IMA EVENTS

Spring into Health Party and Fundraiser

Saturday, May 22, 2004

Wellspace Fresh Pond Mall
Cambridge, MA

Wellspace invites you to the Spring into Health party to benefit the Integrative Medicine Alliance on Saturday night, May 22nd from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Wellspace Fresh Pond Mall in Cambridge. Come and treat yourself to:

• Free mini-sessions with massage therapists and other holistic practitioners
• Live music with acclaimed jazz guitarist Steve Carter
• Free hors d’oeuvres and beverages
• A beautiful space and good company
• Prizes, free samples, and a great evening out…all for a good cause.

Suggested donations: $35 per person, $50 for a pair.  For $100 you can help sponsor the party and raise awareness of your business.  For more information, visit www.integrativemedalliance.org/events_fundraiser.asp or call the IMA at (781) 648-9866 for details about this event.   We’re looking forward to seeing you! 

SEE THE IMA AT THE 8TH ANNUAL NORTH SHORE WELLNESS FAIR

April 25, 2004, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

O’Keefe Center at Salem State College

220 Canal Street

Salem, MA

Come visit the IMA’s booth at the 8th Annual North Shore Wellness Fair on Sunday, April 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the O’Keefe Center at Salem State College on 220 Canal Street in Salem. The event will include a talk by cardiologist and IMA board member Harvey Zarren, MD, as well as free massages, chiropractic evaluations, health screenings, body fat analyses, yoga education, reiki demonstrations and acupuncture explanations.  There will also be raffles, family entertainment, and two road races—one for the more competitive and one for runners and one for those who travel more slowly.  For more information, call Joe Dunn, Sr. at Salem State College Wellness Center at 978-542-6537 or click on http://www.salemstate.edu/sfl/wellness/documents/8thannualwcroadrace.pdf

HEALTHY FOOD NETWORKING DINNER AND IMA FUNDRAISER

Tuesday, April 27, 2004

99 Crescent Street

Newton, MA

The event you’ve all been waiting for!  Meet other caregivers in the community and share stories, good food and a fun evening! New IMA member, David Snieckus will serve a delicious macrobiotic dinner for caregivers of all backgrounds on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The Menu for this event includes: A Creamy Carrot Miso Soup, Roasted Organic Brown Rice with Almonds, Baked Tempeh with Savory Vegetables and Herbs, Various Cooked Greens in a Tofu Garlic Dressing, Pickled Napa and Mirin, and a dessert to "live" for: Raspberry Almond Tort Cookies.

By reservation only with a $20 suggested donation, with a special appeal to support the work of the IMA.For more information call David at 617-964-2951 or e-mail at davidsnieckus@earthlink.net

David has been counseling and cooking for over 27 years and is a graduate of the world-renowned Kushi Institute in Brookline. His passion is to share his knowledge and experience and invoke self-awareness in others so that they may experience optimum health and happiness.

PRACTICAL MARKETING FOR INDEPENDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTICES
Saturday, April 24, 2004
Open Doors Learning and Healing Center, 395A Washington St.
Braintree, MA

The IMA is proud to offer this three-hour hands-on workshop for independent health and wellness practices, which will be held on Saturday, April 24th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Open Doors Learning and Healing Center on 395A Washington St. in Braintree, MA.

Workshop leader Jennifer Lewy will show you a simple, powerful approach to attracting all the clients you can handle. Based on service to clients, and not selling, this approach will focus and energize your marketing so you can build the business you want with clarity and intention –and without spending a fortune. Jennifer Lewy is an experienced consultant and writer who has worked to improve marketing at health centers large and small across the country. COST: $49 general registration.

(IMA Discounts: $36 for IMA Solo Businesses, $24 for Business Partners, FREE for IMA Allies and Patrons). To register or for more details visit www.integrativemedalliance.org/events_workshops.asp, email IMA_Events@yahoo.com or call 781-648-9866. 

PRACTICAL MARKETING FOR INDEPENDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTICES
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Center for Balance, 709 Washington St.
Newtonville, MA

The IMA is proud to offer this three-hour hands-on workshop for independent health and wellness practices, which will be held on Wednesday, May 12th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Center for Balance on 709 Washington St. in Newtonville, MA.  See the April 24 listing above for more details about this program.

IMA BOARD MEETING

Saturday, May 22, 2004

Charles River Shiatsu School

180 Massachusetts Ave., 2^nd Floor

Arlington, MA

 Our next board meeting will be held on Saturday, May 22nd from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Charles River Shiatsu School on 180 Massachusetts Ave. in Arlington, MA.  The public is welcome to attend, parking available out back, and the school is T-accessible.  We’ll be discussing our membership drive and planning future IMA events.  For directions visit the school’s website at www.charlesrivershiatsu.com.

 After the board meeting we'll all be heading over to Wellspace for the IMA’s fundraiser and party, with live music, free sessions with massage and reiki practitioners, food and drink, and more, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  For more information, check the event listing above.