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Natural Body-Care Lines at Health Shoppe A
s the “natural and organic” movement contin- ues to grow, more women are eating healthy
food, exercising, and drinking pure water. But if they are still using chemical-laden skin care products, they’re selling themselves short, says Christy Patton, a specialist in natural hair, face and body care. Patton sells natural self-care product lines to stores throughout the Southeast, including The
Health Shoppe in Knoxville. For women committed to using only organic, non- toxic products on their skin and hair, she recommends three brands in particular: Aubrey Organics, Mychelle Dermaceuticals and Hugo Naturals. Founded in 1967, Aubrey Organics makes hair, face and body-care products
Touched by an Angel
Claudia Tremblay
Radiating gentleness and tranquility, the watercolors of artist Claudia Tremblay are rendered in a subtle palette of soft hues and often reflect her fascination with women and children around the world. Tremblay left her home in Quebec, Canada, to work with a non-governmen- tal organization in Guatemala, where she planted medicinal gardens alongside the native women that had fled their country during its civil war and were returning home to start new communities. With no formal training in art,
Tremblay was inspired to portray the strength and spirituality of these hard- working women of the Maya highlands. “I had studied horticulture, and was sent to make gardens with these beautiful women in a hostile land,” she recalls. “In my free time, I tried day after day to capture the magic and melancholic depth of the Mayan people and their land.” After 13 years, Tremblay returned
to Montreal, where she continues to create “artwork for the soul.” Her recent series of richly shaded yoga watercolors compellingly evokes a focused, sacred energy. “Love and sensibility are always what I wish to transmit through my paintings,” advises Tremblay. “Let’s all dream a little more!”
View the artist’s portfolio at
ClaudiaTremblay.com.
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using hypoallergenic ingredients and a “small batch” manufacturing method that ensures its products are free of impurities. “Aubrey products are ideal for someone who needs something that is clean and gentle,” Patton says. For natural anti-aging treatments, she recommends MyChelle Dermaceuticals, an award-winning com- pany that uses scientifically proven, skin-soluble ingredients that reduce the appear- ance of wrinkles and brighten the skin tone. Hugo Naturals is a vegan/gluten-free company founded on the premise that body-care products should have food-grade ingredients. “You can brush your teeth with their bar soap,” Patton says. “There is no soapy flavor and no harsh foaming agents. Hugo is for someone who wants pure, luxurious products, but does not want to compromise quality for satisfaction.” Both MyChelle and Hugo adhere to European labeling standards, she adds.
To learn more about these and other natural products, visit The Health Shoppe, Suburban Plaza, 8025 Kingston Pk., Knoxville. Contact the store at 865-693-4909. See ad, page 13.
Rhamapalooza Holistic Fair and Expo May 19 T
he holistic healing practitioners of Rhama Center will host Rhamapalooza, “a day of fun and healing,” on May 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the holistic fair and expo, Rhama members will give lectures and offer mini-sessions of services like massage, Reiki, pure energy healing, aroma- therapy and intuitive readings. Each practitioner will have a separate booth, and charges for their services will vary. Among the lecturers will be Denise Bates, PhD, in- troducing neurolinguistic programming and trauma- and stress-relief techniques, and Eric Martin explaining sound healing and Kathara. Other participants will include The- resa Richardson, Steve Frampton, Charlaine Hood, Pamela Basinger, Gabby Turner, Karl Hess and Kate Flynn, DC. Rhama Center is a co-op comprised of professional, experienced practitioners
who provide consultation, counseling and healing. Since opening in August 2010, Rhama has grown to include 25 practitioners. Among the many classes and ser- vices available there are aromatherapy, homeopathy, yoga, qigong, energy healing, hypnosis, art therapy, tarot and massage. The center now offers a growing selection of crystals and gifts, as well.
Rhama Center is located at 9237 Middlebrook Pk., Knoxville. For more information about the Rhama Center and Rhamapalooza, visit
RhamaCenter.com or call 865- 809-7201.
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