Show Fair showcases alternative meds Lisa Clark Contributing Writer Ailments may soon be a thing of the past for some participants at the Alternative and Integrated Medicine Fair which was held last week at South City Campus With over 30 different booths the fair promised something for everyone The busy event provided participants participants participants par par- an opportunity to learn about alternative and integrated methods such as Electro Meridian Assessment Stone Healing Hypnotherapy Medicine Wheels Universal Aromatherapy Massage Therapy Foot Zoning Shiatsu Feng Shui and even Pet Therapy just to name a few Many practitioners also provided provided provided pro pro- vided an opportunity to experience ence their own traditional non-traditional methods I definitely felt something said Meagan Scott after her first time trying She was there with a friend for a class requirement Others used the event to learn more about possible possible possible ble career opportunities f 1 i c Massages were given at the fair for alternatives to traditional medicine dy it r y Tables at the fairI fair fairI I am looking at pursuing a career in Naturopathic and Oriental Medicine said Joshua Ramsey Curiosity seemed to be a popular popular popular pop pop- ular motive for nearly everyone attending the fair Many heard about it from a friend or staff member and thought it would be interesting to learn more about the different options available other than traditional medicine Participants seemed to enjoy the one-on-one one time with the various various various vari vari- ous practitioners You know what Feng Shui is said Claudia Draper a certified certified certified fied Feng Shui and Clutter Clearance practitioner Its when you change your bed to a different place in your bedroom and it just feels better or worse than the other way way Medicine Fair Cont Conf on Page 5 Medicine Fair Fair Cont Cant from front Draper went on to speak about her passion for her work She also spoke to visitors about the practice which as she explains it is working with the energy in a home Draper wasn't the only one passionate about her work All other practitioners on hand were very eager and willing to discuss their knowledge with anyone interested and there definitely wasn't a lack of interest At times patience was required to speak with some as groups of people people people peo peo- huddled around their booths For those who didn't want to wait various brochures and reading material was passed out for later review J Something Marian Kane an staff member planned on taking advantage of With a bag full of brochures in hand she left the building like many others oth- oth others others oth oth- ers must have with a great deal of new ideas to better manage their well |