community news briefs
Late Summer Acupuncture Special with Kate Mansfield For a limited time, a oneand-a-half-hour first appointment can be booked with acupuncturist Kate Mansfield, LAc, at Relax, in the West Village, for the same price as a regular, one-hour treatment. This special will run from August 18 to 26 to align with nature’s late summer season. In the five element acupuncture system that Mansfield practices, the elements in nature’s seasonal cycle are observed (fall = metal, winter = water, spring = wood, summer = fire). “In the same way that nature supports balance through the cycle of the seasons, it can support our own health and wellness when we pay attention,” says Mansfield. Kate Mansfield
Late Summer is an extra season and corresponds with the earth element that is also present between each season because it represents a period of transition. People often come for acupuncture to help adjust dur-
ing the transition between seasons. Late summer represents a longer transition period between the fire element of summer and the metal element of fall. This is a time to address and take care of our needs, a time to receive and reestablish balance within ourselves. If we feel depleted, we will need to restock our personal cupboard so that we have enough reserves to sustain us through fall and winter, much like the way a farmer gathers the harvest from his crops. Ideally, we feel nourished by the ‘fruits’ of our summer and able to digest and transform our experiences in a healthy way. Come fall, the metal element takes over, and, like nature, we get to let go of anything that is no longer serves us, retaining only the essence or gems. Letting go enables us to feel inspired again.
Cost: $120. Location: 716 Greenwich St. (between Charles St. and W 11th St.), the West Village, NY. For more information, call 929-277-0760, email KateMansfieldACU@gmail.com or visit KateMansfieldAcupuncture.com. See ad, page 40.
Certification Course in Ayurvedic Health Counseling Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and naturopathic physician, will begin offering a yearlong certification course in Ayurvedic Health Counseling (AHC) starting September 17 and 18. The course will be held online and will follow the curriculum of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, says Kaushik. An AHC is trained to focus on preventive health care and health promotion, with a specific focus on diet and lifestyle through traditional Ayurvedic principles and practices. The AHC curriculum of 650 hours consists of a series of lectures, clinical practicum, self-study, and case reports. Certification includes four areas of concentration: the concepts of Ayurveda, its history and philosophy, skills and competencies, as well as recommendations, treatment and other interventions. The course will meet
one weekend a month (Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), with additional weekends if necessary. An internship is advised for completion of the course. Kaushik has been practicing Ayurveda for more than 35 years. He received his training as an Ayurvedic physician at Kurukshetra University, India, and as a naturopathic doctor at the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut. In addition, he holds a dual MA in Public Health and Public Administration from the University of Alabama. He has taught Ayurvedic medicine at the Graduate Institute, University of Bridgeport, and National University of Natural Medicine, and has lectured about Ayurveda throughout the U.S. Kaushik recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution.
Location: Dr. Kaushik's Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic, 792 Rte. 35, Cross River, NY. For application and tuition information, call 646-670-6725 or email drkaushik@ drkaushik.com. August 2022
9
