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2001 Afternoons 2001 Thurs March 15 1.30pm Julianne Taylor: Zone Therapist "Zone Therapy and Zone Nutrition." Strategic Management for weightloss and reducing the pain and inflammation of Fibro as recommended by Dr Devin Starlanyl (USA.) See our website
2001 Thurs May 17 1.30pm Warwick Lightbourne "Helping People With Fibromyalgia" Warwick is a naturopathic pain and injury consultant at Cornwall Injury Clinic, Greenlane. Over the years, his formulations and products have been throughly tested at his clinic until "proven effective" results have been achieved. See website
2001 Thurs Sept 13 1.30pm Jill Rushton: "Putting Pain To Bed" New to New Zealand: "Klass Vaki" is a non-invasive drug-free concept, which addresses the pain experience where it really occurs and offers a great deal of pain relief, comfort and relaxation.
Thurs Nov 15 1.30pm
2002 Afternoons
2002 Thurs March 14 1.30pm Miki Gildenlore: Masseuse "Miki, Massage and Magnets" Miki suffers from Ehlers-Danlos syndrome which is often associated with fibro. She will tell her story, including taking part in the New York Wheelchair Marathon and the Sydney Olympics; and explains how Massage and Magnets helped her out of her wheelchair.
2002 Thurs May 16 1.30pm Meeting Cancelled
2002
This HEALTH FORUM in July -->
2002 Thurs Sept. 12 1.30pm Anthony Fong: 'Fibro, Flexibility & Fun' Anthony is a Flexibility and Mobility Specialist. He will introduce you to gentle exercise and show you how to gain more flexibility. Come along and learn about the benefits of exercise for breathing better and not being so tired. Bring your questions about Swiss Balls and gentle therapy for fibro, flexibility and fun. Suggestion: Wear loose clothing to enjoy gentle fun with Swiss Balls See Article
2002 Thurs Nov. 21 1.30pm Stew Wild Neuromuscular Therapist/Tutor 'Neuromuscular Therapy for FM' Stew is a Neuromuscular Tutor & Therapist at the NZ College of Massage. He works closely with 'Breathing Works' doing gentle soft tissue mobilisations for FMS and trigger point work for MPS. NMT helps with sleep patterns, breathing, anxiety and poor joint dissociation, ultimately helping to reduce pain. Success rate using massage and NMT is good. Stew has just returned from two U.S. bodywork conferences in October. He visited the Fibromyalgia Foundation in Portland, Oregon and later contacted Dr Tiffany Field of the 'Touch Research Institute' to explore massage methods she used in her research article on FM. Stew tutors in Neuromuscular Therapy, NMT, a 2 year NZQA Diploma course at the NZ College of Massage. This month, 15 Neuromuscular Therapists graduate in Auckland, ready to set up business and needing clients. |
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2001 Thurs Feb 15 7.30pm* 2001 Thurs April 19 7.30pm* Karen Mueller: Hellerwork Specialist "Bodywork Making a Difference for Fibro" Deep tissue bodywork to relieve chronic pain, tension & stress and increase energy & vitality. A popular therapist returns with helpful knowledge. 2001 Thurs June 14 7.30pm* Dr Paul Quin:Musculoskeletal Specialist Dr Quin graduated from Otago Medical School and has had many years of clinical experience in London and Auckland. He now lectures in Musculoskeletal Medicine throughout Australia and New Zealand and specializes from his own clinic in Remuera. 2001 Thurs Aug 16 7.30pm* A.G.M.Julie Collis: Occupational Therapist "Coping with stress - Is it really possible?" By popular request, Julie returns again this year. She works at Middlemore and will use small groups to show you the theory and management of stress in a very interactive session. 2001 Thurs Oct 11 7.30pm* Julianne Taylor: Zone Therapist "Zone Therapy and Zone Nutrition." Strategic Management for weight loss and reducing the pain and inflammation of Fibro. As recommended by Dr Devin Starlanyl (USA) and discussing Reactive Hyperglycaemia (RHG). Julianne returns to cover this important topic for an evening session. 2001 Thurs December 13 7.30pm* **Christmas Meeting** **Raffles** Dr Mike Butler: Pain Specialist "Persistant Multi-focal Musculoskeletal Non-specific Pain Sensitization Syndrome" Dr Butler is a Rheumatologist at Auckland Central Pain Clinic. He will discuss the new terminology for Fibromyalgia and look at new theory which revolves around the complex circuitry in the brain which centralises pain. 2002 Thurs February 21 7.30pm *Dr Peter Gow: Rheumatologist "Update on Fibromyalgia Research" Dr Gow practises at Middlemore and Manukau Super Clinic and will specifically include new treatments for Fibromyalgia symptoms in his discussion. Thurs April 11 7.30pm *Megan Parker: "Guaifenesin" Megan researched and studied Guaifenesin thoroughly before starting to use it four years ago. She speaks directly with Dr Paul St Amand in the USA. Other users will attend. Come along and ask your questions about this new experimental therapy in New Zealand. See our website 2002 Thurs June 13 7.30pm* Dr Terry Macedo: Rheumatologist Fibromyalgia Everything You Want To Know Dr Terry Macedo is one of Auckland's leading Rheumatologists. With a private practice in Remuera, he also consults for South Auckland Health and until recently, Taranaki Health. Very experienced in rehabilitation medicine, he recently gave a talk on Fibromyalgia, illustrated with 'PowerPoint', to Auckland doctors. Understanding the deep desire that people with fibro have for knowledge, Dr Macedo will give us the same talk and afterwards, will answer your questions. 