
2025-26 Medicine Folk Mentorship Schedule
Led by Masha Schmidt, L.Ac, Clinical Director and founder of DayDream with Special Guest Teachers
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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October 18th, 2025
Healing Centered Engagement & Creating Inclusive spaces with Hillary Lopes
Seasonal practice & herbs for autumn/Metal Element
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November 15th, 2025
Gua Sha (body) theory + practice
Yoga nidra and restorative propping
Practical yoga philosophy for turbulent times
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December 13, 2025
Seasonal celebration / soup party
Seasonal energetics and herbs for winter/Water Element
Moxibuston (Moxa) theory and practice
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January 10th, 2026
Walking Alongside Grief and Death with Sarah Capua
Aromatherapy for warming the body and lifting the spirit
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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
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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
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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