Thrive Carolinas

Workshop: Back to School College Care Workshop for Young Women
2023-08-01 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Thrive Multipurpose Room
Come unpack your unique & beautiful potential at our inaugural Back to School College Care Package Workshop!

Imagine young women equipped with practical mind, body & soul practices to ease their transition to college life. Join authors & educators Tilden Davis Arnold, M. Ed. & Catherine Farley, PT, MPT, for an experiential and impactful evening.
Participants in this workshop will:

Learn how to manage expectations & set realistic goals.
Practice breathing and relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety, enhance positivity & improve brain health.
Explore how to care for your soul to become who you were created to be.
Try expressive writing & journaling as a tool for self-discovery & clarity in decision-making.
Learn practical tips for creating authentic space for peaceful living.
Discover the power of your posture & body language.
Understand new ways to connect & create community.

Cost: $100, which includes a copy of Desert to Dawn: Reflections to Inspire, Refresh & Renew. Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount.
Date: August 1st 6:00p – 7:30p
Register on the Mindbody app, or call 704-390-7150, ext. 2.

Facial Cupping Workshop with Val
2023-08-26 13:00 - 15:00
Facial cupping can be a great alternative to Botox!
In this workshop, you will learn how to give yourself a luxury facial cupping treatment at home that will help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and promote glowing skin!
Here’s what’s included:

Set of facial cups with instructions for facial cupping
Deluxe at-home facial for anti-aging,
A chance to win an Osmosis Cool Tool!

$150.00 General Admission
$100.00 Thrivers
**Limit 10 participants**
No refunds/credits towards facials, skin care products, or future workshops.
Details:
Cost: $150 General Admission | $100 for Thrivers
Date: August 26th
Time: 1:30p – 3:00p
Signup on Mindbody, or call the office at 704-390-7150

Yoga & Learn: Weight Loss Struggles
2023-09-11 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for Yoga+Learn to learn how to find out why you’re struggling to lose weight!
We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class and end with a short discussion and meditation with Thrive physicians. All levels are welcome, and modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat!

Details:
Cost: $30 FREE for Thrivers!
Date: September 11th, 2023
Time: 6:00p – 7:30p
Signup on Mindbody, or call the office at 704-390-7150

Global Table Costa Rica
2023-09-19 18:00 - 19:00
Global Table Costa Rica: Exploring the food and culture of our southern neighbors

Join the Thrive physicians and Chef Joe LaPiana for our first fall cooking class as we embrace the cuisine and lifestyle of Costa Rica and Central America. Costa Rica is home to some of the healthiest and happiest people in the world. The presentation, cooking demonstration, tastings and recipes are all included.

Cost: $30
Date: Sept 19th 6:00 – 7:30p
Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2.

Yoga & Learn: Hormones
2023-10-02 18:00 - 19:30
Join us to uncover the hidden culprits that impact your hormones.
We’ll discuss what to look out for and learn about small changes you can make that will greatly impact maintaining healthy hormone levels. This talk is open to all – men and women are affected by hormone changes and can benefit from more information!
We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class and end with a short discussion with Thrive physicians. All levels are welcome modifications will be offered.
Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat!

Details:
Cost: $30 – FREE for Thrivers!
Date: October 2nd
Time: 6:00p – 7:30p
Signup on Mindbody, or call the office 704-390-7150

Introduction to Meditation
2023-10-17 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for a guided meditation workshop with mindfulness teacher Isabel Shankle.

You’ll learn about the benefits of meditation and simple meditation and visualization techniques that can be incorporated into your day.

At the end of the workshop, stay for a cup of tea. You can bring your mug and tea bag, or we will have some here to try.

Date: 10/17 6:00p – 7:30p
Cost: $30 FREE for Thrivers

Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2.

