bookmark Since 1988 The Macrobiotic Center of Cleveland was established in 1988 as a resource for people interested in learning about the macrobiotic diet and way of life. Regular activities include community dinners, cooking classes, and lecture programs. Services offered include macrobiotic counseling, cooking instruction, and shiatsu massage. Books and Cookware are available for sale during classes. Classes with FRANCOIS ROLAND "WINTER MACROBIOTIC COOKING SERIES" FOUR WEDNESDAYS, 6:00-8:30 PM, STARTS FEBRUARY 18, 2009 Cost: $120 for whole program (4 WEEKS), or $35 each single classes. location: 1793 Radnor Rd in Cleveland Heights. A sample meals will be served at each session. Call (216) 371-3222 or email macrocenter@yahoo.com for registration or information Homestyle Macrobiotic Cooking for Health and Good taste (winter style) How to Make Delicious Soups; Whole Grains, Beans and Soyfood Dishes; Land and Sea Vegetables; Learn Macrobiotic Breakfast dishes; Condiments; Simple Pickles; Desserts. Learn a variety of cooking methods: Boiling, Water-sauteeing, Blanching, Pan-Frying; kinpira; nishime; Steaming. Food Selection; Meal Balancing; Cutting Techniques; Utensils. Discover Healing Foods such as Miso, Shoyu, Kuzu, Shiitake, Umeboshi, Tofu, Tempeh and More. Learn Nutritional And Healing Properties of Many Natural Foods "FUNDAMENTALS OF MACROBIOTICS" ...by observing a proper diet, the individual maintains a healthy and orderly condition in harmony with the natural and social environment"ul> FOUR WEDNESDAYS, STARTS JANUARY 21, 2009, 6:00-8:30 PM Principles of Macrobiotic Diet and Cooking; Content of Macrobiotic Diet; How to Prepare a macrobiotic Meal; How to Prepare a macrobiotic breakfast. Location:         1793 Radnor Rd, Cleveland Heights Registration:    Call 216-371-3222 or email: macrocenter@yahoo.com Cost:               $110 for entire program .Soup and brown rice rolls will be available before lecture classes, sample meal will be served during each cooking class Services with FRANCOIS ROLAND For information and appointments, call (216)-371-3222) or e-mail Macrobiotic Center of Cleveland Macrobiotic Consultations Counseling services are offered to individuals interested in discussing how the macrobiotic diet should be adjusted and practiced to optimize the diet's healing benefits and to increase energy. A consultation includes a health assessment, discussion of the macrobiotic view of the cause of present condition, personalized lifestyle & dietary recommendations, home remedies. Consultations by telephone are available. Private Cooking Lessons Because of a lack of experience, many people are having difficulties making the transition to the macrobiotic way of cooking and cooking. Private cooking lessons are adjusted to a person's individual health requirements and level of experience with macrobiotic cooking. These sessions are offered as an alternative to group classes and are scheduled during the day. Shiatsu Massage Shiatsu is a pressure-point massage designed to regulate the flow of energy in the body. Pressure is applied by thumb, fingers, palms or feet to the body's surface to stimulate ki flow and blood circulation. Shiatsu massage produces deep relaxation, increases energy levels, and brings the body back to balance. Shiatsu is also very effective for detecting and correcting potential problems.Come for a shiatsu health evaluation session, energy tune-up, or to alleviate a painful condition TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Francois Roland, a native of Geneva, Switzerland, has been involved in macrobiotics and natural healing for over thirty years. He is a graduate of the Kushi Institute of Boston (class of 1979) and of the Cambridge Institute of Acupuncture. While studying in Boston, he worked as an assistant in a holistic medical office and as a macrobiotic counseling assistant at the office of Michio Kushi. He also owned and operated a natural foods restaurant for four years. For the last 20 years, he has taught classes and offered services in Cleveland and surrounding communities.