Holistic Care for Whole People www.sojourns.org

4923 US Route 5 Westminster, VT 05158 (802) 722-4023

Dear Friends, "is Fall issue of the newsletter is arriving just in time for "anksgiving. What better time to give thanks to everyone who makes Sojourns the special place it has become for so many? As we approach our 9th birthday, we reflect on all we’ve accomplished with pride, while continuing to dream about where we are going. "ank you for being part of this amazing journey ! ~Cynthia N. Moore, MS, Executive Director

Kim Peavey has been coming to Sojourns for nearly five years. She lives and works on a 53-acre farm in Westmoreland, New Hampshire. What first brought you to Sojourns?

A recommendation from a good friend. I had a bellyful (and an armful and a legful and a headful) of negative experiences with the conventional medical establishment, and was looking for something different. I felt myself relax as soon as I walked into the beautiful waiting room at Sojourns. It’s a place that recognizes that your whole self is essential to healing. What is your whole self engaged in when you’re not relaxing at Sojourns?

(Laughter) I write. Poetry mostly, some articles and essays. Much of my writing is informed by growing up on a family dairy farm in the foothills of the Adirondacks in Central New York State, as well as by my interests in both literature and theology. I have graduate degrees in both areas, and am especially intrigued by the connections between religion and ecology, spirit and place. "at’s another thing I like about Sojourns: the commitment to harmony in the buildings and grounds. “Sojourns is an inviting place, a place that doesn’t ask you to check your brain, I also get excited about the use of poetry and other literature in or your emotions, or your experience, or community or church rituals. Every spring, I co-lead an ecumeni- your understanding of the world, at the cal Easter service in Keene that alternates music and readings, door.” including contemporary poetry. My big leap this year was reading —Kim Peavey one of my own poems during the service.

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Sojourns Newsletter Fall 2009 Kim Peavey continued from page 1

I’m close to completing a novel, set in the 1870’s, the time of the long cattle drives and the railroads being built. It’s a coming of age story about a young woman who is raised in the Eastern U.S., and travels out West before coming back home (and to herself) again. My first “prescription” from Sojourns’ naturopathic doctor, Cliff Steinberg, included “Write every day”! I may not earn a living by writing, but it certainly feels like my essential work, in this lifetime, at least. So, how do you pay your bills at Sojourns?

(More laughter) If I ever get my novel published, I’ll donate some of the proceeds to Sojourns! My other work that I love, and that doesn’t pay much, is farming. My spouse, Frank Hunter, and I (and our nine-year-old daughter, Gwen) have a Community Supported Agriculture Garden where we raise vegetables organically/biodynamically for sixty local households. CSA members join at the beginning of the season and come to the farm once a week from early June to late November to pick up Shares of the week’s harvest. We work with our Percheron and Belgian draft horses to grow and cultivate over fifty varieties of vegetables, berries, herbs, and cutting flowers. By the way, we are accepting new members for the 2010 season (www.hillsidespringsfarm.com). We’re centrally located, minutes from the famous Sojourns clinic! How do you have time to get to Sojourns ?

I like coming to Sojourns! I’ve gotten so much incredible help and support for my health troubles. Sojourns feels to me like a place that “opens”, or allows for opening, because it holds a space dedicated to healing on all levels: body, mind, and spirit. !e healing of the whole self again.

Yes. "e whole self, and the whole self in relationship to all that surrounds us. Plus Sojourns has a therapy dog, hot tea, and is in the middle of an organic farm. What more could you ask for? Poetry readings?

Now there’s an idea.

