An Experiential Workshop taught by Stephanie Harper, BA, DVATI, BCATR ~ Art Therapist

Come and play with paint! Join a small group to explore and express yourself through spontaneous painting. This experiential workshop will allow you to learn about Art Therapy in an intimate and safe setting. I will lead the group on a guided meditation and visualization and then let you lead your Self on a journey with paint and paper. You might find the experience fun, relaxing, surprising and revealing! No art experience necessary.

To read more, check out Stephanies writings about Art Therapy under the Choices Market Nutritional Articles

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Cost: $ 10 cash at the door. To cover fees for materials

Location: Alchemy & Elixir Health Group # 320-1026 Davie St. Vancouver, BC. V6E 1M3

Co sponsored with Choices Market

Space is limited: Maximum 6 people per group. Pre-registration is required.

For more information and register for the class email: stephanie@alchemyelixir.com or call Stephanie directly at: 778-988-1312.

Stress is a natural and non-specific response our body experiences when faced with emotional or physical demands. It is a defense mechanism that was essential in our ancestry: Our fight or flight response. It protected us from predators and helped us carry on our life line. However, compared to our ancestors, in today’s culture we deal with many more stressors on a day to day basis. We see more negative stress induced on our bodies and our physical and mental health are paying the price. It can manifest in various ways such as:

• Anger
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Depressed immune system
• Digestive Disorders
• Headaches
• High blood pressure
• Increased frustration
• Increased PMS
• Tense muscles
• Insomnia

Shannon Larson R.Ac. will be providing a talk about how acupuncture can address these symptoms and offer a drug-free approach is to reducing the negative impacts of stress. 

Shannon Larson BFA, R.Ac., Doula,  Registered  Acupuncturist

Shannon holds a diploma of Dr. of Chinese Medicine from the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Vancouver. Her studies in Chinese Medicine include clinical practice for her Doctor of Chinese Medicine at the China Medical University and Hospital in Taiwan. While Shannon’s interest in Chinese Medicine is wide ranging, her passion for women’s health has led her to pursue training in workshops by some of the world’s leaders in Chinese Medicine for fertility and obstetrics including Sharon Weizenbaum, Bob Flaws, Debra Betts and Jane Lyttleton. Shannon is also a member of the Acumamas team providing acupuncture during labour as well as doula services.

I love Chinese Medicine because it offers an alternative approach to treating health. It responds to the body as a whole. It sees a relationship between the health of the mind and the rest of the body rather than treating them as disconnected from one another. Acupuncture fascinates me because I am constantly amazed at the body’s own power to heal itself.

Find out how Shannon’s unique approach can help you attain optimal health in all facets of your life. For more information visit www.alchemyelixir.com

Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Cost: $ 10 cash at the door. (Co sponsored with Choices Market)

Location: Alchemy & Elixir Health Group # 320-1026 Davie St. Vancouver, BC. V6E 1M3

Space is limited: Maximum 6 people per group. Pre-registration is required.

For more information and register for the class email: shannon@vancouvertcm.com or call Shannon directly at: 778-233-0074

 ~ Taught by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH ~ Medical Herbalist

We will cover a general overview of the function fo the skin, coupled with learning the actions and application of key herbs for the skin: herbal alteratives, blood cleansers, vulernaries, and anti inflammatory herbs in terms of supporting common skin conditions (from acne, eczema, psoriasis, rashes, wound healing, and common first aid). An interactive evening, combined with herb tasting and fun! Taught by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist. Co sponsored with Choices Market.

Time: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 ~ from 6:00- 7:30 pm hours

Cost: $ 10 cash or cheque at the door. All materials and handouts provided.

Location: Alchemy & Elixir Health Group # 320-1026 Davie St. Vancouver, BC. V6E 1M3

Space is limited: Pre-registration and prepayment is required. Call 604-683-2298 or email at info@alchemyelixir.com to register.

Instructor: Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist

Discover the healing benefits of herbal medicine and further your knowledge of holistic health. This course is an introduction to the realm of plant medicine. Topics covered include: science based theory, safety, traditional use, first aid application and home application of common local plants. Learn to identify and recognize common local medicinal plants, master techniques of blending medicinal teas, prepare herbal salves and herbal vinegars and gain confidence to use herbal medicine for common health complaints. Acquire the practical knowledge of herbal medicine through a hands-on approach of integrating herbal medicine use into your home. Time will be spent learning 15 herbs in detail. For general interest, a hands-on learning course and for professionals desiring an introductory course on plant based medicine.

Time: 10-4 pm Cost: $ 100.00 plus HST

Course Dates: 1 weekend / Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, 2010

Location: # 320- 1026 Davie St. Vancouver BC, V6E 1M3

To Register Call:  604 683 2298 or email info@alchemyelixir.com

Instructor Profile: Katolen Yardley, MNIMH is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Owner of Alchemy & Elixir Health Group and Wellness Centre in Vancouver, she has been in the Holistic Health field since 1993, with over 8 years of clinical experience. Since 1998, Katolen appears monthly on Global Television morning news, where she offers herbal information to the public. She has been a guest teacher at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, has presented at global conferences and appeared in print in numerous journals and health magazines. Katolen’s personal interest in health lies with the emotional connection to wellness and dis-ease, nervous system disorders and women’s health issues. She believes in providing usable tools for healing through inspiration and education.

