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 - KEEPING YOUR FAMILY WELL NATURALLY  WORKSHOP
COURSE 2 -MEDITATION FOR WELLBEING WORKSHOP   

 PARENTING COURSES
COURSE 1 - BABY'S FIRST FOODS
COURSE 2 - PICKY EATERS - PHYSICAL HEALTH PROBLEMS OR LEARNED BEHAVIOURS?

 DETAILS OF HEALTH, WELLNESS COURSES

COURSE 1 - KEEPING YOUR FAMILY WELL NATURALLY  WORKSHOP

If you are you looking for natural and cost effective alternatives to prevent and treat health issues in your family such as allergies or intolerances, digestive problems, earaches, body pain and injury treatment, infections, colds/flu/bronchitis, glue ear, skin conditions from eczema, acne and hives,  asthma, anxiety, depression, alzheimers, sleep problems…this is the workshop for you.

Join Sheena Hendon – natural health coach, nutritionist, NLP Master Practitioner, owner of Elementa Natural Health Clinic and mum of two young boys who will take you through:

A hands on event with plenty of opportunity to smell, touch, try the products for yourself, ask a heap of questions and meet with like minded friends and family for a fun afternoon

When: Saturday 8 October 2.00 to 4.00pm

Where: Elementa, 347 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
Cost: Only $10 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.

About Sheena
Sheena is a nutritionist/dietitian, NLP practitioner, the owner of Elementa, a natural health centre and the mother of two young boys. She specialises in health and nutrition and has over 20 years experience and success with managing baby to teen nutrition issues from weight management and sports performance to increased mental ability and focus, behavioural disorders and boosting immunity. She presents talks and workshops in the community including several at The Parenting Centre. She is also a Parenting Centre Toolbox programme facilitator. “I look forward to making a difference to you and your family.”

COURSE 2 - MEDITATION FOR WELLBEING WORKSHOP - BOOK NOW! 

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.

This ancient discipline gives us the perfect balance to cope in our busy, modern society. Develop mind and brain function, awareness focus and concentration. 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 movement as preparation for stillness
• Learn and practice meditation skills to quieten the mind - creating an inner spaciousness from which clarity, peace and wisdom can arise
• Experience guided visualization and active imagination
• Learn how to carry on own practice at home

No experience necessary.  All welcome.

Teacher: Kate Taylor
When: Saturday 29 October 12.30 to 4.00 pm
Where: Elementa, 347 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
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.

DETAILS OF PARENTING COURSES

COURSE 1- 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: TBC 2011
Time: 9.30am-11:00am
Where:  The Parenting Place, Greenlane, Auckland
Cost:  $10 single ticket (Book through www.theparentingplace.co.nz

Please RSVP as places are limited

 COURSE 2 -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: TBC 2011
Time: 10:30am-12:00am
Cost:       $10 single ticket
Where:  Elementa, 347 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland
Please RSVP as places are limited

SPEAKER
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.

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.