Celebrating AOM Day and Co-op Month
The month of October celebrates two things we hold near and dear to our hearts: Acupuncture and Co-ops. October is national Co-op Month and October 24th is Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day. In order to raise awareness of our medicine and business model, Five Point is providing a day of free community acupuncture treatments on Saturday, October 24th. Free treatments are available for anyone whether you're a new client or a regular. We encourage our clients to spread the word to people in their lives who may benefit from our medicine but have not tried acupuncture before.
Appointments are required as walk-ins will not be accepted. Appointments are available between 9 am and 3 pm and can be booked online or by phone. We hope to see you there!
Five Point Seeking Bodyworker
Five Point Holistic Health is seeking a bodyworker to join our collaborative team. We are a worker-cooperative clinic in the Logan Square neighborhood specializing in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.
Requirements include a minimum of one year hands-on clinical experience in either an educational or professional setting
License in the state of Illinois preferred, Asian Bodywork certified also accepted
Must carry own insurance
Must provide own sheets and lotions
Ideal candidate handles two 6-hour shifts per week
Compensation is a fee split per massage, 2/3 to you, 1/3 to Five Point
Contracts offered are 6 months duration, with a mutual opt-out assessment at 3 months. Option to renew contract at 6 month intervals.
Immediate benefit from company marketing. After first three months, you will receive a photo and bio on the clinic’s website and business cards.
Five Point provides storage space for your supplies
We have on-site laundry
We provide receptionist, online scheduling, and point of sale services
Expectation of attending a company meeting at least once a month
Expectation you are willing to learn about health/treatment philosophy of East Asian Medicine
Encouraged to participate in outreach and marketing events
Five Point is a worker-owner cooperative. We offer a path to member-ownership. Please ask for details.
Position available Octobert 1st
Send resumes and cover letters* to info@fivepointholistic.com
*We encourage candidates to visit Five Point’s website and read about our mission, our clinic, our services, and our team. In your cover letter, please address how your skills and/or professional philosophy would benefit Five Point’s mission.
Workshop #9: Fermented Dairy
Homestead Logan Square's next workshop focuses on fermented dairy products of all sorts. Participants will learn all about kefir culture, and how it can be used as a starter to make yogurt and yogurt cheese, as well as creme fraiche and cultured butter.
Our host is David Asher, an organic farmer, goatherd, and farmstead cheesemaker whose traveling educational endeavor, The Black Sheep School of Cheesemaking, offers workshops in partnership with food-sovereignty-minded organizations and communities doing the good work of reconnecting people to the food, farmers and land that sustains them. His workshops teach a cheesemaking method that is natural, DIY, and well suited to any home kitchen. He has been teaching cheesemaking for over seven years.
Tickets are $10 at the door. This event takes place on Tuesday, August 11th at the Comfort Station in Logan Square from 6-7:30 pm. For more event information, visit Homestead Logan Square's Facebook page
Copies of David's book, The Art of Natural Cheesemaking, will also be for sale: http://media.chelseagreen.com/the-art-of-natural-cheesemaking
July Community Spotlight: Tula Yoga Studio
Hey Five Point Community!
This spring we launched a new initiative called the Community Spotlight with the purpose of commending and promoting like-minded progressive businesses in our local community. We want to thank Logan Square Aikido for being our most recent partner in the spotlight program. Also, we deeply appreciate their donation of gift certificates to the raffle we featured at our one-year anniversary party. We have heard from the raffle winners that they are excited to begin their month of unlimited Aikido and meditation training.
Tula Yoga
For July, we are partnering with Tula Yoga, a studio located in the heart of the Logan Square neighborhood at 2827 W. Belden Avenue. Founded by Logan Square resident Maile Wicklander, Tula is a clean, modern, and friendly environment welcoming all students at any level of experience. The folks at Tula believe that unwinding, having fun, and being part of a community is as important as the quality of their yoga instruction. To them, yoga should never be intimidating.
What is Yoga?
Yoga is a 2,000 year old tradition outlined by the Indian sage Patanjali in a collection of 195 statements known as the Yoga Sutra. This tradition of yoga (from the Sanskrit word yuj meaning “to yoke” or union) is a multi-faceted discipline for the pursuit of philosophical and spiritual growth. In the west, it’s most commonly known and promoted facet is the physical practice of sequenced postures that train the body to be stronger, more flexible, and better balanced.
