Here's to You!

by Kellie Kuecha

Although it has only been 30 days since our last newsletter, and less than four months since our inception, the buzz about the Women's Wellness Society is  quickly  growing   around the  nation.  Each day we receive emails from women looking to start a chapter in their city and looking to take control of their health.  I have truly been amazed at some of the stories that have come in about  women overcoming health challenges.  In time we hope to share many of them with all of you!

This is such an exciting time in my life as I have met so many amazing women that have touched my heart in some way.  I am learning so much from our members and  our speakers and I am anxiously bringing that information home to my family as I hope you are as well.

Education is the real focus behind why  the Women's Wellness Society was created.  Over the next year, you will be privy to some of the most enlightening and cutting edge health information that we can offer, both online and offline and it will only get better with time.  We are lining up some of the most sought after health professionals to bring you the necessary information to  make the most informed decisions regarding your health.

This month we are busy planning for our first ever retreat, A Soulful Journey by the Sea.  Women from all over the country have emailed us regarding their excitement about this event and the keynotes that will be speaking.  A woman in New Jersey wrote in that she knew of Barbara Brennan and Laura Norman's curriculum from when she went through health training several years back, at Our Lady of Lourdes Wholistic Institute in Camden, NJ.  She went on to say that she was very impressed by the "dream team" of women that we have put together for this special event.  I have to admit,  I was impressed too! 

All of our keynotes have expressed their commitment to help continue the mission of WWS.  This conference will be a journey into our lives in many different ways.  It will empower us to make the remainder of this year and many more, an evolution of who we are and what our life purpose is.  We hope that you  do not pass up the chance to spend this special time with us.  See you on the beach!        

I love to eat.  I used to wake up in the morning planning what I was going to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I loved food and food was love for me. In my family food was how we were given love. For most of my life I was blessed because, even with my passion for food, I remained thin. A few years ago my body caught up with my eating habits. I weighed more than I had ever been before. I looked at thin people with envy for the first time. I could finally relate to my family and friends who were overweight with a new, deeper understanding.

I tried several diet programs. I tried exercise (though my heart wasn’t really in it). I found it hard to commit to a diet regimen, and my schedule/attitude did not allow for much exercise. During college I had been a nutrition major for two years (before majoring in special education). I remembered being taught that unhealthy eating patterns are often a person’s response to stress, tension, or loss of love. Instead of just treating the symptoms through diet or exercise, I decided to treat the root causes as well.

Now that’s the kind of exercise I could handle. I found several techniques to help me feel better about myself, including hypnosis (to change behavior patterns), ongoing support and counseling, stress management, Thai yoga (to relieve stress and balance the body energetically), thinking and speaking positively, focusing my intentions, and even improving my skin (when you look great, you feel great).

So, how did I do? Today I feel great about myself and about how I look. I achieved the weight I chose for myself. And… I still love to eat. Only now I eat smaller portions, allow myself  those “special” meals without feeling guilty, and I have found other, healthier ways to receive love and to love myself.

After my own experience, I knew I had to share all that I had learned by incorporating these techniques into my practice. I get a great deal of satisfaction from helping both men and women address their concerns with stress, weight, health and well being using these techniques. I often have couples, friends or family members sharing together the relaxing pleasures of reflexology. And when one person experiences the power within themselves through reflexology, Thai yoga, and the other techniques I offer, they frequently buy a gift certificate for their partner, child or parent to introduce them to these healing techniques.

I encourage you to experience your own power, and to really feel great about yourself again.

To find out more about any of Laura’s supportive and empowering services, call 561-272-1220 and visit Laura Norman and her associates at Paradise Spa, 140  NE 2^nd Avenue, Delray Beach. Laura, author of the best-selling book Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, in practice for over thirty years, and a licensed esthetician, is currently accepting new clients. You can also email her at info@800feetfirst.com and you are welcome to visit her web site at www.8000feetfirst.com.

August

August is my favorite month.  You may ask yourself, why August?  I would answer because it is my birthday month.  I have always taken the whole month to reflect on the past year and set forth a clean slate with new goals that I can look forward to. This year has been especially exciting with new creations emerging such as the renovation of my home, the emergence of The Women’s Wellness Society, a new grandson, newfound friendships and new business opportunities. As I look forward to the close to these hot summer days, I feel refreshed, thinking of the days ahead and all the upcoming wonderful challenges that lie ahead.

