Acupuncture
By appointment
Rena Zaid, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Acupuncture is the gentle insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body. This process enhances the movement of energy (Qi) within the body, stimulating the body’s ability to heal itself. According to the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health, acupuncture is effective for easing pain in cancer patients and for helping to control nausea. Physician release necessary. 4-session limit per person.
*Exercise for the Cancer Survivor
Barbara Shapiro, C.P.T., N.A.S.M., C.E.S., Cancer Exercise Specialist
Learn the best approaches to staying fit or rebuilding fitness after a cancer diagnosis. Appropriate for any fitness level. Wear comfortable clothes.
*Gentle Yoga
Northbrook & Grayslake locations
This is an extremely gentle yoga class perfect for beginners, those with limited movement or for those that would like to relax. This class will use props and can be done from a chair if necessary. Wear comfortable clothing.
Healing Ourselves Through Sound with Crystal Bowl & Voice
Marian McNair of Cellular Harmonies
Sound healing is an ancient technique. In this workshop a vibrational environment created by crystal bowl, breath, voice and gentle yoga postures will help reduce stress, promote deep relaxation and support the natural healing process.
Healing Touch
Marcia Bregman, B.S.N., R.N., C.H.T.P./I., Peggy Bassrawi, M.S., R.N., C.S.N., and Julius Miller
This energy-based therapeutic approach to healing supports a person’s innate ability to self-heal. Each class is complete in itself. This is not a series. Participants may also call the Center at 847-509-9595 to make an individual, one-hour appointment.
Knitting Workshop: The Monday Knitters
Shelly Levine, Linda Wine and Audrey Vaneeckhout
Researchers at the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Harvard Medical School discovered that knitting may be as effective as meditation, yoga and chanting in triggering the body's relaxation response. Come knit and reduce stress all at the same time. Knitting needles and yarn are provided, unless participants are working on a personal project.
*Massage
By appointment
Northbrook & Grayslake locations
These 30-minute, fully clothed, individual appointments focus on relaxation and stress reduction. Call the Center at 847-509-9595 to schedule an appointment.
Meditation
Xianyang Carl Jerome, Senior Dharma Teacher, North Shore Meditation and Dharma Center
Enjoy an hour of guided meditation. Wear comfortable clothes. All levels welcome.
Meditation at the Botanic Garden
Kimberly Matthews, M.A., L.C.P.C.
Join us for a brief discussion and relaxation experience followed by a sensory/nature meditation walk through the Greenhouse Gardens. Following registration, participants will be notified of the indoor location for the classroom portion. The Chicago Botanic Garden is located on Lake Cook Road, just east of the Edens Expressway. Non-Garden member parking fee is $20
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Optimize Your Energy
Devi Stern, M.S., C.E.E.M.P. (Certified Eden Energy Practitioner)
Learn and practice Eden Energy Medicine exercises to help strength the immune system, manage side effects from treatment, reduce both physical and emotional stress and depression, and activate the body's innate healing intelligence for maximum vitality and joy.
Reflexology
Tuesdays by appointment
MIchele Melnick, B.S.N., Board Certified Reflexologist, and Sarah Preusker, Certified Reflexologists
Reflexology uses the body's precise reflex points located on the feet, hands and ears to stimulate the body's neural pathways and trigger a physiological return to homeostatis or balance. These 30-minute individual appointments can help alleviate stress and free your body's healing potential. Call the Center at 847-509-9595 to schedule an appointment.
Reiki
Tuesdays by appointment
Grayslake location ONLY
Theresa Winter, R.M.T.
Reiki involves the transfer of energy from practitioner to patient to enhance the body's natural ability to heal itself through the balancing of energy. Reiki utilizes specific techniques for restoring and balancing the natural life force energy within the body. It is a holistic, natural, hands-on energy healing system that touches on all levels: body, mind and spirit.
Stress Reduction
Katie Salyer, Psy.D., Post Doctoral Fellow
Come learn ways to use relaxation to mobilize your mind/body resources to work with stress, pain and illness in new ways that can promote growth and healing. Experience a variety of techniques to provide you with a practical approach for reducing stress in your life and improving your health and emotional well-being.
*T'ai Chi Chuan
Gordon Lock and Rick Schnadig
T’ai Chi Chuan is a moving meditation that improves balance and helps to manage stress. Wear comfortable clothing. All experience levels welcome.
Therapeutic Stone Facial for Relaxation and Healing
By appointment
Juliette Zweig, Licensed Aesthetician, Certified Oncology Aesthetician
These specially-designed facials combine three different techniques – lymphatic drainage to the neck, face, and eyes, facial reflexology, and cold marble stone application. This combination works to help clear the mind, reduce the effects of stress and increase relaxation.
Women’s Spirituality Discussion Group and Spirituality Discussion Group
Deborah Kronenberger, M.A., L.P.C.
The cancer experience often brings about a need to reflect and explore spirituality. Interest in developing a spiritual practice, maintaining and sharing an existing practice or discussion of some of life’s big questions are all part of these exciting and dynamic discussion groups. Explore various spiritual approaches through reading, film, guest speakers, field trips and various meditative practices.
Call Deborah Kronenberger at 847-562-4982 before attending.
Writing Workshop: Telling Our Stories, Writing Our Lives
Timothy Barnett, Ph.D., Northeastern Illinois University
This is an opportunity for those who want/need to tell their stories to the public, their children, or to themselves. This class will provide a supportive writing group for those diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones.
Yoga and Meditation
Deborah Kronenberger, M.A., L.P.C.
Spend 45 minutes in a gentle yoga practice followed by thirty minutes of guided meditation. Improve strength in the body and the mind with this comprehensive practice.
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