Bob McCandless is a Master Herbalist with more than 30 years experience, will talk about Medicinal Teas and their many benefits.
Come and join us, sample some teas and receive an informative handout.
Sponsored by: Gaia Garden Apothecary
3:30 PM
Rooibos Tea
Let the cares of the day wash away with each sip of this mellow, flavourful brew; a harmonious fusion of exclusive,
antioxidant-rich Rooibos tea leaves and the wonder-herb Ganoderma.
Sponsored By: Health "n" Prosperity Solutions Inc.
5:30 PM
Young Living Slique Tea
Slique Tea is a delicious, premium blend of wholesome and rare ingredients. (It contains Ecuadorian ocotea leaf (Ocotea quixos), a member of the cinnamon family traditionally used by natives for health and wellness. Amazonian cacao is then added, along with pure, proprietary vanilla essential oils. Slique Tea also contains jade oolong tea leaves, sought after for their rich aroma and powerful antioxidant content. All of these ingredients are enriched with 100 percent pure therapeutic-grade Arabian frankincense powder, and exclusive ingredient from Young Living's distillery in Salalah, Oman.) It can be used as part of a healthy weight-management program.
Joining us for her fifth year as MC on the Celebrity Cooking Stage is Kate Gajdosik who is thrilled to be back for another exciting, informative, delicious and nutritious taste-testing weekend at the Vancouver Wellness Show!
Kate spent 17 years in Vancouver working in film, television, and radio. She was a reporter for several Vancouver television and radio stations including Global BC, AM 730, CKNW, and Talk 1410AM where she co-hosted the afternoon drive show. She also filled multiple roles at CTV BC including airborne helicopter reporter, news anchor, and weekend weather anchor, but in the fall of 2011, Kate left Vancouver to join Global TV in her hometown of Winnipeg where she is the Weather Specialist on the Evening News at 6pm, Prime News at 10pm, and News Final at 11pm. Kate is not only an anchor and reporter in real life but has portrayed those roles in several feature films including “The Big Year”, “Tron: Legacy”, “The Doomsday Prophecy”, “Call Me Mrs. Miracle”, and television series “The Killing”, “Hellcats”, and “Psych”.
In her off time, she enjoys running, travel, movies, and photography, and her guilty pleasures include exquisite cuisine, dark chocolate, and fantastic wine!
Dr. Rhonda Low hosts Your Health daily on CTV News, providing information current to today's health issues. She also writes the Your Health column found weekly in TV Week magazine. She is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the UBC. Dr. Low was born and raised in Vancouver and practices family medicine full-time in Vancouver. Dr. Low received her Bachelors of Science degree with Honours in Cell Biology from UBC and is a graduate of UBC Medical School.
Julie Van Rosendaal is a the author of the best-selling cookbooks One Smart Cookie, Starting Out and Grazing, and co-author of the newly released Spilling the Beans (Whitecap). She is the food editor of Parents Canada magazine and a freelance writer, contributing regularly to local, national and international publications. She is the food and nutrition columnist on the Calgary Eyeopener on CBC Radio One, co-host of It's Just Food on the OWN television network, and a contributor to the online food show Good Bite (www.goodbite.com). She's a columnist for The Family Kitchen on Babble.com, and writes and is the photographer for her award-winning food blog, DinnerwithJulie.com, which documents real life in her home kitchen in Calgary, Alberta with her husband, Mike, and 6 year old son, Willem.
Sue Duncan grew up in Calgary, eating and cooking with Julie at every
opportunity. She has been a flight instructor and an airline dispatcher, but
now lives at Silver Star Mountain in the Okanagan Valley in British
Columbia. She does some catering, but mainly cooks for family and friends.
Chef Tobias' professional career started as 2nd cook at the Delta Vancouver Suites, from there the young chef moved up the 'kitchen brigade' and honed his skills in the kitchens of the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel and the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria. In 2005, Vancouver's elegant boutique hotel, The Wedgewood, lured him back to Vancouver where he became Sous Chef for the hotel's award-winning Bacchus Restaurant. "I've finally found the perfect chef for Pastis." With those words Bistro Pastis proprietor John Blakeley proudly introduced a group of media to Chef Tobias in the spring of 2011.
"This man knows how to cook french food the way it should be cooked. He's an artist." For someone with the last name 'Grignon' I felt I had finally found home"
His culinary studies began at Canada's prestigious, Dubrulle Culinary School, where instructor Rob Feenie inspired Ned to follow him to Le Crocodile. Flourishing as an apprentice under Feenie and Vancouver culinary legend, Michel Jacob, Ned next moved up as Sous Chef for the opening team of Lumiere, a restaurant that put Vancouver on the global culinary map. A few years later, things turned a 'little bit country' when Ned
heeded the call of the west and was soon awarded the "Best Overall and Rising Star Award" from WHERE magazine after opening Murrieta's Grill in Calgary. In 2007, Ned fulfilled a dream and returned to his Okanagan roots to become co-owner and chef at the Kelowna lakeside favourite, Cabana Bar and Grille where he was soon ranked one of Western Living magazine's "Top 40 Foodie's Under 40."
Ned's Famous BC Cranberry and Chocolate Power Cookies.
Having studied in both Canada and Europe, Chef Romy's work experience has taken him from Michelin-starred restaurants in Italy, France and Spain to New York and ultimately, Vancouver - where Prasad joined the well known Umberto Menghi group of restaurants as Executive Chef at CinCin for 8 years, winning numerous prestigious awards including two-time Silver Spoon recipient.
In 2009, Prasad joined Federico's Supper Club as Executive Chef where he continues to earn recognition as one of Vancouver's top Chefs, placing Federico's Supper Club as Vancouver's Best Italian Restaurant on Opentable's 'Diner's Choice list. Simple, fresh ingredients are key in his signature style.
Dublin born Bio-Energy Trainer Michael D'Alton has practiced and taught the art of Bio-Energy Healing for over 17 years. As a leader in the field of Energy Medicine, Michael has worked extensively in Ireland, the UK and now Canada and his accomplishments include being featured on the television shows 'Remedy Me!'(W Network) and 'First Talk' (Joy TV).
Instantly learn how each chakra effects a specific area in your life. Stop wasting time trying to fix your outer life and discover at this workshop how fixing the balance of energy in your chakras can change your health, happiness and reality.
Sponsored by: Michael D'Alton's School of Bio-Energy Healing
André Noël Potvin is an internationally accredited author, fitness educator and medical exercise specialist with 27 years of leadership experience and clinical experience. Owner and operator of both a medical fitness clinic and school for fitness professionals..
The popular and widespread notion of fat loss as simply the difference between calories consumed and calories expended is inadequate to deal with the complexities of 21st-century North American life. In this lecture André Noël Potvin will address these variables such as: genetics, hormones, aging, stress, nutrition, environment, medications, lifestyle, attitude, diet and metabolism, and create a practical understanding as to what you can do to help or hinder your results.
Amchi Kunga Chodak, experienced practitioner of traditional Tibetan medicine, comes from a long and well respected lineage of amchis originating in Kham, the Eastern region of Tibet. (Amchi: the Tibetan word for doctor)
His extensive knowledge and training passed down from generation to generation, combined with his intense studies at the monastery, has earned him recognition with the Central Council of Tibetan Medicine.
