Moorhead Community Education

Every day, your body makes about 330 billion new cells which means 3.8 million cells are replaced every second. This means every second is an opportunity to make every system in your body healthier. The quality of cell your body can produce this second is very dependent on what raw materials you have floating around your bloodstream.

Acupressure is an ancient, Eastern healing technique that involves pressing or kneading key points on the body to release energy blockages and simulate energy flow through pathways called meridians. Continual sinus problems have become epidemic in both children and adults. You can find relief by stimulating the many points that relieve sinus blockages.

Acupressure is an ancient healing art and self-help tool. It can offer great relief with no side effects and help you feel your best. Along with the specific points to help relieve stress, insomnia, anxiety, irritability and even weight gain, learn the Nine Master Pressure Points which are the most helpful and most frequently prescribed to help and assist every system in your body.

Perimenopause starts around the age of 35 for most women and can last 10-15 years. Common symptoms include fatigue, migraines, weight gain, water retention, depression, sleep disturbances, joint aches, hot flashes, anger flashes, fibroids, exaggerated p.m.s and more. We'll discuss how to get hormone levels measured - blood test vs. saliva test and what to do with the results; traditional HRT vs. bioidentical; acupressure points to assist in symptom relief and nutritional musts. You'll leave with multiple tools and techniques for restoring health and well-being.

Kickboxing is a comprehensive workout that engages the entire body. Practicing kicks, punches, and self-defense moves enhances flexibility and boosts coordination. This 50-Minute class is designed to teach you the basics of self-defense while getting a great workout, meeting new people, and relieving stress.

If you’ve noticed hip/thigh/butt spread, you are not alone. We have become a nation of professional sitters, causing lower body muscles to weaken and sag. In this workshop, you will learn: my famous ‘10 Minute Miracle Exercise’ series to strengthen lower body muscles quickly and, in the process, increase metabolism and bone density; decrease 2 inches off saddlebag area in 2 weeks; trim inches off lower body by getting rid of excess water weight; breathing technique to stimulate fat metabolism; acupressure points for lymph circulation and drainage. If you don’t have time, money, or inclination to haul yourself to a gym, you will love these powerful and effective techniques. You will need a resistance band, tied in a loop for some of the exercises.

Medical terminology is the first step to any career in the medical field or simply to understand your family’s medical visits. No prior experience is necessary. This highly specialized language involves word building with root words, prefixes, suffixes, and abbreviations. You will leave with a solid foundation of medical language, as well as basic medical billing and coding terminology. After submitting and passing the open-book exam included in the workbook you receive in class, you will earn a Certificate of Completion. This comprehensive course is taught by longtime educator LeeAnne Krusemark, and Credentialed Medical Professional Vanessa Grinnell, RRT. The webinar login information will be emailed the day before class.

Martial arts is not just for kids or action movie heroes, it’s a transformative experience that adults of any age can embrace. Whether you’re looking to build physical strength or cultivate mental resilience, martial arts offers a wide array of benefits uniquely suited to adults. It’s never too late to begin the journey toward empowerment and growth. Come join us!

Martial arts offer teenagers a unique opportunity to develop both physical and mental skills in a controlled and supportive environment. Beyond physical fitness, martial arts instill discipline, resilience and respect—qualities that empower teens to navigate challenges in their lives. Learning self-defense not only equips them with practical safety techniques but also boosts their self-esteem by helping them recognize their own strength and capability.

Ever had a day where you can’t stop eating? Do you crave starches, snack foods and sweets and find the more you eat, the more you want to eat? Is your snacking out of control? In this workshop, we will discuss a two-week plan that will stop your cravings (no kidding!), help you lose weight and help keep your insulin levels balanced. Overcoming carb cravings is not a matter of willpower but a matter of biology. Learn how you can stop the vicious cycle of food craving and weight gain. No hype – just the facts.

Not everyone can be skinny, but everyone can be stronger - even if you don’t get to the gym several times/week. Learn how to strengthen your arms, back,shoulders, chest, hips, butt and thighs using resistance bands while watching your favorite TV or radio show. There are many benefits to having stronger muscles – they boost metabolism; maintain/increase bone density, make daily tasks easier and help you age with quality and grace. These multi-tasking exercises can fit easily into even the busiest schedules. You will need a resistance band for class.

If you currently take thyroid medication but are gaining weight and have a variety of symptoms, there's more you need to know. In this workshop, we’ll discuss: how thyroid function can make any illness worse; the five things that need to be measured, but usually aren’t; why the #1 thyroid replacement may not be helping you; connection between thyroid, fibromyalgia and arthritis; foods that help or hinder; commonly misunderstood rules of how and when to take thyroid meds; environmental triggers and info you need to discuss with your doctor.

Are you finding no matter how well you watch what you eat or how much you exercise weight is not budging? Your inability to lose weight probably has more to do with hormone levels than anything else. Until imbalances are corrected, trying to lose weight will be like shoveling sand against the tide. We’ll discuss which hormones are involved and what can be done to correct imbalances; concrete solutions for controlling appetite and cravings; major sources of hormone mimicking chemicals and how to get rid of them; what HRT or birth control pills have to do with weight gain; how to have your hormone levels checked reliably; what steps need to be taken to safely break the vicious cycle of hormone related weight gain.

Zumba is a dance-based fitness program set to Latin and International music, mixing low-intensity and high intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie burning party! All levels of fitness are welcome, and no dance background is necessary. Zumba classes combine all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and FUN! Participants should bring a water bottle to class.