I am an approved speaker for the East Sussex Federation of Womens Institutes, and will be giving talks to Sussex WIs on a range of subjects in 2010/11. I am happy to give talks to local charities, clubs and community groups in the Crowborough area.
Topics include:
How Acupuncture Can Improve Your Health: This presentation looks at the principles of Chinese Medicine: qi, yin/yang and the 5 Elements of Life, how acupuncture works, what it is used for, what happens during a consultation, acupuncture & related techniques (acupressure, massage, moxa, cupping etc).
Relieving Stress the Natural Way: This presentation looks at the causes of stress, what happens when we get stressed and what we can do about it. The presentation includes demonstration (and audience participation!) of simple techniques and relaxation exercises (based on Chinese Medical principles and the ancient practice of Qi Gong).
How Climate Affects Your Health: The climates (weather conditions) affect each of us differently. Some of us love the summer heat, some hate it. Sufferers of arthritis often report that their symptoms are worse in damp weather. Windy weather can give us a headache. Why? This presentation helps us identify our individual inner climate and how we can optimise our health by understanding and respecting the effects of climate.
NEW Understanding the Energetics of Food: Our diet has a profound effect on our health. According to Chinese Medical Theory, different foods have different inherent energetic qualities, such as being cooling, warming or dampening in nature. If we understand our individual constitution and the energetics of foods, we can select foods that suit us and use diet to improve our health.
Each of the above talks can be adapted to the needs of your group and the size of the audience. For bigger groups, I tend to use computer generated images with a projector and screen. For smaller groups, I can use a laptop or flipchart presentation or chat more informally. Usually, I bring along a range of relevant props and/or an exhibition stand, to add interest.
I am also happy to consider speaking on other topics related to health.
I do not charge a Speaker fee. Any speaker fees offered will be donated either to Friends of East Sussex Hospices or The Horder Centre, Crowborough. However, I may ask for a contribution to travel expenses, if your event is outside Crowborough.
