Workshops and Private Sessions

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I can give workshops anywhere there is a space, a need and interest.  Private or small group sessions are also available.  To discuss setting up workshops or individual sessions you can contact me at wellnesswithlm@gmail.com.  Initial consultation is free.  Pricing is dependent on topic, individual or group size, location and length. 

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Take a looks at the possibilities below but I will also modify workshops and classes based on need.   

 

Mindfulness and Meditation - Workshop

What is it?  How does it work?

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This workshop clarifies the techniques of mindfulness and meditation and how these techniques can be used to help manage stress, pain, grief and anxiety.  A number of studies have shown that mindfulness and meditation have produced clinically relevant reductions in medical and psychological symptoms.  These techniques can also enhance your mood and overall sense of well-being. 

 

Topics Include:

• Overview of Mindfulness and Meditation

• Foundations of Practice

• Yoga and Breathing Practice

• Styles of Meditation

• Mindfulness and Eating

• Guided Imagery

 

​Prevention of Cognitive Decline and Dementia - Workshop

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Worldwide 50 million people have dementia and there are 10 million new cases every year.  Alzheimer's disease is the most common form and contribute to 60-70% of cases. What if there were lifestyle changes you could make to reduce your chance of cognitive decline or dementia.  Dr. Dale Bredesen has designed a program for prevention of dementia.  In this workshop we will discuss the seven areas in lifestyles that can have a major impact on your chances of getting dementia.  

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Topics Include:

• Cognitive decline and types of dementia

• Subtypes of Alzheimer's

• How to Evaluate

• When to Get Help

• The Seven Areas in Lifestyle That are Critical

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Dynamic Aging - Workshop

 

What if how old you feel in your body is more defined by how you move than by your age?  Did you know that 35-40% of lean muscle in your body is lost between the age of 20-80.  What if you could feel younger, stronger and move better as you age just by learning to move better, and staying strong now?  Now you can learn how.   

 

Who should attend this workshop? Everyone benefits from this workshop. Here are just some of the specific ideas we'll explore and more: 

• the can't-be-overstated importance of healthy feet 

• walking and other movement activities for health at any age  

• core strength  

• maintaining and regaining bone density and muscle   

• balance, stability and getting over fear of falling  

• aging at a cellular level 

   

This workshop is for people of any age who want to learn movement and lifestyle habits (and mindset) to maximize their mobility, maintain balance, increase strength and age with grace. 

 

Move More, Exercise Less 

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Healthy Feet, Knees, and Hips - Workshop

Frequency of knee and hip replacements are increasing.  Between 1971 and 2003 incidence of knee replacement increased more than 400% and hip replacements increased 55%.  Healthy feet are critical to alleviate stress on the hips and knees.  Do you know what constitutes healthy feet?  

 

Why attend this workshop? 

Everyone benefits from this workshop especially if you are concerned about or have had knee and hip replacements. 

 

Topics include: 

• The impact of feet on the whole body 

• Good alignment for healthy joints

• How sitting, standing and walking improperly impacts your body

• How and why to hydrate connective tissues 

• Strength, stability and flexibility of knees and hips

   

This Workshop:

Is for people of any age and activity level that are interested maintaining healthy feet, knees and hips.  Wear comfortable clothing with no zippers, belts, buckles or buttons. Bring a pen and paper.

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We’ve Got Your Back - Workshop

Back Pain and Biomechanics of Healthy Spines

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Back trouble costs the United States roughly $100 billion a year. Physical Therapy, Surgery, Pain Pills, Injection, Psychosomatic Therapy - so many possibilities, so many options, what’s right for you?  We’ll discuss research, physical alignment and movement as it relates to the spine and the back. 

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Everyone benefits from this workshop. Here are just some of the ideas we will explore: 

• background on possible causes and options for symptom relief 

• alignment does matter 

• working the connective tissues 

• strength, stability and flexibility 

• core strength and why it’s important

• fascial and muscle movement/exercise for healthy backs

   

This Workshop is for people of any age who want to learn more about back problems, movement, exercises, lifestyle habits (and mindset) to help you get out of and stay out of back pain. 

 

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Eat Well, Be Well - Workshop

 

Did you know that more than 2 in 3 adults are considered overweight or have obesity and that 9.4% of the US Population has diabetes and 33.9% have prediabetes?  The health impacts - heart disease, stroke, hypertension, kidney disease, and nervous system complications.  You can positively change your health with lifestyle choices.

 

One of the major lifestyle choices is eating the right food. Most of us know this and yet find it very difficult to change our eating habits because we get conflicting information and our environment is not supportive of changes.  Every person has unique diet needs so you have to discover what works for you regardless of what others think.  

 

We will review:

• Basic nutritional needs and guidelines

• Reading food labels - understand their meaning

• Your genes and nutrition

• Popular diets and the “Hype” 

• Your environment

• Setting goals and changing habits

 

The Secret to Making Lasting Change - Workshop

 

Many of us want to make changes in our life to increase our happiness, health and peace of mind.  We know that optimal physical and mental health gives us a solid base to grow. However, understanding what changes need to be made and how to make these changes last is a life skill that is rarely taught. The demands of everyday life have never been greater. The bewildering array of wellness guidelines, products, and services makes it difficult to create a personal formula. And making change that lasts is hard.

 

Having a coach is helpful to many people trying to make lasting changes.  This workshop will help set the foundation for ongoing changes and help you decide what support you need to help you make lasting change in your life. 

 

Learn how to: 

• Understand why most resolutions fail

• Develop a compelling vision

• Identify and establish goals

• Track and achieve goals

• Lifetime maintenance of changes 

• What type of support structure is needed

Sooth your body, Calm your mind - Workshop

Techniques for Stress Reduction

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Stress is not necessarily bad, but sustained or repeated stress can increase your risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, cause digestive problems, suppress your immune system, and effect learning, memory and judgement.  Join us for a workshop to learn how stress effects your body and what tools and techniques can  be used to help manage stress. 

 

Topics include:

• Overview of stress and impacts to our bodies

• Meditation techniques for focusing the mind

• Movement techniques to calm the body

• Breathing techniques for focusing and calming the mind

• Guided Imagery