Do you know what happiness is inside of you? Do you want to find it? Do you want to know how to find it? Join us. Sponsored by: Phurbu Kunga, Traditional Tibetan Medicine Practitioner
Want to work hand-in-hand today with top spiritual forces to bring love and light to your planet? Learn the How, What and Why of Transmission A Meditation for the New Age. Non-Denominational. No experience needed.
Diana Holland is a local College Instructor, Canadian correspondent for Share International magazine and a long-term Transmission Meditation practitioner.
Dancers have fun - Laugh more, make friends, exercise more, reduce stress and improve memory skills. Discover a truly holistic approach to life. It's your prescription for better health.
Sponsored by: Fraser Valley Square & Round Dance Association
West Coast Promotions Amateur MMA lightweight champion
2004 Tiger Balm Internationals Canada – 1 time Gold (Pankration)
13 years MMA experience
Professional Fighters Coached
Security training (B.S.T.1, B.S.T.2)
Certified Personal Trainer
3:30 PM
Shiamak's Bollywood Workout or Shiamak's Yoga Shiamak's Bollywood workout is a dance based cardiovascular class which includes high energy Bollywood moves to Bollywood grooves. Shiamak's Yoga fuses breathing and meditation techniques and postures with dance to create expressive movement. Sponsored by: Shiamak Davar International
A brief introduction to the practice of Sufi Whirling followed by a demonstration with Sufi dancers. As-Sayed Nurjan MirAhmadi is a world-renowned Sufi mystic and author whose wisdom and wonderful sense of humor masterfully conveys the sweetness of traditional spirituality. His teachings include meditative practices designed to open the heart and provide therapy to the body, mind, and soul.
Sheri will demonstrate how simple it is to learn to Walk Smart and turn your Walk into a total-body workout with less effort and tons more benefits. Walk Smart - Maximize your Benefits. - An entrepreneur & business woman Sheri shares how she discovered the European Fitness Secret of Pole Walking & lost almost 40 lbs.
Sponsored by: Keenfit-The Pole Walking Co.
5:45 PM
Shiamak's Bollywood Workout or Shiamak's Yoga Shiamak's Bollywood workout is a dance based cardiovascular class which includes high energy Bollywood moves to Bollywood grooves. Shiamak's Yoga fuses breathing and meditation techniques and postures with dance to create expressive movement. Sponsored by: Shiamak Davar International
Johanna Ward, host of Shaw TV’s lifestyle show The Express, is known for her enthusiasm around all things fitness, food, and feel-good!
A proud west coaster, she’s committed to both living and promoting healthy lifestyles, on camera & off. Johanna’s been teaching dance-fitness classes for 13+ years. You can find her most nights at the YWCA in Vancouver. She ran/walk/danced the Reykjavik half-marathon with Team Diabetes in August 2011, and is currently training properly for the Sun Run and blogging about it for the Vancouver Sun.
Her next big adventure will take her to El Salvador this spring, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity (and attempting to stand up on a surfboard)!
Dr. Matsen will explain how an unbalanced diet, poor digestion and an overloaded liver can be the cause of virtually all chronic health problems.
In over 28 years of practice, Dr. Jonn Matsen has seen more than 40,000 patients and is the author of best selling books "Eating Alive." His unique Eating Alive Program is designed to get the digestive, immune, and lymph systems working properly and has led to the reversal of many illnesses considered to be incurable by the medical community. www.eatingalive.com
Sponsored by: Dr. John Matsen, ND, Northshore Naturopathic Clinic
It may not be easy to have a happy, fulfilling, successful life, but it is simple. If you're ready to jump in the driver's seat of your life, ditch all excuses, feel good, reach your goals and live the life of your dreams - you're going to LOVE this seminar. Practical, proven strategies that you can implement right away and start living happily ever after before you even leave the building.
Heather White is an Entrepreneurial Advisor and Personal Coach helping clients strike that sweet spot between grounded self-care and accelerated profitability - she believes booming growth should be blissful.
In this talk you will get a deeper understanding of how your thoughts and your life experience have created the habitual patterns that run your BodyMind. If you attend only one lecture this year - this is it!
Hermann Müller is the world leader in the field of Psychosomatic Therapy. He transforms our understanding of health through studying the psychosomatic messages of the BodyMind. Quantum physicists are proving this mind-body connection to be the emerging health science of this millennium.
Get back to doing what you love : Boost your energy, Improve well-being, Get strong, Lean and Pain free.
Our bodies are extremely adaptable and able to excel despite increased pollutants, lowered food quality, 24-7-365 lifestyles. Science now shows the body's ability to rebuild is faster and better than we ever thought possible. How do we improve our adaptability? Sam shows us what to tweak in our daily lifestyle to:
• Reduce inflammation
• Repair joint and build bone
• Activate energy
• Improve vitality and sense of well-being
As Sam says, "You have a choice: become a rapidly aging senior or a wise elder. Tweaking your lifestyle, making conscious decisions is all it takes."
Sam Graci is an internationally renowned lecturer, consultant, researcher and formulator in the field of optimal human health and nutrition.
Peace Begins with Me is an inspiring summary of the wisdom Ted Kuntz acquired on his journey to make peace with life. Ted reminds us we too can create peace, joy and happiness through the practice of simple yet powerful strategies. Ted Kuntz takes the wisdom of ancient masters and incorporates them into day-to-day language and action.
Ted Kuntz is a psychotherapist, author and community activist. Ted is recognized for his work in assisting individuals, families, organizations and corporations manage the challenges, opportunities and stresses of life more peacefully and joyfully. Much of the wisdom that Ted shares in his work came from his journey as the father of a child with severe disabilities. His best selling book, "Peace Begins with Me" is a summary of his journey to make peace with life.
How to enjoy a lifetime of injury-free running. You'll learn tips and techniques to stay healthy and running strong no matter what your age.
Curb Ivanic is a running coach and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist who holds a Masters degree in Exercise Science. In addition to training hundreds of runners and triathletes over the past 11 years Curb is an experienced runner himself having completed over a dozen ultramarathons including two top 15 finishes at the Knee Knacker and Diez Vista 50K races. He lives in Vancouver and enjoys spending time with his family when he's not running.
The APO E Gene Diet focuses on the prevention and reversal of serious diseases such as: Heart disease, Diabetes, High blood pressure and Alzheimer's disease. It addresses the whole person-body, mind and spirit. Provides a personalized nutritional and exercise plan for each APO E genotype.
Pamela McDonald is a leading integrative medicine nurse practitioner, author and international speaker who has focused her work on the prevention of chronic illness, especially heart and Alzheimer's disease. Pamela has used her advanced specialty training to develop the diet based on the APO E gene.
Sponsored by: Penscott Management Corporation
4:00 PM
"Life On Pause" - The Power of Bio-Identical Hormones
Are you experiencing, hot flashes, sleep disturbances, weight gain, lack of sex drive and vitality? Do you feel you're aging too fast; do you want your life back?
