Private Session Registration by Counselor/Practitioner

David Briscoe is one of the most experienced macrobiotic teachers and counselors in the world today. Since 1972 he has gained expertise in every facet of macrobiotics, including personal practice, teaching, counseling, professional cooking, restaurant ownership and center development. In 1975 he was given the honor of being one of the few macrobiotic counseling apprentices to the late macrobiotic master, Noboru Muramoto, author of Healing Ourselves. In 1983 he was among the first to be certified by the Kushi Institute's premier training program. During the 70's and 80's, David established macrobiotic education programs and centers throughout the U.S. He has appeared on national TV programs and radio shows, including the HBO® Special, "Six Months to Live." He is the co-author of A Personal Peace, contributing author to The Whole Mind and a regular columnist for Macrobiotics Today, the world's leading macrobiotic magazine. David has developed macrobiotic curriculum and instruction programs for numerous educational organizations, applying his experience as a former secondary school teacher and as a trainer of teachers at the University of Kansas. David is well known for his skilled and personal approach to private macrobiotic counseling. He is highly regarded for his vast experience in the areas of macrobiotic healing diet, home remedies and lifestyle re-balancing, and he is considered one of the leading trainers of macrobiotic counselors and cooking teachers. In 1999, David along with his wife, Cynthia, co-founded Macrobiotics America, a producer of multi-media macrobiotic educational materials and training programs.

David's 35 years of experience in Macrobiotic Counseling allows him to get to the source of the issues clearly and quickly to make direct and practical recommendations.

David is offering the following types of service for his Private Sessions:

Macrobiotic Counseling - You’ll receive sound macrobiotic advice to guide you toward better health through the methods of the natural macrobiotic diet and lifestyle, personalized for your present condition. Included is a health assessment based upon visual diagnosis, discussion of the macrobiotic view of the cause of present or potential health problems, and personalized dietary, lifestyle, and home remedy recommendations.

1) $295 - Macrobiotic Consultation (1 Hour)

Gary Carbone began learning Chinese Martial Arts, Qigong, and Taijiquan in 1985. He was introduced to these arts by his first teacher, Alex Kiupe. Later, he learned Chen style taijiquan from Jou Tsung Hwa, for a period of five years. In 1999, he met the great Chen Junhao of Shanxi Province China, becoming Mr. Chen's indoor student for three years until the master's death in December 2001, studying Taiji 42, Xingyiquan, Bafan Shou and Mian Zhang Quan. This was followed by 6 years of Yiquan training with Dr. James Kan of NYC. In 2001, Gary competed in the First International Invitational Xingyiquan Competition, placing 2nd in his division. He has recently taken up training again with his first teacher Alex Kiupe. He says: "Learning Taiji, Qigong and martial arts is a path of self-discovery. Through this practice we learn about ourselves, who we are--it is a beautiful path to travel.

Gary is offering the following types of service in his private sessions:

Personalized QiGong Lesson - Qi Gong private lessons will present the individual wtih specific Qi Gong & YiQuan posturesand and forms. Review of Swimming Dragon QiGong for those who are learningit at the conference. Individual QiGong routines targeted for personal needs.

Ti Chi Private Lesson - The Tai Chi Lesson will cover the Tai Chi Small Circle form (taught at the conference). alternatively the Yang 24 form can be taught / reviewed for anyone who knows it. Form corrections, alignments, and energy developments will be taught.

1) $90 - Qi Gong Private Lesson (1 Hr)

2) $90 - Tai Chi Private Lesson (1 Hr)

3) $90 - Qi Gong Private/Couples Lesson (2 Hrs)

4) $90 - Tai Chi Private/Couples Lesson (2 Hrs)

Edward Esko is one of the most active contemporary macrobiotic teachers in the world. Over the past four decades, he has lectured and counseled in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and throughout North America, and has written and edited numerous books and articles, including Cool Fusion, Yin Yang Primer, and Contemporary Macrobiotics. Building on the teachings of George Ohsawa, Michio Kushi, and other modern macrobiotic pioneers, he has applied yin and yang—the universal principles of change and harmony—to helping solve issues of personal and planetary health. He has served as Vice President of the East West Foundation in Boston and is on the faculty of the Kushi Institute in the Berkshires. He is co-founder of Amber Waves Press, Quantum Rabbit, LLC, and Berkshire Green Energy.

