Events
NBCR SPEAKER SERIES
Please join the NBCR community for our monthly Speaker Series events as we explore ways to heal and expand our awareness through healthy practices! Sessions are for anyone affected by cancer…newly diagnosed, in treatment and beyond as well as loved ones and caregivers. During the NBCR Speaker Series events, participants who have been affected by cancer are eligible to receive a gift certificate for services such as oncology massage, acupuncture, reiki, guided imagery, manual lymph drainage, health coaching, yoga therapy and nutrition and wellness counseling.
If you were unable to attend our sessions live, some recordings are available at the bottom of this page. The sessions are just a click away!
November 20, 2024 at 7 pm
Free on Zoom
Cancer and cancer treatment can be hard on your skin and your appearance.
It may sometimes seem like the least of your worries but…doesn’t looking healthier make you feel better and more confident?
Join us as Shawn Towne, Global Director of Education and Artistry for Iredale Cosmetics, shares suggestions for a healthy skincare regimen and tips for using makeup that create a healthy appearance.
Explore how you can look and feel your best as we head into the holiday season!
**Participants affected by cancer living in the North of Boston area are eligible to receive a gift certificate that may be redeemed for services like massage, acupuncture, reiki, yoga therapy, nutrition counseling, health coaching, and more!**
Shawn Towne, Global Director of Education and Artistry for Iredale Cosmetics
Shawn has been a makeup artist for over 35 years working in every channel of the beauty industry from fashion editorial and runway shows to movies and TV commercials. His journey with Jane Iredale started in 2007 when he joined the team as a National Educator. Over the next 15 years, he traveled the globe representing the brand and defining himself through hard work and a variety of projects being promoted to Global Educator and then Senior Global Educator.
In 2022 Shawn was promoted to Global Director of Education and Artistry where he now works with our wonderful team of Educators and Artists to represent Iredale Cosmetics. Shawn has a passion for working with the product development team, and creative team and creating learning tools for partners and distributors around the world. Shawn is excited to bring his vast experience and love for the Jane Iredale brand to you!
In this section you will find recording of our past sessions! Click on them and enjoy the offerings anytime!
From May 29. 2024 enjoy the recording of “Empowered Living: Learning the Language of Loving Yourself.”
From February 27 enjoy the recording of “Emotional Freedom Technique for Cancer Wellness.”
From April 17, 2023 enjoy the video recording of “The Importance of Self-Care: The Role of Acupuncture During and After Treatment”
From February 28, 2023 enjoy the video recording of 7 Easy Steps to Upgrade Your Nutrition with Colleen Lawton.
From August 30, 2023 enjoy the video recording of Writing for Comfort and Joy with Aine Greaney.
From March 22, 2022 enjoy the video recording of Overcoming Cancer Related Fatigue: An Oncologist’s Best Advice with Dr. Colleen Yavarow.
From February 28, 2022 enjoy the video recording of Riding Out the Waves: How an Oncology Social Worker Can Help You Navigate the “New Normal” with Sara Lahaie, LICSW and Erin Goodfellow, LICSW, OSW-C
From October 26, 2021 enjoy the video recording of Heal Your Whole Self with Robin Bavaro, RN, HN-BC, NC-BC
From September 28, 2021 enjoy the video recording of Fighting Cancer in the Kitchen with Colleen Lawton.
From June 21, 2021 enjoy the video recording of Tips for Improving Your Balance with Jennifer Freeman, RYT-200.
From May 25, 2021 enjoy the video recording of Spiritual Approaches to Illness with
Rev. Joel Grossman and Rev. Loretta Mangano.
From April 28, 2021 enjoy the video recording of 3 Powerful Practices for Inner Peace with Dina Crawford, MHA, CLDC.
From February 22, 2021 enjoy the video recording of What You See is What You Get! How to Use Guided Imagery and Visualization for Health and Wellness with Holistic Nurse, Janice Anderson.
June 18, 2020: Enjoy the audio recording of our second NBCR Speaker Series event, "Tools for Mindful Living in Challenging Times".
October 8, 2020: Easy Yoga Home Care Practices for Relief with Carol Gamble (R) with Rose Russo (L) deomonstrating. Missed this session? No problem. Click here to take the class!
October 15, 2020: Finding Ease through Simple Meditation Practices with Arleen Damon. Missed this session? No problem. Click here to take the class!
October 29, 2020: Acupressure for Calm with Maggie Miller from the Dempsey Center in Maine. To see the entire session, please click here. To download the slide show, please click here. Add this wonderful practice to your self healing journey!
November 12, 2020: Get in the Kitchen with Kristen Carlson, November’s offering in coordination with Through it Together, a dynamic group of organizations committed to reaching our cancer community during these pandemic times. Couldn’t come? Click here to view this session now. Be sure to download her wonderful recipes and nutritional information!