Complement Health Care Workshop/Lectures
All lectures and workshops will be held at Complement Health Care’s North Vancouver clinic unless otherwise noted.
Grief
Dr Patrick Myers, Registered Psychologist
Thursday January 5, 2012 7-8 PM
In this lecture we will discuss what it is and how to keep going beyond it.
Frozen Shoulder: How do I thaw this thing?
Dr. Bob Hafizi, Chiropractor
Wednesday January 25, 2012 7-8 PM
Challenge What It Means To Have a Chronic Illness
Deborah Braun, Counsellor
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 7-8 PM
This lecture will show you how to take steps away from suffering and enduring toward thriving, despite your illness.
Anti-Aging
Dr. Gaetano Morello, Naturopathic Doctor
Thursday February 23, 2012 7-8 PM
In this lecture we will discuss the natural approach in reversing the process of aging.
Passion?
Dr. Patrick Myers, Registered Psychologist
Thursday, March 8, 2012 7-8 PM
During this lecture we will discuss how to cultivate a more passionate life.
Lecture Topics Spring/Summer 2012
When Stress Becomes Too Much
In this lecture you will learn about the different types of stress, the effects that it has on the body and different strategies that you can use to help alleviate it.
Britta Calabrigo, Registered Massage Therapist
Thursday March 29, 2012 12-1 PM
5 Steps to a Healthy Heart with Acupuncture
In this lecture we will discuss managing your high blood pressure, how to quit smoking, how to maintain a healthy weight, reduce stress and improve sleep.
Sarah McGuire, Registered Acupuncturist
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 7-8 PM
Osteoarthritis of the Knee: The Laser Therapy Approach
Perhaps one of the most common and difficult to treat inflammatory conditions is OA of the knee. In this lecture we will look at the etiology, signs and symptoms and different treatment approaches of this condition. Furthermore, there will be emphasis on Laser Therapy and its’ benefits in the treatment of OA on the knee.
Dr. Bob Hafizi, Chriopractic
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7-8 PM
Eating For Energy
This lecture will teach you how to eat a balanced diet and how to improve your energy. It will also teach you the secrets of fat loss without deprivation and how to fuel your body better for exercise.
Diana Steele, Registered Dietician
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 7-8 PM
Are Anxiety and Fear Interfering With Your Ability to Manage Your Chronic Illness?
Learn how to manage your natural worries, challenge your anxious thoughts and reduce your fear, so that you can live a vibrant life despite your illness.
Deborah Braun, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Wednesday May 9, 2012 7-8 PM
Tension Headaches
Do you often find yourself with a throbbing headache at the end of the day? In this lecture you will learn about tension headaches, the muscles that are often the culprits and ways you can use to alleviate them.
Britta Calabrigo, Registered Massage Therapist
Thursday May, 24, 2012 12-1 PM
Detoxification
In this lecture we will cover the natural process of detoxification by the body and the effects of environmental pollution, long term medication usage, poor lifestyle and dietary choices on the body and its ability to detoxify. Brief discussion on Specific detoxification methods.
Dr. Gaetano Morello, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Monday, May 28, 2012 7-8 PM
Striving for Excellence versus Striving for Perfection
A lecture on the detrimental effects of perfectionism and how to aim for excellence in order to achieve health and happiness.
Dr. Patrick Myers, Registered Psychologist
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 7-8 PM
Is Chronic Illness Causing You Anger or Disappointment?
Learn how to get a grip on anger and shake off disappointments of life with chronic illness.
Deborah Braun, Registered Clinical Counsellor
Wednesday June 20, 2012 7-8 PM
How to Boost Your Energy with Acupuncture
If you feel tired or drained, you are not alone. “Lack of energy” is one of the top five complaints that doctors hear. Today is the perfect time to recharge your battery and generate vital energy Qi in order to live, look and feel your best.
Sarah McGuire, Registered Acupuncturist
Wednesday July 11, 2012 7-8 PM
TMJ: Oh My Aching Jaw
In this lecture we will discuss the anatomy and physiology of the jaw as well as describing treatment and prevention.
Dr. Bob Hafizi, Chiropractor
Monday, July 30, 2012 7-8 PM
The Worry Trap
Does stress and worry got you down? This lecture will present tips on how to dig yourself out of the worry trap.
Dr. Patrick Myers, Registered Psychologist
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 7-8 PM
