Welcome to May!  Spring is such a beautiful and fun time to be in the 'Ville!  So many exciting things happening this month.  Derby time is a favorite time of year for many!  If you attend the Pegasus Parade, you just might see me.  One of our IIM friends who is a plumber, has built a giant toilet - complete with the sound of a toilet flushing.  It's the perfect prop to follow behind the horses in the parade as we do the pooper-scooper duty.  It should provide a lot of laughs for the parade spectators!

If you need a Derby hat, you can get THE BEST at Derby Designs by Michelle.  Check out her facebook page at Derby-Designs-By-Michelle

Good luck with your Derby picks!  If you're attending a Derby party, think about taking the black bean salsa.  This is a crowd favorite and is a healthy appetizer that everyone can enjoy!  (I've included the recipe later in this newsletter!)

This month is also National Nurses Week - May 6-12th.  We have a gift for all you nurses!  (Little soaps with yellow ducks wearing a nurse's cap, heart or stethoscope - they are so cute!)  These were provided by the Kids Cancer Alliance - Find out more about this great organization under the "I've Got Your Back" section of this newsletter.  All you nurses - come to the office and pick up your gift today in honor of National Nurses Week.  You can also get a $10-off coupon for your next visit to the Salt Cave.  This is a wonderful way to relax and rejuvenate.  Treat yourself for all that you do!

Our theme this month is " Spring Into Action!"  It's a great time to restart, revamp or move your exercise program outdoors!  I love doing my workout and my yoga practice outdoors!  We also enjoy tennis and walks through the neighborhood.

Angie Megibben is our Practitioner of the Month.  We are so proud of Angie.  Not only is she a fabulous Yoga teacher, but she's also now certified in Jin Shin Jyutsu.  And currently she's in school to become a licensed massage therapist.  We are so proud of all her accomplishments.  Many are benefitting from her healing gifts.


Enjoy your Derby!  And Spring into Action!
Love,
Kim Evans

Need your LABS checked?

Upcoming Lab Dates at IIM:
Wednesday, May 17th & 31st
& Wednesday, June 28th




Just a reminder: 
Haven't seen us in a while?  We'd love to hear from you!  Whether it's a check-in appointment with Kim, or a visit to one of our other practitioners... we're here for you!  Spring into summer is a great time to take stock of your health (and healthy actions!), so give us a call to schedule your next wellness appointment.  Betty's usually here weekly for massages, Kimberly May has a great Healthy Lifestyle Group starting up in May, Angie is offering her Yoga classes & Jin Shin Jyutsu!  And of course, the Infrared Hot Sauna, is always standing by...
                                                                       Give us a call ~ 502.253.4554   ~ Cynthia Burke Goff, IIM Office Manager

What we are reading:

The Woman's Book of Empowerment & Confidence:
365 Daily Affirmations Volume II  (with contributions by Kim Evans)

Many of us enjoyed the first edition of the Woman's Empowerment book.  This second one is even better!  You'll even find some affirmations authored by yours truly!    ~ Kim Evans

Available now at IIM! Pick up your copy today...

Health Tip:

Welcome to May! Our theme this month is "Spring into Action!"
Let's look at Springing into Action from a Body, Mind and Spirit perspective. 

Kim Evans:  Body ~ Spring into action!  Create or revamp your exercise!  With warmer temperatures, move your exercise regimen outdoors!  You may walk, jog, bike, or play tennis.  These are all great ways to Spring into Action and rev up your exercise program.  If there was a pill that had as many benefits to your body, mind and Spirit as exercise, it would be the biggest selling drug on the market!

Mind ~ Movement is a great way to help your mind too.  Exercise increases the endorphins which are the "feel good" neurotransmitters.  What a great benefit.  Exercise is good for your body and your mind!

Spirit ~ Spiritually when you Spring into Action and take care of your body with exercise and movement, you are honoring God by caring for the "temple of you" that God created.

Spring into Action! for your body, mind and Spirit.

We have several practitioners who can help you with your exercise and movement goals - Angie Megibben our Yoga teacher, Melanie TInsley, the Yamuna Bodyrolling practitioner and Dorothy Henning, the Feldenkrais practitioner.  So if you need help "Springing into Action," give us a call.

