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education
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curriculum offered in partnership with shine
SHINE partners with teachers and experts in the community to bring a comprehensive list of educational services - sessions, workshops and training - to those seeking wellness and looking to live their best life.
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Scroll through our offerings below.
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Contact Cortney at cortneyshineakron@outlook.com to learn more about a session, for pricing, or to book a workshop/training.
education services
Energy + Healing
The Reiki Revolution (intro to Reiki)
Join us as we introduce you to Reiki and demystify why it “works”. Among other things, you will learn scientifically why it increases your personal frequency (your vibration). We will also talk about the benefits of becoming a Reiki practitioner and why we recommend Reiki as a lifestyle not just a 60 minutes session that is often administered by someone else.
Duration: Typically, a 45-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 85% lecture, 15% discussion
Teacher: Cortney Martinelli (bio)
Reiki Training (become certified in Reiki)
SHINE offers a comprehensive Reiki training program from Reiki Level One training all the way to Reiki Master training. These training courses prepare you for your individual goals and are much more than the attunements. Each level is purposefully developed to give you what you need at each stage of your journey.
Learn more about Reiki and the SHINE Reiki Training Program here.
Duration: Level one (4.5 hours), Level two (5 hours), Master (2 days, 6 hours each day)
Type of class: 60% lecture, 20% discussion, 20% activity
Teacher: Cortney Martinelli
VIBE: Radically Reboot Your Life
Everything in the field of wellness and personal growth can and should revolve around the basic concept that every-SINGLE-thing we choose to eat, think, feel and do EITHER lowers or raises our vibration. Because of this, everyone should understand how to raise their vibration. But while many have heard vague references to the concept, very few know what it really means or how to do it.
This class will demonstrate how everything is determined by your personal frequency and how you can improve the quality of your mood, your physical health, your career, your intimate relationships, your family life and more – simply by learning and applying the concepts we will explore in this class.
IN THIS 2.5 HOUR CLASS WE WILL:
- Explore what vibration means
- Learn four basic principles of vibration
- Discover what YOUR current vibration is (YES! Bring on the quiz)
- Explore and EXPERIENCE first-hand what lowers and raises your personal vibration
- Leave with resources and a PERSONALIZED game plan on how to implement a few specific changes IN YOUR LIFE
Learn more about the VIBE workshop here.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Type of class: 60% lecture, 15% discussion, 25% activity
Teacher: Cortney Martinelli
Vibrational Alchemy
Just as ancient mystics were said to have the ability to transform base metals into gold, we possess the ability to transform chaos into harmony and the ordinary into the extraordinary. The consistent and deliberate use of this simple tool can unleash your latent powers and awaken the true creative genius that you are. Together we explore how incorporating daily rituals can change your life.
Duration: Typically, a 45-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 70% lecture, 15% discussion, 15% activity
Teacher: Ted Senf
Healing on Four Levels
To heal is to raise your vibration. It’s that simple. We explore this concept more and then take a deeper dive into the four levels in which we heal; physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Lasting change only comes when you consider all four levels; focusing on one or two usually is not enough. We will end with an activity where the group creates a personalized action plan with their own well-being in mind.
Duration: Typically, a 45-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 55% lecture, 20% discussion, 25% activity
Teacher: Cortney MartinelliBioenergetics: Understanding Your PERSONAL Vibration
We live in a vibrational world, and our human bodies are no different. Albert Einstein said, “Everything in life is vibration” What he meant when he said that is - every atom in every molecule oscillates and is in motion and can be measured. This is true for our human bodies. Together we will explore the information behind this profound research. After exploring the information, attendees are invited to have their personal frequency individually tested through our bioenergetic screening system and a sample report is given*.
