ROXANNE BENTON DARLING Mind-body wellness and self-esteem in stressed employees. Author of Awakening Your Body’s Spirit and 30 Days to Body Esteem, Roxanne is an energetic, vibrant speaker who teaches mental, emotional, physical and spiritual skills to help audiences recover and maintain high self-esteem. A pioneer in fitness, Roxanne gave the first Low Impact Aerobics workout in 1984 at the first International Dance and Exercise Association (IDEA) conference and in 1987, she gave the first mind-body session at the same conference. In 1997, Roxanne began contract work for Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems—coaching nearly 2000 individuals (men and women, CEO's to factory workers) with risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Roxanne has also worked for over 15 years with American Indian/Alaska Native communities on developing community-based health programs. Topics include "Body Esteem: The Ultimate Workout."
SHELLEY DAVIE Shelley Davie has been studying and incorporating wellness practices into her own life since the early 1980's. She holds a post-graduate honors certificate for Wellness and Lifestyle Management. Shelley is professionally affiliated with the Health, Work and Wellness Institute of Canada, and is leading part of the team that is developing the federally-initiated Institute for Comprehensive Medicine in Hamilton, Ontario.
BONNIE DEAN Highly energetic, motivating and humorous, Bonnie Dean is an international professional speaker who believes that life is a contact sport and the game is people! She has been tagged "The Motion Coach" for getting people up and off their assets. Her company, W.O.W. Presentations, specializes in PowerTeam events, taking teams to deeper levels of understanding through creativity and play.
WILLIAM DeFOORE, PhD William DeFoore is an author, counselor, and executive coach. He brings a diverse academic background to his 35 years of counseling, coaching, and consulting with individuals, couples, families, executives, and organizations. DeFoore's speaking career has taken him throughout the United States and into several other countries, covering topics in the areas of Emotional Wellness, Emotional Intelligence In Leadership, and Positive Psychology. For the past fifteen years he has been an adjunct faculty member with Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas. He is author of five books and multiple audio programs.
Topics include:
• Goodfinding: Using the Power of Positive Psychology to Enhance Workplace Wellness
• Financial Health, Emotional Wealth: Mastering the Economics of Emotional and Financial Wellness
• Leadership and the Emotional Environment: The Art and Science of Creating a Positive Emotional Atmosphere at Work
• Healthy Anger and Your Health: Using Healthy Emotions for Total Wellness
LYNNE ELDRIDGE, MD A 1986 Honors Graduate from the University of Minnesota Medical School, Lynne Eldridge, MD practiced primary medicine for 15 years before becoming a full time author and speaker. Now a four time national award winning author of Avoiding Cancer One Day At A Time, an internationally recognized speaker on health and wellness, and a Medical Journalist for the New York Times company About.com, Lynne Eldridge, MD is a visionary and passionate champion for a healthy, natural lifestyle that includes primary prevention as the key to greatly reducing your risk of getting cancer.
WALTER S. ELIAS, PhD Dr. Elias has over twenty years of experience in marketing and applied research in health care cost containment and corporate wellness programs. An anthropology Ph.D., he has combined his research background in health care cost containment with an anthropological perspective on organizational behavior. He finds a win/win in employee health by observing from both perspectives: responsibility as well as entitlement.
LINDA ELLERBEE Linda Ellerbee is an outspoken journalist, award-winning television producer, best-selling author, breast cancer survivor, mother, grandmother and one of the most sought-after speakers in America. She is a woman of spirit and determination who has enlightened and entertained us for almost 40 years. Ellerbee began her career at CBS, and then moved to NBC News where, after years covering national politics, she pioneered the late-night news program NBC News Overnight, which she wrote and anchored. Overnight was cited by the duPont Columbia Awards as "the best written and most intelligent news program ever." In 1986, Ellerbee moved to ABC News to anchor and write Our World, a weekly primetime historical series. Her work on Our World won her an Emmy.
