2025-26 Medicine Folk Mentorship Schedule

Led by Masha Schmidt, L.Ac, Clinical Director and founder of DayDream with Special Guest Teachers

Mentorship FAQs

  • May 10th, 2025

    Intro the program, clinic orientation, DayDream philosophy + policies & scope of practice

    The radical history of acupuncture in America, Intro to Harm Reduction, & Narcan Training with Juan Cortez

    Ear seeds & auricular therapy

  • June 14th, 2025

    Reclaiming ancestral traditions & Energy Clearing ‘Limpia’ practices with Robyn Moreno

    Basics of Traditional East Asian Medicine + Intro to Acupressure

    Seasonal energetics & herbs for summer/Fire Element 

  • July 19th, 2025

    Healing soundscapes with tuning forks & singing bowls with Samer Ghadry

    Seasonal energetics & herbs for late summer/Earth Element

    Aromatherapy for clearing heat and calming agitation

  • August 16th, 2025

    Flower essences: theory and practice with Liz Migliorelli

    Shonishin basics and flower essences on acupoints for heat conditions

    Facial cupping for stress reduction & immune support

  • September 13, 2025

    Tuning fork basics: theory and practical applications for self care with weighted tuning forks

    Acupressure Protocols

    Body Cupping for immune support and pain conditions

  • October 18th, 2025

    Healing Centered Engagement & Creating Inclusive spaces with Hillary Lopes

    Seasonal practice & herbs for autumn/Metal Element

  • November 15th, 2025

    Gua Sha (body) theory + practice

    Yoga nidra and restorative propping

    Practical yoga philosophy for turbulent times

  • December 13, 2025

    Seasonal celebration / soup party

    Seasonal energetics and herbs for winter/Water Element

    Moxibuston (Moxa) theory and practice

  • January 10th, 2026

    Walking Alongside Grief and Death with Sarah Capua

    Aromatherapy for warming the body and lifting the spirit

  • February 21, 2026

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

    Breath Practice (Pranayama) for vagal tone & nervous system regulation

    Aromatherapy for pleasure

  • March 14th, 2026

    Discovering your Dones (Gifts) with Robyn

    Chronic conditions, pain management, trigger points, & ableism in wellness spaces

    Body mechanics & injury prevention in care work

  • April 18th, 2026

    Seasonal energetics, & herbs for spring/Wood Element

    Magnet therapy on acupoints

    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 Year

  • A DDCC Medicine Folk manual

  • Various tools and materials to support the work (suction cups for cupping, moxa, ear seeds, herbs, aromatherapy blends, 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