Events

Anthroposophic wraps & poultices workshop

with Christine Mangold HP, Classical homeopath

Wraps and poultices have been used for decades as a natural means to alleviate pain and symptoms. A staple of Anthroposophic medicine, wraps, compresses and poultices are still in use in many European countries, and are regaining popularity as a safe alternative to over-the-counter drugs. They can be of great use for the well being of the whole family, and especially for the management of children's illnesses.

This 1 1/2 hour workshop will cover: leg/calf wraps for fever reduction, poultices for ear infections, lemon wraps for sore throat and Arnica wraps and compresses for sprains.   more...

Thursday January 26th  7-8:30pm

Location: Lotus East-West Medical Center, 2104 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

$15 with prior sign-up | 310.828.8258 | info@lotusew.com

$20 at the door

Free Lecture on Cleansing and Detoxification
with Integrative Medical Specialist Dr. Jessica Marier

- Start off the New Year right with a gentle and effective cleanse

- Learn about how your body cleanses itself

- Learn what to eat during a cleanse

- Learn what nutrients and herbs support the cleansing process

- Learn how cleansing is a good way to jump start a weight loss program

Thursday January 12th 6-7pm

Location: Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 15150 W. Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Call Pharmaca now to reserve your seat 310.454.1345   more...

FREE Health & Anti-Aging Lecture Series
with Kristin Rotblatt, LAc

The New You in The New Year:

How to Lose and Keep off Unwanted Weight

Kristin Rotblatt is a nutritional counselor and Licensed Acupuncturist who uses ASEA as a consistent part of her treatment protocols. She is currently focusing her Santa Monica practice in three crucial areas of health and wellness: Anti-Aging, Cellular Detoxification and Weight Loss.  In this lecture she will discuss how weight gain is not your fault, and will share her cutting edge and effective yet safe approach to losing weight.

Wednesday, January 11 at 12:15pm

Location: Britta Slinger, 456 25th Street (north of Montana), Santa Monica, CA 90402
Please RSVP with the Person Who Invited You   more...

How to alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression a Holistic Approach
Free Lecture at Pharmaca by Integrative Medical Specialist Dr. Jessica Marier

Thursday December 1st 6-7pm

Location: Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 15150 W. Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Call Pharmaca now to reserve your seat 310.454.1345   more...

Dr. Armm returns from volunteering at Balinese midwifery center

Bumi Sehat Foundation International

For the first half of February 2011, Dr. Armm visited Bali, Indonesia where he toured a local midwifery center, offered his services, and made a healing connection between Lotus and Bumi Sehat.

 

Dr. Armm notes, "Thank you to all those who generously donated clothing and supplies to this wonderful and inspiring healing center in Bali. When we landed, we immediately delivered hundreds of children clothing items to Bumi Sehat. When we visited the midwifery center days later we were told this story: A woman just the other day coming over from Java was in labor, had no money even to buy a single item of clothing for her new baby. The baby was born and they opened our boxes of clothing and made the difference in this woman's new life with her baby by giving her free clothing. It was that immediate; clothing given out to another in need for free a few days after we arrived. Thank you again for this heart-warming opportunity to offer selfless service."

 

Should you want to continue to donate to Bumi Sehat Foundation International, visit: http://www.bumisehatbali.org

Free Lecture Series with Natural Medicine specialist Dr. Jessica Marier

Learn how to prevent and naturally treat the most common concerns of pregnant, infancy, and childhood

Thursday August 25th 6-7pm: Pregnancy through the first year

Friday August 26th 6-7pm: Toddlers through preschool

Location: Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 15150 W. Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Call Pharmaca now to reserve your seat 310.454.1345   more...

Free Lecture: Natural Treatment and Prevention of Diabetes with Integrative Medical Specialist Dr. Jessica Marier

• Learn easy ways to better manage diabetes with natural therapies

• Learn how to protect you and your children from developing diabetes

• Learn why conventional therapy alone is not enough

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

6:00-7:00pm

Location: Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, 15150 W. Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Call Pharmaca now at 310.454.1345 to reserve your seat!   more...

