Events
Decolonizing Medicine
IAM4US 12th Annual Conference-Virtual
Save The Date: Oct. 6-8, 2022
Support your self-care, family, and community health
Strauss Health Sciences Library, CU AnschutzTraditional & Indigenous Medicine Lecture: Health Equity & Curanderismo, Bridging the Gap in Underserved Communities
Presented by:
Sofia Chavez
Lecture Date:
Wednesday, 01/19/2022
Free
Multi-Cultural Community Education Classes
Multi-Cultural Community Health and Wellness Classes
Support your self-care, family, and community health
Every Tuesday1:00PM-2:00PM
990 Alcott Way, Denver 80204
English and Spanish translation
Work with licensed and certified practitioners from various communities, including integrative therapy practitioners, yoga instructors, acupuncturists, psychotherapists- NLC and Traditional Indigenous Healers.
Learn and practice self-management tools for healthy living, including, gardening, nutritious cooking and eating, fun exercises, and a variety of self-care techniques, pain management, stress reduction, time management, positive thinking, and relaxation techniques.
Provided by Dr. Sofia Chavez, DNM, Board Certified by American Naturopathic Medical Association, CO Registered Psychotherapist, COTA- Occupational Therapy
Clinic Schedule 2016-2017
Private Sessions by appointment.
Third-3rd Saturday of the Month Community Clinic by appointment
NADA Ear Acupuncture $25.00 Get on the list! Receive email or text notifications of NADA Dates. Call 303-726-7119 or email Estarahealth@comcast.net
Holistic Integrative Clinic - We Accept Referrals from your physician
Estara combines Indigenous Reiki TM, Holistic Integrative Therapies and Auricular Medicine to create a unique 30-minute healing experience. Ear-Auricular Therapy is an ancient Mayan-Mexican technique that is supported and documented by modern scientific studies to be effective. It is used for a variety of physical conditions, addictions, pain management, improves mood, aides in treating depression and anxiety, allergies and more.
Closed Holiday Week-ends and Closed on Heavy Snow Days, Call in Advance! 303-726-7119
Located at 7475 W. 5th Ave, Lakewood CO, 80226 Suite 101B
Estara Dance Of The Flower Medicine Community Event
2016 La Casa Quigg Newton - Sunny Side Resource Fair
2015 Events
Twenty Dollar Tuesdays
Every First and Third Tuesday of the Month- starts January 20th, 2015. Mornings 10am-12pm by appointment only
303-726-7119 (Walk in 1:00-5:00PM) Click Here for Details
Wednesday Wellness Clinic
Referrals from Denver Health - La Casa Clinic are accepted
Every Second and Fourth Wednesday of the Month- by appointment 303-726-7119
Click Here for Details
Summer / Fall 2014 Events
Estara Program's Community Health Education Project with Denver Housing, HUD and Metro State continues.
University of New Mexico Curanderismo Class and Taos Retreat. OME and Estara Community collaboration in Denver
Wednesdays at Denver Health Clinic
Thursdays at Sunny Side: Community Health Education and Wellness
Fridays at South Lincoln: Community Health Education and Wellness
Monthly Class: Indigenous Wellness Series 2014 held at Estara
in Lakewood
Monthly Class: Indigenous Wellness Series 2015 to be
announced
Grand Junction - 2015 Indigenous Medicine Series
Where: Hospice Care Center, 3090 N. 12th Street, Room 102
When: May 16 and 17th / October 24 and 25th
Time: 10am-5:00pm
Fee: $75
For complete details and registration click here.