Our August 12^th meeting at Maggiano’s was another huge success, with 61 women and one lost gentleman, enjoying newfound knowledge.   “Unlocking the Power of your Mind” was the lecture topic given by Melody Smith of Integrative Health Services.  We all learned the power behind self hypnosis.

East Boca Chapter kickoff this week

August 24^th will be the debut of our East Boca Chapter at The American Café in Mizner Park from 11:30-1:30.  Welcome to our new chapter leaders, Staci Smith and Joelle Meehan.  Make your reservations now for this exciting meeting as Daphne Solomon will speak on “Bio- Meridian Energy”.

New Chapter opening in Delray Beach, Florida

September 20^th will be the first meeting in Delray Beach at Ellie’s Diner at 7PM and we welcome Chapter Leader Stacey Joiner to our team.  Networking always begins a half our before our meetings.  The lecture will be given by Dr. Scott Shapiro, police officer turned Naturopathic Doctor.  I had the pleasure of meeting with Scott this past week and we are all in for an evening packing with information on September 20^th as we learn more about Digestive Tract Health.

Referral gift if you locate a new Chapter Leader

As we set our mission into motion of “Bridging the gap between Women and Wellness,” new chapters will be opening across the county.  If you know someone who may be interested in becoming a Chapter Leader, please email Kellie at kellie@womenswellnesssociety.com.  We are offering a referral gift of $100 for your recommendation, which will be paid when the new chapter reaches a membership of twenty.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Meeting Sponsors are a great way for our members to learn about you and your business. The cost is $200 for the meeting which includes a five minute presentation, a business profile on the Meeting Program and your logo/link on our site for one month. We also offer table sponsorships for $50 where you can network with our members, display products and materials and stand out among the others.

Our Charity of Choice

This year we will focus on fundraising for The Breast Cancer Fund.  We have done lots of research in locating a charity that was in line with our beliefs.  This organization was recommended to us by some of our members and we are happy to be able to raise money to benefit their cause.  The Breast Cancer Fund focuses on research that protects us and our children from environmental toxins in our products.  You may find out more information on this charity by going to their site at www.breastcancerfund.org.

Donations

We are looking for raffle prize donations for The Soulful Journey Retreat that will help us to raise money for our charity, The Beast Cancer Fund.  If you have a creative gift, product or service that you can donate, please call myself at 561-376-6424. We are also in need of gently used books on the subjects of mind, body, spirit, or other health related topics to be used in conjunction with our charity efforts for that weekend. We will make arrangements to pickup or have a drop off site to be announced.

Free Listings for Home Based Business Owners!

Attention all home based business owners!  We are looking to fill our Wellness Home Based Business portion of the site with buttons and short company descriptions.  If you have a home based business and would like to post your company on a button no bigger than 100 x 100, please submit the button and  link and a short description of your business  to support@womenswellnesssociety.com.  We will running this promotion for the next few months for all of our new members.

Submit your Business listing today!

All Professional and Corporate business members are entitled to a business listing on our site.  We want to begin filling up our listings and we need your help.  If you would like to be listed in this section we will need the following information:  Name, email, phone, web address, profession.  You will need to submit this information to our web support department at support@womenswellnesssociety.com.

If you would like to contribute to our newsletter, please email kellie@womenswellnesssociety.com

A Soulful Journey by the Sea

September 9th -10th Holiday Inn Highland Beach

Presenting Sponsor

Media Sponsor

We have just added a Saturday Only ticket for $75.00 and a special dinner with the Keynotes for the Full Event ticket holders!

Please see the bottom of the newsletter for a glance at our Saturday speakers.  You may find the complete agenda on our site.

A Soulful Journey by the Sea Keynote Speakers

When Life Hands You Lemons

Susie Levan often says, you can call it “Divine intervention”, however, she believes that every cloud has a silver lining and when life sent her lemons, she didn’t suck on the sour lemons…she turned it into more than lemonade!  Come listen to Susie with a story to tell that will keep any audience on the edge of their seats.  Susie Levan is Founder and Chairman of The Work-Life Balance Institute For Women, Inc., 501(c) 3 not-for-profit.  The Institute is totally membership driven.  Levan is also Founder, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief of Balance Magazine®.  Her 33-year business career includes 16 years in the real estate investment firm where she was the Chief Operating Officer at the time of her retirement.  She attended Nova Southeastern University and graduated from the, Florida Religious Studies Institute as a Certifi ed Pastoral Counselor.  In addition, Susie is a teacher of Meditation and a Certified Reiki Master.

