Events | Acubalance Wellness Centre - Acupuncture Chinese Medicine Treatment of Infertility, IVF (Vancouver Langley Surrey)

This date is full. We have set a second date on April 1st (Tuesday) for thos ewho wanted to attend in March. Please call to reserve yourself a seat.

Are you having trouble getting pregnant?
Discover how integrating western fertility treatment, acupuncture and mind-body
therapy can improve your chances of conceiving and having a healthy baby.
Join fertility experts, DR. JASON HITKARI, Reproductive Endocrinologist, LORNE BROWN, Doctor of Traditional
Chinese Medicine and SUE DUMAIS, Fertility Yoga Specialist for a FREE Fertility Information Seminar.
March 12, 7:00- 8:30 pm
FAMILY PASSAGES MIND-BODY STUDIO 5737 Collingwood St, Vancouver
Space is limited.
FOR DETAILS OR TO RESERVE A SEAT CALL 604.678.8600

One Day for Cancer: Natural Approaches for Prevention and Healing

Lorne Brown — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:29:07 -0800

Start: 2008-03-30 09:00

End: 2008-03-30 17:00

At a meeting some months ago, I sat beside a woman who told me of
her daughter's recent diagnosis and resulting plight with cancer. What
was most distressing to her was that when her daughter was diagnosed,
no one seemed to be able to answer the question "What else can I do?"
March 30th is a day designed to help answer that question - what more
we can ALL do to prevent, or help heal, cancer.

This is a day of ideas, learning, and meeting likeminded
people. There are exhibition booths and practical tips on how to make
important changes in your own life. And, each attendee will receive a
copy of "The CancerSmart Consumer Guide," which is an easy read to help
rid your home and environment of cancer-causing chemicals.

Our six speakers are leaders in their respective fields; they
include a well-known nutritionist, a highly regarded naturopath, a
medical doctor and hypnotherapist, a cancer researcher coming all the
way from England, a popular energy medicine expert and the executive
director of a leading cancer-awareness environmental group.

We'd love to see you there and hope you will encourage others to attend or post our poster.
This unique event is a positive and valuable tool for everyone. Make
sure you preregister and receive your significant HANS member discount.

Lorna Hancock

EVENT SCHEDULE

10am "The Cancer Smart Consumer - How to Shop Safely", Mae Burrows of Toxic Free Canada

11am "Nutritional Secrets to Cancer Free Living", Sally Errey, RNCP, RHN, author of Cookbook for Cancer Free Living

11:45-12:30pm Lunch Break

12:30pm "Breakthroughs in Scientific Research", Danny Burke, PhD

1:45pm "Getting Your Head Around Cancer, Hypnotherapy and EFT", Heather Fay, MD

2:45pm "Energy Medicine - Biology of Empowerment", Lee Pulos, PhD

3:30pm "Integrating Evidence-Based Natural Medicine in Cancer Care", Danny Jui, ND

Who should attend: General public, people living with cancer, their
families and caregivers, health professionals, reps from support
agencies and cancer-related organizations, anyone affected by cancer

Endangered Natural Health Products?

Lorne Brown — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:27:30 -0800

Start: 2008-06-02 19:00

End: 2008-06-02 21:00

What would you do if your favourite vitamins, minerals, herbs,
homeopathics, or nutritional supplements disappeared? Consumers have
the right to know how regulations affect our choices.

Wireless: Popular, Convenient, and Hazardous to your Health

Lorne Brown — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:25:01 -0800

Start: 2008-05-02 19:00

End: 2008-05-02 21:00

Health Action Network Society and Common Ground Magazine present a rare
opportunity to hear Dr. George Carlo, PhD, a world authority on cell
phones, cell towers and electromagnetic fields. The facts, the figures,
and emerging technologies to deal with this invisible problem.

Acupressure for Labour

Lorne Brown — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:23:05 -0800

Start: 2008-03-10 00:30

End: 2008-03-10 17:00

A hands-on seminar for midwives, massage therapists,
physiotherapists, and doulas presented by Debra Betts, author of The
Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth.

Debra Betts is an acupuncturist with a nursing background. She
has run acupressure courses for midwives in New Zealand for over 10
years and has published articles, booklets and a text book on the use
of acupressure and acupuncture use in pregnancy and childbirth.

Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth

Lorne Brown — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:20:42 -0800

Start: 2008-03-08 00:30

End: 2008-03-09 17:00

A two day workshop for acupuncturist covering obstetric acupuncture treatment in clinical practice with Debra Betts, author of The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth.

This seminar will present a comprehensive and detailed approach to
the treatment of women during pregnancy, prior to labour (prebirth
acupuncture), during labour and post labour. Disorders and problems of
pregnancy and labour will be considered from the viewpoint of both
Western and Chinese medicine. The emphasis will be on treatment
strategies that have been proven through extensive clinical practice,
backed up by case examples.

At the end of this course participants will feel confident and competent to treat women at all stages of pregnancy.

SEMINAR PROGRAMME

Introduction to using acupuncture in pregnancy.
Safety of acupuncture during pregnancy with reference to clinical studies.
Forbidden points - historical references, occurrence in western texts , relevance to today's practice.
Acupuncture
research - relevant studies in British and American medical journals
that can be used to promote safe and effective obstetric
acupuncture.
Prebirth acupuncture - research and its relevance to clinical practice.
Acupressure for pain relief in labour - research, relevance to clinical practice, clinical feedback.
Acupuncture
for selected conditions with a focus on those most relevant to clinical
practice; nausea during pregnancy, miscarriage, anaemia, pregnancy
induced hypertension, breech and posterior positions, heartburn, vulval
varicosities, musculoskeletal conditions (rib pain, lower back pain,
pain of the symphysis pubis, neck pain), induction.
Acupuncture
treatment for postnatal conditions - postnatal tonification treatments,
mother warming, persistent uterine bleeding, after pains, breast
feeding problems, postnatal depression, postnatal dietary advice.
Developing a clinical practice in obstretric acupuncture.
Practical dietary advice during pregnancy from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective.

Mind-Body Fertility Workshop - An Introduction

AcuBweb — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:18:06 -0800

Start: 2008-03-13 19:30

End: 2008-03-13 20:30

Discover
how Mind-Body techniques can improve your chances of getting pregnant.
Join Sue Dumais for an informative 1 hour Introductory Mind-Body
Workshop. Hear what current research is saying about the benefits of
Mind-Body treatments for infertility. Learn simple but powerful tools
to calm your mind and increase your reproductive wellbeing.

(Partners are encouraged to attend).

Date:March 13th 7:30 -8:30 pm

Fee: $15/person (+ GST)

Family Passages

Phone:

604-266-6470

Family Passages is located at:

5737 Collingwood St
Vancouver, BC
(approx. 1 block east of 41st & Dunbar St)

Core Training For Pregnancy

AcuBweb — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:37:54 -0800

Start: 2008-03-09 09:30

End: 2008-03-09 11:30

Whether you are working with a client, who
recently had a baby, is pregnant, or thinking of having a baby, this
workshop is for you. Find out how to prevent and/or repair the
separation of the abdominal muscle (Diastasis Recti). Learn how to
achieve maximum core strength in preparation for pregnancy and find out
what exercises are safe and effective during and after this incredible
event.

Location: 5737 Collingwood St, Vancouver

Dates: Sunday March 9th or May 25th 2008

Time: 9:30-11:30am

Fee: $30 (+ GST)

Facilitator: Sue Dumais

Family Passages

Phone:

604-266-6470

(approx. 1 block east of 41st & Dunbar St)

Core Training For Pregnancy

AcuBweb — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:40:14 -0800

Start: 2008-03-25 09:30

End: 2008-03-25 11:30

Location: 5737 Collingwood St, Vancouver

Dates: Sunday March 9th or May 25th 2008

Time: 9:30-11:30am

Fee: $30 (+ GST)

Facilitator: Sue Dumais

Family Passages

Phone:

604-266-6470

Integrating western fertility treatment, acupuncture and mind-body to help with fertility

Lorne Brown — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:51:51 -0800

Start: 2008-04-01 19:00

We have set a second date on April 1st (Tuesday) for those who were unable to attend our March talk. Please call to reserve yourself a
seat.

Family Passages is located at:

5737 Collingwood St
Vancouver, BC
(approx. 1 block east of 41st & Dunbar St)

Integrating western fertility treatment, acupuncture and mind-body to help with fertility

Lorne Brown — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:42:04 -0700

Start: 2008-04-22 19:00

End: 2008-04-22 20:30

We have set a 3rd date on April 22nd (Tuesday) for those who were
unable to attend our previous to talks. Please call to reserve yourself a
seat as space is limited.

Are you having trouble getting pregnant?
Discover how integrating western fertility treatment, acupuncture and mind-body
therapy can improve your chances of conceiving and having a healthy baby.
Join fertility experts, DR. JASON HITKARI, Reproductive Endocrinologist, LORNE BROWN, Doctor of Traditional
Chinese Medicine and SUE DUMAIS, Fertility Yoga Specialist for a FREE Fertility Information Seminar.
MApril 22, 2008, 7:00- 8:30 pm
FAMILY PASSAGES MIND-BODY STUDIO 5737 Collingwood St, Vancouver
Space is limited.
FOR DETAILS OR TO RESERVE A SEAT CALL 604.678.8600

www.acubalance.ca | www.familypassages.ca | www.genesis-fertility.com

Family Passages is located at:

5737 Collingwood St
Vancouver, BC
(approx. 1 block east of 41st & Dunbar St)

Ancient Secrets of Success for Today's World: The Four Eternal Principles Revealed

Lorne Brown — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:30:50 -0700

Start: 2008-05-24 09:00

End: 2008-05-24 16:00

You’ve embraced the ‘Secret’, you’ve read Eckhart Tolle, and now you’re ready to take the next step in your personal Journey.

On
Saturday, May 24, internationally acclaimed author and speaker, Tulshi
Sen, will teach you to master the ancient secrets of success. This exciting day long seminar is based on an unfailing system that has been helping people achieve success for over 3000 years!

True success depends on your ability to think the thoughts you want to think, despite the trials of everyday life. Once
you are able to hold your vision and focus your thoughts on what you
truly want to create in life, you will watch the results in amazement.

Create a life of your own design, Saturday, May 24. To register for the seminar or more details, log onto www.touchstoneseminars.net.