May 16 and 17th - Intro to Series: Emotions-Organs-Pain Body, Global Ancestral Health Models, Mesoamerican Aromatherapy, Mesoamerican Acupressure Body & Auricular
October 24 and 25th - Meridians, Chakras, Cosmic Forces, Kinam-Mayan Yoga- Tree of Life- Mindfully Working with the Web of Life, Indigenous Sound & Healing-The Shaman's Horse Practitioner Self CareExperiential and Educational Series is provided by Sofia Chavez-Hilton, Founder of Estara Health & Wellness, Candidate Doctorate in Natural Medicine, Graduate of Metropolitan State University, BS in Integrative Therapeutic Practices, Assoc. Degree in Occupational Therapy, Licensed Massage Therapist, Clinically Certified Aroma-therapist, Reiki Master-Bio Field Trained, Trained in Curanderismo, Meso American Healing Systems, Sound and Healing Modalities, Advanced Auricular Medicine. CO Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Biofeedback Practitioner. 2009 Pilot Research Project, partnerships to facilitate integration of Curanderismo into Primary Care. 2012 Observational Study using Indigenous Reiki TM on Chronic Pain. Must pre-register 48 hours in advance at EstaraHealth@comcast.net or call 303-726-7119
Past Events
2013 Indigenous Medicine Series -
Where: Metro State University
When: Third Thursday of the Month
Time: 5 to 8PM - 3 hours
Fee: $30
For complete details and registration click here.
2013 International Conference of Shamans - Pilgrimage to Mexico
Where: Mexico
When: March 20-28, 2013
This trip will be planned twice a year - please contact us about future dates.
Join Divine Adventures March 20-28, 2013 in Mexico and take part in a chance of a lifetime opportunity to participate in the "International Conference of Shamans," as this is the first time the conference has been opened to the outside world!
On our first pilgrimage to Mexico, Divine Adventures participates in the International Conference of Shamans - a collaboration of Shamans and Traditional Healers. This is an international movement to encourage individuals to get involved in positive planetary changes, worldwide economic stability and unity consciousness through Indigenous Medicine. The goal of the conference is to support change through Spirituality, Health, Education and Economic Sustainability. Here, shamans and healers will share their ancient wisdom with the current medical environment.
March 20 - 28 Itinerary
Divine Adventures Registration Form
The trip supports Estara Students and Individuals promoting positive Planetary changes and global unity consciousness.
Ancient Prophesy: North connecting with the South. Not just about people and countries, but about concepts and philosophies meeting on a middle ground. Healing the World through Holistic Health, Modern Science and Indigenous Medicine. Trying to get Political Leaders, Spiritual Leaders, Health Care Leaders and Holistic and Indigenous Practitioners on common ground.
Fall 2012 Events
Starting in September, 2012, Estara Program's Community Health and Education Project with Denver Housing, HUD and Metro State will begin. Continue in 2013.
2013 Events
2012 Grand Junction Series:
Building Bridges of Awareness Connecting the North and South
Saturday September 22, 2012 and Sunday, Sunday September 23, 2012 Two Day Workshop
Unit II: Introduction to Indigenous Reiki, Tapping into the Meridian Labyrinth of The Body using the Curanderismo Perspective™ and Web of Life
Workshop held at 3090 N. 12th Street, Suite 102
How does Reiki work, understanding the Meridian Body used in Acupuncture, why the energy field is called an Aura, wheels of energy called the Chakras and how this relates to your personal health and growth.
2012 Grand Junction Series:
Building Bridges of Awareness Connecting the North and South
Sunday September 23, 2012
Reiki I Practitioner Training
Class held at 3090 N. 12th Street, Suite 102
How does Reiki work, understanding the Meridian Body used in Acupuncture, why the energy field is called an Aura, wheels of energy called the Chakras and how this relates to your personal health and growth.
Reiki I is $100 Indigenous Reiki Tapping into the Meridian Labyrinth of the Body using the Curanderismo Perspective. Participants will receive attunement and Certificate as Trained in Indigenous Reiki Level I Practitioner.
Estara Programs - August, 2012
Observational Study utilizing Indigenous Healing Modalities in the treatment of Chronic Pain with Denver Health
August 2012 Events
August 1 to 15 - Sacred Sweat Lodge
Dance of the Flower Medicine Event
Presented by Estara Integrative Programs
and Sofia Chavez Hilton
Estara will be constructing the Sacred Sweat Lodge in Evergreen, Colorado.
This two week event will focus on traditions of Curanderismo- "Mexican and Native American Folk Healing" and build a Temezcal - Sacred Mexican Sweat Bath.
