The Synergy Calendar
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Lifestyle Interventions to Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer with Dr. Katherina Calvillo
A live virtual event with Dr. Kathy Cavillo who will teach us the latest evidence for strategic lifestyle interventions to reduce risk
Rodman Ride for Kids
We believe in the power of service, community, and movement as essential components of a healthy and fulfilling life. In line with these values, we are excited to invite you to join Team Synergy for the upcoming Rodman Ride for Kids.
Hormone Therapy and all things Menopause with Heather Hirsch, MD
Join us for a lively discussion on women’s hormone therapy, female hormonal health, and all things menopause with internationally renowned expert and social media favorite, Dr. Heather Hirsch. We’ll be answering your FAQ’s and taking audience questions as well. This is wonderful opportunity to learn about a topic that so many are curious about, whether you are heading toward menopause, dealing with it now, or are in your post-menopause phase and have related symptoms.
A New Map For Great Relationships + 4 Powerful New Tools with Terry Real!
Join us on Valentine’s Day for a groundbreaking session with internationally renowned therapist, relationship expert, best-selling author, Terry Real. We’ll be discussing relationships of all types and will dive into the science backed connections between relationships and cardiovascular health.
“Integrative Approaches to Long COVID: A Clinical Case”
Dr. Julia Loewenthal (Brigham and Women’s Hospital) and an interdisciplinary team (Kimberly Parks, DO, George K. Harrold, MD, and Katie Walker, MS, MAOM, Lic. Ac., Dipl. OM) will present a clinical case of a patient with long COVID and integrative approaches to management.
Synergy’s October Live Zoom Event: Breast-Cancer Fighting Foods with Dr. Amy Comander
Please join us in the virtual Synergy Kitchen on Wednesday, October 25th at 6 PM EST to welcome guest chef, Dr. Amy Comander, Director of Breast Oncology and Cancer Survivorship at the Mass General Cancer Center and the PAVING program, a 12-week lifestyle medicine survivorship program for women with breast cancer. Our class will focus on cancer fighting foods that are seasonal, anti-inflammatory, low carb, low sugar, easy to make and delicious!
Synergy’s September Live Zoom Event: Intro to Herbalism – Herbs for Stress Resilience with Zoë Keller
Join us virtually, Wednesday, September 20th at 12pm for an introduction to the use of medicinal herbs to enhance stress resilience with Synergy Wellness Partner, Zoë Keller, Functional Nutritionist and Medicinal Herbalist.
We’ll explore simple, safe ways to integrate herbs into your life to support your nervous system and ease stress and anxiety. Life is hectic, and herbs can be an effective way to boost resilience and combat chronic stress.
Synergy’s June Live Zoom Event: Pranayama Breathwork to Reduce Stress and Improve Mood with Dr. Amit Anand
Renowned Sleep Medicine and Pranayama expert, Dr. Amit Anand, will join us Wednesday, June 14th at 5:30 pm ET for a special live streaming event. He will instruct us on introductory pranayama — yoga breathing techniques — that can help reduce stress and improve your mood. We’ll include the Brahmari technique that is analogous to the practice used in the 2023 breath study.
Zoom Event: Tai-Chi as Medicine
Join us virtually for Tai Chi instruction with Ramel (Rami) Rones. We’ll be learning about and practicing Tai Chi including evidence-based practices to improve IBS and osteoarthritis symptoms, and to reduce pain.
Live Event: Jumpstarting Your Metabolism with Food with Dr. William Li
Join us virtually in the Synergy Kitchen, Monday, February 27th at 6:30 pm for a mini-masterclass with guest chef and renowned scientist, physician, speaker, and author of “Eat to Beat Disease” and the new release Eat to Beat Your Diet, William Li, MD.
Synergy Kitchen: October Food-as-Medicine: Breast-Cancer Fighting Foods with Dr. Amy Commander
Our October Synergy Kitchen class will focus on cancer fighting foods that are seasonal, anti-inflammatory, low carb, low sugar, easy to make and delicious!
Ride for Food
“Ride for Food” a 25 mile bike ride to support the MGH Revere Food Pantry
Special September Synergy Kitchen Event with the Mental Fitness Kitchen and Dr. Drew Ramsey
We are thrilled to announce a special guest-chef-led event to kick off the return of our culinary medicine series in September! On Monday, September 19th at 6pm we hope you’ll join us to prepare nutrient-dense foods for brain growth with popular and renown nutritional psychiatrist, Dr. Drew Ramsey, and Chef Emilie Berner of the Mental Fitness Kitchen.
June Food-as-Medicine: BBQ Bests
Join us in the virtual Synergy Kitchen June 21st at 6pm. We’ll make the perfect foods for all your summer grilling and entertaining - they’ll also boost your immune system and help you stay well-hydrated in the summer heat. We’ll be making hearty Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Roasted Red Peppers and a delicious Watermelon and Heirloom Tomato Salad that features capsaicin-rich Thai chilies to help keep your energy up. Come learn and cook with us at our last food-as-medicine class before the summer break!
Food as Medicine - May Event
Food-as-medicine helps communities thrive. We are thrilled to have Dr. Jacob Mirsky, director of the MGH Revere Food Pantry, and nutritionist Melanie Pearsell join us for our monthly class on May 17th at 6:00pm. We’ll be making carrot salad 3 ways and featuring the carrots and ingredients from the pantry's distribution while discussing their mission. Please join us for this special event to support a fantastic organization working to enhance the health of those with food insecurity in the Revere community through access to healthful plant-based food.
