American Sanskrit Institute in 1990, and in 2003 was given the title Acharya (spiritual teacher) by Sri Acharya Rajendra of Sriji Temple in Vrndavana India.

Over the years he has extensively researched both Eastern and Western teachings on spirituality, religion and transcendence, personally explored the realms of consciousness and awakening and authored several books on health, spirituality and consciousness.

In 1990, through self inquiry, he experienced a permanent shift in his perception of reality, recognizing that Self of Absolute Consciousness from which all arises, and which permeates all things. This ever deepening experience of Self allows Aja to help guide others to this same awareness, and to recognize the truth of who they are.

Currently Aja teaches Self Inquiry as well as the Sanskrit language, in classes throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.

Carrie Lafferty, Feldenkrais/Chi Gong Teacher
Phone: (206) 459-1773

Carrie Lafferty is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Teacher. With over 20 years experience in the healing arts, Carrie maintains a one-on-one private practice in the University District and teaches community group Awareness Through Movement classes and workshops.

Carrie is dedicated to facilitating a sense of curiosity in order to maximize a graceful healing and/or learning process with her clients. Carrie's work is deeply informed by her own personal study of tai chi, chi gong and meditation. She works with the intention to assist others in the amazing process of self-discovery of linking intent with action more clearly in their lives.

David Engstrom, M.Ac., L.Ac., Acupuncturist & Bodyworker
Email: dtengstrom@yahoo.com
Web: www.ancientpinehealingarts.com
Phone: (206) 938-0682

David Engstrom has been a licensed acupuncturist since 1992 after graduating from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. From 1994-1998 he continued his education in Japan studying under senior practitioners of oriental medicine and manual therapies/bodywork. David also has training in Zen Bodytherapy, a synthesis of Rolfing, Feldenkrais, and other manual techniques.

Acupuncture and bodywork helps promote wellbeing, improves digestion and sleep, enhances the immune system, controls menopausal symptoms, and neuro-muscular dysfunction, and aid in recovery from injury and trauma.

For enriching practice and performance, minimizing recovery time, and enhancing well-being call David for an appointment at the Yong Kang Chinese Medicine Clinic (at the Pike Place Market) or at the Park Lane Wellness Center (in downtown Kirkland). Call (206) 938-0682.

Anna Marie Nerbovig, Real Estate Professional
Email: Anna@LivingInSeattle.com
Phone: (206) 933-1907

In life and in business, Anna Marie Nerbovig is someone who strives for the extraordinary. It's this passionate approach that is at the core of her success as a premier real estate professional specializing in architecturally distinctive homes and fine condos in West Seattle and in-city Seattle neighborhoods. If you or someone you know is serious about making a move—whether selling or buying—Anna Marie has the expertise and drive to keep you on the path to success. For an extraordinary experience count on an extraordinary professional. Thank you for calling Anna Marie and her team today.

Direct: (206) 933-1907 or email: Anna@LivingInSeattle.com.