Enjoy Training & Therapy Benefits!
 815 - 27th St., Rockford, IL 61108 USA, 90 miles NW from Chicago, IL  e-mail   815-229-5965  or  815-543-5046

CONGRATULATIONS Mr. La Mont Williams for earning Massage Therapy Certification!
Graduation attendees enjoyed a delicious Celebration dinner at Firefly Restaurant in Loves Park, IL.

Chi Kung & Tai Chi
              


Instructors:
  
Sifu Sue Michaelsen
Mr. Monty Williams

 

 at 3730 Guilford Rd  All Levels - 815-399-5497
Mon - 9:30 am - through 5/20 - new class 6/9-8/11
 Thurs - 12:10 pm through June 5 - new class 6/12-8/7
at 623 N. Alpine Rd  All Levels & Advanced 815-229-5965
Mon - 12:10 pm - through 5/26 - No Class 6/2
Wed - 6:30 pm - through 5/28
at 815 - 27th St
Thurs - 5:30-7:30 pm through 5/22 - No Class 5/29
Sat - 9-10 am - through 5/24 - No Class 5/31 

at RVC Summer Classes - 815-921-3902
6/9-8/11 - Mon - Advanced 11 am
6/9-8/11 - Mon - All Levels 12:10 pm - No Class 8/4
6/11-8/6 - Wed - All Levels 6:30 pm 
6/12-8/7 - Thurs: Adv 5:30 pm
6/12-8/7 - Thurs: All Levels: 6:30 pm
6/14-8/16 - Sat - All Levels 9 am - No Class 6/21 or 8/2
6/14-8/16 - Sat - Advanced 10 am - No Class 6/21 or 8/2

   

 Massage & Jin Shin Do®  Therapy 

 

Enroll with RVC
815-921-3902

Everyone
is Welcome

 
Rock Valley College - Continuing Education
for IL Reg. Nurses & Massage Therapists, NCBTMB "A" (Provider #026771)  

 Jun 29 - Justin Pomeroy, Lic Ac
 Chinese Medicine & Jin Shin Do®

10 am-6 pm, SUN - Mr. Pomeroy will introduce the well-recognized energetic patterns, assessment and treatment protocols of Chinese Medicine, Jin Shin Do® and how they can be used to compliment Western Medicine.  The ancient art and science of pulse and tongue diagnosis will be included.  Instructor teaches throughout the world, is Physician of Oriental Medicine, a Senior Jin Shin Do® Teacher, Director of Life Gate Center and co-founder the first school of Chinese Medicine in the Midwest.  (includes 1 hr dinner break)
NOTE: Early Enrollment due Jun 9 –  7 Hrs – $89.   Location: RVC BELL
JIN SHIN DO® 

Cont. Ed.

for IL Nurses

& Massage Therapists

at Rock Valley College

 JUL 13 - Acupressure Facial – Relax with Jin Shin Do® - Sun, 10 am-7 pm, 8 Hours
 Fundamentals of Self-Acupressure - 8 Hours
Jin Shin Do® Module 1, Part 1, Basic Acupressure - 40 Hours
 Jin Shin Do® Module 1, Part 2, Intermediate - 55 Hours
 at Michaelsen Studio, Prerequisite: JSD® Basic - Enroll: 815-229-5965
Jul 2008 - Jin Shin Do® Module 1, Part 3, Advanced - 30 hrs
at Michaelsen Studio, Prerequisite: JSD® Inter - Enroll: 815-229-5965
Fall 2008 - Jin Shin Do® Module 2, Part 1, Integration of key theories - 30 hrs at Michaelsen Studio, Prerequisite: JSD® Adv.
Enroll: 815-229-5965

 
 Enroll with RVC, 815-921-3902

 
Rock Valley College Cont. Ed. 
for IL Reg. Nurses & Massage Therapists, NCBTMB "A" (Provider #026771)  

***Begins SEP 6 - Jin Shin Do® Module 1, Bodymind Processing Skills***
with Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, M.A., L.M.F.T. - Sat, Sun & Mon, 25 Hrs
Chinese Medicine, Jin Shin Do®
& Other Alternatives
Do they really work?
2-4 PM, Sep 20,
one session
Enroll: 815-921-3902		 Demonstrations, explanations, Q & A will be offered for: acupuncture, acupressure, Herbology, Medical Qigong, Reiki and Tui-Na.  Trained by Asian Healing Arts Masters, expert Western and Eastern Medical Doctors in China, Canada and USA, Class Instructor is a Jin Shin Do® Senior Teacher, Reiki Master and Licensed Massage Therapist. 
Chinese Herbs & Teas
Call to arrange class.
815-229-5965		 Students prepare and enjoy fresh brewed teas while Instructor who studied in China Hospitals shares what soups, appetizers and teas can add health-enhancing new flavors and colors to Holiday Meals. 
Massage for couples
 1-4 pm

Enroll: 815-921-3902
Jul 19, one session
Sep 13, one session
A Special Date learning to pamper your loved one’s neck, shoulders, back and more from a Licensed Massage Therapist and Authorized Jin Shin Do® Acupressure Teacher. 
Students remain clothed. 
Bring blanket and pillow to make chairs comfortable. 
Rock Valley College Community Ed Class
Tai Chi
for All Levels		 Revitalize body and mind with fun exercise to tone and strengthen muscles.  Assist comfort, minimizing aging affects with step-by-step training in stretching, breathing, foundation exercises and routines. 
Instructor is trained and certified by Tai Chi Masters in China, Canada and US.
Tai Chi
for Advanced Prerequisite:
Tai Chi For All Levels

Students progress through forms such as Essential, Chen, Sun, Yang, weapons and practice drills that include safety protocols. 
Training tools will be provided during class. 