Usually, the physical practice of yoga is enhanced by a focus on controlled breathing, conscious alignment of anatomy, non-judgmental awareness of the body’s abilities and limitations, the cultivation of patience, and being present in the moment.
Flow for Health
There is an adage in Traditional Chinese Medicine that states, “Where there is lack of free flow, there will be pain.” Lack of free flow, or stagnation, can be the starting point for numerous disease states including pain. We at Five Point understand that the engaging and relaxing of muscles and the movement of the joints through their full range of motion are tools for alleviating bodily stagnation that everyone can possess. Using these tools, a sequence of yoga postures will promote the free flow of vital energy, blood, and fluids through all of the body’s tissues, organs, and joints. Yoga is well known to alleviate pain, vitalize the spine and joints, promote healthy bone density, boost immune function, increase lung capacity, lower blood pressure, calm the nervous system, and enhance mental focus.
Engaging in a yoga practice is an easy step one can take toward a responsible engagement with one’s health. The cultivation of awareness that happens when you move your body purposefully into and out of yoga postures fosters a greater awareness of how your body feels during the other activities of your life. Soon, you can sense when your physical or mental self is even slightly out of balance. This sensitivity allows you to take action to regain healthy balance sooner, so you can head off any impending health crisis. We at Five Point believe each person should feel empowered to make informed decisions about their own health and health care.
Community
We especially like Tula’s commitment to engaging with their community. You can find them at 10 am every Sunday offering yoga class to the wider community at the Logan Square Farmers Market. They also offer classes at Unity Park throughout the summer. If you are new to Logan Square, just visiting, or a long-time neighbor looking for recommendations, visit the community page of their website to find a long list of their favorite local businesses that you should check out.
Their YogiCitizen Program is a special opportunity for you to serve the community we love while earning credits toward discounted yoga classes. Tula has partnered with several volunteer organizations to which you can donate your time. All they ask is that you document your volunteer hours with their special sign-off sheet. What a great way to encourage everyone to engage with the needs of the community! Please visit the YogiCitizen page of their website to find the volunteer opportunity that is right for you.
The Deal
Tula Yoga is graciously offering a special promotion to Five Point patients during the month of July:
One FREE CLASS to anyone who is new to Tula Yoga. Please redeem the wooden tokens we have at the Five Point front desk.
$75 for a monthly membership at Tula, which includes unlimited yoga classes, 15% off on retail, discounts on workshops and events, and the option of bringing a friend to your first class for free (typical price is $99)!
Thank you Tula Yoga
Lastly, we want to simply say THANK YOU to Tula Yoga for being a resource for better health and motivators for community service. Keep being awesome. We look forward to working together for years to come!
Learn more about Tula Yoga’s instructors and class schedule on their website. Also like them on Facebook to keep updated with current happenings.
FREE ACUPUNCTURE - MAY 23rd
To celebrate our one year anniversary, we are offering a day of complimentary community acupuncture treatments!
Grab a friend and come by next Saturday, May 23rd between 10 am and 4 pm! Appointments are encouraged, though walk-ins will be accepted. Appointments can be scheduled online or by calling us at 773-466-9882!
May Community Spotlight: Logan Square Aikido
Hey Five Point Community!
Last month we launched a new initiative called the Community Spotlight with the purpose of commending and promoting like-minded progressive businesses in our local community. We want to thank The Dill Pickle for being our first partner in this endeavor. It was a fun month, and we look forward to continuing to march together as the Chicago co-op movement grows.
For our second month we are highlighting a relatively new business to the area, one that bodes well for the health and wellness of our community: Logan Square Aikido.
Logan Square Aikido
Another obvious choice for our spotlight program, our newest neighborhood Dojo settled into its brick and mortar at 2845 N Kedzie within the past year. Organized as a non-profit by instructors Enmei Hunter and Chris Wagner, their mission statement can be simply broken down to three words: Fitness, Focus, and Community. These values are three big reasons we chose them for our spotlight.
What is Aikido?
