Katonah Study Group for Integrative Medicine

Healing From Trauma with Colette Lopane Capella & Narcisa Sierra - A Virtual Workshop
2020-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | ZOOM – You will be provided details upon registration
Feeling is healing…
In cases where there is trauma, your responses are NORMAL reactions to ABNORMAL events. Healing can take time and it’s not linear. In this workshop, Colette and Narcisa will offer science-backed methods to help participants understand the impact of trauma, process its effects and heal.
A traumatic event can lead to chronic stress and have long-term systemic effects, including:

Heart disease
Chronic pain conditions
Gastrointestinal illness
Anxiety and depression
Feelings of despair, guilt, and shame
Emotional numbness
Cognitive impairment such as memory lapses, difficulty making decisions, distractibility, withdrawal from your typical routine, and even a lost sense of time

During this presentation, participants will have an opportunity to participate in a group exercise using inner child healing and left handed writing. At the end of the presentation we hope that attendees will have a better understanding of trauma and its impact on their nervous system, with specific tools to take away.
Direct tools will be introduced and shared with participants during the presentation so participants can use these amazing skills on their own and continue to heal.
Healing through trauma offers hope and resilience. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErd-qtqzMjH9w2Wh2iVQLSGh_P8dW7pj3n

Colette Lopane Capella, MA, LMHC, LPC is a holistic psychotherapist and owner of group practice New Day Vitality Mental Heath Counseling PLLC in Westchester NY, Florida, while working with many clients virtually. Colette is the author of Owning the Woo and TV host of Love Light and Healing with Colette Lopane Capella. Colette specializes in working with anxiety, trauma, perinatal and empowerment work. Colette is a mother, entrepreneur, healer, lover of life and advocate for all.
Colette Lopane Capella, MA, LMHC, LPC
www.clopanetherapy.com
914-715-0719

Narcisa Sierra is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, transformational life coach, and a Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher. She is a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice and holds Masters’ Degrees in Mental Health Counseling and in Forensic Psychology. Narcisa maintains an online private practice, Journey To Awareness, where she provides holistic individual psychotherapy to adults in NY and in Florida. She specializes in trauma/ PTSD, anxiety disorders, substance abuse issues and depression.
In addition to her work in private practice, Narcisa has worked in community mental health settings and within the criminal justice system serving the needs of diverse and underserved populations including those with chronic mental health issues, addictions, and criminal justice histories. Narcisa utilizes a holistic and client-centered approach in her work and incorporates elements of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.
Narcisa Sierra, LMHC
www.journeyawareness.com
914-295-0431

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErd-qtqzMjH9w2Wh2iVQLSGh_P8dW7pj3n

Meet Your Spirit Guides - With Sherrill Zucker
2020-10-21 18:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM – You will be provided details upon registration
Learn about Spirit Guides and their roles in your life!
We’ll answer questions such as: What are Guides? Does everyone have them? Do we have one or multiple? Are they angels? Why should I care, anyway?
You’ll then be led on a guided meditation where you’ll journey to meet and receive a message from one or more of your own guides. Have a pen and paper handy to write down the messages after the meditation.
Sherrill has generously shared her presentation and resources for further exploration:

Meet Your Spirit Guides – Spirit Guides 101 Presentation (PDF)
Resources for further exploration (PDF)

“I’ve had a lifelong passion for exploring the spiritual realms, having studied and practiced formally and informally for more than half a century. As a child I delighted in playing with subtle energies, out-of-body experiences and lucid dreaming, as well as long, deep, meaningful conversations with ‘invisible’ friends. Exploring a multitude of spiritual and metaphysical paths remained a passion in adulthood, while simultaneously raising my son and managing a career in the corporate world. Now retired from 35 years in the corporate world (woo hoo!), I am grateful to spend the second half of life using my spiritual gifts as a Psychic Medium, Reiki Master/Teacher and Priest for Helping, Healing, and Teaching clients all over the US and internationally.”
Sherrill Zucker
www.szhealing.com
914.450.3326 (voice/text)

Holistic Happy Hour - With Special Guests and Surprises - Virtual Event
2020-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | ZOOM – You will be provided details upon registration
We’re launching a new season, with a new attitude!
Join us for our FREE Virtual Holistic Happy Hour!
Bring a cup of herbal tea or join us with your favorite spirits!

Special Guests include:
Ilona Pamplona, a Self-Compassion Coach, who helps women reconnect with their inner world, harness the magic of their emotions, and transform their most important relationship: the one they have with themselves. She combines her training in coaching from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Gabby Bernstein’s Spirit Junkie Masterclass one and two, and her Masters of Arts in Health and Wellness Coaching, with a concentration in Integrative Wellness Practices to create a sacred container for her clients to reveal themselves and develop their self-compassion muscle. Learn more at www.ilonapamplona.com
Amy Hausman, a licensed acupuncturist and board-certified in Chinese medicine by the NCCAOM, ordained minister and certified practitioner of integrative energy medicine and Sufi healing from the IM School of Healing Arts. Learn more at www.co-creativehealingarts.com
Thanks to all for attending!

Relationships During Quarantine: How Has It Been? A discussion with Mark Banschick, MD
2020-06-10 18:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM – You will be provided details upon registration
You’re invited to a special, free of charge event – a conversation about how COVID-19 and quarantine has affected our important relationships.
It’s been 100 years since the last pandemic. And, as we emerge, we are learning things about ourselves and the ones we love. Are these relationships working? Perhaps better than we thought? Or perhaps worse?
It’s time we process what we are going through. Join Dr. Mark Banschick, an expert on marriage, divorce and children, to dialogue about what has been happening. There are lessons for us all to learn. For some, things are looking brighter. For others, it’s a confrontation with something that isn’t working, and needs to change.
While Dr. Banschick can’t fix a marriage or a relationship, he can provide general advice to help folks move forward, and discuss the experience of clinicians working under these new conditions.
Read Dr. Banschick’s recent article for some talking points: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-intelligent-divorce/202004/how-covid-19-affects-marriage-and-how-adapt
PLEASE NOTE: The information provided in this free webinar does not constitute medical, counseling or legal advice. And, it is an open forum. If anyone wishes to join the forum but wants to protect their identity, they may disconnect their video and/or audio and change their username.

Mark Banschick, MD is the co-founder of The Katonah Study Group. He is a psychiatrist working with both adults and children, and the co-author of The Intelligent Divorce: Taking Care of Your Children by Mark R. Banschick and David Tabatsky. These books can be found on Amazon and also on Goodreads.
Dr. Banschick completed his residency in General Psychiatry at Georgetown University Hospital and a Child Fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Medical Center. Dr. Banschick is also a contributor to Psychology Today with 40,000 readers a week. He is in private practice in Katonah, New York – and can be reached at: 914-232-9000.

Many thanks to all who registered and attended this event. Registration is now closed.

