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, individual cooking instruction, and shiatsu massage. Books and Cookware are available for sale during classes. Cooking Classes "MACROBIOTIC COOKING, SPRING-SUMMER SERIES" TUESDAYS IN MAY AND JUNE, 6:00-8:30 PM, Cost: $100 for 4 CLASSES, or $30 single classes. Radnor Rd in Cleveland Heights. Sample meals are served at each session. Call (216) 371-3222 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 Condiments; Simple Pickles; Desserts. Learn a variety of cooking methods: Pressure-cooking; Boiling; Water-sauteeing; Blanching; Pan-Frying; kinpira; nishime; Steaming. Food Selection; Meal Balancing; Cutting Techniques; Utensils. Learn how to cook with Miso, Shoyu, Kuzu, Shiitake, Umeboshi, Tofu, Tempeh and other high quality Japanese foods and seasonings. Learn Nutritional And Healing Properties of Many Natural Foods Lecture Series "ORIENTAL DIAGNOSIS & HEALTH EVALUATION" Learn how to evaluate people's health through visual observation of body structures; i.e. face, skin, hands, etc. And through understanding the various correlations between environment, diet, human physiology, metabolism, emotions and behavior. Topics will include tradional methods of Oriental diagnosis, understanding constitution, condition, character, health potentials, destiny. FIVE TUESDAYS, STARTS NOVEMBER 13, 2007, 6:30-8:30 PM Understanding your Constitional Strengths and Weaknesses; Visual Diagnosis...how to see the condition of major organs and systems organs from facial features and skin condition; Basics of Oriental Diagnosis;Understanding Symptoms, Conditions, Causes; Health of Famous People. Basic palmistry; Aura diagnosis Home Remedies; Location:         1793 Radnor Rd, Cleveland Heights Registration:    Call 216-371-3222 or email: macrocenter@yahoo.com Cost:               $125 series or $30 separate class.Soup and brown rice rolls will be available before the 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 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.