Community Events
Info Session - Organic Master Gardener Course - Shawnigan Lake
Who: n/a
When: March 13, 10am - 11am
Where: O.U.R. Ecovillage, 1565 Baldy Mountain Road, Shawnigan Lake, B.C.
Cost: Free
Contact: info@gaiacollege.ca, www.gaiacollege.ca/gardener
Come and bring your questions about our unique Organic Master Gardener Course. Students have called it "life changing" - because once you truly understand the connection between soil health, plant health, human health and environmental health you will look at the world with different eyes.
Integrative Cancer Therapies - Advancements in Early Detection, Treatment & Prevention
Who: Dr. Sharon Gurm, ND
When: Saturday Mar 13th, 12-2pm
Where: 202-101 Klahanie Drive, Port Moody V3H 0C3
Cost: $15 for non-patients, free for patients of the clinic (pre-registration is required)
Contact: (604) 949-0077 info@portmoodynaturopathic.com, www.portmoodynaturopathic.com
Rates of almost every cancer are steadily increasing in North America. Even the rates of diagnosis among young individuals in increasing - for example, it is not uncommon for women in their 20's or early 30's to be diagnosed with breast cancer. The truth is, we are ALL at risk of developing cancer - the question is not how will I know, but what can I do to PREVENT it. In this seminar, Dr. Gurm will present the latest information in research development to answer the following questions: What is the reason for increasing rates of cancer despite billions of dollars spent in cancer research every year? Most cancers develop 10-20 years before a diagnosis is made. How can you determine your risk? How does cancer develop and why are we all at risk of developing cancer? What impact does the environment, diet, lifestyle and hormones have on cancer development? What are the latest methods of early detection, screening and evaluation and what are the risks associated with common screening tools currently used in Canada (i.e. mammography)? What other methods are available for treatment of various cancers and what are the pros and cons of conventional vs integrative cancer therapies - can they be used in conjunction and how do you know when it is appropriate? Optional (but highly encouraged) pre-requisite: Heavy Metal & Environmental Toxicity Seminar.
Natural Health Care Self-care techniques through Energy Work, Homeopathy & Ayurveda
Who: Anika Harrer and Ming Dinh
When: Saturday, March 13th, 2010 from 12:00 - 4:30pm.
Where: Heart & Soul Studio in Kitsilano, 1955 West Broadway.?
Cost: $80.00 for the full afternoon, $70 if you register before March 8th
Contact: kelly@essenceenergy.com or call 604-876-1165.?
Explore the benefits of the healing art of homeopathy with Anika Harrer & Ming Dinh
Homeopathy is a powerful healing system that is uniquely able to restore health and well-being by correcting the energetic imbalance that lies at the core of all illness. This workshop will provide you with a basic understanding of health and disease from a holistic perspective. Discover how constitutional treatment by a homeopath can stimulate your body's own defense mechanism, and how homeopathic remedies treat the individual person rather than the disease. Learn how homeopathy can be used effectively as a means of self-care at home for yourself and your family. You will leave with simple first aid and acute remedy knowledge, and a homeopathic first aid remedy to be added to your own kit.
For more information about Ming Dinh, please visit: http://www.accessnaturalhealing.com/our-people/dinh.htm
Mind/Body Fertility Weekend to Wellness
Who: Lorne Brown, Dr. TCM, of Acubalance Wellness Centre
When: Saturday March 20th, 9am - 5pm, Sunday March 21st, 9am - 4pm
Where: Suite 120 - 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver BC
Contact: (250) 741-4421 www.conceivableoptions.com or louise@conceivableoptions.com
Feel overwhelmed with the physical and emotional impact of infertility?
Want to regain a sense of control in your life?
Interested in learning about lifestyle habits that can enhance fertility?
Participate in this dynamic and interactive program being led by Louise Kirkhope, MSW, RCC of Conceivable Options Counselling, with special guest, Lorne Brown, Dr. TCM, of Acubalance Wellness Centre.
2 Day Clinical Hypnosis Training Workshop
When: March 20 &21
Where: UBC Robson Square
Cost: Early Bird Cut off March 1st, Prices Reflect Membership and or Student Group Rate
Contact: www.hypnosis.bc.ca 604 688 1714
This workshop will provide the basic skills of clinical hypnosis, including demonstrations and practice sessions for those who wish to add hypnosis to their repertoire of therapeutic skills. Simultaneously, intermediate/advanced skills in hypnosis utilization will be provided to the experienced hypnotherapist in areas such as hypnosis for weight management, relationships, stress, chronic pain, visualization techniques to enhance hypnosis, rapid induction techniques for emergency medicine and dentistry, and much more. The faculty have extensive experience in various
areas in the field of hypnotherapy and each will be present on one or both of the days of the workshop.
