The Art of Healing workshop, designed to support Eating Disorder Awareness Week, February 25-March 4, will combine a discussion on eating disorders, a writing workshop, a improvisational acting workshop, and a mind body healing workshop including an introduction to Kundaline Yoga.

Payson Road is a non-profit organization and website dedicated to expanding awareness and education of eating disorders and advancing recovery through support of creative expression. Founded by LA based writer, Sarah Mason, whose 18 year battle and eventual recovery from bulimia has been the inspiration for this project and the website. The unique website (www.paysonroad.com) features many resources and a new approach to recovery. It is currently receiving over 15,000 hits per day.

Event Hosts:

Sarah Mason is a writer with numerous credits including a&e's Biography series. She has a Master's in Film Studies and Screenwriting from Boston University and has worked with children and adults teaching film production and screenwriting for 10 years.

Co-hosting the event is LA psychotherapist and registered nurse, Susan Ricker, R.N., M.F.T. Susan brings a multitude of creativity and knowledge to this program.  Susan brings a multitude of creativity and knowledge to this program.  Her diverse training includes Kundalini Yoga from Gurmukh of Goldenbridge Yoga. Susan's practice is rich in the philosophies of mind body healing.

Jennifer Campbell is a Boston based certified Massage Therapist and Yoga instructor. She is the director of Payson Road's Mind and Body Healing program.  Jennifer attributes her recovery from anorexia and bulimia to the power of mind body healing. Her unique blend of talents includes a background in ballet and modern dance and writing. 

Kerry Remsen is a LA based children's drama teacher and coach. Kerry's successful series of self-esteem workshops for LA Unified school district inspired the creation of the Payson Road Camp which she will co-produce with Sarah Mason. 

Workshop Schedule:

Workshop Schedule:

7:00pm - Intro/Greeting, Discussion 
7:30pm - Writing Exercise
8:15pm - Acting/Improv Exercise
9:00pm - Kundalini Yoga
9:30pm - Closing Discussion