SpiritWorks on the 45th parallel

By Sue Woodward and Nadine Nienhuis
Sun contributors
The 45th parallel, an imaginary line that circles the globe halfway between the equator and the North Pole, passes through Suttons Bay, Old Mission Lighthouse, Yellowstone Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs, Bordeaux, Venice and San Francisco. Some think there is a unique, creative force in the surrounding areas that draws people to live here. Is it a phenomenon of magnetic force? Could it be the speed at which we travel based on this point of the earth? Or maybe it can be attributed to the inspirational fortitude of the landscape that seems to culminate near the 45th parallel. Perhaps, it has something to do with lowered atmospheric resistance, as one student researcher theorizes, recommending the 45th as the best place to launch a rocket.

What if launching ourselves into all our potential — our most free, creative and spirited selves – was also easier where there is less atmospheric resistance? What if we are drawn to these areas because, somehow, we are able to look through an “opening” that shows us how we might live in the most balanced and passionate manner?
Whatever truths and theories lie around the 45th, it is this vision that prompted the founders of SpiritWorks Creative Pathways to Health and Inspired Living to open their doors in Glen Arbor. We are a consortium of independent practitioners who share a common vision — people who are inspired to live passionate, creative lives by connecting with their bodies, minds, emotions and spirits. We want to serve as a resource for the community by offering and sharing the skills, tools and strategies we’ve learned (and continue to learn) that can support, empower and free each of us to launch more fully into ourselves and our lives.
Bringing over 20 years of combined experience, we have set up our new offices in the heart of downtown Glen Arbor, sharing the office complex with the Martin Company on Western Avenue. We have already worked with adults, kids and families through our independent practices. If you are interested in setting up an appointment, or would like more information about a particular practitioner, please contact us at the numbers listed. We are thrilled to be here and look forward to meeting you.
We are: Margie Harnden, Registered Occupational Therapist, M.A. Clinical Psychology, Healer at Glen Arbor Alternative Healing. “Through discussion we determine your approach to wellness. Then, we facilitate balancing you mental, physical, emotional and/or spiritual disorder through a ‘hands on’ process. Simply put, the body presents ‘blocks’ which are as evident as a disease. These ‘blocks’ can be opened through energy facilitation so you can enjoy your health. I am developing research to assist the autistic population and those with other disorders that have ‘no cure’ in modern medicine.”
Nadine Nienhuis, MSW, Licensed Social Worker, Artist
Waves of Expansion: “Relearn the art of listening to your soul and use that wisdom to change your life. The soul speaks through life’s dreams, passions, relationships and physical or emotional ‘symptoms’. Through intuitive listening, guided visualization, art and writing exercises, I teach you to listen to the particular language of your soul. I specialize in working through creative blocks, depression, anxiety/stress, relationship difficulties, alcohol, drug, eating or body image problems and healing past trauma.”
Sue Woodward, EFT-CT, EMO-Free Technique-Certified Therapist
The Solution Place: “I empower both kids and adults to create the life they desire instead of reacting to the one they currently have. Rediscover your innate love of learning, tap into your passion, create success, and reduce resistance, stress and anxiety. I specialize in advocating and connecting kids with their passion and innate potential with mentoring, support, tutoring, celebrity role models for motivation, or whatever it takes to motivate you to create personal success.”
Our vision is that SpiritWorks will expand as we grow along with the community. We imagine more practitioners, energy workshops, empowered kids’ programs, art therapy workshops, meditation groups, nature retreats, massage and yoga classes. We welcome ideas, inquiries about how to become affiliated and requests for more information. Please contact Nadine (231-218-8294) or Sue (231-883-3569).