THE BUZZ
Integrative Health Center of Maine welcomes Laura Manuel, MA, Ed.S., BCBA. to our practice!
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oin Laura Manuel, A Board Certifi ed Behavior Analyst, and together you will discover why your behavior is preventing you from reaching
your goals. Laura fi rst started this business after listening to countless people be their own worst critics. Many people feel they lacked ‘the will’ or ‘determination’ to reach their goals. When in actuality even if an indi- vidual has the “how to” knowledge, it is systematic behavioral changes and modifi cations that will lead to long-lasting successful results.
Examples of behavioral modifi cation services include, but are not limited to:
• Healthy Eating & Weight Loss • Kicking Sugar Addiction • Physical Movement and Exercise • Training for a Race • Home Physical Therapy Routines • Stress Management and Anxiety Reduction • Lifestyle Balance
A Board Certifi ed Behavior Analyst, Laura is trained in the sci- ence of understanding and improving human behavior. Utilizing evidence based principles she helps individuals to increase desired behaviors to achieve their goals. With a post-master’s advanced Educational Specialist certifi cation, Laura consults and educates individuals on how they can make powerful changes. Laura’s goal is to teach and empower others on how to have sustainable, long lasting, positive results.
As a Weight Management Specialist, Laura understands the science of nutrition and the critical relationship between energy, balance and weight management. Laura actively works with clients to evaluate their nutritional needs and develop healthy eating plans. Call (207)200-6155 to contact Laura and to learn more about how she may be able to help you achieve your goals. See ad on inside front cover and page 8.
Maine YogaFest on July 10th-12th
workshops to meet the growing demand from attendees. Up to a 1000 yogis are expected to stretch, breathe and relax during this summer’s weekend celebration of yoga, nearly tripling in size since the inaugural festival three years ago. The festival will kick off with an Electric Flow YogaRave led by Nantucket’s Caitlin Marcoux including a live DJ, black lights and red carpet entrance. Throughout the weekend, MYF will fea- ture more than 50 workshops from stand-up paddleboard yoga to “Hot
T Rock Star Yoga” and “Full Body Prayer”.
The appeal and growth of Maine YogaFest is no surprise given the expansion of the industry in Maine and throughout the nation. A number of businesses such as Bangor Savings Bank, Lee Auto Malls, IDEXX Laboratories and A Perfect Smile have supported MYF’s vision to create a dynamic and infl uential wellness event in the state. This year, two new national Maine-based companies,
L.L.Bean and Tom’s of Maine, have partnered with Maine YogaFest to help further expand the offerings of the festival and spread health and wellness in the state.
“Maine YogaFest embodies so much of what we care about at
Tom's of Maine: staying healthy, celebrating the natural beauty of Maine, supporting causes we care about and connecting with oth- ers who shares these values,” said Susan Dewhirst, PR & Goodness Programs Manager. “We're inspired by the dynamic founders of MYF, honored to sponsor the 2015 Fest and look forward to being part of the fun in July.”
Passes to Maine YogaFest can be purchased through their website at
www.maineyogafest.com. Each pass includes admittance to three or fi ve 90-minute workshops, a lecture from a local health and wellness expert, daily meditations and a donation to the Preble Street Teen Center.
he weekend festival will be held from July 10 to 12 at the East End Community School in Portland and has added more than 15 new
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