Easy Stress Relief
 Call to arrange class.
815-229-5965
Give yourself soothing comfort and relief while learning special breathing and massage.  Bring pillow to make chair comfortable.
 
Compassionate
Pet Grooming
 Enroll: 815-921-3902

May 12, one session, 6-9 pm
Jun 15, one session
Dec 7, one session 		Minimize effort and expense spent in caring for pet comfort and appearance. 
Many pets can be easily bathed and trimmed at home. 
International Certified Master Groomer will demonstrate correct use of grooming tools and gentle encouraging of pet cooperation.

Walter D. Williams Wellness Program for Seniors - Winner of IL State Award   
NEWS:  Zion improved life quality for low-income seniors by building Longwood Plaza Apts & creating WDW Wellness Program
 www.nwilaaa.org/Newsletters/November2005newsletter.pdf   Cached page  PDF file
Sue Michaelsen provides weekly Therapy and Seated Exercise Classes

 Vegetarians In Motion - Great Potluck & Speaker 
2nd Tues., SEP-JUN in Social Hall of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Rockford, IL - main entrance on Corbridge Lane

Chocolat by Daniel Nelson, Chocolatier,  for incredibly delicious ways to pamper yourself.
http://www.chocolatbydaniel.com     Sue's favorites are Butterfly and Triangle.
BOOKs & DVDs money order or cashier's check 815-229-5965 e-mail

CHI-KUNG, TAI-CHI and FAN, by Master Helen Wu            
278 pgs, over 700 illustrations, York University Text,  © 2005  $39.95 + s/h   2 DVD Set, © 2007,  $50.00 + s/h  
Order from Michaelsen or from Master Helen Wu 

 QIGONG Gentle Exercise  (also spelled Chi Kung), by Sue Michaelsen
User friendly answers to:  "Why learn Chinese Health Arts?"  106 pages and 500 illustrations include step
by step instruction for: special breathing; modern and ancient Qigong; how to create your own Qigong form; introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine; learn by coloring illustrations; energy circulation and Resources.  Text: © 2005, ISBN 0-9726040-3-0 & Audio Book: © 2004-2008  ISBN 0-9726040-7-3   $19.95 + s/h  
QIGONG Gentle & Extra Gentle Exercise DVDs, Demos by Sue Michaelsen  © 2002-© 2008    $19.95 + s/h  
Fundamentals of Self-Acupressure, by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, MA, LMFT,
 © 1978, Order text from Michaelsen or from http://www.jinshindo.org  $10.00 + s/h
Acupressure Way of Health: Jin Shin Do®, text by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, MA, LMFT,  
http://www.jinshindo.org  © 1978, ISBN 0-87040-421-0  $19.00 + s/h
Joy of Feeling, Bodymind AcupressureTM, Jin Shin Do® text by Iona M. Teeguarden, MA, LMFT, 
http://www.jinshindo.org  © 1978, 2006, ISBN 0-87040-634-5   $34.00 + s/h
 A Complete Guide To Acupressure, Revised, text by Iona Marsaa Teeguarden, MA, LMFT
& Sr. JSD® Teachers  http://www.jinshindo.org  © 1978, ISBN 4-8170-9007-3   $29.00 + s/h
Compassionate Pet Grooming,
 by Sue Michaelsen and Friends, Contributions from: Mylan Engel, Jr., PhD, Chris MacKenzie, Lorraine Meyer and Jill O’Malley
Text: © 2005    $9.95 + s/h

Sifu Sue Michaelsen, LMT, RMT, JSD® and Mr. La Mont Williams, AA, RMT have a consummate passion to help others and welcome all ages and physical differences to benefit from therapy, training, books and dvds.  They trained with top experts in Asian Medicine, Herbology, Doctors and Masters in China, Canada and USA.  

     Sifu Michaelsen, teacher, therapist and author was the 1st American to earn Master Helen Wu's Traditional Private Training Certificate to qualify as Sifu (Teacher) in Master Wu’s family system of Internal Marshall Arts for Health and Healing.  She is included in Master Wu’s book, Chi-Kung, Tai-Chi and Fan.  Her therapy and training has benefited National Qigong Conferences, Stage/Film Performers, Gold Medal Winning Olympic Athletes, Integrated Health Advocacy Program, SwedishAmerican Health System (patients, staff) and the Award-Winning Walter D. Williams Wellness Program for seniors. 