Revered as a pioneer, a survivor and role model for young and old, Ellerbee charms sell-out audiences across the country. She speaks to them about surviving a changing world with her heart intact. They come to hear her trademark wit and wisdom on everything from family life, friendship, getting fired, building a career, starting a company, discovering love, politics, feminism, surviving breast cancer, recovering from alcoholism, overcoming obstacles, climbing mountains and making a noise. (Photo credit: Gordon Munro)
ROXANNE EMMERICH Author of Thank God It's Monday: How to Build a Motivating Workplace and Finding Solutions for Workplace Problems, Roxanne was honored as the nation's top entrepreneur in an industry of 50,000 businesses. Roxanne is trained in organizational management, and challenges conventional wisdom, replacing it with commonsense, easy-to-apply, practical ideas. Roxanne Emmerich is a media expert, with appearances on CNN, CBS, and over 200 television and radio organizations and 500 newspapers and magazines.
JEANNE ERNST Jeanne is the author of Fit Forever: 30 Days to Healthy Habits You Can Handle-For Life! and was the star of "Body Buddies," a nationally televised fitness show that remained in syndication for 20 years. A trailblazer in the fitness industry, Jeanne helped Jane Fonda launch the Jane Fonda Workout Studio in Beverly Hills and managed that studio for over 10 years. Jeanne has also worked with such fitness mavens as Kathy Smith and Suzanne Somers to develop health-related products and publications. Jeanne can now be seen regularly on HGTV's "Smart Solutions" program. In her presentations, she delivers solid, practical nutrition and fitness advice that audiences can follow throughout their life by integrating moderate exercise and good eating habits into their daily routine.
DAVID ESSEL American Fitness Magazine called David Essel “The Master of Motivation.” He is a renowned personal success expert covering areas such as exercise, nutrition, stress management and self-esteem. He is known for his own radio talk show on NBC’s TALKNET heard weekly in 250 cities nationwide.
THERMAN EVANS, MD, PhD Known as "Mr. Inspiration," Dr. Evans is an exciting and dynamic motivational presenter. He addresses wellness, fitness, nutrition, diversity, stress management, education, dealing with change, personal achievement and spirituality. Currently a pastor, professor, motivational speaker and health consultant, Dr. Evans is former Vice President and Corporate Medical Director of the CIGNA Corporation, one of the largest health care companies in America. He has authored four books, co-authored two, and published over 30 articles including his latest book From Purpose to Promise Driven Life. He has spoken and appeared in hundreds of conferences, seminars, workshops, radio shows and publications. He has consulted with many governmental agencies and is a member of Boards of Directors including The Wellness Councils of America, the National Association of Health Service Executives, and the Washington, DC Board of Education.
SEONAID FARRELL, MA Based in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Seonaid Farrell is an expert in industrial and organizational psychology. In her presentations, she discusses important abilities, traits, and motivational dispositions of employees— with a focus on how they can improve performance, ensure workplace diversity, and encourage a strong corporate culture.
ROBERT FELLOWS, MTS Robert Fellows motivates his audiences to seek wellness, find balance, challenge the impossible, and see the humor in life—using audience involvement, captivating stories, and entertaining illustrations. He speaks from over thirty years of experience as a wellness consultant to corporations, hospitals, colleges, school systems, and governmental institutions in the United States, Canada, and Australia. His most popular topics include "The Power to Manage Stress and Change," "Breakthrough Performance in Personal Safety," "The Magic of Humor," and "Doing the Impossible: An Entertaining Look at Work/Life Balance."
ELAINE FERGUSON, MD Elaine Ferguson, M.D. is a holistic physician and author of Healing, Health, and Transformation: New Frontiers in Medicine. Dr. Ferguson combines traditional medicine with proven holistic healing techniques. She inspires audiences with an approach that includes meditation and visualization techniques. Dr. Ferguson is the medical director of Alternative Medicine, Inc.
CECELIA FIRE THUNDER Cecelia Fire Thunder (Oglala Sioux) left the reservation when she was 15 years old but returned home in 1987. South Dakota-born, she is a licensed nurse, widely known as an advocate for wellness and women’s issues, and for her unique way of reaching the hearts of people and communities. Cecelia has co-written several healing and wellness curricula including the Gathering of Native Americans (GONA) for SCAP. She has presented at over 50 national conferences in the US and Canada. Cecelia is presently the Board President for KILI Radio and hosts community healing programs. Cecelia’s humor, tears, hugs, hope, encouragement, and care have helped others begin their journey to wellness and balance.
