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Northshore Alternative Health Alliance, Houston, TX (2026)

10/16/2026

🌿 NEW NAHA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌿

Meet Rochelle Newkirk Lmt — Listen To Your Body LLC

Please help us welcome **Rochelle Newkirk, Licensed Massage Therapist and owner of Listen to Your Body**, to the NAHA community!

Located in the **Bocage area of Baton Rouge**, Rochelle offers bodywork centered around a simple idea: **slow down, listen, and pay attention to what the body is communicating.**

Her sessions combine **therapeutic massage, fascia-focused techniques, gentle movement, CranioSacral Therapy, and nervous-system-focused bodywork**. Rather than following the same routine with every client, Rochelle adjusts her techniques, pressure, and approach based on what each person needs that day.

🌿 **Services include:**
- Therapeutic Massage Therapy
- CranioSacral Therapy
- Fascia-focused techniques
- Gentle movement
- Nervous-system-focused bodywork

Rochelle is particularly interested in the relationship between the **nervous system, the body, and the patterns of tension we carry**. Her approach recognizes that deeper pressure isn't always the answer. Sometimes slower, gentler, more intentional work may be a better fit.

Her goal is to help clients **reduce tension, improve mobility, slow down, and feel more at ease in their bodies.**

Rochelle also places a strong emphasis on continuing education, continually exploring new approaches to bodywork and incorporating what she learns into her practice.

**“Helping you reconnect with your body through intuitive, therapeutic touch.”**

Welcome to NAHA, **Rochelle and Listen to Your Body!** 💙💜

🔎 Learn more and connect with Rochelle through the NAHA Directory:

https://www.nahadirectory.com/listing/rochelle-newkirk-lmt-listen-to-your-body.html

**Rochelle Newkirk, LMT | Louisiana Licensed Massage Therapist LA #10275**

10/16/2026

🔎 THERE’S A PROVIDER FOR THAT?!

There’s a Provider for Mushrooms?! 🍄

Yep. **Mushrooms.**

And we're not just talking about the ones you throw on a pizza.

Humans have used mushrooms as food and in traditional wellness practices for centuries. Today, **functional mushrooms** are showing up in everything from powders and extracts to coffee, teas, tinctures and supplements.

You may recognize some of these names:

🍄 **Lion's Mane** — commonly marketed for cognitive and neurological support
🍄 **Reishi** — traditionally used in East Asian medicine and commonly associated with relaxation and general wellness
🍄 **Cordyceps** — often used in products marketed for exercise performance and energy
🍄 **Turkey Tail** — studied for its polysaccharides and potential immune-related applications
🍄 **Chaga** — traditionally consumed as a tea and promoted for its antioxidant compounds

But here's where things get interesting...

NOT ALL MUSHROOM PRODUCTS ARE THE SAME.

Different products may use the **fruiting body, mycelium or both**. They may be whole-food powders or concentrated extracts. Growing methods, processing and testing can also vary considerably.

And while research into mushrooms and their compounds is growing, evidence varies substantially depending on the **specific mushroom, preparation and claimed benefit**.

In other words: **“mushroom” on the label doesn't tell you the whole story.**

That's where knowledgeable growers, producers and wellness professionals can be useful.

🍄 AND YES... THERE'S A PROVIDER FOR THAT?!

NAHA includes **local mushroom growers and mushroom-focused businesses** where you can learn more about what's being grown, how products are made and how different mushrooms are being used.

And some of our members grow them **right here in Louisiana.**

🔎 SEARCH IT!

Head to the NAHA Directory and try searching:

**MUSHROOMS**
**NATURAL PRODUCTS**

https://www.nahadirectory.com

You might discover a local business you had absolutely no idea existed.

**🍄 QUESTION: Have you ever tried a functional mushroom product? Which mushroom have you heard the most about?**

10/15/2026

🌿 NEW NAHA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌿

Meet Colleen Robichaux, FNP-C, MSN | Holistic Health Medical Center

We’re welcoming **Colleen Robichaux, FNP-C, MSN**, to the NAHA community as part of the team at **Holistic Health Medical Center**!

With more than **25 years of healthcare experience**, Colleen brings an extensive clinical background and a strong interest in helping patients improve their health through a **personalized, integrative approach to medicine**.

Her career has taken her through neonatal intensive care, ICU, post-anesthesia care, nursing education, case management, urgent care, and now integrative medicine. That broad experience has shaped the way she approaches her patients today: **looking beyond an isolated symptom and considering the whole person.**

Colleen has a special interest in:

- Men’s & women’s hormone replacement therapy
- Autoimmune & inflammatory conditions
- Women’s health
- Preventive medicine
- Functional & integrative medicine
- Overall health & wellness

After decades in traditional healthcare, Colleen developed a growing appreciation for how **functional and integrative medicine can work alongside conventional care**. She considers each patient’s symptoms, health history, lifestyle, laboratory findings, and individual goals when developing a plan.

