The Heart of Pittsburgh
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Mostly Spirit Retail Establishments Churches -Centers Mostly Medical-Health Music - Performance Mostly Environment Mostly Progressive Local Fun - Events Free Videos
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when evalutated and in resonance with the intent of this site.
Submissions should concentrate attention to the people, places, and activities within a 50 mile radius of Pittsburgh.
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Churches - Centers
- Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church - Located in the North side of Pittsburgh.
- The Cathedral of Hope - The East Liberty Presbyterian Church is a multi-cultural inclusive community that truly is open to all. Together can bring hope, peace and love into our community and the world!
- The Chapel of Oneness - In South Hills, where Science of Mind and Spiritualism are combined!
- Christ Hope Ecumenical Church - Located in Sewickly. The newest catholic church in Pittsburgh - Where priests can marry and women may be ordained.
- First Spiritualist Church - Located in Mc Keesport.
- First Unitarian Church of Pittsburgh - Morewood and Ellsworth Avenue
- Friends Meeting House - A church, also known as Quakers. Also a meeting space for many non-denominational groups.
- First United Methodist Church - Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. In Shadyside.
- Golden Triangle Church of Religious Science - Meeting Sundays in Carnegie.
- Lebanon Church - West Mifflin Area. Offering PRAISE! - contemporary Christian music, drama.
Centers:
- Pittsburgh Church of Religious Science - Meeting in the Nuin Center.
- The Nuin Center - Conference and Wellness Center, in Highland Park.
- The Thomas Merton Center - Pittsburgh's Peace and Social Justice Center, Est. 1972 "we are filled with hope". Located at 5125 Penn Ave.
- The Union Project - Community Space to Create and Celebrate, East Liberty area. Also with Cafe.
- Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills - "Sunnyhill"
- Unity Center of Pittsburgh - Located in the east end.
- Urban Mountain Gathering Place - Hold your next event at a non-profit gathering center with a social mission and expansive view!
- Western Pennsylvania Family Center - Located in Highland Park - A human behavior rescource.
- Wilkins Community Center - Located in Swissvale, a meeting place for year-round classes and community events.
Mostly Environment
- A.J. Stones - Enviromentally conscious construction.
- Artemis Envirnomental - Enviromental building materials, in Lawrenceville.
- Best of Green - Pittsburgh Magazines's local Green listing.
- Bike Pittsburgh - Local biking maps and more.
- The EnviroLink Network - Created in 1991 by local Pittsburgher, Josh Knauer. Please support this world wide network!
- The Explorers Club - Get Outdoors with others!
- Friends of the River Front - Engagement with the Pittsburgh's riverfronts through activities and expansion of water and land trails.
- Friends of Pittsburgh Urban Forest - dedicated to Pittsburgh's vitality by restoring and protecting City trees.
- GASP - For South Western Pennsylvania, Group Against Smog and Pollution.
- Global Links - A Pittsburgh charity dedicated to recycling surplus medical equipment and supplies to healthcare institutions serving the poor around the world.
- Green Burial - Get close to nature! (real close)
- Grow Pittsburgh - Promotes urban gardens and chicken raising too!
- Phipps Conservatory - In Oakland, an indoor garden of Eden. Breathe in the beauty. Fall in love.
- Pittsburgh Green Story - History of Pittsburgh's Green Make-Over.
- Rachel Carson Homestead - Only a half hour drive from Pittsburgh.
- Venture Outdoors - Fun Pittsburgh outdoor events.
- Walls Are Bad - Outdoor activities in South Western PA
- Wings of wonder - The Three Rivers Habitat Partnership.
Fun Retail Establishments you should visit!
- Back To Basics - Health Food Store in Mount Lebanon.
- Bella Luna Moirai - A Magical Store in downtown Greensburg.
- Community Drug - Compounding Bioidentical Hormone Therapy for Women and Men.
- Creative Medicine New Age Emporium - Located in Beaver County, 10 min. from the airport.
- East End Food Co-Op - More than a store, a community.
- Gypsy Cafe - Metaphysical meets Mediterranean food- fun in the South Side.
