Links to other sites you may find helpful

The International Association of Healthcare Educators (IAHE) is an educational and clinical resource center that integrates the best of conventional healthcare with advanced complementary techniques. Dedicated to the natural enhancement of health, it’s recognized worldwide for its continuing-education programs, clinical research and therapeutic services. Since 1985, patients and healthcare professionals have trusted our gentle therapies and benefited from our personalized solutions to better health.

 

The International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP) is a professional network of more than 100,000 therapists who have taken continuing-education classes from Upledger, Barral, & IAHE affiliates. It's also home of one of the world's premier online directories of bodyworkers which is accessible by the public 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

 

Upledger Institute International (UI) is a healthcare resource center recognized worldwide for its comprehensive education programs, advanced treatment options and for its unique outreach initiatives. Over 90,000 therapists have benefited from the training they've achieved through The Upledger Institute. And with new programs and new opportunities to come, tens of thousands of new therapists and millions of more patients will benefit as well. The Upledger Clinic provides intensive therapy for extreme ailments involving brain and spinal cord dysfunction such as: traumatic injury, vertigo, chronic pain, autism and many more. See the UO website for further information.

 

The Barral Institute is an international organization providing continuing education and certification based on the innovative manual therapies developed in clinical practice by world-renowned French Osteopath and Physical Therapist Jean-Pierre Barral. These include Visceral Manipulation, Visceral Vascular Manipulation, Neural Manipulation, and New Manual Articular Approach. The Institute also offers manual therapy seminars in related modalities such as Fascial and Membrane Technique developed by Peter Schwind, PhD, HP, as well as Muscle Energy Technique as organized by Kerry D'Ambrogio, DOM, AP,PT, DO-MTP. Alumni include osteopathic physicians, allopathic physicians, doctors of chiropractic, doctors of Oriental medicine, physical therapists, occupational therapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists and other professional bodyworkers.

 

Esalen was founded in 1962 as an educational center devoted to the exploration of unrealized human capacities. It became known for its blend of East/West philosophies, its experiential/didactic workshops, the steady influx of philosophers, psychologists, artists, and religious thinkers, and its breathtaking grounds blessed with natural hot springs. Once home to a Native American tribe known as the Esselen, Esalen is situated on 27 acres of spectacular Big Sur coastline with the Santa Lucia Mountains rising sharply behind.

 

Continuum is a visionary inquiry into our capacity to innovate and participate with the essential, generative, and bilogical movement processes of life. Much of Continuum explores embryogenesis allowing each one of us to enter into the great mystery of creation as an existential and spiritual unfolding.

 

Continuum Montage is a body of work developed from Susan Harper's teaching, living and relating for over a quarter of a century around the world. Continuum Montage explores the body and the self as a fluid process in interaction with an ever-changing environment.

 

Carlos Durana, Ph.D., Mc.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCA) is a practitioner of traditional acupuncture and a clinical psychologist, body worker and writer-researcher with a background in meditation, medical-sprirtual T’ai Chi Chuan and Qigong, Chinese herbal medicine, life coaching skills, and stress management. He is the developer of the Seasons in Our Life seminars for self-development, healing and relationship enhancement

 

The Nebo Company develops innovative, visionary individuals and organizations to lead for a better and more sustainable future. Our mission is to help people to make their visions real.

We provide executive coaching, leadership courses, mentoring solutions, visioning and organization development consulting to Fortune 500 companies, professional services firms, non-profit organizations, social ventures, and small to mid-size businesses.

 

New World Library publishes books and audios that inspire and challenge us to improve the quality of our lives and our world. The ultimate goal of the company is a sweeping one: personal and planetary transformation - awakening both individual consciousness and global social potential by publishing inspirational and practical materials in spirituality, personal growth, and other related areas.

