Elementa Health and Wellness Events, Courses & Workshops
Elementa offer a number of dynamic, informative and interactive events, workshops, courses and seminars on a variety of topics from nutrition for you and your family, hormonal health, allergies and intolerance to picky eaters, babies first foods and sports performance through nutrition and meditation.
Check out our current courses below. We will be adding to and updating the series on a regular basis. Most courses are run at elementa in our seminar room - 347 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland. Tel:09 520 4015
Bookings.
To book our courses either contact Elementa on 09 520 4015 or the phone number provided for each course, or please book on line and we will be in touch.
Current courses:
HEALTH & WELLNESS COURSES
COURSE 1 - Meditation for wellbeing workshop
COURSE 2 - Meditation classes - regular monthly Sunday session
COURSE 3 - Are your hormones making you fat?!
COURSE 4 - Beginners learn to massage with essential oils
COURSE 5 - Improve work performance
COURSE 6 - Heavenly hormones
COURSE 7 - Allergies & intolerances - diagnosis, effects and treatment
COURSE 8 - Optimum sports performance
PARENTING COURSES
COURSE 1- Picky eaters - physical problems or learned behaviour?
COURSE 2 - Baby's first foods
COURSE 3 - The ins and outs of allergies & intolerances
COURSE 1 - MEDITATION FOR WELLBEING WORKSHOP
Meditation is a precious skill for life and a journey of deeper self knowledge and understanding.
This ancient discipline can support a better quality of being in our busy, modern lives Our experienced meditation teacher, Kate Taylor will run an experiential afternoon and an opportunity to learn some simple yet profound techniques ...
- Be guided into deep physical and mental relaxation
- Practice breathing exercises and gentle movementas preparation for stillness.
- Learn and practice meditation skills to quieten the mind - creating an inner spaciousness from which clarity, peace andwisdom can arise
- Experience guided visualization and active imagination.
- Learn how to carry on own practice at home.
No experience necessary. All welcome.
When: Saturday 21st August 12.00 to 4.00 pm
Where: Elementa, 347 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
Teacher: Kate Taylor
Cost: Only $60 per person
Reservation and payment essential before the start of the workshop. A minimum of 6 students for the workshop to go ahead. Please call 09 520 4015 to reserve your space.
Wish to get started meditating? Already meditate but need some support to get it into regular practice? Then these monthly sessions are for you.
You will learn and practise tranquility meditation, a method to quieten the mind and return to the heart. From your still centre you can connect with yourself and life at a deeper level. This is an art and skill that not only brings health benefits but creates and oasis of calm in a busy life. You will also experience guided visualisation and inner journeying as a gateway to deep relaxation and meditation. No experience necessary.
When: Sunday 1st August from 9 to 11 am (the first of our regular monthly sessions scheduled for the first Sunday of each month)
Where: Elementa, 347 Remuera Road, Remuera T:09 520 4015
Teacher: Kate Taylor
Cost: Only $30 per person
Reservation and payment essential before the start of the course. A minimum of 6 students for the course to go ahead. Please call 09 520 4015 to reserve your space
About Kate Taylor
Kate draws on 25 years of yogic, buddhist and contemporary traditions of inner work. Vispassana and Mindfulness have been major influences and are at the core of her teaching. She has always had a strong interest in the inner journey and has explored a variety of traditions and teachers. Whilst her approach is eclectic, it is grounded in established traditions.
Kate holds a yoga teaching diploma (IYTA) with 13 years teaching experience in Australia. She has been leading meditation courses and workshops in Auckland for the past 2 years. She is also a qualified herbalist.
Testimonials
"Learning to quiet the mind and regenerate the soul is an essential tool for well being.
Kate"s soothing voice and practical approach to the art of meditation have started me on that journey - highly recommended to anyone at any level."
Helen Wood , Devonport
"Taking the time to be. Kate has the most beautiful voice, and ability to help me find the tranquility I know I have inside. Of course with dedication and practice I can find
it for my self but Kate leads me there quickly and effortlessly and guided me through journeys of healing restoration, forgiveness and gratitude. When I leave my mind is clear, I feel like a human bind again, instead of a human doing. Thank you Kate"
Jackie Frank, Castor Bay
COURSE 3 - ARE YOUR HORMONES MAKING YOU FAT?
Join Elementa Naturopath Jane Cronin on Saturday May 8th and find out...
Have you reached a point where it seems that no matter how good your diet is or how much you exercise, the weight does not seem shift? Then your hormones could be out of balance.