Global Table: India
2023-10-24 18:00 - 19:30
Because of the diversity in soil, climate, culture, and ethnicity, India has some of the most delicious cuisines in the world.
Join Dr. Palermo and Chef Joe LaPiana as they introduce you to the cuisine, methods of preparation, and native spices of India. Ticket includes presentation, cooking demonstration, tastings, and recipes to take home.
Date: October 24
Time: 6:00p – 7:30p
Price: $35
Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount.
Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2.

Yoga+Learn: It's Not All In Your Head
2023-11-06 18:00 - 19:30
Lifestyle, diet and daily habits can have a profound effect on your mental health. Let’s talk about some strategies to help you feel more balanced and less overwhelmed.
We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class with Suzanne Bergen and end with a short discussion with Thrive physicians. All levels are welcome modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat!

Date: November 6
Time: 6:00p – 7:30p
Price: $30
Thrivers attend FREE.
Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2.

Holiday Cooking Prep with Chef Joe LaPiana
2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:30
Whether you are hosting a holiday meal this year or exploring new options for food prep in general, this cooking demonstration will give you the tools to make your life easier around the holidays and throughout the year.

Ticket includes presentation, recipes to take home, and tastings.

Date: November 14
Time: 6:00p – 7:30p
Price: $35
Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount.
Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2.

Stress Management: Calm Your Mind + Heal Your Body
2023-11-28 18:00 - 19:30
Come meet Thrive’s certified functional health coaches Amy Carroll and Shawna Giacomini and learn some helpful stress management techniques to help you THRIVE during the holidays.
We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class focusing on hip openers with Sally Perry, and end with a short discussion with Thrive’s health coaches. All levels are welcome; modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat!

Date: November 28
Time: 6:00p – 7:30p
Price: $30
Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount.
Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2.

Healthy Holiday Desserts & Wine Tasting
2023-12-05 18:00 - 19:30
Join us to taste some delicious, healthy holiday desserts paired with an array of clean wines this December!
Indulge guilt-free this December! Join us for a delightful evening of savoring delicious, wholesome holiday desserts perfectly paired with a selection of clean, palate-pleasing wines. It’s a festive celebration of flavor and well-being you won’t want to miss. Wine is provided courtesy of Scout & Cellar.
Date: December 5th 6:00p – 7:30p
Cost: $30
FREE for Thrivers
Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2.

Winter Solstice Candlelight Yoga Practice, Meditation, & Reiki
2023-12-21 18:30 - 20:00
Winter is the time when the universe whispers, “It’s okay to rest.”
Slow down, restore and honor the turning of the seasons with gentle flow, restorative yoga and guided meditation.

We will have the studio lit with candles and will infuse everything & everyone with the sweetness of gentle Reiki (healing energy).

The solstice is a special time to nourish your soul and find peace within. It is a time to remind ourselves of the beauty in the darkness and embrace the gifts of this season.

Join Sara & Wendy of Rising StrongHER for 1 ½ hours of calm and peace. Rising StrongHER is dedicated to supporting women in midlife. This special evening, though, is open to everyone.

“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was within me an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus

Learn more about Sara & Wendy here: https://www.risingstrongher.com/
Thursday, December 21st, 6:30 – 8 pm
With Sara & Wendy of Rising StrongHER
Location: Thrive
Investment: $29
6401 Carnegie Blvd, Suite 2A, Charlotte, NC 28211

Sign up using the Thrive app, or call our office to register! 704-390-7150
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Painting Landscapes with Peggy Everett
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-14
Join renowned painter Peggy Everett to learn about painting landscapes from photos.
This three day workshop is for beginners as well as experienced oil painters.

Day 1:

Using your phone to take and edit photos
Painting technique & the process of using materials
Developing a landscape
Using your photos as a reference
Peggy will give demonstrations focusing on her methods

Days 2 and 3:
Participants will be painting and offered individual instruction by the artist to complete their piece.