Optimizing Your Fertility A New Approach

Lorne Brown — Sun, 04 May 2008 07:39:18 -0700

Start: 2008-05-20 19:00

Discover how integrating western fertility treatment, acupuncture and mind-body therapy can improve your chances of conceiving and having a healthy baby

Join fertility experts, DR. JASON HITKARI, Reproductive
Endocrinologist, LORNE BROWN, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
and SUE DUMAIS, Fertility Yoga Specialist for an informative talk and
open discussion period.

May 20, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Vancouver Public Library
350 West Georgia Street
Admission Free: Space is limited

FOR DETAILS OR TO RESERVE A SEAT CALL 604.678.8600

Sponsored by the Infertility Awareness Association of Canada, Acubalance Wellness Centre, Genesis Fertility Centre and Family Passages Mind-Body Studio

Fitness for Fertility: Releasing the Core

Lorne Brown — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:06:54 -0700

Start: 2008-05-25 15:00

End: 2008-05-25 17:00

Date: 2008/5/25 – 3:00-5:00pm

Fitness for Fertility: Releasing the
Core

Did you know that tight abs and over exercising may
reduce your chances of getting pregnant? Join Sue Dumais and learn fertile ways
to be fit. Discover simple techniques for relaxing and softening the core
muscles, enhancing blood flow to your reproductive organs and reducing stress. Sue
Dumais

Call for Registration at 604-266-6470 or click on the
following link for more information

www.familypassages.ca

Couples Fertility Support Group

Lorne Brown — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:08:04 -0700

Start: 2008-05-23 18:15

End: 2008-05-23 19:15

Date: 2008/5/23 – 6:15-7:15pm

Couples Fertility Support Group

Sue Dumais will inspire
you to see new perspectives, make positive changes and experience the healing
power of coming together. Each meeting provides a space for open discussion of
a fertility related topic. You will experience a sense of community and you
will discover a renewed sense of control as you learn simple tools to take
charge of your own reproductive well-being. (Same sex couples
welcome)

Call for Registration at 604-266-6470 or click on the
following link for more information

www.familypassages.ca

Couples Yoga for Fertility

Lorne Brown — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:09:48 -0700

Start: 2008-05-23 19:30

End: 2008-05-23 20:30

Date: 2008/5/23 – 7:30-8:30pm

Couples Yoga for Fertility

Do something special just for the two of you. Couples
yoga can put the spice back into your relationship. Special poses and guided
meditation will help you release the stresses of the week and connect with your
partner on a deeper more intimate level.

Call for Registration at 604-266-6470 or click on the
following link for more information

www.familypassages.ca

Fertility Mind Body Program

AcuBweb — Wed, 14 May 2008 10:25:08 -0700

Start: 2008-05-15 19:30

End: 2008-05-15 20:45

Family Passages offers a unique 6 week
Mind-Body program designed to restore your emotional calm and nourish
your reproductive health. This program provides effective mind-body
techniques such as guided meditation, breathing & relaxation techniques,
yoga and more. Weekly group sessions allow the tools to be integrated
over time.

Call for Registration at 604-266-6470
or click on the following link for more information

Family Passages - Mind-Body
Program

Fertility Mind Body Program

AcuBweb — Wed, 14 May 2008 10:28:44 -0700

Start: 2008-05-22 19:30

End: 2008-05-22 20:45

Family Passages offers a unique 6 week
Mind-Body program designed to restore your emotional calm and nourish
your reproductive health. This program provides effective mind-body
techniques such as guided meditation, breathing & relaxation techniques,
yoga and more. Weekly group sessions allow the tools to be integrated
over time.

Call for Registration at 604-266-6470
or click on the following link for more information

Family Passages - Mind-Body
Program

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:01:35 -0700

Start: 2008-07-10 18:15

End: 2008-07-10 19:15

Prenatal Yoga

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:57:23 -0700

Start: 2008-07-12 10:45

End: 2008-07-12 11:45

Our focus is on poses that help maintain a healthy and nourishing environment for the baby to grow and thrive. Feel greater comfort and ease through your pregnancy and birth.
Call for Registration at 604-266-6470 or click on the following link for more information
Family Passages - Pregnancy & beyond

Transforming Your Fertility - 6 week Mind Body Program

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:55:30 -0700

Start: 2008-07-31 19:30

End: 2008-07-31 20:45

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:10:41 -0700

Start: 2008-07-17 19:15

End: 2008-07-17 20:15

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:14:52 -0700

Start: 2008-07-24 18:15

End: 2008-07-24 19:15

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:17:17 -0700

Start: 2008-07-31 19:15

End: 2008-07-31 20:15

Prenatal Yoga

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:29:03 -0700

Start: 2008-07-19 10:45

End: 2008-07-19 11:45

Prenatal Yoga

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:30:12 -0700

Start: 2008-07-26 10:45

Transforming Your Fertility - 6 week Mind Body Program

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:54:08 -0700

Start: 2008-07-31 19:30

End: 2008-07-31 20:45

Transforming Your Fertility - 6 week Mind Body Program

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:50:30 -0700

Start: 2008-07-24 19:30

End: 2008-07-24 20:45

PRECONCEPTION: NUTRITION to ENHANCE FERTILITY

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:21:14 -0700

Start: 2008-08-09 19:00

Join Nutritionist Stephanie Hodges at Pomegranate Community Midwives, for a workshop on Fertility Nutrition. Preconception is a time to actively promote the health of mind and body. This balance will influence your chances of successful conception and ensures women enter each pregnancy in good health.
* Study nutrition fundamentals
* Learn ways to boost energy & libido
* Promote your reproductive health
* Discover new recipes to cook together
* Explore safe & healthy pregnancy diets
Entering into a pregnancy in strong form will provide a foundation for a healthy baby and your future family.

Workshop leader, Stephanie Hodges BA,RYT,RNCP is a Registered Nutrition Consultant Practitioner. She specializes in Family Nutrition & Women's Health. She is also available for private consultations

NEXT WORKSHOP: Saturday August 9th 7:00pm-9:30pm FEE: $70

Fertility Support Group

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:32:46 -0700

Start: 2008-07-11 18:15

End: 2008-07-11 19:15

Fertility Support Group

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:35:03 -0700

Start: 2008-08-08 18:15

End: 2008-08-08 19:15

Girls Night Out

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:38:57 -0700

Start: 2008-07-11 19:30

End: 2008-07-11 21:30

Fun and laughter with the girls every 2nd Friday of the month. laughing yoga, pole dancing, belly dancing, comedy night and more. Contact us for an event calendar.
Call for Registration at 604-266-6470 or click on the following link for more information
Family Passages – Girls Night Out!

Girls Night Out!

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:40:22 -0700

Start: 2008-08-08 19:30

End: 2008-08-08 21:30

Transforming Your Fertility - 6 week Mind Body Program

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:41:32 -0700

Start: 2008-07-10 19:30

End: 2008-07-10 20:15

Transforming Your Fertility - 6 week Mind Body Program
Family Passages offers a unique 6 week Mind-Body program designed to restore your emotional calm and nourish your reproductive health. This program provides effective mind-body techniques such as guided meditation, breathing & relaxation techniques, yoga and more. Weekly group sessions allow the tools to be integrated over time.
Call for Registration at 604-266-6470 or click on the following link for more information
Family Passages - Mind-Body Program

Transforming Your Fertility - 6 week Mind Body Program

Melissa — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:48:54 -0700

Start: 2008-07-17 19:30

End: 2008-07-17 21:15

Mind/Body Fertility Weekend Retreat

Melissa — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:59:59 -0700

Start: 2008-10-25 00:00

End: 2008-10-26 23:59

Conceivable Options Counselling Services is pleased
to be able to offer Dr Alice Domar's internationally acclaimed Mind/Body
Fertility Program in B.C. This structured weekend retreat is designed
to:

* decrease isolation
surrounding infertility

* reduce physical symptoms
of stress such as headache, fatigue, and insomnia

* examine lifestyle
behaviours that can impact fertility

* reduce feelings of
emotional distress

* learn variety of
relaxation methods

* address recurrent
negative thought patterns

* enhance
communication

* learn the art of
self-nurturance

This retreat will be led by Louise Kirkhope, MSW,
RCC of Conceivable Options Counselling, with
additional teachings by some other mind/body specialists.
In Louise's private practice she works with individuals and couples who are
dealing with infertility, miscarriage & other types of reproductive loss, as
well as issues arising from life transitions and relationships. She has
been personally trained by Dr Alice Domar, PhD to lead mind/body fertility
programs.

Contact louise [at] conceivableoptions [dot] com or
250-741-4421 for further information about this retreat.

FERTILITY AND POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS): What Your Doctor Might Not Tell You!

Melissa — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:27:33 -0800

Start: 2009-03-04 19:00

End: 2009-03-04 20:30

Find out ways to treat PCOS and other ovulation disturbances at this information filled talk March 4, with renowned expert Dr. Jerilynn Prior and Lorne Brown DR.TCM

March 4th from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
At the Canadian Memorial Centre for Peace 1825 West 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC

For details or to reserve a seat call 604-678-8600

Fertility Support Group

Melissa — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:03:19 -0800

Start: 2009-02-13 18:15

End: 2009-02-13 19:15

Sue Dumais
will inspire you to see new perspectives, make positive changes and connect
with other women. Each meeting provides
a space for open discussion of a fertility related topic. Experience a renewed
sense of control as you learn simple tools to take charge of your own
reproductive wellness. (Free – sign up
required)

Call for Registration at 604-266-6470 or click
on the following link for more information

Family
Passages – Support group for fertility

Transforming your Fertility - Mind Body Program for Couples

Melissa — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:05:52 -0800

Start: 2009-02-05 19:30

End: 2009-02-05 21:30

Family Passages offers a
unique 6 week Mind-Body program designed to restore your emotional calm and
nourish your reproductive health. This program provides effective mind-body
techniques such as guided meditation, breathing & relaxation techniques, fertility
yoga and more. Weekly group sessions allow the tools to be integrated over
time.

Call for
Registration at 604-266-6470 or click on the following link for more
information

Family
Passages - Mind-Body Program

Fertility Support Group

Melissa — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:08:38 -0800

Start: 2009-03-13 18:15

End: 2009-03-13 19:15

Sue Dumais
will inspire you to see new perspectives, make positive changes and connect
with other women. Each meeting provides
a space for open discussion of a fertility related topic. Experience a renewed
sense of control as you learn simple tools to take charge of your own
reproductive wellness. (Free – sign up
required)

Call for Registration at 604-266-6470 or click
on the following link for more information

Family
Passages – Support group for fertility

Acubalance Fertility Informaition Seminar

Melissa — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:53:57 -0800

Start: 2009-04-15 19:00

End: 2009-04-15 20:30

Do you need help navigating the maze of fertility treatments?

