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Eyes Wide Open Conference

The second annual Eyes Wide Open, The Truth is Here conference, hosted by The Embassy of Life Mastery (ELM), will be held March 10 through 12 at the Soaring Eagle Conference Center, in Mt. Pleasant. Attendees will hear from world-renowned leaders in various professions regarding the truth behind what has happened over the past three years. These specially selected speakers were intimately involved in events from different angles and will be presenting documentation and personal experiences that unfold a timeline of unprecedented crimes against humanity.

            Attendees will hear from Judy Mikovits, Ph.D., the former director of Antiviral Drug Mechanisms at the National Cancer Institute; Christiane Northrup, M.D., a leading authority in women’s health and wellness; Todd Callender, J.D., the lead plaintiff’s counsel in the federal litigation on compulsory COVID-19 vaccination of U.S. Armed Services members; Michael McKibben, the inventor of digital social networking; and many more authorities on human rights, nanotechnology, methods of healing and more. Talks will include topics such as A Movement of Awakened Medical Doctors, Hidden Technologies, Rebuilding Our Health and Fertility, and Hope with a Beautiful Vision for the Future.

            On Friday, the schedule is from 5 to 9 p.m. and includes refreshments and a group healing sound session with Strong Heart Drum Medicine and Silver Steel Fox. Saturday, events are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a healing sound session. Sunday will include speakers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a world prayer at 5:30. A healthy lunch buffet is included Saturday and Sunday with gluten-free and vegan options.

Local hotel blocks have been reserved for conference guests.

Register online at ELMastery.org/eyeswideopen.

