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SUMMARY:Qigong with Lara Ferguson Diaz\, L.Ac.
DESCRIPTION:Medical Qigong classes are taught each Tuesday from 9:00 am-10:00 am at Dragon Phoenix in Reynolds Village at 2 Weaverville Rd\, Unit 102\, across from Baked Pie Company. Cost is $15\, and classes are taught by Lara Ferguson Diaz\, L.Ac.\, Dipl.O.M.\n \n \nJoin Lara’s email list for updates on summer classes in the park and fire gatherings by emailing a request to lara@luteaherbs. Updated information also available at www.luteaherbs.com/Qigong.\n \n \nLara Ferguson Diaz\, L.Ac.\, Dipl.O.M. (NCCAOM) offers acupuncture at Suite 20\, adjacent to the main Integrative Family Medicine clinic. She has studied Qigong since 2005 in the Jade Purity tradition and draws from her studies with Jeffrey Yuen\, Tracey Peck\, Alex Feng\, David Coon\, and others. Each class explores the forms in slow\, gentle movements while focusing on breath\, intention\, and posture.\nFor more information or up-to-date information on classes\, please call or text Lara at (828) 582-5403.
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/qigong-with-lara-ferguson-diaz-l-ac/2020-02-25/
LOCATION:May–September\, as weather permits\, Qigong class is held outside at the park on the corner of Charlotte St. and Macon St.\, adjacent to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Otherwise\, class it at Budo Mountain Martial Arts at 640 Merrimon Ave.\, Suite 207
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SUMMARY:Understanding Your Carbon Footprint With Beatrice Nathan of Cool Communities
DESCRIPTION:This is a light hearted class aimed at helping you develop a more sustainable lifestyle that aligns with your values. We will spend some time understanding the lifestyle choices we are all faced with every day and how we can each make a difference in the face of climate change\, no matter our circumstances. Free energy saving equipment will be available for class participants. \nBeatrice Nathan is the founder of Asheville’s Cool Communities program which helps small groups achieve their personal sustainability goals. She is passionate about finding ways for each person to live up to their inner-values and enjoys working with groups of diverse individuals. Fighting climate change is her calling\, and she does it with zest! She is currently pursuing a master's degree in Sustainability Studies at Lenoir Rhyne University.   \nIf you are interested in attending the class\, please RSVP prior to February 17 at 12:00pm by following this link: https://integrativefamily-med-asheville.as.me/?appointmentType=12398801. The class is free for Integrative Life Members. There is a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. Donations will go to our monthly non-profit beneficiary. \nPlease note that this event will be held at Villagers urban homestead supply store in West Asheville. The street address is 278 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806. The class will be held in the store’s main floor space where seating will be provided. Free street parking is located directly in front of the store\, along Haywood Road. Overflow parking (also free) will be in the parking lot of the RHA Building on the corner of Beverly and Ridgelawn.  
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/understanding-your-carbon-footprint-with-beatrice-nathan-of-cool-communities/
LOCATION:Villagers\, 278 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28716\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T180000
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SUMMARY:Cooking Without Sugar: A Class & Demo With Ofri Gilan
DESCRIPTION:Learn about different types of sugar and how they are presented on food labels\, ways to overcome sugar cravings\, ideas for weaning off sugar\, and alternatives to sugar for cooking and snacking . Our presenter\, Ofri Gilan—chef\, educator\, and owner/founder of Asheville Mountain Kitchen—will also demonstrate three creative\, delicious recipes using sugar alternatives. \nAt Asheville Mountain Kitchen cooking school\, Ofri offers classes both in-person in Asheville and online. With 20 years experience helping implement therapeutic diets\, she believes that cooking healthy food is the foundation of good health. \nIf you are interested in attending the class\, please RSVP before January 16 at 12:00pm following this link: https://integrativefamily-med-asheville.as.me/?appointmentType=12398801. The class is free for Integrative Life Members. There is a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. Donations will go to our monthly non-profit beneficiary.