Aikido means “the way of harmony with the force and principle of nature.” Aikido is a non-competitive martial art that utilizes throws, joint locks, and pins to counter the force of aggressors. The techniques of Aikido seek to blend and harmonize with the force of an attack and use dynamic movements and positioning to establish control. Through partnered practice, students learn to both apply and receive techniques correctly. Over time, each student will develop the ability to respond more dynamically, deal with more forceful attacks, and develop better overall body and situational awareness.
Martial arts are built on the similar philosophical frameworks as Chinese Medicine and thus recognize the importance of balance between the mind and body.
Fitness & Focus
As mentioned earlier, the elements of fitness and focus are intertwined. At Five Point we believe that moderation and balance are the keys to long-term physical and mental health. From a fitness perspective, moderation has become more and more difficult due to a modern emphasis on high intensity forms of fitness. It is refreshing to see a balanced, holistic approach to physical and mental wellness available in our neighborhood.
Logan Square Aikido offers a full schedule of Aikido along with Zazen meditation to offer a uniquely holistic approach to achieving a heightened physical and mental state of being. To quote them, “Aikido training can lead to personal transformations. Benefits include increased balance, flexibility and aerobic conditioning, greater self-confidence, and the ability to deal with stressful situations more effectively. Through our martial practice and strong sense of community, Logan Square Aikido seeks to foster the development of the whole person.”
Community
From the time we opened in the neighborhood, Chris and Enmei were supporters of our business. They are genuinely interested in building local community, making a point to be inclusive and welcoming, and working alongside other organizations for the benefit of the neighborhood.
The Deal
Logan Square Aikido is graciously offering a special promotion to Five Point patients during the month of May:
4 introductory classes for $50 OR
Unlimited classes for 1 month for $80 (typically $100)
Discounts are also always available for patrons aged 16-21 and over 55.
Thank you Logan Square Aikido
Lastly, we want to simply say THANK YOU to Logan Square Aikido for being another seed in the movement for social justice and conscious business practices. Keep being awesome, and we look forward to working together for years to come!
Learn more about Logan Square Aikido’s history on their website. Also like them on Facebook to keep updated with current happenings.
Internship Opportunities at Five Point
Five Point is seeking interns for one 6-hour shift per week with a 3-month minimum commitment. Applicants should be self-starters, be proactive, and willing to ask questions. This is not an externship as there is no school credit, and interns will not be working directly with patients. Instead, this experience is an opportunity see a unique business model in action and get comfort in a clinical environment. There are two options based on the experience and interest of the applicant:
Tier 1: Business and Community Healthcare Internship
Available to anyone interested in co-operative business models, community healthcare, and/or the basics of East Asian Medicine
Business learning objectives
· Participation in marketing and social media campaigns (writing blog and Facebook posts; participation in outreach, networking, and marketing events)
· Education about co-operative business and community health models
· Exposure to the responsibilities of finance, human resources, marketing, and operations teams
· Invitation to observe weekly business meetings
Tier 2: Business, Community Healthcare, and Clinical Internship
Available to students in an accredited MSTOM program who are at least in their second school year
Clinical learning objectives (in addition to the above business objectives)
· Observe treatments in community space when possible
· Discussion of 3 case studies per shift
· Application of Shang Han Lun herbal medicine and how to run an herbal pharmacy
· Witness integrative medicine in action: working with bodyworkers and psychotherapists
Internship Responsibilities
All interns are responsible for the following activities
Reception Duties
· Help with opening and closing: pulling files, restocking tea and water, light cleaning
· Greet patients, offer tea and water
· Hand out new patient paperwork and answer any questions
· Lead new patients to the community the space or a private room
· Answer phone, check voicemail and email
· Check-out patients after their treatments
· Schedule appointments
Herb Station Duties (Tier 2 only)
· Keep herb station clean and tidy
· Pull individual herbs, put away used bottles
Additional perks include a $50 credit toward acupuncture or herbal consult services (bodywork and counseling not included), and herbs will be sold to you at cost. Interns may also be considered for future employment or membership and offered recommendations for employment elsewhere.
Interested persons should submit a resume and cover letter to info@fivepointholistic.com
April Community Spotlight: The Dill Pickle Food Co-op
Hey Five Point Community!