Dates:
Fri 1/12 1:00-6:00pm
Sat 1/13 1:00-7:00pm
Sun 1/14 10:00a-4:00p

To Register:
For more information and to register, please contact Peggy Everett, pegasus4@comcast.net
Thrive is not taking sign-ups for this event; please contact Peggy using the email above.

Thrive Cooking Class: Detox & Beyond
2024-01-16 18:00 - 19:30
Join Chef Joe and the Thrive team as we share a roadmap for maintaining and succeeding after a detox program.

This class will discuss setting up your kitchen for success, meal planning, and simple healthy recipes to put you on the right path for 2024. The class will include demonstrations and tastings, and all class participants will go home with the kitchen setup plan and recipes. This class is included in registering for our Annual Detoxification Program.

Date: January 16
Time: 6:00p – 7:30p
Price: $35
Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount. This cooking class is included in the price of our annual Detoxification program
Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2.

Teen Reflect & Grow Workshop with Catherine Farley, PT, MPT (Option 1)
2024-01-16 18:30 - 20:00
Effective mind, body, & soul care for young women who long for connection, peace, & purpose.

This experiential workshop will empower young women as they:

Learn how to manage expectations and set realistic goals.
Practice mindfulness, breathing and relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety, enhance positivity, and improve mental health and stamina.
Explore how to care for your soul to become who you were created to be.
Try expressive writing which has been shown to be a healthy tool for self discovery, clarity, and reducing anxiety.
Practical ways to create authentic space for peaceful living.
Discover power postures and effective body language.
Understand new ways to cultivate connection and create community.

What workshop participants have shared:

“I felt calm and less tense after this workshop.”
“I learned so many ways to help me be a better me.”
“Loved it!!!”
“It was so interesting to learn more about my brain and I can make it healthier.”

Cost: $100, which includes a copy of Desert to Dawn: Reflections to Inspire, Refresh & Renew. Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount.
Date: Tuesday, January 16, 6:30-8pm
Register on the Mindbody app, or call 704-390-7150, ext. 2.

2024 Thrive Detox Program
2024-01-17 00:00 - 2024-02-20 23:59
Thrive is offering a medically sound and supervised program designed to support liver function.

Among other things, the liver is responsible for the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, enzyme activation, and storage of glycogen, vitamins, and minerals.

Having a healthy liver is critical for preventing illness, improving metabolic and biochemical pathways, and reversing chronic conditions like obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases.

What’s included in the Detox program:

In-person kickoff and wrap up class with Drs. Fletcher & Palermo (January 17th & February 20th- subject to change)
Included access to our January Thrive Detox Cooking class (January 16)
Food plan and recipes to help you stay on track
InBody Scale Body Scan – a non-invasive, quick, and accurate body composition analysis that provides a detailed breakdown of your weight
Access to our Recorded Online Detox Workshops and Classes ($200 Value)
Educational materials and shopping guides to help you in the grocery store
Mindfulness, breathing, and meditation exercises to help activate your body’s parasympathetic nervous system
Guide to healthy cleaning supplies so you can avoid harmful chemicals
A go-to list of supportive over-the-counter supplement options

An optional 15-day Nutriclear Plus Detox Kit, including supplement and protein powder packets, is also available.

Date of courses: January 17 & February 20th
Time: 6:00p – 7:30p
Detox Program Cost: $125 ($100 for Thrivers)
Detox Program + Nutriclear Plus Detox Kit Cost: $225 ($200 for Thrivers)
Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2.

Yoga & Learn: Qigong: Improving Your Vital Energy
2024-01-22 18:00 - 19:30
Qigong is a subtle and gentle practice for moving your vital energy.

Part meditation and part physical practice can support optimal health and vitality in all layers of life-physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Join Dr Scott Greenapple as he introduces us to this life-changing practice.

We’ll begin with a 45-minute yoga class with Suzanne and end with a 45-minute discussion and mini Qigong practice with Dr. Greenapple. All levels are welcome; modifications will be offered.
Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat!

