Schedule

2025 Conference Schedule

Saturday, November 8

8:00-9:00am

Registration, Badges & Welcome Coffee
Exhibit Hall Opens
Arrive any time within the hour

Kryzsko Ballroom Hallway & Solarium

9:00-10:00am

Opening & Keynote Speaker
Mary McGreevy > Tips from Dead People: Hidden Life Advice Found in Obituaries

Kryzsko Ballroom [Keynote Room 222]

10:00-10:15am
Transition Time

10:15-11:15am

Concurrent Workshops – Session 1
Choose one

Various Rooms
Breathing & Brain Health: Mayo Clinic Breathing Study > Dr. Paul Min

Oak Room E
Discover how something as simple as the way we breathe may influence brain health, stress resilience and even waste clearance in the brain. We’ll also discuss how this research relates to sleep quality, aging and mental wellness. Read more.


From Prescription to Plate: A Whole-Person Approach to Healing Through Lifestyle Medicine & Food > Dr. Jengyu & Mei Liu

Oak Room G
Join Dr. J and Mei for an engaging, hands-on session that blends science, storytelling and cooking with a live food demo! Dr. J will kick off with insights on Lifestyle Medicine EMPOWERS you to optimize health and wellness. Dr. J will show how plant-based nutrition supports health by boosting energy, easing arthritis, strengthening bones and managing weight. Together, Dr. J and Mei will bridge the gap between prescribing produce and creating delicious, doable recipes that nourish from the inside out. Read more.


Achieving Authentic Resilience through a Shamanic Perspective > Dr. Mary Newstrom
Mary Newstrom

Purple Room 247
Authentic resilience is the ability to thrive through adversity by remaining true to oneself, adapting flexibly, and using challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. In this workshop you will learn through the nature-based spirituality of shamanism, techniques of becoming grounded, balanced and understanding your true essence and where you fit into the world. Read more.


Regulated & Resilient: Rethinking Resilience for Real Life > Terri Allred
terriallred

Purple Room 249
We hear a lot about resilience—but what does it really mean? You’ll learn how chronic stress affects your body, how to recognize common signs of dysregulation (like fight, flight, freeze or fawn), and how to shift toward a more grounded, balanced way of being. Read more.


Juxtaposition for Change Using EMDR, Coherence Therapy & Internal Family Systems > Aileen Abliss
Aileen Abliss

Zane’s Stage
Learn about how contrast can facilitate behavioral health change. Discover how Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Coherence Therapy and Internal Family Systems help reduce mental health symptoms. Read more.


11:15-11:45am

Break & Exhibit Hall

Solarium

11:45am-12:15pm

Laughter Workshop

Kryzsko Ballroom [Keynote Room 222]

12:15-1:15pm

Lunch &
Dedicated Exhibit Time

Jack Kane Dining Hall & Solarium

1:15-2:15pm

Concurrent Workshops – Session 2
Choose one

Various Rooms
Little-known Inconveniences of Everyday Conveniences: Sift Through Toxins & Thrive > Dr. Jodi Kunkel

Oak Room E
Learn which everyday products contain toxins that interfere with good health, and how they can easily be avoided. Session will discuss a variety of physical and mental health concerns and how to make lifestyle changes to improve the trajectory of your health. We will discuss common sources of toxin exposures and basic detoxification strategies. Read more.


Ditch Your Money Guilt: How to Save, Pay Off Debt & Still Enjoy Your Latte > Emily Blain

Oak Room G
So much money advice out there is negative.

“Don’t get takeout!”
“Avoid Caribou and make your coffee at home!”
“Stop spending money if you have any debt!!”

But what if you could feel GOOD about your spending? What if you could save money and pay off debt while still getting takeout, eating avocado toast, and drinking fancy coffee?

Join me for a conversation about how making a plan for your money can give you permission to spend guilt-free. Read more.


Vibrational Wellness: Resetting the Body Through Sound > Maria Voorhees-Reincke

Purple Room 247
This is not just a sound bath—it’s a full-body, soul-level reset. In this immersive session, attendees will be guided into deep rest and cellular alignment through the healing frequencies of crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, chimes, drum, gong, and sacred rhythm. Each instrument is selected with intention to calm the nervous system, move stagnant emotional energy, and bring the body back into vibrational harmony.

Through guided meditation, energetic clearing, and sound vibration, participants will experience the profound shift that occurs when the body is given permission to rest—and the soul is given space to release. Read more.


Resilience in the Middle: Soul-filling Strategies From the Inside Out > Sandy Anderson, MS

Purple Room 249
Resilience: a skill that can be developed to offer strength, stability and sanity when recovering from difficulties and leverage in the now and not yet challenges.

The current challenges and disruptions we are experiencing can lead to exhaustion, fatigue and apathy both professionally and personally. Explore practical strategies and soul-filling stories that can nurture the resilience we crave, especially during challenges. Read more.


