Recovery Movement Arts

Our Program is Featured in Howard County General Hospital's Well and Wise Blog! Click Here to Read!

There are scholarships available through The Cancer Support Foundation and The Little Things for Cancer for patients with cancer and financial hardship who wish to attend our classes.

Feedback from Participants:

"I've always hesitated to try yoga not only because I am just now finishing treatment of cancer, but also because of my arthritis, artificial hip, and inability to sit "crisscross applesauce" (as the kids say). After seeing that classmates in the Qigong class run by Healing Point had limitations too, I feel empowered to try things that might have seemed out of reach, and am excited to try yoga!"

"After we did the Qigong breathing practice, I had such a surge of energy and power-where was this all my life? There was very little that could get to me in that power sphere I was in, including a heckler in the front row of a seminar I was teaching. He just disappeared-it was amazing."

Yoga

Our restorative and therapeutic yoga program is designed for people living with or recovering from illnesses such as cancer, their families, and their caregivers. Classes include supportive movements and postures to nourish, nurture, and revitalize the body, breathing techniques that support healing, and guided imagery to increase peace and well-being. Yoga is known to increase lymphatic flow which supports the body in its healing process. Clinical trials show that yoga for cancer patients and survivors yields improvements in sleep quality, mood, stress, cancer-related symptoms, and overall quality of life.* Attendees of our program have reported increased energy, a sense of well-being, decreased stress and pain, decreased nausea, and improvements with cording and muscular tightness after surgery.

*Cancer Control July 2005, Vol. 12, No. 3

These classes are for patients with medical illness, cancer patients or survivors and their families or care givers. Enrollment is rolling. Classes are held in Howard County General Hospital’s Wellness Center (Medical Pavilion, Suite 100, 10710 Charter Drive , Columbia, MD 21044). Sponsored by Healing Point and the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center.

 

Gentle Yoga for Tranquility

Tuesdays 10:00-11:00 AM March 20th - May 29th (There will be no class April 3rd)
Registration is required. Fee is $100 for 10 weeks
Instructor: Heather Thamer M.Ed., RYT 500

Rolling enrollment (partial subscriptions available)

To register, or for more information, call 410-964-9100, ext. 1 or yoga@healingpoint.biz

The Daytime Yoga class is taught by Heather Thamer a certified and registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance at the 500 hour level. In addition to teaching private and group classes since 2005, Heather has taught yoga in the Howard County General Hospital Wellness Program for the past 2 years and brings a passion for teaching individuals living with chronic illness, physical disabilities, and cancer.

Heather began the journey with yoga in the mid 1990's but focused more seriously on the postures and practice during each of her pregnancies and following the birth of each of her children, now ages 12 and 9. Heather teaches classes that focus on coordinating movement with the breath, combined with principles of alignment. Heather's teaching has been strongly influenced by Vinyasa, Iyengar and Anusara styles of yoga. Believing that yoga is much more than asana (postures) but also a path to connect with our true self and being, Heather weaves the fundamental principles of yoga throughout her classes.

In addition to having a Yoga Alliance accreditation, Heather holds a dual BA in Psychology and Human Services and a M.ED with a concentration on special education. Heather 's work in the human services field and her passion to help others drive her teaching of yoga.

Sweet Slumber Yoga

Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 PM April 10th - May 29th
Registration is required. Fee is $80 for 8 weeks
Instructor: Missy Radcliffe

Rolling enrollment (partial subscriptions available)

To register, or for more information, call 410-964-9100, ext. 1 or yoga@healingpoint.biz

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The evening Sweet Slumber Yoga class is taught by Missy Radcliffe a certified yoga instructor with both 200 hour and 100 hour certifications from Kim Manfredi of Charm City Yoga and The Baptiste Power Institute with Baron Baptiste. She practiced Bikram and Vinyasa style yoga for 8 years before pursuing her teaching certifications. Her lively style of yoga and passion for imparting restorative techniques and self-care tools on and off the mat are reflected in the saying, "Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured" -BKS Iyengar

Missy’s classes emphasize calming the mind and exploring the potential through movement to reduce stress, fatigue, and pain.

QiGong - Meditation in Motion (Columbia Location)

Tuesdays May 1st—June 5th 2:00pm—3:00pm

Registration is required. Fee is $60 for 6 weeks (rolling enrollment!)
Class held in the Medical Pavilion at Howard County Wellness Center
(Medical Pavilion, Suite 100, 10710 Charter Drive , Columbia, MD 21044)

To register, or for more information, call 410-964-9100, ext. 1 or Qigong@healingpoint.biz 

 

Often described as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi and Qigong are a series of graceful movements that have been practiced for thousands of years in China to increase health and longevity. Though a fully functional martial art as well, in this class the focus is on meditation and health. Benefits include increases in peace and meditative mental focus, deep relaxation and releasing of stress, breathing for vitality, and improved posture and body alignment which aids in releasing held-tension patterns in the hips, back, neck, and shoulders. Long used for longevity and health in China, Tai Chi and Qigong are documented to bolster the immune system and aid the ability of the body to resist and heal from disease. As Dr. Oz said in an interview with Oprah, “If you want to live to 100, do Qigong...Qigong is the best longevity exercise.”