Edward is offering the following types of service in his private sessions:

1) $295 - Individual Macrobiotic Consultation (1.5 Hr)

2) $475 - Couples Macrobiotic Consultation (2 Hrs)

3) $175 - Individual Nine Ki Counseling (1 Hr)

4) $225 - Couples Nine Ki Counseling (1.5 Hrs)

Virginia’s passion for teaching how to heal digestive diseases evolved from her own healing over 30 years ago. Freeing herself from the clutches of debilitating Crohns Disease has given her the experience needed to guide each person through the intricacies of healing digestive tissue. She has successfully counseled clients throughout the US and Europe. Her hands on program called You Can Heal You concentrates on giving people tools to prevent, heal and maintain a healthy gut. Her extensive knowledge on the workings of the digestive track, on the benefits and effects of chemical drugs and on the influence of the emotional component is important information for both the person needing to heal and the support person.

Virginia is offering the following types of service in her private sessions:

Macrobiotic Consultation - The Macrobiotic personal consultation is designed to create a supportive healing nutritional outline/protocol for the client to follow for about 3 months. It will include a food/nutritional program with suggestions on lifestyle changes. The participant will share eating, exercise, emotional and mental history with Virginia. She will use this information along with visual evaluation to determine the state of digestive imbalance in terms of holistic continuity.

1) $295 - Individual Macrobiotic Consultation - (1 Hr 30 Min)

Larry Heisler, M.A.,LMT is one of the massage therapy pioneers in New Jersey. Both a school and spa director; since 1975, Larry has worked with nearly 50,000 people! In addition, Larry has presented wellness programs for the hospital medical staffs at six different Grand Medical Rounds, has set up wellness curriculums for three Universities, has presented at over 30 college campuses, a dozen health departments and at over 100 NJ corporations. Since 1980, Larry’s school, New Jersey Massage has been widely acknowledged for its volunteer massage team participation in over 750 state wide fund raising events for organizations like the 9/11 Port Authority Ground Zero Command. This year Larry celebrates the 36th anniversary of officiating at his weekly meditation and healing circle. He has never charged for this class.

Larry is offering the following types of service in his private sessions:

Medical Massage Therapy (60 Min) – Medical Massage addresses painful or compromised areas with a combination of sophisticated soft tissue applications such as Neuromuscular Trigger Point and Deep Tissue Therapy, muscle stripping and sculpting, Myofascial stretching massage along with Macrobiotic Shiatsu and Palm Healing. “New Jersey Massage is a highly trained medical massage team under the mentorship of Larry Heisler, addressing soft tissue complaints with refined neuromuscular hands-on therapy. Whether you are tight or in pain, just want to get flexible, or feel younger and look your best, these people are the people to go to; this is the place to go!” Dr. Henry Katz M.D. Internal Medicine

Enjoy a medical massage with School of Massage Director Larry Heisler, M.A. LMT

1) $200 - Medical Massage Therapy (60 Min)

John Kozinski MEA, is a senior macrobiotic teacher, counselor, shiatsu bodywork practitioner, health researcher and Chinese healing arts exercise teacher. He is a master of the art of oriental diagnosis. For over 36 years, John has aided thousands of people in the recovery of such diverse ailments as cancer, heart disease, premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, urinary tract infections, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many other types of conditions have seen improvement or reversal under his care. John's macrobiotic program for health is unique. He integrates the best of Eastern and Western approaches to food, nutrition, health and healing into an easy to understand contemporary interpretation. John Kozinski has been featured on television and radio. He resides in Becket, MA and maintains a private teaching and counseling practice traveling monthly to a number of U.S. locations including, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Chicago, Illinois. John's private practice caseload includes thousands of documented macrobiotic counseling cases. In addition, he has previously counseled countless clients seeking the macrobiotic path to healing at the Kushi Institute.

