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Be quiet.
Look inside. Soften your sharp edges Simplify your thoughts.
Follow your own light.
Be ordinary.
Then you will see for yourself that you are part of the whole.
—Lao Tse
NOW ENROLLING FOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR 2009
WHOLISTIC NUTRITION PROGRAM
This 280 hour program will certify graduates in the principles of nutrition from both an Eastern and Western perspective. See "The Programs" pages for details.
Professional Level Wholistic Nutrition Program began February 28th, 2009.
AMMA BODYWORK THERAPY PROGRAM
This 1000 hour program will train students for career in wholistic healthcare, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Asian Bodywork Therapy. This program enrolls only 12-16 students so register early. See "The Programs" pages for details.
New program begins September 12, 2009. Now enrolling!
AMMA BODYWORK THERAPY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
This apprenticeship style program will train students for career in wholistic healthcare, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Asian Bodywork Therapy, with Rylen Feeney, a nationally certified senior instructor in Portland, OR.
ON-GOING CLASSES & EVENTS
AMMA THERAPY STUDENT CLINIC
Receive a supervised Amma Bodywork treatment from students in their final semesters of
our 1,000-hour program. Treatments include: asian bodywork therapy, movement, dietary and herbal recommendations.
Saturdays & Tuesdays by appointment; $25.
Saturday dates 2009:
05/02, 05/16, 05/30, 06/20, 06/27, 07/18, 08/01, 08/15, 08/22, 09/12, 09/19,
10/03, 10/17, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 12/05, 12/12
Tuesday dates 2009:
06/02, 06/09, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/21, 09/08, 09/15, 10/06, 10/20
CHEN STYLE T'AI CHI CHUAN
TROY LENTELL
This class will be devoted to learning the 19 movement form of Chen T'ai Chi. This is a simplified form developed by grandmaster Chen Xiaowang to serve as a powerful introduction to the ancient Chen style T'ai Chi Chuan. Chen style is characterized by spiral movements and combines soft, energetic flow with sharp explosive power.
Ongoing Wednesdays; check calendar for dates: 5:45-6:45 pm,
$12 drop in, $44/month or $155. Please see calendar for dates skipped due to holidays.
EIGHT BROCADES QIGONG
JOAN HURST, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
Developed during the 12th century, Eight Brocades excels at strengthening the body, especially the back, legs, shoulders and neck while helping to balance vital functions and build the immunity. Each of the eight individual movements strengthens a specific Chinese Organ Channel. The form can be done as a series or practiced individually to focus on particular organs or body parts. One of the most versatile forms, it can also be practiced seated or standing.
Ongoing Tuesdays; check calendar for dates: 12:00-1:00 pm,
$12 drop in, $44/month or $155. Please see calendar for dates skipped due to holidays.
UPCOMING EVENTS (listed chronologically)
ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR THE ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPIST
RYLEN FEENEY, BA, LMT, Dipl. ABT & CH (NCCAOM)
& Cynthia Langston, CMT
Students will learn a full basic Swedish massage. Additional Asian bodywork techniques for spine, neck, shoulders, hips, low back and chest will be practiced. Finally, the class will cover some visceral, organ, breast and groin work. This class is open to all bodywork therapists and is an excellent class to fulfill NCCAOM PDA and NCBTMB CE requirements.
6 Tuesdays; April 14-May 19: 1:00-4:00, $180 - Cynthia Langston
Saturday & Sunday; July 11-12: 9:00-5:00, $180 - Rylen Feeney
Or $330 for both instructors.
WHOLISTIC NUTRITION I (WHOLISTIC NUTRITION PROGRAM)
RYLEN FEENEY, BA, LMT, Dipl. ABT & CH (NCCAOM)
Explore foundations of wholistic health and whole food nutrition. The class will look at food groups (carbohydrates, dairy, meat products, non-meat protein sources, fats, sweeteners, chemical additives, GMOs, etc.). The classes integrate the most current theory and knowledge of holistic nutritional concepts with that of Traditional Chinese Medicine theories and energetics. This East/West approach allows for greater understanding of individual needs. The importance of seasonal, local & organic foods will be detailed. Additionally the class will discuss food politics and how to encourage informed consumerism. Lunch & snacks provided both days.
Saturday & Sunday; July 25-26: 9:00-4:30, $250
BUILDING A PRACTICE
APRIL CROWELL, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
This class is designed to teach the nuts and bolts of building a strong and successful practice. Students will cover topics from marketing to taxes and will be required to create a detailed business packet including: advertising, office policies, HIPAA and other legal documents.