“Sojourns feels to me like a place that “opens”, or allows for opening, because it holds a space dedicated to healing on all levels: body, mind, and spirit.” Kim Peavey

page # 2 Sojourns Newsletter Fall 2009 Flu season is upon us Stay healthy and support your immune system

Listening to the news about this flu season is not good for my health. "ere is confusion; the media creates frenzy; and it is stressing me out! t
"ere is a lot of discussion about vaccination but very little discussion about common sense. Let’s remember what is really important in order to stay healthy this time of year. Flu prevention needs a combination of healthy prac- tices and strong immunity that cannot come from vaccines alone. t
Vaccines are never an adequate replacement for good health measures. We need exquisite nutrition, restful sleep, plenty of laughter, play and movement. We also need excellent hand washing technique. We need to stay home when we are ill, for our own benefit and that of others. We need to see our health care provider and ask for help to navigate our options. And we need to think criti- cally about what we see, hear and feel. t
I am recommending all of the above—plus Vitamin D, probiotics, herbal immune support, and fish oils to many of my patients. Some patients, in addition, may choose a combination of IV therapy, immune boosts and/or conventional vaccination. t
Don’t let the hype make you stressed; it depletes your immunity. Get in for a consult and come up with a good solid healthy plan so you can float easily through the season. by Dr. Amy Littlefield

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Sojourns Newsletter Fall 2009 page # 3 Kids & Chiropractic

Chiropractic care is safe and effective for children of all ages. In fact, a first Sophia: “I feel awesome when I get adjusted. It helps me fall asleep. I chiropractic examination and treatment like getting adjusted because it makes me feel really good. I have been right after birth can ease the effects of the getting adjusted since I was 3 days old. I am now 9.” stress of the birth process.

Chiropractic works with the nervous system to maintain and improve the function of the whole body. All of our systems—including our muscular, glandular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, eliminatory, hormonal and immuno- logical systems—depend on optimal function of the nervous system. Our nerves are our primary communication channels. If there is poor alignment or improper movement of a spinal segment Everest: “Your spine some- (vertebra), then nerve function connected to that spinal level is likely to be compro- times gets messed up and mised. When nerve function is compromised, the system that is innervated by that you need to fix it.” nerve cannot function as well. Poor health or lack of vitality can begin this way.

Chiropractic is not just for back pain. Chiropractic promotes whole Esther: “I like it a lot when I do it, body wellness by supporting nerve function. When a child has an ear and I feel better after. ” infection or asthma, chiropractic adjustments can relieve stress on the nerves to the immune, musculoskeletal and respiratory systems. By reducing the stress on these systems, the body can fight the condition more effectively. Chiropractic does not treat ear infections and asthma; it improves the body’s ability to work optimally and restore the health that is innate to all of us.

Some parents wonder what chiropractic adjustments look and feel like for a young child. Children are fragile, yet tough (as anyone can attest to if they’ve ever seen a child being born). An adjustment is a specifically applied force to release a restric- tion, or correct an imbalance to a joint. When treating infants, the chiropractor applies a minimum amount of pressure, most often about five grams (about the weight of a nickel). In older children, those who are crawling or walking, slightly more pressure may be used since they have greater muscle strength and tension.

And. in case you are wondering, active toddlers can be adjusted too. During a treat- ment, the child can be sitting on his or her parent’s lap, playing with a toy or even taking a nap. Children do not have to be completely still during a treatment, and, generally, they enjoy getting adjusted.

“Linda makes me feel better when I fall down the stairs.” Luna, age 2 1/2 Mark page # 4 Sojourns Newsletter Fall 2009 By Dr. Jill Marquess, with a little help from our friends

Older children benefit from adjustments as much as younger children. As children grow, they become more active; they may play Ellery: “It makes you feel sports, and they tend to get more better, because your body can serious injuries. Injuries to joints nerves and soft get stuck and it helps you get tissue can create joint restrictions leading to pain unstuck.” and the development of compensation patterns. Adjustments restore proper alignment and joint function so injuries heal quicker and more effectively. Avery: “It feels good.” Scoliosis (abnormal spinal curves) can also be treated with chiropractic care. Adjustments can help relieve pain associated with this condition, and in some instances, reduce the severity of the curve.

Alden: “ Chiropractic Mariah: “We were raised with helps your body get back chiropractic. into shape--like if you fall If I go too long without being out of a tree or something- adjusted, my body feels off.” -so you don’t have to have it keep hurting.”

Elias: “I feel more in tune with myself when I get adjusted.”

Dr. Jill Marquess is finishing a postgraduate program in Chiropractic Pediatrics. She works with children of all ages in her practice. Elias, Esther, Phoebe, Beatrice & Mariah Jill is one of three chiropractors at Sojourns. Chris and Linda also work with kids. Together, they have more than 40 combined years of experience in family chiropractic care.

