Avalon Natural Medicine

02/03/2026

Here's a great little video with lots of analogies to describe what fascia is and how fascial counterstrain can help fix it.

Fascia is more than just connective tissue—it's a dynamic, body-wide system that impacts your movement, posture, and overall health. In this video, we’ll exp...

01/30/2026

While I need to stay open to serve the health of community members, I fully support actions to get ICE Out of everywhere. Abolish it, defund it, punish them.

As part of my commitment, I will be sending a donation to Migrant Justice / Justicia Migrante to help them to continue to support immigrants in Vermont.

01/29/2026

For those of you who may not follow Dr.G for his hilarious commentary on the US medical system, he is a trained ophthalmologist so you can take this advice seriously.

12/30/2025

The January 2025 recording of Dr. Jen speaking about Weight Neutral healthcare is still available on the Vermont Public Vermont Edition website. If you are tired of the yearly reminders to make yourself small that inevitably fail, you will likely resonate with this episode.

https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2025-01-09/in-good-health-health-at-every-size-and-in

12/29/2025

The weight loss advice is about to hit social media hard. Consider some of the research before embarking on any plan to intentionally lose weight. This may involve you discussing risks with a weight neutral health care provider. If you are in need of someone, check out the provider list. If you are in Vermont, Dr. Jen is definitely an option for you.

12/23/2025

This week we are closed Wednesday through Sunday (12/24-12/28). Next week we will be back on the 29th and 30th, then closed on the 31st and 1st, and back on the 2nd. ☃️❄️☃️

12/19/2025

Tonight many of the stores in Downtown Saint Albans are open late for shopping until 8PM. Tomorrow 12-4 PM the St. Albans Recreation Department is hosting a Shop and Play event where you can drop off your pre-registered kids at City Hall so that you can go out and shop. Now there are no excuses to not shop local!!

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12/18/2025

I can't make any promises, but I get the sentiment. Fascial Counterstrain is my favorite modality and although it does create a sense of calm, that isn't the only thing it does!

Fascia is the tissue that holds your body together and surrounds every other tissue in your body. Working on it can alleviate tension, pain, and inflammation. If you have been having any of these issues, call to schedule for your first Fascial Counterstrain so you can experience it too.

12/16/2025

No one should have to convince their physician that their health care is important and no one should have health care withheld because of their size, but every day I hear stories that this is the case. Patients tell me about interactions at medical offices in which they present with symptoms but the only treatment offered is weight loss. If you would like medical advice for your symptom, find a Health At Every Size(R), Weight Neutral, Body Inclusive health care provider.

I'm in St Albans for anyone in Vermont and there is a HAES(R) provider listing on the Association for Size Diversity and Health website ASDAH.org

12/16/2025

Hormones, moods, and brain function are all related so if you are looking for some assistance in balancing them, give us a call!

12/12/2025

Having a large window on Main Street definitely has its benefits, such as watching the parade while charting!