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As children of Life/God, we have the right to seek our happiness, health, and well-being. When we decide to exercise this right, we take and accept responsibility for our level of harmony, joy, health, and well-being; and therefore, we play an active and important role in pursuing and achieving them. It is with this in mind that we offer our natural health services and share the information presented in this website.

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About Julieta B. Criollo Julieta was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. When she was 19 she moved to the USA with a scholarship to study Electrical Engineering, and in 1980 she obtained her "Bachelor of Science and Engineering" from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia; and in 1983, she received her "Masters in Computer and Information Science", also from University of Pennsylvania. As an engineer, Julieta worked as a software developer from 1980 until 2001 in the USA, France, and Canada. As a software developer, she designed, developed, and maintained different types of software programs (from the firmware of specialized controllers, to operating system of multi-user computers, networks, and various end-user applications). In 2001, Julieta returned to school to learn about natural ways to health, well-being, and living. She enrolled in an intensive three-year program in Western Herbal Medicine at Dominion Herbal College in Burnaby, BC, Canada, and in the fall of 2004 she received her "Clinical Herbal Therapist" diploma. At the same time, Julieta also trained in Reflexology, Reiki, Bach Flower Remedies, and Energy Healing . Julieta started her healing practice by opening a home clinic in the fall of 2001. She began by having an open-house session every Sunday afternoon offering free foot massage, and by the end of 2001, she was also offering free treatments on Reflexology and Reiki. The following spring she added Bach Flower Remedies, and later that summer, Energy Healing. She ran the clinic as an open-house clinic on Sunday afternoons for a year, then by appointment (either at her home clinic or the patient's home). She also has donated her services to the Nurses of Royal Columbia Hospital in New Westminster, and The Center for Spiritual Life in Port Moody. Today, Julieta dedicates her life to promote health and wellness. She is a member of the Canadian Herbal Association of British Colombia (CHAofBC ) and the Health Action Network Society (HANS) Full Curriculum Vitae [http://www.wellnesstradingpost.com/downloads/CV-2005.pdf] Logo - University of Penn [http://www.upenn.edu] Logo - Reflexology [http://www.touchpointreflexology.com] Logo - Bach Flower Essences [http://www.bachfloweressences.co.uk] Logo - Reiki [http://www.douglas.bc.ca/] Logo - Dominion Herbal College [http://dominionherbal.com] ContactUs: [contactus.swf] For more information, to set up an appointment, register for an event, ordering products, video rentals, please email or call: Julieta Criollo Clinical Herbal Therapist [contactus - whats a CHT.swf] A herbalist who studied for three to four years in a Western Herbal Medicine program (with a clinical practicum of 500 hours). (604) 760-6425 services@wellnesstradingpost.com [mailto:services@wellnesstradingpost.com] Consultations [http://www.wellnesstradingpost.com/downloads/WTP_Fees.pdf] Product/remedy prices [http://www.wellnesstradingpost.com/downloads/WTP_product_prices.pdf] Video/audio library [http://www.wellnesstradingpost.com/downloads/WTP_Video-Audio-Library.pdf] Shipping/return policy [products - shipping.swf] Prices: The Wellness Trading Post reserves the right to change the prices without prior notice. Shipping & Handling: Shipping is done via Express Post (to allow to track your order). Costs vary according to destination and weight of package. You may contact us for a quote of the shipping cost to your area. Returns: Items may be returned in the unopened, original condition, within 7 days of delivery, for credit (less shipping charges). All returns must be pre-authorized prior to sending them back. For website comments, please email - webmaster@wellnesstradingpost.com (mailto:webmaster@wellnesstradingpost.com) Local Services: [services - local.swf] The following Natural Healing therapies are available at our local clinic, or in the convenience of your home: Clinical Herbal Therapy [serv-local cht.swf] Western Herbal medicine combining orthodox medicine, herbal remedies, nutrition, lifestyle, and physical exams, to assess the patient's physical, physiological, and emotional needs. Our Clinical Herbal therapy consists in: 1. An initial consultation lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. 