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What is Alexander Technique? Alexander Technique is an awareness-building process that cultivates an internal flow by creating space to integrate body and mind by studying “the how” of any activity. By simplifying movements and paying particular attention to how the movement starts, continues, and ends, students can find a bit more balance and ease in their bodies–this also creates time …
Tell us a bit about you and Nourished. What has your path been leading to starting Nourished? When and why did you start this business? What is the business? Where are you located? Hi! I’m Beth, Owner of Nourished, LLC. I began Nourished to create healthy food for Des Moines and surrounding communities. Before Nourished, I was a Doula in …
Meet Elissa Cirignotta Elissa Cirignotta is a writer, mama, yoga instructor, educator, (former) world traveler, and change-maker. When she’s not busy chasing her toddler she can be found teaching or practicing yoga, growing plants, planning trips and writing stories. She founded Happy Mindful People in 2013 to provide kids, teens, educators and parents with the tools and support they need …
Tell us a bit about The Aloha Table. Why did you start this business? I felt the need for hospitality. Inviting people into your home to break bread with you is a lost art and there are so many benefits, the primary one being connecting with others. How has it evolved? The Aloha Table is a pop-up diner hosted by myself …
Tell us a bit about Des Moines Parent. Why did you start this business? How has it evolved? What is it today? My business began as a hobby. Shortly after my son was born (7 years ago) I found it difficult to find a resource that shared all of the fun that was going on in Des Moines. I knew …
Tell us a bit about Fadeaway Floatation Center. Why did you start this business? At Fadeaway we offer floatation REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Therapy) — also known as sensory deprivation or isolation tank — float sessions. We opened Fadeaway in January of 2015, wanting to bring this experience to the Des Moines area. We see a real need in our …
My name is Gail McCarthy and I am holistic practitioner. Life in Balance is a safe space for individuals who are seeking to become more aware of how their brain understands and operates through the choices that they are making. My intention is to assist them to better understand the messages their body’s energy reveals and to explore how to …
We believe that wellness is a community-wide experience and we love collaborating with expert practitioners from across Greater Des Moines who have caring spirits and listening ears. One such organization is Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness. We collaborate with Breathe. clinicians as part of a wellness team for many patients; we’re pleased to receive referrals from them, as well as have …
In this edition of Our Health Community, we hear from Sarah Underberg, Founder and Owner of Agri-Cultured Foods. Their products — including fermented sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha — are not only made in Central Iowa, but they’re delicious and wonderful for promoting gut health. Learn more about this local business and why they love fermented foods. — Tell us a bit about …
In this edition of Our Health Community, we look beyond Greater Des Moines to the whole state of Iowa. Our friends at the Healthiest State Initiative have much planned to keep Iowans moving and living healthfully, especially during the month of October. Ready why below, as well as how you can get involved in the momentum to make Iowa the …
