Programs & Support

Programs & Support

Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery

Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery

Classes & Workshops

cooking & nutrition, movement & meditation, creativity

Our programs are designed to foster healing and are open to everyone, but of particular value to those impacted by cancer.

Our programs empower individuals to live as well and as long as possible by offering emotional support, self-care resources and conventional and complementary choices in healing. Workshops and retreats led by experts focus on time-tested wellness techniques such as health-supportive nutrition, creative expression, personal reflection, stress reduction, and other healthy choices that enhance emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing.

Quick guides

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July 2026
LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation

July 7 @ 7:30 am - 8:00 am LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation

Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit.

Free
Energy Balancing

July 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:50 pm Energy Balancing

Our remote Energy Balancing Program provides a half-hour of deep, stress-relieving relaxation to restore the body’s subtle energy systems—such as the aura, chakras, and meridians—promoting balance and overall well-being from the comfort of your own space.

Free
LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation

July 14 @ 7:30 am - 8:00 am LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation

Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit.

Free
Chair Yoga

July 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Chair Yoga

Virtual Event

Our chair yoga class offers a place to relax and let go mentally while stretching and exercising physically.

Register Free
Meditation and Mindfulness

July 15 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Meditation and Mindfulness

Virtual Event

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.

Register Free
Energy Balancing

July 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:50 pm Energy Balancing

Our remote Energy Balancing Program provides a half-hour of deep, stress-relieving relaxation to restore the body’s subtle energy systems—such as the aura, chakras, and meridians—promoting balance and overall well-being from the comfort of your own space.

Free

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Gentle Yoga Classes

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Reiki & Energy Healing

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Acupuncture

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Alternative and Complementary Therapies

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Talking About Death

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Writing as a Way of Healing: How Telling Our Stories Transforms Our Lives

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Staying Well With Guided Imagery: How to Harness the Power of Your Imagination for Health and Healing

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The Best Alternative Medicine

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Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide

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Alternative Medicine: What Works: A Comprehensive, Easy-to-read Review of the Scientific Evidence, Pro and Con

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The Anatomy of Hope

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Life Over Cancer

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Cancer as a Turning Point: A Handbook for People with Cancer, Their Families, and Health Professionals

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The Definitive Guide to Cancer, Third Edition: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment, and Healing

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Healing Outside the Margins: The Survivors Guide to Integrative Cancer Care

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Breathing in Wellness – A 4-part Mindfulness & Meditation Series

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Why is She Acting So Weird?: A Guide to Cultivating Closeness When A Friend is in Crisis

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