tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57368623695177256662024-02-08T02:38:22.543-08:00Love Your Guts SeminarsMarty Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940115902932394409noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736862369517725666.post-32645366849870301852009-02-23T11:33:00.000-08:002009-02-23T16:33:56.774-08:00Anthropology of eating and all things glutenHello;<br /><br />This blog thing is getting fun ... I just found these two postings via my <a href="http://www.google.com/alerts?hl=en">Google Alerts</a> and about 20 minutes of meandering on the WWW. Monday mornings rock! BTW, I really recommend Google Alerts to keep up with your niche of interest, meet people writing about what you like to do, and find cool info in media sources you probably do not see everyday. I receive my alerts via email on Monday.<br /><br />Enjoy ...<br /><br />Marty Ryan, LMP<br /><br />*********************<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Anthropology of Eating<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Why Do People Cook?</span> From <a href="http://www.economist.com/">Economist.com</a> comes an interesting article on the anthropology and meta-history of cooking food. Excellent!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13139619">Read the article here</a>.<br /><br />*********************<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gluten-free blog from Seattle</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://glutenfreegirl.blogspot.com/">Gluten-free Girl</a> is a tremendous, thorough, and well written blog on all things gluten-free. This is my first blog recommendation. Check this one out for sure. Our clients definitely need us to know about this phenomenon.<br /><br />I have heard many amazing stories of health status changes when people get off wheat and gluten.<br /><br />Teaching opportunity -<br /><ul><li>What is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten">gluten</a>? </li></ul>Gluten is a composite of proteins joined with starch in the seeds of wheat, rye, and barley. <ul><li>What is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeliac_disease">Celiac Disease</a>?</li></ul>Celiac Disease is considered an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autoimmune_disease">auto-immune disease</a> where the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intestinal_villus">intestinal villi</a> atrophy, flatten, and become inflamed. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping, chronic diarrhea, fatigue, nutrient deficiency and malabsorption, and chronic bowel inflammation.<br /><ul><li>What is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat_allergy">wheat allergy</a> or hyper-sensitivity?<br /></li></ul> This is a food allergy or sensitivity to any of the wheat proteins, not just the proteins found in gluten. The most common symptoms are related to the skin and digestive system. As with many food allergies, reactions may become more severe with repeated exposure to the allergen.<br /><br />*********************<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">February / March / April 2009 event schedule</span></span><br /><br /><ul><li>Friday 2/27 - Sunday 3/01 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">LYG Digestion</span> weekend with Marty Ryan, LMP in San Francisco, CA. There are still spots available for Friday only (2/27), or the full 3-day training (2/27- 3/01). <a href="http://www.amtaky.org/?page=Program_at_a_Glance"></a><a href="http://www.advancededucators.com/schedule/view_detail-21.html">Register here</a>.</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Wednesday 3/4 - WA AMTA - Seattle Unit meeting<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> - What Lies Beneath the Navel?</span> This event is free and open to the public. A small charge will be collected at the door if you want WA state approved CE units. <a href="http://www.advancededucators.com/schedule/view_detail-99.html">Register here</a>.<br /></li></ul><br /><ul><li>Saturday 3/7 - KY AMTA state convention presentation in Lexington, KY -<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> Exploring the Fascia of the Belly</span> / 6 CE units. <a href="http://www.amtaky.org/?page=Program_at_a_Glance">Register here</a>.</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Monday 3/9 - <a href="http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/"></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Massage Therapy Foundation</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fundraiser</span> - KY AMTA <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Post-conference Intensive</span> / 8 CE units / $195 payable to KY AMTA. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Love Your Guts Seminars</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> </span>will donate 1/2 of the proceeds from this event to the <a href="http://www.massagetherapyfoundation.org/">Massage Therapy Foundation</a> to support manual therapy research. <a href="http://www.amtaky.org/?page=Program_at_a_Glance">Register here</a>.</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Monday 3/16 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fundamentals of Digestion 4-part teleseminar series</span> begins with the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mechanics of Digestion from Mouth to Anus</span>. This lecture is my tour guide of the digestive system, and will cover the normal physiology of digestion with a manual therapy bend. Type in questions live and have them answered during the lecture. Download and listen later via MP3. <a href="http://www.advancededucators.com/schedule/view_detail-90.html">Register here</a>.