ZEN ZONE 2011
Health and Wellness of Body, Mind, and Spirit
The Zen Zone is one of the Coalition's proudest accomplishments. Last year's Zen Zone offered diverse speakers from spiritual organizations as well as massage therapy, a labyrinth walk, belly dance workshops and more. This area is unique in that it is an opportunity for LGBT people to seek out spiritual homes, welcoming churches or healing modalities. The idea of having a safe space like this at an LGBT event is extremely powerful as so very often, many religious organizations have ostracized gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals, causing great harm to the psyche.
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12:00 - Yoga Basics workshop
12:30 - Alternative Healing workshop 1:00 - Rev. Charla Kouadio "Laying Down Burdens" 2:00 - Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine Workshop |
2:30 - Rev. Ellen Peterson "The Fabric of Jesus' Healing"
3:00 - Labyrinth Walk workshop 3:30 - Tuning Forks demo 4:15 - Yoga Basics workshop |
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Ongoing Activities Throughout The Festival:
- Massage therapy - Spiritual Support  |
Zen Zone Line-Up
12:00 PM Claudia Johnsen, RYT, LMT (Presenting Yoga Basics and offering Massage Therapy and Yoga Information)
Yoga is for everyone. Learn deep relaxation techniques for restoration and invigoration.
Claudia Johnsen, RYT200, is a 2007 graduate of Mama Nirvana’s Teacher Training Program, certified
hatha yoga instructor, and devoted yoga student. Claudia’s energetic spirit and passion for yoga are
revealed in her detailed instructions and joyful, focused approach to classes. Claudia leads students
through yoga breathing, meditation, and yoga postures, ending each class with deep relaxation so that
students fell restored and invigorated.
Claudia was also trained in Swedish deep tissue, trigger point release, and shiatsu massage from The
Massage School in Easthampton, MA. She also holds a certification in Thai massage from Body Mind
Thai in Newington, CT. She offers private massage in her Holyoke, MA office.
Claudia Johnsen, RYT200, is a 2007 graduate of Mama Nirvana’s Teacher Training Program, certified
hatha yoga instructor, and devoted yoga student. Claudia’s energetic spirit and passion for yoga are
revealed in her detailed instructions and joyful, focused approach to classes. Claudia leads students
through yoga breathing, meditation, and yoga postures, ending each class with deep relaxation so that
students fell restored and invigorated.
Claudia was also trained in Swedish deep tissue, trigger point release, and shiatsu massage from The
Massage School in Easthampton, MA. She also holds a certification in Thai massage from Body Mind
Thai in Newington, CT. She offers private massage in her Holyoke, MA office.
12:30 PM Douglas Wilk (Presenting Alternative Healing and offering healing)
Pharmaceutical drugs often suppress or mask pain symptoms, instead of treating the underlying problems. Learn more about alternative healing and how to heal yourself.
Douglas began his career in health care as a pharmacist and began to realize that traditional
care alone wasn’t helping some of his customers at the pharmacy. This realization led Douglas to leave pharmacology and pursue complimentary healing
techniques.
Douglas has made it his mission to explore alternative therapies, studying various energy-
based therapies such as E.F.T., Seemorg, Body Talk, and Quantum Touch. He is on a continual quest
of knowledge for healing and wellness and works with over 77 different techniques. Aside of private
appointments, Douglas has facilitated the Quantum Touch 2-day workshops here at the Abundant
Wellness Center.
Douglas began his career in health care as a pharmacist and began to realize that traditional
care alone wasn’t helping some of his customers at the pharmacy. This realization led Douglas to leave pharmacology and pursue complimentary healing
techniques.
Douglas has made it his mission to explore alternative therapies, studying various energy-
based therapies such as E.F.T., Seemorg, Body Talk, and Quantum Touch. He is on a continual quest
of knowledge for healing and wellness and works with over 77 different techniques. Aside of private
appointments, Douglas has facilitated the Quantum Touch 2-day workshops here at the Abundant
Wellness Center.