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Stop Smoking or Lose Weight with Hypnosis
According to Certified Consulting Hypnotist Willow Richmond, owner of Integrations Holistic Therapies, “Hypnosis is as normal as daydreaming or focusing your mind to the point of tuning Read More »
A Place to Heal and Become Empowered
LotusVoice Integrative Therapies offers relaxation/deep tissue massage, table Thai massage, 10-step Craniosacral Therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, oncology massage Read More »
Help Wanted at Rooted Counseling
Rooted Counseling is hiring a rockstar human being to take on the full-time role of client care and operations coordinator. Read More »
Healing Through Connecting
Constellation Healing Arts owner Michaelene Ruhl, Psy.D., believes there is healing through connecting and creating a loving, compassionate, safe and sacred place for people Read More »
Too Close to Home
Ever since I could remember, whenever anyone would ask me what college I wanted to go to, I always said Michigan State University. Read More »
Heart-Centered Living
February is filled with sweet reminders of love in its many forms such as Valentine’s Day, and the affection we feel for special people in our lives are at the forefront. Read More »
New Services from Bridges
Christine Bridges, owner and practitioner at Universal Energy Healing, is offering new classes and group healing sessions including singing bowl meditations, rife frequency movie showings Read More »
Seva for Valentine’s Day
Seva Restaurant, the vegetarian and vegan spot serving diverse comfort fare and smoothies in a casual, friendly atmosphere, will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Valentine’s Day Read More »
Detroit Vegan Chef Challenge
Detroit Vegan Chef Challenge, sponsored by Vegan Outreach, features a month of brand-new vegan options from March 1 to 31 all over Detroit. Local chefs will be competing Read More »
I ♣ Detroit Valentine Apparel
I Club Detroit sells techno and house music apparel designed and printed in Michigan. Owner and designer Kim Wilds is offering Detroit Valentine Candy Hearts Read More »
Try Raindrop Technique at Meta Physica Wellness Center
Meta Physica Wellness Center, in Corktown, provides therapeutic massage, full-spectrum infrared saunas and a raw vegan organic juice bar and apothecary. Read More »
Moroccan Pre-Valentine's Day Pop-Up Dinner
Taste of Marrakech is serving a unique Moroccan dinner from 6:30 to 9 p.m., February 6. The menu includes Harira soup served with dates and chebakia (pastry made of strips of dough rolled Read More »
Detroit to Host Longest-Running Vegas Musical
The nonprofit Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts presents Menopause The Musical at 3 p.m., February 26, on the main stage. The show has been running for 20 years, including 15 years Read More »
KUDOS - Seasons Market & Café
Seasons Market & Café, located in the Cass Corridor, is celebrating one year in business. With offerings that change with the seasons, it was founded with the belief that access Read More »
KUDOS - Kelly Clarkson
Talk show host Kelly Clarkson donated $20,000 on January 6 to Betty Henderson’s Northwest Detroit Angels of Essence Day Care after it was damaged by fire last June. Read More »
The Power of Visioning: Understanding the Power of Choice
Reverend Sierra Donaven, an ordained minister, certified spiritual practitioner through the International Metaphysical Ministry and founder of Donaven Advisors LLC Read More »
Personal Coaching in High Demand
Personal transformation coach Samantha Gutowski, owner of Be Here Now Baby, will conduct a donation-based Traverse City Women’s Circle at Nature retreat center at 6 p.m. Read More »
A New Approach to Pain Relief
Whole Health Traverse City is now offering Trigenics, an effective, drug-free, non-surgical solution to pain and decreased range of motion. It “resets” the nerves within muscles Read More »
Make Bagels From Scratch
Oryana Community Co-op, Northern Michigan’s largest and most trusted source for organic and healthy foods, will conduct a workshop, Learn to Make Bagels From Scratch Read More »
Traverse City Restaurant Week
Traverse City Restaurant Week will take place from 9 a.m., February 26, to 9 p.m., March 4. From restaurants and breweries to shopping and galleries, there is something for everyone. Read More »
Coloring Has Therapeutic Benefits
The East Bay Branch Library will host an Adult Coloring Night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Participants can relax and unwind with an evening of coloring Read More »
Ladies Night Wood Sign Workshop
Recently opened in December 2022 at 1326 West South Airport Road, in the Cherryland Center, Board & Brush Creative Traverse City offers a wide variety of hands-on, private Read More »
Learn to Scuba Dive
Scuba North will conduct a Learn to Dive pool course from 5 to 9 p.m., March 3, and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 4, at the Central YMCA/Easling Pool after first meeting at the store. Read More »
A Very Special Valentine Dinner
The Cook’s House, a petite, chef-owned destination for sustainable fare, is offering their annual five-course Valentine’s Day celebration paired with Mawby sparkling wines Read More »
Bohmey Beauty Now at Warehouse MRKT
Bohmey Beauty, a small, woman-owned store with locations in Adrian and Ann Arbor, has opened a new Traverse City location at 144 Hall Street, in Warehouse MRKT Read More »
Protecting Families from Hazardous Radiation
Good Waves EMF Investigator began after founder Rachel Cara had been asked to measure radio frequency levels at various people's homes. After having been affected by wireless radiation Read More »
The EMF Hazards Summit 2023: Electromagnetic Radiation Protection Event
The EMF Hazards Summit 2023 is a chance to learn everything there is to know about EMF radiation and get access to proven solutions for protecting our health and that of our loved ones. Read More »
Vacations and Events Infused with Cannabis
Torch Cannabis Co, a 100 percent woman-owned company, makes whole-plant cannabis oil with customized formulations to help with sleep, weight loss, anxiety relief and more. Read More »
Chiropractic for Pregnancy
Prenatal chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on the alignment of the spine and pelvis in pregnant women. It is believed that misalignments in these areas Read More »
Two Practices Merge Services
Christopher Alvarado, DO, of Advanced Internal Medicine & Jamieson Total Health Care, has combined practices with Thomas Jamieson, DO, at 2720 Pleasant Grove Road, in Lansing. Read More »
Put Sugar in its Place
Helena Miller, RRT, a Nutrition Response Testing practitioner and master clinician, will present a seminar, Lick The Sugar Habit, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., March 9, at the Gilead Healing Center. Read More »
Massage Therapists in Great Demand
Health & Harmony Massage & Wellness Center, offering convenient, affordable and effective massage therapy, is looking for two or three licensed massage Read More »
Couples Breathwork with JoJo Campos
Breathwork detox facilitator, reiki master and intuitive healer JoJo Campos is conducting couples breathwork in Lansing. She says, “There are many types of breathwork. Read More »
Becoming Our Best Selves
Doctor of Oriental Medicine and Ayurvedic practitioner Rachel Redmond will provide an online masterclass, From Exhausted to Your Best Self, for mothers and working professionals Read More »
Valentine's Day Massage
Remedi Spa Wellness is offering a special, 75-minute Raspberry Marshmallow Melt Massage ($120) for Valentine’s Day. It includes full body hot stone massage with coconut oil Read More »
Winter Women’s Retreat
Return to LOVE ~ A Women’s WELLness Retreat, will take place from 2 p.m. February 10 through noon on February 12, at Crystal Lodgings, in Thompsonville. Read More »
Maxson Relocates Healing Center
The Center of the Healing Arts has moved to 2380 Science Parkway, Suite 108 (with Chrysalis Enrichment Center), in Okemos. Owner Lena Maxson helps patients overcome chronic Read More »
Eyes Wide Open Conference
The second annual Eyes Wide Open, The Truth is Here conference, hosted by The Embassy of Life Mastery (ELM), will be held March 10 through 12 at the Soaring Eagle Conference Center Read More »
Aerial Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Connect MI, formerly Lansing Hot Yoga and Haslett Hot Yoga, is offering Yoga Alliance-accredited, 30-hour Prerana Aerial Yoga teacher training from February 17 to 19 and 24 to 26. Read More »
Explore, Grow, Heal and Learn at The Embassy of Life Mastery
The nonprofit Embassy of Life Mastery (ELM), in Mt. Pleasant, was created in 2019 to educate the public about self-growth, sustainability, community building and planetary change. Read More »
Opal Wong Embodies Permanent Learning
Opal Wong, MS Ed., operates the AHA Center for Awakening Healthy Awareness, working with children and adults suffering from severe pain. Read More »
Improving Heart Health: Lifestyle Metrics That Can Help Prevent Heart Disease
Diet and exercise are often cited for preventing cardiovascular disease, but a deeper dive shows that other factors such as sleep, stress management and proper screenings are just as important. Read More »
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