Business Spotlight The Graduate Institute


tion, offering Master's Degrees, Graduate Certifi cates, and Certifi cation programs. Our educational culture provides graduate education that nourishes the


T growth of individuals’ intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual lives. Manchester Parkade Health Shoppe N


utrition specialists trusted since 1956. Making your healthy lifestyle affordable. Shop here. Feel better.


1. Why are you passionate about your industry? As a Board-Certifi ed Nutrition Consultant for our shoppe,


I value the opportunity that the natural products industry gives me to empower people with the ability to improve their quality of life and longevity through natural means.


2. What sets you apart from other health food stores?


We were founded by Michael Dworkin, PD, CCN (1928-2017), a Connecticut Certifi ed Clinical Nutritionist and Registered Pharmacist. We carry on his mission to educate our customers about nutrition and healthy lifestyle options, and to offer them an abundance of affordable well- ness products. We carry more than 7000 products, including vitamins and herbs, homeopathy, sports supplements, afford- able fresh organic produce, natural body care, essential oils, allergen-free foods, and pet options.


3. What can clients expect from working with you?


We're currently creating a Community Lounge where visitors will be able to gather for social, work-related, and educational activities, get a snack, recharge their electronic devices, and use our FREE WiFi.


4. What plans do you have for the future for your business?


VITATHENA.COM, our ecommerce site, will enable U.S. customers to shop with us according to their busy schedules.


5. What is the best memory you have about being a holistic business owner? Being mentored for 8 years by my father, a brilliant healer. The wisdom he passed on to me is invaluable.


6. What do you like the most about being a part of Natural Nutmeg?


The opportunity to demonstrate our ongoing deep com- mitment to providing our community with evidence-based, cutting-edge nutrition information on a wide range of topics. Also, networking with area practitioners has given them the confi dence to send their patients to us.


Erika Dworkin, Board Certifi ed in Holistic Nutrition® Manchester Parkade Health Shoppe, Manchester, CT 860.646.8178 • cthealthshop.com


1. What is TGI's mission and how did it get started? The Graduate Institute (TGI) is a state-accredited graduate school dedicated to promoting an Integrative and Holistic Worldview through the study of Health, Wellness, Education and Personal and Professional Transformation. The Mission of The Graduate Institute, as an independent institution of higher education, is to provide transformative education based on an integrative and holistic perspective and specifi cally designed to enable students to reach their full potential in both their professional and personal lives.


2. What sets TGI apart from other schools/graduate institutes in the holistic fi eld?


Academic scholarship and education based on an integrative and holistic worldview that enhance a broad understanding of complex hu- man issues, stimulates individual and collective awareness and wellbe- ing, and contributes to the betterment, sustainability and regeneration of community and society.


3. What can students expect from attending TGI?


A life changing experience, life- long friendships, and a new way of thinking and being!


4. What plans do you have for the future of TGI? TGI will continue to offer exceptional programs in holistic education.


5. What programs are offered at TGI? Master of Arts Degrees and 30 Credit Programs in Writing and Oral


Traditions, Integrative Health and Healing, Consciousness Studies and Transpersonal Psychology, Organizational Leadership and Learning and Thinking, and Certifi cate Programs.


The Graduate Institute, Bethany CT 203.874.4252 • learn.edu


Dr. Carolina Padilla, ND


Dr. Carol’s practice includes 24/7 access to a physician, same-day appointments, and the ability to have lengthy visits


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if necessary. Dr. Carol’s practice empowers patients to lead healthier lives through in-depth knowledge, expertise and one-on-one coaching.


1. Why are you passionate about your specialty?


I have been surrounded by doctors, traditional and alternative, my entire life. I chose alternative medicine to be able to teach people how to safely implement it in their lives. I regard what I do not only as a treat- ment but as a lifestyle. Being a business owner allows me to control how that is done at every level to ensure quality and legitimacy.


2. What sets you apart from other practitioners in the holistic fi eld?


I am a different Naturopath in the sense that I focus greatly on the science and evidence-based practices as my base to implement other non-standard alternative medicine modalities. My business is a concierge-style practice that services mainly women and children through various stages of life including fertility, prenatal, postpartum and lactation support. This model allows for best tailoring and convenience while keeping it very personal.


3. Tell us about the best memory you have about being a holistic practitioner.


There is no greater compliment for me than trust and respect. Having patients follow me across states and trusting me with their children says a lot about the confi dence they have in my interventions.


Dr. Carolina Padilla, Integrative Primary Care Glastonbury, CT • 860.375.5088 • carolnd.com


38 Natural Nutmeg - 10BEST Awards/Essential Living Guide 2020


r. Carol’s offi ce is a concierge-style practice that offers patients being treated in the comfort of their own home.


he Graduate Institute is a state-accredited gradu- ate school with an integrative and holistic orienta-


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