1:00 PM Rev. Charla Kouadio, Recovering the Promise Ministries
Are you struggling with life? Sometimes feeling overwhelmed with the hand that you've been dealt? Learn how to lay down your burdens and recapture the vitality you are meant to have.
Rev. Charla Kouadio is the minister of Recovering the Promise Ministries in Springfield, MA. and is on the Board of Directors for the LGBT Coalition.
Recovering the Promise Ministries offers a safe place for all persons to flourish, worship,serve, and
grow spiritually- especially persons in recovery, same-gender-loving individuals, transgendered
persons, women, the recently incarcerated, the economically disenfranchised, persons of varied
physical and mental abilities, persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and their allies.
http://recoveringthepromise.org/
Rev. Charla Kouadio is the minister of Recovering the Promise Ministries in Springfield, MA. and is on the Board of Directors for the LGBT Coalition.
Recovering the Promise Ministries offers a safe place for all persons to flourish, worship,serve, and
grow spiritually- especially persons in recovery, same-gender-loving individuals, transgendered
persons, women, the recently incarcerated, the economically disenfranchised, persons of varied
physical and mental abilities, persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and their allies.
http://recoveringthepromise.org/
2:00 PM Terry Tangredi, Lic. Ac. (Presenting Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine and offering Acupuncture)
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine are gentle yet powerful methods of healing and maintaining health by getting to the root of illness and pain, not just treating symptoms. Learn more about these healing modalities.
Terry has been practicing acupuncture since 2001, and holds a Masters Degree from the New England
School of Acupuncture, awarded after an intensive three-year program. This included extensive
western medical science training in pathology, anatomy and physiology, and clinical training with a
diverse clientele.
Terry is a Master Chinese Herbalist. She is dedicated to educating people about Chinese medicine,
and loves creating custom herbal formulas, liniments and salves for skeletal muscular pain.
Terry considers herself a lifelong learner, an
avid reader and loves the arts, good food, gardening and nature.
http://terrytangredi.com/index.html
2:30 PM Rev. Ellen Peterson (The Fabric of Jesus' Healing: A Guided Imagery Workshop)
Guided imagery is an excellent way to experience how powerful Jesus’ healing touch is. Learn how to ask for the healing that is available to us.
Rev. Petersen is the pastor of the North Hadley Congregational Church and was responsible for organizing an LGBT Healing service last fall.
Rev. Petersen is the pastor of the North Hadley Congregational Church and was responsible for organizing an LGBT Healing service last fall.
3:00 PM Deborah Yaffee, Certified Labyrinth Facilitator
Learn about labyrinths and their uses. “Walk” the finger labyrinth and experience some of the many
gifts that the labyrinth so freely offers.
Deborah Yaffee is the owner of Riverside Healing Arts Center
in Shelburne Falls, MA.
Deborah has an undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from Framingham State College, and subsequently received training in Massage, Nutrition, and Elder Recreation Services. She is also a trained facilitator in Centering Prayer and conducts introductory classes in Meditation and is a certified hypnotherapist and a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists.
http://www.riversidehealing.com/
gifts that the labyrinth so freely offers.
Deborah Yaffee is the owner of Riverside Healing Arts Center
in Shelburne Falls, MA.
Deborah has an undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from Framingham State College, and subsequently received training in Massage, Nutrition, and Elder Recreation Services. She is also a trained facilitator in Centering Prayer and conducts introductory classes in Meditation and is a certified hypnotherapist and a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists.
http://www.riversidehealing.com/
3:30 PM LeeAnn Pepin - Good Vibrations: Frequency Attunement through Sound demo
Can you feel the Vibes?
Welcome to Good Vibrations – Frequency Attunement through Sound. Everything vibrates, everything has its own frequency. See how body tuning forks offer deep relaxation and meditative states.
