Continuing Education
HEALTH AND PERSONAL GROWTH
CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT
3 weeks Nancy Auspelmyer
Are you living the
life you want? Perhaps what you envision can actually be
yours. Through simple techniques and exercises, learn to
identify more clearly what you want, how to achieve it and what
has been holding you back. Begin to realize your dreams!
Starts 9/29
Tuesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. $20
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SPECIALS FOR HEALTH & PERSONAL GROWTH
AROMATHERAPY FOR BEGINNERS
One Night Lynae Kovatch
Custom blend a unique gift for your special mom, sister, or friend; or simply enhance your essential oil and application knowledge! In this class, Lynae, a certified Aromatherapist and owner of Perfect Scents, will be discussing the difference between carrier oils and essential oils; how essential oils enter and affect the body; what properties all essential oils exhibit; the differences between an "absolute" and "essential" oil; and how essential oils are extracted. A review of some of the most popular oils will also be covered. Come and feel more comfortable using essential oils in your everyday life. Includes a 20-page packet of information for you to take home and a 2 ounce massage oil that you will blend and take home! A materials fee of $12 will be payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 20.
Thursday, October 22 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
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AURA DRAWING & INTERPRETATION
One Night Brenda Jenks
This workshop will teach you how to "see" auras, how to draw them, and how to interpret what you have drawn. This is an excellent boost for your intuitive skills and creativity. You will need to bring pastels, colored pencils or crayons. No artistic talent required!
Thursday, October 29 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
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BODY KINESIOLOGY
One Night Maureen McNamara Rice
A big name for a simple technique! This technique was developed by a chiropractor, and many chiropractors use this in their every day work assisting clients. So simple a child can do it, this technique can be used by anyone to determine organ imbalances, allergens, vitamin/herb/homeopathic needs, even buried emotional distress. Despite its simplicity, it is absolutely accurate. How would you like to know if you're allergic to your coffee creamer? Whether you need vitamins? Whether your backache is due to stress or a kidney infection that you should see a doctor about? Don't guess - Test! Handouts provided. Please bring a bottle of water. Instructor, Maureen McNamara Rice is a Doctor of Naturopathy.
Thursday, September 24 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
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BRAIN ILLNESS OR MENTAL ILLNESS?
One Night Seth Richard, RN
Thoughts and emotions may be perceived in the mind, but are actually made up of neurotransmitters, electrical activity, and chemical reactions in the brain. We are so focused on the abstract mind we often forget that the brain is just another organ which can malfunction. Stressors such as genetic predispositions, chemical imbalances and nutritional deficiencies can result in both acute and chronic biochemical disorders often mistaken as mental illness. Seth is an RN and a former behavioral/community health nurse educator who has spent his adult life as a student, patient and advocate of orthomolecular medicine, which helps correct brain allergies and many other biochemical disorders. Please join us for this enlightening class as we explore some very simple answers to some very complex problems. Instructor can be reached at SethRichardRN@msn.com.
Thursday, October 1 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
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DETOX WITHOUT DEPRIVATION
One Night Susan Horst, C.H.H.C., M.Ed
Do you notice your body craving a fresh, clean start? Just how we change the oil in our cars every 3,000 miles, our bodies deserve a tune-up. You will choose from over 15 ways to detox without deprivation, discover the benefits of a gentle food based cleanse (free of powders, shakes and nonsense), be inspired to shed unwanted weight and learn what foods support and drain your liver. Class includes a sampling of a detoxifying Kale and Avocado salad, sample menus, recipes and shopping list for a Gentle Food Based Cleanse, a guide to organic produce: The Cleanest 12 and Dirty Dozen, and a variety of handouts, including household products to avoid and safe solutions. Materials fee of $3 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 15.
Monday, October 26 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
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DETOXIFY YOUR MEMORY BANKS
One Night Maureen McNamara Rice
Chronic, “sourceless” pain is frequently the result of your non-conscious mind’s inability to determine the difference between physical and emotional pain. Thus your back hurts when your emotions are upset. Etc. Learn to “script” for greater happiness and health, and how to “detoxify” your uncomfortable memories so that you live “happily ever after.” Instructor Maureen McNamara Rice is a Doctor of Naturopathy.
Wednesday, November 4 6:30-8:00 p.m. $7**
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EAT YOUR WAY TO HEALTHY SKIN
One Night Susan Horst, C.H.H.C., M.Ed
Beautiful skin begins within. In order to have clear skin, you must feed your body with pure foods. This workshop will focus on how whole foods can transform you skin, from the inside out. You will learn which foods and supplements support vibrant healthy skin, understand why sugar and other processed foods contribute to acne and wrinkles, develop an easy and inexpensive skin care routine using whole foods, know how to keep your skin safe from both UVB and UVA rays this summer, know which ingredients to avoid in your daily moisturizers because “all natural” isn’t always natural and with the help of what’s inside your kitchen pantry, you can nourish your skin naturally and beautifully! Class includes a sampling of omega 3 packed maple glazed walnuts, a variety of handouts, including the top foods to eat to support skin health, plus recipes to incorporate these foods easily into your diet and a demonstration of how to make your own body scrub made from ingredients you can find in your kitchen. Materials fee of $3 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 15.
