Post Conference Workshops
Last year we were asked to consider post conference classes. Many travel a long way to attend conference and would like to stay an extra day or two and take a class to enhance their studies or practice. Some of you live in the Denver Metro area and will want to take advantage of the great speakers who have agreed to give a post conference session. Regardless of where you live, we believe it will be hard for you to pass up taking advantage of the following classes.
Please note that you may register for post conference sessions even if you choose not to attend conference. Post conference sessions have limited room so register early.
Second Chance At your Dream: Engaging the Gifts of Energy Psychology
for Optimal Aging, Creativity and Health
Dorother Hover-Kramer Ed.D., RN, CNS, D. CEP
August 3rd – ½ Day Morning
Cost - $75
This course is designed to make the resources of Energy Psychology (EP) available to people in the second half of life who want to live more fully and creatively, release limiting patterns, and enhance their sense of well-being. Exploring the gifts of EP for creative aging: Statistics about the second half of life… Tasks of aging—retirement, mentoring others, dealing with changes in the body, handling pain and loss. Tools for handling systemic upset, rethinking limiting beliefs, letting go of daily stress. Experiential learning exercises to strengthen each of the tools presented.
Dorothea Hover-Kramer is well known to HTP because of her close work with Janet Mentgen in the early days of the program and her ongoing support of the HTP organization. As a psychologist and clinical nurse specialist, she expanded her practice to cofound the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology in 1999, to write its first code of ethics and to see it develop into an international organization with over a thousand members. She has authored 6 major books on energy therapies including the most recent, Second Chance at your Dream filled with opportunities for the public to utilize energy concepts in the second half of life.
Energy Medicine: The Leading Edge of Intergrative Holistic Medicine (IHM)
Dr. Robert S. Ivker, DO, ABIHM, FAAFP, HTCP
Janna Moll HTCP/I, CMT, SEM
August 3rd – ½ Day Afternoon
Cost - $75
Join the co-founder of medicine's newest specialty and one of the leaders of the emerging field of energy medicine, in this 4-hour didactic and experiential workshop. Dr. Rob Ivker and Janna Moll will present a comprehensive picture of IHM, the key role of energy medicine and especially Healing Touch in 21st century healthcare, in addition to teaching several healing modalities. These simple yet powerful practices will assist you in working with clients and patients suffering with chronic illness and/or those committed to experiencing optimal health, as well as balancing your own energy.
IHM is based on the beliefs that unconditional love is life's most powerful healer, and the perceived loss of love is our greatest health risk. The primary objective of this workshop is to provide you and your clients with a few practical options for heightening self-awareness, loving yourself more fully, while rejuvenating your body, inspiring your mind, opening your heart, and soothing your soul.
Dr. Rob Ivker is a physician healer, health educator, and best-selling author. He is a board-certified holistic physician (ABIHM), a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, healing touch certified practitioner (HTCP). He has been practicing medicine since 1972. Dr. Ivker is the Co-Founder and Past-President of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, and Past-President of the American Holistic Medical Association. He is a former Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He is the author of the best-selling SINUS SURVIVAL, in addition to six other books. His new e-book, LOVE YOUR NOSE NATURALLY, is available on his website: www.physicianhealer.com. Married for 41 years to Harriet, a psychiatric social worker, they live in Littleton, CO.
Janna Moll has been involved with Healing Touch since 1995 and other healing modalities since 1993. She is a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner (HTCP)/Instructor (HTCI), teaching levels 1, 2, 3 and 4. Janna is trained in 10+ disciplines in the EM field. She holds a BS degree in environmental biology and chemistry, a degree in business and is an MSN candidate. Janna owns the Heart Healing Center, Inc. in Highlands Ranch, CO. She is a mentor in the Healing Touch certification process; Janna consults to physicians on the energetics of disease and is published on Energy Medicine. Janna presents and teaches internationally. She presented to MSF-France 9/05 in Uganda and taught HT 1 & 2 in India 2/06.
Finding Your Authentic Vibration on The Path to Wholeness
Susan Wagner DVM, DACVIM, HTA-P
August 3rd – 1 Day
Cost - $150
We will teach participants to recognize their true vibration, empowering them in the area
of physical, mental and spiritual healing. They will learn how to spot their non-truth -- those energies that separate us from a state of harmony and balance. This work is a blend of science and spirituality – Albert Einstein and Nicola Tesla meet Christian and Buddhist teachings, energy medicine, and the amazing wisdom of the animal kingdom.
Dr. Susan Wagner is a board certified veterinary neurologist whose pioneering work acknowledges the bioenergetic interaction between people and animals. She is an advocate for change in the area of interpersonal violence and animal cruelty, and works toward a greater understanding surrounding the health implications of the human-animal bond.
