Sunday, June 23rd, 2pm-4pm. $40
Shiatsu for Headaches & Migraines
This is a workshop focused on relieving headaches and migraines using Shiatsu. We will learn simple Qi Gong breathing exercises, as well as acu-points and meridian channels associated with headaches. The majority of this workshop will be spent learning hands-on techniques for the feet, hands, head, neck and shoulders.
Introduction to Zero Balancing: Saturday, August 24th, 9a-4p
A 6-hour transformative, hands-on, body-mind therapy training with Michele Doucette DC
Zero Balancing is a unique, hands-on, bodywork system of healing. It combines the Western view of medicine and science from the field of osteopathy with Eastern concepts of energy and healing from the field of acupuncture. ZB affects the whole person (body, mind, and spirit) by providing both structural therapy and energy medicine simultaneously. Practitioners learn to engage, evaluate, and balance the deepest currents of movement through bones, joints, ligaments, and other soft tissue.
Through touch we learn to access the body’s “interoceptive” mechanism of conscious awareness, self- referencing, and physical, as well as psycho-emotional, resilience. Simultaneously, ZB facilitates deep relaxation that relieves musculoskeletal tension patterns caused by stress, injury, illness, suboptimal posture, etc. ZB offers the opportunity to work with expanded states of consciousness and to address imbalances in energy fields that precede pathology (illness). It promotes an expansive meditative state that is grounded in the body and often allows clients to experience greater self-awareness, mindfulness, and insight into their personal health and wellness. ZB is effective for pain relief, improved joint function, and ease of movement. Side effects often include peace, happiness, clarity, and personal growth as ZB connects people to their essential, authentic self.
The instructor: Michele Doucette DC, practicing and teaching ZB for over 20 years. Classes are
fun, mind-expanding, relevant. To learn more contact Dr. Doucette at 802-464-2361
bones@sover.net or for more insight into Zero Balancing, research videos, articles, etc. visit the
blog section of Dr. Doucette’s website: www.drmicheledoucette.com Course Fee: $150
For body workers only
This one-day introductory workshop is approved for 6 hrs. Continuing Education credit (NCBTMB, NCCAOM, various PT/OT boards)
$40/ person/ hour
Shiatsu Private Lesson
Do you want to learn how to help your partner or child with their back pain, digestion, headaches, shoulder tension, stress or help them fall asleep? Shiatsu is a great skill and very simple to learn. Book a private lesson with your loved one and we will show you some hands on techniques that you can use at home
Sunday May 26th, 2pm-5pm. $60
Treating Sciatica with Shiatsu
We will partner up and learn the meridian lines and Zen Shiatsu extensions associated with the sciatic nerve. As always, intention, alignment and quality of touch are the primary tools we use in Shiatsu. We will cover which side to work first, as well as the theory on the emotional/spiritual correspondences of sciatica
March 16th, 2pm-5pm. $60
Massage Using the Feet
In this workshop we will explore no-hands techniques for deep compression and stretching. Using the feet (and knees) presents opportunities to apply deep pressure with little strain on our own bodies. Save your hands! These are techniques derived from Thai Massage which is one of Eben Dodds modalities as a licensed MT.
January 6th, 9am-12pm. $60
Self-Shiatsu Workshop: Improving Digestion
This is a self-shiatsu workshop, no partner needed.
We will learn theory, points and hands on techniques that aid in digestion. The majority of this workshop we will be spent learning hands on techniques for the abdomen.
We recommend to eat lightly before the workshop.
December 2nd, 9am-12pm. $60
Falling Asleep
We will learn Chinese Medicinal Theory, accupoints, meridians, and meridian extensions that aid in sleep. Most importantly, we will learn about the intention and quality of our touch. We will then apply this theory with hands-on shiatsu techniques that sedate the receiver; putting their body in a parasympathetic state.
