Acupuncturist, Psychotherapist Join Forces in Lenox

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LENOX, Mass. — Two practitioners of the healing arts, Dawn Meltzer and Louisa Weeden, have come together to provide expanded body/mind health options for those interested in a more holistic approach to their physical and mental well-being.   

In 2004, acupuncturist Dawn Meltzer opened New Dawn Healing Arts at 25 Franklin St. in Lenox. Through the practice of Chinese medicine, Meltzer specializes in helping those suffering from chronic illness and "mystery" conditions (such as fatigue, brain fog, unexplained pain), as well as treating a wide range of other conditions.

Meltzer holds a master's degree of acupuncture, a doctorate of Medical Qigong Therapy and a master's of theology in spiritual ministry and Sufi studies.


Recently, Weeden, a licensed mental health counselor, opened her new office at New Dawn Healing Arts. For nearly 30 years, she has offered Heart and Soul Psychotherapy, an approach to emotional healing and life enhancement based in the teachings of yoga, Gestalt and body-centered psychotherapy.

Among her specialties are treating depression, anxiety, emptiness, feeling stuck, grieving, and making repetitive life choices with unwanted results. She also offers Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping) as a way to regulate one’s own emotional states.

Both practitioners accept various forms of insurance, and offer day and evening hours. For more information, or to schedule an appointment with Dawn Meltzer, call 413-637-9993 or email newdawnhealing@gmail.com. To reach Louisa Weeden, visit www.louisaweeden.com, email her at louisaweeden@gmail.com or call 413-822-6802.

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Marionette Shows At Ventfort Hall for Children

LENOX, Mass. — The puppeteer Carl Sprague will return to Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion and Museum in Lenox with Rapunzel for two holiday vacation week marionette performances. 
 
The dates and times are Saturday, Dec. 27 and Monday, Dec. 29, both at 3:30 pm. The audiences will have the opportunity to meet Sprague after.
 
Sprague, who has appeared annually at Ventfort Hall with his "behind the scenery" mastery, has been a puppeteer since childhood.  He inherited a collection of 60 antique Czech marionettes, each about eight inches tall that were assembled by his great-grandfather, Julius Hybler.  Hybler's legacy also includes two marionette theaters. 
 
Also, Sprague has been a set designer for such motion pictures as "The Royal Tenenbaums" and Scorcese's "The Age of Innocence," as well as for theater productions including those of Shakespeare & Company. 
 
Admission to the show is $20 per person; $10 for children 4-17 and free for age 3 and under. Children must be accompanied by adults.  Ventfort Hall is decorated for the holidays. Reservations are required as seating is limited and can be made on line at https://gildedage.org/pages/calendar or by calling (413) 637-3206. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows. The historical mansion is located at 104 Walker Street in Lenox.
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