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    The Holistic Wellness Event

    2026 Speaker & Workshops

    World-Class Speakers. Transformational Experiences.

    Step into powerful presentations designed to shift perspective, challenge what you thought you knew, and give you practical tools you can use to create real change in your life.

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    Register to attend the Holistic Wellness Event and speaker sessions.

    Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your seat for the sessions you want to experience. General event admission does not guarantee a seat in a speaker session.

    Saturday, October 3rd, 2026

    10:00 AMSaturday, October 3rd, 2026
    Leigh Ankrum

    Leigh Ankrum

    How Trauma Interferes With Our Lives

    Leigh Ankrum has been a Functional Bodyworker and teacher for 40 years. After decades of training around the world she has brought together a comprehensive way of approaching the body. Her training included trauma based information and how it affects us on every level. She is able to share her understanding in a relatable way that allows us all to comprehend what trauma does, and the implications it has in our lives.

    11:30 AMSaturday, October 3rd, 2026
    John Newton

    John Newton

    Opting Out Of Suffering & Limitation

    John will be sharing insights and clearings to help you resolve old hurts and limiting beliefs in all areas of life.

    Since the 1980’s, John Newton has been helping people enjoy profound physical, emotional, financial and spiritual well-being. John helps people clear the unresolved negative imprints and limiting beliefs from their life and family lineage. Thousands of people around the world have reported dramatic changes through this work. In fact, many have experienced “waking-up” to their eternal one-ness nature, consciousness itself. John has used these techniques with profound results in hospitals and clinical environments including Cedars Sinai Hospital, The Betty Ford Center in their Pain Management Program and University of Southern California Medical Center.

    1:00 PMSaturday, October 3rd, 2026
    Azure Standard | AzureWell

    Azure Standard | AzureWell

    Details TBC

    Presentation details to be announced.

    2:30 PMSaturday, October 3rd, 2026
    Malachi Gross

    Malachi Gross

    The Age of Awareness: Holistic Living in the Age of AI

    AI is changing everything, and at the same time we're surrounded by more information than ever about our food, our bodies, our nervous systems, and all the ways we can live healthier, more holistic lives. There is tremendous value in learning, getting the support you need, nourishing the body, moving, resting, exploring new practices, and using technology wisely. But even the pursuit of wellness can become overwhelming when we forget that wellbeing isn't only something we acquire; it's also something we learn to access within ourselves.

    Malachi Gross is a marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and business consultant with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations strengthen their brands, reach customers, and navigate an evolving marketplace. With a background in mass communications and an MBA in Marketing, Malachi has worked across healthcare, wellness, technology, media, and small business, combining traditional marketing strategy with emerging AI, automation, and customer relationship technologies. As founder of InterlinkedOS, Malachi now focuses on helping businesses integrate people, processes, marketing, and intelligent technology to create better customer experiences and sustainable growth. He is also an Emmy Award-winning documentary producer, speaker, and transformational coach, bringing a unique understanding of human behavior, belief, and communication to the way businesses connect with the people they serve.

    4:00 PMSaturday, October 3rd, 2026
    Dr. Gregory Hipskind

    Dr. Gregory Hipskind

    The Nuts and Bolts of Photobiomodulation Therapy for Various Brain Disorders

    S. Gregory Hipskind MD PhD is a nationally recognized Nuclear Qualified Behavioral Neurologist and Brain Injury Specialist who specializes in the use of quantitative brain SPECT imaging to evaluate Traumatic and Toxic Brain Injuries. He has published several scientific papers on the use of transcranial near infrared light to ameliorate both the symptoms and the nuclear brain imaging findings of concussion. His 2019 publication on transcranial LED light therapy was a featured presentation at the 2021 World Association of Photobiomodulation Therapists annual meeting and considered to be of "high social impact" by several international research organizations.

    Sunday, October 4th, 2026

    10:00 AMSunday, October 4th, 2026
    Andrea Reed

    Andrea Reed

    Radical Self-Healing with Fascial Maneuvers

    Discover how your fascia and nervous system work together to influence tension, stress, and how you feel in your body. In this experiential session with Andrea Reed, you'll learn simple Fascial Maneuvers you can use to help release tension, reconnect with your body, and create more ease. Fascial Maneuvers can be done seated or standing, by anyone or any mobility, with zero equipment required.

    Andrea Reed is a Human Garage Certified Fascial Maneuvers Coach, Advanced Ancestral Clearing® Practitioner, and Craniosacral Therapist who helps people release what their bodies have been holding onto and reconnect with greater strength, safety, and ease. Her path to this work grew from her own journey through birth trauma, chronic stress, and the realization that true healing requires more than simply addressing symptoms. Through years of exploring the body, nervous system, fascia, and deeper patterns that shape how people feel and experience life, she discovered tools that created profound shifts in her own life. Today, Andrea helps people move through stress, tension, and deeply held patterns so they can move forward and thrive. Her belief is simple: the body knows how to heal—it just needs the right invitation.

    11:30 AMSunday, October 4th, 2026
    Chris O'Connor

    Chris O'Connor

    The DEEMS Device

    In this presentation, Chris O'Connor explains the principles behind the DEEMS Device and how its unique combination of magnetic fields, crystals, metals, and sacred geometry is designed to create a focused energetic environment. He will demonstrate how the device is used to support balance, relaxation, meditation, and the body's natural healing processes.

    Chris O'Connor is an international bestselling author, inventor, speaker, and founder of the DEEMS Company. His work explores the relationship between consciousness, energy, personal transformation, and holistic well-being. Drawing upon extraordinary life experiences, decades of spiritual exploration, and his journey of overcoming serious health challenges, Chris offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on healing and human potential. He is passionate about creating tools and sharing insights that encourage greater balance, self-awareness, and connection.

    1:00 PMSunday, October 4th, 2026
    Cathy Meehan

    Cathy Meehan

    Do We Really Need Pediatricians?

    Cathy's presentation, "Do We Really Need Pediatricians?", challenges parents to rethink the traditional pediatric model and calls for more critically thinking, naturally minded pediatricians who prioritize informed consent and individualized care. Rather than eliminating pediatric care, we need an alternative system that empowers parents with education, resources, and practical tools to know what can safely be managed at home and when to seek guidance from a like-minded pediatric clinician through MINDSETkids.

    Cathy Meehan is the widow of Dr. Jim Meehan and a passionate advocate for medical freedom and informed consent. After a successful career in pharmaceutical sales and training, Cathy joined Jim in exposing concerns surrounding childhood & Covid vaccines, masking, and informed consent in healthcare. Today, she manages an adult functional medicine practice and continues their mission through The Meehan Mission Podcast and MINDSETkids, a nationwide holistic pediatric telehealth program. A mother of five and grandmother, Cathy is dedicated to helping families make informed healthcare decisions, promoting transparency, and carrying forward Jim's legacy of education, truth, and patient empowerment.

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