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Cindy Fatura

Cindy Fatura

Energy Healer | Chinese Medicine Practitioner | Medical Qigong Master | www.EffectiveDeepHealing.com
Offers virtual services

English

Welcome to Effective Deep Healing / Tranquil Treatments! Clients say: "...permanently changed my life for the better..." "...profoundly relaxing..." "...heal on a deep level..." I offer both "energetic spa" and therapeutic treatments. "Energetic spa" treatments to release your stress an…

Energy Healer | Chinese Medicine Practitioner | Medical Qigong Master | www.EffectiveDeepHealing.com Reiki MasterChakra HealerEnergy HealerShamanSound HealerAnxiety TherapistReikiHealerIntuitive HealerQigong InstructorVirtual Energy HealerHolistic HealthMental HealthHolistic MedicineSleep TherapyMental TherapySpiritual CleansingAlternative Health DoctorMental WellnessQigongTai ChiObesity CareStress CounselingSelf Esteem CoachGrief Recovery SpecialistSpiritual MentorMindset CoachWomen's HealthAnxiety CoachTrauma ClassIntegrative HealthRelaxation TechniqueGoal SettingVisualization TechniqueMindfulness ClassLiver SupportInfertility SpecialistPCOS SpecialistStress CoachGas and Bloating SpecialistChronic Fatigue SpecialistSleep CoachMenopause SpecialistFatigue SpecialistInflammation SpecialistPMS SpecialistGut Health SpecialistHormone SpecialistAdrenal Gland SpecialistEnergy CoachBrain Fog SpecialistADHD SpecialistJoint Pain SpecialistGout SpecialistHolistic DoctorEndometriosis SpecialistDepression TherapistDigestive Health SpecialistInsomniaSleep DoctorIBS SpecialistChinese MedicineFibromyalgia SpecialistOsteoporosis SpecialistDigestive IssuesBlood Pressure SpecialistStress Management ClassWellness CounselingHeadache SpecialistWeight Management DoctorPain ManagementDepression CounselingAnxiety TreatmentGut HealthMens HealthMigraine SpecialistBack Pain SpecialistShoulder Pain SpecialistHip Pain SpecialistKnee Pain DoctorNerve Pain SpecialistPelvic Pain SpecialistBack and Spine SpecialistSciatica Pain ReliefNeck Pain TreatmentWhiplash TreatmentHerniated Disc SpecialistArthritis DoctorScoliosis DoctorVertigo DoctorDementia CarePTSD TreatmentPanic Disorder SpecialistWellness PractitionerHolistic HealerSpiritual WellnessEnergy BalancingHolistic Health PractitionerSelf CareSkin CareImmune SupportBody PositivityPersonal Growth WorkshopExercise ClassEmotional WellnessBreathing Exercise

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Alaura Pittman

Alaura Pittman

Aromatherapist Herbalist
Offers virtual services

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I am Alaura Pittman, an aromatherapist, and student of herbs. I believe plants are our greatest allies, and that tackling our emotional well-being can aid in our body's health and dis-ease. My passion is helping others discover their unique path to self-healing. I began studying the healing powe…

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Lawrence J Holbrook

Lawrence J Holbrook

Tai Chi Instructor
Offers virtual services

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Having learned and practiced Tai Chi as a young man, I recently renewed my study and have been practicing daily for four years. I can teach Yang Style Tai Chi Forms 8, 13, 16, 24, 32, 37, 40 and 42 forms. I also teach the recently adopted "Bafa Wubu" form, China's new Tai Chi standard. I use the "S…

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Leonard Shen

Leonard Shen

Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine Buddhist Lama Christian Mystical Priest Former Chairman of the Board of two regulated financial services companies in the US and Canada and Fortune 100 senior executive
Offers virtual services

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I have 40 years of energy arts experience, including a Doctorate in Chinese Energetic Medicine and ordination as a Buddhist Lama and Christian Mystical Priest . My experience also includes Tai Chi, Reiki (Levels 1 and 2 certified), yoga and meditation. I have been passionate about teaching an…