2. Follow-up consultations lasting 40 minutes to one hour (usually 2 to 6 weeks apart). 3. Recommendations often include nutritional and lifestyle adjustments, and herbal remedies. 4. If applicable, adjunct therapy (chiropractice, massage therapy, etc.), and/or visiting the family doctor for medical investigation. Bach Flower Remedies [serv-local bach-flower.swf] The 38 Bach Flower Essences make up the basis for holistic natural treatment focusing on the healing of the emotional condition or spiritual pattern of a person. The essences are used to transform negative emotions or attitudes into positive ones. Our Bach Flower sessions consist in the evaluation of the patient's emotional condition or attitude. Treatment consists in a Bach Flower treatment formula (adjusted as needed during the course of the therapy). The initial consultation lasts 1 to 1.5 hours, and each follow-up consultation 40 min. to 1 hour. Reflexology [serv-local reflexology.swf] Reflexology consists in stimulating reflex points located on the feet, hands, or other part of the body with compression techniques to promote health and well-being. Our reflexology treatment usually lasts about 45 minutes, and consists in working the reflex points of the feet, followed by a relaxing foot massage. Reiki [serv-local reiki.swf] Reiki treatment consists in channeling "Ki" - or Life Energy - through the practitioner to the patient to promote healing, well-being, and higher consciousness. Our local Reiki session usually lasts about one hour. The fully-clothed patient reclines or lies comfortably as the practitioner's hands are applied or hover over specific parts of the patient's body. Energy healing: [serv-local energyH.swf] This type of healing combines our natural ability to heal with the life energy around us using sacred geometry, aromatherapy, crystals, chakra healing, music, and sound/vibration to promote health and well-being. Our energy healing sessions usually last about one hour. The fully-clothed patient reclines or lies comfortably as the practitioner cleanses her/his energy. Contact us [contactus.swf] for more information, to book an appointment, consultation fees, or remedy cost. Remote Services [services - remote.swf] Our remote services include the Natural Healing therapies listed below. Consultations are normally performed via telephone and/or email. Clinical Herbal Therapy [serv-remote cht.swf] Western Herbal medicine combining conventional medicine, herbal remedies, nutrition, and lifestyle, to assess the patient's physical, physiological, and emotional needs. Our remote Herbal therapy consists in: 1. The initial and follow up consultations to evaluates patient's needs is performed via telephone, and/or email. 2. Recommendations often including nutritional and lifestyle adjustments and herbal remedies. 3. If applicable, recommendation for adjunct therapy (chiropractice, massage therapy, etc.), and/or a visit to a medical doctor. Bach Flower Remedies [serv-remote bach-flower.swf] The 38 Bach Flower Essences make up the basis for holistic natural treatment focusing on the healing of the emotional condition or spiritual pattern of a person. The essences are used to transform negative emotions or attitudes into positive ones. Our remote Bach Flower sessions are done via telephone, email, or a combination of the two; and consist in the evaluation of a patient's emotional condition or attitude. The treatment consists in a Bach Flower treatment formula (adjusted as needed during the course of the therapy). Reiki [serv-remote reiki.sw] Reiki treatment consists in channeling "Ki" - or Life Energy - through the practitioner to the patient to promote healing, well-being, and higher