Integrated Health Clinic for Trauma Hosts Relief Fundraiser Day

The Integrated Health Clinic for Trauma is hosting a fundraising day on Monday, November 27. Community residents are cordially invited to come and experience the clinic’s specialized health and treatment services while investing in the clinic’s ability and readiness to respond to those in need when trauma strikes. Columbia Resilience offers a monthly clinic that provides hands-on attention to calm the hyper-alert state of the body, as well as group training in self-care tools. Available services include CranioSacral Therapy, clothed massage, energy healing, acupressure for emotions, aromatherapy, and facilitated labyrinth and walking meditation. A light meal will also be served. Preregistration is required and appointments can be scheduled from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

The experience of a traumatic event, whether caused by a natural disaster, catastrophic diagnosis, or resulting from a violent or life-changing accident, raises feelings of shock, powerlessness, and often frequent anxiety. Learning how to function within a "new normal" requires community support and tools for living that navigate a complex reorganization and restoration of balance encompassing the mind, body and spirit.

Cost: $20, suggested donation. Location: Integrated Health Clinic for Trauma (in St. Mark’s Methodist Church), 3200 Lyles St., Columbia. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Pam Lorentz at 803-749-1576 or visit ColumbiaResilience.com (link for the clinic is under the Community Health Working Group tab).