2008 Community Wellness Education Program

Dear Friends

We at Edge of The Woods Food Store take pride in the fact that our customers are proactive in improving their health and wellbeing, by taking the necessary steps to seek alternative paths to wellness.

We are happy to announce our affiliate relationship with BALANCE fitness Studio and its owner Mubarakah Ibrahim as our community wellness educator. Mubarakah (pronounce Moo-ba-ra-ka), brings her energy, thirst for knowledge and love of health and wellness together with area health professionals that will inform, enlighten, guide and us through the many paths we have to choose from.

Please join us for our Wednesday evening bi-monthly series of workshops beginning in January of 2008. In addition you can stay connected and updated by joining our e-list and blog.

January Workshops at Edge of The Woods

Wednesday January 9, 2008
Finding Our Path to Wellness
7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Presenters
Dr. Thezlay Alpizar-Diaz CD
Chiropractic Medicine

Wendy Battles
Certified Holistic Health Counselor

Dr. Jean Fuqua, ND
Naturopathic Medicine

Char Marie, L.Ac
Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine and Qi Gong Healing

Join us as we explore “alternative” methods of healing. From herbs and homeopathic medicine to the ancient form of healing known as acupuncture. We will discuss how and when we should choose alternative forms of healing, starting with healing ourselves. Is nutrition, herbs or acupuncture more effective for a bad back? What are natural alternative to improving menopausal symptoms? Can homeopathic medicines help HDHD? Can depression be caused by what you are eating? . . . and more of our questions will be answered.

Wednesday January 23
Eating Healthy but Still Can’t Lose Weight?
The Truth About Weight loss
w/ Mubarakah Ibrahim Certified Personal Trainer

Are you eating whole grains, lean proteins, and lots of fruits and vegetables and still can’t seem to lose weight? Can you really lose 20lbs by switching to a vegetarian diet? Is your whole-wheat bread making you fat? . . . The truth about these and more will be reveled.

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SIMPLE CHANGES WELLNESS COACHING
Managing stress for a healthier life

What is Wellness Coaching?
Wellness coaching is ideal for people looking to reduce stress, improve health or lose weight, create work/life balance, or improve relationships. A wellness coach is like a ‘personal trainer’ who supports you to improve health and well-being. The “Circle of Life” process teaches you to set and reach positive life and health goals.

In the Circle of LifeTM you will learn to :

• modify your lifestyle to promote health and overall wellness
• reduce stress with techniques you can weave into your daily routine
• set realistic and achievable goals
• use your strengths effectively

How does it work?
You decide what you want to improve in your life through a guided process.
You then learn specific tools to make changes to reach your goal. These methods can be used both during and after the coaching.
The fee is $250 which includes 12 hours of group or individual coaching plus a 226-page participant guidebook that includes all the tools you will need to maintain your changes.
You either meet with a group of 6-8 people each week, usually for 8 weeks or individual clients are coached once a week at their convenience.

How can I benefit? “Circle of life” participants report the following benefits:

• Meeting health goals
• Lowering stress
• Breaking through “stuck” life areas
• Improve your life satisfaction

Groups are forming now! For more information contact

Simple Changes Wellness Coaching at 203-298-8763 or coach@simplechangescoaching.com

About Wendy Batteles

Wendy Battles has a background in Sociology and Anthropology and Community Psychology and has worked as a consultant, coach, manager and trainer along the way. She studied nutrition at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NYC and is certified as a Holistic Health Counselor by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She learned from such experts as Deepak Chopra, Andrew Weil, and Barry Sears and understand that nutrition and great health are different for everyone 'it’s about finding what’s right for you and your life". As a health counselor and coach, she love having the opportunity to motivate and inspire her clients to great health and the endless possibilities that it brings.

About Char Marie, L.Ac

Char Marie, L.Ac. Diplomate of Acupuncture, NCCAOMChar Marie is a graduate of Nanjing University, China (2001), where she studied acupuncture, herbology and Chinese Medicine. She also completed her clinical internship in China, at the University's hospital, in Nanjing. She spent time in China working with children and adult neurology, in addition to doing qi healing privately for patients while living in China. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the state University of New York (SUNY) Rochester, Empire State College.Char is licensed by the state of Connecticut as an acupuncturist, and also is nationally board-certified by the NCCAOM (National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). For more than 10 years, Char has been practicing the art of qi healing in many contexts from clinical medicine, oncology, hospice and homeless health care, to working with artists and athletes to enhance their performance. She began her studies and practice of qigong healing under the guidance of Donald Londorf, M.D., L.Ac. (presently Master of the Rochester NY Chinese Healing Arts Center) and also Grandmaster TK Shih (who certified her in 1998 as a Qi Gong Therapist). Presently, Char is practicing Chinese medicine in New Haven, CT and continuing her development in energetics.

About Dr. Alpizar- Diaz

Dr. Alpizar- Diaz has received her education from the University of Bridgeport where she completed her chiropractic education devoting the last year in the Health Clinic actively seeing all types of patients. She has been certified by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners and The International College of Applied Kinesiology. Her undergraduate education was completed at Bloomfield College wherein she received a Bachelors Degree in Biology.

She then was also awarded an internship at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City for a special research project in the Mammology Department. Post graduate education includes extremity adjusting and specific treatments for whiplash. She specializes in the treatment of lower back and shoulder injuries.

About Dr. Jeanne Fuqua ND

Dr. Jeanne Fuqua


Dr. Jeanne Fuqua, a Connecticut native, resides in New Haven. She is in private practice in Bridgeport and Woodbridge Connecticut and is a consultant, speaking to various audiences about nutrition and various health concerns. Dr. Fuqua has worked with several health initiatives throughout the state of Connecticut, both as speaker and teacher. With a strong commitment to community, she continues to work towards improving health among individuals, and health care options for the community at large. Dr. Fuqua is a graduate of University of Massachusetts in Amherst and received her doctorate from the University of Bridgeport, College of Naturopathic Medicine. A reiki master, she has been doing energetic healing work for the last nine years. As a disciple of Mount Aery Baptist Church, Dr. Fuqua was instrumental in bringing a naturopathic clinic to the church as a part of its wellness ministry. She is currently co-head of the healing ministry at Mount Aery, and as such is a part of the crew for Mount Aery’s own Maafa Suite Production. This production allows us to look back on the catastrophic events that took place during the middle passage, as well as acknowledge the open wounds that still remain, so that we may begin the healing process within the black community. Dr. Fuqua is passionate about healthcare, community health, and is committed to empowering people with the opportunity to take their health back into their hands.

Edge of The Woods presents the first in a seriesof health and wellness education workshops.

2008 is looking to be an enlightening and informative year. If your New Year's Resolution is to take control of your health and make more informed decision about your health then our 2008 workshop series is exactly the events you want.

From Ancient Chinese Medicine to information about probiotics.