Business Spotlight: Mainely Ticks

May is Lyme Awareness Month. Increase your awareness and educate yourself about ways to reduce you, your family’s, and pets’ risk of contracting tick-borne diseases. Summer months in Maine are peak for Lyme disease – a result of our extended outdoor activities in proximity to the tiny nymphal deer tick. Maine has the highest incidence rate of Lyme in the United States, with senior citizens, aged 65 and older, and children ages 5-14 at greatest risk. If you have a woodpile, stone wall, bird feeders, a field with tall grass, leaf litter on the edge of your property, see mice or chipmunks in your yard, or have deer near your home, you may have a population of deer ticks in your area, and be at risk of contracting tick-borne diseases, including Lyme disease.

Tick vectors…

Small rodents, not deer, are responsible for transmitting the Lyme disease bacteria to ticks. A typical field mouse can carry more than 100 ticks during peak activity periods, and all of those ticks have the potential of transmitting Lyme disease as well as other tick-borne diseases. Nymph ticks, about the size of a poppy seed, are active now through the end of July, while adult female deer ticks will be laying up to 3,000 eggs on the ground at the end of May, completing their two-year life cycle. Mouse and chipmunk activity on your property may be supporting the presence of deer ticks.

Tick habitat & landscape modifications…

Ticks need moist areas to survive. Modifying your landscape is a simple way to reduce tick populations. Clean up your yard and keep grass short. Trim branches to let the sunshine in. Sunny areas are less likely to harbor ticks. Remove leaf litter and brush from your property and the perimeter. Move bird feeders and wood piles away from your home. Consider a run or invisible fence to keep pets out of the woods and reduce your pets’ risk of contracting Lyme.

Tick check…

Develop a routine of checking yourself, your children, and your pets frequently after outdoor activity. When showering or bathing, do a full body inspection for a rash or attached ticks. Also use the sensitivity of your fingertips to feel for attached ticks, which will feel like small bumps or scabs. Pay special attention to favorite tick spots-including between toes or fingers, the back of the knees, groin, belly button, waist, armpits, behind ears, and scalp. If you do find a tick, use fine pointed tweezers to gently remove the tick from where it is attached. Pull upward with steady pressure. Do NOT try to smother it, squeeze on it nor apply lotion or heat. Ticks feed by secreting a cement to attach to their host, then inject anesthetics to numb the area. Once they have inserted their barbed mouthpart, they feed by sucking and spitting the contents of their gut into the host. Adult female deer ticks will feed for up to 7 days, if undisturbed, and can engorge up to the size of a raisin. The longer a deer tick is attached, the greater the chances of contracting Lyme and additional tick-borne diseases.

Tick educational partnerships …

Mainely Ticks has partnered with University of Rhode Island’s TickEncounter TickSPOTTERS. Visit https://tinyurl.com/MainelyTicksTickSPOTTER to learn about tick removal tips, tick identification with photo submission, and personalized risk assessment based on your specific tick photo submissions. Also, we sponsor Be Ready for Ticks trail signs, which are another tickborne disease prevention collaboration between Mainely Ticks and Tick Encounter. Learn about strategies to know and understand before you are out and about on the trails…and what to do when you get home. Discover best practice actions to take before, during and after your outside adventures. Go to https://web.uri.edu/tickencounter/be-ready-for-ticks-mainely-ticks to learn more.

The University of Maine Cooperative Extension: Tick Lab provides information on ticks of Maine, tick-borne diseases, prevention, Maine tick data, and tick photos. It also offers two services for Maine citizens- Submit a tick for ID (free) or Submit a Tick for Testing $20 fee. Details are on their website https://extension.umaine.edu/ticks/

If you’re finding ticks on your property…

Visit www.mainelyticks.com to learn more about our educational resources. Click Request a Quote for a complimentary site visit estimate for our professional services that will better protect your entire family. We also can assist with mosquito reduction and offer regular treatments as well as a one-time party spray for special occasions, including graduation, birthday, reunions, or other family gatherings. Prevention is the Best Prescription. <

Business Spotlight: Sebago Signworks

With more than two decades of experience and expertise second to none, Sebago Signworks is now in Windham and stands ready to assist everyone with products that stand out from the competition.