Residing in Worthington, Ohio, she is an active public speaker in the areas of the human-animal bond, energy theory and healing, and spirituality. She especially enjoys teaching about the spiritual nature of animals. Dr. Wagner is published in several peer-reviewed journals. She is also co-author of Through A Dog’s Ear: Using Sound to Improve the Health and Behavior of Your Canine Companion, and was research director for the Through A Dog’s Ear CD series. Dr. Wagner is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Ohio State University Veterinary College, and a Level IV Healing Touch for Animals practitioner.
Sacred Powers: A Medical Intuitive’s Perspective
Nancy Weber R.N. (since 1963), private practice as a Medical Intuitive since 1975, Interfaith Minister, Touch for Health Practitioner, psychic detective
August 3rd – 1 Day
Cost - $150
This workshop is designed to enhance any healing modality. Encouraging ourselves to enter into the presence of the divine light and stay aware of the flow of information we gather, enhances all our healing work. We will explore the psychic senses with the knowledge that these senses are simply the soul’s awareness of life and when we avail ourselves we increase all possibilities. Hands on techniques suitable for all healing work, applied kinesiology, aura viewing and other techniques will be explored.
Nancy Weber is a medical intuitive, animal communicator, psychic detective, an R.N., author, educator, motivational speaker and lecture, interfaith minister and more. Nancy Weber is an inspiring example of how adversity can open up ones life to unimagined, hidden potentials.
At twenty, Nancy became the youngest supervisor of nursing in New York State, appointed to the position in a private hospital by a unanimous vote of staff and administration. A pair of serious injuries changed her life forever. After 37 hospitalizations, two surgeries and a near death episode, Nancy was told to prepare to lose her ability to walk.
Perhaps it was Nancy's already blooming psychic abilities or the desperation of a young, single mother, Nancy knew that hobbling on canes, body braces and wheelchair bondage was not going to be her future. In 1974, she set out on her personal quest for health, today she seeks to help others to hope, to believe and to continue to open up to new vistas.
Holistic Self-Care
Mary Duennes RN, BSN, MA, HTCP/I
August 3rd – 1 Day
Cost - $150
This interactive program will introduce participants to several simple, effective holistic practices from different countries and cultures. Practices include Tai Chi, meditation, body movement, acupressure for alleviating pain and stress-related problems, visualization, breathing and hand massage. The simplicity of the work invites participants to share what they learn with others and is valuable for those working in education, health ministries, parish nursing, counseling, etc. Much of the content of the workshop is based on the work of Dr. Patricia Cane and Capacitar International, Inc.
Mary Duennes is an RN with 35 years experience currently working as a Parish Nurse in Cincinnati, OH. Since 2003 she has worked with teachers and in schools bringing holistic health to children using the popular education approach of Capacitar International. She co-authored Capacitar for Kids: A Multicultural Wellness Program for Children, Schools and Families - Teacher’s Handbook. She is a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner /Instructor and has taught Healing Touch and Capacitar in the U.S.,South Africa and Lesotho.
Creative Business Basics to Turn Your Passions into Profit
Sharon Robbins RN, HN-BC, CCHt, HTCP
Lauri Pointer, BS, HTCP/I
Nancy Lester, RN, HNC, HTCP/I
August 3rd – 1 Day
Cost - $150
This experiential full day workshop is the perfect spring-board to launch or improve your holistic private practice. We will cover the full spectrum from practical business basics (business plans; licensure; resources for local business requirements; budgets; bookkeeping) to the creative, spiritually, passion inspired aspects of manifesting a thriving practice (journaling; visioning; rituals for manifestation). You will gain confidence learning how to establish a sound business foundation while experiencing and gaining insights into how to identify and remove fears & blocks to your business success. The presenters will share their combined 50+ years of business experience to empower you to create the business practice of your dreams.
Sharon Robbins, has been an entrepreneur and business owner for over 30 years with first-hand knowledge and experience in start-up, maintenance and growth of small businesses. For the past seventeen years, Sharon has been directly involved in the development
of wellness and preventive medicine services within her own private practice business as a health educator, patient advocate, biofield therapist and consultant for stress management & health empowerment. From Feb. 2001 to Sept.2007, Sharon was the Chair and/or co-Chair of the HTI Business Council Committee and has been actively involved in educating HT practitioners about business concepts in an effort to support those who would like to “make a living” practicing Healing Touch. She is honored to currently be the first Executive Director of the HT Professional Association, which was launched April 1, 2008 with the support of HTP. Sharon is also serving on the Board of HT Worldwide Foundation since 2006.