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/cooking-without-sugar-a-class-demo-with-ofri-gilan/
LOCATION:Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville\, 372 Depot St. Suite 10\,  Asheville\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Embodiment as a Path to  Creativity and Authenticity with Ryan Oelke
DESCRIPTION:Through embodied meditation and compassionate self-inquiry\, this class will  explore how to befriend creative blocks and access deeper\, more vibrant energy to bring into our creativity and lives. With gentle curiosity we can more clearly see limiting patterns and beliefs\, reveal our deepest inspiration\, and liberate our creative gifts. By trusting the wisdom of our bodies\, we naturally cultivate authenticity within ourselves and what we create and bring into the world.  \nRyan Oelke is a co-founder of Buddhist Geeks and founder of Awakening in Life. A contemplative teacher of awakening\, healing\, and embodiment\, he holds an MSEd in counseling psychology. . He has 18 years experience in meditation\, particularly in the Tibetan Buddhist and Dzogchen lineages. He is also a certified teacher in Judith Blackstone’s Realization Process. Ryan teaches meditation and a way of living dedicated to revealing natural presence and awakening in each moment of our lives.  \nIf you are interested in attending the class\, please RSVP by  December 5  at 12:00pm following this link: https://integrativefamily-med-asheville.as.me/?appointmentType=11014880. The class is free for Integrative Life Members. There is a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. Donations will go to our monthly non-profit beneficiary. \nPlease note that the event will be held in the Glen Rock Community Room at 372 Depot Street\, Asheville\, NC 28801. This is at the top floor of the building where our clinic is located. It's easiest to enter from Ralph St.\, directly behind the clinic\, around the corner from PennyCup Coffee. Look for the ramp entrance\, then take the elevator to the top floor.
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/embodiment-as-a-path-to-creativity-and-authenticity-with-ryan-oelke/
LOCATION:Glen Rock Community Room\, 372 Depot Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine with Dr. Maegan Davis\, L.Ac.\, Dipl.O.M. (NCCAOM)\, RYT
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will give participants an introductory understanding of the history\, physiology\, and philosophies behind Chinese Medicine.  Learn about the meridians\, qi\, and organ systems\, as well as Chinese Medicine’s Taoist influences and how primary techniques such as needling\, cupping\, moxa\, and gua sha are applied to affect change.  \nDr. Davis graduated from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts with a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) and completed  state and national licensure. She offers compassionate\, effective\, and personalized care. Each treatment is based on her patient’s unique presentation and may involve various modalities including acupuncture\, herbal medicine\, food therapy\, essential oils\, gua sha\, moxibustion and cupping in a supportive and warm environment. Maegan has also taught yoga for over ten years which informs the way she lives and practices medicine. She teaches weekly yoga classes  as well as monthly workshops featuring yin yoga\, seasonal health\, and acupuncture. Maegan holds a degree in Environmental Studies with a focus in environmental education and sociology. Her passions include nutrition and cooking\, hiking in the beautiful Asheville mountains with her husband and dogs\, cultivation through movement and meditation\, and deepening her knowledge of medicine\, philosophy\, spirituality\, and healing. \nIf you are interested in attending the class\, please RSVP prior to November 21 at 12:00pm by following this link: https://integrativefamily-med-asheville.as.me/?appointmentType=11770113. The class is free for Integrative Life Members. There is a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. Donations will go to our monthly non-profit beneficiary. \nPlease note that the event will be held in the Glen Rock Community Room at 372 Depot Street\, Asheville\, NC 28801. This is at the top floor of the building where our clinic is located. It's easiest to enter from Ralph St.\, directly behind the clinic\, around the corner from PennyCup Coffee. Look for the ramp entrance\, then take the elevator to the top floor.