15 Tuesdays; August 11-December 8: 10:30-12:30, $308
WHOLISTIC NUTRITION II (WHOLISTIC NUTRITION PROGRAM)
RYLEN FEENEY, BA, LMT, Dipl. ABT & CH (NCCAOM)
Part II: Continued…Explore foundations of wholistic health and whole food nutrition. The class will look at food groups (carbohydrates, dairy, meat products, non-meat protein sources, fats, sweeteners, chemical additives, GMOs, etc.). The classes integrate the most current theory and knowledge of holistic nutritional concepts with that of Traditional Chinese Medicine theories and energetics. This East/West approach allows for greater understanding of individual needs. The importance of seasonal, local & organic foods will be detailed. Additionally the class will discuss food politics and how to encourage informed consumerism. Lunch & snacks provided both days. Prerequisite: Wholistic Nutrtion I Saturday & Sunday; August 29-30: 9:00-4:30, $250
INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE PATENT HERBS
RYLEN FEENEY, BA, LMT, Dipl. ABT & CH (NCCAOM)
Broaden your knowledge of Chinese Formulas in this class. Rylen will cover a wide selection of classic and patent formulas for a myriad of patterns and indications, as well as, formula categories (i.e. settle shen, treat bi syndrome, expel wind, etc.). This is an excellent class to fulfill NCCAOM PDA requirements.
Saturday & Sunday; September 12-13: 9:00-4:00,
Tuesday & Wednesday; September 22-23: 9:00-12:00,
Saturday & Sunday; October 10-11: 9:00-4:00, &
Saturday & Sunday; October 24-25: 9:00-4:00
$520
INTENSIVES WITH RYLEN
TECHNIQUE & POINT LOCATION
RYLEN FEENEY, BA, LMT, Dipl. ABT & CH (NCCAOM)
This class will focus on honing techniques for the Amma Therapy Practitioner. Great emphasis will be put on reviewing point locations, focus and intention, as well as, , subtle and not so subtle technique correction. Excellent for CEU's and to refine and refresh your skills.
Tuesday & Wednesday; September 22-23: 1:00-5:30 pm, $150
WHOLE FOOD COOKING I (WHOLISTIC NUTRITION PROGRAM)
JENNIFER ADLER, M.S., C.N.
Hands on cooking class that teaches whole food cooking techniques. Students will be given recipes and techniques on how to make basic Whole foods cooking taste delicious.
The class will prepare lunch & snacks both days.
Saturday & Sunday; September 26-27: 9:00-4:30, $275
WHOLISTIC NUTRITION PROGRAM COMMUNITY EVENT
To be announced. Delicious whole foods & beverages provided by current Wholistic Nutrition students.
Friday; November 13: 5:00-9:00
CHINESE DIAGNOSIS (WHOLISTIC NUTRITION PROGRAM)
RYLEN FEENEY, BA, LMT, Dipl. ABT & CH (NCCAOM)
Introduction to basic Traditional Chinese Medicine and diagnosis. Introduction to simple tongue and pulse diagnosis and TCM pattern differentiation as applicable to diet and nutrition. This class is open to alumni of the Amma & Wholistic Nutrition program.
Saturday & Sunday; November 14-15: 9:00-5:30, $250
FOOD IN THE TREATMENT OF DISHARMONY (WHOLISTIC NUTRITION PROGRAM)
RYLEN FEENEY, BA, LMT, Dipl. ABT & CH (NCCAOM)
This class covers the principles of a remedial diet then discusses the use of diet and food in treating Zang Fu patterns of disharmony.
This class is open to alumni of the Amma & Wholistic Nutrition program.
Saturday & Sunday; December 12-13: 9:00-5:00,$250
OTHER CLASSES OFFERED
As these classes are schedule they will be moved to the "Upcoming Events" section.
ASIAN FOUNDATIONS AND PRINCIPLES
This didactic lecture class introduces students to the founding principles of
Chinese Medicine including: Taoist cosmology, Yin/Yang theory, Qi functions, Five Element Theory, Eight Principles, and the 72 Channel system. Watch for dates.
1,000 HANDS BUDDHA QIGONG
ERICA LAFRENIER, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
This powerful healing form of qigong is excellent at helping integrate mind, body and spirit. Practice of this form can help you rediscover your innate noble heart, and find deep relaxation and true happiness.
$75
CHEN STYLE T'AI CHI CHUAN
BILL HELM, Asian Bodywork Therapist & Chinese Herbalist
This weekend workshop will begin Friday night with exercises in silk reeling and standing
post Qigong. These are developmental exercises for generating Qi and learning how to
move internally. Saturday and Sunday will be devoted to learning the 19-movement form of Chen T'ai Chi.
This is a simplified form developed by grandmaster Chen Xiaowang to serve as a powerful introduction to
the ancient Chen style T'ai Chi Chuan. Chen style is characterized by spiral movements and combines soft,
energetic flow with sharp explosive power.
Friday, 6-9 p.m--watch for dates
Saturday & Sunday, 9–4:30 p.m.
Fees: Friday Only $50, Entire Workshop: $280; $260 if paid 3 weeks prior to class.
AOBTA members receive an additional 10% off .
COMPLEMENTARY TECHNIQUES
Students will learn various complementary therapies
including Moxabustion, Fire Cupping and Gua Sha including their indications and contraindications. Students also learn the use of ear seeds, magnetic press pellets, and the TDP lamp.
$165
EAT TO LIVE
RYLEN FEENEY, BA, LMT, Dipl. ABT & CH (NCCAOM)
Add a new level to your nutritional knowledge for yourself or your practice. In this excellent class, we will begin by looking at nutrition's role in our life cycles from pregnancy and infancy, to teens, adults and elderly, as well as, weight loss and sports performance nutrition.