Dr. Martin has been treating hormonal imbalances for almost 20 years. Learn about the safe uses of bio-identical hormone replacement and how to properly test. EnerChanges is recommended by Suzanne Somers best selling book, "Breakthrough". Dr. Brian Martin BSc ND is a diplomat in anti-aging specializing in the safe use of bio-identical hormones and metabolic weight loss for almost 20 years. Dr. Martin owns EnerChanges and Rapid Metabolic Weight loss Clinic and has helped thousands of patients improve their energy, lose stubborn weight and increase their overall health and happiness.
Cosmetic platelet rich plasma (PRP) Facial Rejuvenation is a natural, non-toxic treatment that uses your own blood, platelets, and stem cells to help reduce the appearance of acne scars, fine lines, and wrinkles. Learn how it is being used to help reverse the signs of aging, naturally.
Dr. Katie Leah is a licensed Naturopathic Physician at Integrative Healing Arts in Vancouver, BC. She is skilled in a wide variety of Naturopathic treatments and therapies to help patients address their individual health concerns. In addition to her family practice, Dr. Leah also performs cosmetic treatments in Vancouver's only naturopathic spa.
Sponsored by: Integrative Healing Arts
6:00 PM
"Gluten-Free Healthy Living: How to Use Nutritional Supplements to Support Your Gluten-Free Diet"
Gluten-Free? Now what? Rosemarie Pierce, BSc. Pharm. guides you on your path to optimal, gluten-free nutrition. As Canada's first Holistic Pharmacist, RoseMarie creates a "natural prescription" to support the digestive and nutritional needs of people with gluten intolerance. From digestive enzymes to protein smoothies, RoseMarie's Gluten-Free Healthy Living Program gives you the tools you need to be and feel well every day.
RoseMarie Pierce earned her degree in Pharmacy from Dalhousie University in 1972. After extensive studies in herbal and nutritional medicine, RoseMarie integrated these disciplinary practices with her pharmacy education to become Canada's first Holistic Pharmacist. She creates "natural prescriptions" and is recognized as one of Canada's foremost integrated health spokespeople.
Sponsored by Prairie Naturals www.prairienaturals.ca
SATURDAY, February 18, 2012 - Please click on your stage selection.
This talk also covers issues: energy, cholesterol, blood pressures & diabetes. According to Chinese Medicine, there are 5 general BODY TYPES: cold/cool/neutral/warm/hot. Learn to find out what body type you have and drink the tea that suits your body type. Be prepared to be blown away by this amazing Chinese-medicine-based tea talk.
Stephen Wu is a compassionate tea master & meditator. His mission is to promote the spiritual tea-drinking culture. This culture is about developing one's tranquillity, deep connection to nature and all other beings through the art of mindful tea drinking.
Sponsored by: Tea So Divine
12:00 PM
(40 minute presentation)
"The secret to good health is growing in the garden" Heal yourself with Medicinal Teas
Bob McCandless is a Master Herbalist with more than 30 years experience, will talk about Medicinal Teas and their many benefits.
Come and join us, sample some teas and receive an informative handout.
Sponsored by: Gaia Garden Apothecary
1:30 PM
(two hour presentation)
Medicinal Tea Making
An interactive exploration of some of the healing properties of our traditional plants.
At the end you make your own delicious tea blend.
sponsored by Mother Earth's Essentials
4:00 PM
Rooibos Tea
Let the cares of the day wash away with each sip of this mellow, flavourful brew; a harmonious fusion of exclusive,
antioxidant-rich Rooibos tea leaves and the wonder-herb Ganoderma.
Sponsored By: Health "n" Prosperity Solutions Inc.
Joining us for her fifth year as MC on the Celebrity Cooking Stage is Kate Gajdosik who is thrilled to be back for another exciting, informative, delicious and nutritious taste-testing weekend at the Vancouver Wellness Show!
Kate spent 17 years in Vancouver working in film, television, and radio. She was a reporter for several Vancouver television and radio stations including Global BC, AM 730, CKNW, and Talk 1410AM where she co-hosted the afternoon drive show. She also filled multiple roles at CTV BC including airborne helicopter reporter, news anchor, and weekend weather anchor, but in the fall of 2011, Kate left Vancouver to join Global TV in her hometown of Winnipeg where she is the Weather Specialist on the Evening News at 6pm, Prime News at 10pm, and News Final at 11pm. Kate is not only an anchor and reporter in real life but has portrayed those roles in several feature films including “The Big Year”, “Tron: Legacy”, “The Doomsday Prophecy”, “Call Me Mrs. Miracle”, and television series “The Killing”, “Hellcats”, and “Psych”.
In her off time, she enjoys running, travel, movies, and photography, and her guilty pleasures include exquisite cuisine, dark chocolate, and fantastic wine!
Chef Jennifer Peters grew up in the Fraser Valley Region of British Columbia. Her professional career began at 'Le Belle Auberge', apprenticing under local great Bruno Marti. Seeking to expand her knowledge, she traveled to the UK, completing cooking stints at 'Mosimann's Private Dining Room' and Sir Terrence Conran's 'Almeida'. She further honed her skills at 'Diva at the Met' and 'The Pear Tree' under the tutelage of Chefs' Chris Mills and Scott Jaeger.
In his early 20s Antonio moved to Canada and experienced working under an interesting array of mentors at many top-notch kitchens throughout BC and Alberta. With the turn of the century Antonio returned to Lake Como where we opened a unique restaurant called La Cucina della Marianna, where fresh and local ingredients were a must. Antonio enthusiastically joined the Choices team in 2005 and has since proudly taken the reigns of Choices Kitchen as the company's Executive Chef.
Hidekazu Tojo was born in Japan. As a young man, he traveled to Osaka to apprentice at Ohnoya, famed Ryotei or classic Japanese fine dining. In 1988 he opened Tojo's Restaurant and in 2007 moved to the current location. Tojo ventured to North America in 1971 and chose Vancouver as the perfect place to further develop his craft. Tojo is the inventor of the California Roll and BC Roll which are well known even in Japan.
A graduate of Pierre Dubrulle Culinary Academy, Chef Rob Erickson led the team as head chef at the world renowned Wild Rice Restaurant, prior to co-owning & being executive chef of Central Bistro. His varied career included heading the kitchen at Langara Fishing Lodge and in the off-season, he taught western-style cooking classes to Chinese students in Taiwan; he still holds his position as the private chef on the Spirit of Two Thousand and Ten a fifteen million dollar yacht.
In his early 20s Antonio moved to Canada and experienced working under an interesting array of mentors at many top-notch kitchens throughout BC and Alberta. With the turn of the century Antonio returned to Lake Como where we opened a unique restaurant called La Cucina della Marianna, where fresh and local ingredients were a must. Antonio enthusiastically joined the Choices team in 2005 and has since proudly taken the reigns of Choices Kitchen as the company's Executive Chef.
Sasha will be providing instruction, demo, and tasting of 3 delicious holiday cocktails. Best of all these are gluten free, dairy free, and alcohol free. Sasha Liang is a Living Foods Chef and Wellness Coach. As a former dancer working with such world famous artists as Gregory Hines, she has extensive experience in nutrition related to sports, sports injuries and eating for optimal health and performance. Sasha is currently incorporating her knowledge in Herbalism, plant based diet and the methods of Dr. Gabriel Cousins to aid stage two diabetics in reversing their diagnosis.
