KANSAS CITY -- Synergy Wellness Center will host a Network Spinal Analysis Awareness Weekend, beginning with a special presentation lecture/demonstration at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13.

Synergy Wellness Center seeks to further educate the public about two "healing waves" that develop organically in the human body in individuals receiving Network Spinal analysis (NSA) and the significance of such waves.

The waves are unique to NSA. Longitudinal research at the University of California-Irvine has shown that they are correlated with revitalizing and energizing the body. Additionally, numerous complaints such as stiffness, pain, depression, anxiety, eczema, menstrual cramps and dizziness have been shown to improve or resolve. Less stress and an overall sense of well-being are produced.

Synergy Wellness Center introduced NSA to the greater Kansas City area. The lecture/demo is free to the first 50 people who pre-register. Free evaluations will be scheduled for interested participants as space permits. Call (913) 385-2500 for more information.

Peruvian mystic & shaman

KANSAS CITY -- Peruvian Mystic and Shaman Jorge Luis Delgado will present a shamanic workshop, as well as offer information and healings, while visiting Kansas City February 13-17, a guest of Buffalo Lodge, A Sacred Circle.

According to an ancient Andean prophecy that is part of the Inca legend of Pachacuti, now is a time of when the world is turned upside down and a new consciousness emerges. This time calls for "the Eagle to once again fly with the Condor, so that a lasting peace will reign in the Americas and spread throughout the world to unite humanity." Andean shamans believe we are living in this time -- a time when we must go within and know ourselves more deeply, heal our emotional wounds of the past, and use the power of this healing to assist others in theirs. These shamans, priests, healers and teachers are way-showers who are now sharing ancient and hidden knowledge to awaken the latent healing abilities in all who are ready.

Jorge Luis Delgado is one of these way-showers. He works in conjunction with Buffalo Lodge of Kansas City to help bridge the Americas in peace. Jorge Luis is the discoverer of Aramu Muru's Doorway, a mysterious rock formation located near the shores of Lake Titicaca. It is shaped like a doorway and is said by shamans of the area to have a connection with other dimensions. Jorge regularly guides groups here to visit, for a time of rest, relaxation and integration.

While in Kansas City, Jorge will be present a free slide presentation and lecture, "Sacred Sites of Peru," at various sites. He also will present a Shamanic Workshop from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at The Movement Center. The cost is $55. During the workshop, Jorge Luis will present various traditional Andean shamanic rituals and ceremonies. In addition, he will be available for individual healing sessions.

Carol Rydell and Gary Langston of Buffalo Lodge will be leading a sacred journey to Peru with Jorge Luis in July 2002.

For registration for the workshop, private healing sessions or more information, contact Carol Rydell or Gary Langston of Buffalo Lodge, A Sacred Circle, at (816) 942-5418, e-mail buffalolodge@aol.com or go to www.buffalo-lodge.com

Wholistic Health Fair

KANSAS CITY -- Communiversity Presents its fourth annual Wholistic Health Fair on Sunday, March 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the UMKC University Center.

The Wholistic Health Fair last March was a gathering of many new health and therapeutic professionals in the Kansas City area. More than 60 exhibitors featuring modalities and healing techniques were made available to the public.

This year, at least that number of exhibitors representing diverse areas of holistic health will take part in the event. A partial list of exhibitors includes: Aquarius Books, Personal Growth Counseling, PrairieWise, Healing Education and Research, Kansas City Holistic Lawyers, Synergy Wellness Center, Missouri Institute of Hypnotherapy, Sacred Earth Arts, and many more.

The Wholistic Health Fair will demonstrate and teach new and proven techniques for staying healthy and maintaining vitality and youthfulness. The fair will include 24 workshops and exhibits where therapies for preventive maintenance and wellness will be demonstrated.

"Something that makes our health fair unique," says Rick Mareske, director of Communiversity and coordinator of the health fair, "is the vast number of workshops that we offer."

Workshops include: Hormone Imbalance, Medical Astrology, A Taste of Reiki, Antibacterial Herbs, Rolfing, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Massage, among others. Four workshops are offered each hour from noon to 5 p.m.

Attendees may sample from a variety of health education techniques, get free massages and sample the latest products for a healthy lifestyle. Therapies on display will include a wide range of techniques such as acupuncture, a variety of chiropractic care, massage therapy, aromatherapy, body work techniques, nutrition, air and water environment solutions, as well as other services and products to enhance preventive health maintenance and solutions to health challenges. Entertainment and prizes also will be featured.

"Those interested in learning how to get well, stay well, and live well will find what they are looking for at the Wholistic Health Fair," Mareske says. "With a limit of only 56 exhibits, we've sold out of space every year, but we're committed to keeping the fair small, informal, low cost and homey.

Admission to Wholistic Health Fair 2002 is $2. Workshops are $2 each or $5 for an unlimited number of classes. For more information, call Communiversity at (816) 235-1448. For exhibitor information, contact Rick Mareske at that number or e-mail at Commu@umkc.edu.