consciousness. Our Remote Reiki session consists in the practitioner channeling Ki/Life Energy via visualization techniques (often with the aid of a photograph of the distant patient). A session consists in 3 separate 15-minute treatments. The treatments can be performed any time during the day, and the patient does not need to do anything particular to receive the energy. Contact us [contactus.swf] for more information, to book an appointment, consultation fees, or remedy cost. PRODUCTS [products.swf]: Herbal Products: Infused oils & salves: [products - Herbal-Products.swf] Scroll-window text: Infused oils & salves available BFC Infused Oil & Salve An infused oil prepared using Dr. Christopher's "Bone, Flesh and Cartilage" formula for healing of bone, flesh and cartilage damage or inflammations. BFC oil ingredients: oak bark, comfrey root, gravel root, mullein, marshmallow root, walnut hulls, wormwood, skullcap, and lobelia, infused in extra virgin olive oil. Salve ingredients: BFC infused oil, cocoa butter and bee's wax. Comfrey-Plantain Infused Oil & Salve Infused oil prepared with comfrey and plantain using extra virgin olive oil as base. Both, comfrey and plantain are well known for their topical therapeutic healing properties on tissue. Salve ingredients: "Comfrey-Plantain" infused oil, cocoa butter and bee's wax. Tantric Massage Oil & Salve A massage infused oil made with rose petals, chamomile, lavender, and calendula flowers, essential oils of orange, rose, chamomile, and lavender, infused in a base oil of extra virgin olive oil, almond oil, grapeseed oil, and avocado oil. All ingredients are wonderful for smooth and soft skin. Salve ingredients: Tantric massage oil, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and bee's wax. Skin Herbal Infused Oil & Salve An infused oil prepared with chickweed, nettle, comfrey, plantain, echineacea, rosemary, ginger, red clover and calendula flowers, using extra virgin olive oil, almond oil, grapeseed oil, and avocado oil as base. The herbal ingridients were chosen for their therapeutic healing properties. This oil may be used to sooth dried or irritated skin. Salve ingredients: Skin herbal infused oil, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and bee's wax. Qty Item Price (CAN $) 100 ml Infused oils $11.25 + shipping 35 ml Salves $ 9.80 " To order, or for shipping /return policy visit our Contact us [contactus.swf] page. Full product list [http://www.wellnesstradingpost.com/downloads/WTP_product_prices.pdf] Herb Reference Guides [products - Herb Guides.swf] A set of quick reference guides of over 150 herb monographs categorized by their effects on the body (i.e. herbs for infections, the nervous system, immune system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, etc.). A herb monograph includes the Latin and a common name, medicinal actions, pharmacy, constituents, pharmacology, medicinal usage, cautions, warning, and contraindications. Price: CAN $10.00 + shipping Sample [http://www.wellnesstradingpost.com/downloads/RG_RefGuideSample.doc] To order, or for shipping /return policy visit our Contact us [contactus.swf] page. Herbs in scroll window: Acorus calamus - Sweet flag, Calamus Achillea millefolium - Yarrow Aesculus hippocastanum - Horse Chestnut Agrimonia eupatorium - Agrimony Agropyron repens - Couchgrass Alchemilla arvenses - Parsley Piert Alchemilla vulgaris - Lady's mantle Allium sativum - Garlic Althea officinalis - Marshmallow Angelica archangelic - Angelica Angelica sinensis - Dong Quai, Chinese Angelica Anemone pulsatilla - Pasque Flower Apium graveolens - Celery seeds Arctium lappa - Burdock Arctostaphylos uva-ursi - Bearberry, Uva Ursi Arnica montana - Arnica Artemisia absinthium - Wormwood Artemisia vulgaris - Mugwort Astragalus membranoceus - Huang Qi, Astragalus Atropa belladonna - Deadly Nightshade Avena sativa - Oats Barosma betulina - Buchu Baptisia tinctoria - Wild Indigo Berberis achifolium - Oregon Grape Berberis vulgaris - Barberry Betonica officinalis - Wood betony Betula pendula - Birch, Silver Birch Borago officinalis - Borage Bryonia alba - White Bryony Bupleurum falcatum - Thorowax Calendula officinalis - Calendula, Marigold Capsella bursa-pastoris - Shepherd's purse