Belonging Matters

May’s beauty and abundant show of rebirth and rejuvenation always feel invigorating. 

As our new graduates begin their professional journeys, our new and current students focus on their goals with renewed energy. While I continue to marvel at all the wonderful things happening at KCHA, I am also ready to hit the golf course, go boating, take walks, and relish the beauty of the outdoors. 

What are you looking forward to enjoying this month? Maybe it’s stargazing, fishing, attending outdoor events, picnicking, or planting your favorite flowers. Whatever it is, I hope you feel a deep sense of refreshed hope and happiness.

Unlock the body’s secrets like never before! In the captivating world of Anatomy 3D Atlas, human anatomy comes to life in a mesmerizing, interactive experience! 

Explore the intricate details of the human body through a user-friendly interface with highly realistic 3D models from every angle. Effortlessly navigable, whether you’re a student, professional, or simply a curious mind eager to explore the wonders of anatomy, this application is a gateway to deepening your understanding of the human form. 

If you have ever wondered why people continue to do things they know are not good for themselves, like smoke, live sedentary lives, not speak their truth, or procrastinate, science has the answers! In the book The Science of Willpower: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It, Kelly McGonigal, PhD, a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, shares the latest research on what willpower is and how it works. 

With an engaging voice and compelling research, readers quickly access insight, compassion, and hope when they learn that:

• Self-discipline isn’t just about being strong-willed; it’s a biological process.
• People with better control over their actions are happier, healthier, and more successful.
• Too much self-control can be harmful.
• Stress and temptation can weaken willpower, but the brain can be trained to strengthen it. 

McGonigal’s book offers practical advice and exercises to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. 

Available at most libraries and as a free web-based audio version, this quick, entertaining, and enlightening read is worth checking out!

May is a celebration of life, growth, and fertility—a time to revel in abundant beauty around and within us. As optimism blossoms, ushering in new beginnings and lively energy, let’s embrace May’s vibrant spirit and celebrate the vitality of the season! 

Be sure to check out our updated calendar, which includes public events hosted by KCHA, including opportunities to participate in Yoga for Massage Therapists, CranialSacral Wisdom Classes, Post Natal “Closing of the Bones” Workshop, The Art of Marma Therapy: Ayurvedic Acupressure, and more!

Have fun while earning CEUs and exploring deep tissue structures of the upper body that are often the root of most client pain. 

Join KCHA as we host Pete Whitridge, BA, LMT, founder and Past President of the Alliance For Massage. Pete has dedicated his career to helping establish high standards in massage therapy education and teaches throughout the U.S. 

This two-day class offers a multi-disciplinary approach, including orthopedic assessments, fascial stretching, and myofascial techniques. During this training, you will enhance your skills, deepen your anatomical knowledge, learn techniques to alleviate chronic pain and collaborate with clients. Take the first step toward renewing confidence in your ability to promote pain-free movement by registering via email today!

Take a break from your busy life and receive a massage at Kalamazoo Center for the Healing Arts Student Massage Clinic. Students are nearing the end of their training and are ready to provide sessions for the public. The sessions are relaxing, and the price can’t be beat! 

Gift certificates are available, as are monthly specials. Check the booking site for more details.