Self Assessment for Self Care Part 2

Another class!  Two weeks in a row!  Well, that's what happens when there is a Fifth Tuesday of the month!  So now for the first Tuesday class of February (7th) we will continue the second of our three part series on Self Assessment for Self Care.  


We will discuss taking vital signs as utilized in Energy Concepts' metabolic assessment.  But this class is not just about the mechanics of taking vitals; it is about the amazing human body's circulatory, respiratory and metabolic systems constantly at work to keep you 'vital'!  You will lean what it all means as well as common conventional misunderstandings about a few simple numbers.  


Lecture, open discussion and demonstration make this class informative and fun!  As usual, we will meet in Suite I in our office building (300 E. Sunshine) at 6pm and the fee is $10 per person.  Earn your Frequent Learner stars, sign up for the door prize and take home lots of "vital" information!   


We look forward to seeing you!

Holistic Weight Management for You!

We are looking forward to seeing you this Tuesday evening at 6pm for "Holistic Weight Management".  If you want to lose a few pounds or a lot of pounds this class will empower you to reach your goal.  There really is nothing stopping you once you become mindful, make a plan and begin to experience success.  Carla will share with you how she has done just that and how you can too.


New-trition by Carla classes are always educational, enlightening and fun!  Bring a friend and see yourself at your ideal weight, full of energy and lookin' good!!  Class fee is $10 per person with several handouts.  Classes are in our new location, 300 E. Sunshine, and will be in Suite I right next to our office.  Come early for good seating!

2012 - The Best Year Ever!!

Happy New Year to everyone! 2012 is truly here, so we may as well charge headlong into health and success!  That will probably mean making a few positive changes, new habits, and better choices.  

In 2012 Energy Concepts will continue to be committed to providing guidance and education on how to make those better choices regarding your health.  New-trition by Carla classes scheduled January through March are specifically designed to teach Self-Assessment for Self-Care.  These classes will teach you how to complete our new Self Assessment Record available on our website and what it all means.

Then April through December we will return to the basics and learn “THE EIGHT BUILDING BLOCKS TO OPTIMAL HEALTH”. Even if you have attended previous Building Block classes, you will be amazed at how much you will still learn.  There are some Fifth Tuesday classes thrown in throughout the year also, so check out our website for those topics.

This first Tuesday of January (3^rd) we will repeat “CHEM STRIP BASICS” – how to do your own urinalysis and a beginning understanding of how to interpret the results.  This will be followed in February with “VITAL SIGNS”, then in March with “THE IMPORTANCE OF TEMPERATURES”.  By attending these classes you will have the basic skills and understanding to monitor unique aspects to your metabolism and the function of various organ systems.

Our first “Fifth Tuesday” will also be in January (31^st).  A revised “HOLISTIC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT” class will hopefully inspire those who want to finally conquer that food monster.  Carla has! Since she last taught this class she has conquered about 15 pounds of the monster.  The mind-body connection, your relationship with food, a plan and baby steps of success are the keys to permanent lifestyle changes.  You don’t need to pay for a special weight loss program or put yourself through any dangerous treatments or drugs. Permanent change is already within you.

Ronnie and I remind ourselves often that ‘we did not sign up for popular’. To be honest, it is not always fun to be contrary. That is why we get very excited when we hear our message and see the science we follow starting to emerge in the voices of science, health and research.  And it is also why we have such great appreciation for our clients who dare to be different and recognize that truth resonates.

Thank you and see you soon!!

Two more classes in 2011!

The Fifth Tuesday of November is here and that means a special class at Energy Concepts!  Don’t miss “The Anti-Inflammatory Eating Plan – EXPLAINED” this coming Tuesday, Nov. 29^th.  This class topic is a “bottom line” presentation and will summarize all of our natural health teaching.  So being summative in nature we, of course, cannot include all the interesting details that our regular classes provide. But, we will provide articles; show you links, resources and references for you to ‘know for yourself’. 

Class will start promptly at 6:00pm in Suite I in our new building.  As a reminder we are now located at 300 E. Sunshine next to Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church.  Enter from the back or south side of the building and you will easily find us.  Classes are usually less than two hours in length and the fee is $10 per person, which includes several handouts and an opportunity to ask questions.

2011 classes at E.C. will finish on the first Tuesday of December (Dec. 6^th).  We’ll end the year with “The Truth About Cancer”.  Like most diseases, this diagnosis is fueled by ignorance and fear.  Read the description of this class on our website and bring a friend to learn more.

We will not be having our Meet/Learn/Question (MLQ) class on the third Tuesday of December as originally planned.  We will all be busy preparing for Christmas I’m sure.  Stay tuned for our 2012 class schedule being developed now.  It is looking like our regular classes may be moving to Harrison, AR and new topics may be offered quarterly in Springfield.  We are undecided on Question/Answer type classes, but we will remain available to answer questions by email or phone consults.

