This month, we're proud to present the 2025 Natural Living Directory for Fairfield & Southern Litchfield counties—a comprehensive resource designed to connect you with the leading practitioners, businesses and holistic experts in our community. Whether you’re exploring new integrative therapies, seeking nutritional guidance or striving for a more balanced lifestyle overall, this issue aims to be a year-round reference that inspires and guides you along your wellness journey.

Each practitioner and business showcased in this year’s directory holds unique expertise, from chiropractic care and integrative medicine to energy healing and financial planning. Our lineup of 2025 Wellness Dream Team Profiles, which provide an in-depth look at the dedicated professionals shaping the local, natural health landscape, begins on page 9. A section of informative Business Spotlights to keep you informed of offerings, specialties and practitioners within the region follows that on page 18. Starting on page 42, you’ll find a comprehensive section of Directory Listings which serve as a valuable guide to help you locate practitioners through category headings and detailed descriptions. Additionally, the Natural Living Glossary, beginning on page 44, provides clear definitions of key terms in holistic health. 

Our April feature story about Circular Economics is a must-read, offering a fresh perspective on recycling, reusing and reducing waste. This approach shifts away from disposable culture and towards a regenerative way of living. I challenge you to apply one or more of its recommendations this month. After all, small, mindful changes will always create a lasting impact. This issue also explores the benefits of gardening with native plants, which supports biodiversity and conserves water. 

Curating and designing this issue has been an exciting and rewarding experience and I am truly inspired by the incredible businesses, owners and practitioners we’ve featured. Personally, I can’t wait to visit these experts myself and experience the benefits of their services firsthand. Be sure to hold onto this issue as your indispensable guide to keep handy throughout the year. And share it with friends and family, too! Plus, take advantage of the wealth of knowledge available both in print and online at our website eNaturalAwakenings.com.

Wishing you a year of fulfillment, zest and mind-body harmony,

Erica