Treatment Room
Life Care Center's
Early Winter Greeting
"Happiness is a spiritual path.
The more you learn about true happiness,
the more you discover the truth of who you are,
what is important, and what your life is for."
~ Robert Holden Ph. D.
Every morning, when we get up, we begin to make choices regarding our day.
From hitting the snooze button,
to what clothes to wear,
shower – or not,
coffee – with cream and sugar?
Or, as Robert Holden says:
“Is it a, 'Good morning, God!'
or a
'Good god, it's morning.'”
Our attitude, before our feet hit the floor, will impact our day.
We have a choice:
We can chase happiness or choose happiness.
What will you do today?
Chase or choose?
Blessings and Love,
Debbie
Events
Bring a friend and join me, in my home,
to listen to “Follow Your Joy”, a CD by Robert Holden.
Saturday, January 21 at 9am.
Light lunch will follow. A $5 offering appreciated.
RSVP & Directions: Debbie@lifecarebrainerd.com by Noon/Friday 20th.
You will laugh and learn – it will be a great way to start 2012!
Topic & Talk
A new series through the winter months. 2nd & 4th Monday evenings, in my home.
We'll start with January 30th ... yes I know it's the 5th Monday!
February 13 & 27
March 12 & 26
April 9 & 23
6:30pm - $5
Everyone throws a topic in a hat (one that discussion will enhance body, mind or spirit). Someone draws – and that's what we talk about.
RSVP necessary – we'll start with January 30th, please contact me!
Debbie@lifecarebrainerd.com
Classes
Becoming Aware of Energy & How it Impacts Your Life
We all have energy. We give it – we absorb it.
It can enhance our life or make it difficult.
Join me as I share the impacts it can have in your life:
Your strengths, weaknesses, physically, emotionally and spiritually.
We will discuss chakra's (simply – energy centers/organs in your body,
from the base of your spine to the top of your head),
and gain a greater understanding of ways we can become healthier.
Saturday February 4
9:30am to 12:30pm
Light lunch to follow.
$30
RSVP: Email Debbie@lifecarebrainerd.com or call: 218-824-7815
Deadline: Noon on Friday February 3rd.
Do you have Arthritis?
A Tai'Chi Class By Julie Guth
Hi Debbie,
I'm offering Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) class from Wednesday, April 11-June 13. I am super excited about teaching this class! I hope you can pass this information on to anyone you think might be interested. If you're OK with including basic information in your newsletter that would be great,
6:30-7:30 PM at Central Lakes Healing Arts
(the historic schoolhouse on the east side of Hwy 371, 1 mile north of the
County Rd. 77 (Pine Beach Rd.)/49 (Wise Rd.) intersection
10 weeks/$100
For questions or a registration form, contact Julie at
jtguth@hotmail.com or 218-838-0097. Debbie also has registration forms.
A note: Even though the class is designed for people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and related conditions, it's a great for anyone wanting a gentle, relatively easy-to-learn Tai Chi form with all of its attendant benefits (relaxation, lowered blood pressure, increased flexibility & range-of-motion, improved strength and balance).
Thanks for helping me get the word out. This class is going to be fun!
Massage
I have been thrilled with the number of new people coming in to experience massage for the first time. For over 20 years I have believed - this time would come. It has!
An exciting piece of the growing acceptance –
mom's bringing in daughters at ages 11 and 13 – imagine if we would have
begun to experience the benefits of massage at such an impressionable age.
How different our lives, confidence, self-awareness may have been.
'Cheers' to these moms and their quiet knowing massage
will impact their lives in beautiful ways.
I
thank each one of my clients, you who have been coming to me for
years and years –
and you who have just begun. Our paths have
crossed, and you have enriched my life, at times you've been my
teacher as we've shared blessed quiet time, laughter and tears.
Everywhere it's being said 'stress is the greatest cause of disease',
I know massage has touched lives in tremendous ways,
on many different levels – and is a definite stress-reliever.
It's also becoming aware of the way we think, interact with others,
opening our hearts and our minds to ways that can help us to care for ourselves
and those around us – rippling out – enhancing our world.
Massage – receive – close your eyes – breathe – with a grateful heart.
I look forward to seeing you soon!
218-824-7815
Final Thought
"Laughter is the best way to make somebody's heart beat."
~Robert Holden
May your month be filled with laughter!