This class is sponsored by Healing Point in partnership with the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center and will be taught by Brandon Hughes M.Ac., L.Ac.

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Qigong - Meditation in Motion (Severna Park Location)

 

Fridays 10:00-11:00 AM 
10 weeks- February 24th 2012 thru April 27th 2012
St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal Church, 375 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD 21146 - Classes held in Heck Hall (bright red front door) 
Cost is $100

Fridays 10:00-11:00 AM 
9 weeks- May 4th 2012 thru June 29th 2012
St. Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal Church, 375 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD 21146 - Classes held in Heck Hall (bright red front door) 
Cost is $90

To register, or for more information, call 410-964-9100, ext. 2 or bridget@healingpoint.biz

“If you want to live to 100, do Qigong...Qigong is the best longevity exercise.” -Dr. Oz

Whole Body Breathing & 9 Breath Method: Cultivate vitality and powerful Qi-Energy.
Empty Force Qigong: Energy field becomes palpable like solid matter.
Spiraling & Pressing Qi: Subtle movements to harness Qi-Energy.
Cloud Hands: Beautiful practice for strengthening the Lungs and opening chest.
Earth Hands: Strengthens the hips, legs, & reproductive center of the body.
Around the World: Rotating at the waist, large spheres of energy are formed.
Qigong Push Hands: Qi gently “pushes” & assists movement. Solo & partner practice.
5 Element Qigong: Gentle moves for each of the major organs.
Sound Healing: Vibrate internal organs with 6 Healing Sounds.
Wuji: Spontaneous movements through luminous energy.
Transformation of Virtue: Transform energy of emotions through meditative alchemy.

This class is taught by Bridget Hughes M.Ac., L.Ac. 

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Featured in Howard County General Hospital's Well and Wise Blog!

Feedback from Participants:

"I have taken many qigong classes before but never had the movements explained in such a meaningful way. This class was fabulous!"
"I have taken qigong for years and never had it explained so clearly and engagingly. I wanted to take notes! Please write your book soon!"
“Bridget Hughes does so much more than teach Qigong! She explores the background, the benefits, how it helps therapeutically, the anatomy of the movements and how they affect the physical anatomy, the philosophy, bringing in Taoism and the stories of the origins of Qigong, Tai Chi and the martial arts. She helps students understand the benefits of the movements and she blends into her teaching healing approaches at the emotional and spiritual levels to address the entire person. And she brings fun into learning this highly beneficial practice.” -Richard Bredeson
"This class was so different from any other qigong I've taken. I love understanding the philosophy behind qigong and the hand movements-what they mean and why you are using them in that way."
"I had such a feeling of well-being after just one class."
"I love the spontaneous movements and the fact that I can do something to help heal myself."
“This Qigong class has an enormous asset-Bridget Hughes-who inspires, energizes, and informs brilliantly.”
"This class was very relaxing. I was having abdominal discomfort for days beforehand and haven't had it once since my first class."
"Peaceful, relaxing, I feel more in touch with myself physically. More aware of my body, it's feelings, and it's changes."
"Love the focus on my inner self. I did the practice the very next night while I was waiting for dinner to cook. My husband thought I was nuts walking in circles in the kitchen doing qigong! It has become part of my routine!"
"I breathe differently now. Even during and after Zumba I was doing my qigong breathing!"
"I stood today for the longest I've stood in 25 years!"
“I love leaving this class in a total state of glorious relaxation.  You taught us to sense, increase, and dance with the chi.  Thank you, I enjoyed every class and love the newness of each.” -Chris
“Qigong made me open my mind to new possibilities.  I learned that energy and motion can change our body and how it relates internally and externally.  Qigong is a calming exercise.” -Danielle Gibbons
“I particularly liked the personal interaction and relating the Qigong to individual issues.  I liked the flexibility to adapt the moves, i.e., not a rigid doctrine.” -Fred
“I enjoyed the casual friendly atmosphere.” -Dave Daughters
"As a senior, I found this class to be accessible and stimulating but not overwhelming. I loved it!"

