Sunday, Sept 13th, 2026 Skill Share Schedule
- 12pm Tai Chi Chuan with Rick Barber
- 1pm Sound Journey with Mikaela Hengst
- 2pm Move to Digest with Morgan Perry
- 3pm Talk on Intuitive Healing with Deb Deming
12pm Tai Chi Chuan with Rick Barber: Tai Chi Chuan, rooted in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, emphasizes continuity, coordination, and mindfulness. The movements of Tai Chi are done with continuity and apparent ease. This is deceptive because there is inherent strength in the movements—the way the body is allowed to move in harmony with the mind. Since a minimum of muscle and mental tension is involved, grace and fluidity are accomplished. The satisfaction of becoming more coordinated, with the movements of everyday life more confident and graceful. The mind becoming more alert, the senses alive, using consciousness free of distractions and negative thoughts. Rick will describe and demonstrate these qualities and lead a participation in Tai Chi Kung.
1pm Sound Journey with Mikaela Hengst: Mikaela believes that true healing begins by reconnecting with the body’s natural wisdom. Through yoga, sound healing, and energy work, she creates nurturing experiences that restore balance, awaken inner peace, and support lasting transformation. She believes vibrational medicine is a powerful ally in helping people release what no longer serves them and reconnect with their highest selves. Mikaela’s greatest joy is creating space for others to discover the healing, strength, and light that have always lived within them.
2pm Move to Digest with Morgan Perry: Good digestion depends on far more than what's on your plate. The state of your nervous system, how you eat, how you move, how you breathe, and even your relationship with food all play important roles in how well your body digests and absorbs nutrients. During this talk we'll explore the fascinating connections between movement, posture, stress, and digestion through the lens of physiology and osteopathic principles. You'll learn simple strategies that can support healthy digestion.
3pm Talk on Intuitive Healing with Deb Deming: "With 26 years of practice using a light touch approach to go within the body for deep tissue, fascia, and restriction, Deborah Deming brings extensive experience to intuitive bodywork. Backed by specialized training through the Upledger Institute and a background as a faculty member at the Chico Massage Therapy School, Deborah currently practices at Enlighten Holistic Spa in Chico California. She utilizes her unique gift of visual scanning to see areas of the body become highlighted, allowing her to move seamlessly from spot to spot. Through live demonstrations on audience volunteers, this interactive session will reveal her fluid process while helping attendees identify and awaken their own primary intuitive gifts —whether through visual sight, hands-on touch, inner knowing, or energetic hearing."
Special thank you to each of these educators for presenting at the Touch of Chico this year. We hope you come away from their talks empowered to live a healthier life.