Energy Healing, the energy that is in everything we do and say and how it affects our lives. A free healing demonstration will be done using an audience member.
Sixteen years ago Casper Blackwell switched career paths from high-tech to the healing arts. An Associate Pranic Healer, he is the founder of Conscious Bliss Life Enhancement Services, co-founder of Integrated Energetics with Devina Singh.
Jenett studied Pranic Healing with the founder, Master Choa Kok Sui. Her first classes began in 1993 as she transitioned from a life as a musician to that of counselor and energy healer. Jenett is the designated Senior Teacher in Vancouver, and is busy with personal healing clients, students, and the public healing clinic which is run by the Vancouver Pranic Healing organization.
Sponsored by: Vancouver Pranic Healing Association
An estimated 3 million people in Canada suffer from a pain related condition. If you or someone you know lives with pain please join us for an interactive seminar and learn what you can do to manage and treat your pain. This workshop will include; Self Tests to determine what is causing pain; Simple exercises to strengthen common areas of pain and take home information to help manage and treat pain.
Dr. Heidi Rootes, Naturopathic Physician, received her medical training at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine. Her practical experience and training include intravenous and injection therapies with a specialization in pain management, hormone imbalance, digestive disorders, stress related conditions and healthy aging.
Sponsored by: Integrative Healing Arts
2:00 PM
A Storm on the Horizon - How to educate our immune system to fight the flu
Typically, the human immune system vanquishes viral invaders, or neutralizes their ability to spread. In either case, the virus is eliminated from our body.
This happens every day.
But, some viruses are resistant to a strong immune system. The battle intensifies as a strong but unwise immune system escalates inflammation at the cost of healthy tissues. This creates a “Cytokine Storm” that can destroy our lungs – all from an immune system that is strong but not smart.
In clear, easy-to-understand language, Dr. Baumann shows us all how we can “re-educate” our immune system to keep us healthy during flu season – and all year round.
Dr. Baumann, an MD from Duke University of Medicine and with a specialty in Internal Medicine from University of Texas, has a very rich history. He has been a practicing Medical Doctor actively involved with innovative, successful patient care in hospitals and wellness clinics, an authority in natural medicines, as well as teaching and consulting for more than 30 years.
Two of his claims to fame include his service as a Sports Medicine expert working with athletes: As the Medical Consultant to the San Francisco 49ers, and the prestigious position as Chief Medical Officer for the Santa Barbara, CA Olympic Village during the 1984 Olympics.
Want to work hand-in-hand today with top spiritual forces to bring love and light to your planet? Learn the How, What and Why of Transmission A Meditation for the New Age. Non-Denominational. No experience needed.
Diana Holland is a local College Instructor, Canadian correspondent for Share International magazine and a long-term Transmission Meditation practitioner.
Learn practical tools to decrease stress! Stress is thought to be a primary factor in 99% of disease processes. Learn tools to shift, alter and change your life.
Dr. Divi Chandna, MD, CCFP is a family doctor. She has been practicing Western Medicine since 1993. She is a Certified Mind, Body Instructor, Certified Medical Intuitive and a Yoga Teacher. She believes that true healing is a balanced approach through mind, body and spirit. Georgie Durcan is an internationally renowned and highly experienced intuitive healer, reiki master and wellness coach. She is also a fully qualified and certified nutritional therapist, massage therapist, exercise and health coach and counselor. She works with clients around the world guiding them to find their true self, their true path in life and their own self-healing capabilities. Learn alternate methods for healing depression and anxiety. This talk focuses on mind-body-spirit and learning tools to heal your life.
Sponsored by: Bridge Health
5:45 PM
Atlas Evolution: Moving Beyond the Well-Kept Hidden Genetic Blockage
Relatively few people know that our top cervical vertebra (called Atlas) seems to be genetically out of alignment in practically all humans causing a myriad of problems from physical to emotional and cutting us from the Divine Flow. What happened along the path of human evolution and how to move beyond it? Learn this and more in a free lecture with Ranan Shahar L.Ac M.Sc.
Ranan is a renowned healer who has treated more than 10,000 people worldwide with his unique, life changing treatment Atlas Evolution.
10:30 AM
Shiamak's Bollywood Workout or Shiamak's Yoga Shiamak's Bollywood workout is a dance based cardiovascular class which includes high energy Bollywood moves to Bollywood grooves. Shiamak's Yoga fuses breathing and meditation techniques and postures with dance to create expressive movement. Sponsored by: Shiamak Davar International
Kala Raymond, director of Whispering Falls Pilates and co founder of Balanced Wellness Retreats, has an unstoppable passion for health and wellness. As a certified Method Pilates instructor, dedicated mom of 2, devoted wife and world traveler, she is determined to engage the minds of others to a live a more balanced life. Kala has an extensive background in dance, with over 20 years of training behind her.
After having 2 children, she set out on a quest to rebuild strength from within the body. Astounded with the way Pilates restored balance and eliminated pain, she became an immediate enthusiast. The power of Pilates, paired with her fierce dedication to reconnect people to their bodies and life choices, Kala aspires to show clients their own infinite potential, balancing the body with strength from the inside out- Living your best life by being true to yourself and your body.
Dancers have fun - Laugh more, make friends, exercise more, reduce stress and improve memory skills. Discover a truly holistic approach to life. It's your prescription for better health.
Sponsored by: Fraser Valley Square & Round Dance Association
A brief introduction to the practice of Sufi Whirling followed by a demonstration with Sufi dancers. As-Sayed Nurjan MirAhmadi is a world-renowned Sufi mystic and author whose wisdom and wonderful sense of humor masterfully conveys the sweetness of traditional spirituality. His teachings include meditative practices designed to open the heart and provide therapy to the body, mind, and soul.
Sheri will demonstrate how simple it is to learn to Walk Smart and turn your Walk into a total-body workout with less effort and tons more benefits. Walk Smart - Maximize your Benefits. - An entrepreneur & business woman Sheri shares how she discovered the European Fitness Secret of Pole Walking & lost almost 40 lbs.
Sponsored by: Keenfit-The Pole Walking Co.
2:15 PM
Shiamak's Bollywood Workout or Shiamak's Yoga Shiamak's Bollywood workout is a dance based cardiovascular class which includes high energy Bollywood moves to Bollywood grooves. Shiamak's Yoga fuses breathing and meditation techniques and postures with dance to create expressive movement. Sponsored by: Shiamak Davar International
Kim demonstrates 'addictively fun' Speedminton® As she says, I'm not really a 'sporty girl', but Speedminton gives me great confidence, makes me feel like a super-star. Fitness disguised as fun! 3-minute set-up and non-stop fun without a net, Speedminton speed badminton's designed for outdoor play. No skill required. Everyone aged 5 - 95 can enjoy success in 5 minutes, yet this high-octane favourite takes a lifetime to master!
A brief introduction to the practice of Sufi Whirling followed by a demonstration with Sufi dancers. As-Sayed Nurjan MirAhmadi is a world-renowned Sufi mystic and author whose wisdom and wonderful sense of humor masterfully conveys the sweetness of traditional spirituality. His teachings include meditative practices designed to open the heart and provide therapy to the body, mind, and soul.