</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Monday 3/23 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fundamentals of Digestion 4-part teleseminar series</span> continues with the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Biochemistry of Protein Digestion</span>. This lecture is an interview style event with Marty Ryan, LMP and Heidi Nebel, CN. This lecture will feature how to source good proteins, how we digest protein, and how this macronutrient serves us. Type in questions live and have them answered during the lecture. Download and listen later via MP3. <a href="http://www.advancededucators.com/schedule/view_detail-90.html">Register here</a>.</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"></span><br /><ul><li>Monday 3/30 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fundamentals of Digestion 4-part teleseminar series</span> continues with the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Biochemistry of Fat Digestion</span>. This is one of my favorite topics. Heidi and I will talk about sourcing good fats, what is an essential fatty acid, how the body uses fat, and why eating fat does not make you fat. Type in questions live and have them answered during the lecture. Download and listen later via MP3. <a href="http://www.advancededucators.com/schedule/view_detail-90.html">Register here</a>.</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Friday 4/03 - Sunday 4/05 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">LYG Digestion</span> weekend with Marty Ryan, LMP in Seattle, WA. There are still spots available for Friday only (4/03), or the full 3-day training (4/03-05). <a href="http://www.advancededucators.com/schedule/view_detail-22.html">Register here</a>.</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Saturday 4/04 - Sunday 4/05 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Intro to Belly Massage</span> with Chris Hughes, LMT in Lost Creek, WV. This is a 2-day introduction to manual therapy for the belly. Learn a 10-step protocol for integrating belly work into a full body massage session. <a href="http://www.advancededucators.com/schedule/view_detail-66.html">Register here</a>.<br /></li></ul><br /><ul><li>Monday 4/16 - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fundamentals of Digestion 4-part teleseminar series</span> continues with the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Biochemistry of Carbohydrate Digestion</span>. Sugar is one of the body's main energy sources. North Americans eat on average more than 150# of processed sugar per year, and are among the most obese people on the planet. Is there a connection? Find out here. This lecture will detail sugar digestion, fat storage, and energy management. We will also differentiate type 1 and 2 diabetes. Type in questions live and have them answered during the lecture. Download and listen later via MP3. <a href="http://www.advancededucators.com/schedule/view_detail-90.html">Register here</a>.</li></ul><br /><p></p>Marty Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940115902932394409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736862369517725666.post-53760752067898948142009-02-17T11:45:00.000-08:002009-02-20T10:25:38.818-08:00Fascinating news ...<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Diabetes and disability designation by the ADA</span></span><br /><br />Type 2 Diabetes now given disability status by federal appeals court in SF, CA. This is a fabulously important case for the almost 24 million diabetics in the US (90% of these are type 2), and may serve as a precedent for years to come. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /><br /></span><a href="http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2008743449_diabetes14.html">Read more here</a> in the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Seattle Times</span> from Saturday 2/14/09.<br /><br />Teaching opportunity -<br /><ul><li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes_mellitus_type_1">Type 1 Diabetes</a> is a functional pancreas problem where the beta cells of the pancreas do not produce sufficient amounts of insulin to process sugar. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes_mellitus_type_2">Type 2 Diabetes</a> is an insulin resistance disease, and is generally seen as a disease related to obesity.</li></ul><ul><li>2/3 of the pancreas is retroperitoneal and is located posterior to the stomach in the upper belly. The head of the pancreas sits in the curve of the duodenum and the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exocrine">exocrine</a> portion of the organ secretes digestive enzymes and bicarbonate through the pancreatic duct past the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphincter_of_Oddi">sphincter of Oddi</a> and into the duodenum.</li></ul><ul><li>95% of the output of the pancreas is digestive, and only 5% is related to insulin production.<br /></li></ul><br />*****************<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fundamentals of Digestion 4-part teleseminar series</span></span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">begins 3/16</span></span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">@ 1:00PM PST</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=B325FB72-9CCC-4705-9138-16263163D975&pid=0a05cbca765effc5bb4bb0f533b48284">Register here</a> for the live broadcast beginning Monday March 16, 2009. The live seminar is FREE for all to listen, but you must register to gain access to the call / webcast info.<br /><br />If you want to download the MP3 file of this recording for future use, please <a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=B325FB72-9CCC-4705-9138-16263163D975&pid=0a05cbca765effc5bb4bb0f533b48284">click here</a>. $20 to purchase the download.