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Conference organized by the BC Acupressure Therapits Association.

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BODYTALK ACCESS with Cress Spicer Bodytalk Access is an energy based health routine that can be used by everyone - children or adults, laypeople or professionals. Using 5 simple Bodytalk techniques, it helps to bring about significant improvements in:

* reducing stress
* boosting mental clarity and focus
* enhancing immune response
* promoting health and well-being
* assists in easing aches and pains

The techniques taught are safe, non-invasive, fast and effective - great for using with children! Come away from the course with valuable tools you can use everyday to reduce the effects of stress, support the body’s natural healing ability.

Come and join Dr. Alda Ngo once a month to learn ways to deal with the stress and depression that accompanies infertility and pregnancy loss. Find out how acupressure points, Qi Gong/meridian exercises, mindfulness exercises and many other techniques can help you feel more calm and relaxed. Each month will have a different theme and this month the theme will be focussing on Fall and the Metal element. We will explore the physical, mental and emotional aspects of Fall and Metal as we share some tools to support a balanced body, a calm mind, and a fertile soul. Diet: autumnal foods Exercise: meridian exercises to harmonize the Metal organ systems Acupressure: points for supporting the Metal organ systems Mindfulness / Qi Gong meditation exercise

Join Dr. Spence Pentland for a free information session about male factor infertility. The eve will consist of a short presentation followed by discussion & questions. All are welcome.

Required to register as space is limited to 16. These talks usually fill up so please call to reserve your seat.

Discover the Key to Symptom Free Menopause! Contrary to popular opinion menopause is not a disease but a normal process in a woman’s life – a time when the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual-self need nurturing. Hot flashes, night sweats, memory problems, fatigue, weight gain, loss or libido or headaches are blamed on the decreased production of hormones when the true cause is imbalanced adrenal, liver, thyroid and digestive function.

This free one hour presentation by Acubalance Clinical Director, Lorne Brown B.Sc., CA, Dr. TCM, FABORM, will discuss natural approaches that can optimize your eggs ability to reach their fertility potential. Dr. Brown will share natural approaches to treating diagnosis such as unexplained infertility, PCOS, recurrent pregnancy loss, high FSH, and diminished ovarian reserve. He will share clinical success stories where women have been diagnosed with elevated FSH levels above 18 or labelled as diminished ovarian reserve evidenced by low antral follicle counts or repeated "poor" response to IVF medications go on to conceive naturally or with IVF. All those who attend will receive handouts that outline the free therapies of diet (Acub fertility diet), lifestyle and stress reduction to help to optimize your fertility. We will also discuss the Ovarian Assement Report (OAR) testing during the evening presentation and how it provides an accurate assessment of how many eggs you may have. Dr. Brown will remain after the presentation to answer your personal questions and also to provide requisitions for the OAR if warranted.