Friday, May 30, 2014

The return of some favorite providers


 
B.E.S.T. Energy Healing
 
Linda Rasmussen, an Elite Master of B.E.S.T.  Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique), will be doing a demonstration and providing B.E.S.T. treatment.  B.E.S.T. is a gentle, light touch, energy balancing treatment that promotes relaxation and improves whole body functioning. Linda has a private practice and conducts workshops to train individuals and parents to provide basic energy balancing support to their family members and friends.

Acupuncture

Andrew Ball is a volunteer with The Alternative Health Access Campaign. Andrew runs acupuncture clinics for both Tent City 3 and ROOTS, providing medical care to the homeless population of Seattle and surrounding suburbs. His style of healthcare is focused on empowering patients to be able to better take care of themselves physically, mentally, and energetically.


Nutrition Information

Barbara Hoppe will be tabling at the Rainbow giving folks information about nutrition. Barbara is a nutritionist, health educator, and lactation consultant. She has a great deal of experience teaching about healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. This time she will have you taste the different  healthy smoothies you can create! Come visit her table to learn more!
 
Ovarian Cancer Information 
Joan Elvin, a sixteen-year survivor of ovarian and breast cancer, will be providing education and awareness materials. Joan works with the Ovarian and Breast Cancer Alliance to replace fear with fact and to empower women to know the early warning signs of ovarian and breast cancers!
 

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Hurray the 16th Rainbow Health Fair is on it's way!!!




 

The Rainbow Health Fair: free, fun, safe and queer!!

 
We are so excited to host the 16th annual Rainbow Health Fair on Saturday, June 28, from 1-5pm at All Pilgrims Church on Broadway and Republican at the Capitol Hill Pride Festival. At the Rainbow Health Fair, our mission is to offer traditional and holistic health services and education from culturally competent providers to lesbian, bisexual, and queer women and gender queer and transgender people, especially those with limited access to care.

Our vision:
A world where people of all genders and sexualities have access to
the resources they need for optimal wellness.

 Here's the thing:
 To make it happen we need YOU.
We need you to come by, say hi, and maybe even...

  • Get a free pap test or mammogram. Yeah, it's nobody's idea of a good time, but trust us, our providers love working with LBTQ patients - and did we say free?
  • Free mammograms for eligible people 40+ only
  • Free massages and acupuncture
  • Free snacks and water
  • Lots of great information for your health and wellness
  • Health resources in Seattle and the Puget Sound
  • Insurance info and enrollment
  • Win a sweet raffle prize from Babeland, Three Dollar Bill Cinema, Rat City Roller Girls, SIFF cinema and more!
We'll be posting more soon about the awesome providers we have lined up for you, but in the meantime, save the date to come see us at Capitol Hill Pride!
The Rainbow Health Fair: free, fun, safe and queer!!