Her philosophy can be summed up simply:

**Listen. Investigate. Educate. Partner.**

Colleen wants her patients to better understand what is happening in their bodies and take an active role in pursuing their best possible health.

We’re pleased to welcome **Colleen Robichaux and Holistic Health Medical Center** to NAHA!

🔎 Learn more about Colleen and the Holistic Health Medical Center team in the NAHA Directory:

https://www.nahadirectory.com/listing/dr-steve-alevizon-holistic-health-medical-center.html

**Love Well. Know Your Options. Build Your Health Team.** 💜💙

10/15/2026

🔎 THERE’S A PROVIDER FOR THAT?!

What Exactly Does a Doula Do?

**Doula. Midwife. OB/GYN.**

They can all be part of a woman's pregnancy and birth team—but they have **very different roles**.

One of the biggest misconceptions is that a doula and a midwife are basically the same thing.

They aren't.

🤰 **A DOULA provides support.**

A birth doula is a trained support person who may provide:

💚 Emotional support before and during birth
👐 Comfort measures and positioning
🫁 Breathing and relaxation techniques
📚 Education and preparation for labor
🗣️ Help communicating questions and preferences
👨‍👩‍👧 Support for the mother's partner and family
🏡 Postpartum support, depending on the doula

A doula **does not replace your medical provider** and does not independently provide medical care or deliver the baby.

🩺 A MIDWIFE provides maternity care.

Midwives are trained healthcare professionals who care for women during pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum. Depending on their credentials, scope of practice and setting, they may:

🩺 Provide prenatal care
❤️ Monitor mother and baby
🧪 Order or perform appropriate testing
👶 Attend and manage births within their scope
🏡 Provide postpartum care
🤱 Support breastfeeding and newborn care

Midwives may practice in **hospitals, birth centers or home-birth settings**, depending on their credentials, local regulations and practice.

# # # SO WHY WOULD SOMEONE HAVE BOTH?

Because their roles can **complement each other.**

Your midwife or physician is responsible for your clinical care.

Your doula is there specifically to provide **continuous non-medical support for you and your family.**

One doesn't have to replace the other.

And THAT'S today's...

**THERE'S A PROVIDER FOR THAT?!**

NAHA has both **doulas and midwives** in our community, giving pregnant women and families more opportunities to learn about their options and build a birth team that fits their needs.

🔎 SEARCH IT!

Head to the NAHA Directory and search:

**DOULAS**
**MIDWIVES**

https://www.nahadirectory.com

**Before today, did you know the difference between a doula and a midwife?**

10/15/2026

🏆💜 **ANOTHER GOLD SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT!** 💜🏆

We are excited to welcome ** NeuroJust, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation - TMS Therapy and co-founders Chance McInnis and Jourdan Generes** as a **GOLD SPONSOR** for our 3rd Annual NAHA Wellness CON on March 14, 2027! 🎉

🧠 **A Different Approach to Treating Depression — Because Options Matter!**

NeuroJust is a specialized mental health clinic dedicated to helping individuals struggling with **Major Depressive Disorder**, particularly those who haven't found adequate relief through antidepressant medications or traditional treatments.

Their focus is **Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)** — an FDA-cleared, noninvasive treatment that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.

✨ **What makes NeuroJust unique?**

💜 **Specialized TMS Care** — Their exclusive focus on TMS allows them to guide patients through the entire treatment process.

🧠 **Noninvasive Treatment** — No anesthesia or sedation required, and patients can return to normal activities immediately afterward.

🤝 **Collaborative Care** — They work alongside psychiatrists, primary care providers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

💳 **Insurance Accessibility** — They accept major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, and help patients navigate insurance authorization.

📍 **NeuroJust is growing across Louisiana!**

**Baton Rouge Clinic**\
4992 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite A\
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

**Metairie Clinic**\
701 Metairie Rd, Ste 1B-203\
Metairie, LA 70005

**Covington Clinic — COMING SOON!** 🎉\
7020 Highway 190, Suite B\
Covington, LA 70433

The Covington location is anticipated to open by March 2027!

💜 **Chance and Jourdan, THANK YOU for investing in NAHA's mission and helping us expand awareness of the health care options available to our communities!**

We are grateful to have NeuroJust joining us as a Gold Sponsor and look forward to doing great things together as we work toward a healthier Louisiana!