Located at 91 Tandberg Trail in Windham near the Route 302/State Road 115 intersection, Sebago Signworks is owned by The Fahie Family, including Devin, Renee and three kids, Meghan, Zachary and Jax Fahie, and has been serving customers in the Greater Portland area, while recently expanding into Windham to better serve the Lakes Region.

Sebago Signworks is owned by The Fahie Family, including
Devin, Renee and their three kids, Meghan, Zachary and 
Jax Fahie. Also shown is foreign exchange student Peter.

Sebago Signworks offers high quality, versatile, professional graphics and signage for customers and small businesses and contractors to meet their sign and vehicle advertising needs and large corporations with their fleet branding requirements. Services include custom signs; custom vehicle advertising; nationwide branding of fleet vehicles; business signage and graphics; specialty signage, banners, and promotional displays; trade show displays; interior signage; yard signs and flags; storefront signs; and other unique advertising applications.

“We design brand packages for small businesses like ours,” Fahie said. “We help business owners from 1 to 1,000 employees give themselves a competitive edge by having a brand that stands out from the competition. Design, then lettering and then signage and more. We are also one of the few shops that carve and sandblast signs that are often hand painted.”

Fahie says that what distinguishes Sebago Signworks from similar businesses is its family-oriented approach to customer service and plenty of expertise developed over the years.

“Many smaller shops like us haven't been around as long. We're 25 years in, with the same ownership,” Fahie said. “We have at this point systems in place that help our business, therefore helping our customers. Like anyone, we’ve had to learn and made mistakes along the way. After 25 years, we still do, but we have learned a lot and we really have an exceptional understanding of what small businesses like us need to move forward in a competitive environment.”

Fahie said Sebago Signworks’ pricing reflects the quality and value for products that its customers receive.

“Everything we do is custom, and the value is what you get,” he said. “The more you put in, the more you get out. We don't strive to be competitive against our competition in dollars as much as we do in having a long-term relationship with our customers. And if we do as we have, our services are benefitting them, and we both are prosperous.”

Sebago Signworks first started in Raymond 25 years ago, moved to Limington to a larger facility, and has now grown to include eight employees. Fahie said he’s happy to be back near Sebago Lake once more with the expansion into Windham.

The business strives to stay up to date with current trends in the industry, Fahie said.

“Vehicle graphics have been huge in the last decade, it's a low investment with a big return if designed properly,” Fahie said. “Another unique trend we have been seeing is people are getting tired of a ‘sticker sign,’ a flat sign with a big sticker on it. Our higher end carved and dimensional signs in the last five years have made a big comeback and after 20 years of vinyl, people are wanting a much more presentable look for their business/brand than that.”

According to Fahie, Sebago Signworks is a small business just like many others in the area.

“We are family owned by the same family for 25 years,” he said. “Many shops may have been around for 10, 20, 25 and 30 years but that experience has not carried over, just the name. We still have many of our original customers from 25 years ago.”

Reviews for Sebago Signworks are outstanding.

“This team has helped PG Electric break ground. Nothing beats working with people that are highly invested in what they do. They were there a year ago to create the logo, now they are helping advertise it.” PG Electric

“Absolutely amazing service! Super Quality and their pricing is great. We will be using them from now on for all our sign and graphic needs. We were in a pinch and needed signs in a hurry and they happily accommodated our needs. A+++” Mark Call

"Very professional looking signs come from them. Looking to make the next step for your company a great one? Have Sebago Signworks lead you in the right direction!!” Dane Giallongo

For more information about Sebago Signworks, call 207-793-4440, or visit www.SebagoSignworks.com. They are also on Facebook and Instagram. <

Nonprofit Spotlight: Gander Brook Christian Camp

At Gander Brook Christian Camp in Raymond, a summer adventure and rustic camping experience awaits children ages 8 to 18 in a safe, fun, joyful and encouraging setting.

