Kalmia Wellness

Wild fermentation expert Jamie Powell will be back in town for another tasty workshop this Saturday! I love using probiotic condiments for both flavor and health benefits. The salsa recipe in her book is outstanding, but in class you will get to sample several different kinds as you learn how to make your own variations at home.
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Come on out to Local Motive Brewing this Saturday for a lively night of dancing salsa, bachata, kizomba, and more. Aroha Afro Latin Dance will be teaching a beginner's lesson at 7:30 pm. This is a community that welcomes everyone at all levels of experience. It's the best when kids drag their hesitant parents out onto the dance floor!

Thank you Chef Niki and Mighty Oak Market for hosting the Indian Cooking class last night! I am so proud of our awesome team and the delicious food we made. Indian food is so flavorful, full of anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant spices. I think everyone should try adding curried chickpeas or lentils to their diet, I'm a huge fan! Luckily you can order prepared meals from Chef Niki at the market. She often does an Indian menu, and surely will if she gets enough requests😋

Don't let the hot weather keep you from the Hartsville Farmer's Market this Saturday morning! I will have a refreshing drink at the Kalmia Wellness booth to keep you cool while you enjoy all the market has to offer. I look forward to meeting you, and answering any questions you may have about how I can help you feel better and live healthier!

Are you looking for a friendly community to help you meet your exercise goals? It can be hard to do it alone! It's a great time to become a member of the YMCA of the Upper PD as they have a $0 joining fee this month. They have a huge variety of group exercise classes from 6 am to 6pm, as well as access to the weight room, pool, hot tub, and sauna. Your body will thank you!

We had a great time discussing all things kefir at Mighty Oak Market. I have gotten lots of feedback from my students on how much they are enjoying adding this delicious digestion-supporting beverage to their daily routines!

Come learn how to make your own kefir this Wednesday evening! I will show you how to make these delicious and refreshing kefir smoothies packed full of antioxidants and probiotics for a happy belly. Sign up using link in bio. Cheers!

I always look forward to fulfilling my continuing education hours at the Medicines from the Earth Conference in Black Mountain! I am so grateful that I get to continue learning from my naturopathic elders Mary Bove, ND and Jillian Stansbury, ND, as well as many other incredible herbal medicine teachers. We had classes on everything from thyroid health and managing pain, to plant walks and preparation of foraged wild foods!
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I believe in using the medicines that nature has provided us! We do not have to travel to distant rain forests to find exotic healing plants, most of what we need will be in our own back yards and wild areas. Thank you to Hannah at Poppysol Farm and Apothecary for helping me make my back yard even better!

I enjoyed teaching Sonoco employees breathing techniques to manage stress. It only takes a few minutes of intentional relaxation to change your whole state! Studies show that reducing your stress levels results in increased productivity, work quality, and happiness. Now who doesn't have time for that?

Need help with dinner tonight? Look no further! Chef Niki has been busy making some yumminess....

POP by and see us tomorrow (Tuesday) during some surprise open hours! Grab some green bean almondine, cream of squash soup, roasted pepper pesto chicken, roasted corn salad, roasted pepper pesto, or some strawberry ricotta angel food cake made fresh today by the fabulous and talented Chef Niki!! Better hurry before we sell out… or decide to keep all this yumminess to ourselves 😉

Farm to table courtesy of Nolker Livestock and Sellers Farm Produce


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I'm crazy about kefir because it has helped so many of my clients heal their chronic digestive issues! Kefir is similar to yogurt, but has a much greater number and diversity of probiotics to strengthen and protect your gut. Oh, and did I mention that it is satisfying, nutritious, and delicious? Sign up for my class and see for yourself!
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Stop by Burry Park this Saturday morning to say hi and try one of my kid-friendly smoothies! If your kids are participating in Healthy Kids Day with the YMCA they can get their passport books stamped at my booth. There will be lots of fun activities for families at this free event!

We need more activities for our kids that don't involve screens!

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Fresh local produce is the bomb! Mighty Oak Market has a weekly farmer's market rain or shine every Sunday 11:30 - 2 pm. I got some delicious greens from Grow Wild Acres and Cascade Farms SC. Come check it out! You don't have to be a member to buy produce, dairy, or eggs, and you can also shop Saturday morning or M/W/Th afternoon.
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We had a "girl food" potluck, and this is what showed up! If women only nourished themselves like they nourish others...
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Join us this Sunday morning at 10:30 am for a hike through Kalmia Gardens to see the Kalmia (mountain laurel) in bloom! Our Sacred Space Yoga will be teaching a yoga class on the observation deck near the main parking lot at 9:30 am. These events are free, but donations for the upkeep of these beautiful gardens are encouraged!

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We had a fantastic reunion weekend with other naturopathic doctors in the Carolinas at the lovely Mt Mitchell Eco Retreat. It's always great to spend time and exchange ideas and insights with our people. We went on a medicinal plant walk, played in the river, and ate a lot of great food!

Being in the midst of the wonders of nature makes me happy! Crimson clover is a beautiful cover crop that helps restore nitrogen to the soil. In nature, everything has a cycle and a purpose. We too are part of this great design as stewards of the Earth. Nature holds the keys to healing, we just need to tune in and follow her wisdom!

It was a fabulous day for planting, cool and misty. I got my tomatoes, eggplant, squash, and peppers in the ground and will be looking forward to making ratatouille this summer. Nothing like fresh home-grown veggies!

Celebrating all the business that make Hartsville such a wonderful place to live and work at the Greater Hartsville, SC Chamber of Commerce annual meeting!

So excited these eggs are finally available! Julia and her family put so much love into taking care of these free-range chickens 🥰

Partnership Highlight!!

We are so excited to introduce y’all to one of our newest partners Asper Family Farm! This wonderful family is bringing farm fresh eggs to the community! We hope you’ll come give them a taste! In stock now!


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I have been helping a lot of clients manage their seasonal allergies lately! For those of you struggling with sinus issues, my friend Diane Wiggins will be coming to Hartsville to teach an allergy relief protocol using acupressure, movement, and meditation this Saturday 9:00 - 11:30 am. Sign up at Black Creek Arts!

This wonderful group of retired teachers invited me to have lunch with them so they could learn more about holistic health and wellness. We got off on quite a few tangents, like kid's menus and antibiotic resistance, but my main message was that better health outcomes are achieved when you have someone on your healthcare team that focuses on you as a whole person! I love taking the time to really understand each client's unique patterns and challenges, so that I can offer gentle support that will improve their quality of life and foundational level of health. Your body wants to be healthy!
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I love this time of year where we gather with friends and family from afar! However it is all too easy to get caught up in the rush, to-do lists, and expectations for the "perfect" holiday. If you find yourself getting stressed about all the things this week, take a moment to feel grateful for what you have and remember to be fully present for those you love.