Monday, October 19 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
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EXPLORE YOUR HIDDEN TALENTS
Two Nights Nancy Auspelmyer
Test your psychic abilities… Learn about and practice simple Dowsing, ESP and Intuition. Come away with new skills and insight!
Wednesday, October 7
and October 14 7:00-9:00 p.m. $12**
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FOOT REFLEXOLOGY
Twp Nights Maureen McNamara Rice
Every spot on your feet corresponds to organs in your body. Learn to massage your feet (or a loved one’s!) for greater health and healing.
Tuesday, October 20
and October 27 7:00-8:30 p.m. $12**
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GOT FAT? GET RID OF IT!
One Night Barbara Garro
You know what it takes to lose weight! You really want to get fit and you can’t understand why you don’t do what you should do and you keep on doing what you know you shouldn’t do! Learn how your eating personality may be your problem! I’ve struggled with these same issues for over 54 years! And ~ I have been around the same size for over 54 years! I’ve learned some things that help a lot! So, come with your questions. Come to learn some things you may not know about that really do work. Come and learn what has worked for classmates. This is a participative, interactive workshop atmosphere where we intend to learn, laugh and have fun. Barbara Garro, MA, is a Certified Corporate Coach through Corporate Coach University and works with private clients and family and/or friend groups to support weight management goals.
Wednesday, October 21 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7** B111
HEALING IN YOUR KITCHEN
One Night Maureen McNamara Rice
Did you know that virtually all “spices” began their history in our kitchens as medicinal herbs? This class covers basic “spices” and their health effects. Recipes for teas, etc. included. Instructor, Maureen McNamara Rice, is a Doctor of Naturopathy.
Thursday, October 29 7:00-8:30 p.m. $7**
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HEY MAKE ME OVER!
One Night Lillie Bruce
Join Lillie and find the magic of wearing make-up so people will notice you and not your make-up. In this crash course I will show you different make-up techniques, from your every day look to that special evening glow, to suit your lifestyle. Learn the secrets of making someone look 10 years younger. Bring your make-up bags and a mirror with you ladies! I will give you the secrets to creating the celebrity look in your own home.
Monday, October 19 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10**
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HONING YOUR INTUITION TO GROW YOURSELF A LIFE YOU’LL LOVE
One Night Barbara Garro
Discuss emotional bad habits – yours and others! Learn why some people push your buttons and others don’t! Find out why we behave the way we do and take away actions for improving your relationships at home and everywhere else! Learn the three systems people are born with that they use to communicate. When you understand yourself and others better, you have less conflict and you are kinder and more understanding. This is a participative workshop. We will be talking and learning together. Come join us! This workshop is based on Barbara Garro’s book “Grow Yourself A Life You’ll Love.”
Wednesday, October 7 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
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IMPROVE YOUR MOOD WITH FOOD
Two
Nights Maureen
McNamara Rice
Your brain operates with the fuel you give it. Unfortunately, it works poorly when fed our favorite potato chips, brownies, and power bars. Fatigue, malaise, irritability, headache, even depression, can improve – or even disappear – when your brain gets the fuel it needs. No matter how hard you try to meditate, rest or otherwise improve yourself, if your brain isn’t getting what it needs, you won’t reap the benefits you desire. Learn what foods and combination of foods, will improve your mood. Instructor, Maureen Rice, is a Doctor of Naturopathy.
Tuesday, September 22
and September 29 7:00-8:30 p.m. $12**
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INTRODUCTION TO DOWSING
Two Nights Nancy Auspelmyer
Dowsing is an ancient art that is being revitalized throughout the world as we learn more about energy and our ability to interact with it. Learn basic dowsing techniques using pendulums and dowsing rods and hone your innate abilities, regardless of what you are looking for. Rods and pendulums will be available for use.
Tuesday, October 20
and October 27 7:00-9:00 p.m. $12**
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INTRODUCTION TO ENERGY FOR HEALTH & HEALING: PRACTICAL TIPS FOR TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH
One Night J. Joseph Treiber
Energy is the vital life force that activates every function and drives every process in the human body. Learn about your energy system and why it is so important to your physical, emotional and spiritual health. The instructor will teach you a powerful and practical acupressure tapping technique that you can use to help you feel better by boosting your energy level and releasing the energy disruptions blocking good physical and emotional health. The instructor will also perform an energy assessment on an individual’s energy system, indicating weaknesses and imbalances that may be contributing to physical or emotional health concerns. He will also demonstrate how energy testing can be used to assess the compatibility of foods and substances with a person’s body. Jack Treiber is a Certified Energy Practitioner and Personal Energy Advisor in practice as “Energy for Health & Healing, LLC” in downtown Saratoga Springs and Clifton Park.
