Classes and groups

Upcoming Classes

Creating a Healthy Home: Strategies for Lowering Your Exposure to Environmental Toxins
Saturday, July 27th, 10:00am - 11:30am

Dr. Suruchi Chandra will be presenting a free seminar, which will also be available as a live webinar, on ways to lower your exposure to environmental toxins in the home. This seminar will be useful for anyone interested in creating a healthier environment for their family.

YouTube Webinar: The Autism-and-Environment Connection

Dr. Suruchi Chandra recently presented a webinar for the Autism Research Institute on the clinical approaches to the autism-and-environment connections.


Previously offered classes

Please let us know if you are interested in having us offer these classes again!

Caring for the Caregiver – How to Manage Parental Anxiety and Burnout
Saturday, June 15th, 10:00am - 11:30am

Join Dr. Callum Eastwood for a presentation on parental anxiety, stress, burnout, and approaches to intervention and self-care.

New and Emerging Ways of Understanding and Addressing Behavioral Issues in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Saturday, June 15th, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Join Dr. Suruchi Chandra for a presentation on new ways of understanding and treating common behavioral issues associated with autism spectrum disorders.

Baby Food 101 - Introduction to Solids
Wednesday, May 22nd, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Learn the basics for introducing solids to your little one!
Kandice Stellmon
, our Certified Nutrition Consultant, will discuss when to start, which foods are best through the first year and tips to make things easier. Topics also include variations for a vegetarian diet and spotting food allergies/ intolerances. Last but not least, there will be a fun baby food cooking demonstration!

14-Day Spring Detox Group
Group facilitated by Kandice Stellmon, NC

Tuesday nights 7:00pm - 8:30pm:
April 16th: Kick-off / Begin Detox
April 23rd: Check-in
April 30th: Celebration / Next Steps

Almost everyone can benefit from a detoxification program, and our past participants have included people preparing for conception, trying to beat weight loss resistance, dealing with digestive complaints, fatigued and just not "feeling great", wanting to eat healthier, dealing with skin problems and those just wanting to give their bodies a well-deserved break!

Read more about our Detoxification Programs in the Services section of our website.

The Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of Lyme Disease and Other Tick-borne Infections
Saturday, April 6th, 10:00am - 11:30am

Join Suruchi Chandra, MD, an integrative psychiatrist, as she discusses holistic approaches for treating the persistent symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections.

Introduction to Special Education
Saturday, March 16th, 10:00am - 11:30am

Join Callum Eastwood, PsyD, as he provides parents and caregivers of children with special needs an introduction and overview of the special education system and the Individualized Education Plan process.

Holistic Management of Anxiety
Saturday, March 2nd, 10:00am - 11:30am

Join Suruchi Chandra, MD, an integrative psychiatrist, as she discusses holistic approaches to understanding and treating anxiety in children and adults. This includes generalized anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, phobias, and anxiety conditions in autism spectrum disorders.

Get Your Child Through the Cold and Flu Season...Naturally!
Saturday, February 2nd, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Dr. Donna Ruiz and Kandice Stellmon, Certified Nutrition consultant, will provide a timely look at safe and effective ways to manage and prevent your child ’s cold and flu naturally. Become familiar with holistic ways to treat your children using homeopathy, herbs, essential oils and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Learn how to make mineral-rich bone broths, healing immune-boosting herbal teas, and more that will nourish you and your family from the inside out. Understand which foods to avoid during a cold and flu and which foods to indulge in!

Holistic Approaches to Eczema
Saturday, October 6th, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join Dr. Dana Gerstbacher and Kandice Stellmon, Certified Nutritional Consultant, for an informative discussion of the holistic management of eczema.

Toddler Nutrition - Moving on to Big Bites!
Thursday, January 26th, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Join Kandice Stellmon, Certified Nutritional Consultant, as she discusses this next exciting stage in your child's life of eating.

Introductory Workshop to Baby Sign Language
Wednesday, August 31st, 10:30am – 12:00pm

Join us for an Introductory Workshop which will teach you everything you need to get started signing with your baby. You’ll learn more than 15 commonly used signs, engage with other families and participate in fun educational activities.