Sheri will demonstrate how simple it is to learn to Walk Smart and turn your Walk into a total-body workout with less effort and tons more benefits. Walk Smart - Maximize your Benefits. - An entrepreneur & business woman Sheri shares how she discovered the European Fitness Secret of Pole Walking & lost almost 40 lbs.
Kala Raymond, director of Whispering Falls Pilates and co founder of Balanced Wellness Retreats, has an unstoppable passion for health and wellness. As a certified Method Pilates instructor, dedicated mom of 2, devoted wife and world traveler, she is determined to engage the minds of others to a live a more balanced life. Kala has an extensive background in dance, with over 20 years of training behind her.
After having 2 children, she set out on a quest to rebuild strength from within the body. Astounded with the way Pilates restored balance and eliminated pain, she became an immediate enthusiast. The power of Pilates, paired with her fierce dedication to reconnect people to their bodies and life choices, Kala aspires to show clients their own infinite potential, balancing the body with strength from the inside out- Living your best life by being true to yourself and your body.
Johanna Ward, host of Shaw TV’s lifestyle show The Express, is known for her enthusiasm around all things fitness, food, and feel-good!
A proud west coaster, she’s committed to both living and promoting healthy lifestyles, on camera & off. Johanna’s been teaching dance-fitness classes for 13+ years. You can find her most nights at the YWCA in Vancouver. She ran/walk/danced the Reykjavik half-marathon with Team Diabetes in August 2011, and is currently training properly for the Sun Run and blogging about it for the Vancouver Sun.
Her next big adventure will take her to El Salvador this spring, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity (and attempting to stand up on a surfboard)!
Your brain and intelligence grow with the right care and feeding. Learn how to create opportunities for optimal brain performance. Come find out about your amazing brain and discover strategies guaranteed to keep your brain growing - at any age.
Niv brings over 20 years of experience in teaching and training, mentoring, and coaching based on leading edge cognitive and psychological theory. As a professional speaker she specializes in applications of psychological theories of personality type to business relationships and interpersonal communication.
A fun and interactive workshop where participants will learn how to use humour to increase their resilience and improve overall health, by using tools that can help turn almost any challenging situation into something that can be laughed at!
Monique Hurteau is a stand-up comedian, personal trainer with a Masters in Business Administration and contributions to Chatelaine & IDEA Fitness Journal.
Meet Sam Graci! Learn the secrets to youthful posture and fluid movement for a lifetime, along with simple strategies for improving bone and joint health in your teens, 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's and beyond. Test your pH and find out how to make your body more alkaline. Discover a fast and simple solution for joint pain caused by osteoarthritis, repetitive strain and injury.
Sam Graci is an internationally renowned lecturer, consultant, researcher and formulator in the field of optimal human health and nutrition.
Many leading doctors now agree that the number of Canadians on prescription anti-depressant medication has reached epidemic proportions. Choose Again Society helps people truly heal depression and anxiety rather than simply covering it up with pills, using a completely non-pharmaceutical approach that requires only one thing: the genuine desire to heal. Choose Again will teach you their unique "Six Steps to Freedom", that will break your negative mental patterns and liberate your mind and soul from the confines of depression.
Amy Rice is a Choose Again Counselor who has spent extensive time working at the Choose Again Centre in Costa Rica. An exceptionally skilled communicator, Amy has many years experience as a teacher of Choose Again's internationally renowned "Six Steps to Freedom".
Diederik Wolsak is the founder and Program Director of the Choose Again Society (www.chooseagain. com). As a registered therapist and counselor, Diederik has spent the last fifteen years offering a holistic and non-pharmaceutical methodology to help people overcome the obstacles that often prevent a person from finding true happiness. Above all else, what sets Diederik apart is his incredible passion and commitment to helping and inspiring people to...Choose Again.
We all want to be physically active and enjoy the benefits of play but often find it difficult to be consistent. Life living gets in the way and we find ourselves starting and stopping - Let me show you some strategies for staying consistently active.
Angela Sealy is the coordinator of the Active Choices Program at the University of Victoria (Ladner Research Centre). Angela is an experienced facilitator and a graduate of the University of Victoria. Angela truly believes that Living Active is Living Well.
Do you want better Health, more Energy and much happier Relationships? In this talk Carole will show you how to make real practical changes which will empower you to fully embody your true self.
Carole Friesen is North America’s leading expert in personal transformation. As a sought after keynote speaker and an award winning teacher with a Diploma in Psychosomatic Therapy, Carole is in the business of empowerment. Through self awareness she shares how to peel back the emotional layers of cellular memory and discover that true power is within.
Join André Noël Potvin as he teaches you about Biomarkers for health, fitness and performance and how they can interact to cause disease or maximize your health. Learn about harmful training methods that can actually ACCELERATE the aging process, the most current exercise science research and recommended training applications for healthy aging. Take home valuable information to help you create optimum health and peak performance and reach your goals.
André Noël Potvin is an internationally accredited author, fitness educator and medical exercise specialist with 27 years of leadership experience and clinical experience. Owner and operator of both a medical fitness clinic and school for fitness professionals.
Most people think of yoga and pilates as mind-body exercise but did you know running is also a mind body workout? Discover how running builds not only a fit, vibrant body but a healthy, sound mind.
Curb Ivanic is a running coach and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist who holds a Masters degree in Exercise Science. In addition to training hundreds of runners and triathletes over the past 11 years Curb is an experienced runner himself having completed over a dozen ultramarathons including two top 15 finishes at the Knee Knacker and Diez Vista 50K races. He lives in Vancouver and enjoys spending time with his family when he's not running.
Her new book, One Rep at a Time, in her journey through her darkest night (which lasted 10 years) as she struggled to find meaning in her son's illness - and her fight to reclaim her own health - with lessons learned from unexpected places. It includes her unique 8-week BLISS Body Makeover Program that offers practical advice on building health and wellness on all levels - physically, nutritionally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Karen McCoy is a TV fitness personality, trainer, athlete, sports nutritionist, motivational speaker, author, business owner and mother. Karen has sweated it out in gyms for 30 years, winning bodybuilding shows in Alberta and BC.
Bones are living, dynamic tissue that requires a diversity of whole food nutrients, healthy hormones, and a balanced lifestyle for optimal health and strength at all ages. Join Dr. Miranda Demierre, ND to learn how bone health can be maximized through whole food supplementation, herbs, activity and digestive health.
Dr. Miranda Demierre, BSc, ND, is a Vancouver-based Naturopathic Doctor and graduate of the Boucher Institute in New Westminster. She has nearly 20 years experience in the Natural Health industry. She is passionate about empowering her patients to improve their health through food, and uses whole food nutrition as a cornerstone of her medical practice.
Sponsored by: Tall Grass
2:00 PM
Rapid Metabolic Weight loss with HCG and Metabolic Nutraceuticals
Learn how to dramatically decrease stubborn fat using HCG (Human Chronic Gonadotrophin Hormone). Learn what thyroid, insulin, menopause, blood sugar and even stress, conflict and pollution have to do with stubborn weight gain. Since every person is different, successful weight loss depends on understanding and treating these differences.
