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*Are you a busy, hard-working individual
who needs to take better care of yourself? *Do
you want to make positive changes but feel you lack the time, motivation, or energy to do so? If you answered yes to either of the above questions, then it's time to Nurture U!
That's right, with the support of individual
sessions or small group life coaching, guided imagery, and hypnosis programs designed with you in mind, you can
achieve the success that you deserve.
Please
see the current schedule below. Programs are available for Relaxation & Stress Management, Weight Loss, and Smoking
Cessation. Please check back often or subscribe to the email newsletter at NurtureU.com for new program dates and offerings. Now
offering group and private yoga instruction.
Call (440) 670-1518 now for a FREE phone consultation. Why wait? Isn't it time
for you to feel great?
Mary Ellen Ott, M.Ed., RCC, C.Ht., CYT
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Healthy Mind at
Work De-Stress for Success! This empowering on-site corporate wellness program was developed to help
employers bring down the cost of health care and to increase productivity as well. In this dynamic program, participants
gain a deeper understanding of stress and a new level of core confidence in their ability to deal with it. As a
result of this program, participants will benefit from learning to recognize and avoid stressful thinking patterns.
In addtion to simply learning about healthy thinking, participants will also experience guided relaxation and learn
a simple technique for daily meditation. Most importantly, the workplace will experience a powerful shift in productivity
based on "being" rather than just "doing." Why invest in this program?
Stress Management is clearly the foundational key to wellness. According to the research of Dr. Herbert Benson, M.D. 60-90%
of all physician visits are for conditions that are stress-related. Eliciting the relaxation response on a daily basis has
been proven to help mitigate the effects of stress. This program teaches how to do that and more. According to the American
Journal of Preventive Medicine, December 2005, workplace wellness programs make sense from a fiscal point of view as well
because employers can see a return of $3.00-$6.00 for every dollar invested over a 2-5 year period. Documented savings are
reflected in lower medical costs, less absenteeism, fewer workers' compensation claims and a reduction in "presenteeism"
which is defined as lower on-the-job efficiency due to employee health problems. Choose
to invest in the health of your company - Can you afford not to? Please
call Mary Ellen at (440) 670-1518 for more information. Yoga - Another Way to Nurture U! Now
offering Hatha Flow Yoga for flexibility and strength at Avon Lake Fitness Edge. The 8 week session will be offered on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. from August 11th through September 29th.
This class session is designed to not just tone your entire body but to focus your mind as well. This class is being
offered for the special introductory price of only $79. Please call Mary Ellen Ott, Certified Yoga Teacher, at (440) 670-1518
for more information or to register. Why
practice yoga?
In
addition to increasing strength and flexibility, yoga is a wonderful way to bring about a sense of inner peace,
deepen and slow breathing, and reduce the physical effects of stress on the body. Yoga aids with pain relief and weight management.
Yoga helps to improve circulation and cardiovascular conditioning. Yoga is not just a workout - it is truly a holistic way to strengthen
mind, body, and spirit.
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Got Stress? Who doesn't?! Traffic, deadlines, the war, the economy,
bills...and the list goes on. These are the things that cause us to trigger the "fight or flight" response in our
bodies. While this response is innate and was originally designed for our survival, if left unchecked, this same response
can be detrimental to our health. While stress cannot be eliminated from our lives, we can counter and mitigate its effects
on our bodies by learning to deeply relax. While meditation seeks to quiet the mind, hypnosis directs the mind and body to
a state of deep, peaceful, healthful relaxation which is one of the reasons it is especially helpful for people who have a
difficult time relaxing on their own. Come
learn more and experience the benefits of Hypnosis for Relaxation and Stress Management at 680 Moore Rd. in
Avon Lake. This "Time to Nurture U" program includes handouts and an audio reinforcement CD. The experience has
been described as "a spa treatment for body, mind, and spirit." (Next Date TBA) Please call (440) 670-1518 for more information, to register, or to schedule
this as an individual session at your convenience. Relaxation and Stress Management Sessions are also available by
phone. You may check back for future dates or sign up to be on the email list to receive updates. If you have
a group or 3 or more people that is interested in the program, please call for further information and to check for availability. The
Nurture U office is conveniently located for clients from as far west as Sandusky to east of Cleveland. Corporate wellness
programs are available on-site in Northern Ohio. BRAND NEW MINI-WORKSHOP: "Life's a Beach"
- Lessons from the Starfish will
be held on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nurture
U office at 680 Moore Road in Avon Lake. The program will last about an hour. You will leave feeling more relaxed and take
with you a simple yet powerfully effective strategy to help you to feel greater wellness and life balance on a daily basis.
