We are all about building relationship and community in the world of alternative health/medicine. Come hang out with us and meet others like you who are passionate about healing - body, mind, spirit. Each meet up features a couple of different healers/alternative health practitioners so come and learn something new while making friends. I promise we're a friendly group!

This group is designed as a place for people to find their tribe, step into their light, and feel their inner power. That deep knowing that we are all being divinely guided and whatever we think, we create. Thoughts always become things. By letting go of what no longer serves us and ending the old stories we are able to grow and to step into our true selves. As we grow our Luminous Energy Field grows. By keeping our LEF clean and vibrating at the highest frequency possible we are able to not onl …

Wild edible mushrooms? Yes we have them here in Los Angeles and in Southern California: Chanterelles, Morels, Porcinis and yes, we even have Truffles! there is nothing like them! Watch out they may be deadly! They have to be ID'd by an expert or asta la vista baby. Join us for a wild mushroom hunt as we go look for edible and medicinal mushrooms here in our backyard or in faraway places. Here is a partial list of what you can find here in LA: Chanterelle - Cantharellus cibarius Morel - Morchell …

Welcome to Medical Qigong & Chinese Taoist Medicine Los Angeles! We have classes and events in West LA and Pasadena. Practice medical Qigong for health, wellness, self-healing, and spiritual cultivation with Henry Jun Wah Lee, L.Ac., Physician of Chinese Medicine and Licensed Acupuncturist. Learn different aspects of Chinese Taoist Medicine. Henry is a 39th generation taoist healer as well as a student of world renowned Qi Gong Grand Master Hong Liu. Why learn Medical Qi Gong? The exercises are …

We are two graduate students of Traditional Chinese Medicine looking to foster a community of like-minded individuals who have an interest in holistic medicine, organic gardening, healthy diet , nutrition, herbs, balanced exercise, spiritual and therapeutic practices, meditation, nature, yoga, qi gong, tai chi and other wellness modalities. Some event ideas include; movie & discussion, potlucks, nature walks, qi gong, bike rides, cooking parties, garden talks & canning events. The purpose of our …

If you are the parent of a child with ADD or ADHD and are looking for help in dealing with this condition, please join Dr. Kelvin deWolfe for a highly informative two afternoon seminar that can help your child to *Improve focus *Improve concentration *Manage frustration *Reduce aggressive behavior *Build self-esteem No doubt you've tried a number of approaches in managing your child's condition. Dr. deWolfe has developed a treatment plan, using Chinese Medicine, that is quite effective. Unlike …

The Running Foundation Training is a running/walking training program that is individually planned and closely supervised by your coach and the sports medical rehabilitation team at FORMA. The program will address your injuries, which have held you from running or walking, and keep you from achieving your fitness health goals. We provide each athlete with a better understanding of their injuries and what factors can be contributing to their inability to run or distance walk pain free! As a parti …

Members of this group get together to talk and share their experience and knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga. Ayurveda and Yoga are both parts of the same Indian cultural traditions which view the human as both a spiritual, thinking and embodied being which heals itself and progresses towards realization by the movements of nature.

Welcome all interested students who want to explore how to bring our lives into balance thru working with our own energy system. Energy medicine works with the body’s subtle energies that have a direct effect on our health and happiness. Energy healing restores our natural flow of energy increasing the ability of the body to heal itself.

Earth based spirituality is about primal, deep connection.  It's the connection we long for with others and from nature's beauty - trees, plants, and animals.  It's the missing link for many people who've been relying on 'thinking' to seek higher consciousness - either by using thoughts to create more of we want, or by attempting to alter thinking through meditation.  Instead, this group is about nourishing ourselves through nature - plants, animals and other loving humans. Nourishment is what w …

This group is for all interested in meditation and other related activities. Our group offers various activities that help bring wellness and balance into our lives.  Our meditation practice is Mindfulness Meditation but we are open to learning about and sharing other meditation philosophies. Our group is open to all faiths and belief systems. The purpose of this group is to share various life-tools to harness the inner peace and happiness that is within each and everyone of us. With a little co …

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by GAPS Practitioners. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human …

The OC Health Practitioners' Group serves the interests of Integrative and Complimentary health professionals and welcomes Allopathic practitioners as well. The group embraces an attitude of cooperation and sharing among its professionals and our events can be of great value to your education and practice.We are fortunate to have so many outstanding practitioners in and around Orange County and encourage you to receive our schedule of guest presenters so you may choose a pertinent topic. Our exp …

The Reiki Training Institute is dedicated to teaching Reiki and encouraging individuals in their own unique healing process. We offer Reiki treatments, distance healing, beginners Reiki circles and practitioner Reiki circles. Join us in discovering more about: Energy Healing, Improving your Health, and Balancing Mind, Body and Spirit. Thea Parsons, founder of the Reiki Training Institute, has been a Certified Reiki Master practicing in the U.S., Europe and Asia for over a decade. She is 12th in …