ZONYA FOCO, RD If you've seen her on HGTV, Discovery Health, PBS or QVC, then you know how Zonya can make you laugh at your lifestyle faux pas, then ever so gently nudge you onto the path to better health. As a registered dietitian, certified health and fitness instructor, and author of the best-selling lifestyle cookbook Lickety-Split Meals: For Health Conscious People on the Go, Zonya has the solutions your audience needs to succeed at a healthier, more balanced life—guaranteed! Topics include • The Power of Positive Eating: Making Good Intentions Come True! • Finding Your Way Through the Diet Jungle • Healthy Eating in a Food Crazy World • Surefire Solutions for De-Stressing and Balancing Your Life • The Top Four Nutrition Problems Facing Our Kids Today.
MICHAEL FRAMBERGER Michael Framberger is the author and creator of the Get Happy, Get Healthy, Be Wealthy system. Michael received his Bachelor of Science degree at California Polytechnic State University and holds a number of professional designations, including Registered Employee Benefit Consultant, and is a Certified Wellness Speaker. He is also a certified instructor for the National Association of Health Underwriters Wellness Certification course and the author and presenter of his own Continuing Education courses on wellness. Michael has over 29 years of professional experience in Employee Benefits and wellness. In addition, Michael is a guest lecturer and instructor for numerous organizations, offering extended education certification for human resource managers on employee benefits/wellness and CE for the insurance industry. He is an instructor for the Center for Human Services UC-Davis Extension and has designed wellness programs for a number of organizations and businesses. Topics include:
"A New You!!" An inspirational and motivational presentation on how Attitude, Perception, and Choice affect our work and lives. Work/life balance is critical for success in both your personal and professional life.
"Reducing Healthcare Costs Through Workplace Wellness" This is a must-see presentation for agents and insurance company personnel. It provides the history, perspective, and cost drivers of past and future trends and rates. Unhealthy lifestyles and behaviors are the new cost drivers and must be addressed for reducing
costs.
"The Rewards of Wellness" This presentation shows how to implement a properly designed wellness program to reduce health care costs, absenteeism, and turnover while increasing morale, productivity, and loyalty. Learn how to calculate Return on Investment, increase participation, and measure results.
"Wellness-What's in it for Me?" A motivation wellness presentation designed to give employees a graphic understanding of how improving their own wellness impacts all aspects of their life. It is a perfect way to introduce an ongoing wellness program.
SONYA FRIEDMAN, PhD Dr. Sonya Friedman is former host of the CNN informational/news program "Sonya Live" for eight years, ABC TalkRadio's resident psychologist for ten years, and a weekly columnist for the Detriot Free Press. Her ability to translate her knowledge and training in psychology to everyday concerns and news events helped several of her books to reach the New York Times bestseller list. Dr. Friedman still continues her clinical private practice, and has received awards from American Women in Radio and Television and the American Psychological Association, as well as an Emmy Award for her TV program "Sonya." Her speaking topics include "Ageless Aging," "15 Ways to Wisdom," "Opening Up the Present of Your Life," and "Men, Mothers, Money and Mazel (luck)."
DEB GAULDIN, RN An obstetric nurse and childbirth educator for over twenty years, Deb is a wife, mother, and longtime champion of women's causes. Deb also writes and illustrates a humor column and has produced three CD's of "Hormone Affirming Music." While Deb's songs and presentations are uproariously funny, her work carries a strong and substantial message. Her audiences are left feeling valued and appreciated. You must see her presentation titled "Stretchmarks to Laughlines: A Woman's Journey."
IZZY GESELL Izzy brings together his two loves, education and humor, into entertaining, informative, and practical programs. Originally from Brooklyn, NY (where a sense of humor is a survival skill), Izzy has been professionally involved with various aspects of humor since 1982. He has been a stand-up comedian, teacher, journalist, corporate trainer and public speaker. After a keynote address, Izzy's audiences leave with a smile on their lips, a good feeling in their hearts, and a clear understanding of how to bring humor into their lives on a daily basis.
