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FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2010 - Please click on your stage selection.

 
Broadcast Kate Broadcast Kate, MC for Cooking Stage
Kate is thrilled to be back for a third year MCing the Celebrity Cooking Stage at this year's Wellness Show in Vancouver. Originally from Winnipeg, Kate has spent the last 14 years living in Vancouver working in film and television and has been seen and heard on several lower mainland TV and radio broadcasts. Kate can be seen on CTV as a morning local news anchor and can be heard on talk radio 1410AM, The Buzz of Vancouver, as a fill-in host. When Kate isn't in front of the camera or behind the microphone she's busy working as a field producer for studios and networks. In her off time she enjoys running, photography and travel, and her guilty pleasures include exquisite cuisine and delectable wine - especially from B.C.
 
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Terry Walters Terry Walters
Terry Walters is all about good health – Body, Mind, and Soul. For the past 9 years, she has been teaching people how to make delicious, healthy foods to nourish themselves and their families. CLEAN FOOD grew out of her work and that passion for eating close to the source. Terry is a holistic health counselor, food educator, motivational speaker and devoted to teaching people how to make healthy choices. She draws from extensive educational and life experiences including training from The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, The Natural Gourmet Cookery School, The Kushi Institute and The Chopra Center.
Dr. Ronda Low Dr. Rhonda Low
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. Dr. Low's community medical services include examiner for the Clinical Competence Program of B.C. for U.B.C. and the College of Physicians and Surgeons as well as Secretary/Executive Committee Member for St. Paul's Hospital Annual Refresher Course for Primary Care Physicians. She is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of British Columbia.


Book Signing - "Clean Food"
 
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Peter Burt  
Chef de Cuisine
nu restaurant & lounge
Seared Albacore Tuna with Olive Oil, Poached Potato
and a Salted Green Plum Dressing

 
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Vikram Bajaj & Jasvir Deol Vikram Bajaj
Vikram Bajaj was born in India, studied in Switzerland, operated restaurants & hotels with family in India and came to Canada in 1997, looking for something more. Vikram brings to the table a culture of exotic tastes and the finer things in life and enjoys creating spice blends for Ace Curries To Go.

Jasvir Deol
Jas grew up in a small village in Punjab, working the fields from a tender age where she developed her taste for all things natural and wholesome. She moved to Canada when she was only 14 and after studying here worked her way up a well established restaurant chain before joining Ace Curries To Go.
Ace Curries To Go Ltd
New Innovative Healthy Butter Chicken,
Healthy Chick Pea Curry, Healthy Salad and Dip
A curry-licious complete meal cooked from scratch in 15 minutes or under. We will
demonstrate a full Indian meal cooked from raw chicken and other ingredients made
with our spice blends.
 
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Antonio Cerullo Antonio Cerullo
Antonio Cerullo was born in Glasgow and after a few short weeks returned to Lake Como in Northern Italy, where he spent his youth. At the age of 15 his passion for food was evident and he began apprenticing with a local chef. 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 he 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.
Executive Chef
Choices Markets
Turkey, Cranberry & Quinoa Meatballs

Book Signing: "A Local Table – The Choices Markets Cookbook"
 
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Pain Free in Five Hours
Michael Dalton

Michael D'Alton
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).

Is there a spiritual reason behind every pain? Discover why you have pain and how to effectively release it for good! Bio-Energy healing offers chronic pain relief in only five treatments.


 
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Think Healthy!
Barbara Fife

Barbara Fife
Barbara speaks about healing from her experience and her heart.  When her infant son was healed of a serious birth defect through prayer in Christian Science, Barbara knew that she wanted to dedicate her life to helping others find answers and healing. She has been a practitioner of this science for over 15 years and also teaches yearly classes on this subject.

Access more of the healing power of Spirit, mind, and body! Mary Baker Eddy's best-selling Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures is packed with healing ideas and practices. This workshop will introduce ideas you can put into practice immediately. Barbara Fife is a spiritual healer and teacher of the system explained in Mrs.Eddy's book.


 
5:15 PM – 6:15 PM Pranic Healing
Jean Robillard

Jean Robillard
Jean Robillard is Certified Pranic Healer and teacher and a Certified Holistic Coach. He has a Master Degree in Metaphysical Science. Jean has been practicing Pranic Healing for 10 years. He currently teaches Pranic Healing in British Columbia and Quebec. He has a successful private practice as a Pranic Healer and is the President of the Vancouver Pranic Healing Association.

Prana or life force is the animating force of all living things. Pranic Healing is based on healing techniques using life force energy. Learn how to feel the energy. By using Pranic Healing you can reduce stress and anxiety, boost the immune system and recharge the energy body.


 
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM One Minute for Life - Fit Firm and Fabulous!
Andre-Noel Potvin

André Noël Potvin
André Noël Potvin is a fitness educator and rehabilitation exercise specialist with 22 years of leadership experience and 13 years of specialization in clinical exercise and post-injury rehabilitation. André holds a M.Sc. in cardiac rehabilitation from the University of British Columbia, is a certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) of the American Council on Exercise and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Do LESS and get MORE! It's TRUE! Join medical exercise, internatinal author and fitness expert, André Noël Potvin, MSc., as he reveals the LATEST exercise science information showing you how to maximize your results in as little as one minute per week of conditioning


 
1:15 PM - 2:00 PM Stretch Excercises to Keep You Healthy!
Olga Kotelko

Olga Kotelko
Olga Kotelko has been an inspiration and a catalyst for self re-assessment and fellow competition for all ages. At age 70, she first hit the sports radar playing second base for the North Shore Slow Pitch team and has since amassed over 600 gold medals in Track and Field. In 2009 alone, Olga established 32 World Records! Olga is the first woman at 90 ever to compete in high jump, long jump and triple jump.

Stretch with Olga and learn how to stay healthy.

 

 
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Gravity Training System
Mike Castilloux

Mike Castilloux
Mike Castilloux, Owner & Operator of Executive Lifestyles Personal Training Studio, has been involved in the fitness industry for over 30 years. Having been a professional body builder competitor and a personal trainer, Mike understands what it takes to run a professional fitness club- hard work, commitment and dedication.

Exercising on G.T.S. offers a quick full body workout, encouraging the body to move naturally by challenging multiple muscle groups. When the human body becomes the weight - on a rolling incline surface, it is free to move in any plane of motion.


