The VI Breast Cancer Project is offering the Art of Healing Workshop at the Simone Palmer Wellness Center in Smithfield, Frederiksted, on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Project co-founder and advocate Diane Hampton brings together three facilitators, who are giants in their respective fields, to share their expertise in the art of healing: Rosita Rijkland, the Netherlands, Charlene Springer, St. Croix, and Peter Stewart, St. Croix.
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.- Registration, welcome, opening remarks and introductions.
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.- On Zoom from the Netherlands:
Rosita Rijkland is a trauma release facilitator who was born in Suriname to ancestors who were shamans and healers. Her 20 years of experience in the field of trauma release tailored her approach to healing, which centers around bridging the ku’nseke and the ku’mpemba (earthly and spiritual worlds) to profoundly heal ancestral trauma on intergenerational levels.
Rijkland will speak on “It Runs in The Family…Until it Ran Into You” – on Patterns and Symptoms Across Generations – Understanding genetic and environmental factors – how family history influences health – Breaking the cycle: preventive measures and early detection. Q&A session
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Charlene Springer is an experienced Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) therapist with over 30 years of expertise in promoting physical and emotional wellness. As a certified Vodder-trained therapist, Springer specializes in guiding post-op clients in self-care through lymphatic drainage techniques tailored to their special needs.
Springer will present Self-Care with Manual Lymph Drainage – Importance of lymphatic health – Techniques for manual lymph drainage – Benefits for cancer survivors – Practical demonstration. Q&A session
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Peter Stewart is a licensed acupuncturist and a certified Qigong teacher. He is a holistic, healing practitioner.
Stewart will lead a Qigong class and offer an introduction to Acupuncture. There will be a Group Acupuncture session.
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks and Adjournment:
- Summary of key takeaways
- Information on additional resources and support groups
- Thank you and feedback collection
“This will be the first workshop dealing with all cancer survivors in the new Simone Palmer Wellness Center on St. Croix – our healing and wellness island in the Virgin Islands. We have a growing number of cancer survivors and we must all come together to share our experiences and learn new and healthy ways to improve our healing process. We have everything right here on St. Croix to cure cancer. We just have to keep communicating with each other in ways that encourage and support the journey. The Simone Palmer Wellness Center is the perfect venue that embraces many of the wellness practices we can incorporate into our daily lives,” Hampton said.
The workshop will offer raffles and gift certificates:
- Bougainvillea @41 King Street will raffle six gift certificates to give winners a full makeover during National Breast Cancer Month.
“It’s an honor to be able to give back and celebrate the courage of these women,” said owner and hostess Janine Schuster.
- Beeston Hill Gym raffle for one free year.
- Raffles for Gifts from Gas-Away and Ziggys
Workshop Cost: $75 – Register on Eventbrite.
For more information:
Facebook: VI Breast Cancer Sponsored Project St. Croix
Email: vibreastcancerproject@gmail.com
Diane Hampton: 340-277-3879
