May 2010 Healing Artists will be announced late February.

Healing arts BOOTHS have held spaces for qualified practitioners to offer their services for fees such as chiropractic services, various types of massage, acupuncture, astrological readings, and African drumming healing rituals. Join the LEAF Healing Arts Tribe!"

HEALING ARTS BOOTHS OCTOBER 2009

  • Julie Starr: Hhy Mo'zen, Reiki, Card Reading, Herbal Consultation
  • Dr. Amy Litteral, DC, LMBT & Valerie Parker, LMBT: Massage & Chiropractic
  • Kathy Parry & Leah Baker, LMBTs: Deep Tissue, Swedish Massage, Shiatsu
  • Masandkho Kamsisi Banda: UCanDanc' African Healing Arts
  • Marcus Renner: other-energy Efficiency
  • Alethea Schaffer: Integrated Thai Massage
  • Michael Fortini: Chiropractic
  • Tonya Hughes & Gary Lloyd: Massage and Reiki
  • Alan Gordon: Astrological Readings
  • Benjamin Bernstein: Astrology
  • Steve McLaughlin: Massage and Bodywork
  • Christie Abeling & Stephen Opper: Neuromuscular Therapy, Deep Tissue, & Pregnancy Massage


    • "The Healing Arts Area weaves an underlying matrix of healing consciousness that permeates every aspect of the festival and affects every person here either directly or indirectly, making LEAF a truly magical microcosm of idyllic existence!" ~ Brandi Hubiak

    "People sure left with a lot of great energy and juice - all the alternative healing arts just adds to such a cool, flowing energy to the scene - very healing. ~ Nashville, TN

    Great for Body & Spirit

    2010 LEAF: May 6-9
    & Oct 14-17
    Healing Arts Applications
    Deadline is FEBRUARY 10th for ALL 2010 Healing Arts BOOTHs & SPRING 2010 WORKSHOP applications.

    Workshop applicants can conveniently apply for both festivals at once or each separately. If applying separately, the Fall 2010 workshop deadline is JULY 10th.

    If you are a healing artist interested in offering such a booth or training workshop, please purchase an application at the online store, fill out and send in the appropriate applications, after reading all eligibility standards and protocols carefully.

    Apply Here to be a booth vendor or healing presenter

    Healing Arts FAQ (frequently asked questions) Info

    Healing Arts Booth Prospectus 2010

    Healing Arts Workshop Guidelines

    We are no longer taking deposits along with the application (application fees still remain); however, if you are accepted and fail to show, you will be invoiced for the entire ticket price. We appreciate your understanding.

    If you are a LEAFer who has yet to experience this aspect of the festival, make sure you stop by to see us next time! You'll find even more to love about your favorite festival!
    ------ Namaste
    ~ Jess (Healing Arts Director)

    Mountain Trail Runs & Hikes

    Run and hike the trails of Camp Rockmont with Bruce Mulkey and Shonnie Lavender!

    Friday 5pm for a hike.
    Saturday 8:30am for a Run.
    Meet at the Boat House.

    Social & athletic outings (running too fast to chat? running too fast) for runners of all levels (leave no runner behind). Explore the trails, experience the Appalachians up close and witness extraordinary views of Mt. Mitchell and the festival below. Bring water + snack. www.brucemulkey.com
    www.shonnielavender.com

    "The runs get me up and out and in my body and connect me to people that I later see on the dance floor, at the beach, or at one of the tents. It has become an essential part of LEAF for me.
    - Joan, Mass

    May 2010 Workshop Presenters will be announced late February.

    Previous healing arts WORKSHOPS have included yoga (partner, flow, kirtan, kids yoga), qi gong, tai chi, kung fu, global dance, nia, hula-hooping, contact-improv, meditations, and workshops on didgeridoo-playing, Ayurveda, massage, aromatherapy, herbal medicine-making, green homes, and energy-efficiency. Previous EARTH-SKILLS area workshops have involved instrument-making with natural materials, plant walks, and shamanic rituals.