John is offering the following types of service in his private sessions:

Macrobiotic Counseling - You’ll receive sound macrobiotic advice to guide you toward better health through the methods of the natural macrobiotic diet and lifestyle, personalized for your present condition. Included is a health assessment based upon visual diagnosis, discussion of the macrobiotic view of the cause of present or potential health problems, and personalized dietary, lifestyle, and home remedy recommendations.

Shiatsu Massage with Health Advice - Macrobiotic shiatsu massage is based on an understanding of the connection between diet, lifestyle and illness. Besides the application of touch and pressure to adjust a person’s condition, a macrobiotic shiatsu session may include suggestions on diet and lifestyle. John will offer simple dietary, home remedy, and/or lifestyle recommendations. These sessions are excellent for people who want feedback and advice from an experienced macrobiotic senior counselor.



1) $175 - Shiatsu with Advice (1 Hr 15 Min)

2) $295 - Individual Macrobiotic Consultation (1 Hr 30 Min)

3) $475 - Couples Macrobiotic Consultation (1 Hr 30 Min)

4) $225- Individual Revisit Macrobiotic Consultation (1 Hr)

Warren Kramer is an internationally recognized macrobiotic counselor, lecturer and cooking teacher with over 28 years of experience. He has guided thousands of people back to health over the years. Warren is a faculty member of the Kushi Institute and the Strengthening Health Institute. He is also a member of the Macrobiotic Educators Association. Warren teaches the macrobiotic approach to to health and wellness, including principles of food selection and preparation, exercise, work and personal relationships. Warren was a traveling cook for 6 years working privately with cancer patients throughout the world. He currently teaches in 9 cities throughout the U.S. and internationally. Warren and his wife Fatim run the Macrobiotic Center of New England. He assisted Michio Kushi for over 10 years in Boston where he lives. Warren and Fatim have a son, Adam

Warren is offering the following types of service in his private sessions:

Macrobiotic Consultation - You will receive sound macrobiotic advice to guide you toward better health through the methods of the natural macrobiotic diet and lifestyle, personalized for your present condition. Included is a health assessment based upon visual diagnosis, discussion of the macrobiotic view of the cause of present or potential health problems, and personalized dietary, lifestyle, and home remedy recommendations.

1) $295 - Individual Macrobiotic Consultation (1.5 Hr)

2) $475 - Couples Macrobiotic Consultation (2 Hrs.)

Susan Krieger L.Ac MS, is an internationally renowned teacher, practitioner, and counselor of Macrobiotic Health-Nutrition, Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture, Women's Health, Ki-Shiatsu-Acupressure, Asian Healing Arts, The Energetics of Foods, Oi-Gong-Yoga and Meridian-Self Shiatsu of over 33 years, is an NCCAOM Board Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture, Acupressure-Shiatsu-Asian Bodywork, an AOBTA (Founding Member & VP) Certified Shiatsu Instructor, Kushi MEA-Certified Senior Macrobiotic Counselor, Member- Acupuncturists Without Borders. Susan writes for professional acupuncture, macrobiotic, healing journals, produced The Ki-Shiatsu Instructional DVD, lectures for the UN, universities, macrobiotic, acupuncture/bodywork and cooking schools, hospitals, women's organizations, corporations, health centers and has an active practice in New York City and Southampton, LI, NY. See www.susankriegerhealth.com

Susan is offering the following types of service in her private sessions:

Shiatsu/Acupressure, Health Guidance/Energy Balancing Sessions These sessions are tailored to your individual needs/concerns of health of body and mind. They include various hands on gentle and therapeutic methods and techniques, personalized health guidance, breathing exercises and Ki-Qi-energy balancing. Included are facial and energy readings and evaluation of your pulses of Chinese Medicine. Treatments are intended to help you rejuvenate your physical and emotional health and energy, wellness, release pains and held blockages, increase flexibility, improve sleep and strengthen immunity.