 

"If you ever spent quiet time in the vast empty space of the southwestern desert, you will understand the essence of Jesse Kalu's meditative journey. One in Spirit brings the sweet sounds of nature alive through Kalu's mystical hand-made bamboo flutes. The wind, water, whales, dolphins, hawks & eagles gently call out to your spirit, slowing your mind and inviting you into the ancient wisdom of nature's heart. The healing powers of this recording gently vibrate into the center of your soul to melt away the tensions of your mind & emotions. The flow of the flute melodies transports your spirit to the magical red rocks of Sedona, where this sound therapy was inspired & developed. Peace, tranquility and transcendence is the experience that One in Spirit offers." Michael Silveria, Whole Life Times

Specializing in integrative therapy, Joanna Haymore's skills combine her training as an Occupational Therapist with Body-Mind Centering, CranioSacral Therapy, and Healing from the Core. Body Journeys individual therapy sessions are for children and adults. Joanna accepts clients through self-referral and by referral from physicians and health care professionals. Body Map Skills workshops and classes offer opportunities in somatic movement education for individuals and professional development for therapists.

Belleruth Naparstek, LISW, creator of the HealthJourneys audio series and author of Your Sixth Sense, is a gifted writer-psycholtherapist and guided imagery innovator with a Masters in clinical social work, and an unlikely background in musical comedy. She is a popular teacher who mixes panache, wit, presence and style with uncommon depth, substance and warmth.

 

 A community where people interact using all human faculties to their fullest in a spirit of cooperation. A harmonious educational environment that utilizes understanding of nature, conscious awareness, and synergy created by a milieu of unconditional love, to improve the quality of life on this planet.

The Claymont Society allows other like-minded groups to use our facilities for seminars, conferences, and retreats that promote their own approaches to sustainable living and inner development. We have adult learning programs, seminars, retreats, conferences, a children’s school and farm, and various other programs that promote the goals of sustainability and continuous education. Those who work on and support these projects form the Claymont Community. Claymont aims at using the synergy of a diverse group of people engaged in a diverse set of projects, to cooperate together to form one well functioning organism that serves the aim of continuous education and also maintains the facilities and assets of the Claymont Society. All of these programs have education as their common thread and are inter-dependently related.

 

Dr. Dorree Lynn's SaneCrazy is dedicated to providing a roadmap, a guide through the labyrinth of life, be it your own or the lives of those you love. SaneCrazy is an exciting, informative, and provocative environment developed with your specific emotional, physical and spiritual needs in mind. Satisfying human relationships based on honest and intimate connection keep us vital and alive. We all need a home, a group and a community to turn to. She encourages you to contribute to SaneCrazy and help make it your special place. In both our personal and public lives, we all struggle to stay sane without going crazy.

AKS Massage School, Inc.

AKS Massage School, Inc. (formerly Applied Kinesthetic Studies) has been training massage therapists and bodyworkers since 1992. The school also serves the local community through seminars, fieldwork, and affordable, student massage. Approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Education, AKS has a wonderful history. In 1992, V. Wendell Driggers founded AKS Massage School in Herndon, Virginia.

Our curriculum requires intense study and dedication to rigorous standards. Students respond to demands for their time and energies with physical and emotional fortitude. In fact, graduates (and their families) tell us that AKS changes them. They learn the anatomical language of muscles and bones and the esoteric language of touch. Students learn body mechanics that allow them to offer therapeutic massage without injuring themselves. They learn to pay attention to themselves, and to tune in to their clients with their ears, eyes, and hands.

AKS is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Please feel welcome to call me and ask questions. Read through the material, get your support network of family and friends behind you, and come sit in on a class. Call me at 703-464-0333. If you reach the answering machine, you can press the "*" sign and bypass the message to leave a message for me. Let's get together soon.Again, thank you for your interest and I look forward to meeting you.- Katharine, Owner/Director

A meditation in pictures, colors, shapes, and forms. Meditative Art.

Joseph Polansky, noted Astrologer, describes Lisa Wray's Meteaphysical Art as "a mediation in pictures, colors, shapes and forms. The whole effect engages both the mind and the heart and lifts us into another level. Many of her works are of the mandala-style -- hieroglyphs of wholeness -- nature forms seen in a new way. But many are reminiscent of Dali and his surrealism -- we are in another space, where nature forms and human forms coexist and tell a dream like story".