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REDDING CA US 4 Session Chronic Fatigue / Stress SeminarAutoimmune therapyCandida Diet ProtocolGut Repair: eliminate acneGut Repair: eliminate gas and bloatingGut Repair: reduce abdominal painGut repair: determine and support food allergiesGut repair: reduce eczema / chronically dry skin from the inside outGut repair: regulate inconsistent bowel movementsHerbal Tea Meditation CeremonyIndividual Herb BlendsInitial Wellness ConsultationKetogenic Diet Support: blood sugar balance, weight loss, brain healthMacronutrient / Micronutrient BalancePre-session phone callRestore energy from chronic fatigue & stress.Spiritual Consult: Empath WorkStress SeminarThe Etiology of AutoimmunityWomen's Health: Do you experience PMS (painful cramps and moodiness) every month?Women's Health: InfertilityWomen's Health: MenopauseWomen's Health: lack of menstruation (amenorrhea)
Megan Grover

Megan Grover

Nutritionist, Herbal Coach and Assistant Professor of Nutrition
Offers virtual services

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My name is Megan and I have been in the industry of nutrition, herbal medicine and education for the last ten years. I have my Masters of Medical Science in Human Nutrition and I have worked with a variety of clients. I incorporate herbal medicine in my practice and have a small apothecary in my ho…

Nutritionist, Herbal Coach and Assistant Professor of Nutrition NutritionistDieticianAyurvedic PractitionerFertility SpecialistHolistic NutritionistNutrition ConsultantNutrition CoachNutritional TherapistHerbalistHolistic HealthHolistic MedicineNutrition CounselingWeight Loss CoachAlternative Health DoctorNatural Medicine DoctorMental WellnessMeal PrepObesity CareKeto SpecialistFood AllergistVegan DieticianPediatric NutritionistFunctional NutritionistMindset CoachWomen's HealthIntegrative HealthGoal SettingLiver SupportAutoimmune SpecialistInfertility SpecialistPCOS SpecialistGas and Bloating SpecialistChronic Fatigue SpecialistAcne SpecialistMenopause SpecialistFatigue SpecialistHashimoto DiseaseThyroid SpecialistLyme Disease SpecialistInflammation SpecialistPMS SpecialistGut Health SpecialistHormone SpecialistAdrenal Gland SpecialistBrain Fog SpecialistJoint Pain SpecialistGout SpecialistDetox SpecialistTeen Nutrition CoachHolistic DoctorAnemia SpecialistEndometriosis SpecialistSkin Health SpecialistFODMAP SpecialistLiver Cleanse SpecialistDigestive Health SpecialistMultiple Sclerosis SpecialistIBS SpecialistWeight Loss ProgramRheumatoid Arthritis DoctorHolistic TherapistChinese MedicineFibromyalgia SpecialistLupus SpecialistOsteoporosis SpecialistNutrition TherapyMindful EatingEating Disorder TreatmentFood Allergy DoctorFood Sensitivity TestingChronic Pain SpecialistGluten FreeCeliac Disease SpecialistMedical Nutrition TherapyDiabetes SpecialistDigestive IssuesOsteoarthritis SpecialistColitis SpecialistCrohn's SpecialistCholesterol SpecialistCancer SpecialistBlood Pressure SpecialistHeart Health SpecialistRenal SpecialistAutoimmune Disease DoctorMeal PlansKeto Diet CoachVegan DietVegetarian DietIntuitive Eating DietitianPregnancy NutritionPostpartum NutritionConstipation DoctorWellness CounselingHeadache SpecialistWeight Management DoctorPain ManagementSupplement StoreIrregular PeriodsPost Birth Control SyndromeGrocery Store TourWomen's Health SpecialistGut HealthPantry DetoxPlant MedicineOrganic FoodHerbal TeaProtein PowderLow Fat DietAlkaline DietAnti Inflammatory DietMens HealthMetabolic SpecialistMigraine SpecialistGLP-1 SupportOzempic SupportSelf CareSkin CareFood Sensitivity DoctorImmune SupportBody PositivityHerbal RemediesGut Health SupplementsRaw Food DietFitness Nutrition Coach

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Shaazia Joosub

Shaazia Joosub

Counselor/Talk Therapist•Life, Wellness & Health Coach•Medical Herbalist
Offers virtual services

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Greetings everyone!:) My name is Shaazia and I’m a registered International phase Counseling therapist, Wellness & Life coach and Medical Herbalist. I specialize in all areas of mental health and wellness, as well as Holistic well-being, and work with clients from all over the world. My clients are…

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Ridgecrest, CA

 

Ridgecrest is a city in Kern County, California, United States, along U.S. Route 395 in the Indian Wells Valley in northeastern Kern County, adjacent to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake (NAWS, or China Lake). It was incorporated as a city in 1963. The population was 27,959 at the 2020 census, up slightly from 27,616 at the 2010 census.