Shiatsu-Acupressure Facial/Body Renewal – Don't miss this opportunity to rejuvenate yourself, your facial glow, clear stress lines, restore collagen, and "lift" your face for renewed beauty, enhanced confidence and inner health. Susan's famous hands-on techniques improve and clear the flow of "Qi" energy to your face and include Shiatsu on special related Acupressure points on your body's meridian lines. Health advice and food guidance for home care are included. No scented oils or creams; only a light, organic, non-allergenic, fragrance-free lotion and Susan's renowned hands on-treatment. "Best face-lift and body renewal ever! Susan is amazing; her Shiatsu-Acupressure facial renewal has me looking and feeling fabulous!" -- JL, NYC

Macrobiotic Health and Nutritional Consultation - You will receive sound macrobiotic advice to guide you toward better health through the methods of the natural macrobiotic diet and lifestyle, personalized for your present body and mind concerns. Included is a health assessment based upon visual diagnosis, discussion of the macrobiotic view of the causes and effects of present or potential health problems, personalized dietary, lifestyle, and home remedy recommendations.

1) $195 - Shiatsu-Acupressure, Oriental Diagnosis, Pulse, Energy Balancing Treatments with Health Guidance (1 Hour)

2) $250 - Shiatsu-Acupressure Facial/Body Rejuvenation Anti-Aging Treatment (1 Hour)

3) $295 - Macrobiotic Health and Nutritional Consultation (1 Hour 30 Min)

4) $475 - Couples Macrobiotic Health and Nutritional Consultation (2 Hours)

Judy MacKenney D.C.Ed, is an internationally recognized Kushi-certified macrobiotic counselor, educator and cooking instructor. She is a certified holistic health counselor and is a member of the American Society of Alternative Therapists. She has had the privilege of studying with Michio Kushi and has presented at medical schools, hospitals, churches and conferences throughout the U. S. She currently counsels clients with varied health challenges, is a faculty member and co-directs “The Way to Health” program at Kushi Institute. Judy, with her husband Larry, counsels and lectures at Harmony Haven Healing Arts, a company in Southwest Florida that offers hands-on macrobiotic health and wellness gourmet cooking workshops and retreats. Ms. MacKenney was a 2009 recipient of the coveted Aveline Kushi Award presented by Michio Kushi. She was introduced to macrobiotics in 1992 after being diagnosed with Stage IV non- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Her health recovery has been documented and featured in numerous health publications, on “The Incurables” television series, and as one of the six best cases presented to the National Cancer Institute. Her joy is guiding people to their optimum health.

Judy is offering the following types of service in her private sessions:

Macrobiotic Counseling - Judy offers a 1.5 hour comprehensive consultation including 4 months of complimentary follow-up to listen, support and encourage you on your healing journey. She is a 21 year survivor of stage 4 metastatic cancer, is compassionate and understands the stress, growth, and victory of recovery. Using visual diagnosis in combination with other healing modalities, she will create a personalized binder and health plan with diet and lifestyle recommendations. Her's is a wellness program that gives you the tools to emotionally engage in your own self-recovery.

1) $295 - Individual Macrobiotic Consultation (1.5 Hrs)

2) $475 - Couples Macrobiotic Consultation (2 Hrs)

Jessica Porter teaches macrobiotic cooking classes in Santa Monica, CA, where she lectures on the spiritual and emotional dimensions of macrobiotic practice. Practicing macrobiotics for 19 years, she has also taught cooking in New York, Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta, Portland, Maine and London. When not writing, cooking or teaching macrobiotics, Jessica is a hypnotherapist specializing in smoking cessation and HypnoBirthing. She is a faculty member of the HypnoBirthing Institute, recipient of its Director's Award, and trains midwives and doctors in the technique throughout North America, Europe, and South Africa. Porter has also produced two hypnosis CDs - Healing with the Hip Chick, and Hip Chick Hypnosis - for people practicing the macrobiotic diet. Jessica is the author of The Hip Chick's Guide to Macrobiotics and she collaborated with Alicia Silverstone on the New York Times bestseller, The Kind Diet."