Lauri Pointer is a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner and Instructor and a Certified Instructor of Journal to the Self. She has a degree in Exercise Science from CSU, specializing in Wellness. She is on the faculty at Front Range Community College as a part time instructor in the Holistic Health Practitioner Certificate program. She teaches Healing Touch and Journaling classes around the country and has a fulltime Healing Touch practice.
Nancy Lester brings to her work over 25 years of nursing experience, including trauma and critical care, hospice, home health, rehabilitation and hospital administration. She obtained BS with a concentration in Health Care Administration and was the Senior Manager for Interdisciplinary Services for a Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland for seven years. In the late 80’s, her journey led her into the study of holistic care and energetic healing. She became certified in Holistic Nursing, Healing Touch, and Massage Therapy. In 1995, Nancy went into private practice and founded her business, Healing Arts, Inc. Nancy maintains a full time private practice and is a Healing Touch Certified Instructor for levels 1 – 4.
Physics and Spiritual Healing For Healers
Vicki Slater RN, PhD
August 3 - 4 – 2 Days
Cost - $300
The electrical “mechanism” that is part of the physical body can be broken, leading to all dimensions of pain. It also can be repaired. Five threads are woven through this 15 hour experiential workshop: increasing the healer’s capacity to deliver healing energy, principles of sound and electromagnetism that may underpin energy healing, spiritual healing, self-care, and healing techniques. Guided visualizations that can lead to personal healing will be interspersed through the course.
Vicki Slater took Healing Touch I in 1989 and was convinced that laws of physics underpins it. She studied with physicists, electricians, and mechanical engineers to answer her question: “How does Healing Touch work? Her nursing practice now includes Healing Touch, aromatherapy, flower essences, crystal healing, hypnotherapy and guided imagery, the Bowen Technique, Craniosacral Therapy, and Tuning Fork treatments physics principles she understands, and 40 years of nursing practice and thought to offer her clients deep spiritual healing.
She published in the Journal of Holistic Nursing and in Dossey and Keegan’s Holistic Nursing: A Handbook for Practice, 5th edition. She participates in Healing Touch research, teaches Healing Touch Levels 1 and 2, Reiki, and “Physics and Spiritual Healing for Healers.”
Using Essential Oils for the Oncology Population
Debra Reis RN, MSN, HTCP/I, HTSM-CP/I, CCA
August 4th – ½ Day Morning
Cost - $75
This program will explore the healing qualities of certain essential oils helpful for the physical body with a focus on the oncology population. Specific oils to be addressed include lavender, peppermint, orange and others with indications for oncology clients. We will review historical and current use of essential oils for health care. Essential oil chemistry, quality standards, safety and research will be discussed especially as they apply to the oncology population.
Debra Reis has been a nurse for over 20 years with additional education and certification as a nurse practitioner with a special focus in holistic health and wellness. She also holds certifications
as a Healing Touch Practitioner/Instructor, Clinical Aromatherapist, Nia Instructor with training in Guided Imagery. Her private practice includes healing touch, aromatherapy, guided imagery, spiritual ministry and movement therapy with a focus on health and wellness. She provides classes and workshops locally and nationally on a variety of holistic topics. Currently, she also works in an outpatient oncology setting as coordinator of the Healing Care Program. This program offers classes and private sessions to patients and their support persons who have been touched with the diagnosis of cancer
Your Thumbprint, God’s Hand: Establishing a Parish Healing Ministry
Dianne Del Giorno MALS, HTSMP, graduate work in English Education
The Rev. Joanie Delamater, MA, MDiv, HTSMP
Sherri Afryl, BS in Elementary Education, graduate work in Early Childhood Education, HTSMP
Cathryn Bashore, MA, LICSW, HTSMP
August 4th – ½ Day Afternoon
Cost - $75
If establishing or augmenting a parish Healing Ministry is your call, this presentation will explain in detail how a
unique two-part program of healers and BeFrienders was planned, implemented, and grown in a parish setting.
The presenters will share how their dream unfolded and how the practical matters (power-sharing, policies, healing services, education programs, the establishment of a healing room) evolved. Participants will leave with materials to launch and to sustain a parish healing ministry.
A former teacher educator, Dianne Del Giorno has taught for the past eight years at Century Community College in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, just north and east of St. Paul. In addition to
her work in innovative instructional techniques for developmental learners, Dianne is part of the Reflection and Renewal Team at the college, offering retreats throughout the academic year for faculty, staff, administrators, and students. Dianne is the leader of the Healing Team at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and she was instrumental in the development of the ministry. She has written training materials for lay healers and works closely with the parish rector and clergy in sustaining and growing the Healing Ministry at St. John’s.