Dr. Brian Martin BSc ND is a diplomat in anti-aging specializing in the safe use of bio-identical hormones and metabolic weight loss for almost 20 years. Dr. Martin owns EnerChanges and Rapid Metabolic Weight loss Clinic and has helped thousands of patients improve their energy, lose stubborn weight and increase their overall health and happiness. EnerChanges and Dr. Brian Martin have been recommended in Suzanne Somers book “Breakthrough”.
From how to stop hot flashes and night sweats to how stress affects weight gain. What nutrients help you sleep? How to stop hair loss and find out the secret to beautiful skin and how to get your energy back. And much more.
Lorna Vanderhaeghe, MS, is Canada’s leading women’s health expert. With degrees in nutrition and biochemistry, she is the author of eleven books including A Smart Woman's Guide to Hormones and A Smart Woman's Guide to Weight Loss. Visit her website - www.hormonehelp.com to sign up for her monthly newsletter.
Sponsored by: Nutraways
4:00 PM
Becoming the Power in Your Life for Health and Joy
Does it ever feel like work to get and stay healthy? Wondering if there are some secrets you are missing? The speaker explores the healing paradigm from an inner perspective to reveal keys to creating your own health and joy.
With over 30 years experience as a family physician and over 15 years developing a health and healing practice, Dr. Johnson has expertise in understanding the emotional and mental factors in disease, from colds to cancer.
Cathi Graham will give you Clinically Proven and Natural ways to Erase Wrinkles, Acne, Puffy Eyes, and Saggy Skin. Tips on How to Produce Collagen (the Anti-Aging Protein) and how to Naturally Decrease Cellulite to reduce the "cottage cheese" look. She'll give you the Secret to Sculpting and Firming the skin. Without Exercise Plus 2 Ten-Second Stress Relievers.
Cathi Graham, founder of OxyLift and the Fresh Start Program, released 186 lbs leaving her with saggy skin- she found OxyLift and used it to Lift, Tone and Smoothe her skin. Cathi is a best selling author and has appeared on television shows, magazines, radio shows and was on The Shopping Channel for 7 years.
Can you imagine sleeping peacefully at night and waking up each day refreshed and bursting with energy, being light on your feet, heart expanding and a clear relaxed mind? Are you missing out? As a child this was your natural state! Return to natural healing with Bio-Energy!
Dublin born Bio-Energy Trainer Michael D’Alton has practiced and taught the art of Bio-Energy Healing for over 17 years. As a leader in the field of Energy Medicine, Michael has worked extensively in Ireland, the UK and now Canada and his accomplishments include being featured on the television shows ‘Remedy Me!’(W Network) and ‘First Talk’ (Joy TV).
Sponsored by: Michael D'Alton's School of Bio-Energy Healing
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2012 - Please click on your stage selection.
Arayuma cofounder Chanaka Kurera will demonstrate how a few carefully selected and properly brewed spices can add health and happiness to your life.
Sponsored by: Sahana Ayurvedic Products, Inc.
2:30 PM
Moroccan Te Ritual
Partaking in the beautiful tea ritual of Morocco is like stepping into an Arab fairytale. This tea infuses nutrient and antioxidant-rich green tea with soothing and cleansing fresh spearmint leaves and will surely transport your senses to the most exotic of lands.
Sponsored by: Saadi Organics.
4:00 PM
(40 minute presentation)
"The secret to good health is growing in the garden" Heal yourself with Medicinal Teas
Bob McCandless is a Master Herbalist with more than 30 years experience, will talk about Medicinal Teas and their many benefits.
Come and join us, sample some teas and receive an informative handout.
Joining us for her fifth year as MC on the Celebrity Cooking Stage is Kate Gajdosik who is thrilled to be back for another exciting, informative, delicious and nutritious taste-testing weekend at the Vancouver Wellness Show!
Kate spent 17 years in Vancouver working in film, television, and radio. She was a reporter for several Vancouver television and radio stations including Global BC, AM 730, CKNW, and Talk 1410AM where she co-hosted the afternoon drive show. She also filled multiple roles at CTV BC including airborne helicopter reporter, news anchor, and weekend weather anchor, but in the fall of 2011, Kate left Vancouver to join Global TV in her hometown of Winnipeg where she is the Weather Specialist on the Evening News at 6pm, Prime News at 10pm, and News Final at 11pm. Kate is not only an anchor and reporter in real life but has portrayed those roles in several feature films including “The Big Year”, “Tron: Legacy”, “The Doomsday Prophecy”, “Call Me Mrs. Miracle”, and television series “The Killing”, “Hellcats”, and “Psych”.
In her off time, she enjoys running, travel, movies, and photography, and her guilty pleasures include exquisite cuisine, dark chocolate, and fantastic wine!
Executive Chef Chris Bisaro grew up in East Vancouver in a restaurant family where he was working in and around the kitchen as early as eleven years old. Chris came to Brix as the sous chef in early 2007 where he distinguished himself to the point he was promoted to his first executive chef position in April 2010.
Local Dungeness Crab Cake and Citrus micro greens, lemon dill aioli Sponsored by: Brix Restaurant
Todd began his career at age 17 in Australia as an apprentice at Ming Jade Restaurant under Cantonese chef Kevin Lowe. His valuable experience overseas led to a position at Vinos the largest fine dining and multi award winning restaurant in Queensland, Australia. In the winter of 2010 he was chosen to compete in the Vancouver Chinese Chef of the Year competition, where he showcased his approach on modern Chinese cuisine. Currently he is opening the second location of Wild Rice in New Westminster as Chef/Partner.
Kris' passion for cooking began in his high school's culinary arts program. Kris has worked at Lumiere, Ciopinno's and The Four Seasons. In 2008, he joined Hart House as Sous Chef and has been Executive Chef since 2010.
Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Quinoa and Tomato Coriander Vinaigrette, Seared Scallops with Braised Kale, Chorizo, and Pistachio Sauce Vierge Sponsored by: Hart House Restaurant
Arayuma cofounder Chanaka Kurera specializes in cooking healthy meals inspired by the cuisine of his native Sri Lanka and the principles of Ayurvedic cooking. By using a carefully selected array of organic spices, Chanaka brings not only flavour but also numerous health benefits to his culinary creations. Cooking with Chanaka is an exciting taste adventure not to be missed.
Giuseppe (Pino) Posteraro was born in Lago, Italy March 22, 1964. After beginning training as a medical student, Pino changed track and decided to come to Canada to work for his brother in his restaurant. Pino later returned to Europe to study with Armando Zanetti, who became his mentor. In 1999, he opened Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill in Yaletown in September of that year, providing Vancouver with an outstanding Italian-Mediterranean restaurant which has gained many awards for its food and wine. Year after year, it is classed as one of Vancouver's top fine dining restaurants.
Milk Poached Pork Tenderloin Sponsored by: BC Cranberry, BC Pork, Mushrooms Canada
Chef Siriwan Rerksuttisiridach or more commonly know as Grace, Bangkok born and raised, apprenticed under Penpan Sittitrai, teacher of Royal Thai Chefs for the Royal family of Thailand. After moving to Vancouver, she worked in several local Thai restaurants before launching Simply Thai.
