This class will offer:

• Strategies for Building your nutrient reserves in your Brain.
• How to protect your Brain and immune system from Brain Betrayers.
• Brain cell foods that fuel your Brain and restore neurological health, preventing Burn Out, Brain Fog, and Dementia.

Lynn Ringhaver RN., BSN., L.Ac. was an Intensive care nurse for 15 years before moving into Integrative Medicine. She was in private practice for over 20 years including: Shiatsu, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition. Certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn. Certified in Qi Gong with Master Robert Peng. Emotional Freedom Technique training with Dawson Church PhD.

This one session class is on Tuesday, October 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 & up.

“Health is Wealth” So where and how do I start?

In this class we will focus on Health Promotion and Not Disease Treatment. How to begin making healthier food and lifestyle choices which we know it can be a challenge for us. We hear to eat this, not that. Move this way not that way. This is bad for you. You must do this and go there. Old habits die hard. So where do you begin?

We will explore:

• Nutrition & Health that is “practical” and obtainable
• Focus on healthy food options, review food groups and beverages
• Learn Steps to shape your personal plan
• Explore activities to enhance your lifestyle

You will be provided with:

• A sample day food plan
• How to do somatic shaking
• A list of suggested resources
• How to create better sleep habits
• Recipes

October's focus will be on Liver and Detoxification.

This one day class will meet on Monday, October 27 from 2 - 3 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.

This class will offer:

• Strategies for Building your nutrient reserves in your Brain.
• How to protect your Brain and immune system from Brain Betrayers.
• Brain cell foods that fuel your Brain and restore neurological health, preventing Burn Out, Brain Fog, and Dementia.

Lynn Ringhaver RN., BSN., L.Ac. was an Intensive care nurse for 15 years before moving into Integrative Medicine. She was in private practice for over 20 years including: Shiatsu, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition. Certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn. Certified in Qi Gong with Master Robert Peng. Emotional Freedom Technique training with Dawson Church PhD.

This one session class is on Tuesday, November 4 from 1:30 to 2:30 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 & up.

Culinary and Therapeutic herbs have become a mainstay of Modern Mixology, but have a long history of use in healing traditions throughout the world. Just in time for the Holidays, this class will show you how to make your own bitters, elixirs and imbibements to bring your Holiday Hosting game to the next level.

James is a Professor of Biological Sciences at St. Johns River State College, Master Herbalist and Personal Chef.

This one day class will meet on Thursday, November 13 from 2:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine).

For ages 18 and up.

“Health is Wealth” So where and how do I start?

In this class we will focus on Health Promotion and Not Disease Treatment. How to begin making healthier food and lifestyle choices which we know it can be a challenge for us. We hear to eat this, not that. Move this way not that way. This is bad for you. You must do this and go there. Old habits die hard. So where do you begin?

We will explore:

• Nutrition & Health that is “practical” and obtainable
• Focus on healthy food options, review food groups and beverages
• Learn Steps to shape your personal plan
• Explore activities to enhance your lifestyle

You will be provided with:

• A sample day food plan
• How to do somatic shaking
• A list of suggested resources
• How to create better sleep habits
• Recipes

November's focus will be on Review Lung & Longevity and Learn Stress, Anxiety & Balance

This one day class will meet on Monday, November 17 from 2 - 3 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine)

For ages 18 and up.

Get ready for a morning of excitement and adventure at the picturesque River House located on the Matanzas River! Learn how to clean your catch. Hands on fish cleaning. Each participant will get to clean a fish while being instructed through each step. All methods will be taught. .

Book your spot now to learn how to clean your fish for dinner! 

The group is limited to 10 total. Don't miss out on this fun Fishing event/activity!

This class will meet, rain or shine and will be mainly outdoors, so bring your sunscreen.

This class will meet on Tuesday, November 18 from 9 to 10:30 at River House (179 Marine St.).

Please note that this is a one session class.

For ages 18 and up.

With flu and cold season on our doorstep and (hopefully) cooler temperatures, some will turn to Fire Cider as a daily tonic to help boost the immune system, improve digestion, reduce inflammation and promote better blood sugar balance. But what is Fire Cider and how do you make it? In this class, you will learn about the potential benefits of Fire Cider, easy recipes for making your own, and ways you can incorporate Fire Cider into your daily routine to enhance wellness.

James is a Professor of Biological Sciences at St. Johns River State College, Master Herbalist and Personal Chef.

This one day class will meet on Thursday, November 20 from 2:30 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine).

For ages 18 and up.

Looking for something different to bring to the holiday cookie swap this year? Aromatic herbs such as rosemary, thyme and chamomile are not only therapeutic herbs, but they also bring wonderful flavor to desserts. In this class, you will watch a cooking demonstration, and learn easy holiday cookie recipes incorporating culinary and therapeutic herbs. At the end of class participants will have the opportunity to sample the cookies prepared and go home with new holiday cookie recipes to try!

James is a Professor of Biological Sciences at St. Johns River State College, a Master Herbalist and award- winning Personal Chef.

This one day class will meet on Thursday, December 4 from 2 to 3:30 at River House (179 Marine St. in St. Augustine).

For ages 18 and up.