Capsicum frutescens - Cayenne Carduus marianus - Milk Thistle Caulophyllum thalictroides - Blue Cohosh Centaurium erythraea - Centaury Chamaelirium luteum - False Unicorn Root Chelidonium majus - Greater Celandine Chionanthus virginicus - Fringe Tree Cimicifuga racemosa - Black Cohosh Cinnamomum zeylanicum - Cinnamon Cnicus benedictus - Blessed Thistle, Holly Thistle Codonopsis pilosula - Codonopsis, Dang Shen Cola nitida, Cola acuminata - Kola nut Collinsonia Canadensis - Stone Root Commiphora mol-mol - Myrrh Convallaria majalis - Lily of the Valley Coptis chinensis - Chinese Goldthread, Huang Lian Crataegus oxycantha - Hawthorn Curcuma longa - Turmeric Cynara scolymus - Globe Artichoke Datura stramonium - Jimson Weed, Thorn apple Discorea villosa - Wild Yam Echinacea spp. - Echinacea Eleutherococcus senticosus - Siberian Ginseng Ephedra sinica - Ma Huang Equisetum arvense - Horsetail Eschscholtzia californica - California poppy Eucalyptus globulus - Eucalyptus, Blue Gum Eupatorium perfoliatum - Boneset Eupatorium purpureum - Gravel Root Euphrasia off - Eye Bright Filipendula ulmaria - Meadowsweet Foeniculum vulgare - Fennel Fucus vesiculosus - Kelp, Bladderwrack Galega officinalis - Goat's root Galium aparine - Cleavers Ganoderma lucidum - Reishi mushroom Gelsemium sempervirens - Yellow Jasmine Gentiana lutea - Gentian Ginkgo biloba - Ginkgo, Maiddenhair tree Glycyrrhiza glabra - Licorice Glechoma heredacea - Ground Ivy Grindelia camporum - Gumweed, Grindelia Guaiacum officinale - Guaiacum, Lignum Vitae Hamamelis virginicus - Witch Hazel Harpagophytum procumbens - Devil's Claw Humulus lupulus - Hops Hydrangea officinalis - Hydrangea Hydrastic Canadensis - Goldenseal Hydrocotyle asiatica - Gotu Kola Hypericum perforatum - St. john Wort Hyoscyamus niger - Henbane Hyssopus officinalis - Hyssop Inula helenium - Elecampane Iris versicolor - Iris, Blue Flag, Purple Flag Juglans nigra - Black Walnut Juniperus communis - Juniper Lactuca virosa - Wild lettuce Larrea tridentada - Chaparral Lavandula officinalis - Lavender Lentinus edodes - Shiitake Leonurus cardiaca - Motherwort Lingusticum porterry - Osha, Lovage Lobelia inflata - Indian tobacco, Lobelia Lomatium dissectum - Biscuit Root Lycopus virginicus - Bugleweed Marrubium vulgare - White Horehound Matricaria recutita - Chamomile Medicago sativa - Alfalfa Melissa off - Lemon Balm Mentha piperita - Peppermint Menyanthes trifoliata - Buckbean, Bogbean Michella repens - Partridge Berry, Squad vine Myrica cerifera - Bayberry Nepeta cataria - Catnip Oplopanax horridum - Devil's Club Origanum vulgare - Oregano, Wild Marjoram Panax ginseng - Korean/Chinese Ginseng Parietaria diffusa - Pellitory of the Wall Passiflora incarnata - Passion Flower Petroselinum crispum - Parsley Phytolacca americana - Poke Root , Poke weed Piper methysticum - Kava-Kava Piscidia erythrina - Jamaican Dogwood Plantago lanceolata - English Plantain Plantago major - Common Plantain Potentilla tormentilla - Tormentilla Primula veris - Cowslip Prunus serotina - Black cherry, Wild cherry Quercus robur - Oak Bark, English Oak Rhamnus purshiana - Cascara sagrada Rosmarinus officinalis - Rosemary Rubus idaeus - Raspberry Rumex crispus - Yellow dock Salix alba - Willow, European Willow Salvia officinalis - Red Sage Sambucus nigra - Elder Sanguinaria Canadensis - Blood Root Sarothamnus scoparius - Scotch broom Schisandra chinensis - Schisandra, Wu Wei Zi Scrophularia nodosa - Figwort Scutellaria laterifolia - Skullcap Serenoa serrulata - Saw Palmetto Smilax officinalis - Sarsaparilla Solidago Canadensis - Golden Rod Stellaria media - Chickweed Symphytum officinale - Comfrey Taraxacum officinalis - Dandelion leaves/root Tabebuia avellanedae - Pau D'arco, Lapacho Tanacetum parthenium - Feverfew Tanacetum vulgare - Tansy Thuja occidentalis - Cider, White/Yellow Cider Thymus vulgaris - Thyme Tilia europea - Linden, Lime flower Trifolium pratense/repens - Red/White clover Trigonella foenum-graecum - Fenugreek Trillium erectum - Bethroot, Birthroot Turnera diffusa - Damiana Tussilago farfara - Coltsfoot Ulmus fulva - Slippery Elm Urtica dioica - Nettle, Stinging Nettle Usnea spp - Old man's beard Vaccinium myrtillus - Bilberry Valeriana off - Valerian Verbascum