March 2011: Open House Wellness Group hosted an aromatherapy & lipbalm-making workshop, facilitated by Amy Cannata, aromatherapist and massage therapist. Participants learned about anti-infectious essential oils and how to use them to help avoid colds, flus and seasonal allergies. We also made our our own natural lip balms

The Open House Wellness Group had the pleasure of learning some basic Chinese Reflexology techniques from member Kim Lan Toffin.  We learned some skills that will be much appreciated by our loved ones and had a wonderful and relaxing time! Thanks so much to Kim for sharing her knowledge!

Photos submitted by Amy Cannata

In addition to holding yoga and aromatherapy workshops, the Wellness group has been dancing! Most Tuesday nights, you can find us moving to Hawaiian beats, getting into shape and sharing aloha. The group is led by Amy Cannata and Didier Wermeille.

Doing the Green Rose Hula.

Photos submitted by Amy Cannata

In November and December, Amy Cannata facilitated two aromatherapy workshops about fighting winter illness. Participants learned which essential oils work against bacteria and viruses and made custom blends to protect themselves from colds and flus.

Participants breathe in the sweet smells of health in the workshop on 11 Dec.

Photo contributed by Amy Cannata