CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE for HERBAL STUDIES

CONNECTICUT INSTITUTEforHERBAL STUDIES

Laura Mignosa, Director • Mary Alco, Assistant Herbalist

E-Mail Laurachina@AOL Website •

September ~ November 2001 SCHEDULE

September

Sat./Sun., SEPT. 8 & 9: Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis

w/Art Shattuck

Fundamental Theory of Pulse taking, it's para-meters, diagnostic skills and hands-on training will be covered. Tongue Diagnosis Theory will include the basis of color, shape, location, coating and movement of the tongue for TCM diagnosis.

Class is open to all TCM students. Space is limited.

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.•Cost: $189.00

Tues., SEPT. 11: Business Feng Shui (The Chinese

Art of Placement) w/Laura Mignosa

A basic, practical lecture on adjusting the Qi (or life force) in your home or office to promote health, prosperity and harmony. If we are to believe Qi circulates through our bodies to provide balance, then it stands to reasons that circulating the Qi in our homes and businesses is just as important. Learn how to use crystals, mirrors, flags and plants to make a positive change in your living environment. Business cards will be reviewed, desk placement as well as cures for prosperity and health. (Handouts included.)

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $27.00

Wed., SEPT. 12: Seven (7) Greek Goddess Workshop

- Part I w/Linda Masselli

The seven major Greek Goddesses personified strong feminine qualities, the archetypes of which reside in all women. This class will introduce the Goddess archetypes, raise your awareness to which Goddess is ruling your psyche and enable you to awaken the other Goddesses within. This experience can help us find new meaning in our lives, empower us to alter our life's course and guide us on a new path toward enriching our souls.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $24.00

Thurs., SEPT. 13: Toltec Spirituality

w/Sandra Diamond

We will explore this MezoAmerican Zen Buddhist philosophy, found in don Miguel's best-seller, the Four Agreements and glimpse Carlos Castenada's body of work with the Yaquis. Huichol spirituality also falls under the Toltec umbrella. The Toltec path offers profound differences in how you interact with everyday life. It relates whether you are on a deeply spiritual path or not because the information affects everyday matters.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $24.00

Sat./Sun., SEPT. 1516, 2223: Every Person's

Acupressure w/Nanette Ginise

Join us for two exciting weekends as Nanette introduces you to the 12 meridians (energy pathways), their locations and specific acupoints to treat common ailments, aches, pains as well as balancing one's energy for wellness. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket and pillow. Participants will leave with a routine they can use effectively on family and friends. Hands-on training and handouts included.

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.•Cost: $189.00

Wed., SEPT. 19: Accessing One's Inner Wisdom through Imagery, Chakras & Totem Animals - Part I w/Debra Franklin

This workshop is for those who have little or no experience with imagery, meditation or energy work (or are new to non-conventional healing processes). Debra will address ways to achieve deep healing, harnessing your own inner wisdom through imagery, chakras, shamanic guides and energy. She will also guide participants in a journey to access their own intuition and power for personal growth and joy.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $24.00

Thurs., SEPT. 20: Past Life Regression

w/Sandra Diamond

Often times, unresolved issues from our past surface as problems or fears in our current physical situation. Share in a group guided past life regression. This hypnotherapy session will lead you to experience past life imagery which can have a healing effect on your present day situations, shedding light on current dilemmas.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $24.00

Tues., SEPT. 25: Top 15 Herbs for Health

w/Deb Pouech

Can Gingko help you to remember? Will Echinacea cure your cold? Does St. John's Wort relieve depression? How does Milk Thistle help your liver? Can we take Ginsing or any herb before surgery? Join us as we discuss these herbs and others you find on the drugstore and supermarket shelves. We'll cover what to look for when buying herbs, safe usage, contra-indications with prescription medications and good resources for up to date information.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $24.00

Wed., SEPT. 26: Chinese Herbs NOT Over the

Counter Drugs w/Mary Alco

Learn the herbal equivalent to many of our "over-the-counter" drugs in this class. Discussion on formulas to treat common disharmonies like stomach and abdominal distress, arthritis, flus and colds, coughs, hayfever, trauma and more. You will learn where to purchase these herbs, see how affordable they are and value the fact that they are not drugs.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. •Cost: $24.00

OCTOBER

Tues., OCT. 2: Imagery, Chakras & Totem Animals -

Part II w/Deb Franklin

Designed for those who have experience with meditation, imagery or energy work. This is the next deep phase of one's inner journey to heal in mind, body and spirit. We will integrate chakras, shamanic animal guides and energy for this intensive journey. Many people who have taken this workshop have described it as "phenomenal," "spiritual," "the deepest journeying I have experienced," "it helped remove physical pain," "it brought me a new insight for my next phase of healing." Come experience what others know to be true.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $24.00

2 Weds., OCT. 310: Integrative Goddess Workshop

- Part II w/Linda Masselli

Through games, exercises and group dialogue, we will explore and get in touch with our individual Goddesses. Emphasis will be on the seven major Greek Goddesses, but all Goddesses are welcome! We are trying to accept, understand and find truth within ourselves; bringing us peace, focus and renewed vitality to our lives.

