WORLD OF WELLNESS
Bringing together holistic health experts in a TED Talk-style presentation, join us for a virtual wellness experience that will share natural approaches for health and wellness care in your home with experts in the field.
SEPTEMBER 2022
September 7 – Meditation for Mental Clarity – Kelsey Dovico
September 14 – Clinical Behavior Analysis Related to Mental Health – Dr .Ben Kennert
September 21 – Benefits of Art Therapy – Erin Shahly
September 28 – Harnessing the Power of a Vision Board, Carol Mastroianni
Note: We have so much content so for the next few months we are re-sharing some of our favorites!
AUGUST 2022
August 3 – Upper Cervical Spine Manipulation, Dr .James Cramer
August 10 – What is Animal Chiropractic Dr. Christine Cole
August 17 – Laughter is a Therapeutic Modality, Terri Dibble
August 24 – How to look, feel, and perform your best, Jeremy Kochis
August 31 – Stress Management is Changing Times, Lynette Fioroni
Note: We have so much content so for the next few months we are re-sharing some of our favorites!
Special Event
August 4 – Free Family Fun Wellness Expo with 8 interactive wellness stations, staged “edutainment”,
resources, free Narcan training, Kid’s Corner, Senior Citizen Station and more! Join us!
JULY 2022 – Enjoying a break. See you in August!
JUNE 2022
June 1 – The Meaning of Resilience, Rabbi Yarden Blumstein
June 6 – Therapeutic Tapping, Christine Chubenko Therapeutic Tapping Handouts
June 15 – Nurturing Yourself Through Grief, Carol Mastroianni, MBA, RM,
June 22- The Healing Power of Nature – Amy Wargo Handout
June 29 – Family Wellness, A Pathway to Improve Well-being, Diane Dovico, BA, CWWS, CWPM
MAY 2022
May 4 – It’s Not Diet; It’s a Lifestyle – Marcia Eder Leibson
May 11 – What is Integrative Medicine? – Diane Dovico, BA, CWWS, CWWPM
May 18 – What to Do in a Bad Situation – Deputy Mark Hickson
May 25 – Peace on Earth Begins With Me: Practical Ways to Cultivate Inner Peace – Reverend Kathy Mastroianni
APRIL 2022
April 6 – Healthy Plants & Gardens – Lori Imboden, MSU Extension
April 14 – Structuring Your Life to Reduce Stress – Lisa Kaplan, Henry Ford Maplegrove
April 20 – Brain Breaks for Kids & Adults – Diane Dovico, Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities
April 27 – Addiction Recovery Coaching – Safaa Elmessiri, Core Coaching & Consulting Inc
MARCH 2022
March 2 – The Phoenix Detroit: A Free Sober Active Community – Kelsey Dovico Program Coordinator Handout 1, Handout 2
March 9 – What No One Has Told You About ADHD and Behavior – Carrie Odrobina
March16 – Healthy Skin the Natural Way – Dr. Daniel Farkas DC, CFMP
March 23 – I’m So Angry I Could Just Scream!– Lisa Kaplan LMSW.CAADC,ACSW
March 30 – Healing Requires A Partnership – Diane Dovico , Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities
FEBRUARY 2022
February 2 – Self-Treatment Techniques to Protect and Ease Your Aching Neck – Dr. Dawn Thomas DScPT,OMPT
February 9 – Mood Lifters – Patricia Delden, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry.
Deputy Director of the Depression Center, University of Michigan
February 16 – Acupuncture – What it is and How it Fits into Health and Wellness – Daniel Devine, MTCM, L.A.C., Beaumont Hospital
February 23 – Every Day is a New Day – Diane Dovico, BA, CWWS, CWPM; Carol Mastroianni, MBA, RM
JANUARY 2022
January 19 – Keeping Afloat During a Mental Health Crisis – May Freck, Youth Empowerment Coordinator, Common Ground
January 26 – Using Lifestyle Practices to Manage Chronic Illness Naturally – Rachel Haddad, Rachel Detroit Coaching
2021 ARCHIVE
DECEMBER 2021
December 1 – ReNEWed Cleansing Breath Exercise – Kendra Ruddy, Alliance Prevention Program Specialist
December 8 – Digital Resources for Whole Child Wellness – Jill Mailing, School Implementation Manager
December 15 – ReNEWed 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise – Kendra Ruddy, Alliance Prevention Program Specialist
NOVEMBER 2021
November 3 – Functional Medicine: Creating Physical and Mental Health with a Modern Approach, Dr. Daniel Farkas, DC
November 10 –Youth Mental Health, Julia Cohen, LMSW
November 17 – Financial Wellness- Improve your Credit Score, Ngoc T. Do
November 24 – Healthy Plants, Disease Prevention in the Garden, Lori Imboden Handout
OCTOBER 2021
October 6 – Selecting a Sound Healing Instrument for Wellness and Meditation, Sandy Naimou Handout
October 13 – Acupuncture – What It Is and How It Fits into Health and Wellness, Daniel Devine MTCM, L.Ac
October 20 – The Phoenix Detroit: A free sober active community, Kelsey Dovico, Program Coordinator Handout 1, Handout 2
