North Fork Valley Holistic Health Fair
with gratitude and appreciation to everyone for this great success: North Fork Valley Holistic Health Fair Sunday, April 26, 2009 10:00 AM -- 4:00 PM Blue Sage Center for the Arts 228 Grand Ave. Paonia, Colorado 81428 Free for Everyone Donations Accepted for Short Consultations/Sessions with the Wonderful Diversity of Local Area Holistic Health Practitioners and Advocates (link) Free Seminars/Presentations Please check Practitioner Page for credentials of these wonderful presenters Upstairs: 10:00 AM Rebecca Miller, LAc Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Rebecca will explore basic concepts underlying Chinese Medicine, including Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Moxabustion and Pediatric treatments. Acupuncture and Shoni Shin (Pediatric Acupuncture) demonstrations will be given. 10:30 AM Nancy Stechert, Hotchkiss Yoga Tree, Health Benefits of Yoga Explore how the mind body spirit connection through yoga benefits the physical well being. Nancy Stechert, a certified senior Iyengar teacher, has practiced yoga for more than 30 years. She has studied in India with BKS Iyengar many times. 11:00 AM Margaret Gilfoyle Breath of Light ~Chakra Breathing for Accelerated Healing Everything is energy, and energy can be transformed-whether the energy of emotions, thoughts, memories of events, impressions from other people who have impacted us, injuries, physical challenges or birth trauma. The process of the Breath of Light ~ intention, focus, prayer>spiritual assistance, Divine Light and your breath creates the synergy for energetic release of these "miasms", and true spontaneous healing. Interactive session. 11:30 AM Loraine Adams Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS) A cutting edge treatment for many conditions related to nervous system regulation such as: brain injury, learning disorders, ADD, stroke recovery, fibromyalgia, memory, fatigue, MS, seizure, depression, etc. 12:00 Noon Amy Williams Spring into Summer with Ayurveda Our bodies are constantly changing in dynamic response to the weather, our environment and are also effected by work, diet and lifestyle. Ayurveda uses the principle that we are the microcosm of the universe around us. This lecture will educate you on how to use the practical tools of diet, movement and lifestyle to keep you floating through spring. 12:30 PM Ashley Benton Thai Yoga Massage Demonstration Please come enjoy a brief demonstration of Thai Yoga Massage by Ashley Benton, Certified Thai Yoga Massage practitioner from the Lotus Palm School. Thai yoga massage is a full body treatment that relieves muscle tension, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically. The recipient is essentially moved and stretched through a series of postures much like a yoga class. certified Thai Yoga Massage practitioner from the Lotus Palm SchoolIt is like having someone do yoga to you. 1:00 PM Crystal Petitt Mayan Abdominal Massage This presentation will discuss Mayan uterine massage. We will cover symptoms and causes of a displaced uterus, as well as the benefits you can expect from treatment and self care. 1:30 PM Deborah Shaffer Feng Shui: Implementing an ancient practice to create the life you have imagined This presentation will explain the application of Feng Shui in our contemporary life. You will learn how to utilize the practices and principles to manifest your desires and intentions in your physical environment. Deborah is a graduate of the Coaches Training Institute and the Western School of Feng Shui. She is trained in the Karen Kingston method of Space Clearing and is currently adding professional organizing to her areas of expertise. 2:00 PM Phyllis Swackhamer Some Thoughts on Healing in the Twenty First Century What is a ‘healthy’ planet? Does it mean more than a sustainable external environment? What is a ‘healthy’ human? What does it mean to truly heal ourselves? What is our soul’s longing, and how is this internal environment connected to our external environment? How do we heal ourselves and heal the planet? 2:30 PM Lisa Fairbank, Hardin's Natural Foods Internal Cleansing and Detoxification We give our homes a full cleaning when they get a little messy. But we do not often give the same consideration to our bodies. The same style spring-cleaning concept is very helpful for the human body and especially for our digestive health. We'll discuss several different approaches to internal cleansing. 3:00 PM Jeff Schwartz, Delicious Orchards Sustainable, Organic Orcharding and Farming This presentation shares Delicious Orchard’s experiences in creating a holistic, sustainable, and diversified agriculture in the North Fork Valley 3:30 PM Melinda Doden Ortho-bionomy An informative talk and demonstration on Ortho-bionomy and it’s effective and painless approach to bodywork for the relief of pain and to accelerate healing. In the Kitchen: 10:30 AM Kate Linehan Living Foods for a Raw Life Learn how to make: Fresh Nut Milk (Almond & Brazil Nut) Golden Squash Pasta Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup Live crackers w/ Nut "Cheese" Dried Mangos w/Sweet Pistachio Spread Juicing: Mastering the Green Drink Kate Linehan is a Raw Food/Juicing enthusiast and food grower. She worked for several years at a Raw Cafe, and has prepared raw foods and juices privately as part of a cancer treatment regimen 11:45 AM Carol, Abigail and Naomi Sikora, Living Springs Organic Farm Basic to Elegant Vegan Cookery Two generations of fabulous vegan cooks invite you to sample the extravagant spread they'll be preparing. Carol has been cooking, teaching and practicing the vegan lifestyle for 30 years, and her two daughters Abigail and Naomi embrace it as well, each with beautiful, healthful ideas and recipes to share. 1:00 PM Jennifer Henn, Vegetarian Society of Colorado Vegan Baking Learn to bake delicious, cruelty-free, and cholesterol-free treats. Jennifer Henn has discovered the benefits of a plant-based diet. Join her as she prepares traditional favorites with a healthful twist. www.vegan4health.org or www.vsc.org 2:15 PM Gusti Boiani Sacred Despacho Creation With the intention of expressing gratitude and creating a balance of energies for the North Fork Community and Beyond, we will speak of the importance of this ancient practice and merge our intentions for personal and collective healing, as well as offer Thanksgiving to The Mountains and Mother Earth. Children are welcome with an accompanying adult. We will "dispatch" our offering at the conclusion of the day so that everyone will have the opportunity to receive healing through this lovely ceremony. 3:15 PM The Chinese Meridian Clock Christine B. Smith, L.Ac. According to Chinese theory, each of the major 12 meridians has a two-hour period of time when the Qi is at its peak. We will follow the clock its entire cycle so you can discover how to live in daily harmony with the laws of nature. On Stage: 12:00 Noon Ellen Stapenhorst Gift of Music 12:30 PM Staff of Yoga Tree Iyengar Yoga Asana Demonstration 1:00 PM Michael McKenna and Lea Rolfsen M,bira Music and Dance 1:30 PM Gustavo Brett Sacred Six Strings 2:00 PM David and Tamara Hauze Music Which Uplifts and Unifies 2:30 PM Bobby Mason Music - From the Heart 3:00 PM Bob Cook and Students Tai Chi Demonstration For More Information, to Participate or Volunteer Your Time to Help with the Fair: Contact Us Thank you to the Blue Sage Center for the Arts for providing this unique and wonderful space pages created and maintained by Margaret Gilfoyle oneheartworld.com |
