We offer this group for those who wish to experience and learn more about developments in natural healing, natural medicine, and holistic lifestyle practices- and to that end we schedule talks, events, classes in diverse areas such as herbal medicine, yoga, homeopathy, healing diets, bodywork, iridology, movement therapies and energy medicine.

The purpose of the group is for members (community") to connect and learn from our learning community,  and from each other through these experiences, in an inspirational and fun way.

Our naturopath student interns give talks and consultations on a variety of topics of interest to a wide and diverse community, as do our seasoned teachers. We connect through Naturopathic School of the Healing Arts, Ann Arbor, and its New Life Energies center, as well as Gaia Center for Herbal Studies, welcoming a diverse group of experienced holistic practitioners into your life to help you learn about and develop confidence in natural medicine and natural healing at a grass roots level.

 A few guiding rules for smooth sailing:

1)  Becoming a member- we will approve pending a few questions, and then confirm ongoing member status contingent on us meeting you at least once at one of our meet-ups!  For the happy, healthy experience and well being of all, we want to make sure of a happy fit.

2) As of Late January 2012, our meetup events will take place specifically during times we have classes, a special speaker, or a wellness center event.  There will always be a charge- ranging anywhere from $6 to  "A workshop rate" (example- a recent retreat workshop with a fee of $90).  Since we have our own students already attending these various talks, events, and demo's, members who rsvp are automatically joining into an existing group of inspired and passionate students of natural healing.  Payment is expected in cash only- we accept no checks or credit cards.

3)  We may have to, and probably will, cancel a meetup if the number of "those attending" drops to 4 or less.  RSVP's are important to us and we almost always have put time, money, and energy into creating the content for an event.  After 44 meetups in 12 months, we've done our best to let the few (or, at times, one remaining) attendees know as soon as possible when the rare need to cancel or reschedule arises.  We do not have member telephone numbers - we can only e mail. 

4)  If you could not "show up" for an event you did rsvp for- please give us a courteous message as to why- or at least send us a courteous message!  We have learned that we need to remove members who consistently sign up and then drop out a day ahead of time- or who are consistent no-shows.  Although of course we know that things come up, do try to give some foresight into an rsvp.  All you need to do is send an e mail through the meet-up system.