RESOURCES
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| This page includes some of the holistic health resources in or near
Connecticut. They are listed under the categories below: HOSPITALS GRIFFIN HOSPITAL - Located in Derby this is Connecticut's only holistic hospital at this time and is planned along the Planetree model of care. Griffin is designed to be patient centered. Their mission has as its premise that health is not just the absence of disease, but rather, it is a state in which body, mind and spirit are integrated, aligned and whole. Although a holistic hospital they do not necessarily incorporate a lot of alternative practices. The hospital has its own HMO, Suburban Health Plans, and a heart disease reversal program. They are located at 130 Division Street, Derby, CT 06418 or call (203) 732-7106 for information. ORGANIZATIONS CONNECTICUT HERB ASSOCIATION. For professional herbalists or those interested in bringing herbs into their lives. For info write P.O. Box 66, Somers, CT 06071 or call Katherine at (860) 749-0839. CONNECTICUT HOLISTIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION(CHHA). Health care professionals who promote, educate, and support the practice and philosophy of holistic health care. Their objectives are to cultivate networking, educational seminars, keep abreast of legislative issues. Monthly meetings are held in West Hartford. Infoline is (860) 258-6010. THE LOTUS NETWORK is a center where healers from diverse professions and healing traditions can cooperate and consult, share knowledge and skills, and support individuals in active participation in creating and maintaining their own health. HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONERS OF NORTHEAST CONNECTICUT is a group of practitioners who are working to support, network, and educate themselves as practitioners and to provide the community of Northeast Connecticut with an expanded awareness of, and access to, holistic health practices. PUBLICATIONS THE DOOR OPENER is Connecticut's 22-year old holistic health, spiritual, and metaphysical networking magazine. The magazine is published quarterly and focuses on events and resources. It is sold at all Borders, Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, and many other places throughout the state. Call (860) 693-2840 for information on subscriptions and advertising. CONNECTICUT NATURALLY is an annual community directory for natural living. It includes a practitioners' directory and an excellent glossary. The magazine is available free at locations throughout CT. Call (800) 486-4794 for information on advertising. NATURAL NUTMEG is a free holistic health magazine and cultural creative resource representing the Hartford area. SPIRIT OF CHANGE is a New England based free holistic magazine. NATURAL AWAKENINGS is a free resource for personal and planetary health. INNER TAPESTRY is a free holistic journal celebrating and supporting life. RETREAT CENTERS MERCY CENTER is a retreat and conference center located on Long Island Sound in Madison, CT. It holds conferences on many alternative topics and has space for workshops. It also has facilities for private retreats. Call (203) 245-0401 for information. WISDOM HOUSE is a retreat and conference center located in Litchfield, CT. It is a ministry of the Daughters of Wisdom and holds conferences on many alternative topics and has space for workshops. It also has facilities for private retreats. Call (860) 567-3163 for information. SCHOOLS THE CONNECTICUT CENTER FOR MASSAGE THERAPY has been teaching the art and science of massage therapy since 1980 and is dually accredited by COMTA and ACCSCT. Main Campus - Newington, CT; Branch Campus - Westport, CT. For a free catalog or to attend a 90 minute informational presentation, call (860) 667-1886 or toll free (877) 282-2268. THE CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR HYPNOSIS AND NLP - Dr. Don O. Nassen's school in Meriden. THE CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE OF HERBAL STUDIES offers the most comprehensive and complete range of complementary therapy programs in New England. We include a NCCA approved Chinese Herbology course with C.E.U.'s for acupuncturists. For information regarding this intensive and our many other programs call (860) 666-5064 in Newington. INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTS AND SCIENCES - Dorothy Martin-Neville's school of spiritual/energy healing. THE NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF ACUPUNCTURE - The country's oldest college of Oriental medicine. For information write the school at P.O. 30 Common Street, Watertown, MA 02172 or call (617) 926-1788. UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT SCHOOL OF NATURAL MEDICINE includes schools of Naturopathy, Nutrition and Chiropractic. |