Lotus wins “Excellence in Stewardship of the Natural Environment”

2011 Sustainable Quality Awards

April 27, 2011 - Sustainable Awards Point to a Future of Quality in Santa Monica

All of us at Lotus are excited about receiving this prestigious award at a special luncheon hosted by the City of Santa Monica and the Chamber of Commerce at The 16th Annual Sustainable Quality Awards (SQA) held at the Sheraton Delfina in Santa Monica on April 27, 2011.

video | smmirror.com | Sustainable Awards Point to a Future of Quality in Santa Monica - Check out 1:13min into video (or 1:01min left in video) for shot of Dr. Armm and Winter. And, again at 1:58min into video.

In front of a few hundred in attendance, Dr. Armm and general manager Winter accepted a trophy along with a certificates of recognition from California Senator Fran Pavley and Congress woman Julia Brownley. Dr. Armm received applause when he announced Lotus had recently signed their lease again to keep "business local" by staying in Santa Monica. Lotus also continued it's pledge to being eco-friendly. In attendance included major of Santa Monica, Richard Bloom, and others.

It was a great event; an honor all of us will remember for a long time. Thanks, Sustainable Works/Susy Borlido, Chamber of Commerce, and City of Santa Monica. To show our support, Lotus contributed to the City Santa Monica Office of Sustainability and Environment being a luncheon presentation donor.

Santa Monica NEWS - Sustainable Quality Awards Luncheon with Evan Kleinman. Please see SQA press release below - and here are links to recently published articles in local press:

KCRW's Kleiman keynote speaker for Sustainable Quality Awards

Santa Monica Businesses Compete to be Green

For more information on the Sustainable Quality Awards visit www.smsqa.com.

Sustainable Works offers free greening programs to Santa Monica businesses and residents who want to make their home or workplace more sustainable. Visit www.sustainableworks.org

Fibroid Relief Coffee and Conversation

Join us for a Fibroid Relief Coffee and Conversation November 7 in L.A. and learn about natural treatment options for fibroids. Dr. Sarah Murphy, a naturopathic doctor from Lotus East-West Medical Center in Santa Monica, will be our featured speaker.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

2:00-4:00pm

Location: Cheviot Hills Recreation Center, 2551 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Cost: Free.   Light refreshments served.   Space is limited, so reserve your spot!
Registration: http://fibroidrelief.org/2010/10/la-coffee-and-conversation-november-7/

Fibroid Relief At Last Event in Los Angeles

Dr. Sarah Murphy will be joining a UCLA doctor panel of fibroid experts and providing information on holistic treatment options for uterine fibroids.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

6:00pm

Location: The Marriott Marina del Ray - Bayview Ballroom and Patio
“You’re Invited to join us for a Fibroid Relief At Last event to learn about Uterine Fibroids, treatment options, and one woman’s struggle with fibroids and her journey to health. Speakers will include uterine fibroid experts. This event is open to the public and free of charge. Refreshments will be provided.”
Registration: http://fibroidrelief.org/2010/03/register-for-the-los-angeles-event/

Optimizing Your Fertility with Dr. Deborah Anderson
     “A Workshop For Partners”

The stress of fertility challenges can take a toll on mind/body as well as your relationship, and potentially make it even more difficult to conceive. Come and learn how to better manage your stress using an integrative approach to health!   more...

2:30-5:30pm, $90.00 per couple (includes materials)
Three dates to choose from:  Sunday, January 31, 2010, or Sunday, February 21, 2010, or Sunday, March 21, 2010
In this workshop you will:

- Discuss causes of female and male infertility

- Learn the symptoms of the stress response (fight‐or‐flight) and how stress and other lifestyle choices

(diet, sleep, exercise) affect fertility

- Practice Partner Yoga poses which facilitate blood flow to the reproductive organs, relax mind and

body and enhance connection with your partner

- Learn the basics of mind‐body connections and participate in a deep relaxation/guided imagery

exercise geared to enhance fertility
Location and registration: HRC Fertility, 15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 200, Encino, CA 91436. To reserve your space please contact Dr. Deborah Anderson at 818‐235‐2158.