As a central objective of the cooperative principals and our mission statement, we believe in fostering community and working together with other local businesses. In an effort to achieve and expand on this ambition, we have created an initiative we are calling the Five Point Community Spotlight. Simply put, instead of only promoting our mission and services, each month we will put other progressive local businesses in the spotlight, highlight what makes them extraordinary, and commend them for their contribution to our community.
First Up
The Dill Pickle Food Cooperative
An obvious choice for our first spotlight, our neighborhood cooperative in crime sets the standard for what it means to be a triple bottom line business (having social, environmental, and financial goals). Over our first year we’ve become quite fond of working with Dill Pickle, especially on our partnership Homestead Logan Square.
For those of you who are out of the loop, The Dill Pickle is a consumer food cooperative and grocery located just down the street from Five Point in Logan Square. Most of the Five Point team already shops regularly at the Pickle, and Ryan Palma is even on their board of directors.
So what makes them so great?
Food Quality
The Dill Pickle specializes in and excels at providing the highest quality organic and local produce, meat, dairy, and other products. Providing truly local food is no small feat, as they currently work directly with over 40 farms in the greater Chicagoland area. This accomplishment is revolutionary in the grocery world, as they were told it would be nearly impossible to primarily source directly from the farm. They truly understand the importance of knowing your suppliers personally, and they take their responsibility of providing and educating the consumer about sustainably grown produce and ethically raised animal products very seriously. From a quality of food perspective, we cannot recommend a grocery in the city with more confidence.
Community Building
In addition to their amazing food, Logan Square is very lucky to have such a leader in social justice in the community. As with any co-op, concern for community and education are central to their mission. The Dill Pickle cares about what is happening in the community, and they actively work to create opportunities to build a more cohesive, inclusive neighborhood. They lead one of Chicago’s more sophisticated outreach and volunteer efforts in their Hands On Owner Program and Block Club. Once an owner, these programs give you the opportunity to give back and get involved in the co-op and our community.
Cooperation (community ownership)
Obviously here at Five Point we are big fans of democratic, cooperative business structures. So who owns the Dill Pickle? Its members! Having just eclipsed 1,500 active members, the Dill Pickle is owned collectively by a vibrant community of progressive and diverse community members. Maintaining a sense of ownership at your local food hub gives you a voice in what food is available and keeps you actively engaged in the community at large. Though you do not need to be an owner to shop at the Dill Pickle, we recommend that everyone consider the benefits to ownership.
Thank you Dill Pickle
Lastly, we want to simply say THANK YOU the Dill Pickle for its work in the community over the last 5 years and for being a guiding light for ethical business practices. It is invaluable to have such a caring, connected grocery in the neighborhood. Keep being awesome.
Learn more about The Dill Pickle’s history and their upcoming expansion (very exciting) on their website. Also like them on Facebook to keep updated with current happenings. And if you happen to be in for a treatment sometime in the Month of April, we will be giving out a 10% off coupon for your next grocery trip to the Dill Pickle.
If you would like to recommend a local business or organization for our Community Spotlight program in future months, please email us at info@fivepointholistic.com.
Changes at Five Point: Reflections on Our First Year
Everyone is looking forward to the end of winter and the beginning of spring, the switch from the darkness and cold weather to longer days and warmth. But why do we feel so energized come springtime? We hear the phrases "spring fever" or "spring cleaning" and know that change is in the air. According to East Asian Medicinal theory, each season has attributes that correspond to emotions, body functions, and trends. In EAM springtime is associated with wind, the sinews, and change. The wind we feel outside can also be felt internally, wiping away all the old habits and darkness of winter. Our sinews are ready to move again after resting for so many months, ready to experience new things. Changes are easier because the rebirth happening around us in nature supports and facilitates growth and renewal. Change is in the air, including at Five Point.
As we approach our first year anniversary, we've grown wiser as business owners and clinicians. After much reflection and consideration, we have decided to make updates to our business, including our pricing model and hours, so that we may continue to fulfill the ideals of our mission statement. Our mission from day-one has been to provide high-quality, accessible holistic healthcare and education in an effort to cultivate long-standing relationships between highly-trained practitioners and the community that are socially and economically just.
Price Increases
Per our mission, it is most important that we offer "high-quality" treatments. When we first opened our doors, we offered treatments and consultations in the community space every 15 minutes. We quickly discovered that 15 minutes was too short a time to provide detailed treatments, so in September we expanded treatment time to 20 minutes. Twenty-minute treatments are less rushed and more thorough.