Our bodies are ecosystems, not chemistry sets. !e care we offer at Sojourns is about bringing balance and healing potential, to our internal ecosystems by decreasing the toxic load, removing blockages and eliminating deficiencies. Chiropractic is about movement and flow: the subtle movement of our bones at our joints, and how that impacts the flow of information along the nerves, of blood, lymph and cerebrospinal fluid. !e goal of care is to maximize the body’s potential for healing by freeing blockages in the flow patterns and, conse- quently, enhancing the release of toxins while improving nutrient utilization.

"anks to the Martels, the Wittman/Donahues, the Van der Schoots, and the Cuming-Shaws for the photo opportunities, the words of support and enthusiasm, and the wonderful gift of working with them as families and watching all of us grow. -Dr. Linda Haltinner

Sojourns Newsletter Fall 2009 page # 5 First Line Therapy: Sojourns’ Therapeutic Lifestyle Program

In our last newsletter, we introduced First Line "erapy, the nutrition and lifestyle program that has become a part of our efforts to empower you to take charge and make long-term significant change in your health. First Line "erapy incorporates a healthy diet, exercise, and stress management techniques. It can help you make change in your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol, and can address the symptoms and causes of metabolic syndrome. “Metabolic syndrome” is the name given to the unhealthy change in a body’s metabolism that precedes chronic disease, and is so common with a modern lifestyle. Almost one fourth of the population of the United States has metabolic syndrome. "e long list of symptoms associated with metabolic syndrome includes inflammation, fatigue, depression, obesity—especially around the belly, sleep apnea, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, skin tags, high cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, diabetes or other blood sugar imbalances, heart palpitations, difficulty losing weight, blurred vision, memory problems, polycystic ovarian syndrome and hormonal disturbances. "ese symptoms are diverse and seem unconnected to each other "e World Health Organization until one understands the underlying physiology. recommends using several easy-to-measure criteria to assess for metabolic syndrome. Insulin metabolism is a key factor in metabolic syndrome. We think "ese include of insulin as being something that diabetics need to keep their blood sugar from getting too high, but insulin is much more than that. t
Waist circumference greater that 40 Insulin facilitates our body’s ability to get fuel into our cells. "ey inches in men, greater than 35 inches in women need adequate fuel to produce the energy of metabolism. When the insulin receptors on our cells’ walls attach to insulin, portals open in t
A serum triglyceride level above 150 the cell wall to allow simple sugars (fuel) to transport to the inside of t
HDL cholesterol below 40 in men, the cell. below 50 in women If we eat too much of foods that are too easily converted into simple t
Blood pressure above 135/85 (without sugars, our bodies release a lot of insulin into the blood. Too much a hypertensive medication) sugar is transported into our cells; our blood sugar drops and our t
Fasting blood glucose above 110mg body stores more fat; we get hungry and want to eat more sugar. "e (without medication) insulin receptors get overwhelmed, and potentially damaged, by the excess insulin. If the cells can’t get the fuel they need to make the energy that they require to do their job, they begin to starve. Our cells try to conserve what they have, and everything becomes less efficient. Blood pressure, and occasionally heart rate, goes up in an effort to overcome the lack with increased volume. Cholesterol regulation becomes challenging. Normal metabolic waste cannot be removed effectively, and an inflammatory cycle starts. Inflammation, if chronic, leads to the array of symptoms listed above. At Sojourns, we assess factors from your blood chemistry, ask you to evaluate your symptoms through a ‘Health Evaluation Questionnaire’, and do a bio-impedance analysis to assess per- centage of body fat, lean muscle mass, and ratios of intracellular and extracellular water. We want to know these ratios because our bodies have more energy if the muscle-to-fat ratio is high and if the water we take in is actually getting into our cells. Gathering this data helps our dietician, Stacey Oshkello, MS, RD, understand how to create a program individualized to your specific needs. page # 6 Sojourns Newsletter Fall 2009 A Healthier Way of Addressing & Avoiding Chronic Disease