Estara Programs - August, 2012
Observational Study utilizing Indigenous Healing Modalities in the treatment of Chronic Pain with Denver Health
Society of Ethnobiology 35th Annual Meeting
"Conservation and Communities" Denver, Colorado
April, 1114, 2012
Dinner and an Evening with the Friends of
Estara Health and Wellness
Thursday, 12 April 2012 - 7:30pm
After the poster session, come enjoy dinner and an evening with the friends of Estara Health and Wellness. Beginning at 7:30pm, Estara Health and Wellness and local doctors will discuss the integration of Curanderismo in a clinical setting in Colorado and the international collaboration of traditional healers, curanderos and shamans in Mexico. A delicious Mexican buffet will be offered and the evening will finish off with an optional 20 minute Kinam and Toltec yoga routine led by an Estara practitioner.
Costs: $18 - Register here.
April 11th-16th, 2012
Dance of the Flower Medicine - Quarterly Event
Estara Health and Wellness in collaboration with CEDEHC brings our guest teacher, Roberto Suarez Parra from Guerrero Mexico.
Roberto operates a community clinic as well as teaches Mayan Massage, is a chiropractor, studied sports massage, pediatric massage, acupuncture, ear acupuncture, Bach Flores and medicinal plants. While in Denver, Roberto will offer private sessions as well as teach classes on Ancient Toltec/Mayan Yoga called Kinam and Meso American Sobada/Lymph Drainage. He will also share teachings of Azteca Flowers which are similar to Bach Flower Therapy throughout the week.
There will be two opportunities to take a 6 hour weekend class on KINAM which is a system of exercises composed of thirty-three variants of a hundred basic positions. This system of exercise was taken from the Central American sources (codexs reliefs, mural, and artifacts) and it is known as "the Toltec yoga" or "the yoga of Anahuac". Its purpose is to produce external and internal equilibrium, and to approach practical wisdom of the ancient ones of Mexico. Dynamic series are added, manual gestures, exercises of respiration, as well as technical techniques used to cleanse the vehicles of consciousness and help with self-awareness. 
Learn more about CEDEHC Curanderismo Classes and certificate programs
Centro De Desarrollo Humano Hacia La Comunidad AC Phone no:(52) (777)323 4381 CEDEHC.com.xm
Suggested Reading- 'Wind in The Blood' by Garcia, Sierra and Balam.
Learn how our Mayan and Chinese Ancestors used common healing methods
Schedule and Sign-UP
Please Call 303-726-7119 (Estara main number) for Private Session appointments. For classes sign up online here, or call.
- Wednesday April 11th
Private Sessions at 10 am or 1 pm. Sessions will include Meso-American massage/lymph drainage and Bach Flower/Azteca Flower Recommendations.
Cost $50.00 - Please Call 303-726-7119 (Estara main number) for Private Session appointments.
- Wednesday Evening 6:30 pm -8:30 pm
Presentation on lymphatic massage/sobada and Azteca Flower Remedies
Cost $25.00 [Enrollment is limited.] - Thursday April 12th
Private Sessions at 10 am or 1pm. Sessions will include Meso-American massage/lymph drainage and Bach Flower/Azteca Flower Recommendations.
Cost $50.00 - Please Call 303-726-7119 (Estara main number) for Private Session appointments.
- Thursday Evening
Dinner and an Evening with the Friends of Estara Health and Wellness
After the poster session, come enjoy dinner and an evening with the friends of Estara Health and Wellness. Beginning at 7:30pm, Estara Health and Wellness and local doctors will discuss the integration of Curanderismo in a clinical setting in Colorado and the international collaboration of traditional healers, curanderos and shamans in Mexico. A delicious Mexican buffet will be offered and the evening will finish off with an optional 20 minute Kinam and Toltec yoga routine led by an Estara practitioner.
Costs: $18.00 Sign up Link - Friday April 13th
Private Sessions at 10 am or 1 pm. Sessions will include Meso-American massage/lymph drainage and Bach Flower/Azteca Flower Recommendations.
Cost $50.00 - Please Call 303-726-7119 (Estara main number) for Private Session appointments.
- Saturday April 14th
Kinam/Yoga instruction including information on the energy body, the chakras and the Bach/Azteca flower concepts to help the physical and and the Bach/Azteca flower concepts to help the physical and energy bodies. Class will be from 9 am to 4 pm.
