Guiding Star Marshalltown

Intro to Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning (By Appointment Only)
2025-11-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Are you experiencing fertility related issues? Are you trying to avoid or achieve pregnancy? Are you experiencing menstrual health related issues? This class is for you! Rebecca Driscoll, PA-C, CLC, the instructor, will be providing an introductory class to the Marquette Model of Natural Family Planning, which is a class for women and couples and will introduce them to how to naturally chart their cycle to either avoid or achieve pregnancy. It is also a helpful way to track your cycle in postpartum/ breastfeeding setting as well as in perimenopause.
The first class is free and available by appointment. However, to adequately and confidently learn the system, it is recommended that you have individualized follow-up sessions, which have a cost to them. The recommended follow-up schedule is 1 month and 6 months.
Please register here and Rebecca will get back with you regarding an appointment for a class.

Intro to Fertility Education (Creighton Method)
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Are you experiencing fertility related issues? Are you trying to avoid or achieve pregnancy? Are you experiencing menstrual health related issues? This class is for you! Kaleigh, the instructor, of Guiding Star Sioux Land, will be providing a virtual introductory class to the Creighton Model of natural fertility and family planning, which is a mucus observation based system with referrals to natural, life-affirming medical professionals. It is a versatile system that can be used from the ages of 16 until menopause. Kaleigh has been a user of the Creighton Model since 2011, a practitioner since 2018, and was certified in 2020. Sign up for the introductory class at the following “contact us” link: https://guidingstarsiouxland.org/contact-us/
The first class is free. However, to adequately and confidently learn the system, it is recommended that you have individualized follow-up sessions, which have a cost to them. The recommended follow-up schedule is 2,4,6,8,12 weeks, then 6,9, and 12 months from the Intro session.

Infant and Child CPR and Choking Class
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
In this class you’ll learn the basics of Child and Infant CPR & Choking.

You’ll learn:
-How to recognize when a child and/or infant needs CPR or choking relief
-What to do when a child needs CPR or choking relief
-How to correctly perform CPR and choking relief using manikins for hands-on practice

This class is taught by Julie Grunklee, RN & Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor through the American Heart Association. This class is a basic overview and is designed to prepare parents and caregivers with practical, hands-on skills to respond in an emergency. However, this class does not provide certification in CPR or Choking.

Please register Thursday, the 11th, before the class before 12:00 noon to ensure a spot.

Intro to Fertility Ed (Creighton Model)
2026-01-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual

Harnessing Your Hormones: A New Year Approach to Hormone Health and Fat Loss
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Learn how to eat and exercise in sync with your monthly cycle to take advantage of your body’s natural rhythms. By understanding and aligning your nutrition and movement with your cycle, you can tap into your body’s innate wisdom for optimal well-being! You will learn about each phase of your cycle and the proper nutrition and exercise to help you feel energized and balanced! You will learn about proper water and protein intake, importance of sleep, what stress levels do to your health, exercise tips, endocrine disruptors and more!
Guiding Star Marshalltown’s partner and class instructor, Jen English, is a health & wellness coach and the owner of A Well+Fed Life! The mission of A Well+Fed Life is to help women learn to increase their freedom with food & elevate their life by taking ownership of their health through the support of personal coaching, education, and community.
Child watch available!

Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning (By Appointment Only)
2026-01-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Are you experiencing fertility related issues? Are you trying to avoid or achieve pregnancy? Are you experiencing menstrual health related issues? This class is for you! Rebecca Driscoll, PA-C, CLC, the instructor, will be providing an introductory class to the Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning, which is a class for women and couples and will introduce them to how to naturally chart their cycle to either avoid or achieve pregnancy. It is also a helpful way to track your cycle in postpartum/ breastfeeding setting as well as in perimenopause.
The first class is free and available by appointment. However, to adequately and confidently learn the system, it is recommended that you have individualized follow-up sessions, which have a cost to them. The recommended follow-up schedule is 1 month and 6 months.
Please register here and Rebecca will get back with you regarding an appointment for a class at a time and date that works for both of you.