 
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Sufi Whirling & Music
As-sayed Nurjan Mirahmadi

As-sayed Nurjan Mirahmadi
and the Sufi Whirlers of SMC

As-Sayed Nurjan MirAhmadi is a world-renown 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.

Learn from a world-renowned Sufi Master the art of Whirling and its physical and emotional health benefits for your body, mind and soul. Come and participate in this Mystical dance while listening to traditional Sufi Music.


 
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM What Pole Walking Can Do For You…
Sheri Simson

Sheri Simson
Sheri Simson - aka The Pole Lady - will share with us how she came to discover the secret of Pole Walking - how it helped her to lose 30 lbs - become fit & more than that - how it has completely changed her life and her purpose.

Are you constantly trying to work exercise into your schedule? Do you wish exercise could be fun - & easy? Discover how you can actually do less & get more - by learning how to turn a simple walk around the block into an efficient, effective - aerobic, total body workout!


 
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Yoga Postures, Beginner & Advanced Series of Bikram Yoga
Commentary and demonstration of the mechanics of each posture
and the medical benefits.

 
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM What Pole Walking Can Do For You…
Sheri Simson

Sheri Simson
Sheri Simson - aka The Pole Lady - will share with us how she came to discover the secret of Pole Walking - how it helped her to lose 30 lbs - become fit & more than that - how it has completely changed her life and her purpose.

Are you constantly trying to work exercise into your schedule? Do you wish exercise could be fun - & easy? Discover how you can actually do less & get more - by learning how to turn a simple walk around the block into an efficient, effective - aerobic, total body workout!


 
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Happy Living… Sustaining Your Mental, Physical and Social Well-Being
Olga Kotelko

Olga Kotelko
Olga Kotelko has been an inspiration and a catalyst for self re-assessment and fellow competition for all ages. At age 70, she first hit the sports radar playing second base for the North Shore Slow Pitch team and has since amassed over 600 gold medals in Track and Field. In 2009 alone, Olga established 32 World Records! Olga is the first woman at 90 ever to compete in high jump, long jump and triple jump.

Olga will talk about her life, how she started her new career in track and field, and the benefits accomplished. Aqua-fit classes and strength exercises, eating habits, medication, training, travel, competitions and comradery all help to sustain her mental, physical, and social well-being.

 
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Aging Gracefully
Kareen Zebroff

Kareen Zebroff
Kareen Zebroff has taught and worked as a daily network TV-Host/Interviewer for 16 years, Yoga-teacher, Master Meditator for Affirmations & Visualizations, Schoolteacher, Author of 10 books, Columnist for ‘Common Ground’, Nutritionist, Mentor, and Lecturer on ‘Wholistic Health’ of Body, Mind and Spirit.

Only 35% of aging is genetic -- the rest is your choice! Wouldn't you like to live in a house that is constantly being renovated, rather than in a burnt-out shell? Re-gain vital energy, mental clarity, focus, joint-comfort, and stress management.


 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM How To Re-Alkalize Your Body?
Stephen Wilmes

Steve Wilmes
Stephan Wilmes a.k.a. the AlkalineDietGuy is an Ayurvedic therapist and created the Alkaline Life Style.
After professional sports and academic carriers he founded the Ayurveda Wellness Center in Munich.
Now he is an internationally renowned speaker on re-alkalizing the body and imports Dr. Jentschura's alkalizing program from Germany.

Learn how to rebalance the alkaline levels in your body through regeneration, purification and cleansing to improve your health and energy.
Join Stephan and discover the difference between alkaline or acid lifestyle and how it can determine your health and well-being.


 
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Discovering an Ancient Superfood: Chia Seeds
Marie-Josee Richer

Marie-Josee Richer
A passionate vegan, Marie-Josee is the co-founder of PRANA, an organic company importing, transforming and selling a range of organic snacks and Chia seeds and oil. She discovered Chia seeds about 3 years ago and has been spreading her enthusiasm for this seed through conferences, raw cooking classes and by educating her clients. Full of health and environmental benefits, these seeds are truly a wonderful ancient food that just needs to be re-discovered!

Learn about the fascinating history of Chia Seeds, their health benefits and ways to incorporate these powerful seeds and oil into your culinary creations. Samples for you to try will be given at the end.


 

 

3:00 PM - 4:00PM Working Out at Home
Curb Ivanic

Curb Ivanic
Curb Ivanic has been involved in the fitness industry for the past 10 years. He started Ultra Fitness in 2001 and has grown the business from strictly one-on-one training to include group training, seminars, courses, and product development. With a Masters degree in Exercise Science and the top international industry certifications, Curb is referred to as an expert source for fitness & health related articles.

Find out how to get the most of working out at home with practical advice on equipment, exercises and motivation.  You'll learn how to set up a home gym for under a $100 and how to get a great fat-burning workout in less time than it takes to drive to and from the gym.You'll leave this seminar with the knowledge to save time and money while getting fit.


 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Aging Without Getting Old – Health, Happiness and Hormones
Brian Martin

Brian Martin
Dr. Brian Martin BSc ND, is a diplomat in anti-aging with over 15 years of clinical practice, his philosophy is simple, "healthy people are less sick, happy people are less depressed and healthy and happy people move and change the world".

Feeling like you're aging too fast? Learn how to slow the aging process, understand the safe uses of bio-identical hormone replacement. Learn about proper testing and treatment options. EnerChanges is recommended by Suzanne Somers bestselling book, "Breakthrough".


 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Best Kept Secrets To A New You!
Cathi Graham

Cathi Graham
Cathi Graham, founder of Fresh Start, established the largest recorded weight loss in Canada in 1984. She's a best selling author and appeared on the Maury Povich Show, Northwest AM, Fox News. Cathi's success story has been published in First for Women, BC Women to Women, and the National Examiner. Cathi was named an honored member in the International Who's Who of Entrepreneurs (2007).

Discover foods that erase wrinkles and drinks that make your skin glow. Lean how to get a natural non-surgical facelift in just 3 minutes a day! Learn about thermogenic foods that burn fat.


 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Yoga & Meditation for Fertility
Sue Dumais

Sue Dumais
Sue is a true pioneer in the field of personal training, yoga and mind-body therapy. Author of "A Strong Core for Life and Yoga for Fertility Handbook", Sue is passionate about inspiring and empowering women through fertility, pregnancy and beyond.

Research has shown that reducing stress and practicing deep relaxation using yoga and meditation can increase your chances of conceiving. Experience effective meditations and fertility yoga poses to help calm anxiety, let go of negative thinking and increase circulation to the pelvis and reproductive organs. You will leave with the tools you need to prepare your mind, body and spirit for conception.


