November Meeting - Getting Organized and Staying Organized with the help of a Professional Organizer

Speaker Joani Hardy with new HMN Co-Leader Dr. Paula Derleth

We had a wonderful, insightful meeting with Joani Hardy, Professional Organizer and Clutter Coach. There were a lot of laughs as we shared some of our own organization challenges. Joani explained the steps of organizing principles and procedures and addressed all the various questions from the attendees.

She shared many ideas and tips. One of her tips for families was for the parents to lead by example. If a child sees you throwing stuff in a junk drawer, chances are they will mimic that behavior with their toys and clothes.

Joani can be reached at 585-750-2418 and at joani@joanihardy.com

Welcome New Co-Leader Dr. Paula Derleth

We are so so so excited to welcome Dr. Paula Derleth as the new Co-leader of HMN Rochester! YAHOO! She brings a wealth of knowledge and a boat load of passion about all things holistic. Plus, she is just a super nice woman!

Here's a little bit of info about Paula in her own words -

I am a native of Rochester and grew up in Penfield. Graduated with a
BS in biology from Nazareth College then received my Doctorate of
Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College. I married my best
friend of 8 years in April of 2008. My husband Phil is finishing up
his Doctorate of Chiropractic and plans to join me in our office in
Fairport upon Graduation. We have not yet been blessed with children,
although are family consists of 4 very friendly furry dogs!

I enjoy spending time with family and friends, working out, shopping,
and reading/studying vaccinations and the immune system.

My passion is health and wellness, in my office I strive to have a
family wellness practice. My specialty in Chiropractic is in
pregnancy and pediatrics; I trained for my post doctoral certification
in pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic (CACCP) through the
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (www.icpa4kids.com).
I am also certified in Active Release Technique (ART) which is a
system that is used to analyze and treat muscular and soft tissue
components of injuries.

Derleth Chiropractic
1387 Fairport Road
Fairport, NY 14450
Phone: (585) 598-3535
Fax: (585) 598-3534
Derlethchiropractic@gmail.com
www.Derlethchiropractic.com

October Meeting - Slow Food/Fall Harvest

Micheal Warren Thomas, radio host of Savor Life and Rochester Convivium leader of Slow Food USA shared with the large group ways we can all enjoy slow foods. Michael, a Rochester resident, even has his own chicken coop for eggs!

Micheal stressed how important buying from and supporting local farmers markets or CAS is to our health and to the local economy. The term slow foods is in reaction to the fast food movement.

September 2009 Meeting - Early Literacy

September Meeting - Early Literacy: Your Child's Journey to Reading
September 14, 2009 at 6:30pm

Rebecca Wolf, MA owner of Sibley Learning Center, shared a plethora of ideas of how to engage the young child in early reading skills. So many great ideas! She also had us experience what learning to read is like for a child so we'd be more understanding of their journey.

A few of her offerings:

• Montessori-inspired preschool for 3 and up
• Primary grades homeschooling group
• Short session multi-age music group
• Reading assessments
• Individualized homeschool curriculum development
• Private and group tutoring in reading

Basic Reading Assessment: reg price $75, Special HMN price $40
Private Reading Consultation: reg price $100 per curriculum, Special HMN price $40 per hour

http://SibleyCenter.com
phone (585) 935-7131

Rebecca (seated) sharing ideas with HMN member Melanie.

Just a few ideas and resources!

HMN member Jean and her son

HMN member Ashley with her daughter

August 2009 Meeting - Aromatherapy

We had an exciting, hands-on meeting with Pat Brogan, LMT and nationally certified Aromatherapist, of The Scents of Healing. Pat shared her wealth of information about the various ways to use essential oils and showed us how to make a spritzer and a jar of bath salts! We all got to make one of each! She also pampered us with lovely hand massages. ahhhh...
phone 585-473-6498
Young Living Oils Distributor

Pat Brogan on right giving a hand massage with essential oils

Making spritzers and bath salts

Lauri Boone, HMN Co-leader and member Veronica

Everyone's talking about essential oils

So much fun!

July Meeting on Dream Interpretation with Donna Grant

We had an informative meeting with Donna Grant, MSW of Artemis Psychotherapy and Counseling Services. Phone 585-442-3050.
There were many A-ha! moments.

Here's HMN Member Esra (left) and Donna Grant (right).

Thank you Eileen Mendoza for your 1.5 years of service as a Co-leader! Below from left is HMN Members Veronica, Eileen, and Co-leader Lauri Boone.


A few HMN members.

Update: Pictures and info on May and June meetings

June 2009 Meeting: Holistic Pet Care
From left to right: Deb Roller, Dr. Mathes, and Mario from TLC Natural Pet Food Store.

Mario informed the group of raw food alternatives and how we should be just as concerned with what our pets eat as we are with all the other members of our families. Dr. Mathes, from Pumpkin Hill Vet Clinic in Byron, NY, spoke about the benefits of alternative therapies for pets such as Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Bach Flower Remedies. Deb Roller shared how many pets welcome reiki and energy work and all the benefits that come from it such as pain relief/management and stress relief.




May 2009 Meeting: Honoring our Mothering Selves
Kim Corpus in the center, with her daughter (left) and her colleague (right), facilitated a lovely evening in celebration of Motherhood.
The 30 plus attendees shared photos of their children, remembered and honored their own mothers and grandmothers, sang, laugh, and connected. A magical evening.