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Gerrie Baker
Garbage to Gardens. Recycling organic waste and converting it to nutrient rich black soil is simple, fun and financially rewarding. Vegetable trims, food leftovers, coffee grinds, tea leaves, egg shells, lint hair, fur, feathers, fibers and all paper products, sawdust, wood chips, even old socks can be composted indoors/outdoors with efficient, voracious, quiet, unassuming red wigglers. Learn how and get the knowledge and support required to successfully reduce your carbon footprint from garbage to ZERO. In the words of Joel Salatin, we need to be choreographers in the earthworm dance.
Gerry is committed to demonstrating earthworm habitats and delivering environmental education presentations and workshops. The school children refer to her fondly as The Worm Lady.
Carin Balint
Carin describes her youth as fraught with illness, she was constantly on medication. Her sister introduced her to naturopaths and Carin started reading about healthier alternatives. Her daughter inspired her to become vegan and life changed dramatically. The next step was a raw food diet, and for the past ten years, she hasn’t looked back. Her thought is “The bottom line is who are we to think we can improve on what the creator gave to us?” To adjust to eating everything raw, Carin simply replaced everything that pleased her palette in the cooked world and replaced it with a raw alternative.
Carin believes that much of the power behind the raw food diet is in the nutrients, enzymes and, perhaps most importantly, the bioelectrical energy which increases life force and elevates vibrations. During her research, Carin read about Dr. Ann Wigmore and her studies on the effects of cooked and raw food. Carin described Dr. Wigmores research scientifically proved that cancer cells died on living foods, but thrive on cooked food.
Carin tells a story of two guest who came into the restaurant diagnosed with terminal cancer and were told to get their affairs in order and prepare to die. One was pancreatic cancer and the other was a cancerous reoccurring brain tumor. She suggested switching to foods that were full of the life force that she strongly believes exists. He came in a year later with a full head of hair. Joyfully saying he is cancer free and he beat the worst kind of cancer." The other lady was told by her doctor that she was a living miracle not only was she still alive but she was also cancer free!
Beverley Ann Bazowski
www.saskworld.com/holistic/rebound
Beverley Ann studied Special Education and Exercise Physiology at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon. As a founder of many programs, she discovered how to combine creativity, energy, physical therapy, movement, music, and the desire for good health into a medically sound, yet fun and exciting educational wellness experience.
Beverley owns her own business as the Canadian distributor for the Needak Soft-Bounce Rebounders, and trains Needak representatives throughout Canada in rebound-movement. As a Certified Reboundologist and Lymphologist, she is known for her innovative teaching strategies in utilizing therapeutic vertical motion. Her clients range from inactive people of all ages, developmentally disordered, learning disabled, physically disabled, obese, and lymphedematous children and adults to dancers, athletes, and physically active people (and even pets!).
Explore, understand and apply the physics and physiology of bouncing for wellness. Learn a safe, progressive, in-home rebound program that maximizes lymph flow, builds total strength, and activiates the cardio-vascular & pulmonary system. Bounce – breathe – and Belly Laugh!
Jim Carey
Dr. Jim Carey, PhD, DD, has been a raw living foods advocate for six years, ever since the Dr. Ann Wigmore program changed his life. You can learn more about Dr. Wigmore, N.D., and Dr. Carey at AnnWigmore.com.
He’s currently doing an American television series about the raw vegan lifestyle. Episodes of his show can be seen at GrassyRootsTV.com.
Dr. Carey resides in rural Georgia, USA, where he loves to eat wild edibles, and travels extensively sharing the message of the raw living foods lifestyle.
Dr. Carey also served as Director of Creative Health Institute for several years, and is a Trustee of the Creative Health Institute 501(c)-3 Non-Profit Trust.
David Chernushenko
David Chernushenko is a green economy educator, entrepreneur and filmmaker. His 2008 film Be the Change has played over 100 times in various Ontario communities. His new film Powerful: Energy for Everyone (spring 2010) completely changes the way we see our energy future, and empowers us to be a part of the clean energy revolution.
