About Natural Awakenings

Charlotte, North Carolina Edition

launched December 2004

Publisher Rebecca Jeffery Fowler has been a student of the healing arts for over 15 years. After many years in the corporate world, she made the choice to follow her passion toward a natural health lifestyle in business as well as personally. Ms. Fowler has pursued an eclectic background of studies ranging from holistic nutrition, digestive health,  shamanic traditions and energy healing.

Early Roots

Healthy living entrepreneur Sharon Bruckman launched the first Natural Awakenings magazine in Naples, Florida in 1994 in response to a strong local holistic health community and thousands of like-minded readers eager to connect with each other. The publication became an immediate success. A second, Sarasota, edition soon followed.

Today we are 73 markets strong and growing. We serve a thriving community of over 2.7 million responsive readers.

Daily Fruits

Each month Natural Awakenings magazines across the country take a practical look at the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living. We interview national experts we think you’d like to meet. We offer inspiring how-to articles. Each month brings fresh perspective around a timely theme sure to pique your interest.

At the front of each community issue, we present global news and views as a complement to news and events of local interest. We highlight healing arts practitioners in the local area. And we connect you with a wealth of national and local resources mapping out alternate routes to a healthier, happier, longer life. A life that feels good all the way around.