- Happy Cow - A list of Pittsburgh Vegetarian-friendly restaurants.
- Herbs to Your Health - Herbal store in Greensburg.
- (New) Indian Summer - Gifts of Spirit, classes, worshops, books and more, located in Castle Shannon, new ownership.
- Journeys of Life - Bookstore and more in Shadyside
- NutriFARMACY - Specializing in nutrition, wellness and health care, located near North Park.
- Open Mind Bookstore - Open in Sewickly.
- Right by Nature - Local grown food store, with 2 hours free parking in the Strip District.
- Rock Shop - In Squirrel Hill - Beads, Rocks, Origami Papers
- Sam's Sun - Middle Eastern Vegetarian Deli- also some delivery, vegetarian friendly, in Carrick
- Scentral Station - Unique Gifts, in the South Side
- Score Pittsburgh - Do you wish you could own your own business too?
- Srees Vegetarian Indian Food - Three Locations in Pittsburgh Area
- The Third Eye - Metaphysical Shop in Cheswick
- Your Inner Vagabond - Coffee House and Turkish Restaurant -Istanbul in Lawrenceville
- Whole Foods Market - 5880 Centre Ave open seven days a week.
- The Zenith - Vegetarian Restaurant and Gallery located in the South Side
Mostly Spirit
- 2012 Pittsburgh - Local events to help prepare Pittsburgers for the end of the Mayan Calendar.
- A Total Living Courageously Approach - Linda Johnson RN, LCSW, helps clients discover strategies to promote growth. Oakmont Area.
- All Around - A program created locally for adults and mature youth that helps them do more good.
- Angel's Place - Three Pittsburgh Locations, to help single mom's and their children.
- ARE - Pittsburgh and Western PA - Local Study Groups, Association for Research and Enlightenment.
- Astrological Insights - Cathy Bednar, Pittsburgh Astrologer
- Balanced Heart - An integrative healing community.
- Body Arts Therapeutics - Personal Wellness Training by Suzen Segall M.Ed., office in Highland Park area.
- Breathe Yoga - Yoga and meditation classes in the South Side.
- Center for Reiki and the Healing Arts - Open by appointment in the South Hills.
- Compass Paranormal - Investigates paranormal events in Western PA.
- Contact Pittsburgh - Offers immediate emotional support by trained telephone volunteers to help people in distress.
- CoreU - Life and Business Coach Tom Volkar
- Datta Retreat Center - North of city, just within the 50 mile radius of PGH, established by Sri Swamiji.
- Deborah Pakler, Phd - Medium, Minister, Spiritual Counselor and Licensed Psychotherapist
- Dorit Brauer - Local meditation instructor and reflexologist.
- Earth - Angel Connection - Rita Teubner is a local energy healer, reader and channeler. Musically Beautiful, an inspiring web site!
- Epiphany Works - Inspired Event Planning, (for the Pittsburgh area), located North of Pittsburgh
- Essence of Reality - Promotes a "Clear Awareness of How Life Works".
Points out the fallacies and illusions created by old beliefs and hidden assumptions.
Tom Nehrer, a native of the Eastern Suburbs of Pittsburgh, provides the perspectives.
- Feng Shui Consulting and Design of Greater Pittsburgh - Susan Merkner - Licensed Certified Practitioner and Teacher
- Gaia*Friends - Inspirational Web Site dedicated to helping people understand and deal with life's ups and downs. Created through local nurse and seeker, Susanrose.
- Gina Hillier Editorial Services - Gina is a professional writer, editor and consultant. Her personal writings focus on topics related to human potential, holistic wellness, and living life inspired by passion .
- Global Coalition for Peace - This is a national organization with a chapter here in Pittsburgh. E-mail to Rose Lord for local events.
- Grateful Heart Therapy - This is the only link that is for e-mail. That is because Kevin Henry is one of my heroes who REALLY needs a web page.
- Greater Pittsburgh Reiki Alliance - dedicated to promoting the exploration and dissemination of accurate information on the Reiki system - Usui Reiki Ryoho.
