All About Alumni: Conscious Playful Food - A Holistic Approach to Cooking Professionally with Kyra Bramble

Kyra Bramble is a “health food ninja”!   A private chef with a catering business centering around special needs diets including raw, vegan, gluten-free, paleo, and traditional, diets. Now she travels the world cooking for retreats, leading workshops, and continuing her education.

Kyra credits her Hawthorn education as giving her an edge over other chefs and caterers and allows her to compete and thrive in a niche market. Tune in to hear more from Kyra Bramble as she presents Conscious Playful Food: A Holistic Approach to Cooking Professionally, live and online Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 at 12 PM Pacific.

For more information and to RSVP please visit: 
http://hawthornuniversity.org/WEBINARS/All-About-Alumni-Archives/

Kyra Bramble is a plant-based chef, wild crafter, holistic nutritionist in training, and all around lover of all things edible. She sees food as a way to share her soul with the world as she believes that through food we learn about science, history, spirituality, and our own unique bodies. Her goal is to inspire others to respect and LOVE the food they put inside of themselves, and to diminish the dogmatic judgement attached to health food advocates. Her workshops present and break down original recipes that ANYONE — regardless of culinary experience and dietary habits — can make at home and enjoy. She is the owner and founder of More Pleaze and works as a holistic natural food chef food chef, yoga teacher, and special events caterer. She currently lives in the jungle on Maui. She has a Le Cordon Bleu degree from California Culinary Academy, a 1000+ hour SFHN certification from Hawthorn University, and a Wildcrafter Certification from Earth Medicine Institute.

Disclaimer: The webinars may present information that does not fully reflect Hawthorn University’s philosophy. Nonetheless, these presentations have been chosen because of their overall quality of information.

Kyra Bramble, Le Cordon Bleu Chef, SFHN, RYT

SFHN program graduate, 2016

Revisit Combining Essential Oils and Herbs with David Crow, L.Ac.

Certain essential oils can be combined with herbs for specific therapeutic benefits. In this presentation, David Crow returns and explores how essential oils and aromatherapy can be integrated with herbal treatments. The presentation will explore which essential oils can be safely combined, and how, with herbs according to therapeutic functions.  The recording of David's presentation is now available here: http://hawthornuniversity.org/WEBINARS/Webinar-Archives/.

David will help us to understand when and how essential oils and aromatherapy are a primary, adjunct or contraindicated treatment, to understand the compatibility or lack of compatibility of specific groups and species of essential oils and specific groups and species of herbs, and simple combinations of herbs and essential oils for specific therapeutic benefits.

David Crow is an acupuncturist and herbalist with over thirty years experience. He is the author of several books, including In Search of the Medicine Buddha, a book about his studies of Tibetan and Ayurvedic medicine in the Himalayas. A well-known lecturer in the field of natural medicine, Mr. Crow’s work is largely focused on the synthesis of botanical medicine, ecology and spirituality. He is the founder of Floracopeia, a company that supports ecologically sustainable agriculture through the production of essential oils and aromatic treasures. For more information about David or Floracopeia visit their website: http://www.floracopeia.com.

Disclaimer: The webinars may present information that does not fully reflect Hawthorn University’s philosophy. Nonetheless, these presentations have been chosen because of their overall quality of information.

David Crow, L.Ac.

5 Key Legal Steps to Protect Your Holistic Business with Lisa Fraley, JD, CHHC, AADP

As a holistic nutrition professional, it is important to protect yourself and your business. Learn the ins and outs of applicable law with Lisa Fraley, a Holistic Lawyer who will share her five easy legal steps to keeping your income, website and content safe, to secure your finances, keep away copycats and protect your programs, products and courses. 

Join Lisa Fraley for 5 Key Legal Steps to Protect Your Holistic Business, live on Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 at 4 PM Pacific.

Register for this webinar at:

http://hawthornuniversity.org/WEBINARS/Webinar-Archives/

In this webinar, you'll learn effective (and inexpensive) ways to get legal coverage, one step at a time, so you can focus on changing the world and improving others' health, one client at a time.

Lisa Fraley, JD, CHHC, AADP, is an Attorney, Legal Coach®, Speaker, and #1 Best Selling Author of Easy Legal Steps...That are Also Good for Your Soul. With her unique blend of coaching, legal expertise, and spirituality, Lisa has supported thousands of heart-centered entrepreneurs and small business owners to protect themselves, their businesses and their brands.

Lisa earned her J.D. from Case Western Reserve University, B.A. with honors from Miami University (Ohio), and became certified as a Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Life Coach through Coach U, and Fitness Instructor through ACE. She is also a Transformational Coaching Method Master Coach through HCI/Holistic MBA, accredited by the AADP, and the former President of the Junior League of Portland, Maine.

Disclaimer: Webinars may present information that does not fully reflect Hawthorn University’s philosophy. Nonetheless, these presentations have been chosen because of their overall quality of information.

Lisa Fraley, JD, CHHC, AADP

Toxins and Detoxification: Application of Nutrition and Lifestyle with Dr. Deanna Minich

Detoxification is a popular subject, and it is important to know the context of its practices as they relate to health and disease, and also their general view and acceptance in the medical arena today. Dr. Deanna Minich, a health educator and author with more than twenty years of experience in nutrition, mind-body health, and functional medicine, joins us to help us understand the many facets of detoxification. Join Dr. Minich for Toxins and Detoxification: Application of Nutrition and Lifestyle, now available for review: http://hawthornuniversity.org/WEBINARS/Webinar-Archives/.

Dr. Deanna Minich’s presentation will also help us to:
• Identify biochemical and genetic pathways involved in detoxification processes: ARE gene upregulation biotransformative enzyme induction or inhibition, and heavy metal metabolism.
• Understand the role of nutrition, nutrient actives, and botanicals in modulating detoxification processes.

