At Natural Awakenings, our priority is to inspire our readers and to support local businesses, especially those that bring wellness to our community. We educate and empower the community to better support our mental, physical and spiritual health, as well as the health of our community and planet.

Throughout the year, Natural Awakenings publishes the latest information and resources available for health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, natural living, sustainability and creative expression. Here are a few local resources that can be a great resource for you this year!

Mastel’s Health Foods

Lauren Gaffney and Alina Hornfeldt

High-quality natural foods and supplements and non-toxic, sustainable wellness products

Since 1968, Mastel's Health Foods has been Minnesota’s trusted source for health and well-being. As an independent, woman-owned store, they empower your health journey with premium products—from vitamins and supplements to organic herbs, clean personal care and functional foods. Come discover their curated selection of organic, biodynamic, non-GMO and sustainable products.

What makes us unique:

“We have it all, from the newest trends on TikTok to the old standby remedies you know and trust. Can’t find it on our shelves? We are happy to special order items for you! When you shop at Mastel’s, you can rest assured that you are getting a genuine, quality product because we work directly with the manufacturers. There are no questionable online brands here.”

What customers can expect:

“Arriving at Mastel’s, you’ll find an expert staff member ready to assist you with your vitamin and supplement needs. Our consultation style means you get dedicated one-on-one time to ask questions and go over your needs. We look forward to helping you achieve your health goals!”

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Gemini Healing

Energy Enhancement System

Gemini Healing provides alternative wellness services featuring a 24-unit Energy Enhancement System (EES), a groundbreaking bio-active energy technology.

Clients can expect:

“By emitting scalar energy, EES recharges the body’s cells, optimizing their natural self-healing abilities. Clients often experience improved energy, better sleep, pain relief, enhanced immune function and reduced stress. Sessions are held in a peaceful, home-based center with 6 reclining chairs and 2 beds, fostering deep relaxation and restorative healing. We offer two-hour sessions, packages and overnight stays.

What led you here?

As identical twins, Megan and Rachel share a profound connection rooted in their experiences with metaphysical phenomena. Their fascination with the mind-body connection and unwavering belief in the body’s innate ability to heal inspired them to open Gemini Healing in 2023.

“Our mission is to empower others to unlock their natural healing potential through this transformative technology.”

Prajna Den

Marne Skusa

Massage, Akashic and Quantum Healing

Marne offers Quantum Massage Ceremony: clearing and energizing chakras, using quantum codes, channeling, therapeutic and barefoot massage.

Akashic Quantum Healing helps deep trauma healing, chronic pain, loss of direction and purpose, anxiety, fears, PTSD and more.

What sets us apart:

“Everything that shows up in our 3D world begins in our energetic field. I work at clearing and releasing blockages in the astral, mental and emotional bodies for deeper healing.”

What led you here?

Experiencing all sorts of trauma myself led me to explore avenues of healing work. My interest in deep quantum healing work ramped up after my third totaled car accident. I realized that I was manifesting these accidents and knew I needed to rewire the programming in my brain. Layer by layer of healing work has led me to dig deeper. I have a vibrant curiosity for the mysteries of the Cosmos that I love to share and explore with others.

What lies ahead:

I am hosting a New Year’s Retreat with three other amazing practitioners on January 19, a part workshop-part retreat. We’ll be connecting with ourselves, each other and the new year in an intentional and rejuvenating way. You can sign up for newsletters with current events at PrajnaDen.com!

Embodied Grief Support

Grief Coaching and Craniosacral Therapy

In a world where grief can feel isolating and overwhelming, Embodied Grief Support offers compassion, empowerment and transformative healing. Healing is approached as an integrative process—one that addresses the body, mind and spirit.

Clients can expect:

We use a blend of holistic modalities tailored to meet individual needs. These may include grief coaching, craniosacral therapy, yoga and mindfulness practices, breathwork and creative expression—all carefully curated to create a nurturing environment for personal growth and emotional recovery.

Understanding that grief is deeply personal yet inherently communal, we foster connection through workshops, retreats, group programs and one-on-one sessions. By offering a space to share stories and experiences, participants discover strength in community while learning tools to navigate their individual paths of healing.

What led you here:

 “My path into this field is deeply personal, shaped by my own experiences with grief and loss. For a decade, I navigated through the complexities of unresolved grief, which manifested as chronic illness. This period of physical and emotional turmoil eventually led me on a path of learning to process my loss in a healthy, holistic manner. I focus on empowering my clients by teaching skills for processing grief in a healthy way, while guiding them on an inward journey of connection, healing and evolution.”

Dr. Krissy Haglund, NMD

Dr. Krissy Haglund, Naturopathic Medical Doctor

Addressing mental health with naturopathic medicine.

Dr. Krissy specializes in treating mental health and the brain naturally. She helps patients with anxiety, depression, ADD, autism, behavioral disorders, postpartum depression, OCD, TBI and more.

Clients can expect:

“I address and treat mental health on a cellular level with a multifaceted approach. Naturopathic medicine is its own distinct medical system that addresses root cause healing via a detailed medical intake, herbs, nutraceuticals, movement therapy, stress modulation, dietary support, restorative sleep, homeopathy and homeopathic drainage, hydrotherapy and personalized detox.”

What led you here:

“I became the person I needed as a child.  I grew up with parents whose mental health was never properly addressed by the medical system. I always believed doctors held the key to my family’s happiness. I hope I can influence individuals and families facing mental health challenges.”

What lies ahead:

Enjoy a Wellness Spa Day Package in 2025: Spend a few hours with your friends and enjoying hyperbaric oxygen therapy, wood burning sauna and a detox ionic foot bath.  Lunch is included—decadent or healthy—your group’s choice.