Westport Farmers’ Market to host Health Focused Lecture Series throughout January 
WFM brings real food and real farmers to you!

The Westport Farmers’ Market will host a four-part lecture series at their winter location at Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens in Westport. Lectures will be held each Thursday through January at 1:00.  WFM Corporate Sponsor, Dharma Massage is co-hosting the series to help create an outlet for health education. “We are hosting this lecture series to support a healthy community. Education and exploration in one’s health is incredibly important and we are happy to provide the space and experts to our community.” said Lori Cochran-Dougall, Executive Director of WFM.

Lectures are as follows:.

January 5, 2023 1:00 – 1:20 followed by Q&A

Abbey Chase, owner, Abbey Chase Yoga

YOGA IS (NOT) A FOUR LETTER WORD

~Demystifying the Practice~

Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or terrified to roll out a mat, this discussion is for you. Abbey Chase of Abbey Chase Yoga invites you on a journey to explore the history, benefits and myths of this practice that has stood the test of time. Learn how to approach yoga as a beginner and advance as a seasoned yogi. You will leave feeling inspired and excited to practice!

January 12, 2023 1:00 – 1:20 followed by Q&A

Dr. Andrew Crape

Muscle Activation, Neurological Inhibition, and Chronic Pain.

Have you ever wondered why so many of us struggle with recurring pain in the same area of the body?  Even if symptoms improve from the onset, why is the healing often incomplete?  Come join me to discuss neurological signaling to the musculoskeletal system and the techniques to restore proper function.

January 19, 2023 1:00 – 1:20 followed by Q&A

Rev. Dr. Mark L. Heilshorn, LMT, MMP

Owner of Dharma Massage Therapy, 250 Post Road East. Suite 202. Westport, CT 06470. www.dharmamassagetherapy.com.

Topic: The Lymph has been described as the body’s giant mop. What is causing our lymph to become toxic? Why is drainage so important? How can we keep our lymph clean? A brief demonstration of “Manual Lymphatic Drainage.” MLD is a procedure that can address the following: weight loss, allergies, cystic breasts, eczema – any autoimmune condition such as lupus, fibromyalgia, lyme disease, and long term covid.

January 26, 2023 1:00 – 1:20

Christine Beal Dunst,

CEO and Co-founder of Embody Wellness Company
www.embodywellnesscompany.com; Social: @embodywellnesscompany

Topic: Gut Healing and Anti-inflammatory Bonebroth Detox Soup Demo
using many of the ingredients you can find at the market. Learn how to
make this healing soup in less than 30 minutes, the functional
ingredients and their benefits to your body, and why gut health is so
critical to your overall wellness and immunity.

About Westport Farmers’ Market

The award-winning Westport Farmers’ Market (WFM) is held every Thursday beginning in May at 50 Imperial Drive, Westport, Connecticut, and Thursdays beginning mid-November at Gilbertie’s Herbs & Garden Center, 7 Sylvan Lane, Westport, Connecticut. WFM is committed to providing fresh, local, healthy, and seasonal food. It aspires to create a fun, safe, and healthy community environment for education and socialization. Its mission is to increase awareness, knowledge, and support for local producers focused on sustainable and healthy growing practices.