Jessica is offering the following service in her private sessions:

Hypnotherapy Consultation - Hypnosis is a relaxed, comfortable and effective way to get past the chatter of the mind and contact your deeper, wiser self. Using this technique, you can let go of old clutter--resentments, negative attachments, anger--and build a better future using deep, positive visualizations and affirmations. Hypnosis is great for self-esteem, phobias, smoking cessation (although that takes multiple sessions and would only begin at the conference), and just about any other knot the mind ties itself into. I'm also happy to work on food issues, but I do not concentrate on weight loss. I have found that macrobiotic people are exceptional hypnotic subjects and do a lot of powerful changing easily and quickly. If it pertains to the session, we can make a personalized take-home hypnosis CD.

1) $295 - Hypnotherapy Consultation (1.5 Hr)

David was born in Sydney, Australia in 1950. He began macrobiotic practice in 1974. In 1982, following four years in Tokyo, Japan, studying shiatsu with Shizuto Masunaga, he came to the United States with his wife, Toko. He then began teaching at the Kushi Institute for the next 15 years, as well as running a macrobiotic-oriented shiatsu practice, which continues to this day. He is at present working on a long-term writing project on the Five Transformations of Natural Energy, based on observations of the natural environment. David and Toko offer macrobiotic services in Fairfield, CT.

David is offering the following private sessions:

Shiatsu with Dietary and Lifestyle Guidance - David will be offering sessions in Zen Shiatsu, along with Macrobiotic dietary and way of life suggestions and other feedback according to what he finds during the treatment. Receivers should wear comfortable clothing and avoid eating for at least 2 hours before the session.

1) $195 - Shiatsu with Dietary and Lifestyle Guidance (1 hr 20 min)

Jean M. Shum, M.S., L.Ac., N.A.E.T (Allergy Elimination) practitioner, Interfaith Minister.

Jean has been practicing in New York City for over 10 years. Her work as an acupuncturist, allergist and Spiritual Counselor has taken her abroad to Europe. Her client bases include infants, children, the elderly and those with serious illness. As an allergist, Jean helps desensitize clients from food allergies to environmental sensitivity. Jean travels the world to study under leading healers from different modalities to broaden her ability to help others. Her focus is about creating peace and harmony in oneself. Empowering individuals by giving them tools they can use to help themselves. “It’s about respecting the client and teaching them to love, honor and respect themselves.” While I was in ministry, the theme was "always in addition to, never instead of". That is Jean’s mantra! Working the body: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual as a whole!

Jean focuses on the use of NAET, an innovative and completely natural method for regaining better health and effectively relieving allergies and the diseases arising from those allergens. Leveraging her understanding of the other elements of Physical, Mental and Spiritual, she can open the experience to another dimension. Her focus is on healing the whole. If you if they want to be desensitize from something, please bring the item(s) into the session. For example: if pollen is the issue, you can put a small container with a little water outside to collect the pollen.

Jean is offering the following Private Sessions:

1)$150 Private NAET Alergy Elimination Session (1 Hour)



Jean's office is located at 1133 Broadway @26th st. NYC 10011. Jean can be reached at 917-836-5035.

Please note: The rates below only apply to the Kushi Summer Conference.

William Spear is an original Kushi Institute faculty member since circa 1979 who after nearly 40 years of Macrobiotic practice continues to teach worldwide lecturing on integrative medicine, feng shui, end-of-life care, and personal transformation. In private consultations, his clarity and ability to synthesize complex health issues is both inspiring and empowering. Spear's primary focus is with individuals facing life-threatening illness and personal, emotional crises. Each session considers all factors that influence our lives; our diet, lifestyles, the environment, relationships, emotions and spirit - all of which are reviewed carefully and discussed openly.