LEAH HAWIRKO, RDN Well known in Canada as a communicator with a passion for health, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Leah Hawirko has been promoting optimal health through diet, nutrition, and alternative health for over a decade. From many years working with disadvantaged women in Canada's poorest neighborhood—to working in hospitals, schools, public health, and with CEOs of large corporations—Leah brings a unique brand of passion, humor, and insight to wellness and holistic health. A keen believer in health through personal knowledge and direction, she believes that everyone can live better, longer, and happier, and that simple changes can make the difference. Her motto is "Simply Thrive."
JENNIFER HAWTHORNE Jennifer Read Hawthorne is an international speaker and award-winning author specializing in inspirational presentations for women. Jennifer’s latest work teaches women to tap into their “authentic power” and use it to create a new paradigm of success—one that includes self-acceptance, freedom and peace. Jennifer is co-author of four bestselling books, including Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul and Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul. Both books reached #1 on the New York Times and USA Today’s best-seller lists and continue to be among the most popular of all books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Her latest release, The Soul of Success: A Woman’s Guide to Authentic Power explores 27 principles that create connection, fulfillment and peace.
BILL HETTLER, MD A driving force in the wellness movement, Dr. Hettler originated the highly successful National Wellness Conference and co-founded the National Wellness Institute. His highly entertaining and inspiring overview of wellness includes personal and global concerns. Your audience will share his energy and enthusiasm.
SUSAN J. HEWLINGS, PhD, RD Dr Susan Hewlings received her PhD in Nutrition from the department of Nutrition, Food, and Exercise Sciences at Florida State University. Her dissertation research was entitled, “Eating Disorder Prevention Program for Pre-Adolescent Children.” She received her BS in Nutrition and her MS in Exercise Physiology also from Florida State. Susan is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She has been involved in the fitness industry for over ten years. She is currently employed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Health Sciences at Stetson University where she teaches Sport Nutrition, Nutrition, Wellness, and Exercise Physiology. Recently, Susan completed a Summer Fellowship studying protein and fat metabolism at The University of Texas Medical Branch/Shriners Burn Institute. She recently authored the Eating Disorders section for the American Dietetics Association’s online Clinical Care Manual. In addition she is self-employed as a Sports Nutrition and Wellness Consultant where she provides group workshops and individual nutrition counseling. Susan incorporates an integrative balanced approach to health and nutrition while specializing in clients with disordered eating, sports nutrition, and weight loss. Susan is currently writing two nutrition text books for Prentice Hall., and is a competitive adventure racer and runner.
EARL HIPP An authority on managing stress in the workplace caused by change, Earl helps employees to understand and accept regular change as a positive fact of work life in this decade. Earl Hipp’s years of experience working with large corporations make him a valuable resource on how to influence the worksite culture.
MIRABAI HOLLAND, MFA Mirabai Holland is much more than the "best aerobics teacher in New York City" (New York Magazine) and the Director of Fitness & Wellness Programs at the famous 92nd Street Y in New York City. She has acted as a fitness consultant to hospitals, national health organizations, television programs on health, newspapers, and magazines—including her column "Fitbeat" in New Body Magazine. Her Moving Free™ approach to exercise is designed to provide a preventive and rehabilitative movement experience that is so pleasant it doesn't feel like work. Mirabai designed the women's heart exercise protocol for Lenox Hill Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II Program in New York City. In addition to being a respected authority and public health activist, she is an energetic and engaging speaker.
CANDACE HOWERTON, MSW "Speaking From the Heart" Candace Howerton worked in the entertainment industry for thirty years as a successful actress, write and producer. In 1992, Candace had a massive stroke which rendered her helpless without the ability to speak, walk or use her right hand without a lot of therapy. Today, as a Board Member of the Stroke Association of Southern California and founder of support groups for survivors, she brings her considerable talent and humor to entertaining, motivational speeches that empower listeners to experience challenging, interesting and productive lives.
MARK HYMAN, MD Dr. Hyman is a nationally known author, speaker and expert in health promotion and natural approaches to common conditions. Blending science, humor and concern, he applies scientific research to alternative medical approaches. Dr. Hyman is former co-medical director of Canyon Ranch Health Resort and is Editor-in-Chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. With Dr. Mark Liponis, he is co-author of the best-selling book Ultraprevention.
• Ultraprevention: The 6-Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy For Life
• Ultrametabolism: The Science of Weight Loss
• Boosting Your Brain Power
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