The number of faculty present will depend on the number of registrants.
Addressing Behavioural Concerns through Nutrition
Who: Kate Hutchinson, BA, RHN
When: Thursday, March 25 6 - 7:30pm
Where: Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood House, 4065 Victoria Drive
Cost: Free
Contact: 604 708-8205
A talk for families or individuals challenged with behavoural symptoms, such as those included under the labels of: ADD, ADHD, Autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger's OCD, Eating Disorders, Depression, Bipolar, and Schizophrenia. Join Kate Hutchinson, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, to find out what you can do to take an active role in the healing process. Seating is limited. Pre-registration is recommended by phone 604 708-8205 or email kate@wholefamilynutrition.ca
Hope, Healing & Possibilities
Who: Numerous
When: March 26-28
Where: Holiday Inn Edmonton, Convention Center, 4520 76th Ave, Edmonton, AB
Cost: Varies
Contact: www.autismbiomedical.com, 866-928-8476
Autism conference for both parents and practitioners with two separate sets of lectures.
Info Session - Organic Master Gardener Course - Nanaimo
Who: n/a
When: April 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Where: German Cultural Club, 71 Caledonia Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C.
Cost: Free
Contact: info@gaiacollege.ca, www.gaiacollege.ca/gardener
Come and bring your questions about our unique Organic Master Gardener Course. Students have called it "life changing" - because once you truly understand the connection between soil health, plant health, human health and environmental health you will look at the world with different eyes.
3rd Annual Cancer Prevention and Healing Conference: An integrative approach - take action against cancer.
Who: Dr. Walter Lemmo, ND, FABNO; Master Coach, Intuitive & Empathic Healer Linda-Ann Bowling; Joanne Morgan, BHK of Back on Track Fitness and Personal Best Exercise Therapy; Gerard Tan BA, R.Ac.
When: Tuesday April 13th, 6:30-9:30
Where: Firefighters Banquet Hall 6515 Bonsor St Burnaby, BC
Cost: Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at the door ($5 off for HANS members)
Contact: (604) 435-0512 www.hans.org
Whole-person Naturopathic Care
Dr. Walter Lemmo, ND, FABNO, has kept abreast of the leading alternate research in cancer therapy. He has been succesful in providing his patients with an integrated approach to promote healing. Learn practical advice on managing health using an innovative and research-proven approach.
The Practice of Emotional Wellness
Master Coach, Intuitive & Empathic Healer Linda-Ann Bowling teaches us to question our thoughts, which are powerful indicators of our emotional wellness. Discover how a healthy mind creates a healthy body and how simple shifts in your thinking impact your emotional agility.
"Move" into Wellness
With her passion for balanced and multi faceted health, Joanne Morgan, BHK of Back on Track Fitness and Personal Best Exercise Therapy,
discusses maintaining or restoring body function, reducing pain and ultimately "moving beyond cancer".
Mindful Connections--Qi and Spirit
Explore the importance of a patient's "will" as part of healing potential, and learn about acupuncture and the five elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a tool for a healthy state of wellbeing with Gerard Tan BA, R.Ac.
Global College of Natural Medicine Online Open House
Who: Presenters: Moira Khouri, NC MH HHP CCP; Dr. Deb Gleason PhD, LCP, NC; Michelle Montezon-Halaska BA, MT, Raw Chef; Jennifer Pottruff CPhT, CCT, RH, RHom, DMN; Dr. Liz Schneider BVSC; Dr. Heather Johnstone PhD, RN, BC, APN, AMP-C, RYT. .
When: Saturday April 17, 2010 from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm Eastern Time
Where: Register Online and get your password at http://www.gcnm.com/oh/signup.php
Cost: Free presentations in pdf format
Contact: To access on the day of the event go to http://www.gcnm.com/openhouse/main_login.php
*Fasting for Health
*Raw Food Preparation
*Bach Flower Essences
*Holistic Perspectives - Herbs & Their Applications
*Holistic Animal Health Care
*Holistic Chef for Animals Program
Autism Outreach Clinic
Who: Dr Scott Clack and Dr Michael Mason-Wood
When: 17 & 18 of April, 9am to 5pm
Where: 356 Saddleback Rd, Edmonton, AB
Cost: Variable
Contact: ph: 780 439 1200, drmasonwood@naturalterrain.com
This will be an outreach clinic designed to assess and provide extensive testing to try and determine the cause of why the child has autism or ADHD and related disorders.
