Classes held at Bergen County Community College
This is a series of programs designed for healthcare professionals on topics related to providing holistic care to patients using alternative medical techniques. These programs are presented through Rising Above LLC by qualified professors and instructors. Most programs have ANCC contact hours pending.

To register, call: (201) 447-7488 • www.bergen.edu/

HH 199: Holistic Health for Healthcare Professionals
1 session; $40
001, Wed.; September 29, 2010
Hours: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Instructor: Christina Santiago and Nancy Weber,
RN – Rising Above LLC

This course presents an overview of the holistic approach towards the care of mind, body, and spirit in the healthcare environment. Fundamentals of advanced healthcare modalities and simple techniques for incorporating holistic health practices will be covered. This is a fun, hands-on, interactive course exploring the connection of the body’s life force energy to our wellbeing and how safe, natural methods are in keeping with a healthy environment for optimal patient care. ANCC contact hours pending.

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HH 200: Intuition in the Healthcare Environment:
How to Tap the Wisdom Within
2 sessions; $60
001, Mon./Wed.; October 4 & 13, 2010
Hours: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Instructor: Christina Santiago and Nancy Weber,
RN – Rising Above LLC

The importance of learning to trust the intuitive process can strengthen your ability in crisis and everyday care with patients. Reduction of stress, awakening of useful information and inner wisdom are all available with the exercising of our intuitive faculties. Come learn, enjoy, and explore the use and blending of our intellect with our creative and intuitive mind. Medical intuitive and international educators will guide you in the enhancement of your own gifts. ANCC contact hours pending.

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HH 201: Introduction to Therapeutic Aromatherapy
2 sessions; $60 (An additional materials fee of $20.00 required the first evening of class.)
001, Wed.; October 20 & 27, 2010
Hours: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Instructor: Christina Santiago CHBC, CCA 110

Empower yourself with increased mind, body, spirit wellbeing with therapeutic-grade (pure, not synthetic) essential oils. This course will focus on nine of the most widely used essential oils and how they are used in clinical settings. In this fun, hands-on class, students will learn how to incorpo- rate essential oils in the healthcare environment to reduce stress, increase energy, sharpen mental clarity, uplift mood, and ease pain. The basic methods of usage will be covered including: topical application, inhalation, diffusion, and ingestion. Create the relaxing, nurturing environment you deserve. Come and experience the power of healing with Nature’s gifts. Required Text: Essential Oils Pocket Reference, 4th edition by Essential Science Publishing (available for purchase in class or order at www.abundanthealth4u.com)

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HH 202: Advanced Therapeutic Aromatherapy
4 sessions; $120 (additional materials fee of $35.00 required the first evening of class)
001, Th.; October 28-November 18, 2010
Hours: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Instructor: Christina Santiago CHBC, CCA and
Nancy Weber, RN – Rising Above LLC

This course will focus on specific essential oils used for different body systems: circulatory, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, and musculoskeletal. Targeted issues will be explored, including a brief review of the basic properties of therapeuticgrade essential oils in the healthcare environment. The use of essential oils in first aid, cleansing and detoxification, along with the Raindrop* technique (*discussion only), and overall improvement of quality of life will be covered. Participants will explore and experience the effects of essential oils as practiced in the French model of aromatic medicine. Required Texts: Essential Oils Desk Reference, 4th edition (comprehensive edition available online at www.abundanthealth4u.com), Natural Home Health Care Using Essential Oils by Daniel Penoel, M.D. and Rose-Marie Penoel. ANCC contact hours pending.

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HH 204: Energy Medicine
2 sessions; $60
001, Wed.; November 3 & 10, 2010
Hours: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
Instructor: Christina Santiago CHBC, CCA and
Nancy Weber, RN – Rising Above LLC

Energy medicine is one of five areas identified by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in the United States. Use of energy therapies in the healthcare environment support patient wellness and mind, body, spirit healing. Types of energy medicine to be explored include: Reiki, Emotional Freedom Technique, Pendulum, Aromatic Balance, Qi Gong, and laying on of hands. Creative visualization and meditation techniques will be discussed. Come join us in this relaxing and transformational experience. ANCC contact hours pending. Required Text: Ultimate Balance: Infusing the Vibrational Energy of Essential Oils into Chakras, Meridians, and Organs by LeAnne Deardeuff, D.C. (order online at www.abundanthealth4u.com)

To register, call: (201) 447-7488 • www.bergen.edu/