The TAO Experience: 2012 Workshop Series
Staff Favorites, Essential Oils,
& 5-Element Nutrition

Instructors: Cynthia McMullen, LMT, MQT, LS

January 14, 2012
Essentail Oils: Introduction & Connecting to Plant Spirit

Sat 1/14/12 10am-12:00, $65. The 1st class in our certification class, find out the amazing ways essential oils can change your life. To start using them in authentic and traditional ways, learn to connect to the Spirit of the Plant.

Who May Attend? General Public
CEU's: 2

Instructors: Laura Gonion, LMT

January 21, 2012
How To Feed Your Dragon - 5 Element Nutrition

Sat 1/21, 7-9pm, $65. Nutrition for the Chinese New Year! The Dragon is the Chinese symbol for the Essence of Life and is responsible for bringing ultimate abundance, prosperity, and good fortune. Learn to use food as medicine to empower the dragon in you! It is an ancient secret you cannot afford to miss.

Who May Attend? General Public
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Instructors: Cynthia McMullen, LMT, MQT, LS

January 31, 2012
Top 5 Important Nutrition New Years Changes!

Tue 1/31/12, 7-9pm, $65. If you're serious about making some changes to your eating habits this year, find out 5 of the most important changes that will start to give you the results you're looking for. Based on 5-Element Nutrition from Chinese medicine.

Who May Attend? General Public
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Instructors: Cynthia McMullen, LMT

February 11, 2012
Essential Oils: Make Yourself a Research Expert

Sat 2/11, 10am-12, $65. Essential oils are very safe when used correctly and appropriately. But how do you know? What do you do when there is information that conflicts? Can you use certain oils with someone undergoing chemotherapy or on medications? Find out how to answer these questions so you can be safe AND effective.

Who May Attend? General Public
CEU's: 2

Instructors: TBA

February 11, 2012
Thai Massage for Couples-VALENTINE'S SPECIAL

Sat 2/11, 6-9pm. $110/couple. With your heart in your hands, give the gift of unconditional love as you celebrate the spirit of Valentine's Day sharing Thai Yoga Massage.

Who May Attend? General Public
CEU's: 3

Instructors: Cynthia McMullen, LMT

February 28, 2012
5-Element Nutrition: Liver Cleanse Program

Tue 2/28, 7-9pm, $65. It's almost Spring, the best time to plan for a transformational Liver Cleanse. This workshop will go over the details of 5-Element Nutrition Expert Paul Pitchford's outstanding Liver Cleanse & Regeneration Program from his internationally popular book "Healing With Whole Foods".

Who May Attend? General Public
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Instructors: Cynthia McMullen, LMT

March 10, 2012
Essential Oils: Topical Application - Thru the Skin

Sat 3/10, 10am-12, $65. There are many ways to use essential oils. Applying them diluted to the skin is one method. Learn when and why you may want to use this versus other methods. Also learn how to do this safely and effectively.

Who May Attend? General Public
CEU's: 2

Instructors: Tao Shih Pei Wo Lun

March 17, 2012
Instant Tai Chi

Sat 3/17/12, 7-9pm, $65. Our Master Tai Chi teacher & healer will take you through an experience of Tai Chi to show how you can gain instant benefits by incorporating this deep practice into your life.

Who May Attend? General Public
CEU's: 2

Instructors: Cynthia McMullen, LMT

March 27, 2012
5-Element Nutrition: Medicinal Mushrooms

Tue 3/27, 7-9pm, $65. Mushrooms are a powerful healing food. Learn how to add them into your diet for the specific qualities they have, and which ones are better than others for various situations.

Who May Attend? General Public
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Instructors: Cynthia McMullen, LMT, MQT, LS

May 12, 2012
Ingesting Essential Oils

Sat 5/12/12, 10am-12,$65. Some essential oils can be ingested, but you need to know exactly how to do this safely. This workshop will provide an overview of several oils to try, uses, and results you should expect. Excellent for a de-tox cleanse, and also strengthening weakened internal organs.

Who May Attend? General Public, LMTs
CEU's: 2

Instructors: Cynthia McMullen, LMT, MQT, LS

May 21, 2012
Chinese Herbal Healing Broths

Tues, 5/21/12, 7-9pm $65. Learn to prepare special herbal broths that are delicious - with edible Chinese herbs. These broths form the base to cook with for a variety of health improvements.

Who May Attend? General Public
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Instructors: Laura Croix, PT

June 16, 2012
Tai Chi for Fly Fishing

Sat. 6/16/12, 7-9pm, $65. Laura is a Physical Therapist who specializes in using Tai Chi to enhance specific sports abilities. Put some grace & qi into your Fly Fishing!

Who May Attend? General Public
CEU's: 2

Instructors: Susette Jenkins, LMT

July 21, 2012
Vibrational Healing With Tuning Forks

Sat. 7/21/12, 7-9pm, $65. Tuning forks are an excellent vibrational therapy for anyone who wants an energetic benefit similar to acupuncture but without the needles. Once learned, this technique can easily be performed on your own to enhance yourself and your familys health. By stimulating specific acupressure points, you can alleviate muscular pain, balance hormones, tranquilize the mind, improve clarity of thought, and tap into higher levels of consciousness. The Ohm tone of the tuning forks is calming, grounding and energizing. It works by resonating with your biologic rhythms and circadian clock, putting you in sync with nature. Your sympathetic nervous system relaxes, taking you out the stress fight or flight state, and the vibration opens the energetic pathways to allow qi (energy) to flow.

Who May Attend? General Public
CEU's: 2

Instructors: Cynthia McMullen, LMT, MQT, LS

August 11, 2012
All About Flower Essences

Sat 8/11/12, 10am-12, $65. If you've seen the Bach Flower Essence bottles in the store and are curious about what they are and how to use them, this is a great workshop to find out all about them! Not herbs, not an essential oil - they are made from flowers that "see your soul and know how to help you". Beautiful! (This workshop is not specific to or promoting the Bach product line.)

Who May Attend? General Public
CEU's: 2

Instructors: Brittany Russell, LMT

August 18, 2012
How to Relieve Shoulder Pain

Sat 8/18/12, 7-9pm, $65. Let Brittany show you some fantastic massage and self-help techniques to help alleviate that nagging shoulder pain.

Who May Attend? General Public
CEU's: 2

Instructors: Cynthia McMullen, LMT, MQT, LS

October 13, 2012
Essential Oils: Anti-Aging Secrets & Beauty Products

Sat 10/13/12,10am-12, $65. Essential oils provide wonderful ways to enhance a woman's natural beauty. Learn facial and neck blends and techniques, and an exquisite hormone balancer.

Who May Attend? General Public
CEU's: 2

Instructors: Cynthia McMullen, LMT, MQT, LS

November 10, 2012
Essential Oils: Immune System Uber Booster

Sat 11/10/12, 10am-12, $65. Learn specific ways to incoporate essential oil massage (on yourself or others) to charge up your immune system. Learn specific oils to use, where and how to apply them on your body.

Who May Attend? General Public & LMTs
CEU's: 2

Instructors: Cynthia McMullen, LMT, MQT, LS

December 8, 2012
Essential Oils: Prevent & Treat Colds & Flu

Sat 12/8/12, 10a-12, $65. Using methods of Chinese Medical Aromatherapy learn highly effective ways to stimulate the Wei Qi energy field. Essential oils that effect acute lung disharmonies will be featured, along with great techniques to use at home or office.

Who May Attend? General Public and LMTs
CEU's: 2