Classes & Events
Classes and events are an extension of the work we do in our treatment rooms!
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Customized classes, educational talks and sound healing events are available for private events or retreats.
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Bridge to Health Classes & Events - Vanessa Goldeen CWC
Intro to Qigong / Thursdays 8:30 - 9:30 AM / $25. Drop in / $120 package of 6 class passes
No prerequisite. This ongoing class offers foundation qigong as well as seasonal variations.Qigong cultivates the body's energy & allows us to connect to self deeply, evolving into a mindful state. Increases awareness, cultivating healing power and deeper connection to self. Vanessa Goldeen Instructor Purchase 6 class package. |
Sound Healing Events
Offered as a private or group experience. Includes 1/2 hour of Qigong movement followed by Sound Healing & Guided Meditation to tune up the soul and reset your vibrational levels. Singing bowls, gongs, chimes, harps, ocean drum & more. Text or call for more information 805-235-8071 |
Intro to the Chi Nei Tsang Modality for therapist, caregivers, the curious!
This class is for caregivers, massage therapists and anyone interested in exploring this amazing healing modality. The benefits of this modality provide support for clients suffering with gut issues, constipations/IBS, PTSD, stress reactivity, depression and learning disabilities. Participants will learn the benefits of Chi Nei Tsang as an adjunct to any practice. |
Learn and Heal: Healing the Vagus
The vagus nerve complex plays a significant role in health. This class teaches the utilization of the Six Healing Sounds with other techniques to calm and tame this vital nerve complex. The vibrations of human sounds promotes healing by moving stagnant chi/old energy & information so that you can enjoy your life more. This class ends with a relaxing sound bath! |
Learn and Heal: Chi Nei Tsang (chee nay song) Self Care
Self care Chi Nei Tsang enhances health. Consists of gentle abdominal touch with focused breathing to encourage elimination of toxic accumulations, restore organs, improves digestion, stimulates lymphatic & circulatory flow as well as increasing the production of the neurotransmitters that support physical and mental health by “Unwinding” the belly/gut tensions. Ideal for vagus nerve related gut & digestive issues, constipation/IBS, depression and anxiety. Vanessa Goldeen Instructor |
Learn and Heal: Breathe I, II, & Advanced
This series of workshops offer the opportunity to develop connection to breath as our most available healing tool. Not breath work, but rather a deepening of natural breathing which can become deranged by stress, trauma and emotional challenges. Returning to breath offers a deeper awareness and connection to self, producing a more mindful state and improve your health in general. |
Learn and Heal: Fusion of Five Elements Meditations
Taoist Fusion Meditation is an ancient practice to focus qi flow through meditation to remove turbid/stagnant qi replacing it with clear fresh qi...energy & information. This particular form of Taoist meditation guides us in the removal of emotional & energetic charges that lead to imbalances, emotional challenges and illness. Vanessa Goldeen Instructor |
Learn and Heal: Healing Buddha Palms Qigong
Is a Taoist practice that is a powerful tool for healers & practitioners to build and conserve their own Qi. This practice stimulates our 12 internal organs & meridians, the 8 Extraordinary Channels our reservoirs of Qi. This class aids anyone who works closely with others to avoid Qi exhaustion by strengthening the energetic body and clearing all client Qi at the end of sessions. You will also learn how to seal your energetic field after sessions/interactions |
Learn and Heal: Balls, Balls, Balls...
This fun and informative & interactive class will introduce you to the many variety of therapeutic balls as self treatment tools. Improve flexibility, balance and reduce the pain of restrictions in the fascia system. You will experience working with a variety of therapy balls ranging in sizes of 1.5 inches to 30", personalized suggestions for self treatment options based on your needs and FUN! David and Vanessa Goldeen Instructors |
Goldeen MFR Classes - David Goldeen MT, BCTMB CEU Provider
Myofascial Release Self Care Clinic REGISTER FOR 1 OR ALL 3 MODULES @ $50.00 PER Low Back & Pelvic Pain 9:00 - 11:00 / Neck & Jaw Pain 11:30- 1:30 / Upper Back & Shoulders 2:15 - 4:15 These 2 hour classes will give you tools to improve chronic or acute pain. You will learn chronic holding patterns are at the root of most pain issues. These patterns develop in response to the perception of stress in our daily lives. In these classes you will learn to work with self treatment tools including balls, stone massage wands, heat & cold applications and receive personal instruction for your specific pain issues. |
Continuing Educational Classes for Massage Therapists - Dates and Times
Introduction to MFR / Thoracic & Cervical Spine, Shoulders & TMJ / Lumbar Spine & Pelvis Goldeen Teaching Series classes are ideal for the newly licensed massage practitioner or health care professional, as well as the seasoned practitioner. MFR is amazingly effective, producing sustainable pain relief for many who suffer from chronic pain. Having a working knowledge of these basic principals and a deeper understanding of the fascia complements and expand any practice. Classes are open to licensed health care practitioners regardless of tradition or discipline. |