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February 2015 Events at SOPHIA

Lectures, Classes and Workshops


Wednesday, February 4th
“Sleep”- A Lecture at New Milford Library, New Milford, CT
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: New Milford Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT 06776
Cost: Free
RSVP: Call the New Milford Library directly to reserve your space! (860) 355-1191


Kenneth Hoffman, the Medical Director for SOPHIA, will present “Sleep”.
This lecture covers the three natural solutions to sleep problems: vitamins, exercise and physical treatment. With this presentation you are educated that there are treatable reasons for sleep problems and that sleeping pills only mask the real cause.


Wednesday, February 11th

“Cleanse For Life”
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT 06804
Cost: $20 donation – FREE if you bring a guest!

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We live in a toxic world. 70,000 chemicals are in use today, 95% are known to cause disease. Added to these facts is a poor quality diet, sedentary lifestyles and excessive stress and sugar intake and there can be a breakdown in our natural detoxification systems. All of this can lead to a variety of health issues such as insomnia, fatigue, obesity, nutritional deficiency, immune dysfunction, thyroid dysfunction, menstrual irregularities and PMS, cancer risk and more.
Find out how to cleanse your body of toxins and preserve your health and vitality!


Wednesday, February 18th
The Healing Benefits of Tui Na & Tao Yin

When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT 06804
This Workshop is a requirement for patients! You will need to bring a partner with you for practice.
Cost: Free for patients (a partner is required for practice.) Non-Patients: $20 donation – FREE if you bring a guest! (A partner is required for practice.)
RSVP: 203-740-9300

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Tui Na & Tao Yin are a type of exercise and self-massage intended to revitalize a person’s internal energy, which is also referred to as ch’i. These are used to create a sense of harmony involving the person’s mind, body, and spirit. They are also used to encourage flexibility and strength, rejuvenating a person’s muscles, ligaments, and joints.

• Exercises you can do at home to promote quicker healing response and improved response to acupuncture.
• Improves circulation. Clears stagnation.
• Wear loose comfortable clothing for practice.

SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT 06804 (203) 740-9300

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