  Kim Evans ~ Institute for Integrative Medicine ~ 502.253.4554 ~ info@integrativemedicine4u.com

Bonus Health Tip:

Thoughts from May
MAY you be blessed.
MAY you find joy.
MAY you feel gratitude and appreciation.
MAY you experience the abundance of what life has to offer.
MAY you be love and light.
MAY you be...



Kim Evans ~ Institute for Integrative Medicine ~ 502.253.4554 ~ info@integrativemedicine4u.com

Bonus Health Tip:


Heading out to your Derby celebrations?  Here's a healthy dish to take along!




Kim's Healthy Black Bean Salsa Recipe:

3 cans (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
2 cans (15 oz) black beans, washed and drained
1 can corn, drained
1 can (4.5 oz) chopped green chilies
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
Juice of 1 fresh lime
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt to taste

Mix together - Serve with whole grain non-hydrogenated oil chips
Enjoy!

Kim Evans ~ Institute for Integrative Medicine ~ 502.253.4554 ~ info@integrativemedicine4u.com

  This month I'd like to highlight one of my colleagues, Dr. Tracy Barnes, who has practiced chiropractics in Louisville for over 23 years.  Her chiropractic skills are legendary!  These skills, however, pale in comparison to her generous Spirit.  Dr. Barnes is certified in the use of Kinesiology Tape.  She was so impressed with the results that she became a certified instructor and now teaches many health care providers how to apply the tape and how to optimally use it for many neuromuscular and pain issues.  She will be teaching a class later this fall if you are interested in learning about kinesiology taping.  Watch future newsletters for details.

Dr. Barnes also volunteers countless hours to the Kids Cancer Alliance.  This organization provides summer camps for kids with cancer, their siblings and their family members.  She has moved me to tears with stories about these heroic kids and their journeys with cancer.  If you would like to find out more about the Kids Cancer Alliance, check out their website at:  https://www.kidscanceralliance.org


Thanks again to Dr. Tracy for having "so many of our backs" (literally) by improving spinal health, decreasing people's pain, teaching others in the use of the kinesiology tape and spreading love and light to kids (and their families) with cancer.  Dr. Barnes - You are a blessing to many!

~ Kim Evans
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Thanks to each of you who are joining in our on-going challenge to be able to say "I've Got Your Back..."  If you have a story that you would like to share, please send it to me.  ~ Kim Evans

NOW ENROLLING! Next session begins May 9th & May 10th

Healthy Food for your Whole Being...
Healthy Lifestyle Group
with Wellness Coaching Specialist Kimberly May
& Health Coach/RN Betty Greaver
Join us for our next session...starting soon:  May 9 ~ 10 AM or May 10 ~ 5:30 PM

These group sessions offer:
Coaching ~ from Health Coaches that have the experience to help you succeed and keep you on track
Food logs & Apps ~ learn about which apps can help you... and turn in your food logs
Movement - We will help you get moving with several options
Weigh in - Here at our office and help track your progress
Accountability ~ Get the accountability from the group and your coach to keep you on track
Recipe of the Week ~ and tips to inspire you!
Emotional Eating ~ Learn to manage your emotions with proven tools to help you replace habits with healthy ones
Mindfulness ~ Learn how to be in the present moment, slow down and enjoy life, and eat in less of a hurry!
Nutrition ~ Learn how to eat for health, vitality and energy with whole foods... and lose weight.  Learn to balance fats, carbohydrates and proteins - and why each macronutrient is necessary for your optimal health.

Choose morning or evening sessions... $45/month=Introductory price.
No time like the present!  Join us this month as we kick off our next Healthy Lifestyle Group!
Spring Session: May 9 - 10 AM & May 10 - 5:30 PM  ~ Fall session starts September 12 & 13

Join Kimberly May & Betty Greaver at IIM ~
renew your commitment to a Healthy Lifestyle!
Kimberly May 502.593.9017  inspirewell@gmail.com
Betty Greaver bgreaver@gmail.com

Join Betty Greaver  RN, LMT -
Therapeutic Massage, Meditation Class 101, Health Coaching at IIM on Tuesdays...