Tuesday, October 20 6:30-9:00 p.m. $10**
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INTRODUCTION TO A COURSE IN MIRACLES
One Night Seth Richard
As it implies ‘A Course in Miracles’ is arranged as a teaching device…Although Christian in statement, the Course deals with universal spiritual themes…by emphasizing application rather than theory and experience rather than theology. (FACIM) A teacher (of forgiveness) is defined in the Course as anyone who chooses to be one. Seth has been a student of “A Course in Miracles’ and the ‘Foundation for ACIM’ for many years. Instructor can be reached at SethRichardRN@msn.com.
Thursday, November 5 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
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INVITING PROSPERITY INTO YOUR LIFE
One Night Brenda Jenks
You will learn how intention, attitude, and perception all have an influence on our income. Included are affirmations, Feng Shui cures, and instruction on the Law of Attraction, goal-setting, and the value of expressing gratitude. Many useful handouts will be provided.
Wednesday, October 7 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
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KICK SUGAR!
One Night Susan Horst, C.H.H.C, M.Ed
Suffer from a sugar addiction and want to find tools and support to beat it? This workshop will help you uncover the reasons behind your cravings and teach you how to kick sugar to the curb. You will: permanently change your relationship with sugar, understand the causes behind this powerful craving, learn the difference between simple and complex carbs and why it matters, learn why sugar increases the risk for heart disease, osteoporosis and cancer, be inspired to rid your diet of artificial sweeteners and high fructose corn syrup, discover gentle sweeteners and natural solutions to curb your craving, and find the hidden places sugar lingers and become sugar savvy! Class includes a sampling of homemade cranberry walnut “power bars” sweetened with brown rice syrup. (Snacks that don’t spike your blood sugar the way refined sugar does is essential for conquering your cravings), a variety of handouts, including the 10 steps you need to take to conquer your sugar addition and recipes designed to help you beat the sugar blues. Materials fee of $3 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 15.
Monday, September 21 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
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One Night Lillie Bruce
Join Lillie for a night of pampering!! Enjoy a beauty makeover with a one-on-one lesson on make-up techniques for your everyday look! You’ll receive a “before and after” Beauty Headshot of yourself showing you how makeup can help make you look years younger! Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 12.
Monday, October 5 6:30-9:30 p.m. $10**
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MATRIX ENERGETICS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
One
Night Carol Lovelee
Matrix Energetics, developed by Richard Bartlett, taps into your innate intelligence to connect the most useful solutions for all of your life dilemmas. A frozen shoulder can choose movement, grief can dissolve into peace and lack into abundance. This is a great fun way to create the opportunity for more useful potentials in your life. Come ready to play in the Matrix! Carol Lovelee, MA, has 14 years experience in the energy medicine field and is certified in Matrix Energetics, Eden Energy Medicine and Reiki.
Tuesday, September 29 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7** B118
NUMEROLOGY
One Night Brenda Jenks
A new take on an ancient art! Based on Dan Millman’s book, in this course you will learn your six personal numbers and what they mean to you. Each number explains your personality traits, talents and possible goals. Bring a calendar for figuring your personal year, month and day.
Thursday, November 5 7:00-9:00 p.m. $7**
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OVERCOMING PANIC AND ANXIETY
One Night Elaine S. Simione
Research conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health has shown that anxiety disorders are the number one mental health problem among American women and are second only to alcohol and drug abuse among men. Twenty to thirty million people have suffered from panic attacks, phobias or other anxiety disorders in the past year. If you find yourself among this population, this class is for you! Come and learn how to reduce physiological reactivity, eliminate avoidance behavior and change subjective interpretations (or self talk) which perpetuate a state of apprehension and worry. Topics to be addressed will be: Breathing/relaxation, cognitive restructuring, anxiety/worry management skills and imagery desensitization, as well as others. This class will aid you in breaking out of the pattern of fear and anxiety that may have imprisoned you for years. Instructor, Elaine Simione, is a heart-centered transformational psychotherapist/hypnotherapist, both in Saratoga and Glens Falls where she uses a holistic approach to healing. She specializes in weight release, eating disorders, panic and anxiety, depression, addictions, childbirth and family therapy. For more information, log onto www.holisticcounselingcenter.com
Monday, October 26 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
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QIGONG FOR BEGINNERS
Two Nights Ed Hubbell
Take Charge of your Life! Create your own daily workout for better Health and Stress relief. Qigong is the Chinese art of Exercise/Meditation, with dynamic movements and still postures in combination with mental and spiritual concentration to influence the flow of Qi or life force. A regular practice of Qigong can lead to improved mental and physical health, reduce stress and lower blood pressure and foster an inner peace and calm. Qigong is the basis for Tai chi and is utilized by millions worldwide as a valuable tool for martial artists, healers or those on a spiritual path. Ed Hubbell, MSOM, is a licensed acupuncturist in private practice in Saratoga Springs.