Breast Thermography Clinic
Who: None
When: 19 of April, 9am to 5pm
Where: 356 Saddleback Rd, Edmonton, AB
Cost: $250
Contact: ph: 780 439 1200, drbjorndal@naturalterrain.com
Breast thermography is a superior method of evaluating breast tissue before degenerative changes take place.
Healing on the Spiritual Path - The Key to Tomorrow's Health: Lecture about medically verifiable spiritual healing
Who: Dr. Vogelsberger, MD
When: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 7:00-9:00pm
Where: University of British Columbia, Student Union Building, Room 214/216. 6138 Student Union Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
Cost: The lecture is free and open to the public
Contact: Palma: 604-269-2680 after March 23, 2010 or Mike: 604-220-4854 website: www.bruno-groening.org/english (Margaret::604-873-9963)
Dr. Vogelsberger, a physician and a member of the Medical Scientific Group(MWF)of Bruno Groening Circle of Friends (a non-profit organization) will present a lecture about medically verifiable spiritual healing on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Medically documented healing will be explained and healed individuals will share their experiences. Participants will be able to experience the healing energy for themselves. Donations are appreciated. For more information please visit www.bruno-groening.org/english or contact Palma:604-269-2680 after March 23,2010 or Mike:604-220-4854.
The Wellness Show
Who: cooking demos with Robert Clark of C Restaurant, Nicholas Lim of Gusto Di Quattro, Hidekazu Tojo of Tojo's Restaurant and Clean Food author, Terry Walters, Olga Kolteko.
When: April 30, May 1-2.
Where: Vancouver Convention Centre, 999 Canada Place
Cost: $12.50 General Admission
Contact: http://www.thewellnessshow.com
New Rave Productions presents the 18th Annual Wellness Show, an annual trade show dedicated to living a more holistic lifestyle. This year featuring over 300 exhibitors. April 30, May 1 & 2, 2010. The Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, 999 Canada Place. Tix: General admission: $12.50, Seniors/Students: $10.00, Children 6 - 15: $5.00, and Children 5 and under: free. 3-Day Passes: $27.00. Available at the door or http://www.thewellnessshow.com.
Vancouver 2010 Total Health Show
When: September 25th, 26th
Where: New West Exhibit Hall A,Vancouver Convention Centre
Contact: www.healthshows.com 1-800-626-1538 or info@canwestshows.com
3-Day Intensive Organic Soil Management
Who: Heide Hermary
When: November 27 - 29, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Canada Way Education Center, 5310 Woodsworth St., Burnaby, B.C.
Cost: $549.00
Soil is the foundation of landscape health. Whether you grow ornamental gardens, turf or vegetables, you need to understand how soil works. In the past we have looked at soil primarily as a "growing medium" - something lifeless and sterile. But soil is the exact opposite - it's an ecosystem, and needs to be managed as such. The greatest biodiversity on earth occurs - or should occur - in the top few inches of soil. Soil ecosystem health and plant health are inseparably linked.
1-Day Intensive Organic Turf Management
Who: Heide Hermary
When: December 5, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, B.C.
Cost: $195.00
Contact: info@gaiacollege.ca, www.gaiacollege.ca/turf
Lawns have a reputation for being toxic zones and water hogs - but these are not intrinsic qualities of the lawn. They are instead the result of chemical-based lawn management practices, that destroy the soil ecology, reduce the soil's natural water holding capacity, and make the grass dependent on ever increasing chemical inputs. Certainly, it is possible to manage lawns differently, but this requires a shift in thinking, a different way of looking at your garden.
GNM SEMINAR ONE & TWO
Who: Caroline Markolin, Ph.D.
When: March 12-15, 2010; 9 am - 5 pm each day
Where: Best Western Sands Hotel, 1755 Davie (x Denman)
Cost: $550.00 (incl. applicable taxes)
Contact: 604-681-2474; cmarkolin@LearningGNM.com
Please view the FULL SEMINAR OUTLINE at
www.LearningGNM.com / Canada GNM Events / Vancouver