 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Surviving Perimenopause 101
Dr. Allison Patton

Dr. Allison Patton
Dr. Allison Patton is a Naturopathic Physician and co-founder of the Mountainview Wellness Centre. She specializes in Women's Hormone Health, Weight Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue, Bio-identical hormone replacement, Bio Face Lift and Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture. She also provides vaccination consultations.

Are you between 35 and 50? Finding yourself a little bit off? Are you having trouble with sleep, mental clarity, weight, and irritability? Find out how balancing your hormones can make life much better and keep you healthy through perimenopause.


 
 

 

SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2010 - Please click on your stage selection.


 
Broadcast Kate Broadcast Kate, MC for Cooking Stage
Kate is thrilled to be back for a third year MCing the Celebrity Cooking Stage at this year's Wellness Show in Vancouver. Originally from Winnipeg, Kate has spent the last 14 years living in Vancouver working in film and television and has been seen and heard on several lower mainland TV and radio broadcasts. Kate can be seen on CTV as a morning local news anchor and can be heard on talk radio 1410AM, The Buzz of Vancouver, as a fill-in host. When Kate isn't in front of the camera or behind the microphone she's busy working as a field producer for studios and networks. In her off time she enjoys running, photography and travel, and her guilty pleasures include exquisite cuisine and delectable wine - especially from B.C.
 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Hilit Nurick Hilit Nurick
Hilit graduated from the Arts Institute of Vancouver (Dubrulle) and completed her practicum in the pastry kitchen at the Pan Pacific Hotel. She owns The Dizzy Whisk (formerly known as Culinary Kids), and teaches cooking and baking to kids from grade 2-12. She also runs popular interactive cooking and baking birthday parties. She is married and has three kids.
Chef/Owner, The Dizzy Whisk Ltd
Kids Can Cook Too!
A Trio of Starters: A Hot Mediterranean Hummus Chick Pea Spread,
Basil and Pine Nuts Pesto and a Black Olive Tapenade.
 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Robert Clark Robert Clark
Raincity Grill, C Restaurant + nu restaurant + lounge Executive Chef Robert Clark began his culinary training at Ontario's George Brown College, graduating in 1982. Throughout his career he has trained with Canada's top chefs such as Jamie Kennedy, Michael Bonaccini and Mark Thuet. Clark now heads the culinary operations for C Restaurant, Raincity Grill and NU Restaurant & Lounge. Clark's belief in food is pure and simple: "As chefs, our job is not only about serving great tasting food, but encouraging our staff and our guests to learn how to get sustainably produced food to the table." Only quality, sustainable products from earth and sea are used as the building blocks of his cuisine.
Executive Chef, C Restaurant
"C Food"
Come and see an artist at work with local ingredients! Robert Clark will make a
Fraser Valley Wellness Salad and Coconut Shrimp, from the C-Food cookbook.

Book Signing: "C Food"
 
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
Hidekazu Tojo Hidekazu Tojo
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.
Chef/Owner, Tojo's Restaurant
Tojo's Spring Soba Salad

 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Antonio Cerullo Antonio Cerullo
Antonio Cerullo was born in Glasgow and after a few short weeks returned to Lake Como in Northern Italy, where he spent his youth. At the age of 15 his passion for food was evident and he began apprenticing with a local chef. 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 he 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.
Executive Chef, Choices Markets
Turkey, Cranberry & Quinoa Meatballs

 
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Aaron Ash Aaron Ash
Aaron Ash is the founder of Gorilla Food, an organic, vegan, raw food restaurant in downtown Vancouver. He loves to bring joy and wellness through ital live food creation.
Chef/Owner, Gorilla Food
Vegan, Raw, Living, Food
 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Jeannelle Mitchell Jeanelle Mitchell
Originally from Grand Falls, New Brunswick, I now live in Toronto. I am married and have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. I was a flight attendant for 30 years. My first cookbook 'For the Love of Soup' was inspired by my passion for good food and my motivation for writing the book was to raise money to help my sister with her son Yves, who is severely disabled due to a car accident. My second book 'For the Love of Salad' fits perfectly with soups and perfectly with today's emphasis on lighter and healthier eating
"For the Love of Salad"
Jeanelle will share with us her love of salad and demonstrate how to make interesting and
nourishing greens! Come find out the secrets to making Lemony Herbed Quinoa Salad,
Spinach Salad with Pineapple & Curried Cashews and Creamy Maple Dressing!
Book Signing: "For the Love of Salad"
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Solitude: Seeking Wisdom In Extremes
Bob Kull

Bob Kull
Born in Ventura, California, Robert Kull has spent years wandering North and South America working as a scuba instructor, construction worker, community organic gardening teacher, firefighter, photographer, and professor. In 1985 he lost his lower right leg after a motorcycle crash in the Dominican Republic. He began undergraduate studies at age forty and now holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia.

In February 2001, Bob Kull travelled to a remote island in the Patagonia wilderness with enough supplies to live alone for a year. He sought to explore the effects of deep solitude on the body and mind and to find the answers to the spiritual questions that had plagued him his entire life. The physical challenges were immense, but the struggles of mind and spirit pushed him to the limits of human endurance. Solitude: Seeking Wisdom in Extremes contains the diary of Kull's tumultuous year.


 
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Pranic Healing
Jean Robillard

Jean Robillard
Jean Robillard is Certified Pranic Healer and teacher and a Certified Holistic Coach. He has a Master Degree in Metaphysical Science. Jean has been practicing Pranic Healing for 10 years. He currently teaches Pranic Healing in British Columbia and Quebec. He has a successful private practice as a Pranic Healer and is the President of the Vancouver Pranic Healing Association.

Prana or life force is the animating force of all living things. Pranic Healing is based on healing techniques using life force energy. Learn how to feel the energy. By using Pranic Healing you can reduce stress and anxiety, boost the immune system and recharge the energy body.


 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM A Purpose Driven Relationship
Duane and Catherine O'Kane

Duane O'Kane
Duane O'Kane is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a lengthy background in mental health and social services.Duane discovered A Course in Miracles in 1990, while mired in a deep depression, triggered by a personal crisis in relationship.It opened him to a revolutionary way of thinking and being that allows him to tap into the joy available in the present. Duane transformed his pain into an inspired pathway to love; a path where he now leads thousands worldwide.