Janin Gunderman, Feldenkrais Practitioner presents Movement for a Higher Quality Life
2020-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM – You will be provided details upon registration
This event will be held online, via Zoom.
Log-in details will be shared with registrants.
The Feldenkrais Method® is a powerful and revolutionary approach to improving your life that uses gentle, mindful movement to bring new awareness and possibility into every aspect of your life. Developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, the Feldenkrais Method has helped millions of people worldwide.
Janin will introduce the Feldenkrais Method®, it’s benefits and how it how it differs from other alternative health care practices. Then she will offer a gentle guided experiential lesson 35-40 minutes done in sitting, so you’ll experience the type of explorations that can improve their neuromuscular/skeletal organization, improve balance and flexibility and reduce pain. After the session Janin will open up the meeting for questions.

Janin Gunderman, Feldenkrais Practitioner, BSN, RN, MS, ANP, GCFP, MFR
Janin trained with David Zemach-Bersin and graduated from his 4 year Professional Feldenkrais Training Program in 2013. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from William Paterson College in Wayne, NJ and a Masters of Science from Columbia University in the area of Adult Nurse Practitioner. She worked as a nurse/nurse practitioner in a variety of positions including the Peace Corps, medical and surgical intensive care units and out patient primary care units.
Since graduating from the Feldenkrais Training Program, Janin has worked as a Feldenkrais practitioner with the Feldenkrais Foundation and Feldenkrais Institute and currently works for Physical Therapy & Feldenkrais NYC and her own practice in Westchester.
Janin left her nursing career to raise her family and explore her love of pottery. After suffering several back injuries she discovered the healing potential of Feldenkrais. She remains intrigued with the Method’s life affirming ability to assist individuals in regaining a healthy body, mind and spirit. She is passionate about her practice and continues to study and integrate complementary modalities such a Cranial Sacral and Myofascial Release into her practice, which is based in Dobbs Ferry.
Learn more about Janin and her practice at http://Movingintopotential.com

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FREE KSG Holistic Happy Hour - April 30, 2020
2020-04-30 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM – You will be provided details upon registration
We miss seeing you at our monthly events. So, we’re having a Holistic Happy Hour!
Please join us! Bring a cup of herbal tea or join us with your favorite spirits 😉
While we are still planning the details, we promise to make the evening uplifting and fun.
It’s completely FREE, but we need you to sign up using this form.
Once you sign up, we’ll send you the Zoom info.
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Can Dementia be prevented, addressed – and even reversed? Join Us for a Panel Discussion
2020-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms A & B, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
Join us for a lively panel discussion to explore the possibility that Dementia can be prevented, addressed and and sometimes reversed.
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY, USING ZOOM.
WE WILL NOTIFY ALL REGISTRANTS HOW TO LOG ON.
Sharp Again Naturally (SAN) educates and empowers the public and medical community, helping everyone to take charge of their cognitive health and general wellbeing, while offering support and resources that help identify, prevent and reverse memory loss.
Since SAN’s presentation to KSG five years ago, the concept of the brain’s neuroplasticity and the idea of treating memory loss has become more acceptable by holistic doctors and some medical practitioners. SAN continues to monitor research to identify the causes of dementia and how these can be treated and reversed. Our panel will discuss what we have learned and address several of these causes – including our food, exposure to toxins, and sleep and breathing issues.
Learn more at sharpagain.org

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Sharp Again Naturally Panel Bios
Lisa Feiner, MBA, M.Ed., CHC is a certified health and wellness coach, and co-founder and Chair of Sharp Again Naturally. Over the past 18 years, she has worked with clients with a wide range of health issues. During the same period, Lisa has been a board member of The New Jewish Home, a nonprofit nursing and healthcare system. In 2011, when she first learned about individuals diagnosed with dementia who recovered their cognition, it made sense that the rise in Alzheimer’s Disease reflected changes in diet, lifestyle and the environment. It was only after SAN was founded that Lisa’s own father was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia. Lisa writes and speaks about the causes of memory loss and how we can all take better care of our bodies and minds to live life well into old age.

Nancy Weiser, MBA, CHC is the founder of Weiser Choices and a Vice-Chair of Sharp Again Naturally, and provides health and wellness coaching for individuals, executives, and families. Her holistic approach combines practical, life-changing nutritional practices with guidance and support relating to exercise, stress management, and lifestyle. Nancy turned to SAN when a family member began suffering from cognitive decline. She attended workshops to deepen her training to help her family and her clients.
Nancy has been featured in The New York Times and has made multiple guest appearances on Martha Stewart Living Radio and AM1490 WGCH. Nancy is a featured speaker in the documentary Bought. She speaks to varied audiences including corporate, parent, philanthropic, community and senior groups.
Howard Hindin, D.D.S. is trained in all aspects of general dentistry, with an emphasis on craniofacial pain and sleep dental medicine. An acknowledged pioneer in the relationship between dental issues and whole body health, he was one of the first dentists to eliminate the use of mercury from his practice. Dr. Hindin is the co-founder and president of the Academy of Physiologic Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD), and the Foundation for Airway Health, organizations created to prevent the proliferation of chronic disease by raising awareness about airway, sleep, and breathing issues. He is also the first dentist elected to the board of the American College for Advancement of Medicine. Dr. Hindin’s participation as a Board member in the vital mission of Sharp Again Naturally furthers his desire to support the importance of collaborative care and the medical-dental connection. He has presented important position papers to dental and medical groups throughout the country, and his research into the dental – medical connection has shaped the medical community’s understanding of this growing and important field. Learn more about the Hindin Center at hindincenter.com
Madeleine Castellanos, MD is a functional medicine physician with a specialty in psychiatry, practicing for over 20 years. Dr. Castellanos is a certified physician with the Institute for Functional Medicine as well as certified in the Bredesen Protocol to reverse cognitive decline. She uses a functional medicine model (systems-based approach) to help patients reduce their inflammation, improve their metabolism, reduce their physical and mood symptoms, and improve their health overall. She places great emphasis on nutrition, lifestyle, and state of mind, and helps patients understand the connection and synergy of all of these factors. She currently has practices in New York City and South Florida. Learn more about her work at thebodymindmd.com

Staying Healthy – and Calm – Naturally
2020-03-18 19:00 - 21:00
Staying Healthy – and Calm – Naturally
with panelists
Kurt Beil ND, LAc, MPH
Bonnie Rogers, Herbalist
Tara Framer, Certified Classical Homeopath
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Topics will include: Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Herbs and Homeopathy Tips
The many ways that natural medicine can be used for restoring and maintaining health — and sanity – during the Coronavirus Pandemic
With lots of time for Q & A!
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RELATED DOWNLOADS & LINKS
Information given during this webinar and the downloads below was provided for general health support and maintenance, and past evidence referring to other viral respiratory infections. The information presented should NOT be interpreted as proven safe or effective for managing COVID-19. All information shared is for educational purposes only, and is no substitute for medical advice. Anyone experiencing symptoms should go immediately to their local hospital or urgent care facility. Everyone should follow all current guidelines recommended by the CDC such as hand-washing, social distance, self-quarantine etc., (as advised at cdc.gov).