The endocrine system is one of the body's main systems for communicating, controlling and co-ordinating your body's work - it governs metabolic rate, reproduction, growth and development, internal balance of body systems, plus responses to surroundings, stress and injury. This remarkable system accomplishes these tasks via a network of glands and organs throughout the body which produce, store and secrete certain types of hormones. When these are out of balance your metabolism will be affected, causing weight gain and creating other symptoms which can make you feel unwell, some or even all of the time.
Join Elementa Naturopath Jane Cronin's interactive and informative workshop where she looks at the signs and symptoms of a number of metabolic imbalances such as blood sugar imbalances, thyroid function and stress, helps you to identify what may be causing your weight gain and other health issues and what you can do to treat the imbalances.
When Saturday 8th May 2 to 3.30 pm
Where: Elementa, 347 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland T: 09 520 4015
Investment: $20 payable in advance to secure your space. Bring a friend for only $10. Minimum of 10 people for the workshop to go ahead
COURSE 4 -BEGINNERS LEARN TO MASSAGE WITH ESSENTIAL OILS
Details coming soon - scheduled for Saturday May 22
COURSE 5 - IMPROVE WORK PERFORMANCE
Feeling overwhelmed? Trouble relaxing or sleeping? Want to perform better and keep your cool and enhance success at work or at home? This course may be for you.
NLP Practitioner, nutritionist and training Kinesiologist, Sheena Hendon will introduce you to effective natural techniques to keep you functioning at your best at all times.
The course can assist you to;
- Focus your mind on the task at hand
- Keep calm under pressure
- Learn to slow down after a fast-paced day at work..and more
When? Saturday 15 May 2.30 to 4.30 pm
Where? Elementa, 347 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
Cost: $20 per person. Bring a friend or work colleague for only $10
RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE CALL 09 520 4015. PLACES LIMITED
COURSE 6 - HEAVENLY HORMONES
Learn how a woman's healthy hormones can be her greatest asset.
Females are blessed with a myriad of different hormones. They can have positive effects on our bodies, minds and emotions, or negatives effects. The trick is knowing how to manage them. From low libido, depression and fatigue, to period pain, reproductive disorders and menopause, being 'hormone healthy' is the key.
Getting the delicate balance of your hormones correct is also your best bet at being slim, happy and long lived! So come along for an informative evening where Annaliese Jones will share her knowledge on this, her specialist subject.
When: TBC - if you book please detail whether prefer a day or evening seminar and we will be in touch
Time: 6.30 TO 8.30 pm (seminar starts at 7 pm)
Where: Elementa. 347 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
Cost: Only $20 per person prepaid or on the night
RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE CALL 09 520 4015 TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE. PLACES LIMITED
COURSE 7 - ALLERGIES & INTOLERANCES - DIAGNOSIS, EFFECTS & TREATMENT
FREE Elementa Allergies & Intolerances seminar
'...allergies and intolerances may be symptomatic of underlying health issues that can lead to serious long-term illness..."
If you want to find out more about allergies and intolerances -symptoms, causes, effects (short and long term) and treatment then book in for one of Elementa's allergy and intolerance seminars given by Elementa's allergy specialist and naturopath, Jane Cronin.
When: TBC - if you book please detail whether prefer a day or evening seminar and we will be in touch
Time: 10 to 11 am
Where: Elementa. 347 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
Cost: $15 per person
RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE CALL 09 520 4015 TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE. PLACES LIMITED
COURSE 8 - OPTIMUM SPORTS PERFORMANCE THROUGH NUTRITION
Whether you are an elite athlete or embarking on your first mini triathlon, your diet and lifestyle can make a big impact on your training and recovery as well as performance on the day.
Join nutritionist and NLP practitioner Sheena Hendon in an interactive and practical two-hour workshop aimed to assist you with dietary advice, meal planning and supplementation for training and race day to help in the areas of:
Hydration * maximising glycogen storage for increased energy and endurance * boosting immune systems * preventing adrenal exhaustion.
Sheena will also use provide practical ways to assist you in being prepared mentally and emotionally for training and events.
When? Saturday 29 May 2.30 to 4.30 pm
Where? Elementa, 347 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
Cost: $40 per person
RESERVATIONS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE CALL 09 520 4015. PLACES LIMITED
PARENTING COURSES
COURSE 1 - PICKY EATERS - PHYSICAl HEALTH PROBLEMS OR LEARNED BEHAVIOURS?
