Step Up is pleased to present another compelling women's health event to keep our members updated on their wellness options, and make talking about health a great time!
Educating, Empowering and Propelling Women
Towards Dynamic Approaches to Health
Massages, reading a good book, getting facials, meditating, yoga
and more are a part of a healthy lifestyle. We're going to find out why, and inspire ourselves to indulge more frequently!
Topics Explored:
Eastern Medicine—Acupuncture facelifts, herbs instead of antibiotics, managing PMS with needles! We will discuss how eastern medicine works, when it is most effective, and how it plays an active role in healing.
Integrative Medicine—Meet Author and Psychiatrist, Dr. Hyla Cass, from The View and CBS News. Do you have endometriosis? Were you on antibiotics in high school for your skin? Maybe that achy back is from a candida overgrowth in your gut! Today's symptoms are often related to past treatments going back as far as childhood! Learn more about achieving optimal health based on how your body's systems work together and respond to illnesses and western "solutions."
Meditation and Mindfulness—Walking, yoga, reading, and getting a facial establish the life/work balance that is key to maintaining our wellness. Meditation can create positive changes in our genetic makeup! We'll investigate the significance of thought patterns and a peaceful mindset on our health, and learn how to incorporate techniques into our routines.
Women's Wellness—Let's dish on beauty and aging, PMS, HPV, endometriosis, and other common wellness concerns impacting women, as well as options that put the power back in our hands!
Panelists include:
- Dr. Hyla Cass, M.D.-- Radio and TV Authority (The View, CBS News, PBS), author of 10 books, including Natural Highs, 8 Weeks to Vibrant Health and Supplement Your Prescription, and former Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine. Dr. Cass combines alternative medicine with modern science in her clinical practice, helping to replace medications with individualized natural products such as vitamins, herbs, amino acids, and bio-identical hormones. (www.drcass.com)
- Dr. Susan Smalley, Ph.D. – Director and Founding Member of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA, regular blog columnist for The Huffington Post, and Professor at UCLA's Semel Institute for Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences. A self-proclaimed cynical scientist for 25 years, and mother of three, Dr. Smalley crossed to the "dark" side of alternative wellness five years ago to research its impact on our overall health.
- Jeesin Lui, L.Ac. – Jeesin helps her patients recover from illness and achieve a sense of well-being utilizes acupuncture, acupressure, massage, cupping, moxabustion, herbalism, nutritional and lifestyle counseling.
Breakout Session Leaders: Meet the panelists, share stories, have your book signed, and talk to other holistic wellness experts. Breakout sessions will include the above panelists and:
Lauren Brim: Body Talk Practitioner
Susan Marque: Nutrition Coach
Christina Marino: Practitioner of Energetic Healing, Chinese Medicine, Homeopathy and Indigenous Medicine (Shamanism).
Optional Wellness Bag Drive:
You are welcome to bring a new pair of PJs or slippers for female cancer patents receiving treatment at USC Norris Cancer Center. Also, hand make a wellness bag greeting card while you get to know Step Up members. This is optional, but a lot of fun.
Agenda:
6:30-7:00pm: Member Check In Reception Members
will enjoy nibbles by
Melissa's while hand-making cards for our wellness bag program serving women in LA with cancer. Take this opportunity to learn about various holistic approaches to wellness from members at their tables.
7:10-8:10pm: Panel Presentation
8:10-8:30pm: Audience Q&A
8:30-9:00pm: Breakout Sessions The panelists and invited specialists will be escorted to seating in the conference center to host a breakout session with members specifically interested in your specialty.
Interested in Volunteering at this Health Party?
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If you would like to volunteer, or ask questions, please email Alanna Flanagan at
alanna@suwn.org.
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