2024-25 Medicine Folk Schedule

Led by Masha Schmidt, L.Ac, Clinical Director and founder of DayDream

with DayDream Staff and Special Guest Teachers (Guest Teacher schedules subject to change but all of our in person meeting dates remain the same)

  • May 18th, 2024

    Introductions, clinic orientation, DayDream philosophy + policies, scope of practice

    Self guided acupressure protocol 1 + Basics of Traditional East Asian Medicine

    Body awareness and mechanics of form with Sam Quon

  • June 8th, 2024

    Substance Use, Harm Reduction + Activism, History of NADA + Narcan Training with Juan Cortez

    Ear seeds and auricular therapy theory and practice

  • July 13th, 2024

    Flower essences: theory and practice - with Liz Migliorelli

    Seasonal energetics, plants, and aromatherapy for Summer/Fire Element

    Shonishin basics and flower essences on acupoints for heat conditions

  • August 10th, 2024

    Self guided acupressure protocol 2 + Self Care for caregivers with Melissa Soong

    Seasonal energetics, plants and aromatherapy for Late Summer/Earth Element

  • September 14th, 2024

    Tuning fork basics: theory and practical applications for self care

    Sound Foundations with Samer Ghadry

  • October 19th, 2024

    Seasonal practice, plants, and aromatherapy for Autumn/Metal Element

    Gua Sha (body) theory + practice

  • November 16th, 2024

    Trauma Informed care + Healing Centered Engagement with Hillary Lopes

    Cupping for immune support and pain conditions

  • December 14th, 2024

    Seasonal celebration / soup party

    Seasonal energetics, plants, and aromatherapy for Winter/Water Element

    Moxibuston (Moxa) thoery and practice

  • January 11th, 2025

    Restorative propping, pranayama + yoga nidra: theory and practice

    Overcoming Anti-Fat Bias in Body Based Work with Amie Anderson

  • February 8th, 2025

    Walking Alongside Grief and Death with Sarah Capua

    Chronic conditions, pain management, trigger points, ableism in wellness and healthcare.

    Facial rolling for vagal tone + nervous system regulation

  • March 8th, 2025

    Magnets, tuning forks, and sound healing on the body + acupoints

    Discover your Dones (talents and gifts) + energy clearing with Robyn Moreno

  • April 5th, 2025

    Seasonal energetics, plants, and aromatherapy for Spring/Wood Element

    Spring celebration and closing ritual

Our time together also includes…..

  • A 30 minute phone call or Zoom with Masha Schmidt at the start of our journey to set concrete goals and intentions for the year

  • A 30 minute phone call or Zoom with Masha midway through to assess progress and re-evaluate if needed

  • 2 community acupuncture vouchers to be used throughout the year for receiving care

  • Up to 4 clinical shifts as an intern to focus on the skills that are most relevant to your goals

  • Home practice: reflections and journaling of clinical skills and your own personal Wheel of the Yaar

  • A DDCC Medicine Folk manual that you will customize as we go

  • Various tools and materials to support the work (suction cup for cupping, moxa, ear seeds, herbs, etc)

  • Invitations for fun and relevant (optional) outings and community events + volunteer opportunities

Will you be joining us this year? After you have received your invitation - confirm your spot with a deposit and payment plan.

This is where the magic happens

DayDream Collaborative Cinic

544 Main Street

store #2
Beacon, NY 12508