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SHORT DESCRIPTION: An opportunity for participants to experience first-hand the healing of Chinese Medicine and Western massage, and to learn how to incorporate a different perspective on health and well-being in their daily lives.
DESCRIPTION: A progressive series of six classes on massage and Chinese medicine techniques for addressing the following six common wellness challenges for men:
1. Chronic Pain (backpain, arthritis)
2. Men's Chronic Illnesses (Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, HIV, Suicide/Accidents/Depression)
3. Depression and Anxiety;
4. Addiction and Dependency;
5. Spiritual Growth (getting into your flow)
6. Acupuncture and Massage for Couples & to Promote Intimacy & Connection
No prior knowledge of Chinese Medicine is required. Beginning with what is often the first thing that brings a person to an acupuncturist’s office – acute injury and chronic pain – we move on to see how healing progresses in layers, affecting our bodies and minds in unison, and ultimately leading to an understanding of acupuncture as a path to personal evolution and transformation.
GOALS: Open up new perspectives, even for those already familiar with forms of alternative health care, on how to incorporate massage and acupuncture as part of self-nurturing and self-care.
ACTIVITIES: ½ informal lecture, ½ demonstration of acupuncture treatments and simple massage techniques
BENEFITS: Participants will get a basic understanding of the principle ideas behind Chinese Medicine, and experience first-hand how acupuncture can benefit their health. They will also learn hands-on massage techniques to use on themselves as well as their partners.
INSTRUCTOR'S EXPERIENCE & CREDENTIALS: Charles Grey, a licensed acupuncturist and licensed massage therapist, is a Graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York, licensed to practice acupuncture in Oregon, New York, and California, and licensed to practice massage in Oregon. Also a certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist, trained at the Lincoln Recovery Center in the Bronx, NY. Currently in private practice in Portland, Oregon.
MIN/MAX # PARTICIPANTS: 4/12
MIN/MAX SUGGESTED DONATION: $15 for an individual class, $60 for all six classes
WHAT SHOULD PARTICIPANTS BRING TO 1ST MEETING: bring something to write on and write with if you want to take notes; wear loose, comfortable clothing
BEGIN/END DATES: Thursdays, 9/10/09-10/15/09
BEGIN/END TIMES: 7:45 PM -915 PM
INFO: Charles at 503-223-8822 x1
Manifest, a non-profit Men's Wellness Community, empowers men to pursue their wellness visions & passions together in more than 40 events monthly.
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