June 23rd is the Pride Date to remember!

14th Annual LBTQ Rainbow Health Fair - save June 23^rd!

Join us for a fun, vibrant, active, and informative health fair the Saturday of Pride! It’ll be bigger and better than ever before, at Seattle Central Community College.

Saturday, June 23rd

1pm – 5pm

Seattle Central Community College

1701 Broadway

Seattle

Peer providers will share their services, including acupuncture, massage, energy healing, Zumba, stretching with Tamara the Trapeze Lady, HIV testing, cholesterol checks, naturopathic consultation, coming out services, mental health education, and a wonderful laughter session provided by our own Ingrid Berkhout. Stay tuned for a comprehensive program overview closer in early June.

The Swedish Breast Center Mammography Coach will join us on-site for no-cost mammograms. Grace Chapman, ARNP, will also be providing pap tests. Eligible individuals for these no-cost services must be income-eligible, and 40 or over. Insurance is also accepted. To schedule your mammogram and pap test, call YWCA Women’s Health Outreach’s Marilyn Calbert at 206.461.4489.

We are so excited to be holding this health fair again this year, bringing back many interactive and critical health services to Rainbow! We’ll have new partners joining us – bringing us dance exercise, financial education, and Healthy Sleep 101 – for the first time ever!

Over the coming weeks, we’ll share more information about different peer providers and their services. Stay tuned!

13th Annual LBTQ Health Fair a great success

We wish to thank all of the Peer Providers who were part of the health fair!  We received such positive feedback about the impact their services had for our community members.  We know many connections were made between the providers and attendees which is a big part of what the health fair is about.

We thank the ~70 plus attendees for taking the time to care for themselves and try new modalities we offered this year.  We appreciated the feedback and will be incorporating it into next years health fair.  We will share more about the health fair in the future weeks. 

We are starting a health fair advisory board and are looking for a mix of providers and participants.  Our goal is to grow the health fair while still intimately meeting the needs of our community.  If you are interested or have feedback to share, please contact Ingrid at iberkhou@ywcaworks.com.

Schedule of Events at the LBTQ Rainbow Health Fair

The Health Fair is about options!  We have an incredible group of dedicated Peer Providers that you can make appointments with throughout the day via their sign up sheets.  Enjoy a chair massage, have a Tarot Reading or talk with professionals about specific issues.  Plus we have opportunities for group involvement.

Take a peek at the schedule and plan your day around your interests.  This day is about YOU!

10:00am - 3:00pm  Music performance by Marla Nonkin on keyboards
10:30am - 11:00am Laughter Session with Ingrid Berkhout
11:15am - 11:45am  Chi Cong with Davida
12.00am - 1:00pm Theatre of the Oppressed with Lupita Patterson
1:15pm - 1:45pm Chi Cong with Davida
2.00pm Reading from Yogic Bliss followed by Yoga Breathing with Autumn Needles

Massage therapists are a popular peer provider

Many members of our community look forward to the chair massage that is offered FREE at the LBTQ Rainbow Health Fair by our Peer Providers.  We have 3 massage therapists that will touch away any stress you are feeling.

Amy Wolf, LMP is a sole proprietor and has been licensed since 1992 in our lovely Washington State.  Prior to moving to Washington Amy studied in Santa Cruz, CA.  She is gifted both at muscle-specific treatment massage and subtle energy work.  Her philosophy supports spending energy on actual prevention in addition to focusing on early detection.  Eating a healthy diet and limiting smoking or drinking adds to overall health.  Amy understands that early detection is not prevention, and she feels the two messages can be confused.

Amy Wolf, LMP is a sole proprietor at Westwood Healing Arts providing licensed therapeutic massage for job-related injuries, repetitive stress conditions such as carpal tunnel and tendonitis, general relaxation, car accident injuries. We also provide Reiki healing and Reiki teachings and attunements, chakra healing, polarity therapy, soul retrieval, and clairvoyant readings.
Appointment only; two locations in West Seattle and Lake City.

westwoodhealingarts.com
Westwood Healing Arts on Facebook
206-349-9198 (no text)
7942 28th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98126
10522 Lake City Way NE Seattle WA 98115
lic #MA00005860

Amethyst Bio-Mat and Heart Point Healing

Dakara Kies is always a popular Peer Provider and this year will be no exception.  She is featuring Heart Point Technique which is a powerful, yet simple way to clear the blocks that are holding you back.  For those that love the Amethyst Bio-Mat, it will be featured by Maria Vallianatos an enjoyable return Peer Provider from last year.

Discover the power of tri-synergy with an Amethyst Bio-Mat.  Lay down on the Amethyst Bio-Mat which will release of stress, relieve pain and remove toxins, through far-infrared rays, negative ions and amethyst quartz.  For more information visit http://detoxmat4you.com/  425-244-0841 or 425-267-9738.

miavall@yahoo.com

Dakara Kies
HPT Certified Energy Healer & Inspiration Coach
http://www.heartpointhealing.com/
http://www.inspirationcoach4you.com/
Dakara@HeartPointHealing.com
425-267-9738
What is Heart Point Technique? HPT is a powerful, yet simple way to clear the blocks that are holding you back. What would you like to get inspired about? Tap into the deepest wisdom of your heart and set your body mind and spirit free!
Heart Point Healing – Mini healing sessions offered on the half hour.

