Workshops

2011 Edition

1. Venustas SPA Experience - Time for Yourself!
   Kathleen Maher
   Beauty Consultant, Venustas Beauty
   http://venustasbeauty.com
   
   Experience the joy of pampering yourself in this relaxed spa-like atmosphere where you’ll be treating yourself to a soothing foot treatment, a rejuvenating mini-facial and an exfoliating hand treatment, leaving YOU feeling relaxed, refreshed and revitalized. * Fee of $5.00 payable to instructor to cover the cost of products. Offered at session # 1 and 3.
    
2. Contemporary Etiquette
   Julie Blais Comeau
   Etiquette specialist, Julie Blais Comeau
   http://www.etiquettejulie.com
   
   Like life, technology and good wine, etiquette too evolves. Some rules of civility have disappeared; others adapted or added to enhance our daily harmony with others. Etiquette is not about pinkies or noses up in the air. Etiquette informs and guides in what to do and say. It makes life easier and fuller by preventing faux-pas and misunderstandings. With passion and without pretence, Julie Blais Comeau, the National Capital Region’s Etiquette specialist, (A morning Ottawa, The Ottawa Citizen, LIVE 88.5) will share with you the contemporary etiquette guidelines that will help you broadcast a positive first and lasting impression including dining, techno and networking etiquette. Offered at session # 2 and 4.
    
3. THE ARTIST’S WAY, A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
   Louise Lalande
   Facilitator, Creativity Specialist, coCreations
   http://www.coCreations.ca
   
   Creating the life you want to live starts in the here and now by accessing your innate creativity and wisdom. With the basic principle that creative expression is a natural way of being, Louise will give an overview of The Artist's Way principles, the process of how one can fuel creativity or drain it. Although creative recovery is a highly individual process, there are certain recurrent themes and tools that address stumbling blocks and limiting beliefs, while encouraging ways of being more authentic, optimistic, productive, and well. If you are on a path of finding inspiration, experiencing your creative power or discovering your joyfulness, this workshop is a perfect place to inspire you to initiate your dreams. Offered at session # 1 and 3.
    
4. Everybody has a story!
   Kim Reynolds
   Personal publishing consultant, Memory Candy
   http://www.memorycandystudio.com
   
   What will happen to your family stories as the years pass? What will your children remember of their grandparents? What will happen to your memories? Writer and personal publishing consultant Kim Reynolds will guide you through the simple process of gathering and organizing your stories and photos into memory books that will be meaningful and treasured. This isn’t scrapbooking, it’s memory keeping for the digital age. The workshop will touch on writing and design ideas. Come and be inspired to celebrate your stories and the stories of those you love. Offered at session # 1.
    
5. Energize your body thru Nutrition and Exercise
   Janet Fougère
   Personal Trainer, Janet Fougere
   http://www.janetfougere.com
   
   Are you interested in changing your body composition? Do you want to lose fat and get into the best shape of your life? I believe that we have all the means to build a Happy, Healthy, Lean and Fit body thru exercise and nutrition. In this interactive workshop, you will explore strategies to boost your metabolism. Janet will share some of her favorite healthy and quick recipes that even the kids will love; plus she will design a simple yet effective exercise program that can be executed either at home or in a gym. Offered at session # 1 and 4.
    
6. Simply Moving Forward with Confidence
   Angelika Niedling
   Integrated Energy Therapist, Simply Angelika
   http://www.simplyangelika.com
   
   Simply Moving Forward with Confidence We all know that some of the mistakes of your past seem to create distrust in your decisions for the present and future. In this workshop you will learn to open a channel of compassion for yourself by heart linking to your angels. Angelika will share with you a simple yet powerful means to heal the limiting effect of the past and imprint an expectation for empowerment and expansion in the present and future. Come and learn a wonderful tool for your tool box: The Integrated Energy Therapy Empowerment Technique. Offered at session # 2 and 4.
    
7. Zumba Fitness Dance Class
   Oksana Shelkovyy
   Dance Instructor, Dance With Us Ottawa
   http://www.dancewithusottawa.com
   
   In this workshop you will experience an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party! Zumba is a mixture of salsa, meringue, bachata, cambia, cha-cha, samba, flamenco, quebradita, reggae ton and belly dancing. Join Oksana as she shows you cardio-based dance movements that are easy-to-follow, steps that include body sculpting; which targets areas such as gluteus, legs, arms, core, abdominals and the most important muscle in the body the heart! You don’t need to know how to dance simply follow the lead of instructor and you will have the time of your life. Offered at session # 1, 2 and 3.
    