Empowering Expansion: Connecting Your Body + Mind > Anna Marie Spartz

Zane’s Stage
Awaken with Anna is passionate about creating awareness through the body & mind connection.
This is an invitation to understand how creating awareness can lead to alternative perspectives to expand in your everyday life.

It is my absolute JOY to share the power of your breath! Read more.


2:15-2:30pm
Transition Time

2:30-3:30pm

Concurrent Workshops – Session 3
Choose one

Various Rooms
The Five Universal Symbols & What They Mean to You > Virginia Cooper

Oak Room G
Examination of ancient cultures of the earth shows the same five universal shapes used in decoration, art, signs and sigils. Closer examination reveals that these same five shapes have the same meaning cross culturally, making them a part of our collective or archetypal consciousness. Join Virginia Cooper as she shares the five shapes and their meaning in this hands-on workshop where you will learn to use the shapes as a way to chart your course in life.

Based on the landmark work of Angeles Arrien, cross cultural anthropologist, the same five shapes are found across the world and all with the same meaning. Read more.


Aligned in You: A Space for Stillness, Safety & Self-Connection > Sonya Parks

Purple Room 247
In a world that constantly pulls us outward, Aligned in You is an invitation to turn inward and reconnect with the wisdom of your body and heart. Through somatic coaching, embodiment practices, and guided journaling, this restorative experience supports you in softening inner tension, releasing what no longer serves, and listening deeply to what’s ready to emerge. You’ll leave feeling more grounded, connected, and aligned with your truth—held in a space of safety, stillness and self-connection. Read more.


How to Be Happier & More Productive With Exercise > Jorrie Johnson
JorrieJohnson

Oak Room E
Research has proven that exercise releases positive hormones and makes us happier. The more you know about how your body and brain work, the more you will be convinced that any kind of exercise, including stretching, boosts energy levels and creativity. Read more.


 Loneliness & Social Disconnection: Reconnecting in a Digital Age > Dr. Yolanda Segal, PsyD, LP

Purple Room 249
Explore the causes and consequences of loneliness in today’s Gen Z and Millennial populations. Discover practical tools and community-based strategies designed to rebuild belonging, reduce mental distress, and strengthen social resilience. Read more.


Money Matters: Personal Finances 101 > Kayla Shurson

Zane’s Stage
Money Matters is a candid session on taking control of your finances. Learn practical budgeting tips, credit strategies, and savings tactics. We’ll walk through thought-provoking prompts to reflect on your money mindset. Walk away empowered to make smarter decisions and shape your financial future with confidence. Read more.


3:30-4:00pm

Break & Exhibit Hall

Solarium

4:00-5:00pm

Hands-On Activity Session

Kryzsko Ballroom [Keynote Room 222]

Sunday, November 9

8:30-9:00am

Registration & Welcome Coffee

Kryzsko Ballroom Hallway & Solarium

9:00-10:00am

Hands-On Activity Session
Eight-Dimension Wellness Wheel

Kryzsko Ballroom [Keynote Room 222]

10:00-10:15am
Transition Time

10:15-11:15am

Concurrent Workshops – Session 4
Choose one

Various Rooms
Self-Love Crystal Grid Meditation > Cynthia Satre

Oak Room E
A guided meditation to aid you in igniting your unconditional self-love and opening your heart chakra. As we move into fall and the upcoming holiday seasons many look forward to the joy and celebrations. This time can also bring stress, anxiety and sadness. It’s often a time we are hardest on ourselves. It’s important to take a moment to refocus and open our hearts to ourselves and others. Using the vibrational frequencies of crystals this meditation will help you bring more unconditional love, compassion, forgiveness, gratitude and joy into your life not only for others but for yourself. Read more.


What if PLAY is a mindset? (The Opposite of Play is Not Work) > Dinalynn Rosenbush

Oak Room G
Many people are programed to think play time is earned after you finish your work. In this workshop, you will learn how misunderstood PLAY is and how critical PLAY is to your well being. Learn about PLAY as life-giving way to interact with the world through your mindset. You will leave with a fresh perspective on your relationships as well as your relationship with yourself. Read more.


HealthRHYTHMS® Group Empowerment Drumming > Cheri Bunker

Purple Room 247
HealthRHYTHMS® Group Empowerment Drumming is an evidence-based, facilitator-led experience that uses drumming not as performance, but as a tool for connection, expression and well-being with absolutely no experience necessary. Read more.


Finding the Career Path that fits All of You > Kyle Mullen

Purple Room 249
Many people find themselves changing careers at some time over the course of their lives. During this session you will learn about a variety of strategies and tools available to move through this journey to a destination that can be personally fulfilling in all of those categories. Read more.


Seen & Healed: Unlocking Emotional Trauma Hidden in the Face > Samantha Wendt, CMH, CFAM

Zane’s Stage
Learn how to spot emotional trauma in the face and body. Experience live facial readings and a prayerful meditation that offers a powerful first step toward deeper healing. Read more.


