Events - Atkinson Family Practice

June 2021
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	1 6:00 pm: TaiChi June 1, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Map This 6-week series highlights six (6) out of the 24 simplified Yang forms that are used for people’s health and well-being. Practicing Tai Chi each day can help develop a strong body, enhance mindfulness, can improve symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic pain and improve balance. SPACE IS LIMITED. (Patients must commit to all six sessions). INTRO COST ~ $30 (this time only--to be prepaid). OUTSIDE PARKING LOT AT AFP AMHERST. Social Distancing will be followed; Masks must be worn. Led by Charles Milch, PA-C and Haiying Conover, LMT More	2	3	4	5	6
7 4:00 pm: Intermittent Fasting for Metabolic Health June 7, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Insulin resistance and inflammation are underlying cause of many metabolic disorders like pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and non-alcoholic fatty-liver disease. Intermittent fasting is one of the best therapies to reduce inflammation and to help your cells respond to insulin. In this class you learn how to practice Intermittent fasting to improve your metabolic health. Led by Fatemeh Giahi, Ph.D., RDN More 4:00 pm: Meditation is Medicine June 7, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm In this 4-week course we will: -Review the physical and mental health benefits of a regular meditation practice -Learn a new meditation technique each week -Consider how to establish a regular practice Required reading, Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg, which includes guided practices to download. Book will be available at Amherst Books. All are welcome, and no prior experience required. For maximum benefit, attendance at all 4 session strongly encouraged. Let by Dr. Wendy Chabot More	8 5:30 pm: Parenting Toddlers June 8, 2021 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm The class will meet weekly for four weeks. We’ll cover a range of issues from setting limits, the toddler's mindset, social and emotional growth, anxiety, toileting/sleep/nutrition, sibling relationships, and more. This class will be a time to get your questions answered while understanding what your toddler needs emotionally. Led by Evan Shopper, LICSW, who has spent years teaching parenting classes to parents of young children, and Miranda Tsoumas, PA-C. More 6:00 pm: TaiChi June 8, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Map This 6-week series highlights six (6) out of the 24 simplified Yang forms that are used for people’s health and well-being. Practicing Tai Chi each day can help develop a strong body, enhance mindfulness, can improve symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic pain and improve balance. SPACE IS LIMITED. (Patients must commit to all six sessions). INTRO COST ~ $30 (this time only--to be prepaid). OUTSIDE PARKING LOT AT AFP AMHERST. Social Distancing will be followed; Masks must be worn. Led by Charles Milch, PA-C and Haiying Conover, LMT More	9	10 6:00 pm: Body Kindness Workshop June 10, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm In this 90 min workshop, participants will learn ways to deepen and appreciate their relationship with their body. Make this year different--and instead of hating our body we can start cultivating body respect and kindness! Led by Amanda Mittman, LDN, RDN. More	11	12	13
14 4:00 pm: Intermittent Fasting for Metabolic Health June 14, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Insulin resistance and inflammation are underlying cause of many metabolic disorders like pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and non-alcoholic fatty-liver disease. Intermittent fasting is one of the best therapies to reduce inflammation and to help your cells respond to insulin. In this class you learn how to practice Intermittent fasting to improve your metabolic health. Led by Fatemeh Giahi, Ph.D., RDN More 4:00 pm: Meditation is Medicine June 14, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm In this 4-week course we will: -Review the physical and mental health benefits of a regular meditation practice -Learn a new meditation technique each week -Consider how to establish a regular practice Required reading, Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg, which includes guided practices to download. Book will be available at Amherst Books. All are welcome, and no prior experience required. For maximum benefit, attendance at all 4 session strongly encouraged. Let by Dr. Wendy Chabot More	15 5:30 pm: Parenting Toddlers June 15, 2021 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm The class will meet weekly for four weeks. We’ll cover a range of issues from setting limits, the toddler's mindset, social and emotional growth, anxiety, toileting/sleep/nutrition, sibling relationships, and more. This class will be a time to get your questions answered while understanding what your toddler needs emotionally. Led by Evan Shopper, LICSW, who has spent years teaching parenting classes to parents of young children, and Miranda Tsoumas, PA-C. More	16 3:30 pm: Adult Sleep Class June 16, 2021 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm More	17	18	19	20
21 4:00 pm: Intermittent Fasting for Metabolic Health June 21, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Insulin resistance and inflammation are underlying cause of many metabolic disorders like pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and non-alcoholic fatty-liver disease. Intermittent fasting is one of the best therapies to reduce inflammation and to help your cells respond to insulin. In this class you learn how to practice Intermittent fasting to improve your metabolic health. Led by Fatemeh Giahi, Ph.D., RDN More 4:00 pm: Meditation is Medicine June 21, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm In this 4-week course we will: -Review the physical and mental health benefits of a regular meditation practice -Learn a new meditation technique each week -Consider how to establish a regular practice Required reading, Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg, which includes guided practices to download. Book will be available at Amherst Books. All are welcome, and no prior experience required. For maximum benefit, attendance at all 4 session strongly encouraged. Let by Dr. Wendy Chabot More	22 5:30 pm: Parenting Toddlers June 22, 2021 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm The class will meet weekly for four weeks. We’ll cover a range of issues from setting limits, the toddler's mindset, social and emotional growth, anxiety, toileting/sleep/nutrition, sibling relationships, and more. This class will be a time to get your questions answered while understanding what your toddler needs emotionally. Led by Evan Shopper, LICSW, who has spent years teaching parenting classes to parents of young children, and Miranda Tsoumas, PA-C. More	23	24 6:00 pm: Body Kindness Community June 24, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm A monthly supportive group led by Amanda Mittman, RD, an anti-diet Dietitian who specializes in body image and Intuitive Eating. Each month you will discuss topics designed to foster body respect and improve body image. Perfect for anyone wanting to improve their relationship to their body and food, ditch diet culture, and seek support from like-minded people. This is a safe space for people of ALL size bodies. More	25	26	27
28 4:00 pm: Intermittent Fasting for Metabolic Health June 28, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Insulin resistance and inflammation are underlying cause of many metabolic disorders like pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and non-alcoholic fatty-liver disease. Intermittent fasting is one of the best therapies to reduce inflammation and to help your cells respond to insulin. In this class you learn how to practice Intermittent fasting to improve your metabolic health. Led by Fatemeh Giahi, Ph.D., RDN More 4:00 pm: Meditation is Medicine June 28, 2021 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm In this 4-week course we will: -Review the physical and mental health benefits of a regular meditation practice -Learn a new meditation technique each week -Consider how to establish a regular practice Required reading, Real Happiness by Sharon Salzberg, which includes guided practices to download. Book will be available at Amherst Books. All are welcome, and no prior experience required. For maximum benefit, attendance at all 4 session strongly encouraged. Let by Dr. Wendy Chabot More	29 5:30 pm: Parenting Toddlers June 29, 2021 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm The class will meet weekly for four weeks. We’ll cover a range of issues from setting limits, the toddler's mindset, social and emotional growth, anxiety, toileting/sleep/nutrition, sibling relationships, and more. This class will be a time to get your questions answered while understanding what your toddler needs emotionally. Led by Evan Shopper, LICSW, who has spent years teaching parenting classes to parents of young children, and Miranda Tsoumas, PA-C. More	30 3:30 pm: Healthy Sleep After Menopause June 30, 2021 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Many women encounter sleep challenges following menopause. In this group we will discuss non-medication approaches to improving sleep in the post-menopausal period. Led by Wendy Chabot, MD, FAAP More

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