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Client programs require pre-registration: please call 978-456-3532. Come Join Strong Women/Strong BonesOpen to the Community! Date and time to be announced. The StrongWomen Program was developed by Miriam Nelson, PhD, an associate professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. “Strength is a critical factor in living healthier, more active lives. Our research shows that a program in strength training not only improves bone density, but also reduces falls, improves arthritis symptoms, and increases flexibility and strength.” The Strong Women/Strong Bones program is designed for women regardless of age or physical status. Please bring a water bottle, exercise mat, and — most important — a sense of humor! Since 2006, certified StrongWomen Program leader, Nancy Webber, RYT, has been teaching this popular program. She is a member of the ASFA (American Senior Fitness Association) and an RYT200, and teaches for the Council on Aging in Harvard. Nancy is a dedicated and inspiring professional fitness instructor and a former Healing Garden client. Please call 978-456-3532 to register. Growing Your Own HerbsOpen to the Community! Date and time to be announced. There is nothing like the fragrance and flavor of fresh home-grown herbs! Learn about the history and culinary uses of common herbs like parsley, rosemary, chives, thyme, dill, and sage. Bring a written recipe for a favorite dish that uses one or more of these herbs, and we'll share recipes. You will plant up a small container of herbs to take home that will add beauty and flavor to your meals. With the care tips that Jennifer gives you, your herb garden will be easy to care for. Jennifer Angell, Certified Horticultural Therapist will be the facilitator for this course. To register please call 978-456-3532. We ask that you please register for this workshop by April 9th. Nourishing Your Body with Mindful NutritionOpen to the Community! Date and time to be announced. Mindful eating is a rich practice of bringing attention and awareness to the act of eating. Eating mindfully can offer a fresh perspective on how we approach our plates. It is a skill that can be strengthened, and can aid in shedding new light on past fears, frustrations and pitfalls associated with food and weight. During this two class series, participants will decorate their own ceramic bowl and then use it to create a nutritious meal and celebrate mindful eating. Stephanie Meyers, MS/RD, LDN, is a senior dietician at the Dana-Farber Cancer Center Institute and has lectured throughout the United States on this topic. Clay Artist Lisa W. B. Walker found clay to be the ideal medium to continue caring for herself following her cancer treatment in 2003. Her collection of clay "appointment" containers are used and enjoyed at the Healing Garden by clients and therapists. Information regarding Lisa's functional pottery and the connections she makes with mindful eating can be found via her website at www.lisawbwalker.com Laurie McCracken, RN, has been an oncology nurse for over 20 years. Her passion is treating the "whole person"- body, mind and spirit. She is also a Health Coach, certified by The Insitute for Integrative Nutrition in New York, in 2008, which is accredited by Teachers College, Columbia University. At present she works at Nashoba Valley Medical Center and is attending the Rhys Thomas Institute of Energy Medicine. Jacqueline Sulivan-Wyco has been a professional chef for 25 years prior to becoming a massage therapist and Reiki Master/ Teacher. She expanded her skills as a chef to teach food safety and cooking classes for oncology patients. Jacqueline holds a strong belief in the role food plays in nourishing ourselves. Please call 978-456-3532 to register. Healing Sound JourneyOpen to the Community! Date and time to be announced. When you enter a relaxed, meditative state, you enter a pace of healing. Sound is a wonderful vehicle, which can easily carry you to this healing space. Sound has the ability to be both therapeutic and transformative. It creates vibrational changes that affect you on all levels. Physically sound can change the reate of cellular vibration to a state of health. On other levels, sound affects the areas of the breain which govern emotional and behavioral response. On a spiritual level, sound can heiten awareness of and connection to our Divine Source. Participants should bring a blanket or yoga mat to lie on and whatever pillows are needed for support and comfort. Janine Sousa has been working in the healing arts for sixteen years. She is a Usai Reiki Master and has studied sound therapy with Michael Kopel, Mitch Nu and Ashana. Please call 978-456-3532 to register. Qi-Gong — A Modality for Ease of Well-beingOpen to the Community! Date and time to be announced. Do you want to support your health and well-being? Are you tired of feeling stressed? Are you recovering from an illness? Are you a caregiver who needs to boost your