Experiential Learning

6 Simple Steps to Wellness
Wellness is not just in our genes. It is determined by the lifestyle choices we make every day. This workshop by Dr. Rifkin shows participants how to experience more energy, feel better, look better, lower stress, prevent disease and be more effective at work or in anything they choose to do through following just 6 lifestyle steps to wellness. Topics covered include: water, stress management, digestion/detoxification, diet, supplementation, and posture/exercise. The workshop lasts one hour and includes handouts, slides and group participation doing a postural evaluation. Time is allotted for questions and answers.

Pressure Point Therapy
A pressure point is an area of nerve interference located in the body that can lead to pain and illness. In this workshop, Dr. Rifkin discusses pressure point theory and how to locate and relieve active pressure points. By the conclusion of this seminar, participants will be able to locate and treat pressure points associated with common conditions such as headaches, neck pain, back pain, low energy, carpal tunnel syndrome, PMS, and sinus problems. This talk includes handouts, a slide show and group participation doing pressure point therapy. Time is given for questions and answers.

Acupressure Therapy
In this seminar, Dr. Rifkin shows why acupressure can be effective for treating as many as 2,000 different health problems. Participants learn acupressure treatments to enhance vitality and reduce or eliminate headaches, neck pain and back pain. This session includes handouts, slides and group participation using acupressure therapy. Time is allotted for questions and answers.

Back and Neck Pain
60-80% of American adults suffer from periodic lower back pain. Lower back pain is the #2 reason that people miss work. Studies have shown that drug treatments and surgery are ineffective for treating this disabling condition. Neck pain is usually non-specific. It is usually caused by a combination of physical health, mental health, work and daily activities. During any 6 month period 54% of adults suffer with neck pain and 4.6% have pain severe enough to greatly limit activity. 30-50% of adults and 21-42% of children have neck symptoms that remain 1 year from the original occurrence. 40% of neck pain sufferers have chronic persistent pain. The purpose of this seminar is to provide information on how to prevent and correct lower back and neck pain. Dr. Rifkin's presentation includes a slide show, handouts on exercise and body mechanics, group postural analysis, and time for questions and answers.

Ergonomics -- Staying Fit While You Sit
90,000 Americans suffer annually with Repetitive Motion Syndromes. This problem costs companies millions of dollars. Our unique slide program is oriented to educate as well as change personal bad habits that cause carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, back and neck pain. It includes low tech. ergonomic recommendations, preventive exercises, self-examination for carpal tunnel, back and neck problems, and time for questions and answers.

Chiropractic Workshop
Chiropractic is the most popular form of alternative medicine in the United States. Learn the chiropractic point of view on health and disease, how chiropractic works and why it is not just for back and neck pain. Discover why and how chiropractic can be used to not only reduce or eliminate pain but also to enhance your overall health and vitality. This workshop includes handouts and a slide presentation. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Traditional Lecture

Headaches
12.5 million Americans get daily headaches, 24% of Americans suffer from migraines and 45 to 50 million people seek medical help for headaches. Headaches are responsible for over 64 million days of lost productivity each year. The purpose of our "Headache Seminar" is to show participants how to eliminate or reduce headaches (migraine, tension, sinus and cluster) naturally. This presentation includes handouts, a slide show, and a group self-evaluation for structural causes of headaches. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Nutrition
The Surgeon General has estimated that 90% of all disease is due to poor nutrition. Dr. Rifkin's presentation focuses on using sound dietary habits to correct and prevent illness. In addition, information is presented on herbs, supplements and homeopathic remedies. The seminar includes handouts and a slide presentation. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Stress Management
A recent survey done by the University of Maryland showed that over 50% of Americans experience high levels of stress every day. In fact, one of the most widely prescribed classes of drugs in this country is antidepressants. Early symptoms of stress include digestive disturbances, headaches, fatigue, muscle tension, insomnia, neck pain and back pain. In its later stages, stress can cause degenerative diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, strokes and cancer. The purpose of our workshop is to teach participants how to manage and reduce stress in their lives. The talk includes a slide presentation, handouts, time management strategies, relaxation techniques and time for questions and answers.

Pain Management
Pain is the most common complaint reported to doctors. The clinical problem of chronic pain constitutes the single largest medical problem in the U.S. Over 90 million people are affected with a cost of 70 billion dollars per year. Dr. Rifkin's presentation focuses on the underlying causes of chronic pain and what can be done to reduce it naturally. This seminar includes handouts and a slide show. Time is allotted for questions and answers.

Anti-Aging & Longevity
Degenerative disease (cancer, arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease) is reaching epidemic proportions in America. It is now predicted that one in three persons will get cancer. Presently, over 950,000 people die of heart disease yearly, and one in six persons has diabetes. The purpose of this workshop is to teach individuals how to prevent degenerative disease, increase life expectancy and maintain optimal health. Topics include nutrition, exercise, stress management and body mechanics. A slide show and handouts are used. Time is also allotted for questions and answers.

Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine is becoming increasingly popular in our country. It is now estimated that 50% of Americans use some form of alternative treatment. In this presentation, Dr. Rifkin describes the principles of alternative medicine and why combining it with traditional medicine is the best way to maintain wellness and recover from illness. Specific types of alternative therapies are also reviewed. There is also group participation in learning some self-help acupressure techniques. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Health For Life: The 7 Pillars of Health
In this 1 hour slide presentation, Dr. Rifkin isolates the causes of the most common diseases like cancer, diabetes, stroke and arthritis. He enumerates on the 7 pillars of health (immunity, stress tolerance, blood sugar, endocrine function, digestion detoxification, inflammation, and circulation) and what each of us can do to maximize our health naturally through optimal function of the 7 pillars. Time is allotted for questions and answers.

Lean Forever (A Weight Management Seminar)
Two thirds of Americans are obese. 500,000 deaths occur yearly from obesity related diseases. If you are overweight don't feel bad. Unfortunately, we are programmed to keep weight on at all costs. It has allowed us to survive throughout the ages. It's in our genes! In this 1 hour slide presentation, Dr. Rifkin discusses the "dieting myths" that lead to weight gain, and what we can do to reprogram the powerful forces that make us obese to burn fat and keep weight off permanently. Handouts are provided, and time is allotted for questions and answers.

Ultra Immunity
Modern research is now showing that the immune system is not only important in preventing colds and flus. It also plays an important role in many degenerative diseases including heart disease, diabetes, cancer and arthritis. In this seminar, Dr. Rifkin will explain how the immune system works and what participants can do to maximize immune function to extend their lives, reduce their chances for disease, make them more energetic, and stop pre-mature aging. This presentation lasts one hour and includes handouts, a slide show, and a self-evaluation to assess immune function. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Condition/Audience Specific Topics

Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a painful condition that results in aching pain throughout the body. It can become so severe that people can become totally disabled. Approximately 6,000,000 people in the U.S. suffer from this disorder. The purpose of this seminar is to show participants how to reduce or eliminate Fibromyalgia through natural methods. This presentation includes handouts, a slide show, and a group self-evaluation for structural causes of this illness. Time is allowed for questions and answers.

Balancing Hormones Naturally (A PMS & Menopause Seminar)
Over 80,000 women suffer with either PMS or menopause symptoms. In this 1 hour workshop, Dr. Rifkin discusses safe natural methods (exercise, nutrition, and acupressure techniques) for eliminating or reducing the adverse effects of PMS and menopause. This presentation will include a slide show, handouts, and a question and answer session.