William is offering the following types of private sessions:

1) $375 - Individual Macrobiotic Consultation (1 hr 30 min)

2) $600 - Couples Macrobiotic Consultation (2 hrs)

Jane Quincannon Stanchich, Licensed Nutritionist, is a well known Macrobiotic teacher, counselor, author, and chef with over 28 years experience. Ms. Stanchich has served on the faculty of the Kushi Institute and received the prestigious 2007 Aveline Kushi Award, presented by Michio Kushi. Jane created the dynamic DVD, “Macrobiotic Cooking for the Whole Family.” She is author of the popular, Healthy Holiday Cooking: Delicious Macrobiotic Recipes for Autumn and Winter Celebrations and DVD, “Terrific Tofu Turkey.” Along with her renowned husband, Lino Stanchich, she presents healing macrobiotic seminars, retreats and teaches at health centers, universities, and corporations throughout the world.

Jane is offering the following types of service in her private sessions:

1) $295 - Individual Macrobiotic Consultation (1 Hr 30 Min)

2) $475 - Couples Macrobiotic Consultation (2 Hrs)

Lino Stanchich, is a Licensed Nutritionist, Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist, author, renowned international macrobiotic educator and counselor with over 40 years experience. A former faculty member of the Kushi Institute, Mr. Stanchich was awarded the 2006 Aveline Kushi Award, and was granted membership in the Macrobiotic Educators Association by Michio Kushi. Author of the popular books, Power Eating Program, You Are How You Eat, Macrobiotic Healing Secrets, and Natural Bladder Control Program, this multilingual, popular and inspiring teacher created "Healing Mealtime Music," "LAUGH for the Health of It," audios and the dynamic exercise video, "Energize Yourself!" Mr. Stanchich, with his wife, Jane, presents healing macrobiotic seminars worldwide. Read Lino and Jane's articles on Macrobiotics, Food, Natural Healing on www.greatlifeglobal.com

Lino is offering the following types of service in his private sessions:

Macrobiotic Dietary and Lifestyle Counseling - You’ll receive sound macrobiotic advice to guide you toward better health through the methods of the natural macrobiotic diet and lifestyle, personalized for your present condition. Included is a health assessment based upon visual diagnosis, discussion of the macrobiotic view of the cause of present or potential health problems, and personalized dietary, lifestyle, and home remedy recommendations.

1) $295 - Individual Macrobiotic Dietary and Lifestyle Counseling (1 Hr 30 Min)

2) $475 - Couples Macrobiotic Dietary and Lifestyle Counseling (2 Hrs)

Karin Stephan, has been studying and teaching both Yoga and Macrobiotics since 1969. While living Paris, she organized the first International Kushi Seminars with Michio and Aveline Kushi. In 1972 she began studying with B.K.S. Iyengar and followed him throughout Europe and later to India during the '70's. In 1977 Karin moved to Brookline to work with Aveline and Michio and began teaching Iyengar Yoga. Karin lives and teaches Yoga in Cambridge and throughout the United States and runs Yoga Macrobiotic Vacations. She also specializes in private Yoga therapy and works with such conditions as lower back pain, asymmetries and depression.

Karin is offering the following types of service in her private sessions:

Yoga Therapy- In these sessions, Karin will focus on your particular needs such as alignment or back pain issues, how to heal your internal organs, yoga to help you stay calm in your healing process, and how to keep your moods stable and peaceful. Karin will bring her 40 years of experience in helping people all over the world have a stronger, healthier, and more resilient bodies. Also a macrobiotic practioner for 40 years, she will bring her knowledge of living a healthy lifestyle most of her life to her therapeutic work.

1) $145 - Yoga Therapy for Back Care and Alignment (1 Hour)

2) $145 - Yoga Therapy for Depression (1 Hour)

3) $145 - Yoga Therapy for Calming and De-stressing (1 Hour)

4) $145 - Yoga Therapy to Heal Your Internal Organs (1 Hour)

Verne Varona has become known as one of the most captivating and dynamic health educators in the country. For nearly forty years, his lectures, workshops and media appearances have motivated thousands of people to take better and more conscious care of their health. His appeal transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation. A highly sought after speaker on health, fitness and motivation, he has become a renowned keynote speaker throughout the US, Canada, Europe and the Middle-East. His captivating style uses humor, insight and common sense to improve and enrich the lives of many. He studied Oriental Medicine and Macrobiotic principles at the East West Foundation of Boston, Massachusetts (1970-1974). Verne is a frequent guest on a variety of television and radio media where his research expertise and entertaining teaching style make him a welcome and often repeat visitor. For five years, he was the nutritional consultant and co-founder of a popular Beverly Hills medical group with a clientele that featured well-known entertainment and sports professionals. With his physician associate, Verne co-created, The ODDS Program (Off Dangerous Drugs Safely); a dietary program designed to reverse pharmaceutical drug dependency such as hypertension and over-the-counter drug dependency with dietary and lifestyle guidelines featured in his published books.

