Leslie Rolnick
Being Organized: Myths, Facts, and Getting Your Life Together: 9am-10am
Workshop Room A
Join Leslie Rolnick to discover what becoming an organized person really means in our busy lives! Being organized is not a one-time event, or about being meticulous, or sacrificing creativity, or being rigid. It is about having an easy to maintain system to provide reasonable control over your space, your paperwork, your time and your possessions. It is an ongoing process that gets tweaked as your needs change; and, it's about having a consistent structure because life can get messy! Being organized is about feeling less stressed and overwhelmed by your environment. It is a reflection of how you want to live, then developing new skills and habits to support your lifestyle.
This seminar will explore various organizational issues and provide an opportunity to identify what's working, what's not, and how to find solutions tailored to your needs. The good news is that you are not alone - everyone faces organizing challenges to one degree or another! Whatever the issue, this workshop will give you a way to start living a life that's in line with your interests, values, and goals. Being organized looks, feels and functions differently for everyone " let's work together to find your way!
Leslie Rolnick of Design Solutions is an experienced Professional Organizer, serving the Hudson Valley since 2000. She specializes in collaborating with her clients, coaching them to make lasting changes in their lives. Visit her website at: www.designsolutions-ny.com
Lis D'Alessandro, CHHC
Raising Healthy Families in a World of Pizza and Pop Tarts: 9am-10am
Workshop Room B
This workshop will address the health challenges facing our children today. The rise of dia-besity, asthma, allergies and mental health issues as well as living in a world of processed foods has given us an undernourished, overfed nation. Healthy kids need proper rest, exercise, a toxic free environment and real, nutritious foods. Their bodies can not handle the overload of toxic exposure from over 80,000 known chemicals that we breathe in, take in and come in contact with even prior to birth.
Come and learn which nutrients are essential for optimal immune system and brain function and why whole foods and supplementation are necessary and key to what our children's bodies need.
Dr. Simona Meca
Celiac Disease and the Gluten Free Diet: 10am-11am
Workshop Room A
The CDF Hudson Valley Chapter Celiac Support Group will facilitate a presentation by Simona Meca, M.D.from the Digestive Disease Center, on Celiac Disease and the Gluten Free Diet. Do you suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms, headaches, fatigue, joint pain, anemia, delayed growth, infertility, or an itchy skin condition? Have you or a family member been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, thyroid disease, iron deficiency anemia, irritable bowel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy, depression or osteoporosis? Join us to learn about celiac disease and those who would benefit by screening for this condition.
Celiac Disease is one of the most common genetic conditions in the world yet 95% of people remain undiagnosed. Celiac is a multi-symptom, multi-system disorder, activated by eating gluten - proteins found in wheat, rye and barley. Learn about how gluten triggers an autoimmune response in those with celiac,which causes small intestinal damage and often a wide range of recurring symptoms or no apparent symptoms. Symptoms vary and are not always gastrointestinal. Undiagnosed or untreated, celiac can lead to nutritional deficiency, intestinal cancers, osteoporosis, miscarriage, and failure to thrive in children.
Dr. Simona Meca is a fellowship-trained Gastroenterologist, one of only three female Gastroenterologists in the Mid-Hudson Valley. A native of Bucharest, Romania, Dr. Meca completed her fellowship at the University of Buffalo and her residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Meca specializes in the full spectrum of GI diseases, including Celiac Disease, esophageal acid reflux, peptic ulcer disease, liver diseases, pancreatitis as well as inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and tumors of the GI tract.
The CDF Hudson Valley Chapter Celiac Support Group meets the 4th Tues of the month 6 - 7:30 PM at Vassar Brother's Medical Center. Meetings are informational for those who have celiac disease or gluten intolerance. The Celiac Disease Foundation is a nonprofit highly regarded national organization dedicated to providing services and supports regarding Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis through programs of awareness, education, advocacy and research. Go to www.hvceliac.com and www.celiac.org for more information. HV Celiac Support Group president is Linda Freeman and Community Outreach Coordinator is Barbara Porzio.