Francesco Comito
Francesco Comito is a living foods chef with knowledge and experience in Mediterranean, modern Canadian, and international cuisine. He has trained extensively in both Italy and Canada under renowned chefs. For health concerns, Francesco decided to start his journey with a pristine lifestyle and took a new approach to raw vegan cuisine. His unique style of living and food preparation has grown to be known as vegan fusion cuisine.
Yuri Elkaim
www.totalwellnessconsulting.ca
Yuri is the founder and owner of Total Wellness Consulting, a leading Canadian-based internet company dedicated to developing the most innovative fitness and nutrition programs to help people live healthier and fitter than ever.
Before founding Total Wellness Consulting, Yuri enjoyed playing professional soccer for 3 years, in Canada with the Toronto Lynx (USL/A-League) and in France with Lille OSC (1st division). He was also a 2-time All-Canadian with the University of Toronto Men’s Soccer team before acting as the Head Strength & Conditioning and Nutrition Coach for the nationally ranked University of Toronto Men’s Soccer program.
Out of the need to help more people get active without the financial cost of hiring a trainer, Yuri also created the revolutionary Fitter U and Treadmill Trainer iPod workouts.These one-of-a-kind "audio" workouts are the next best thing to actually working with Yuri himself!
His approach to health and vitality is all about balance, both physically and mentally, and achieving one’s true potential. Through properly prescribed functional exercise, alkalizing & energy nutrition programs, and attention to the inner person, Yuri has helped thousands of individuals reach new heights and achieve a greater quality of life.
Yuri has shared his wealth of knowledge and expertise by publishing articles in Beyond Fitness magazine, Impact magazine, and Fitness Business Canada magazine. Also, he and his MP3 guided workouts have been featured in several media including: Maximum Fitness magazine, Breakfast Television, CityTV News, Perfect Fit, CP24, 24 Hours, the Calgary Herald, and CTV's e-Talk Daily. Yuri has also been a guest speaker inspiring audiences at BMO (Bank of Montreal), BNI, the Sports Clubs of Canada, Avalon Woods, Advocis, the Montreal Women's Show, and as a keyonte speaker at the Holistic World Expo.
John Koveos
John Koveos B.Sc is a leading researcher on algae and is the formulator of Schinoussa sea vegetables. Fifteen years of nutritional consulting experience using superfood as medicine.
Learn how sea vegetables are the key superfood for cellular power and ultimate super health. A clear seminar on the value sea vegetables benefit our life.
Natasha Kyssa
Natasha Kyssa is the author of The SimplyRaw Living Foods Detox Manual, as well as the founder of SimplyRaw. She has been living a raw vegan lifestyle for nearly 20 years, and has been facilitating detoxification and cleansing programs since 1993, working with clients from all over the world.
Jocelyne Lavergne
Ayant complété une formation de Coach de Vie en Emotivo-Rationnel, thérapie cognitive, et aussi une formation de coach alimentaire en alimentation vivante, j’offre depuis déjà trois ans des cours en alimentation vivante afin que chacun puisse contribuer, avec ces nouvelles connaissances, à faire du redressement alimentaire dans son quotidien. De plus, depuis 2008, j’ accompagne un groupe de personnes francophones comme traductrice à l’Institut Ann Wigmore de Porto-Rico, un camp-école en alimentation vivante.
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Wade T. Lightheart, CSNA
Co-Founder of MVP Nutritional Supplements
www.maximumvitalpower.com
Three-time Canadian National Natural Bodybuilding Champion and world renowned nutritional coach, Wade Lightheart, has helped thousands of individuals from all walks of life transform their health and improve their lives by adopting his easy-to-follow AW.E.S.O.M.E. philosophy for optimum health and fitness. His achievements as a health and wellness author, elite athletic trainer and founder of the Institute for Advanced Natural Health Sciences have lead Wade to dedicate his life to helping others achieve physical, mental and spiritual balance. He is routinely featured on radio, television and Internet sites as a guest expert and in newspaper and magazine articles where he shares his winning health formula that is the foundation of his latest educational series, Maximum Vital Power: For Healing, Health & High Performance. He keeps himself busy captivating audiences around the world with his dynamic, interactive and inspiring seminars while his books on health and nutrition continue to be sold in over 80 countries. To find out how you can book Wade to speak at your next event or obtain further information on his coaching programs, he can be reached at wade@maximumvitalpower.com or by calling 1-866-848-2565.
