Spotlight on Acupuncture

November 8, 2023

The medical industry is gradually embracing acupuncture for pain management. It is now accepted as a complement to standard Western practices. According to a 2017 article in the Annals of Internal Medicine, acupuncture resulted in “lower pain intensity” for both acute and chronic low back pain. Medicare recognized this, and the government website states that “Medicare Part B… covers up to 12 acupuncture visits in 90 days for chronic low back pain.”

But what exactly is acupuncture? How does it work? What conditions can it address?

Elissa Gonda will provide an honest overview of the practice. She’ll explain what happens during a typical treatment, and describe the principles of health therapy. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, you’ll leave the session with a newfound appreciation for the topic. As you delve deeper, you’ll discover how this age-old practice is more relevant than ever in today’s fast-paced world.

Elissa’s interest in acupuncture stemmed from her lifelong battle with asthma, allergies, and sinusitis. She and her business partner opened Dane County Family Acupuncture in 2010. With an advanced degree, active advocacy, and over a decade of experience, Elissa is a wealth of knowledge in holistic wellness.

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The Art of Self-Care: A Hands-on Workshop

October 11, 2023

Give yourself a fall tune-up to ignite a brighter, healthier future. Here are a few things you’ll learn:

• Breathing exercises: Explore deep breathing to enhance oxygenation, reduce stress, and improve mental clarity.
• Self-massage: Target key areas to ease muscular discomfort, promote relaxation, and enhance body awareness
• Pressure points: Apply acupressure to specific locations to address a range of physical and emotional issues.

Jo Anne Lindberg, a 30-year veteran of Asian medicine, will be your guide. Working in small groups, you can experience and practice these self-care techniques, or simply observe.  Next, Jo Anne will invite you to take part in a one-month challenge to make these concepts part of your daily life. As a traditional shiatsu practitioner, Jo Anne works with clients to improve the quality of their lives at all ages. She is certified by the American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia and a graduate of the Ohashiatsu program.

Feeling Stuck? Listen to a Horse

September 13, 2023

Have you ever felt stuck or uncertain about the next steps in your life? Unable to access transformational growth and healing? Imagine a unique partnership between a horse and a human coach, working together to guide you toward a more fulfilling life journey. Horses, with their majestic presence and gentle nature, might hold the key to unlocking feelings of awe, grounding, peace, and hope within us. Dr. Stacey Bean will introduce you to the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method (EGCM) and explain her coaching services and workshops that are part of the process. As a physician, fitness instructor, and nutrition expert, she boasts ample designations:

• Medical Degree from the University of Vermont, School of Medicine
• Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of California, Berkeley
• Multiple certifications from the Institute of Integrated Nutrition
• Certified EGCM practitioner
• Owner of Indigo Trails, LLC

Dr. Stacey offers a fresh and holistic perspective to coaching the “whole” person. Discover how she can help you achieve a sense of balance and purpose. Join us.