11:15-11:30am
Transition Time

11:30am-12:30pm

Concurrent Workshops – Session 5
Choose one

Various Rooms
The Mind Rewired: Where Trauma Ends & Truth Begins > Melissa (Mel) Vojtasek

Oak Room E
In this raw, powerful, and soul-stirring session, Mel shares her personal journey through trauma, addiction, conditioning and spiritual awakening and how she reclaimed her life by rewriting the story she was told to believe. Blending science with spirit, Mel reveals the truth about neuroplasticity, limiting beliefs and the intuitive power we all carry. Read more.


Self-Exploration: Ideas to Help You Get to Know Yourself Better > Donelle Sandeno, LPCC
Donelle Sandeno

Oak Room G
Getting to know yourself is a magical tool in creating a higher quality of life. The session will begin with a guided body scan for relaxation and as an example of how to get to know the physical part of you. Session will include tips and tools to get to know yourself on a deeper level and why it is important. Read more.


The Thinking Mind is the Ego’s Algorithm > Jennifer Eckhardt
Jennifer Eckhardt

Purple Room 247
While personal identity is a necessary part of the human experience, when allowed to run the show, it obscures the deeper truth of who we are. In this workshop, we’ll explore the mechanics of ego—the loops and patterns that keep us caught in separation, and learn how to return home to the simplicity of presence: spacious, aware, and free. Through guided meditation, mindfulness practices, and gentle inquiry, we’ll soften the mind’s grip and remember what it means to simply be. Read more.


Many Paths, One Light: Finding Spirituality Your Way > Emily Watkins

Purple Room 249
Spirituality is a personal and varied journey, shaped by each person’s background, experiences, and inner values. This session invites participants to explore diverse spiritual expressions and reflect on their own practices through a brief self-assessment. You’ll gain simple tools to help integrate spirituality into daily life, offering renewal and deeper meaning amid life’s challenges. Read more.


Biofeedback & Homeostasis: Thriving Through Harmonizing the Nervous System > Theresa Priya
Theresa Priya

Zane’s Stage
This presentation delves into the science-based application of how cultivating homeostasis harmonizes the nervous system through breath, awareness, expression and sound. Observing and responding to biofeedback such as breath and heart rate variability (HRV) promotes neural modulation fostering greater resilience and overall well-being. Homeostasis, the body’s ability to maintain internal stability, is crucial for optimal functioning and adaptation to stress. Read more.


12:30-1:30pm

Lunch &
Dedicated Exhibit Time

Cafeteria & Solarium

1:30-2:30pm

Concurrent Workshops – Session 6
Choose one

Various Rooms
Your Healthy Echo-System: Sustainable Leadership for an Evolving World > Jacqueline Bambenek
Jacqueline Bambenek

Oak Room E
Learn tools for awareness and self-regulation to help move you out of trauma patterns of survival and discover the gift of ‘you’. Begin a daily practice that will energize you, turning wounds into wisdom, unlocking your empathic superpowers. Read more.


Wellness Trailblazer: The Wellness Movement Before It Was Mainstream > Carol Ebert RN, BSN, MA, CHES, CWP
Carol Ebert head shot

Oak Room G
Discover the inspiring story of how Winona, Minnesota, became a forerunner in the national wellness movement—before wellness was a trend. This presentation highlights how passion, imagination, collaboration and motivation created a ripple effect that were among the early seeds of today’s global wellness movement.  Read more.


All That’s Sacred: Soul Alignment, Light Technologies, Symbols & Energy Healing > Crystal Lilya
Crystal Lilya

Purple Room 247
This presentation focuses on a combination of Sacred Soul Alignment, Sacred Light Technologies, Sacred Soul Symbols, and Energy Allergy Healing. It includes an overview of these powerful modalities—how they work, how they support energetic alignment and emotional well-being—and conclude with a guided group session where participants can directly experience some of these energies. This format offers both education and experiential healing. It’s also a great way to introduce you to lesser-known but deeply transformative modalities that aren’t yet mainstream. Read more.


The Power of Pattern Interruption > Kandice Shaw
kandice shaw

Purple Room 249
Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is… something different. In this engaging session, you’ll explore the science and soul of interrupting habitual patterns—physically, mentally, and energetically. You’ll leave with practical tools for shifting stuck energy, breaking cycles with compassion, and creating new pathways for growth, healing, and joy. Read more.


2:30-2:45pm
Transition Time

2:45-3:45pm

Panel Discussion: Experts discuss balancing the eight dimensions of wellness

Kryzsko Ballroom [Keynote Room 222]

3:45-4:15pm

Break & Exhibit Hall

Solarium

4:15-4:45pm

Closing Ceremony: Inspiring final remarks & reflections

Kryzsko Ballroom [Keynote Room 222]