     Mr. Williams, teacher, artist, musician, composer and United States Army Veteran, graduated from Rock Valley College, A. A. with Honors and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.  He is a Reiki Master Teacher and is training in Massage Therapy, Jin Shin Do®, Tai Chi and Qigong.

     Sifu Michaelsen and Mr. Williams are proud members of Coronary Health Improvement Project®, Rock River Friends of Folk Music and Vegetarians In Motion.  Their presentations have benefited Rockford Area, including the Coronary Health Improvement Project®.

Michaelsen & Williams
Publications & Productions 
QIGONG Gentle Seated Exercise, dvd, 2007

 Michaelsen Publications & Productions 
QIGONG Gentle & Extra Gentle Exercise: books, dvds, 1998-2007
     for practice Standing, Seated and in Hospital Bed
You Are Special, audio 1983
Compassionate Pet Grooming, books, 1997-2003
Massage Therapy Mag. Mar 2000,
     referenced in Dog Walker’s Syndrome, by Robert K. King, RMT
 Wrote foreword for Memories of Reiki with Mrs. H. Takata,
   by Rev Rudy Leidig, 1998
Benefits of Massage Therapy with Sue Michaelsen, video
   videographer: Swedish American Hospital Wellness Committee, 1995
 “Just For Today”, poem, 1993
 Newspaper: Rockford Register Star Newspaper
   Coverage of Project SOURCE (Service of Uncovering Resources in
   Community for Education) Provided demo and hands-on instruction
   in pet care / behavior training for students from K-8: Highland Grade   
   School, 1976 and Washington Middle School, Rkfd, IL, 1974
Featured in Article, Top Dog Trends in Pet Grooming, page 1C, 8/15/86

Michaelsen Currant Employment
Sessions  -  Classes  -  Private Training
 Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Jin Shin Do® and Massage Therapy
at Michaelsen Office, Worksites and Events:
* Rockford College, Associate Professor
* Rock Valley College, Community & Cont. Education
* SwedishAmerican Health System (patients / staff)
* SwedishAmerican Health System and Zion Development: 
Longwood Plaza/Walter D. Williams Wellness Program, providing senior residents with exercise classes, Jin Shin Do® and Massage Therapy.

Michaelsen Radio & Television
WNTA 1330 AM Radio Program:
   Safe Alternative Care with Sue Michaelsen, 2003     
WTVO-TV Channel 17, 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm News Feature,
   Qigong health benefits via Rock Valley College Cont. Ed., 2000
WTVO-TV Channel 17, 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm News Feature,   
   Demonstrated Acupressure on reporter, a dog and a Therapy Horse, 2000
WREX-TV Channel 13, 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm News Coverage, Holistic Pet Grooming™ for Rockford Borders Books and Music, 2000
WTVO-TV Channel 17’s On the Clock with Paul Youngblood,
   Compassionate Pet Grooming instruction to news reporter, 1992
WTVO-TV Channel 17 News Coverage of Animal Outreach:
   Colonial Village Mall, Rockford, IL, Coordinator / demo of grooming,
   pet care, training and loss prevention, 1987
WIFR-TV Channel 23’s Featured on Kidstuff Television Program,    
   Demonstrated What Happens To A Dog At Its Beauty Shop, 1985


Michaelsen's Education

Jin Shin Do® Foundation
 Life Gate Center
 Shaojipo Restorative Hospital
Xi Yuan Hospital Beijing
 Wellring / Wuji Productions
 WI Institute for Chinese Medicine
 Master Helen Wu Traditional Training
 Master Simon Hu Traditional Training

 Chicago School of Massage Therapy
 J. M. Hackett, RMT, Orthopedic / Sports
 Massage and Soft Tissue Injuries
 Rock Valley College

 SwedishAmerican Health System
Coronary Health Improvement Project®
Chef Jeanie Burke, RD
Chef Rose Hayes
Chef Mary Chen

 Michaelsen's Memberships

American Massage Therapy Association
 CHIP® Alumni
 Jin Shin Do® Foundation
National Qigong Assoc., Lifetime Professional
Rock River Friends of Folk Music
 Vegetarians In Motion

 Michaelsen's Martial Arts,
Stage & Screen Training with:

 Robert Chapin
 Anthony De Longis
Mary (Gallien) De Longis, PhD
Ed Douglas
F. Braun McAsh
Rockford Karate Club
Sugiyama JKA Dojo


Williams' Education

Northern Illinois University
Rock Valley College
Current RVC Training is for
Jin Shin Do® Registration
& Massage Therapy License
 
Coronary Health Improvement Project®
Rock River Friends of Folk Music
Vegetarians In Motion

Williams' Memberships

 CHIP® Alumni
 Jin Shin Do® Foundation
Vegetarians In Motion

Williams' Martial Arts
Training with:

Master Helen Wu Traditional Training
Master Simon Hu Traditional Training
Sugiyama JKA Dojo
United States Army
 

Updated: 5/10/08

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