We did an in-house beta test on the program last winter. About 70% of the staff participated in the program. Over 85% of participants experienced a change in body fat and weight (a total loss of 101 pounds!) and an improvement in blood lab values (cholesterol, glucose, triglycerides). Since that time, more than 20 clients have completed the FLT program. 100% of these clients report feeling better, as measured by the Health Evaluation Questionnaire. Weight loss over the 12 weeks ranged from 0 to 34 pounds, with an average of 8.4 pounds. "e program encourages optimal weight loss for the individual for the long term rather than short-term starvation with its damaging effects on your basal metabolism. Participants also noticed improved triglycerides, decreased blood pressure, improved digestion and a decrease in headaches. Introductory FLT sessions are held every Wednesday evening."ere is no charge for these informational meetings, but it is essential to register in advance for them. You can register by calling us at 722-4023 or by talking to someone in Client Services.

How do you know if what you are doing to stay healthy is really working? At Sojourns, we treat the body as an ecosystem, not a chemistry set. Our internal ecosystem can shift in and out of balance depending on how we nourish ourselves and how we respond to the stresses in our lives.

Live Blood Cell Analysis (Darkfield Nutritional Microscopy) is a tool that helps us to ascertain the vital- ity of our internal ecosystem and to see changes as we heal. Darkfield Nutritional Microscopy is the examination of a single drop of blood under a high-power mi- croscope. As we examine your blood, we can investigate the cells and the fluid surrounding them. We note the size and shape of the red blood cells, and whether the cells are getting enough oxygen. We can deduce certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies, the viability of the immune system, the amount of toxic load and congestion, whether the system tends toward acid or alkaline, how well fats and proteins are being digested and how well food is being assimilated. We can gain understanding about the body’s balance, and confirm that it is getting what it needs to maintain vitality and health.

Jeanne Marion, our licensed medical technologist, draws several drops of blood from a fingertip and places them on glass slides. A special lens projects a view of the blood onto a screen so that you can watch the image as Jeanne observes the slide. Live Blood Cell assessment is a useful, non-invasive way to do progress checks dur- ing a course of treatment and a valuable part of an annual exam.

Sojourns Newsletter Fall 2009 page # 7 We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Women’s Health Physical Therapy Program

Most women don’t think of Physical "erapy (PT) as a tool that could be used effectively for issues with pregnancy or menopause. Yet, PT can provide a variety of pro-active and non-invasive solutions—especially for the top four women’s health conditions: osteoporosis, issues around pregnancy and birth, urinary incontinence, and breast cancer.

Osteoporosis is the loss of healthy bone mass. Women suffer from osteoporosis at a rate 4 times greater than men. We can lose as much as 20% of our bone density during the peri-menopausal years, and 2% more each year until the age of sixty. "ere are no symptoms of osteoporosis. Unless you get a bone density test or a bone resorption profile, the first sign of osteoporosis is often a break or a fracture. "e One of Barbara’s right exercise program will help increase your bone mass and build up easy instructions your muscles to help prevent future breaks. By making an assessment for all her clients. of your physical strength and lifestyle, a Physical "erapist can design “Every hour stop the perfect program for your needs. Your program will include bal- and check your ance and postural training combined with weight bearing exercise. posture and correct it, if necessary. PT is a win-win-win for pregnant women. First, one of the major complaints of pregnancy is low back pain. Exercises that strengthen !is one simple the muscles of the back and pelvic floor can help reduce pain. Second, thing, that takes being in your best shape while you are pregnant is optimum for both just seconds, will you and the baby. A Physical "erapist is trained to help create a safe have a life-long and effective program that combines balance, flexibility, low-impact positive effect on muscle strengthening and relaxation exercise. Finally, once the baby is your health.” born, exercise can get you back to your state of pre-pregnancy fitness.

Urinary incontinence (UI) can be embarrassing to talk about, but most of us experience it at some point in our lives. More than 20 million women currently have UI (and the estimate is low, because many women are too self- conscious to seek treatment). PT offers easy, highly effective and non-invasive, non-drug related options. "e two major forms of UI are: stress incontinence (caused by coughing, sneezing or exercise) and urge incontinence (feel- ing the urge and not being able to control it). If you experience either form, simple exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles can greatly improve (or cure) your condition.

