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A 360 Degree View of Wellness
We’re dedicating Saturday, March 18th to the New England Wellness community. Enthusiasts, Leaders & leading New England wellness brands. Join us as we celebrate the start of Spring and devote one day to living our best life.
Our mission is to look at wellness from a 360-degree viewpoint. From what we put ON our bodies to what we put IN our bodies to how we feed our minds and spirits. Each breakout session & panel is designed to give you accessible & actionable steps to take back to your life. We all want to live our healthiest, best life and our Day of W.E.L.L.ness will set the foundation.
Some of Our W.E.L.L.ness Leaders
Asha Ramakrishna
Spiritual & Business Mentor
Asha Ramakrishna
Asha simplifies the path for women to own their own power, claim their birthright of success and create happiness. Her work unlocks the inner potential for smart, successful women to achieve and be more in business and life. With a background in molecular biology and business development, she brings solid real-world skills combined with highly tuned intuitive gifts. The results are unique and highly effective, as her clients realize how doubling sales and having more time off is doable with slight inner and outer shifts. As the creator of The Priestess Code, she leads women on the definitive path to align their soul, purpose, love, and wealth. She currently lives in Harvard, MA with her soul mate, two human daughters, and a 50 pound Portuguese Water Dog.
Emily Griffin
Ayurvedic Practitioner & Yoga Instructor
Emily Griffin
For Emily Griffin, living well is all about flow. In college, major digestive disorders sapped Emily’s energy, disrupted her once clear skin, and stole precious time from her busy schedule. Frustrated, she began researching homeopathic and Ayurvedic modalities, and began practicing yoga regularly. Combined with yoga and holistic healing, her health returned, and she found she was feeling better than ever.
These days, through her yoga classes and as an Ayurvedic practitioner, Emily helps clients throughout New England strike the balance between living well, but not becoming obsessed by the latest wellness trends. There is a give and take—a flow—to living healthy, and she’s a firm believer that, when paired with a mindful approach to food and movement, laughing with friends and the occasional indulgence go a long way to living well.
Emily is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, 500hr certified yoga teacher & Ayurvedic yoga specialist. She is a lululemon athletica ambassador and a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). Emily is based in Boston. She is an experienced Speaker and Presenter and was part of the W.E.L.L Summit Team in 2015.
Emily Kanter
Cambridge Naturals
Erica Corsano
Lifestyle Editor and Social Columnist for The Boston Herald
Erica Corsano
A self-proclaimed Jackie of all trades, Erica Corsano has her hands in many creative projects. As the Lifestyle Editor and Social Columnist for The Boston Herald, most of her time is spent scouring Boston for all things fabulous and attending galas. She is also an author and image healer who believes that your key to outer style is through your inner style. Her free time is spent with her two JRT’s Penelope and Henri, volunteering with the MSPCA and traveling around the globe in search of inspiration.
Heather Stevenson
Founder of Thirst Juice Co. & Advocate for Eating More Plants
Heather Stevenson
Heather Stevenson founded Thirst Juice Co. in 2014 with her husband and, as CEO, she has grown Thirst around the idea that delicious, healthy foods are the best fuel for life’s adventures. She believes that a balanced diet that includes loads of fresh fruits and vegetables - whole and in juices and smoothies - improves mental acuity, athletic performance, mood and wellbeing. Thirst seeks to make delicious plant-based food and drink accessible and appealing to everyone - vegans and omnivores, athletes and weekend warriors alike.
Heather is a life long student and devotee of plant-based food and nutrition. In addition to her personal experience as a life-long vegetarian, Heather’s formal training includes a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies as well as Brendan Brazier and Matthew Kenney’s course Plant-Based Sports Nutrition. Heather regularly speaks and writes on the benefits of plant-based food, including on the Thirst blog, during in store Sip & Learn classes, and at wellness conferences like the inaugural W.E.L.L. Summit.
Jennifer Hanway
Holistic Nutritionist & Certified Personal Trainer
Jennifer Hanway
Jennifer Hanway is a Holistic Nutritionist , Level 2 Bio Signature Modulation Practitioner and Certified Personal Trainer, originally from London, England but now based in Back Bay, Boston.
