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February 3 & 4, 2024
Vancouver Convention Centre

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The Women & Wellness Seminar Stage

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Saturday, February 11, 2023 | 10:00 am to 6 pm

Sunday, February 12, 2023 | 10:00 am to 5 pm

Meet our Emcee

Johanna Ward

Johanna is honoured to be part of the 30th annual Wellness Show! This is her 10th+ year emceeing the Women & Wellness Stage.

Helping people stand taller, move more and feel better for over 25 years, she is certified as Fitness Trainer, Stretching and Flexibility Coach, Behaviour Change and Corrective Exercise Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). You can find her teaching mood-boosting fitness classes at the YWCA Health + Fitness Centre in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

 

10:15 AM

Balancing Hormones with Energy Medicine

with Becca Nielsen

Hormones are the language of our endocrine system. Your body’s energies tell your hormones what to do. Eden Energy Medicine offers many approaches to working with hormone balance.

Sponsored by: Core Potentials

About the Presenter:

Becca Nielsen, co-founder of Core Potentials Academy, was born with heightened sensitivity to subtle energies and spent a lifetime exploring how they affect our daily lives. Now as a clinical practitioner and Eden Method teacher, she brings her extensive knowledge to this presentation.

 

11:15 AM

Becoming Your Most Authentic Self: A Woman’s Spiritual Journey

with Natalie Kehren – Holistic Life Coach and Spiritual Energy Specialist

Join holistic life coach and spiritual energy specialist Natalie Kehren for a look into a woman’s transformational journey and learn about the four key milestones that a woman will encounter throughout her lifetime. Experience a mini-meditation and an energy healing session, leaving you feeling refreshed and enlightened!

Sponsored by: Natalie Kehren Holistic Life Coach

About the Presenter:

Natalie’s mission is to help women unlock their true potential by finding their voices, facing their past and present traumas and clearing their inner debris. Natalie merged her psychic abilities, experience as a Certified Natural Health Practitioner, Reiki Level 2, Sacred Women’s Circle Creatrix, Spiritual Director and passion for helping others into holistic life coaching.

 

12:15 PM

The Art of Aging Gracefully and Naturally

with Dr Joyce Johnson ND

We’ve all heard that 50 is the new 40. Well, that’s true, but only if we help our bodies fight the battle with the calendar. Dr. Johnson will share a variety of special methods that can be used to help people of all ages age gracefully and with more energy

Sponsored by: Webber Naturals

About the Presenter:

Dr. Joyce Johnson is a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and a natural health and lifestyle expert with 18 years of experience. She has a focus on women’s health, hormone balancing, weight loss, and exercise. Dr. Johnson is also a certified fitness professional and actively trains clients to reach their fitness goals.

 

1:15 PM

Everything you need to know about hormones

with Lorna Vanderhaeghe

How to lose weight quickly; Treating endometriosis, PMS, fibroids, breast lumps, ovarian cysts and more; What nutrients help you sleep; Low thyroid and your hormones; How to reduce stress; How to stop hair loss; The secret to beautiful skin; How to get your energy back; How to improve fertility.

Sponsored by: Lorna Health

About the Presenter:

Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe has been a leader for the nutrition industry for almost 40 years. She holds degrees in nutrition and biochemistry and is the author of thirteen books, including, A Smart Woman’s Guide to Hormones. www.lornahealth.com

 

2:15 PM

Mineral Based Health Secrets Every Woman Deserves to Know

with Rick Fischer

Thyroid issues, fatigue, adrenal burnout, brain fog, anxiety, hair loss, leaky gut, mood swings, insomnia, PMS, Candida and Osteoporosis, they have one thing in common. Discover how hidden mineral imbalances are affecting your health.

Sponsored by: Integrative Health Coaching

About the Presenter:

Rick Fischer is an internationally recognized leader in mineral based nutrition and education. His teachings have been adopted by practitioners across the globe. In clinical practice he specializes in the testing and rebalancing of minerals for the restoration of health and energy

 

3:15 PM

The Links Between Ayurvedic Body Types, Genetics and Your Vedic Chart

with Jeffrey Armstrong

An introduction to the relationship between the Ayurvedic body typing system and its provable correlations to the Vedic birth chart (horoscope).Find out why knowing what your Ayurvedic Body type is important to your health and the well-being of your family and relationships.

Sponsored by: VASA – Vedic Academy of Science & Arts

About the Presenter:

Jeffrey is the best selling author, speaker, Vedic Scholar & Jyotishi for over 45 years. He is the author of The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive, Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar, Karma the Ancient Science of Cause & Effect and many others. He has been featured in the CBC documentary Planet Yoga.