- Grove of Gaia - South Hills, affiated with national organization, Covenant of the Goddess.
- The Handwriting Analyst - Dennis Duez, professional Handwriting Analyst with 20+ years of experience, provides local entertainment programming and consultations for exploration and discovery.
- Healing Cells - Deb Schnitta, RN, is a professional nurse with many years experience in helping people heal.
- Heaven on Earth - Mind - Body Wellness. Danskinetics, Huna, and Intuitive Heart Group Facilitator, Naomi Mullen.
- Heros Journey - Join us in local vision quests.
- HLQ Holistic Living Quest - Provides educational, networking, and community whole life living opportunities.
- Holistic Pittsburgh - A local holistic portal, Where you can find some DOT CALM.
- Hopi Center - Spiritual Peacemaking Seminars, Heart Of Peace Institute and Meditation Center
- Increase your return on life. - Wexford area inspirational speaker, also with blog to avoid negativity.
- Inner Harmony - Soul Coaching and more with LuAnn Cibik
- Inner Strength - North East of Pittsburgh in Leechburg. Medical Qigong, Feng Sui, Martial Arts and more!
- Intuition and Energy Medicine - Kathleen A. Killian Spiritual Awareness Therapist/Educator. Located in the North Side, near CCAC.
- Kari Samuels - Offers local in depth intuitive readings as well as psychic development classes for all levels.
- Key Stone Reiki - A local group of Reiki Practitioners
- Kreamer Connect - Patty Kreamer will help you simplify!
- Lightwork Visions - Hypnotherapy, Intuitive Readings, Reiki, Crystal Bowls and Crystal Skulls.
- Mental Performances - Sanna Carapellotti, MS,CHT. Hypno-Coach, Therapist and Performance Specialist in Pittsburgh.
- Mr. Hypnotherapy - Life Changes with Holistic Healing, Michael R. Weir, Hypnotherapist, Coraopolis, PA.
- Murrysville Healing Arts - A place promoting health and healing practices.
- Mystic Studio - From the Pittsburgh/Jefferson area. Kim Chestney is an intuitive counselor, author and Reiki practicioner.
- Mystical Truths - From Plum Boro, Rebecca Troup has been educating adults for more than 14 years in the business, health, and metaphysical fields.
- Nancy Mramor - PhD, Psychologist, Spiritual Coach, Professional Speaker, Author.
- Nationality Rooms - In the University of PittsburghCathedral of Learning.
"Good will has brought them together. Like the Magi of ancestral traditions and the shepherds of candid simplicity, they offer their gifts of what is precious, genuine and their own, to truth that shines forever and enlightens all people."
- Numerology Wizard - Pittsburgh area numerologist, Francesca Szarnicki
- Carole Obley - Psychic-intuitive counselor, teacher, near Monroeville.
- One Wisdom - Counseling in Highland Park, Lisa LeRose.
- Peaceburgh - Local Love in action
- Phoenix Studios - Visual Guides on the Path to Self Discovery.
- Pittsburgh Action Against Rape - Empowering people to create a world safe from sexual violence and oppression.
- Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health and Healing - Massage, Cellular Expansion and Reiki Healing. Pittsburgh East Area.
- Pittsburgh New Age Net - A local resource on New Age events.
- Pittsburgh's Mayan Prophecy Connection - Presented by Local Mystics- Twin Miracle.
- Point of Light - A Journal for Meaningful Living, distributed freely in Pittsburgh, this is their on-line magazine.
- Psychotherapy for the Body and the Soul - Mark Wolynn, Certified Regression Hypnotherapist. Located in Squirrel Hill - local classes.
- Rachel Carson - Author of "Silent Spring".
- Reiki by Sonja - Greenburg area Reiki Master - Teacher
- Safe Harbor - Center for Spiritual Healing, North East of Pittsburgh
- Sassafras Grove - Pittsburgh Area Neo-Pagans.
- Soul Movement Therapy - Joseph Turiano, Spiritual Counseling - Coaching
- Spark of Light - Metaphysical Healer, Deborah Spark. Located in Irwin. Reiki, sound and color healing and more .
