Energy for Life Connection is pleased to offer customized wellness workshops for groups large and small. Below is a sampling of the types of workshops we can facilitate. It is in no way a complete list, as we can also customize and combine workshops for your needs. Feel free to contact us for a consultation on a customized class or workshop!
To view descriptions for each course, click the down arrow to the right of each title.
HEALING TOUCH AND ENERGY
HEALING TOUCH - LEVEL I COURSE
Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy which uses gentle, heart-centered touch to assist in balancing Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual well-being. It enhances the body’s natural ability to heal through the human energy centers and energy field/biofield It works in harmony with standard medical care and is complementary to other health care systems and is safe for all ages. For more information download the Healing Touch Class Flyer and the sample Class Registration Brochure
HEALING TOUCH - LEVEL II COURSE
Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy which uses gentle, heart-centered touch to assist in balancing Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual well-being. It enhances the body’s natural ability to heal through the human energy centers and energy field/biofield It works in harmony with standard medical care and is complementary to other health care systems and is safe for all ages. For more information download the Healing Touch Class Flyer and the sample Class Registration Brochure
HEALING TOUCH AND THE HUMAN ENERGY SYSTEM
Learn basic information about the fields of energetic frequency that everything is made out of and your personal biofield.
How Healing Touch and other Energy Based Therapies help to keep us balanced and healthy.
Practice sensing the energy fields of yourself and others.
INTRO TO READING THE BODY
– with Stacey Quade
Each color, line and marking on the face, tongue and nails holds meaning of your internal health. Each organ has corresponding indications on the face, nails, tongue and toes! What do your thinning eyebrows mean? Why is there a crease in your earlobe? Will the lines go away? Are they simply from being outdoors? Why are your nails ridged? Have spots? Lines on your tongue?
In this class you will have a chance to learn the very beginnings of what Stacey has learned from her mentor Margi Flint.
Margi has over 40 years of experience as a renown herbalist and author. Stacey has been studying with Margi since 2008.
Find out more about Margi Flint – www.earthsongherbals.com
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
KITCHEN CUPBOARD WELLNESS
An onion is good for what?! The sweet relief of honey. Take the time for Thyme. Sage wisdom. That’s “mint! “ ( OK how many of you dated yourself with that one!?) Ginger-ly or not, Cinnamon is a cinch! Cayenne you see how warming spices can help you be healthy. There are more- but I’ll stop here ! ?
Learn about common herbal remedies you have right in your kitchen. What they are and why they work. Learn easy recipes, try some FREE SAMPLES, and have some FUN. Assist your body in balancing to prevent and relieve symptoms of colds, flu, for supporting your wellness in all seasons.
SUPPORTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM THROUGH THE SEASONS
You will Learn:
The difference between adaptogenic (tonic herbs), antivirals, and antimicrobial herbs
The important roles of the digestive system and the lymphatic system plays in immunity
And… Self -care techniques and activities to keep your immune system vital and resilient
FOOD ALLERGY AND SENSITIVITY
Also called “Is Gluten and Dairy free the way to be- for me?”
Class participants will:
- Learn the basic immune function response that causes a reaction.
- Identify sub-acute and acute conditions and symptoms that could be manifesting from a food sensitivity
- Learn strategies, lifestyle changes and resources to assist with eliminating allergens and improve wellness
- Understand the process of how the body heals from allergies and what to expect
- Learn how easy it is to prepare some favorite comfort foods and taste how good Gluten Free and Dairy Free can be!
WINTER CLEANSE CLASS
WHY WINTER DETOX? Re-vitalize after the holiday season. Improve your immune system, metabolism and wellness all winter long.
“To detox or not to detox” is not the question….it’s “how to safely do it in a gentle supportive way during the time of year when your body needs to be nurtured and supported.”
What makes a good cleanse ? Critical components, dos and don’ts.
What happens during a cleansing process? It’s not just physical.
How to decide if you need to do a full cleanse or just modify nutrition and habits.
Learn about different detoxifying foods, herbs, and techniques that are easy to incorporate into your daily life. AND easier ways to use CASTOR OIL!
HEALTHY CELLS AND BEING WELL
Healthy cells thrive in a more alkaline environment. Abnormal cells and inflammation thrive in an acidic environment.
Learn about choices, habits and patterns that support healthy vital cells and wellness.
THE FOUR DIRECTIONS OF MEN'S HEALTH
Taught by Joseph Quade, MPT
Course Objectives:
- Understand the 4 aspects of total wellness – Physical, Mental, Emotional and Energetic/Spiritual
- Explore choices for each area to improve overall health and well being
- Incorporate activities and information applied to Movement, Nutrition, Herbal Support, Energetic principles and more.