8. Let’s laugh that stress away!
   Linda Leclerc
   Founder and Master Trainer, Canadian School of Laughter Yoga
   http://www.yogadurire.com
   
   Nowadays we don’t laugh and are stressed out. Yet laughter is GREAT for us! Laughter is an instant vacation from our worries; it reduces the negative effects of stress and has numerous health benefits. Yes, laughter relaxes our body, calms our mind and energizes us. It is like internal jogging! Get ready for a most refreshing and innovative approach to stress management, team building, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing! Experience the healing and stress-busting power of free-flow laughter. Join Linda Leclerc, Canada’s Laughter Yoga Master Trainer, author and founder of the Canadian School of Laughter Yoga in this workshop of pure fun and joy. Offered at session # 1, 3 and 4.
    
9. The Sacred Feminin – The Egypto-Essenian Healing Arts
   Monelle Ross
   Registered Nurse, BScN – EEHATherapist, Egypto-Essenian Healing Arts (EEHA)
   monelleross@yahoo.com
   
   For a woman to fully integrate her femininity, one must know that within each one of us dwells two women: Lilith the free spirited and Eve the reasonable one. This workshop will provide a brief introduction to the origin of the Egypto-Essenian Healing Arts with a specific component on the Sacred Feminin. Monelle with share with you the meaning of Sacred Feminin. Through simple exercises you will discover which aspect is dominant and how to reconcile both “women” to find harmony and balance.Offered at session # 2 and 3.
    
10. Food, Mood and Energy...A new look
    Joyce Friesen
    Healthy Living Coach, Novalis Integra Centre for Healing and Transformation
    http://www.NovalisIntegra.com
    
    Have you ever wondered why you can’t lose weight, banish those cravings or get more energy? Or your digestion just seems to be getting worse, and your hormones are raging out of control. Today our food supply is so contaminated with toxins, refined, irradiated, and engineered that we cannot digest and utilize what we eat. So we develop conditions like Celiac Disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue or arthritis. In this interactive workshop, Joyce will share strategies with you to make your body hum using the magic formula: Nourish + Cleanse = Balance, so you can create your future health now! Offered at session # 2 and 3.
     
11. Is your Networking not working?
    Francine Rodrigue
    Connexion Agent, Lifestyle by Design
    http://www.lifestylebydesign.net
    
    Networking is about Building Relationships. In business and in life, people do business and enjoy life with people they know, like and trust. Join Francine as she shares some basic rules, tips and strategies of effective networking, including the handshake, the 100/0 principle, and the 4 C’s of building relationships... leaving you well prepared and ready for mixing and mingling at your next event, attracting the right people into your life, as well as taking those contacts into more meaningful connections... Experience the power of great relationships! You Deserve It!
     
12. Angels and Guides
    Diane Merphaw
    Intuitive Counsellor & Mentor, Diane Merphaw
    http://www.dianemerpaw.com
    
    Are you interested in establishing or strengthening your connection with your Angels and Guides? It is Diane’s personal belief that we have all been blessed with a divine team to assist us with our journey here on earth. Are you making great use of your divine team? Are you resisting or simply don't know how? Are you following the guidance you are receiving? In this interactive workshop, Diane will share with you some basics steps on how to communicate and recognize the answers from your Angels and guides. Diane will also teach you how to tune into your personal GPS system to assist you in making choices that will simplify your life. Offered at session # 1, 2 and 4.
     
13. Advanced Aesthetics and Anti-Aging Healthy Skin Care
    
    Why Skin Care? In this workshop you will learn why Microdermabrasion (exfoliation/resurfacing), Mechanical/Chemical Peels, Oxygen Facials and Galvanic Facials should become an Essential Part of your Skin Care Regime no matter how old you are or your skin condition. Catherine and Philomena are going to share with you everyday skin care steps essential for healthy, beautiful skin. You will learn basis skin anatomy to make better choices for yourself and product knowledge - what works, what doesn't. Learn how beautiful skin starts from the inside and what vitamins will work to achieve this. Advanced technology combined with home care will help enhance your beauty, health and wellbeing, You Deserve It! Workshop has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances
     
14. Get Your Glam On!
    Joan Jesion
    Independent Consultant, BeautiControl
    http://www.beautipage.ca/joanj
    
    Would you like to feel and look your best? In this workshop you will learn the latest make up techniques as you will try out the newest colours and products to make you feel and look your best! Joan Jesion will teach you through colour analysis which colours enhance your looks and show you different looks to take you from day to evening and casual to glammed for the holidays. This will be hands on workshop and you will leave confident that you can re create these looks at home. Offered at session # 2 and 3.
     
15. Healing Your Four Bodies
    Wendy Knight Agard
    Doctor of Medical Heilkunst and Homeopathy, True Health Holistic
    http://www.truehealthholistic.com
    
    True health is achieved through a healthy soul and spirit as well as a sound mind and body. If there is a disturbance at the level of the soul or spirit, it will eventually manifest physically or emotionally. In this workshop, you will learn about all four of your bodies - the physical, etheric, astral and ontic. You will discover how your four bodies interact with each other and how each one plays a role in your overall health and happiness. Offered at session # 2 and 3.
     