- Starcana Insight - Intuitive astrology, spiritual taro and inner guidance. Phone consultations for individuals and relationships. Greensburg PA,
- Starself - Rick DiClemente - Psychic Astrologer.
- Sun Conflict Solutions - Providing Mediation, Conflict Coaching and Management.
- Tamar George - Pittsburgh channel/psychic. Appts by phone or in her skylit art studio. Does home parties. Her web site, has original spiritual artwork, past life proof, channeled ancient history. 700 people a week visit website.
- Tarot Card Readings - Safe Harbor Center for Spiritual Healing: Cathy Ginter offers Spiritual Healing, Dream Analysis and Tarot Card Readings committed to the path of wisdom and inner peace.
- The Tao Center - In Pittsburgh - Tai Chi, Qigong, Taoist Yoga and more.
- The Green Bough - Free Lance Gatherings for Creative Learning.
- Three Moon Ocean - South Western PA's Intuitive, Carol Ann Ciocco
- Three River Dharma - Three Rivers Dharma Center is committed to providing the Pittsburgh region with access to the timeless, practical teachings of the Buddha.
- Tikkun Chant Circle - Explores sacred phrases from sources such as Psalms, Isaiah, Jewish liturgy. Meeting Monthly in Squrirel Hill.
- Unity A Journey Home - Soutwest PA 1st residential hospice house in Vanderbilt, PA. Dedicated to CARE not cure..
- Universal Order - Carol Briney Speaker, Trainer, Author. Time Management Consultant - Simplify!
- Urban Shaman - Diane Palmer, South Hills, Shamanic Journey, For Power Animals, Soul Retreival
- Vanati, Walking to New Worlds - Energy medicine, teaching and healing.
- Whole Person, Whole Planet - Victoria (Vikki) Hanchin, LCSW, Pittsburgh wholistic psychotherapist.
- Vegan Outreach - Created by local Pittsburgers.
Music - Performance
- Absolute Ballroom - Great exercise and fun, dance instruction in Pittsburgh.
- Acousticafe - Raising Pittsburgh's awareness of the vast array of talented acoustic artists that reside in and around our city.
- CMU Ballroom Dance Club - Teaching novices and veterans a large variety of Ballroom and Latin dances. Students as well as members of the Pittsburgh community welcome .
- Jim Donovan - A native Pittsburgh musician who creates "Music for Exploration and Evolution".
- Lisa Ferraro - Singer and spiritual songwriter.
- Fugi - Local singer and songwriter of very empowering music! Also teaches Piano and Yoga!
- Healing Arts by Amethyst - Sacred Dance -bellydance, structured movement, and free-form dancing with spiritual elements.
- Ishtar - Pittsburgh's Classic Bellydance Band
- Life in Balance - Music that creates a sonic environment for deep personal exploration.
- Pittsburgh Belly Dance, Tribe - A local blog for Pittsburgh area bellydancers.
- Rhythmgames - Drumming circles, with some events in Pittsburgh.
- Salsa Meet up - Join Salsa Meet Up Group in Pittsburgh.
- The Dance Cafe - Learn Salsa- and more, Downtown Pittsburgh.
- Zafirada - Belly Dance Troupe and Local Classes
- Zany Umbrella Circus - Bringing together diverse audiences, strives to reintegrate art into daily life through shows that tickle the imagination and teach important life lessons.
Mostly Medical - Health
- Accupuncture Pittsburgh - Susan Petrella, North Hills and Shadyside.
- Ahhh A Massage - Margie Webb, RN Massage Therapist, Mc Murray - South Hills
- Body And Birth - Massage and birthing assistance by Kim Young. Kim is a massage therapist and professional "Doula", (a person who comforts the mom during labor and delivery).
- BYS Yoga - Yoga Studio, Carson Street, Southside.
- Cancer Caring Center - Providing free emotional support to cancer survivors.
- Center Avenue Spa - Body work treatments and wellness studio.
- Chinese Accupunture and Herbs - Located in Mt. Lebanon.
- Center for Complimentary Health - Dennis Courtney, MD in Bridgeville
- Doctor Heidi - Naturalpathic medical practice in Mc Murray.
