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COOKING & WELLNESS: A SUMMER RETREAT |
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Open to people living with breast, ovarian & gynecological cancers. The day will start with a nutrition workshop & some hands-on wholesome cooking. After enjoying a delicious meal with good company, learn about the use of acupressure as part of a self-care regimen. Cooking Segment: Learn useful, delicious ways to simplify cooking whole foods. Refine your culinary skills. Take healthy meal preparation to the next level. Topics will include: Food Facts, Myths, and Misconceptions: Navigating the Field of Culinary Nutrition • Empowerment through Preparedness: What Meal Planning Can Do for You • Food & Mindfulness. Presenter: Emilie Berner, Chef & Coordinator of the Chef Peter X. Kelly Teaching Kitchen at NY-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital. Bachelor’s degree from Barnard College, Master’s degree from New York University. Trained at The Natural Gourmet Institute for Health Supportive & Culinary Arts. Wellness Segment: “Acupressure During Cancer Treatment.” Acupressure utilizes acupuncture points as a part of a self-care regimen. Learn concepts and techniques and how they can alleviate discomforts. There will be demonstrations, participation exercises, and discussion. Presenter: Jillian C. Schwartz, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M, owner of Clearview Acupuncture, PC. Staff member at NY-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital where she works with inpatients and cancer patients. Board certified in Oriental Medicine, trained with Acupuncturists Without Borders, and a volunteer EMT-B for Cortlandt Community Volunteer Ambulance Corps. |
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Location Hilltop Hanover Farm , Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY | |||||||||||
Contact 914-962-6402 | |||||||||||
Extra Info |
Westchester County Government | 148 Martine Avenue | White Plains, New York 10601 | (914) 995-2000
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