Acupressure's Lift for Your Face Wear loose, comfortable clothing to facilitate locating meridians.

Take-in Traditional Chinese Medicine's approach to health, wellbeing and beauty. With the self-administered, gentle acupressure facelift you preserve and restore the muscle tone and circulation in the tissue of your face and neck. Complemented by ear acupressure which helps you relax, you will see results and smile! Esther has multiple years' experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupressure and aromatherapy product development. She is uniquely gifted with the ability to nourish and support the development of each individual she encounters.

This class is a prerequisite to both "Feed Your Face" and "Rejuvenate Your Face!". The instructor highly recommends the text "Facelift at Your Fingertips, An Aromatherapy Massage Program for Healthy Skin and a Younger Face", ISBN 978-1580172424.

Breathe & Tap for Emotional Freedom!

Learn Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)--meridian tapping--and breath-work to help yourself and your patients restore, promote and support balance. Both EFT and breath-work are non-invasive, complementary interventions that are easy to learn, supported by research and can be applied in minutes. They are accepted by many nationally-known, holistic, physicians and Mind-Body Medicine practitioners.
Cathy Holland BS, RN is a board member of the Michigan Holistic Nurses Association. She has been studying Mind-Body Medicine for many years and using EFT with success on herself, patients, family and friends since 2002.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for roll-call and bring your lunch; snacks will be provided throughout the day.

Contact hours from "Breathe & Tap for Emotional Freedom!" may be applied toward the continuing education requirements for Michigan Nursing license renewal, and the Holistic Nursing Certification examination and re-certification process. For more information call the AHNCC at: 1-877-284-0998 (toll free) or visit the AHNCC website at: www.ahncc.org
This class qualifies for 5.50 Contact Hours for nurses. Approval valid through September 10, 2012. Assigned ONA #14,714.
This class qualifies for 6.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative.
For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education or Nursing.

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Earth Changes & 2012 Creating Your Garden of Eden Now

In these times of tremendous change on planet Earth, in the financial market, in our daily lives, in relationships...there is a tendency to become very fearful. The so called "dire" predictions about 2012 and the "end times" are in many peoples' field of awareness. This class will address the nature of Earth changes, the many ways to view and experience them, as well as how the "end times" scenario has developed historically, metaphysically and spiritually. The focus will be on learning how to move out of a fear based relationship to the future and into a more peaceful heart and feeling centered space. Class will be led by Betsy Adams, whose background is in biological sciences, evolutionary ecology, genetics and lifelong intuitive capacities.

Exploring Intuitive Communication with our Animal Friends Listen and learn how to "speak" and "hear" with your inner voice!

Did you ever wonder what your pet is really thinking? ...or how to connect on a deeper level with your animal companion? Betsy Adams has shared her experience of animal communication for over 30 years with animal lovers! Betsy will provide you with exercises to raise your intuition when communicating with animals...and bring a sense of the wonder of the animal psyche and your innate ability to connect with this psyche!! Please bring a photo(s) of your animal friend to class and a journal or notebook.

Face Reading For Fun! What your face says about you...and what you can see in others!

Do you ever wonder what your face says about YOU? That new person you are dating? Your business contacts? Your health? Have fun while you discover the ancient discipline of face reading! Discover your (and others) strengths and weaknesses to maximize your potential for health and success.

"Amazing Face Reading", ISBN 978-0965593120, is recommended.

Feed Your Face: Natural Skincare from the Kitchen

Prerequisite(s): You should attend "Acupressure's Lift for Your Face" prior to taking this class.

Now you can replace your chemical based, mass-produced, facial care products with natural ones you make yourself. Whether you have sensitive skin or not, the knowledge you take home from this class can make a difference in your wallet and on your face. Take home a sample cleanser, toner, and emollient made in class to nourish, hydrate and protect your skin. Esther has multiple years' experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupressure and aromatherapy product development. She is uniquely gifted with the ability to nourish and support the development of each individual she encounters.

Class will be held in the Culinary Arts Room (Kitchen), 2nd Floor, of the Ellen Thompson Women's Health Center (ETWHC) on the St. Joseph Mercy-Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Campus. Enter the SJMH campus and follow Elliot Drive to the Specialty Centers Area and the ETWHC.