 

Health and Wellness Seminars

 

Rewiring Your Neural Pathways of Emotion

Tuesday, May 15th and Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 7:00-8:30 PM
Howard County General Hospital Wellness Center
(Medical Pavilion, Suite 100, 10710 Charter Drive , Columbia, MD 21044)
To Register: (410) 740-7601 or to register online click here!
Free

(Medical Pavilion, Suite 100, 10710 Charter Drive , Columbia, MD 21044)

If your negative emotions play like a bad song stuck on repeat and you want to know how positioning your mirrors like a race car driver can facilitate positive change...
If your joy levels are less than optimal and you want to know the story of The Everything Man and The Nothing Woman and how what they learned can increase your happiness...
If you want to learn to meditate in a way that feels good, is fun to do, and is effective if practiced for 100 seconds (less than 2 minutes) a day and effectively “rewires” your brain...

Come to Rewiring Your Neural Pathways of Emotion!

Emotions affect our health, outlook and well-being. Participants will examine current emotional response patterns and use the tools of imagery, visualization, and meditation to promote positive change and optimal ways of being. This presentation is given by Bridget Hughes M.Ac., L.Ac.

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Featured in Howard County General Hospital's Well and Wise Blog!

Feedback from past participants:

"This presentation was so tight, and poetry in every word."
"Instructor was a pleasure."
"Her optimism was contagious."
"Wonderful presentation, thank you!"
"Bridget is teaching a subject that is very important to good health."
"Could feel her passion and heart. Really useful!"
"Off the charts great!"
"Totally exceeded my expectations!"
"Fabulous content! Great examples!"
"I did not even know I needed to hear this but was encouraged by a friend to attend. I was blown away!"
"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
"I loved it-it was just what I needed!"
"The content was exceptional!"
"So fascinating, makes me want more."
"Very inspiring."
"This was the most original and unique presentation I have ever attended."

Benefits of Therapeutic Massage

Monday April 16th 2012 Noon – 1:00 pm
Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center
To Register: (410) 740-5858
Free

Learn about the benefits of therapeutic massage for cancer patients during and post treatment. Cancer patients face many challenges and an oncology-trained massage therapist brings skills and knowledge to address these issues.
“Valerie’s knowledge helps her tailor her approach to my situation and needs. She helps reduce irritating symptoms and discomfort allowing me to feel better and sleep more comfortably.” – LB
This presentation is given by Valerie Lapcinski, L.M.T

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Breast Cancer Support Group

3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm at the Central Maryland Oncology office waiting room.
Group is facilitated by Mary M. Dowling LCSW-C, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is free but registration is appreciated.

To register, or for more information, call 410-964-9100, ext. 5 or mary@healingpoint.biz

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Living With Cancer- Stage IV Breast Cancer

4th Thursday of the month from 7-8:30pm at the Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center waiting room. Group is facilitated by Mary M. Dowling LCSW-C, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is free but registration is appreciated.

To register, or for more information, call 410-964-9100, ext. 5 or mary@healingpoint.biz

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Care Giver’s Support Network

1st Tuesday of each month at 3:30
Free. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome.

For people caring for a loved one suffering from cancer, this group is designed to give you a safe place to air the concerns that go along with caring for a loved one with cancer.

For more information, call The Claudia Mayer Cancer Resource Center at 410-740-5858   

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Past Healing Point Offerings:

 

A Mind-Body Approach to Pain

If you want to know how I used mind-body techniques when five 400 degree shards of glass fused to the aqueous humor of my eye and the result of those techniques which literally stunned the ER docs who removed the shards...

If you want to know how mind-body approaches to pain actually change the biochemistry of the brain and body (think of biting into a juicy, tart lemon-does your mouth water? Our thoughts can literally change our physiology)...

And if you want to know how to successfully amputate a phantom limb (proof that our mind can run a pain loop even when we don’t even have the body part that hurts)...

Come to A Mind-Body Approach to Pain!

Change your relationship with pain and alter the pain experience using the latest mind-body techniques. This presentation is given by Bridget Hughes M.Ac., L.Ac.

Featured in Howard County General Hospital's Well and Wise Blog!

Feedback from Participants:

"Excellent class; explores how an individual can tap the 'mind’s' resources for controlling pain and coping with individual illnesses."
Betty Pramik

"I believe anyone in pain could benefit from this presentation. I particularly enjoyed the experiential portion. The information provided was backed by numerous credentialed experts which lent validity. I found the information inspiring and hopeful and appreciated the logical and organized way the information was presented. I am motivated to practice the mind-body techniques at home!"
Kathy Braithwaite

"The presentation was extremely enlightening, fascinatingly presented, and, as always, provided a wealth of information for daily use."
Ellen Rosenberg

"This class was very informative. The guided imagery for relaxing the body and mind helped release a pain I had at the base of the skull!"
Caroline

 

Transitioning to Wellness of Body, Mind, and Spirit for Survivors

Participants will explore what it means to transition to wellness in the midst of changes that affect us physically, mentally, and emotionally. Using the tools of imagery, visualization, and meditation we will examine ways to promote positive change and optimal ways of being.

Featured in Howard County General Hospital's Well and Wise Blog!