How does it work:
While holding electrodes, a micro amp current is sent through the body’s meridian pathways and captured through data access points* on the hands. The amount of current that passes through the cellular structure of the organ, gland, or system reveals the functional and vibrational status of the tissues. Because the assessment is based on defined parameters of health, any deviation from this standard can be readily detected. This allows us to see a true picture of how your body is actually functioning on an energetic level. (ie your personal frequency)
In just moments – the system delivers a personalized picture of your health status on a vibrational level and can give you an idea of how to improve (raise) your frequency by testing for thousands of nutritional factors, homeopathic remedies, herbs, bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi and much more.
*During this workshop, only sample reports are given to attendees, however, you can schedule to have a comprehensive report at a later date
Duration: Typically, a 90-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 50% lecture, 10% discussion, 40% activity
Teacher: Cortney MartinelliForest Bathing Practice
Movement
Yoga Session
Yoga can benefit everyone! Regardless of age, size, gender or athletic ability. Partner with us to offer yoga to your employees, athletes, or group in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. Together we will determine the perfect fit; style, length, program and teacher.
Duration: Typically, a 60-minute session; options to customize
Type of class: 100% activity
Teacher: Various teachers
Tubro Kick
Type of class: 100% activity
Teacher: Danielle Ruffner, certified trainer and fitness coach
Hip Hop Yoga
Get ready to sweat, workout, have a great time and deeply unwind your mind and body! Yoga and Hip Hop infused together to offer the best of both worlds; a total body workout and a release for the mind and spirit.
Duration: 60-75 minutes
Type of class: 100% activity
Teacher: Heather Baur
Buti Yoga
Buti is a movement methodology that incorporates dynamic yoga asana with primal movement, cardio-dance bursts & deep core conditioning.
Duration: 60 minutes
Type of class: 100% activity
Teacher: SHINE staff
Food + Nutrition
Eating Mindfully through Ayurveda
Find a new level of mindfulness to eating! See food and the process of cooking through the lens of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the sister science to yoga, and its literal translation is “the study or knowledge of life”. This session offers insight into how to connect deeply with the food you eat through cooking, seasonal selections, and creating a peaceful environment to enjoy your meals.
Duration: Typically 60 minute session
Type of class: 70% lecture, 15% discussion, 15% activity
Teacher: SHINE staffNathropathic Eating
Learn from a leading natropathic doctor on how eating properly can balance the mind, body and spirit
Duration: Typically 60 minute session
Type of class: 80% lecture, 20% discussion
Teacher: TBA
Live Your Best Life
Radical Gratitude
We will investigate what has been called ‘the most transformative force in the cosmos’ and how to infuse it into our lives on a daily basis. We will move up the vibrational scale to find that ‘the purest vibration on the planet’ can be beating our hearts, coursing through our veins and attracting the life we dream of and deserve.
Duration: Typically, a 45-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 70% lecture, 15% discussion, 15% activity
Teacher: Ted Senf
Toxic-free Living
The average baby is now born with well over 200 toxic, synthetic chemicals in the umbilical cord, and that’s just from gestation, before they even take their first breathe. Furthermore, 133M Americans suffer from a chronic disease from toxic chemical exposure. That’s about 40% of Americans. Together we will explore the three ways we ingest these toxic chemicals and learn healthy ways to mitigate them in our lives.
Duration: Typically, a 45-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 70% lecture, 15% discussion, 15% activity
Teacher: Cortney MartinelliWords + Thoughts Have Energy
Words and thoughts have frequencies just as sound and light waves. And our words and thoughts affect our physical reality. We will explore the work of Dr. Emoto and others to take a deeper dive into what this means for our lives. Once we consider that a belief is a thought we continue to think, we can learn to mindfully shift those chronic thoughts that no longer serve us to something that is much more beneficial to our own wellbeing and others.
Duration: Typically, a 45-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 70% lecture, 15% discussion, 15% activity
Teacher: Cortney MartinelliEssential Oils and the Endocrine System
Explore and discover the mystical endocrine glands of the body.
Did you know that the endocrine glands and essential oils can be discovered as a source of energetic sensation and vital support to the entire body and your well-being?