In order to sustain our business and continue to offer quality services, we are raising the prices of all 20-minute services by $5. The price of private acupuncture, bodywork, and psychotherapy sessions have not changed. The prices below reflect the changes effective April 1st.
Community acupuncture: $30
Moxa-only sessions: $30
Cupping-only sessions: $30
Herbal Consultations: $25
Packages
Even though this price increase is modest, we want to maintain our mission of accessibility. In an effort to keep our services as affordable as possible, we are now offering discounted packages for those who commit to several treatments. Packages are available for all services at Five Point including acupuncture, herbal consults, bodywork, and psychotherapy. Please speak to your practitioner for details.
New Hours
Five Point is expanding each shift by one hour in order to provide more appointment times. Our new hours are:
Sunday 12-6 pm
Monday 9 am-3 pm
Tuesday-Thursday 2-8 pm
Friday 9 am-1 pm, 4-6 pm
Saturday 9 am-3 pm
If you're eager to make an appointment and none of these times fit your schedule, don't hesitate to call or email us at info@fivepointholistic.com and we will make every effort to accommodate you.
We are making these changes to commit to our mission and be a cog in the community. We promise to continue to improve for years to come. From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank everyone who has supported Five Point over the last 9 months. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact us. This business could not be a success without your help and feedback!
Workshop #8: Beyond Vinegar--Green Cleaning with Science + Nature
Most of us know intuitively that green cleaning is the better choice than a bucket of bleach and a hose but very few of us know exactly why. Find out what’s lurking under your sink and how the chemicals in modern cleaners may be affecting our bodies and our planet. Adrian Ruddock, founder of Mother B Green Cleaning and Home Services, will share her secrets as a professional using only EPA "green certified" and homemade products. After taking this class you’ll know:
+How to make safe choices when you’re confused in the cleaning aisle at Target
+How to effectively kill germs using botanicals
+The difference between the jargon antibacterial, antimicrobial and germicidal and why you should care
+The essentials in a pro’s green cleaning kit
We’ll also be making some great smelling, wonderfully effective cleaners using products you may already have in your kitchen (and psssst , it’s not vinegar). You may actually want to clean! Bring a spray bottle or jar to take some cleaner home with you.
This workshop will take place at The Logan Share at 2864 N Milwaukee Avenue from 6-7:30 pm on Monday, March 30th. Tickets are $20 and are available through Dabble.
For more information about Homestead Logan Square, visit our Facebook Page. To learn more about Adrian and Mother B's sustainable and socially just business practices, visit her website at http://www.motherbgreen.com/.
Workshop #7: Dig it! Seed-Starting for Urban Gardeners
Springtime is fast approaching!
Join Master Gardener Brie Callahan of Altgeld Sawyer Corner Farm to green up your thumbs for the growing season. She'll cover the benefits of starting your own plants from organic seed, money-saving DIY techniques, seasonal planning, indoor cultivation, the hardening-off process, and garden transplanting.
Participants will head home with a flat of hardy kale and plenty of pointers. Space is limited to 15 participants -- grab your tickets today on our Dabble page!
This workshop will take place from 6-7:30 pm on Monday, February 23rd at the Logan Share at 2864 N Milwaukee.
The Altgeld Sawyer Corner farm is a volunteer-run community garden which provides fresh produce to neighboring food pantries and an educational and meet-up space for the Logan Square community. Check out the transformative work of Corner Farm Chicago at www.cornerfarm.org.
New Dietary Therapy Program
It's a new year, which means many people are thinking about diets and detoxes after months of eating rich holiday foods. Research has shown, however, that most diets and juicing regimens are ineffective at best, dangerous at worst, and that unless you're a drug addict, you don't need to "detox." These diets are often focused on quick weight loss rather than healthfulness. If you're interested in starting 2015 with a new understanding of health and wellness beginning with the most basic form of medicine (food!), then we've got you covered.