SENS May Event: Mindfulness and Movement 21-day experience
CCPHP is partnering with Movement Rx to bring you a powerful wellness experience at the intersection of Mindfulness and Movement!
An Introduction to Pranayama Breathwork for Sleep with Dr. Amit Anand
Renowned Sleep Medicine and Pranayama expert, Dr. Amit Anand, will join us Wednesday, May 4th at 2:30pm for a special live streaming event. He will help us understand how and why sleep occurs, then instruct us on introductory pranayama - yoga breathing techniques – that can help with sleep onset and quality of sleep.
SENS April Event: Meditation for Sleep with Journey
How we spend our days informs how we sleep at night. In this class, we’ll introduce the mind-body connection so that we can lay the groundwork for resting both more frequently throughout the day, allowing for better sleep. Join Journey's instructors for a 60-minute session on April 20th at 6:30 pm to help you sleep better!
April Food-as-Medicine Event
“Spring into health” with the Synergy Kitchen this April 19th at 6:00 pm as we create fun recipes capturing the spirit of spring. We’ll be making Orange-Mint Quinoa Salad with Edamame loaded with colorful spring vegetables; fresh mint, snap peas, radishes and oranges will make a beautiful presentation for your dinner table. Our decadent and nutritious Chocolate Avocado Mousse is a simple dessert that takes just 5 minutes to make - it’s sure to become one of your family favorites.
A Special Wellness Series in support of the Ellie Fund: Outdoor Yoga Class
Join us for the final part of this special Wellness Series at The Street in Chestnut Hill for an outdoor yoga class to support the Ellie Fund. The yoga class will be taught by Susan Mulski, an iyengar Yoga teacher. The class is appropriate for all levels. Bring your yoga mat!
Food as Medicine for Fertility and Hormonal Balance with Guest Chef Dr. Aaron Styer
CCRM’s co-director and Boston Top Doc, Dr. Aaron Styer joins us as our guest chef for a special culinary medicine event Thursday March 10th at 6:30pm. We’ll be featuring, master antioxidant, açaí and discussing how this powerhouse berry can support egg quality.
A Special Wellness Series in support of the Ellie Fund
Synergy is proud to partner with Dr. Commander and the Ellie Fund to bring our members a wellness series targeting meaningful and practical content to help you feel your best and reduce your risks. This series is open to people of all genders and to anyone who’s own life or the life of someone they care about has been touched by breast cancer.
A Special Wellness Series in support of the Ellie Fund
Synergy is proud to partner with Dr. Commander and the Ellie Fund to bring our members a wellness series targeting meaningful and practical content to help you feel your best and reduce your risks. This series is open to people of all genders and to anyone who’s own life or the life of someone they care about has been touched by breast cancer.
SENS Wellness Webinar: Food as Medicine and How to Eat to Beat (Heart) Disease with Dr. William Li
February is American Heart Month and there is no better time to talk about foods that support your cardiovascular health. In this webinar on February 16th at 6:30 pm, we're joined by a world - renowned physician, scientist, and author of “Eat to Beat Disease”, Dr. William Li where he will share a wealth of knowledge about foods that combat and prevent disease and tips on living a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Heart Month featuring our own Dr. Parks at February’s Culinary Medicine Event
Join us for Heart Month in the Synergy Kitchen, Tuesday, February 15th at 6:00pm for easy heart-healthy recipes the whole family can prepare and enjoy. We'll be making Beet and Carrot Slaw Wraps and Super Green Smoothies. Our own Cardiologist-extraordinaire, Dr. Parks, will be leading our discussion on how these foods can help you to lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke. Invite someone to cook with you and share the love for your heart and theirs! Look for your email invite soon.
SENS Wellness Webinar: Surprising and Hidden Factors that Impact Your Sleep
Whether you are having a hard time getting back on a sleep schedule after the holidays or would like to get a better understanding of the hidden factors that contribute to sleep issues, this webinar is for you! Join us on January 19 at 6:30 pm EST to hear from Karol Ward, a confidence-building coach, trained therapist, author, and speaker, who will offer insights and practical tips to implement into your daily routines to help you get a better night's sleep.
Synergy Kitchen’s Perfect Plant-powered Chili and Homemade Tortilla Chips
Nothing like a bowl of chili to warm up a January day - but this is not your average chili! Anti-inflammatory and loaded with phytonutrients and plant-based fibers, this chili will help your body fight heart disease and strengthen your microbiome. Want to learn more about what powers this perfect chili? Cook with us January 18th at our new time - 6pm. You’ll have a delicious and nutrient-dense meal-for-4 ready by dinner time.
Healthy Holiday Treats at Synergy’s December Culinary Event
Join us for this month’s Culinary Medicine event to make simple nutrient-dense treats worthy of your holiday table.
The Green Mediterranean Diet: Secrets Behind This Powerful Plant-Focused Way of Eating
Join our speakers on Thursday, November 18 at 6:30 pm EST for a fun, engaging webinar where we’ll discuss recent research, share tips, and show you how to enjoy a variety of easy-to-prepare, delicious foods that can boost your health.
Recipes perfect for a healthful Thanksgiving with nutritionist and wellness expert Stacy Kennedy
Delicious and simple Cashew Stuffed Mushrooms and Ginger Pear Mocktails will be beautiful, nutriene-dense, and immune boosting additions to your holiday table. Join us November 16th at 4:00 pm as Stacy Kennedy (RD, MPH, CSO, LDN, CPT) leads us in the Synergy Kitchen for our Culinary Medicine event.