The Whole Body Approach to Wellness: An Introductory Course to Level-Up Your Self Care
Learn About Your Body And 3 Key Actions You Can Add Daily, To Be Your Best Self!
PLEASE NOTE There's been a change in the start date!
October 28th 2024 - Start date
$249 for 4 week On-Line course + Bonus week!
Includes 90 minute Live Zoom orientation, introduction and assessment.
Scheduled for Monday, October 28 at 1:00pm - replay available
A Detailed Workbook is available for download and printing to help you with the content.
Each week a New Module will be Released
Each Module Includes Both Educational material
and Practice videos - keep scrolling for a curriculum overview.
Weekly - Live Q&A on a private Facebook Group just for participants of this course.
Replay available
+ Bonus Module is on How To Reduce Specific Pain Issues!
√ Gain Confidence in Your Body.
√ Enjoy Your Life!
√ Move Better with Ease.
√ Enjoy Moving More!
- You wake with fewer body aches and less pain
- You enjoy being active, starting your day with a self-care practice you designed based on your individual needs and abilities
- you worry less about your health and your future wellbeing. This frees up your mind so you can focus on the things that are of utmost importance to you, maybe caring for a loved one, traveling the world or managing your work team.
- You see a future where you will easily, eagerly, accept invitations to dance, to hike or to take walks without a thought because you know your body's capabilities.
- when you do have a flare of pain, you know what to do to take best care of you so you can get on with your day.
- Your increased awareness of your body, posture and how you move, helps you to make changes in real time which help reduce mistakes that may leave you injured.
- Increase awareness of your body in space and how it moves.
- Improve better balance overall
- Gain clarity on what your body needs.
- Be Body Confident!
- Take charge of your wellness and make best decisions for you.
- Take the confusion out of self-care techniques and know what’s right for you.
- Feel stronger, more capable with trust in your body to do all the things!
- Be resilient! Recover more easily and quickly from injury!
- Understand physical aches and pain and how to deal with it.
- Find joy in movement!
- Engage more easily in movement rich activities like hiking, dancing, gardening.
TRANSFORM YOUR FUTURE!! And Start Now!
By the end of the program you will know:
- enough about anatomy and human body systems to help maintain your wellness
- what to do when minor injury or pain interferes in your day
- how to tap in to confidently know your own body’s needs
- best breathing practices to train for better body stability and a calmer mind
By the end of the program you will have:
- learned best core movement practices to gain better balance and confidence
- created a 5, 10 or 15 minute daily movement practice
- practiced mindful movement with an eye towards ease, grace and joy
- a path forward to continue to be a better you as you age
How Will It Work? What Do I Need To Know?
- When you sign up, you'll receive an email with a link to a Private Community Facebook Group which is just for those attending this course, for question and answer sessions, general support, accountability, sharing, caring and play.
- In the first week on Monday, October 21st we will have a Live Zoom meeting to learn how to access the videos and how to assess and identify your individual needs and goals. If you are unable to make the Live, a recording will be available.
- You will receive an email with a link to the first module of the course soon after the Live on 10/21.
- Each week thereafter, Saturday morning you will receive an email with a link for the next module.
- Each of the modules are a combination of learning videos and practice videos with pdf's to view when needed. You will have time to watch the videos at your pace during the week and practice.
- Use the facebook group to ask questions as they arise. To receive the most benefit from the course, taking action is necessary. The group is where you will be challenged and encouraged to practice daily!
- Every Week, probably on Thursdays, there will be a facebook Live in the group for a Question and Answer Session (Q&A) These will stay in the group for you to watch later if you miss the Live.
- The pre-recorded videos will be available to you for as long as the course remains in existence (I don't have plans to take it down though there may be upgrades at a future date.)
- The platform I use has an App available to you for easy access to videos on your phone.
What To Expect Each Week
Week 1 Live Zoom Meeting
It's All About You!
- Orientation, Introductions and overview: everything you need to know for successful participation.
- The Importance of Taking Charge of You!
- You are unique! Learn to assess your own body and Identify your Individual Needs and Goals
- How to know if you are making progress?
Module 1- Move Better, Feel Better!
Mindful Movement for Core Awareness
and Finding Ease
- Movement vs. exercise; Practicing mindfulness
- Core Movement Integration: Foundations - Principles, planes, pathways, access points, and more
- Taking Action: getting started, movement in standing, seated and lying down
- Re-train your brain! Practice, practice, practice!
Module 2 - Take a Breath!
Use Different Breathing Methods For A Stable Body and A Calm Mind
- Focusing on the breath and it's Importance to your wellness.
- Understanding the Anatomy of Breathing
- Bio-Mechanical Breath and Your intrinsic Core, Supine 90/90 and Crocodile Breathing
- Using Your Breath for a Calm Mind
Module 3 - Boost Your Body's Filtration System with Lymphatic Self-Care
- Introduction to the Lymphatic System.
- Self assessment and cautions
- The Big 6™
- Movement for better flow - walking, diaphragmatic breathing and bouncing.
- The Big 6™ and more!
Module 4 - Pull it all Together!
Create Your Individual 15 minute Daily Routine and Practice
- Make it easy - Set up your space
- Repetition: chart your daily work
- Set a realistic, measurable goal and record the progress
- What should you include in your practice?
Bonus! Module 5 - Pain Relief Through Movement
Pin, Rock, Wring and Reach!
- Pain: Understanding Pain and Why We Might Have It
- Pain Slayer Tools to help you reduce pain caused by fascial restrictions
- Feet and lower Leg
- Low Back and Hips
- Shoulders and Neck
Brad S.
"I had a lot of pain in my hip. I tried a lot of things and nothing really seemed to work. The gains that I’ve realized over this period of time with Ellie, have been a result of looking at the big picture. We focused on the journey to a healthy body. I’m a big believer in the opportunity Ellie is presenting and encourage anybody to give it a try."
Marla. D. LMT
"I've gained many benefits from doing this program: I’m more aware of my body in space, have less pain (I can walk barefoot and even get on my tiptoes!) increased ease of movement with an increase in daily steps. The breathing practice gives me a clearer head and better energy. Ellie truly sees the body functioning as a whole!"
Peter G.
"My body is feeling freer, I’m recovering from travel faster, my posture is better and I’m paying more attention to my body mechanics everyday. The most valuable benefit to me is the self empowerment around my body and the playfulness I feel. I highly recommend Ellie, it's a delight working with her"
Ellie Calhoun
Ellie started her career as a Licensed Massage Therapist and quickly learned, first hand, about the power of Rossiter Stretching to get out of pain. Rossiter became an integral part of her work with clients and led her to the study of movement. Studying Core Movement Integration® and embracing a personal practice of mindful movement has had a large impact on her life and has also become a part of her work with clients. Ellie continues her studies about the human body, anatomy and movement and shares her knowledge and learning with clients daily. Neurokinetic Therapy®, AiM, Breathing methods and Lymphatics each have been integrated into her work. Ellie helps people take charge of their wellness and learn best core movement and breathing practices so they can move better, with ease and joy every day.
Core Movement Integration Practitioner, Advanced Rossiter Coach and Instructor, NKT®, Licensed Massage Therapist and Life Long Student of Breath.