East Asian Medicine views food and meal time as the first line of defense in both preventative care and the treatment of particular ailments. Within this system there is no concern for calories or micro-nutrients, and an emphasis is placed on the quality of food and mealtime. This diet is not designed to be temporary but rather a way to transform how you think about meals, your appreciation and care for what you put in your body, and your long-term health. After a few visits, you will feel more comfortable planning and choosing foods that are healthful for your particular constitution. There will be guidelines and recommendations to follow based on your goals, Chinese Medicine pattern diagnosis, and current lifestyle.
Your practitioner will compile a list of recommended foods, recipes, and meal plans tailored to your individual constitution and health concerns with a focus on foods that are seasonal, local, and organic. This plan will be modified considering your budget, time constraints, and cooking abilities while addressing your specific fears, challenges, and dietary restrictions or allergies.
The Dietary Therapy Program is designed to be a four-week series, and each session lasts 40 minutes. The program can be purchased as a package for $200, or sessions can be bought individually for $55. This service can only be booked over the phone, so call us at 773-466-9882 to schedule or if you have any questions!
New Herbalist and Acupuncturist Joins Five Point
Five Point would like to proudly introduce the newest member of our team: Collin Campbell, L.Ac. Collin is the husband of member-owner Leah Finch and a talented, experienced herbalist and acupuncturist.
Collin graduated from PCOM with an extra 2700 hours of clinical experience under the tutelage of two senior professors: Frank Scott, LAc., Academic Dean at Pacific College, and Marie-France Collin, LAc., Department Chair for Acupuncture at PCOM. He was a senior intern in the Chicago Veteran's clinic, and was a co-founder of the oncology clinic at KMF Acupuncture. He is the first diplomate of the Institute of Classical East Asian Medicine to be awarded clinical fellowship. Also, he is an assistant instructor of the Chicago branch of ICEAM under the direction of his teacher, Stephen Bonzak, LAc., and under the mentorship of ICEAM's founder Dr. Arnaud Versluys, LAc. Though Collin is a skilled acupuncturist, his real passion is the study of classical Chinese herbology. His areas of special interest are dermatology and men's health issues.
Outside of work, Collin enjoys riding his bike and hiking at the Indiana Dunes with his wife and dog. Collin is available at Five Point on Fridays from 10-3 and Sundays from 1-6 or by appointment.
Workshop #6: Rise Up! An Introduction to Sourdough Bread
Who doesn't love a good slice of sourdough bread with its characteristic flavor, chewy texture, and crispy crust? Sourdough is unique because it doesn't require commercial yeast to rise, and its long fermentation makes it more easily digestible for the body. But even the most experienced amateur bakers can be intimidated by sourdough starters, which is why we called in some professionals.
Ethan Pikas and Tony Bezsylko, chefs and owners of Cellar Door Provisions, will be teaching January's sourdough bread-baking workshop from their own kitchen! CDP is a community-focused bakery and cafe in Logan Square which uses simple, wholesome, and local ingredients.
Ethan and Tony will focus on cultivating a starter, mixing, fermenting, shaping and baking bread. They will have dough ready at various stages of the bread making process, and each stage will have a hands-on component. Bring pen and note pad to take notes. Each participant will be able to sample bread with butter.
This workshop is on Monday, January 19th from 6-8 pm at Cellar Door at 3025 W Diversey Avenue in Logan Square. Space is limited to 20 people, and tickets will go quickly! Buy them now for $15 on our Dabble page. We hope you'll join us for this unique opportunity!
For more information about CDP, visit their website: http://www.cellardoorprovisions.com/#welcome
For more information about Homestead Logan Square, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/homesteadlogansquare
Workshop #5: Fizz Out! Healing at Home with Kombucha
Homestead Logan Square's fifth workshop is already next week. This month's focus is on brewing Kombucha, a fermented probiotic tea.
Drinking and making Kombucha is a wonderful winter-time activity. It is an enjoyable and restorative activity that promotes health during a time where fresh and varied produce is scarce. This workshop will provide attendees with a basic understanding of the 1) history of the fermentation of tea, 2) biological structure of the SCOBY culture used in the process, and 3) nutritional benefits of this vitamin rich and probiotic beverage.
Or presenter, Rachel Dennis, emphasizes low cost alternatives to expensive fermentation supplies and demonstrate how high quality, organic, and highly customizable Kombucha can be made for less than $10 a month and with a $20 (or less) total startup cost. She will also discuss the importance of homemade over commercial Kombucha and demonstrate ways to modify batches to help relieve symptoms of allergies, colds, anxiety and fatigue. Samples provided during this workshop will demonstrate these medicinal blends.
