Experience the Akasha: Reading the Akashic Records for Yourself and Others

December Class Feature

Experience the Akasha: Reading the Akashic Records for Yourself and Others

Saturday, December 3

11am–5pm

The Akashic Records have been referenced for millennia. The Akasha — a powerful spiritual space for growth and guidance — is available to us all. This class will teach you all you need to know about the Akashic Records and how they can help you on your journey. You will learn how to get into your own Record using Linda Howe's Pathway Prayer Process© with multiple opportunities to explore this field of wise, loving acceptance. You will leave with a thorough understanding of the history of the Records, and how they can be used with other spiritual practices and healing modalities. This is a great class for anyone who is interested in establishing a connection with a reliable source of guidance and unconditional support.

Instructor:  Debbie Ritter. Debbie Ritter is a spiritual intuitive whose soul path is dedicated to discovering truth and peace for herself and others. Her work includes reading and teaching the Akashic Records, as well as intuitive coaching. A life-long seeker, Debbie also utilizes her extensive background in yoga, A Course in Miracles, Buddhism and shamanism to access wisdom and healing.

Cost: $75

To register, contact Debbie Ritter at debbier@eclipse.net

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Bath Fizzies

November Class Feature

Bath Fizzies

Wednesday, November 30

6–8pm

Create holiday gifts for family and friends. Learn how to create your own essential oil and herb-scented bath salts, bath fizzies and scrubs in this fun, hands-on class. All supplies and recipes included. We will have lots of fun creating samples of several recipes for you to take home. You will leave with the experience to recreate these recipes and more! 

Instructor: Judy Francisco. Judy is the Body and Skin Care Buyer at Radiance Herbs & Massage. A lifelong learner and creator at heart, she loves making healthy body and skin care treats for family and friends. She is committed to sharing ideas and her joy of creating with others.

Cost: $30

To register: Contact Radiance Herbs & Massage at 360-357-5250.

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Belly Love: Traditional Medicine for Better Digestion

November Class Feature 

Belly Love: Traditional Medicine for Better Digestion

Tuesday, November 29

6–7:30pm

Belly concerns are natural; we want to love our bellies because they are so important to our health. Our belly is our center. Whether yours has been uncomfortable for a while or just recently, these simple methods from traditional medicine have been used for thousands of years to care for our bellies inside and out. This class will give you secrets to help your belly feel healthier in a matter of hours to days! You will learn traditional self-care safe to use everyday to restore belly health and support your wellness from the core! Belly care is the key to reduce inflammation, strengthen immunity, improve skin health, and soothe anxiety and depression and, of course, strengthen digestion. Belly love works, and when you care for your belly you care for the core of your whole body. Join me for remedies safe to share for a lifetime.

Instructor: Jessica O'Malley. Jessica is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with an MSA from Bastyr University. She is also an Ayurvedic wellness counselor and holds a certificate in Ayurvedic medicine from Kerala Ayurveda Academy. She practices traditional constitutional medicine from Asia that includes acupuncture, vibrational modalities, bodywork, nutrition, botanicals, breathing, meditation and exercise. She believes in a simple family-based medical model that is centered on daily practices of healthy living and preventative care. Her classes are fun and informative and designed to help you and your family live better through natural medicine practices that are simple, safe, and effective.

Cost: $35

To register, contact: Jessicaomalleylac@gmail.com

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Pranayama Breath of Light

November Class Feature

 

Pranayama Breath of Light

Wednesday, November 16

6:30–8pm

Pranayama is the art and science of controlling one’s breath. Through simple breathing techniques we can extend the prana, or life force of nature, through ourselves. Pranayama nourishes the subtle body, opens the channels, and calms the mind and emotions. It can greatly aid meditation and healing work or just get you through the day. Breath work is easy and fun to learn and can be practiced anywhere anytime.

Our class will cover the fundamentals of pranayama theory and include the practice of some basic pranayams that will take minutes to learn and can be used for a lifetime.

Instructor: Jessica O’Malley LAc. Jessica is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist with an MSA from Bastyr University. She is also an Ayurvedic wellness counselor and holds a certificate in Ayurvedic medicine from Kerala Ayruveda Academy. She practices traditional constitutional medicine from Asia that includes acupuncture, vibrational modalities, bodywork, nutrition, botanicals, breathing, meditation and exercise. She believes in a simple family-based medical model that is centered on daily practices of healthy living and preventative care. Her classes are fun and informative and designed to help you and your family live better through natural means that are simple, safe, and effective.

