Embodied Wellness Across Traditions-2025 CT Holistic Nursing Conference

This event, hosted by CT Holistic Nurses, is open to all! The day includes lunch and the opportunity to learn about and experience a variety of holistic wellness approaches across traditions. All of our presenters are experienced holistic practitioners who will provide practical insights on incorporating these tools into personal and professional practice.

This event is jointly provided by the CT Collective Chapters of the American Holistic Nurses Association & the CT Nurses Association

Our keynote speaker is Mira Silverman, RN, BA, BS, CLC

Keynote Presentation: "Radical Regeneration: An exploration of the healing powers of the earth, the future of medicine, and the challenges and triumphs of being a nurse-herbalist"

Mira Silverman, RN, BA, BS, CLC is a registered nurse- herbalist with over 20 years of experience in the field of natural and holistic health. She has 10+ years in nursing with experience in maternal-child health, home health, chronic disease education, and care coordination. Presently she is employed with the SASH (Support and Services at Home) program at the St. Elizabeth Apartments for Seniors public housing facility in Providence, Rhode Island. She also maintains a private practice providing nutritional and herbal coaching to individuals with complex chronic conditions and teaches workshops in the community on a range of topics related to herbalism and holistic health. Through all facets of her work Mira strives to connect people with the knowledge and tools to be empowered in their own health and healthcare. She is a passionate believer in the power of plants to support the vitality and resilience of our bodies, our environment and our communities.

Mira holds a BA in anthropology from Bard College and a BS in nursing from the University of Connecticut, and has 20+ years of herbal studies under numerous teachers including the California School of Herbal Studies and Farmacy Herbs. She is a certified Cannabis Health and Wellness Coach, certified lactation counselor, DONA-trained birth doula, and kundalini yoga instructor, and holds numerous holistic certifications including NADA ear acupuncture, biofield tuning and biomagnetic pair therapy. She is also the author and illustrator of an herbal alphabet book for children.

Pending 6 Continuing Nursing Professional Development Contact Hours by the Connecticut Nurses Association. Connecticut Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation

Agenda:

8:00-8:30 Registration

Calling the Directions - Centering

Keynote: "Radical Regeneration: An exploration of the healing powers of the earth, the future of medicine, and the challenges and triumphs of being a nurse-herbalist." Mira Silverman, RN, BA, BS, CLC

"It's Not Just a Drug: Medical Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System” Lisa Capitani, MBA, BSN, RN

Break

“Acupuncture for Chronic and Acute Healing” Dr. Lynnette Guida, ND, Lac

Lunch (provided)

“The Three Sacred Energetic Centers of Love, Wisdom and Service for

Personal and Collective Healing and Empowerment” Deana Paqua, MA, LMT

“Wellness Channeling Sacred Sounds” Raleigh Padgett, Crystal and Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Master

4:00-4:30 Closing & Evaluation

• We will be hosting a book swap. If you have any books on holistic, wellness, or nursing inspired topics that you would like to find a new home for please bring them along.

Planning Committee:

Marilyn Faber, BSN, RN, HN-BC, CHTP & Lynn Veccharelli, MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC Fairfield County AHNA Chapter

Christine Gentry, MA, RN, HN-BC, RYT Southeastern CT/RI Chapter

Leslie LaPointe, MSN, APRN, CPNP, CHSE UCONN Campus AHNA Chapter

Kristin Moquin, APRN-BC, APHN-BC Hartford CT AHNA Chapter

Laurie Walter PhD, RN ,HNB-BC, CHSE Greater Hartford CT AHNA Chapter

Karen Depcrymski, MSN, RN, HNB-BC

Image credit: Image by Canva.com

Event Venue

Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Road, Madison, United States