A personally designed silver amulet symbolizing the seven Goddesses will be given, in their honor, to all who attend.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $45.00

K'an Chinese Herbals

presents:

Treatment & Strategies of

Lung-Related Disharmonies

w/Kim Merlino

Saturday, OCTOBER 6th

All acupuncturist and Chinese herbologists are welcome to join us for information on proper treatment of infections and diseases related to the respiratory system using K'an Medicinals. Explanation of key herbs and formulas that treat these disharmonies will be reviewed. Samples and handouts provided. Space is limited and registration ends September 30.

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.•Cost: $29.00

Chinese Herbal Series

w/Laura Mignosa (Three Tuesdays)

OCT. 9: Intro to Chinese Herbal Therapy

This class is designed to teach individuals how Chinese herbs work, the difference between "superior" and "inferior" herbs, formula-making theory, basic Chinese Medicine Theory as well as covering some commonly used herbs.

OCT. 16: Chinese Herbs to Maintain and

Regain Health

Learn many herbs used by the Chinese for centuries to balance the body. Specific organ disharmonies and herbal tonics will be discussed as well as preventative health teas for season changes.

OCT. 23: Chinese Herbs to Calm the Spirit

For hundreds of years the Chinese have understood that you cannot separate the "Spirit or Shen" from the body. When disharmonies of the spirit happen, then physical signs and symptoms are exhibited. Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia or even the inability to focus can be symptoms of a "heart" disturbance. This class will cover basic theory as well as herbs and formulas often used in Chinese medicine to help with these disharmonies of the heart.

This series can be used as an introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine. The cost of this course will be deducted from the year long Chinese Herbology course to start March 2002.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $69.00

3 Thurs., OCT. 4,11,25: Qigong Workshop

w/Sandy Diamond

Sandra leads groups through the ancient art of Qigong to provide tone and balance while removing energy blocks. Experience the flow of chi, your life force, firsthand and feel the healing energy in your body. Over the three weeks we will cover several Qigong forms and concentrate on breath work and moving in concert with chi. This class can make a profound difference in your experience of well-being.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $55.00

Auricular Therapy

(Ear Acupressure) w/Arthur Shattuck

Saturday/Sunday, OCTOBER 13th & 14th

This will be the second time this subject has been offered at CIHS. This weekend offers diagnostics, treatment protocols, the traditional ear map as well as the maps of research neurobiologist, Terri Olesen. Point location is the key to good auriculotherapy. New location techniques and the use of electric and laser ear stimulators will be demonstrated and discussed. This seminar is for the student new to this form of therapy as well as students who have already been using the material.

Many drug and alcohol detox specialists learn this technique with successful results for clients addicted to drugs, cigarettes and alcohol. Ear seeds, magnets, gold and silver balls as well as tools for utilizing these treatments will be made available for sale.

Arthur has just returned from advanced training with Terri and has much new information to share with all students.

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.•Cost: $229.00

($200.00 if paid by September 30th)

Wed., OCT. 17: Business Feng Shui (The Chinese Art

of Placement) w/Laura Mignosa

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $27.00

Thurs., OCT. 18: Chinese Herbs NOT Over the

Counter Drugs w/Mary Alco

Learn the herbal equivalent to many of our "over-the-counter" drugs in this class. Discussion on formulas to treat common disharmony like stomach and abdominal distress, arthritis, flus and colds, coughs, hayfever, trauma and more. You will learn where to purchase these herbs, see how affordable they are and value the fact that they are not drugs.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. •Cost: $24.00

Fri., OCT. 26: Himalayan Meditation w/Sandra Diamond

This workshop will afford the opportunity to become acquainted with ritual and meditation techniques from this culture. We will experience sacred singing, Tibetan bowls and other objects. We will try some chants and work with sacred objects found in the Himalayas. Come join us in this workshop and feel as if you are there!

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $24.00

Reflexology Intensive

w/Tony(a) Lemos

Saturday/Sunday, OCTOBER 27th & 28th

Sunday, NOVEMBER 11th

This 3 day class will focus on the history, theory and practical application of Foot Reflexology with a special emphasis on the location of the pressure points and technique. Reflexology helps to create a deep feeling of relaxation and can promote a wholistic sense of well-being and optimum healthfulness. This intensive training will give you the tools to use Reflexology on friends and family to create a deep state of relaxation in the body, mind and spirit to assist all systems of the body come into a dynamic state of balance. You will leave with the ability to give a basic Reflexology session.

The course includes: A brief history of Reflexology through the ages; principles and theories behind Reflexology (Reflex Zone Therapy); location of reflex points (a general care routine); benefits of Reflexology, and foot massage and special relaxation techniques.