Verne is offering the following types of service in his private sessions:

Personalized Counseling for Your Next Step - Verne's sessions are designed to help you reach your health goals, practically, efficiently and promptly. His visual diagnostic skills are the culmination of over three decades of a variety of diagnostics from Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan and modern medical practices. His sensitivity to your needs and your next step, as opposed to an impractical leap, is supported by customized recommendations and extensive follow-up to gauge what works and what doesn't. Verne assumes that if you're willing to have a session, you are willing to hear a straight forward evaluation in the three realms of body, mind and spirit work to be done. Such foundational self-challenge is best when you have the guidance and support of a knowledgeable authentic counselor dedicated to clear guidance that is not generic. Sessions include a session booklet, email PDF support and telephone/email follow-up for 4 weeks.

1) $295 - Personalized Counseling for Your Next Step (1 Hr 15 Min)

Denny Waxman is an internationally-renowned teacher, counselor, and writer in the fields of health, natural healing, and macrobiotics. In 1982, he gained world-wide recognition for guiding Dr. Anthony Sattilaro, then President of Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, to a complete recovery from terminal prostate cancer. This experience is documented in Dr. Sattilaro's book, "Recalled By Life". Denny is also the founder of Essene Natural Food Store. In 1997, Denny founded The Strengthening Health Institute, a not-for-profit school with the goal of promoting health and well-being through macrobiotics. Denny currently maintains an active teaching and health counseling schedule in Philadelphia and New York. His third book, "The Great Life Diet", is currently available.

Macrobiotic Health Consultations Denny has over thirty-five years of experience in providing health consultations to individuals seeking to strengthen (7 Steps) or improve their health through macrobiotics. A consultation is a 90 minute face-to-face meeting with Denny. During this meeting, you will receive personalized health, lifestyle, and dietary guidance. During macrobiotic consultations, Oriental facial diagnosis is utilized to help understand your health condition. Photos enable both you and Denny to track your progress over time – you will be amazed by how your face visibly changes as your health improves!

Denny will begin the consultation by reviewing your health needs assessment form and talking with you about why you are seeking his guidance. He will then assess your current health condition by looking at your face, hands, and feet. These diagnosis techniques allow Denny to develop a clear picture of the current status of your health.

Denny will then provide you with a personalized health improvement plan. You will receive a health consultation booklet containing key lifestyle practices to follow on a daily basis to improve your health, recommended foods, recipes, and home remedies. This booklet will serve as your guide to help you follow Denny’s recommendations at home. Denny’s assistant will also record his recommendations for you on clear, easy-to-follow forms, which you will take home with you, along with the consultation booklet.

1) $375 - Individual Macrobiotic Consultation (1.5 Hr)

2) $600 - Couples Macrobiotic Consultation (2 Hrs.)

Melanie Waxman - Internationally renowned teacher, Melanie Waxman has worked with clients and students from all over the world, including the famous Boy George. Her studies in Oriental medicine began in the 80’s and she went on to specialize in Food Energetics, Feng Shui, Macrobiotic Cooking and bodywork. Her classes, which range from large seminars to private sessions, are experiential, and packed with practical information. Combined with her English wit, sessions with Melanie are considered to be a life changing experience. Her commonsense approach to health and healing is easy to apply, down to earth, and realistic. Melanie has lived in 3 countries and is the mother of 7 children. Her written work includes a series of 12 Upbeat Macrobiotic Cooklets, Mr Hoppity’s Color Me Cookbook for Kids, Bless the Baby, Yummy Yummy in My Tummy, Eat Me Now and The Little Carrot. She also writes for numerous magazines and web sites, and has been quoted in British Voque and Woman’s Own. Melanie currently maintains an active practice from her home in Chester County PA.