Patti McAllister
www.EsseneHealthBread.com | www.NaturallyAlive.ca
Patti has been around the health industry for over 20 years. After being diagnosed with a pituitary tumor in 1987, she began the path of health that ultimately healed her. She was a vegetarian for many years, next a vegan, and then naturally progressed to living a raw/live food lifestyle. While being a vegetarian, she discovered how nutritious and inexpensive sprouts are, and has been sprouting and growing greens ever since! Patti has studied iridology, holistic nutrition, herbology, colonics, and is a Certified Living on Live Food Chef and Teacher. She had the honour of working for the late, great master healer, Dr. Leo Roy, M.D., N.D. in Kelowna, B.C. While discovering the raw/live food lifestyle, she read many books, attended courses, lectures, and festivals. In the past few years, she has taught sprouting classes, written articles, and founded the York Region Raw Food Potluck Group. Currently, her passion is creating Essene Health Bread, a 100% sprouted bread.
Rhio
Rhio is a singer and author, as well as an investigative reporter in the area of health and environmental issues. Her best-selling book Hooked on Raw is about living a life more closely aligned with Nature by adopting a raw/live food lifestyle. The 358-page book covers many of the reasons for making these healthy lifestyle changes, as well as more than 350 raw recipes in all categories. CNN and American Journal aired stories on raw foods featuring Rhio. She is considered an expert in the area of raw and living foods and lectures on both the raw/live food lifestyle and the genetic engineering of seeds/plants.
Rhio hosts an internet radio show called Hooked on Raw which can be heard worldwide at: www.NYTalkRadio.net
Lalita Salas
Co-Founder and Program Director
Ann Wigmore Institute
www.annwigmore.org
Lalita began her journey with the Ann Wigmore Institute in 1991 when she began teaching yoga. Fascinated by the research of Dr. Wigmore, Lalita soon became a protégé` of Dr. Ann Wigmore and learned from her the dietary values of wheatgrass, wheatgrass juice and expanded her own knowledge in the area of living foods.
As an educated and experienced pharmacist, Lalita has a depth of understanding and a wealth of knowledge in the areas of digestion, colon health, chemical and enzyme interactions and reactions to food and how cooked and living foods influence the human body. She is an expert in the area of Candida, having struggled with the disease herself for a number of years. Her book, Candida Health Through Living Foods is available from the bookstore at the Ann Wigmore Institute.
At the Ann Wigmore Institute, she teaches classes daily and provides one-on-one consultations for program participants, designing personal paths to wellness and health through living foods.
Tim Van Orden
The world is taking notice of Tim VanOrden, elite athlete and creator of the Running Raw Project (RunningRaw.com). Tim is a raw vegan athlete who has an international reputation for excelling in some of the world's most grueling sports. He's recently been crowned the New England Master's Mountain Running Champion and his recent performances in Stair Climb Racing (US Bank Tower, Sears Tower, Empire State Building), have been featured in GQ Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, VegNews, and the London Guardian. In January of 2009 Tim was featured on the Food Network show "My life in food".
Over the past 4 years, Tim has transformed himself from a sedentary couch potato, suffering from severe depression and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome into one of the world's fittest men over forty. He did this by adopting a simple raw vegan diet. Tim is opening the eyes of athletes around the world to the possibility that a simple, raw, plant based diet can provide performance and health beyond that which has been previously experienced.
Entertainment
The Bhakti Connection
www.myspace.com/thebhakticonnection
The Bhakti Connection is comprised of 5 yogis and musicians – sister duo Amanda & Tara Porter, Joseph Ronco, Reaz Bacchus and Shanthi Minor. An established group since 2007, the collective strives to explore in depth both the traditional and more modernized world of Chanting and Devotional music – the result a blissful fusion of sound, voice, intricate and/or simple musical adaptations that are inspiring to the ear & heart ; as well as alluring arrangements to unite the body, mind and spirit. Drawing new chants from Hindu,Sikh,Goddess,Hebrew and many other sources, The Bhakti Connection is always expanding its repertoire and sound.
