Overview

Today, many of us are taking more active control of our health…. through choices in diet, exercise, lifestyle, and spiritual practices. Various "alternative treatments" abound for us to choose from, which many of us add in to our personal wellness practices.

Unfortunately, there are many people who may benefit from these alternative treatments and yet are unable to take advantage of them (or feel they are unable). The sick, elderly, those in lower socio-economic groups, and those with disabilities are strikingly less likely to be utilizing these healthful practices. In other words, those who may need help most in finding relaxing and healthful treatments may have the least access to it.

The following are just some examples of what we offer in our Wholistic Practices:

• Regular "Bodywork Clinics" where practitioners can share & swap their skills with one another, & where others may come to receive services all for a small donation.
• Wellness classes & discussions for both practitioners & the general public in topics regarding specific modalities of bodywork as well as ways to incorporate more healthful practices in all of our lives.
• Outreach events to groups in need such as hospice groups, people with longterm illnesses, seniors citizens, people with disabilities, & more.
• A connected network of practitioners interested in helping others & gifted in healthful practices.

To request Technical Assistance, complete a Training and Technical Assistance Request Form, email Jill Gromen, or call 1-866-683-3651.

Projects & Activities

Our Wholistic Practices Action Team was created to:

• Further develop Wholistic Practices within Networks in terms of role, rationale, goals, activities, and possible future directions.
• Plan activities and events related to Networks' Wholistic Practices.
• Consider possible collaborations, funding sources, and opportunities for growth and furthering our ideal of increasing healthful living for more people.
• Support one another's growth and experiences as wholistic practitioners.
• Help to connect with others who are in need of our services.
• Reach out to other body and energy work practitioners interested in collaborating, learning together, and/or increasing their inclusive wholistic services.
• Hold and share the belief that body and energy work must be made accessible to more people, particularly those in most need (e.g. people with chronic illnesses, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and care givers).

Our current projects and activities include:

• Hosting regular Community Bodywork Clinics and healthful living classes.
• Assisting some people privately for body and energy work.
• Participating in presentations, conferences, and expos.
• Marketing and advertising of activities and events.

Photo Gallery

Enjoy our slideshow of Wholistic Practices images. Please check back frequently, as more pictures will be added as they become available!

Upcoming Events

Wholistic Practices Workshops

• Developing Your Personal Intuition!
• A Taste of Breema!
• Introduction to the Mysteries of Quartz Crystals & the Power of Chakra Stones!
• ... and more to come!

Community Bodywork Clinics

• Join us as we further explore ways of helping everyone be more confident, healthful, and independent in their own life through our quarterly Community Bodywork Clinics. Our specialty is offering helpful, healthful, and educational treatments to people with disabilities or chronic illness as well as their caregivers. During these quarterly Clinics various bodywork treatments will be available in exchange for "in-kind donations" for others in need (e.g. small household items, packaged food, money, talents or services, or other items). Our network of practitioners will assist you while you're giving back to others! Clinics will be available at various locations hosted by various groups. To offer a Clinic at your location and for more information, contact Rosa McAllister.

Visit our Upcoming Events Calendar to see which events are happening this month!

How Can I Get Involved?

We're looking for:

• Connections with more body & energy work practitioners, massage therapists, & others interested in partnering with us to provide more services, classes, & assistance to people.
• Increased collaborations with groups interested in receiving our services.
• Various locations where we can provide our services.
• Connections with people in need of our services.

The Wholistic Practices Action Team

• Rosa McAllister, M.Ed., A.T.P., R.M., L.M.T.
• Marianne Roche, M.Ed.
• Judy Kresloff
• Jill Gromen, M.S.W.
• Jessica Stover, M.S., A.T.P.
• Dorothy Lerario C.B.M.T., L.M.T.