Modern Alternatives

We are very excited to be collaborating with Central Wisconsin Acupuncture. Check it out!!

Central Wisconsin Acupuncture is your go-to destination for acupuncture in Wausau and throughout Central Wisconsin, proudly serving areas like Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield, Merrill, Mosinee, Plover, Nekoosa, Rothschild, Weston, Amherst, Rib Mountain, and Schofield.

If you're dealing with a specific health issue, or simply want to enhance your overall wellness, acupuncture might be the perfect solution for you. Our clinic provides a variety of services designed to address numerous health concerns, such as back and neck pain, joint issues, stress and anxiety, fertility challenges, digestive troubles, and more.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation (a $85 value). We’re excited to explore how we can assist you in achieving a pain-free lifestyle and reaching your fullest potential.

Last chance to like and share to win the gift certificate!

Stop in the store and see all the wonderful items we carry and receive 20% your entire retail purchase this month. We have great made in the USA non-toxic products and high quality supplements.

Back to school doesn't have to mean back to illness. We have products to promote health and wellness so stock up now!

Brands we carry include:
Kitsch
Bamboo Switch
Humble deodorant
Plant Therapy Essential Oils
Portland Bee
Thorne
Energetix
Ancient Nutrition
Life Extension
Many more!!!

If we don't have your supplement, ask if we can order it for you. Alternatively, go to our website and click the affiliate link to Full Script and order directly to your home.

Gut health is so important for so many things. As an integrative mental health practitioner, Tracy can help you with this. More information on nutrition and mental health services coming in a few weeks.

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Gut health tied to psychological resilience: New research reveals gut-brain stress connection Recent research has found that resilient individuals have healthier gut microbiomes and more active brain regions for emotion regulation, highlighting a strong gut-brain connection that supports better stress management and overall mental well-being.

New hours and pricing structure

After Labor Day, our store hours will be:

Tuesday 8-4
Wednesday 8-6
Thursday 8-6
Friday 8-4
Saturday 10-2

We are closed Sunday and Monday as well as all major holidays. Hours may change depending on scheduling.

Floats are offered at later times depending on the day. Massage therapists set their own hours and are available additional days and later evenings depending on the day. Please check the scheduling page on our website for specific times that are available for massage and floats.

Service prices are also changing and we will now offer a discount for paying with cash.

Like and share for a chance to win that gift certificate! There will be a couple more chances yet this month to enter!

Salt therapy (halotherapy) is incredibly beneficial for maintaining wellness of the respiratory system and skin. Safe for children and adults dealing with:
Asthma
Allergies
COPD
Colds and coughs
Recovery from flu, Covid and pneumonia
Skin problems including psoriasis
So much more!!

We want to make this incredible therapy available to more people so we are reducing the price of our halotherapy sessions to just $15 (cash rate) with package discounts making it even more affordable! First time halotherapy sessions and those receiving another same-day service will be offered a session for only $10 (cash rate). Make an appointment today!!

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Announcement number 2!

Starting in September, we will offer 30 minute and 45 minute floats in addition to our current 60 and 90 minute floats! We also have a fabulous new piece of equipment for floats, bone conduction headphones, for people who want to listen to music, mediation tracks, or whatever they prefer during their float. More to come on the headphones and how they work in upcoming weeks. Also rolling out will be a new introductory 3-float package at a great low price. Since it often takes people 3 floats to really get into the profound benefits of floating and calm the nerves of something new, this will be a terrrifc way to try it out.

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Please like and share all of our exciting updates throughout the month of August for entries to win a gift certificate to Modern Alternatives. Here is the first big announcement!

We are excited to announce that Central Wisconsin Acupuncture (CWA) will be opening its doors in the Modern Alternatives building this September 1st, 2024.

CWA is owned and operated by Dr. Isaac Haynes, Phd, Dipl OM, LAc. Dr. Haynes, a former Stanford University research associate in acupuncture, has over 17 years of experience in helping patients with a range of health conditions using acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

CWA will be establishing its self in our community to provide the highest quality acupuncture and Chinese medicine services in Central Wisconsin; including Wausau, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield, Merrill, Mosinee, Plover, Nekoosa, Rothschild, Weston, Amherst, Rib Mountain, and Schofield.

Acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular, and it's easy to see why. Research indicates that it can potentially be effective in improving a range of health conditions—from chronic back pain and migraines to arthritis, and many other common ailments.

Dr. Haynes is a specialist in treating pain disorders of all kinds; from back, neck, and joint pain to headaches and chronic degenerative arthritic conditions.

In addition to pain management, he devotes a significant part of his practice to helping patients with conditions like anxiety, depression, digestive problems, and fertility issues.

CWA is excited to announce a special offer for new patients: enjoy a 40% discount off the standard rates! Additionally, for a short time, CWA will also be providing complimentary consultations on a first-come, first-served basis (subject to limited availability). Don't miss out on this opportunity! Book your session today! Link:

Home Acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular as a way to address pain conditions and a variety of other health concerns. Find Out What it Can Do For You. Book your appointment today!

We have exciting news coming including expanded hours, expanded and new services, new pricing structure, new products and more! Stay tuned throughout August for more information and you might just win a prize!

Summer Special!
Book a float now through the end of August and get $10 off!

It’s summer so our hours are changing a bit. We will be open the 2nd and 4th Saturday of June, July and August instead of every Saturday.

We will be closed Saturday for the holiday.

Last day to get your mom a gift certificate for a massage or float before Mother’s Day! Open 10-2 today.

We have some massage and float openings Friday and Saturday. Schedule online or call.

Just a few days left to get Mom a great gift for Mother’s Day! Stop in for a gift certificate Friday or Saturday.

Try out our halotherapy booth and see what it can do for you! Half price sessions and packages this month.

Mother’s Day is next weekend. Show Mom some love by taking care of her health and wellness needs with a massage or float. We have massage openings Saturday, May 11 and one float time left. Or stop in this week and pick up a gift certificate or gift bag of wonderful natural body care products for Mom!

We have one opening for a float tomorrow. Take advantage of our $15 sale!

Flash sale!!
25% off in stock supplements and $15 off floats this Thursday-Saturday!!

We have a couple of float times available yet today and Saturday!

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Mother’s Day is coming soon. Give Mom the gift of health and relaxation this Mother’s Day!

Modern Alternatives Welcome to Modern Alternatives.A holistic health center that promotes health and wellness and assists clients in managing health concerns through nutrition and lifestyle management techniques.  Our services.We offer a variety of services and products to promote wellness and assist clients in managi...

Stop by the Business Expo today and say hi!

We have 2 float times open yet on Friday and one on Saturday. Add some self care to your week and schedule a float!

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Tracy Peterson started Modern Alternatives with services such as halotherapy — City Pages When seeking to improve overall health, everyone wants something that does not break the bank and is rooted in a background of tried-and-true treatments. At Modern Alternatives, Tracy Peterson is doing her best to provide those very treatments. The entrepreneur with a background in psychotherapy w....

Flash sale!
Book a float or massage this Friday or Saturday and get $10 off!

Stop by and see us at the Expo Thursday the 18th. We are also giving away a free float! Please note that we will be closed that day so we can be at the Expo.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/how-flotation-therapy-may-help-your-mental-health/ar-BB1l3X16

How flotation therapy may help your mental health Some studies have shown that float therapy may reduce symptoms of a variety of conditions, including generalized anxiety disorder, depression and anxiety.

We have some great last minute options for Easter baskets for teens! Stop on in and take a look. We are closed Saturday to give our staff family time, but open Thursday and Friday.