 

Poems and parables that explore continued opening and the resulting transformation.

Suzanne Scurlock-Durana, developer of Healing From The Core, describes Kim Falone's book as "...both a journey into the psyche of a fascinating woman and a transformational tool. I have shared these poems numerous times with individuals and groups; to my delight, listeners are always catapulted into more insight, open-heartnedness and deeper healing.".

 

Conscious Woman, Inc. is an online resource for personal, community and global issues related to women's health and the environment.

Through WebEx, the most technologically advanced and user-friendly online learning system in the market, we will take you into virtual classrooms where you can interact directly with the experts. And all in the comfort of your home!

An informational resource for women seeking alternatives to surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.

Pelvic organ prolapse is the most common women's health disorder of the developed world. It is estimated that more than half of all women who have given birth experience some level of prolapse. For the past century radical pelvic surgery has been the only conventional treatment for prolapse. Yet, these conditions are not cured by surgery, but often traded for chronic pain, bowel and bladder dysfunction, sexual loss, and emotional devastation. Come join women the world over who are stabilizing and reversing their symptoms naturally. We invite you to learn to live well with prolapse.

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to promoting the art and science of yoga to produce thriving and health in individuals and society.

For more than 30 years, Kripalu (kri-PAH-loo) has been teaching skills for optimal living through experiential education for the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. It is the largest and most established retreat center for yoga, health, and holistic living in North America.

Programs at Kripalu are led by many of the world’s most accomplished teachers in yoga, self-discovery, and holistic health and are designed to provide people with tools they can apply in their daily lives. Program topics include wellness, Ayurveda, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, relationships, meditation, spiritual practice, professional training, and much more. Yoga programs are offered for people at all levels, feature all yoga traditions and styles, and include therapeutic yoga, yogic anatomy, and trainings for teachers. Many Kripalu programs offer continuing education credits for professionals in fields such as social work, counseling, nursing, and massage and bodywork.

The team at YogaHub is composed of students of all levels who have been inspired by yoga. "At YogaHub, it is not our intention to tell you how or when to practice yoga, or even to promote a specific school or form of yoga. Our intent is to gather the information and let you decide what is best for you at this time of your life. We understand that each person's practice and journey are unique.

"As practitioners, we realize that yoga studios and classes may not be accessible for many individuals who are interested in learning more. We also understand that there are individuals who are afraid to take the first step in public. We hope to address this through the creation of our online community.

"We want to foster a community spirit and encourage everyone to participate by sharing information, starting dialogues, hosting teleconferences, reviewing products, and offering inspirational writings of individuals who would like to share their own practice of yoga - all while having fun and laughter along the way!"

Kelly Dorfman is a nutrition detective who works collaboratively with other medical professionals around the country to help people with complex ailments and symptoms. After twenty-nine years of listening to clients describe their situations, she knows how to identify core issues quickly. She then carefully employs tried and true strategies ground in research to attain the best results over time.

Kelly's special talent for integrating information from many sources and finding practical solutions has made her a popular speaker and workshop leader. She has lectured extensively throughout the United States and has been featured on numerous television programs including CNN's American Morning and Fox News.

One of Kelly's special interests is children. Her book, What's Eating Your Child? The hidden connections between food and childhood ailments, was published by Workman Press in June 2011. Publishers Weekly rave review claimed the book was full of "fascinating and potentially life-changing advice". She also co-founded the non-profit organization Developmental Delay Resources (DDR). The purpose of DDR is to educate parents, teachers and health professionals who deal with children facing attention, behavior and cognitive challenges.

The World Massage Conference is a virtual massage conference produced for massage therapists, bodyworkers, manual therapists and spa professionals from around the world and features many of the top international educators in the profession.

Using cutting edge technology, the conference is broadcast live on the Internet during two-day events every spring and fall.

Broadcasts are recorded and on-demand replays are available to watch at your leisure. Other features of the conference include a virtual tradeshow and certificates of completion for all presentations for CE reporting. Most presentations are NCBTMB approved.