The Learn Over Lunch program enables us to share our
knowledge and expertise about health and healing with your
employees. The presentations fit easily into a lunch hour and are delivered right to your workplace by True North's expert staff of physicians, nurses and therapists. Topics range from General Wellness and Family Health to Food & Nutrition and Stress Relief.
We offer the first presentation for free. Fees for each additional talk vary by practitioner. Below are just a few of our presentation descriptions. Download a PDF of all our current offerings and rate sheet below, or contact our Learn Over Lunch Program Coordinator by email or by phone at 781-6722 to have a copy mailed to you.
View or Download 2010 list of Learn Over Lunch presentations (PDF)
Here are just a few talks we offer...
You Don't Bring Me Doughnuts Anymore
Susan Fekety, RN, MSN, Lifestyle Counselor, Women's Health Specialist
Are you struggling with your weight or wondering if you're at risk for diabetes? Bookstore shelves are spilling over with diet and nutrition books urging you to kick the carbohydrate habit. But -- is it safe and wise to limit these foods? We'll explore some of the popular diet programs and offer some "pearls of wisdom" to go along with your pearls of barley.
The Cancer Prevention Frontier
Joseph Semmes, MD
The National Cancer Institute has launched an initiative to disseminate information about food choices and cancer prevention. Dr. Semmes will address advances in the understanding of how cancers develop and the preventive strategies that appear most promising. Learn the practical choices we can make that are supported by good science.
The Pharmacy in Your Spice Rack
Peter Knight, ND
Do you know that there may be herbs and spices in your kitchen that can lower your cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and regulate your blood sugar levels? Were you aware that you are putting antibacterial herbs in your pasta sauce? In this class we will explore the medicinal benefits of common herbs and spices you probably already have in your spice rack. Learn how you can use them to improve your health while pleasing your palate.
Parenting from the Heart
Kathryn Landon-Malone, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Have you found yourself exhausted by the end of the day and frustrated with the power struggles? Move over, you have lots of company. This overview of "Parenting from the Heart" will provide you with tools to parent from a place of love and composure so that healthy relationships begin to flourish in your home.
Re-balancing at the End of Your Day (Parts 1 & 2)
Cynthia Atkinson, Certified Energy Medicine Specialist/Instructor
Part 1: Do you often feel drained or overwhelmed at the end of your workday? Learning how to better manage your energy system can create big changes in how you feel, and allow you to ease in and out of your day in a more centered and relaxed way.
Part 2: A more in-depth look at what is covered in Part 1 that offers more experiential time. Pre-requisite: Re-balancing at the End of Your Day, Part 1.
Acupuncture: What's In It For You?
Coleen Connolly, RN, Licensed Acupuncturist
Many people don’t realize that acupuncture addresses every aspect of living well. Acupuncture treatment intervenes to restore (or maintain) our balance. It is preventive as well as curative. Treatment re-educates the body/mind/spirit and addresses a person’s response to stress to help stay on a healthy track and feel more secure about their self-care.
Give Your Back A Break! Preventing & Managing Back Pain
Melissa Williamson, LMT
Approximately 70% of Americans will have back pain at some point in their lives. Why are we so vulnerable to back injuries, and what can we do about it?Massage therapist Melissa Williamson will explore the anatomy of this complex and busy part of our bodies and share ways to prevent and manage back pain.
The Creative Power of Emotions
Evelyn C. Rysdyk & C. Allie Knowlton, MSW, LCSW, DCSW
This workshop will offer participants insights on the profound effect human emotions have on health and indeed, all aspects of the physical world. State of the-art-research information will be interspersed with experiential exercises. Material covered: • DNA and the Non-local Field • The effects of emotional states on the structure of DNA • The human heart’s electromagnetic field • The human heart’s non-hertzian, quantum field • Placing thoughts and emotions in alignment--to affect the physical world (Intention manifestation--whole body/mind/spirit form of prayer/visualization) • Ingerman and Emoto studies
Corporate Fitness Training
Joe de Silva, Certified Fitness Trainer
With the increase in technology and sedentary lifestyles, adults are less active and becoming de-conditioned for every day activities such as shoveling and playing with their children. Joe de Silva has designed a training system that focuses on posture, three dimensional movements and function in order to combat this epidemic—a system traditional exercise does not address. This Learn over Lunch session will address how to stay active in a corporate setting. We will discuss circuit training, flexibility and improving posture and how you can fit training into a busy schedule.
Work / Life Balance -- Ways to Restore Harmony and Reduce Stress (Parts 1 & 2)
Deborah Bergeron, CPCC, ACC
Part 1: Do you have too much to do and not enough time? Feeling guilty that you don’t spend enough time with your loved ones or on the things you enjoy? Are you constantly saying “yes” when you need to say “no?” Through a series of exercises you will identify the key elements in your life and learn to use them to create a balanced lifestyle. Topics discussed will be self-care, time management, establishing personal priorities and ways to identify the true stressors in your life. You will leave with new insights and proven strategies to help you achieve success without sacrificing personal well-being. Part 2: A more in-depth look at what is covered in Part 1 with a focus on discovering your core values. Pre-requisite: Work / Life Balance, Part 1.