Details:
Cost: $30 – FREE for Thrivers!
Date: January 22nd
Time: 6:00p – 7:30p
Signup on Mindbody, or call the office 704-390-7150

Thrive Cooking Class: Cooking with Heart
2024-02-13 18:00 - 19:30
Join Chef Joe and the Thrive Team as they whip up delicious, heart-healthy fare for you and your loved ones.

The class will focus on foods that are good for your heart but also good for your palate. Eating healthy does not have to be boring! The class will include demonstrations, tastings, and recipes to take home.

Date: February 13
Time: 6:00p – 7:30p
Price: $35
Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount.
Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2.

Teen Reflect & Grow Workshop with Catherine Farley, PT, MPT (Option 2)
2024-02-20 18:30 - 20:00
Effective mind, body, & soul care for young women who long for connection, peace, & purpose.

Imagine young women equipped with practical mind, body & soul practices to ease their transition to college life. Join author & educator Catherine Farley, PT, MPT, for an experiential and impactful evening!

This experiential workshop will empower young women as they:

Learn how to manage expectations and set realistic goals.
Practice mindfulness, breathing, and relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety, enhance positivity, and improve mental health and stamina.
Explore how to care for your soul to become who you were created to be.
Try expressive writing, which has been shown to be a healthy tool for self-discovery, clarity, and reducing anxiety.
Practical ways to create authentic space for peaceful living.
Discover power postures and effective body language.
Understand new ways to cultivate connection and create community.

What workshop participants have shared:

“I felt calm and less tense after this workshop.”
“I learned so many ways to help me be a better me.”
“Loved it!!!”
“It was so interesting to learn more about my brain and I can make it healthier.”

Cost: $100, which includes a copy of Desert to Dawn: Reflections to Inspire, Refresh & Renew. Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount.
Date: Tuesday, February 20th, 6:30-8pm
Register on the Mindbody app, or call 704-390-7150, ext. 2.

Yoga & Learn: Optimizing Muscle Function and Increasing Vitality
2024-02-26 18:00 - 19:30
Most people recognize that muscular strength enhances our overall health and boosts athletic ability. Recent research suggests muscle plays an important role in longevity, bone health, prevention of cognitive changes, and more.
Join us to learn how to optimize your muscle function and prevent atrophy. We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class with Suzanne Bergen and end with a short presentation by Dr. Nancy Palermo. All levels are welcome; modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat!
Details:
Cost: $35 – FREE for Thrivers!
Date: February 26th 6p – 7:30p
Signup on Mindbody, or call the office 704-390-7150

Qi Gong: Eight Brocades
2024-03-06 18:30 - 19:30
Qigong is a subtle and gentle practice for moving your vital energy.

Dr. Greenapple who has studied, taught, and practiced many forms of Qi Gong will lead you through this calming class that incorporates a variety of different forms of Medical Qi Gong and internal or self-regulating Qi Gong.
This class will incorporate gentle movements, breath practices, self-massage, relaxation, visualization, and meditative practice. Wear your comfortable clothes. These movements can be done seated or standing.
$35 per session. Read more below.

Details:
Cost: $35
Dates: March 6th & March 12th
Time: 6:30p – 7:45p
Signup on Mindbody, or call the office 704-390-7150

This two part series will be on one of the most famous Qi Gong practices called “The Eight Silken Movements or The Eight Brocades” (also called Baduanjin in Chinese). These movements are usually considered a medical form of Qi Gong and used to improve your overall health and wellbeing. This class will teach the “Wu Dang Style of the Eight Brocades” where Dr. G went to the Wu Dang mountains in China to learn from a famous Chinese Master.

The movements address all the meridians or channels in the body and help move stagnation which can create disease in both the body and mind. There are numerous benefits to this Qi Gong practice that are said to improve overall energy, (achieve the wisdom of a 90 year old and the energy of a 9 year old), vitality, bone density, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, longevity to name a few. As well, these practices are great for reducing blood pressure, cancer support, thyroid and hormonal issues, gastro intestinal support, headaches, chronic fatigue, depression/anxiety, back pain, arthritis and more.

