Hawthorn Healing Arts Center

11/04/2025

We all experience moments when our confidence wavers — times when self-doubt creeps in, or when life transitions shake our sense of stability. Whether it’s navigating a new relationship, ending an old one, starting a new career path, or simply trying to rediscover who you are, these periods can bring uncertainty and emotional strain.

For many people, low self-esteem sits quietly beneath the surface, shaping the way they see themselves and influencing how they move through the world. Over time, that inner dialogue — the one that says “I’m not good enough,” or “I’ll never get this right” — can erode confidence, relationships, and even physical well-being. Read the full story by following the link below.

To schedule an appointment with Shanti O’Connor call 541-330-0334 or feel free to use our online appointment form at hawthorncenter.com.

Therapy for self-esteem offers a chance to unlearn the old narratives that have kept you small and to build a relationship with yourself that feels steady and true.

10/31/2025

Hawthorn Healing Arts Center is proud to be a donation site for The Giving Plate Food Drive! Beginning Tuesday, November 4th you can drop off your nonperishable food donations at our downtown Bend location during our open hours: 9-1 pm and 2-6 pm Monday through Friday.

The Giving Plate

10/30/2025

Join Lisa Swisher for Level 1 Reiki Activation & Certification on Saturday, November 22nd from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm at Hawthorn Healing Arts Center. Follow the link below to learn more and sign up.

Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of healing and self-improvement that everyone can learn and use! Join Lisa Swisher for the next Reiki Level 1 class at Hawthorn Healing Arts.

10/30/2025

We have a new article by DR. JOSHUA PHILLIPS, ND — Originally published in the Source Weekly, from Dr Phillips’ monthly column, The Medicine Cabinet Within.

The morning frost outside and kids back in school remind us of the turning of the season. Seeing more upper respiratory infections in our clinic is also a reminder of the time of year when we’re more likely to come down with a cold or flu. This is a very natural rhythm, as we begin to spend more time together indoors and the sun is gradually falling lower on the horizon, offering less of that glorious vitamin D-creating UV radiation our bodies so happily take in.

While it is not an unexpected phenomenon, there are several things to be aware of, and steps that can be taken to support our immune systems during this time of year. Read the full story below.

While it is not an unexpected phenomenon, there are several things to be aware of, and steps that can be taken to support our immune systems during this time

10/28/2025

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Email from Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, LLC Supporting the Immune System Through Fall and Winter Supporting the Immune System Through Fall and Winter — Originally published in The Source Weekly, from

10/28/2025

Join Krayna Castelbaum for A Daylong Creativity Playshop, Sunday, November 9th from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Hawthorn Healing Arts Center. Immerse yourself in ritual magic and imagination. Come explore your erotic inheritance. Liberate energy for self-expression and discovery via somatic and creativity practices. Materials supplied; optional supply list to be provided. For folks who identify as female. Learn more and sign up by following the link below.

Krayna serves individuals, couples and groups and honors the creative impulse through imagination, artmaking, humor & other creative acts. She publishes

10/14/2025

Our holistic services encompass comprehensive integrative healthcare including naturopathic medicine for children and adults, holistic counseling, acupuncture and Chinese medicine as well as focused women’s healthcare. Learn more at hawthorncenter.com.

10/13/2025

Join Lisa Swisher for Level 1 Reiki Activation & Certification on Saturday, October 25th from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm at Hawthorn Healing Arts Center. Learn more and get signed up by following the link below.

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Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of healing and self-improvement that everyone can learn and use! Join Lisa Swisher for the next Reiki Level 1 class at Hawthorn Healing Arts.

10/07/2025

Calendula (Calendula officinalis), also known as pot marigold, is one of those herbs that looks as cheerful as it is healing. With its brilliant golden-orange petals and long history in traditional medicine, calendula has earned a reputation as a flower that supports both beauty and health. Read the full story below.

The benefits of calendula include rich compounds that give it healing power. Its flower heads contain lutein and beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, a nutrient essential for skin and immune health.

09/25/2025

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause might sound like a mouthful, but what it really comes down to is this: menopause doesn’t have to mean discomfort. If you’re dealing with the uncomfortable changes, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to simply put up with it. Follow the link below to read this article.

Dr. Stephanie Auerbach, ND, works with women to find solutions tailored to their needs — from low-dose estrogen therapies to natural, holistic approaches that support long-term health. Visit our website to learn more (hawthorncenter.com).

Menopause changes many things — our energy, our sleep, even the way our skin and hair feel. But there’s one set of changes that doesn’t get talked about

09/23/2025

If you’ve been living with pain—whether acute from injury or chronic from daily stress—cupping and gua sha offer a gentle but powerful path to relief. They work not by forcing the body, but by inviting it back into balance. By restoring circulation, calming inflammation, and loosening the grip of tension, these therapies give your body the conditions it needs to heal. Read this article below.

To schedule an appointment with Cinnamon Crabb, LMT call 541-330-0334.

massage therapist Cinnamon Crabb, LMT offers two powerful therapies rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine—cupping and gua sha—to help people find real relief from pain.

09/10/2025

Craving deeper connection—with yourself and with other women? Join counselor and holistic therapist Shanti O’Connor for a 6-week journey into presence, vulnerability, and authentic sisterhood. Together we’ll explore courageous communication, mindfulness, and the power of openness as a path to feminine strength.

📍 Hawthorn Healing Arts, Bend
🗓️ Wednesdays, Oct. 8 – Nov. 12, 6:30–8:00 pm
✨ Limited spots—call 541-330-0334 to reserve your space.

Get more details by following the link below.

Craving deeper connection—with yourself and with other women? Join Shanti O’Connor for a 6-week journey into presence, vulnerability, and authentic sisterhood.