Sexual Health Day

SEXUAL HEALTH DAY AT THE CENTER

August 15

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

From birthing to aging; healthy sexuality is an important part of all of a healthy life. Join us for a day dedicated to Healthy Sexuality.

Sexuality and Birth -- Transforming the Birth  Experience

Presented by Nekole Shaprio

10: 15 AM to 11:15 AM

http://www.Tantricbirth.com

The more sex positive we are the more open we are to all that is birth.  Come hear how a changed attitude, knowledge about a women's body and some new skills can aide in a more empowered birth.  Am more empowered birth means a more empowered woman and mother!

Sexual Health and STI's

Presented by Dr, Mona Fahoum

11:30 to 1:00

A frank discussion about STI's, prevention and basic information.

Break 1:00 to 1:30  Please bring a sack lunch,

The Body:  Exercise and Metabolism and Sexuality

Presented by Patty Reed

1:30 to 2:30

A presentation on exercise and how it affects hormone levels, mood swings, stress, and sexual relations.  Patty will discuss weight, aging and body age and how they all tie into personal esteem and sexual health and confidence

Healthy Sex for A Lifetime

Presented by Rae Larson, from SISTER (Seattle Institute for Sex Therapy)

2:45 to 3:45

http://www.sextx.com/

Rae will be speaking on healthy sex for a lifetime, common sexual problems among the baby boomer generation and keeping sex life healthy and open.

Nekole Shapiro is the creator of TantricBirth.com, a movement designed to bring the teachings of Tantra to the birthing process.  "As a practitioner of Tantra through Siddha Yoga since the age of three, I know the power of its practices.  As with all I do in my life, I brought Tantra to my births.  The lessons I learned as a result have left me with a road map I hope to share with others so they can feel the power of birth for themselves."

Nekole has been an LMP for 20 years.  She has massaged celebrities, CEOs and top ranking athletes. In NYC, Nekole practiced the ancient Auryervedic healing art of Pancha Karma and began her lifelong practice of Ashtanga Yoga.  In addition to her healing arts background, Nekole has sung on opera stages, fostered an Internet start-up, and worked with billion dollar bank accounts on Wall Street.  She holds both a degree in Asian Studies and a certificate in pre-medical studies from Columbia University.

Nekole now brings her bodywork knowledge to the Birthing Arts as a Doula.

It is her desire to help you find your threads.  Welcome to the journey that is Tantra!

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Dr. Mona Fahoum, ND, is a naturopathic family practitioner at The University Health Clinic in Seattle.  Her integrated medical clinic includes naturopathic physicians, an acupuncturist and a nurse practitioner.  Dr. Fahoum's focus is on family-oriented primary care, women's health and gastrointestinal disorders.  In addition to seeing patients, she is the business manager of the clinic, with over ten years of experience in insurance billing and practice management. She is also on the board of directors for the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians.  Dr. Fahoum is on the faculty of a local massage school as an instructor for Anatomy and Physiology, and also teaches continuing education classes in practice management and insurance billing.  Prior to receiving her doctorate from Bastyr University, she graduated with a bachelor's of science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Washington.  She has coupled her naturopathic medical training with conventional medical training, by presenting at Aradia Women's Health Clinic, UWMC and the French Hospital in Nazareth, Israel.

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Patty Reed is a personal trainer at Harbor Square Athletic Club in  Edmonds, Washington.  She is certified by both the American Council on  Exercise (ACE), and the NSCA (National Sports Conditioning  Association).  She works with many age groups in her training practice, but prefers to focus on mature women who have a sincere desire to improve their health and well-being through balanced  exercise and reasonable nutritional techniques.

 Her exercise philosophy is based on the principle of F.U.N.--  Focused, Useful, and Non-Intimidating. Everyone, no matter when they  start, can improve their fitness level if they have the right  motivation and the right program. Exercise should not be just for the  sake of exercise.  It should be a part of the whole person, an  integral part of the healthy individual.

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Elizabeth Rae Larson, MS, DHS, is in private practice as a sex therapist and educator and is a co-founder (1975) and the current director of Seattle Institute for Sex Therapy, Education and Research, a small non-profit organization committed to making affordable services available to women and men from a wide variety of sexual lifestyles. Dr. Larson holds a MS in Psychology and a Doctorate in Human Sexuality; she is a Founding Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists. She is certified as a sexologist by the American College of Sexologists and as a sex therapist and sex educator by the American Board of Sexology. She is a licensed mental health counselor in Washington State and a certified Safe Sex Instructor/Advisor. She has presented continuing education in the United States and abroad, taught at Antioch and the University of Washington, and trained interns and general counselors. She is a coauthor of "Recovering from Rape: Healing Your Sexuality" (available at http://www.sextx.com/rape.html).