Cost: $35

To register, contact: Jessica O'Malley at 360-742-4448 or jessicaomalleylac@gmail.com, healingcircleacupuncture.com (for info)

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Diversity, Social Justice, and Ethics for Massage Practitioners

November Class Feature

 

Diversity, Social Justice, and Ethics for Massage Practitioners

Sunday, November 13

1–3pm

It is human nature to evaluate others based on issues of difference. We all have biases. This class will provide some solid grounding in social justice theory and the language of diversity. As a massage practitioner, you will explore your own identity and increase your awareness about how issues of power of privilege may impact your work with clients. This class will be part lecture but is designed to be experiential and participants will be expected to participate fully in the activities and dialog. You will walk away with theory, language, and self-awareness so that you can serve a diverse population of clients.

Combine this two-hour CE class with one of the other two ethics classes being offered to meet the Washington State Massage Therapist CE requirement for professional ethics.

Instructor: Andrea Seabert. Andrea has worked on issues of diversity, social justice, and power and privilege for over 30 years. She completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Washington and has worked at The Evergreen State College for the last 15 years engaging students in restorative justice and conflict resolution. Andrea co-owns Radiance Herbs and Massage with her partner Karin. Andrea’s heart’s work is as the camp director for an all-volunteer organization that provides a healing camp for children who are survivors of sexual abuse. Check out www.campvictory.us.

Cost: $40. Bring a friend for $30 each, when registered at the same time.

To register, contact Radiance Herbs & Massage at 360-357-5250.

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Ethical Issues Regarding Trauma for Massage Therapists

November Class Feature

Ethical Issues Regarding Trauma for Massage Therapist

Sunday, November 13

10am–12pm

Most massage therapists have had a client who had an emotional release while on the table. For some this may show up as crying, some clients freeze, and others have uncontrollable laughter. This session will explore and provide some context about the impact of trauma. Trauma may include physical experiences such as car accidents; however in many cases, it is the emotional trauma that gets caught in the body and can be triggered by massage. The statistics vary depending on the source but it is commonly known that upwards of 15% of women and 3% of men have experienced sexual assault that has a lasting trauma impact. This percentage of trauma survivors increases substantially for people of color, people with disabilities, and GLBTQ folks. During this class you will increase your understanding of the impact of trauma on the brain and body. You will expand your understanding of the emotional responses that you may experience from clients. Finally, you will explore ways to respond when someone discloses prior trauma or has an emotional response while in your care.

Combine this two-hour CE class with one of the other two ethics classes being offered to meet the Washington State Massage Therapist CE requirement for professional ethics.

Instructor: Andrea Seabert. Andrea has worked on issues of diversity, social justice, and power and privilege for over 30 years. She completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Washington and has worked at The Evergreen State College for the last 15 years engaging students in restorative justice and conflict resolution. Andrea co-owns Radiance Herbs and Massage with her partner Karin. Andrea’s heart’s work is as the camp director for an all-volunteer organization that provides a healing camp for children who are survivors of sexual abuse. Check out www.campvictory.us.

Cost: $40. Bring a friend for $30 each, when registered at the same time.

To register, contact Radiance Herbs & Massage at 360-357-5250.

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Intermediate Aromatherapy for Health and Well-Being

November Class Feature

Intermediate Aromatherapy for Health and Well-Being

Saturday, November 12

10am–12pm

This class is for those that have a basic understanding of essential oils and want to learn more. We will discuss how to determine the quality, the methods of production and the therapeutic uses of 10 different essentials oils. We'll design an effective blend for each of you to take home.

Instructor: Kerri Ward Merrill. Kerri is a licensed holistic esthetician, who trained under aromatherapy experts Michael Scholes and Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt. She specializes in natural health and beauty using plant and flower essences and enjoys sharing her knowledge of aromatherapy with a wide variety of individuals through her workshops, therapeutic facials and aromatherapy consultations.

Cost: $40 for the intermediate class only. Take both the beginning (Oct. 29^th) and intermediate class and pay $35 for each.  Must register and pay for both classes at the same time to get the discount.

To register, call Radiance Herbs & Massage at 360-357-5250.

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Make Your Own Lip Balms and Salves

November Class Feature 

Make Your Own Lip Balms and Salves 

Thursday, November 10

6–8pm

In this exciting and informative class, you will learn how to create your own essential oil and herb-scented healing salves and lip balms. Your holiday gifts can be made with love and intention in your own home. All supplies and recipes are included for the class. You will leave with small samples.