Rev. Joanie Delamater is an Associate Priest at St. John in the Wilderness and a healing touch practitioner. In addition to worship, education, and pastoral care, Joanie also directs the parish’s involvement in Kids Hope, a national outreach mentoring program for at-risk elementary children. Beyond her parish work, Joanie is a Diocesan Discernment trainer, a BeFriender coordinator/ trainer, and Resource Center for Churches board member. Since 1981, as both a lay person and clergy, she has been active in the Minnesota Cursillo community. In 2004, Joanie was charged with developing both a BeFriender Ministry and a Healing Team at St. John’s. The parish now has over 20 BeFrienders and a joint clergy-lay healing team, in which five clergy and six lay ministers share in the Laying-on
of Hands and Anointing at Sunday and mid-week services.
Sherri Afryl is a former elementary and preschool teacher who has taught in several states and established private kindergarten programs and designed curriculum in two of them. She and Dianne Del Giorno were the lay leaders of their church, during a time of transition from part-time interim clergy to hiring and integrating a new rector. These experiences gave her a framework for new beginnings. She is currently part of her church Healing Team as well as several other ministries.
Sherri has been married for almost forty years, has two grown children and cares for her blind seventeen-year-old dachshund. She is a crossword puzzle and Sudoku devotee. Some of her other hobbies include archaeology, writing, yoga, book club, gardening, refinishing furniture, and volunteering at Radio Talking Book.
Cathryn Bashore has been involved in the healing ministry at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church and, along with other healing team members, offers Healing Touch as a part of this ministry. In the development of the two-part healing program at St. John’s, she established and first led the BeFriender ministry. She is a trained psychotherapist, a watercolor artist and musician who lives in
a suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota. Cathryn enjoys winter, camping, reading and spending time with her adult daughters.
An Energetic Treatment of Allergies
Sue Hovland BSN, RN, CMT, HTCP/I
August 4th – 1 Day
Cost - $150
Allergens are substances that cause a disruption in the body's energy systems, causing symptoms depending where that imbalance occurs. Participants will learn to identify allergens by energy assessment and muscle testing. Then they will learn several different energy treatment approaches that will be useful in their HT or other energy practice by working on actual allergies of their partners in class. Self treatment will also be addressed. Allergies are rampant in our stressful, polluted, and chemical filled society. An allergic reaction can manifest as any symptom from GI distress, respiratory issues, skin conditions, brain "fog", weight gain, to interpersonal difficulties and behavior problems. Often an allergen can be relieved in one treatment. It works very well on children (and grandchildren!), animals, and helps balance the energy between people, too.
Sue Hovland,is a Registered Nurse (BSN), Healing Touch Certified Practitioner and Instructor, and Certified Massage Therapist. She started studying Healing Touch with Janet Mentgen in 1982, and has been teaching and in private practice in Denver since 1990, getting certified in 1993. She has studied various energetic perspectives with many workshops from Rosalyn Bruyere’s school (including Debra Denker and Shelby Hammitt), Barbara Brennan, Brugh Joy, Rudi Noel, Mary Jo Bulbrook’s Energetic Healing, NAET Allergy Elimination Technique, Allergy Antidotes, Aromatherapy, Tuning Forks with Arden Wilken, and Axiatonal Alignment. Sue has had a long time interest in the human body, and has studied it from several disciplines -- Nursing, Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Cranial-Sacral Therapy, Human Dissection, Visceral Manipulation, Lymph Drainage, and Manual Therapy.
With Janet’s blessings, Sue developed the multi-level Anatomy for Healers® program from her background in body therapies and energy. She has been teaching it nationally and internationally since 1997.
Energy Medicine in Surgery
Janna Moll HTCP/I, CMT, SEM
August 4th – 1 Day
Cost - $150
Topics include suggested pre-surgery and post surgery sessions with your surgical client, the number of sessions needed and what to cover. We will discuss surgical intention and client affirmations. Proper surgical protocol for pre-op, surgical suite and post-op interaction with surgeons, anesthesiologists and surgical/ hospital staff also discussed. A program for registered nurses, physicians, body therapists, counselors, psychotherapists, other health professionals, and EM practitioners desiring an in depth understanding of the practice of healing work using energy medicine in surgical environments.
Janna Moll has been involved with Healing Touch since 1995 and other healing modalities since 1993. She is a Healing Touch Certified Practitioner (HTCP)/Instructor (HTCI), teaching levels 1, 2, 3 and 4. Janna is trained in 10+ disciplines in the EM field. She holds a BS degree in environmental biology and chemistry, a degree in business and is an MSN candidate. Janna owns the Heart Healing Center, Inc. in Highlands Ranch, CO. She is a mentor in the Healing Touch certification process; Janna consults to physicians on the energetics of disease and is published on Energy Medicine. Janna presents and teaches internationally. She presented to MSF-France 9/05 in Uganda and taught HT 1 & 2 in India 2/06.
