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W.I.S.H. For A Stork
Holistic Stress Reduction Training Fertility, Pregnancy, IVF Success, Health & Wellness
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Meet Porchia
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Interview on Glastonbury Radio with Dr. Ann West
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Greetings!
Last month I participated in a Well Woman Q & A Panel organized by Birthwell Los Angeles, who are a lovely group of women Doulas and Midwives.
Panelists included Mari Oxenberg, Certified Nurse Midwife, Cordelia Hanna-Cheruiyot, Childbirth Educator and myself speaking on holistic stress reduction for fertility, natural pregnancy and in-vitro implant success. Below you will find some common fears couples have and some helpful tips to reduce stress and worry.
Each one of us panelists as well as the women in attendance came away from the presentation with more understanding, knowledge and confidence.
Did you know that up to 40% of couples no discernible reason for infertility can be found?
Twenty years ago the rate of unexplained infertility was between 10% and 20%. Today it is up to 40%. Women's bodies aren't any different from twenty years back but their stress levels are. This stress combined with worry over the biological time clock can set the stage for infertility. And if fertility treatments are the plan, this can compound stress and even impair the success of an in-vitro implant.
Not just a female problem. Men, too, can experience stress that compromises the reproductive system such as sperm count, size, shape and speed. In fact 43% of infertility is due to a male factor.
If you fall into this high stress group with no discernible reason for infertility, you are a great candidate for W.I.S.H. For A Stork holistic stress reduction training. W.I.S.H. For A Stork holistic stress reduction training can help boost the reproductive and immune systems in both men and women to support natural pregnancy and in-vitro implant success. Upcoming WISH For A Stork Retreats: July 23 - 25: Sycamore Mineral Springs, San Luis Obispo October 5 - 7: Sycamore Mineral Springs, San Luis Obispo November TBD: Esalen Institute, Big Sur Reserve Your Place NOW Limited to 4-6 Couples (8-12 individuals) 60-day advance registration suggested to insure your place.  Please forward this Newsletter to anyone you know who is considering adoption, surrogate, or in-vitro fertilization. Blessings & Light To All,
Dianne Porchia, MA
See Special Offer Coupon Below Tips To Reduce Stress & Worry Below
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How many times have you heard the story
of a couple who couldn't conceive naturally until AFTER they adopted, used a surrogate or assisted reproductive technologies for their first child?
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Fertility drugs, needles, physical alterations
and more emotional upset.
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What Are Your Options?
Adoption Fertility Drugs Surrogate Mother Gestation Surrogate In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Gamet Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT) Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (ZIFT)
What about the side effects?
There is a 26% success rate with IVF.
According to the Center for Disease Control the National average percentage of fresh, non-donor cycles resulting in live birth in 2008:
Younger than 35 35-37 38-40 41-42 41% 31% 22% 5%
Stress reduction
is the first factor to address in any integrated fertility program.  The Business of Fertility IVF Example #1: $12,850
35 year old patient using own eggs. Preserve remaining embryos.
51% clinic live birth rate. IVF Example #2: $33,710 36 year old patient using own eggs. Assisted hatching, ICSI,
40% clinic live birth rate. IVF Example #3: $83,540 38 year old patient using own eggs with surrogate. Blastocyst transfer, ICSI, PGD.
63% clinic live birth rate. There are no cost discounts for the second attempt in getting pregnant with in-vitro fertilization procedures, so these figures could double! Published by Fertility Success Rates: An Advocate for FREE fertility data. For more information go to the following helpful web sites:
Holistic Stress Reduction Training for Natural Pregnancy is a tiny fraction of the cost of IVF, plus you get to enjoy a relaxing, rejuvenating and nurturing vacation in the most beautiful place along the California coastline.
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WISH For A Stork Holistic Stress Reduction Fertility, Natural Pregnancy, In-Vitro Success,
Health & Wellness
Nurture Body-Mind-Heart-Soul
 | Infertility is not just a female issue,
43% of infertility is due to the male |
"We both know we want a baby, so how can we be feeling worried about this decision?
Anxiety and stress can be caused by conscious or subconscious thoughts, beliefs or fears.
Your inner saboteur is that little inner voice that says, "I can't do this, I'm not smart enough, I'm afraid I'm not good enough."
You can't trick your body into believing you're ready to get pregnant and start a family when your inner saboteur knows better. Some Common Women's Fears About Getting Pregnant:
Will pregnancy will ruin my figure?