This program is being offered at the special introductory cost of $20. Please call Mary Ellen Ott at (440) 670-1518
for more information or to register. Space is limited. Small Miracles - Group Coaching Program: Do
you have a project that you need to get started on? Do you have a new healthy habit like exercise that you want to begin?
Well, here's your chance to experience an approach to achieving your goal but without getting overwhelmed. This is the perfect
opportunity for busy people to learn an amazing strategy for moving in the direction you want to go! This is a 2-part experience of group support. The first session will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Nurture U office at 680 Moore Road in Avon Lake. The follow up will be held at the same time
and place on Thursday, November 4,2010. The cost is $45, payable at the first session. Space is limited.
Call Mary Ellen at (440) 670-1518 for more information or to register. BRAND NEW Women's Retreat Day: "The Angel's in the Marble; It's Time to Set Her Free" The
Power of Transformation and Heart-Centered Living – A brand new retreat experience designed
to learn to harness the power of the Mind-Body Connection. Learn
tips and techniques for tapping into the wisdom of the body and the power of the mind for greater happiness, health, and success.
This session is designed to be both informative and experiential and will include breathwork, guided relaxation, self-reflection,
journaling, meditation, and the gentle practice of yoga. We will learn a process for releasing limiting beliefs and use guided
imagery to seal our intentions, ending the day poised to take inspired action. This "Spa Day for Your Soul" will
be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Common Ground
Retreat Center in Oberlin. The cost of this life-enhancing experience is only $125. Please call Mary Ellen Ott at (440) 670-1518
for more information or go to Common Ground's Program Page to register online. Brand New Mini-Workshop
(2nd in the series): "Spiritual Journeying - The Write Way" will be held at 7:00 p.m.
on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Nurture U office at 680 Moore Rd. in Avon Lake. The session
will last about an hour and focus on how to combine journaling, prayer, and quiet contemplation in a way that will allow you
to tap into your spiritual connection and intuition for guidance. The cost is only $20. Please call Mary Ellen at (440) 670-1518
for more information or to register. Space is limited. Holidays
- A Special Time to Nurture U will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 from 6:30-8:30
p.m. at the Nurture U office at 680 Moore Road in Avon Lake. This uplifting evening will be a time of guided relaxation, reflection,
and rejuvenation. You will leave refreshed and with a commitment for healthy self-care sure to boost your mood and energy
allowing you to feel more centered and peaceful at this time of the year. The cost of this valuable gift to yourself is only
$40. Please call Mary Ellen at (440) 670-1518 for more information or to register. Space is limited.
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Weight Loss in the
Cleveland Area Are you fed up with the yo-yo
effect of fad diets and the restriction of calorie counting? Would you prefer to choose to eat healthy, enjoy physical
activity, and nurture yourself in the process of losing excess body weight? Try the mind, body, spirit approach of Nurture
U Coaching, Guided Imagery, and Hypnosis for Weight Loss. This is not a diet or a quick fix, but rather a holistic
healthy lifestyle approach that includes relaxation as a key component. The programs use guided imagery, visualization, positive
self-talk, and setting powerful intentions that lead to action, commitment, and achieving the weight loss success that you
deserve. All programs and sessions focus on embracing healthy self-nurturance as the foundation for change. The Nurture U Weight Loss Programs will be held in various
locations for groups in the Cleveland area. Check back for new dates or sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay informed. In Control! Hypnosis for Weight Loss will be held
on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at 680 Moore Road
in Avon Lake. This is a brand new program that will help to positively motivate you to eat healthy and to exercise
- two of the biggest challenges in the weight loss process. You will be in complete control at all times as you choose to
take charge of your decision to reach your healthy ideal weight. The cost of the program is only $50 and includes an audio
reinforcement CD. (If you already have the CD, you can attend this new session for $45.) This program is a great introduction
to tapping into the power of your mind to create change or to reinforce whatever you are currently doing for weight loss.