Having worked in the wellness arena for over 11 years (previously she was a professional dancer), Jenny has worked at the celebrity favorite retreat, Amansala’s Bikini Bootcamp in Tulum, Mexico, was part of the founding team and Master Trainer at London’s first barre studio (barrecore) and has worked as a personal trainer and holistic nutritionist to the British Royal family and Hollywood A List.
Jenny has a proven track record in transforming the health and physiques of her clients using her four key elements of wellness: nutrition, training, lifestyle and self-care.
Jessica Diaz
Fitness Professional & Spokesperson for American Stroke Association
Jessica Diaz
Jessica Diaz is an inspirational wellness speaker and writer, sharing her journey of surviving a stroke to become her healthiest version of herself, mind and body. Jessica is a Barre instructor, mother of two, certified personal trainer, spokesperson for the American Stroke Association, and co-founder of Boston based blog, Ms Fit For Society (http://www.msfitforsociety.com/).
After suffering a stroke in 2013, Jessica turned toward health and wellness to embrace a more mindful approach to eating and exercise. As a spokesperson for the American Heart and Stroke Association, Jessica's goal is to spread awareness about knowing the warning signs of stroke, living and surviving a stroke, and tips for prevention.
Jessica personally fell in love with Barre in 2002 while living in San Francisco. After eight years of taking Barre classes, She knew that Barre would always be a part of her life and decided to begin teaching. Jessica became Barre licensed in 2012 to share the positive transformations and life-changing workout she discovered through a Barre approach to fitness and health. “ As a Barre teacher, I hope to bring the fun, challenge, and change, that this class has brought into my life”. Jessica received her accreditation as a NCCA certified personal trainer in 2015 to bring in a new level of functional movement into her classes.
Rachele Pojednic, PhD, EdM
Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Simmons College
Dr. Rachele Pojednic
Dr. Rachele Pojednic is an Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Simmons College and a Research Fellow at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Harvard Medical School. She holds a PhD from the Tufts University in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition and Exercise Physiology and an EdM in Physical Education and Coaching. As a researcher, her work has a specific focus on physical activity and nutrition interventions for the prevention and treatment of non-communicable chronic disease. She serves as co-chair of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise Is Medicine® education committee, is on the American Council on Exercise Industry Advisory Panel, and is a council member of the True Health Initiative. Dr. Pojednic has also been an active member of the fitness industry for the past 15 years and is an indoor cycling instructor at Flywheel Sports in Boston. She has been a consultant and writer to several organizations, including Joy Bauer and the Today Show, Huffington Post Healthy Living Blog, Boston Magazine, Runners World, Women’s Health and Self Magazine.
Nora Yousif, CFP®
Associate Vice President - Financial Advisor
Nora Yousif, CFP®
Nora Yousif is a third generation financial advisor. In the past few years, her family team has been noted in Boston Magazine, featured in Boston Business Journal and The Boston Globe. Nora distills finances into understandable terms and is passionate about educating people to build confidence in their future. In 2016, Nora was voted a top "40 Under 40" Financial Advisor by Investment News.* She works out of the Boston, Wellesley and Easton offices.
Nora speaks nationally on personal finance and has educated large audiences at conference venues that include Boston, Philadelphia, and New Orleans Convention Centers. This past fall she shared the stage with Arianna Huffington in front of over 1100 people as part of the Boston Business Innovation Conference. Nora leads a popular monthly educational series titled "Women, Wine & Wall Street" and has been a guest speaker to over 40 professional organizations. Nora has been quoted in industry articles for Financial Advisor Magazine, Banker & Tradesman, CNBC.com and Yahoo Finance. Nora has also commented for NECN TV's Money Saving segment, WBZ News Radio, WMJX Radio 106.7FM, Huffington Post Live, Money Matters Radio, Radio Entrepreneurs, numerous panels, and hosts ECAT’s “Five Minute Financial News Flash”.