Master Elaine Ward
You Have The Power To Heal Yourself: 10am-11am & 2pm-3pm
Workshop Room B
In this experiential workshop, you will be empowered with Soul Power secrets, wisdom, knowledge and practical techniques to self heal. You will learn and experience:
- What the Four Power Techniques® are for self healing
- What Say Hello Healing is
- Simple, powerful techniques that anyone can do to boost energy, stamina, vitality and immunity
- Master Elaine will transmit two permanent, priceless divine gifts to every participant. They are:
- Divine Love, which melts all blockages and transforms all life
- Divine Forgiveness, which brings inner joy and inner peace
You will also learn how to practice with these permanent divine healing and blessing treasures to maximize the benefits you can receive.
Every participant will also receive powerful group healing blessings from Divine Healing Hands that have been transmitted to Master Elaine. These blessings can transform your health, emotions, relationships, finances, pets and more. Select participants may receive a soul reading and other blessings to remove soul, mind and body blockages for healing and transformation.
I have the power to heal myself.
You have the power to heal yourself.
Together we have the power to heal the world.
Master Elaine is a powerful healer, teacher and soul communicator. She is one of 30 Worldwide Representatives of Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, world renowned healer, New York Times bestselling author and humanitarian. She is also honored to be one of Master Sha's editors.
With divine inspiration and a compassionate heart, she helps others to identify and understand their life challenges and empowers them with soul secrets, wisdom, knowledge, and practical techniques to transform all aspects of life, including health, emotions, relationships and finances. Master Elaine offers soul readings for life and spiritual guidance, soul healing blessings, including Crown Chakra Blessings, Divine Healing Hands Soul Healer trainings and more via workshops, retreats and personal consultations.
What others are saying:
"Immense gratitude to Elaine Ward for a deeply powerful healing last evening at her event in Kingston. If you have an opportunity to experience the Divine working through her, take it!" - S.P., Kingston, NY
"I have no words sufficient to thank you enough for your beautiful gifts. You are truly a light worker." - N.S., Poughkeepsie, New York
"Thank you for your devotion to the Divine. It is through the light and love you radiate that others can be transformed." - C. G., Middletown, NY
Neal Smoller
Natural Solutions for Menopause: 11am-12pm
Workshop Room A
Neal Smoller, PharmD will be discussing natural remedies for menopause and women's health issues as well as nutritional and lifestyle modifications that will aid in the challenges of the 'change of life' transition. In this educational workshop you will learn about the causes of the symptoms of menopause and the natural solutions that are often overlooked. In addition, you will learn the truth about Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement therapy and its role, if any, in the menopausal process.
Menopause doesn't have to be bad. There's a lot more life to live and it doesn't have to include excessive hot flashes or unrecognizable behavior. In fact, this stage of life can be even richer and more fulfilling than the past.
Neal Smoller is the proprietor of two fully integrated pharmacies – the first of their kind - Village Apothecary in Saugerties and Woodstock Apothecary in Woodstock. Village Apothecary is an old-fashioned community pharmacy offering personalized service, even curbside assistance and free home delivery for those who need it. A true apothecary, they practice the art of compounding, formulating medications and natural remedies for patients based on patient-specific factors rather than just issuing drugs from the major manufacturers.
Hans Brand & Michael Rodriguez
Financial Strategies For Today's Woman: 11am-12pm
Workshop Room B
WOMEN, DID YOU KNOW:
- Forty-five percent of women surveyed do not know how much money they will need to retire and obtain their desired lifestyle.
- Half of elderly women living alone have incomes of less than $10,000 a year, including Social Security.
- Women now live, on average, three to four years longer than men, and they may live those final years with little or no income.
ARE YOU PREPARED?
Here's a chance to learn how to take control of your money and your future. Attend a complimentary educational seminar that addresses the special concerns of women and money.
Hosted By: Hans Brand, An independent representative of Primerica Financial Services
To reserve a seat or, if unable to attend, to request a personal appointment, call (845) 554-3813, Monday – Friday.