Cost $75.00 [Enrollment is limited.]
Please dress comfortably for this class so you can take part and enjoy the experiential piece. - Please bring a lunch or plan on going out locally.
- Sunday April 15th
Kinam/Yoga instruction including information on the energy body, the chakras and the Bach/Azteca flower concepts to help the physical and and the Bach/Azteca flower concepts to help the physical and energy bodies. Class will be from 9 am to 4 pm.
Cost $75.00 [Enrollment is limited.]
Please dress comfortably for this class so you can take part and enjoy the experiential piece. - Please bring a lunch or plan on going out locally.
- Monday April 16th
Private Sessions at 10 am or 1 pm. Sessions will include Meso-American massage/lymph drainage and Bach Flower/Azteca Flower Recommendations.
Cost $50.00 - Please Call 303-726-7119 (Estara main number) for Private Session appointments.
- Monday Evening Presentation on lymphatic massage/sobada and Bach/ Azteca Flower Remedies
Cost $25.00 [Enrollment is limited.]
Curanderismo in the Modern World
February 13, 2012, 9 am to 11 am, Free
Prestige Plus Service of Longmont United Hospital, 910 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont, CO 80501
Curanderismo is a holistic system of Latin American Folk Medicine practiced in Mexico, Latin America, and the Southwestern United States. It can be defined as a set of traditional beliefs, rituals and practices that address the physical, spiritual, psychological and socail needs of the people who use it. Sofia Chavez will discuss the origin of Curanderismo and how it is currently practiced. The presentation will include a short ceremony and Curanderismo experience using Sound and Healing, ancient Raspada technique, Agua Florida-Aroma thereapy. Sofia is the founder of Estara Health and Wellness in Lakewood, Colorado. Her focus is on community health education and preventional care from the Curanderismo perspective, as well as developing partnerships to facilitate integration of Curanderismo with Primary Care.
Dance of the Flower Medicine - Special Event
Curanderismo Ear Acupressure Class
Offered twice in one weekend
Saturday, November 12th OR Sunday, November 13th, 2011
Location: At Estara 1385 Carr St., Lakewood, CO
Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
(There will be a one hour lunch break, so bring something or plan on eating out locally.)
Cost: $100.00 -
Registration is limited to 30 participants each day.
Estara Collaborates with CEDEHC
AWAKEN YOUR CAPACITY TO HEAL YOURSELF & OTHERS
Workshop includes lecture and hands on work. At the completion of Class, the attendee will (1) Learn about the Meridian Body used in Acupuncture (2) Learn about concepts of how to treat common conditions and certain disorders (3) Locate zones on the ear that represent pathology of the body such as illness, pain and other disorders (4) Learn simple techniques of Raspada, Breath Exercises and Energy Balancing. There will also be demonstrations of ventosas-cupping and moxibustion.
Sofia Salazar a biologist by profession with a Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Medicinal Plants will be teaching this 8 hour class. She has been in private practice for twelve years and is one of the founding therapists of the CEDEHC Community Clinic in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Learn how to treat common conditions such as headaches, fever, carpal tunnel syndrome, or back pain, nausea, dental pain, menstrual cramps, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, asthma addiction, fever, heat exhaustion, asthma, muscle and tendon injuries, poor blood circulation and other minor problems. Learn techniques used to balance the emotions.
Class recommended for community members, therapists and those trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine who wish to understand and remove cultural barriers to healthcare.
Learn more about CEDEHC Curanderismo Classes and certificate programs:
Centro De Desarrollo Humano Hacia La Comunidad AC Phone no:(52) (777)323 4381
http://www.cedehc.com.mx/cursos.html
Suggested Reading:
Wind in The Blood by Garcia, Sierra and Balam.
Learn how our Mayan and Chinese Ancestors used common healing methods.
Free Community Workship: Herbs for Health
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011 6:30 -8:00 pm
Location: Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive
Presented by Sofia Chavez-Frederick, Holistic Health Practitioner and Founder of Estara Integrative Programs
Door prizes will be awarded at the end of the workshop.
Please register in advance by contacting Jeanette Snchez at 303-450-8935 or via email at jsanchez@northglenn.org.
