Community Connections
Well-being is rarely supported by just one practice or one person. Community Connections brings together independent practitioners based in Beacon, New York, whose work I value and believe may complement your own path toward greater well-being. These connections are offered as a starting point—an invitation to explore what resonates with you and discover additional forms of support.
Dr. Belmarie Millan
Acupuncture
Belmarie Millan, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist whose work is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a holistic approach to well-being. Inspired by her own family’s experience with acupuncture, she supports clients in cultivating greater physical, emotional, and overall balance.
Olivia Goo
Esthetics
Olivia Goo is a licensed esthetician offering personalized beauty and skin-care services in a private studio setting. Her work includes Korean facials, brow services, and organic spray tans, with an emphasis on thoughtful, individualized care.
Nikki Polowski
Reiki
Nikki Polowski is a certified yoga instructor and Usui Reiki Master with over ten years of experience in ritual magic. She is an imaginative and enthusiastic spirit with a passion for wellness and helping others come home to wholeness.
Resources
No Bad Parts Richard C. Schwartz, PhD
An accessible introduction to Internal Family Systems and its way of understanding the inner patterns that influence how we think, feel, and respond. Schwartz offers a compassionate framework for getting to know the different parts of ourselves.
Kabbalistic Healing Jason Shulman
A thoughtful exploration of Kabbalah as a path toward greater wholeness and awareness. Shulman brings together psychological and spiritual perspectives to explore healing, consciousness, and our relationship with ourselves and the larger reality we inhabit.
Attached Amir Levine, M.D., and Rachel Heller, M.A.
An accessible introduction to adult attachment and the patterns that shape how we experience closeness, intimacy, and connection. Through the lens of anxious, avoidant, and secure attachment, t his book offers insight into understanding ourselves and creating healthier relationships.
Colleges That Change Lives Lauren Pope
A refreshing approach to the college search that looks beyond rankings and name recognition to focus on finding the right fit. Through profiles of distinctive colleges and universities, this book encourages students to consider where they will feel supported, challenges, and able to truly thrive .