Fall 2023 Acupressure Workshops

Clinical Acupressure 1: Basic Applications, Thursday thru Sunday, September 28 – October 1, 9 am – 5 pm, Manchester, NJ. Instructor: Regina Rosenthal, PT, MA

This workshop teaches how to use acupressure to balance and energize the whole body and specific parts. Through demonstration and practice you will learn how to apply acupressure formulas for all parts of the body (head, neck, back, face, chest, abdomen, pelvis, legs and feet, arms and hands) and many symptoms such as blood pressure, constipation, digestive problems, headaches, etc. You will learn to locate and access more than 35 potent acupressure points, and receive a clinical handbook and study guide with more than 70 acupressure formulas for specific body parts and conditions. This course is appropriate for clinical application for health-care professionals. This 4-day program includes 24 hours of live instruction and daily hands-on practice of the material. No pre-requisites for this class. Continuing education: 24 contact hours through AHNA and 24 hours continuing education through National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. Tuition $595. Registration: Soul Lightening Acupressure (www.soullightening.com) using Find a Course link on website.

Process Acupressure 1B: Progressing Process, Thursday thru Sunday, October 12-15, 9 am – 5 pm, Manchester, NJ  Instructor: Regina Rosenthal, PT, MA 

                                                                                                                                                    OCEAN  COUNTY  VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL  

1299 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ, Phone Registration:  732-473-3100 X 1000

Online Registration: www.ocvts.org, to link — Fall Adult Education Evening Classes

                                                                                                                                              GOOD POINTS ACUPRESSURE SERIES FOR SELF-CARE

3854-F23A: Introduction to Acupressure: SEVA Acupressure for Stress Release, Monday, September 11, 6-9 pm, Fee: $37

Learn about the principles and benefits of Soul Lightening Acupressure and how to use a simple acupressure formula for self-care to reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance health and well-being. The SEVA Stress Release acupressure protocol was initially used with workers at Ground Zero in New York City after the events of 9/11. SEVA in Sanskrit means compassionate service. This program for self-care can be done seated or lying down, and can be completed in 20 minutes.

3908-F23A: Head Release and Harmony Acupressure Release for Self Care, Monday, September 18, 6-9 pm, Fee: $37

Learn how to use two simple acupressure formulas for self care to manage and reduce headaches and sinus congestion, neck and shoulder tension, and stress related tension in the body.

3905-F23A: Acupressure and Qigong: Self-Care for Pulmonary Health, Monday, October 23, 6-9 pm, Fee $37

Soul Lightening Acupressure and Qigong, traditional Chinese medicine practices, combine acupressure, breathing, meditation, movement, and self-massage for health and wellbeing. Learn how to combine the Soul Lightening Acupressure Chest Release with Qigong movement practices to support and strengthen pulmonary health.

3906-F23A: Acupressure for Self-Care: Reducing Holiday Stress, Monday, October 30, 6-9 pm, Fee $37

When the going gets rough around the holidays you can learn, in advance, how to steer through these times and remain healthy, strong, and resilient. Give yourself a holiday basket filled with acupressure (Deep Relaxation and Emotional Stress Release acupressure formulas) and three additional self-care tools to support, strengthen, and enhance your wellbeing before the holidays approach.

OCEAN COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION (www.oceancountyparks.org) 

Mail or In Person Registration (see Ocean County Parks brochure)

1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ 08753

Information: 732-506-9090

331544-4D: Walking the Mystical Path with Practical Feet, Thursday October 19 and Friday October 20, 6:00 – 8:30 pm, Conference Room Upstairs, Parks Administration Office, Toms River

Cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien has been a mentor, teacher, and wise woman who blessed many through her books and workshops. Angeles shared sacred wisdom and ancient teachings from indigenous visionaries, teachers, warriors, and healers. She showed how to practice, integrate, and restore balance in ourselves and our environment. Come together to increase self-awareness, learn body-mind self-care practices, and reconnect with what has heart and meaning in your life using practices Angeles Arrien shared. Park Fee: $5.00.  Instructor Fee: Bring exact cash or check payable to Instructor, Regina Rosenthal for $40.00

331544-4F: Take Control of Your Health, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, Mondays, October 2 – November 6, 10 am – 12 noon, Program Room, Parks Administration Office, Toms River

This FREE, six-week self-management program and workbook, designed by Stanford University, will help you to: manage chronic disease symptoms including fatigue and depression; use relaxation techniques; increase awareness for balanced nutrition; improve communication skills; use medication effectively; increase self-confidence; solve problems and set weekly action plans. Participants need to attend all sessions. Park Fee: $5.00. 

331544-4E: Introduction to Soul Lightening Acupressure, Saturdays, October 21 and October 28, 9:00 am – 4 pm, Cooper Environmental Center, Cattus Island County Park, Toms River

This introductory workshop is ideal for massage therapists who are interested in learning gentle and powerful acupressure techniques and formulas for balancing and harmonizing the whole being. Day 1 acupressure formulas focus on self-care. Day 2 acupressure formulas focus on using acupressure formulas with others. During this workshop participants will learn about the healing and transforming power of Soul Lightening Acupressure, have many opportunities to learn and practice techniques, exchange acupressure bodywork sessions, and take home skills they can use immediately for self-care and with others.  Registration for both sessions required. Please contact Brianna at 732-506-9090, Ext 5956 regarding ability to bring a massage table for both sessions. 12 Hours Continuing Education through National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). Park Fee: $5.00. Fee: Bring exact cash or check payable to Instructor, Regina Rosenthal for $250.