Gander Brook Christian Camp still has openings for campers
ages 8 to 18 this summer in Raymond. The camp has been in
Raymond since 1959 and offers weekly overnight sessions
filled with a variety of activities. SUBMITTED PHOTO 

Owned and operated by the Churches of Christ in New England, Gander Brook Christian Camp is located at the corner of Ledge Hill Road and North Raymond Road and sits on 222 acres as well as additional waterfront property on Raymond Pond. Sessions are overnight and conducted weekly, running from the last week of June through the first week of August.

The camp is non-denominational, open to all children, and Gander Brook Christian Camp can accommodate up to 120 campers per session.

“Campers bunk in cabins with kids their own age for their week stay,” said Linda King of Gander Brook Christian Camp. “The daily schedule includes, meals, Bible classes, earning merit badges, such as basket weaving, archery, paintball, photography, sign language and more, afternoon sports and swimming/kayaking, cabin challenge games, evening activities such as skit nights, Crazy Olympics, scavenger hunts, nature classes, bonfires, and cookouts.”

The camp has been operating in Raymond since 1959 and is guided by a Board of Directors of 20 people from around New England. It is staffed by two directors, a staff of 16 to 20 camp counselors and an activities director. Volunteers staff the kitchen, the camp canteen and camp laundry, and there are also merit badge instructors, nurses, and Bible instructors.

“We provide a good, healthy environment away from the chaotic stresses that can often surround our kids,” King said. “Gander Brook provides a good place to unplug and connect with people and nature and kids wanting to have fun. It's a place where lifelong friendships have been formed. The friendships, and the people are what make this camp so special.”

She said that the quality of Gander Brook shines in the people who volunteer and serve the camp.

“The children are loved, cared for, encouraged and placed in an environment of making each one feel special and respected,” King said. “It becomes family.”

The Gander Brook site itself is one of Maine’s historic properties. On the site, the Wilson Hotel and Spring Company, with its centerpiece inn known as “The Wilson” was built in 1890. In a newspaper ad from 1892, promoters of this impressive structure touted its “Spring of Wonderful Purity and Curative Properties.” Guests coming to “The Wilson” would only be able to enjoy those ‘curative’ waters for five years though, because it burned to the ground in 1895.

Later, the Noraco Inn was built on the site about 1929 on the berms seen in the Wilson Hotel pictures, and which still surrounds the lodge today at Gander Brook. The Noraco Inn was owned by Joseph Dellamano and the property in its heyday was a getaway vacation retreat for summer vacationers from urban areas of New England and New York. Promotional literature from the Noraco Inn enticed the guests to visit “Maine’s Log Cabin Resort” and stay in the “well furnished” cabins and eat at the lodge in the spacious “Sunset Dining Room.” Water was pumped throughout the camp from the “famous Raymond Spring” in the valley 175 feet below the lodge where the camp’s lower well house still resides. At one time the property even had a small golf course, and the remnants of three greens remained when the camp site was purchased in 1959. The lodge sat upon the site where the magnificent Wilson Hotel once stood.

When the Dellamano’s closed the inn around 1950, the property was vacant for nine years. The Churches of Christ in New England saw a need for summer camping, so it organized a Board of Directors which found the property in Raymond. The property was purchased in 1959 and has been operating a summer camp program each summer since then.

Openings for children in Windham and Raymond are available this year and campers will find a new dormitory on site this year.

“Our prices remain competitive to similar camping experiences, and we provide as an overnight camping opportunity,” King said. “It is just $500 for a one-week session and first-time campers are now being offered $50 off for a one-week session.”

To sign up, call 207-998-4369 after June 18 or 501-827-7432 for the registrar all year.