Wednesday October 7
and October 14 6:30-8:30 p.m. $12**
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QIGONG FOR INTERMEDIATES
Two Nights Ed Hubbell
Keep taking Charge of Your Life! Move forward with your basic understanding of Qigong to deepen your personal ability to move through intention. Learn additional exercises to enhance your own Qi (life force) and assist others in their quest for good balance. Instructor, Ed Hubbell, MSOM, is a licensed acupuncturist in private practice in Saratoga Springs.
Wednesday, October 21
and October 28 6:30-8:30 p.m. $12**
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SAVVY SHOPPING
One Night Susan Horst, C.H.H.C., M.Ed
Did you know that 90% of all food purchased in the country is processed? That’s right! 90% of what America eats comes in a package. This is why I’ve created a workshop designed to provide you the tools to becoming a top-notch food detective for you and your family! You will understand why mono-sodium glutamate is quickly becoming America’s “silent killer”, learn how to identify MSG (and the names used to disguise it) on packaged foods, learn what to focus on when reading labels, with a focus on sugar, understand why counting calories is an obsolete way of making healthy choices and strategies to shop healthy – without breaking the bank! Class includes a sampling of my favorite ‘5 or less’ packaged foods and a guide to organic and conventional produce – learn what organic vegetables and fruits are worth splurging on. Materials fee of $3 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 15.
Monday, November 9 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
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STRESS…
One Night Ed Hubbell
Everyone has it…harness that intense energetic pattern and make it your Ally! Come experience two meditation techniques, along with two breathwork exercises. You decide what works best for you to use to reverse the toxic effects stress can induce in these sometime chaotic times. Sound simple? It is, and Powerful! Ed Hubbell has 20 years experience working with groups and individuals, helping them to take charge of their lives in a meaningful way.
Tuesday, November 10 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
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THE BUZZ ON CAFFEINE
One Night Susan Horst, C.H.H.C., M.Ed
Do you start your day with a cup of caffeine? Or rely on caffeinated beverages to get through the day? This workshop is dedicated to the influence caffeine has on your body and healthy solutions to combat this powerful addiction. You will understand the detrimental effect caffeine has on your body with a focus on disease prevention, learn how caffeine, notably coffee, contributes to weight gain, find out what is unique about tea that makes it a better option, learn how to support your over-worked adrenal glands and why it matters, discover unexpected places caffeine hides and leave with tools to know how much caffeine you consume and if you need to cut back. Class includes a sampling of herbal coffee made with immune boosting coconut milk and sweetened with low-glycemic agave plus a variety of handouts, including tea infused recipes. Materials fee of $3 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 15.
Monday, November 2 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
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THE DAIRY DILEMMA
One Night Susan Horst, C.H.H.C., M.Ed
Confused about dairy? This workshop will clear up the confusion surrounding this hot topic. You will gain tools needed to determine if dairy is right for you, understand why excess dairy can contribute to diseases such as osteoporosis, learn the difference between conventional, organic and raw milk and why it matters, learn about the many foods that are excellent (and absorbable) sources of calcium and explore milk alternatives available in the grocery and health food stores. Class includes a sampling of a calcium packed green machine smoothie made with almond milk, along with Purely Decadent’s coconut milk based ice cream, a variety of handouts, including the top 8 reasons to limit dairy, as outlined by The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and delicious dairy free recipes, plus milk alternatives you can make at home. Materials fee of $4 payable to instructor the night of class. Class size limited to 15.
Monday, October 5 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
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VIBRATIONS OF SOUND AND COLOR
Two Nights Nancy Auspelmyer
Did you know that both sound and color have unique frequencies that affect you in many ways? During this two night class, we will explore how you can harness their potential for healing, wellness and peak vitality.
Monday, October 19
and October 26 7:00-9:00 p.m. $12**
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WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES: HOW ENERGY MEDICINE CAN HELP!
One Night Carol Lovelee, MA
Come learn how energy techniques can assist you in restoring a healthy balance promoting health and vitality. As women, we have unique health concerns that can best be supported when our energy system is balanced. We will explore how to clear blockages that can be attributed to PMS, hormonal imbalances, infertility and the discomforts of menopause. Bring your curiosity and questions. Carol Lovelee, MA, brings 14 years experience in the energy medicine field and is certified in Reiki, Eden Energy Medicine and Matrix Energetics..
Tuesday, October 6 6:30-8:30 p.m. $7**
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