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.•Cost: $189.00

NOVEMBER

Thurs., NOV. 1: Past Life Regression

w/Sandra Diamond

Often times, unresolved issues from our past surface as problems or fears in our current physical situation. Share in a group guided past life regression. This hypnotherapy session will lead you to experience past life imagery which can have a healing affect on your present day situations, shedding light on current dilemmas.

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $24.00

Sat., NOV. 3: Toltec Spirituality w/Sandra Diamond

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon•Cost: $24.00

Wed., NOV. 7: Imagery, Chakras & Totem Animals -

Part II w/Deb Franklin

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $24.00

Sat./Sun., NOV. 1718: Herbal Medicine Making

w/Deb Pouech

Join us for this hands-on class in herbal medicine making. We will learn about usage, quality, harvesting and suppliers while making tinctures, oils, salves, elixirs and more to take home. Recipes and resources are included in handout sheets. $15.00 Material Fee.

Time:10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.•Cost: $89.00

Tues., NOV 20: Business Feng Shui (The Chinese Art

of Placement) w/Laura Mignosa

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.•Cost: $27.00

The school will be closed from

OCTOBER 29th until NOVEMBER 19th

for our Annual Trip to Beijing.

CLASSES WILL BE HELD

AS SCHEDULED.

BIOGRAPHIES OF

INSTRUCTORS

MARY ALCO - Mary's extensive training in China on herbs, Tuina (oriental body massage) and QiGong is invaluable to her students and clients. Mary is in private practice utilizing her QiGong system of wellness and appointments are made through the school.

SANDRA DIAMOND - Sandra is the founder and director of Dragonfly, LLC, where she combines energy healing, Tai Chi and QiGong, spiritual journeying and counseling as well as hypnotherapy. She is a graduate of the Institute of Healing Arts and Sciences. She has traveled far and wide to study indigenous cultures and their healing practices. Initiated as a Tamang shaman, on a mountaintop monastery in the Himalayans, Sandra brings an eastern approach into all her work. Currently apprenticing as a Toltec nagual (woman of knowledge), she has raised awareness of our interactions on a moment-by-moment basis and a guide for transformation, extremely powerful in healing. She has attended workshops with shamans from the rainforests of Brazil, Peru and Ecuador, absorbing techniques from those cultures as well. Sandra was the Education Chair for the Greater Hartford Holistic Association. Her corporate clients include Cigna, The Hartford, Limra, CT Women in Healthcare Management and UConn Medical Center.

DEBRA FRANKLIN, LCSW - Debra is a licensed psychotherapist serving adults, children, families and couples in private practice in Newington. She is past president of the Greater Hartford Holistic Health Association (now the Connecticut Holistic Health Association), columnist for holistic health publications and regional lecturer on topics related to healing the "self" in order to find the love and joy missing in one's life. Debra specializes in helping people find the love, joy or peace of mind/body/spirit that may be missing in their lives through a unique synthesis of healing approaches. Building on 14 years of experience, she integrates traditional and non-traditional counseling approaches. Blending her knowledge of the unconscious mind with energy fieldwork; use of chakras, imagery and dreamwork, her goal is to facilitate change as deeply and quickly as possible in mind, body and spirit.

NANETTE GINISE - Nanette is a licensed massage therapist in Connecticut and New York state with a private practice in Greenwich, CT. She integrates acupressure and traditional Chinese medicine in her massage practice as well. Nanette is a Western trained herbalist presently pursuing Chinese herbal knowledge. She also teaches acupressure at the CT Center for Massage Therapy.

TONY(A) LEMOS - Tony(a) holds a Diploma as a Natural Therapy Practitioner, which included certi-fications in Massage Therapy, Holistic Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Nutrition from Raworth College of Natural Medicine in Dorking England. Consequently, Tony(a) has intensely studied herbal medicine with Wise Woman and author Susun Weed and has recently completed a clinical intensive with Margi Flint. Tony(a) sits on the education committee of NAHA (National Assn. for Holistic Aromatherapy) setting the standards in Aromatherapy Education. She has been described as a playful, lively teacher whose classes are always entertaining and full of truths. Tony(a) is the author of "Becoming Whole - an Aromatic Journey to Wholeness" a 12 month aromatherapy homestudy program. Tony(a) teaches classes regularly all over New England and has recently accepted the position as Director of Blazing Star Herbal School in Shelburne Falls, MA.

LINDA MASSELLI, MSW, LCSW - Linda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker beginning a private practice in Newington and Middletown. She integrates her formal training with a continued study of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yoga, Eastern philosophies and meditative practice, seeking to bring mindfulness and spirituality to her practice. Her extensive research into the ancient mystical practices and beliefs of various cultures has led to a profound awareness of the Goddess in history and the Goddess inherent in all of us.