**More options. More education. More connections. That's what NAHA is all about!**

🔎 Learn more about NeuroJust in our NAHA Directory:

https://www.nahadirectory.com/listing/jourdan-generes-neurojust.html

📅 **3rd Annual NAHA Wellness CON**\
Sunday, March 14, 2027\
📍 Castine Center | Mandeville, LA

💜 **We Love Well!**

10/14/2026

🌿 NEW NAHA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌿

Please welcome **Beaux Debetaz — CHEF BEAUX** to the Northshore Alternative Health Alliance!

**Local Roots. Elevated Catering. Bold Flavor.**

Chef Beaux brings together two South Louisiana favorites under one roof: **bold Southern-inspired cuisine and fresh, handcrafted sushi.** From large catered events and party trays to convenient meals ready for pickup, his focus is on quality food, memorable flavor, and feeding his community well.

🍣 **What Chef Beaux is known for:**
- Signature seafood dishes like **Crawfish Gabrielle & Shrimp Diablo**
- Fresh, handcrafted **sushi rolls**
- **Party trays & catering packages** for groups of all sizes
- Southern **comfort-food classics** with a chef-driven twist
- Catering for parties, corporate events, celebrations & more

👨‍🍳 Meet Chef Beaux

A proud South Louisiana native, Beaux brings **more than three decades of restaurant-industry experience** to Chef Beaux. His food is rooted in the flavors he knows, but this venture is about more than what's on the plate.

As a father of four, Beaux describes his children — **Gabby, Thor, Gracie and LauraLynn** — as the inspiration behind what he's building. His goal is to create something meaningful for his family while serving great food to the community he calls home.

And we're glad to have another member expanding the **FOOD side of wellness** within NAHA. Supporting health isn't only about finding a practitioner — the people who grow, prepare and provide our food are part of that community, too.

Welcome to NAHA, **Chef Beaux!** 💙💜

🔎 **Find Chef Beaux in the NAHA Directory:**
https://www.nahadirectory.com/listing/beaux-debetaz-chef-beaux.html

10/14/2026

🔎 THERE’S A PROVIDER FOR THAT?!

What is Acupuncture Actually Used For?

Most people know acupuncture involves **very thin needles placed at specific points on the body**.

But what are people actually going to an acupuncturist for?

Acupuncture is part of **traditional East Asian medicine**, a system of care with a history spanning thousands of years. Modern acupuncture is practiced in a variety of ways, and licensed acupuncturists may combine needling with other techniques such as cupping, moxibustion, acupressure, herbs or lifestyle guidance.

People commonly seek acupuncture for concerns such as:

⚡ **Pain** — including back, neck, joint and headache-related pain
🤢 **Nausea** — including certain treatment-related nausea
😴 **Sleep concerns**
🧠 **Stress and relaxation**
🌸 **Women's health and menstrual concerns**
🤰 **Pregnancy-related symptoms and support**
🌿 **Digestive concerns**
💪 **Muscle tension and recovery**

Research is stronger for **some uses than others**. For example, acupuncture has been studied extensively for several types of chronic pain and nausea, while evidence for many other conditions is still developing or mixed.

BUT WHAT'S WITH THE NEEDLES?

Acupuncture needles are **extremely thin, solid needles**—very different from the hollow needles used for injections or blood draws.

And treatment isn't simply about putting a needle wherever something hurts.

Traditional East Asian medicine uses specific acupuncture points and diagnostic frameworks to determine treatment. Modern practitioners may also incorporate anatomical and physiological approaches.

As with every modality we're introducing this month, **training matters.** Ask about your practitioner's education, licensure, experience and approach—especially if you're seeking care for a specific medical condition.

And yes...

**THERE'S A PROVIDER FOR THAT?!**

NAHA has acupuncture practitioners right here in our community.

🔎 SEARCH IT!

Head to the NAHA Directory and search:

**ACUPUNCTURE**

https://www.nahadirectory.com

**Have you ever tried acupuncture? If not, what's the first question you'd want to ask an acupuncturist?**

10/13/2026

🌿 NEW NAHA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT 🌿

Please welcome ** Sunday Dailey, RN — Sunday’s EBOO Lounge** to the Northshore Alternative Health Alliance!

**“Life Is In The Blood.”**

Sunday’s EBOO Lounge offers **EBOO (Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation & Ozonation)**, a nurse-monitored wellness procedure using a closed-loop system to filter, oxygenate, ozonate, and return blood to circulation.

During the approximately 60-minute session, blood moves through sterile, single-use tubing where it is filtered, oxygenated, exposed to medical-grade ozone, and returned to the body. Sessions include medical prescreening, RN assessment and monitoring, and physician oversight with standing orders.

