Free Holistic Education Day

On Saturday, January 26, 9-5, we are excited to share a Free day of classes to the community. Our mission to educate others about the healing and expressive arts, build community in learning and participating and open us all to the new and old ways to experience our body, mind and spirit in health.

We are greatful for the educators that are offering this free day for us all to particpate. Many will be having a class later in spring so you can get some learning and follow up with a more detailed workshop in the coming months. Below is our schedule and we look forward to seeing you with us!

9 am  Tai Chi Health with Lyn Hicks
10 am  Therapeutic Diets with Tammy Westney
11 am  Transmute the Negative Into High Vibes with Alyssa Martin
12 pm  Chair Yoga with Catilyn Adams
1 pm  Essential Oils for People and Pets with Sharon Cowell
2 pm Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help with Sue Walski
3 pm  Animal Communicator Nancy Heath
4 pm   Meditation with Carol Ragucci,
5 pm  Reception and What's in store for 2019!


9 am Tai Chi Health with Lyn Hicks
Learn the basic ways of moving your body for health, vitality, and energy management through flowing Tia Chi moves and other eastern art practices.. Easy, graceful supportive movements to support our organs, increase flexibility and fluidity as well as embrace your body as it is. Followed by clearing practices of Aharaj Yoga (considered spiritual aikido) to transform stress, anxiety, angst and depression. Learn to feel and enhance your energy field through powerful practices of movement. Cultivates energy, power and clarity in mind, body and spirit.
Lyn Hicks is a Health and Beauty Mentor and Published Author of The Lotus Project, inspiring woman to find their playful, creative self through the Sacred Feminine Arts.  She educates on Energy Management, harnessing  what you have, to use it effectively and creatng  more  to raise your vitality, joy and fun.
She is also the coordinator at The Room at Meadowbrook.

10 am Therapeutic Diets with Tammy
 Tammy Westney MS, LDN, CNS, CPT is a life-long advocate of healthy eating. She holds a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Integrative Health, is a licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, and is a Certified Personal Trainer. She has written two books, Food is Foundational, a Nutritional Workbook, and Food is Foundational, a Seasonal Cookbook. Tammy teaches the art of using food as medicine, specializing in plant-based whole foods and gluten-free dishes. She sees individual clients with health problems ranging from autoimmune and endocrine disorders to age-related and metabolic issues. She uses a functional and integrative approach, treating the whole person with diet, exercise, and stress reduction. Tammy can be reached at 908-285-0725 or tammy@coffeeowlnutrition.comTammy Westney MS, LDN, CNS, CPT will be presenting a workshop on therapeutic diets at The Room at Meadowbrook at 10AM. She will cover Ketogenic, Anti-inflammatory, Basic Elimination, and Low Histamine Diets, as well as Diets for Autoimmune Disorders and for Rebalancing the Microbiome. She will discuss who can benefit from each of these diets, as well as strategies for creating good health.

11 am Transmute the Negative Into High Vibes with Alyssa Martin
What do you want to bring into your life in 2019?  What would you like more of?  What do you want less of?  In this workshop, you will explore your desires, dreams, and wishes and learn techniques to transmute negative experiences, thoughts, and energy into the high vibrations that will bring your desires into reality.

Alyssa, "the Happy Mystic," helps women and teens who have are looking for something more to life. She assists them in connecting to that deeper part of themselves while embracing more of the playful side of life. Alyssa teaches how to go within to find the solutions, and to tap into who-you-truly-are when designing your next steps.  Her workshops and coaching program are designed to bring out more of who you really are so you can love that person like crazy! If it’s always been easy to put yourself on the back burner, help others and be depleted with no energy left for self… then it’s time to get back to self-love basics and see what spirit-based coaching can do for you! Also, here is a link to my website "about me" page: http://alyssaom.com/aboutme/

12 am Chair Yoga with Caitlyn Adams
Chair Yoga is a gentle way to stretch while we work on balance and strength together. Join Caitlyn Adams of Energy Healing with Caitlyn for a combination of seated and standing poses. Perfect for all levels! The chair is there for support if you need it, with plenty of modifications to fit all abilities. It's also a great way to return your practice to its roots, noticing how your body moves and feels using these props.
​ Caitlyn is a Yoga Instructor who loves gentle yoga with lots of props and modifications.  When her health (physical and emotional) was at an all time low, it was yoga and reiki that helped her rediscover her inner light.  She is also a Reiki Teacher/Practitioner, Crystal Enthusiast, and Essential Oil Lover.  For more information, find Energy Healing with Caitlyn on Facebook or visit energyhealingwithcaitlyn.com

1 pm Essential Oils for People and Pets with Sharon Cowell
Learn how to combine essential oils for yourself and your furry friends. Join Sharon for an educational class on how essential oils can help your household and your pet concerns. 


2 pm Jin Shin Jyutsu Self Help with Sue Walski
Learn various self care techniques that you can do on yourself to increase the flows and healing of your body. Sue Walski will share ways this ancient healing art can support you to heal yourself. Very easy, peaceful and an informative way to know thyself and heal thyself.
I graduated from Michigan State University in 1981 and moved from  Michigan to my new journey in Pennsylvania.
Establishing Meadowbrook Animal Hospital in 1987 in conventional veterinary philosophy. As I explored alternative health care for myself in 1998
I added additional training for alternative care for small animals. Chiropractic Certification through AVCA(American Veterinary Chiropractic Assoc) 2000; TCVM(Traditional Chinese Veterinary  Medicine) Acupuncture 2005; Reiki Master; K-Laser Therapy; Bach Flower Essences and Jin Shin Jyutsu. I am well educated in Dog/Cat Nutrition through Whole Food Supplements by Standard Process. In 2016 declared the name Meadowbrook Animal Healing and use my additional training toward Holistic Health for the family pet. Classes at The Room will be directed toward helping pet owners understand how alternative healing modalities will support there pets over all health. 
For more information on Meadowbrook Animal Healing,  http://suzannewalskidvm.com/

4 pm Meditation with Carol Ragguci
Carol has a lifetime of experience in the field of health, Nutrition and Wellness. As a result of her journey, Carol had to gradually develop healthy tools to deal with these challenges that had affected her throughout her life, which had caused her severe anxiety. This experience and journey has enabled her to empathize and share these tools with others who are experiencing similar circumstances. 
For over 40 years Carol has chosen to research and study a plethora of information pertaining to health, nutrition, spirituality,and overall wellness, and continue to further her knowledge and experience. This passion led Carol to further her knowledge with a more formal education.  She then attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and now is a Certified in Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Counseling, and continues to further her knowledge and experience. Initially, Carol had focused mostly on nutrition ( or 'body'), she now has a deep understanding of the importance to give equal attention to the 'mind and spirit', which most importantly, includes BRAIN HEALTH.
Carol works with a state of the art, innovative light and sound technology device for BRAIN-BASED WELLNESS. In 10-20 minutes you caneffortlessly achieve relaxation! Our APP offers over 800 streaming programs to help you to reach any goal you might have by re-training your brain. Holistic and natural, no medications! Weight loss, smoking cessation, insomnia, pain relief, a better golf game and much more. 
She will be explaining the technology and then offering a beautifully, relaxing group motivational meditation.4 pm Meditation with Carol Ragguci

 5 pm  Reception with
What's New for Meadowbrook in 2019

For information contact lyn@lynhicks.com or 215-813-4073
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