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Massage & Acupuncture in Integrative Cancer Care

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

with Lauren Cates, LMT & Christina Tian, LAC, CMD, DACM, BSBA, Dipl. OM Learn more about how the benefits of oncology massage, acupuncture, & acupressure in the treatment of cancer and management of cancer side-effects. About Lauren Cates, LMT Lauren is one of Healwell’s founders, its Board Chair and Executive Director. Lauren speaks around the … Continue reading Massage & Acupuncture in Integrative Cancer Care

GW Mindfulness & Meditation (*Please Note Location*)

GW Cancer Center 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

With Erin Price, LGSW Developing mindfulness skills can help combat stress, anxiety, and uncertainty in everyday life. Join us for regular sessions to help you better understand and transform your mind. All experience levels welcome to attend! Location: GW Cancer Center, 2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036, 1st Floor in the Katzen Board Room Erin's … Continue reading GW Mindfulness & Meditation (*Please Note Location*)

Metastatic Breast Cancer One Day Retreat

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

This retreat is designed to empower those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer to make life-affirming changes by providing tools and knowledge in a safe and caring community of others facing a similar diagnosis. During the retreat, you will experience: *A respite from the stresses of daily life with a cancer diagnosis *Gentle, therapeutic yoga and … Continue reading Metastatic Breast Cancer One Day Retreat

The Healing Power of Love

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

with Michael Lerner The healing power of love is beyond comprehension.  Yet love is also one of the most complex experiences in life, yielding pleasure and pain in equal measure.  Join Smith Center Co-Founder Michael Lerner to explore love in poetry, sacred texts, and archetypal psychology, drawing on Rumi, Hafiz, Jung, Hillman and others.  About … Continue reading The Healing Power of Love

Now it’s Your Turn!  Lunch and Learn with Chef Laura

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Explore the role of nutrition in cancer care in this fun and informative cooking class. Learn the basic principles of healthy and delicious food selection and preparation.

Haiku Reflection & Practice

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for "Healing with Contradiction Dance," a moving dialogues workshop with Contradiction Dance and Kelly King.

Healing Studio Series: Standing Like a Tree Opening Reception

Please join The Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery for the 4th Annual Healing Studio Series: Standing Like a Tree Two Moms, Two Cancers, One Family Photography and Sculpture by Thea Breite June 20th - September 7th Opening Reception Saturday, June 22nd  4:00pm - 7:00pm For more information click the following link here.

Medical Cannabis for Oncology Patients – Hype or Valid Integrative Tool

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

with Dr. Mikhail Kogan, MD, Deidre Orceyre, ND MSOM Lac, and Paula Querido Kahn Cannabis is becoming more widely available as a medicine in the United States as well as throughout the world. Although its medicinal use dates back thousands of years, health care providers trained in modern times during cannabis prohibition and stigmatization have very … Continue reading Medical Cannabis for Oncology Patients – Hype or Valid Integrative Tool

Chinese Energetic Medicine for Oncology Support

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

with Andrei Stoica Medical Qigong is widely used in China for Oncology support and is very helpful for helping the body through any type of cancer as well as maintain physical and emotional health through cancer treatment. Qigong when it is done in a medical setting can work as a medical intuitive reading to get … Continue reading Chinese Energetic Medicine for Oncology Support

Good Vibrations Tibetan Sound

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Good Vibrations Tibetan Sound With Jameson Freeman founder of FABUM Inc. & Robert Lee, sound frequency specialist at Human Activation  The ‘moment-making’ non-profit FABUM presents a Sound Bath with Crystal Ashram for an enchanting evening of restoration and inspiration. Come enjoy this uniquely designed sound and meditation program, as we allow the ancient frequencies of … Continue reading Good Vibrations Tibetan Sound

Demystifying Plant-Based Protein

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Demystifying Plant-Based Protein with Chef Kara Garrett A good cancer-fighting diet utilizes plant-based protein sources, but it can often be confusing to know how to integrate them into your meals. Join Chef Kara to sample a variety of protein sources, such as tofu, tempeh, seitan and beans, learn preparation tips, and participate in a simple … Continue reading Demystifying Plant-Based Protein

Medical Qigong

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Medical Qigong with Kevin Mutchler Join Kevin bi-monthly on Mondays 6:00pm - 7:00pm! This is an all levels introduction to the practice of Medical Qigong. You will learn about the human energy system or subtle body through lecture, movement and an energetic transmission and meditation. Upcoming sessions: July 22 Medical Qigong is widely used in … Continue reading Medical Qigong

Yoga, Tai-Chi & Qigong in Integrative Cancer Care

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

with Yael Flusberg and Kevin Mutschler Learn more about the benefits of incorporating yoga, tai-chi & qigong for cancer and related side-effects. About Yael Flusberg, C-IAYT, ERYT500 & Kevin Mutschler, L.Ac  Yael Flusberg first came to yoga hoping she could get rid of stuff, namely the ways life’s stresses and traumas had become painfully embodied. … Continue reading Yoga, Tai-Chi & Qigong in Integrative Cancer Care

Behavior Change: Harnessing the Power of Procrastination

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

with Julia Rowland, Ph.D. Does harnessing procrastination to promote change sound like a paradox? It turns out that we procrastinate for a reason, possibly one that is deeply rooted in our emotions. Come explore what keeps us from reaching our goals and learn more about yourself along the way. About Julia H. Rowland, Ph.D. Dr. … Continue reading Behavior Change: Harnessing the Power of Procrastination

Healing through Dance

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

with Lady Nwadike Movement, expression, imagery and creativity can facilitate wellness. This class will practice techniques to help deal with tension, enhance relaxation, and cope with medical procedures and physical limitations. All levels welcome. Suggested Donation: $15 Our programs are open to the community, and tailored to meet the needs of people affected by cancer. … Continue reading Healing through Dance

Gentle Blend Yoga

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

With Kiersten Gallagher, RYT 200 Enjoy a greater sense of wellbeing and enhanced energy in our gentle yoga classes.  Learn various yoga postures, techniques in progressive relaxation, breathing practices, and meditation to help reduce stress, as well as balance mind, body, and spirit.  Our classes are specifically designed for adults facing stress, cancer, or other … Continue reading Gentle Blend Yoga

Getting Out of Your Head

With Varahi Kelsang, MD, MA, MS In this workshop we will explore and enjoy what our own body is expressing and creating through movement and dance. When we ground ourselves in our bodies we become present to our moment to moment experiences. Through the poetry or our movement we are sharing our story and feelings. … Continue reading Getting Out of Your Head

Poets in Residence

With Ravenna Raven and Jenny Hegland Poets Ravenna Raven and Jenny Hegland will be on site from 1 - 5 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20th writing custom poems for anyone who's interested in talking with them.  Conversations typically last 5-15 minutes. Poems are then composed, typewritten, and given to each individual who participates.” More about … Continue reading Poets in Residence

Cooking up a Summer Survivorship Celebration

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts 1632 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Explore the role of nutrition in cancer care in this fun and informative cooking class. Learn the basic principles of healthy and delicious food selection and preparation.