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Founder, The Kids Right To Know, GMOs, Just Label It! Campaign
The 13 year old (grade 8 student) is Toronto based activist, GMO speaker and
healthy planet watchdog.  From a very young age, Rachel learned that GMOs
are affecting the entire planet, from humans to bees, the earth, and kids’ futures
and she wants to  make kids and parents aware of what may be in their diet.
Rachel is often invited as a guest speaker to do presentations for Schools, Libraries, Magazines, Conventions, Radio and TV Interviews and is also a regular contributor
for "The Canadian Daily", and her blog on www.gmo-news.com.

Make sure you don't miss the opportunity to hear these speakers at the conference this May...

Lianne Phillipson-Webb Dip. ION RNCP - Pre & Post Natal Nutrition and Raising “Super Babies”

Lianne Phillipson-Webb is a Registered Nutritionist graduating with Honors from the Institute of Optimum Nutrition, London, England, a member of the International Organization of Nutrition Consultants, an IFR reflexologist, aromatherapist and Reiki Master.

The Author of “Sprout Right”, from Tummy to Toddler, published in 2010 and with over 10 years experience Lianne has counseled thousands of women and families through her private practice. In addition Lianne has made numerous television appearances on Canada AM, Breakfast Television, Rogers and CHCH Morning Live as well as contributing to Today’s Parent Magazine and many online parenting websites and through Sprout Right’s interactive workshops, one-of-a-kind Mommy Chef cooking classes and instructional DVD series.

Lianne is passionate about the environment. Her commitment to a healthy environmentally balanced lifestyle is reflected in both her personal life and the Sprout Right philosophies.

Jeanette Annecchini – "The Alkaline Approach to Purification and Regeneration"

Jeanette Annecchini, Yoga Teacher, Alkaline Coach and Founder of The Yoga Junction Ltd. has studied Holistic Nutrition for 13 years. After having suffered, at a young age, her share of ‘modern diseases’, she ventured out on her own to learn how she could cure herself naturally.  Naturally, through meditation, prayer and intuition, the path was shown to her. These teachings combined with her research and taking course on holistic nutrition, helped Jeanette gain knowledge and ultimately the ability to achieve optimal health.

Fascinated by holistic health, Jeanette continues to learn ways to bring a balance to the health of the mind, body and spirit.  In ‘total health’ Jeanette shares her learned methods with individuals on a daily basis. Working as an independent consultant, business owner and yoga teacher, Jeanette looks forward to carrying on her journey assisting people and her community for many more years to come.

Dr. Peter Jentschura of Germany recently honored Jeanette with a certificate in ‘Health by Purification’, making her a certified ‘alkaline coach’.  She has a high degree of education on this specialized topic and looks forward to sharing it with more individuals in an effort to improve their health and overall quality of life. Jeanette has presented on this topic at Total Health Show 2012, Whole Life Expo 2012 and at The Big Carrot and Noah’s Natural Foods. 

Dr. Gordon Chang, PhD – "The Road to Good Health is Paved with Good Intestines -Detoxification Explained"

Dr. Gordon Chang has earned his PhD from the University of Toronto in Physiology and Biomedical Engineering.  He is the President and Chief Scientific Officer at Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc.  Dr. Chang established Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. in 1992 and his manufacturing company has earned awards, accolades and the enduring respect of his peers for producing innovative and efficacious herbal-based and nutritional supplements for the natural health industry.  He has lectured at professional trade shows, the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, at other natural health events and he has written articles on this topic for numerous publications.  Please join Dr. Chang for a very interesting presentation on detoxification and digestive health.

Jodi Koberinski – “The “O” Word:  Demanding Organic for Health”

As OCO’s Executive Director, Jodi Koberinski serves the organic movement in the province by providing leadership¸ building consensus, and networking.  She has more than 15 years’ experience in the organic sector through entrepreneurship, activism, project management and research. 

Jodi is a dynamic and engaging speaker with deep knowledge about the organic sector in Canada, food systems analysis, and food sovereignty issues. Recently Jodi was invited by Dr. Vandana Shiva to attend the Bhoomi Conference in India, where she had the opportunity to be one of the first signatories of the international Seed Declaration and to help launch the Seed Freedom Campaign. She delivers talks to small groups on a regular basis on a range of organic and food systems topics.

Meghan Telpner – “Get Your Business Rocking – Creating Your Success”

Meghan Telpner is a Toronto based nutritionista and sought after media personality and recognized leader in her field thanks to her refreshingly humorous, engaging and real approach to healthy living. Her online cooking courses and health programs are improving the lives of people around the world. Meghan’s book UnDiet, Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health will be released North America wide in April, 2013. Her speaking engagements have included the University of Toronto School of Medicine, George Brown College and upcoming the Toronto School of Naturopathic Medicine.