Melanie is offering the following types of service in her private sessions:

Macrobiotic Coaching Session - A coaching session with Melanie lasts 1 1/2 hours and includes a copy of her book Eat Me Now. Melanie uses a gentle approach to create suggestions that are practical and easy to implement. Recommendations may include meditation, exercise, lifestyle, emotional, energy work and dietary to help achieve optimum health and wellbeing. Melanie specializes in children, women and families. She will email you a menu plan, notes and recipes and you are encouraged to keep in contact by email.

9-Star Ki/Feng Shui Astrology Reading - Enjoy a lively 45 minute session with Melanie and discover insights into your emotions, thinking, view of life, habits and character. 9 ki is one of the oldest forms of astrology in the world, and can help you to understand your energetic nature. Relationships, career, health, finances and personal development will also be covered.

Healing Massage - Melanie offers a unique fusion of eastern and western massage. Specializing in shiatsu, deep tissue, aromatherapy, assisted stretching and Swedish massage, she also focuses on breath awareness as well as grounding and centering energy during her sessions. Each session is unique and tailored to clients and their individual needs. Melanie’s treatment will leave you feeling deeply relaxed yet energized and uplifted. Excellent for those who feel stressed, overworked, emotional or tired. 60 minute sessions including time to undress and relax.

1) $295 - Individual Macrobiotic Coaching Session (1.5 Hr)

2) $110 - 9-Star Ki/Feng Shui Astrology Reading (45 min)

3) $125 - Healing Massage (1 Hr)

Susan Waxman, is a macrobiotic teacher and counselor and the co-director of The Strengthening Health Institute (SHI) in Philadelphia, PA. Her personal passion is the art of cooking. As executive chef of SHI she is widely recognized for her culinary expertise, as well as her understanding of the energetic properties of food. Susan’s innovative style and attention to detail shows through in the flavor and healing power of her food. Susan also prepared macrobiotic meals and snacks for the Hollywood cast and crew of the Hollywood film “Standing Ovation” Susan has a BA in Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh. Before dedicating her life to macrobiotics, she worked in the field of Social Services, primarily with children and young adults. Susan is working on her first cookbook and offers seminars throughout the U.S. and Europe with her husband Denny Waxman.

Susan is offering the following types of service in her private sessions:

1) $295 - Individual Macrobiotic Consultation with Personalized Menu Planning (1.5 Hr)

Bettina Zumdick is a native of the Baltic Sea area of Germany, where she started Macrobiotics in 1985, and simultaneously studied Food Science at the University of Muenster. She became a Kushi Institute teacher and counselor in 1996 and has taught Macrobiotics and other Body-Mind-Spirit related topics such as meditation, chanting, and Tao Yin energy exercises throughout Europe and the United States. Realizing that humanity is standing at a crossroads, it is Bettina’s desire to participate in co-creating a world that is filled with connection, compassion and a foundation for lives with humanity's dreams coming true.

Bettina is offering the following types of service in her private sessions:

20-Minute Mini Consultation Assessment - These short mini-sessions can be effective as a brief consultation follow-up session. They can be used to help you answer a few specific questions you are not clear about. It can be used as a quick assessment with just a few most important suggestions for improving your mental, emotional and physical health.

Macrobiotic Counseling Session - With over 25 years experience in Macrobiotics, combined with a natural talent for intuitive guidance, Bettina will outline dietary, lifestyle guidelines and/or spiritual practices to promote the foundations for a life filled with joy, vitality and living a meaningful life. She assists individuals in finding the appropriate course of action in regards to their physical, emotional and spiritual dynamics.

1) $50 - 20-Minute Mini Consultation Assessment - (20 Min)

2) $295 - Individual Macrobiotic Consultation - (2 Hrs)

3) $475 - Couples Macrobiotic Consultation - (2 Hrs 30 Min)