Talks & Workshops: 2008 Schedule
Thursday, January 10th, 6:30-8:00pm. Keynote Speaker: "Finding a
Holistic Path to Business Success". Metro Boston chapter meeting, New
England Holistic Chamber of Commerce (NEHCC). Location: Education
Center, Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street,
Wellesley, MA 02482. Free parking, refreshments will be served.
Discover a down-to-earth approach to business development that applies
time-tested holistic principles to find workable solutions to your professional
needs. Learn how to run a financially successful, authentic enterprise
that is grounded in your integrity, your desire for a fulfilling life, and your
concern for doing good. Cost: $10 pre-paid/$15 at door for NEHCC
members; $25 pre-paid/$30 at the door for general public. To pre-pay
and for more info: visit
www.neholisticchamber.org. Open to the public.
Thursday, February 7th, 7:00-8:30pm. Workshop:
"Do-It-Yourself Acupressure". At the Center
for Preventive Medicine, 191 Nashua Street, Providence, RI.
Find out which “pressure points” on the body can help relieve
stress, headaches and other ailments. Acupressure is is simple to
learn and practice on yourself and others at home and at work.
Cost: $15. To register or for more information, call the Center at
401-434-3550 or email info@riprevmedcenter.com.
Open to the public.
Saturday, February 16th, 10:30am-1:00pm. Valentine's Workshop:
"Shiatsu for Couples". At the Center
for Preventive Medicine, 191 Nashua Street, Providence, RI.
Learn an easy and effective way to offer loving and compassionate touch
to those dear to you. This 2 1/2 hour workshop will teach you how
to offer your friend or partner a relaxing shiatsu experience that can
release back and shoulder tension and reduce stress. Cost: $75 for
couples, $40 for individuals. To register or for more information,
call the Center at 401-434-3550 or email info@riprevmedcenter.com.
Open to the public.
Thursday, February 28th, 2:30-3:30pm. Presentation:
"Pregnancy and Post-Partum Shiatsu/Acupressure". For Day
Hospital Program clinicians, Women and Infants' Hospital, 101 Dudley
Street, Providence, RI. Organized by Yolanda Gabrielle, LICSW.
Closed to the public.
Tuesday, March 25th, 6:00-9:00pm. Keynote Speaker: "Finding a Holistic Path to Business Success". Southcoast chapter meeting, New England Holistic Chamber of Commerce (NEHCC). Location: White's of Westport, 66 State Road, Westport, MA (right off Rt. 195E, just past Fall River). Directions: www.lafrancehospitality.com. Free parking, refreshments will be served. Discover a down-to-earth approach to business development that applies time-tested holistic principles to find workable solutions to your professional needs. Learn how to run a financially successful, authentic enterprise that is grounded in your integrity, your desire for a fulfilling life, and your concern for doing good. Cost: $10 pre-paid/$15 at door for NEHCC members; $25 pre-paid/$30 at the door for general public. To pre-pay and for more info: visit www.neholisticchamber.org. Open to the public.
Sunday, April 5th, 2:30-3:15pm.
Presentation/Demonstration: "Introduction to Shiatsu and its
Japanese Roots". At the Brown University Japanese Cultural
Association annual culture day (1pm-11pm). Location: List Art
Building, 64 College Street, Brown University, Providence RI.
Presentation will be followed by chair shiatsu sessions, $10 for a
10-minute treatment. For more information, call Takuma Nakamoto at
401-369-0662. Open to the public.
Monday, April 7th, 1:00-2:00pm. Workshop: "Benefits of
Shiatsu for Pregnancy". Location: Monks Library, 2nd
Floor, Harvard University Health Services, 75 Mount Auburn Street,
Cambridge, MA. Shiatsu Therapy can help women during all
trimesters of pregnancy, while in labor, and also in the postpartum
period. I will show expectant mothers, birth partners and
healthcare professionals easy-to-learn techniques for helping balance
the body that may relieve back pain, tendonitis, nausea, and other
conditions. Some simple techniques may also be learned for
advancing labor and easing delivery. For further details, call the
Center for Wellness and Health Communication at 617-495-9629.
Cost: $10. Open to the Harvard Community.
Monday, April 14th, 12:00-1:00pm. Staff workshop at Harvard
School of Public Health: "Do-It-Yourself Acupressure". Location:
Kresge Building Room 206, Longwood Medical Area, Boston, MA. Find
out which “pressure points” on the body can help relieve stress,
headaches and other ailments. Acupressure is simple to learn and
practice on yourself and others at home and at work. Acupressure charts
will be provided for future reference. For details, call the
Center for Wellness and Health Communication at 617-495-9629. Free
and open to Harvard School of Public Health Staff.