Catherine O'Kane
Catherine O'Kane is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, teacher, workshop facilitator and gifted public speaker with Clearmind International.  She has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, and has been a practicing therapist since 1992.  Catherine was first introduced to A Course in Miracles in 1991, but it was a near death experience in 1994 that awakened her to the reality of the spiritual consciousness that forms the fabric of life. This mystical experience dramatically impacted her view of her own existence, and fundamentally influenced her view on the human psyche and relationships.

Romantic Relationships hold so much power to affect the quality of our lives. We long for the possibility of lasting love, but experience something else. How is it that our relationship partners move from being the ‘Solution to our problems in life’ to being the ‘Explanation for our problems in life’? Join Duane and Catherine as the explore the dynamics of intimate relationships with their trademark clarity and humour.


 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Body Mind Spirit Golf
Gilly Thomas

Gilly Thomas
Gilly Thomas is a teacher and lifelong learner. She develops presentations which incorporate experiential as well as intellectual aspect so that people "get it from the inside out". Her background is in education, psychology and nursing and is a certified Rubenfeld Synergist, which works with the dynamic interrelation of the body, mind, emotions and spirit.

If your approach to Golf is 100% physical, you are only tapping into 25% of your potential. Come to bodymindspirit golf to improve and enjoy your game.

Alli Warnyca Allli Warnyca
Alli’s yoga path began in the jungles of Thailand, where she completed her intensive training in classical hatha yoga. Alli has since deepened her yogic knowledge by studying ashtanga, power flow, and anusara. Most recently she has been leading popular workshops on Yoga-Enhancing Your Golf Game, revealing the connection of Mind, Body and Spirit to the ever illusive and inspiring game.

 
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Ayurvedic Spice Wisdom Workshop
Glynnis Osher

Glynnis Osher
Glynnis Osher, (BA, CAP) is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and for the past 18 years has immersed herself in Ayurvedic studies with a focus on aromatherapy and nutrition. Glynnis brings her wisdom and passion of the Ayurvedic spices and herbs to her teaching, with a focus on the Ayurvedic kitchen as a fragrant apothecary for vitality and good health.

A delightful array of spices, seeds and herbs are used to bring taste and vitality as well as balance to our food. In Ayurveda the digestive fire Agni is considered the most important factor of good health and the starting point to healing the body.Get to know the many benefits of these fragrant friends in your kitchen and learn how to store, toast, grind and blend vibrant and delicious masalas to nourish and feed your body and add to your meals.


 
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM Practical and Effective Tools for Overcoming Emotional,
Psychological and Physical Barriers to Optimum Health
Michelle Morand

Michelle Morand
Michelle Morand, has 17 years professional experience as a counsellor and educator as well as her own longstanding recovery from emotional eating. She is also the author of the groundbreaking book: Food is not the Problem: Deal With What Is!

There is a simple explanation for the stuck-ness you experience on your path to optimum health. Learn what's in your way, and some easy and transformative tools that will free you to step fully into the life and body you've always desired


 
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM 10 LB SHRED BOOTCAMP TOUR
Tommy Europe Tommy Europe
Tommy Europe is the no-nonsense drill sergeant and host of "The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp" and "Bulging Brides", airing on Slice TV in Canada and FLN in the United States. Tommy is one of the country's most sought-after personal trainers, whose modus operandi is a tough-love, in-your-face approach. "Pain is just weakness leaving the body", says Tommy, who was voted Vancouver's Best Personal Trainer in the Georgia Straight's readers poll for 2006, 2007 and 2009. Sexy, savvy and sometimes just plain scary, Tommy Europe is the fitness trainer people love to hate and women definitely will love to watch.
 
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM What Pole Walking Can Do For You…
Sheri Simson

Sheri Simson
Sheri Simson - aka The Pole Lady - will share with us how she came to discover the secret of Pole Walking - how it helped her to lose 30 lbs - become fit & more than that - how it has completely changed her life and her purpose.

Are you constantly trying to work exercise into your schedule? Do you wish exercise could be fun - & easy? Discover how you can actually do less & get more - by learning how to turn a simple walk around the block into an efficient, effective - aerobic, total body workout!


 
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM Sufi Whirling & Music
As-sayed Nurjan Mirahmadi

As-sayed Nurjan Mirahmadi
and the Sufi Whirlers of SMC

As-Sayed Nurjan MirAhmadi is a world-renown 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.

Learn from a world-renowned Sufi Master the art of Whirling and its physical and emotional health benefits for your body, mind and soul. Come and participate in this Mystical dance while listening to traditional Sufi Music.


 
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Gravity Training System
Mike Castilloux

Mike Castilloux
Mike Castilloux, Owner & Operator of Executive Lifestyles Personal Training Studio, has been involved in the fitness industry for over 30 years. Having been a professional body builder competitor and a personal trainer, Mike understands what it takes to run a professional fitness club- hard work, commitment and dedication.

Exercising on G.T.S. offers a quick full body workout, encouraging the body to move naturally by challenging multiple muscle groups. When the human body becomes the weight - on a rolling incline surface, it is free to move in any plane of motion.


 
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM Yoga Postures, Beginner & Advanced Series of Bikram Yoga
Commentary and demonstration of the mechanics of each posture
and the medical benefits.

 
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM "ADDICTIVELY FUN" Speedminton- Speed Badminton
David MacKenzie

David MacKenzie
David MacKenzie is the highly supportive husband of Michele Matthews, president of m4 ideas, Canada's Exclusive Distributor for Speedminton® speed badminton equipment. David shares Michele's goal of getting kids and their families off the couch, off the sidelines, and into active fun.

''addictively fun'' Speedminton® speed badminton needs no net or court. Play indoors or out: park, parking lot, beach, backyard, tennis court, or gym; daytime or night! Anyone age 5 to 95+ can pick up a Speedracquet and play – no skill required. Minutes to learn; a lifetime to master.


 
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM Sufi Whirling & Music
As-sayed Nurjan Mirahmadi

As-sayed Nurjan Mirahmadi
and the Sufi Whirlers of SMC

As-Sayed Nurjan MirAhmadi is a world-renown 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.

Learn from a world-renowned Sufi Master the art of Whirling and its physical and emotional health benefits for your body, mind and soul. Come and participate in this Mystical dance while listening to traditional Sufi Music.


 
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM What Pole Walking Can Do For You…
Sheri Simson

Sheri Simson
Sheri Simson - aka The Pole Lady - will share with us how she came to discover the secret of Pole Walking - how it helped her to lose 30 lbs - become fit & more than that - how it has completely changed her life and her purpose.