Ancient Chinese texts reveal that the Eight Silken Brocades were a specific form of Qi Gong designed to eliminate fatigue and harness energy which allows for greater longevity and stress reduction. It gets its name from the eight movements and the silken quality of the movements during the forms.

The first class will cover the first 4 movements and the second class will finish the last 4. We will combine all the moves at the end so you will learn the entire sequence. We will go over some Eastern Philosophy so you have an understanding of how this form of Traditional Chinese Medicine helps heal the mind/body connection. We will balance your body, mind, heart and spirit through the movements. Learn to transform negative emotions into productive forces. Tap into your innate body’s ability to turn on the healer within to help prevent disease, address any current health problems and enhance your quality of life. We will end with a brief guided meditation that Dr. G will lead.

As Dr. G likes to call Qi Gong, “Acupuncture without Needles” , “Movement Meditation” or what Harvard has deemed “Movement Medication”. This is a great way to enhance any current acupuncture treatments you may be getting and will lessen the dependency of treatments creating your own health care you can do at home anytime.

Qi Gong: Eight Brocades
2024-03-12 18:30 - 19:30
Qigong is a subtle and gentle practice for moving your vital energy.

Dr. Greenapple who has studied, taught, and practiced many forms of Qi Gong will lead you through this calming class that incorporates a variety of different forms of Medical Qi Gong and internal or self-regulating Qi Gong.
This class will incorporate gentle movements, breath practices, self-massage, relaxation, visualization, and meditative practice. Wear your comfortable clothes. These movements can be done seated or standing.
$35 per session. Read more below.

Details:
Cost: $35
Dates: March 6th & March 12th
Time: 6:30p – 7:45p
Signup on Mindbody, or call the office 704-390-7150

This two-part series will be on one of the most famous Qi Gong practices called “The Eight Silken Movements or The Eight Brocades” (also called Baduanjin in Chinese). These movements are usually considered a medical form of Qi Gong and used to improve your overall health and wellbeing. This class will teach the “Wu Dang Style of the Eight Brocades” where Dr. G went to the Wu Dang mountains in China to learn from a famous Chinese Master.

The movements address all the meridians or channels in the body and help move stagnation which can create disease in both the body and mind. There are numerous benefits to this Qi Gong practice that are said to improve overall energy, (achieve the wisdom of a 90 year old and the energy of a 9 year old), vitality, bone density, strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, longevity to name a few. As well, these practices are great for reducing blood pressure, cancer support, thyroid and hormonal issues, gastro intestinal support, headaches, chronic fatigue, depression/anxiety, back pain, arthritis and more.

Ancient Chinese texts reveal that the Eight Silken Brocades were a specific form of Qi Gong designed to eliminate fatigue and harness energy which allows for greater longevity and stress reduction. It gets its name from the eight movements and the silken quality of the movements during the forms.

The first class will cover the first 4 movements and the second class will finish the last 4. We will combine all the moves at the end so you will learn the entire sequence. We will go over some Eastern Philosophy so you have an understanding of how this form of Traditional Chinese Medicine helps heal the mind/body connection. We will balance your body, mind, heart and spirit through the movements. Learn to transform negative emotions into productive forces. Tap into your innate body’s ability to turn on the healer within to help prevent disease, address any current health problems and enhance your quality of life. We will end with a brief guided meditation that Dr. G will lead.

As Dr. G likes to call Qi Gong, “Acupuncture without Needles” , “Movement Meditation” or what Harvard has deemed “Movement Medication”. This is a great way to enhance any current acupuncture treatments you may be getting and will lessen the dependency of treatments creating your own health care you can do at home anytime.