Herbal Medicine, also called Botanical Medicine, refers to using seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark and flowers for medicinal purposes. Through-out history, people have used herbs and other parts of plants in their daily diet to stay healthy and balanced.
Remedies for lack of sleep, stress, depression, anxiety, pain, weight loss, hair loss, Fibromyalgia and skin problems are some of the most popular and in-demand herbal products. Learn how herbs can support good health, the history of herbal medicine, how herbs work, safety, how herbs are used in diet, and as remedies in a modern world.
Dance of the Flower Medicine - Special Event
Curanderismo Class with Juan Carlos Solano Alcocer
Two 8 Hour Workshop Dates:
Saturday, April 16th, 2011, 8AM to 5PM
Saturday, April 23rd, 2011, 8AM to 5PM
Cost $100.00 per Full Day Saturday Class
Preregistration is required please email info@estaraprograms.com for registration information
Morning Session:
Armonizacion energetica a traves del caracol y la obsidian
Learn about the cosmology of the Mexica people and their connection to the energies of the earth. Using the shell and the obsidian stone as examples, Juan Carlos will be discussing how the Mexica people use these tools to bring harmony to themselves and the world around them.
Afternoon Session:
Uso de la obsidiana asociados con otros elementos terapeuticos
Juan Carlos will be teaching basic techniques for using the obsidian stone to: unlock the power of the body, energetic cleansing for self and others and using the obsidian mirror for self introspection.
Juan Carlos will also be presenting at the Ancient Rituals and Healing Circle at Estara on April 21st 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Curanderismo Workshop Participant Comments:
I am grateful for the opportunities to EXPERIENCE the medicine not just read about it, or watch it but to actually feel it, hear it, see it and know that now it is now part of me. An absolute gift that lives within me and can be gifted to others in turn. The opportunities to work with our traditional and indigenous healers are rare and I'm always grateful that Estara finds a way to bring us all together.
The environment is comfortable, the people are amazing, and the learning experience is amazing! These classes really bring things together in such a harmonious way...
Juan Carlos shared his knowledge and heart with us. He increased my level of understanding about the Directions and deities, introduced the Aztec calendar with meaningful lessons, demonstrated practical wisdom for energy work with the Obsidian, and offered beautiful insights to inspire my role as a Lightworker.
This class with Juan Carlos provided me with valuable information, practical skills, and also touched me deeply emotionally. The center and the whole group / class experience was uplifting and supportive. I highly recommend this class!
I felt truly inspired and empowered by the Curanderismo class at Estara. I used some of the techniques that I learned in the Reiki treatments that I gave following the class. They were powerful. I spoke with several other participants and each of them were as impressed as I was!
The class was very interesting and enjoyable. J.C,, was very well informed and answer all questions with knowledge and respect.
Saturday, February 26, 2011, 6 Hours, Registration Required
Location: Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, Grand Junction, CO
Topic: Pain Body
Mental Health and Spiritual Practices from the
Indigenous Perspective Workshop Recognition of
Pain Body and Techniques to Release Emotions
Six (6) hour workshop Cost: $60.00. Seating is limited. Registration is based on date of registration with deposite recieved. Registration Form Workshop Brochure
Workshop Description: Meso-American healers believe that we are more than just a physical body and that our emotions and mental states affect our physical health. They utilized the concept of True Occupation to develop self-awareness and promote healing in the mind and body. They knew that our Occupations are different at various stages of our lives. Learn Mindful Attention techniques and how to create a Sacred Space in order to integrate spiritual practices as a way of life.
Objectives:
- Learn about the science behind these ancient healing philosophies.
- Learn to recognize our Pain Body and when we are over-identifying with it.
- Learn how to include spiritual practices into your daily activities
Benefits:
Deep relaxation, stress management, release of
endorphins, immune system enhancement,
mental clarity, self awareness and expanded
consciousness
Recommended Reading:
Curandero by Eliseo
Cheo Torres, Woman Who Glows in The
Dark by Elena Avila, Wind in the Blood by
Garcia, Sierra, Balam, The Brain that Changes
Itself by Norman Doidge MD, The Power of
Now by Eckhart Tolle
Instructor Information:
Sofia Chavez-Frederick is a Holistic Health and Community Education Practitioner, holds
a BS in Integrative Healing Practices-Holistic Health Professional. Ms. Chavez-Frederick is also trained in
Curanderismo, Meso American Healing Systems, Indigenous Sound & Healing Modalities
Workshop Location: Workshops will take place on Saturdays at Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado
located at 3090 B N. 12th Street Room 102, from 9:00am-5:00pm.
