Nancy Bixbee is a Registered Nurse with 30 years of experience
working for Children’s Hospital in Boston. She has studied Flower
Essences with David Dalton and Patricia Kaininski. She trained in
Aromatherapy with Linda Patlerson in Rhode Island. She has been
involved in Steiner-based Waldorf education for 18 years and served as
the school nurse for the Lexington Waldorf School. In addition, she
trained for 3 years at Sunbridge College in New York, studying Audrey
McAllen’s revolutionary program titled, “The Extra Lesson.”
The
Extra Lesson approach has been confirmed by modern neuropsychology.
Extra Lesson uses an initial assessment to evaluate movement patterns,
body geography and spatial orientation. The movement exercises along
with drawing and painting forms, are chosen to compose an Extra Lesson
session.
This work takes into consideration, the fact that
there may be a number of challenges that occur to interfere with normal
childhood development. Among them are birth traumas, injuries,
illnesses, and emotional tensions in the family. These disturbances
sometimes become apparent when the child enters school. They are seen
either as learning challenges or behavior difficulties.
The
Extra Lesson sessions typically run for twelve-week cycles, lasting
about an hour each visit. Ongoing communication with a parent is
essential. Progress is generally evaluated at the end of a twelve-week
cycle and varies with each child.
Nancy also provides personalized support programs to help with the following issues:
• Focused concentration
• Memory
• Better study habits
• Coordination
• Emotional balance
• Communication