Dr. Minich holds Master’s and Doctorate degrees in nutrition and has lectured extensively throughout the world on health topics, teaching patients and health professionals about health. She is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner. Her passion is bringing forth a colorful whole-self approach to nourishment called Whole Detox and bridging the gaps between science, soul, and art in medicine.

Disclaimer: Webinars may present information that does not fully reflect Hawthorn University’s philosophy. Nonetheless, these presentations have been chosen because of their overall quality of information.

Dr. Deanna Minich

All About Alumni: Evolving with My Practice with Marjie C. Andrejciw, MT (ASCP), MS, NC

Diversifying your practice, becoming “the boss”, growing with your niche, working synergistically, and marketing yourself are all important steps in your holistic health and nutrition business journey. Marjie Andrejciw, Hawthorn MSHN program graduate, has been in practice for over 9 years specializing in chronic illness.  During that time she expanded her practice with a retail health food store with 5 employees.  

Join Marjie as she shares her journey as she evolved from being a student at Hawthorn University to a Holistic Nutritional Counselor with a thriving practice when she presents Evolving with My Practice.

You can view this All About Alumni presentation and many others at:

http://hawthornuniversity.org/WEBINARS/All-About-Alumni-Archives/

Marjie Andrejciw has over 10 years of experience as a Medical Technologist in the clinical laboratory, and is well versed in interpreting and understanding the significance of laboratory testing. Through Seeking Health Educational Institute she is certified in two levels of Methylation & Clinical Nutrigenomics. She is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force. Having suffered from an autoimmune disease and genetic methylation imbalances, Marjie truly understands how challenging recovering your health can be. Not only is she able to be sympathetic but is also realistic, having personally walked the pathway towards recovering her own health.

Disclaimer: The webinars may present information that does not fully reflect Hawthorn University’s philosophy. Nonetheless, these presentations have been chosen because of their overall quality of information.

Marjie Andrejciw, MT (ASCP), MS, NC
Hawthorn MSHN program graduate, 2008

Mould and Health: The Holistic Professional’s Role with Lucinda Curran

With a growing awareness of the influence of mould in chronic inflammation, it is important to understand your role as health practitioner. Lucinda Curran, experienced Building Biologist and Chinese medicine practitioner, brings the latest from the field and integrates it into effective ways to support and educate your clientele! 

Join Lucinda Curran for Mould and Health: The Holistic Professional’s Role.

You can view this presentation and many others at:

http://hawthornuniversity.org/WEBINARS/Webinar-Archives/

This live presentation will help you to:

• Understand mould and the important role it plays in our environment;

• Become familiar with water damaged buildings and how they can impact health;

• Become clear on your role as a health practitioner;

• Introduction to a tool to assist in supporting clients to achieve greater wellbeing.

Lucinda, CEO of Eco Health Solutions, is an experienced Building Biologist. With a background in health sciences and education, she has a thorough understanding of ways in which homes and workplaces can adversely affect overall health and vitality. 

Her own illness due to environmental factors is her catalyst for supporting others in identifying and finding solutions for making healthy living choices. With a passion to make the world a safer place, Lucinda finds great joy in empowering her clients in enhancing their wellbeing through making positive changes to the built environment and in their lives. 

Lucinda is past-president of the Australasian Society of Building Biologists (ASBB) and has also served as an active member of the committee. She is currently involved with the Indoor Air Quality Association (Australian Chapter) and The LEAD Group. With a focus on education, she is a trainer at the Australian College of Environmental Studies and has created the Environmental Sensitivities Symposium, as well as other online events to educate and empower members of the public.

Disclaimer: Webinars may present information that does not fully reflect Hawthorn University’s philosophy. Nonetheless, these presentations have been chosen because of their overall quality of information.

Lucinda Curran

Eco Health Solutions

Tinnitus and Heavy Metals: Connecting the Dots with Sean LaFave

In today’s world, a continuous onslaught of toxins pervades our lives and environment, both in and outside our homes, notably, heavy metals. Sean LaFave wants to help you gain a better understanding of how to safely and effectively address one of the major underlying causes of tinnitus. Join Sean LaFave for Tinnitus and Heavy Metals: Connecting the Dots, now available to watch at:  http://hawthornuniversity.org/WEBINARS/Webinar-Archives/.

Our bodies are challenged to tolerate chemical toxicity, which often leads to a list of chronic conditions that go unexplained, like adrenal fatigue and unbearable chronic tinnitus. Sean will take you on a journey of discovery into how these unseen heavy metal invaders affect our bodies’ communication pathways, all the way down to the cell level.

This live presentation covers:
1. Understanding the connection between tinnitus and adrenal fatigue.
2. Recognizing heavy metals as one of the major underlying causes of adrenal fatigue and tinnitus.
3. Delivering safe and effective results while addressing the cause, not the symptom.

Sean LaFave, the founder of Geared for Wellness, earned his Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from the University of Colorado, is a Certified Health Coach, a Health Centers of the Future graduate, a member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, and holds a Pastoral Sciences Diplomat from the Pastoral Medical Association. He established the first Neurotoxicity program of its kind in Kansas, developing his expertise in neurotoxic illness, weight loss, and custom nutrition.

Sean has over 20 years of experience in the natural health care profession, and the past 11 years as a Neurotoxicity Specialist. He works directly with health professionals throughout the US and is a sought-after Wellness Coach, consultant, and lecturer for a variety of health care organizations and private physician practices. He supports his clients with the prevention and care for such neurotoxic-mediated illnesses as weight loss resistance, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, and auto-immune diseases.

Disclaimer: Webinars may present information that does not fully reflect Hawthorn University’s philosophy. Nonetheless, these presentations have been chosen because of their overall quality of information.

Sean LaFave