Join Clinical Director Dr. Lorne Brown for an information-filled
discussion on how you can optimize your fertility and take charge of
your fertility journey.

Discover how the fertility diet can improve your fertility.
Learn
approaches to help you conceive naturally if you have been diagnosed as
unexplained, high FSH, advanced maternal age, or with endometriosis
Find out how to integrate acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with western Assisted Reproductive Treatments.
Understand when seeing a fertility specialist is important and what questions you need to ask.

For more information or to register call 604-678-8600. Seating is limited.

Join Clinical Director Dr. Lorne Brown for an information-filled
discussion on how you can optimize your fertility and take charge of
your fertility journey. Read more

Acubalance Fertility Informaition Seminar

Melissa — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:52:01 -0800

Start: 2009-03-25 19:00

End: 2009-03-25 20:30

Join Clinical Director Dr. Lorne Brown for an information-filled discussion on how you can optimize your fertility and take charge of your fertility journey.

Discover how the fertility diet can improve your fertility.
Learn approaches to help you conceive naturally if you have been diagnosed as unexplained, high FSH, advancedmaternal age, or with endometriosis
Find out how to integrate acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with western Assisted Reproductive Traetments.
Understand when seeing a fertility specialist is important and what questions you need to ask.

For more information or to register call 604-678-8600. Seating is limited.

Join Clinical Director Dr. Lorne Brown for an information-filled
discussion on how you can optimize your fertility and take charge of
your fertility journey. Read more

Acubalance Fertility Informaition Seminar

Melissa — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:57:16 -0800

Start: 2009-05-06 19:00

End: 2009-05-06 20:30

Do you need help navigating the maze of fertility treatments?

Join Clinical Director Dr. Lorne Brown for an information-filled
discussion on how you can optimize your fertility and take charge of
your fertility journey.

Discover how the fertility diet can improve your fertility.
Learn
approaches to help you conceive naturally if you have been diagnosed as
unexplained, high FSH, advanced maternal age, or with endometriosis
Find out how to integrate acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with western Assisted Reproductive Treatments.
Understand when seeing a fertility specialist is important and what questions you need to ask.

For more information or to register call 604-678-8600. Seating is limited.

Join Clinical Director Dr. Lorne Brown for an information-filled
discussion on how you can optimize your fertility and take charge of
your fertility journey. Read more

PRENATAL NUTRITION:GROWING A HEALTHY MOM & BABY

Melissa — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:10:20 -0800

Start: 2009-02-21 19:00

End: 2009-02-21 21:00

The influence of good nutrition is often
underestimated in pregnancy.

Are you interested in knowing how better
nutrition can support a healthy pregnancy and the well being of your family?
This course will focus on the importance of ensuring moms are getting the
nutrition they require.

We will cover nutrition fundamentals, meal
structures and plans, super foods, therapeutic foods, caution foods and food
politics.

Good nutrition can:

• Support a low risk pregnancy

• Grow a vital & strong baby

• Help to balance physical & emotional
stress

• Maintain hormonal balance

• Provide plentiful energy

• Support strong immunity

• Maintain stable long-term health

• Lead as an example for self-care &
love

WHEN: Saturday, February 21st,
7-9pm

Where: Pomegranate Community Midwives 2647 East
Hastings (at Slocan)

COST: $45 per person

Workshop leader, Stephanie Hodges is
Nutritionist Pomegranate Community Midwives. She conducts nutrition workshops
and private consultations with a focus on long term family health. To learn
more visit www.vitalisnutrition.com.

Birth Fest 2009

Melissa — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:47:45 -0800

Start: 2009-03-14 10:00

End: 2009-03-14 15:00

Birth Fest! Celebrating bellies, birth and babies. Cosponsored by Birth Lounge and Britannia Community Centre, a FREE event for the whole family. Britannia Community Centre, Gym D, March 14^th, 10am-3pm.

Ignite your Fertile Fire

Melissa — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:52:25 -0800

Start: 2009-03-13 19:30

End: 2009-03-13 21:30

There is a place within you that can take adversity and transform it in a way that can motivate and inspire you to keep moving forward. There is a power and wisdom within that can move mountains and allow you to reach your dreams. This workshop will teach you how to release blocks and unleash a power within that can transform your fertility into a journey of inspiration, hope and trust.

You will learn:

* How to identify tension and negative energy in your body that may be interfering with your ability to conceive
* How to clear negative energy and ground yourself during times of anxiety
* How to reconnect with your lost self and find a deep sense of inner peace and guidance
* Meditations and visualizations that will help align your thoughts with your energy so that you can feel fertile, creative and alive

Call for Registration at 604-266-6470 or click on the following link for more information
Family Passages –Girls Night Out!

Couples Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:53:59 -0800

Start: 2009-03-19 19:30

End: 2009-03-19 20:45

Do something special just for the two of you. Couples yoga can put the spice back into your relationship. Special poses and guided meditation will help you release the stresses of the week and connect with your partner on a deeper more intimate level.

Call for Registration at 604-266-6470 or click on the following link for more information

Family Passages –Couples Yoga for Fertility – Vancouver

Transforming your Fertility – Couples Mind Body Program

Melissa — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:58:29 -0800

Start: 2009-03-29 09:00

End: 2009-03-29 17:00

As a Life Coach, Fertility Yoga and Mind Body Specialist, Sue Dumais offers a unique program for couples designed to restore your emotional calm, improve communication, help you re-connect with your partner and nourish your reproductive health. Experience effective mind-body techniques such as guided meditation, breathing and relaxation techniques, fertility yoga and more.

Call for Registration at 604-266-6470 or click on the following link for more information

Family Passages
– Mind Body Program

Conscious Parenting Workshop

Melissa — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:46:56 -0800

Start: 2009-03-21 10:00

End: 2009-03-22 17:00

Join Rob Helmer, author and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine specializing in paediatrics, for a two-day Conscious Parenting Workshop March 21 & 22, 2009.


	When	March 21 & 22, 10:00 - 5:00

	Where	Epicurean Cafe 1896 West 1 Ave Vancouver

	Phone	604.678.8600

	Price	$195 per couple $150 per person $100 health care practitioners

Click for large poster or PDF of Course Outline

Designed for expectant and new parents and professionals, thishands on workshop will give you unique insight and practical tips onways of being in the now with your newborn that can ease the transitioninto parenthood and create the optimum conditions for parent and babybonding.

Drawing from current research and his extensive training in paediatricChinese Medicine, the workshop combines the best of wisdom from theEast and West including:

Parenting in the 'now'
(transforming your relationship with the present moment and your baby);
How to prepare for the transition to parenthood
Health planning during pregnancy: preventing illness, allergies, foods and vaccinations;
Making 'green' and sustainable choices good for your baby and the planet;
Attachment parenting (connecting and caring for your infant);
How to save money and make decisions in a sea of consumer choice and often-conflicting child-rearing advice.

Space is limited...!

To register or for more information,
call 604-678-8600

Acupressure during Labour Workshop

Melissa — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:26:17 -0700

Start: 2009-03-24 19:30

End: 2009-03-24 21:30

Discover how acupressure can help relieve pain during labour. Join acupuncturist Raeghan Siemens, R.Ac, for an informative FREE workshop where couples will learn simple acupressure techniques to help with pain management during labour.

At Pomegranate Community Midwives

2647 East Hastings, Vancouver

Space is limited, registration is required. 604-678-8600

Source - Fertility for Mind & Body

Melissa — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:33:46 -0700

Start: 2009-05-13 19:00

Are you struggling with the distress of trying to conceive or with recurrent miscarriages?

Discover how to calm your mind and process your emotions in this unique mind-body program.

Under the compassionate guidance of experienced fertility counselor Elana Sures (M.Ed., Registered Clinical Counsellor) and Acubalance clinician Alda Ngo (Dr. of TCM), you will learn mindfulness-based stress reduction and Chinese medicine relaxation techniques designed to release stress and help you recover a sense of control and hope.

During this eight week program, learn:

·   How to intercept constant worrying and negative thoughts
·   Proven stress reduction techniques including acupressure massage to help you when waiting for test results, get through medical procedures, and general tension
·   Emotional management techniques to help process fear, sadness, and anger
·   How to rekindle intimacy in your relationship

Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm, April 22 – June 10, 2009
Unity Yoga, 1672 E.10th Ave. (at Commercial)

Cost Early bird special $250 before April 15th
$325 after April 15th

For more information or to register:
604-678-8600

Source - Fertility for Mind & Body

Melissa — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:33:46 -0700

Start: 2009-05-06 19:00

Are you struggling with the distress of trying to conceive or with recurrent miscarriages?

Discover how to calm your mind and process your emotions in this unique mind-body program.

Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm, April 22 – June 10, 2009
Unity Yoga, 1672 E.10th Ave. (at Commercial)

Cost Early bird special $250 before April 15th
$325 after April 15th

For more information or to register:
604-678-8600

Source - Fertility for Mind & Body

Melissa — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:33:46 -0700

Start: 2009-04-29 19:00

Are you struggling with the distress of trying to conceive or with recurrent miscarriages?

Discover how to calm your mind and process your emotions in this unique mind-body program.

Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm, April 22 – June 10, 2009
Unity Yoga, 1672 E.10th Ave. (at Commercial)

Cost Early bird special $250 before April 15th
$325 after April 15th

For more information or to register:
604-678-8600

Source - Fertility for Mind & Body

Melissa — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:33:46 -0700

Start: 2009-06-10 19:00

Are you struggling with the distress of trying to conceive or with recurrent miscarriages?

Discover how to calm your mind and process your emotions in this unique mind-body program.

Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm, April 22 – June 10, 2009
Unity Yoga, 1672 E.10th Ave. (at Commercial)

Cost Early bird special $250 before April 15th
$325 after April 15th

For more information or to register:
604-678-8600

Source - Fertility for Mind & Body

Melissa — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:33:46 -0700

Start: 2009-04-22 19:00

Are you struggling with the distress of trying to conceive or with recurrent miscarriages?

Discover how to calm your mind and process your emotions in this unique mind-body program.

Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm, April 22 – June 10, 2009
Unity Yoga, 1672 E.10th Ave. (at Commercial)

Cost Early bird special $250 before April 15th
$325 after April 15th

For more information or to register:
604-678-8600

Source - Fertility for Mind & Body

Melissa — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:33:46 -0700

Start: 2009-05-20 19:00

Are you struggling with the distress of trying to conceive or with recurrent miscarriages?

Discover how to calm your mind and process your emotions in this unique mind-body program.

Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm, April 22 – June 10, 2009
Unity Yoga, 1672 E.10th Ave. (at Commercial)

Cost Early bird special $250 before April 15th
$325 after April 15th

For more information or to register:
604-678-8600

Source - Fertility for Mind & Body

Melissa — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:33:46 -0700

Start: 2009-05-27 19:00

Are you struggling with the distress of trying to conceive or with recurrent miscarriages?

Discover how to calm your mind and process your emotions in this unique mind-body program.

Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm, April 22 – June 10, 2009
Unity Yoga, 1672 E.10th Ave. (at Commercial)

Cost Early bird special $250 before April 15th
$325 after April 15th

For more information or to register:
604-678-8600

Source - Fertility for Mind & Body

Melissa — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:33:46 -0700

Start: 2009-06-03 19:00

Are you struggling with the distress of trying to conceive or with recurrent miscarriages?

Discover how to calm your mind and process your emotions in this unique mind-body program.

Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm, April 22 – June 10, 2009
Unity Yoga, 1672 E.10th Ave. (at Commercial)

Cost Early bird special $250 before April 15th
$325 after April 15th

For more information or to register:
604-678-8600

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Source Fertility For Mind & Body

support — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:33:44 -0700

Start: 2009-04-22 19:00

End: 2009-04-22 21:00

Are you struggling with the distress of trying to conceive or with recurrent miscarriages?

Discover how to calm your mind and process your emotions in the unique 8 week mind-body program.

Under the compassionate guidance of experienced fertility counselor Elana Sures (M.Ed., Registered Clinical Counsellor) and Acubalance clinician Alda Ngo (Dr. of TCM), you will learn midnfulness-based stress reduction and Chinese medicine relaxation techniques designed to release stress and help you recover a sense of control and hope.

Wednesdays from 7-9 pm
April 22 - June 10 2009

Unity Yoga - 1672 E. 10th Avenue at Commercial

Cost

$250 before April 15 or $325 after

For more info or to register call 640.678.8600

Manual Therapy Applications for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:12:50 -0700

Start: 2009-05-22 19:00

End: 2009-05-22 21:00

with Marty Ryan, LMP

Learn how manual therapy can enhance and optimize fertility. We will discuss the anatomy of the female and male pelvis, how manual therapies help, as well as watch a demonstration of this work. This workshop is open to those wanting to attend for personal insight as well as manual therapy practitioners.

Date: Fri May 22nd
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Fee: $15 + gst
Facilitator: Marty Ryan, LMP

Visit www.familypassages.ca for more information and to register.

Marty Ryan, LMP is a passionate bellly massage practitioner and a dually certified Mayan Abdominal Massage and Chi Nei Tsang practitioner. He has taught belly massage and palpatory anatomy seminars across the US since 1998 and currently practices at the Tummy Temple (www.tummytemple.com) in Seattle, WA.

Mind/Body Fertility Weekend Retreat - Vancouver

Melissa — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:02:14 -0700

Start: 2009-05-30 00:00

End: 2009-05-31 16:00

Conceivable Options is pleased to offer Dr Alice Domar's internationally acclaimed Mind/Body Fertility program in Metro Vancouver. This structured group program is designed to help you take back control of your life, cope with the physical & emotional impact of infertility, and learn about lifestyle habits that can enhance your fertility and contribute to your happiness and good health for the rest of your life. The weekend retreat is an intensive two day program designed for couples or individuals.

Goals of the program:

*decrease isolation surrounding infertility
*reduce the physical symptoms of stress
*examine lifestyle behaviours that can impact fertility
*explore efficacy of alternative medicine approaches
*learn the art of self-nurturance, effective communication and coping with
negative emotions
*explore a variety of relaxation methods
*learn cognitive restructuring - the identification and reframing of
recurrent negative thought patterns
*reconnect with your partner

The retreat is being led by Louise Kirkhope, MSW, RCC of Conceivable Options Counselling. Louise has been personally trained by Dr Alice Domar, PhD, and is certified to offer the mind/body fertility program. The retreat will also include additional instruction by a select group of other mind/body specialists in the areas of acupuncture, nutrition, and yoga.

Lorne Brown, Dr. TCM, founder and clinical director of Acubalance Wellness Centre will be offering an interactive discussion on how Chinese medicine can help you conceive. You will learn what you can do to optimize your fertility including:

How diet and the Three Free Therapies can naturally boost fertility and enhance your well being

Effective treatment strategies for PCOS, endometriosis, low ovarian reserve, male factor, unexplained infertility, and more

How acupuncture can be integrated with western fertility treatments like clomid and in vitro fertilization (IVF)

The weekend includes:
*2 day retreat
*Lunch & refreshments on both days
*Mind/Body Program participant manual
*Additional participant resources

Location: Unit 74, Suite 202 (second floor)

15515 - 24th Ave (King George Hwy & 24th)

South Surrey, B.C.

Cost: $300 individual; OR $450 couple

For further information and to register please contact Louise of Conceivable Options @ 250-741-4421 or louise [at] conceivableoptions [dot] com; www.conceivableoptions.com

Mini Wellness Day

Melissa — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:59:37 -0700

Start: 2009-05-02 14:00

End: 2009-05-02 20:00

Live Yoga Presents Mini Wellness Day

On Saturday May 2nd Live Yoga will be hosting a day of education, awareness and hope.

The whole day is by donation for Jessica Suderman, an amazing woman in our community that is suffering from an auto-immune disease called Secondary Sjogrens.

Seminar Schedule

2:00pm- Join Dr Lorne Brown, Dr TCM and clinical director of Acubalance Wellness Centre, for an lively discussion on hormonal imbalances from both a western and Chinese medicine point of view.
4:00pm-Goal Coaching Session from lululemon athletica
5:00pm-Honour thy Body" - the sisterhood's guide to life long fitness by Catherine Subbington
6:00pm - Eight Steps Towards Dynamic Life and Health with Holistic Health and Lifestyle Educator, Anthony Fulker
7:00pm- Life Coach, Gordon McDougall talks about personal coaching.

To register email practice [at] liveyoga [dot] ca or call 604 619-7096. www.liveyoga.ca

Taking Charge of Your Fertility: Join Experts for This Free Interactive Talk

Melissa — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:14:26 -0700

Start: 2009-05-20 19:00

End: 2009-05-20 20:30

Trying to conceive?

Feeling confused and overwhelmed?

Join fertility specialists Dr. Jason Hitkari (RE Genesis Fertility Centre), Lorne Brown (Dr, Chinese medicine,Acubalance Wellness Centre), and Sue Dumais (Yoga-for-Fertility instructor, Family Passages) for this informative discussion. Learn about treatments and options. Ask questions.

Find out how you can take control of your fertility journey

Discover what questions you need to ask your doctor and when to see a specialist
Learn how acupuncture, diet and yoga can help optimize your fertility and reduce your stress
Hear about the latest research & infertility treatments

Join fertility experts, Dr. Jason Hitkari, Reproductive Endocrinologist at Genesis Fertility Centre, Lorne Brown, Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine and clinical director of Acubalance Wellness Centre, and Sue Dumais, Fertility Yoga specialist and founder of Family Passages for this FREE interactive discussion.

Wed May 20th
7:00 to 8:30pm
Dayson Room: Jewish Community Center,
950, 41st Ave West,
Vancouver

Space is limited!

Sign up today by calling 604-678-8600 to reserve your spot!

Prenatal Nutrition

Melissa — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:11:09 -0700

Start: 2009-05-03 19:00

End: 2009-05-03 21:00

The influence of good nutrition is often underestimated in pregnancy.

Are you interested in knowing how better nutrition can support a healthy pregnancy and the well being of your family? This course will focus on the importance of ensuring moms are getting the nutrition they require.

We will cover nutrition fundamentals, meal structures and plans, super foods, therapeutic foods, caution foods and food politics.

Good nutrition can:

• Grow a vital & strong baby
• Help to balance physical & emotional stress
• Maintain hormonal balance
• Support a low risk pregnancy
• Provide plentiful energy
• Support strong immunity
• Maintain stable long-term health
• Lead as an example for self-care & love

WHEN: Sunday May 3rd, 7-9pm
Where: Pomegranate Community Midwives 2647 East Hastings (at Slocan)
COST: $45 per person

Please contact Stephanie to register.

Yoga-Mind-Body Program for Couples

Melissa — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:23:06 -0700

Start: 2009-06-07 09:00

End: 2009-06-07 17:00

We understand how fertility challenges can impact every area of your life including your relationship. This program is designed so both you and your partner can attend in a convenient one day intensive.

June 7th from 9:00 - 5:00pm

Space is limited to 6 couples. Register early to avoid disappointment.

Click here to register or visit www.familypassages.ca for more information

Acupressure for labour Workshop

Melissa — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:54 -0700

Start: 2009-07-28 19:00

End: 2009-07-28 20:30

At Pomegranate Community Midwives

2647 East Hastings, Vancouver

Space is limited, registration is required. 604-678-8600

Acupressure for labour Workshop

Melissa — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:57:18 -0700

Start: 2009-05-26 19:00

End: 2009-05-26 20:30

At Pomegranate Community Midwives

2647 East Hastings, Vancouver

Space is limited, registration is required. 604-678-8600

Acupressure for labour Workshop

Melissa — Thu, 14 May 2009 11:59:43 -0700

Start: 2009-06-16 18:00

End: 2009-06-16 19:30

At Sage Midwifery 105-5450 152nd St, Surrey BC

Space is limited, registration is required. 604-678-8600

Conceive the Dream – CIAW Victoria Walk

Melissa — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:15:50 -0700

Start: 2009-05-23 14:00

Please join the Second Annual Walk to bring awareness to infertility in Canada

Who: Everyone welcome (family, friends, and children)

*Vancouver participants please contact Sue Dumais at Family Passages for Transportation Arrangements

Why: One in six Canadian couple’s struggle with infertility, and yet their plight is completely disregarded by our Government. Please join us as we unite to end the silent struggle of infertility.

When: Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 2 pm

Where: The walk with begin and end on the Parliament Buildings lawn, Victoria, B.C.