Don't forget all of the Truth About Classes and Basic Why & How classes are available in a Windows version for your personal learning at $10 per class.  Just ask and we will provide instructions on how you can have your own copy.

We hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday so far and it continues into the New Year.  Every year that marches by is another step in the direction of good health without medical intervention (intrusion)!  Be informed and be ready to practice ‘self-care’.  You will not find optimal health in your insurance plan or prescriptions, rather it will be found in your refrigerator and cupboard.

E.C. Update!

Here is an update for those who are wondering...

We are trying to squeeze into a very nice, very small office space at 300 E. Sunshine, Suite H.  This is the brick building immediately west of (next to) Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church.  Parking and the entrance are on the back or south side of the building.    Don't just drop in though because we will be there by appointment only.  

We are hoping to have classes in the same building in a different vacant office space.  We will be charged a fee to use this room so our M.L.Q. (Meet, Learn, Question) class fee will be the same as the First Tuesday class, $10 per person.   We are looking into other alternative locations for classes, so this may change in the future.

The classes will be much more of a contact point with clients as orders can be made and picked up at each class.  And don't forget first time visitors may attend the M.L.Q. class without charge, so bring a friend or two! We will spend a few minutes introducing ourselves, our program and philosophy to any newcomers.

The first Tuesday of November happens to be Nov. 1st.  Sounds like a good re-starting point to us!  So we plan to continue The Truth About Series by discussing The Truth About Saturated Fat.  A brief description of this class is on our web site.  Tell your friends, spread the word and come see our new dig!

Remember, come to 300 E. Sunshine, park and enter on the south side and be there by 6:00 p.m. for a good seat and the class fee is $10 per person.  

Thank you everyone, looking forward to seeing you!

E.C. Update!

Hi everyone - 


We thought we'd update you on our transition. Our garage remains full of boxes, chairs, books, files and furniture as we wait for our new office space.  We are applying for a one room office space at 300 E. Sunshine (the building next to Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church) and hope to get that worked out this coming week.  There is a large common area that we are requesting to have classes in, but again this is all speculative at this point.


Here are 12 adjustments and improvements we've established so far:


1. We were informed on moving day that our price for Loomis Enzymes has increased $2.00 per bottle, therefore our prices will reflect that increase when we are back in business.
2. We are planning on two classes per month.  Hopefully the first and third Tuesday of each month.  
3. The first Tuesday class will be the usual special topic and remain $10 per person.
4. The third Tuesday class will be a M.L.Q. class (Meet/Learn/Question).  This will be a combination of our Meet & Greet, Mini-Topic and Question/Answer offerings in the past.  
5. New, first time visitors may attend this MLQ class at no charge; a $5 per person fee will remain for those who are not first time visitors.
6. We will have a Client Order Form available at each class for clients to order enzymes or soap. Their order will need to be pre-paid and will be available by the following Tuesday.
7. Due to our anticipated small space we will not keep an inventory. Product will need to be ordered and payment processed before we order.
8. Our new assessment structure for new clients is now posted on our web site.  We have found the 1 hour Intro and 2 hour assessment (total 3 marathon hours) is too difficult for everyone involved. We hope the new structure supports our mission to teach Personal Responsibility for Personal Health by teaching more self assessment as well as decrease consultations to 1 hour at a time.  We also intend to provide more consultation by phone after receiving self assessment results prior to the consult. This will especially be beneficial for many long distance clients.
9. For current clientele, we will continue to be available for office appointments, but will request assessment data such as temperatures, pulses, pHs, and updated food diary with each appointment.  Chem strip urinalysis and 'mini-challenge' will continue to be a part of our assessment as we feel necessary.  
10. Appointments will be kept at 1 hour length.
11. In time more office and phone appointments will be conducted by Carla as Ronnie's availability dictates. 
12. We anticipate similar office hours such as Tuesdays and Thursdays. However, we will be starting Educational classes in Harrison, Arkansas once per month and may have to close early on that day.


Now, that is a lot to process... So please email any questions or comments as you think of them.  Thank you VERY much for your patience. We are honored by your good work at being healthy and we continue to rely on your referrals.


We'll try to send another update by the end of this coming week!  May you all embrace this beautiful season and we hope to see you soon!


Carla & Ronnie

We're Moving!!

We barely got the word out and it's already happening! This is our last week in Suite L!  So we are excited to quickly find a place to land.  We will let you know through this newsletter as soon as we have a new address.  


We will also let you know our plans for classes and any other changes that come up.  Please let your friends and others who may not receive this newsletter know about our sudden move.


Our phone number will remain as well as our email, although there may be a 2-3 day delay in transferring the phone number to a different phone.


Thanks for your patience through this transition. We look forward to these changes and improvements in our educational practice!