Lunch & Learn Series and Evening Program Registration

The Ohio State University’s Your Plan for Health invites faculty and staff to take advantage of our Lunch & Learn lecture series as well as evening program opportunities. Workshops are free of charge unless otherwise noted, and can earn you points in the YP4H Incentive Program.

How to register:

From the list below, select the check box to choose the desired event.
Then, go to the bottom and click the Continue button

Event Details & Location	Select To Sign Up
"Smile Makeovers" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Location: Physics Research Building, 191 W. Woodruff Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 1080 Details: Zoom bleaching or Crest White Strips? Caps or porcelain veneers? Invisalign or braces? Trying to have a fantastic smile can get confusing. Craig Slack, DDS, can show you how to evaluate your smile and make a plan with your dentist to get the results you want. Points covered include: smile analysis, teeth whitening, Lumineers, porcelain crowns, orthodontics, and cosmetic contouring. Craig Slack, DDS Riverside Dental
"SoulCollage" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Location: Ramseyer Hall, 29 W. Woodruff Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 136 Details: SoulCollage® is an intuitive process that is part creative play and part deep soul work. It can form the basis of a personal practice that brings healing, insight, and guidance to one’s life. All this and it’s fun too! Take your lunch hour and get a taste of the fun, creativity, and personal deepening that SoulCollage offers. No artistic experience is necessary. Instructor: Julie Henderson, MD,LMT SoulCollage Facilitator	Event Full
"The Art of Relaxation" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Location: Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 316 Details: Series Two: Wednesdays, February 17,24, March 3,17,24 - (PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONE SERIES ONLY, AND PLEASE COMMIT TO ALL FIVE CLASS MEETINGS) It’s easy to relax when you are lying on the beach, listening to the waves with nothing to do but read a good book. But can we have that vacation feeling without going away? This five-week series will introduce you to the art of relaxing in everyday life. Through centering, breathing, and relaxing the body, you will learn the practice of mindfulness, which can open the door to meditation. Instructor: Shelly Dembe, BSN, RN Registered Yoga Teacher, Kripalu Certified Danskinetics Instructor and American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer
"Co-ed, Low Impact Aerobics...Walking Pilates" 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Location: Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 316 Details: Series Two: Wednesdays, February 17,24, March 3,10,17 - (PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONE SERIES ONLY, AND PLEASE COMMIT TO ALL FIVE CLASS MEETINGS) Back by popular demand and inspired by Stott Pilates, this Walking Pilates™ class offers low-impact aerobics that will increase your heart rate without the high impact of jumping. Marching-type movements are repetitive and the choreography is simple, so the challenge is not in learning a routine but to keep moving. Incorporating Stott’s Five Basic Principles will lend a Pilates feel to the class. Wear supportive fitness shoes that don’t have a flared heel, workout clothes that allow free movement, and a sweat band. Though all levels are welcome, this class is for beginning and intermediate participants. Healthy pregnant women— less than 20 weeks—are welcome if exercise has been a part of your lifestyle before conception and your doctor is OK with your participation. Bring a water bottle and hand towel. Optional: Bring a pair of lightweight dumbbells. For women, one- to three-pound dumbbells. For men, three-, five- or eight-pound dumbbells. Instructor will not have dumbbells for sale. Instructor: Marla Musyt Aerobics and Fitness Association of America-certified personal fitness trainer, Stott Pilates®, Hatha, and 3HO Kundalini yoga instructor, and certified polarity therapist.
"Therapeutic Touch" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Location: Stillman Hall, 1947 College Road [ view location map ] Room: 115 Details: Therapeutic Touch (TT) is a contemporary interpretation of several ancient healing practices. It is a consciously directed process of energy exchange during which the practitioner uses the hands as a focus for facilitating healing. Benefits may include: a decrease in pain, increase in relaxation, and an increase in the speed of wound healing and bone healing. Other uses include increasing weight gain in premature infants and improved emotional well being of new parents after delivery of a child. This session will include a brief overview and demonstration of the technique. Instructor: Marjorie Anderson, MS,RN,PMHCNS-BC Qualified Therapeutic Touch Teacher Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist Patient Services, The James	Event Full
"Herbals and Supplements: How To Choose Which One is Right for You" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Monday, February 22, 2010 Location: Derby Hall, 154 N. Oval Mall [ view location map ] Room: 1039 Details: Have you considered adding an herbal or supplement to your diet, perhaps persuaded by the overwhelming number of choices on the market? Learn how to safely add herbal products and supplements to your diet and what questions you should ask before taking some of the m ore common products. Instructor: Amanda Ferkins Ohio State PharmD and Master of Public Health candidate	Event Full
