The Alternative Health Guides
Healthy Resources for Body, Mind & Spirit ~ Serving Vermont and New Hampshire
Northern Vermont Guide
Burlington ~ Middlebury - Orleans Areas
HERBS/HERBALISTS
Herbal medicine, also known as Botanical medicine or Phytotherapy, is the most
ancient form of healthcare known to humans. Over 80% of the world still uses
herbs as their main source of health care and about 25% of prescription drugs
are still derived from some form of plants or plant extracts. Different systems
of herbal medicine include Ayurvedic medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine and
Western Herbal medicine. See also listings under ACUPUNCTURE for practitioners
of Traditional Chinese medicine.
Bramblewood Gardens 802-482-3500
Barbara Raab, 380 Sunset Lane East, Hinesburg, VT 05461, Email: barbararaab@gmavt.net
Herbalist and holistic nutritionist. Consultations by appointment. Wellness
support for acute and chronic health challenges through herbal and nutritional
counseling and lifestyle changes. Specializes in treatment of inflammatory
diseases (inflammatory bowel disease, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis), chronic
stress, Candidiasis, herbal and nutritional support during chemotherapy. Also
see HOLISTIC HEALTH EDUCATION; and NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING
HOLISTIC HEALTH EDUCATION
Bramblewood Gardens 802-482-3500
Barbara Raab, 380 Sunset Lane East, Hinesburg, VT 05461, Email: barbararaab@gmavt.net
See full listing under HERBS/HERBALISTS; and see NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING
MASSAGE THERAPY
Therapeutic massage usually involves a full body massage with or without oil.
While there are different techniques, they all help to relieve muscle tension,
increase circulation and foster relaxation. See also BODYWORK.
Vermont Institute of Massage Therapy 802-862-1111
Jackie Mastrianni, 10 Cottagegrove Ave., South Burlington, VT 05403, E-mail:
jackiemastrianni@yahoo.com
The Vermont Institute of Massage Therapy is an organization composed of
dedicated individuals who work within the holistic health community and who
enjoy practicing and teaching the art of touch.
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING
Bramblewood Gardens 802-482-3500
Barbara Raab, 380 Sunset Lane East, Hinesburg, VT 05461, Email: barbararaab@gmavt.net
See full listing under HERBS/HERBALISTS; and see HOLISTIC HEALTH EDUCATION
WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE
See also FAMILY MEDICINE, HERBS/HERBALISTS, NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE, MIDWIVES.
Full Circle Women’s Health ~ Holistic women’s healthcare by two certified nurse midwives
Anita Onofrio, CNM & Cynthia Stadler, CNM 802-763-7713
Offices at 141 Main Street, Montpelier and 79 South Windsor St, South Royalton, Vermont;
Full Circle Women’s Health was founded by nurse midwives Anita Onofrio, CNM & Cynthia Stadler, CNM. We provide holistic woman centered care to women from
puberty through adulthood and beyond menopause. Between us we have over thirty
years of experience caring for women, and can offer counseling regarding health
maintenance and alternative therapies as well as standard well woman
gynecologic care. Services include: annual exams, pap test and breast exams;
family planning & birth control, perimenopausal counseling; treatment of gynecologic infections;
and more