Yoga and Learn: Metabolic Metamorphosis for Weight Management
2024-03-18 18:00 - 19:30
Join us to learn how to understand key components of healthy metabolism and metabolic flexibility for weight management and longevity.

We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class with Suzanne Bergen and end with a short discussion with Dr. Tracy Larson and Harlee Palmer, PA-C. They will lay out the foundation of metabolic health and how it leads to weight gain and chronic disease. All levels are welcome; modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat!

Details:
Cost: $35 – FREE for Thrivers!
Date: March 18th 6p – 7:30p
Signup on Mindbody, or call the office 704-390-7150

Thrive Cooking Class: Everything Protein
2024-03-26 18:00 - 19:30
The conversation around nutrition often focuses on carbohydrates and fats, leaving protein somewhat in the shadows.
Yet, protein is essential for building and maintaining muscle mass, playing a pivotal role in our overall health and wellness. Recent studies suggest that the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for protein might be significantly lower than what our bodies actually need, leading to widespread confusion about the best sources of this crucial nutrient.
Join Chef Joe and the Thrive team as they demystify the world of protein for you.
In our upcoming cooking class, we’ll dive into the healthiest protein sources, demonstrate effective cooking techniques, and how to seamlessly integrate these proteins into your everyday meals. Whether you’re looking to optimize your diet, build muscle, or explore new, nutritious ways to enrich your meals, this class is your gateway to understanding and utilizing protein like never before. Join us to elevate your culinary skills and nourish your body with the power of protein.
Date: March 26th
Time: 6:00p – 7:30p
Price: $35
Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount.
Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2.

An Integrated Approach to Weight Management
2024-04-04 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-04-25 18:00 - 19:30
Join Dr. Tracy Larson and Harlee Palmer, PA-C, for a 4-part weight management series.

A healthy weight is different for everyone, and the numbers on the scale aren’t the only factor determining wellness. In this series, we’ll narrow down the root causes of weight gain and help you develop a plan to stay on track.

Week 1: The science of weight gain and metabolic health
Week 2: What’s is in your food and how it contributes to weight gain
Week 3: Hands-on food prep, shopping lists, and recipes with Thrive’s registered dietitian, Annette Habecker
Week 4: Pulling it all together. Intro to strength training with Alan Rispoli, meet our functional health coaches Shawna Giacomini and Amy Carroll who will help you set your goals, and a final Q &A.

Thursdays: April 4, 11, 18, 25, 2024
Time: 6p – 7:30p
Cost for the complete workshop: $200 – $170 for Thrivers or $60 per each session

Signup on Mindbody, or call the office 704-390-7150

Cooking Demo: Farmers Market Creations with Joe LaPiana
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:30
Springtime in Charlotte is great for discovering our local farmers’ markets.
Join the Thrive team as we bring our local farmers market finds to the table. This will inspire you to support our local farmers while supporting your health. Ticket includes presentation by Thrive physicians, demonstration by Chef Joe, tastings and recipes.
Date: April 16th
Time: 6:00p – 7:30p
Price: $35
Thrivers receive their 15% membership discount.
Register on the Mindbody app. or call 704-390-7150, ext 2.

Yoga & Learn: Navigating Menopause and HRT
2024-04-29 18:00 - 19:30
Menopause is a hot topic now, and research on the benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have evolved. Guidelines are much more in favor of HRT for long term health including brain, cardiovascular, bone and mental health. Dr. Fletcher will cover the latest on this topic as well as answer your questions about navigating menopause and hormone replacement therapy with a personalized approach.
We’ll begin with a 55-minute yoga class with Suzanne Bergen and end with a short presentation by Dr. Amy Fletcher. All levels are welcome, and modifications will be offered. Wear your yoga clothes and bring your mat!

Details:
Date: April 29th 6:00p – 7:30p
Cost: $35 – FREE for Thrivers!
Signup on Mindbody, or call the office 704-390-7150
