by Marie Harger |
Stuck? Blocked? Imbalanced? Stagnated? It is Dr. Gary Danchak’s job to identify and resolve just such conditions using the Traditional Chinese Medicine of Acupuncture and Herbs. Many people who come into to see Dr. Danchak are experiencing pain and have often tried everything else. The cause of pain (physical or emotional) is [...]

by Marie Harger |
Lao Tzu states, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step,” this epitomizes Trudy Miller’s philosophy on diet, nutrition and creating a healthy lifestyle. Lasting changes to lifestyle do begin with one step and she is there to guide her clients on a slow and steady path toward health.
Trudy was [...]

by Marie Harger |
Many of us have heard Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity, doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. If a change in your life is needed either because you want it for yourself or your doctor has recommended it, how can you move forward to a positive end and [...]

by Marie Harger |
Specialized! One and only! Effective! These words come to mind when learning about Michelle Bean a NUCCA Chiropractor in the Reno, Nevada area. The NUCCA technique addresses a multitude of health issues and provides the patient with overall body awareness. It is not just about that pain in your back. [...]

Written by Sara Piccola |
Virginia Parsons has lived her life doing everything as natural as possible. Growing up on an organic beef farm outside of Chicago, she was part of the “green movement” before it was even a movement. She has been practicing life enhancement services for over 25 years and has an impressive list [...]

CIRCLE OF LIFE SPA
By Sara Piccola
Janie Beach and her mom Sharon Crank have been in business together for over 20 years. As I interviewed them on their latest business adventure, as owners of Circle of Life Spa, their energy and mother-daughter interaction shined. They finished each other’s sentences and mentioned more than once how they [...]

By Brittany Russell
Gregor Johnson, originally from Australia, has made his home in Reno since 1999. He has a 25-year background in marketing and product development, information systems and management. After toying with the idea of owning his own business, Gregor is now the only distributor for Elmore Oil in the U.S. “I always wanted to [...]

By Brittany Russell
From far-away places and a life of variety, June Milligan of Joyful Changes Hypnosis has made Reno her home for the past three years. June offers her clients relief and release from such things as smoking, weight gain, anxiety, stress, self esteem issues, pain and addictions.
June discovered this career path while dealing with [...]

By Brittany Russell
A Wooster High School graduate, Dr. LeMay is a Reno local. He attended the University of Nevada, Reno, receiving his undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. Dr. LeMay received his Master’s from Southern Illinois University and his Doctorate of
Audiology from Pennsylvania College of Optometry, School of Audiology. Dr. LeMay has practiced in [...]

Going Green 1 Step At A Time
Adesina Stewart
Regional Green Mission Specialist,
Whole Foods Market (WFM)
By Carole Bucher
On 4/19/07, the City of Reno publicly declared its commitment to improving the environment at the “first” Green Summit event. For long-time residents who care about this issue and for newer residents who came to Reno from progressive cities and [...]

Educator & Specialized Kinesiologist
By Sara Piccola
Dorothy Dumbra is a Registered Nurse (UCD), Clinical Nutritionist and Specialized Kinesiologist, with an extensive background in traditional and integrative medicine, applied kinesiology and nutrition. In addition, Dorothy completed a 4-year program in Theology from Loyola, New Orleans, IME, and is certified in Clinical Pastoral Counseling and Education. For more [...]

By Sara Piccola
Touring the first green re-modeled building in Northern Nevada is how the interview for this month’s provider profile began. This lovely building is home to the Gerber Medical Clinic, one of Reno’s foremost integrative, alternative medicine clinics. Dr. Michael Gerber, MD, HMD, is founder and owner.
Dr. Gerber has practiced medicine for 36 years, [...]