- Understand concepts of the Native American medicine wheel and how the different areas fit into the 4 directions of the wheel.
*This class is oriented toward men, but this information can be applied to anyone to improve their wellbeing.
VISION BOARDS
Learn about the Laws of Attraction and Allowing and how you are using them in your life. Group meditation followed by creative collage activity. Design images to assist the Universe in co-creating your dreams and desires. Some Supplies included. Bring your own scissors. Bring any additional pictures or magazines you would like to use or share. 3 hours.
FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE - WHAT IS POLYVAGAL THEORY?
Learn about –
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous System responses and how to keep more balance
How the Vagus nerve impacts every organ system of the body,
Why stress has such an impact on our bodies, minds and emotions,
AND – learn 3 easy short techniques that you can use to reset your nervous system and calm down.
HELP ME SLEEP!
Participants will:
1.Identify common factors that keep you from sleeping well.
2.Obtain information for changing activity/sleep patterns.
3.Learn about herbal nervines and adaptogens.
WINTER WELLNESS
In this class we will learn about
Food as medicine,
Herbs that help us with winter wellness,
We will also explore self-care activities, habits and patterns, supportive dietary and herbal options for maintaining your resiliency and health through the winter (and all of the seasons).
PH AND INFLAMMATION
Everything we put into our bodies and also things that impact us in the environment affect our PH. Emotions and stress have significant impacts on our PH. What you are thinking about while you are eating/preparing food, etc… has at least an equal if not higher affect on our PH.
Ph directly relates to the inflammation process and disease process vs wellness.
Learn about acidic vs alkalizing food choices, habits and behaviors that are contributing to your wellness. Learn how to check your Ph, what is optimal Ph, and signals your body is giving you.
ACTION, ENERGY, HERBS
6-hour Class Taught by Joseph and Stacey
YOU ARE NOT IN YOUR PHYSICAL BODY; YOUR PHYSICAL BODY IS IN YOU
Lecture and Hands on practice sensing the energy field
POSTURAL STABILITY AND PHYSICAL CORE ALIGNMENT
Lecture and Hands on practice musculo skeletal alignment
HERBS AND NUTRITION FOR MUSCULO –SKELETAL SUPPORT
Participants will:
• Demonstrate knowledge of postural alignment and core stability
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Universal Energy Field
• Demonstrate knowledge of his/her own energy system and how it is connected to the core stability of their physical body.
• Recognize predominant postural and energetic patterns
• Learn effective safe exercises to enhance core strength and balance; on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels
• Participate in small group interactive learning for all techniques
• Receive a home exercise routine -Posture-Flexibility-Strength-Endurance-Breathing-Meditation-
• Have the option to schedule an individual treatment session, at a reduced rate -Manual therapy or Energy work
*This class is a combination of three of the other classes – Into to HT, Exercise is not extra, and herbs for the musculoskeletal system.
HERBAL WELLNESS
BASIC HERBAL FIRST AID
Stop this mosquito bite from itching! Take the sting out of bee stings.
Tummy upset? Chew on this…
Helpers for cuts, scrapes and bruises?
What to know what works?
Come spend some time with Stacey and the Herbal friends that Nature has planted for you- to help yourself be well.
EAT YOUR WEEDS!
Also called “Yes, You Can Really Eat That!” Ideal for kids age 5 and older accompanied by an adult. Identify and use the herbs nature planted in your yard and the woods around you. Plants and herbs to add to your meals, basic nutrients, and herbal first aid.
HERBAL HELPERS - STACEY’S FAVORITES
Meet different herbal helpers you can easily find and use to aid in balancing your life- Topics tailored to group interest. 2 hours.
LOTIONS AND POTIONS
How to make simple oils, salves, lotions and tinctures. Discuss the basic properties, similarities and differences between each application. How to choose what type of remedy to make/use. Simple salve, and tincture- making demonstration.
FREE SALAD! AND MORE...
First aid and herbs packed with nutrition, that nature plants for you-
Course objectives :
1.Become familiar with (weeds!) plants and herbs found in your yard and the woods around you
2. Identify uses to add to your meals, basic nutrients and herbal first aid
Increase the minerals in your salads and stir fry
Stop this mosquito bite from itching! Take the sting out of bee stings.
Tummy upset? Chew on this…
Helpers for cuts, scrapes and bruises
MEDICINAL HERBAL INFUSIONS
How they can help you:
1. Rebalance your physical constitution
2. Decrease inflammation
3. Soothe irritated tissues
4. Improve digestion, and more…
Taste, Smell, Feel … are clues that help us discern the different properties of herbs and the way they can help us to re balance.