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">LYG</span> students may use a coupon code coming via email to download for free. The free download coupon code is good until March 9 for the entire series.<br /><br />Monday 3/16 - Mechanics of Digestion from mouth to anus // with Marty Ryan, LMP<br /><br />Monday 3/23 - Biochemistry Protein Digestion // with Marty Ryan, LMP and Heidi Nebel, CN<br /><br />Monday 3/30 - Biochemistry Fat Digestion with // with Marty Ryan, LMP and Heidi Nebel, CN<br /><br />Monday 4/13 - Biochemistry Carbohydrate Digestion // with Marty Ryan, LMP and Heidi Nebel, CN<br /><br /><br />Enjoy! We are really looking forward to this one.<br /><br />Marty<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span>Marty Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940115902932394409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736862369517725666.post-79449156167944347622009-02-10T13:04:00.000-08:002009-02-17T11:44:09.869-08:00Chris Hughes - new Love Your Guts Seminars instructor<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chris Hughes, LMT</span></span><br /><br />Chris lives and practices in Louisville, KY. He has taught at the Louisville School of Massage for over 10 years, and co-owns <span style="font-weight: bold;">Balance in Motion Integrated Bodywork </span>with his wife Sherri Lowe Hughes.<br /><br />Chris is the epitome of the early adopter that I often speak about. See <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Tipping Point</span> by Malcolm Gladwell for more info on this idea. Chris took classes with me when I was teaching under the title Integrative Abdominal Techniques 8 years ago. He traveled to Seattle to continue his training with me under the course name <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Fundamentals of Belly Massage</span>. He has been my TA and program sponsor in Louisville, KY since 2003.<br /><br />Chris has expanded his belly repertoire by finishing his certification in <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Mayan Abdominal Massage</span>, and diligently researches the male pelvis and reproductive system so he can bring more information to his students and clients. His own company <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Belly Works</span> sponsors continuing education coursework in the KY / mid-south region, teaches manual therapy applications to the male pelvis, and teaches fundamentals of abdominal anatomy to students and professionals.<br /><br />Chris it is a pleasure to work with you. He has all of my trust. Chris, thank you for leading the way so that others may see how to move into the teaching track.<br /><br />*****************<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">FFE in Seattle</span></span><br /><br />The first <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Love Your Guts Seminars</span> 3-day live training of 2009 finished beautifully last weekend.<br /><br />The Q&A teleseminar is scheduled for Monday 2/16 @ 11:00AM. Please <a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=B325FB72-9CCC-4705-9138-16263163D975&pid=e0a8dd64099b0d75a9eefd0665f756cf">register here</a>.<br /><br />Any student who has taken the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Fascial Architecture</span> / <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Applications to Fascia, Fluid, and Energy</span> course may participate. <br /><br />*****************<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Congratulations</span></span><br /><br />4<span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> LYG</span> students finished the series of 3 weekend trainings - Barbara Helynn Heard, Kaysie Noll, Hyla Dickinson, and Scott Buck.<br /><br />Congratulations to all of you. It has been a pleasure working with you. Of course you are welcome to continue as repeaters of any of the 3 weekend trainings, all teleseminars, Q&A sessions, and the Certification course in 2010.<br /><br /><br />*****************<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Certification</span> <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">moved to 2010</span></span><br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">LYG Certification</span> class has been re-scheduled for June 27-30, 2010. This re-schedule will give more people a chance to finish their case studies and create space in their lives and bank accounts for this training. Thanks to the 4 students who said YES to 2009.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span>Marty Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940115902932394409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736862369517725666.post-33788431023880526882009-02-03T08:36:00.000-08:002009-02-03T11:47:45.301-08:00Portland, OR weekend<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >What Lies Beneath the Navel?</span><br /><br />On Friday 1/30, Marty presented a public talk at <a href="http://www.bikrampdx.com/"><span>Bikram Yoga - John's Landing</span></a> in Portland, OR. For 2 hours, over 40 people ate tasty, vegan, live food while listening to Marty speak and answer questions about their guts. This was a lot of fun! Yoga and gyrotonics students, health care practitioners, and other interested people packed the yoga hall.<br /><br />Many thanks to Christy Whitney and Terri Poch for facilitating such a great event. They are excellent models for connection and attracting folks to them. If you are ever in Portland, please drop by the studio for a class or pick up some excellent live, vegan fare.<br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/marty.ryan.lmp/BikramPDXTalk13009?feat=directlink"><br />See a photo of this event!