Instructor: Judy Francisco.  Judy is the Body and Skin Care Buyer at Radiance Herbs & Massage. A lifelong learner and creator at heart, she loves making healthy body and skin care treats for family and friends. She is committed to sharing ideas and her joy of creating with others.

Cost: $30

To register: Contact Radiance Herbs & Massage at 360-357-5250.

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Hear Your Heart, Know Your Path

November Class Feature 

Hear Your Heart, Know Your Path

Wednesday, November 9

6:30–8pm

We are all born with the sacred tool of intuition. We know when we follow our heart, things tend to work out best for everyone, because when we listen to our heart and use our intuition we have access to the divine wisdom that helps our soul reach its full potential. Sound meditation is a supreme way to enjoy a strong and blissful connection to our heart and its intuitive guidance. This workshop is a gong bath sound meditation enhanced with vibrational herb extracts and mantra chanting. We will feel and know the presence of our intuition and appreciate its use in a more natural ongoing practice.

Instructor: Jessica O’Malley, LAc. Jessica is a licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist. She practices traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. She has been in love with vibrational medicine since childhood and has been using sound therapy to enhance her healing practice since 2007. Her first gong bath was in 2010—the experience was ecstatic and profound; she is excited to share the healing power of her gongs with our community.

Cost: $35

To register, contact Jessica O'Malley at 360-742-4448, jessicaomalleylac@gmail.com, healingcircleacupuncture.com (for info)

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Abundant Life Workshop

November Class Feature 

Abundant Life Workshop

Saturday, November 5

11am–4pm

Are you ready to allow abundance and prosperity into your life? Abundance includes all good things, money, happiness, positive experiences and prospering in all areas of life. Learn how to release blocks that impede your progress. Most people think that becoming more prosperous has to do with external conditions. However, there is a spiritual secret…it truly starts within you.

In this course you will learn the biggest blockages to abundance and how to overcome them:

• How your childhood programming influences your ability to receive today;
• How your core beliefs are influencing your life and how to shift disempowering ones;
• How to call upon spiritual assistance and Prosperity Guides;
• Clutter-clearing methods for abundance and flow;
• Affirmations and visualizations for wealth and joy.

Please bring a notebook and pen.

Instructor: Lisa Holm. Intuitive guide, medium and teacher, Lisa has been empowering clients across the U.S. and internationally through classes, clairvoyant counseling, intuitive readings, mediumship, animal communication and spiritual healing since 2002. Lisa has studied with medical intuitive Tina Zion, Hay House author & psychic medium John Holland and the Church of Religious Science. Lisa also teaches Intuitive Development, Animal Communication and Mediumship Mentoring. Website: www.lisaholm-psychic.com

Cost: $55

To register call Lisa Holm at 360-786-8617 or email Lisa @lisaholm-psychic.com

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

The Ethics of Working with GLBTQ Clients for Massage Therapists

November Class Feature

 

The Ethics of Working with GLBTQ Clients for Massage Therapists

Thursday, November 3

6–8pm

As the U.S. continues to move forward with becoming more accepting of the queer and trans population, it is important for massage therapists to have the professional awareness and language to serve this population. During this 90-minute class you will be presented with a list of terms and definitions for the spectrum of people who do not identify as “straight” (heterosexual) or “cisgendered” (a person whose self-identity conforms with the gender that corresponds to their biological sex). You will leave this session with an increased awareness of the issues that arise for GLBTQ folks so that as a massage therapist you will be better prepared to serve this population. This class will also explore the increased likelihood for GLBTQ folks that they have experienced trauma—and therefore the importance of having an increased awareness of the impacts of trauma in bodywork.

Combine this two-hour CE class with one of the other two ethics classes being offered to meet the Washington State Massage Therapist CE requirement for professional ethics.

Instructor: Andrea Seabert. Andrea has worked on issues of diversity, social justice, and power and privilege for over 30 years. She completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Washington and has worked at The Evergreen State College for the last 15 years engaging students in restorative justice and conflict resolution. Andrea co-owns Radiance Herbs and Massage with her partner Karin. Andrea’s heart’s work is as the camp director for an all-volunteer organization that provides a healing camp for children who are survivors of sexual abuse. Check out www.campvictory.us.

Cost: $40. Bring a friend for $30 each, when registered and paid at the same time.

To register, contact Radiance Herbs & Massage at 360-357-5250.