Will my husband will leave me after we have children?
How can I manage my career and motherhood?
Will having a baby end my social life?
Will I be a bad mother?
What if my baby has birth defects?
What if I lost the baby?
What if my hemorroids exploded during delivery?
What if I pooped on the delivery table?
How much will the delivery really HURT?
Some Common Men's Fears About Getting Pregnant:
Am I really father material?
How can I afford to support a family?
Am I going to lose all romance with my wife if we have a baby?
Will having a baby ruin our marriage?
Is our social life going to end if we have a baby?
Will having a baby end our freedom?
WISH For A Stork Retreats and Classes address these common worries and more. Not only will you learn effective stress reduction techniques to help calm down worry, anxiety and stress in your home, work and life in general, you will also learn communication skills to help resolve problems peacefully and with mutual respect, understanding and compassion.
Learn valuable life skills that will help you create more peace, harmony and loving at home with your new family.
Read more about stress reduction Helpful tips to reduce stress below.
Receive everything in my 2-module (8-week) course
All in one inspirational healing retreat for only
$1,889 p/couple
$1,228 p/single woman
Price includes Sycamore Springs accommodation in shared 2 or 3 bedroom suite, or standard hot mineral spa room with private outdoor hot mineral spa tub, room tax, resort amenities & fees and workshop with take home action plan and follow up phone consultation.
Excludes meals and Resort Spa treatments.
House Call Service
For couples whose busy schedule prevents them from going away for a Retreat, you can now enroll in an 8-week private holistic stress reduction training course at home. Travel fee applies according to location and travel time. Inquire for details.
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W.I.S.H. For A Stork Holistic Wellness Retreats 2-night, 3-day retreats that give you a much needed break from the stress and pressure of your daily routine. ch At this educational and healing experience you will learn how to identify early signs of stress, how to apply effective stress reduction techniques and how to transform fear, doubt, past disappointment and hurt .
Transform fears into loving confidence.
Heal past hurts and disappointment.
Change subconscious blocks and barriers.
Replace past limiting beliefs with new inspirations
Create the optimum inner environment for receiving new life in the womb.
W.I.S.H. For A Stork Holistic Wellness Retreats are offered several times a year at beautiful intimate resorts with healing waters for partner Watsu, therapeutic spa treatments and facilities for our daily yoga, meditation and nature hikes, all of which bring , peace of mind and inspiration for your heart and soul.
 Techniques You Will Learn:Diaphragmatic Breathing
Guided Visualization
Somatic Dialogue
Inner-Child Healing
Lost Baby Healing
Vipassana Meditation
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Dianne Porchia, MA masterfully creates a safe sacred space
Heal past hurt, self doubt and fear
Transform negative thoughts and worries
Reconnect in your loving mutual support from the heart
Explore trust during partner Watsu at Resort Oasis
Yoga, floor Pilates, body movement and dance
Relax & rejuvenate with massage & spa treatments
Take-home a holistic action plan to integrate into daily life
Follow-up phone consultation with Dianne Porchia included in price of retreat
Create of optimum inner and outer environment for welcoming new life into your womb.
Respond to the new challenges of parenting with more grace, ease, calm and confidence. Improve communication in your relationship and when parenting as a team.
Create more peace harmony and loving in your home and new family.
Read more about Porchia's unique holistic approach
WISH For A Stork Retreats are limited to 4-6 couples
8 -12 participants create an intimate environment and provide personalized support for each person.Retreats are open to women without their male partners and to lesbian couples.
Porchia's Team of medical, fertility and wellness professionals
Holistic support before and during pregnancy and after birth to help you and your new family maintain optimum health and well being body-mind-heart-soul.
See Team List below
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 Dianne Porchia carefully selects the venues for each of her Retreats based upon their healing amenities such as hot mineral springs, massage and spa treatments, facility for yoga, movement and dance, healthy cuisine, ability to use surrounding nature for workshop exercises.
Combining body-mind-heart-soul experiences in natural surroundings is what makes Porchia's holistic approach so spec ial and different. Upcoming Retreat Schedule:
J uly 23 - 25, 2012 Sycamore Springs, San Luis Obispo
October 5- 7, 2012 Sycamore Springs, San Luis Obisbo
November TBD 2012 Esalen, Big Sur / Sycamore Springs
January, 2013 Esalen, Big Sur March, 2013 Esalen, Big Sur
Early registration advised to ensure your space.
