Mar 11, 2009

Celebrating and Honoring Nurses!!!

**Nurses Week 2009**

May 9: Arms Around Arlington VII

Relationships Build Hope

Exploring Complementary Modalities

Key note address: Avoiding Cancer: How To Be Lucky (Risk Modification in Common Malignancies)

by Keith Stuart, MD, Chair, Department of Hematology & Oncology, Lahey Clinc

Breakfast will be served!

3.0 CEUs will be offered for Nurses and Nurse Practitioners.

This event is free, but space is limited.

Please pre-register: centerforcancer@gmail.com or 781.648.0312.

Arms Around Arlington VII is a free wellness education event open to the public with a focus on providing information on integrative modalities for cancer patients and professionals. Cancer patients, their families, nurses, and nurse's assistants, physicians, and social workers will be introduced to a variety of Wellness interventions: Chinese acupuncture and herbology, Polarity Therapy, massage related to cancer, and the Lebed Method. Participants will learn about the philosophy of these modalities, hear experiences from participants regarding their efficacy and have opportunities to experience these wellness interventions first hand. 

When: May 9, 2009 from 9AM-1PM

Where: Arlington HNS Auditorium

              10 Acton St

  Arlington, MA, 02474

Who: Anyone interested in wellness. 

What: Introduction to several Integrative Wellness Modalities.

Agenda:

8:30-9                          Registration

9-9:15                          Opening Remarks

9:15-10:00                    MD keynote-Dr. Keith Stuart: How to be Lucky: Avoiding Cancer

10:00                            Break

10:15                            True Story Theater 

11:15                            Break

11:30                            Concurrent 60" session

12:30-1                         Closing Circle   

Addtional Session informaiton (particpants choose one of the following workshops):

Healthy Steps: Moving you to better health with The Lebed Method by Julie Kaufmann

The program combines sound physical therapy practice with the freeing aspects of playful movement, incorporating music, props, positive reinforcement from a group, and empowerment from information; it is a potent package that addresses mind, body, and spirit. Each class begins with the Lymphatic Opening-a set of exercises unique to Healthy-Steps. By focusing on the areas of the body with the largest lymphatic collection sites, and opening lymphatic drains, Healthy-Steps opens up the lymphatic system, and reduces lymphatic fluid build-up through gentle, rhythmic movements and deep breathing. All the exercises can be done sitting or standing, and help with stretching scar tissue, regaining range of motion, reducing lymphedema swelling, working on balance, and increasing flexibility, all while promoting a positive self-image. With props and eclectic music as background, the emphasis in this class is on fun while exercising.

Introduction to Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture  by Kate Ruma, MAOM, BC.

Kate Ruma, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture.  She has given over 8,500 treatments in her career to adults and children.  She has collaborated with HarvardMedicalSchool and been selected to participate in studies funded by the National Institute of Health. Kate's talk will describe the concept of QI and explain the significance of the meridian system and acupuncture

Introduction to Massage Therapy in an Oncology Setting by Eric Volkin

Learn the Benefits of Massage for People wih cancer. Understand why massage causing metastasis is just a myth Learn about massage indications, benefits, contraindications,

Learn about what makes oncology massage so important.

Participate in a general introductory class on Caring for Clients with Cancer with safe effective massage therapy.

Exploring the Benefits of Polarity Therapy by Deb DeMella

Participants in this workshop will learn about how polarity balancing practitioners assess awareness and differences in state of relaxation and learn how to access abilities to enhance peaceful healing state. Explore this unique and cutting edge energetic healing modality. See how Polarity helps clients release blocks, enhances relaxation and peaceful states to allow healing physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

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