December 2011
Qi-Gong with Rick Smith Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the IFMC Lobby
Tuesday evening each week at 6:30pm. This is an ancient Chinese practice of gentle movement and meditation that supports the body, mind, and spirit and enhances health. Qi-Gong is useful for pain and stress management. This class is taught by Rick Smith and runs in 6 week sessions. Cost of class: $150/6 week session. Contact the IFMC at 703.669-6118 or email George at gking@lmgdoctors.com to register or for more information.
Introduction to Yoga and Meditation 12/14 11:30am – 12:45pm IFMC Lobby
“Yoga stills the fluctuations of the mind” Patanjal’s Yoga Sutras I.II
Earthquakes, hurricanes, rising and falling financial markets, health concerns and other worries can certainly threaten our sense of security and very survival. While there is not much we can do to prevent some disasters, there are things we can do to prepare for them and keep our mental and emotional state steady and calm despite the volatile nature of outer events.
Yoga and meditation offer physical postures and breathing techniques to calm the autonomic nervous system response to stress, and restore your sense of wellbeing. You can learn to cultivate an inner equilibrium and “still the fluctuations of the mind,” regardless of the stressful ups and downs of daily life.
If you are experiencing stress related symptoms, general anxiety, or would just like to explore how yoga and meditation can improve the quality of life, IFMC offers a monthly 5 Stones Yoga and Meditation class. All are welcome to attend one or more sessions. No prior experience is required.
Class fee: $18. Please contact the IFMC at 703-669-6118 or email gking@lmgdoctors.com to register.
Stress Management during the Holidays 12/7 6:30pm IFMC Lobby
This time of year, although full of joy, is often also full of something far from joy. Come spend a quiet evening and learn some ways you can make simple adjustments to minimize the stress, overwhelm, and frenzy. From improving the quality of the ingredients of your favorite holiday treats to learning some ways to ensure you continue to take care of yourself by enhancing your daily diet, adding in key foods, really finding out what those cravings mean and are telling you, and by learning about some of the foods that may feed the overwhelm and stress so you can be aware and perhaps choose to steer clear to ensure that you stay at your best while attending to the many other important people in your life. Presented by Christine Hunt, CHHC Health and Nutrition Counselor.
Class fee: $15. Please contact the IFMC at 703-669-6118 or email gking@lmgdoctors.com to register.
Introduction to Wellness – Wednesday 12/28 5:30pm IFMC Lobby
Integrative Family Medicine Center is offering an all-inclusive introductory class to help you prepare for a new YOU in the New Year. We are offering to you a comprehensive WELLNESS PROGRAM that you can tailor to meet your specific needs and goals as you create positive changes in your New Year.
We will have 4 instructors participating who you can meet:
o Christine Hunt for Integrative Nutrition Counseling
o Chris Voysey for Integrative Personal Training
o George King for First Line Therapy
o Amanda Shipe for Metagenics Detox Programs
There is no charge for this introductory class. We will be presenting possible plans for you to use to make changes in your daily lives to create new ways to a better you. We can individualize a plan for you using components of any of the programs we offer. Bring your hopes and expectations and set your goals. Get ready for some changes! Get ready for a new YOU!
Class fee: COMPLIMENTARY. Please contact the IFMC at 703-669-6118 or email gking@lmgdoctors.com to register.
January 2012
Qi-Gong with Rick Smith Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the IFMC Lobby
Tuesday evening each week at 6:30pm. This is an ancient Chinese practice of gentle movement and meditation that supports the body, mind, and spirit and enhances health. Qi-Gong is useful for pain and stress management. This class is taught by Rick Smith and runs in 6 week sessions. Cost of class: $150/6 week session. Contact the IFMC at 703.669-6118 or email George at gking@lmgdoctors.com to register or for more information.
Circles of Influence – A Saturday afternoon series – Jan 14, Feb 11, and Mar 10 12:30pm - 4:30pm IFMC Lobby
From medicine wheels to Chakras, the keys to understanding yourself and others…this multi-session series is presented by Brian Fillman. Circles of Influence will explore the many tools of indigenous populations including African, Chinese, and Native Americans and their influences of actions and interactions in daily life. Come for one session, or come for them all. Be ready for an amazing journey and stimulating discussion.
Class Fee: $60/session or $150 for all three. Please contact the IFMC at 703-669-6118 or email gking@lmgdoctors.com to register.
Mid-Life Support Group – Launching Jan 12 6:30pm
IFMC & 5 Stones Healing Arts and Wellness Center will host a Mid-Life Support Group. The group will become fast friends as we unravel the mysteries of perimenopause & menopause and find healthy solutions to the many symptoms. Each month new methods will be presented by our expert practioners. Our KICK OFF MEETING is facilitated by Dr. Martha Calihan MD.
Class Fee: COMPLIMENTARY. Please contact the IFMC at 703-669-6118 or email gking@lmgdoctors.com to register.
Discovering your Ideal Fuel – Launching Jan 12 11:00am - 12:30pm or 5:00pm – 6:30pm IFMC
New for 2012! Christine Hunt, CHC, Nutrition Counselor will hold Discovering Your Ideal Fuel, an innovative bi-monthly group nutrition program aimed at leading participants to find their most ideal fuel. Many aspects of diet and lifestyle will be explored including cravings, what their purpose is (yes, they CAN be helpful) and how to learn to respond to them without sabbotaging yourself. The group setting will allow us to form a community and support for each other both during the sessions as well as between the sessions via email. Discovering Your Ideal Fuel will start on January 12th and run for twelve sessions.
Two session times are currently being offered. 11:00am - 12:30pm and 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
Cost of the program is $95/month ($47.50/session which is about $3.16/day). Email gking@lmgdoctors.com to register or for more information.
Register by December 16th and pay only $85/month (a $60 savings off the program cost!).
Final deadline to register is December 30th, 2011, space is limited so please hurry!
Endurance – Not just for athletes – A Wednesday evening series Jan 18 Feb 15 6:30pm – 8:00pm IFMC
How could endurance matter to normal, everyday people? What most people do not realize is that each and every one of us could benefit from developing a higher endurance level. Endurance can contribute to the quality of life, how much we get out of our lives, even if we are not training for an athletic event. If we are in the position of a caregiver for someone, be it a parent, child, loved one, if we are in the care giving industry, such as nurse, home health aid, teacher, day care teacher, endurance can be a wonderful gift. People who are suffering from chronic illnesses also are in special need to increase their endurance level. Come and learn a bit more about endurance, how it can be fostered and developed and most importantly, why.
Presented by Brian Fillman, this is a series that is especially relevant in today’s society.
Cost of the program is $15/class. Please contact the IFMC at 703-669-6118 or email gking@lmgdoctors.com to register.