LeeAnn currently uses tuning forks to take the frequencies of the physical and energetic bodies and bring them into balance. The benefits are deep relaxation and meditation, a greater sense of self and pain management to name a few. LeeAnn also has treated animals.
http://goodvibrationshealing.vpweb.com
Welcome to Good Vibrations – Frequency Attunement through Sound. Everything vibrates, everything has its own frequency. See how body tuning forks offer deep relaxation and meditative states.
LeeAnn currently uses tuning forks to take the frequencies of the physical and energetic bodies and bring them into balance. The benefits are deep relaxation and meditation, a greater sense of self and pain management to name a few. LeeAnn also has treated animals.
http://goodvibrationshealing.vpweb.com
Massage Practitioners and More (All day)
Christina M Luban, LMT (Massage Therapy)
A graduate of Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy, Christina is a Licensed Massage Therapist. Her eclectic skills include Acupressure, Crystal Therapy, Chakra Balancing, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, and Swedish Massage. Christina works to address the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual essence of her clients, while providing a secure space of acceptance. In addition to her massage therapy training, Christina’s educational background encompasses the arts, psychology, and philosophy. This lends to her supportive and creative ways as a massage therapist. Christina’s passion is in helping others through her gifts, and she enjoys taking each moment to learn something new!
Tom Campbell, LMT (Massage Therapy)
Tom was trained in massage at the Amherst School of Massage Therapy. Tom is formally trained in
Reiki as well as Shamballa Healing. He combines energy work with an eclectic mix of Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Connective Tissue massage for a treatment that is both relaxing and beneficial. Tom also offers Foot Reflexology, which can be integrated into the massage or as a stand-alone treatment. Tom’s talent and sincere interest in his client’s well being. Kristen Chamberlin, M.S., LMT (Massage Therapy, Somatic Therapy)
Kristen Chamberlin a Licensed Massage Therapist, Somatic Therapist and Facilitator with 20 years of
experience. Kristen was educated and trained at Antioch New England University, Stillpoint School of Massage, Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute and Shalom Mountain Retreat and StudyCenter. As a Massage Therapist, Kristen focuses on relaxation, stress management, resolution of pain, restoration of function, trauma integration. As a Somatic Therapist, Kristen uses a body-awareness approach that draws on the human body’s innate ability to heal when provided the right kind of support. Debee Boulanger, LMT (Massage Therapy)
Debee, owner and director of the Abundant Wellness Center, has been practicing massage therapy since
1996. She is a graduate of the Muscular Therapy Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2001, Debee became certified in Medical Massage from Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in affiliation with HartfordHospital. Debee is continually taking workshops to advance her education in massage therapy. Her focus is on medical and therapeutic massage as an effective way to treat and manage chronic pain. As Director of the Abundant Wellness Center, Debee takes pride in the qualifications and expertise of fellow associates, therapists, teachers and workshop facilitators working out of the Center. Debee’s commitment to excellence has paid off, with the Abundant Wellness Center having been voted Best in the Valley in both Massage and Acupuncture for 2006, 2007, & 2008 with the Valley Advocate Reader’s Poll. Joyce Pond, LMT (Massage Therapy)
Joyce is a retired Massage Therapist who enjoyed a successful practice in Westfield for 25 years.
She is certified and trained as a Reiki Master and teacher Reiki is a very gentle technique that taps into this energy and can help alleviate pain & anxiety. Joyce has been performing Reiki on animals, adults & children with exceptional results. She practices the principles of this healing technique with compassion & joy. Beth Leblond (Psychic Readings)
Beth grew up as a spiritually gifted child, and has been led in life by fate expressing her natural
psychic, mediumistic, remote viewing, automatic writing and channeling capabilities to many. She also reads the tarot, and has many repeat clients. She currently attends classes at the Wellness Abundance Center, the New England School of Metaphysics, the Fox Center, and the Living-room spiritual groups. She volunteers her time finding missing children and adults through Findme2.com. She was introduced to the FindMe2 group in 2009,and has been an active member ever since. |
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