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Drumming Circles and Community Sweat Lodges

Sponsored by the Pan American Indian Association Thunderbird Clan of Redwood River Lodge. Based on the Sacred Tree Teachings. Including drumming, singing, and sharing led by Skyhawk.
Sweat Lodges are on Saturdays, 11am - 4pm, with potluck supper following. Bring own towel and dish to share.
Open Donation. RSVP

  • Drumming Circles: Call (707) 725-9627 for Dates and Times
  • March 22, 2008 Spring Equinox Celebration
  • April 26, 2008 Community Sweat Lodge
  • May 24 , 2008 Community Sweat Lodge
  • June 21, 2008 Summer Solstice Celebration
  • July 19, 2008 Clan Only
  • August 09, 2008 Women Only
  • September 20, 2008 Fall Equinox Celebration
  • October 18, 2008 Community Sweat Lodge
  • November 15, 2008 Community Sweat Lodge
  • December 20, 2008 Winter Solstice Celebration

 

  • Massage Classes

Basic Massage Class for Beginners:

Relax, explore and learn the basic methods of massage in daily living for yourself, friends and family.
Saturday, 11am to 4pm.


Tuition: $45 Single or $70 Couple
May 3rd, 2008
Register by April 22, 2008
Sept. 6th, 2008 Register by Sept. 3rd, 2008

Holistic Massage Therapy State Approved Programs:

10 weeks, evening classes, Mon.-Wed. 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, Advance Registration & personal interview required.
150 Contact Hours. Call for appointment.

Fall Session - October 1- December 12, 2007
Tuition $1500 - Registration Deadline: Sept. 18, 2007

Winter Session- January 21st - April 2nd, 2008
Tuition $1500 - Registration Deadline: Jan.14th, 2008

Spring Session- April 7th - June, 18th, 2008
Tuition $1500 - Registration Deadline: March 31, 2008

Summer Session - July 7th- September 24th, 2008
Tuition $1500 - Registration Deadline: July 1st, 2008

Fall Session - October 6th- December 17th, 2008
Tuition $1550 - Registration Deadline: September 23, 2008


Advanced Classes

Acupressure Massage:
Learn oriental methods of stimulating Acu-points on the body to regulate Chi or life force. Thursday and Friday eves. 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Sat. 10 am- 6 pm
Feb. 7th - Feb. 23rd, 2008
Registration Deadline: Jan.29, 2008.
Tuition $480 / 56 Contact Hours.

Deep Tissue Massage:
Learn advanced techniques that are directed toward the deeper tissue structures of the muscle and fascia. Thursday and Fridays 5:30pm to 9:30pm and Saturdays 10am - 6pm
Tuition $905 / 100 Contact Hours.

April 10th - May 17th, 2008 (5 weeks)
Registration Deadline: April 1st, 2008

Deep Tissue Refresher Course for Graduates:
Tuition $352 / 44 contact hours
May 08-17, 2008
Registration Deadline: April 1st, 2008

Menopause Class:
Are you a woman 35 to 50+? Learn to understand and deal with the changes that occur within your body during pre and post menopause.

Instructor - Dr. Bonnie Travis, Chiropractor/Herbalist
Thursday 6pm - 8pm at Fortuna Middle School

Dates and Times for 2008 to be announced.

Tuition $25 (with certificate)
2 contact hours Phone: Travis Chiropractic 725-0875

Herbal Medicine Making Class:
Introductory class on making herbal medicine from collecting, drying, and preserving. Includes the processes of making teas, decoctions, extracts, oils, salves, poultices, fermentations.
Instructor - Dr. Bonnie Travis, Chiropractor/Herbalist
Classes are held on Thursday evenings 6pm - 8pm at Fortuna Middle School

Dates and Times for 2008 to be announced

Tuition $25 (with certificate) 2 contact hours Phone: Travis Chiropractic 725-0875

Reflexology:
Learn the art & science of Zone Therapy or foot massage based on the idea that stimulation of specific points on the feet affect other areas and organs of the body. Evening clases, Thursday and Friday 5: 30pm - 9:30pm & Sat. 10am - 6 pm
March 13th - 15th, 2008
Tuition $232 / 16 Contact Hours.
Registration Deadline: March 4th, 2008

Advanced Abdominal Massage Workshop:

This is advanced massage class - for anyone who touches another person! - includes anatomy, physiology,& palpation (hands-on).

Saturday, 9am - 4pm at Loving Hands Institute
Instructor - Dr. Bonnie Travis, Chiropractor / Herbalist

September 29, 2007
Tuition:$155
/ 6 contact hours
Registration Deadline: September 21, 2007
To Register, Phone: Travis Chiropractic 725-0875

Trigger Point Therapy:
Learn advanced techniques in Trigger Point Compression including passive stretching, corrective exercises and deep tissue sculpting and stripping techniques. Evening classes, Thurday and Friday 5:30 pm - 9:30pm & Sat. 10am - 6 pm.
May 29th - May 31st, 2008
Tuition:$325 / 20 Contact Hours
Registration Deadline: May 13, 2008.

On-site Chair Massage:
Learn Concepts and Techniques for Professional On-Site work introduced by David Palmer in 1982, for working in Offices, Fairs shopping malls and other Public Places as an introduction and alternative to Table Massage. Day class Saturday 10am-4pm
Tuition $125 / 6 Contact Hours
June 7th, 2008
Registration Deadline: June 2, 2008

Lymphatic Compression Massage:

Learn advanced skills to strengthen the body’s own immune system through the use of systemic compression movements originated by Emil Vodder.
Classes will be held Thursday and Friday
eves. 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm and Saturday 10-6 pm
Tuition: $450 / 56 Contact Hours.
August 21-23rd, 2008, September 04-13th, 2008
Registration Deadline: August 13th, 2008

Transforming Stress:
Learn to release emotional blocks through muscle testing and creative visualization. Advanced students only.Hot tub included. Bring sack lunch, suit and towel.
Tuition $125 / 10 contact hours

November 3, 2007 - Registration Deadline October 23, 2007
Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm. November 3rd & 4th, 2007
Registration Deadline October 23, 2007
Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm. November 1st & 2nd, 2008
Registration Deadline October 22, 2008


Universal Concepts of Health and Holism & Holistic Health Educator
Learn Personal Growth and Development and Interpersonal Relationship Skills
Apprentice with Skyhawk in a two week intensive Summer Medicine Camp at her home in the Redwoods. Learn universal concepts & teachings handed down through the ages in Native Societies throughout North & South America concerning the nature, purpose and possibilities of human existence using the Ancient Wheel of Life as a Mirror which reflects not only what a person is, but also what they might become through the development of their potentialities.
Tuition: $700 / 140 Contact Hours.
JULY12th-25th, 2008
Registration Deadline: June 17th, 2008.

 

Retreats


23rd Annual Visions of the Goddess Women’s Gathering:

Focusing on women’s issues and health concerns in the peace and tranquility of the Redwoods of Northern California. Relax, Retreat, Rejuvenate.
Tuition: $280 (includes all meals). /20 contact hours

Goddess:
AUGUST 08-11, 2008(includes all meals)
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2008.

Crone:
AUGUST 12-15, 2008 By Invitation Only. $100

OBJECTIVES FOR ALL CLASSES: To demonstrate various techniques to mobilize the healing process. To discuss Holistic medicine and how it adds to Western medical surgical approaches. To discuss current trends in health Care including Holistic Health, Preventative Medicine and Stress Management.

Loving Hands Institute

639 11th Street
Fortuna, California 95540

Phone: (707) 725-9627
Fax: (707) 725-2471

email: Skyhawk@northcoast.com


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