After treatment for breast cancer, PT can help in two ways. Some women develop Lymphedema (a swelling of the arm due to fluid build up), and a therapist can use a lymphatic drainage technique to offer relief. After treatment and/or surgery, gentle guided exercise can be an important part of the recovery process. An individualized exercise program will focus on increasing your flexibility and strength.

"e real up-side of treating any of these issues with PT? Any program you do improves your overall health. All of the treatment options, including patient education, biofeedback, pelvic floor muscle strengthening, postural train- ing, diaphragmatic breathing and therapeutic exercise designed to improve flexibility, balance and core strength, have the goal of maintaining optimum health and fitness throughout one’s life.

page # 8 Sojourns Newsletter Fall 2009 Barbara Silbey, PT, has recently completed extensive coursework in Salt Lake City, UT and Newington, CT, on the most current research and treatment op- tions available in the Section on Women’s Health (SOWH) of the American Physical "erapy Association (APTA).

“I became a PT because I love seeing people take real, concrete actions to help themselves and reduce their pain. I work with athletes because I love exercise, and with post-surgical conditions because it is so rewarding to see people heal. I am very excited to be establishing a Women’s Health Program at Sojourns. I am so pleased to be offering women practical and easy solutions to a wide range of women’s health issues.”

If you would like to make an appointment with Barbara, speak to any of Client Services Staff at the Front Desk (802-722-4023). Barbara, and all the other members of Sojourns’ Physical & Occupational "erapy team—George Connell, PT, Carolyn Ingraham, PT, Douglas McCorkle, PT and Elizabeth Blum, OT—are credentialed to accept insurance and are accepting new patients. Saturday appointments are available.

Start-up funding for our Women’s Health PT Program is made possible by a generous grant from the "omas "ompson Trust. We have pledged the first $6000 of our 2009 annual appeal as a match to the funds received from the "ompson trust. Please consider making an early gift to our upcoming Annual Appeal later this month!

Dr. Hastings heads to the Winter Olympics !

I am excited to announce that I will be taking a three week sabbatical from Sojourns this February to work at the Olympic Winter Games in Vancou- ver, B.C. I will be working as the site announcer for all of the ski jumping events. "is will be my third opportunity to attend the Winter Olympics. In 1988, I competed as an athlete. In 2000, I par- ticipated as an announcer. I will miss my practice and my Sojourns family, but I expect to come back with some great experiences to share.

Sojourns Newsletter Fall 2009 page # 9 Sojourns Welcomed Two New Board Members in 2009

Sojourns is pleased to introduce the two newest members of our Board of Directors: David Buchdahl and Hilary F. Cooke. Each of them represents the kind of dedication and involvement that helps guide and maintain our mission. We appreciate the perspective they add. David has a long history of giving back to his community, and an extensive career in administration at the Community College of Vermont. He says, “Because I am not involved in heath care on a daily basis, I bring a different perspective to the board. How organizations work, grow, and face challenges is fascinating to me. Sojourns started with just a dream and a mission, and has not only grown, but also prospered in these challenging times. I look forward to playing a role in the continued growth and prosperity. Being on this board brings me full circle. I am an avid gardener and admire that Sojourns has made a commitment to farm the land. When I came to Vermont in 1980 to work with Organic Farms for the Na- tional Science Foundation, Paul Harlow was one of the first farmers I interviewed. It is a nice coincidence that Paul farms Sojourns’ land .” As both client of the clinic and member of the community, Hilary has always admired Sojourns’ collaborative approach to health care. He is currently pursuing a graduate degree in Health Care Administration from Marlboro College. He says, “I welcome the chance to participate on Sojourns’ Board. Combining my studies with my career, as a healthcare benefits broker, I bring a good deal of experience in how funding is delivered to healthcare. In the current economic environment, funding is a vital con- cern. It will be important for facilities like Sojourns to be on top of their own funding concerns and opportunities, and to have a place at the table of how health care can change for everyone. I look forward to being part of the dialogue. I believe I can help. I also appreciate Sojourns’ all-encompassing approach to wellness and the opportunity it gives a person to be a full participant in their own healthcare. Sojourns is a great suc- cess. You can see it day after day in the outcomes patients experience.”