* Please join us after the walk for speeches by Dr. Stephen Hudson (Director of Victoria Fertility Clinic), Beverly Hanck (IAAC Executive Director), and Clementine Hudson (Director of LIFEstreams). Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

For more information please email Clementine [at] victoriafertility [dot] com

Click here to view an invitation. Feel free to share this information with others!

Acubalance Fertility Informaition Seminar

Melissa — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:52:47 -0700

Start: 2009-06-16 19:00

End: 2009-06-16 20:30

Do you need help navigating the maze of fertility treatments?

Join Clinical Director Dr. Lorne Brown for an information-filled
discussion on how you can optimize your fertility and take charge of
your fertility journey.

Discover how the fertility diet can improve your fertility.
Learn
approaches to help you conceive naturally if you have been diagnosed as
unexplained, high FSH, advanced maternal age, or with endometriosis
Find out how to integrate acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with western Assisted Reproductive Treatments.
Understand when seeing a fertility specialist is important and what questions you need to ask.

For more information or to register call 604-678-8600. Seating is limited.

Join Clinical Director Dr. Lorne Brown for an information-filled
discussion on how you can optimize your fertility and take charge of
your fertility journey. Read more

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:39 -0700

Start: 2009-07-28 18:15

Yoga for Fertility is a unique form of yoga designed to prepare your body, mind and spirit for new life. Through guided meditation, specially selected poses, and one to one support, you learn techniques to calm anxiety, let go of negative thinking, open your pelvis and stimulate the energy channels associated with reproduction.

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:39 -0700

Start: 2009-08-04 18:15

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:39 -0700

Start: 2009-08-11 18:15

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:39 -0700

Start: 2009-08-18 18:15

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:39 -0700

Start: 2009-08-25 18:15

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:39 -0700

Start: 2009-07-21 18:15

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:39 -0700

Start: 2009-07-14 18:15

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:39 -0700

Start: 2009-07-07 18:15

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:39 -0700

Start: 2009-06-30 18:15

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:39:39 -0700

Start: 2009-06-23 18:15

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Fertility Tele-Support Group

Melissa — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:12:56 -0700

Start: 2009-07-08 18:00

End: 2009-07-08 19:00

Wed July 8th 6:00 - 7:00pm

FREE - this meeting with be by phone/teleconference

Call 604-266-6470 for phone access information.

Visit www.familypassages.ca for more information.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy in Canada

Melissa — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:37:54 -0700

Start: 2009-09-26 07:30

End: 2009-09-26 16:00

Governments in Canada have been consistently increasing the regulatory oversight of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). But what are the costs and benefits of these new regulations? Are they necessary to ensure the safety of Canadians?

Join us on September 26th for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy in Canada: A Better Approach, a full day conference intended to examine these issues in detail.

The presentations and panel discussions at the conference will provide insight into the regulation of natural health products and CAM practitioners. The conference will also discuss how we might alter the structure of health care insurance in Canada to allow for greater freedom in the choice of health care services and providers for Canadians.

Exceptional speakers include: Shawn Buckley, Buckley and Company , Dr. Shirley Svorny, California State University and Cynthia Ramsay, Elm Consulting

Venue:
Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver
791 W Georgia St, Vancouver BC V6C 2T4

Date & Time:
Saturday Sept 26, 7:30am-4:00pm

Price:
Conference Registration: $150.00 (All events and meals included. Cancellations received up to 72 business hours in advance of the event will be eligible for a refund, less a $10 administration fee.)

Accommodations:

A special conference rate of $175 per night will be available at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver on Sept 25 and 26 only. Please call the hotel directly at (604) 689-9333 and quote “Fraser Institute” to make reservations.

All About Women's Health Day!

Melissa — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:50:10 -0700

Start: 2009-10-04 10:00

End: 2009-10-04 17:00

A day of speakers and exhibits designed to educate and empower women to live healthy and happy. Our Dr. Trevor Erikson will be one of these prestigeous speakers! Dr. Erikson will be speaking at 11:25am - 12:25pm

Who: 5 speakers on Hormones, Fertility, Breast and Bone Health, Body Image and more!
When: Sunday October 4th, 2009 10am-5pm
Where: Centennial Theatre,
Cost: Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at door ($10 discount for HANS members)
Contact: 604-435-0512, events [at] hans [dot] org

Acupressure for Labour Workshop

Melissa — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:30:16 -0700

Start: 2009-08-25 19:00

End: 2009-08-25 20:30

At Acubalance Studio

111-828 West 8th Ave

Registration is mandatory for this event as we do have limited space. Please call 604-678-8600 to register.

Fertility Support Group - Telecircle

Melissa — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:32:26 -0700

Start: 2009-08-12 18:00

End: 2009-08-12 19:00

Wed Aug 12th 6:00 - 7:00pm

FREE - this meeting with be by phone/teleconference

Call 604-266-6470 for phone access information

Visit www.familypassages.ca for more information.

PCOS and Fertility - What You Need To Know.

Melissa — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:03:07 -0700

Start: 2009-09-29 19:00

End: 2009-09-29 20:30

Read Lorne Brown's Blog on how to naturally treating PCOS - http://www.acubalance.ca/pcos-annovulation-infertility-and-obesity

Join Dr. Beth Taylor of Genesis Fertility Centre and Lorne Brown, Dr. of Chinese Medicine from Acubalance Wellness Centre to learn how an integrated approach to treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) can help you conceive.

At this lively seminar you will:

>Get a behind the scenes tour of the Genesis Fertility Lab
>Have a chance to speak personally with the doctors
>Understand how PCOS affects your fertility
>Learn about the latest breakthroughs in research
>Discover how holistic techniques can balance your hormones and optimize your fertility.

Tue, September 29, 2009, 7pm - 8:30pm

Genesis Fertility Centre
1367 West Broadway, Vancouver

Admission is FREE
Light refreshments will be provided.

SPACE IS LIMITED

For details or to reserve a seat, call 604 879 3032 or go to www.genesis-fertility.com

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:35:42 -0700

Start: 2009-09-01 19:30

End: 2009-09-01 20:45

Family Passages unique approach to yoga connects you with your full fertile potential in a gentle yet powerful way. Through guided meditation and specially selected poses designed to optimize your reproductive well being, you learn to relax your mind and body, open your pelvis and stimulate the energy channels associated with reproduction

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:35:42 -0700

Start: 2009-09-08 19:30

End: 2009-09-08 20:45

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:35:42 -0700

Start: 2009-09-15 19:30

End: 2009-09-15 20:45

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:35:42 -0700

Start: 2009-09-22 19:30

End: 2009-09-22 20:45

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:35:42 -0700

Start: 2009-09-29 19:30

End: 2009-09-29 20:45

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Fertility Support Group

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:38:47 -0700

Start: 2009-09-11 18:00

End: 2009-09-11 19:00

For more information and to sign up call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:35:42 -0700

Start: 2009-10-06 19:30

End: 2009-10-06 20:45

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:30:27 -0700

Start: 2009-10-06 18:00

End: 2009-10-06 19:15

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:30:27 -0700

Start: 2009-09-29 18:00

End: 2009-09-29 19:15

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:30:27 -0700

Start: 2009-09-22 18:00

End: 2009-09-22 19:15

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:30:27 -0700

Start: 2009-09-15 18:00

End: 2009-09-15 19:15

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:30:27 -0700

Start: 2009-09-08 18:00

End: 2009-09-08 19:15

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:30:27 -0700

Start: 2009-09-01 18:00

End: 2009-09-01 19:15

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga-Mind-Body Program for Couples

Melissa — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:22:54 -0700

Start: 2009-11-08 09:00

End: 2009-11-08 17:00

Transforming your Fertility

Date: Sun Nov 8th

Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

For more information visit www.familypassages.ca

Acubalance Wellness Centre Seminar Series

Melissa — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:31:48 -0700

Start: 2009-10-19 19:00

End: 2009-10-19 20:30

Don't miss our Acubalance talk Oct 19th

Paradoxes of Perimenopause:

A Radical Invitation to Embrace the Balance, Beauty and Creativity of Mid-life

Join endocrinologist, author, and UBC Professor, Dr. Jerilynn Prior, and Lorne Brown for a FREE interactive discussion, October 19th at 7:00 pm, on navigating perimenopause. For more information and to find out how you can win a FREE spa treatment and copy of Dr Jerilynn Prior's new book The Estrogen Errors: Why Progesterone is Better for Women's Health click here.

To register or for details on how you can win a free copy of Dr. Prior’s groundbreaking new book, Estrogen Errors: Why Progesterone is Better for Women’s Health, go to www.acubalance.ca or call: 604-678-8600

We want to hear your stories!

You can win a gift certificate for a luxurious EMINENCE FACIAL TREATMENT* at Solarice Wellness Spa and a copy of Dr Jerilynn Prior's new book The Estrogen Errors by writing and telling us how you are Thriving or Surviving your perimenopause!

Please e-mail your stories to clinic [at] acubalance [dot] ca with the subject "Thriving or Surviving"

All entries must be received by 11:59PM PST Saturday October 17, 2009

*This special organic skin care treatment offers ingredients of various fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs and addresses a variety of skin concerns such as premature aging, sun damage, loss of vitality, tone and radiance.

Acupressure for Labour Workshop

Melissa — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:38:00 -0700

Start: 2009-10-06 19:00

End: 2009-10-06 20:00

At Acubalance Studio

111-828 West 8th Ave

Vancouver Health Show

Melissa — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:00:52 -0700

Start: 2009-10-17 00:00

End: 2009-10-17 23:59

October 17 - Vancouver, BC - Public Lecture
Vancouver Convention Centre (Exhibit Hall B) 1055 Canada Place
*Heart Smart for Men and Women
*Entrance fee required to get into the Vancouver Health Show

Symptom Free Menopause

Melissa — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:02:42 -0700

Start: 2009-11-25 19:00

End: 2009-11-25 20:30

November 25 - Surrey, BC - Public Lecture
Choices Market South Surrey, 3248 King George, Hwy, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
*Symptom Free Menopause
*Entrance fee required at door and pre-registration required by calling the store at 604-541-3902

http://www2.healthyimmunity.com/Lorna-Vanderhaeghe-s-Seminars-and-Lectur...

New Zealand Midwifery Stories with Debta Betts

Lorne Brown — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:50:11 -0700

Start: 2009-10-13 19:00

End: 2009-10-13 21:00

A special Chinese harvest Celebration for midwives and medical doctors who deliver babies.