Master Keith Bennett
Self Defense: Don't Become a Victim Your Weapon Within: 12pm-1pm
Workshop Room A
This Self Defense seminar is a compilation of Safety and Prevention tips that stress awareness and the need to learn how to identify potentially dangerous situations. Master Bennett also suggests the use of non-traditional weapons that can be used to help facilitate an escape during a physical confrontation.
Master Keith Bennett is the owner and director of Keith Bennett's Karate Academy since 1990. He holds the rank of 6th Degree Black Belt/Master and has a PhD in Martial Arts Studies. At Keith Bennett's Karate each student benefits from self-discipline, leadership, confidence, self defense, goal setting and fitness. Under Master Bennett's guidance, thousands of students have benefited from Martial Arts and the community has thrived through his schools endless fundraising for local charities.
Sherra Pazmino
Amazing Health Benefits of Young Living's Therapeutic-Grade Essential Oils: 12pm-1pm
Workshop Room B
Essential oils have been used by people all over the world for centuries. Genuine essential oils have antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-infectious properties, amongst many other healing compounds. They can be used for many conditions from simple to severe and for general wellness. Essential oils offer a one-size-fits-all healing modality for your entire family: adults, children, pets, and homes. Young Living oils are currently used in many hospitals in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and South America - they can even be used intravenously. Young Living is one of the few full disclosure companies - they are proud of what goes into their products.
Sherra Pazmino is a wellness educator with Young Living Essential Oils. After suffering from an autoimmune disease for years and getting nowhere with conventional treatments, she turned to functional medicine. Her naturopathic doctor introduced her to Young Living Essential Oils and now she is on the path to true healing. Sherra loves introducing people to this therapy and sharing her personal testimonials!
Maryanne Kesting, MS, RD, CDE
Diabetes Academy (Diabetes 101): 1pm-2pm
Workshop Room A
This workshop will cover basic diabetes information, including tips for staying healthy and living with diabetes.
Complimentary diabetes educational materials will be provided along with a free cookbook to be mailed after taking part in the education session.
Maryanne has been dedicated to improving the health and lives of persons living with diabetes for over 25 years. She is currently working with Novo Nordisk's Diabetes Education Program to reach out to educate communities, as well as medical practices, providers and their staff on topics that will help patients achieve the most desirable health outcomes when living with diabetes. She directed the first American Diabetes Association Recognized Diabetes Self-Management Education Program in Dutchess County, NY for 10 years, and successfully helped individuals take control and manage their diabetes to prevent unwanted complications. She has also worked at a Joslin Diabetes Center affiliate in Yorktown, NY in the past. Maryanne believes education is the most powerful tool in the management of diabetes, by helping one to lead a healthy lifestyle and to change behavior when living with this disease.
Rose Rubin, PCC, RPCC, MECHC
Be a Creature of Good Fitness Habits: 1pm-2pm
Workshop Room B
In this workshop you will learn how habits work and why they are so important to your success with fitness goals. After that, you will be invited to look at some of your own habits and distinguish what keeps them in place. Together, we will create a goal for your own fitness. Within this goal, you will identify a new habit that will help you achieve success. Once you have identified the new habit, you will learn how to make it a real habit, not something that lasts for 2 days or 2 weeks, but for months and years. With this same structure, you will be able to generate more new habits in your life.
Rose Rubin develops small business owners and managers into leaders who transform employees into highly effective, results-producing team members. Her focus is on relationships and communications with subordinates, superiors, peers, and family. Most clients find that if their health and fitness are good, it is easier to deal with life's challenges. Because of this, most take on fitness goals in order to develop long standing habits that serve them both at work and at home.
Rose uses a structured approach that has clients "stretch". They attain results previously beyond their reach. Clients are from many occupations. What they have in common is dealing with their own well being and dealing with others. Rose comes highly trained, with extensive corporate, collegiate, and professional coach training. She has used her knowledge and skills to develop others for over 15 years and is certified by three prestigious coaching organizations. Rose also has a long history of preparing and delivering lectures, workshops, and college-level courses.