Dr. Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH – Public Health Presentation (PDF)
Dr. Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH – Suggested Resources (PDF)
Tara Framer, Certified Classical Homeopath, Presentation (PDF)
Bonnie Rogers, Clinical Herbalist & Wellness Coach has provided these links:
Fear is Real – How we can help our body deal with it
Immune-Boosting Fire Cider Recipe

CONTACTS
Dr. Kurt Beil, Naturopathic Doctor, Licensed Acupuncturist, Master in Public Health
(914) 362-8315
drkurtbeil.com
Bonnie Rogers, Clinical Herbalist, Wellness Coach
(914) 522-4221
bonniesherbals.com
Tara Framer, CCH (Certified Classical Homeopath)
(914) 584-1250
westchesterhomeopath.com

About Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH
Dr. Kurt Beil is a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist. Practicing since 2006, he incorporates the art & science of healing with his passion for teaching, learning, and his love of nature into every patient interaction. He is dedicated to providing the best quality health care to residents of the lower Hudson Valley.
Dr. Beil takes a holistic approach to health, informed by the philosophical principles of naturopathic and Chinese medicine. The overall most important principle of holistic health is balance. This includes internally balanced levels of the various blood markers, hormones and neurotransmitters within your body. It also means external balance of the different aspects of your life: family, career, relationships, personal time, life stresses, and environment. Dr. Beil’s primary focus is to help you achieve harmonious balance, inside and out. Learn more about Dr. Kurt at drkurtbeil.com

About Bonnie Rogers, Clinical Herbalist & Wellness Coach
“My passion is helping people like you relieve and manage your pain so you can feel good again!”
Specialties include: Digestive issues such as GERD, IBS, Colitis, gas and bloating; Chronic pain and pelvic pain disorders; Anxiety and stress related problems; Sleep disorders; and Menopausal symptoms. In addition to working with humans, Bonnie can also work with your dog and cat companions’ health issues. Learn more about Bonnie and her practice at www.bonniesherbals.com

About Tara Framer, CCH – Certified Classical Homeopath
Tara Framer, CCH and a graduate of a four-year program at the Academy of Homeopathy Education where she trained with Denise Straiges, Tina Quirk and Alastair Gray. In addition to her training as a homeopath, Tara has studied medicinal herbs with Arcus Flynn of Meadowsweet Apothecary in New York City, and Shiatsu Massage with Marianne Fuenmayor, MS, LAc. She has also completed Reiki Level I training with Deborah F. Amjadi, RMT and Reiki Level II with Beth Bierko. She holds a degree in psychology and has been trained as a peer counselor.
Over the years Tara has donated her time as a patient visitor at Memorial Sloan Kettering, a docent at Stone Barns and many other charitable organizations. She is a meditator and practices yoga. Besides her work in the healing arts, Tara works in graphic design, primarily for non-profits and green energy companies. You can visit westchesterhomeopath.com or contact her at tara@taraframer.com to learn more about her work as a homeopath.

Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Herbs & Homeopathy - POSTPONED
2020-03-11 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. If you are a paid registrant, Bonnie Rogers will be in touch to offer a refund or credit.

What are the differences between Naturopathy, Acupuncture, Herbs & Homeopathy?
What are the similarities? How do I choose…?
Join us for a lively panel discussion to compare modalities with

Dr. Kurt Beil, Naturopathic Doctor & Licensed Acupucturist
Bonnie Rogers, Clinical Herbalist & Wellness Coach
Tara Framer, Certified Classical Homeopath

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. If you are a paid registrant, Bonnie Rogers will be in touch to offer a refund or credit.

About Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH
Dr. Kurt Beil is a naturopathic doctor and licensed acupuncturist. Practicing since 2006, he incorporates the art & science of healing with his passion for teaching, learning, and his love of nature into every patient interaction. He is dedicated to providing the best quality health care to residents of the lower Hudson Valley.
Dr. Beil takes a holistic approach to health, informed by the philosophical principles of naturopathic and Chinese medicine. The overall most important principle of holistic health is balance. This includes internally balanced levels of the various blood markers, hormones and neurotransmitters within your body. It also means external balance of the different aspects of your life: family, career, relationships, personal time, life stresses, and environment. Dr. Beil’s primary focus is to help you achieve harmonious balance, inside and out. Learn more about Dr. Kurt at drkurtbeil.com

About Bonnie Rogers, Clinical Herbalist & Wellness Coach
“My passion is helping people like you relieve and manage your pain so you can feel good again!”
Specialties include: Digestive issues such as GERD, IBS, Colitis, gas and bloating; Chronic pain and pelvic pain disorders; Anxiety and stress related problems; Sleep disorders; and Menopausal symptoms. In addition to working with humans, Bonnie can also work with your dog and cat companions’ health issues. Learn more about Bonnie and her practice at www.bonniesherbals.com

About Tara Framer, CCH – Certified Classical Homeopath
Tara Framer, CCH and a graduate of a four-year program at the Academy of Homeopathy Education where she trained with Denise Straiges, Tina Quirk and Alastair Gray. In addition to her training as a homeopath, Tara has studied medicinal herbs with Arcus Flynn of Meadowsweet Apothecary in New York City, and Shiatsu Massage with Marianne Fuenmayor, MS, LAc. She has also completed Reiki Level I training with Deborah F. Amjadi, RMT and Reiki Level II with Beth Bierko. She holds a degree in psychology and has been trained as a peer counselor.
Over the years Tara has donated her time as a patient visitor at Memorial Sloan Kettering and many other charitable organizations. She is a meditator and practices yoga. Besides her work in the healing arts, Tara works in graphic design, primarily for non-profits and green energy companies. You can contact her at tara@taraframer.com to learn more.

Rebirth, Emergence & Play – Introduction to Celtic Shamanism with Rachel Jesien, Celtic Shamanic Practitioner, Priestess of Goddess
2020-02-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms A & B, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
In Celtic lore, Early February or Imbolc, is the time where the old woman of winter passes her icy walking staff to the Maiden Goddess Brigid. As the young girl takes the staff with childlike awe and curiosity, she strikes the earth and sparks the first rumblings of spring, deep below the Earth’s surface. Marking the time of year known as The Quickening. During this auspicious time of year, it is possible for us to shake off the sludge of winter and ignite our own fresh, creative spark within. In this 90 minute offering, we will explore the earth based healing modalities of Celtic shamanism: Song, Circle, and Shamanic drum journeying. This workshop is open to all!