We have Debra Betts, author of The Essential Guide to Acupuncture in Pregnancy & Childbirth, back in town on October 13th. She is going to be sharing stories and teaching a few things about how midwives in New Zealand are using both acupressure and acupuncture to work with women in pregnancy and childbirth. Plus we are going to have wine &cheese and some yummies.

Please contact us if you would like an invite. There is a special one day course for acupuncturists sponsored by Acubalance. Click here for details about the acupuncture seminar.

Topics for the evening (what New Zealand midwives are doing):

Pre birth acupuncture to reduce the need for medical inductions

Turning posterior and breech babies to reduce the risk of C section

Lowering high blood pressure

Heart burn

Pelvic pain

NVP

Entertaining any questions

wine and cheese (OK this is an Acubalance thing. but maybe they enjoy this to in New Zealand)

RSVP: Melissa Harris melissa [at] acubalance [dot] ca, 604-678-8600

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:25:06 -0700

Start: 2009-11-24 18:15

End: 2009-11-24 19:30

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:25:06 -0700

Start: 2009-12-01 18:15

End: 2009-12-01 19:30

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:25:06 -0700

Start: 2009-12-29 18:15

End: 2009-12-29 19:30

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:25:06 -0700

Start: 2009-12-08 18:15

End: 2009-12-08 19:30

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:25:06 -0700

Start: 2009-12-22 18:15

End: 2009-12-22 19:30

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:25:06 -0700

Start: 2009-12-15 18:15

End: 2009-12-15 19:30

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:25:06 -0700

Start: 2009-11-17 18:15

End: 2009-11-17 19:30

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:25:06 -0700

Start: 2009-11-10 18:15

End: 2009-11-10 19:30

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:25:06 -0700

Start: 2009-11-03 18:15

End: 2009-11-03 19:30

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:25:06 -0700

Start: 2009-10-27 18:15

End: 2009-10-27 19:30

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:25:06 -0700

Start: 2009-10-20 18:15

End: 2009-10-20 19:30

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Energy and Spirit of Fertility

Melissa — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:28:58 -0700

Start: 2009-10-24 10:00

End: 2009-10-24 16:00

Join Spirit Baby Coach Elisabeth Manning for this unique and powerful workshop.

What to expect:
• What is Conscious Conception and why so important
• See fertility as Rite of Passage, an opportunity for growth
• Explore tools that immediately begin working for you to be at cause in your life in all areas. Learn how it relates to fertility.
• Take time for yourself and like minds.
• Welcome in your baby-to-be with BabySpirit Meditation
• Understand energy and how you can use it to create anything
• Holding space to maximize IVF
• Note: This is NOT new age work, this is physics and you. (And steps to clearing what is not you so you are fully at your best in this life).
• Design a mindful holistic self care practice that works for your lifestyle
• Practitioners will have an opportunity to share how their modality contributes to holistic fertility or pregnancy

For more information or to register visit www.familypassages.ca

Fertility Seminar Series

Melissa — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:21:51 -0700

Start: 2009-11-03 19:00

End: 2009-11-03 21:00

TRYING TO CONCIEVE?
DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN OPTIMIZE YOUR FERTILITY
Don't miss this FREE interactive talk
Tuesday November 3 7:00 to 9:00 pm
For More Information click here

Genesis Fertility Series
Trying to Conceive?
Discover how an integrated approach can help optimize your fertility

Join fertility experts, Dr. Jason Hitkari, Reproductive Endocrinologist at Genesis Fertility Centre and Lorne Brown, Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Acubalance Wellness Centre for this FREE interactive talk on how you can take charge of your fertility journey

Discover what questions you need to ask your doctor and when to see a specialist
Hear about the latest research & infertility treatments
Get a behind the scenes peak at the Genesis fertility lab
Learn how acupuncture, diet, and mind-body techniques may boost your chances of conceiving naturally and with IVF

Tuesday, November 3, 2009, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Genesis Fertility Centre Suite 300 – 1367 W Broadway, Vancouver
Admission is FREE. Light refreshments will be provided.
For details or to reserve a seat, call 604 879 3032 ext 300 or go to www.genesis-fertility.com

WHAT IS YOUR FERTILITY TYPE? CHAT WITH JILL BLAKEWAY ONLINE

Lorne Brown — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:49:50 -0700

Start: 2009-11-09 18:30

End: 2009-11-09 20:00

To log in on Nov 9th at 6:30pm go to
http://prodseminars.na4.acrobat.com/makingbabies/

Take advantage of this opportunity to listen to Jill Blakeway, Chinese Medicine fertility expert and author of Making Babies: A Proven 3-Month Program for Maximum Fertility, and Dr Lorne Brown, clinical director of Acubalance Wellness Centre, talk about how to naturally optimize your fertility--in this live, video-stream interview, Monday Nov 9th at 6:30 pm.

Find out your fertility type, and learn surprising ways to boost fertility for your type and prime your body for pregnancy.
Ask Jill and Lorne your questions online.

To log in on Nov 9th at 6:30pm go to
http://prodseminars.na4.acrobat.com/makingbabies/

Instructions for Joining the Acubalance Webinar Below:

First: Please do this now please
1. Conduct a test to ensure your computer is set up with the appropriate tools to participate in a TCM TV Webinar. To do this, click here: https://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
2. Directly connect to the fastest internet connection available, do not use wireless, it may cause for meeting interruptions. (plug into your modem or router)

When the Acubalance Webinar time arrives:
1.  Enter the http://prodseminars.na4.acrobat.com/makingbabies/ into your favourite web browser (we recommend Firefox).
2.  Choose Enter as a Guest, type in your first and last name, and click Enter Room.
3.  The meeting launches in your browser. If the meeting host has not yet arrived to the meeting or meeting security requires the host to approve your attendance, you will be placed into a waiting room.
4.  Once the meeting host accepts you into the meeting, the meeting room interface appears.

Having Trouble?
If you are having trouble joining the TCM TV Webinar, try the following:
1.    Enter the meeting as a Guest user by entering in your First and Last Name in the Guest field.
2.    Click the Help link on the Meeting Login page. This takes you to the Test Meeting connection page where you can verify that your computer meets all necessary requirements. If you do not pass the test you will be given instructions for what you need to do.
3.    Make sure popup blocking software is not blocking your meeting window.
4.    You may be using a proxy server. To resolve this in Internet Explorer, select Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab. Then enable the setting Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections. After doing this, clear your cookies, close all browser windows and attempt to re-enter the meeting.

I Cannot Hear Any Audio
1. Verify that your computer speakers are on and your computer’s volume is at an audible level
2. Check to see if the meeting host has provided teleconference information. If this is the case, you need to dial in via telephone to hear meeting audio.

If you are having trouble seeing a host’s screen, try the following:
1.    Click the Scroll button in the Share Pod. This will show the host’s screen at its full resolution and follow the host’s cursor.
2.    The host may have enabled a Full Screen button. Clicking on this displays shared content in the entire meeting window.
3.    Adjust your connection speed by selecting Meeting > Optimize Room Bandwidth and choose DSL or Modem. The Meeting menu is located at the upper left of the meeting room.

Sincerely,
Lorne Brown B.Sc., CA, Dr.TCM. FABORM
Founder and Clinical Director
www.acubalance.ca

Fertility Seminar Series

Lorne Brown — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:05:59 -0800

Start: 2009-12-08 19:00

End: 2009-12-08 21:00

This Event Is FULL. There will be another seminar in January 2010.

TRYING TO CONCIEVE?
DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN OPTIMIZE YOUR FERTILITY
Don't miss this FREE interactive talk
Tuesday December 8 7:00 to 9:00 pm
For More Information click here

Genesis Fertility Series
Trying to Conceive?
Discover how an integrated approach can help optimize your fertility

Join fertility experts, Dr. Jason Hitkari, Reproductive Endocrinologist
at Genesis Fertility Centre and Lorne Brown, Dr. of Traditional Chinese
Medicine at Acubalance Wellness Centre for this FREE interactive talk on how you can take charge of your fertility journey

Discover what questions you need to ask your doctor and when to see a specialist
Hear about the latest research & infertility treatments
Get a behind the scenes peak at the Genesis fertility lab
Learn how acupuncture, diet, and mind-body techniques may boost your chances of conceiving naturally and with IVF

This Event Is FULL. There will be another seminar in January 2010.

Tuesday December 8, 2009, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Genesis Fertility Centre Suite 300 – 1367 W Broadway, Vancouver
Admission is FREE. Light refreshments will be provided.
For details or to reserve a seat, call 604 879 3032 ext 300 or go to www.genesis-fertility.com

How to Optimize you Ovarian Reserve Naturally

Lorne Brown — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:04:12 -0800

Start: 2009-11-30 19:00

End: 2009-11-30 20:00

To log in on Nov 30th at 7:00pm go to
http://prodseminars.na4.acrobat.com/ovarianreserve/

Lorne Brown, DR. TCM, B.Sc., FABORM (Acubalance Founder and Clinical Director) interviews Brandon Horn, PhD, JD, LAc, FABORM, (Eastern Center for Complementary Medicin) about optimizing your ovarian reserve.

Brandon Horn is a recognized authority in the field of infertility and gynecology. He has publications in journals such as Fertility & Sterility, Alternative Therapies in Women's Health, and the Journal of Chinese Medicine. He also lectures both in the United States and internationally on topics such as the treatment of women with poor ovarian quality, and the use of acupuncture to improve uterine receptivity. Brandon Horn & Wendy Yu teach an approved professional development course for Acupuncturist on How to Optimizing Ovarian Reserve using Chinese Medicine.

To log in on Nov 30th at 7:00pm go to
http://prodseminars.na4.acrobat.com/ovarianreserve/

Instructions for Joining the Acubalance Webinar Below:

First: Please do this now please
1. Conduct a test to ensure your computer is set up with the appropriate tools to participate in a TCM TV Webinar. To do this, click here: https://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
2. Directly connect to the fastest internet connection available, do not use wireless, it may cause for meeting interruptions. (plug into your modem or router)

When the Acubalance Webinar time arrives:
1. Enter the http://prodseminars.na4.acrobat.com/ovarianreserve/ into your favourite web browser (we recommend Firefox).
2. Choose Enter as a Guest, type in your first and last name, and click Enter Room.
3. The meeting launches in your browser. If the meeting host has not yet arrived to the meeting or meeting security requires the host to approve your attendance, you will be placed into a waiting room.
4. Once the meeting host accepts you into the meeting, the meeting room interface appears.