The information and exercises covered in a 2 - 4 night retreat are equivalent to an 8 - 12-week private WISH For Stork course.
 Wellness Retreat
Receive everything in my 2-module (8-week) course All in one inspirational and healing retreat $1,889 p/couple
$1,228 p/single woman (double occupancy)
Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa. Prices based on double occupancy in shared 2 or 3 bedroom suite, or shared standard hot mineral spa room. Single occupancy room $300 more. Each suite and room has private outdoor hot mineral spa tub. Price includes room tax, all Resort amenities & fees, workshop WISH For Stork, and one follow up phone consultation with Dianne Porchia. Excludes: meals, tips and Spa treatments.
Register Early. SAVE $
Advance registration suggested to ensure your spacePrivate Classes available in 4-week modules
Topanga Canyon Retreat $800 per module (4 classes)$1,600 two modules (8 classes)
$2,400 three modules (12 classes)
House Calls available when Registered for 3 modules. Travel fee applies.
An Invoice will be sent to you for on-line payment
See Special Offer Below:
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 Sycamore Mineral Springs
Resort & Spa, San Luis Obispo
The perfect place for relaxation, rejuvenation, inspiration and healing body-mind-heart-soul.
Sycamore Mineral Springs
has a legendary history reaching back to Spanish-Mexican early American era of California and the wild days of the Old West. In 1886 two weathered prospectors started drilling for "liquid gold." To their surprise they didn't find oil, but white-hot sulfur mineral water.
 The hot mineral water's curative effects prompted the establishment of a spa and mineral springs resort on the present location with doctors and nurses for health and wellness. In the 1930's Sycamore Springs became a popular therapeutic stop off for Hollywood celebrities during trips to Heart Castle.
Now this intimate hillside Resort boasts a variety of spacious standard rooms, one and two bedroom suites and 3-bedroom guest house, each with private patio mineral spa.
 Sycamore Springs sits on over 100 acres of forestland with hiking and cycling trails, labyrinth, yoga dome, swimming pool, hot mineral water grotto and waterfall, therapeutic treatment spa, gift shop and restaurant and secluded hillside mineral spring hot tubs for private use.
 Charming seaside village of Avila is minutes away by car where you'll find shops, restaurants, golf course and the picturesque Avila Pier. Retreat has an optional group lunch at the Olde Port Inn at the end of the historic pier.
WISH for A Stork Retreat at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
July 23 - 25, 2012 October 5- 7, 2012 November TBD
$1,889 p/couple
$1,228 p/single woman
Prices at Sycamore Springs are based on double occupancy in shared 2 or 3 bedroom suite or shared standard hot mineral spring room. Single occupancy room $300 more. Each suite and room has private outdoor hot mineral spa tub. Price includes room tax, all Resort amenities and fees, WISH For A Stork Workshop fee and one follow-up phone consultation with Dianne Porchia. Excludes meals and Resort Spa treatments.
Register NOW and save $
See Special Offer Coupon Below
Register NOW for July 23 - 25
An invoice will be sent to you for on-line payment
$1,889 p/couple
$1,228 p/single woman
Limited to 4-6 Couples
(8-12 people)
Personal Attention For All
Note: Hotel and Resort accommodation rates fluctuate according to season, demand and hotel policy.Therefore, some WISH Retreats may be discounted, while others are not. If Porchia is able to obtain discounted rates for her Retreats, this savings is passed along to you. Hotel cancellation policies may also fluctuate and separate cancellation fees apply to both workshop fee and accommodation. Workshop fees are non-refundable, however, if your space is filled by another couple, your registration fee will be returned, less a $100 p/p cancellation fee.