For more information about Gander Brook Christian Camp, visit https://www.ganderbrook.org/ or find them on Facebook under Gander Brook Christian Camp. <

Business Spotlight: Knuckle Up Customs

Motorcycles give a feeling of power and freedom to those looking to explore the open road anytime, anyplace, and especially here in Maine including some of the most scenic surroundings anywhere in the country. And for those who love all things motorcycle, Knuckle Up Customs in Windham is the one shop in town to take care of your body and painting needs, audio systems, air ride and all aftermarket accessories.

Anthony Scamman owns Knuckle Up Customs, which is 
hosting a Grand Opening celebration event on Saturday,
May 6 at 875B Roosevelt Trail in Windham.
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Anthony Scamman owns Knuckle Up Customs in North Windham and is proud to welcome the community to his shop’s Grand Opening event, starting at noon on May 6. The celebration will feature acoustic music from Kris Hype, a comedy performance by Ian Stuart, multiple vendors, and barbecue and non-alcoholic drinks available. Participants will also learn more about Bikers Against Child Abuse activities. Doors to the Grand Opening open at noon.

But the real reason that Scamman hopes everyone interested will attend the Grand Opening is to showcase his expanded business, as it has been transformed into something so much more than just service. It has become a destination nationally for Harley enthusiast to get quality customization and specialty work.

“We offer an unforgettable experience and unbeatable value,” Scamman said. “Knuckle Up Customs is a leading dealer, proudly serving the Windham area. Our goal is to help with all your Harley Davidson needs, from sale to service to parts. Since our doors first opened, complete customer satisfaction has been our top priority. Our experienced staff is committed to finding the right Harley Davidson products for you at the best possible prices.”

At Knuckle Up Customs, certified technicians are always on hand to take care of your service needs and they have a large stock of parts to make sure your vehicle stays moving forward and out of the shop. They have a wide variety of accessories and riding gear and specialize in Harley Davidsons but will paint almost any type of bike.

Scamman certainly knows the ins and outs of motorcycles, having started in business detailing bikes in 1991. Now with more than 32 years of experience in the field, he’s able to focus on providing quality products and exceptional service that customers deserve.

“We feature Harley stereo systems, air ride, body kits, parts and accessories and custom Harley builds,” he said. “We are a certified shop for SystemX Ceramic Coatings and complete bike detailing. Whether you are a veteran rider or are planning your first adventure, we welcome you to experience everything Knuckle Up Customs has to offer.”

That includes the widest selection of premium parts and accessories and competitive pricing. Services available include everything from body and paint to audio systems, air ride, detailing, aftermarket accessories, brake service, tire installations, oil and filter changes, bars and exhaust installations and custom builds.

According to Scamman, the best aspect of his expanded business is pleasing his new and returning customers.

“I love making someone’s bike a part of them,” he said. “It’s very gratifying to customize it and in doing that, it really becomes a part of who they are.”

The most challenging part of Scamman’s work involves constant research and trying to stay up to date with the latest products and popular accessories to hit the market.

“The key to lasting success for our business is listening to our customers and what they say they want,” he said. “If you do that and make sure that everyone is happy with the finished product, you can be successful.”

Through expansion of the Knuckle Up Customs shop, Scamman is seeking to dispel the misconception that the business is just simply a basic service shop.

“We focus on products and services that other people don’t, such as music systems and a variety of other items and that’s what we want to highlight during the Grand Opening events,” he said.

Knuckle Up Customs is located at 875B Roosevelt Trail in Windham and is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

For more info about Knuckle Up Customs or the Grand Opening event or to set up an appt for custom Harley work, call 207-636-6415. Shop on their website 24/7 at: www.knuckleupcustoms.com and find them on Facebook <

Business Spotlight: Top Leaf Tree LLC

The annual effort to protect your trees and property from harmful insects while safeguarding your health has arrived and everyone could use a knowledgeable ally to assist them. Kevin Prevost of Top Leaf Tree LLC is just that person.