Warm Wishes to You & Yours,
Debbie
Life Care Center's
Holiday Greeting
“Blessed is the season which engages
the whole world in a conspiracy of love!”
~Hamilton Wright Mabie
We're in the hustle and bustle,
time ticking, get everything done by December 25th, mode!
Close your eyes, take a breath - take 10 breaths -
the 25th will come – regardless of the list.
In those moments of breathing …
(you ARE breathing those 10 slow breaths, right?),
listen to your heart … feel you heart …
open your heart to Love.
Love is powerful.
It can change your world - our world - in an instant.
YOU can give love …
it's unending and will go anywhere - to anyone - you want .
Receiving Love, is sometimes a bit more difficult for folks …
trust me, you are worth every bit of Love given to you.
Simply, be open and whisper softly, “Thank you”!
Love takes the jaded edges off life.
Love softens, Love forgives, Love laughs, Love Heals.
YOU are a gift to the world.
Share your Love, this special time of year.
And in the quiet moments …
The gentle beat of Love within your heart, will softly glow.
~Wishing you and yours, Blessings of the Season ~
With Love,
Debbie
This time - only a Greeting!
Events & Classes will come out after the New Year.
November Greetings
“Gratitude helps you to grow and expand;
gratitude brings joy and laughter into your life
and into the lives of all those around you.”
~ Eileen Caddy
The Good Stuff
We're getting into the holidays. It's the time of year where expectations can be high,
excitement and angst are felt within blasts of 15 second interludes
and we become physically and emotionally exhausted.
So, what would happen if you took your beautifully decorated lid off Life
and chose 3 things that make you happy
and let go of 3 things that absolutely stress you out?
Just the idea makes one giddy with relief, doesn't it?
Giddy is a good thing. So is relief.
Best of all - you can do it!
Pay attention to your Spirit, listen to your body, fill your thoughts with gratitude.
When you fill yourself up with good stuff, it overflows to others. We all need
the good stuff – let's pass it around.
Love. Peace. Gratitude.
Priceless gifts to share with the world.
Have a Blessed Thanksgiving.
Debbie
Events
Zonta Christmas House Tour – I have a Christmas room advocating massage for the Holidays!
Friday, November 11 from 4pm to 9pm
Saturday, November 12 from 9am to 4pm
315 'C' Street, NE Brainerd
It's the Larson's Church/Photography/Home
20 Businesses decorating & supporting Zonta's help with: Girls PORT, Lakes Area Women's Fund,
local scholarships and the Women's Shelter.
$10 at the door – Register for prizes
Holiday Open House – Save the Date & Stop By!
Irene Rangen, Dr. Don Starzinski and I are hosting a Holiday Open House
Thursday, December 8 from 5pm to 7pm
2029 S 6th Street, Brainerd
We're excited to show you our space, talk about our treatments and
share some holiday time with you and your friends.
Classes
Energy Awareness & Personal Health
Saturday, November 12
9am to Noon
Call me to register: 218-824-7815 – Limited class size – RSVP by NOON Friday/November 11
I look forward to sharing this with you – before the Holiday gets hectic! Bring a friend & join me.
Class involves learning about energy and where the body holds specific energies (Chakra's) relating to physical pain and strength along with seeing the impact of health through thought, emotion and prayer.
Class Fee: $25
Misc
Bobby Sullivan will be at CatTale's Books & Gifts in downtown Brainerd to do Aura Readings/$25
Saturday, November 12 – Noon to ??
Call CatTale's to reserve your time with him: 218-825-8611 – 609 Laurel Street, Brainerd
Tell him I sent you!
Support a New Massage Therapist
This is from Irene Rangen regarding one of her students:
His name is Nathan Welliver. He is completing his externship for the Minnesota School of Business at
Central Lakes Healing Arts Studio. To sign up for an appointment, clients should call Matthew Rohr, Nathan's supervisor at 218-232-5156. There is a sign up sheet. Appointments are mainly on Saturday, although there may be some weekday morning appointments as well.
There is no charge for the appointment, as it is a part of Nathan's training. I think a tip would be appropriate and appreciated. ~ Debbie
Gift Certificates
Massage is a perfect gift of peace & love.
Call me! It's an honor to be a part of your gift giving.
Final Thoughts
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments
when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”
~ Thorton Wilder
My wish for you is to be truly alive!
Blessings and Love,
Debbie
"Cultivating Quiet Healing From Within Since 1990"