October 27 – What No One Has Told You About ADHD and Behavior, Carrie Odrobina
SEPTEMBER 2021
September 8 – ReNEWed Breathing Exercises, Kendra Ruddy Alliance Program Coordinator
September 15 – Fun in the Woods II, Diane Dovico, Alliance Wellness Program Administrator
September 22 – Uninsured? Don’t stress: Welcome to High Quality, Free, Health & Dental Care in Your Own Back Yard, Susanna Jackiewicz
AUGUST 2021
August 4 – Wellness Ways – Alliance Wellness Committee Handout
August 11 – Roll Away Your Stress with Foam Roiling 101, Dr. Andrea Whedon-Hubert, Holistically Well
August 18 – Substance Use Disorder, The Brain, Stigma and Resources, Angela Bogota, Alliance Program Coordinator
August 25 – Fun in the Woods – Diane Dovico, Alliance Wellness Program Administrator. Handout
JULY 2021 Summer Break
JUNE 2021
June 2- Healing Power of Drumming– Teri Williams, Founder Soul Practices Handout
June 9 – The Power of Sound and Vibration – Stephanie Evans
June 16 – What is Naturopathic Medicine? – Dr. Hallie Armstrong, Naturopathic Doctor
June 23 – What Can Parents Do When their Child is Struggling in School with Academics and/or Behavior? Could Mental Health Be the Issue? – Brenda Mann, MA ED
June 30 – Chairish chair fitness cherish your joints – Susan Marsh Hatty
MAY 2021
May 5 – It’s Okay Not to be Okay! – Lisa Kaplan, LMSW, CADDA, ACSW
May 12 – Practicing Mindful Living – Ivy G of Mystical Soul Work
May 19 – Women 40+ How to Prevent/Reverse Heart Disease Naturally – Cathy Atkinson, ND Handout
May 26 – Simple and Healthful Gratitude – Cathleen Francois Handbook
APRIL 2021
April 7 – Slam the Door on Covid – Diane Dovico, CWWS, Alliance Integrative Wellness Program Manager Handout
April 14 – The Healing Power of Nature – Amy Wargo Handout
April 21 – High-Tech Drug-Free Healing – A Logical Approach to 21st Century Health – Dr. Bryan A. Born
April 28 – The Healing Power of Your Own Energy – Carol Mastroianni and Christine Chubenko
MARCH 2021
March 3 – How to Never Have a Heart Attack, Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACC
March 10 – ReNEWed Breathing Exercises, Kendra Ruddy, Alliance Prevention Program Coordinator
March 17- Reiki for Relaxation, Teri Racey, PA
March 24 – Alphabet Soup, CBD and Hemp Seed Oils, Dr. Joel Kahn MD, FACC
March 31 – The Long Winding Road of a Covid-19 Longhauler, Melissa Morris Business Consultant, Public and Media Relations
FEBRUARY 2021
February 3: 15 Minutes to Have Life-Long Stronger Hands.- Allen Arseneau
February 10: Cat & Dog Wellness Overview. Pet Beastro – Dr. Jill Tack
February 17: Tapping/ Shaking routines from QiGong. Joybody Yoga – Kelsey Dovico
February 24: Digital Resources for Whole Child Wellness. Everfit – Jill Mailing
JANUARY 2021
January 13: A Look at Substance Abuse Treatment – Lisa Kaplan
January 20: A Practical Approach to Managing Projects Efficiently – Brendan Johnson
January 27: What a Health Coach Can Do and How a Health Coach Can Help You – Lauren Franks
2020 ARCHIVE
NOVEMBER 2020
November 25: It’s All In Your Thoughts – April Gaines
November 18: Yoga as a Moving Meditation – Katherine Gorncy
November 11: Seeking Therapy for Emotional Issues – Lisa Kaplan
November 4: Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life – Nancy Morrison
OCTOBER 2020
October 28: Stress Management in Changing Times – Lynette Fioroni
October 21: Morning Movements – Diane Dovico
October 14: Mindfulness for Wellbeing – Lucy Sternburgh
October 7: How to look, feel and perform your best – Jeremy Kochis
SEPTEMBER 2020
September 2: Laughter as a Therapeutic Modality – Terry Dibble
September 16, 2020: Benefits of Art Therapy for Health and Healing, Erin Shahly
September 23, 2020: Harnessing the Power of a Vision Board, Carol Mastroianni
September 30, 2020: Clinical Behavior Analysis Related to Mental Health, Dr. Ben Kennert
AUGUST 2020
August 5: Upper Cervical Spine Manipulation – Dr. Jamie Cramer
What is Animal Chiropractic? – Dr. Christina Cole
August 12: Sound Therapy Meditation – Christopher Davis
Therapeutic Tapping – Christine Chubenko Therapeutic Tapping Handouts
August 19: Be Your Own Life Coach – Kelly Scott, Certified Life Coach
Meditation For Mental Clarity – Kelsey Dovico
August 26: Aromatherapy – Julie Berry Aromatherapy & Essential Oils Handouts
Yoga for Stress Relief – Kelsey Dovico
8 Dimensions of Wellness

Special News from the Wellness Administrator:
- Breathing Pattern Practices 1
- Actions for Health and Well Being
- Separate But Together Part 1
- Separate But Together Part 2
- Kuma Chronicles Part 1
- Kuma Chronicles Part 2
Visit our Wellness Program page for more information!