For more information visit:

www.alchemyelixir.com

 www.katolenyardley.com

“Thai Foot Reflexology Massage” ~ ITM Chiang Mai Method / 8 training time hours / 8 CMTBC CEU’s

Learn how to perform an Authentic Thai Foot Reflexology service that your clients will love. This 60 - 75 minute sequence can be performed with the client on a massage table or in a chair (as done in Thailand!). Your step-by-step guidebook will keep you on the right track as you put your new skills to work without delay! Certificates will be issued upon course completion.

Foot Reflexology is an ancient form of Chinese Massage. It has been used for more than 3,000 years. In this course, students will learn how to perform a 60-minute Thai Foot Reflexology and lower leg Massage that incorporates the use of a wooden tool to stimulate fifty-eight reflexology points on the feet directly linked to the body’s internal organs. This method is combined with thirty-one cream-based massage techniques using hands, palms and fingers to relax lower leg muscles as well as the foot and to stimulate blood and lymph circulation.

Pre-requisite: None / No previous massage experience required - for both general interest and professional continuing education hours.

This course is useful for: All Private/Personal Trainers who work with clients in Pilates, Resistance Training, Yoga and Massage Practitioners of all types.

Banyan Thai Massage is proud to meet the exacting standards as set by the College of Massage Therapist of BC (CMTBC) as well as the BC Recreation & Parks Association (BCRPA). All courses we teach offer the Massage, Spa and Fitness Professional the Continuing Educational Credits they need for Membership Renewal each year. Educational Credits: 8 CMTBC CEU’s and 8 BCPRA CEC’s.

Date: 2 Tuesdays: July 27 & Aug 3, 2010

Time: 12 PM - 4:30 PM both days

Location: Alchemy & Elixir Health Group & Wellness Centre: # 320-1026 Davie St, Vancouver, BC, V6E 1M3

Course Cost: $295 (includes gst & course materials). Credit Card payments are accepted.

Space is limited. Pre registration and prepayment required.

Course Instructor Sharon Brown Horton. For additional information contact: phone 604.773.2645

For on-line registration and more information visit: www.BanyanThaiMassage.com

“Traditional Thai Massage - Level 1″ ~ ITM Chiang Mai Method (24.0 teaching hours)

~ Taught by Sharon Brown Horton

In the first segment of the Traditional Thai Massage Level 1 program, students learn the concept of initiating ‘energy’ movement through the body. Meridiens, main energy lines, pressure points and various manifestations of the body’s physical, psychological and spiritual balance are all introduced. Additional emphasis in this massage is placed on deeply focused abdominal work.

Upon completion of this course, students will learn a total of 63-massage based techniques, combined with Thai Yoga Stretch positions. Applying these same techniques, students and will be able to perform a complete 60-min. massage on a client in the supine and sitting positions.

Course Materials: Students will be provided with the workbook “Nuad Bo Rarn” Ancient Massage of Thailand (Northern Style); ITM International Training Massage School, by Chongkol & Atchara Setthakorn.

Method of practice: This course will follow the ITM School of Chiang Mai, Thailand teaching methods and uses the same course materials.

Students will have the opportunity to both practice and receive Thai Massage by fellow students.

Pre-requisite: None / No previous massage experience required - for both general interest and professional continuing education hours.

This course is useful for: All Private/Personal Trainers who work with clients in Pilates, Resistance Training, Yoga and Massage Practitioners of all types.

Banyan Thai Massage is proud to meet the exacting standards as set by the College of Massage Therapist of BC (CMTBC) as well as the BC Recreation & Parks Association (BCRPA). All courses we teach offer the Massage, Spa and Fitness Professional the Continuing Educational Credits they need for Membership Renewal each year.  Educational Credits: 24 CMTBC CEU’s and 24 BCPRA CEC’s. 

Dates: 4-Thursdays; July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM each day * space is limited. Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot.

Course Instructor: Sharon Brown Horton -for additional information contact: 604.773.2645

On-Line registration is available and for more information visit: www.BanyanThaiMassage.com   

Instructor: Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist

Discover the healing benefits of herbal medicine and further your knowledge of holistic health. This course is an introduction to the realm of plant medicine. Topics covered include: science based theory, safety, traditional use, first aid application and home application of common local plants. Learn to identify and recognize common local medicinal plants, master techniques of blending medicinal teas, prepare herbal salves and herbal vinegars and gain confidence to use herbal medicine for common health complaints. Acquire the practical knowledge of herbal medicine through a hands-on approach of integrating herbal medicine use into your home. Time will be spent learning 10 herbs in detail. For general interest and for professionals desiring an introductory course on plant based medicine.

