Ann Reid, a registered nurse since 1985, will lead a new chapter of the American Holistic Nurses’ Association (AHNA) forming in Lancaster. The first meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., October 15, at Health by Design Natural Clinic, in Leola. Local holistic nurses and practitioners, with the goal of working in partnership with people to heal the whole person–body, mind, spirit and emotion–are invited to network, share knowledge, further educational experiences and work together to achieve common goals.

A holistic nurse is a legally licensed nurse, specializing in one or more alternative healing therapies, such as acupuncture, chiropractic or energy healing. The nonprofit AHNA is a definitive voice for nurses and other holistic practitioners. It promotes the education of practitioners and the public in every aspect of holistic caring and healing, and serves as a bridge between conventional medicine and complementary/alternative healing practices.

Reid, who has a nursing degree from Hahnemann University, in Philadelphia, is in private practice as a holistic registered nurse, Usui Holy Fire Reiki master/teacher, healing energy practitioner and health writer.

Location: 266 W. Main St. For more information, call 717-431-9646 or 484-716-7386 or email [email protected].