This class should be taken before "Rejuvenate Your Face!" The instructor highly recommended the text "Facelift at Your Fingertips, An Aromatherapy Massage Program for Healthy Skin and a Younger Face", ISBN 978-1580172424.

Healthy Habits for Feminine Assets Bringing Breast Health to the Forefront

Proactive habits like loving thoughts, lymph drainage, and better lifestyle and food choices can make a difference in the health of your breasts. The purpose of this program is to provide participants with an understanding of how to holistically create breast health, instead of chasing a disease process. All who seek preventive health & self-care are encouraged to attend for the benefit of themselves and/or their clients/patients. Content includes discussion about breast development and anatomy; nutritional, lifestyle and bra choices; thermography and much more. With time to practice lymph drainage and thought reframing, you'll leave feeling more empowered about your breasts' health.
Cathy Holland BS, RN, IBCLC, FACCE, LCCE, part-time faculty, is a holistic women's health nurse, lactation consultant and certified childbirth educator in private practice. She is a proponent of energy work and practices that promote holistic health.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in. Bring a sack lunch, snacks will be provided. To receive a certificate of attendance, participants must attend the entire event and complete an evaluation form.
Contact hours from "Healthy Habits for Feminine Assets: Bringing breast health to the forefront" may be applied toward the continuing education requirements for Michigan Nursing license renewal, and the Holistic Nursing Certification examination and re-certification process. For more information call the AHNCC at: 1-877-284-0998 (toll free) or visit the AHNCC website at: www.ahncc.org
This class qualifies for 5.50 Contact Hours for nurses. Approved through October 14, 2013. Assigned AHNA #830.
This class qualifies for 6.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative.
For more information, visit Nursing or Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's COA.

Holistic Strategies for High Blood Pressure

Are you ready to take charge of your high blood pressure? Uncontrolled, it can lead to many serious health problems. Why not combine easy lifestyle approaches with healthy food choices and low-cost vitamins, minerals, and supplements. Stir in everyday soothing strategies and simple support systems. The results? A scientifically proven, all-natural recipe for healthy blood pressure. Sandy Baumann, MS, is a wellness educator who coaches individuals to take simple steps toward better health. Take-home BONUS: an easy-to-read workbook to use when discussing your blood pressure goals with your healthcare provider.

Please bring a bottle of water and the Nutrition Facts label from your favorite snack food.

Live 100% Now An Evidence-Based Clinical Program

Live 100% Now! — How to manage energy (not time) and cognitive processing to achieve essential life goals: physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. Participants will learn how to apply assessment, cognitive rehearsal, and differential reinforcement of other behavior to attain maximum results in clinical practice, family, and quality of work life.

6.0 Contact Hours Approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative.
This class qualifies for 6.00 Contact Hours approved by the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative.
For more information, visit Social Worker Professional Continuing Education.

Mandalas: A Holistic Tool for Harmony and Well-being

Would you like to find a creative way to express your inner self and enhance your psychological, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being? You can through the ancient art of Mandala. In this experiential workshop with materials supplied, you'll create two Mandalas and explore their personal meanings and symbolism; discover the benefits, meanings, cultural and contemporary healing uses of Mandalas; and learn how to prepare yourself and your surroundings for an intuitive, meditative experience. Holistic nurses, educators, family caregivers, allied health staff and other interested individuals are welcome to attend.

Melissa Gratzinger, MA, LLPC, is a Nationally Certified Counselor and co-founder of Creative Mind Counseling where she embraces and uses creative techniques with an emphasis on wellness.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to sign-in. "Coloring Mandalas: For Insight, Healing, and Self-Expression", ISBN 9781570625831, is available at the WCC bookstore for continued meditative practice.

Contact hours from " Mandalas: A Holistic Tool for Harmony and Well-being" may be applied toward the continuing education requirements for Michigan Nursing license renewal, and the Holistic Nursing Certification examination and re-certification process. For more information call the AHNCC at: 1-877-284-0998 (toll free) or visit the AHNCC website at: www.ahncc.org
This class qualifies for 2.75 Contact Hours for nurses. Approval valid through December 30, 2012. Assigned ONA# 14,853.
For more information, visit Nursing.

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Ohio Nurses Association (OBN-001-91), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.