Please call Mary Ellen at (440) 670-1518 for more information or to register. Space is limited. No discounts are available
for this program as it is being offered at an already reduced special price. Relax Your Way to Slim & Trim - Hypnosis for Weight Loss Program
will be held at the EMH Center for Health & Fitness in Avon on Thursday, September 23, 2010 at
7:30 p.m. This group weight loss program will introduce you to hypnosis as a natural state of deep relaxation that
allows you to focus your attention and direct your mind to be more open and receptive to all the positive thoughts, suggestions,
and images that will empower you to take control of your choices on your journey to becoming "Slim and Trim." The
program will last about 90 minutes. The cost of the program is only $60 and includes a hypnosis CD. The Nurture U Weight Loss
Hypnosis CD is a powerful yet easy way to reinforce healthy habits and choices on a daily basis. Listening to the hypnosis
CD daily is a wonderful way to relax and to manage stress which is a key component to successful weight loss. Please call (440) 670-1518 for further information or to register.* Happy & Healthy - A Guided Imagery for Weight Loss Session will
be held on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at the EMH Center for Health & Fitness
in Avon at 7:30 p.m. This group weight loss program will last about 90 minutes and focus on choosing a healthy eating
plan as a lifestyle rather than relying on the short-term "diet" mentality. The program focuses on balancing energy
and emotions in the process of change. The cost of this program is only $60 and includes a guided imagery weight loss CD for
daily reinforcement. This daily audio reinforcement allows the changes to take place naturally and easily. In fact, you can
even listen to the CD at night and fall asleep to it! (It doesn't get much easier than that!) Please call (440) 670-1518 for
more information or to register.* Fit and Firm - Get Motivated to Exercise
with Hypnosis! This group hypnosis session is for anyone who needs inspiration to get moving and stay moving, whether
for weight loss or just to establish the healthy habit of increased physical activity. This is a great session to help
you follow through on your commitment to exercise and to look forward to it as well. The program will be held
on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the EMH Center for Health and Fitness in Avon.
The cost is only $60 and includes an audio reinforcement hypnosis CD. Please call Mary Ellen at (440) 670-1518 for more information
or to register.* (*If you call at least one week ahead to
register for these programs-mention this Early Bird offer
when you call and you will receive $10 off! Not valid with any other offer.)
If you have a group that is interested in scheduling other dates, please call for
more information about availability. Corporate weight loss programs can be scheduled on-site. Please call for details.
For your convenience, weight loss programs can also be scheduled in the Avon Lake office as individual
sessions. If you prefer, hypnosis phone sessions are now available for weight loss as well. Does the Nurture U Weight Loss approach work? B.R. of Avon, Ohio dropped 75 pounds in 5 months! Here's what Kim G. of North Ridgeville shared: “Over the past few years, I had tried so hard to lose weight with
various diets and even diet pills. I thought that I had tried it all and was discouraged that nothing seemed to help. Although
I was a bit skeptical to try a program that included hypnosis, I am so glad that I did. The Nurture U Weight Management Program
helped create an entirely different mind-set about healthy eating and portion control. As a result, I dropped 15 pounds in
the first 2 months! Another great thing about the program that I didn’t expect is that I am so much more relaxed
with my family, friends, and co-workers. People definitely notice and comment on all the positive changes I have made. It’s
awesome! The only bad thing is that now none of my clothes fit and I need to go shopping!” (Note: I spoke with Kim recently
and now her weight is down by 20 pounds. She looks and feels great:) Research has shown that people lose 2-17 times more weight with hypnosis than without and they keep
it off! What do you have to lose? Here's a sampling of other individualized sessions that are available: "Overcome Self-Sabotage: Listening to the Part of You that Holds On to
Excess Weight," "Inner Wisdom and the Circle of Excellence," "Moving Past the Plateau," "Body
Sculpting - See It and Believe It," "Change Your Set Point," "Increasing Your Metabolism"
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Choose
to Be Relaxed and Smoke-free! Don't Just
Stop Smoking - Quit Smoking for Good! Are
you sick and tired of the struggle to stop smoking? Have you tried "The Patch" or nicotine gum and failed? You are
not alone! I was shocked to read that the success rate for those methods is quite low, about 16% and 18%. In fact, the "cold
turkey" method of quitting smoking beat out both of those interventions with a 22% success rate. Not too impressive!
Also, many people are hesitant to use presciption medications and are looking for a drug-free alternative. The health benefits of choosing to be a nonsmoker are immediate
and long-lasting. Why rely on going "cold turkey" when you could enlist the power of your subconscious mind through
hypnosis? If you are ready to make the change, hypnosis can help. Work with your brain, not against it, to make the change
both faster and easier. There are
basically 2 approaches to using hypnosis for smoking cessation: the single session or the multiple session approach. Both
have proven to be effective. Here's why: Hypnosis works with both your brain and body which is important because smoking
is a habit that has many triggers and associations. The 3 session approach allows for more reinforcement of deleting the
desire to smoke as well as the release of triggers. I recommend the multiple session approach over the single
session approach to allow you to work more effectively with the brain in making permanent change without the
discomfort and the cravings normally associated with quitting smoking. The 3 session coaching and hypnosis program to quit smoking includes handouts and 3 audio
reinforcement CDs. Please call Mary Ellen at (440) 670-1518 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Phone
hypnosis sessions are now available for your convenience. This hypnosis for smoking cessation program is also offered to small groups. Please check back for future dates or call for availability
for your group of 3 or more people. Corporate smoking cessation programs are available on-site and tailored to the
needs of your company and employees.
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