Professional group for degreed/credentialed counselors (MSW, MFT, PhD/PsyD, MDiv, MD, ND) who work with members of, or identify as, members of an Earth-honoring spiritual or religious practice. Such traditions would include:Pagan, Indigenous, Hindu, Hermetic, Mystery School, Goddess-focused, Polytheistic, Shamanic and other & Earth-Honoring spiritual communities. This is a work-group for a proposed professional association. Counseling professions students are welcome. Scholars whose work is rele …

We are an intertribal Native Earth and Self-honoring group of MEN, although we respect the sacred feminine , we seek to understand our male traditional roles in our various communities and nations. This is not a place for those who are looking to becoming 'SHAMANS'..This group was established to create a sacred place to share, heal and receive knowledge rooted in our Native backgrounds and personal life experience..Creating, wearing of regalia and participating in ceremony will be strongly encou …

Welcome, You are warmly invited to join us in these ancient and health promoting breathing and moving exercises. Beginners: learn qi gong for the first time. Seasoned practitioners: further cultivate, share and refine your energy. This wonderful class is a community offering from Gentle Way Acupuncture. It is my joy to share this fun, health building practice with you. No prior experience required. Anyone can learn. I am a Culver City local, acupuncturist and owner of Gentle Way Acupuncture, St …

To study the many application methods and therapeutic benefits of essential oils, the group will gather to share experiences and information. Those interested in health and wellness, alternative and plant medicine should join.

Hello All, The purpose of this group is to offer ongoing Health and Wellness education, workshops, weekly classes and community events for women.  It is my desire to offer a space of nourishment, reconnection to the self, recharging and refueling of our vital energy, so that we, as women, are empowered to be loving and generous with all those in our lives- especially ourselves. If you want to be a beacon of warmth, kindness, inspiration and positive growth for yourself, your family and your comm …

Most people in the United States these days have a huge disconnect from the natural environment. From my perspective this lack of connection is one of the main reasons for illnesses, both mental and physical, in the world today. I enjoy teaching outdoor skills and I consider all of them to be pathways towards a more intimate relationship with the natural environment. This group is for all ages, races, religions, and conditions of people. Anybody can participate as much or as little as they like, …

This group is ideal for those looking to develop a path of harmony in their lives in a down to earth yet spiritual way bringing greater focus, improved perspective on life's challenges, peace, using fear to help us make changes, and learning to trust that inner voice, rather than giving our power to others. Embracing ancient traditions from many wisdoms and bringing them into the current day, Nicola Salter facilitates the group. She is an Energy Medicine Practitioner and a Reiki Master Instructo …

Do you want to raise your children to be kind to animals?  Would your younger child enjoy playing at the playground with other kids their age, while at the same time getting to pet some friendly, sociable bunnies and talk with trained big-kid volunteers about the best ways to be kind and compassionate to pets and other animals?  Or would your older child like to talk with us about how to get started towards a career in veterinary medicine or animal welfare?  Then this is the meet-up group for yo …

Hazel Williams -Carter has lead groups and trained in constellation work for over 12 years. She is excited to share with you the new approach to the work and all the new creativity flowing in the field. She is a Traumacologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist is trained in Somatic Trauma /PTSD resolution and attachment, bonding and repatterning work. Her background is in shamanism and vibrational medicine and other energy psychologies she has added her own unique flavor to the Constellation field. Ha …

This group practices Yin Yang movement inspired by Taoist principles, the 5 elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Qi Gong. We practice Yin Yang movements developed by Paulie Zink (Founder of Yin Yang Yoga), which focus on increasing flexibility and joint mobility, core strength, awakening our innate primal movement and balancing the Yin Yang flow of the body.  We utilize circular motion, mimick the natural movements of animals, express Oneness with Nature and uniquely embody the dynamism …

Welcome to this incredible community! This meetup group is devoted to guiding visionary and entrepreneurial women into their role as Healthy Feminine Leaders. Here is your invitation (if you accept): Cultivate your feminine energy and understand that the source of your power lies within. You will learn tools and techniques to heal your hormones and use your cycles as a source of your unlimited creative power. Liberate yourself from any closures around your heart that are keeping you playing sma …

This group is for anyone wishing to learn the craft of card reading for inner guidance as well as other indigenous healing techniques. No experience necessary! We will hold monthly workshops focusing on the Animal Medicine Card deck by David Carson and Jamie Sams where we will discuss animal symbology, various types of card spreads, and how to keep card readings helpful, positive, and productive. We will also hold workshops in hand-made healing crafts and other indigenous practices from Celtic S …

Come to the Medicine Buddha drum and chant circle on the beach for some real global and cosmic healing. Will be at different locations depending on what we all decide. Think of any and all names to add to the Receiving List, which is the list of beings we will dedicate our healing to.  Generally we'll be doing it for all of existence but dedications are significant. We'll compile the list and then lay it on our beach alter. Group starts with Yoga, breathing, and mindfulness of those who need hea …