Rachel Jesien is a Seeress, Celtic Shamanic Priestess and Yogini dedicated to the healing of the Earth and all of Her inhabitants. Her spiritual transformation began with a 45 degree scoliotic curvature of her spine, which left her with a broken dance career and paralyzed with pain. Her suffering became a catalyst for transformation as she began studying the physical body in depth, and became an expert in the world of Yoga for Backcare & Scoliosis.
As her physical body became more aligned, her psychic abilities opened up exponentially; a gift that had been long suppressed since childhood. She began studying Shamanism with Yukiko Amaya, long time apprentice of Don Miguel Ruiz, and was called in vision to visit Sacred sites across South America, Australia and Europe. In 2017, Rachel began her Priestess of Goddess training in the Glastonbury Goddess spiralage. Rachel has since been guided to steward a piece of land in the Hudson River Valley, where she leads retreats, seasonal circles, and healing seminars each year.
Her vision for reconnecting diverse groups of people to the cycles of the moon and heartbeat of the Earth is of utmost importance. She now guides a global community in aligning body, mind and soul through spiritual mentoring and leading Goddess Centered healing ceremonies in the Avalonian tradition.
To learn more contact:
Rachel Jesien
info@racheljesien.com
www.mysacredspine.com
IG: @mysacredspine
FB www.facebook.com/mysacredspine/

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Network Spinal Analysis: A Transformational Healing System with Dr. Lawrence Stern, DC
2020-01-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
Network Spinal Analysis helps people break the cycle of chronic pain, tension, exhaustion, overwhelm and stress.
Network Practitioners gently apply strategic and precise touch to specific points along the spine, (called spinal gateways) to release stored stress and tension.
Two unique healing waves develop, which facilitate greater nervous system reorganization and deeper breathing. This allows the body to restore, reorganize and regain its inherent state of optimal health.

Lawrence G. Stern is a chiropractor with 35 years in private practice. Focused on healing of body, mind, heart and soul, he has a unique and integrative approach to health and well-being.
Over the decades, he has trained in Chiropractic, Sports Medicine, Corporate Wellness, Personal Development and Leadership.
He has earned advanced certification in Network Spinal Analysis, (also called Network Care.) He brings forth a heart centered approach and a special combination of skills and services. Learn more at https://www.awaken-wellness.com/

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Signs of the Spirit: Messages from the Other Side - with Roland Comtois, 2019
2019-12-03 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
Join us for an evening with medium, author and speaker, Roland Comtois
A compelling and inspirational speaker, Roland has captivated audiences worldwide with his uncanny ability to connect with the spiritual realm. Join us for this enlightening event. Presenting his signature Purple Papers and messages from the other side The Purple Papers are visually poignant, prerecorded channeled messages which demonstrate the healing power of spiritual communication.
Roland shares how the audience can access their own intuitive abilities and be open to communications with those who crossed over. This event is for entertainment purposes only.

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Meet Roland Comtois
A clear-sighted, spiritual medium, a compelling, inspirational speaker, host of the podcast “The Wisdom Keepers”, and TV Show “Soul Stories”, and author of Signs of Spirit, And Then There Was Heaven, 16 Minutes, and co-authored: 365 Days of Angel Prayers.
Roland’s newest book, Signs of Spirit about the development of Roland’s signature Purple Papers, tells stories of love lost, love found and the connection between loved ones that extends into infinity. For over 40 years, Roland has reached many along his vocational path from physical to spiritual healing. He has worked as a geriatric nurse, Reiki Master, metaphysical teacher and grief specialist. The healing modalities and messages that he shares nurture and balance mind, body and soul. Roland’s daily commitment is to help people find comfort in life in spite of overwhelming loss, to show how to move beyond grief and to pass on the message that eternal love is genuine. He is the founder of the Living Beyond Loss Conference, now in its 11th year. Roland is in negotiations with several television and multimedia outlets to showcase his signature Purple Papers.
Learn more at blessingsbyroland.com

Transformation in 21 Minutes - with Penny Cohen, LCSW, Shameless Mystic
2019-11-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
Free one obstacle at a time, to radically improve your life and the lives of others.
Transformation in 21 Minutes is a cutting-edge self-healing process that you can learn and use on your own for addressing life’s obstacles to peace, love, meaning and purpose. It frees unconscious physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual patterns of constrictions and blocks in the body and the energy field.
Neuro-scientifically informed, and more specifically, this process helps with overcoming trauma and attachment difficulties, anger, anxiety, depression, stress and struggle that lead to psycho-biological and electro-vibrational symptoms and inter-personal conflicts that deeply affect the way you function in life.
Using the process you’ll feel lighter and freer immediately and radically improve your life and the lives of others.
Learning Objectives

Understand the neuro-scientifically informed foundation for the process
Identify and liberate blocked energy
Open your heart
Retrieve your soul
Be guided by your Self Improvement Newsletter
Remain driven by divine passion and compassion (maintain being in the flow)

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Penny Cohen, LCSW has been counseling, lecturing, and conducting workshops internationally on personal, relationship, career, and spiritual development and Kabbalah for the past twenty years. She holds a Master’s degree in social work from Columbia University, is a licensed psychotherapist, certified hypnotherapist, EMDR and Energy Psychology Practitioner, and Life and Spiritual Coach and is the author of Personal Kabbalah: 32 Paths To Inner Peace And Life Purpose. She has a private practice in Westchester County, NY and works with individuals and groups in person, onsite or by telephone and teleclasses.
Visit her website at www.PennyCohen.com, contact her at Penny@PennyCohen.com, or phone: (914) 764-1708.

Messages from Heaven - with Anna Raimondi - October 2019
2019-10-22 06:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
Anna Raimondi
Experience Heaven on Earth as Anna brings healing and messages through from the Spirit Realm!
Anna Raimondi is a dynamic internationally acclaimed clairvoyant medium, spiritual counselor, teacher and healer. She has been instrumental in helping people to heal at a soul level and claim the extraordinary in their own lives.
As a motivational speaker, teacher, intuitive and author, Anna’s mission is to give others the tools they need to live their lives in joy, while following their souls’ mission. Anna through her gift of intuition she brings wisdom and healing in from heaven as she provides others with insight, guidance and direction. Among other accreditations, she holds a BA in Clinical Psychology, a M.B.A. and is a Hypnotherapist, Grief Counselor and Spiritual Counselor. Her path has led her to teach, work with clients, facilitate retreats and present at seminars. Anna was the host of a radio show on the Cox Radio called “Messages from Heaven.” She recently was a guest on the “Dr. Oz Show,” many national radio shows and has been written about in many publications. She has been touring around the country speaking about her latest book, “Conversations with Mary.”
Anna has written “Talking to the Dead in Suburbia – An Ordinary Woman with an Extraordinary Gift”, “One with the Drum – A Journey to the Soul” and “Conversations with Mary,” (Atria Books, a division of Simon & Schuster published on October 17, 2017). The audio version of “Conversations with Mary,” as well as the meditations will be available in the Autumn of 2018.
Learn more about Anna Raimondi at www.annaraimondi.com

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Laughter is the Best Medicine - with Donna Bernstein, RD, CDN, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader
2019-09-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
Start our new season with a good laugh with Donna Bernstein, RD, CDN, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader
For centuries, laughter was referred to as the best medicine for body and mind, but never was there a reliable delivery system. Laughter was simply the end result of entertainment or amusement, but Laughter Yoga has taken laughter to a new level. It is a complete delivery system, allowing laughter to actually be prescribed as part of a daily routine in order to realize all of the health benefits. It enables everyone to laugh, even those who are serious, introverted and uncomfortable being funny.
Join us for an uproarious evening that will:

Elevate your mood by releasing endorphins
Benefit your health by reducing stress
Strengthen your immune system
Bring more oxygen to the brain, improving brain function, efficiency and performance
Connect you with others and leave you with a sense of wellbeing

What is Laughter Yoga?
Laughter Yoga is an exercise that combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing – bringing more Oxygen to body and brain, helping you feel more energetic and healthy. But don’t take our word for it, watch this news clip:

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About Donna Bernstein, RD, CDN
Registered Dietitian, Certified Dietetic Nutritionist. Actively practicing for over 30 years.
Westchester Community College, Adjunct Professor

Certified Meditation Instructor with the American Meditation Society
Certified Yoga Instructor
Certified Laughter Yoga Leader

Ms. Bernstein has done consulting or training for many established clients including:

ARC of Westchester
American Heart Association
Westchester County Depart of Senior Programs and Services (Office for the Aging)
Ross Laboratories
Non- Profit Nutrition Education Organizations (Dairy Counsel, UCP)
FDR Veterans Administration

To learn more about Donna and her work, call (914) 960-6565 or email donnabrdny@gmail.com
Or visit the Laughter Yoga International website at laughteryoga.org

Near Death, Out of Body, Near Nervous Breakdown Experiences: Seeing What Is On the Other Side
2019-06-12 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
This panel presentation is about Spiritual/Mystical Experiences: What happens when you cross that line that connects you with spirit? What messages do we get, and how does it change our life when we return? Do we use this information as we continue to walk through life?

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Panelists include:
Cindy Blum, co-founder of the KSG , will be exploring her own Near Death Experience and sharing the stories of others who traveled on the same journey. She will share video interviews with top researchers and authorities in the field.

Penny Cohen will describe what led up to her Near Nervous Breakdown experience and the 25 years of research trying to understand it and explain what she was doing to elicit it. She will also explain what she learned from her experience.

Self-Love Through the Sacred Feminine in All of Us - With Jo Jayson
2019-05-15 18:30 - 21:00
Jo Jayson has channeled and painted thirteen beautiful representations and expressions of Sacred Feminine archetypes, prophetesses and women of strength, heralding the way to a unique path back towards self-love. This is a path that is laden with compassion, forgiveness and courage.
In her award winning book, Self-Love Through the Sacred Feminine, Jo Jayson gives these thirteen energies and archetypes a voice, explaining through channeled prayers, meditations, and healing lessons, how to reconnect back with your own soul, tap into your own innate wisdom and navigate your way through life’s challenges. Jo will explain how we are the expressions and reflections of the Sacred Masculine and Feminine and that we are ‘cups full of Source’™.
There is nothing more Divine than our own souls. We don’t get to reach more perfection than the stuff we are made of. Connecting back to this perfection is key to reaching acceptance and love for ourselves. Understanding that both men and women are swimming in a potent wave now of feminine energies that have been coming through for some time and are here to help balance and repair our unbalanced and damaged world. We can help this along by healing ourselves individually. Both men and women are in a time now of rebalancing and integrating these energies within themselves. Embracing the feminine automatically heals the masculine.
Through the channeled images and wisdom Jo has received from the spiritual realm that she will share with you, we can learn a new way back towards ourselves. Through the paintings and teachings of Guinevere, The Magdalene, Brighid of Ireland, Isis, Mary the Mother, Jeanne d’Arc, Miriam, Guan Yin, Morgan le Fey, Artemis, Kali Ma, Inanna, and Grandmother Spider, we learn how to love ourselves, take back our power, gain courage, embrace our sensuality, and weave the web of our own lives.
About Jo Jayson
British born and bred, Jo Jayson is a self-taught painter. She began her career as a muralist in London, Sydney, and New York. In 2008, she began expressing Divine Feminine energies into her own paintings, completing her much-loved “Goddess Chakra” series. In 2011, she unveiled the beginning of her “Sacred Feminine” series of paintings, unfolding a body of work that contained thirteen channeled feminine energies. Jo has emerged as an internationally acclaimed intuitive artist and spiritual teacher, helping women all over the world find empowerment, healing, and inspiration. She is the author of the award-winning book Self-Love Through the Sacred Feminine and sells her paintings, prints, guidance cards, and meditation tools worldwide. Jo Jayson continues to channel the Divine into her paintings and regularly teaches self-healing workshops online and around the United States.

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Family Constellations With Eve-Marie Elkin
2019-04-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
In a family constellation we look at how present behaviors or symptoms may have originated with our ancestors and have been carried down through generations to us and our children. These may include addictions and/or mental or physical illness among other behavior patterns. The work of family constellations is to bring these patterns to light and open the possibility for a transformative process.
Eve-Marie Elkin, LCAT, LMSW, SEP will share the core principles of this work and engage the audience in a constellation. For more information of how Family Constellations work please refer to Eve-Marie’s website at www.evemarieelkin.com

A native of New York, Eve-Marie moved to Germany as a teenager, returning to NY in 1981 where she earned a Masters Degree in Creative Arts Therapy at Pratt Institute and later a licensed Masters Degree in Social Work at Fordham University.
Eve-Marie’s work in private practice and as a group leader has been greatly informed by the Family Constellation work of Bert Hellinger with whom she has studied in conjunction with his senior teacher: Harald Hohnen. Her translation of his work practiced by German facilitators in the US has further grounded her in the principles.
In addition Eve-Marie has trained at the Center for Intentional Living, with Michele Cassou’s Point Zero Painting process and as a Somatic Experience practitioner. She integrates her work with the body to heal past trauma. And, for the past several years, her work has been further enriched by studying the mystical principles as taught by her spiritual teacher Thomas Hübl.
Eve-Marie has four grown children and two granddaughters. She lives with her husband in Westchester County, New York.
evemarie@evemarieelkin.com
www.evemarieelkin.com

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Inner Wisdom Conversations with Elizabeth Pasquale & Habib Sebaihi
2019-03-27 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
How To Be In Touch (Literally) With Your Inner Knowing
The CranioSacral System is working for you day in and day out. It’s the lens through which you see the world as it includes your eyes. It’s the vehicle that moves you through your day, because its in charge of the nervous system moving your limbs. And its affected by every thought you think. Isn’t it about time you were introduced?
Elizabeth Pasquale and Habib Sebaihi, both advanced CranioSacral practitioners, will lead you through a series of exercises and experiences so you will be fully introduced to this fountain of inner wisdom residing within you. Pasquale will explain the physical landmarks of the system and with simple exercises, you will palpate the energy or this system yourself! Pasquale and Sebaihi will then guide you through a CranioSacral session, and a chat with your inner wisdom.
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) has its roots in natural healing from the 1800’s. Sebaihi will demonstrate how, as a modern CST practitioner, he draws on these roots and performs today’s CST therapy incorporating aspects of Shamanism.
Come expecting to learn more about yourself.
Bring a question and prepare to receive a solution.
Please note: the date for this event was changed to 3/27/19

