Community Classes

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Monday Meditations
Relaxation Techniques for Surgery
24 Forms Tai Chi Chuan Classes
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Tranquility
Tai Chi/Qi Gong for Cardiac Health
Hatha Yoga
Introduction to Smoking Cessation Program
Day of Healing
CHI Pain Release Program
CHI Stress Reduction Program
Pregnancy Massage
Infant Massage Instruction

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Monday Meditations
Research supports the benefits of meditation to reduce stress and anxiety and lower blood pressure. Join us for a drop-in meditation during lunchtime. Quiet the mind during your busy day and leave feeling calm, peaceful and refreshed. Cost: Free
Dates:Second and fourth Mondays Sept. 25- Dec. 11, 2006
Time:11:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Location:CHI, Avon
Facilitators: Complementary Healthcare - BiosDenise Wolf, R.N., M.S.N., H.N.C., C.H.


Tai Chi/Qi Gong Tranquility
Designed to take one deeper into the body mind connection, this unique combination of Qi Gong, Yoga and Tai Chi movements, will open the doors to deeper levels of relaxation, rejuvenation and peace of mind.
Dates: Monday nights, class begins September 18th,2006
Time: 6: 15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 8 Week Program
Cost: $80.00
Location:CHI, Avon
Facilitators: Stan Baker Licensed Acupuncturist, Tai Chi, Certified Master Instructor


24 Forms Tai Chi Chuan Classes
Let Master Instructor Jay Van Schelt share with you over 17 year's experience of sharing the practice of Tai Chi's 24 forms, this yang style form is one of the most popular tai chi forms and is practiced world wide.
Dates: Thursday nights, class begins September 21, 2006
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 8 week program
Cost: $80.00
Location:CHI, Avon
Facilitators Jay VanSchelt, Tai Chi, Certified Master Instructor and 6th Degree Black Belt


Hatha Yoga
Yoga is a gentle, safe, effective discipline to improve your quality of life, increase flexibility, and reduce the effects of stress while increasing stamina and strength. Join us to enhance your physical and mental well being, improve posture, boost your immune system, and regulate the internal organs, circulation and hormonal systems. Learn to relax, breathe fully and connect to your inner self. Challenge yourself physically to bring strength and vitality to your muscular organs while honoring your body’s natural limitations. Do something just for you, you deserve it!
Cost: $90.00 for 8 week program
Dates: 8 Week Program - Wednesday Mornings beginning September 20,2006
Time9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location:CHI, Avon
Facilitators:Mary Ellen Mullins


Core Yoga
Combining the best of Yoga and Pilates principles. A relaxing yet invigorating hour of core strengthening exercises with emphasis on proper spinal alignment mixed with mindful breathing and stretching techniques. Benefits include stress reduction, increased strength and flexibility, improved posture and muscular balance. Thick mat recommended
Cost: $90.00 for 8 week program
Dates: 8 Week Program - Friday Mornings beginning September 22,2006
Time9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location:CHI, Avon
Facilitators:Mary Ellen Mullins


Relaxation Techniques for Surgery
Waiting for your upcoming surgery can become a time of apprehension. You can be more relaxed and enhance your healing through hypnotherapy, visualization, energy therapy and breathy work. You will acquire tools you can utilize relive stress and anxiety, accelerate haling and help control pain. Be prepared for surgery by learning how to experience peace of mind and understanding the profound effect the mind has on the body and spirit. This class is also being offered on an individual basis and tailored to your specific needs.
Cost: $25.00
Dates: Monday, October 9, 2006
or call 860.409.1501 to schedule an individual session
Times: 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Location:CHI, Avon
Facilitators: Denise Wolf, RN, MSN, HNC, CH


Introduction to Smoking Cessation Program
Hypnotherapy and Acupuncture are successful means to assist you in quitting smoking. When applied together, your chances of stopping improve dramatically. Hypnotherapy can help you break patterns by enhancing the subconscious mind to overcome the smoking habit. Acupuncture uses specific points to help the body's detoxification process while calming physical and mental cravings to smoke.
Cost: Free
Dates:Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Time: 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m.
Location: CHI Avon
Facilitators: Stan Baker, Licensed Acupuncturist and Denise Wolf, RN, MSN, HNC, CH


Day of Healing
In appreciation of the Farmington Valley community, Complementary HealthCare Institute's (CHI) is offering a free day of healing. We invite you to come and experience massage, energy therapy, hypnotherapy, Tai Chi/ Qigong, acupuncture, relaxation techniques or meditation.
Cost: Free
Dates:Thursday, September 28, 2006
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration: Call (860) 409-1501 to pre-register
Location: CHI Avon
Facilitators: CHI Health Professionals


CHI Pain Release Program
This private 3-session program will focus on reducing pain within your body. Techniques will be taught to reduce the painful sensations you feel and overcome the anxiety that often comes with pain. These techniques are grounded in scientifically proven methods that can be utilized along with your current medical plan of care to assist in pain reduction. When practiced and applied there should be a noticeable improvement in your response to pain.

Cost: $75.00 per each 75 minute session.
Dates: Call CHI at 860.409.1501 for appointment.
Location: CHI Avon
Facilitators: Denise Wolf, RN, MSN, HNC, CH


CHI Stress Reduction Program
This private 3-session program will focus on teaching you to utilize specific skills to overcome the harmful effects of stress in everyday life. These techniques, which include, energy management, awareness training, pattern identification, and meditation are proven methods that assist in promoting health and wellness. When practiced and applied there should be a noticeable decrease in physical and mental stress, reactions, emotional outbursts, and feelings of frustration.

Cost: $75.00 per each 75 minute session
Dates: Call CHI at 860.409.1501 for appointment.
Location: CHI Avon
Facilitators: Denise Wolf, RN, MSN, HNC, CH


Pregnancy Massage
Make an appointment for a relaxation massage and take some needed time out of your day for yourself. Learn how massage can help decrease the discomforts specific to pregnancy, calm you in preparation for labor and, more importantly, motherhood. Massage can help to maintain healthy blood pressure, enhance circulation to your growing baby, decrease discomforts and improve the quality of sleep. Take care of yourself and you'll be better able to care you're your loved ones.

Cost: $60.00 per one-hour session
Dates: Call CHI at 860.409.1501 for appointment.
Location: CHI Avon
Facilitators: Claire Meucci, RN, LMT


Infant Massage Instruction
This class is for the parents, grandparents, or guardians of a newborn, to explore "touch" as a form of positive communication, which can improve an infant's feeling of safety and security. Massage techniques will be taught which can enhance the infant's parasympathetic nervous system, promoting relaxation.

For your convenience, this session is presented privately either in your home or in our comfortable office.

Cost: $30.00 per each two-hour class
Dates: Call to schedule
Location: CHI Avon or at your home
Facilitator: Claire Meucci, RN, LMT