Dry River Caravan
Dry River Caravan was formed in the fall of 2006 by friends John-Aaron Cockburn and Matt Smith. Fresh out of punk sub-genre bands, the two musicians were inspired to create something based heavily in the traditional music they loved, in particular old time American roots and the music of the Eastern European Romany (gypsies). Their initial experiments explored Klezmer, Celtic and Gypsy swing and they soon caught the eye of the Ottawa music scene; playing Bluesfest, Folkfest and many other gigs in just eight months.
Then, in the late summer of 2008, half of the then six-member line up left to pursue opportunities outside of the city. This gave Smith and Cockburn an opportunity to travel and hone their songwriting abilities. Cockburn and Clarinetist Robin Meyer-McLeod travelled to Eastern Europe and the crow-haunted Carpathian Mountains while Smith explored the arabesque antiquity of Southern Spain. Whether it was accordion in a Transylvanian cemetery or mandolin amongst Moorish ruins, the two musicians continued to explore the various facets of traditional music.
Upon returning from abroad, they reunited and signed aboard both Meyer-McLeod and Upright Bassist Daniel Grewal. They immediately began writing and crafting a new sound with the same commitment to the creation of original, thought provoking and energetic music; steeped heavily in various folk traditions.
Now with the evolution of sound and stage performance well underway, Dry River Caravan is ready to pick up and surpass where they left off. Ready to stir up music lovers both at home and abroad and bring a new tradition to the ever changing world of folk music.
http://www.myspace.com/dryrivercaravan
LoganBerry
http://www.youtube.com/Loganberrymusic
Yoga
Eileen Scully
Eileen has been living & practicing yoga as a path of healing & transformation for over 25 years. Since receiving her Yoga Teachers Certification at Kripalu Institute for Yoga & Health in 1991, Eileen has been teaching group & one-on-one yoga classes as well as creating and facilitating wellness and yoga-related "playshops". She has taught at the Kripalu Centre for Yoga & Health and was the core faculty yoga teacher at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies for 3 years. In addition, Eileen attended Jon Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Training for Health Professionals. Eileen has studied Thai Yoga Massage at the Lotus Palm School. She has also been attuned to Reiki levels 1 and 2. She brings a 19 year diversified background in nursing, including 8 years as a hospice nurse, into her experience. Eileen's heart-centred teaching style creates a flowing experience of conscious movement, breath & mindful awareness. Through this practice, she encourages her students to cultivate loving-kindness towards themselves.
Tania Frechette
Tania has been captivated by yoga since her first class in January 2000 and has been teaching yoga since 2003. She is a certified Kundalini, Hatha and Children's Yoga teacher. Tania feels blessed to have the opportunity to put her passion into action by sharing yoga with people of all ages. She regularly attends workshops and trainings to deepen her practice and to enrich her service to others.
Julie Pangilinan
Moksha Yoga Teacher
After my first yoga class in 2001 I immediately knew that yoga could increase awareness of the body-mind-spirit connection. Thorough the practice of yoga, I realize how important it is to not only be physically fit on the outside, but also to be physically functional in everyday life. I completed my Moksha Teacher Training in Thailand in 2006. Having yoga in my life has inspired me to run marathons, be more organized, and be a better person as a whole. Balancing health and wellness has always been my key focus. My passion is to share my enthusiasm and knowledge with people through the practice of yoga.
Creative Fun!
Dominique Larocque
Come 'Re-connect, Re-wild, Re-wire' with Dominique, Tonya Hoferek, Zari and four legged friends Frodo and Trek on the festival grounds for a celebration of color, organized chaos, movement and creative positive energy. Stop by and leave your trace on our giant canvas. Come paint your favorite 'REAL FOOD'! Dominique Larocque is the founding director of LaRoccaXC Mountain Bike School and the Creative Wheel Centre. For the past twenty years, Dominique has inspired and educated many on the health benefits of outdoor exercise, voluntary simplicity, sustainable development and body mind connection. Her life's mission is reflected in the programs she leads on her land that are imbued with her passion for nature's beauty and teachings.