</a><br /><br />************************<span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Oregon AMTA Annual Meeting</span><br /><br />On Saturday and Sunday 1/31 - 2/01, Marty presented on the fascial architecture of the belly, and manual applications to dysmenorrhea and pelvic organ prolapse. This was the first <span style="font-weight: bold;">Love Your Guts Seminars</span> event at a state AMTA convention.<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/marty.ryan.lmp/ORAMTAPresentation13109?feat=directlink">See a photo of this event!</a><br /><br />We will be doing this again in March 2009 in <a href="http://www.amtaky.org/">Lexington, KY</a>, and in July 2009 in <a href="http://www.amtaindiana.org/">Muncie, IN</a>. These convention events are inexpensive and excellent ways to introduce yourself to this work, as well as begin the process of palpatory fluency in the belly.<br /><br />************************<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Teleseminar News</span><br /><br /></span>The first<span style="font-weight: bold;"> LYG </span>teleseminar introducing the Fascia, Fluid, and Energy live training weekend went off beautifully last Monday 1/26. <span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span>Since then, several folks have come forward to say yes to participating in future teleseminar events.<br /><br />If there are other topic areas you wish to learn more about, please <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blog@loveyourguts.net">contact me</a>.<br /><br />Tentative schedule -<br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fundamentals of Digestion</span> - a 4-part series with Marty Ryan, LMP and Heidi Nebel, CN. Marty will do the first lecture on the mechanics of digestion. In the remaining 3 lectures, Marty will interview Heidi about how the body digests proteins, fats, and carbs. March 16, 23, 30, and April 13. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Register here.</span><br /></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fundamentals of Detoxification</span> - with Kristi Zimmer, CCHT, LMP. Schedule TBA.<br /></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Core and Floor</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Series</span> - (at least) 3-part series will explore the core and pelvic floor. Guests already committed are Cathy Madden, MA - Alexander Technique, Karen Calara, PT, and Laura Yon-Brooks, MS - yoga. Schedule TBA.<br /></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Experts Forum</span> - these are health care providers in ancillary fields related to belly care. Interviews will be conducted by Marty and focus on some aspect of patient care. Schedule TBA.</li></ul>Guests already committed to the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Experts Forum</span> project -<br /><ul><li>Raymond Orthober, MD - when to refer to an MD?</li></ul><ul><li>Friedemann Schaub, MD PhD - hypnotherapy<br /></li></ul><ul><li>Paula Pelletier-Butler, LMP - women's health care</li></ul><ul><li>Annie Morien, PhD PA - stretch marks, scar tissue, dermatology</li></ul><ul><li>Teresa Dietze, LMP - when to use supplements?<br /></li></ul><ul><li>Laura Yon-Brooks, MS - yoga </li></ul><br />************************<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Other News<br /><br /></span>1. Marty is putting together two 1-day cadaver anatomy slide show presentations for students. These should unveil in the fall 2009. Gil Hedley, PhD has given his blessing to using his cadaver anatomy still images from his <a href="http://www.gilhedley.com/">Somanautics Workshops</a>. This will be a fabulous way to augment your study of the guts!<br /><br />2. Marty will present a FREE lecture<span style="font-weight: bold;"> What Lies Beneath the Navel?</span> in Bellingham, WA on Monday 2/16 @ the <a href="http://structuralmedicine-fairhaven.com/"><span>Fairhaven Center for Structural Medicine</span></a>. Please RSVP with Kate Chase Ryan @ Advanced Educators.<br /><br /><a href="http://structuralmedicine-fairhaven.com/">Click here</a> for directions.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=B325FB72-9CCC-4705-9138-16263163D975&pid=d8671b745572c992bb79cdbcc5f9fb49">Click here</a> to register. Space is limited.<br /><br />In gratitude,<br /><br />Marty<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span>Marty Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940115902932394409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736862369517725666.post-4036538192101497482009-01-17T21:18:00.000-08:002009-02-03T13:18:38.551-08:00Inaugural Blog PostHappy New Year to everyone! We are smiling and anticipating great things for 2009! Below is a short list of the upcoming events and exciting happenings at <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Love Your Guts Seminars</span>.<br /><br />From our hearts –<br /><br />Marty and Kate!<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Live Speaking Events </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Bikram Yoga – John’s Landing</span> // Portland, OR // Friday 1/30 // 7 - 9PM // $20</li></ul><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br />What Lies Beneath the Navel?</span> A 2-hour talk + demonstrations for the public and manual therapy professionals. Snacks and drinks and a great networking opportunity.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bikrampdx.com/">Click here</a> for directions. Space is limited.<br /><br />******************<br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Oregon AMTA Convention</span> // Portland, OR // Saturday and Sunday 1/31-2/01 – the focus of the entire weekend is manual therapy and women’s health.</li></ul>Saturday 1/31 AM and PM sessions will focus on the palpatory anatomy of the layers of the belly and the fascial architecture that supports the viscera.