Baby Sign Playgroups
Wednesdays from September 7 - November 9 (no class 9/14 & 10/12)

Ready to continue signing with your baby in a playful and supportive environment?
Join our weekly 1-hour playgroup for newborn to 24 months and caregivers, as well as expectant families!

Holistic Care for Autoimmune Disease
Saturday January 22nd, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

We invite you to join Dr. Dana Gerstbacher (Pediatric Rheumatologist) and Kandice Stellmon (Certified Nutrition Consultant) as they discuss holistic options for addressing autoimmune disease.

Gluten Free and Dairy Free 101 Workshops
Gluten Free 101 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Dairy Free 101 3:00pm – 5:00pm

This workshop provides an amazing opportunity to learn the basics of going gluten free and / or dairy free!

Sugar-Free Naturally!
Monday May 24th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Trying to get sugar out of your diet? This is the class for you!
Our nutritionist, Kandice Stellmon will explain why sugar is harmful for your health and discuss which natural sugar alternatives are available. Recipes included!

Dehydrating Deliciousness!
Saturday, March 20th, 1:00pm-3:00pm

If you’ve always wanted to learn how easy it is to dehydrate foods, then this is the class for you! Learn the health benefits of dehydrating and the variety of delicious foods that you can make! Attendees will receive easy, yummy recipes and taste test the following: fruit leather, kale chips, apple rings, crispy nuts and crackers! Dehydrating is a wonderful tool for getting healthy foods into picky eaters and can be a great way to prepare nutritious snacks for anything from school lunches to summer road trips! Presented by our nutritionist Kandice Stellmon.

Preparing for Pregnancy: Getting Ready with Nutrition!
Monday, March 22nd, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Knowing what nutrients your body and your child-to-be need before getting pregnant can help to ensure a healthy nine months and even more importantly, a healthy baby! This class is perfect for those thinking about becoming pregnant as well as expectant parents. Learn the ins and outs of how to eat before conception and throughout pregnancy in this informative 2 hour class taught by our nutritionist, Kandice Stellmon.

Food for Thought: Strategies for Incorporating Healthy Food Into Your Child’s Diet
Saturday, Febuary 6th, 1:00pm-3:00pm

Find out which foods will nourish your child's brain and encourage better behavior and learning outcomes. During this class, we will discuss practical eating strategies that not only encourage optimal brain function but taste great and are easy to incorporate into your child's lifestyle.
Recipes included!

Discipline with Toddlers and Preschoolers

In this presentation by Lele Diamond, MFT and Noelle Cochran, PsyD, you will learn new strategies for parents trying to guide young minds and protect young bodies.
Wednesday, July 29th, 7:00pm

Saturday, June 13 1pm-3pm: Smoothie and Juicing Class

Join our nutritionist, Kandice Stellmon, to learn her tricks for making delicious and healthy chilled summer beverages - recipes and tastings included!

March 12 to April 23 - Mindfulness and Parenting: Finding Grace Amidst the Chaos

Whole Child Wellness is pleased to host this 6-week workshop for parents offered by Dr. Amy Saltzman on Thursday evenings from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Join Dr. Amy Saltzman for this amazing 6-week workshop for parents who want to learn to use the practice of mindfulness to balance the many stresses of parenting, home life, and work. Discover way to cultivate mindfulness in your every day moments with your children, and find grace amidst the chaos.

March 12 to May 14 - Still Quiet Place: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for 4th-7th Graders and Their Parents

Whole Child Wellness is pleased to host this 8-week workshop for parents with their children offered by Dr. Amy Saltzman on Thursday afternoons from 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Join Dr. Amy Saltzman as she leads you and your 4th-7th grader through an 8-week journey on Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. You and your child(ren) will learn to find that "still quiet place" within yourselves, and develop skills to increase focus, calmness, and compassion at home and at school.

Group FirstLine Therapy

An exciting 12-week group program that incorporates a sensible and doable eating plan, exercise, appropriate nutritional supplementation, and stress management in helping you to reach your personal health goals. FirstLine Therapy is for you if you would like less body fat and more lean muscle, more energy, better sleep, improved mood, and renewed vigor and vitality!

Gluten Free Baking - Muffins & Quick Breads

Join Kandice Stellmon for this fun and informative class on how to make delicious and nutritious gluten-free muffins and quick breads. Options will be provided for those with dairy, egg and soy intolerance.