It absolutely doesn’t work to try  to stuff our feelings and impose calm. “Get  over it.” “Think lovely thoughts.” All those positive thinking methods share the same problem: they ignore what is so. What is ignored remains the same. This practice is simply a way to be present to yourself: Turn toward what troubles you…

A bit of hope written by Fr. Richard Hendrick, OFM Ireland March 13th 2020”   “Lockdown Yes there is fear. Yes there is isolation. Yes there is panic buying. Yes there is sickness. Yes there is even death. But, They say that in Wuhan after so many years of noise You can hear the birds again. They say that after just a…

Give mindfulness a try. Not knowing what the future holds is one of the reasons why people feel anxious right now. That’s why it’s effective to try to be in the present moment, practicing meditation and mindfulness and focusing, which encourages you to notice what’s happening with your feelings in the moment in a compa…

Please take advantage of these resources provided by our members to the Heartwood community during this challenging time. Below you will find a variety of resources, from videos to blogs. Please follow up with the practitioner directly if you have any comments or questions. Blogs From Arlene Faulk, Tai Chi: Managing St…

During this challenging time, some of our members are now providing tele- or video- offerings. Please take a look and take advantage of these special offers, videos, and telehealth opportunities from our practitioners. Please reach out to the instructor directly for more information. CLICK HERE to access the list of He…

Hello Heartwood Community,   As a healthcare and wellness community, we deeply consider the responsibility of keeping our clients and patients safe while visiting our practitioners and have, therefore, decided to make a statement regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic.   In keeping with the tradition of Heartwood whil…

A 5-Day Online Journey Hi. My name is Kathy Kessenich.  I am a massage therapist and personal growth teacher at Heartwood Center.  I help people become more conscious of their physical and emotional/spiritual health in order to heal places where they are stuck.   Given the current situation, it is inevitable that money…

Tired of chasing medical solutions for chronic pain? The answer may be within yourself! In this two-day workshop, Dr. John Stracks and Nicole Sachs, LCSW, will review their most effective methods for treating pain using a mind-body approach, including: Didactic sessions Experiential activities Group discussions Between…

Please join Corinne Peterson and Myrna Weinman for an afternoon of NIA, Yoga, and Yoga Nidra in preparation for the Spring Equinox!  Sunday, March 22 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm About this Event As the days get longer, and the earth quickens, the warm weather gradually returns, beckoning new life.  As women, we are connected to…

If you’re a mental health provided interested in incorporating yoga and somatics into your practice, this is a 40-hour certification program offering this February. The dates for the on-site certification workshops are: February 7-9 (weekend 1) and April 3-5 (weekend 2) To Register: https://www.yogainformed.com/registe…