2002 Thurs July 18 7.30pm* "HEALTH FORUM - The Future of Dietary Supplements in New Zealand" Your Q & A ******** M.P. Ken Shirley, ACT New Zealand Health Ron Law, Director, Nutritional Foods Assn. Already, Fibromyalgics have access to supplements stopped from Australia because of these new health restrictions there. Choice of supplements in New Zealand will be restricted if this becomes law. We will NOT be able to obtain many we use now. Mike Cushman will tell us how this proposed law will affect us, the consumer and how it will affect businesses. M.P. Ken Shirley is the Health Spokesperson for ACT New Zealand who will speak on how this draconian legislation will regulate medicines, medical devices and dietary supplements in New Zealand. Ron Law will tell how this law will restrict our freedom and our choices without good reason. This legislation concerns us all. By Donation OPEN TO THE PUBLIC See our website 2002 Thurs Aug 15 7.30pm* A.G.M. Susie Cleland: "Benefits of Pilates Therapy" Susie is a Pilates therapist and partner in Pilates Natural Fitness Studio. She will give you an introduction to Pilates therapy and tell you of the benefits for Fibro. Megan, our speaker in May writes:"Pilates is wonderful. It is very gentle but you get a good work out. After 14 weeks I am doing well. Great for relaxation, balance and posture. You have to listen to your body. I couldn't tolerate yoga or massage, but that was in the early days." Come along and ask your questions about this excellent & gentle therapy for Fibro. See Susie's website 2002 Thurs Oct 10 7.30pm* Julianne Taylor Zone Therapist "Zone Therapy and Zone Nutrition." Julianne will discuss Strategic Management for weight loss and reducing the pain and inflammation of Fibro, as recommended by Dr Devin Starlanyl (USA). She will include Reactive Hyperglycaemia (RHG). Julianne returns again to cover this important topic. See our website 2002 Thurs December 5 7.30 pm ***Christmas Meeting** **Raffles** Dr Johnathan Kuttner: Guaifenesin Specialist "Guaifenesin Therapy and Fibro" Dr Kuttner is a General Practitioner in Waiuku, south of Auckland. Over several years, he has specialised in the treatment of Fibro using Guai and has a large practice of fibromyalgics using this therapy. He will discuss Fibromyalgia and look at the practicalities of using Guaifenesin Therapy. See our website 2003 s top 
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Saturday Seminars
There will be no afternoon meetings in 2003
We are holding Saturday Seminars for Fibro
in various areas of Auckland Region.
Watch for dates & times.
Door charge $15.00 Couples $20.00 Members of Public Welcome
Evening meetings 7.30pm * St Lukes Community Centre
Driveway to right of St Lukes Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Remuera
Door charge $5.00 Couples $7.50 Members of Public Welcome
Contact Convenor Jacqui ph 09 578 1958
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2003 Saturdays 2003 Sat 22 Feb 1.00pm Red Beach Methodist Church Hall Red Beach, Hibiscus Coast. Dr Terry Macedo 2003 Sat 29 March 10.15pm St George's Presbyterian Church Hall 2 The Terrace, Takapuna, North Shore Dr Terry Macedo and others 2003 Sat 13 Sept 10.15pm Titirangi R.S.A. Conference Centre Great South Rd, Titirangi, West Auckland Dr Terry Macedo and others Advance Booking Form 2003 Sat 15 Nov 10.15pm Pakuranga R.S.A. Pakuranga, South Auckland Dr Jonathan Kuttner and others Advance Booking Form |
2003 Evenings * 2003 Thurs February 13 cancelled
The Highlight for 2003
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N.Z. School Terms
2003
Term II 28 April – 4 July 2003
Term III 15 July – 19 Sept
Term IV 6 Oct – 16 Dec 2002
Term IV Secondary Schools 6 Oct – 5 Dec 2002
Easter 2003
Friday 18th April - Monday 21st April 2003
Editor: Jacqui
P.O.Box 28-552 Remuera, Auckland 1005.
www.voxau.com
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Auckland Fibromyalgia Support
Convenor
Jacqui
Ph: 09 578 1958 Fax: 09 578 1955
Arthritis New Zealand
Auckland Region Arthritis New Zealand
Arthritis Educator for Special Interest Groups Pam
Ph: 09 820 8927 Fax: 09 820 8927
Reception Ph: 09.529.0862 Fax: 09.529.0929
50 Omahu Rd, Remuera, Auckland 1005
Arthritis New Zealand
Auckland Region of Arthritis New Zealand
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