Stephen Hoog

Stephen Hoog has been a Macrobiotic Dietary Counselor and Shiatsu Practitioner since 1980. He has taught Shiatsu classes on numerous occasions over that time and for several years taught a 300 hour Certification course.  He expanded his knowledge of Holistic health by studying and applying Cranio-Sacral work, Lymphatic Drainage, Applied Kinesiology [muscle testing], and Meridian Emotional Release. Stephen has a great interest in the Natural world. In the early 1970’s he began to learn about the use of wild plants as edibles and herbal medicine. In 1975 he began offering Wild Food and Herb Walks in Eastern Pennsylvania and New England and has even gone to Missouri and North Dakota to offer that service. Stephen was introduced to Natural Agriculture during his study of Macrobiotics and then read a great deal about Permaculture. He has lead workshops and several design sessions on that topic. Recently he has shown an interest in the state of the birthing process in the United States and its effect on the physical and mental health of the population. He joined the Association for Pre and Post Natal Psychology and Health to further his study. He occasionally presents talks on the importance of home birthing and working with midwives and doulas. Recently he rekindled his interest in hand drumming and leads Drum Circles in the Eastern Pa. area.