Ridgecrest is surrounded by four mountain ranges; the Sierra Nevada on the west, the Cosos on the north, the Argus Range on the east, and the El Paso Mountains on the south. It is approximately 82 miles (132 km) from the Lancaster/Palmdale area, 110 miles (177 km) from Bakersfield, and 120 miles (193 km) from San Bernardino, the three nearest major urban centers. Private air travel in and out of the city is provided through the Inyokern Airport. There are currently no scheduled commercial flights. The city has been near the epicenter of major earthquakes, including one in 1995 and a series of quakes in July 2019.

The settlement began as a farming community called Crumville in 1912, honoring James and Robert Crum, local dairymen. The first post office opened in 1941. By 1943, Ridgecrest had grown to 115 homes and 196 residents. NOTS (Naval Ordnance Test Station) was established in November 1943, providing a strong job base for the years to come.

Ridgecrest was incorporated in 1963. During this era, the growth of Ridgecrest was governed by the continuing needs of the high-tech industries coupled with the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) programs for testing arms and guidance systems.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.4 square miles (55.4 km2), of which 20.8 sq mi (53.9 km2) is land and 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) of it (3.04%) is water. Ridgecrest is located in Indian Wells Valley, which is a southern extension of Owens Valley, broken up by the volcanic Coso Range.

The area, associated with the Eastern California Shear Zone, has in the past experienced numerous earthquake swarms, groups of several thousand quakes under magnitude 6.0 or so, often with no obvious mainshock. The 1995 Ridgecrest earthquake sequence started on August 17, when a magnitude 5.4 quake, centered 18 kilometers (11 mi) north of the town of Ridgecrest, shook the area and spawned over 2,500 aftershocks over the following five weeks. Then, on September 20, 1995, the second large quake struck the area: it measured magnitude 5.8 and was at that time the largest earthquake to hit southern California since the 1994 Northridge earthquake.

Ridgecrest focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Ridgecrest Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include 760 Fitness, High Desert Fitness, and Jackd Studio. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Ridgecrest, such as the Lone Ridge and Freedom Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

 

The top sites in Ridgecrest, CA are the Maturango Museum, California Living Museum, and China Lake Museum Foundation.

 

Population: 28,105 (2021). Elevation: 2,290′. ZIP Codes: 93555 & 93556. Area code: 760. Area: 21.53 sq mi (55.76 km2).

 

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Is Ridgecrest, CA a good place to live?

Ridgecrest is in Kern County and is one of California's best places to live. Living in Ridgecrest offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ridgecrest, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Ridgecrest and residents tend to lean conservative. 

 

What is Ridgecrest, CA is known for?

Ridgecrest is surrounded by four mountain ranges; the Sierra Nevada on the west, the Cosos on the North, the Argus Range on the east, and the El Paso Mountains to the South. Ridgecrest is the only incorporated community in the Indian Wells Valley and is located in the Mojave Desert, west of Death Valley National Park. Ridgecrest is known for its beautiful sunsets and its warm, sunny days. Many of the residents enjoy these things about their hometown. In 2000, the population was 24,927.

 

What is the average household income in Ridgecrest, CA?

In 2021, the median household income of Ridgecrest households was $77,534. Ridgecrest households made slightly more than Rosemont households ($77,495) and La Riviera households ($77,493). However, 7.9% of Ridgecrest families live in poverty.

 

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City of Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest’s Recreation and Community Services Department

760 Fitness

High Desert Fitness

Jackd Studio

Lone Ridge 

Freedom Park

Maturango Museum

California Living Museum

China Lake Museum Foundation

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Ridgecest-ca.gov

California Demographics

 

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