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WISH For A Stork
Holistic Stress Reduction For
Fertility, Natural Pregnancy, IVF Success, Health & Wellness
Dianne Porchia collaborates and refers out to a team of medical, fertility and wellness professionals, to provide you with integrated holistic support before and during pregnancy and after birth to help you and your new family maintain optimum health and well being body-mind-heart-soul. If you are a medical or holistic health care professional and would like to be included in my list of resources and on my holistic health and wellness Blog, please feel free to contact me at dianne@porchiawish.com Read Porciha's Tips to
Reduce Stress & Worry Below
Team of Medical & Holistic Fertility Professionals
ObGyns
 Sharon Pushkin, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology 1301 20th Street, Suite 100 Santa Monica, CA 90404 310-208-3111
Olivia Crookes, MD, FACO Women's Healthcare Associates 1245 16th Street, Suite 300 Santa Monica, CA 90404 310-453-6767
Acupuncture & Natural Medicine
Catherine Hu, PhD, OMD, LAc, QME
Advanced Acupuncture, Inc. (Two locations)
Chinese School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
1260 15th Street, Suite 601
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-458-2848
622 W., Duarte Road, #204
Arcadia, CA 91007
626-462-9821
Ganit Kriel, LAc Bryan Abel, LAc Thumos Health Center (Three locations) 9301 16th Street, Suite 208 Beverly Hills, CA 90210 1245 16th Street, Suite 300 Santa Monica, CA 90404 4428 Stern Avenue Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Dr. Ray Rubio, D.A.O.M., L. Ac., FABORM Westlake Complementary Medicine 910 Hampshire Road, Suite A Westlake Village, CA 91361 Tel: 805.497.1335 Fa x: 805.497.1336 Edison de Mello, LAc Akasha Center For Integrative Medicine Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Psychotherapy, and Massage Therapy
520 Arizona Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451.8880 http://www.akashacenter.com Shana Lauer, LAc, Certified Herbalist Santa Barbara Wellness Center
1815 State Street, Suite E
Santa Barbara, CA
805-765-1059 Ayurvedic & Oriental Medicine Habib Sadeghi, Bee Hive Of Healing 11695 National Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064 310-914-4567 Massage, Cranio-Sacral & Aqua Therapy Nancy Hawkins, MPT Water PT Specialists (2 locations) Aqua Exercise for Trimester of Pregnancy Westchester Family YMCA 8015 S. Sepulveda Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90045
Culver Palms YMCA
4500 Sepulveda Blvd Culver City, CA 90230 310.991.7751 Midwives & Doulas
Birthwell, Los Angeles
Holistic Weomen's Health
Mariposa Oxenberg, MS, CNM
Marina Alzugaray, CNM, RNP, MS
Lyndsey Milton CD (DONA) PCD (DONA)
Julie McInally CD (DONA)
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Porchia's Tips To Reduce Stress & Worry
- Educate yourself on the facts to alleviate irrational fears. Less than 20% of pregnancies end i miscarriage. Ris of a second miscarriage is less than 3%.
- Massage, reflexology and other forms of nurturing therapeutic touch relaxes the body, mind and emotions while boosting your immune function.
- Yoga, Tai Chi will teach you mindful focus while moving and exercising your body.
- Meditation & breathing will hep to calm down an overactive mind and nervous system.
- Walking & exercise In Nature moves stuck energy and provides Vitamin D.
- Heal past emotional hurts, limiting belief and subconscious blocks.
- Count your blessings and acknowledge your gratitude for all you have in this moment.
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If you or anyone you know is having difficulty getting pregnant, is considering alternatives like adoption, surrogate or in-vitro-fertalization, please consider this natural and holistic approach to improve your chances of natural pregnancy and success with IVF implant. You have nothing to loose and everything to gain.
 Blessings,
Dianne Porchia
Porchias W.I.S.H.
Whole Integrated Self Health
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DIANNE PORCHIA, MA
Since 2001, workshops, retreats and private consultations based on her Porchia's W.I.S.H Whole Integrated Self Health and Passing Performance Stress Reduction For Adults & Teens,
with an 80% pass rate with law students preparing for the California State Bar exam, Porchia has helped many individuals, couples and teenagers turn their inner saboteur into an inner ally to support goals in academia, career, relationship, parenting, life transition, health and wellness. Read more
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Early Bird Special Savings. If you register 45 days prior to a scheduled Retreat date at Sycamore Springs Resort you can save $160 per couple or $80 per single woman.
Regular Couple Retreat price is $1,889, but you pay only $1,729 if you register before 6/22/12 for July 23-25 retreat. Regular Single Woman Retreat price is $1,228, but you pay only $1,148 if you register before 6/22/12 for July 23-25 retreat. (Double occupancy. $300 more for single occupancy room).
Contact Dianne Porchia for further information and to receive your $160 or $80 discount.
Note: Accommodation rates fluctuate according to season, demand and hotel policy, therefore, some Retreats may be discounted, while others are not.
This coupon is transferable so please share it with your friends.
| Offer Expires: 6/22/12 Mention Coupon 2012JUNENEWS
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