Mindful Being Workshops with Dr. Deborah Anderson
     “Introduction to Self-Hypnosis”

The “Mindful Being” workshop series was created to empower individuals to have a better understanding of how their minds work, learn and change, and how this can translate into changes in emotions, the body/health, and other aspects of life on the path to greater well-being.  Each workshop will typically include lecture material as well as hands-on, practical experiential activities. By practicing the actions of a Mindful Being (verb) one can become a Mindful Being (noun). Come and learn tools to be your best self!!

Saturday, December 5, 2009
2:00-4:00pm, $25.00

Location and registration: call 310.828.8258 for info and to reserve your space.
Come and learn what hypnosis is (and isn’t), discuss basic strategies for home use and participate in a hypnosis exercise. We all have the ability to put ourselves in a state of “trance” and when in that state, we can use the profound power of our minds to do things such as change our physical states (e.g., manage pain) or reprogram self-sabotaging behavior patterns, just to name a few. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.   more...

Mindful Being Workshops with Dr. Deborah Anderson
     “Introduction to Meditation”

The “Mindful Being” workshop series was created to empower individuals to have a better understanding of how their minds work, learn and change, and how this can translate into changes in emotions, the body/health, and other aspects of life on the path to greater well-being.  Each workshop will typically include lecture material as well as hands-on, practical experiential activities. By practicing the actions of a Mindful Being (verb) one can become a Mindful Being (noun). Come and learn tools to be your best self!!

Sunday, November 1, 2009
2:00-4:00pm, $25.00
Location and registration: call 310.828.8258 for info and to reserve your space.
Many people have a desire to meditate but have no idea how to get started. Come and learn some basic introductory meditation techniques that you can immediately incorporate into your daily life. Remember, there’s no time like the present! Research has demonstrated how meditation creates positive changes in your brain structure/function which then positively impacts your emotional and physical well-being.  Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.   more...

Relaxation and Other Mind-Body Techniques for Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery and Post-Partum Recovery with Dr. Deborah Anderson
A 4-Week Course:

Sunday, October 11, 18, 25, 2009 (1:00-3:00pm)

Sunday, November 1, 2009 (1:15-3:00pm)
Managing your stress throughout your pregnancy can improve blood flow to the uterus and lower birth complications. The ability to stay relaxed during delivery can help your labor progress more quickly and easily, minimize any discomfort, and lessen the chances of needing medical interventions. In the post‐natal period it can help you recover more quickly, help with breastfeeding and enhance attachment to your baby. Come and learn how to tune into your body and tap into your innate ability to relax, heal and be an empowered participant in your pregnancy and birthing experience.   more...
To reserve your space please contact:

Two Hearts Yoga at 818‐501‐YOGA (9642)

$175.00 per couple/$125.00 individual (includes all materials)

Mindful Being Workshops with Dr. Deborah Anderson
     “Deep Relaxation and Mindfulness Training”

The “Mindful Being” workshop series was created to empower individuals to have a better understanding of how their minds work, learn and change, and how this can translate into changes in emotions, the body/health, and other aspects of life on the path to greater well-being.  Each workshop will typically include lecture material as well as hands-on, practical experiential activities. By practicing the actions of a Mindful Being (verb) one can become a Mindful Being (noun). Come and learn tools to be your best self!!

Saturday, October 3, 2009
2:00-4:00pm, $25.00

Location and registration: call 310.828.8258 for info and to reserve your space.
In the first workshop, “Deep Relaxation and Mindfulness Training” you will learn the signs and symptoms of stress (the “fight-or-flight” response), how chronic stress negatively impacts the mind/body and then learn basic techniques to combat stress and turn on the “relaxation response” in the body.  Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or blanket.   more...

