WORKSHOPS FOR THE COMMUNITY - a healing continuum

What is a healing continuum you might ask?
A continuum is something that keeps on going, changing slowly over time. ​ A 'healing continuum' embraces the concept of always healing. Exploring self-care offers a space to better understand yourself and your body, the challenges that you experience in daily life, and ways of taking care of your body, mind and spirit.*

Anne has developed these workshops and learning opportunities to engage people in a safe and relaxed environment, focusing on self care of specific areas of the human body in the Wellness Workshops, and on stress and balance in the Happy + Healthy Self Care Series.

The Learning Circle self-care workshops differ from traditional classroom style courses, in the hands-on approach to discovery, learning and engagement . ​​Experience health and wellness workshops in an open yet intimate and small group setting.
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​Come in loose fitting comfortable clothing and personal water as you will be doing some movement in the workshop!

*non-religious content
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​If you are interested in hosting a workshop, please contact Anne. This is a great way to bring people together for your friend group or business.
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WELLNESS WORKSHOPS

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Anne has developed these workshops and learning opportunities to engage people in a safe and relaxed environment, focusing on self care of specific areas of the human body.

Each workshop explores the anatomy of the specific area of focus; common aches, pains and complaints; guides you through self-massage techniques; and offers self-care tools to add to your personal wellness toolkit.

These are safe, informal and interactive classes. Please wear comfortable and loose fitting clothing, and pack some personal water as you will be moving about in these workshops.

I look forward to learning together with you!
LYMPHATIC WELLNESS
the key to a strong immune system
​2-2.5 hour class | in-person class
The lymphatic system is part of the immune system. It keeps body fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections by filtering out any waste, bacteria, or foreign substances in the body. Lymphatic vessels, tissues, nodes, organs, and glands work together to drain a watery fluid called lymph from throughout the body.

In this 2-2 1/2 hour interactive workshop, you will:
  • Review the anatomy of your lymphatic system and discover where it is and how it works.
  • Understand the signs and symptoms of a congested lymphatic system
  • Participate in teacher led dry brushing, self-massage, and exercise to promote lymphatic flow
  • Take home printed resources and 1 dry brush

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WHAT'S IN ONE BREATH?
the foundation of whole body wellness
​2-2.5 hour class | in-person class
The muscles of respiration are the muscles that contribute to inhalation and exhalation, by aiding in the expansion and contraction of the thoracic cavity. The diaphragm and, to a lesser extent, the intercostal muscles (those between the ribs) drive breathing, but the vast host of accessory muscles  involved may just take your breath away! 
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In this 2 - 2 1/2 hour interactive workshop, you will:
  • Discover the anatomy of your muscles of inspiration and expiration and how they work, and work together
  • Understand how stress, posture and movement affect your breathing
  • Explore the history of a Breath Work Practice
  • Participate in teacher led breathing exercises
  • Take home printed breath work resources 

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DEMYSTIFYING THE PELVIC FLOOR
what's really going on down there?
​2-2.5 hour class | in-person class
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles, nerves and connective tissue that support the organs in the pelvis. It works with the deep abdominal and back muscles and the diaphragm to control the pressure inside the abdomen and support the spine. Pelvic floor muscles need to be flexible and be able to relax as well as lift and hold.

In this 2 -2  1/2 hour interactive workshop, you will:
  • Discover the anatomy of the pelvic floor, and the many muscles that work together with it to function properly 
  • Understand the signs and symptoms of an imbalanced pelvic floor
  • Explore the connection between stress, posture and movement to the pelvic floor, lower back, and even your jaw!
  • Participate in teacher led breathing and movement exercises to promote balance in the pelvic floor
  • Take home Self-Care Journal, packed with pelvic floor resources ​

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the HAPPY + HEALTHY series - a journey toward healing mind, body and spirit

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The Happy + Healthy Series Overview:
This series of four workshops is designed to provide a comprehensive approach to self-care that integrates trauma-informed principles with wholistic practices. It aims to promote self-awareness and equip participants with tools to support balance in the body, mind, and spirit.* The workshops have been created for individuals seeking to explore and understand their stress, fostering a path toward healing, self-awareness and well-being.
Workshop Objectives:
  1. Enhance Self-Awareness: Cultivate a deeper understanding of trauma and stress, personal experiences and emotional states.
  2. Empower Self-Regulation: Provide techniques to manage stress and emotional responses.
  3. Promote Holistic Health: Integrate practices that support physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
  4. Foster Resilience: Build resilience through practical and sustainable self-care strategies.

wholistic health encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual* aspects of one’s life.
*non-religious content

    SELF-CARE @ WORK - on-site team learning opportunities

​WORKPLACE WELLNESS
exploring and creating work-life balance
​​Half Day | Full Day | Multiple Days
The Happy + Healthy YOU Series offers learning opportunities to your work staff in a safe, relaxed and familiar environment, focusing on self-care, stress and trauma awareness and balance.

​Each workshop of the Self-Care Series can be tailored to the needs and unique situations of the workplace participants, such as admin staff, management, online workers, and even entrepreneurs and small business owners!

​Anne can collaboratively assess the needs of the group with the organizer, and tailor the content and format of the workshops to deliver the most effective experience for each participant and workplace.

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    SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS - how the body works, and how to take care of it

​INTERACTIVE WELLNESS
understanding the body and it's care 
​​​Half Day | Full Day | Multiple Days
Are you looking for a speaker at your meeting, group, or class?
I am always happy to come and share an understanding about human anatomy and bring it into a relevant real-world context for the group of listeners. Short lectures are generally visual (if possible with projections), and interactive with participants discovering how their body works and how to take care of it with self-care practices.

I have enjoyed speaking and sharing with:
  • Classrooms K-12 (health, science, PE)
  • Post Secondary Classes 
  • Women's Groups 
  • Community Groups
  • Conferences and Events

​I am happy to steer the conversation of self care and health to your group's interest with the guidance of the organizer. Let's connect and see how we can bring some awareness, knowledge and fun into our time together.
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    WELLNESS RETREATS - sharing awareness and self-care workshops at your gathering

EXPLORING EFFECTIVE SELF-CARE
creating awareness & balance
​​​Full Day | Weekend | Multiple Days
Are you putting together a day, weekend or weeklong Wellness Retreat? 

Anne has developed the Happy + Healthy Self Care Series which provides learning opportunities to engage people in a safe and relaxed environment to explore healing and self-care of the body, mind and spirit. 

​Each workshop of the series may be tailored to the needs and unique situations of the retreat participants, and the overall theme of the retreat. Anne encourages collaboratively assessing the needs of the group with the event organizer in order to deliver the most effective experience for each participant.
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Consider incorporating this unique approach to trauma-aware self-care discovery at your next wellness retreat.
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