This class will help you identify common and easy to access herbs to experience several different herbal infusions. Practice picking up the subtle and not so subtle characteristics of the herbs to ID how they can help you with rebalancing organ systems and tissues in your body and apply principles to other foods and herbs that are commonly used.
SPIRIT WALKS WITH THE PLANTS
Have you ever heard plants singing?!
Did you know you have a magic yes/no meter built inside your body?
Learn how to use it to help you listen to the plants whisper to you in the language of energy, and to use it to make healthy choices for yourself in your life.
Come listen to the plants sing and practice using the language of energy to find a deepened connection and awareness to who you really are. Connect more deeply to the Earth, and all of the beings that co-exist with us here.</p?
HERBS FOR THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Tendonitis? Muscle strain? Back and Neck Pain? Arthritic joints? Broken bone?
Come to class with Stacey Quade and learn about herbal allies that can help relieve conditions of inflammation, support and heal tissues in the musculoskeletal system.
EXERCISE, MOVEMENT, AND STRUCTURAL ANATOMY
POSTURAL STABILITY/STRENGTHENING AND FLEXIBILITY
Taught by Joseph – Learn exercises and techniques to incorporate into your daily routine to improve your core strength and flexibility and decrease pain/discomfort. 2 hours – lecture and interactive learning, handouts.
KEEP MOVING - 2 PART SERIES ON STRUCTURAL ANATOMY
Taught by Joseph Quade, MPT
I welcome you to join me for a 2-part interactive series to help you keep moving.
Part 1 – “Reach for the Stars” – is a hands-on session covering the neck, shoulders, arms, and upper back.
Part 2 – “Put a Little Spring in your Step”– will cover the low back and lower extremities. That will consist of basic structural anatomy, common patterns, and simple techniques that I have learned over 25 years of physical therapy practice, to keep you moving more freely and reduce musculoskeletal pain.
EXERCISE IS NOT EXTRA
Taught by Joseph Quade
ARE YOU READY FOR:
RELIEF FROM NECK, BACK, SHOULDER, and OTHER JOINT PAIN? MORE ENERGY?
In this interactive class, You will:
- Learn effective safe exercises to enhance Core strength, Posture, Flexibility, and Endurance
- Participate in small group interactive learning for all techniques
1. learn to recognize predominant postural patterns that you hold yourself in while working, playing and being.
2.learn effective safe movements and postures to enhance core strength, flexibility and balance
3.learn how you can implement them into your daily routines;
like gardening, sitting in a desk, driving your car, being a parent, doing housework.
4.Improve your-Posture-Flexibility-Strength-Endurance and Pain free movement.
MULTI- LEVEL CORE STABILITY
DO YOUR FEET HURT?
Taught by Joseph Quade, MPT
Take the time to come and learn why your feet take such a beating and how you can apply these simple techniques to make them feel better.
In this class you will learn:
1. The basic structure of the foot and how it supports you.
2. The common problems affecting the feet; plantar fasciitis, bunions, corns, and more.
3. The common injuries; sprains, toe jambs, fractures.
4. What you can do to repair, rebuild, and give them some love!
BEGINNING THERAPY BALL EXERCISES
Co-taught by Stacey and Joseph. “I got this big thing, now what do I do with it?” Learn efficient, safe, effective, FUN, ways to exercise and incorporate your ball into your daily routine. 1 hour.
KIDS COURSES
TAI CHI FOR KIDS
Taught by Joseph
Tai Chi is a movement form from China. Learning the movements can help you build your inner strength. It helps you with mental focus, balance, coordination, flexibility and feeling peaceful. We will practice and learn beginning level movements.
BACKPACK CLASS
Taught by Joseph (Stacey Assisting)
“Is there a better way to carry my backpack”? And other tips for staying strong and flexible as you grow up.
School giving you a “heavy load”? Muscles sore after soccer practice, skiing or other activities? Do you know what plants can help soothe your body and keep you flexible so you can keep having fun? Do you know how to stretch and move your body to help it grow strong and limber? Lets learn and practice together with Joseph and Stacey!
PLANT WHISPERERS AND THE MAGIC YES/NO METER INSIDE YOUR BODY
Taught by Stacey
Have you ever heard plants singing?! Did you know you have a magic yes/no meter built inside your body?
Learn how to use it to help you listen to the plants whisper to you in the language of energy, and to use it to make healthy choices for yourself in your life.
Come listen to the plants sing and practice talking and listening to them with Stacey