Nora is an avid volunteer serving on the board of one of the nation’s largest Lions Clubs, is board chair of The Easton Children’s Museum, and was selected as a member of The Boston Club where she helps place high caliber professionals on corporate boards.
* In 2016, the "40 Under 40" by Investment News Award was based on information gathered regarding 800 financial advisors. Of the financial advisors considered, 5% received this award. The award is based on the following criteria: level of accomplishment, contribution to the financial industry, leadership and promise of future. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients and is not indicative of this advisor's future performance. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award.
Sara DiVello
Yoga Teacher & Author of Where in the OM Am I?
Sara DiVello
Sara DiVello is an acclaimed yoga teacher and author of the best-selling book, Where in the OM Am I? One Woman’s Journey from the Corporate World to the Yoga Mat, NIEA winner for Best Memoir, selected by Shape Magazine as a best book, and chosen by Working Mother Magazine as one of the top eight memoirs of the year.
Sara teaches and speaks nationally on using yoga tools to find life balance, direction, and fulfillment. She has appeared on CBS and the Huffington Post Live, as well as in Forbes, The New York Times, ABC, CNBC, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Boston Herald, USA Today, Boston Magazine and many more. Her articles have appeared in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, Dr. Oz The Good Life Magazine, MindBodyGreen, and more.
Sara’s classes are welcoming, nourishing, and transformational—offering students of all levels the possibility to step back, breathe deeply, and profoundly experience wellness, balance, and calm. Sara was also selected as one of seven Athleta Brand Ambassadors in the country, and provides free health and wellness events to the Boston community.
Sarah Kelly & Leah Robert
Co-Founders of SaltyGirl Boutique
Sarah is a Breast Cancer Survivor & Leah is an Oncology Nurse
Sarah Kelly & Leah Robert
Sisters, Sarah and Leah started SaltyGirl Boutique after a cancer diagnosis. Sarah Kelly at 36, and 32 weeks pregnant was diagnosed with stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer, a cancer not hormone driven or linked to her genetics. Thankfully she had her sister, Leah an oncology nurse who she could lean on through this and could help her navigate this new normal. Through this diagnosis, these sisters started looking at the food they put into their mouths, but also the products they put onto their skin. By opening a clean beauty boutique they are able to share clean beauty products, educate on the importance of why and create a way of giving back, a way in which they were able to turn cancer into lemonade. Through SaltyGirl Boutique and with the help of their other two siblings Kristen and Teddy, they started a non profit in which a % of everything purchased at SaltyGirl goes to Foundation4Love. This Foundation gives back to adults dealing with cancer.
Topics We’ll Cover:
Ayurveda, Meditation, Nutrition, Fitness, Building a Wellness Business & More!
We practice what we preach and we’ll be providing you with yummy meals, snacks & beverages throughout the day, starting with a DIY Breakfast Oatmeal Bar from Thirst Juice Co. Almond Milks will be provided by Nectar & Green.
Schedule
8:15am Wyndham Beacon Hill - 15th Floor
Check in & get Gift Bags at Registration Desk
Thirst Juice Co. DIY Breakfast Overnight Oats Bar With Superfood Toppings
9:10am Day of W.E.L.L.ness Kick off
9:30am Workshops
10:30am Hidden Toxins in the Home with Emily Kanter of Cambridge Naturals
11:30am Financial Wellness with Nora Yousif
12:00pm Lunch
Optional Community Style Acupuncture with Acupuncturists Alexandra Vander Baan, L.A.c & Katie Pedrick L.Ac. Relax and Unwid during the lunch hour with a stress-reduction acupuncture treatment.
3:00pm to 5:00pm Workshops, Yoga
5:00pm to 6:00pm Closing
Your Day of Wellness Ticket includes:
- Thirst Juice Co. DIY Breakfast Overnight Oats Bar With Superfood Toppings
- Curated Wellness Gift Bag
- Healthy Snacks, Organic Tea & Almond Milks to be enjoyed all day.
- Custom Tea Bar - Visit our Tea Bar to create your own organic tea blend to take home and enjoy.
- Community - There’s something powerful being in one room with a group of others who share the same goal.