People may incorporate EBOO into broader wellness and recovery plans with goals such as supporting:

• Circulation and oxygen utilization
• Energy and vitality
• Hydration
• Recovery and performance
• Healthy inflammatory response
• Immune and cellular wellness
• The body's natural detoxification pathways
• Longevity and healthy aging

Sunday brings **25+ years of nursing experience**, including extensive hematology and infusion experience. She has performed **300+ EBOO treatments**, contributed to EBOO case studies, and is a member of the American Academy of Ozone Therapy.

What particularly fits with NAHA is Sunday’s emphasis on **screening, safety, monitoring, and individualized care**. Every client goes through a medical prescreening process before treatment, with provider approval when indicated.

🌿 **Sunday Dailey, RN**
**Sunday’s EBOO Lounge**
*Inhale. Stabilize. Restore.*

Welcome to NAHA, Sunday!

🔎 **Learn more and find Sunday in the NAHA Directory:**
https://www.nahadirectory.com/listing/sunday-dailey-eboo-lounge.html

*EBOO is presented as a wellness procedure and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment by a qualified medical provider. Individual experiences and outcomes vary.*

10/13/2026

🔎 THERE’S A PROVIDER FOR THAT?!

Wait…What is Red Light Therapy?

You’ve probably seen those glowing red panels popping up in wellness centers, gyms and recovery spaces.

But **what is red light therapy actually doing?**

Red light therapy—also called **photobiomodulation**—uses specific wavelengths of red or near-infrared light. Unlike UV light, these wavelengths don't tan the skin and are not used to intentionally damage tissue.

And **red light and near-infrared light aren't exactly the same.**

🔴 **Red light** uses visible wavelengths and is commonly used for more superficial targets, including skin.

🔦 **Near-infrared light** is invisible to the eye and penetrates more deeply into tissue, which is why devices may include it when targeting muscles, joints and recovery.

Depending on the device and setting, people may seek photobiomodulation for things like:

✨ Skin health and appearance
💪 Exercise recovery and muscle performance
🦵 Joint or musculoskeletal concerns
🩹 Wound and tissue-healing applications
🌿 General wellness and recovery

But here's where our October theme becomes important:

**Not every red light is the same.**

A tiny red bulb, a home-use mask and a professional full-body panel aren't automatically delivering the same treatment.

If you're considering red light therapy, ask the provider:

**What wavelengths does your device use?**
**Is it red light, near-infrared, or both?**
**What is the intended use of the device?**
**How long and how often do you recommend sessions?**
**Are there reasons this treatment might not be appropriate for me?**

There is legitimate research behind **specific applications of photobiomodulation**, but that doesn't mean every claim made about every red-light device has been established. The device, wavelength, dose and intended use all matter.

And yes...

**THERE’S A PROVIDER FOR THAT?!**

NAHA has members offering red light and photobiomodulation services locally.

🔎 SEARCH IT!

Head to the NAHA Directory and search:

**RED LIGHT THERAPIES**

https://www.nahadirectory.com

**Have you tried red light therapy—or is this one you've been curious about?**

10/13/2026

🏆💜 **WELCOME BACK, GOLD SPONSOR!** 💜🏆

We are thrilled to announce that **Dr. Heather Vinet , PhD, CFNC, founder of Scientifically Natural**, is returning as a **GOLD SPONSOR** for our 3rd Annual NAHA Wellness CON on March 14, 2027! 🎉

🔬 **Where Science Meets Natural Healing!**

Dr. Heather brings a unique perspective to holistic health! A former biomedical engineer and research scientist turned board-certified holistic health and functional nutrition practitioner, she combines scientific research with a whole-person approach to wellness.

Through **Scientifically Natural** in Covington, Dr. Heather offers personalized care focused on understanding the root causes of health concerns and helping individuals take ownership of their wellness.

Her services include:
🌿 Functional Nutrition & Holistic Health Consultations

🧬 Comprehensive Health Reviews & Specialty Lab Testing

💜 Class IV Laser Therapy

✨ PEMF Therapy & Alternative Wellness Modalities

🌱 Personalized Wellness Programs & Ongoing Support

**Dr. Heather, THANK YOU for believing in NAHA's mission and investing in our community once again!** Your continued support means so much, and we are excited about what we can accomplish together as we work toward a healthier Louisiana!

💜 **We Love Well!**

🔎 Learn more about Dr. Heather and Scientifically Natural in our NAHA Directory:

https://www.nahadirectory.com/listing/dr-heather-vinet-phd-cfnc-scientifically-natural.html

📅 **NAHA Wellness CON — March 14, 2027**

📍 Castine Center | Mandeville, LA

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