Complimentary or integrative therapy has been in existence for centuries and is increasingly being used personally and in health care settings. It is not aimed at replacing scientific medicine but enhancing the personal well being of the individual and the caregiver. Consumers are looking for ways to feel good and be healthy naturally. They are seeking ways to enhance the quality of life through non-invasive forms of health including: exercise, meditation, relaxation, and mind-body interventions. Research suggests that the physiological impact of relaxation may be the result of the effect of a hormone released by the body in response to stress. Participants will receive a basic understanding of mind-body medicine, brief history, be able to incorporate it personally and professionally.

Nurses in all academic and clinical settings, and all health care providers, including students, who are interested in increasing their knowledge of incorporating complimentary therapies into their daily regime.

MELANIE DAVIS, BS; REIKI MASTER
Private Practice, Healing Path Reiki, Somerville, NJ

RUTH KOENIG, RNC, C.Hy
Owner, RK Wellness Center, Somerville, NJ

GARY MEREL, MS, L.Ac
Acupuncturist & Herbalist, Khalsa Clinic, Yardly,PA

NANCY RANDOLPH, MSN, APRN, CNAA
Retired, Admin. of Nursing, University Behavioral Hlth, UMDNJ

Program attendees may wish to stay overnight at the Tropicana Hotel. Rooms are available on a limited basis. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel by calling 1-800-247-8767. You must specify you will be attending the NEW JERSEY NURSING CONVENTION to receive the special rate of $80.00 single or double. 

Coordinated by:

Eleanor "Dolly" Mikrut, RN, C ANP, MHC, C.Hy
Private Practice Counseling Services; Reiki-Hypnosis Practitioner

8:00am REGISTRATION, COFFEE & VISIT SPONSORS

8:45am WELCOME

9:00am ACUPRESSURE and HERBAL MEDICINE
            Gary Merel, MS, L.Ac.

Oriental medicine tends to look at the whole body and is based upon the spirit. This presentation will explore the value of acupressure and Herbal medicine in health care. The group will be invited to participate in acupressure for headache relief.

9:50am REIKI THERAPY
             Melanie Davis, BS, Reiki Master

Working with the human energy field through gentle, non-invasive touch, putting recipients into a state of deep relaxation and supporting their natural ability to heal physically and emotionally will be explored. The group will be invited to participate in chair Reiki.

10:40am COFFEE BREAK 

10:50am GUIDED IMAGERY & HYPNOSIS
               Ruth Koenig, RNC, C.Hy.

Guided imagery is a process of incorporating the "power of the mind" by way of utilizing all of the senses to assist the body to heal and to maintain a healthy state of balance and how it can be applied in a health care setting. There will be an experience in Guided Imagery.

11:40am ENERGY MODALITIES & THERAPEUTIC TOUCH
               Nancy Randolph, MSN, APRN, CNAA

Introduction that will include centering and the use of energy and how it affects the participants. The group will be invited to explore energy modalities.

12:30pm LUNCH & NETWORKING WITH COLLEAGUES

1:30pm HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION IN EACH MODALITY

Acupressure Techniques 
Full body Reike 
Self Hypnosis 
Therapeutic Touch Technique

3:30pm SUMMARY & EVALUATIONS

CONTINUE LEARNING ABOUT NEW TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE!!

Plan to stay with us for the 2003 NEW JERSEY NURSING CONVENTION! We will have two days of educational programs and exhibitors offering recruitment opportunities, new product displays, free prizes and much more!

"NURSES ANSWER THE CALL"
April 2-4, 2003
Tropicana Casino & Resort

Pre-registration and on-site registration is available for the Convention. Please contact the NJLN office for a Convention Newsletter with the complete program listing and details.