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WakoWa Wellness offers regular community classes at Elephant Pharmacy, an alternative pharmacy.  Check below for free, fun and informative classes.

Acupressure for a Naturally Healthy 2008


Thursday, January 10, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., FREE
Berkeley Elephant Pharmacy (1607 Shattuck Ave, 510-549-9200)

Kick off the New Year with a boost to your wellness.

In this hands-on class, you'll learn simple but effective acupressure techniques to support your health and happiness throughout 2008.


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Stress Management for a Healthy Heart


Saturday, February 16, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., FREE
Berkeley Elephant Pharmacy (1607 Shattuck Ave, 510-549-9200)

Stress creeps into our lives without our realizing it.  But that pain in your shoulder, or difficulty with digestion and sleep, may be a clue to the stress that your body is feeling.  Come learn some easy yet effective acupressure techniques that can help you manage stress and support heart health.  You'll get hands-on practice in a safe and non-stressful environment.


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Sleep Better with Acupressure


Saturday, March 15, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., FREE
Berkeley Elephant Pharmacy (1607 Shattuck Ave, 510-549-9200)

  • Do you have trouble getting to sleep, or staying asleep?
  • Do you want to learn natural ways to address sleep issues?

Come learn acupressure and yoga-based body-awareness techniques to address discomforts related to insomnia and uncomfortable sleeping, including busy-mind, headaches, and tightness in shoulders and neck.

A good class if you suffer from sleep issues yourself, or a friend or family member does.


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Energy Boost with Acupressure


Saturday, April 12, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., FREE
Berkeley Elephant Pharmacy (1607 Shattuck Ave, 510-549-9200)

It's Springtime! with the longer daylight, we naturally want to increase our activity.  But sometimes our energy levels need a boost.  In this interactive class, you'll learn self-acupressure and yoga-inspired body-awareness techniques to bring Intention and Attention to your energy level.  We'll cover quick energy-boosting tips, and strategies for alleviating the stresses and discomforts that deplete our energy, including headaches and insomnia.


A good class for people who want to learn natural ways to boost their energy and maintain healthy energy during the day.


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Acupressure for Families and Couples


Sunday, May 11, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., FREE
Berkeley Elephant Pharmacy (1607 Shattuck Ave, 510-549-9200)

Celebrate your family and your partner, by learning natural ways to support their health and wellness.

Come learn acupressure and body-awareness techniques to use on your family member, beloved, best friend... and on yourself. We'll cover common discomforts that can get in the way of fully enjoying your family, or a romantic evening, including headaches, shoulder and neck pain, insomnia and low energy.

You'll start to build your own Healthy Intentions Toolkit for sustainable health.


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Relax Your Jaw with Acupressure


Sunday, June 7, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., FREE
Berkeley Elephant Pharmacy (1607 Shattuck Ave, 510-549-9200)

  • Do you have pain in your jaw?
  • Do you grind your teeth?

Holding tension in your jaw can cause headaches, shoulder and neck pain, TMJ, and can lead to the need for orthodontic braces.

Come learn acupressure and body-awareness techniques to address discomfort due to jaw-clenching and teeth-grinding. 

Read about Wako's year in braces: What's In A Smile blog.


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Better Sleep with Acupressure


Monday, October 27, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., FREE
Berkeley Elephant Pharmacy (1607 Shattuck Ave, 510-549-9200)

  • Do you suffer from poor sleep?
  • Would you like to learn natural ways to address sleep issues?

Learn simple but effective acupressure techniques to address discomforts related to insomnia, including busy-mind, headaches, and shoulder and neck pain.


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past events
09.30.07 Relieve Stress with Acupressure
Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
07.28.07 Travel Better with Acupressure
Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
06.09.07 Relieve Jaw and Braces Discomfort with Acupressure

Read about Wako's braces on What's In A Smile blog.
Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
04.09.07
04.10.07
Sleep Better with Acupressure Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
Elephant Pharmacy, Los Altos
03.13.07
03.19.07
Energize with Acupressure Elephant Pharmacy, Los Altos
Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
02.14.07 Acupressure for Couples Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
02.13.07 Workplace Wellness Elephant Pharmacy, Los Altos
01.16.07
01.22.07
Setting Healthy Intentions with Acupressure Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
Elephant Pharmacy, Los Altos
12.05.06 Elephant Pharmacy Los Altos Opening Party Elephant Pharmacy, Los Altos
11.06.06 Give the Gift of Acupressure Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
09.25.06
10.09.06
Self-Acupressure for Musicians
                                                    see flyer here
Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
08.12.06 SPARKPLUG Womens Retreat Dream Space, Oakland
07.06.06 Relief at Your Fingertips for Travel Discomforts Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
06.24.06 Jazz Camp West: resident acupressure practitioner La Honda, California
06.10.06 Men's Health Panel: Stress Reduction Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
06.05.06 Cubicle Wellness with Attention and Intention Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
05.18.06 Sleep Better with Attention and Intention Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
04.16.06 Healthy Tummy, Happy Heart Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, Berkeley
04.15.06 Facial Glow, Naturally Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
03.25.06 Sleep Better, Naturally Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, Berkeley
03.09.06 Energize with Attention & Intention Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
02.26.06 Open Your Heart by Opening Your Shoulders Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
01.09.06 Setting Healthy Intentions Elephant Pharmacy, Berkeley
 


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