Classes & Events

Class at Uptown Nutrition

Class at Uptown Nutrition

Uptown Nutrition offers free evening and daytime talks with many doctors and practitioners on the cutting edge in complementary medicine and alternative healing.  Evening sessions are held at the store and can accommodate up to 20 people.  Daytime sessions are held in our learning center and can accommodate up to 12 people.

Single talks are generally complimentary; health talk series may involve a fee, depending on the subject and length.

APRIL – JUNE PRESENTATIONS:

All presentations are hosted at Uptown Nutrition from 6:30 to 7:30/8:00pm
As seating is limited we ask that those interested in attending reserve their space in advance of the session.

April 4th with Dr. Herb Joiner-Bey, ND
Removing the myths that surround fats & Omega Oils!
Dr. Joiner-Bey is a medical/scientific consultant and has served as a
Naturopathic physician specializing in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.  Dr. Bey has a B.A. in Physics from John Hopkins University in Baltimore as well as an author and speaker.

April 11th with Dr. Lyndsey Mishko, DC
Environmental Toxins and Body Burden -
Presentation includes in depth-examples: Phthalates, Parabens, and BPA and the purpose of these ingredients, your exposure to them and effects on the body.  Presentationwill also cover how to detoxify with water, supplements and lifestyle and how to minimize exposure.

April 25th with Dr. Molly Force, ND.
Digestive Health- Interested in natural ways to improve your digestive and intestinal health?  Join Dr. Molly Force in a discussion about natural approaches to digestive issues such as: gas, bloating, heartburn and reflux, constipation, diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Celiac disease.

May 9th with Dr. Molly Force, ND
Thyroid & Adrenal Health-  Many people suffer from undiagnosed thyroid and adrenal imbalances which impact our health by altering our energy, mood, and even weight. Learn about your thyroid and adrenal glands, and natural solutions to support them and a discussion on the thyroid and adrenal endocrine organs. She will teach you why they are so important to how you feel every moment of the day.
You will also learn about proper screening and treatment strategies, including conventional thyroid medications, nutrition, and natural supplements.

May 16th with Katherine Millman, LMP
Done With the Fear & Self-Judgment? Ready to Shift into FLOW-Mode?  With so many calls to speed up, show up, and “step up” with your gifts to the world, it’s easy to feel tense, “not enough,” confused, or unclear about how to make your move. The question is: what’s your body trying to say? A body-centered, God/dess/Spirit & Earth-connected path sends you into “Flow-Mode,” so you can participate in The Big Shift relaxed, with trust, inner authority and joy. Easier said?      Let’s talk.
Presented by Katherine Macomber Millman, LMP of Insight Bodywork: assisting clients in
navigating body-centered flow with nuance and panache for over 25 years.

May 30th with Dr. Alicia Birr, ND
Living an Anti-inflammatory Lifestyle – Decreasing inflammation and Chronic Disease with Nutrition and Self-Care Treatments.  Inflammation is well recognized as a major factor in the development of chronic disease…see inside  for further class description and a bio for Dr. Birr.

June 6th with Dr. Molly Force, ND
Blood Sugar Regulation- Balanced blood sugar is critical for your health and longevity.  Your blood sugar influences mental health, metabolism, and your cardiovascular health.  Join Dr. Molly Force in a discussion of natural ways to support your blood sugar with diet, vitamins, minerals, and herbs.