Holistic Health – October 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, the importance of holistic health has never been more critical. Holistic health focuses on the balance between mind, body, and spirit, empowering individuals to take control of their well-being. It goes beyond treating symptoms, encouraging a proactive approach to health by nurturing all aspects of life—physical, emotional, mental, and social. By adopting holistic practices, you can improve your quality of life, prevent illness, and create lasting health habits. In this feature, we explore how embracing holistic health and working with these local practitioners, will allows you to take charge of your wellness journey and live a balanced, fulfilling life.

Nebraska LTC Pharmacy (neltcpharmacy.com) truly is a concierge pharmacy. Their customer service and attention to detail far exceeds that of retail pharmacies. They offer top notch customer care with innovated services that go beyond those of big box pharmacies.

Their goals are always to provide individualized patient care that increases safety and prolongs patients’ independence. They want to avoid the use of multiple drugs to treat a single condition and increase communication among healthcare professionals. The people at Nebraska LTC Pharmacy want to put your health first, but also your time. They want to make your trip to the pharmacy is as quick and as easy as possible. It’s important to them to stay away from polypharmacy. Why use five medications when one medication will work just as well.

Nebraska LTC Pharmacy works to reduce medication errors and hospitalizations with the use of adherence packaging.

“We work to provide a ‘small town’ level of customer service,” says Owner Shannon Schultz. “We don’t use any automated systems, just great care provided by a great team. We serve over 300 clients, but each is special and we make sure to make them feel that way!”

And to make your medication even easier to access, they offer medicine reconciliations! It’s their favorite thing to do. They offer many different medicine packaging options to fit your lifestyle.

Collaborative Medical Alternatives (collabmedalternatives.com) is here to make sure that both your body and your mind are in peak condition, but only you can make that change. Collaborative Medical Alternatives is here to address every aspect of one’s being—physical, mental and emotional—they take time to listen and get to the root of the problem, both physical and spiritual.

Getting better and feeling more fulfilled in your life is a long process! Collaborative Medical Alternatives encourages you to make small sustainable steps.

“If someone takes on too many changes at once—it’s an easy way to fail,” says Owner Stefanie Leyden. “Start with walking as a family each evening, limiting substance use, increasing magnesium intake, listening to music or an audiobook that’s not work related.”

Getting better is not a one-step process and many people find things, like digestive concerns, are often improved with a combo of medicine, supplements, diet changes and anxiety management. When you feel the difference from being out of balance to how good you feel once they start working together—you are self-motivated to continue!

Being in-tune with your body and mind is easier once you experience discomfort from not keeping up with good health practices.

“A lot of the time I hear ‘I forgot to take “x” for a couple of days and I knew right away,’” states Stefanie. Getting healthy and happy is hard, but the important part is maintaining that health and Collaborative Medical Alternatives is here to help!

Our whole body health starts with our toes and ends with the tops of our heads. Every little detail about our bodies matters. In order for our body to feel good, it must be equipped to tackle everything we face in a day – including the shoes we wear as we do it.

At Lincoln Running Co. (lincrunningcompany.com) they understand the importance of a great pair of shoes perfectly fitted to your feet. Not only does the right pair of shoes set your body up for success, but your mind as well. To them, holistic health is a run every day where you see the sunrise or the sunset. There is nothing like going for a run in nature for your whole body and mind health.

“Whole body mind and health is an easy one for Lincoln Running Co.,” shared Ann Ringlein. “Just lace up, step out the door, feel the sun on your skin, seek out those moments of “awe” and feel the sense of accomplishment of completing that loop on the trail, or to simply breathe in some fresh air.”

Having great relationships with the medical professionals in Lincoln and surrounding areas, Lincoln Running Co. knows feet better than anyone else around – and they know how important it is to share that knowledge with the community. Locally owned and operated, Lincoln Running Co. is committed to helping the community find the right shoes to start their holistic health journey.

Regain your health with the qualified health experts at Revival Pharms (revivalpharms.com). Leading the way in education, natural alternatives and cannabis as a natural alternative, Revival Pharms is dedicated to bringing top quality hemp products grown, processed and formulated right here, in Nebraska,  to the market helping people achieve the optimum health they are striving for. The pharmacists at Revival Pharms are dedicated to treating root cause issues and being guides on the journey to optimum health.

