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Healthy Lifestyle Offerings
All programs will be held at: 900 Haddon Avenue, Station House Office Building, unless otherwise noted.
LP2 is located at 1049 Haddon Avenue on the second floor. There is a stairway entrance on the side. Space at LP2 is limited, so please register early.
Registration is required.
Learning Skills
Achieving Better Control: Diabetes Self-Management Program
Exercise & Diabetes Wed. 11/17/10 5:30-7:00pm Cost: $15 This workshop will review exercise guidelines and considerations for individuals with Diabetes. Learn how a regular exercise program can help keep Diabetes under control. A Beginner’s movement class will also be offered so please wear loose, comfortable clothes. Please bring a physician’s consent/release if you have Diabetes and have never participated in an exercise program before.
Relaxation Techniques for a Healthier Heart Wed. 2/23/11 5:30-6:30pm Cost: FREE 20 participant limit – sign up early! This workshop will address the adverse health effects that stress places on the body. Learn realistic coping strategies to better manage stress for a more balanced life and a healthier heart. Blood Pressure screening will be provided.
Fitness Fundamentals Wed. 3/16/11 5:30-6:30pm Cost: FREE 20 participant limit- sign up early! This workshop will outline the components of a “balanced” fitness program. Learn guidelines for cardiovascular and strengthening exercises that will help you lower your body fat and maintain a healthy weight. Body Fat analysis through hand-held bioelectrical impedance will be provided.
Self-Massage for Chronic Knee Pain Instructors: Dorothea Atkins, RN, MA, ThD, CMT; Angel Austin CMT; Gloria Adkins RN, CMT, Sue DiGregorio CMT; and Angela Santana CMT 5 week series Cost $75 Mondays Fall 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15/10 2 – 4 pm 6 – 8 pm Spring 04/25, 05/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23/11 2 – 4 pm 6 – 8 pm Chronic knee pain effects walking, going up or down stairs, even rising up out of a chair. If you want to learn natural, safe pain relief; and preventive self-care techniques, then participate in a therapeutically proven self-massage technique that may improve your quality of life. Participants will be massaging their thigh (quadriceps) muscles in a seated position, with supervision. Wear or bring shorts or loose fitting clothing to provide easy access to the upper leg.
INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS/IFM
Free Lecture, Integrative Medicine Wednesday, September 29, 2010 6:30 – 7:30 pm Ron Ciccone, MD Integrative Health Care combines the best ideas and practices of Mainstream and Alternative medicine to stimulate the body’s own healing potentials. It neither rejects mainstream medicine nor uncritically promotes alternative practices, but integrates the most appropriate from both.
Free lecture on Neurotransmitters Wednesday, April 27, 2011 6:30 – 8:30 pm Ron Ciccone, MD Nerve fibers do not connect. They communicate by chemicals that are present in the spaces between them. When these chemicals called Neurotransmitters are unbalanced, anxiety, depression, ADHD, weight gain and other problems can occur. Natural amino acid Neurotransmitter precursors can be used instead of prescriptions to correct these imbalances.
Free Acupuncture Lecture series Presented by Sheri McLennan-Krauss, Lic.Ac., M.Ac.
Cosmetic Acupuncture 7 – 8 pm Monday, September 20, 2010 or Monday, November 8, 2010 or Monday, May 2, 2011 Little Portion, 2nd Floor, 1049 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood, NJ
Acupuncture For Pain Management 7– 8 pm Monday, October 11, 2010 or Monday, April 4, 2011 Little Portion, 2nd Floor
Acupuncture for Women’s Health 7 – 8 pm Monday, March 7, 2011 Little Portion 2nd Floor Presented by Lydia Reese, M.S., L.Ac.
Acupuncture for Everyone Tuesday, October 12, 2010 7 – 8 pm Learn why acupuncture can address most health concerns. Enjoy an interactive discussion about the ancient healing art of acupuncture and how it can complement your modern wellness program. Demonstration included.
Acupuncture for Spring Allergies 7 – 8 pm Thursday, March 17, 2011 Prepare yourself before the itchy, stuffy rhinitis gets the best of you. Natural remedies will complement your medical plan or possibly replace some of the medications you use to beat allergies.
Acupuncture For Spring Training 7– 8 pm Thursday, May 12, 2011 Spring is our favorite time to exercise! With all the excitement of warmer weather we tend to over extend our energies. Athletes or not, everyone could use a musculoskeletal tune-up to make the transition more comfortable.
ABC/ACHIEVING BETTER CONTOL: Diabetes Self-Management Program 5 weeks, Saturdays, 9:30 am, Suite 318 Call ABC Education Specialist for more information, 1-877-533-4222
Meditation Mentoring in the Garden of Peace, Healing and Wholeness Call Lourdes Wellness Center, (856) 869-3125, to schedule a mentored and/or guided session with Bill Mason on Tuesdays from 3 – 4 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 per session.
Meditation and Breathing Techniques for Stress Management Fridays, 12/17/10, or 1/14/11, or 2/11/11, or 3/11/11 or 4/15/11 or 5/13/11 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. $20 Instructor: Michelle Carlino, BA, CYT Meditation is one of the most powerful wholistic tools available to enhance physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Learn this practice of clearing the mind and focusing on breathing, while obtaining relaxation.
ADD/ADHD & LD 101: Is it Really Real? $25 Wednesday, 10/6/10 or Wednesday, 3/2/11 6 – 8 pm Instructor: Linda Karanzalis, M.S. Most parents, spouses, and professionals are educated about these disorders. But what is it like to actually HAVE the condition...to live each and every day fighting to focus your attention on what is happening in the school or work day? That's the critical piece that training generally lacks. This is a fun, but eye-opening experience to help parents better understand AHD & LD and to help diminish the frustration these children feel. One parent of a sixth grade student said, "Now I really understand the challenges my son is faced with going through each and every day. This will make me a better mom."