In this workshop we will touch on all the endocrine glands of the body and essential oils that can help support and regulate these glands. There will be lecture and discussion about the glands anatomy and role in the human body, while incorporating the idea of supporting this "Master System" with a natural solution for its support.
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes (can be tailored to your needs)
Type of class: 50% Lecture/25% Discussion/25% Activity
Teacher: Tonya Harriman Fowler
Intro to Essential Oils
Explore and learn about essential oils.
What they are, why they work, their health benefits and about incorporating them into your everyday life.
Duration: Typically 60 minute session
Type of class: 70% lecture, 15% discussion, 15% activity
Teacher: SHINE staffUsing Essential Oils for Emotional Release
Experience how you can use essential oils for emotional release. You will be guided by an expert in the field.
Duration: Typically 45 minute session
Type of class: 20% lecture, 30% discussion, 50% activity
Teacher: SHINE staffChange Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
In this session we learn about the power of our thoughts. We will explore powerful ways to change the stories and thoughts that we tell ourselves which will have a dramatically effect on our life. When practiced consistently and deliberately, it can change your life.
Duration: Typically, a 60/75-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 60% lecture, 15% discussion, 25% activity
Teacher: Cortney MartinelliStressed AND Blessed
Although it might not seem like it, stress actually keeps us fit, young, healthy and raises our vibration. Stress only turns bad when it is 1) chronic or 2) not followed by recovery. Take a journey with us and explore your relationship with stress. Together we will explore ways to become stressed AND blessed.
Duration: Typically, a 45-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 65% lecture, 25% discussion, 10% activity
Teacher: Cortney MartinelliRest + Restore
Reiki + Restorative (experience Reiki)
Reiki (pronounced ray-key) is a Japanese technique that facilitates the flow of ki (also known as prana or chi) for healing and wholeness. Reiki promotes well-being, reduces stress and aids in the releasing of resistance that often causes physical ailments. This healing energy is transmitted by softly laying hands on a person.
Restorative yoga is a form of yoga that seeks to achieve physical, mental and emotional relaxation with the aid of props to restore balance. The use of props makes it easier to relax your body at a deeper level. Reiki and Restorative go together perfectly.
This workshop will consist of three restorative yoga poses; while lying in the poses you will receive the full benefits of reiki as both an individual and as a whole during the entire workshop. Your personal frequency will raise during this session. And just like an individual reiki session with Cortney - your chakras will be tested in the first pose (using a pendulum), while you begin to relax. You will receive a one-page handout explaining your individual chakra results to take home.
Duration: Typically, a 90-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 10% lecture, 90% activity
Teacher: Cortney Martinelli
Restorative Sound Bath
Many ancient cultures have been using sound to meditate, to heal, and to transform. Today, sound baths are found to help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, among other health and wellness benefits. Crystal singing bowls are made up of quartz crystal, which has an innate ability to amplify and transfer energy. By creating and transmitting powerful vibrations, crystal singing bowls can help restore resonance within the human body, allowing energy to flow more freely throughout the physical body. A sound bath can open the body, quiet the mind, and bring us back into balance. Join us in deeply restorative poses as you experience the powerful vibrations and soothing sounds of the crystal singing bowls.
Duration: *Typically a 60-minute session, but can be tailored to your specific needs.
Type of class: 10% lecture/introduction, 90% activity/experience
Teacher: Auburn Juliano-HercheckHeavily Meditated
We start by exploring studies, types and stories about meditation and end with an experiential experience as the teacher leads the group through a 20-minute* meditation.
Duration: *Typically, a 45/60-minute session with 20 minutes being meditation, but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 50% lecture, 50% activity
Teacher: SHINE staff
Guided Meditation Session
Quieting the mind through meditation is a tool to shift you into a higher vibration. Once your release negative thoughts through meditation, your natural state will emerge. Allow one of our teachers to guide your group or team through this journey.