Sincerely,
Lorne Brown B.Sc., CA, Dr.TCM. FABORM
Founder and Clinical Director
www.acubalance.ca

Symptom Free Menopause with Lorna Vanderhaeghe

Lorne Brown — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:25:26 -0800

Start: 2010-01-28 19:00

End: 2010-01-28 20:00

Symptom Free Menopause - Contrary to popular opinion menopause is not a disease but a normal process in a woman’s life – a time when the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual-self need nurturing. Hot flashes, night sweats, memory problems, fatigue, weight gain, loss or libido or headaches are blamed on the decreased production of hormones when the true cause is imbalanced adrenal, liver, thyroid and digestive function.

Join Lorna Vanderhaeghe for an Acubalance TV Webinar (stream live on the web) as she provides you with the key to a symptom-free menopause.

To log in on Jan 28th at 7:00pm go to
http://www.acubalance.ca/acubalance-online-seminars

Please look for the recording of this live webinar in early February 2010 http://www.acubalance.ca/videos

Instructions for Joining the Acubalance Webinar Below:

When the Acubalance Webinar time arrives:
1. Enter http://www.acubalance.ca/acubalance-online-seminars into your favourite web browser (we recommend Firefox).
2. Choose Enter as a Guest, type in your first and last name, and click Enter Room.
3. The meeting launches in your browser. If the meeting host has not yet arrived to the meeting or meeting security requires the host to approve your attendance, you will be placed into a waiting room.
4. Once the meeting host accepts you into the meeting, the meeting room interface appears.

Sincerely,
Lorne Brown B.Sc., CA, Dr.TCM. FABORM
Founder and Clinical Director
www.acubalance.ca

https://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Post Partum Depression Presented by Mary Chiasson

Lorne Brown — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:48:05 -0800

Start: 2010-01-12 19:00

End: 2010-01-12 20:00

Post Partum Depression: “This isn’t how I thought motherhood would be”. Sleeplessness, frequent tearfulness, feelings of anger and/or increased feelings of anxiety and agitation, racing or intrusive thoughts are all symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD). It is estimated that 10-15% of women experience PPD within one year of either giving birth or adopting a child. This webinar details the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms of PPD, what treatments and resources are available, and how PPD affects all family members, especially when left untreated. Additional information will be given about depression during pregnancy (perinatal depression) while offering strategies to prevent or reduce the onset of PPD before giving birth.

BIO: Mary Chiasson M.A is a registered clinical counsellor in private practice in Vancouver. She specializes in counselling women and couples who are experiencing reproductive issues such as: PMS, infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, and adjustment to parenting. Mary experienced 9 years of infertility before conceiving her son, now 13 years old. Before starting her private practice, Mary worked at Pacific Post Partum Support Society, facilitating support groups for women experiencing post partum depression.

Lorne Brown is a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is the founder and co clinical director of Acubalance Wellness Centre in Vancouver & Langley BC. Click here bio of Dr. Lorne Brown

Click here to read an article on the Chinese medicine approach to post natal care.

Join Mary Chiasson and Lorne Brown for an Acubalance TV Webinar (stream live on the web) as they provide you with treatment suggestions and available resources to prevent and treat post partum depression.

To log in on Jan 12th at 7:00 pm go to
http://prodseminars.na4.acrobat.com/partumdepression/

Instructions for Joining the Acubalance Webinar Below:

First: Please do this now please
1. Conduct a test to ensure your computer is set up with the
appropriate tools to participate in a TCM TV Webinar. To do this, click
here: https://admin.adobe.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
2. Directly connect to the fastest internet connection available, do
not use wireless, it may cause for meeting interruptions. (plug into
your modem or router)

When the Acubalance Webinar time arrives:
1. Enter the http://prodseminars.na4.acrobat.com/partumdepression/ into your favourite web browser (we recommend Firefox).
2. Choose Enter as a Guest, type in your first and last name, and click Enter Room.
3. The meeting launches in your browser. If the meeting host has not
yet arrived to the meeting or meeting security requires the host to
approve your attendance, you will be placed into a waiting room.
4. Once the meeting host accepts you into the meeting, the meeting room interface appears.

Having Trouble?
If you are having trouble joining the TCM TV Webinar, try the following:
1.    Enter the meeting as a Guest user by entering in your First and Last Name in the Guest field.
2.    Click the Help link on the Meeting Login page. This takes you to
the Test Meeting connection page where you can verify that your
computer meets all necessary requirements. If you do not pass the test
you will be given instructions for what you need to do.
3.    Make sure popup blocking software is not blocking your meeting window.
4.    You may be using a proxy server. To resolve this in Internet
Explorer, select Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab. Then
enable the setting Use HTTP 1.1 through proxy connections. After doing
this, clear your cookies, close all browser windows and attempt to
re-enter the meeting.

I Cannot Hear Any Audio
1. Verify that your computer speakers are on and your computer’s volume is at an audible level
2. Check to see if the meeting host has provided teleconference
information. If this is the case, you need to dial in via telephone to
hear meeting audio.

If you are having trouble seeing a host’s screen, try the following:
1.    Click the Scroll button in the Share Pod. This will show the
host’s screen at its full resolution and follow the host’s cursor.
2.    The host may have enabled a Full Screen button. Clicking on this displays shared content in the entire meeting window.
3.    Adjust your connection speed by selecting Meeting > Optimize
Room Bandwidth and choose DSL or Modem. The Meeting menu is located at
the upper left of the meeting room.

Sincerely,
Lorne Brown B.Sc., CA, Dr.TCM. FABORM
Founder and Clinical Director
www.acubalance.ca

Sleep Workshop

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:45:15 -0800

Start: 2010-01-28 18:30

End: 2010-01-28 20:30

Restful sleep is a crucial element in health and well-being, but sometimes the stress of contemporary life makes it a rare commodity. This unique, innovative program will teach you a repertoire of techniques that relax the body, calm the mind, and lull you into deep repose. Drawing from yoga, self-healing practices and the insights of the Feldenkrais Method, this program works to dramatically reduce stress and anxiety, enhance creativity, deepen meditation, and ease the way into restful sleep. Lifestyle factors important for establishing and maintaing a regular waking-sleep rhythm will also be discussed.

Two Thursday evenings, Jan 21& 28, 6:30-8:30 pm at Feldenkrais Centre Vancouver, 2515 McBain Ave, (King Edward and Arbutus). $65. For more information: 604 263 1321, www.feldenkraisvancouver.com

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-03-24 18:15

End: 2010-03-24 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-03-31 18:15

End: 2010-03-31 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-04-07 18:15

End: 2010-04-07 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-04-14 18:15

End: 2010-04-14 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-04-20 18:15

End: 2010-04-20 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga Mind Body Program for Couples

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:43:29 -0800

Start: 2010-02-07 09:00

End: 2010-02-07 17:00

Date: Sun Feb 7th

Time: 9:00 - 5:00pm

For more information visit www.familypassages.ca

Sleep Workshop

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:45:15 -0800

Start: 2010-01-21 18:30

End: 2010-01-21 20:30

Two Thursday evenings, Jan 21& 28, 6:30-8:30 pm at Feldenkrais Centre Vancouver, 2515 McBain Ave, (King Edward and Arbutus). $65. For more information: 604 263 1321, www.feldenkraisvancouver.com

Fertility Support Group

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:49:02 -0800

Start: 2010-03-09 19:45

End: 2010-03-09 20:45

Partners welcome! (Free – sign up required)

For more information and to sign up call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Fertility Support Group

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:47:59 -0800

Start: 2010-02-09 19:45

End: 2010-02-09 20:45

Fertility Support Group

Partners welcome! (Free – sign up required)

For more information and to sign up call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-03-17 18:15

End: 2010-03-17 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-03-10 18:15

End: 2010-03-10 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-03-03 18:15

End: 2010-03-03 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-04-27 18:15

End: 2010-04-27 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-01-19 18:15

End: 2010-01-19 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-01-20 18:15

End: 2010-01-20 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-01-27 18:15

End: 2010-01-27 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-02-03 18:15

End: 2010-02-03 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-02-10 18:15

End: 2010-02-10 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-02-17 18:15

End: 2010-02-17 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-02-24 18:15

End: 2010-02-24 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Yoga for Fertility

Melissa — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:20:46 -0800

Start: 2010-04-20 18:15

End: 2010-04-20 19:30

For more information and to register call 604-266-6470 or visit www.familypassages.ca

Mind/Body Fertility "Weekend to Wellness"

Melissa — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:29:54 -0800

Start: 2010-03-20 09:00

End: 2010-03-20 17:00

VANCOUVER
Saturday March 20th, ~ 9 - 5
Sunday March 21st, 2010 ~ 9 - 4

Conceivable Options is pleased to offer Dr Alice Domar's internationally acclaimed Mind/Body Fertility Program in Vancouver. This structured group program is designed to help you take back control of your life, cope with the physical & emotional impact of infertility, and learn about lifestyle habits that can enhance your fertility and contribute to your happiness and good health for the rest of your life. The “weekend to wellness” is an intensive two day program designed for couples or individuals.

Goals of the program:

The retreat is being led by Louise Kirkhope, MSW, RCC of Conceivable Options Counselling. Louise has been personally trained by Dr Alice Domar, PhD, and is certified to offer the mind/body fertility program. The retreat will also include additional instruction by a select group of other fertility specialists in the areas of acupuncture, nutrition, and yoga.

Lorne Brown, Dr. TCM, founder and clinical director of Acubalance Wellness Centre will be offering an interactive discussion on how acupuncture and diet can enhance your fertility.

The weekend includes:
*2 day program
*Lunch & refreshments on both days
*Mind/Body Program participant manual
*Additional participant resources

Location: Suite 120
828 West 8th Ave
Vancouver, B.C.

Early bird registration deadline – Feb 20th, 2010

For further information and to register please contact Louise of Conceivable Options @ 250-741-4421 or louise [at] conceivableoptions [dot] com; www.conceivableoptions.com

Mind/Body Fertility "Weekend to Wellness"

Melissa — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:29:54 -0800

Start: 2010-03-21 09:00

End: 2010-03-21 16:00

VANCOUVER
Saturday March 20th, ~ 9 - 5
Sunday March 21st, 2010 ~ 9 - 4

The retreat is being led by Louise Kirkhope, MSW, RCC of Conceivable Options Counselling. Louise has been personally trained by Dr Alice Domar, PhD, and is certified to offer the mind/body fertility program. The retreat will also include additional instruction by a select group of other fertility specialists in the areas of acupuncture, nutrition, and yoga.