$250
ETHICAL PRACTICE
APRIL CROWELL, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
An excellent opportunity for all bodyworkers to ensure an ethical practice, appropriate patient/therapist boundaries; and to recognize, handle, and avert problem situations. NCCAOM, NCBTMB PDA/CEU approved.
$300
FOOD IN THE TREATMENT OF DISHARMONY
This class covers the principles of a remedial diet then discusses the use of diet and food in treating Zang Fu patterns of disharmony.
This class is open to alumni of the Amma & Wholistic Nutrition program.
$245
HERBAL FIRST AID
APRIL CROWELL, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
This class is a great introduction to herbs and remedies that will
expand your first aid cabinet. From simple formulas for the
common cold to dealing with bee stings, sunstroke, burns, and bruises—we will also cover minor food poisoning, heartburn, gas, and bloating to skin and eye irritations, toothaches, and earaches. Discussion will also cover natural and noninvasive ways to relieve discomfort and reestablish well-being.
$55
HULU GONG QIGONG
Qigong exercise combines deep relaxation, meditation, breathing and movement to harmonize the body, mind and emotions. Hulu Gong maintains the body's immune system; it strengthens the lungs - great for minimizing the season's allergies!
$75
INTENSIVES WITH RYLEN
CONTEMPORARY TONGUE & PULSE DIAGNOSIS
RYLEN FEENEY, BA, LMT, Dipl. ABT & CH (NCCAOM)
Join Rylen in an intensive review and practice of Tongue and Pulse
Diagnosis. Rylen will introduce and guide participants in pulse diagnosis based on Leon Hammer/Master Shen's pulse technique. She will cover: Rate, Rhythm, Volume and Amplitude, as well as Husband/Wife imbalances, diaphragm and additional ways to access more information from the pulses. Join us for this hands on workshop. You will leave feeling more confident with your tongue and pulse diagnosis guaranteed!
$250
INTRODUCTION TO WHOLISTIC NUTRITION
RYLEN FEENEY, BA, LMT, Dipl. ABT & CH (NCCAOM)
This enthusiastic and interactive class helps participants gain an understanding of the importance of nutrition's fundamental role in a person's health and quality of life. Topics include the importance of whole organic, local, and seasonal foods. Learn the energetic qualities of foods and how they affect the body—from vegetables, grains, and legumes to animal products, tofu, and tempeh. Lunch and snacks provided.
$280 students seeking credit
$210 public individual, $140 for retakes
$25 fee for handout packet
JADE WOMAN QIGONG
ERICA LAFRENIER, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
Jade Woman is a healing qigong form that addresses the specific needs of a woman's body. It focuses on increasing the circulation of blood and energy while lifting the spirits and harmonizing the emotions. Practice of the form reduces symptoms of various gynecological disorders. Not limited to women this class is excellent for men with Liver qi stagnation, pent up frustration or emotions.
$75
RETURN TO KIDNEYS
JOAN HURST, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
Qigong helps students and practitioners develop greater kinesthetic awareness, strength, balance, and focus. Students learn several forms each with specific skills and benefits throughout the program.
$12 drop in, $44/month or $155 for 15 week series.
SHEN QIGONG AND QI DEVELOPEMENT
JOAN HURST, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM) & APRIL CROWELL, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
A series of 6 static standing postures and seated poses, this powerful form of qigong breaks up old perspectives allowing for new growth and viewpoints within the individual. We will begin with qi developement exercises each class, gradually increasing the time spent in the Shen postures and in qigong meditation.
$12 drop in, $44/month or $155 for 15 week series.
WESTERN MUSCULOSKELETAL ANATOMY
Students learn the skeletal and muscular systems of the body. The class covers muscle origin and insertion and palpation of bones and muscles, allowing students to gain greater understanding of the human form.
$572
WESTERN NUTRTION I & II (WHOLISTIC NUTRITION PROGRAM)
JENNIFER ADLER, M.S., C.N.
Students learn basic biochemistry associated with fat, carbohydrate, and protein molecules, food groups, calorie counting, meal planning and the USDA Food Pyramid.
$250 for each section
WHOLE FOOD COOKING II (WHOLISTIC NUTRITION PROGRAM)
JENNIFER ADLER, M.S., C.N.
More hands on cooking that teaches whole food cooking techniques. Students will be given recipes and techniques on how to make basic Whole foods cooking taste delicious. The class will prepare lunch & snacks both days.
$275
WHOLISTIC NUTRITION OPEN HOUSE
Please join us. Current students from the Wellspring's Wholistic Nutrition Program will share their knowledge of health and nutrition. Get a glimpse of what the soon to be graduates and the program have to offer you and the community while sharing delicious food prepared by the students. Drop in and see us! Learn how food can be fun, healthy and healing.
WHOLISTIC TREATMENT & PREVENTION OF COLDS & FLU
APRIL CROWELL, Dipl. ABT (NCCAOM)
Learn simple home remedies and herbal formulas to use for the prevention and treatment of cold or flu. The class will also cover steps that can be taken to enhance the immune system.
$50
CALENDAR LINKS
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