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August Events at SOPHIA East!
August 1, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - August 25, 2016 @ 8:00 pm
August Events at SOPHIA East!
Thursday, August 4th
“The Basics of QiGong”
When: 7:00 p.m. 
Where: SOPHIA East, 11 South Main Street, Marlborough, CT
Cost: Free for current patients and their guests. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 860-295-1136
QiGong is an over 5,000 year old Chinese health method that combines slow, graceful movements with mental concentration and breathing. The standing postures and breathing exercises improve circulation, reduce stress, cultivate and balance chi or “life energy, and enhances the immune system! This will be a participatory seminar – loose fitting clothes are suggested. Exercise is gentle, there are no restrictions, anyone can do it!
Thursday, August 11th
“Chinese Dietary Therapy”
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA East, 11 South Main Street, Marlborough, CT
Cost: Free for current patients and their guests. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 860- 295-1136
The Integrative Dietary Therapy System combines the wisdom of food energetics in Chinese Medicine with the scientific knowledge of nutrition. By utilizing both aspects of food and nutrition, this therapy will aid in the healing process and improve the patient’s overall health. This lecture will go over dietary guidelines, food choices, and how to utilize the Chinese Dietary classifications to improve health imbalances.
We’ll also have food for you to taste!
Thursday, August 18th
“Natural Solutions To Heal Yourself From The
Inside Out”
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA East, 11 South Main Street, Marlborough, CT
Cost: Free for current patients and their guests. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 860- 295-1136
This NEW Lecture will present how to effectively heal yourself from the inside out! Dr. Chris will explain the basics of healing from not only a Traditional Chinese Medical perspective, but also through the lens of western science. He will go over topics discussing adrenal fatigue, diet, and much more. We’ll also have food for you to taste! Bring a friend!
Thursday, August 25th
“Tao Yin & Stress Reduction Techniques”
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: SOPHIA East, 11 South Main Street, Marlborough, CT
Cost: Free for current patients and their guests. $50 non-patients
RSVP: 860-295-1136
Tao Yin is a type of exercise and self-massage intended to revitalize a person’s internal energy, which is also referred to as ch’i. The exercises are used to encourage flexibility and strength, rejuvenating a person’s muscles, ligaments, and joints and help release blocked energy within a person’s body. This will be a participatory seminar – loose fitting clothes are suggested. Exercise is gentle, there are no restrictions, anyone can do it!
Also in August…Come see us at these events!
Monday, August 8th: Dr. Chris will be presenting a lecture “Arthritis and Chronic Pain: Alternative Approaches to Preventing and Relieving Joint Disease”.When: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Where: Russell Mercier Senior Center, 14 Stonecroft Drive, Hebron, CT 06248 (860) 228-1700
Cost: Free!
Thursday, August 11th: Dr. Chris will be presenting a lecture “Arthritis and Chronic Pain: Alternative Approaches to Preventing and Relieving Joint Disease”.When: 8:30 – 9:30 am
Where: East Haddam Senior Center, 15 Great Hillwood Road, Moodus, CT 06469 (860) 873-5034
Cost: Free!