Great news!  I am offering a Special for May - Mother's Day.  Get Mom a gift certificate for a Hot Stone Massage.  Regularly $75 / per session ~ special $10 off! = $65 / per session.
Why choose Hot Stone Massage?  Testimony from R.M.: " The warm stones are an extension of Betty's hands used to massage the soft tissues  & muscles.  Great for relaxation & tightness relief.  Very comforting."  Here's to your health!  ~ Betty

Betty's IIM Tuesday Massage (or Meditation or Health Coaching!) times:
May 9: 9-2 / May 23: 9-2 / May 30: 9-2 and Saturday mornings by appointment. 
Call or text me ~ 502.295.6251.
 
Join Betty Greaver at IIM ~ Experience your Therapeutic Massage
502.295.6251  bgreaver@gmail.com

NEW OFFERING AT IIM!

Havening Techniques
for removing trauma, stress and stuck emotions


Havening is a break-through method which alters the brain landscape to permanently remove the negative effects of trauma, stress and stuck emotions.
This simple process uses the power of touch, attention and imagination to heal emotional (and often, physical) pain that has seemed unresolvable.

          Ask Kimberly May, Wellness Coaching Specialist for a session to try Havening to help you:
                   * Move forward in life   * Dissolve toxic stress   * Boost positivity and resilience 
                                                * Create a life of fulfillment and freedom

"The Havening Techniques are methods which are designed to change the brain to de-traumatize the memory and permanently remove its negative effects from both our psyche and body." ~ Ronald A. Ruden, M.D., Ph.D

Join Kimberly May at IIM ~  Experience Havening Techniques
for more information: 502.593.9017  inspirewell@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE! May 8th

Metaphysical/Meditation
with Victoria Hayden

Monday evening, May 8 - 6:30-8:30 PM
  Continuing 2017:   After May, we'll break for the summer and rejoin on Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11.

Join us this month... learn how to work with energy, develop your spiritual awareness, to let go of stress and worry, and to find your path in life. Victoria studied metaphysics under the guidance of Rev. Ann Lawes & Rev. Jessie Morgan for over 25 years, holds certification in Reiki I & II, and has been doing clairvoyant readings for 25 years.  
All are welcomed.

Join Victoria Hayden at IIM ~  Metaphysical/Meditation class
All are welcomed.  $10 - love donation.
for more information:  vlhayden1@gmail.com

BOOK A DATE!  May 2017

Join Kimberly May, Inspire Wellness
Health for the Whole Being...
Renew yourself in Mind, Body & Spirit!
Reframe, realign & renew yourself
with this special Coaching Package...
502.593.9017  www.inspirewellness.net

Join Kimberly May for 3 One-Hour Sessions to:
Reframe your thinking ~ Create new ways to get more of what you want with a Life Coaching Session
Renew your Spirit ~ Connect to your heart/inner voice in a Heart Math Session that shows you step by step how to listen to your intuition and calm your system to create greater peace
Relax & Realign your body ~ Experience an Energy Healing Session to balance your chakras, calm your nervous system and relax your mind.

I look forward to working with you! ~ Kimberly May

Join Kimberly May at IIM & Renew yourself in Mind, Body & Spirit!
Cost:   All three sessions: $195 / Single session: $75
Contact: Kimberly May, Wellness Coaching Specialist 502.593.9017
www.inspirewellness.net

Light Works Yoga
with founder Angie Megibben, MEd., RYT-200

Wednesdays 9-10 AM:  Gentle Yoga/Spine Health
Thursdays 6-7 PM: Restorative Yoga
Intimate setting, personal attention, small group therapeutic Yoga experience.

Tuesdays & Thursdays by appointment:  JSJ (Jin Shin Jyutsu)
Experience a gentle, hands-on therapeutic approach to re-harmonize the energies in the body.

502.321.0557  www.light-works-yoga.com

Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement
with Dorothy Henning, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner

Fridays 10:30-11:30 AM
May 5 / 12 / 19 / 26
The power of The Feldenkrais Method lies in its ability to access your brain's innate potential to change and improve.  By exploring through these gentle easy-to-do exercises, you will sharpen your 'body sense' and reawaken the pleasure and ease of moving!  Come join us anytime - each class can be taken independently!  No experience necessary ~ Feldenkrais is for EVERYBODY, young and old alike!