Eizabeth Pasquale
Elizabeth Pasquale, LMT, CST, NLP began searching for her own health back in 1990 and this led her to CranioSacral Therapy. She’s been practicing CST over 20 years, including mentorship with Dr John Upledger, the founder of CST. She founded Well On The Way® LLC over 25 years ago offering holistic medical interventions such as Lymph Drainage Therapy and ElectroMagnetic Field Therapy (BEMER). She is also certified in NeuroLinguistic Programing, as well as a trauma specialist, especially head trauma and concussion, and trained to work with autism, new-borns and hospice.
Visit her website at www.wellontheway.org

Habib Sebaihi
Habib Sebaihi originally from Belgium has grown to great levels after traveling all over Europe and finally settling in the U.S. Habib speaks multiple languages including; French, Spanish, English. Trained in advanced Craniosacral Therapy under Dr. Ron Wish from Nyack, NY. His training gives him the opportunity to be an intuitive and energetic Healer. He also received his degree in Usui Reiki I & II in 2004 from Sandra Stolz in Westport, CT. He has continued his training in Eastern Jikiden Reiki techniques with James Landers and Jeanette Stellato from 2009 until present. Lineage of – Dr. Mikao Usui. He is truly grateful for the opportunity to work with adults and children, some with special needs, like CHARGE Syndrome. Some of those special circumstances have been Multiple Sclerosis, Depression, Stress, Chronic Neck and Back pain, TMJ Syndrome, and Loss of energy.
Visit his website at www.healingenergyllc.com

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Tibetan Sound Healing Therapy with Karin Reetz
2019-02-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
Sound Healing is one of the most profoundly healing modalities. The rhythmic harmonic sounds and vibrations of Tibetan Singing Bowls soothe the mind and body, inducing a deep sense of relaxation that effortlessly allows you to slip into meditation. In that state the therapeutic singing bowls will awaken the body’s internal self-healing capabilities. Your stress will melt away and you will leave feeling relaxed, balanced, and grounded.
To fully experience the sound healing, it is suggested that attendees bring yoga mats, pillows and/or blankets.

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About the presenter…
Karin Reetz
Karin Reetz is a Reiki Master, a certified Magdalena Energy Practitioner, and a professional Sound Healer with the International Academy of Sound Healing. She uses mainly Tibetan Singing Bowls that are hand crafted by artisans in India. Karin also offers Healing Touch as a volunteer at Greenwich Hospital.
You can learn more about Karin at www.kariomhealing.com or call 914-584-5102.

How to Survive the Cold/Flu Season with Plant Medicine (Herbs) and Great Food with Bonnie Rogers, Clinical Herbalist
2019-01-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
In this informative interactive presentation Bonnie Rogers, clinical herbalist will focus on how plant medicine and specific foods can strengthen your bodies innate ability to heal itself:
Bonnie will focus on:

Using plant remedies (herbs) as preventative for colds/flu and how to use them while the illness is an acute stage
Using nutritional foods to strengthen your immune system so your body can fight off all the virus and bacteria that are all around us
Learn easy and delicious ways to add tonic herbs and foods to strengthen your body’s resistance to stress and sickness.
She will have lots of herbs and foods to taste and try.
She will share lots of recipes for you to use this winter.

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Bonnie Rogers, Clinical Herbalist and wellness coach. She brings her extensive knowledge and experience to her busy practice, helping her clients with Stress and Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Gastro-intestinal issues that range from Acid Reflux to IBS and Colitis, Menopause and PMS symptoms to Sexual Pain and Dryness and so much more.
Bonnie works with you to design a protocol specific for you which may include food recommendations, herbal medicine, and lifestyle changes. Most recently she has added Bemer sessions to her practice that are helping her clients with too many health issues to discuss.
Her goal is to help you use nutrition, herbs, and lifestyle changes to achieve optimal health and feel amazing.
Bonnie can be reached at 914-923-4346. www.bonniesherbals.com or by setting up a 15 minute get acquainted session by clicking here

Movement, Nutrition and Self-Care For Women: An Energy/Mitochondrial perspective
2019-01-17 03:21 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
In this informative presentation, Monique Class MS, APRN, BC will focus on the following:

Identifying the benefits of a Mild Ketogenic food plan for women
Exploring the science of movement and exercise for Mitochondria health and womens health
Identifying three self-care strategies for improving Mitochondria function for women

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Monique Class, MS, APRN, B.C
Monique Class MS, APRN, BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Holistic Health at The Center for Functional Medicine in Stamford, CT. In addition to her role as a Nurse Practitioner at The Center, Monique leads Meditation, Detoxification, and Mind-Body Skills groups, utilizes imagery technique with private clients, consults with clients on herbal and natural remedies for a variety of health issues, and performs routine gynecological exams and procedures.
Recognized as a leader in the fields of Integrative Healthcare and Holistic Nursing, Monique is a senior faculty member for The Institute for Functional Medicine, a clinical instructor for Yale Graduate School of Nursing, a senior faculty member of The Center for Mind/Body Medicine in Washington DC, and a faculty member for the International Nurse Coach Association.
With extensive training and clinical experience in many therapeutic approaches including functional nutrition and mind-body therapies, Monique is also certified by the Psychosynthesis Institute in Imagery and Meditation and has extensive training in Herbal Medicine. She received her degree as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and her post-masters as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the College of New Rochelle and her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia.
Monique can be reached at
203-321-0200
Monique@thecffm.com

Validating the Afterlife with Roland Comtois - 2018 SOLD OUT
2018-12-05 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
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There are mediums and there are spiritual teachers. Roland Comtois bridges both callings with a visceral knowledge that there is more to our existence than life on this plane. Roland guides people beyond grief to accessing the love and hope of everlasting life.
Join us for a memorable night as Roland explores the questions that have mesmerized humanity since the beginning of time. Is there something beyond here? Is there life after death? Do our departed loved ones attempt to reach us through signs and messages?
With his signature Purple Papers in hand, Roland will share his story of how it all started. How messages are delivered from our departed loved ones. He will shepherd you through the experience. His words are divinely inspired and he gives a poignant demonstration of spiritual connectivity; connections that are possible in every moment of time.
A random audience member may receive personal messages that Roland has channeled from those on the other side.

Roland Comtois is an acclaimed inspirational speaker, spiritual medium and radio show host. He is the author of two books And Then There Was Heaven, 16 Minutes, and the co-author of 365 Days of Angel Prayers. Roland is currently under contract with Llewellyn Worldwide for his new book about the Purple Papers coming out in 2019. Roland is the Executive Producer and star of his one-man stage production Heaven the Experience. Roland is a professional healer and spiritual medium with over 30 years’ experience as a gerontology nurse, Reiki Master, metaphysical teacher and grief specialist. His expertise extends from the physical to the spiritual, as he shares healing modalities and messages that nurture and balance mind, body and soul. His mission is to help people find comfort in life in spite of loss, show them how to move beyond grief with love and hope and to pass on the message that heaven and eternal love are real and always close at hand. He is the founder of the After Loss Expo, now in its 11th year. His work is currently sought after by television production companies eager to showcase his signature Purple Papers.

