Upcoming Emphasis Classes
Check out the Emphasis Classes we have coming up. Take a class towards earning an Emphasis Certification, for CEUs, or for personal enrichment.
Herbs of the Kitchen
Date: Sept. 19, 2026
Time: 9a – 4p
Location:ELM, 5410 S Vandecar Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI
Instructor: Cindy Walz
Department: Food Revolution Department
Cost: $145 for Guest and $175 for CEUs and Academic Credit
Registration Deadline: Sept. 16, 2026
We will learn to use herbs for flavor and health, create herbal seasoning blends, cooking techniques for healthy eating, herbal medicine making, how to support specific health goals, how to build an herbal pantry, and how to find your body’s flavor profile.
The Journey from Maiden to Mother
Date: Sept. 26, 2026
Time: 9a – 4p
Instructor: Helen Kociba, CN, ND
Department: Holistic Family Medicine
Cost: $145 for Guest and $175 for CEUs and Academic Credit
Registration Deadline: Sept. 23, 2026
Rooted in naturopathic principles, this course explores the biological, psychological, and energetic shifts that occur as a woman moves from the maiden phase of life into motherhood. Key topics such as hormone regulation, fertility optimization and health conditions affecting that era will be discussed. Students will attain practical tools for clinical application, including personalized lifestyle and nutrition strategies, supportive protocols, various hormone testing options and mind-body approaches that honor the profound inner evolution this life stage brings.
Reiki
Date: Oct. 3, 2026
Time: 9a – 4p
Instructor: Stacy Eding, CN, ND
Department: Energy Work Department
Cost: $145 for Guest and $175 for CEUs and Academic Credit
Registration Deadline: Oct. 1, 2026
This Japanese healing technique focuses on facilitating the body’s natural healing abilities by manipulating energy flow. There is a universal life energy that flows within and around the body, and that blocked energy can contribute to physical and mental discomfort.
Healing Trauma
Date: Oct. 10, 2026
Time: 9a – 4p
Instructor: Sheila Carroll
Department: Self-Healing Department
Cost: $145 for Guest and $175 for CEUs and Academic Credit
Registration Deadline: Oct. 8, 2026
Unresolved trauma – emotional or physical – is often the hidden root of chronic illness. This class explores the trauma-illness connection, with special attention to brain injuries and their long-term effects on emotional and physical regulation. Learn to calm the hypothalamus and restore balance through seven key healing modalities: homeopathics, flower remedies, tapping, Emotional Code, expressive writing, resilience practices, and trauma-informed communication. Gain practical tools, clinical insights, and a trauma-informed framework for creating a therapeutic healing arc for yourself and your clients.
2026 Emphasis Class Schedule
| Date | Title | Instructor | Department | Location |
| 9/19 | Herbs of the Kitchen | Cindy Walz | Food Revolution | The Embassy of Life Mastery, 5410 S. Vandecar Rd., Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858 |
| 9/26 | The Journey from Maiden to Mother | Helen Kociba | Holistic Family Wellness | |
| 10/3 | Reiki | Stacy Eding | Advanced Energy Work | |
| 10/10 | Healing Trauma | Sheila Carroll | Self-Healing | |
| 10/30 | Advanced Polarity Therapy | Lori Cunningham | Advanced Energy Work | |
| 11/7 | Fasting to Activate Your Soul Energy | Corey Winters | Self-Healing | |
| 11/13 | Advanced Myofascial Release | Teri Straus | Advanced Bodywork | |
| 11/14 | Core Balancing and Alignment | Teri Straus | Advanced Bodywork | |
| 12/12 | Mineralization and Mental Health | Tarin Hyder | Self-Healing |