Natalie Neal – “The Science of Raw Food”

Natalie Neal is a Raw Food Gourmet Chef & Instructor and has spent the last 15 years working within the Education system between three school boards in Ontario counseling children and families. Natalie’s interest in nutrition began when clients would ask to understand their options regarding natural health and from the necessity of being a mother to a child who eats an exclusive vegan diet. Currently Natalie writes recipes for Caldeon Living Magazine, teaches Raw Food classes at a number of venues from Resorts to Community College. Natalie’s passion is sharing this empowering message that food produces chemicals that impact mental and physical health and can be balanced by choosing the right foods that supports a healthy life style.

Natalie is also co-founder of Rawlly Delicious - For Real Treat Lovers, where the company was the winner of Canada’s People’s Choice Natural Care Award 2012 in the category of Superfood Product.

It is her passion to share this vital information that we can eat to prevent and even cure diseases. As raw food has been championed with many benefits like reversing diabetes and positively impacting a host of other chronic illnesses.  Raw Foods & Superfoods are typically associated with benefits of improved digestion, slowing down the aging process, increased energy and mental clarity, and a natural side effect of proper weight management through a well balanced diet. As a Gourmet Chef Natalie also recognizes that when the food we eat tastes great and is good for you we feed not only our physical bodies but also our emotional and mental energies. As a Chef it it is Natalie’s pleasure to teach you how eating healthy is delicious!

Josh Gitalis – An Evidence-Based Integrative Approach to Treating IBD

Josh has always been fascinated with the fields of health and the human body. He began studies in these areas at the University of Western Ontario, receiving an honors degree in kinesiology. At Western, Josh showed a special interest in sport injuries, becoming a member of the football team’s sport medicine crew.  After graduating University, Josh began working as a fitness coach, qualifying as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist helping clients reach their physical goals. Over time, Josh realized that a key to reaching optimal physical strength included key therapeutic nutrition, and became a Certified Nutritional Practitioner.

Josh runs a Toronto-based, private practice, with a worldwide client base. As a recognized leader in his field, Josh teaches Clinical Nutrition for several natural health colleges and is the first Canadian nutritionist to be accepted into the Institute for Functional Medicine where he is currently pursuing his certification as an Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP).

His focus on evidence based nutrition has enabled him to be a featured presenter for the Canadian Society of Orthomolecular Medicine as well as one of the few natural health care practitioners invited to speak at the annual Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Symposium.

Another one of Josh’s passions is herbal medicine. After doing an intensive internship at the herbal sanctuary United Plant Savers, in Ohio, Josh realized the importance of working hands-on with the remedies he was prescribing. With the understanding of herbal medicine, supplementation, and therapeutic nutrition, Josh has furthered the art of herbal medicine by formulating his own Elixir blend and Digestive Bitters.

Dave Barton – Introduction to Enzyme Therapy

Dave Barton oversees Enzyme Science education department.  Passionate about enzymes and therapeutic enzyme nutrition, Dave writes and speaks about nutritional wellness and lifestyle to retail staff and consumers of natural health products.  With his robust travel schedule, Dave has given speeches and presentations to over a thousand natural health food stores across the US and parts of Canada over the last 6 years and has done over 100 radio interviews.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in holistic nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health.

Joette Calabrese – The Gut Psychology Connection:  Homeopathy is the Trump Card

Joette Calabrese, HMC, CCH, RSHom(NA) has practiced as a classical homeopathic consultant since 1997. She began her studies in classical homeopathy in 1986 and completed her five-year degree with the North American Homeopathic Master Clinician Course and the Dynamis School of Advanced Homeopathy in Toronto. Ms. Calabrese writes a column, The Homeopathy Journal, in the quarterly journal of the Weston A. Price Foundation as well as her own weekly blog, at www.joettecalabrese.com/blog and a

bi-monthly newsletter, HomeopathyWorks. She is also a regular contributing bloggist to Liberation Wellness and Village Green Network.

Ms. Calabrese is nationally certified by the North American Society of Homeopaths and the Council for Homeopathic Certification – accrediting organizations that are dedicated to maintaining high standards of homeopathy in North America. She is a tutor for the British Institute of Homeopathy, a professional associate with Prasanta Banerji Homeopathic Research Foundation, Calcutta, India, a professional presenter at the National Center of Homeopathy’s Annual Meetings, a member of the North American Society of Homeopaths (NASH) and the Council for Homeopathic Certification.

In addition to regular TV, radio and speaking engagements, Ms. Calabrese is published in Homeopathy Today, Treatment Options and Wise Traditions. She taught the first accredited course in New York State on the Principles of Homeopathy at Daemen College, Amherst, New York, and has been an annual presenter at the Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, New York. She has taught thousands of mothers and curious others on the self empowerment of using homeopathy in the home. Ms. Calabrese is the author of numerous books and CDs, and one of her most popular programs is a year-long webinar course, How to Raise a Drug-Free Family. She has also developed a series of CDs and manuals on this same subject. To learn more, go to www.JoetteCalabrese.com

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The Canadian School of Natural Nutrition Alumni Association (CSNNAA) is pleased to announce that the 2013 Canadian Holistic Nutrition Conference will be held May 24 - 25, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario.

The theme is "Food As Medicine: Linking the Past, Present and Future".

Mark your calendars now. This is an event you won't want to miss!

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