Be Well Therapies LLC

Lori Ceremuga will share her experiences, information and recommendations based of years of personal inquiry in this 4 day workshop. An excellent way to begin a practice or deepen the one that you have! You have an option for morning or evening! Both sessions will present the same material. Class size is limited. Call or text (724) 346-4746 with questions.

ALL WELCOME: FM Grand Rounds “Lifestyle Medicine Update at UPMC FM”
Time: Dec. 20, 2023 12:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 918 5237 3152
Passcode: FamMedGR23

Topic: Stress Free for the Holidays
Time: Nov 28, 2023 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Western & Central PA's Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group is excited to invite you to a FREE virtual talk by Dr. Sann Yu Mon, Director of Endocrinology and Metabolism at UPMC McKeesport & Dr Michelle Thompson Medical Director Lifestyle Medicine UPMC.

This talk will include:
A review of the history and origins of meditation
An overview of different meditation techniques
Current research on meditation and its effects on brain function, weight management, glycemic control, and physician well-being
The talk will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, November 28th from 5:30-6:30 PM. Please see the Zoom link below, or utilize the QR code to join.

See you there!
Western & Central PA LMIG Leadership Team

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Meeting ID: 916 3267 0496

NBC News Interviewed me for this article 👩🏻‍🍳🥦👩🏻‍⚕️

Switching the types of carbs you eat may help prevent weight gain, large study finds Researchers analyzed more than two decades of data from almost 137,000 people .

🎁Happy Birthday Melissa Kerr🎉 You are Amazing 🥳

Intro to Lifestyle Medicine - Aaris Therapy What is lifestyle medicine? If you are looking for additional help beyond behavioral therapies for your child, lifestyle medicine can help.

March is National Nutrition Month. Learn how you can make informed food choices and celebrate sustainability through delicious and healthy eating. If you live in Ohio or Pennsylvania and want to learn healthy habits that are sustainable and enjoyable with Dr Michelle Thompson in weekly virtual group medical visits send a message with your phone number and we will contact you. If you have insurance you will pay your copays to attend each 12 week session. You do not have to be an existing patient and feel free to share with a friend who may like to join you. Class size is limited to make for an intimate learning environment. Next up… a program for mental health stay tuned for more details.

If you are interested in participating in a virtual mind body skills group here are some links

https://forms.microsoft.com/r/dAeBD0yW1r

https://cmbm.org/mind-body-resources/skills-group-finder/

Do you want to take a course in Food as Medicine and Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine? Here is the link for FREE CME for health care professionals

https://portal.lifestylemedicine.org/Portal/ACLM/Education/Campaigns/White-House/WHconference-SignIn.aspx

It has all the instructions on the site. (create a free account, use the code provided in the link at checkout).

This course is designed for anyone in patient care APPS, nurses, residents, physicians, dietitians, occupational and physical therapists, respiratory therapists, health care administrators, patient navigators, social and community health workers, kinesiologists, healthcoaches, etc...this is not an exhaustive list please ask if you have any questions about eligibility.

White House | Lifestyle Medicine Free CME/CE Learn how food can be the best medicine and earn 5.5 Free CME/CE with the Lifestyle Medicine & Food as Medicine Essentials Course Bundle.

Do you want to take a course in Food as Medicine and Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine? Here is the link for free CME for health care professionals

https://portal.lifestylemedicine.org/Portal/ACLM/Education/Campaigns/White-House/WHconference-SignIn.aspx

It has all the instructions on the site. (create a free account, use the code provided in the link at checkout).

This course is designed for anyone in patient care APPS, nurses, residents, physicians, dietitians, occupational and physical therapists, respiratory therapists, health care administrators, patient navigators, social and community health workers, kinesiologists, healthcoaches, etc...this is not an exhaustive list please ask if you have any questions about eligibility.

Free webinar “Activation of Sustainable Change: The Key to Living Your Healthiest Life” February 16, 2023 1pm EST here is the link to register https://learnwell.nationalwellness.org/courses/49689 feel free to share

As women we have the literal capacity to shed old layers and begin again. We do this monthly for decades. We know how. So don’t be afraid to shed what you’ve outgrown. Don’t be afraid to step into your most powerful self. To live your one best life. And even if you are afraid to take that big step. Deep breath and do it anyway.

We have a busy October! Hope to see you at one or all of these amazing events!

Oct 1&2: Salvaged With Grace
Oct 4: Goat Yoga at our farm (follow this link to sign up! https://forms.gle/oEjEizMzhKFse3wP9 )
Oct 8: Youngstown Flea
Oct 14: Common Goods Studio
Oct 15: Cleveland Bazaar
Oct 29: Bake Me Treats

Attention HealthCare Professionals: Check out our new blog on Integral Healing.

Integral Healers in Healthcare  — be well therapies This blog defines and discusses integral healing in healthcare providers and offers considerations for implementing to combat burn out and enhance personal practices and wellness.

If you are ready to implement more selfcare in your life …..this is for you ❤️

The Growth Collective: Self-Care for Thriving Leaders: A conversation with Dr. Michelle Thompson This episode is for those who want to keep going.   Who want to not just survive, you want to thrive.   As we head into the holiday season – which brings a whole new set of stressors – there are steps we can take to boost our resilience and maybe even come out of the holiday ...

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we would love for you to join us ❤️. Register at www.centerforsoundtherapy.com

Attention healthcare professionals (physicians, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners, physical, occupational, and speech therapist…) this blog is for you. Burnout is not just job stress. It is not a personal problem. It is the failure of the system. Time off, working less hours, and taking a vacation won’t make it better. Read on to learn more about burnout specific to healthcare and learn a little mindfulness practice to shift your mindset, for the health of it!

https://www.bewelltherapies.org/blog-1/2022/7/18/job-stress-pandemic-overload-and-career-burnout-in-healthcare-professionals-managing-with-mindset-practicing-the-pause

Job Stress, Pandemic Overload and Career Burnout in Healthcare Professionals — be well therapies This blog discusses the challenges of pre-COVID stress plus current COVID stress with healthcare professionals (doctors/physicians, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners, physical/occupational/speech therapists) and distinguishes stress from burnout. It emphasizes burnout is about a f

Menopause What You Need to Know~ Navigating the Change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPDf4Ku5nRY

Navigating 'The Change': What Every Woman Should Know About Menopause | Dr. Michelle Thompson Menopause is a natural component of aging, and it can potentially hasten the process, so what should we do to age gracefully? Dr. Michelle Thompsons educates...

https://www.bewelltherapies.org/blog-1/2022/6/28/qigong-for-weight-loss-less-is-more

Qigong & Mindfulness for Weight Loss? How mindful movement, mindful thinking, and mindful eating are supported by research for weight management. — be well therapies Learn how Qigong and Mindfulness can help with weight loss and weight management. Videos on this page include a mindful eating podcast with Dr. Michelle from Be Well Therapies and Wholehearted Medicine and an introduction to Qigong by Dr. Melissa Kerr of Be Well Therapies.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-lifestyle-solutions-with-maya-acosta/id1479362562?i=1000567250752

https://www.bewelltherapies.org/blog-1/2022/6/14/the-chi-or-qi-key-to-stability

The Chi (or Qi) Key to Stability — be well therapies A blog about what tai chi and qigong are, how they are similar, what makes them different, and the science behind their impact on wellness. Tai chi and qigong practices can address multipole lifestyle medicine pillars, including stress management, to help optimize health.