Are you constantly trying to work exercise into your schedule? Do you wish exercise could be fun - & easy? Discover how you can actually do less & get more - by learning how to turn a simple walk around the block into an efficient, effective - aerobic, total body workout!


 
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM Gravity Training System
Mike Castilloux

Mike Castilloux
Mike Castilloux, Owner & Operator of Executive Lifestyles Personal Training Studio, has been involved in the fitness industry for over 30 years. Having been a professional body builder competitor and a personal trainer, Mike understands what it takes to run a professional fitness club- hard work, commitment and dedication.

Exercising on G.T.S. offers a quick full body workout, encouraging the body to move naturally by challenging multiple muscle groups. When the human body becomes the weight - on a rolling incline surface, it is free to move in any plane of motion.


 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM How To Increase Your Immunity and Stay Safe For The Next Superbug!
Frank Tufaro

Frank Tufaro
Dr. Tufaro has a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from McGill University, and did his postdoctoral research at The Fred Hutchinson Cancer center in Seattle. In 1987, Frank joined the faculty in the Department of Microbiology at the University of British Columbia, and has since published extensively on his research in the areas of herpes viruses, cancer, and gene therapy. Frank left the University in 2000 to launch several successful biotech companies working on cancer and immunity, including Allera Health Products.

We all know there are lifestyle decisions that we can make to improve our heart, our bones, our overall health. But what about immune health? Do we have any control over this critical and complex system? The answer is "yes" and Dr. Tufaro will discuss the threat posed by "superbugs", everyday bugs and how to defend against them.


 
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Healthy Aging and The Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Desiree Nielsen

Desiree Nielsen
Desiree Nielsen, BSc RD received her degree from the University of British Columbia and completed her dietetic internship with Capital Health in Edmonton. Registered with the BC College of Dietitians, Desiree is also a proud member of Dietitians of Canada and works as a dietitian advisor to the Vancouver chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association. Desiree advocates that good food is the cornerstone of a lifestyle that prevents chronic disease and promotes energy, vitality and overall wellbeing.

Do you want to get better with age or just older? Inflammation is at the heart of many chronic conditions, including premature aging of the skin, heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Join the Choices Markets Dietitian, Desiree Nielson RD, and learn more about how inflammation affects our health and how we can reduce chronic inflammation through the foods we eat. You will walk away with the practical tools to help you eat well for life!


 
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Sex and Yoga
Kareen Zebroff

Kareen Zebroff
Kareen Zebroff has taught and worked as a daily network TV-Host/Interviewer for 16 years, Yoga-teacher, Master Meditator for Affirmations & Visualizations, Schoolteacher, Author of 10 books, Columnist for ‘Common Ground’, Nutritionist, Mentor, and Lecturer on ‘Wholistic Health’ of Body, Mind and Spirit.

There are three aspects to having a happy sex-life – body,heart, and soul. Yoga gives you the tools to be able to experience control over your sexual pleasure. Find out what women's and men's greatest blocks are, and what to do about them.


 
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Weight Loss and Non-Invasive Aesthetic Medical Procedures
Aaron Hoo Healthy weight loss with nutrition and non-invasive medical procedures will be presented with options for optimal success. We will examine the reasons for treatment failure and how they can be avoided.

 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Unravelling the Pain: Setting the Stage with Bowen Therapy
Sanja Tamburic

Sanja Tamburic
Dr. Tamburic is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and Certified Bowen Health Therapist. Her goal is to bridge Allopathic and Naturopathic Medicine. In her practice she integrates her knowledge of the science and art of Naturopathic and Conventional Medicine. Dr. Tamburic BA, ND is licensed with the College of Naturopathic Physicians and is a member of BC Naturopathic Association, Canadian Naturopathic Doctors Association and the Bowen Practitioner Association of North America.

Learn all about Bowen Therapy, how it heals and why you should consider using it. Many illnesses are successfully treated with this simple technique including acute and chronic injuries and conditions which exhibit the signs of "toxic overload" in the body.


 
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Teenage Obesity: A Growing Epidemic
Andre Noel Potvin

Andre Noel Potvin
André Noël Potvin is a fitness educator and rehabilitation exercise specialist with 22 years of leadership experience and 13 years of specialization in clinical exercise and post-injury rehabilitation. André holds a M.Sc. in cardiac rehabilitation from the University of British Columbia, is a certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) of the American Council on Exercise and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Teenagers and children are not adults and require different approaches to weight loss. This lecture will help parents understand childhood obesity and what they can do to help. Childhood and teenage obesity is difficult for children and teens socially and more importantly childhood and teen obesity has long term detrimental effects on health.


 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM What is Low Self Esteem? How Do We Change It?
Joanna Banka

Joanna Banka
Joanna Banka is a Registered Clinical Counselling-Hypnotherapist and Vice President of the Association Of Registered Clinical Hypnotherapists (ARCH). In her private practice, Turning Point Hypnotherapy, she works with her clients in helping them overcome personal barriers by drawing upon compassion and a strong technical foundation. Trauma, self esteem issues and weight management are her areas of specialty.

Low self-esteem frequently results from adopting others' negative views about ourselves. Unfortunately, most of the time, these views are not true refections, but rather other's interpretations. In this lecture, you will not only get a closer look at the mechanics of low self-esteem, but most importantly, you will learn how to influence it and begin to see yourself in a more positive light.


 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Best Kept Secrets To A New You!
Cathi Graham

Cathi Graham
Cathi Graham, founder of Fresh Start, established the largest recorded weight loss in Canada in 1984. She's a best selling author and appeared on the Maury Povich Show, Northwest AM, Fox News. Cathi's success story has been published in First for Women, BC Women to Women, and the National Examiner. Cathi was named an honored member in the International Who's Who of Entrepreneurs (2007).

Discover foods that erase wrinkles and drinks that make your skin glow. Lean how to get a natural non-surgical facelift in just 3 minutes a day! Learn about thermogenic foods that burn fat.


 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Creating a Smaller You and a Healthier Planet
Kami Gray

Kami Gray
Kami Gray is a TV, film, and celebrity wardrobe stylist, a professional style and image consultant, and author of the bestselling book, The Denim Diet: Sixteen Simple Habits To Get You Into Your Dream Pair of Jeans.

Learn the simple habits that Kami Gray, a TV and Film Wardrobe Stylist and author of the bestselling book, The Denim Diet, has used for the past 23 years to make sure her favorite pair of jeans will always fit.  