Sponsored by: Grace - Siriwan Rerksuttisiridach
11:00 AM
Meditation is More Than Just Sitting Still! Sponsored by: Sabita Sued at and Gary Savitsky, Alternative Health Practitioners
Gary, as well as being an energy healer, is a Spiritual Guide, Life Coach and Wellness Mentor. His unique experience draws from many sources, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Martial, Medical and Spiritual QiGong, Xiu Lian, and NLP to mention a few. Gary combines the traditional practices with modern thought, providing each client with a unique wellness experience. Spiritual Calligraphy is a gift that Gary shares in one on one sessions as well as group workshops.
Sabita is a 4th Generation Spiritual Master sharing Eastern Wisdom for Western Living™. Combining wellness wisdom from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xiu Lian Energy Healing, Eastern Mindfulness Practice and Meditation, she focuses on healing the root cause of imbalance and illness. She offers individual and group healing, mentoring, meditations and retreats about the natural innate healing abilities residing in all of us.
Many leading doctors now agree that the number of Canadians on prescription anti-depressant medication has reached epidemic proportions. Choose Again Society helps people truly heal depression and anxiety--rather than simply covering it up with pills, using a completely non-pharmaceutical approach that requires only one thing: the genuine desire to heal. Choose Again Society will teach you their unique "Six Steps to Freedom", that will break your negative mental patterns and liberate your mind and soul from the confines of depression.
Amy Rice is a Choose Again Counselor who has spent extensive time working at the Choose Again Centre in Costa Rica. An exceptionally skilled communicator, Amy has many years experience as a teacher of Choose Again's internationally renowned "Six Steps to Freedom".
Diederik Wolsak is the founder and Program Director of the Choose Again Society (www.chooseagain. com). As a registered therapist and counselor, Diederik has spent the last fifteen years offering a holistic and non-pharmaceutical methodology to help people overcome the obstacles that often prevent a person from finding true happiness. Above all else, what sets Diederik apart is his incredible passion and commitment to helping and inspiring people to...Choose Again.
Energy Healing, the energy that is in everything we do and say and how it affects our lives. A free healing demonstration will be done using an audience member.
Sixteen years ago Casper Blackwell switched career paths from high-tech to the healing arts. An Associate Pranic Healer, he is the founder of Conscious Bliss Life Enhancement Services, co-founder of Integrated Energetics with Devina Singh.
Jenett studied Pranic Healing with the founder, Master Choa Kok Sui. Her first classes began in 1993 as she transitioned from a life as a musician to that of counselor and energy healer. Jenett is the designated Senior Teacher in Vancouver, and is busy with personal healing clients, students, and the public healing clinic which is run by the Vancouver Pranic Healing organization.
Sponsored by: Vancouver Pranic Healing Association
3:15 PM
A Storm on the Horizon - How to educate our immune system to fight the flu
Typically, the human immune system vanquishes viral invaders, or neutralizes their ability to spread. In either case, the virus is eliminated from our body.
This happens every day.
But, some viruses are resistant to a strong immune system. The battle intensifies as a strong but unwise immune system escalates inflammation at the cost of healthy tissues. This creates a “Cytokine Storm” that can destroy our lungs – all from an immune system that is strong but not smart.
In clear, easy-to-understand language, Dr. Baumann shows us all how we can “re-educate” our immune system to keep us healthy during flu season – and all year round.
Dr. Baumann, an MD from Duke University of Medicine and with a specialty in Internal Medicine from University of Texas, has a very rich history. He has been a practicing Medical Doctor actively involved with innovative, successful patient care in hospitals and wellness clinics, an authority in natural medicines, as well as teaching and consulting for more than 30 years.
Two of his claims to fame include his service as a Sports Medicine expert working with athletes: As the Medical Consultant to the San Francisco 49ers, and the prestigious position as Chief Medical Officer for the Santa Barbara, CA Olympic Village during the 1984 Olympics.
Discover how you can replace over the counter medications with 100% natural options by harnessing the healing power of plants. Explore how essential oils can help relieve the symptoms and treat the causes of many common ailments.
As the co-founder of Saje, and a personal wellness coach, my goal is to provide consumers with products that are made only with pure, natural ingredients. By using Essential Oils as the active component in all Saje formulations, we have been able to "bottle" the powerful healing elements found in Mother Nature.
West Coast Promotions Amateur MMA lightweight champion
2004 Tiger Balm Internationals Canada – 1 time Gold (Pankration)
13 years MMA experience
Professional Fighters Coached
Security training (B.S.T.1, B.S.T.2)
Certified Personal Trainer
11:15 AM
Shiamak's Bollywood Workout or Shiamak's Yoga Shiamak's Bollywood workout is a dance based cardiovascular class which includes high energy Bollywood moves to Bollywood grooves. Shiamak's Yoga fuses breathing and meditation techniques and postures with dance to create expressive movement. Sponsored by: Shiamak Davar International
A brief introduction to the practice of Sufi Whirling followed by a demonstration with Sufi dancers. As-Sayed Nurjan MirAhmadi is a world-renowned Sufi mystic and author whose wisdom and wonderful sense of humor masterfully conveys the sweetness of traditional spirituality. His teachings include meditative practices designed to open the heart and provide therapy to the body, mind, and soul.
Sheri will demonstrate how simple it is to learn to Walk Smart and turn your Walk into a total-body workout with less effort and tons more benefits. Walk Smart - Maximize your Benefits. - An entrepreneur & business woman Sheri shares how she discovered the European Fitness Secret of Pole Walking & lost almost 40 lbs.
Sponsored by: Keenfit-The Pole Walking Co.
1:30 PM
Shiamak's Bollywood Workout or Shiamak's Yoga Shiamak's Bollywood workout is a dance based cardiovascular class which includes high energy Bollywood moves to Bollywood grooves. Shiamak's Yoga fuses breathing and meditation techniques and postures with dance to create expressive movement. Sponsored by: Shiamak Davar International
Kim demonstrates 'addictively fun' Speedminton® As she says, I'm not really a 'sporty girl', but Speedminton gives me great confidence, makes me feel like a super-star. Fitness disguised as fun! 3-minute set-up and non-stop fun without a net, Speedminton speed badminton's designed for outdoor play. No skill required. Everyone aged 5 - 95 can enjoy success in 5 minutes, yet this high-octane favourite takes a lifetime to master!
Johanna Ward, host of Shaw TV's lifestyle show The Express, is known for her enthusiasm around all things fitness, food, and feel-good!
A proud west coaster, she's committed to both living and promoting healthy lifestyles, on camera & off. Johanna's been teaching dance-fitness classes for 13+ years. You can find her most nights at the YWCA in Vancouver. She ran/walk/danced the Reykjavik half-marathon with Team Diabetes in August 2011, and is currently training properly for the Sun Run and blogging about it for the Vancouver Sun.
Her next big adventure will take her to El Salvador this spring, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity (and attempting to stand up on a surfboard)!
Master Sha will teach highly effective, yet simple Tao Songs to transform health, relationships and finances!
Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha is a soul leader, world-renowned healer and New York Times best-selling author of the Soul Power Series, including Tao Song and Tao Dance. Trained as a conventional medical doctor, doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, a grandmaster of the ancient Eastern disciplines and the 4,300-year-old Taoist lineage holder, Master Sha empowers everyone to create love, peace and harmony on Mother Earth.
Master Sha will teach highly effective, yet simple Tao Songs to transform health, relationships and finances!
Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha is a soul leader, world-renowned healer and New York Times best-selling author of the Soul Power Series, including Tao Song and Tao Dance. Trained as a conventional medical doctor, doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, a grandmaster of the ancient Eastern disciplines and the 4,300-year-old Taoist lineage holder, Master Sha empowers everyone to create love, peace and harmony on Mother Earth.
Join Desiree Nielsen RD, one of Choices Markets' Dieticians, to learn how to get off the weight loss roller coaster for good. Find out why we have a hard time losing weight and how a holistic, whole food, plant based approach to eating well can help you change your weight, for life!
Desiree Nielson BSc, RD is one of the Choices Markets Dietitians. Desiree is a sought after speaker on a variety of topics, including sustainable nutrition and anti-inflammatory eating and has appeared regularly in local and national media, including appearances on CTV Your Health, CBC Radio and Glow Magazine.
Sponsored by: Choices Markets
1:30 PM
The Path to Phenomenal Health, High Energy and Improved Wellbeing
The Path to Phenomenal Health, High Energy and Improved Well-being. Our bodies are extremely adaptable and able to excel despite increased pollutants, lowered food quality, 24-7-365 lifestyles. How do we improve inflammation; balance our pH; repair our joints and build bone; activate energy; become a rapidly aging senior or a wise elder. Tweaking your lifestyle, making conscious decisions, is all it takes.
Sam Graci is an internationally renowned lecturer, consultant, researcher and formulator in the field of optimal human health and nutrition.
Discover the 3 common mistakes that even smart people make when using the law of attraction to improve their health and well-being. Bio-Energy Trainer Micheal D'Alton will help you identify and, rectify these 3 problem areas and switch your magnetism towards great health, vitality and absolute wellbeing!
Dublin born Bio-Energy Trainer Michael D’Alton has practiced and taught the art of Bio-Energy Healing for over 17 years. As a leader in the field of Energy Medicine, Michael has worked extensively in Ireland, the UK and now Canada and his accomplishments include being featured on the television shows ‘Remedy Me!’(W Network) and ‘First Talk’ (Joy TV).
Sponsored by: Michael D'Alton's School of Bio-Energy Healing
This is "Genetic Exercise™" made simple! In this lecture André Noël Potvin explains, in learner friendly terms, the science behind stubborn fat-loss. Each individual body is different and successful weight loss depends on discovering and treating these differences. Andre explains why we fail to lose weight, and sometimes even gain weight, although we are consistent with exercise and healthy diet management. He will demystify how thyroid, insulin, cortisol and menopause can impact weight gain. Additionally, this lecture will show how to determine healthy body composition and alternative approaches to help with safe and effective weight loss.
André Noël Potvin is an internationally accredited author, fitness educator and medical exercise specialist with 27 years of leadership experience and clinical experience. Owner and operator of both a medical fitness clinic and school for fitness professionals.
In a technology-dominant and dual-income parenting generation it is as challenging as ever to raise healthy children. Learn simple, effective and long-lasting strategies to help give children the activity and healthy nutrition they need to live the healthiest life possible.
-. A 15 year veteran of the fitness industry, Mike found his passion in helping reclaim a physical culture in the youth population. A coach, personal trainer and author, Mike runs both youth and adult fitness programs in the Vancouver area working with young people of all abilities from special needs to athletes.
The APO E Gene Diet focuses on the prevention and reversal of serious diseases such as: Heart disease, Diabetes, High blood pressure and Alzheimer’s disease. It addresses the whole person-body, mind and spirit. Provides a personalized nutritional and exercise plan for each APO E genotype.
Pamela McDonald is a leading integrative medicine nurse practitioner, author and international speaker who has focused her work on the prevention of chronic illness, especially heart and Alzheimer's disease. Pamela has used her advanced specialty training to develop the diet based on the APO E gene.
How to enjoy a lifetime of injury-free running. You'll learn tips and techniques to stay healthy and running strong no matter what your age.
Curb Ivanic is a running coach and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist who holds a Masters degree in Exercise Science. In addition to training hundreds of runners and triathletes over the past 11 years Curb is an experienced runner himself having completed over a dozen ultramarathons including two top 15 finishes at the Knee Knacker and Diez Vista 50K races. He lives in Vancouver and enjoys spending time with his family when he's not running.
A conversation far beyond estrogen and progesterone. Own your hormone symphony and energy/emotional centers. Move from: sleeplessness to sleep, hot flashes to power surges, depression and anxiety to empowerment, and confusion to clarity. "The change" can be positive..
Back in university, Bev earned a reputation as a tenacious inquisitive driven to understand nature through science. Today, as a Medical Herbalist and international speaker, Bev focuses on demystifying menopause.
Gilly Thomas is a healer and teacher. She presents internationally and enjoys inspiring people to engage in their own healing through knowledge and understanding. She employs both intellectual and experiential styles so you "get it from the outside in and the inside out".
Sponsored by: Working With Wellness and Maya Natural Health
2:00 PM
Alive and Kicking - Increase Health, Lose Stubborn Weight and Be Happy
Do you feel like you're older than you really are? Learn some simple steps to increase your health and slow down aging and disease. There will be a discussion on bio-identical hormones such as thyroid, testosterone and human growth hormone, nutrition and happiness. Learn about proper testing and treatment options. EnerChanges is recommended by Suzanne Somers best selling book, "Breakthrough".
Dr. Martin has been treating hormonal imbalances for almost 20 years. Learn about the safe uses of bio-identical hormone replacement and how to properly test. Dr. Brian Martin BSc ND is a diplomat in anti-aging specializing in the safe use of bio-identical hormones and metabolic weight loss for almost 20 years. Dr. Martin owns EnerChanges and Rapid Metabolic Weight loss Clinic and has helped thousands of patients improve their energy, lose stubborn weight and increase their overall health and happiness.
Learn alternate methods for healing depression and anxiety. This talk focuses on mind-body-spirit and learning tools to heal your life.
Dr. Divi Chandna, MD, CCFP is a family doctor. She has been practicing Western Medicine since 1993. She is a Certified Mind, Body Instructor, Certified Medical Intuitive and a Yoga Teacher. She believes that true healing is a balanced approach through mind, body and spirit.
Georgie Durcan is an internationally renowned and highly experienced intuitive healer, reiki master and wellness coach. She is also a fully qualified and certified nutritional therapist, massage therapist, exercise and health coach and counselor. She works with clients around the world guiding them to find their true self, their true path in life and their own self-healing capabilities. Learn alternate methods for healing depression and anxiety. This talk focuses on mind-body-spirit and learning tools to heal your life.
Sponsored by: The Bridge Health
• Cooking stage,
seminars, demonstrations and workshops are included with the price of admission.
