Boulder Junction Public Library to present Winter Wellness Series

The Boulder Junction Public Library will be offering a series of free informational presentations this winter to help patrons learn ways to support their health and wellness all winter long.
The first program in the series is “An Introduction to SHAPE ReClaimed Health Restoration Program” hosted by Jane Thomas, ND, CHHP, on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 10:30 a.m. - noon. Special guest speakers, Dr. Todd and Linda Frisch, will also join Thomas.
In this introductory session, participants will learn how to restore health and embrace a healthier lifestyle and find out why the SHAPE ReClaimed Program has helped thousands of people restore their health over the past 15 years. The SHAPE program is not a diet or weight loss program. It gets to the root cause and helps bodies heal on a neurological and cellular level.
Boulder Junction resident, Jane A. Thomas ND, is a traditional Naturopath, Certified SHAPE ReClaimed Practitioner, Certified Why the Face (WTF) Facial Analysis Practitioner, Master Herbalist, Certified Ingham Reflexologist, Reiki Master, Certified Product Formulator, and Certified Health Coach. Thomas’ education and training included Trinity School of Health, American College of Healthcare Sciences, The International Institute of Reflexology, and SHAPE ReClaimed. Her areas of specialty include designing a complete health restoration protocol using foods, herbs, and teas, and nutraceuticals therapeutic baths.
Dr. Todd Frisch is the president and founder of SHAPE ReClaimed. As a chiropractor for 37 years, he specialized in functional medicine, nutrition, homeopathy, kinesiology, acupuncture, iridology, and the art and science of traditional Chinese medicine. His passion has always been to find the missing piece of the puzzle to help sick people get well. Dr. Todd graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1980 and went on to obtain years of advanced education and training. After retiring from his private practice in 2017, Dr. Todd continued in his effort to Transform Healthcare: One Patient at a Time, by teaching like-minded practitioners how to gather the diagnostic puzzle pieces that make up the unique health picture of their patients.

Linda Frisch is the co-founder and Director of Financial Operations of SHAPE ReClaimed. Linda met Dr. Todd Frisch in 1984, and within months they realized they shared a passion to help others heal. For the next 33 years, she managed Dr. Todd’s private practice. They truly believe food is medicine and SHAPE ReClaimed shines a spotlight on the negative eating habits that contribute to common health challenges.
Registration is not required, but would be appreciated. For more information or to register, call the library at 715-385-2050.

Program two

The second program in the series is “Massage: Enhancing Health and Well-Being Through Therapeutic Touch” with Nikki Kassien, LMT, on Monday, Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Discover the power of therapeutic touch. Explore how massage can enhance relaxation, reduce stress, improve balance, alleviate aches and pains, and improve overall well-being. Learn practical tips for incorporating massage into a daily routine and its benefits for better sleep, increased mobility, and improved circulation. Whether someone is curious about massage or looking for ways to enhance their quality of life, this program is tailored to their needs.

Kassien has a two-year associate’s degree in Massage Therapy and has practiced for over 10 years. She has also practiced Reiki since 1992. While she is trained in many modalities, she specializes in Myofascial Release Techniques, including scar tissue release, and relaxation. Kassien is professionally recognized by the International Association of Reiki Professionals and the American Massage Therapy Association.
Registration is not required, but would be appreciated. For more information or to register, call the library at 715-385-2050.

Program three

The third program in the series is “Introduction to HeArt-Centered Meditation” with Lia Montgomery on Monday, Jan. 29, at 10:30 a.m.
Join Lia Montgomery for an introduction to guided meditation that meets the Middle Way where a person is the center of their own spiritual life, surrounded by a physical existence that requires their participation in big and small ways. Discover a practice that enhances how they live in this real world, putting their Heart and Mind in every step, with every decision and choice. With focused attention on the breath, mantra and stillness of the body, participants can achieve a clarity of focus that extends from their hearts to the everyday lives they live.

Montgomery brings 45 years of meditation experience and a devout Buddhist practice to her teaching and guidance. Her spiritual journey began as a college student with training in Transcendental Meditation (TM) in 1977. In 1985, she began her practice of Buddhism, following the Mahayana tradition of Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism, which she practices to this day. She is also a devoted follower of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, and considers herself an ongoing student of Tibetan Buddhism. Her sponsorship of a Tibetan immigrant for residency in the U.S., while living in Seattle in 1992, has given her a personal interest in the Tibetan struggle for freedom. Montgomery also incorporates Zen walking meditation (kinhin) into the meditation experience.
Montgomery holds a Master of Social Work degree. She is also the author of “Wandering: Lessons from the Heron and the Haul Road.” Montgomery currently lives in Presque Isle and offers individual spiritual guidance and training at Unwind Spa in Woodruff.
Montgomery can be contacted at www.sacredearthsangha.com with questions and for more information.
Registration is not required, but would be appreciated. For more information or to register, call the library at 715-385-2050.

Program four

The fourth program in the series is “WTF? Why the Face: A Practical Guide to Understanding Health and Personality Through Facial Diagnosis” with Dr. Todd Frisch on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 10:30 a.m. - noon.
Some people may wish they had x-ray vision so that they could see inside their body and know right away what is going on and how to fix it. A person’s face is the most obvious microsystem reflecting a map of their entire being, both psychological and physiological. Facial diagnosis is the tool that practically gives them x-ray vision. The face is a map of the body. Every blemish, line and crease reveal something that’s going on.
Participants can discover more about themselves so that they can live a healthier, more authentic life. Their face shape teaches them about their communication style, personality characteristics, and symptom tendencies. Their facial features teach them about their health strengths and weaknesses, genetic tendencies, and goes even deeper into their personality.
This ancient technique was used for over four decades in a clinical setting by Dr. Todd Frisch. If he’s heard this once, he’s heard it thousands of times in his career, “how do you know that about me?” This will be a fun discussion with audience participation.
Local resident Dr. Todd Frisch is the author of “WTF? Why the Face: A Practical Guide to Understanding Health & Personality Through Facial Diagnosis.” As a chiropractor for 37 years, he specialized in functional medicine, nutrition, homeopathy, kinesiology, acupuncture, iridology, and the art and science of traditional Chinese medicine.

Dr. Todd graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1980 and went on to obtain years of advanced education and training. He served as the president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA) and the Council of Chiropractic Acupuncture (CCA). He was an educator and lecturer for the Missouri State Chiropractors Association (MSCA), Council on Diagnosis and Internal Disorders of the American Chiropractic Association, Inc. (CDID-ACA) and Heel, Inc.
Registration is not required, but would be appreciated. For more information or to register, call the library at 715-385-2050.