Book Signing – "The Denim Diet"
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Moving From Survive To Thrive- Learn the Difference
Between Your Heart and Your Mind
Brian Martin

Brian Martin
Dr. Brian Martin BSc ND, is a diplomat in anti-aging with over 15 years of clinical practice, his philosophy is simple, "healthy people are less sick, happy people are less depressed and healthy and happy people move and change the world".

Life is a gift, and you have one amazing body to go through life with. Learn how obesity, diabetes, heart disease, depression and even cancer can result from being in a constant state of confict, stress & unhappiness. Get unstuck!


 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM "Working Out at Home"
Curb Ivanic

Curb Ivanic
Curb Ivanic has been involved in the fitness industry for the past 10 years. He started Ultra Fitness in 2001 and has grown the business from strictly one-on-one training to include group training, seminars, courses, and product development. With a Masters degree in Exercise Science and the top international industry certifications, Curb is referred to as an expert source for fitness & health related articles.

Find out how to get the most of working out at home with practical advice on equipment, exercises and motivation. You'll learn how to set up a home gym for under a $100 and how to get a great fat-burning workout in less time than it takes to drive to and from the gym.You'll leave this seminar with the knowledge to save time and money while getting fit.


 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Fertile Minds: Boosting Fertility with Hypnosis
Janis Manson

Janice Manson
Janice Manson, of MindClick Partners, is a Registered Nurse, Clinical Hypnotherapist and certified in HypnoFertility. Janice offers 1:1 hypnosis sessions, speaking and workshops. She specializes in hypnosis for weight issues, infertility, pain-free childbirth, menopause, PMS and male/female sexual issues.

With 1 in 6 couples experiencing infertility and treatment costing thousands of dollars, learn how hypnosis helps couples boost fertility and conceive naturally.


 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Women Have Known For Centuries…Life Really is Better With Chocolate!
Lana Lauder

Lana Lauder
Lana Lauder is a holistic health researcher, educator and entrepreneur who is a passionate teacher and loves to support others in their personal discovery of the incredible healing power that lies within every human being. Having become a quadriplegic at the age of 15, and spending years in the traditional medical system, Lana is very familiar with the lack of answers and solutions therein to various personal health challenges.

Can chocolate facilitate weight control, act as a prozac, slow down the ageing process and provide a nutrient powerhouse for your family? Learn how the secrets of chocolate dating back to the Mayan times and confirmed by scientists today can help you meet your overall wellness objectives.


 
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM An Introduction to Bio-Energy Healing
Michael D'Alton

Michael D'Alton
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).

Join Michael D'Alton on a fascinating journey to discover why Bio-energy Healing is the therapy of the future. Bio-energy Healing: A natural, powerful and effective treatment for pain management.


 
 

 

SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2010 - Please click on your stage selection.


 
Broadcast Kate Broadcast Kate, MC for Cooking Stage
Kate is thrilled to be back for a third year MCing the Celebrity Cooking Stage at this year's Wellness Show in Vancouver. Originally from Winnipeg, Kate has spent the last 14 years living in Vancouver working in film and television and has been seen and heard on several lower mainland TV and radio broadcasts. Kate can be seen on CTV as a morning local news anchor and can be heard on talk radio 1410AM, The Buzz of Vancouver, as a fill-in host. When Kate isn't in front of the camera or behind the microphone she's busy working as a field producer for studios and networks. In her off time she enjoys running, photography and travel, and her guilty pleasures include exquisite cuisine and delectable wine - especially from B.C.
 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Jennifer Peters Jennifer Peters
Growing up in the Fraser Valley means that Peters calls Vancouver "home". She loves the bounty and quality of local products and the concept of the "100 Mile Diet". Peters began her career at La Belle Auberge, worked overseas in the UK where she completed stints at Mosimann's private dining room and Sir Terence Conran's Almeida before moving back to Canada. Her passion for the industry continued to build as she spent time honing her skills at both Diva at the Met and The Pear Tree before landing at The Raincity Grill.
Chef de Cuisine, Raincity Grill
 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Dino Renaerts Dino Renaerts
The cuisine at Diva at the Metropolitan is known for it's simple elegance and celebration of fresh local produce and seafood. Chef Dino Renaerts of Diva at the Met joins us for a delightful Sunday meal featuring Vancouver Cooks 2. Chef Renaerts will demonstrate his classic yet innovative style that uses the best of local food with international influences.
Executive Chef, Diva at the Met
"Vancouver Cooks 2"

Book Signing: “Vancouver Cooks 2”
 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Bal Anderson  
Bal's Healthy Kitchen
Everyday Indian
Bal will show us two of her favourite recipes: Cauliflower with Yams and 5 Minute Chickpeas!

Book Signing: “Everyday Indian”
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Nicholas Lim Nicholas Lim
At the age of 25, Nicholas Lim became one of the youngest executive chefs in Vancouver. Classically trained at the Dubrulle Culinary Institute, Nik quickly rose to the rank of executive sous chef for some of the city's most influential kitchens including Caffe de Medici and the Hart House Restaurant. In September of 2008 he was appointed to the position of Executive Chef of Gusto di Quattro. His tenure at Gusto di Quattro has been welcomed to many accolades and has seen him raise the bar and blur the lines of classic regional Italian and innovative cutting edge cuisine. Nik's philosophy on cooking is to "keep it simple," and his approach on the plate blends the dimensions of texture, flavour and colour into works of art.
Executive Chef, Gusto Di Quattro
Roast Pork Tenderloin with Grappa and Sun-Dried Cherries

Book Signing: Mangia with Quattro
 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Alessandra & Jean-Francis Quaglia Alessandra and Jean-Francis Quaglia
Alessandra and Jean-Francis Quaglia are a husband-and-wife chef team who met in Nice, France, as Chefs. Allessandra comes from a family of cooks and Jean-Francis cooked at the restaurant run by his mother. They moved to Canada in 1992 and opened their first Provence restaurant in Vancouver in 1997, followed by a second opening in 2000.
Chefs/Owners, Provence Restaurants
Fresh Tomato Tarte

Book Signing: "New World Provence, Modern French Cooking
for Friends & Family"
 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Karen Barnaby Karen Barnaby
Award winning chef and author Karen Barnaby has been the Executive Chef at The Fish House in Stanley Park since 1995. She loves to teach and her enthusiasm for good food and cooking is contagious. Her philosophy is keep it simple, keep it tasty, and keep thinking outside of the box.
Executive Chef
The Fish House in Stanley Park
Goat Cheese and Bosc Pear Risotto

 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Natural Fertility Care: Enhancing Female & Male Health
Dr. Jui
 
Dr. Chan

Dr. Jui & Dr. Chan
Dr. Jui & Dr. Chan are co-founders of Ray Clinic located in Port Moody. Dr. Jui completed a residency in Integrative Medicine at Yale University; Dr. Chan has added experience in natural fertility care, working closely with fertility specialists.

