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| Kathleen has been an integrated health care practitioner for 20 years with goals of enhancing the lives of patients. Her five aspects to health incorporate emotional, neurological, bio-chemical, bio-energetic and spiritual wholeness. For more information about Kathleen and her practice log on to www.sistersupport.com |
| "The Fifty Most Influential Pharmacists in America." After 17 years as owner of an independent community pharmacy, Dan Wagner opened NutriFARMACY - a new concept pharmacy specializing in nutrition, wellness and health care, in April 1997. of “The Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award for 2000,” presented by Dupont of “The Innovative Pharmacy Practice Award for 2000,” presented by Dupont specializing in institutional and nursing home care. Pharmaceuticals. He is also the owner of Med-Pharm, a closed, non-retail pharmacy specializing in institutional and nursing home care. Dan has done extensive traveling and research on plant medicines in the rainforests of Belize, Cuba, Costa Rica, the Amazon, Guatemala, and Africa. He has worked closely with some of the leading ethnobotanists and herbalists in the field, and has incorporated his knowledge and experience into his natural pharmacy practice. At NutriFARMACY they provide nutrition/herbal/diet consultations, especially for people who are concurrently taking prescription medicines. They offer weekly classes in yoga, nutrition, herbs, and stress management. |
| Kerry Reilly Alternative supplements &Chinese medicine as a compliment to Western medicine. |
| Maureen Murray presents her book "PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS TO SUSTAIN YOU THROUGH BREAST CANCER" |
Dr. Reggie Jakacki, oncologist from Children's Hospital. Reggie is an amazing woman of faith with a special gift of prayer. She will prays for each person at the circle. |
| Deb Webb difficult hurdles along with battles of breast cancer. She will present her story through a blend of music, slide show and more with the help of professional musician Mark Muretisch. message from hardship to hope. |
| Valerie Vogel presents Laugh-a Yoga Every time we laugh we are fighting stress and cancer! www.LaughterYoga.org |
| Jan 15th, 2009- Chris Needles Two time cancer survivor / fighter who inspires with courage and strength |
| Feb 19th, 2009 - Dr Katie McCorkle Balanced Heart Healing Center focusing on holistic healing with 10 AWESOME principles to positive living including, "Be the Miracle you wish to create" www.BalancedHeart.org |
| March 19th, 2009 - Peggy Shaw from Creative Balance with self energy techniques, healing foods and more. www.YourHealthyJourney.com Peggy is a massage therapist and energy healing practitioner. She will present accupressure massage, self energy techniques and healing for good health |
| April 19th, 2009 - Patricia Gorden MSN, CRNP, OCN Womens Cancer Program at Magee Womens Hospital - Integrative Living |
| The Integrated Being, from Healthy Alternatives of Sewickley. Understanding the importance of the mind-body connection and health patterns. As a nurse for over 30 years, Victoria studies and teaches "The Mind - Body Connection". She will connect our health patterns - how we take care of ourselves, there is more input to our health than we think. |
| June 18th - FIRESTARTERS - Lisa & Stephen Lisa and her husband Stephen are both life coaches and have their own life coaching company, Firestarters. They are co-authors and mentors in The Power of Mentorship book series and movie. Lisa’s topic will be “Achieving results is not about what you know but about how you apply what you know;” she will discuss the gap that is often experienced between knowing what to do and applying that knowledge in everyday life. She will include five key strategies that can be immediately applied to any aspect of business or life to help eliminate this gap and begin achieving the results you truly want. |
| July 16th - LIZ REILLY presenting her research after her personal experience with cancer. Natural aids to healing and fighting cancer. I refer many patients to Liz when there are complications with treatments. |
| Aug 17th - KERRY REILLY Kerry Reilly she in medical field - studied in noninvasive help for patients. More to come... |
| Sept 16th - ROSEMARY TRAILL Natural Health Counselor and Cooking Instructor for a presentation on the macrobiotic diet and approach to cancer and how food can help prevent as well as reverse disease. Uplifting anecdotes of cancer survivors will be shared including a DVD of a woman who healed herself of non-hodgekins lymphoma. |
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Leslie Bonci, M.P.H., R.D. LDN, CSSD
A nationally-recognized sports dietitian, Leslie Bonci is the Director of Sports Nutrition in the
Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Center for Sports Medicine at the University of
Pittsburgh Medical Center. Bonci is a board certified specialist in Sports Nutrition and
consults with the WNBA and NCAA. Bonci has also contributed to the ADA sports nutrition
manual and is a veteran textbook author.