- Esspa - Organic Skin Care Spa, in Aspinwall.
- Family Wellness - Visit the on-line office Franne Berez, MD, ND, Squirrel Hill.
- Hair Peace - Pittsburgh charity that offers hair pieces for women to wear who are undergoing treatment for cancer.
- Harmony Pilates - A studio in Highland Park featuring Pilates
- Healing-Motion - East End physical wellness center with wholistic physical therapy and more.
- Heath Alternatives of Sewickley - Holistic healing arts center.
- HealthPyramid.com - Dr. Kathy Hartford, DC, of North Hills, Natrona Heights. Dr. Hartford also offers personal coaching for women, See- SisterSupport.com
- Holistic Pet Care - Located in Beaver, PA. Douglas Knueven, DVM, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
- Hypno-Birthing - Diane Palmer registered hypnotherapist, and is a HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator (HBCE)
- In the Moment - Massage, Acupuncture, and Nutrition in Perrysville, North Hills.
- Integrative Opthalmology - Dr Gounder combines a nutritive, medical, and surgical approach for eye health.
- Jack Smith Massage Therapy - Therapeutic and Sport Massage at 3 Pittsburgh locations. Also- massage for home hospice clients.
- Key Stone Reiki - Treatment and training, group practice in a wide variety of local locations.
- Magical Hands - Massage Therapy, in Squirrel Hill.
- Med Spa - Accupucture, body work, nuturition and more, in Shadyside.
- Natural Kneads - Massage Therapist, Fox Chapel Area
- Peace of Mind Pet Care - Behavior Consulting for Dogs and Cats, including alternative and holistic practice.
- Pittsburgh Center for Complimentary Health and Healing - Edgewood Area Holistic Health Center and Practice
- Pittsburgh Holistic Network - East - Dr. Khan combines western medicine with complimentary medicine practices. Located in Monroeville.
- Pittsburgh Nurses United for Healing - Are you tired of practicing traditional nursing? Holistic Nursing may be your last stop to healing yourself and your patients.
- Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy - Located in Penn Hills.
- Scott Medical - Comprehensive Wellness Center, Greentree.
- Serenity Bodhiworks - Therapies based on traditional Eastern concepts of bodywork
- Shepard Wellness - Offers support to persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in an atmosphere of understanding.
- Simply Brainy - Developmental Optometry in Oakmont.
- Sohum Yoga - Studio in Bellvue.
- South Hills Integrative and Wellness Center - In Mount Lebanon, Darrell S.C.S. Misak ND, RPh.
- The Healing Touch - Gateway Center Masssage and Wellness Store.
- The Magic of Massage - Personal Training and Massage Therapy by Mark Lutz.
- The Natural Path - Local homeopathic remedies.
- Up Stretch Pilates - Pittsburgh's North Hills Pilates studio for mind & body reformation.
- Well Spring - Joy Sakonyi, N.D. Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, office in North Side.
- What the Health Now - Reflexology, EFT with office in Forest Hills.
- Whole Health Resources - In Squirrel Hill, Deborah Barr, founder.
- Wholistic Health Center - Integrative Medicine, Ralph Miranda, MD
- Wilfred R. Camerson Wellness Center - A spa get away affiliated with Washinton PA Hospital.
- Womens Health Options Network - Mr. Midwife - with office in Regent Square.
- Yakin's Comounding Pharmacy - In Monroeville, Dye free, preservative free - customizing the strength of a medication, or combining medications.
Mostly Progressive
- Healthcare 4 ALL in PA - State Wide group supporting single payer in Pennsylvania, wilth local office in Squirrel Hill.
- Mesh - Mobilize and Empower the South Hills.
- No smoking allowed!
- Pat O'Malley - Consulting with a vision of social, economic, and political justice.
- Pittsburgh Cohousing - Forming a sustainable society one neighborhood at a time.
- Pittsburgh United - Strives for economic justice in the Pittsburgh region
- Thomas Merton Center - Pittsburgh's nonviolent struggle to bring about a more peaceful and just world.
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