"Hatha Yoga...Mmmmmmmm!" 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Date: Monday, February 22, 2010 Location: Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Ave. [ view location map ] Room: 316 Details: Series Two: Mondays, February 22, March 1,8,15,22 - (PLEASE REGISTER FOR ONE SERIES ONLY, AND PLEASE COMMIT TO ALL FIVE CLASS MEETINGS) You don’t need to be a pretzel to do yoga. It’s not about flexibility of body but flexibility of the mind. Yoga, which means “union,” fosters the joining of mental and physical balance that promotes optimum health and well-being. Yoga is for all ages and all levels of fitness and (in)flexibility … modifications of postures will be taught. This class will teach the practice of breath awareness, tuning-in, chanting “om,” followed by traditional Hatha yoga postures and savasana (deep relaxation). Class concludes with the “class blessing” chant. Meditation may be introduced. This traditionalstyle class is spiritual but not religious. Wear close-fitting clothing that allows for freedom of movement. Oversized clothing may restrict movement. Yoga blocks and straps are suggested and may be helpful in achieving some postures. Bring a dense, yoga “sticky mat” of 6 feet or more (these items may be purchased at stores like Target). Bring a small towel for padding where needed and bottled water. Sweats are suggested to keep the body warm during savasana (deep relaxation). Instructor: Marla Musyt Aerobics and Fitness Association of America-certified personal fitness trainer, Stott Pilates®, Hatha, and 3HO Kundalini yoga instructor, and certified polarity therapist
"Symptom Reduction of Depression and Stress" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Location: University Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall [ view location map ] Room: 226 Details: This workshop is designed for those who experience depression and stress. UFSAP counselor Lisa Borelli will discuss the physiology of depression and some strategic coping skills needed to manage both depression and stress, focusing on specific behavior changes along with wellness tips. A brief demonstration on relaxation and mindfulness techniques, as well as cognitive behavioral restructuring, will be included. Instructor: Lisa Borelli, MS,LISW University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program	Event Full
"ADHD and Diet - What Everyone Should Know" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010 Location: Biomedical Research Tower, 452 W. 10th Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 130 Details: Review the research on nutrition and dietary influences on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learn how nutrients, such as zinc, iron, and Omega-3 fatty acids can affect the disorder. Food intolerances and supplement use also will be discussed. Instructor: Annette Haban Bartz, MS,RD,LD,CLC Clinical Dietitian Nationwide Children's Hospital	Event Full
"What Can Health Coaching Do For You?" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Location: Hitchcock Hall, 2070 Neil Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 410 Details: Having trouble making changes to a healthier lifestyle? Is exercise or eating well something you know you need to do, but can’t do alone? Maybe you need a health coach. Health coaching is a free benefit from the university’s Your Plan for Health initiative. This session will introduce you to the new Personal Health Coaching Program through OSU Health Plan. You’ll learn what health coaching is and isn’t, how to register, what a session is like, what you will get out of it, and much more. Meet the program’s personal health coaches and get your questions answered. Instructor: Ying Studebaker, RN,MS,CNS,CTTS Personal Health Coaching Program Clinical Manager OSU Health Plan	Event Full
"The Stress of Pursuing Tenure" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Location: Derby Hall, 154 N. Oval Mall [ view location map ] Room: 1039 Details: Back by popular demand, this presentation will discuss how stress builds and affects performance and well being for faculty in pursuit of tenure. Specific skills for management of stress and effective responses to the stressors of the tenure track will be demonstrated, along with a successful model for overcoming anxiety. Instructor: Bob Forte, MA Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
"Joint Pain Treatment" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 Location: Thompson Library, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall [ view location map ] Room: 165 Details: Did you know your spine is a series of joints that can become dysfunctional, causing pain and degeneration? This isn’t inevitable, however. Learn about back pain, the causes of such dysfunction, and how to protect and improve your back. Surgery can often be avoided and back pain often eliminated by understanding the underlying causes and the simple solutions that a holistic approach can provide. David Ratliff, DC Northland Chiropractic Center	Event Full
"Preconception Planning" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010 Location: Parks Hall, 500 W. 12th Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 250 Details: Are you and your partner thinking about getting pregnant? Are you interested in learning more about preconception health and care? Promoting the health and wellness of women and couples before pregnancy improves birth outcomes. The March of Dimes, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and partner organizations have joined to educate health providers, women, and men about the importance of preconception health and care. Join us and learn what a woman can do before pregnancy to help deliver a healthy baby. Instructor: Sue Stephens, BSN,RN,MSN Patient Care Resource Management OSU Medical Center
"Understanding the Sugar, Salt, Fat Formula" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Location: Physics Research Building, 191 W. Woodruff Avenue [ view location map ] Room: 1080 Details: Do you crave a Big Mac and fries? Do you feel like you’re controlled by fast food and processed food? Learn why sugar, salt, and fat have such a strong hold on you and what you can do to make changes to your current diet. Instructor: Jenny Anderson, RD,LD OSU Health Plan Dietitian
"Diet and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome" 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010 Location: Research Foundation, 1960 Kenny Road [ view location map ] Room: 117 Details: Is your server jammed? Find out the answer by exploring dietary strategies to help treat Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Learn how protecting your brain health can positively affect the rest of your body. Instructor: Michael Hogan, MS,RD,LD Nutrition Results

This is a benefit for OSU faculty and staff offered through Your Plan for Health and provided by the OSU Health Plan.

Questions? E-mail: bewell@osu.edu
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