Sojourns’ Board of Directors just adopted Policy Governance®. "is model of board leadership enables the board to delegate with clarity, Sojourns to oversee management without meddling and to evaluate our Board of Directors accomplishments, while staying focused on the ‘big picture’ issues that are essential for good leadership. Policy Governance® invites us to revisit the question of why Sojourns Linda Haltinner, DC exists. "e Board is working with our staff to create an ‘Ends’ policy, Hilary Cooke answering the questions: David Buchdahl ‘Who do we serve’?, ‘To what end?’, and ‘At what cost?’. Carolyn Partridge It is challenging work, and essential to our future. Chelsea Berry Amy Voishan Littlefield, ND We are looking to expand our Board. If you are interested in a Angela Walton conversation about serving on the Board, please call Linda at Sojourns, at 722-4023. page # 10 Sojourns Newsletter Fall 2009 Sojourns’ mission is to be a model for change in healthcare.

Practitioners: Our practitioner team is comprised of some of the most talented, experienced practioners in the region. t
Dr. Linda Haltinner, DC Chiropractic, Biological Medicine & Functional Medicine t
Dr. Gary Clay, MD Holistic Family Medicine t
Dr. Chris Hastings, DC Chiropractic & Functional Medicine t
Dr. Jill Marquess, DC Chiropractic & Physical Medicine t
Dr. Amy Voishan Littlefield, ND, Lic Ac Naturopathic Medicine & Acupuncture t
Dr. Gregory Burkland, ND Naturopathic Medicine t
Christine Neal, RN Nursing & Practice Management t
Gaelen Ewald, RN Nursing & IV "erapy t
Pam Bolduc, RN Computerized Regulation "ermography t
Doug McCorkle, PT Physical "erapy & Zero Balancing t
George Connell, PT Physical "erapy & Craniosacral "erapy t
Carolyn Ingraham, PT Physical "erapy & Craniosacral "erapy t
Barbara Silbey, PT Physical "erapy & Women’s Health t
Elizabeth Blum, OT Occupational "erapy & Lymphatic Drainage t
Cynthia Moore, MS, Lic Ac Acupuncture & Homeopathy t
Brett Avelin, Lic Ac Acupuncture & NAET t
April Brumson, Nurse Practitioner, Lic Ac Primary Care, Biological Medicine & Acupuncture t
Bonnie Bloom, Herbalist Jin Shin Jyutsu, Herbal & Cleansing Support t
Kathy Daigle, Bodywork "erapist Massage, Craniosacral "erapy & Lymphatic Drainage t
Laura Morris, Bodywork "erapist Massage & Myofascial Release t
Zoë Scott, Bodywork "erapist Massage & Myofascial Release t
Bruce Souza, Bodywork "erapist Massage & Myofascial Release t
Jeanne Marion, Medical Lab Tech Nutritional Microscropy t
Stacey London-Oshkello, MS, RD, CD Nutritional Counseling t
Miss Bee Registered "erapy Dog

Staff: Our staff is small but diverse, and dedicated to making your experience throughout Sojourns as healing and supportive as it is inside the treatment room. t
Diana Venman Patient Advocate t
Wanda West Client Services Coordinator t
Seth Phoenix Client Services Staff t
Diane Provost Client Services & Operations Staff t
Jenny Swing Client Services & Apothecary Staff t
Sarah Waggener Client Services Staff t
Crystal Angers Patient Accounts t
Crystal Furtado Patient Accounts t
Kathy Gelineau Patient Accounts t
Chelsea Berry Apothecary Coordinator t
Cynthia Moore Executive Director

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Chiropractic care for kids t
Introducing our new women’s PT program t
Sound advice about flu & your immune system t
Meet our two new Board members t
Featured client: Kim Peavey, farmer & poet t
First-Line !erapy for chronic disease

Avery, Ellery, Everest & Alden - pg 4,5

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