Workshops

MetroWest Whole Health offers workshops to help people learn new ways of taking care of themselves. We believe  in life-long learning: we know that learning is not limite to childhood or the classroom, but takes place throughout our lives. Learning can enhance our relationships, increase our connections to our communities, and deepen our personal growth and well being.

Join us for an upcoming workshop!

Arvigo Techniques™ of Maya Abdominal Massage

The Arvigo Techniques™ of Maya Abdominal Therapy is a gentle, external, non-invasive repositioning of pelvic and abdominal organs that have shifted. Using ancient Mayan techniques, organs are guided back into proper position to restore the flow of blood, lymph, nerve impulses and energy for optimum health and well-being.

Maya Abdominal Therapy can help you with...

1. •Menstrual Symptoms: Painful or irregular periods, headaches, migraines
   

2. •Ovulatory Symptoms: Failure to ovulate, irregular or painful ovulation
   

3. •Pregnancy-Related Symptoms: Difficulty getting pregnant / infertility, chronic miscarriages, premature deliveries, difficult pregnancy
   

4. •Urinary Symptoms: Frequent urination, incontinence, bladder infections
   

5. •Digestive Symptoms: Constipation, indigestion, heartburn, gastritis
   

6. •Circulatory Symptoms: Varicose veins, hemorrhoids, tired / numb legs and feet
   

7. •Symptoms of Congestion: Endometriosis, uterine polyps, uterine fibroids, uterine infections, yeast infections, vaginitis, painful intercourse
   

February 2012 Workshop
Saturday, February 18th
4:00 - 5:30PM

This session will focus on topics arising from the November session.

December 2011 Workshop
Sunday, December 11th
6:00 - 7:30PM

This session will focus on topics arising from the November session.

November 2011 Workshop
Sunday, November 20th
6:00 - 7:30PM

This women-only session will focus on self care techniques founded on the time-honored tradition of Mayan midwives and healers.  We will learn methods to heal and maintain pelvic health that support our reproductive/creativity systems.  Meditate Heal and Grow as a community of women.

Workshop Leader
Noreen Cerqua has been a licensed massage therapist since 2001, and is a certified practitioner and community-based educator of Arvigo Techniques™ of Maya Abdominal Therapy. Noreen's passion for Arvigo Techniques™ lead her to specialize in providing women with support for healing, health and wellness. Call Noreen at 508-397-8287 to talk about your specific questions about this workshop and the Arvigo Techniques™.

Workshop Registration
Contact MetroWest Whole Health to register for this exciting workshop. Each workshop session is offered on a sliding scale of $25-40.

Request a Workshop

Please contact the office if there is a special acupuncture, Oriental medicine, or self-care topic you are interested in pursuing in a workshop format.

See below for descriptions of workshops we've had in the past.

Past Workshops

Acupuncture Wellness Education
An AWEsome workshop for new patients!

These workshops are a great way to find out more about acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

You’ll learn what services are available at our clinic and how to use acupuncture to feel your best.  Learn what conditions acupuncture can treat, and how to gauge when to come in less or more often for treatment.

All new patients are urged to attend an AWE workshop.

It’s also a great opportunity to bring a friend or family member who wants to know more about acupuncture and Chinese medicine!

Spring Cleanse & Detoxification

Led by Della Lawhon, MAOM, LAc

Revitalize, restore, refresh yourself. Simply put, a detoxifying cleanse is a time for you to "reboot" your body. And spring is the perfect time to harness the seasons to benefit our bodies by cleansing and detoxifying our diet and lifestyle.

In this workshop we look at why we should cleanse, what to cleanse, and explore gentle ways of eating that support your body. We will review ways to use foods, exercise, meditation, and lifestyle habits to naturally rid built up food congesting your system, and eliminate toxins that tax your body and cause negative symptoms.

