Workshop Sessions

Session 1 (8:15 – 9:15 am)
1A - Relax and Rejuvenate with 18 Movement Qigong (Room 142)
18 Movement Qigong was created by combining elements of Tai Chi and Qigong together into 1 simple, unique exercise routine, with the advantages of both. The 18 movements, which participants will learn, are relaxing yet invigorating. Presented by Sharon Chiu Kent, Licensed Acupuncturist from Unique Healing Solutions.

1B - Reflexology (Room 141)
What is Reflexology? How does it work? Learn the answers to these questions and techniques you can use on yourself, family and friends. In this workshop Kathy will demonstrate and mentor you in the practice of foot reflexology. You will work on each other and feel the difference! Presented by Kathy Montgomery, MEd., RRP, Owner, Wheel of Life, LLC.

1C - The Power that Made the Body, Heals the Body – It Happens no Other Way (Room 140)
Discover the link between Spirituality and Health and learn how to access your own God-given healing powers and manifest your highest vision of yourself. Explore strategies that increase your capacity to effectively deal with the stresses in your life and experience the outrageous health and happiness that’s your birth right. Presented by Dr. William LeVan, D.C., LeVan Family Chiropractic and co-owner of the Family Wellness Center.

Session 1 (8:30 – 9:30 am)
1D - The Mad Scientist & Debbie Banana (Room 160)
This fun, interactive, attention-grabbing presentation is full of surprises. Debbie Banana and the Mad Scientist POWER up convenience foods. Participants will leave with a new awareness of what is in processed foods. Presented by Deb Bixler, a health and prosperity coach from Food Smart Productions.

1E - What to Do When Lost in the Woods: Using Stillness to Regain Your Way (Room 161)
Vicki Fox, who once had trouble sitting still for five minutes, will share secrets of her five-year journey from doing, doing and overdoing – to slowing down, sitting down and learning to see the forest for the trees. Learn how you, too, can quickly benefit from the simple tools that have helped her reclaim herself and her life. We will begin the process with meditation. Presented by Vicki Fox, founder of Vicki Fox Productions and Women of Intention: Ordinary Women Making an Extraordinary Difference.

1F - Estrogen Dominance (Room 162)
Many women suffer daily with PMS, fibrocystic breast disease, menopausal complaints, breast cancer, fibroids, endometriosis, miscarriage and infertility. Come to a lively session and learn how to decrease your risks for these common complaints with simple Naturopathic principles and recommendations to combat “Estrogen Dominance.” Presented by Jessica Shoemaker, BS, ND, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from The Family Wellness Center.

Session 2 (9:45 – 10:45 am)
2A - Hearts Connect (Room 160)
Presenting cutting-edge research in vibrational medicine, Dr. Bair provides scientific evidence for the underlying mechanism of many Complementary Alternative Medicine therapies. She describes the effect of the electromagnetic field of the heart between healer and patient, and its interaction with healer coherence and intention for highest good. Presented by Dr. Christine Bair, RN, psychotherapist and metaphysician with PhDs in Energy Medicine and Spiritual Healing.

2B - Centered Presence: Mental, Emotional, and Physical “REFRESH” button for living in a non-stop world (Room 161)
Learn to quickly clear the mind, calm emotions, and connect to the body to fully tap your natural internal resources to respond with clarity and focus. Gain self-awareness through movement practices offering a taste of Tai Chi and a reflection of how you flow through life. Presented by Dana Zamolyi, Leadership and Life Mastery Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker, DZ Coaching “Living Fully

Session 2 (10:00 – 11:00 am)
2C - Featured Speaker (Room 140-142)
Andrew Lau - Beyond Oil: Envisioning a Solar Future

LUNCH 11:30 am - 1:30 pm (Dining Room 240-241)
Healthy and nutritious vegetarian and non-vegetarian lunches to choose from.
Exhibit area will remain open during lunch.

Session 3 (11:15 am – 12:15 pm)
3A - An Energizing Experience! (Room 160)
Altering your “energy” can affect your health and how you feel. Find out how to improve the way you feel with simple movements and breathing techniques. Come and participate in a highly experiential, fun workshop on what having an energy system is all about. Presented by Gail Wickwire, Owner, Alternative Health Associates.

3B - Where Your Focus Goes, Your Weight Will Follow (Room 161)
It is much easier to lose weight when we get our focus off of food. Traditional diets do all the things that draw our attention to food--things like counting calories, measuring, or omitting certain food groups. This workshop shows you how simply shifting your focus can help you lose weight. Presented by Dr. Becky Gillaspy, Wellness Coordinator for Gillaspy Chiropractic Center and a Certified Wellness Coach.

