THE Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) Open University System (DOUS) hosted a wellness training on meditation and acudetox for restoring balance.

According to Prof. Claudia Denise Barbadillo, DMMMSU-DOUS Head Extension, the activity was under the university's Extension Service Project (ESP) Tanglaw Rehabilitation Program for the Department of Justice Parole and Probation Administration parolees and probationers.

Barbadillo said the DMMMSU Extension Service Project organized the "Training 7 on Wellness Cluster" titled, "Sakit. Sakit, An-annayen, Kalaban iti Tawen – Restoring Balance: The Power of Meditation and Acudetox for Wellness" for 30 participants on Sept. 27, 2024 the DOUS Digital Classroom 2.

She said the training focused on "promoting health and well-being through meditation and acudetox, emphasizing alternative healing practices."

As the lead in this event, Barbadillo said the event was supported by key DOUS staff members including lawyer Jonald Carrera, legal officer and administrative officer; Luzviminda Salamanca, PhD, head of instruction; and Brillo Paje, PhD, head of auxiliary.

She said staff from various offices who facilitated the event were Remedios Custodio, finance; Ronan Floresca, supply; Jo Ann Ducusin, human resources; Fena Austria, library; and Reuel Adrian Almadrigo, management information systems.

Barbadillo said wellness experts from the Science of Identity Foundation or Sifcare led the sessions.

Dixie Ann Palmos, a Department of Health-certified acupuncturist, along with acupuncturists Nimai Dasi Tamayo and Antonio Nrsnga Tamayo demonstrated the benefits of acupuncture and guided the participants through meditation techniques aimed at restoring balance and promoting wellness.

"This training underscores the commitment of DOUS to community outreach and rehabilitation efforts, providing participants with valuable tools to improve their well-being through alternative healing methods," Barbadillo said, adding that this also reflects the broader mission of DOUS in fostering holistic wellness and empowering communities.