Prevention and Wellness Lecture Series, with Dr. Armm
    - Repetitive stress disorder (RSD)
    - Shoulder / neck tension
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
6:00-7:00pm, Free

Location: Compatto Yarn Salon
2112 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Learn more about these two conditions from biomedical and Chinese medical perspectives, and understand ways to treat naturally with simple at home remedies. Q&A will follow 20 minute talk. Click Compatto to learn about this eco-conscious business, which is located on our block.

ALS Association, Greater Los Angeles Chapter
Sunday, September 13, 2009

Location: The Lakes at El Segundo
El Segundo, California

Lotus will be sponsoring the “Life Vines” Wine Tasting Charity Event and Auction benefiting The ALS Association, Greater Los Angeles Chapter, raising support and awareness for the “plight of persons with ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease”. ALS is a “disease of the nervous system, characterized by muscle wasting, paralysis, speech loss and inability to swallow and breathe”. Click ALS website www.alsala.org for more info.

Dr. Anderson’s “Deep Relaxation & Self-Hypnosis for Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery, and Post-Natal Recovery”

A four-week workshop

Sunday August 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009
2:00-4:00pm

$135.00 (including all materials)

Whether your goal is a natural childbirth or a planned C-section, you can benefit from this workshop! Deep relaxation and self-hypnosis techniques can help you to better manage your stress during pregnancy, and give you tools to be more comfortable and empowered during your labor & delivery and post-natal experiences. View and print (.pdf link): HypnosisBirthingWorkshopAug.pdf

Lotus’ front desk staff takes it to the streets for 26.2 miles running the...

24th Los Angeles Marathon
Monday, May 25, 2009

Though he didn’t catch Wesley Korir of Kenya who won in 2:08:24, Lotus’ Joe Clarke is proud to run, raising money for bringing great educational programs to more students in LA. Wildwoods character development and community building program is a unique way for elementary students to begin their path toward knowing their own value within a community and empowering them to "be the change they want to see in their world." If you want to see more pictures of Joe’s run and/or to donate: click this LA Marathon link.

Dr. Karlin assists in putting together Interspiritual Conference 2009 in Joshua Tree, California

March 12-15, 2009
Location: Joshua Tree Retreat Center
www.sacredfirecommunity.org

The mission of the event, sponsored by the Sacred Fire Community, is “Honoring Traditions, Treating Community”, specifically to: provide a ritual space in which elders of spiritual traditions share ancestral wisdom about the creation of living relationships with the Gods and Spirits, offer opportunities to profoundly experience the Divine through immersion in teachings, deep personal connections, joyful celebration and the honoring of all spiritual paths, and plant and nourish seeds of community among people of all traditions.

Lotus celebrated the 51st Grammy Awards by working with Green with Music’s Eco Showcase in support of the charity Wherever the Need

Friday, February 6, 2009 10:00am-6:00pm
Location: Mercury LA - Penthouse Level
3810 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
www.wherevertheneed.org.uk

Wherever the Need is a UK charity offering a new look at giving and supporting. Their focus is a holistic approach to the provision and use of water and eco-sanitation toilets. Their core aim is to provide and conserve clean drinking water for people and, where possible, livestock, crops and trees. They combine this with the building of eco-sanitation toilets, which they believe to be vital to the good health of both people and the planet.

Lotus on ICE!!!

Santa Monica Ice Skating Rink
Monday, December 8, 2008   6:00-9:00pm

What a great holiday night to celebrate health, community and getting out there for exercise. Join the center for an evening of fun skating around the Santa Monica rink to the oldies and other holiday songs. Hot chocolate and laugher... a good time.

Dr. Armm lectures on Non-Pharmaceutical Remedies for Symptoms Associated with Fibromyalgia

Saturday, September 13, 2008   1:45 - 3:15pm
Event: Presentation for UCLA Fibromyalgia Support Group
National Fibromyalgia Association
Westside Fibromyalgia Support Group
Location: Santa Monica Hospital, 15th Street entrance, Conference Room B

Dr Armm joins a panel of UCLA physicians to discuss perspectives and non-pharmaceutical remedies for the chronic trigger point and myofascial pain, memory loss and “brain fog” associated with fibromyalgia.

