Heather MacGumerait

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Massage Therapist and co-founder of OjaiHealers.com

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Amy Arani at the Ventura Theater

by Heather MacGumerait March 2, 2008

I was lucky enough to catch local yoga teacher Amy Arani at the SoCal Musician showcase at the Ventura Theater Friday night. Amy plays piano and was backed by three Ojai musicians (Will Makiling on drums, Chris Foley on guitar, Dave Anter on bass) for most of her set. Amy’s rich voice…

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Vegetarian Recipes

by Heather MacGumerait December 23, 2007

I’ve just put together a collection of 12 of the recipes I’ve made most often this year. All are vegetarian, most take between 40 and 60 minutes to prepare. Mostly straightforward ingredients you can find at our local Farmer’s Market and the other stores in town. I’m happy to share…

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Big Box Stores benefit from our laziness

by Heather MacGumerait November 12, 2007

Nicole Maestri wrote the following for Reuters:
A survey released on Monday by the Consumer Reports National Research Center found that 27 percent of respondents who received gift cards for the holidays last year have not yet used one or more of them — up from 19 percent at the same…

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Meiners Oaks Water District Meeting

by Heather MacGumerait November 5, 2007

*I received this in my email today – hopefully accurate information about the meeting time and location. Text is directly from the email.*
If any (or all) of you can possibly attend a 6:30 meeting at the Meiner Oak Water District office at 202 West El Roblar, onTuesday night, it would…

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A truly Happy Halloween

by Heather MacGumerait October 25, 2007

Great article on the link between chocolate and slavery at OjaiHealing.com. Take a look before you buy your Halloween goodies!
What a great opportunity to contribute to healthier children in our neighborhoods and around the world.

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Tribute to John Lennon

by Heather MacGumerait October 12, 2007

Yoko Ono has installed an incredibly creative piece of art (in Iceland of all places) honoring John Lennon.
There’s a video here.
Imagine Peace Tower - John Lennon

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Grand Opening of the Nan Tolbert Nurturing Center

by Heather MacGumerait October 6, 2007

When: Saturday October 13, 11:30 – 2:30
Where: Oak View Recreation and Resource Center, 555 Mahoney Drive in Oak View
What: Grand Opening Celebration of the Nan Tolbert
Nurturing Center and Ojai Valley Birth Resource and Family Support.
Join us for a day of celebration, live music by the Oak View Old Time
Fiddlers, food…

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Don’t believe the Hype

by Heather MacGumerait September 18, 2007

A client called me a few weeks ago looking for advice about what I call a Cleanse-In-
A-Box. These “Intestinal Cleanse” formulas are found all over the internet, on late night TV, at “health food stores” and increasingly at the local drug store. They promise great rewards through little effort. I…

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Healing News

by Heather MacGumerait September 11, 2007

Check out OjaiHealers.com for a short article about Cynthia Waring and Ojai’s new Raw Retreat.
Check out www.OjaiHealing.comif you have experience with food allergies, especially wheat. I’d love your comments on my newest article!

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American Pictures

by Heather MacGumerait July 12, 2007

I saw this show, a slideshow by a Dutch man who visited parts of America most of us don’t know exist, in 1990. I’ve remembered him over the years and finally realized that he might be online. Here he is
http://www.american-pictures.com/english/index.html
I really, really recommend you spend a half an hour looking…

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