Testimonials
"After our counseling session I felt amazingly confident, with a knowing that what I'm doing is from the right place. I couldn't believe it! I had to tell you. Thank you so much; you really helped me to shift. You helped me out of a really bad space where I was very stuck.”
~Velvet N., Agoura Hills, CA
“When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, my physical therapist recommended massage therapy. Ariannah provided the most healing, beneficial massage of any therapist I tried. I have benefited from her treatments for over 12 years. Her skill has provided me with relief from the pain (joint/muscle/connective tissue) and stress of my disease. Ariannah has an intuitive understanding of the body and a gentle, healing touch.”
~Cheryl L., Simi Valley, CA
"Ariannah has been my stylist for over 20 years and has
always taken the utmost care with my hair. She values keeping the hair healthy and in great condition with fabulous products. She is an artist with color and cuts.” ~Elena C., Simi Valley, CA
“Ariannah, you are so compassionate, empathetic, and able to clearly tune in and communicate people’s experiences into reasonable, comprehensible understanding. Thank you for all you do.” ~Patricia K., Sherman Oaks,CA
“Working as a nurse at a hospital can be back-breaking work. Nurses often forget to take care of themselves in the process of caring for others. Ariannah did more than soothe my tired feet and aching back. She helped calm some of the emotions I didn't realize I had brought home with me and put my spirit at ease in such a tranquil, peaceful way. Her healing touch is more powerful than modern medicine.”
~Terry W., Moorpark, CA
“I remember the first time I met Ariannah, it was like meeting
an old friend—open, kind, generous, and nurturing. Her hands naturally and intuitively gravitated to the places where I was holding blocks of energy. Just to be around her opens my mind to new ways of thinking. She is a talented spirit and a remarkable therapist.”
~Christine B., Byron, WY
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THE GREEN GROCERY SHOP
June 18, 2011During a simple trip to the grocery store, you make hundreds of decisions that can have real environmental impacts. With just a few easy changes, you can make a positive difference in the world.
1. Instead of regular aluminum foil or plastic wrap, purchase recycled aluminum foil.
It uses just 1/20th of the energy needed to produce regular foil.
2. Look for items without extensive packaging.
Most food packaging material uses some petroleum-based plastic. There are several ways to cut down on the energy and waste this produces. Look for minimally or unpackaged items instead. Experiment with bringing your own packaging or buying in bulk. Purchase brands that use bio-based instead of petroleum-based plastic. Recycle or reuse packaging materials you end up having to buy.
3. Buy local and organic.
Buying seasonal, locally produced food helps in a number of ways. Most food travels 1,500 miles from "farm to fork." But buying local food drastically reduces the energy spent on food shipping. Local goods also tend to use minimal packaging, are fresher and come in more varieties. The best way to track down local food is at your local farmers markets or through the Community Supported Agriculture department. Farmers who grow produce organically use less fossil fuel and release fewer greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. Organic farming is better for the land, for the farmers, and for the consumers.
4. Bring a cloth bag to the grocery store instead of using its plastic bags.
An estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year. That's 1 million bags used per minute. And, according to the EPA, more than 380 billion of those are discarded in the U.S. Less than 1 percent of those are actually recycled. Instead, these bags will clog landfills, create litter, choke streams and harm marine wildlife, like whales, seals and sea turtles.
5. Skip the bottled water.
As much as 40 percent of bottled water in the United States is actually from municipal water systems. Switching to tap water would save 1.5 million tons of plastic. Or better yet, purchase a home water purification system.
6. What are you cleaning with?
If every household in the U.S. replaced just one bottle of 50-ounce ultra-petroleum-based liquid laundry detergent with a bottle of 50-ounce vegetable-based detergent, it could save 99,000 barrels of oil. That's enough to heat and cool 5,700 homes for a year.