Try your first class FREE!  Just bring yourself and an exercise mat.
502.240.7057   contact@dorothyhenning.com

Cynthia Bowling, LCSW
Advanced Integrative Therapy ~ Certified Therapist & Teacher
Individual, Family & Couples Therapy ~ Children, Adolescents, Adults

AIT is a gentle and effective healing treatment... aitherapy.org
502.553.9843  cynthiabowling@me.com

Jerry Scott, Holistic Care
Certified Health Coach/Nutrition Counseling/Biofeedback

The Indigo Biofeedback System helps manage & retrain stress patterns, empowering you to make lifestyle changes to support overall health & wellbeing.

502.797.6618  holistictreatment033@gmail.com

Rev. Yvonne D. McCoy, M.Div., BCC
The Transformation Institute ~ Holistic Life Healer

Holistic Healing Sessions include:  Intercessory Prayer, Healing Touch, Guided Meditation, Deep Breathing, Anointing with Essential Oils and Christian Spiritual Counseling.
Healing for the Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit.
502.664.0373  www.holisticlifehealer.com

Melanie Tinsley, RN, BS, Certified Yamuna Instructor
Yamuna Body Rolling

Repair, realign & release your body with smart bodywork...
Get your life back! Meet with Melanie one on one or in a class.
Learn more about Yamuna:  www.yamunausa.com
502.419.6170

Go from tired to inspired!
with Kimberly May, Certified Life/Wellness Coach




verb
                                       1.  fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.  " his passion for romantic literature inspired him to begin writing" synonyms:  stimulate, motivate, encourage, influence rouse, move, stir, energize, galvanize, incite
                                                                              2.  breathe in (air); inhale.  To breathe life into.

Go from tired to inspired!  Try Life and Wellness Coaching with Inspire Wellness.  Life coaching is designed to help you create the future you desire and then have someone hold you accountable to take action steps in that direction.  Learn step by step how to listen to your heart to live the life you want to live!

*  Be inspired to move forward personally and professionally  *  Rewire your brain to respond to stress differently
     *  Increase your intuition      *  Experience greater joy, health and peace      *  Get in touch with your purpose
                              *  Be your authentic self     *  Work from a calm centered place

Ask about a complementary Life and Wellness Coaching session to get started today!
Join Kimberly ~ Life & Wellness Coaching Session at IIM
Contact:  Kimberly May, Inspire Wellness, Wellness Coaching Specialist
               502.593.9017 Check this out: www.inspirewellness.net

National Nurses Week
May 6-12, 2017
"ANA has designated 2017 as the "Year of the Healthy Nurse."  Join us during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, as we explore this year's theme, "Nursing: the Balance of Mind, Body and Spirit."  It's all about celebrating nurses like you who lead the charge for health and wellness."
find out more:  nursingworld.org/NationalNursesWeek

Mighty Kindness Hoot:
A Community Unity Festival - FREE!
Saturday, May 20 11AM-7PM
Brown Forman Amphitheater, Waterfront Park

"Featuring live music, Performing Arts on the Sun Stage, Community Groups, Mighty Kind 2nd Line Parades, Element Puppets, Food Trucks, Local Art, Regional Farms, Green Businesses, Spirit Walk, Mighty KIDness with scavenger hunts and geocaching, Movement Circle featuring Belly Dance & Taoist Tai Chi, Massage-a-thon by Louisville School of Massage benefitting St. Joe's Children's Home, Aerial Artists & Turner's Circus, Community Jam, Freecycle Area & lots & lots of Kind Folks!"

find out more:  www.mightykindnesshoot.org

Kentuckiana Holistic Nurses Association
Join the KYANA Holistic Nurses ~
Become one of this strong community of Holistic Healers in the Kentuckiana area!

Next Meeting:  Tuesday, May 16  6-8 PM
At this month's meeting we will be discussing how art helps nurses heal.  Please come and join us for fellowship and great art.
What is Holistic Nursing? 
"Holistic Nursing is all nursing practice that has healing the whole person as its goal - body, mind, spirit, and emotion.  A holistic nurse often integrates alternative practices with conventional healthcare.  Holistic nurses view healing as a therapeutic partnership with the people in their care."

find out more:  about the KHNA mission, membership, events and more on the Kentuckiana Holistic Nurses Association facebook page! 

Natural Living Journal
in Louisville
Online - May issue

Enjoy reading Natural Living Journal Free online!


find out more:   www.natural-living-journal.com