Healthy, Effective Pain Management Beyond Opioids - Exciting New Treatments
2018-11-06 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
This panel discussion, moderated by Mark Banschick, MD, is co-sponsored by Northern Westchester Hospital and The Katonah Study Group.
Panelists include:

Marla Koroly, MD, Head of Medical Staff
Rich Catanzaro, MD, Chair of Psychiatry
Penny Cohen, LCSW

There is an opioid epidemic in the Western World.
We’ll look at traditional and alternative ways to manage pain, find meaning in suffering, and move forward. No one is denying that some pain needs medical intervention, but can we do better…even much better? Can non-pharmacological approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, acupuncture, energy healing and other techniques help?
Who Will Benefit:
This presentation is important to those in pain, or with children or parents in pain. We will be talking to the medical community and the general public. Everyone these days is concerned that Opioids are over-prescribed and at times, abused. Yet there is a legitimate role for pain management; hence the conversation.
Please join us. There is more to helping those in pain than just a prescription.

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This panel discussion is part of an effort to move past the pain/medicine paradigm to something more complete. We will involve the audience, hear ideas and stories, and demonstrate some healing technologies. Pain management involves relief of suffering, avoidance of addiction, promotion of health and a purposeful concern about the whole person.
Demonstrations:

Guided Imagery: Penny Cohen, MSW/Cindy Blum
Reiki Pain Sessions: Ellen Lamonoff, RN & Amy Kaufman
BEMER Pain Sessions: Bonnie Rogers

Want to learn more? Want to see the research?
This PDF contains links to some interesting research pertaining to the topic of pain reduction without opioids

Marla Koroly, MD, FACP, MBA
Chief Medical Officer & Senior VP, Medical Affairs
Northern Westchester Hospital
Marla Koroly, MD, has oversight of the quality and delivery of care at Northern Westchester Hospital as Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President — positions she has held since 2004.
Dr. Koroly joined the Medical Staff of Northern Westchester as an attending physician in 1990. From 1993-2004, she was the medical director of Beth Israel Medical Center’s DOCS/Continuum Medical Group. She also had served as Beth Israel’s associate medical director before taking the leadership role at Northern Westchester. She has been the principal investigator in several clinical trials focused on diabetes and hypertension.
Dr. Koroly received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society and graduated summa cum laude. She attended medical school at New York University School of Medicine, with membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society, and completed her internal medicine residency at New York University Medical Center.
A diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Koroly has been an active member of the American College of Physicians (ACP), serving two terms as council representative for the Hudson Valley regions and district president of the Hudson Valley South District. She is currently the chair of the Quality & Patient Safety Committee of the ACP’s New York chapter.

Richard P. Catanzaro, MD
Chairman, Department of Psychiatry
Northern Westchester Hospital
Richard Catanzaro, MD joined the Medical Staff of Northern Westchester Hospital in December of 2014. He received his medical degree at SUNY Downstate and completed his psychiatry residency training as well as an administrative fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center.
Dr. Catanzaro is Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Prior to joining us as the Chairman of Psychiatry and Medical Director of Northern Westchester Hospital’s Behavioral Health Unit, Dr. Catanzaro worked for several years as an Attending Psychiatrist and Unit Director at Montefiore Medical Center and was the Medical Director of the Admissions Units at Rockland Psychiatric Center.

Penny Cohen, LCSW
Penny is a leading edge transformational psychotherapist, relationship expert, life coach, and author and speaker. She has been counseling, lecturing and conducting workshops internationally at professional conferences, universities, and organizations for the past thirty years. Her focus is on personal, relationship, communication, and meaningful careers. Her specialty is transforming trauma, depression, anger and anxiety to stress free meaningful living. She also integrates spiritual development and Kabbalah when requested.
Penny earned her Master’s degree from Columbia University, is a licensed psychotherapist; hypnotherapist; EMDR, Energy Psychology and Imago Relationship Practitioner. She is the author of Personal Kabbalah: 32 Paths To Inner Peace And Life Purpose and she conducts training workshops on integrating spirituality and psychotherapy using the Kabbalistic Tree Of Life. Her practice is in Pound Ridge, NY and she works with individuals, couples, and groups in her office or onsite, and on the phone. Contact info: Penny@PennyCohen.com call: 914-764-1708 or go to PennyCohen.com

Ancestral Repatterning: Tracing the Origins of Your Illness - With Laura Aversano
2018-10-24 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
Join Author, Medical Intuitive, and Spiritwalker Laura Silvana Aversano, as she delves deeply into patterns and imprints that impact people’s lives on a daily basis. Through her 22 years of practice, Laura has been able to ascertain origins of illness which begin for many of us with our ancestral lineage. Having communicated with the spirit world since childhood, Laura employs her emphatic abilities along with her journeying beyond the veil to see what contributes to people’s ailments.
Laura will work with a few audience members, connecting with the spirit world as she expands the frequencies already present with those who volunteer and in the room. She retrieves insight to help all participants better understand how to palpate the world around them and what lies within. She’ll give examples of how she tracks conditions of all kinds whether they are physical, emotional or spiritual in nature. As Laura expands the energies present as the spiritual process unfolds, class members participate by experiencing them and offering and receiving feedback and support. This becomes part of an individual and collective ancestral healing which we explore in group consciousness. It also provides a unique opportunity to more fully experience the process of multi-dimensional transformation.

Laura Silvana Aversano is an author, ancestral empath and medical intuitive. Her written works on spirituality and healing include The Divine Nature of Plants, Plant Spirit Journey, and Spiritwalker, the Beginning. Learn more at http://www.LauraAversano.com or https://www.facebook.com/LSASpiritWalker/?ref=settings

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Messages from Heaven - An Evening with Anna Raimondi
2018-09-26 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
Anna Raimondi
Experience Heaven on Earth as Anna brings healing and messages through from the Spirit Realm!
Anna Raimondi is a dynamic internationally acclaimed clairvoyant medium, spiritual counselor, teacher and healer. She has been instrumental in helping people to heal at a soul level and claim the extraordinary in their own lives.
As a motivational speaker, teacher, intuitive and author, Anna’s mission is to give others the tools they need to live their lives in joy, while following their souls’ mission. Anna through her gift of intuition she brings wisdom and healing in from heaven as she provides others with insight, guidance and direction. Among other accreditations, she holds a BA in Clinical Psychology, a M.B.A. and is a Hypnotherapist, Grief Counselor and Spiritual Counselor. Her path has led her to teach, work with clients, facilitate retreats and present at seminars. Anna was the host of a radio show on the Cox Radio called “Messages from Heaven.” She recently was a guest on the “Dr. Oz Show,” many national radio shows and has been written about in many publications. She has been touring around the country speaking about her latest book, “Conversations with Mary.”
Anna has written “Talking to the Dead in Suburbia – An Ordinary Woman with an Extraordinary Gift”, “One with the Drum – A Journey to the Soul” and “Conversations with Mary,” (Atria Books, a division of Simon & Schuster published on October 17, 2017). The audio version of “Conversations with Mary,” as well as the meditations will be available in the Autumn of 2018.
Learn more about Anna Raimondi at www.annaraimondi.com

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A PAST LIFE REGRESSION EVENING - BACK TO ANCIENT LIFETIMES with Saundra Cindy Blum
2018-06-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
A PAST LIFE REGRESSION EVENING – BACK TO ANCIENT LIFETIMES Saundra Cindy Blum will be taking you back to a past life during ancient times to see the principles you lived by, the wisdom and the gifts that you used, so that you can bring them forward to use them today!
Have you ever felt connected to the Christ lifetime? The Essenes? Atlantis? This will be your opportunity to experience that time and understand who you are and why you do what you do. If you are a healer in this life most likely it all started back in those lifetimes.
We are at a time when we need to heal all of the inequities going on around the world right now. A time to bring back love, tolerance, compassion, integrity, kindness, oneness, and connection. It is time to get rid of the insecure ego. Time to start a new community of those principles we lived by and that worked!

