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Gua Sha for the Meridians

$29

with Lisa Bouchard

Calendar Mar 5, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Discover new techniques in gua sha, specifically for application to the meridians and their associated organs to support organ health. Learn more about the meridian map and discover how to apply gua sha to yourself and others for chest congestion, stomach aches, menstrual cramps, and headaches. Wear a swimsuit top (no sports bras) if you'd like work done on the skin of your upper back and shoulders. Gua sha spoons provided; we will also discuss other tools you can use.

Lisa Bouchard, a qualified massage therapist and acupuncturist, founded the MassageCraft & Acupuncture clinic in 1991.

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Diabetes Basics

$19

with Sarah Cote, NP-C, CDCES, BCADM

Calendar Mar 6, 2025 at 5:30 pm

In the US alone, there are over 38 million persons who suffer from diabetes! Learn about the various types of diabetes and how it develops in the body. Talk about how the environment and heredity contribute to the illness. Find out what the symptoms are, and discuss the organs that control sugar metabolism and the body's control over insulin and glucose. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, you don't want to miss this series!

Sarah Cote is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes Education and Advanced Diabetes Management. She owns and operates a private diabetes-focused practice in Southern ME.

Chair Yoga

$49

with Jessy Lynn Ostara

Calendar Mar 7, 2025 at 3 pm, runs for 4 weeks

This gentle yoga class offers all the benefits of yoga without the need to get down to (and up from) the floor. Yoga postures are adapted for practicing seated or standing using the chair for support when needed. You will be guided through yoga postures and breathing/relaxation techniques with a focus on releasing tension, improving flexibility, and creating mindfulness. All levels welcome, no prior experience necessary. Wear comfortable clothing that allows movement and bring an extra layer.

Jessy Lynn Ostara, a 500-hour Certified Yoga Instructor, has years of experience teaching several movement modalities. Her concentration is in meditative Belly Dance, Yin, Hatha and Chair yoga. She is also a certified meditation teacher through ShivaShakti school of Yoga and Healing Arts.

Full Course

Rightsize Your Life: A Holistic Downsizing Approach

$15

with Amy Smith

Calendar Mar 17, 2025 at 6 pm

This presentation guides you through a holistic downsizing plan, featuring a practical seven-step guide, decision-making tips, necessary supplies, and a manageable timeline. Learn how a clutter-free environment can positively impact your mental and physical well-being, empowering you to thrive in the comfort of your home.

Amy Smith, Occupational Therapist turned professional organizer, brings a unique perspective to her work through her extensive background in healthcare. She is dedicated to empowering people to thrive in their homes and live life to the fullest.

Full Course

Glucose Monitoring 101

$19

with Sarah Cote, NP-C, CDCES, BCADM

Calendar Mar 20, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Learn why blood sugar monitoring is important for diabetics. Discover how to take your blood sugar correctly and how new technologies are enabling all diabetics to track their blood sugar in real time. Discuss the whys and hows of blood sugar monitoring. It might well save your life. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, you don't want to miss this series!

Sarah Cote is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes Education and Advanced Diabetes Management. She owns and operates a private diabetes-focused practice in Southern ME.

EFT and Other Strategies for Anxiety

$19

with Leah Wentworth

Calendar Mar 25, 2025 at 6 pm

Are you struggling with anxiety? Feel drained and often in a state of unease; or have you noticed that the more you try to struggle against these feelings and thoughts, the tighter the grip they seem to have on you? Join us and look at anxiety in some new ways to begin developing a new relationship with it. Learn the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and a few other tools to help you calm your nervous system, manage your anxiety, and quiet your inner critic so you can start to take your life back!

Leah Wentworth of Inner Wisdom Health & Wellness is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Reiki and EFT/Tapping Practitioner. She is dedicated to restoring harmony to the body's energy system and offering suggestions for regaining inner understanding.

Diabetes Medications

$19

with Sarah Cote, NP-C, CDCES, BCADM

Calendar Mar 27, 2025 at 5:30 pm

Learn about the different types of diabetes medicines available and how they work in the body. Discover how medical providers choose the best medicine for each of their patients to help each meet their health goals. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with prediabetes or diabetes, you don't want to miss this series!

Sarah Cote is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Diabetes Education and Advanced Diabetes Management. She owns and operates a private diabetes-focused practice in Southern ME.

Barefoot Shiatsu Massage

$29

with Lisa Bouchard

Calendar Apr 2, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Share the relaxation and pain relief of massaging the meridians–with your foot as your tool! Shiatsu is a Japanese style of massage typically done on the floor through clothing. Get an introduction to the meridian map and discover how to access the meridians through various positions on the floor. Your hands will never get tired! Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and bring a thick blanket or camping pad to lay on, as well as a small pillow or towel roll for the head.

Lisa Bouchard, a qualified massage therapist and acupuncturist, founded the MassageCraft & Acupuncture clinic in 1991.





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