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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. The Wellspring's first group began in May 2007 with incredible reception. Space is limited so register now! See "The Programs" pages for details.
BEGINS JANUARY 24th, 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.
BEGINS MARCH 25th, 2009
ON-GOING CLASSES
RETURN TO KIDNEYS
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.
15 Tuesdays: 1-2pm, $165 per segment or $12 drop in.
AMMA STUDENT CLINIC
Receive a supervised Amma Bodywork treatment from students in their final semesters of
our 1,000-hour program. Treatments include: movement, dietary and herbal recommendations.
Saturdays and some Wednesdays, by appointment; $25.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Listed chronologically
INTENSIVES WITH RYLEN
CONTEMPORARY PULSE DIAGNOSIS
Rylen Feeney
Students will learn the contemporary application of pulse diagnosis based on Leon Hammer's writings from Dr. Shen's teachings. This class will refine the fundamental principles of the traditional six positions and expand into greater depth with location and positions. Rylen will cover in depth rate, rhythm, amplitude and intesity; husband/wife pulse, diaphragm, and other special pulses. This is an excellent opportunity for alumni to learn advanced skills in pulse diagnosis.
June 7 & 8, Saturday & Sunday; 10-5pm, $245
BUILDING A PRACTICE
April Crowell
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.
July 22- October 21, Tuesdays evenings; 5:30-7:30pm, $350
1,000 HANDS BUDDHA QIGONG
Erica LaFrenier
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.
July 27, Sunday; 10am-5pm, $75
ETHICAL PRACTICE
April Crowell
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.
Begins August 2- November 1, Saturdays; 2-5pm, $300. Please check Amma Group 12 calendar for skipped Saturdays.
INTENSIVES WITH RYLEN
TECHNIQUE & POINT LOCATION
Rylen Feeney
This class will focus on honing techniques for the Amma Bodywork Practitioner. Great emphasis will be put on reviewing point locations, focus and intention, as well as, point combinations. Excellent for CEU's and to refine and refresh your skills.
August 2, Saturday; 2-6pm, August 3, Sunday; 9-12am AND October 3, Friday; 5:30-8:30pm. $135.
JADE WOMAN QIGONG
Erica LaFrenier
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.
August 24, Sunday; 10am-5pm, $75
CLASSIC CHINESE FORMULAS AND PATENT HERBS
Rylen Feeney
Broaden your knowledge of Chinese Formulas in this weekend workshop. 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.
September 6 & 7, 10am -6pm,
14 CEU hours
$195 if paid by August 16, $210 after August 16
WHOLISTIC NUTRITION
Rylen Feeney
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. Food samples and handouts throughout the class and a feast the final night!
October 4 & 5, 9-5pm
$280 students seeking credit
$210 public individual, $140 for retakes
$25 fee for handouts/packet
Space is limited, so register early.
CHEN STYLE T'AI CHI CHUAN
Bill Helm
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, October 24; 6-9 p.m
Saturday & Sunday, October 25 & 26; 9–4:30 p.m.
Fees: Friday Only $50, Entire Workshop: $280; $260 if paid by September 24.
AOBTA members receive an additional 10% off .
WHOLISTIC TREATMENT & PREVENTION OF COLDS & FLU
April Crowell
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 tonify the immune
system.
October 2 & 9, Thursday evenings; 5:30-7:30, $50
OTHER CLASSES OFFERED
As these classes are schedule they will be moved to the "Upcoming Events" section.
ADDITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR THE ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPIST
with Rylen Feeney, Dipl. ABT & CH (NCCAOM)
and 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.
Total 30 hours for $330 or 15 for $180.
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.
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.
Watch for dates.
EAT TO LIVE
Rylen Feeney
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. We will cover the specific particular healing foods and diets including fasting, congees, and juicing, as well as, weight loss and sports performance nutrition.
Watch for dates.
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.
Watch for dates , $245
HERBAL FIRST AID
April Crowell
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. Watch for upcoming dates.
HULU GONG QIGONG
Erica LaFrenier
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's nature's way to get your "flu shot"!
Watch for dates. $75
ORGANIC & BEYOND
Will provide a snapshot of local, organic and sustainable foods available in the Treasure Valley. The panel is comprised of experienced dedicated individuals committed to making healthy whole foods available to our community.
Delicious whole foods & beverages provided by current Wholistic Nutrition students.
Watch for upcoming dates.
WESTERN KINESIOLOGY
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.
CALENDAR LINKS
To open Wellspring calendars in Windows based programs (Google Calendar, Sunbird, etc.) select calendar link below. From Calendar page, right click on subscribe and choose properties. A box should open with the correct url address to be entered in desired program.
Wellspring General
Wellspring Amma Group 11
Wellspring Amma Group 12
Wellspring Wholistic Nutrition Program Group 1
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