Celebrity Cooking Stage | Seminar Stages | Demonstration Stage | Workshops

Celebrity Cooking Stage | SHOW SCHEDULE
Celebrate the best of BC with top chefs and cookbook authors focusing
on local ingredients.

Partly Sponsored by Ace Curries To Go Ltd, Basil Olive Oil Products Ltd - Golden Olive Eleni ®,
BC Cranberry Marketing Commission, BC Pork Producers Association, BC Turkey Farmers,
Kitchen Basics, The Dizzy Whisk Ltd, and Fraser Valley Organic Producers Association.

	Keri Adams Keri Adams is the anchor of CTV News at Six: Weekend Edition and CTV News at 11:30: Weekend Edition. She is also a field reporter, covering live events, breaking news, and elections for all levels of government. Keri has been a recipient of the Jack Webster Award for Best News Reporting in 2005, and was nominated for Best Feature Reporting in 2004. Keri started her career in the challenging role of photojournalist in Red Deer, Alberta. She began reporting and anchoring at CTV Edmonton in 1997, and hosted Edmonton's #1 Weekend News program before moving to Vancouver in 2001.
	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.
	Bal Arneson Bal Arneson, Chef / Owner- Originally from a small village in Punjab, India, Bal Arneson learned how to cook from her elders. With a successful career, her own weekly segment on Global TV, a National bestselling book, "Everyday Indian" as well as reviewing the B.C. food scene for the National Post, Bal feels like she's come a long way from her childhood. Bal Lives in Vancouver with her husband and her two children.
	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. Learn to prepare 6 fast and easy flavourings that can be used in many different vegetarian dishes. Learn how and where to use them.
	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.
	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.
	Peter Burt Burt brings with him over 16 years of culinary experience honing his craft across the country from Chateau Lake Louise to finishing his apprenticeship with Maurizio Bertossi in Halifax. He then traveled to Australia, working his way across the country finishing with a chef position at the company kitchen in the Barossa valley before returning to Canada to take a position at Susur Lee’s acclaimed restaurant  in Toronto. “Peter’s background makes him the obvious choice to head our culinary team at nu,” says owner, Harry Kambolis. “He grew up in St. Johns, Newfoundland picking wild berries and growing vegetables. Talk about knowing where your food comes from. That’s exactly what we’re about at nu – serving up quality local farm to table cuisine.”
	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.
	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'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.
	Alessandra & 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.
	Nicolas 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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Dino Renaerts The acclaimed hilltop restaurant and seaside eatery, loved by locals and critics alike, are now in the hands of Renaerts – one of the few born, raised, trained and celebrated Vancouver chefs."I’m really looking forward to doing something new, somewhere new," says Renaerts. "The food at Fraîche has been impeccable since Wayne Martin opened its doors in 2007 and it’s going to be fun and challenging to add my own twist to the menu and wine program." Dino Renaerts comes to West Vancouver from his latest post as Executive Chef for Diva at the Met in the Metropolitan Hotel. A certified sommelier, Renaerts believes that a well-designed pairing of food and wine is much greater than the sum of their parts.
	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.
	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.

Seminar Stages | SHOW SCHEDULE
Attend some of our cutting-edge presentations by authoritative sources on today's most pressing health and wellness issues. Be entertained with high energy and education information reflecting the interests in good health, nutrition, physical and emotional well-being.

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Living Well:

	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).
	Rose Backman, PhD Dr. Rose is one of Canada’s most magnetic, “tell it like it is” speakers. Dr. Rose has over 20 years of expertise in the field of mind/body wellness and will share her dramatic story that pushed her into her POWER zone! She is a leader in helping thousands uncover issues on finances, weight, relationships and addictions.
	Judy Bourne Judy has been working with the Alzheimer Society of BC for 5 years, as the Support and Education Coordinator for Vancouver. She accompanied her Mom on a 10-year journey with Alzheimer's disease, and consequently feels passionate about providing public awareness about dementia and education to caregivers. As well, her background in hospice care has sensitized her to the many difficult and tragic consequences of living with, and dying of, Alzheimer's.
	Aaron Hoo, ND Dr. Aaron Christopher Hoo practices in downtown Vancouver specializing in weight loss, diabetes and immune disorders.  He has traveled across North America as a keynote speaker, educating doctors on functional medicine and clinical nutrition. Dr. Hoo is also a medical writer for a Canadian health sciences corporation and currently serves as a board member at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. In his spare time, he maintains a balance of spirituality and wellness through travel, regular exercise, yoga and meditation.
	Curb Ivanic, MS, CSCS, PES 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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Karen McCoy TV fitness personality Karen McCoy is a fitness competitor, motivational speaker, trainer, and nutritionist. Karen has sweated it out in gyms for 30 years, winning shows in Alberta and BC. Her mantra: to educate and inspire as many women as possible through strength training and healthy eating! Karen is known for her candid approach, and her lectures are always a sell-out.
	Alexina Mehta, ND Dr. Alexina Mehta, Naturopathic Physician practicing in the heart of Kitsilano in Vancouver inspires people to be the best they can be. Using a variety of cutting edge energy healing methods and the mind-body connection, she works to stimulate the innate ability for the body to heal.
	Desiree Nielsen, RD 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.
	André Noël Potvin, MSc, CES, CSCS, BCRPA-TFL 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).
	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!
	Sanja Tamburic, ND 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.
	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.
	Frank Tufaro, PhD 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.
	Stephan 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.
	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.