16. Yoga in the Workplace
    Martha Judd
    Certified Yoga Instructor, Elation Centre
    http://www.elationcentre.com
    
    You are invited to a 50 minute session where you will learn how to improve your posture and deepen your breath as well as incorporate gentle stretches at your desk that keep your body free of unnecessary discomforts. Join Martha as she teaches techniques that are brilliant, accessible, informative and inspiring. It’s guaranteed to bring comfort in your everyday life without feeling like it’s another thing on the do-list. Offered at session # 1 and 4.
     
17. Take Control of Your Hormones
    Nathalie Beauchamp
    Doctor, Beauchamp Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Centre
    http://www.beauchampchiropractic.ca
    
    Would you like to find out how your hormones are affecting your health and your life and how you can take control? In this workshop, Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp will give you natural tips, tools and strategies from PMS to menopause and how diet, nutrition and supplementation can help you be "happy" not "cranky". Bye Bye PMS and Menopause mood swings! Offered at session # 3 and 4.
     
18. Power of the mind
    Isabelle Matigot
    Motivational Speaker ,
    isabellematigot@hotmail.com
    
    Isabelle was diagnosed with a phase 4 cancer in 2003 and given two (2) years to live. Eight (8) years later Isabelle is in very good health. Her testimony will demonstrate how she completly healed herself. In this workshop Isabelle will share with you her path and she will help you discover the power of YOUR mind and demonstrate that YOU hold the power within yourself to achieve whatever you set your mind to. Whether you think you can or can’t, either way, you are right! Henry Ford. Offered at session # 1 and 2.
     
19. Gorgeous, Glowing, Slim and Strong
    
    In this workshop, Deb Gleason will share her tips and insights to adopting and maintaining a whole food, plant-based diet. Embraced by celebrities for dramatic and lasting weight loss, glowing skin and increased lean muscle mass, a vegan diet helps your body eliminating toxins that have built up and clogged the body for years. If you are looking to transition to a healthier lifestyle, would like to experience the health benefits of a vegan diet including substantially lowering the risk for many chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer and diabetes, would like to achieve higher energy levels, would like to learn about delicious vegan substitutions and see your body return to its idea weight and if you would like to reduce your impact on the planet and the animals you share it with then this workshop if for you. Workshop has been cancelled due to unforeseen Circumstances
     
20. Demystifying Social Media for Business
    
    In this workshop you will learn why social media has become the biggest and most important marketing strategy for a business and how to implement this into your marketing strategy. Get answers to questions you dare not speak outloud such as: I’m on facebook, now what? Tweet, what is that all about? I joined LinkedIn because I was told to but not sure why? I don’t have time for this or do I? Barbara will share with you the where, how and what of Social Media beyond just being there. She will give you the most useful tips that you can take with you to get you motivated.
     
21. Stress Free: Why not me
    Marie Migneault
    Intuitive, Emotional Healing, Centre Lumière en Soi
    http://www.centre-lumiere-en-soi.com
    
    Life continuously brings new challenges, (public speaking, career changes, moving, separation, losing a loved one,) and often with it a river of emotions that come flooding in, changing your perception, judgment, and inner peace. Lifelong anxieties, fears, and phobias become etched in our memories and, over time, they become our truths. This can leave you feeling powerless. These beliefs show up as stress, anxiety, weight and health issues, and any number of other dis-eases. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, come meet Marie who will teach you how to use the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). EFT is a useful, calming, take-anywhere remedy. It’s a technique you can use yourself, anywhere, anytime you need it. Let your inner light shine.Offered at session # 2 and 3.
     
22. Savory Soups Made Easy
    Angie Cummings
    http://www.kazskitchen.ca
    
    We all agree that soup is a favorite comfort food on a cold fall day. In this workshop you will learn how to make four (4) delicious soups (potato leek, broccoli cheddar, cream of tomato and minestrone). Angie will show you tips and tricks to make healthy, wholesome soups to feed your hungry family in 30 minutes or less. Once you know the basics of soup making, you are only limited by your imagination. Offered at session # 2 and 4.
     
23. Demystify Stylism and Your Body Type!
    Sophie Martel
    Fashion Stylist,
    http://www.sophiemartel.ca
    
    In this workshop you will demystify stylism and get to know your silhouette, your body type and its instructions. In this workshop Sophie will give you a better idea of what clothing can do for you according to your body type and lifestyle. Don’t forget: EVERY WOMAN IS BEAUTIFUL!Offered at session # 1 and 3.