Lotus Anniversary Open House

Friday, August 1, 2008   6:30 - 8:30pm

The celebration of our first wonderful year was a big success! We had a full house, with community members, some of whom drove here from as far as Oakland, connecting with our practitioners, other patients, friends, and family. Everyone had a great time, and we look forward to welcoming in many more anniversaries. Thank you for being a part of it all.

Dr. Brendan Armm is among less than 50 in the country to have completed Doctoral Studies in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

This advanced medical degree awards Dr. Armm specialties in Integrative Medicine and Orthopedics and Pain Management. As a leader of the profession, he is among a small, but growing group, who go back to school after completing their education in acupuncture and Oriental medicine for further Chinese and western medical training. Together with his fellowship at Good Samaritan Hospital in downtown Los Angeles, Dr. Armm works with patients’ pre-surgical prepping and post-surgical rehabbing, as well as offering alternatives to surgery. This expertise is added to his general practice.

Introduction to Meditation Classes with Dr. Brendan Armm
Contact our center for upcoming course information and/or to schedule individual classes.

Bring a cushion or pillow to sit on, and learn the fundamental philosophy, form and practice of meditation. Each experiential class will primarily consist of guided or silent meditation practice, and will also include class discussion and lecture. Covering the basic principles of posture, breathing, attention, concentration and awareness, the intention of this course is to empower and inspire students to continue a lifelong, rewarding relationship with "just sitting". For more information about Dr. Armm, the course, and to enroll, contact the center at 310.828.8258 or info@lotusew.com.

“Earth Day on the Promenade”

Our holistic, primary care booth was a hit

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Lotus joined 15,000 sun-lovers to celebrate the planet and all things green from 10:00am - 7:00pm on the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. We served organic kumquats, offered free blood pressure screenings, administered therapeutic Oriental ear-seed treatments, and enjoyed being with community. In addition to meeting some of our practitioners, folks enjoyed loads of other exhibits, food, and music. Look forward to seeing you there next year. For more information about “Earth Day”, click here.

Tibet Rally at the Federal Building in Westwood

March 28, 2008

Lotus was there, holding banners and flying flags  in front of the Federal Building, with tibetan community and honking cars all in support of Tibet’s Freedom from China. Some of our practitioners have been to Tibet and know the oppression the tibetan people live under. We wanted to cast our vote and show our support, in hopes that someday SOOOON this planet will see more peace and more happiness. For more information click here.

Chinese New Year Celebration

February 7 & 8, 2008

Lotus brought in abundance for the year 4706,  celebrating the Year of the Rat, by making this a two days open house. Coming out from winter’s hibernation to meet new people is what community is all about. Community gives us a sense of support.

Holiday Open House

December 14, 2007

What a great time was had at this, Lotus’ first open house to celebrate the holiday spirit. Friends and family joined practitioners and patients to share in conversation and joy. What a way to end 2007, especially with the delicious food!

Lotus is the first holistic primary care center certified to be a green business in Santa Monica

Back in October 2007, Lotus was awarded a plaque to honor its construction accomplishments and business practices, particularly creating a green business. What made it special, Lotus East-West Medical Center was the first in the healthcare field to work with the city to meet the town’s environmentally-conscious standards. When asked what Lotus thought about the process, the consensus was, “it is our mission that health extend beyond the office visit into the neighborhood and the planet”.   more...

Lotus East-West Medical Center

Opens It’s Doors August 1, 2007

After six weeks of construction, transforming a sandwich and salad shop into a medical center, Lotus now treats patients six days a week, offering  integrative medicine that includes acupuncture and Oriental medicine, family physicians, naturopathic medicine, and psychotherapy. The best thing about it is patients now have a place where they sit down with their primary care doctor and have a real conversation about their health goals.