Get the Answers to Your ADD/ADHD & LD Questions! $25 Wednesday, 12/1/10 or 2/16/11 6 – 8 pm
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Art Therapy-A Creative Vehicle for Stress Management Instructor: Danielle Burnham, MA, ATR-BC Tuesdays, 10/5 – 10/26/10 or 3/8 – 3/29/11 7 – 9 pm $80 per series at 1049 Haddon Avenue, Lourdes Little Portion 2nd floor This workshop will provide individuals the opportunity to utilize art to: Identify specific triggers/stressors in his/her life Explore the physical/emotional symptoms resulting from stress Identify healthy coping strategies Develop relaxation plans that fit accordingly into daily routines Join us & learn to find news ways to live a healthier, relaxed lifestyle!
Overcoming Emotional Eating Tues., 11/2/10 or Tues., 5/3/11 7– 9pm $25 Instructor: Judith Pellegrino, CHHC, AADP If you hunger for the truth about food; crave clarity about why diets tend to fail or have a desire to learn what is at the root of food-related health concerns and are open to holistic solutions, join Judy as she relates facts and personal insights gained while overcoming generational emotional eating behaviors.
Introduction to Neurofeedback for ADD/ADHD with David Yaden, CHt Monday, 10/11/10 or 1/17/11 7 – 9 pm $45 Learn how to manage child and adult ADD/ADHD by re-training brainwave patterns using EEG technology. Neurofeedback allows one to see and learn to control brainwave patterns through a process much like playing a video game. Through this process, deficient brainwaves may be increased and over-abundant brain waves may be decreases allowing the brain to balance itself into a more normal range. Neurofeedback can benefit cognitive ability, stress, mood and especially attention. Training to focus in this way takes advantage of the brain’s natural ability to learn and change without the use of medication. Come find out how fun and effective neuro-feedback can be for both children and adults.
Learning Skills with David Yaden, CHt Monday, 10/25/10 7– 9 pm $45 Learn how to make your mind and body work for you while learning. Parents of and students in middle and high school welcome. Learn pre-test stress busters and ways to make studying more effective and easier. Also, academic and lifestyle advice for preparing for and transitioning to college. A group guided relaxation is included.
Quit Smoking with Hypnosis with David Yaden, CHt Monday, 11/01/10 or 1/03/11 $45 This class includes discussion on the common reasons/causes for smoking and why there are such difficult obstacles for so many people. This class includes general information about the health risks inherent to smoking as well as general strategies to overcome these challenges. A group hypnosis session is included.
Weight Loss with Hypnosis Monday, 1/10/11 or 5/9/11 7 – 9 pm $45 Instructor: David Yaden, CHt Learn how the mind-body connection can make weight loss effortless! We often intellectually know the things we should do to lose weight but if the body and subconscious mind are not in agreement with this information losing weight becomes a nightmare. In this class you will first learn how to lose weight then you will be taught techniques that will keep you motivated and stress-free as the weight drops away. You will create a personalized plan and receive a group hypnosis session that will allow you to gain greater control over you body and subconscious. Stop trying diets and start losing weight the natural way!
Mind-Body Health and Me with David Yaden, CHt Wednesday, 11/3/10 or Monday, 2/28/11 7– 9 pm $45 This class will provide you with the information and techniques you need to achieve mind-body balance. Every aspect of mind-body health will be examined and simple, effective guidance will be given on sleep, diet, exercise and unhealthy habits. If you suffer with weight loss, stress, addictions or are striving to maximize your personal health and well-being, this workshop is for you. Learn deep relaxation through self-hypnosis and meditation techniques. A group hypnosis session is also included.
Hypno-poetry Monday, 3/14/11 7 – 9 pm Instructor: David Yaden $25 This program is directed towards creative writers, artists, students and those interested in exploring the mind. David Yaden, hypnotherapist, will teach basic hypnotic language patterns and the structure of a simple hypnosis induction so you will have the power to create guided visualizations or add fascinating elements to your writing. Also learn how to enhance your creativity, group hypnosis session is included.
Reduce Stress with Hypnosis with David Yaden, CHt Monday, 3/28/11 7– 9 pm 45 This class includes discussion on the common reasons/causes for stress, including pre holiday stress, and why there are such difficult obstacles for so many people. This class includes general information about the health risks inherent to stress as well as general strategies to overcome these challenges. A group hypnosis session is included.
Blue Sky Mind with Meditation & Self-Hypnosis with David Yaden, CHt Monday, 4/11/11 7– 9 pm $45 Through this course you will learn to design your own custom self-hypnosis technique that will allow you to keep your mind clear throughout the day, to give suggestions to your subconscious, or can be used as a prelude to meditation. Aspects of mind body health will be covered. You will learn and experience self-hypnosis and meditation. Both of these techniques will be examined from the perspective of their spiritual roots to their modern day scientific application. A group hypnosis/guided meditation will be included.
Eating with Mindfulness 7:30 – 9 pm Fridays, 11/19/10 or 1/21/11 or 3/18/11 or 5/20/11 $20 Michelle Carlino, BA, RYT Mindful eating is the awareness of how the food we eat impacts our body, emotions, mind and spiritual life. It will include gentle awareness and breathing exercises, guided mindful eating, and time for reflection and sharing. Dress comfortably; bring mat or towel.
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