Kevin Prevost of Top Leaf Tree LLC
is an expert in effective insect and
pest control for trees and shrubs.
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Based in Raymond, Prevost has more than two decades of experience in the field and is an expert at taking care of trees and shrubs providing customer training and pesticide management, and effective insect and disease controls for invaders such as mosquitos, ticks, Browntail Moths, poison ivy, Japanese beetles, Fall Webworms, Hemlock Woolly Adelgids, and more.

“I have built this business with one thing in mind, to educate the customer with understanding of how the insects and diseases they carry impact their trees or their personal health,” Prevost said. “I never sell something that is not discussed with a customer and with their understanding. I also have equipment to reach over 60 feet in height to control some of the worst insects like Browntail Moths. I love meeting new people and taking care of their trees.”

According to Prevost, the most gratifying aspect of his work is when a customer tells them they are experiencing a great summer because they are free from harmful insects after he’s treated their property, trees or shrubs.

“It’s comforting to know that I’ve given them the reassurance to be safe in their own yard again,” he said.

Prevost launched Top Leaf Tree LLC from the ground up in 2014 and he has been on the front lines of educating the public about the hazards and health risks that ticks, mosquitos, and other invasive pests pose to families and how to resolve problems associated with them.

“I try to get to know my customers and their needs for my services. You can’t control everything and with most things in life there are no guarantees. It’s a battle with Mother Nature,” he said. “By contacting me to come out and evaluate the problem, the customer can feel reassured that they are getting the facts to their pest problems from a knowledgeable professional. If I can’t answer the questions, I will look for the answer or direct them to someone who can. I won’t ever sell something that is not needed or that I don’t know.”

Offering exceptional customer service, and the expertise to choose precisely the right and affordable products to treat any pest, Top Leaf Tree LLC also takes great pride in showing up on time to perform work and notifying customers in advance for when they will be visiting them.

“The feedback I get from my customers is reliability. The customer will understand what to expect from the services I provide,” Prevost said. “I always call the day before and also give a window of time when to expect me. I show up when I say I will, and they can count on me to do the job they hired me for.”

Top Leaf Tree LLC is licensed to apply pesticides from the State of Maine and is fully insured. Prevost earned an Associate of Science degree in forestry technology from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. He also has held a Commercial Masters’ Applicators license in six specific categories since 2007 and a Maine Arborist license in Landscape and Utility categories since 2001.

Prevost constantly stays current in the industry to offer the most up-to-date treatments and applications available.

“Besides books, I continue to learn every year through the University of Maine Cooperative Extension where you learn from professors and other professionals within the industry throughout New England,” he said. “The State of Maine Board of Pesticide does a fantastic job of putting discussions and webinars on throughout the year covering many different topics pertaining to my industry. The trend is leaning into organic products, but there is still a lot of hurdles to get over, like costs and their effectiveness and toxicity to the environment and applicator. Browntail Moths and Spongy (Gypsy) Moths are repopulating and starting to spread into the Lakes Region. The advantage of controlling these insects is protecting the trees. Once these insects cause damage to the trees year after year, the owner of the trees finds that the tree regresses or dies. They don’t know what happens to a beautiful healthy tree until several years after infestation.” 

For more information about Top Leaf Tree LLC services or to make an appointment for an evaluation, call 207-712-7864 or visit www.topleaftreellc.com <

Nonprofit Spotlight: Windham Farmers' Market

 A local tradition in town is about to make its annual return as the Windham Farmers’ Market is preparing to welcome shoppers again next month.

The Windham Farmers' Market is seeking new seasonal
and daily vendors for the 2023 market.
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Located on Turning Leaf Drive in North Windham, the Windham Farmers’ Market will be open every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from May 20 until Sept. 30.

According to Lisa Fisher, Windham Farmers’ Market coordinator, the market strives to support area farmers, food producers and artisans through a venue where they can sell their products and to offer improved community access to fresh, healthy, and affordable local foods.