<br /><br />Sunday 2/01 AM and PM sessions will focus on manual therapy for dysmennorhea and pelvic organ prolapse.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amta-or.org/classes-workshops.htm">Click here</a> for more info.<br /><br />******************<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Fairhaven Center for Structural Medicine</span> // Bellingham, WA // Monday 2/16 <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">// </span><span>6:30 - 8:30PM</span></li></ul><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">What Lies Beneath the Navel?</span> A 2-hour talk + demonstrations for the public and manual therapy professionals. Snacks and drinks + a great networking opportunity.<br /><br /><a href="http://structuralmedicine-fairhaven.com/">Click here</a> for directions.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=B325FB72-9CCC-4705-9138-16263163D975&pid=d8671b745572c992bb79cdbcc5f9fb49">Click here</a> to register. Space is limited.<br /><br />******************<span style="font-size:130%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Live Hands-on Seminars </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><ul><li>Seattle, WA / Friday - Sunday // February 6-8 // 9:00 - 5:30PM each day</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Palpatory Anatomy of the Belly - Fascial Architecture</span> + <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Applications to Fascia, Fluid, and Energy </span>weekend training.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.advancededucators.com/belly-massage/applications-to-fascia-fluid-and-energy.html"><span>Click here</span></a> for course description. <span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=B325FB72-9CCC-4705-9138-16263163D975&pid=58e5436a4c13f6d0f7d7abd2a98c8f72">Click here</a></span> to register.<br /><br />******************<br /><ul><li>San Francisco, CA // Friday - Sunday // February 27 - March 1</li></ul>Seattle, WA // Friday - Sunday // April 3 - 5<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Palpatory Anatomy of the Belly - Digestive System</span> + <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Applications to Digestion </span>weekend training.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.advancededucators.com/belly-massage/applications-to-the-digestive-system.html"><span>Click here</span></a> for course description. <span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=B325FB72-9CCC-4705-9138-16263163D975&pid=e13ca1fae41c9113f220b6157ec64372">Click here</a></span> to register for <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">San Francisco Digestion</span>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=B325FB72-9CCC-4705-9138-16263163D975&pid=98dad9684c4d5ed1c305b8003e59f57d"><span>Click here</span></a> to register for <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Seattle Digestion</span>.<br /><br />******************<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >T</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">eleseminars!<br /></span></span> <ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Marty's 1st ever live teleseminar</span> // Monday January 26 // 1:00 - 2:30PM PST (GMT - 8)</li></ul>Logging on and listening is so easy! You can listen on a land line, cell phone, Skype, or your own internet connection – your choice! Don't worry if you are not available then - it will be recorded and posted to listen to later.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.1shoppingcart.com/SecureCart/SecureCart.aspx?mid=B325FB72-9CCC-4705-9138-16263163D975&pid=aa150e763df3573d8c3e8904a92997be"><span>Register here</span></a>. Space is limited.<br /><br />******************<br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Live Q&A teleseminars</span> are now included with all live courses in 2009 - whether at a convention or a weekend event. Within 2 weeks of each live training, a Q&A teleseminar will help to cement all the new information. </li></ul>Anyone who has finished a 1 / 2 / 3 day course or has been to a 3-hour or longer convention presentation can listen, participate, and post questions. More later on the next Q&A teleseminar.<br /><br />******************<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">LinkedIn group discussion board<br /></span></span><br /><ul><li>Register to be a <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">LinkedIn</span> member and sign up for the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Love Your Guts Seminars</span> discussion group. You can post questions about the A&P of the belly, tell us all about interesting case studies, discuss marketing strategies, or rave about how your practice is changing with this work.</li></ul><br />I will also introduce guests from various ancillary industries to post answers to some of your questions, or comment from their particular specialty area. I am very excited about this! Some of these guests may also be posting articles on this <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">blog</span>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/">Sign up here</a> and fill out your <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">LinkedIn</span> profile. Ask me to be connected to you. I will say YES!<br /><br />Anyone who has finished a 1 / 2 / 3 day course or has been to a 3-hour or longer convention presentation can listen, participate, and post questions to the <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Love Your Guts Seminars </span>group.<br /><br />Smile, breathe, it is sooo easy!<br /><br />Until the next posting ...<br /><br />MartyMarty Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16940115902932394409noreply@blogger.com0