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Beginning Aromatherapy for Health and Well-Being

October Class Feature

 

Beginning Aromatherapy for Health and Well-Being

Saturday, October 29

10am–12pm

Aromatherapy is a powerful natural tool to aid you in your search for well-being.  Learn the basics of creating your own natural perfumes and healing oils.  In this class you will learn:

v     How the oils affect your brain and emotions

v     The blending classifications

v     How best to use essential oils

v     The chords of the perfume top, middle and base notes

Each participate will create their own unique blend to take home. No experience is necessary. Just come and have fun.

Check the schedule for a second class on aromatherapy.

Instructor: Kerri Ward Merrill. Kerri is a licensed holistic esthetician, who trained under aromatherapy experts Michael Scholes and Dr. Kurt Schnaubelt. She specializes in natural health and beauty using plant and flower essences and enjoys sharing her knowledge of aromatherapy with a wide variety of individuals through her workshops, therapeutic facials and aromatherapy consultations.

Cost: $40 for the beginning class only.  Take both the beginning and intermediate class (Nov. 12^th) and pay $35 each class. Must register and pay for both classes at the same time to get the discount.

To register, call Radiance Herbs & Massage at 360-357-5250.

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Intuitive Playground: Spirit Guides and Past Lives

October Class Feature 

Intuitive Playground: Spirit Guides and Past Lives

Saturday, October 22

1–4:30pm

In the first half of this Playground you will meet and work with your Spirit Guides through a relaxed guided meditation. We all have a spiritual team that is loving, guiding, and supporting us in life. Your Spirit Guides are often loved ones in the non-physical realm, spiritual teachers, Ascended Masters, Angels, and your Higher Self or Soul. Learn how this team communicates with you—and how to assess when the guidance is real and trustworthy.

After a lunch break, you will be guided through the process of exploring one or more past lives. This guided past life journey can reveal “themes” which often provide insights into what we are here to learn in the present—and can help facilitate the release of old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve us. Lisa will offer intuitive insights for each participant. No experience is required. Come with a loving heart and an open mind.

Instructor: Lisa Holm. Intuitive guide, medium and teacher, Lisa has been empowering clients across the U.S. and internationally through classes, clairvoyant counseling, intuitive readings, mediumship, animal communication and spiritual healing since 2002. Lisa has studied with medical intuitive Tina Zion, Hay House author and psychic medium John Holland, and the Church of Religious Science. Lisa also teaches Intuitive Development, Animal Communication, and Mediumship Mentoring. Website: www.lisaholm-psychic.com

Cost: $44

To register call Lisa Holm at 360-786-8617 or email Lisa @lisaholm-psychic.com

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Psychic Protection

October Class Feature

Psychic Protection

Tuesday, October 18

 6-8pm

Learn how to protect your energy body. We will discuss psychic hygiene and psychic first aid. Learn how to recognize that you need to do a clearing. Discover new ways to clear your energy field and your space, using ancient tools such as magickal herbs, and crystals.

Instructor: Karin Olsen, LMP. Karin is the co-owner of Radiance Herbs & Massage. She has been a licensed massage therapist for more than 20 years and she loves to share her knowledge about natural living and magick.

Cost: $33

To register, call Radiance Herbs & Massage at 360-357-5250
Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.

Healing Herbs as Daily Foods

October Class Feature

Healing Herbs as Daily Foods

Monday, October 17

6–8pm

Holistic herbal medicine offers a far different approach to wellness from how we think about medicine in the mainstream. With traditional plant medicine we do not wait for symptoms to arise, but instead address our health daily through every choice of what we drink or eat. The greenworld provides a wealth of both wild and cultivated food and medicine that we can incorporate into the regular rotation of foods we feed ourselves and our families. In this class you will be inspired to add some delicious health-promoting plant medicine as foods for your table—creating nutritious broths, soups, jam, chai, and more to benefit vitality, digestion, immunity, proper inflammatory response, and more.

Instructor: Carol Trasatto, herbalist. Carol has been walking the herbal path for more than 35 years and brings great respect and appreciation for the intrinsic power of nature to heal. Carol is the author of Conscious Caregiving: Plant Medicine, Nutrition, Mindful Practices to Give Ease, detailing extensive support for caregivers as well as their companions going through intensive illness, medical treatments, or dying. She is the herb buyer at Radiance. www.caroltrasatto.com

Cost: $33

To register, contact Radiance Herbs & Massage at 360-357-5250 or email Carol at info@caroltrasatto.com to register via PayPal.

Class will be held at Radiance Herbs & Massage.