thapsus - Mullein Verbena off. - Vervain Viburnum opulus- Cramp bark Viburnum prunifolium - Black Haw Viola odorata - Sweet violet Viola tricolor - Heartsease Viscum alba - Mistletoe Vitex agnus-castus - Chaste berry, Vitex Withania somnifera - Ashwagandha Xanthoxylum americanum - Prickly Ash Zea maiz - Corn silk Zingiber officinale - Ginger Video Rentals [products-rentals.swf] There is a small video/audio library available at our local clinic related to health and well-being to assist you in your quest. Rental price: -- $1.00 per night (only available locally) To rent or for more information, Contact us [contactus.swf] Video/audio library catalog [http://www.wellnesstradingpost.com/downloads/WTP_Video-Audio-Library.pdf] Health Notes [health-notes.swf] The health information presented in this section is not intended to replace a doctor or health practitioner, but is provided as an educational tool to help you toward your quest on health and well-being. We recommend that you discuss the use of this information with your doctor or health practitioner. You are welcome to downloaded these files, copy them, share them, send feedback, just don't sell or change them. Allergies [http://www.wellnesstradingpost.com/downloads/HN_Allergies.pdf] Hypothyroid [http://www.wellnesstradingpost.com/downloads/HN_Hypothyroid. pdf] Nutritional guidelines [http://www.wellnesstradingpost.com/downloads/HN_Nutrition_Guidelines. pdf] Stress [http://www.wellnesstradingpost.com/downloads/HN_Stress. pdf] Supplements [http://www.wellnesstradingpost.com/downloads/HN_Supplements.pdf] Did you know:[did-you-know.swf] Events [events.swf] What's herbal medicine? [whats Herbal Medicine.swf] Herbal medicine is the use plant medicine to promote health. Herbal medicine uses a holistic approach to health. This means that it addresses the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of a person as a whole. The following are some Natural Medicine approaches that use herbal medicine: Western herbal Medicine [whats WHM.swf] Western Herbal Medicine is a holistic system that combines conventional medicine, herbal remedies, nutrition, and lifestyle, to restore and stimulate the body's natural ability to heal itself. The treatments take into account the individual's physical, physiological, and emotional needs. The use of herbs is based on empirical and scientific knowledge of the medicinal properties of plants and their effects on different body systems. In Western Herbal medicine, a herbalist may be known as: Clinical herbalist or [whats-WHM CHT.swf] Clinical herbal therapist This is a herbalist who studied for three to four years in a Western Herbal Medicine program (with a clinical practicum of 500 hours). Clinical registered herbal practitioner [whats-WHM CRHP.swf] This is a Clinical Herbalist or Clinical Herbal Therapist who is also a member of the Canadian Herbalist Association of British Columbia. Medical herbalist [whats-WHM MedH.swf] This term is used in the United Kingdom to designate a Clinical Herbalist or Clinical Herbal Therapist. Master herbalist [whats-WHM MasterH.swf] This is a herbalist who completed a one-year research program with thesis on some aspect of Herbal Medicine. Chartered herbalist [whats-WHM CharterH.swf] This is a herbalist who completed a one-year non-clinical program focusing on the study of medicinal properties of herbs. Charter herbalists may work in their own shops or offices, health food stores, for other herbalists, or may manufacture herbal products. Traditional Chinese medicine [whats TCM.swf] Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a holistic system based on the theory that health and longevity is the result of living in harmony. Disease is just the result of some type of disharmony. TCM uses two basic systems to determine the type of disharmony befalling a patient and appropriate treatment thereof: the Yin/Yang duality, and the Five-Element theory (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water). In TCM, everything in nature is associated to one of the five elements (health problems, organs, part of the body, emotions, plants, herbal remedies, seasons, etc.) and treatment may so be designed accordingly. A TCM practitioner is trained to seek