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A Season of Connection and Visibility
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January invites us to pause, take stock, and gently reconnect—with our work, our community, and the people we’re growing alongside. At the Greensboro Holistic Collective, this moment isn’t about starting over; it’s about continuing with greater clarity and intention.
This month’s newsletter brings together new voices, shared learning, and opportunities to stay visible within the Collective. From insights shared by members, to gentle modalities that support deep restoration, to reminders to refresh your directory presence, January is about strengthening the threads that connect us. As always, we’re grateful for the practitioners, partners, and community members who make this work feel alive and meaningful.
We’re glad you’re here—and we look forward to what this next chapter holds. |
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Scott Burgess, NP, Knows Mushrooms
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More ways to attend in 2026 - the network meeting is also virtual! |
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Interview by Mary Ellen Hettinger
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The Insight Is Within
Meditation can reduce stress and deepen self-awareness—but many people struggle to quiet the “monkey mind.”
Greensboro consciousness coach Deana Coble shares how guided stories and presence practices can help you
reconnect to peace, inner power, and source energy.
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Is Your Directory Profile Due for a Little Love?
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A snapshot of some of our amazing practitioners in our growing directory. |
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If it’s been a while since you last visited your GHC dashboard, you might be pleasantly surprised. We’ve recently cleaned things up behind the scenes to make editing your directory listing smoother, clearer, and easier to navigate.
Think of this as a gentle seasonal refresh—updating your description, checking your contact details, or making sure your offerings still reflect the work you’re doing now. A few small updates can make a big difference in how you’re discovered and connected within the Collective.
Still look like you?
Your work evolves—and your directory listing should too. Pop into your dashboard, freshen things up, and make sure your profile reflects the practice you’re offering today. |
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✨ Member Spotlight: Heavenly Visitors
Mary Ellen Hettinger
After 40+ years as an award-winning writer, editor, reporter, and accredited PR professional (APR)—not all at the same time—Mary Ellen is stepping into a new chapter beyond the newsroom.
Years of metaphysical study led her to discover she’s an intuitive medium. She now feels honored to help people connect with loved ones who have passed—offering gentle proof that love never dies.
Mary Ellen is also a major contributor to the GHC Newsletter—look for her interview with Deana Coble in this issue!
Learn More →
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Bowen and Beyond: A Brief Exploration of Bowen Therapy
By Michael Ward, GHC Member
Bowen Therapy is a gentle, light-touch form of bodywork that supports deep rest and the body’s natural ability to reset. In this accessible introduction, Michael Ward, Kinetic Roots, explores what a Bowen session feels like and why many people experience quiet but profound shifts through its subtle approach.
Read the Full Article →
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🔎 Sneak Peek: February’s Spotlight
🕵️ Something curious is unfolding…
There once was a touch, calm and slow,
That softened what life made too tight to let go.
With a pause and a cue,
It worked magic on you—
(And yes… you can do it to dough too.) 🔍
A skilled presence. A subtle art. A spotlight worth waiting for.
We’ll reveal more in February.
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💬 Help Spread the Word
Know someone who’d enjoy discovering the practitioners, conversations, and offerings featured this month?
Sharing the GHC Newsletter is one of the simplest ways to support our growing community.
A quick post, story, or share helps others find their way here—and helps our members be seen.
Tip: Forward this newsletter or tag us so we can say thank you.
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A Note from the Staff Writers
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This January issue reflects the steady, thoughtful work unfolding across the Greensboro Holistic Collective. As staff writers, our role is to listen closely—to conversations happening in treatment rooms, learning spaces, and quiet moments of practice—and to help give those experiences a shared voice.
In these pages, you’ll find reflections from practitioners, invitations to reconnect with your directory presence, and stories that highlight both emerging and familiar members of our community. Each piece was shaped with care, with the intention of honoring the diversity of modalities, perspectives, and paths that come together under the GHC umbrella.
Thank you for being part of this living, evolving collective. We’re grateful to write alongside you—and for you—as we begin another year of connection, learning, and presence.
Staff Writers:
Mary Ellen Hettinger
Shane Jarriel
Leslie Rice |
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