Put Your Feet First

Laura Norman is considered the leading authority on Reflexology.  She is a licensed massage therapist and esthetician.  Laura long ago recognized the profound therapeutic effects of Reflexology’s science and art, and established The Laura Norman Reflexology Center.  Today she and her Associates offer private sessions, products, and the most comprehensive training programs in the United States.  Laura, the author of the internationally best-selling book Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, created Laura Norman™ Shoes, developed with doctors, podiatrists, and chiropractors, and offers Reflexology instructional videos, all designed to enhance your Reflexology experience.  Laura has introduced millions of people to the benefits of Reflexology, and has certified thousands of Reflexologists to practice the Laura Norman Method.  Laura is a frequent guest on national television and radio shows such as Good Morning America, and was also featured several times as a guest of Regis Philbin on Live with Regis and Kathy.  She has often been featured in major national publications including In Style, The New York Times, SELF, Vogue, and is a sought after speaker.  Laura practices in Delray Beach, Florida and in New York City, New York.

It’s time to Invest in Yourself

Dr. Tina Dupree has authored three books and she is currently working on her new book, Room to Grow: The Doorway to achieving your True POTENTIAL!  She is a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association (NSA), and is currently NSA’s Liaison for the Chapters in the State of Florida.  Dr. Dupree served as the 1999-2000 President of the Florida Speakers Association, and is the radio talk show host for Building Bridges on WMCU 89.7 FM in Miami and 101.9 in Palm Beach. In 2001 she received a special invitation by President George W.  Bush to the White House for a special discussion on reforming education. As Founder of a non-profit organization, Professional Speakers Network, Inc., she has personally trained and certified more than 150 speakers.  Forty-three of them as a result of their training have written and published their own books. 0; Tina is lovingly known internationally as The Chicken Lady because of 12 years experience as the spokesperson for a major fast food chicken restaurant chain.  When she resigned from her corporate level position with them to start the Motivational Training Center, the corporation contracted her as their community spokesperson.  As the owner of the Motivational Training Center she presents personal and professional development interactive keynote speeches, corporate training programs, and monthly seminars on Public Speaking, Professional Speaking, Customer Service, Leadership, and Training Trainers to Train.

Quantum Networking: Creating Profitable Relationships in the New World of Business

Cynthia Greenawalt-Carvajal is a speaker, writer, and consultant on the art of business by referral.  Contributing author to the New York Times bestseller, Masters of Networking, and the just-released book, Masters of Success, Cynthia Greenawalt-Carvajal is a senior partner of the Referral Institute and executive director of BNI-Business Network International in Fort Lauderdale.  A graduate of the Wharton School of Business, she provides entrepreneurs, community leaders, sales professionals, and executives with access to extraordinary results by developing their social capital and increasing their return on relationships.  Quantum Networking displaces the out-dated mindset of “pursuing prospects” with the mastery of such principles as the “Law of Attraction” and “Each Person as a Gateway”.  The benefit: quantum-leap results by cultivating strategic alliances.

The Role of Energy Healing in Preventive Care and Maintenance

Lisa VanOstrand is Dean of Advance Studies for the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. She received her Doctorate in Medical Qigong (China) in 2004, Jiramuk Yoga Certification in 1999, Core Emergencies Therapists in 1997 and received her MBA in 1979.  Lisa will be lecturing on the role of energy healing in preventative care and maintenance.  Science tells us that we live in a sea of energy, this energy directly impacts how we feel.  By learning how to work with this energy and our own energy fields, Lisa will show us how we can have tremendous impact on our health and well being.  Additionally, how we can help prevent future disease and illness.

Releasing your Inner Sex Goddess

Dr. Marcy Dater-Weiss is not just a Sex therapist, she is a friend.  Sometimes individuals have a difficult time discussing problems related to sexuality.  Some may feel embarrassed or inhibited to talk abut their sexual issues.  Many people feel become isolated and express to her that they feel like they are the only one that has this problem. Dr. Weiss strives to insure that her clients feel safe, comfortable, and not judged in talking about sexual problems.  Problems related to relationship therapy, inhibited desire, arousal, or performance problems are common and are brought into therapy.  Education is the first step in assisting clients and making them feel more comfortable.  Many clients feel relived when they realize they are not alone and others have experienced the same concerns.