Other Services the Center
Natural Childbirth Classes
with Rebecca Lerner,
The 12-week childbirth preparation course meets on
Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30pm.
Cost $250 course fee
includes course materials
Starting Dates:
2008: January 17, May 15, September 18
Rebecca Lerner is a professionally trained Bradley Method instructor and has been teaching childbirth classes in the State College area since 1986. She is also a certified yoga instructor in the Iyengar method, and teaches public classes at the Center and the State College Friends School. In addition, Rebecca conducts private yoga therapy sessions giving students individualized yoga programs to suit their personal needs.
Rebecca began her career in helping moms have safe, healthy pregnancies and childbirths by teaching prenatal yoga classes in 1980. In 1983 her first son was born at home using the natural childbirth method put forth by Dr. Robert Bradley. Since then Rebecca became a certified Bradley teacher, a labor coach assistant, and had two more natural Bradley births at home.
"Home births are not for everyone. Most parents that come to the Bradley childbirth classes at the Center have a hospital birth. My goal is to help every couple have a "home-like", positive and joyous experience at their hospital" says Rebecca.
This is a very comprehensive course. It gives detailed instructions to the mom and her coach on relaxation techniques, relaxed abdominal breathing, labor positions and many tried and true coping techniques for labor. In each class you will see a birth video, practice relaxation, discuss the theme topic for the evening, and practice common sense labor rehearsal exercises. The Bradley Method worked for me and for many, many couples. Please sign up for your 12 weeks of unforgettable information, community and relaxation!
The Bradley Method website is here to read about the 12 week course outline and more.
Homeopathy at the Center
with Jenny Hwozdek, C. Hom.
Homeopathy is a distinct scientific system of healing that addresses illness at its deepest roots. Through an in-depth consultation, Jenny will discern the uniqueness of your state of imbalance and choose a homeopathic remedy to match it. The remedy will act as a catalyst, stimulating your body's innate intelligence to heal itself and to return to a dynamic state of harmony physically, mentally and emotionally in the most gentle and long-lasting way. Homeopathy can provide support for many health challenges including respiratory problems, ear infections, digestive complaints, headaches, gynecological issues, anxiety/depression, and auto-immune illnesses to name just a few.
Jenny Hwozdek is a Certified Professional Homeopath and a 1998 graduate of the Pacific Academy of Homeopathy in San Francisco, a state certified educational program. She has worked and studied in the field of alternative healthcare for 15 years. Jenny utilizes a unique combination of Classical and Modern homeopathic methods and continues to do advanced study with well-known homeopaths including Rajan Sankaran, Roger Morrison, Nancy Herrick, Jane Citchetti, and Melissa Burch.
" The study and practice of homeopathy is my passion and my life's work. I look forward to partnering with you on your Journey back to Health and Well-Being."
Nittany Mountain Homeopathy at 867-3703.
Counseling and Energy Therapy
with Leigh Herbert, M.S., LMFT
Leigh is a licenced Marriage and Family Therapist with 23 years of experience and an energy therapy practitioner with 12 years experiences. She offers counseling and energy therapy for individuals and couples and specializes in helping others improve their relationships, recover from trauma, depression or anxiety, cope with illness and disability, and resolve grief and loss.
Leigh brings compassion, sensitivity, humor and a deep understanding of the healing journey to her work. She is very dedicated to offering services that have practical and definable results.
Holistic Counseling
Leigh specializes in counseling which helps you make the connection between your mind, body, emotions and spirit. This is done by accessing your inner wisdom several different ways. Interactive imagery helps you learn to communicate with, and respond creatively to, your symptoms. Inner Family Therapy helps you identify and harmonize the conflicting "sides" of your personality which are in conflict with each other and making change difficult. EMDR helps you resolve traumatic or painful memories, efficiently and effectively. Relationship issues can be resolved through attending counseling with your partner, spouse, family, friend or co-worker. Energy therapy can be integrated into your holistic counseling for further benefits.
Energy Therapy
In an energy therapy session, you receive a complete strengthening of your subtle energy field, including your seven chakras. This is very helpful in accessing your healthy spiritual, mental, emotional and physical resources, which can be energetically depleted through life's stresses and struggles. Being back "on line" with more of your healthy self can give you the clarity, strength and joy that has been missing. Often, after an energy therapy session, people will report, " I feel like me again!" Leigh has found it helpful in relieving depression, anxiety, physical ailments and spiritual stagnation. Brennan Healing Science, the form of energy therapy in which Leigh is certified, requires practitioners to complete four years of study and supervision of their skills.
If you are considering counseling or energy therapy, make an appointment for a free 20 minute get acquainted session. Leigh offers an adjustable and affordable fee schedule.
Her private telephone number at the Center is 814-238-7577
Call: (814) 237-3042