Duration: Typically, a 30-minute session; options to customize
Type of class: 100% activity
Teacher: SHINE staff
Team-building
Pens, Potatoes and Pleasantries
Looking to connect as a group? Allow our team to guide yours in a powerful team-building activity. This session is designed for teams that are just forming or teams that have been together for years. This activity is great for teams in the corporate world, athletic teams, or a group of like-minded individuals looking to get to know one another on a deeper level.
Duration: Typically, a 60-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 100% activity
Teacher: Ted Senf and Cortney MartinelliCustomize Team-building Session
We'd love to partner with you to customize your very own team-building event. Let's brainstorm together!
Duration: Typically 60-120 minute session
Type of class: 20% lecture, 20% discussion, 60% activity
Teacher: SHINE staff
Most Popular
Forest Bathing Practice
Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
In this session we learn about the power of our thoughts. We will explore powerful ways to change the stories and thoughts that we tell ourselves which will have a dramatically effect on our life. When practiced consistently and deliberately, it can change your life.
Duration: Typically, a 60/75-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 60% lecture, 15% discussion, 25% activity
Teacher: Cortney MartinelliRestorative Sound Bath
Many ancient cultures have been using sound to meditate, to heal, and to transform. Today, sound baths are found to help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, among other health and wellness benefits. Crystal singing bowls are made up of quartz crystal, which has an innate ability to amplify and transfer energy. By creating and transmitting powerful vibrations, crystal singing bowls can help restore resonance within the human body, allowing energy to flow more freely throughout the physical body. A sound bath can open the body, quiet the mind, and bring us back into balance. Join us in deeply restorative poses as you experience the powerful vibrations and soothing sounds of the crystal singing bowls.
Duration: *Typically a 60-minute session, but can be tailored to your specific needs.
Type of class: 10% lecture/introduction, 90% activity/experience
Teacher: Auburn Juliano-HercheckVIBE: Radically Reboot Your Life
Everything in the field of wellness and personal growth can and should revolve around the basic concept that every-SINGLE-thing we choose to eat, think, feel and do EITHER lowers or raises our vibration. Because of this, everyone should understand how to raise their vibration. But while many have heard vague references to the concept, very few know what it really means or how to do it.
This class will demonstrate how everything is determined by your personal frequency and how you can improve the quality of your mood, your physical health, your career, your intimate relationships, your family life and more – simply by learning and applying the concepts we will explore in this class.
IN THIS 2.5 HOUR CLASS WE WILL:
- Explore what vibration means
- Learn four basic principles of vibration
- Discover what YOUR current vibration is (YES! Bring on the quiz)
- Explore and EXPERIENCE first-hand what lowers and raises your personal vibration
- Leave with resources and a PERSONALIZED game plan on how to implement a few specific changes IN YOUR LIFE
Learn more about the VIBE workshop here.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Type of class: 60% lecture, 15% discussion, 25% activity
Teacher: Cortney Martinelli
Discover Your Strengths
Experts have found that those people who have built a life around their strengths are those who are truly successful in their chosen profession. Abundance follows to those who have carved a life out of maximizing their strengths and minimizing their weaknesses. You can too. Join us as we explore the profound concepts found in the New York Time’s best-selling book: Now, Discover Your Strengths.
Duration: Typically, a 90/120-minute session; options to customize
Type of class: 50% lecture, 50% discussion/activity
Teacher: Cindy Smith
Stressed AND Blessed
Although it might not seem like it, stress actually keeps us fit, young, healthy and raises our vibration. Stress only turns bad when it is 1) chronic or 2) not followed by recovery. Take a journey with us and explore your relationship with stress. Together we will explore ways to become stressed AND blessed.
Duration: Typically, a 45-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 65% lecture, 25% discussion, 10% activity
Teacher: Cortney MartinelliToxic-free Living
The average baby is now born with well over 200 toxic, synthetic chemicals in the umbilical cord, and that’s just from gestation, before they even take their first breathe. Furthermore, 133M Americans suffer from a chronic disease from toxic chemical exposure. That’s about 40% of Americans. Together we will explore the three ways we ingest these toxic chemicals and learn healthy ways to mitigate them in our lives.