patterns of disharmony or imbalances using both systems and will try to restore balance according to these systems. Homeopathy [whats homeopathy.swf] Homeopathy is a holistic healing based on the theory that "likes cure likes". This means that a substance causing a set of symptoms in a healthy person can be used to treat a condition with similar symptoms. Homeopathic remedies are made from a variety of substances, including herbal products. Homeopathic remedies are highly diluted and therefore safe to use. Although many of the homeopathic remedies are made from herbal medicines, a homeopathic doctor is not referred to as a herbalist. Ayurvedic Medicine [whats ayurvedic.swf] Ayurveda is not just a healing modality, it is a holistic system for balanced and harmonious day-to-day living, encouraging physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Ayurveda is based on the interaction of the body, mind, and spirit; and energy is manifested in five elements -- Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. Together, the five elements form the basis for all matter, and combine to form three basic forces (or vital energy) called the three Doshas -- "Vata, Pitta, Kapha". The Doshas exist in everything in the universe and influence all mental and physical activity. Each individual has a unique combination of the three Doshas called "prakriti". Disease is the manifestation of Doshas imbalance. Treatment is based on identifying the Doshic constitution of the individual and any imbalance present, and consists in the use of natural medicines (herbs, minerals, vegetables) as well as nutrition and lifestyle adjustments. Naturopathic medicine [whats naturopath.swf] This is a system of holistic healing that encompasses the use of several natural therapies, such as homeopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition, massage therapy, and others. The difference between a naturopathic doctor and a specialized therapist (such as a clinical herbalist, chiropractor, massage therapist, homeopathic doctor, etc.) is the depth of the training in the specific area, the specialized therapist receiving a more in depth training in their field. What's a herbalist? [whats a herbalist.swf] "Herbalist" is a general term that is often used to refer to a health practitioner that uses herbal medicines to promote health and well-being; that is, someone that makes herbal medicine remedies, someone involved in the study of medicinal properties of the plants. However, not all health practitioners that use herbal remedies are called herbalists (for example, aromatherapists, naturopathic doctors, homeopathic doctors). Some of the health practitioners that are referred to as herbalists are those trained in Western Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. What's clinical herbal therapy? [whats CHT-or-CH.swf] This is a holistic Western Herbal Medicine approach that combines conventional medicine, herbal remedies, nutrition, lifestyle, and physical examinations to evaluate and address the patient's physical, physiological, and emotional needs. The treatment/recommendations for a patient is based on a detail information of patient's medical, social, and family history, lifestyle and nutritional habits, appropiate physical exams, and available medical diagnostic exams. In addition, the therapy may also include recommendation to adjunct therapies such as massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, or a visit to a medical doctor for medical evaluation and/or diagnostic exams. What's the latest in natural health [WEB-links Groups.swf] Health Canada [http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/] The Friends of Freedom [http://www.friendsoffreedom.org/] Health Action network Society [http://hans.org] Canadian Herbalist Association of BC [http://chaof.bc.ca] Natural health training/institutions [WEB-links Schools.swf] Dominion Herbal College [http://dominionherbal.com] Wild Rose College of Natural medicine [http://www.wrc.net/] Bach Flower Essences Training in BC [http://www.swsbm.com/] Touchpoint Reflexology [http://www.touchpointreflexology.com/] Reiki [http://michaellikey.tripod.com/reiki/] Uncommon Scent Aromatherapy [http://www.uncommonscents.ca/]