Thursday Afternoon Intensive Sessions (May 1)

When you join us at the Seeking Whole Health Conference, you know you’ll hear from amazing speakers, gain new insights, and expand your knowledge.

But there’s only so much a speaker can share in 45 minutes.

If you want to take your learning to the next level and go deep on a certain topic, you need something that

• Gives you more time to learn and ask questions
• Hosts a smaller crowd so you can get more time with the speaker
• And even offers some hands-on experience or live demonstrations

Does that sound like something you’d love? If so, we have just the thing for you!

Join a Premium Intensive Session Experience

On Thursday afternoon, the day before our conference officially kicks off, we’re hosting 5 Intensive Sessions that give you a premium learning experience. You’ll love what these exciting options have to offer!

• Discover how to harness the power of traditional cooking techniques to get the most nutrient-dense food possible with Kat Owens and Maureen Diaz.
• Dive into the beautiful world of aromatherapy with Heidi Villegas as she teaches you how to use essential oils for total wellness.
• Explore a holistic approach to dentistry and learn what conventional methods miss with Dr. Brian Spilmon.
• Uncover how your metabolic function can either set you up for longterm health or chronic disease with naturopath Marvin Hershberger.
• Safely learn about women’s pelvic floor and core health in a sensitive, judgement-free zone with expert Rachel Russell.

Last year’s Intensive Sessions were a conference highlight for many of our attendees, and we expect this year’s to be no different.

About Each Intensive Option

Transform Your Kitchen & Health with Traditional Cooking Methods

You know your body needs healthy foods that people have eaten for thousands of years. But healthy eating goes beyond just food choice. How you prepare that food matters, too! Join Kat Owens, Nutrition Therapy Practitioner, and Maureen Diaz, real foods expert from God’s Good Table, as they show you how to create the most nutrient-dense, delicious foods the way your ancestors did. You’ll learn:

• Why some healthy foods can actually pull nutrients from your body and how to fix that
• How you can make beans and grains easier to digest and more nutritious
• What sprouting does to a grain, nut, and seed, and how to sprout at home
• How to ferment simple foods for better gut health and nutrtion
• Why sourdough bread makes the tastiest, most digestible bread

Your kitchen won’t be the same after this Intensive Session!

A Metabolic Approach to Cancer, Diabetes, & Heart Disease

Chronic diseases can be complicated, but one major root cause contributes to them all. Join Naturopath Marvin Hershberger to learn how your metabolic health can either set you up for longevity and disease prevention, or leave you at risk for one of the big 3 chronic diseases. Marvin will cover:

• What the metabolic approach is and how to make it work for you 
• Signs and symptoms of metabolic dysfunction that your body gives you far in before a disease sets in
• What foods and habits contribute to metabolic dysfunction
• How you can use dietary changes and careful fasting to flip your metabolic switch 
• Nuances in the approach to cancer, diabetes, and heart disease and additional considerations for each
• And much more! 

Experience Healing Through Natural Dentistry

Join Bryan Spilmon, DDS and “recovering” dentist, as he shares how oral health affects the whole body. He’ll tackle important dental topics that modern dentistry misses, like

• How to reverse tooth decay
• Root canals and their connection to immune health
• Managing wisdom teeth
• Autoimmunity and hidden oral toxins
• How cardiac health is influenced by dental health
• And much more!

Dr. Spilmon’s breakout sessions were some of our most popular at the 2024 Conference, so we know you’ll love what he has to share during his Intensive Session!

Aromatherapy for Holistic Wellness in Body & Mind

Essential oils aren’t simply a wellness fad. They’re plant-based powerhouses that can improve your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing! Join herbalist and aromatherapist Heidi Villegas as she guides you how to safely and effectively use essential oils for total health. You’ll discover

• Where essential oils come from and how they go from plant to bottle
• How to choose the best essential oils for your home
• Safety guidelines that prevent bad reactions
• How to use essential oils to support different body systems and needs
• Hands-on blending practice that will make you feel like an aromatherapy pro
• And much more!

You’ll even go home with your own custom aromatherapy project, created during the class!

Breathe, Align, Empower: A Holistic Approach to Women’s Pelvic Health for All Ages and Stages

As a woman, you may not realize how crucial your core and pelvic health is. But if you leak when you sneeze, suffer from chronic low back pain, or can’t understand why sit-ups don’t make your tummy flat postpartum, this is the session for you! Join occupational therapist and pelvic floor specialist Rachel Russell as she helps you understand your pelvic floor and guides you through

• Crucial pelvic floor education you never got from your doctor
• Breathwork exercises for better muscle connection
• Posture adjustments that will strengthen your core, no sit-ups required
• Movement techniques for safer lifting, bending, and transitioning
• And much more!

This intensive is for women of all stages, whether you’re navigating postpartum recovery, managing pelvic health challenges, or simply looking to feel more grounded and empowered.

All the Details You Need

Our Intensive Sessions will kick off Thursday afternoon (May 1) at 1:00 pm with registration opening at 12:30 pm. We’ll go over some logistics together before breaking up into separate sessions.

After 90 minutes of deep learning, we’ll take a quick break, then get back into the rest of each session. You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions during these interactive experiences, during the break, and at the end.

Our day will close out at 4:30 pm, giving you plenty of time to get dinner and unwind before the conference begins on Friday.

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