 

4:15 PM

The Development of Nano Silver and its use in Skincare and Anti-aging

with Allan Hordal

Bringing Colloidal Silver into the 21st century as Nano Silver and its Anti-Microbial, Immune Boosting and Anti-ageing Properties in Skincare

Sponsored by: Canada Nano Silver

About the Presenter:

Allan Hordal has been in the Nutrition industry for 4 decades with 24 years promoting Nano Silver since its conception in 1998. Allan has been in the forefront of bringing the first ever patented Silver to Canada.

 

10:15 AM

How to Boost Your Energy, and Gain Your Life Back!

with Alaa Chreide

In this workshop, Alaa will talk about how food is not simply fuel but has energetic qualities that affect our mood and energy. She will talk all about what sugar does to our body, why we start and can’t stop, and how to transform sugar cravings so we can gain our energy and improve our lives.

Sponsored by: Blossoming Corner

About the Presenter:

Alaa is a Health and Life Coach who helps women and moms take care of themselves without militant exercise and dieting.

 

11:15 AM

Solutions for Neck Tension, Pelvic Floor Issues, and Back Pain

with Britte Nielson

Many of us are dealing with some level of discomfort in our bodies. Come and learn the main reasons for chronic tension and discover tools to eliminate it for good!

Sponsored by: Core Potentials

About the Presenter:

Britte is an Osteopathic Practitioner and Pilates Instructor who has helped over 500 people recover from chronic Neuromusculoskeletal disorders like chronic fatigue and stress, digestive dysfunctions and pain in the head, neck, back, and pelvis in both USA and Canada

 

12:15 PM

Eat What You Want But Want What You Eat! How to Say Yes to Food, Lose Weight and Reverse Diabetes.

with Victoria Cottier

Victoria’s secret lifehacks and you can take immediately. She will discuss natural remedies and lifestyle tips for managing a diet program to inspire you and improve your health. How cutting sugar will lead to a better, healthier, happier and more energetic you and help prevent and reverse diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome X and weight gain.

Sponsored by: Stop Sugar Crave

About the Presenter:

Her company ‘Stop Sugar Crave’ specializes in weight loss and diabetic support products. 30 years ago Victoria founded Nutraway Health Store and later Victoria’s Health and Organic Earth Market. She lost 85 lbs and 5 dress sizes five years ago and understands weight management and it’s challenges.

 

1:15 PM

The Art of Aging Gracefully and Naturally

with Dr. Joyce Johnson

We’ve all heard that 50 is the new 40. Well, that’s true, but only if we help our bodies fight the battle with the calendar. Dr. Johnson will share a variety of special methods that can be used to help people of all ages age gracefully and with more energy

Sponsored by: Webber Naturals

About the Presenter:

Dr. Joyce Johnson is a licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and a natural health and lifestyle expert with 18 years of experience. She has a focus on women’s health, hormone balancing, weight loss, and exercise. Dr. Johnson is also a certified fitness professional and actively trains clients to reach their fitness goals.

 

2:15 PM

The Links Between Ayurvedic Body Types, Genetics and Your Vedic Chart

with Jeffrey Armstrong

An introduction to the relationship between the Ayurvedic body typing system and its provable correlations to the Vedic birth chart (horoscope).Find out why knowing what your Ayurvedic Body type is important to your health and the well-being of your family and relationships.

Sponsored by: VASA – Vedic Academy of Science & Arts

About the Presenter:

Jeffrey is the best selling author, speaker, Vedic Scholar & Jyotishi for over 45 years. He is the author of The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive, Spiritual Teachings of the Avatar, Karma the Ancient Science of Cause & Effect and many others. He has been featured in the CBC documentary Planet Yoga

 

3:15 PM

The Vagina Dialogues

with Shirley Weir

Learn what causes vulva & vaginal dryness, options for treatment and prevention, the difference between moisturizers & lubricants (and how to shop for both) and new treatments in 2023! Also a Q & A + helpful “script tips” for having an informed conversation with your physician!

Sponsored by: Pure Pharmacy

About the Presenter:

Shirley Weir is the founder of MenopauseChicks.com and its popular private online community. Her mission is to remind you that you deserve to FEEL AMAZING, and that we can navigate perimenopause to menopause to post menopause with more confidence and ease.

4:15 PM

It’s Time to Connect with your Pelvic Floor!

with Kim Vopni

Discover how you can prevent and overcome incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, back and hip pain, vaginal dryness, discomfort with penetrative sex & more.

Sponsored by: Pure Pharmacy

About the Presenter:

Kim Vopni is The Vagina Coach. Her mission is to help women optimize their pelvic health through all ages and stages. An accomplished speaker and trainer, Kim is the author of Your Pelvic Floor and creator of the award-winning “Buff Muff” pelvic health app.