Do you have concerns about your child's eating habits and not getting the best nutrition for growth and development? Perhaps your child won't eat meals, avoids a certain food group such as vegetables, has a limited food repertoire, has difficulty eating or reacts to certain foods... Elementa's nutritionist and NLP practitioner will discuss the various causes of picky eating - both physical and behavioural and what you can do to have your child reach her full potential.
The workshop will be interactive and tailored to the needs of each group.
When: Wednesday 16th June
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Where: The Parenting Place, 300 Great South Road, Greenlane
Cost: $10 single ticket
Organiser: The Parenting Place, 09 524 1387, bookings@parentsinc.org.nz
Please RSVP as places are limited
COURSE 2 - BABIES FIRST FOODS
Babies first foods is a workshop for parents of children aged around 4-6months. Sheena Hendon, nutritionist, and parent of two under five year olds will talk to you about starting solids and infant feeding from 4 months through to 9 months.
Topics include:
When is your baby ready for solids?
Managing reflux and colic
What foods should I start with?
Preparing nutritious foods at home
Developing healthy eating habits
Avoiding allergies and intolerances
How much food to feed your babies
How much breast milk/formula to feed your baby
and more...
The session aims to be interactive, so please come prepared with any questions or issues you may wish to discuss.
You are welcome to bring your partner and also your baby should you wish. To book, please phone elementa on 09 520 4015 to register, stating the date of the course you wish to attend.
When: Wednesday 19th May
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Where: The Parenting Place, 300 Great South Road, Greenlane
Cost: $10 single ticket
Organiser: The Parenting Place, 09 524 1387, bookings@parentsinc.org.nz
Please RSVP as places are limited
COURSE 3 - THE INS AND OUTS OF ALLERGIES & INTOLERANCES
With the highly publicised concerns that allergies affect almost 50 per cent of New Zealanders and the number increasing daily, and the fact that intolerances could be affecting similar numbers, Elementa's naturopath and allergies and intolerances specialist Jane Cronin will take you through: why the increase: differences between allergies and intolerances: symptoms to watch out for: different options for finding out whether your baby or child has any allergies or intolerances, and what to do if they have. The workshop will be interactive and tailored to the needs of each group. YOUR When: Tuesday 1 June
Time: 9:30am-11:00am
Where: The Parenting Place, 300 Great South Road, Greenlane
Cost: $10 single ticket
Organiser: The Parenting Place, 09 524 1387, bookings@parentsinc.org.nz
Please RSVP as places are limited
SPEAKERS
Sheena Hendon:
Sheena is a UK-trained dietician, a nutritionist, NLP practitioner and the owner of Elementa - a Remuera natural health centre specialising in family health. She has worked for many years in the area of physical and mental health - in both private practice and through community speaking engagements and draws upon her experience and skills to assist children (and adults) to reach their full physical and mental health and potential. Sheena is passionate about natural medicine, yet believes both orthodox and complementary medicine have a part to play in the wellbeing of her clients, recognising neither has all the answers to people's health issues. As a mother of two AND a past half ironman competitor she is passionate about both family health and sports performance.
Annaliese Jones:
Annaliese, a qualified naturopath and medical herbalist with a Bachelor degree in complementary medicine, practises at Elementa natural health centre in Remuera. Annaliese works with individuals to help them bring balance into their lives through dietary and lifestyle advice, herbal medicine and supplemental medicine. She is passionate about natural health as a path to good health, vitality and longevity. She specialises in baby and child health, allergies and intolerances and natural fertility.
Jane Cronin:
As an experienced Naturopath Jane believes that her relationship with the client should be to support, encourage and facilitate their road to optimum health. She does this by listening to the client's needs and by assessing the health of the body as a whole. Treatments encompass herbal medicine, nutrition, diet and any other lifestyle suggestions or guidance.
Jane believes that naturopathy fulfils a crucial role in peoples' lives.
"Health should be viewed in the same way as looking after an expensive car. If you have regular services to identify any small problems, it can help to prevent something more damaging and expensive later on. Having regular naturopath visits and looking at the overall health and well being of your body, mind and spirit can maximise your health. My role as facilitator is to help you identify areas of concern and provide you with the information and tools to tackle your health challenges".
Jane specialises in allergy issues and treatment, nutritional therapy, digestive disorders, blood sugar imbalance, stress management, cardiac health and herbal medicine.
Contact elementa T:09 520 4015; E:info@elementa.co.nz
W: www.elementa.co.nz for more information. Booking and payment (if indicated) in advance is essential to secure your place.
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