Patricia Laufer & Tara McIndoo
Yoga for Renewal: 2pm-3pm
Workshop Room A
In this workshop Patricia and Tara will combine movement and theory, using Yoga poses (asana) and Ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicine) principles, to help participants prepare for Spring renewal.
Heat – according to Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine) in order to emerge from our sedentary Winter ways, we need to create heat and an environment of detoxification in all areas of our lives.
Although we set our New Year's resolutions in January, Spring is when we are ripe to make those changes and start anew! Come explore how to blossom gracefully through:
- Food choices
- Yoga poses/Asana
- Breathing exercises / Pranayama
- Creating community
- Keeping your body comfortable
Patricia Laufer - After many years in a fast paced career as a non-profit manager in New York City, Patricia moved to Upstate New York to find a quieter life. She earned her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification in August of 2011 and will complete her 500 Hour Certification in June of 2013. She teaches yoga full-time with classes at the Center for Creative Education (CCE), Shakti Saugerties, Shakti at the MAC and Shakti Woodstock. Patricia also teaches workshops on Yoga and Ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicine) principles as well as Partner Yoga. A native of Brazil, Patricia's detailed pose instruction and joyful Latin flavor create a class that is both safe and fun.
Tara McIndoo - Tara has been teaching yoga for 9 years and holds her 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification from the Shakti Yoga School. She began her teaching career in Long Island and moved to Leeds, New York in 2006. Tara has a studio on Round Top Mountain where she teaches both yoga classes as well as wellness workshops that incorporate yoga and Ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicine) principles. Tara's classes have a signature feel to them - combining creative sequencing, in-depth knowledge of anatomy and injury prevention, and her easy going personality.
Master Elaine Ward
You Have The Power To Heal Yourself: 2pm-3pm
Workshop Room B
In this experiential workshop, you will be empowered with Soul Power secrets, wisdom, knowledge and practical techniques to self heal. You will learn and experience:
- What the Four Power Techniques® are for self healing
- What Say Hello Healing is
- Simple, powerful techniques that anyone can do to boost energy, stamina, vitality and immunity
- Master Elaine will transmit two permanent, priceless divine gifts to every participant. They are:
- Divine Love, which melts all blockages and transforms all life
- Divine Forgiveness, which brings inner joy and inner peace
You will also learn how to practice with these permanent divine healing and blessing treasures to maximize the benefits you can receive.
Every participant will also receive powerful group healing blessings from Divine Healing Hands that have been transmitted to Master Elaine. These blessings can transform your health, emotions, relationships, finances, pets and more. Select participants may receive a soul reading and other blessings to remove soul, mind and body blockages for healing and transformation.
I have the power to heal myself.
You have the power to heal yourself.
Together we have the power to heal the world.
Master Elaine is a powerful healer, teacher and soul communicator. She is one of 30 Worldwide Representatives of Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha, world renowned healer, New York Times bestselling author and humanitarian. She is also honored to be one of Master Sha's editors.
With divine inspiration and a compassionate heart, she helps others to identify and understand their life challenges and empowers them with soul secrets, wisdom, knowledge, and practical techniques to transform all aspects of life, including health, emotions, relationships and finances. Master Elaine offers soul readings for life and spiritual guidance, soul healing blessings, including Crown Chakra Blessings, Divine Healing Hands Soul Healer trainings and more via workshops, retreats and personal consultations.
What others are saying:
"Immense gratitude to Elaine Ward for a deeply powerful healing last evening at her event in Kingston. If you have an opportunity to experience the Divine working through her, take it!" - S.P., Kingston, NY
"I have no words sufficient to thank you enough for your beautiful gifts. You are truly a light worker." - N.S., Poughkeepsie, New York
"Thank you for your devotion to the Divine. It is through the light and love you radiate that others can be transformed." - C. G., Middletown, NY