“We are a maker’s market. Our vendors have locally raised, created, or produced the items they sell,” Fisher said. “I find many appealing aspects to the market. It is easy to get to, located on Turning Leaf Drive, at the intersection of River Road and Route 302 in North Windham. There is adequate parking available. The marketplace provides enough space for comfortable shopping. We have fun things for kids to do. Our vendors have a variety of food and artisanal items. There is fresh air and sunshine. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday morning.”

Fisher says the market offers a unique opportunity for vendors to gain public exposure, and to cultivate customers for those who have an existing business or who are working to promote a new business.

“For other vendors, their market booth is not a primary business. They are creating something that other people will enjoy using; it provides some income; and enjoyment in meeting those who appreciate their craft. Either way, our market is a supportive venue to accomplish their goals,” she said. “We advertise locally, and the market’s social media promotes our vendors and their products as well as providing contact information for each vendor. Our vendor fees are reasonable, and we offer the option of being either a seasonal vendor or visiting vendor. We still have a few vendor openings available.”

The vendor list for this year’s Windham Farmers’ Market is not yet complete, but Fisher says she’s excited about those who will be a part of this year’s lineup.

“So far, we have agricultural vendors who will bring fresh produce, eggs, herbs, Angus beef, microgreens, honey, flowers, and potted plants. We will have tasty fresh sweet and savory baked items, breads, and sweets,” she said. ““Our artisan vendors sew, macrame, crochet, quilt, weave baskets, create jewelry and glass art, and coax charcuterie and cutting boards, bowls, and other vessels from raw wood. We also welcome a variety of visiting vendors throughout the summer. Saturday morning, before the weekend gets into full swing, is a good time to do what can’t be done during the week. Our market lets you shop and wander and relax outside with your family and friends.”

New vendors considering joining the market will find that it is truly a platform for small businesses to thrive.

“The Windham Farmers’ Market has a two-fold commitment to supporting local farmers, food producers, and artisans in their pursuit of economic viability; and in providing a vehicle for improved community access to fresh, healthy, and affordable local foods, and that’s what the first paragraph of our mission statement reads,” Fisher said. “The best compliment that the market has received is from the vendors and customers who return to us every summer. It is the people who enjoy seeing us on social media, and who come each week to shop and visit. Our customers welcome the chance to explore the market each week. Sometimes they know just what they want to buy, but just as often they come to shop for the new and different things that are available.”

The market is authorized to accept SNAP and throughout the summer it invites civic organizations to the market for public outreach. Its schedule of market guests and events is always changing and allows the market to take advantage of opportunities as they arise and to enrich its environment.

“We have something for everyone, and everyone involved in the market has contributed to making it an enjoyable place to be,” Fisher said. “This is our sixth year and I still meet people who didn’t know that Windham has a Farmers’ Market. I invite everyone to come and see us.”

For more information, visit www.WindhamFarmersMarket.com and find them on Facebook at WindhamFarmersMarket. Their email address is farmersmarket@windhammaine.us or call 207-894-4097. <

Business Spotlight: CoActive Wellness, LLC

If recent years have taught us anything, it’s that we all need to support investments in our health and well-being and now the Lakes Region has another resource to help us live our best lives. Integral Hypnotherapy provides an opportunity for clients to create positive, lasting changes.

Tawnya Brown, President, CoActive Wellness
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Whether you want to manage stress, change your relationship with food, let go of trauma, or boost confidence, CoActive Wellness can help.

Tawnya Brown, a Medical Support-Clinical Hypnotherapist, and the President of CoActive Wellness, says she helps people to remodel their beliefs to heal and reach goals they have set.

“Our team guides individuals to change their mindset by changing limiting beliefs so they can reach their desired outcomes and improve overall well-being of mind, body and spirit. Your mindset is responsible for 95 percent of your results, emotions, behavior and beliefs,” Tawnya said. “Our goal is to help remodel the mindset and exchange negative thoughts that have been affecting your outcomes and replace them with positive thoughts that produce successful results.”

