Dr. Joan Borysenko, keynote speaker and distinguished pioneer in integrative medicine, discussed “The Wisdom of the Heart” with more than 100 attendees. Courtesy photo.

LAKEPORT – Nearly 400 adults visited the 25 booths and 21 education workshops throughout the day during the inaugural Sutter Lakeside Hospital Health & Wellness Expo.

Sutter Lakeside Hospital’s new Chief Administrative Officer Siri Nelson was on hand to meet community members.

“What is great about the expo is that it encompasses the scope of Sutter Lakeside’s mission and vision to encourage and build a healthy community,” Nelson said.

The free health screenings were a top priority for many expo attendees. Many came for the cholesterol and glucose checks while others took advantage of the balance clinic, breathing tests, Family Birth Center informational booth, car seat safety check and body mass index check.

“Next year we hope to have more (health screening) stations available,” stated Michele Andre-Newton, Sutter Lakeside Hospital employee and expo planning team member. “The turn out for the screenings was amazing and kept our booths very busy.”

Many participants stayed all day long, enjoying lunch from Jimmy’s Deli and the High Street Café, while others came to specific workshops then continued with their day.

“I left the expo feeling so energized and motivated,”said Gena Bartholf, who attended the expo throughout the day.

She and more than 200 people attended the main tent keynote speaker sessions with Dr. Fred Alan Wolf and Dr. Joan Borysenko.

“Having a background in physics, I particularly enjoyed hearing Dr. Fred Alan Wolf speak on ‘Be the Change, Mastering the Quantum Physics of Life.’ People need to hear the message that what we do in life makes a difference,” said Dr. Mark Buehnerkemper. “Dr. Wolf's explanation of quantum physics gives a physical basis to this truism, that scientifically reinforces what we already know on a spiritual level.”

Change along with learning, aligning and embracing were key elements throughout the expo.

“I believe the presenters – both local practitioners and national experts – had interesting perspectives and timely messages to share with the Lake County community, presenting valuable information regarding physical, emotional and spiritual health and well-being,” stated Kevin Garvey, executive director at Hospice Services of Lake County.

While adults were learning techniques for creating their own optimal health, more than 60 kids participated in the Find Your FUN! Expo for Kids where they jumped, swam, kicked, tumbled, climbed, tasted and skated, among other things.

“It was an incredible action-packed day of fun.” said Carrie McClure, supervisor of Healthy Kids are Contagious who organized the Kids Expo. “The community volunteers created a supportive and positive environment for kids of all levels to try something new. Though tired at the end, many kids didn’t want to leave.”

With the inaugural Health & Wellness Expo wrapping up, the planning committee is already excited about gearing up for next year’s expo. They say the community won't want to miss it.

Joe Prisco, physical therapy director at Sutter Lakeside Hospital, discusses biofeedback and the body-mind experience. Courtesy photo.

Lanora Voegtly, RN, was kept busy throughout the day with cholesterol and glucose screenings. Courtesy photo.

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