Classes for Personal Development at The Buttonwood Tree

Learn Reiki For Treatment of Self and Others

THIS IS A 2-PART CLASS. Both classes must be attended for certification. Classes are held 2-8 pm (approx) on 3/31 AND 4/7. 
Admission: $160 for non-member and $150 for member 
Manual certificate will be distributed upon completion

Reiki is a healing practice originating in Japan. It is used as an alternative health approach to manage symptoms and improve general well-being. It is non-invasive and safe complementary therapy to use alongside a doctor approved treatment plan. 

Reiki treatment helps lessen the impact of stress and releases tension from the entire system. It has great potential to bring about many positive benefits to your overall physical and emotional well-being. Treatment has a myriad of benefits which include a lower heart rate, blood pressure, and stress to name a few. There is even evidence of Reiki treatment increasing immune strength and helping the body's healing mechanisms function more effectively.

If you're wondering if Reiki can treat you the answer is Yes! Reiki can help you feel better by restoring balance to the body physically and emotionally; therefore promoting rest and relaxation. Clients have reported better sleep, decreased pain, increased focus and concentration, and better digestion. 


Studies and medical professionals have observed that Reiki:

• Stabilized blood pressure and heart rate

• reduced from chemotherapy

• easier breathing

• stabilized blood sugar

As a practitioner of Reiki you can:

• relieve pain, anxiety, and fatigue

• treat depression and improve physical symptoms, mood, and well-being

• enhance quality of life

• boost mood by relieving anxiety and depression

• may improve some symptoms and conditions such as headache, tension, insomnia, nausea

Classes will be held from approximately 2-8 pm on 3/31/19 and 4/7/19. Don't miss out on the chance to learn how to practice Reiki on a friend, neighbor, family or even yourself! Change is assured, but it only begins if you’re willing to take it! Details here/Reserve a spot

About Instructor: Eileen is a Reiki Master and her life is devoted to helping the sick and needy and became a Reiki Practitioner in 1999. Since then, she has been offering Reiki treatments to patients, families, and staff at the hospital. Starting in 2012, she’d begun offering free Reiki sessions to female cancer patients at the annual Spa Days at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Manhattan, and soon became a regular participant at several public Reiki clinics.

Eileen's Website

Music Workshop

March 23 @ 1-4 pm

We would like to invite all levels and ages to join us in a Music Workshop at The Buttonwood Tree! Each session is $10

Bassist and Musician for 48 years, Rob DeSorbo began on the Connecticut music scene in the mid 70’s. He started playing Rock and Blues, grew into Jazz and Jazz Fusion. Blue Mountain Band (BMB) started 1971 (Rock / Blues) then (Fusion and Jazz) originals and continued until 1981. He spent the next 40+ years recording and doing Live Shows. He studied Music at the college level courses for 3 years in Simsbury High School. Music composition, theory and orchestral studies. Rob then continued his studies for 2 years at Hartt School of Music West Hartford, CT in Upright Bass studies and method, Additional Theory and Composition courses.
We will engage in music discussions, ear training, scales, modes, arpeggios, Circle of fifths and Fourth and practice methods. Chord structure and harmonic values in and around chords. All Instruments, vocals and skill levels welcome. Come enhance or add to your current education in music. Music is a never-ending study and accomplishment. Workshop will be held every 2nd and 4th Saturday of March, April and May. Reserve a seat/ Details here

Check out Rob's Official Facebook Page!


The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center is located at 605 Main Street, Middletown. There is ample, free parking behind It's Only Natural market. Refreshments, viewing of Buttonwood's Art show, the bookstore and refreshments are all open and available. Call for info: (860) 347-4957. If you want to see what events we have lined up for the month check our website's event calendar here.