Sat Nam Rasayan® Healing Fundamentals

Led by S.S. Dharma Kaur Khalsa

Sat Nam Rasayan is a yogic healing system that releases limits and blocks constricting the energies of our bodies, minds, and emotions. In yogic science these blockages cause disease, imbalance, and painful habits. With care and treatment, these limits relax, and our natural energy flows, stimulating self-healing. This workshop is part of a series that presents the basic conceptual framework of Sat Nam Rasayan Healing. Sat Nam Rasayan® is a registered trademark of Guru Dev Singh Khalsa.

The class will include meditation and a practice healing session.

Natural Care for Spring Allergies

Led by Della Lawhon, MAOM, LAc

In this workshop explore the causes of allergies in Chinese medicine and what your can do to reduce your symptoms. We will look at self-care techniques, herbal treatments, and self-acupressure.

TAT®: a Psychological Acupressure Technique for Stress Reduction and Emotional Integration

Led by Marilyn Brine Gilmour, MSW, LICSW

Tapas Acupressure Technique® (TAT) was developed by acupuncturist Tapas Fleming of California. TAT is a healing technique which can be used for stress reduction and for targeting emotional distress. Performing TAT involves a combination of placing your attention on whatever the issue is and touching a few specific acupuncture points on your face and at the back of your head - that's it!

Come experience this technique and find out how you can use TAT in your own life.

Marilyn is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of experience in areas related to loss and psychological trauma. She is skilled in a number of integrative mind-body techniques. TAT®, Tapas Acupressure Technique®, and TATLife® are registered trademarks of Tapas Fleming. Marilyn's website is http://www.transforming-trauma.com.

Oh My Aching Back!: Yoga for Health and Healing

Led by Della Lawhon, MAOM, LAc

Gentle yoga to relieve tension, relax muscles, and increase flexibility. For when your back hurts, this class will teach you techniques you can do at home to rid many back aches and the habits that cause discomfort.

5 Secrets to Managing Stress

Led by Della Lawhon, MAOM, LAc

Maximize your happiness and boost your immune system by putting stress in its rightful place. In this workshop we will explore the source and impact of stress and the secrets to managing it.

Managing Seasonal Allergies with Chinese Medicine

Do Spring, Summer or Autumn bring itchy red eyes, rashes, sneezing or headaches?

Attend this workshop to learn

    * What causes seasonal allergies

    * How to boost your immune system

    * What you can do to minimize your reactions to your allergies

Fight Colds with Chinese Medicine

What can you do at the first sign of a cold? Using self-massage, medicinal foods, and over-the-counter products can shorten the length of your cold and lessen the severity of symptoms.

Come learn

    * What to keep in your travel kit to fight colds

    * What home remedies you can use on yourself and family members

    * Acupressure techniques

    * What to keep in your home to fight the first signs of a cold

Building Your Chinese Medicine Cabinet

Which herbal products, supplements, and foods should you have on hand when you get an upset stomach? Or headache? Or think you're getting a cold?

At this workshop you'll learn

    * What Chinese herbal products and teas to have on hand

    * When to use them and at what dosages

    * How to create a travel kit

Constitutional Assessment

Della will address the 5 basic constitution types in Chinese medicine. Each constitution type tends toward certain health conditions and responses to stress.

At this workshop you'll learn to

    * assess your constitution

    * develop a plan to prevent illness and promote your health

    * how to use food, exercise and meditation according to your constitutional type

Self-Care Workshop

Della will host an hour-long workshop on how acupuncture works and how to get the most from your care.

Besides understanding more about acupuncture you'll leave the workshop knowing

    * Self-care you can do to reinforce your acupuncture sessions

    * Acupressure techniques

    * How Chinese medicine creates your optimal health

Whole-Foods Cooking

at the Educational and Wellness Center of the Peace Abbey,

64 Exchange Street in Millis

Della will be speaking about cooking with whole foods at the Open House at the Educational and Wellness Center of the Peace Abbey in Millis.

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