Dear Readers,

As we step into 2025, our team at Natural Awakenings is elated to celebrate 31 years of empowering communities across the nation. We’ve passionately educated, connected and inspired millions to embrace holistic and integrative wellness, natural health and sustainable living.

When I joined Natural Awakenings in 2020, it felt like a perfect alignment with my passion for promoting the health of the mind, body and spirit while nurturing the planet. Looking ahead, this commitment feels stronger than ever.

We invite you to create a vibrant start to the year by embracing wellness, trying new services and connecting with like-minded individuals. Whether you’re seeking fresh inspiration for healthy habits, exploring a new therapy or expanding your holistic health journey, we hope this issue serves as a trusted guide.

This special issue contains our annual Health, Wellness and Natural Living Guide—a comprehensive resource you can use all year long! The A-to-Z directory showcases a wide array of services to support your healthiest self. Share it with loved ones—it’s a small act that furthers both their well-being and our mission.

What are your wellness dreams for 2025? Perhaps you want to reduce chronic pain and nothing has worked, or you wish to lose a few pounds to improve your health and energy. Maybe you want to sleep better, think clearer, move easier. The amazing thing about a holistic approach to health is that SO MANY of these modalities—from acupuncture and chiropractic care to massage and energy work—help support the body’s innate healing ability, which means that they can help MANY health conditions, unlike a pill that might address only one thing. Even your holistic dentist recognizes that a healthy mouth impacts a healthy body, overall.

Thus, we encourage you to see the value of taking control of your health this year. We only have one body and mind—let’s take care of it.

Thank you for being a vital part of our journey. Together, we cultivate a community rooted in health, kindness and balance. On behalf of our Natural Awakenings family, I wish you a bright, health-filled and harmonious 2025.

    With gratitude,

Jordan Peschek, RN-BSN, Publisher