Monday, May 12th, 12:00-1:00pm. Staff
workshop at Harvard School of Public Health: "Do-It-Yourself
Acupressure". Location: Landmark Center Conference Room #2,
401 Park Drive, Boston, MA. Find out which “pressure points”
on the body can help relieve stress, headaches and other ailments.
Acupressure is simple to learn and practice on yourself and others at
home and at work. Acupressure charts will be provided for future
reference. For details, call the Center for Wellness and Health
Communication at 617-495-9629. Free and open to Harvard School
of Public Health Staff.
Friday, May 16th, 6:00-6:30pm. Live interview with Dr.
George King on his talk radio show, Holistic Health and Wellness, on
WNRI 1380 AM, Woonsocket, RI. For online streaming, to to www.wnri.com.
Thursday, August 21st, 6:40pm. Talk and discussion: "Holistic Options for Pregnancy and Labor". At the RI New Moms Connection Providence Pregnancy Support Group, held at Creatoyvity on 808 Hope Street, Providence, RI. Open to support group members only.
Wednesday, September 24th, 12:00 p.m. Free Workshop: "Do-It-Yourself Acupressure". Barnard Room, 3rd Floor, Providence Public Library Central Branch, 150 Empire Sreet, Providence, RI. Sponsored by the Providence Public Library Wellness Committee. Find out which “pressure points” on the body can help relieve stress, headaches and other ailments. Acupressure is is simple to learn and practice on yourself and others. For more information, contact Karisa Tashjian at ktashjian@provlib.org. Open to the Providence Public Library Staff only.
Saturday, October 4th, 3:15pm. Workshop: "Disaster Zone Herbalism: Preparing for Epidemics, Natural Disasters, and Economic Meltdowns". At the 3rd Annual Community Herbal Convergence, Ashfield, MA. For more information, visit www.radherb.org. Open to the public.
Friday, October 31st, 3:00pm. Lecture and Demonstration: "Asian Bodywork Therapy". This lecture will provide an overview of the history and practice of Asian Bodywork Therapy, with an emphasis on shiatsu therapy. It will be followed by a live demonstration of shiatsu therapy, and a hands-on workshop on how to locate acupressure points for common ailments. At Alumnae Hall, Room 202, Brown University, Providence, RI. For members of the Brown University undergraduate Traditional Chinese Medicine Group Independent Study Project.
Thursday, November 13th, 4:00pm. Moderated Discussion: "Four Futures for Traditional Chinese Medicine in America". How legitimate is Traditional Chinese Medicine? How much, if at all, should it integrate with allopathic healthcare? Is allopathic healthcare ultimately sustainable? Brown University Pre-Med Students, local Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, and Providence area allopathic caregivers will consider four divergent future scenarios regarding the roles of TCM and allopathic care in the year 2028, as a basis for examining fundamental issues facing both healthcare approaches today. At Alumnae Hall, Room 212, Brown University, Providence, RI. Free and open to area TCM practitioners, medical doctors, nurses, and other allopathic caregivers. Pre-registration recommended: contact Karlo Berger at Karlo@KarloBerger.com.
Saturday, December 6th, 11:00am. Lecture: "The Geography of Whole Health: Reflections on the Shifting Professional Landscape". Hosted by the National Institute of Whole Health as part of its Guest Speaker Series. At Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA. This lecture will map out the shifting geography of whole health: from its origins in "alternative medicine" to its maturation in "integrative" healthcare and new frontiers in holistic practice. These changes are resulting in remarkable new opportunities for whole health professionals. We will learn practical tools for identifying emerging employment opportunities, finding community, and making a greater impact on the health and wellness of our society. Q & A to follow. For more information, contact the National Institute of Whole Health at 1-888-354-HEAL (4325). Free and open to caregivers and their patients. Voluntary donations at the door will be gratefully accepted to benefit the Newton Wellesley Hospital Charitable Fund.
Wednesday, December 10th, 10:00 a.m. Talk: "Traditional Chinese Medicine and Post-Cesarean Healing". Hosted by the Rhode Island chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network. At the Community Room of the Providence Public Library, Rochambeau branch 708 Hope Street, Providence, RI. For details, contact MiNa Chung at ICANofRI@gmail.com or at 401-234-1208. Open to the public, children/babies welcome.
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