Dr. Danny Jui & Dr. Charlene Chan will share their experiences on how naturopathic medicine and acupuncture are used to optimize male and female fertility naturally and how these therapies also enhance the outcome of fertility treatments such as IVF/IUIs.


 
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Cooking for Kids
Ann Barnes

Ann Barnes
Ann Barnes is a mother of two young children, who left her fast-paced legal career to pursue her love of family health, nutrition and easy healthy-home cooking. Now leading an organic, vegetarian lifestyle, Ann shares her simple answers for healthy living with mums across Canada.

In this hands-on session, Ann shares nutrient requirements for kids age 6 months and up and gives convenient, easy meal and snack ideas for busy parents.


 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM A Purpose Driven Relationship
Duane And Catherine O'Kane

Duane O'Kane
Duane O'Kane is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a lengthy background in mental health and social services.Duane discovered A Course in Miracles in 1990, while mired in a deep depression, triggered by a personal crisis in relationship.It opened him to a revolutionary way of thinking and being that allows him to tap into the joy available in the present. Duane transformed his pain into an inspired pathway to love; a path where he now leads thousands worldwide.

Catherine O'Kane
Catherine O'Kane is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, teacher, workshop facilitator and gifted public speaker with Clearmind International. She has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, and has been a practicing therapist since 1992. Catherine was first introduced to A Course in Miracles in 1991, but it was a near death experience in 1994 that awakened her to the reality of the spiritual consciousness that forms the fabric of life. This mystical experience dramatically impacted her view of her own existence, and fundamentally influenced her view on the human psyche and relationships.

Romantic Relationships hold so much power to affect the quality of our lives. We long for the possibility of lasting love, but experience something else. How is it that our relationship partners move from being the ‘Solution to our problems in life’ to being the 'Explanation for our problems in life'? Join Duane and Catherine as the explore the dynamics of intimate relationships with their trademark clarity and humour.


 
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Spiritual Wisdom on Health and Healing
Howard and Penny Ketola

Penny & Howard Ketola
Penny has a Masters Degree in Education and has taught for the last thirty years.Howard is a Master in Yang Style Tai Chi and ran his own school in Mission for over 20 years. They retired to Vernon just last year.

Spiritual Wisdom on Health and Healing, authored by Harold Klemp, highlights the use of love, attitude, dreams and various spiritual exercises to help us accept the creative spiritual power available to us for health and healing. Workshop participants will learn of the creative force available to them for healing and how to heal the past to help with today's health issues and possibly gain insight into a higher perspective. A free copy of the 70 page booklet will be available to all participants.


 
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM Yoga Postures, Beginner & Advanced Series of Bikram Yoga
Commentary and demonstration of the mechanics of each posture
and the medical benefits.

 
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Sufi Whirling & Music
As-sayed Nurjan Mirahmadi

As-sayed Nurjan Mirahmadi
and the Sufi Whirlers of SMC

As-Sayed Nurjan MirAhmadi is a world-renown 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.

Learn from a world-renowned Sufi Master the art of Whirling and its physical and emotional health benefits for your body, mind and soul. Come and participate in this Mystical dance while listening to traditional Sufi Music.


 
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM What Pole Walking Can Do For You…
Sheri Simson

Sheri Simson
Sheri Simson - aka The Pole Lady - will share with us how she came to discover the secret of Pole Walking - how it helped her to lose 30 lbs - become fit & more than that - how it has completely changed her life and her purpose.

Are you constantly trying to work exercise into your schedule? Do you wish exercise could be fun - & easy? Discover how you can actually do less & get more - by learning how to turn a simple walk around the block into an efficient, effective - aerobic, total body workout!


 
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Gravity Training System
Mike Castilloux

Mike Castilloux
Mike Castilloux, Owner & Operator of Executive Lifestyles Personal Training Studio, has been involved in the fitness industry for over 30 years. Having been a professional body builder competitor and a personal trainer, Mike understands what it takes to run a professional fitness club- hard work, commitment and dedication.

Exercising on G.T.S. offers a quick full body workout, encouraging the body to move naturally by challenging multiple muscle groups. When the human body becomes the weight - on a rolling incline surface, it is free to move in any plane of motion.


 
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM "ADDICTIVELY FUN" Speedminton- Speed Badminton
David MacKenzie

David MacKenzie
David MacKenzie is the highly supportive husband of Michele Matthews, president of m4 ideas, Canada's Exclusive Distributor for Speedminton® speed badminton equipment. David shares Michele's goal of getting kids and their families off the couch, off the sidelines, and into active fun.

''addictively fun'' Speedminton® speed badminton needs no net or court. Play indoors or out: park, parking lot, beach, backyard, tennis court, or gym; daytime or night! Anyone age 5 to 95+ can pick up a Speedracquet and play – no skill required. Minutes to learn; a lifetime to master.


 
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM What Pole Walking Can Do For You…
Sheri Simson

Sheri Simson
Sheri Simson - aka The Pole Lady - will share with us how she came to discover the secret of Pole Walking - how it helped her to lose 30 lbs - become fit & more than that - how it has completely changed her life and her purpose.

Are you constantly trying to work exercise into your schedule? Do you wish exercise could be fun - & easy? Discover how you can actually do less & get more - by learning how to turn a simple walk around the block into an efficient, effective - aerobic, total body workout!


 

10:30 AM -11:30 AM

A Guide: Healing Trauma
Gilly Thomas

Gilly Thomas
Gilly Thomas is a teacher and lifelong learner. She develops presentations which incorporate experiential as well as intellectual aspect so that people "get it from the inside out". Her background is in education, psychology and nursing and is a certified Rubenfeld Synergist, which works with the dynamic interrelation of the body, mind, emotions and spirit.

This informative and hopeful presentation reviews current brain-body research, the trauma response, symptoms of trauma and healing modalities with a focus on Rubenfeld Synergy Method.


 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Master Your Mind, Master Your Energy
Michael D'Alton

Michael D'Alton
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).

