Last Updated: Friday, June 29, 2007 4:03 PM CDT
Wellness Weekend planned for July 20-22
Marshfield Clinic, Nicolet College and the Conserve School are again sponsoring the Northwoods Wellness Weekend July 20-22 at the Conserve School, Land O' Lakes.
"It promises to be a great combination of relaxation, recreation and wellness education - all in the beautiful, natural setting of the highly acclaimed Conserve School," said Jim Schumaker, M.D., family practitioner at Marshfield Clinic Eagle River Center, who initiated the event. The weekend, for adults age 18 and older, will feature presentations and recreational activities.
Keynote speaker Dave Rakel, M.D., director of the University of Wisconsin Center for Integrative Medicine and assistant professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW School of Medicine and Public Health, will discuss optimizing the patient-doctor relationship.
In addition to organized activities, time will be available to hike, bike, swim, canoe, kayak or fish and participate in tours of the Conserve School, story-telling and group drumming. Wellness presentations include exploring health and healing through t'ai chi, stress reduction, pilates, secrets for a long and healthy life, journaling, pain management and more.
In addition to Schumaker, Marshfield Clinic speakers include Mike Schulein, Ph.D., child and adolescent psychologist, Marshfield Center, who will discuss the importance of friendships; Cindy Stenavich, a registered dietitian at the Marshfield Center, who will discuss emotions and eating; and Minocqua Center Physical Therapist Steve Hoffmeister, who will lead morning health walks as well as a Nordic walking session and provide tips on how to make walking a lifelong exercise.
Other presenters are Linda Arndt, Nicolet College instructor of culinary arts; John Bates, author, naturalist and educator; Tori Cihla, personal trainer, martial artist and pilot; Dan Clausen, professional ski and kayak instructor; Mindy Gribble, board certified holistic nurse and stress management instructor; Grant Herman, director of the outdoor education program at Northland College, Ashland; Sandy Jenkins, human development, Nicolet College; Bob Knops, American Canoe Association certified flat and moving water instructor; Danru Lee, M.D., internal medicine, Boston University; Sandra Lotto, forester and naturalist; Michael Salat, history teacher and biker who helps with the outdoor education program; Martha Schouweiler, outdoor adventure series coordinator, Nicolet College; Betsy Schussler, speech and language pathologist, Howard Young Medical Center; and Tyler and Lisa Young, avid mountain and road bike riders.
Registration is required by June 30. Cost is $275 per person, based on two people sharing a two-bedroom, one-bath unit, or $205 for attendance without lodging. For more information, call Nicolet College at 715-356-6753 or 800-585-9304.
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