Emerald Gate Acupuncture 12:00-3:00pm, open for treatment

We are pleased to have Lorrie Wallace & Renee Benedict, Licensed Acupuncturists in the Five Element Tradition joining us for the health fair. They have practices in the Wallingford neighborhood and are looking forward to giving treatments for rest and relaxation – especially good for those of us with stress-filled lives.

Renee Benedict
Lorrie Wallace
Licensed Acupuncturists
Emerald Gate Acupuncture2319 N. 45th St., Suite 201
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 682-1512
http://www.emeraldgateacupuncture.com/
Blog: http://EmeraldGate.wordpress.com

Expect B.E.S.T. Treatment at the LBGT Rainbow Health Fair

We want those who attend the LBGT Rainbow Health Fair to have the B.E.S.T. experience.  Linda Rasmussen will be sharing Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.), "a powerful, non-force, energy balancing procedure, to reestablish the full healing potential of the body using its natural healing abilities."

A wide variety of conditions have been eliminated or significantly improved through this technique. This is a uniquely private therapy: clients do not need to divulge their emotional or health concern to the Practitioner.

Linda Rasmussen is a B.E.S.T. Elite Master. She provides private treatment and offers a variety of training and talks to create greater understanding of wellness and the power of the mind to create health or disease. Ms. Rasmussen teaches Family and Emergency B.E.S.T. technique workshops so friends and family can assist each other outside of
treatment appointments.

Linda Rasmussen
Certified B.E.S.T. Practitioner
Living Well
206-841-1992
Urban WorkLofts
918 S Horton, #808, Seattle WA 98134
http://www.lindas-living-well.com/
linda@lindas-living-well.com

Tarot Readings at the 13th Annual LBTQ Rainbow Health Fair

We pride ourselves on having a range of modalities at the annual LBGT Rainbow Health Fair.  We are pleased to be offering tarot readings by talented Bev Bryant.  Thank you Bev for joining our team of Peer Providers!   

Bev Bryant fell in love with the mysteries and secrets of the Tarot over 20 years ago making it her forever study. She has been reading Tarot Cards professionally for over 15 years.

Tarot readings can help give guidance and be used for decision-making and guidance in financial matters, relationships or careers.

Bev is also a Hypnotherapist. She has 3 CD’s, Weight Control, Relaxation and Bruxism, (teeth grinding). She is a Minister and does Weddings.

Please visit Bev’s website at: TarotReaderBev.vpweb.com
Or call Bev at: 425-238-7894

Massage Practioners have the touch at the Rainbow Health Fair

We will be highlighting Peer Providers over the next couple weeks and provide an opportunity to get to know them while whetting your appetite for their services.  Massage is always popular and especially so when it feels so fabulous and is FREE!  It is a perfect opportunity to check out a massage therapist's techniques while enjoying the relaxation and stress release they offer!

Zoë Abigail Bermet and Erica Black are 2 of the massage therapists that will be relaxing you with intuitive touch at the upcoming Health Fair on Saturday, June 25th!  Stay tuned for additional information on Carrie Nelson our other massage therapist(s) in a future post. 

Zoë provides caring, intuitive massage that is individually tailored to each clients needs.  Sessions may be focused on treating a specific issue or aimed at providing general relaxation and stress reduction.  She can work light or deep depending on the clients needs.  Zoë generally uses a combination of Swedish massage and myofascial techniques, but also incorporate cranio-sacral, somatic unwinding, and trigger point release.

Zoë Abigail Bermet, LMP
Therapeutic Massage for Women (LGBT friendly)
zabigail@hotmail.com
(206) 349-1355

Two locations: South Lake Union near REI and North Lake Union by Gasworks Park.
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Erica Black
www.ericablack.massagetherapy.com 
EricaBlack@gmail.com
Cell (404) 271-1008

I am Erica, soon to be your body's new best friend.  I love helping people get relief from pain, stress, old nagging issues, injuries and other life challenges.  I believe that giving your body regular care through massage is a vital ingredient in the recipe for health!  I am an independent business owner and operator, which allows me to cater to my clients personally!  I look forward to working with you and earning your trust and business for many years to come.  

I have over seven years of experience as an LMP. I practice in and around the Seattle area, with clients as far away as Olympia and Cle Elum. Most of my practice is focused around offering high quality bodywork in my clients home. I do offer incall locations if you'd prefer to come to me. As well I offer Chair Massage for office settings. My rates vary on location and type of work. Your best action is to call or email me for a quote!

The survey says that this may be the best massage of your life!
Namaste, Erica

13th Annual LBTQ Rainbow Health Fair - save June 25th!

Experience an exciting diversity of complimentary peer health services intended to empower and encourage our community members at the 13th Annual LBTQ Rainbow Health Fair.  On Saturday, June 25th peer providers will share their services including acupuncture, massage, Trager, energy healing, personal trainers, tarot readings, safer sex, cholesterol checks and a wonderful laughter session provided by our own Ingrid.  These are just some of the services that will be provided!  

The Swedish Breast Center Mammography Coach will partner on-site for low or no-cost mammograms for income eligible individuals 40 and over (insurance is accepted also).  To make a mammogram appointment call 206.436.8623. 

 

Saturday, June 25th

10am - 3pm 

Gilda’s Club 

1400 Broadway

Seattle 98122

We are so excited with the peer offerings that will be available at the 13th Annual Rainbow Health Fair.  If you have not been before, you are in for a day of learning new ways to take care of yourself.  If you are returning for another year, you will recognize some of our beloved providers and benefit from the new providers joining us.  Stay tuned for additional information!