Mind and Body Wellness

E-mail: cehealth@mtroyal.ca
Information: 403.440.6867 or toll-free 1.866.616.3606
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New Location: Lincoln Park Campus, 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Centre for Complementary Health Education

Aromatherapy Basics
This course introuduces you to the art and science of true aromatherapy.  A brief overview of the field, some basic theory and terminology provide a backdrop to exploring 12 essential oils and how to use them.

Ayurveda: Basic Principles and Practices
(with Dalia Yanai and C. Scott Ryan of Golden Lotus Ayurveda)
Be introduced to the basic principles and practices of Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old medical tradition from India. Ayurveda uses basic universal principles which, once understood and implemented, bring about a balanced state of body, mind and consciousness. Health is not simply an absence of disease, but a balanced functioning of all bodily processes. Gain a clear understanding of your own constitution and the tools to empower you in all relationships in your life.
Note: This course is not part of the Yoga Therapy Certificate.

Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymphatic Drainage: Basics
Manual Lymphatic Drainage facilitates healing by stimulating lymph flow and drainage. Through a pumping and stretching effect, lymph flows faster and stimulates the formation of new connections between lymph vessels. Scientific investigation in Europe has made this the most researched massage therapy technique. MLD can treat post-mastectomy lymphedema, migraines, sports injuries, scar tissue, acne, post-operative pain, plastic surgery and arthritis.
Note: This course has been developed for licensed or certified health care practitioners.
More details about this course at the Dr. Vodder School in Vancouver, BC.

Healing Touch, Level 1
Explore chakras and energy fields, meditation and touch, basic healing touch sequences, magnetic passes and magnetic clearing. Discuss intervention techniques to help with specific physical and emotional issues, as well as legal aspects of touch therapies.
Note: This course is endorsed by both the Canadian and American Holistic Nurses Associations. It follows the Healing Touch Program™ curriculum.
Instructor: Betty Minifie, RN, HTPC/I

Healing Touch, Level 2
Level 2 focuses on the client/healer interaction through the assessment process, including interviewing, recording and documentation. Examine the healing sequence, spiral meditation, back techniques and mind clearing. 
Prerequisite: Healing Touch, Level 1
Note: This course is endorsed by both the Canadian and American Holistic Nurses Associations. It follows the Healing Touch Program™ curriculum.
Instructor: Betty Minifie, RN, HTPC/I

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Learn to take control of your stress response in this beginner course. The MBSR approach was developed Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn, world renowned for his research at the University of Massachusetts and his best selling books. This approach to stress reduction teaches you to develop a capacity for mindfulness through meditation and gentle stretching. You will increase your capacity for deep relaxation, become fully awake in every moment of life. You will also acquire skills to access powerful inner resources to help you meet life challenges, and lessen the impact of stress on your mind and body.
Instructor: Doug MacLean, MA, EdD
Global News Hour recently featured a story on how techniques of this kind have been shown to help cancer patients and reduce stress.

 Reflexology Basics

Considering reflexology therapy as the career choice for you? Be introduced to the art and science of reflexology. Acquire some basic theory on the mechanics involved. Emphasis is on administering a general relaxation sequence on the foot, hand, scalp and face.

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