Tawnya Brown, a Medical Support-Clinical Hypnotherapist, and the President of CoActive Wellness, 

According to Tawnya, Integral Hypnotherapy is a unique style of hypnotherapy based on a collaborative, client-centered approach. It’s a system that combines classic hypnotherapy with modern methods and conventions and it integrates philosophical counseling (reality-based coaching) and human potential training, which also includes life skills coaching.

“The Integral Hypnotherapy process was created by the Hypnotherapy Academy of America,” Tawnya said. “As part of this training, our team has completed five times more training than a typical U.S. hypnotherapist. We also have other certifications with many requirements that help clients feel rest assured that they are getting a qualified practitioner. Examples of what we can help with are anxiousness, fears and phobias, self-esteem and confidence, forgiveness, grief and loss, job performance, lack of motivation, body shape/weight loss, unwanted habits, sports performance and academics. Medical Hypnotherapy helps with chronic pain, accelerated healing, trauma, hypertension, overactive bladder and more."

CoActive Wellness works with clients across the country, and sessions can be done via ZOOM in the comfort of your home or office, onsite or at their office in Windham. They also provide experiences and workshops within the community.

Tawnya says the most challenging aspect of her work is educating people about myths and perceived limitations associated with hypnosis and how Integral Hypnotherapy is different in that it empowers individuals to take control of their own beliefs, release trauma and heal with the power of their own mind. Many individuals think of hypnotherapy for smoking cessation or weight loss only, when in reality it is an effective resource for so much more.

Feedback and reviews have been exceptional.

“Our well-being is determined by our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Tawnya offered my daughter a well-rounded self-care plan to address her overall health with great success. Tawnya’s exceptional training and expertise as a hypnotherapist coupled with the personal attention she brings to her clients is what I believe led to the significant improvement that my daughter experienced. Tawnya helped her develop life skills that she will benefit from indefinitely.” Dr. F.

“It’s hard to admit when you’re not fully healed from past trauma. It’s even harder to realize that the trauma is still actively affecting your day to day. When I started with CoActive Wellness, I was in a place where I was unsure how to help myself heal further. Tawnya reassured me that she would work with me to help me heal. Hypnotherapy with CoActive Wellness has helped me dive deeper into my subconscious mind and discover things about myself that I wasn’t aware of. I have only had two sessions so far, but already I feel I’ve dug up years of suppressed emotions and negative feelings, and I’ve watched as they’ve been replaced with feelings of self-worth, self-validation, and loads of self-confidence. I am so excited to continue my healing journey with Tawnya.” M.W.

“In my experience medication can be a short-term fix for a number of problems but can affect your life in different ways. I chose hypnotherapy because I believe it offers a more long-term solution without being reliant. Thanks to Tawnya at CoActive Wellness, I have been able to manage my anxiousness without medication and am more focused at work, home and in my daily life.” D.M.

“At CoActive Wellness, we recognize that each client requires a collaborative and unique approach to their own health and well-being. That is why we work together and develop a personalized plan for each individual, tailored to their specific goals to support changes in limiting beliefs,” Tawnya said. “We work closely with our clients to develop plans that are realistic, achievable and effective.”

At 9:30 a.m. April 12, CoActive Wellness will be providing a guided Hypno-Meditation session for veterans, a journey to a river where you can experience Forgiveness, Healing and Love at the American Legion Post 148 in Windham. Starting May 7, in collaboration with Redefining Yoga, 889 Roosevelt Trail, they will be offering Seven Sessions on Clearing the Chakras with Yoga Asana to open the body, Pranayama to ready the mind, and Hypnotherapy to remodel beliefs. For more information about these sessions or to sign up go to www.redefiningyogaandpilates.com

CoActive Wellness is also offering $25 off the first session if booked in April.

For more information or to book an appointment, call 207-838-6332 or visit www.coactivewellness.com <