Session 3 (12:30 – 1:30 pm)
3C - Building for Climate Change (Room 160)
Global climate change is upon us. We see it in increasingly violent weather, melting polar ice caps, and habitat modifications that are threatening plant and animal extinction. Participants will be challenged to become part of planning our communities and constructing our homes in environmentally responsible ways. It’s affordable, it’s available, and its time is now! Presented by David Sheridan, P.E., Principal, Sustainable Community Development Co., and by Barbara Woods, Advisor.

3D - Releasing Trauma From the Body (Room 161)
Psychological trauma has a physiological answer. Without release, the fight/flight/freeze response can stay held in the body. In this part lecture, part experiential workshop, we will engage in exercises that invite the "shaking" response, which releases trauma from the body. Please dress in comfortable clothing and bring a blanket and a yoga mat or beach towel. Class size is limited. Presented by Tonya Hoffman, MS, LPC, CMT, licensed professional counselor and massage therapist.

Session 4 (2:00 -3:00 pm)
4A - The Missing Link Between Chronic Disease and Optimal Health (Room 160)
What common denominators relate some 200+ chronic diseases such as heart disease, osteoporosis, strokes, and pancreatic cancer, multiple sclerosis, "Lou Gehrig's disease", kidney failure, thyroid problems, muscular/neural/skeletal problems, "brain fog," autism, brittle bone disease, frequent hip fractures, or bone cancer in young men? This seminar will expose the problem. Presented by Dr. Pentti Nupponen, DMD, MAGD, FISD, AIAOMT, Halifax Center for Holistic and Cosmetic Dentistry.

4B - Where Fitness Meets Wellness (Room 161)
Come, listen, and explore in this dynamic presentation about Special Populations
coping with chronic illness through what is being called “the natural alternative method”—fitness and wellness. Find out where medicine leaves off and how fitness meets wellness to help improve the very essence of who we are and how we feel. Presented by Joe Green of “Fit For You.”

Session 4 (2:15 – 3:15 pm)
4C - Featured Speaker (Room 140-142)
James Keeley - Open Your Heart and Heal: Discovering the Spiritual Dimensions of Healing

Session 5 (3:30 – 4:30 pm)
5A - Native Plants in the Landscape: Does it matter what I plant in my yard? (Room 160)
Explore how native plants (or lack thereof) in our own yards and gardens affect the biodiversity of our neighborhoods and beyond to the entire ecosystem. We will discuss the impacts of other plants, insect pollinators, birds, mammals and the watershed, and how to find ethical sources of native plants. Presented by Pamela S. Parson, BS, CMT, Owner, Nightingale Health & Wellness Services.

5B - 4 Principles for Living an Abundant Life (Room 161)
Sharon offers 4 Principles that when applied to your life will put you in the flow of abundance. She offers the deeper realizations underneath these principles, which are: 1. Believe on Purpose; 2. Imagine Infinite Possibilities; 3. Make Empowering Choices; 4. Grow Through Gratitude. Presented by Sharon Marquart, Certified Life and Spiritual Coach, of Living At Yes.

5C - Taming Sugar Cravings…Naturally (Room 162)
Learn through lecture and group participation to apply the innovative discoveries
of Nutritional Psychology to reduce or eliminate food cravings, improve mood, and reach optimal weight. Recognizing the links between biochemistry, environment, and emotions, Nutritional Psychology offers a successful approach to the treatment of addictions, mood disorders and food/weight problems. Presented by Deborah Coulston, MA, MATS, LMFT, Owner and Director of The Family Wellness Center at Briarsdale.

Session 5 (3:45 – 4:45 pm)
5D - The Healing Power of the Drum (Room 140-142)
Discover and experience the healing power of drumming and rhythm. This interactive workshop will create a safe and sacred space to help you become in balance with your own inner rhythms and also explore the healing power of guided imagery, chanting, movement and music to achieve a blissful and well-balanced state of being. Drums will be provided. Presented by Mark Seaman of Earth Rhythms.

Session 6 (5:00 – 6:00 pm)
6A - Closing Ceremony - Dances of Universal Peace (Room 140-142)
From the beginning of time, sacred movement, song and story have brought people together at times of seasonal ceremony and celebration, as part of everyday life and life passages and in daily renewal and meditation. The Dances of Universal Peace are part of this timeless tradition of Sacred Dance. Presented by Germaine ‘Yasmin’ Haut, MSW, a Spiritual Guide for the Sufi Ruhaniat International and Mentor/Dance Leader for the International Center for the Dances of Universal Peace.