    HEALING ARTS WORKSHOP PRESENTERS OCTOBER 2009

    Click here for printable copy

    FRIDAY - SKY

    5:30 pm: Introduction to Chakras and Biofield Energy - Denise Pastoor

    6:30 pm: Healthy Homes - Mark Marcopolos

    7:30 pm: Aromatherapy - Elizabeth Bloomquist

    FRIDAY - EARTH

    5:00 pm: Beginner Tai Chi & Qi Gong - Trey Crispen

    6:00 pm: Qi Gong Partner Play- Matt/Heather Kabat

    7:00 pm: Yoga Nidra - Shonna Campbell

    SATURDAY - SKY

    9:30 am: Flute/drum ceremony- Hawk Hurst

    10:30 am: Kind Communication - Cathy Holt

    11:30 am: Ayurveda - Yogic Medicine - Marek Sawicki

    12:30 pm: Exploring the Energy Body - Anna Elizabeth Watson

    1:30 pm: Green Building/Remodeling - Marcus Renner

    2:30 pm: Global Astrological Demographics - Alan Gordon

    3:30 pm: Vocal Play and Improvisation - Christy Clavio

    4:30 pm: Creating Sacred Space: The Art of Ritual - Isabelle Guzman

    5:30 pm: Introduction to Esalen Massage - Robin Fann

    6:30 pm: Learn to Play the Didgeridoo - Corey Costanzo

    SATURDAY - EARTH

    9:00 am: Tai Chi - Mark Small

    10:00 am: Astanga Yoga for Everyone - Jason Brodsky

    11:00 am: Playing with Gaia; Interactive Book Reading for KIDS! - Cindy Bowen

    12:00 pm: Flow Yoga - Steph and Sunny Keach

    1:00 pm: Goddess Grace Yoga - Betsy Bickel

    2:00 pm: Hoop for Fun and Fitness - Melanie MacNeil

    3:00 pm: Relaxing Massage for Friends & Family - Wanda Sundermann

    4:00 pm: Community Partner Yoga - Jamie Sparks

    5:00 pm: LEAF Mural Art Project - Diane Strazzer

    6:00 pm: QiGong: Eight Pieces of Brocade - Barbara Demeter

    7:00 pm: Kirtan - Sangita Devi

    SUNDAY - SKY

    9:30 am: Healing Sounds of Voice - Shay Nichols

    10:30 am: Learning Nature's Language - Cristen Jester

    11:30 am: Chaitanya Kirtan: Kundalini Mantras

    12:30 pm: Making Healing Salves and Tinctures - Rhea Ormond

    1:30 pm: Meditation for Inner Peace - Jerome Smith

    2:30 pm: A Healthier and Greener You! - Mark Strazzer

    SUNDAY - EARTH

    9:00 am: Global Dance - Lisa Zahiya

    10:00 am: Core Strength/Stretch for Athletes - Ninabe Werness-Sandot/Bart Westdorp

    11:00 am: Optimal Wellness and Fundamentals of BREATH - Dorisse

    12:00 pm: Yoga for Women - Laura Rose Boyle

    1:00 pm: The Animals of Shao Lin Kung Fu - Bob and Sue Cummings

    2:00 pm: Couples Connection Yoga - Cat Matlock and Jeff Schmitt

    3:00 pm: New Roots African Ritual - Masankho Kimsisi Banda

    SPECIAL Healing Arts:

    SATURDAY

    Lakeside Main Stage

    8:00 am: NIA dance! - Maureen Jablinski

    Brookside Dance Hall

    8:00 am: Rhythmic Flow Yoga - Kristin & the Kunga Drummers

    9:00 am: Contact Improv - Michael Hurd

    Earth Tent

    5:00 pm: LEAF Mural ART Project: with Diane Strazzer - everyone welcome!

    6:00 pm: Hommage to the recently passed FRANK COOK - tree planting in honor of this influential and inspiring teacher *(Meet at the HEALING ARTS AREA Platform)

    SUNDAY

    Lakeside Main Stage

    8:00 am: Zumba Dance - Samantha Bird

    Waterfront

    NOON: Sangita Devi - Kirtan

    THROUGHOUT the WEEKEND

    Ancient Door Dream Interpretation - TIPEE on the main Healing Arts Lawn

    EARTH SKILLS - SATURDAY

    9:30 am: Rope/Jewelry-making with Tree Bark & Natural Fibers - Jon Rousseau

    11:00 am: Crystals Rock! - The Science Behind Crystal Healing - Cristen Jester

    12:00 pm: The Backyard Apothecary - Herb Walk - Josh Fox

    1:00 pm: Dandelion Mind Will Change the World/herb walk - CoreyPine Shane and Luke Cannon

    2:00 pm: Stone-Jewelry Making (ages 8+)- Luke Cannon

    3:30 pm: Growing Edible Mushrooms on Trees -Ryan Lubbers (donation: $5 for home-starter)

    4:30 pm: The Wisdom of Sustainable Health - Rae Newman

    5:30 pm: Gourd Udu Drum & Maraca-making - Hawk Hurst (*Material fee $6-8)