Duration: Typically, a 45-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 70% lecture, 15% discussion, 15% activity
Teacher: Cortney MartinelliRadical Gratitude
We will investigate what has been called ‘the most transformative force in the cosmos’ and how to infuse it into our lives on a daily basis. We will move up the vibrational scale to find that ‘the purest vibration on the planet’ can be beating our hearts, coursing through our veins and attracting the life we dream of and deserve.
Duration: Typically, a 45-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 70% lecture, 15% discussion, 15% activity
Teacher: Ted Senf
Retreats
Day + Weekend Retreats
At your request, we can host both day and weekend retreats.
Corporate Training
Stressed AND Blessed
Although it might not seem like it, stress actually keeps us fit, young, healthy and raises our vibration. Stress only turns bad when it is 1) chronic or 2) not followed by recovery. Take a journey with us and explore your relationship with stress. Together we will explore ways to become stressed AND blessed.
Duration: Typically, a 45-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 65% lecture, 25% discussion, 10% activity
Teacher: Cortney MartinelliDiscover Your Strengths
Experts have found that those people who have built a life around their strengths are those who are truly successful in their chosen profession. Abundance follows to those who have carved a life out of maximizing their strengths and minimizing their weaknesses. You can too. Join us as we explore the profound concepts found in the New York Time’s best-selling book: Now, Discover Your Strengths.
This workshop is very powerful in a corporate setting; particularly when done in team-settings.
Duration: Typically, a 90/120-minute session; options to customize
Type of class: 50% lecture, 50% discussion/activity
Teacher: Cindy Smith
VIBE: Radically Reboot Your Life
Employees who live authentic, healthy, engaged lives outperform their non-engaged, unhealthy counterparts. This course will give your employees the chance to reboot.
Everything in the field of wellness and personal growth can and should revolve around the basic concept that every-SINGLE-thing we choose to eat, think, feel and do EITHER lowers or raises our vibration. Because of this, everyone should understand how to raise their vibration. But while many have heard vague references to the concept, very few know what it really means or how to do it.
This class will demonstrate how everything is determined by your personal frequency and how you can improve the quality of your mood, your physical health, your career, your intimate relationships, your family life and more – simply by learning and applying the concepts we will explore in this class.
IN THIS 2.5 HOUR CLASS WE WILL:
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Explore what vibration means
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Learn four basic principles of vibration
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Discover what YOUR current vibration is (YES! Bring on the quiz)
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Explore and EXPERIENCE first-hand what lowers and raises your personal vibration
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Leave with resources and a PERSONALIZED game plan on how to implement a few specific changes IN YOUR LIFE
Learn more about the VIBE workshop here.
Duration: 2.5 hours
Type of class: 60% lecture, 15% discussion, 25% activity
Teacher: Cortney Martinelli
Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
In this session we learn about the power of our thoughts. We will explore powerful ways to change the stories and thoughts that we tell ourselves which will have a dramatically effect on our life. When practiced consistently and deliberately, it can change your life.
Duration: Typically, a 60/75-minute session but can also be tailored to your specific needs
Type of class: 60% lecture, 15% discussion, 25% activity
Teacher: Cortney MartinelliEnergy for Life
Duration: Typically, a 90/180-minute session; options to customize
Type of class: 50% lecture, 50% discussion/activity
Teacher: Cindy Smith
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Cortney Martinelli
Director, Shine Education Services
Cortney Martinelli has worked in the corporate world for a fortune 500 company for over twenty-five years. During that time, she has partnered with Human Resources, Corporate Relations and Senior Leadership to develop curriculum around wellness, leadership development, and employee engagement. She has experience in e-learning, instructional design, visual communication design, consulting and marketing. Cortney has also desinged and excuted leadership conferences and other large events with budgets of over $1M. Cortney has used her skills, knowledge and experience to develop a program to fit your needs. Whether its a class for 10 people, or 500 employees - we've got you covered.