More Information: contact Mary Watson at 970.683.4927 or email mwatson@hospicewco.com
Monday, December, 13, 2010 from 5:30 to 8:30PM-
Registration Required
An Evening with Maestra Velia of Cuernavaca, Mexico and Sofia Chavez Frederick
Maestra Velia and Sofia will be presenting on the Ancient Ways and Medicines of the Americas including Curanderismo and its many healing modalities.
Velia is from one of the oldest lineages of Curanderas in Mexico. She is a teacher at CEDEHC in Mexico. Sofia Chavez-Frederick is a gifted teacher and founder of Estara Health and Wellness
Seating for this event is limited and registraion is required.
To register print out this form and mail it to Estara with payment as soon as possible.
Saturday-Sunday, October 22 to 23, 2010
Second Annual Four Corners Conference, 2010: Globalization Past, Present and Future Impacts: Real and Imagined--a Dialogue on Globalization
Sophia will be presenting at the conference at Mesa State University in Grand Junction, Colorado. To read more, use this link: http://www.mesastate.edu/spanish/fcc/index.html
Estara Health & Wellness Grand Opening
Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 11AM to 6PM
Estara Health & Wellness and The Center of Well-Being
Invite You To An Open House
- Where: 1385 Carr Street, Lakewood 80214
- What:
- Demos throughout the day
- Door prize drawings
- Silent auction - Community Fundraiser
- Get to know the practitioners
- Learn about the services offered
- Refreshments
- Music by Stephen Pranger, 'Singing Bowls'
Join us for the fun and enjoy an opportunity to learn more about:
- Meso-American Massage, Reiki, Sound Healing, Aromatheraphy, Curanderismo
- Sofia Chavez-Frederick, www.EstaraPrograms.com 303-726-7119
- Skincare and Makeup
- Stephanie Millonig, www.Anasskincare.com 303-898-8085
- Get What You Want Easily - Law of Attraction and EFT
- Barbara Hagerman, www.gethappygethappier.com 303-667-2223
- Massage Therapy
- Jason Dorris dorris_74@hotmail.com 303-808-5699
- Reiki Healing and Chakra Balancing
- Kathy Sietos, kathy.sietos@gmail.com 303-522-8460
- Laser Teeth Whitening
- Sherry Hevelone, self_imagelaser@yahoo.com 303-933-1248
Monday-Friday, August 2 to 6, 2010
Dance of the Flower Medicine - 2010
For complete details on this annual special event, please see the event's website
Dance of the Flower Medicine Website
Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 3PM
Balance for Women Physicians
Sofia Chavez-Frederick, Holistic Health Practitioner, will present at the The Balance For Women Physicians Annual Conference in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Click here for additional information on The Balance For Women Physicians
Topic: My Culture, Your Culture, Our Culture,
by Charlene Barrientes Ortiz and Sofia Chavez Frederick
- Describe three elements of curanderismo and other indigenous healing traditions
- Reflect on the impact of these mind-body-spirit connections and neuroscience on participant's practice
- Plan one way in which this enhanced cultural competency will change participant's practice
Monday, September 27, 2010 - 9:30AM to 10:45AM
Sofia Chavez-Frederick will present a talk on Curanderismo at Metro State College of Denver. This informative lecture is a short introduction to Curanderismo.
Location: Metro South Room 233
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 8:00AM to 9:15AM
Sofia Chavez-Frederick will present a talk on Curanderismo at Metro State College of Denver. This informative lecture is a short introduction to Curanderismo.
Location: To Be Determined
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 - 12:30PM to 1:45PM
Sofia Chavez-Frederick will present a talk on Curanderismo at Metro State College of Denver. This informative lecture is a short introduction to Curanderismo.
Location: Metro Room MC5A
