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Health & Wellness Events July 2016
Sophia Natural Health Center's July Health and Wellness events.
Tuesday, July 5th
“Chinese Dietary Therapy”
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT
Cost: Free for current patients. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 203-740-9300
The Integrative Dietary Therapy System combines the wisdom of food energetics in Chinese Medicine with the scientific knowledge of nutrition. By utilizing both aspects of food and nutrition, this therapy will aid in the healing process and improve the patient’s overall health. This lecture will go over dietary guidelines, food choices, and how to utilize the Chinese Dietary classifications to improve health imbalances.
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Thursday, July 7th
“Tao Yin & Stress Reduction Techniques”
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When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT
Cost: Free for current patients. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 203-740-9300
Tao Yin is a type of exercise and self-massage intended to revitalize a person's internal energy, which is also referred to as ch'i. The exercises are used to encourage flexibility and strength, rejuvenating a person's muscles, ligaments, and joints and help release blocked energy within a person's body. This will be a participatory seminar - loose fitting clothes are suggested. Exercise is gentle, there are no restrictions, anyone can do it!
Thursday, July 14th
“The Basics of QiGong”
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT
Cost: Free for current patients. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 203-740-9300
QiGong is an over 5,000 year old Chinese health method that combines slow graceful movements with mental concentration and breathing. The standing postures and breathing exercises improve circulation, reduce stress, cultivate and balance chi or “life energy, and enhances the immune system!
This will be a participatory seminar - loose fitting clothes are suggested. Exercise is gentle, there are no restrictions, anyone can do it!
Tuesday, July 19th
“Chinese Dietary Therapy”
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT
Cost: Free for current patients. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 203-740-9300
The Integrative Dietary Therapy System combines the wisdom of food energetics in Chinese Medicine with the scientific knowledge of nutrition. By utilizing both aspects of food and nutrition, this therapy will aid in the healing process and improve the patient’s overall health. This lecture will go over dietary guidelines, food choices, and how to utilize the Chinese Dietary classifications to improve health imbalances.
Thursday, July 21st
“Way of the Tea”
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT 06804
Cost: Free for current patients. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 203-740-9300
Dr. Bruce will introduce you to the Chinese Tea Culture and explain various teas and their healing/medicinal properties. He'll also demonstrate the art of making tea.
Come prepared to taste! Various teas will be available for purchase!
Thursday, July 28th
“Home Care Exercises”
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA Natural Health Center, 31 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT
Cost: Free for current patients. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 203-740-9300
Dr. Chris will lead you through some simple exercises to increase your strength, balance and flexibility! These exercises are designed for you to practice at home to benefit your overall body health. This will be a participatory seminar - loose fitting clothes are suggested. Exercise is gentle, there are no restrictions, anyone can do it!
Also in July…Come see us for this special event!
Friday, July 8th: SOPHIA Natural Health Center Patient Appreciation Day!
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
31 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT 06804
RSVP: 203-740-9300
Come share some food, education and maybe a 10-minute chair massage. We will also be introducing the NEW Digital Spectron IR – Medical Infrared Thermal Imaging Camera. This screening technology is one of the most important procedures that you could ever have!
Free Demonstration Images will be done and we’ll have a special offer for those who attend!