Additional Credentials/Experience:
Registered dietitian with a master's degree in public health from the University of Pittsburgh
where she is now an adjunct assistant professor of nutrition
Consults local and national schools and universities, including the University of Texas, on
topics such as eating disorders and sports nutrition
Serves as the sports dietitian for the Pittsburgh Steelers (for 15 years), the Milwaukee
Brewers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Riverhounds, The University of
Pittsburgh Athletic Department and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Member of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute’s Sports Nutrition Board
Serves as the consulting nutritionist for the WNBA and US Women’s Rugby Team, and has
served as the consulting nutritionist for the US Olympics Canoe and Kayak team
Books
Contributing author to the sports nutrition manual by the American Dietetic Association and
has written chapters for other textbooks including DeLee and Drez’s Orthopaedic Sports
Medicine, ACSM’s Primary Care Sports Medicine, the IOC Basketball Handbook, and
Integrated Women’s Health: Holistic Approaches for Comprehensive Care
Co-authored Total Fitness for Women and is the author of the American Dietetic Association
Guide to Better Digestion
Guest editor for Clinics in Sports Medicine: Sports Nutrition Update, 2007
Writes regularly for the Training and Conditioning Journal and sits on the editorial board of
the Journal for Athletic Training
Served as an author on the 2007 National Athletic Trainer’s Association position paper on
disordered eating in athletes
A nationally-recognized sports dietitian, Leslie Bonci is the Director of Sports Nutrition in the
Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Center for Sports Medicine at the University of
Pittsburgh Medical Center. Bonci is a board certified specialist in Sports Nutrition and
consults with the WNBA and NCAA. Bonci has also contributed to the ADA sports nutrition
manual and is a veteran textbook author.
Additional Credentials/Experience:
Registered dietitian with a master's degree in public health from the University of Pittsburgh
where she is now an adjunct assistant professor of nutrition
Consults local and national schools and universities, including the University of Texas, on
topics such as eating disorders and sports nutrition
Serves as the sports dietitian for the Pittsburgh Steelers (for 15 years), the Milwaukee
Brewers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Riverhounds, The University of
Pittsburgh Athletic Department and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
Member of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute’s Sports Nutrition Board
Serves as the consulting nutritionist for the WNBA and US Women’s Rugby Team, and has
served as the consulting nutritionist for the US Olympics Canoe and Kayak team
Books
Contributing author to the sports nutrition manual by the American Dietetic Association and
has written chapters for other textbooks including DeLee and Drez’s Orthopaedic Sports
Medicine, ACSM’s Primary Care Sports Medicine, the IOC Basketball Handbook, and
Integrated Women’s Health: Holistic Approaches for Comprehensive Care
Co-authored Total Fitness for Women and is the author of the American Dietetic Association
Guide to Better Digestion
Guest editor for Clinics in Sports Medicine: Sports Nutrition Update, 2007
Writes regularly for the Training and Conditioning Journal and sits on the editorial board of
the Journal for Athletic Training
Served as an author on the 2007 National Athletic Trainer’s Association position paper on
disordered eating in athletes
November 19, 2009
Jan 20th...Dr. Joy Sakonyi will speak on Naturopathic Medicine.
Feb 17th...Michaela Tessling, RN, MH (herbalist) will speak on building your
immune system.
March 17th...the Practitioners of the Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health
and Healing will talk on Stress Reduction and Onocolgy Massage.
April 21...Kristie Guthrie, LPC from Hope Counseling (a certified grief counselor)
will speak on self-care.
Feb 17th...Michaela Tessling, RN, MH (herbalist) will speak on building your
immune system.
March 17th...the Practitioners of the Pittsburgh Center for Complementary Health
and Healing will talk on Stress Reduction and Onocolgy Massage.
April 21...Kristie Guthrie, LPC from Hope Counseling (a certified grief counselor)
will speak on self-care.
2009
Judy and Sue from
Three Rivers Thermography
will explain the benefits on this fairly new screening...Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging. This
screening is especially helpful in early detection in breast cancer for women under 50.
Three Rivers Thermography
will explain the benefits on this fairly new screening...Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging. This
screening is especially helpful in early detection in breast cancer for women under 50.
Judy Finnell
U. S. Social Security Administration
Answering questions, explains filing, benefits, short and long term disablity and so much
more on how the government will help you during your illness.
U. S. Social Security Administration
Answering questions, explains filing, benefits, short and long term disablity and so much
more on how the government will help you during your illness.