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	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).
	Joanna Banka, VP, RCCH 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.
	Sarah Dakin, MEd 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.
	Leah Douglas, PhD 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.
	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.
	Fay Fitzgerald Faye Fitzgerald is the Founder and Education Director of an international teaching organization called Training in Power™ Academy of Meditation and Healing. Founded in 1986, the academy has more than 80 teachers offering courses in self-empowerment and accelerated energetic healing.
	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).
	Curb Ivanic, MS, CSCS, PES 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.
	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.
	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.
	Brian Martin, BSc, ND 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”.
	Bev Maya, BSc (Hon), D. Phyt., MNIMH, AHG 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.
	Karen McCoy TV fitness personality Karen McCoy is a fitness competitor, motivational speaker, trainer, and nutritionist. Karen has sweated it out in gyms for 30 years, winning shows in Alberta and BC. Her mantra: to educate and inspire as many women as possible through strength training and healthy eating! Karen is known for her candid approach, and her lectures are always a sell-out.
	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!
	Allison Patton, BSc, ND, MBA (cand) 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.

Demonstration Stage | SHOW SCHEDULE
At the demonstration stage take classes in various forms of yoga, pilates, meditation, Twist & Glide and pole walking. We encourage you to bring your own mat.

	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.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Robert McCauley Robert McCauley is a world-traveler and culinary professional who has lectured and shared the benefits of Yerba Mate with thousands of people. He has been working with Guayaki Sustainable Rainforest Products for the past three years to further reforestation efforts in South America.
	Rahul Manoharan Rahul has been instructing classes with Shiamak Davar Institute for the Performing Arts (SDIPA, India) and Shiamak Davar International (SDI) for the last 6 years. He was given an opportunity to be included in an intensive training program by Shiamak Davar in Vancouver in 2007 and was trained in all his styles. He also trained in Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy (Los Angeles) for Intensive Hip-Hop.
	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.
	Dinyar Mistry, Yoga Archarya ERYT-500 Dinyar is a Yoga Acharya having completed the International Teachers training course and Advance teachers training courses at The Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanvantri Ashram in Kerala South India. He now teaches Shiamak’s Indo Jazz Dance Movement, Shiamak’s Bollywood Jazz and Shiamak’s Yoga - Inner Dance Movement ™. He has performed across the world including Egypt, Malaysia, China, Mauritius, and UK. Dinyar has also performed in several Bollywood Films like Taal, Kisna and Bunty or Babli.
	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.
	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.

Workshops | SHOW SCHEDULE

Workshops presented by leaders in their fields highlighting topics such as communication, personal growth and overall well-being.
Please keep updated by checking our website regularly!

	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).
	Sarah Dakin, MEd 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.
	Leah Douglas, PhD 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.
	Vals Fauquier Vals Fauquier is the Senior Director of Training in Power™ Academy, faculty member of the academy, and independent instructor and consultant in self-empowerment, spirituality and wellness adult education. Her courses and workshops holistically focus on all aspects of awareness and wellness: the physical, the emotional, the mental and the energetic or spiritual. Vals is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
	Barbara Fife, CSB 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.
	Danny Jui, ND and Charlene Chan, ND 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.
	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.
	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.
	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!
	Hermann Müller Hermann Müller (Australia) is a true World Master in his field of work; he is the founder of the Australasian Institute of Psychosomatic Therapy. He has developed a certification program that ranges from personal healing to a Diploma in Teaching Psychosomatic Therapy.
	Georganne Oldham Georganne Oldham is a long time faculty member of the Training in Power™ Academy and has been teaching meditation since 1995. She is also an experienced leadership and organization development consultant, coach and facilitator. Her work with individuals and groups focuses on the profound importance of maintaining wellness and a connection to spirit in all areas of life, including the workplace, relationships with others and most importantly, our relationship with ourselves.
	Glynnis Osher, BA, CAP 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.
	André Noël Potvin, MSc, CES, CSCS, BCRPA-TFL 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).
	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.
	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.