How to stop losing energy, and start learning the secrets of an energy expert. Both entertaining and educational, this seminar will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted.


 
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Mikei Red Reishi - A Natural Approach to Flu Prevention
Alyssa Laing

Alyssa Laing
Alyssa Laing is the Head Trainer at Nikkei (Canada) Marketing Ltd. for all retailer and consumer events. Alyssa has been with the company from the beginning and has witnessed the successful growth and recognition of the Mikei Red Reishi and its amazing properties and medicinal benefits.

You will learn about the medicinal mushroom history, how it works and the benefits to your body- more energy, less stress, immune support and hormonal balance.


 
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Your Genetic Profile and Practical Dietary Strategies
Andre Noel Potvin

André Noël Potvin
André Noël Potvin is a fitness educator and rehabilitation exercise specialist with 22 years of leadership experience and 13 years of specialization in clinical exercise and post-injury rehabilitation. André holds a M.Sc. in cardiac rehabilitation from the University of British Columbia, is a certified Clinical Exercise Specialist (CES) of the American Council on Exercise and an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

This lecture focuses on how to outline and identify your personal action plans and strategies for your genetics, diet, lifestyle, goals and attitude. It will address many of the unknown and misunderstood barriers behind stubborn fat-loss including the role of thyroid, insulin, menopause and blood sugar levels.


 
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Chocolate Lovers Unite- Nature's Most Decadent Fruit Really is Good For You!
Lana Lauder

Lana Lauder
Lana Lauder is a holistic health researcher, educator and entrepreneur who is a passionate teacher and loves to support others in their personal discovery of the incredible healing power that lies within every human being. Having become a quadriplegic at the age of 15, and spending years in the traditional medical system, Lana is very familiar with the lack of answers and solutions therein to various personal health challenges.

Come and learn about the medicinal history of chocolate, the myths and what science has to say about its ability to support the cardiovascular system, protect the brain, improve mental function, facilitate healthy blood sugar metabolism and slow down the aging process. Tools will be given to help you identify quality chocolate to help you in your overall efforts to achieve abundant health and vitality.


 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Food Is Not the Problem: Deal With What is!
Michelle Morand

Michelle Morand
Michelle Morand, has 17 years professional experience as a counsellor and educator as well as her own longstanding recovery from emotional eating. She is also the author of the groundbreaking book: Food is not the Problem: Deal With What Is!

Are you an emotional eater? Whether overeating, restricting or dieting relentlessly; your problem is not food, truly! You just need two key pieces of information that, once understood, will forever free you from food and body image stress. Ready?


 
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Healing Your Postpartum Body
Sua Dumais

Sue Dumais
Sue is a true pioneer in the field of personal training, yoga and mind-body therapy. Author of "A Strong Core for Life and Yoga for Fertility Handbook", Sue is passionate about inspiring and empowering women through fertility, pregnancy and beyond.

Are you experiencing common postpartum symptoms that may be interfering with your ability to feel good and look good? Abdominal separation, incontinence, belly bulging, low back and pelvic pain are just a few of the things postpartum women suffer with. Learn simple and highly effective exercises that will easily fit into your schedule and discover a renewed sense of strength and confidence, so you can walk tall and feel alive again. You deserve to have a body you love especially as a Mom!


 
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Whole Food Nutrition for Women
Bev Maya

Bev Maya
Bev Maya B.Sc (Hon), D. Phyt., MNIMH, AHG worked in clinical research for over 10 years, followed by four years of intensive clinical training. She is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, and currently focuses on wholistic functional endocrinology at Maya Natural Health, while also practicing at the West Coast Women's Centre for Midlife Health.

As diets and food become more complicated, the importance of using whole foods in our diets only increases. Join Bev Maya for a discussion on how whole foods are the ideal source of nutrients for the human body, and how these nutrients work synergistically to ensure optimum health. Learn about whole food supplementation, and the importance of products based in science and nutrition, which can work with your body's own systems to provide support for the unique nutritional needs of women.


 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Enlightened Weight Loss - Weight Loss Solutions From the Inside Out
Brian Martin

Brian Martin
Dr. Brian Martin BSc ND, is a diplomat in anti-aging with over 15 years of clinical practice, his philosophy is simple, "healthy people are less sick, happy people are less depressed and healthy and happy people move and change the world".

Learn what thyroid, insulin, menopause, blood sugar and even stress, conflict and pollution have to do with stubborn weight gain. Learn how each body is different and how successful weight loss depends on knowing and treating these differences.


 
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Best Kept Secrets To A New You!
Cathi Graham

Cathi Graham
Cathi Graham, founder of Fresh Start, established the largest recorded weight loss in Canada in 1984. She's a best selling author and appeared on the Maury Povich Show, Northwest AM, Fox News. Cathi's success story has been published in First for Women, BC Women to Women, and the National Examiner. Cathi was named an honored member in the International Who's Who of Entrepreneurs (2007).

Discover foods that erase wrinkles and drinks that make your skin glow. Lean how to get a natural non-surgical facelift in just 3 minutes a day! Learn about thermogenic foods that burn fat.


 
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Real Food For Real Moms!
Ann Barnes

Ann Barnes
Ann Barnes is a mother of two young children, who left her fast-paced legal career to pursue her love of family health, nutrition and easy healthy-home cooking. Now leading an organic, vegetarian lifestyle, Ann shares her simple answers for healthy living with mums across Canada.

Ann shares on-the-go nutrition for moms and their loved ones. Ann gives information on incorporating whole food nutrition into your family's lifestyle, nutrition facts, and some kid-friendly recipes.


 
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM "The Gourmet Pregancy" - Creating An Enjoyable,
Yummy, And Low-Stress Pregancy: Strategies
And Recipes For Modern Women
Leah Douglas

Leah Douglas
Leah Douglas, PhD, is a social worker and the food-loving author of "The Gourmet Pregnancy", a cookbook for pregnant women who want to enjoy eating without stress. She is a mom to one active and playful little girl.

This interactive seminar explores women's common pregnancy challenges related to food, stress, and staying true to yourself as your body transforms. Join us to learn practical suggestions to best enjoy this special time. Pregnant women, partners, kids and family members are all welcome.

Sarah Dankin Sarah Dakin
Sarah Dakin, MEd, is the founder of Baby Steps Life Coaching and the creator of Vancouver's first Happiness Circle. When not helping busy moms stay on track with what matters, she can be found baking muffins with her two young sons.

 

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