Rachel Dennis is a native Chicagoan who works to engage and facilitate good health, peer education, and accessibility in her local community. She was introduced to Kombucha 7 years ago and has been passionately working on her own concoctions for 3 years. Rachel also runs the “Chicago Skill Share and Education Access” online forum that connects community members, educators, experts, and students together to promote a community of autonomous DIY self-learners.
Fizz Out is on Monday, December 8th from 7-8:30 pm at the Logan Share, 2864 N Milwaukee Avenue. Visit our Facebook page for more information or our Dabble page to buy tickets.
Workshop #4: Holy Scrap! An Introduction to Stocks and Broths
As we approach the winter season, one of the most powerful foods for supporting health and wellbeing is a rich and warming broth. In the next Homestead Logan Square workshop, presenter Melea Alexander will address why broth is good for you, how to prepare it, where to source quality ingredients, and how to store it in large quantities.
Mineral-rich and deeply nourishing, bone broth is a food which has been used traditionally by cultures world-wide as a first food for weaning children; during acute illness; for postpartum recovery; and as food for the elderly or those with chronic illness. Bone broth is known to promote good gut health, and is especially beneficial for those with allergies, food intolerances, and autoimmune conditions; it's a powerful food!
For participants who are vegetarian or vegan, Melea will offer recipes and techniques for plant- and fungus-based broths & congees that will give you an immune boost to keep you strong, healthy, and well-nourished year-round, too.
This workshop will take place at the Logan Share, the new Dill Pickle office space, at 2864 N Milwaukee from 6-8 pm on November 18th. For more information and to buy tickets, visit our Facebook page.
Five Point Now Offering Psychotherapy
Five Point would like to proudly introduce and warmly welcome its newest teammate Kim Vachon, LPC. Kim is a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides therapy to individuals, couples and families. Kim’s areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, coping with trauma, and addressing issues that stem from relationships, work and stressful transitions. Kim holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lawrence University.
Kim’s therapeutic philosophy is based on a psychodynamic perspective and incorporates a holistic worldview where mindfulness and awareness of mind and body help to facilitate change. The focus of her therapy is to bring awareness to patterns that may be negatively impacting the client’s life and to discover how the relationship with others and his or herself influences thoughts, emotions and behaviors. These therapy sessions are offered in a private room and may occur weekly or on an as needed basis.
Kim is available beginning September 10th on Wednesdays from 9-12 and Fridays from 10-6, though other appointment times may be arranged. She offers an initial free 30-minute consultation and 1-hour sessions for $75. Appointments can be made on our website, by phone, or by contacting Kim directly at kim@fivepointholistic.com.
Workshop #2: Yes I CAN
Homestead Logan Square's second workshop is an introduction to canning by heirloom fruit and vegetable enthusiast, local farmer's market staple, and Five Point's next-door neighbor Lee Green of Scrumptious Pantry.
Lee will teach us the basics of canning using time-tested, sustainable methods with organic, heirloom ingredients. She will cover fruit, vegetable, and pickle canning, while focusing on how to do it safely.
The event will be held at Scrumptious Pantry's office space and farm stand at 3230 W Fullerton from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, September 17th. Visit our event page for more information. We hope to see you there!
Homestead Logan Square - Workshop Series
We're pleased to introduce Homestead Logan Square, our joint community outreach and educational endeavor with the Dill Pickle Food Cooperative. The goal of this workshop series is to empower you to take ownership of your urban landscape with topics ranging from fermentation to urban gardening to canning and more.
Workshop #1: Sour Power - An Introduction to Fermentation by fellow Chicago co-op and fermentation powerhouse Edible Alchemy on August 26th. We hope to see you there!
EVENT INFO AND SIGNUP
Also please let us know if there are any specific topics you would be interested in for future workshops at info@fivepointholistic or in the comments.
Five Point Seeking Massage Therapists
Know of any talented body workers?? Five Point is looking for massage therapists. We'll be taking applications through August, click on the job description below to review and send any resumes and cover letters to info@fivepointholistic.com.