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NATURAL
AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE GIVES NEW LIFE TO
OLD
FARM IN THE BARABOO BLUFFS
A life-long dream realized
for John Thuesen and Laurel Redmon, their organic, 40-acre herb, fruit and
vegetable farm provides an inspiring and peaceful backdrop for their new clinic
and herb shop. After three long
years of renovation, the two-story wooden granary has a new lease on life.
Local craftsman and artisan Charlie Tom helped them fashion beams and
sliding doors from 3 black cherry trees harvested from the farm’s woods using
old world joinery techniques. “I
believe that the integrity of the craftsmanship will enhance the healing
process,” says John Thuesen, Shiatsu practitioner and builder.
Red Sage Health - Baraboo
offers acupuncture, shiatsu massage and herbal medicine.
An herb shop with handmade medicines and chemical-free body care products
is also tucked inside. As well, a
classroom is available for studies in Herbalism, Chinese Medicine, Healthy
Cooking, Aromatherapy, Foraging and more. A
guiding principle is that medicine should delight the senses.
The farm clinic is the
newest branch of Red Sage Health, which also operates a Chinese Medicine Clinic
and Herb Shop in downtown Madison. The
Williamson Street establishment has provided comprehensive health care and
education for nearly five years. Acupuncture,
shiatsu massage, Chinese and Western herbs, aromatherapy and dietary advice are
employed to help people heal from both chronic and acute conditions.
One of Laurel Redmon’s
goals as an acupuncturist and herbalist is to provide affordable health care for
the whole family. This includes
promoting healthy habits in young people that can have positive implications in
the future. She says, “education
is a powerful tool in maintaining health and autonomy these days.”