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Jane Quincannon Stanchich is a macrobiotic teacher, counselor, and chef with over 20 years experience. A Licensed Nutritionist, Ms. Stanchich has served on the faculty of the Kushi Institute and is an international teacher of macrobiotic health principles. This former public school teacher is a Certified Yoga Instructor and proponent of active exercise.
Along with her husband, Lino Stanchich, she teaches at schools, health centers, universities, and in corporations in her hometown of Asheville, North Carolina and throughout the USA and Europe. Ms. Stanchich is a regular featured writer for Christina Cooks! magazine and contributes to numerous publications. She has consulted with the Ritz Carlton Hotel's Macrobiotic Program and the Kellogg School of Public Health at Northwestern University. She is an editor and co- producer of her husband's books, audios, and videos who appears on the Do-In video and Laughter Therapy audio. Jane has just produced two macrobiotic cooking videos and is writing her first cookbook. A resident of Asheville, North Carolina, Jane presents macrobiotic seminars and retreats with her husband in her hometown and the United States.
Workshop: Whole Foods 101 - Introduction to Healing Foods, Their Use, and Benefits
Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine said, "Let food by thy medicine and medicine be thy food." Wise words for both our physical and fiscal health, as health truly is our greatest wealth. If we are what we eat, are you wholesome and organic or a bit in the fast and junk food lane? Don't despair ~ we've all been there! Jane Quincannon Stanchich presents a "Magical Mystery Tour" of tasty and terrific foods to increase your total health. You want to eat well, yet are you mystified by miso? Puzzled by polenta? Confused by couscous? Dumbfounded by daikon or harried by hiziki? We all felt that way at first, until we took the time to discover the powerful benefits and preparations of these miraculous, life-giving macrobiotic foods. Join Jane as she leads you on an informative and enjoyable tour around the table filled with foods you can see, touch, and smell. This Licensed Nutritionist will show studies in which these delicious whole foods are scientifically proven to prevent and help balance diseases of the body and mind. Learn invaluable tips for the best selection, storage, and cooking of wholesome foods.
Lecture: Understanding and Healing the Feminine Body and Spirit
What do women want? Besides chocolate..... More inner peace, vitality, strength, and joy of body, mind, and spirit. Women can realize tremendous power, strength, and fulfillment at any age. The "Yin" feminine energy is what the world needs more than ever. Women can reverse many of the symptoms of PMS, Hot Flashes, Mood Swings, Osteoporosis, Weight Gain, and Menopause, as well as prevent many female diseases. Learn what foods create more yin energy and which are shown to cause specific disorders. In a class for women and the men who love them, Jane Quincannon Stanchich presents empowering information about the natural macrobiotic approach to feminine balance and health. Jane has practiced macrobiotics for over 25 years, with great personal success. She will share time-honored natural health tips with clarity and humor. This Licensed Nutritionist discusses myths about women's health issues and how to achieve natural balance, strength, graceful aging, and joy. Discover the profound influences that our food and environment has on our total health, moods, vitality and emotional well being. Learn what causes us to be too "tight" and aggressive or too lethargic and passive. Find the correct balance. Jane's simple, and heart-opening spiritual practices will be shared. This class is designed to provide very practical skills and information to empower and sustain a woman's journey in this challenging and exciting era. Valuable literature will be provided.
Macrobiotic Counseling - $250/person.
You deserve vibrant health and happiness. Take the opportunity on this cruise to receive expert health insights, guidance, and support from Jane Quincannon Stanchich, Licensed Nutritionist and Certified Macrobiotic Counselor. Jane offers comprehensive private Macrobiotic Dietary and Lifestyle consultations for Women. Discover your own unique energy and metabolic body type to understand your past health concerns, whether of body, mind, or spirit. Based on traditional healing methods blended with modern scientific modalities, the session includes a thorough discussion of your health history, goals, and needs. Using Macrobiotic principles and recommending the highest quality whole foods, Jane will design your personal dietary plan. A thorough, healing, and balanced exercise program will be recommended as well. You will also receive easy-to-follow suggestions to organize your life to include the planning, schedule, and commitment needed to create a healthy lifestyle. Your health is your greatest wealth, an invaluable asset to be created, nurtured, and maintained.