energy? For more than 5,000 years, the Chinese have applied this healing art to reduce stress, increase vitality, and promote health and longevity. The practice of Qi-Gong (also known as Chinese yoga), stimulates the lymph system to eliminate toxins, elicits the relaxation response (which supports the immune system), and calms the body and mind. Qi-Gong exercises can be done standing or sitting, and include slow movement coordinated with breathing, mind-calming exercises, postural alignment, and self-massage. Qi-Gong leader Carol Mielo Swerzenski is a professor of psychology, a consultant in Complementary Care, and a daily practitioner of Qi-Gong for 20 years. Please call 978-456-3532 to register. The Healing Property of BeadsFor Clients Only Date and time to be announced. Did you know at various gems and stones have different healing properties? Join us in this two session workshop to create a beautiful, personalized necklace using our beads, stones, wire and clasps. Glam your way out the door when you finish! Laurie Cohen, MA will be the facilitator for this workshop. Please call (978) 456-3532 to register. Holistic Healing Through Feng ShuiOpen to the Community! Date and time to be announced. Your home can help you heal! This presentation focuses on creating a healing environment using the principles of Feng Shui. By capturing the healing forces within your home, your home can be vital to restoring or improving your health. We will examine the chi (or energy) flow in your home, then make Feng Shui modifications to the areas of your home that are meant to support you. Add Feng Shui to your holistic medical bag- and feel the positive healing energy around you! Please bring your fee in a red envelope or in a plain envelope marked in red. Julie Pelletier-Rutkowski, MS, RN, the owner of Feng Shui Services of New England, will be facilitating this workshop. Please call 978-456-3532 to register. The Deep River "Sampler"Open to the Community! Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00pm
DEEP RIVER "SAMPLER" A Group in the art of slowing down: Accessing the wisdom of our inner knowing and finding purpose in everyday life. DO YOU HAVE TOO MANY DEMANDS AND TOO LITTLE TIME? DO YOU FEEL TRAPPED BY THE TYRANNY OF YOUR TO DO LIST? DO YOU FEEL WONDER THAT YOUR HURRIED SCHEDULE IS MODELING FOR YOUR FAMILY? Within every individual flows a deep river of creativity, passion, silence, and a place of contact with ourselves and what matters to us. Discovering and drawing on the Deep River counteracts the fragmentation and sheer pace of life in the 21st century and brings inspiration and balance to our lives. This group is based on the book, Finding the Deep River Within: A Womens Guide to Recovering Balance and Meaning in Everyday Life, it will introduce the three preliminary doorways and six core practices that can support us in allowing our own deeper currents to flow through daily life. This group is faciliated by Kathy Parliment Benson, LICSW. Kathy is a clinical social worker with over twenty years experience working with children, adults and families as a psychotherapist, emergency service clinicican and is currently the clinical social worker at the Nashoba Valley Medical Center. She has completed trainings in the Deep River program, the UMass Medical Center Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program, along with multiple trainings at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. To register please call 978-456-3532. "Spring Has Sprung!"For Clients Only Thursdays, 1:00–3:00pm
Show off your beautiful flowers or plants in a one of a kind mosaic planter or vase. Choose one of our containers and bring along some plates, tiles and found objects, or use our bits to make a colorful and creative vessel that you will be proud to display. ALL levels welcome, beginners will be surprised to see what you can create in your first class! Laurie Cohen, MA, will be the artist teaching this course. Please call 978-456-3532 to register. Healing Sound JourneyOpen to the Community! Thursday, May 10, 11:15am–1:15pm When you enter a relaxed, meditative state, you enter a space of healing. Sound is a wonderful vehicle, which can easily carry you to this healing space. Sound has the ability to be both therapeutic and transformative. It creates vibrational changes that affect you on all levels. Physically, sound can change the rate of cellular vibration to a state of health. On other levels, sound affects the area of the brain which govern emotional and the behavioral response. On a spiritual level, sound can heighten awareness of and connection to our Divine Source. Participants should bring a blanket or yoga mat to lie on and whatever pillows are needed for support and comfort. Janine Sousa has been working in the healing arts for sixteen years. She is a Usai Reiki Master and has studied sound therapy with Micahel Kopel, Mitch Nur and Ashana Please call 978-456-3532 to register |
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