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/fundamentals-of-chinese-medicine-with-dr-maegan-davis-l-ac-dipl-o-m-nccaom-ryt/
LOCATION:Glen Rock Community Room\, 372 Depot Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Orchard Fun:  Southside Community Orchard Workday
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how to prune fruit trees? Want to give back to your community? Join us for a fun day in the community orchard on Livingston street! We will mulch\, weed\, and prune to help the orchard get ready for the winter.  Asheville GreenWorks will supply tools\, gloves\, refreshments\, and guidance. \nEstablished in 1973\, GreenWorks’s mission is to inspire\, equip\, and mobilize individuals and communities to take care of the places we love to live. They do this by working to clean our local rivers and tributaries\, plant and preserve trees\, and foster community orchards. GreenWorks is the most active volunteer environmental organization in Western North Carolina.  Integrative Family Medicine is dedicated to giving back to our community. Once a year we coordinate a time to work in the Livingston street orchard\, just around the corner from our office. \nIf you are interested in attending the event\, please RSVP before  October 25 at 12:00pm following this link: https://integrativefamily-med-asheville.as.me/?appointmentType=11407754. The event is free for Integrative Life Members. There is a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. Donations will go to our monthly non-profit beneficiary.
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/orchard-fun-southside-community-orchard-workday/
LOCATION:Southside Community Orchard\, 100 Livingston St\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mountain Medicine Festival\, 2nd Annual
DESCRIPTION:Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville and Wedge at Foundation are hosting the second annual Mountain Medicine Festival\, a community celebration and concert highlighting the health benefits of nature and benefiting local environmental nonprofits. The all ages event will take place on Sunday\, September 15\, from 4:30 pm–6:30 pm at the Wedge at Foundation on Foundry Street. \n“New research confirms the timeless wisdom that our health is inextricably linked with both our natural and social environment. We want to highlight and nurture these relationships to support our community\,” said Dr. Brian Lewis\, MD\, MPH. Dr. Lewis and Dr. Chad Krisel are founders\, owners\, and medical providers at Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville. \nQueen Bee and the Honeylovers (swing jazz) will perform\, and several local environmental nonprofits will staff booths to highlight their advocacy work and volunteer opportunities. The festival is free to attend\, but donations are encouraged. All donations received will be split equally between the featured environmental nonprofits: MountainTrue\, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy\, Dogwood Alliance\, Conserving Carolina\, and Asheville GreenWorks. \nAbout Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville: The first Direct Primary Care (DPC) clinic in the area\, Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville is a membership-based practice offering personalized\, integrative primary care with a focus on optimizing lifestyle and longer\, low-cost office visits. Membership benefits include primary and urgent care\, discounted lab tests\, nutritional guidance\, health coaching\, and free/low-cost health-related classes. As pioneers in a national movement to heal health care\, the clinic is committed to supporting individual\, community\, and environmental health. Each month\, Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville donates to different local nonprofits.
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/mountain-medicine-festival-2nd-annual/
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness: The Hype\, Science & Possibilities with Scott MacGregor\, MS LPC
DESCRIPTION:Growing scientific literature on mindfulness interventions shows great promise for a host of mental and physical health benefits. In this class we will explore the concept of mindfulness\, discuss the current research\, and share ideas for practicing and applying this simple but powerful process. \nScott MacGregor\, MS\, LPC has taught mindfulness at Mission Health Systems\, UNC School of Medicine\, Asheville Fire Department\, VA Medical Center. and Buncombe County Schools. He has trained in mindfulness at UMASS Medical School\, Brown University and with Mindful Schools. As a therapist\, he has worked in behavioral medicine\, substance abuse recovery\, and hospice. He worked for 20 years in information technology. \nIf you are interested in attending the class\, please RSVP before September 5 at 12:00pm following this link: https://integrativefamily-med-asheville.as.me/?appointmentType=11014880. The class is free for Integrative Life Members. There is a suggested donation of $5 for non-members. Donations will go to our monthly non-profit beneficiary. \nPlease note that the event will be held in the Glen Rock Community Room at 372 Depot Street\, Asheville\, NC 28801. This is at the top floor of the building where our clinic is located. It’s easiest to enter from Ralph St.\, directly behind the clinic\, around the corner from PennyCup Coffee. Look for the ramp entrance\, then take the elevator to the top floor.
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/mindfulness-the-hype-science-possibilities-with-scott-macgregor-ms-lpc/
LOCATION:Glen Rock Community Room\, 372 Depot Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
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