Special Events
TotalBodyFit Special Events
We believe that wellness means health of not only the body, but also the mind and spirit. This is why TotalBodyFit invites practitioners in various healing fields to present to our clientele. Past events have featured lectures from chiropractors, NLP/hypnosis therapists, life coaches, nutritional kinesiologists, and even an interactive healthy cooking lesson with a gourmet chef. In 2010 we will be launching a yoga retreat and other special programming.
Special events occur once every two months. Pricing varies depending on the type of event and what is included. Discounts are available for multiple ticket purchases, as we encourage attending with a friend or loved one.
Upcoming Special Events
A Very Healthy Halloween!
Interactive Cooking Event and Nutrition Workshop for Kids and Their Mummies (and Daddies!)
Saturday, October 29th 2011
11:00am – 1:00pm
320 W 38th Street, Crypt 410 ( Manhattan)
Learn easy ways make the treats you love for Halloween better for your health without sacrificing the taste. This interactive, hands-on cooking workshop is led by a certified holistic health counselor and a licensed grade school educator.
Ghoulish Tricks and Treats in Store:
- Homemade Organic Pizza
- Marshmallow Rice Crispy Treats
- Caramel and Chocolate Apples
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels
- And more!
Come in costume since we will be having a contest with PRIZES for “Scariest” and “Silliest” costumes. You will also get to design a Ghostly Goodie bag to take the treats to your haunted homes, and keep the recipes for future incantations and spells.
*Limited to 25 participants total
Register:
One adult: $40.00
One child (12 years and younger): $25.00
Spice Up Your Diet! Cooking with Herbs and Spice
with Chef Melinda Beaulieu
DATE TBA
320 W 38th St Suite 410
During this interactive cooking workshop, you will learn the various healing properties of certain spices and herbs and how to easily incorporate these ingredients into fresh, easy to prepare meals-on-the-go. Includes dinner, recipes and nutritional handouts.*
About our Chef:
Melinda is a Certified Nutrition Consultant, and has been featured on the Food Network TV show “Chopped” and is a contributor to a newly released book titled, “Dinner for Busy Moms”.
Dinner Menu to be Served:
- Roasted Sweet and New Potatoes w/basil & walnut pesto
- Curried quinoa w/ soy tempeh, coconut milk, roasted zucchini and carrots, and chickpeas
- Brown rice pudding w/ almond milk, pistachios, spices
Participation is limited to the first 20 to register. Sign up in advance to guarantee your spot:
$55.00 in advance; $60 on-site. Discounts available for multiple registrations.
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Past Events
The Healing Power of Acupuncture and Food, March 27th 2010
Held at City Acupuncture of New York on 139 Fulton Street, participants learned about the physiology of stress and its negative impact on the body and how certain foods can be used to counteract these effects. We also learned the origins and basic philsophies behind acupuncture and what ailments acupuncture may heal. Class attendees were treated to complimentary mini-Acupuncture treatment, sampled calming teas, and received informative handouts and recipes.
In this video, owner of City Acupuncture NYC explains the philosophy behind acunpuncture.
Heart Healthy Cooking Lesson with Chef Melinda Beaulieu, February 6th 2010
At this special event, Natural Foods Chef Melinda Beaulieu demonstrated a number of delicious and suprisingly healthy dishes that participants can make for their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. All ingredients were organic and contained healthy fats known to be good for you and your heart.
“Thank you for a wonderful class! I so enjoyed myself, had a delicious meal, and feel empowered to make wiser choices. Melinda was awesome, and I hope she teaches more classes in the future.”
-Amy DeRobertis, The Lower EastSide Girls Club NYC
“Not only did I have a nice time at the event, I learned something new and another great chocolate bar to my endless supply!”
-Henry Paciullo, Engineer
"Loren (my TotalBodyFit massage therapist) was fantastic! What a wonderful experience. Thank you so much and thanks for working with Gilt City!"
- Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Founder & Chief Merchandising Officer, GILT GROUPE