In private practice since 1989, Saundra C. Blum is a certified Ericksonian Hypnotherapist, Past Life Regression Therapist, Reiki practitioner, author and international lecturer. Her formal education consists of a Masters of Science degree in Special Education and Counseling and a Bachelors of Science degree in English and Education.
Saundra C. Blum is on the Advisory Board for Western Connecticut State University’s Institute for Holistic Health and is the co-founder of the Katonah Study Group for Integrative Medicine. Saundra also sits on the Patient Advisory Board for Northern Westchester Hospital.
She has a private practice in Somers, NY. She also trains and certifies Past Life Regressionists in Northern Westchester County, NY as well as internationally in mind-body-spirit-centered cultures such as India, Israel and Italy.
Ms. Blum ‘s first book, Footsteps through the Sands of Time – Past Life Dramas, Present Life Lessons, was published in NOVEMBER, 2013. It is a compilation of
her client’s stories, their lessons, and their healing using this deep and sacred work.
Saundra has also written another book she will be publishing soon, called, We Are Back – The Bible Stories Through the Eyes of Past Life Regression. This book is about a journey with some of her clients who have been going back to the time of Jesus to work through their issues of today. The stories a bit different than those we have heard over the years. The enlightenment and healings have been profound.

Jenni Stone Astrology
2018-05-23 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital Center – Administrative Conference Room, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549
Would you like a free astrology and life-story reading?When you register for our May 23rd meeting, Jenni Stone, our speaker and astrologist extraordinaire will send you a written report that talks about your life plan, health, money relationships and your journey towards enlightenment. Just send her your name birthdate and return email: Jennisd914@aol.com
At the meeting along with astrology predictions and the audience sharing emotional and poignant thoughts and outcomes about their readings, Jenni will discuss the ancient manuscript these readings came from. It’s a book she found in London with astrological material that was first published in the 13th century but said to date back to Atlantis and the Atlanteans. She has studied this material for more than 30 years and has re-written it into modern language for her own personal use. She will bring some pages for us to look at.
Jenni Stone, astrologer
About Jenni Stone: Jenni writes and lectures on astrology. She’s been published in Vogue, Huffington Post, Dell Hososcopes, and The Mountain Astrologer. Her book, Timing is Everything is highly rated in the business section at Amazon.
Join us for an enthralling evening of how the stars rule and guide our lives.

Healing through Homeopathy with Tara Framer, Homeopathic Consultant
2018-04-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
All that surrounds us can heal us! Learn more about the healing power of homeopathy from Tara Framer, Certified Classical Homeopath (CCH).

All that surrounds us can heal us!
Learn more about the healing power of homeopathy.
Homeopathy is a system of dynamic energy healing that helps the body restore balance and repel disease. This gentle modality can be used in tandem with conventional medicine, is popular around the world and used used to treat a wide range of maladies including allergies, headaches, depression, pain, PMS, infertility, arthritis, stomach upsets and much more.
During her presentation, Tara will introduce some of the fundamentals of homeopathy and take questions. Then the fun and practical part of the presentation begins! Tara will show you how to select a homeopathic remedy called a “cell salt” that can help ease your aches, pains and sniffles.
By the end of the evening, you’ll be able practice a ‘mini’ homeopathy session for your friends and family and sample a remedy that can help you regain the balance you need to ward off illness, and feel more alive and vibrant all year round.
Schüssler’s 12 homeopathic cells salts (sometimes called ’tissue salts’ ) are very mild, diluted extracts from mineral sources, widely used around the world. They are great for home prescribers and expert homeopaths alike. In India, some homeopathic practitioners specialize use only these 12 remedies with all patients. Many British homeopaths suggest them as a supportive measure in between constitutional remedies, targeting specific physical conditions or systems.

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Tara Framer, CCH is a Certified Classical Homeopath and a graduate of a four-year program at the Academy of Homeopathy Education where she trained with Denise Straiges, Tina Quirk and Alastair Gray.
In addition to her training as a homeopath, Tara has studied medicinal herbs with Arcus Flynn of Meadowsweet Apothecary in New York City, and Shiatsu Massage with Marianne Fuenmayor, MS, LAc. She has also completed Reiki Level I training with Deborah F. Amjadi, RMT. She has a degree in psychology and has been trained as a peer counselor.
Over the years Tara has donated her time as a patient visitor at Memorial Sloan Kettering and many other charitable organizations. She is a meditator and practices yoga. Besides her work in the healing arts, Tara works in graphic design, primarily for non-profits and green energy companies. You can contact her at tara@taraframer.com to learn more.

Eve-Marie Schaffer, Family Constellation Workshop
2018-03-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Northern Westchester Hospital – conference rooms C & D, 400 E Main Street, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549, United States
In a family constellation we look at how present behaviors or symptoms may have originated with our ancestors and have been carried down through generations to us and our children. These may include addictions and/or mental or physical illness among other behavior patterns.
The work of family constellations is to bring these patterns to light and open the possibility for a transformative process.
Eve-Marie will share the core principles of this work with an experience .

for more information of how this process works please refer to my website: www. evemarieelkin.com

A native of New York, Eve-Marie moved to Germany as a teenager returning to NY in 1981 where she earned a Masters Degree in Creative Arts Therapy at Pratt Institute and later a licensed Masters Degree in Social Work at Fordham University.
Eve-Marie’s work in private practice and as a group leader has been greatly informed by the Family Constellation work of Bert Hellinger with whom she has studied in conjunction with his senior teacher: Harald Hohnen. Her translation of his work practiced by German facilitators in the US has further grounded her in the principles.
In addition Eve-Marie has trained at the Center for Intentional Living, with Michele Cassou’s Point Zero Painting process and as a Somatic Experience practitioner. Here she integrates her work with the body to heal past trauma.
For the past 5 years her work has been further enriched by studying the mystical principles as taught by her spiritual teacher Thomas Hübl.
Eve-Marie has four grown children and two grand daughters. She lives with her husband in Westchester New York
evemarie@evemarieelkin.com
www.evemarieelkin.com
