The Back Rub Company and Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Center have teamed up to introduce affordable, fun and interactive community workshops packed full of information that participants can put to work immediately.

• Detox with the Doc, 11a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20—This simple, yet effective detoxification program will teach you to reduce your intake and exposure to toxic substances and support your body’s elimination systems. This information-packed workshop will help jump-start your 10-day group detox guided by Dr. Toni Vaughan. Cost is $100 (includes 10-day supply UltraClear®).

• Introduction to Pilates, 2:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27—Pilates is a method of stretch and strength. This workshop will present beginning and intermediate mat exercises developed by Joseph Pilates.  Learn to work from the ‘powerhouse’ or center to develop core strength and coordination and to improve alignment and balance. Cost is $25.

• Living Green: Improving our Health and the Earth, 11a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11—This workshop will offer simple tips to help take the guesswork out of going green.  You will find that by making minor modifications to your normal routine, you can easily make a huge difference in your quality of life, your environment and saving money as well!  Learn how to reduce your ecological footprint. Cost is $30.

The complete calendar of workshops can be found at: www.thebackrubcompany.com, under “What’s New.” All of the workshops will be held at Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Center, 3201 N. 3rd St. For further information or to register, call 480-330-2066.