Time: 10-4 pm Cost: $ 159.00

Course Dates: 1 weekend / Saturday and Sunday, June 5 and 6, 2010

Location: Langara College # 100- West 49 Avenue Vancouver

To Register Call: Langara College Continuing Studies at 604-323-5322 or 604-323-5918

Course Number: 60126

Instructor Profile: Katolen Yardley, MNIMH is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Owner of Alchemy & Elixir Health Group and Wellness Centre in Vancouver, she has been in the Holistic Health field since 1993, with over 8 years of clinical experience. Since 1998, Katolen appears monthly on Global Television morning news, where she offers herbal information to the public. She has been a guest teacher at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, has presented at global conferences and appeared in print in numerous journals and health magazines. Katolen’s personal interest in health lies with the emotional connection to wellness and dis-ease, nervous system disorders and women’s health issues. She believes in providing usable tools for healing through inspiration and education.

For more information visit:

www.alchemyelixir.com

 www.katolenyardley.com

Dive deeply into the fertile ocean of your unconscious!

Pregnancy is a time filled with hopes and excitement, fears and uncertainties. It is a time of profound physical and emotional changes — perhaps spiritual ones too.

This workshop has been created to help women explore these changes and feelings in a relaxing, supportive and creative environment.

Join a small group of other pregnant women for 90 minutes of meditative and spontaneous painting. Using guided visualization, you will be invited to paint and more fully understand these amazing changes.

Painting in a quiet, meditative way can draw you more deeply into your intuitive self. Fears can be explored and then dissolved. Hopes and dreams can be clarified and born onto the paper. Stories can be shared with others who support you.

No art experience is necessary! Your intuitive wisdom will know what and how to paint as the moment arises. Create without limits or judgements.

Stephanie Harper is an Art Therapist registered with the BC Art Therapy Association. As a painter and a mother, she is very excited to bring her two passions together in this workshop.

Please see more information about Stephanie at www.alchemyelixir.com

When? Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 1 pm- 2:30 pm

Where? Alchemy & Elixir Health Group # 320-1026 Davie St., Vancouver. V6E 1M3

Cost? $75 per person

Space is limited! To Register, call Stephanie at 778-988-1312

Learn about the key herbs for optimal nervous system health, methods of application and home use and usable tips for minimizing common nervous system dis-ease. Tea sampling included…

Taught by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist. Everyone is welcome to attend this information talk.

Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010

Time: 7-9 pm

Cost: sponsored by the Powell River Women’s Health Network, donations are requested.

Location: Powell River United Church in Powell River, BC

Healing Touch Program

Description: A course of study toward a certificate of completion in Healing Touch (HT) which in-corporates a variety of basic to advanced healing modalities. The program is sequenced in 6 levels allowing participants to move from beginner to advanced practitioner, expert and instructor. Certification as a Healing Touch Practitioner and Instructor is available on application following completion of course work and additional requirements.

Level 2 Description: Level 2 is for students who have completed Level 1 certification in Healing Touch and wish to increase breadth and depth in the study of Healing Touch.

(16-18 continuing education contact hours.)

The second level of study in Healing Touch includes an intake interview, back techniques and a one-hour healing sequence. Emphasis in the experiential learning is on developing healing sequences for specific client needs.

The participant will learn how to:

• Share the experience of practicing Level 1 techniques.
• Develop interviewing and additional assessment skills.
• Demonstrate a one-hour healing sequence for specific client problems.
• Document clinical work.
• Practice back and neck techniques.
• Discuss applications of Healing Touch in personal and professional practice Level 2 Course

Course Content Includes:

• Review techniques from HT Level 1
• Sharing experiences of practicing Level 1 techniques
• Discuss applying techniques in clinical settings
• Assessment process: interviewing skills, recording observations, documentation
• Healing techniques: One-hour Healing Sequence, Spiral Meditation, Mind Clearing, Wound Closing, Pain Ridge, Pain Drain, Sealing Leaks, Back Techniques
• Legal and professional aspects of touch therapies

(16-18) Continuing Education Contact Hours

Workshop Information Schedule: Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20, 2010

Time: 9-6 pm

Location: Alchemy & Elixir Health Group # 320- 1026 Davie St., Vancouver, BC, V6E 1M3

Coordinator: Betty Petersen ph: 403-474-7399 email: therapeuticbalancing@gmail.com

Instructor: Betty Petersen, RN, BSCN, HTCP/I

Cost:

• Regular Tuition - $333
• HTPA or CHNA Member Tuition - $308
• Student/Repeat/Senior - $225
• Early discount if paid by May 1-$308 
• Textbook is additional. Cost is approx. $50
• Register Early as space and enrollment is limited!

Make checks payable to: c/o Betty Petersen Mail registration to: Alchemy & Elixir Health Group # 320- 1026 Davie St., Vancouver, BC, V6E 1M3

For more information visit: www.healingtouchprogram.com

http://www.healingtouchcalgary.com/

http://www.energymagazineonline.com/

http://www.healingtouchassociationofcanada.org/

Healing Touch Program is an international, multi level educational program in energy based medicine. The Healing Touch Program curriculum progresses from beginning to advanced practice. AS a professionally accredited program, the curriculum encompasses increasing levels of practice and techniques, standards of care, code of ehtics and scope of practice. Healing Touch is endorsed by the American and Canadian Holistic Nurses Association, and the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).