Lorne Brown, Dr. TCM, founder and clinical director of Acubalance Wellness Centre will be offering an interactive discussion on how acupuncture and diet can enhance your fertility.

The weekend includes:
*2 day program
*Lunch & refreshments on both days
*Mind/Body Program participant manual
*Additional participant resources

Location: Suite 120
828 West 8th Ave
Vancouver, B.C.

Early bird registration deadline – Feb 20th, 2010

For further information and to register please contact Louise of Conceivable Options @ 250-741-4421 or louise [at] conceivableoptions [dot] com; www.conceivableoptions.com

Optimizing Your Fertility Naturally with Lorna Vanderhaeghe and Lorne Brown

Lorne Brown — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:16:31 -0800

Start: 2010-03-18 19:00

End: 2010-03-18 20:45

Join author and researcher, Lorna Vanderhaeghe MS and Acubalance founder and clinical director, Lorne Brown B.Sc., DR.TCM, FABORM, share ways to boost your fertility and increase your chances of conceiving naturally and carry to term a health baby.

Lorna will be discussing the fertility diet as well as the importance of thyroid health the right blood levels for optiomal hormone health and fertility. Lorne will share his clinical experience of using diet, lifestyle and relaxation techniques as well acupuncture and Chinese herbal approach for optimizing fertility and preventing miscarriages.

To test your computer to see if it is webinar ready click here

Watch the Webinar recording click here https://admin.na4.acrobat.com/_a837484789/p30056957/

To watch past Acubalance webinars (recorded so no interaction but still useful information) please click here

Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine for Building Families

Lorne Brown — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:16:31 -0800

Start: 2010-03-22 18:00

End: 2010-03-22 19:00

This is a great chance to listen to and pose questions to both a westen and Chinese medicine fertility specialits on how to optimize your fertility. Acubalance Wellness Center is proud to host fertility specialists Dr. Paul C. Magarelli, MD, Ph.D. and Diane Cridenda L.Ac, FABORM in a live streaming presentation (webinar) on Acubalance TV on March 22nd, 2010 from 6:00pm -7:30pm (Vacouver BC time) Lorne Brown, DR.TCM, B.SC, FABORM, Founder and Clinical Director of Acubalance will moderate with Dr. Magarelli and Diane Cridennda as well provide his clinical experince during the discussion. Together they will provide the participants with useful, cost effective,proven ways to evaluate, test, and treat infertility.

Click here to watch a recording

Dr. Paul C. Magarelli, MD, Ph.D., FACOG, Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist and Infertility Specialist; advisor to the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine; vice-president of the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society; Medical and Laboratory Director of Reproductive Medicine and Fertility Centers in Colorado and New Mexico; and author of numerous articles on integrating acupuncture with IVF.

Diane Cridenda L.Ac, FABORM owner of East Winds Acupuncture in Colroado Springs and author of several research papers on the use of acupuncture with IVF.

Lorne Brown B.Sc, CA, Dr.TCM, FABORM - Founder and Clinical Director of Acubalance Wellness Centre

What Do You Need toregsiter and Participate?
Online live seminars (webinars) are scheduled events simulcast over the web. Test your computer to see if it is Webinar ready.

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One hour presentation starts 6PM (PST) and you can log in 30 min before to download some handouts and familiarize yourself with the virtual room.

Virtual room is limited to 100 particiapnts so log in early.

Click here to listen and watch previous interviews with Dr. Paul Magarelli regarding his research on IVF and Acupuncture.

Eating for Fertility Cooking Show

Lorne Brown — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:06:44 -0800

Start: 2010-04-15 19:00

End: 2010-04-15 20:30

Cooking for Fertility will stream live on the web on Thursday April 15th, 2010 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Click here to enter the room as a guest. You can choose to use an anonymous name

Over the course of this event filled hour, you will not only witness the creation of a beautiful, fertility enhancing meal, you will also learn to how to embrace a way of relating to food and eating that is utterly life affirming and pro-creative! Discover the healing benefits and “energetic” properties of these tasty dishes and learn why certain foods are thought to boost fertility.
We will be preparing our colorful and mouth watering Northwest Salad, filled with hearty green veggies, a wild salmon dish that is succulent beyond belief, and a Quinoa Pilaf with our “secret” fertility supportive ingredients. As a bonus we’ll show how to make your very our Cultured Veggies. Filled with local probiotics, cultured veggies are an amazing way to boost immunity, decrease inflammation and help you absorb all of the precious nutrients from your food.
Here’s to foods that heal! Look forward to “seeing” you very soon.

Tiffany and Kathryn and Lorne

Bio's:

Tiffany Pollard MS, L.Ac., beyond Oriental medicine, Tiffany has been deeply involved in the study and education of nutrition for many years. At a young age, she realized the incredible healing power of food, and how the environment and emotional states affect our entire being, directly influencing every aspect of who we are as individuals and as a collective whole. From acupuncture, to the chemistry of food, and the health and care of the heart and spirit, she is deeply committed to supporting self-growth and well-being of the whole person.
She teaches classes and creates instructional and inspirational videos about gluten free cooking and achieving optimal health.

Kathryn Flynn, author of Cooking for Fertility: Foods to Nourish Your Fertile Soul, studied with Paul Pitchford, author of Healing with Whole Foods and has worked extensively with Dr. Randine Lewis, author of The Infertility Cure and The Way of the Fertile Soul, to develop the Fertile Soul’s integrative nutrition program for reproductive health. For the past five years, she has led group lectures in nutrition education, five-element phase diagnosis, self-treatment through acupressure and fertility yoga. She provides individual nutritional counseling to men and women worldwide, with the intention of enhancing reproductive capacity naturally through a holistic approach that includes lifestyle changes, relaxation techniques, exercise and healing foods. Kathryn is the founder of Fertile Foods a website intended to educate men and women about food and lifestyle habits to support a healthy pregnancy.

Lorne Brown B.Sc, Dr.TCM, FABORM, founder and clinical director of Acubalance Wellness Centre, Lorne actually has no cooking experience but he does posess a strong passion for community outreach and creating a healthy community. He initiated the Acubalance Fertility Diet which is based on the Harvard Nurses Study. Nutrtionist were involved throughout the entire process , especially in creating recipes from locally grown foods.

Download Acubalance Fertility Diet click here

What Do You Need to log in and watch?
Online live seminars (webinars) are scheduled events that simulcast over the
web. Test your computer to see if it is Webinar ready.

Click here to log in to virtual room to watch cooking show April 15th, 2010. 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual room is limited to 100 participants so log in early.

Healthy Skin Series

Melissa — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:48:33 -0700

Start: 2010-06-28 19:30

End: 2010-06-28 20:30

Acubalance Skin Series - Watch video

Did you know that Chinese Medicine can cure or alleviate may skin conditions and improve your overall health without steroids or harmful drugs?

Join Dr. Trevor Erikson and discover how Chinese medicine can effectively treat conditions such as:

Eczema
Psoriasis
Hormonal Acne
Rosacea

This lecture will be held at our Vancouver Acubalance Studio at 120 - 828 West 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 604-678-8600

For more information about the treatments for acne please go to Dr. Erikson's website, and for more information on Dr. Trevor Erikson, please click here.

Healthy Skin Series

Melissa — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:47:19 -0700

Start: 2010-06-29 19:30

End: 2010-06-29 20:30

Did you know that Chinese Medicine can cure or alleviate may skin conditions and improve your overall health without steroids or harmful drugs?

Join Dr. Trevor Erikson and discover how Chinese medicine can effectively treat conditions such as:

Eczema
Psoriasis
Hormonal Acne
Rosacea

This lecture will be held at our Langley Acubalance Location at 104-8843 204th St, Langley BC

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 604-678-8600

For more information about the treatments for acne please go to Dr. Erikson's website, and for more information on Dr. Trevor Erikson, please click here.

Healthy Skin Series

Melissa — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:46:18 -0700

Start: 2010-05-26 19:30

End: 2010-05-26 20:30

Did you know that Chinese Medicine can cure or alleviate may skin conditions and improve your overall health without steroids or harmful drugs?

Join Dr. Trevor Erikson and discover how Chinese medicine can effectively treat conditions such as:

Eczema
Psoriasis
Hormonal Acne
Rosacea

This lecture will be held at our Vancouver Acubalance Studio at 120 - 828 W8th Ave Vancouver, BC

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 604-678-8600

For more information about the treatments for eczema please go to Dr. Erikson's website, and for more information on Dr. Trevor Erikson, please click here.

Healthy Skin Series

Melissa — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:45:34 -0700

Start: 2010-05-25 19:30

End: 2010-05-25 20:30

Acubalance Skin Series - Watch video

Did you know that Chinese medicie can cure or alleviate many skin conditions and improve your overall health without steroids or harmful drugs?

Join Dr. Trevor Erikson and sidcover how Chinese medicine can effectively treat conditions such as:

Eczema
Psoriasis
Hormonal Acne
Rosacea

This lecture will be held at our Langley Acubalance Location at 104-8843 204th St, Langley BC

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 604-678-8600

For more information about the treatments for eczema please go to Dr. Erikson's website, and for more information on Dr. Trevor Erikson, please click here.

Acubalance Skin Series - Psoriasis Lecture

Melissa — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:29:57 -0700

Start: 2010-04-27 19:30

End: 2010-04-27 20:30

Psoriasis is a recurrent chronic inflammatory skin disease, affecting upwards of 3% of the worlds population. Along with local skin discomfort like itching, dryness and cracking, psoriasis is linked with a host of other internal problems like; arthritis, depression, cardiovascular disease, and even type 2 diabetes. Chinese herbal medicine has been shown, both in the clinic and through modern research, to offer significant support in the treatment of psoriasis, with as much as 65% of sufferers clearing completely. In this lecture, Dr. Trevor Erikson will share some of his clinical experiences with treating psoriasis. Dr Erikson plans to show some before and after pictures of the cases he has treated.

This lecture will be held at our Acubalance Clinic in Langley at 104-8843 204th st, Langle, BC. The sign says "Lifestyle Health Centre"

Space is limited and registration is required. Please call 604-678-8600

For more information about the treatments for psoriasis please go to Dr. Erikson's website, and for more information on Dr. Trevor Erikson, please click here.

Acubalance Skin Series - Psoriasis Lecture

Melissa — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:28:03 -0700

Start: 2010-04-26 19:30

End: 2010-04-26 20:30