Revival Pharms has been a true revival for co-owners Ward and Jeanne Greisen. Getting back to their roots of “growing and creating” has ignited a new passion for life-long learning, a ministry of healing and stewardship for our environment, which is essential for overall wellness.

Revival Pharms is passionate about helping people heal from toxic chemicals and providing a line of clean personal care products is part of their business. From natural soap products, to hair, nail and skin products, Revival Pharms is bringing naturally health, toxic-free products to Nebraska and beyond.  is the of Nebraska-grown hemp formulations, hair care products and skin care products. Start your journey to healthier living by checking out their natural products.

Healing Hands Chiropractic (facebook.com) provides chiropractic care, corrective exercises, spinal correction, back pain, neck pain, gonstead technique and chiropractic therapies services. Owner, Dr. Kim Hoffa is a truly exceptional chiropractor. She helps treat the problem, not just quell it for a limited time. Their equipment at Healing Hands Chiropractic is perfect for any amount of pain you might be in! There here to listen to your problems and find the best fit to make sure you’re feeling your best as soon as you finish your appointment!

“Every day movements can affect your spine, ribs, knees and joints and throw everything off just enough to cause chronic pain,” says Owner Kim Hoffa. “So we make that not only is every part of your body being treatment when you’re at your appointment, but that we give you tips and tricks to make sure to minimize pain as you’re going about your day.”

Healing Hands Chiropractic is here to make sure that you get scheduled for an appointment to make your life so much easier and healthier. Their staff knows what they are doing and are here to put your needs and lifestyle first!

Dr. Kim Hoffa has 19 years of experience and she’s here to make sure that your pain is a distant memory!

At Aletheia Integrative Medical (aletheia.md), experienced family medicine and direct primary care provider Jaime Dodge, MD and the team provide personalized integrative medicine to individuals and families throughout Lancaster County.

Founded by Jaime Dodge, MD, Aletheia Integrative Medical is a full-service, direct primary care practice. Paying a small monthly fee gives patients 24/7 access to the team, including functional medicine, cutting-edge restorative treatments and primary care.

The team at Aletheia Integrative Medical is caring and compassionate and they’re here to make sure you receive personalized care in order to be as healthy as possible. They integrate technology, nutrition, holistic and conventional methods to develop individual care plans that optimize your body’s resources to promote healing, regeneration and wellness.

“I’m dedicated and devoted to providing each of my patients with personalized care and ensuring their true health,” states Dr. Jaime Dodge, MD.

With over 20 years in family medicine, hospital medicine and emergency medicine, Dr. Dodge understands the importance of building a trusting relationship between him and his patients.

Aletheia offers a different approach towards sustainable health and wellness by redefining the doctor and patient relationship. In order to bring back the control of your health care to you and your physician, they leave out the insurance middlemen. For less than the average cost of a cell phone bill, you will have unprecedented, direct access to your doctor on your schedule and tailored to your needs.  Whether you are looking to prevent illness, treat acute conditions,  optimize your health or find the root cause of a problem, you deserve the best.  You deserve Aletheia.

The gym can be an intimidating place to commit to when starting your health journey. If you aren’t comfortable or motivated in the space you’re working out, you will never want to go. Luckily, there are places in Lincoln that are ready to help you take control of your exercising experience.

Capital City Fitness & Performance (tfwlincoln.com) is a co-ed fitness boot camp in Lincoln that specializes in large- and small-group personal training. They are home to the only Training for Warriors (TFW) affiliate in the city, which is a group training program that encompasses signature warmups, speed training, strength training, endurance training, flexibility work and nutrition with a unique motivational approach and welcoming family environment.

The results-driven fitness center has helped hundreds of Lincoln residents lose thousands of pounds of body fat, but it’s not about what you lose; it’s about what you gain by being a part of their exclusive program.

“We consider each person as a member of our boot camp family, and we strive to be the best part of our members’ day, every day,” said Owner Mike Bevard.

Through their philosophy of “Bringing Out the Warrior Within,” they motivate their members through coaching and a systematic approach to training. Not only will you get great lessons in physical training, but you will also be armed with valuable life lessons that will improve all areas of your life. They believe that everybody has the ability to do great things, and the coaches at Capital City Fitness will give you the strategies to bring out your inner warrior and dominate life!