Wellness Expo

Wellness Expo 2023, presented by 50 North of christ church at grove farm and heritage valley health system

Christ Church at Grove Farm and 50 North are excited to invite you to attend Wellness Expo, 2023. Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to attend demonstrations, hear from medical professionals, browse products and services, and receive various health scans. Registration is required. There is no fee. See more information below.

KEynote speakers

Hear from Doctors, Counselors, Chiropractors, and Nutritional Therapists.

Vendors and booths

Visit with companies and businesses ready to share their knowledge, services, and products with you.

Demonstrations

Attend demonstrations on how to cook healthy and balanced meals and proper exercise and fitness techniques.

Health scans

Various types of health scans such as blood pressure readings, blood sugar readings, BMI testing, and body fat testing will be available.

Attending Retailers and Professionals

SPEAKERS

Dr. Karen Zapadka
Topic: Insulin resistance, metabolic dysfunction, liver disease

Learn about insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction, one of the most common medical conditions many have never heard of. Learn about the major causative factors the multiple associated diseases with special emphasis on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and simple ways to protect yourself and your family

Deb Ott – Licensed Mental Health Counselor at Be Well Counseling
Topic: Building Mental Health Muscles – Strategies to manage stress and build resilience

Learn about managing anxiety and stress, relationship issues, and grief, addiction recovery, tween self-empowerment, and reproductive issues. Deb Ott uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adlerian Therapy and an integrated mix of other therapy approaches in her work depending on your needs and goals. She is also skilled in incorporating faith into the therapy experience, upon your request.

Jon and Debra Kolb – Adventures in training with a purpose (atp)
Topic: Being strong and courageous as we age

ATP was created to confront health and movement-related issues in vulnerable populations who no longer have the benefit of paid rehabilitation. ATP is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization with the stated mission of working towards a world where no one is held prisoner by his/her health-related limitations. The first word – Adventure, is intended to encourage participants to embark on an adventure that has no guarantees, but holds the promise that it will be challenging and meaningful. Training is the vessel that builds an individual’s armor and moves them towards the goals that will combine to create a fulfilling Purpose in life.

Tom McConnell, PT – Greater Pittsburgh Physical Therapy
Topic: The effects of aging on balance and how to reduce your fall risk

Tom McConnell graduated from St. Louis University with a degree in Physical Therapy. He completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, and is a certified athletic trainer and adjunct clinical instructor at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh. Tom received an Appreciation Award from Robert Morris University Athletic Program in 2007 and volunteered as an athletic trainer at the United States Olympic Swim Trials in 2000 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has provided athletic training services at the Ben Roethlisberger Football Camp (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015), the Darrelle Revis Skill Camp (2012), the Mike Tomlin Army Strong Speed and Agility Camp (2013), the Neil Walker Youth Camp (2013, 2014) and the Andrew McCutchen Youth Camp (2013).

Greater Pittsburgh Physical Therapy will also be hosting a booth where they will be doing grip and balance testing. They will also present demonstrations of some exercises you can perform at home to help with your balance and overall health.

Dr. Chris Morgan, DO, FACC – Heritage Valley Health System
Topic: Interventional Cardiology

Christopher Morgan, DO is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology and holds board certifications in Echocardiography and Nuclear Medicine. He joined the Heritage Valley Heart & Vascular Center in 2017 and is a participant in the Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program and has an interest in endovascular management of peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Morgan currently treats patients at the Heart & Vascular Center’s Beaver and Calcutta, Ohio locations.

The Dentists at Mercy and Shadyside Place
Topic: TBD

John Powe, DDS, MS holds a Masters Degree in Anatomy and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Howard University in Washington DC. Dr. Powe taught Anatomy for 6 years at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), affectionately known as the Military Medical School in Bethesda, MD. His love of anatomy and surgery led him to complete an Internship year in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

His desire to offer patients the highest comfort level led him to complete a Dental Anesthesiology residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Powe then completed his Periodontal and Implant Surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Powe has continued his education to stay at the forefront of patient care earning certifications in Botox and Derm Fill, Wilckodontics, Chao Pinhole Surgery, and Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Academy of Periodontology, and the Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Powe is passionate about Volunteering, providing Surgical and Anesthesia care during Mission trips to Guyana and Jamaica and Mission of Mercy.

Dr. John Powe, DDS, MS: Advanced Dental Specialties
Topic: Understanding the Oral-Systemic Link

John Powe, DDS, MS holds a Master’s Degree in Anatomy and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Howard University in Washington DC. Dr. Powe taught Anatomy for 6 years at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), affectionately known as the Military Medical School in Bethesda, MD. His love of anatomy and surgery led him to complete an Internship year in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

His desire to offer patients the highest comfort level led him to complete a Dental Anesthesiology residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Powe then completed his Periodontal and Implant Surgery residency at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Powe has continued his education to stay at the forefront of patient care earning certifications in Botox and Derm Fill, Wilckodontics, Chao Pinhole Surgery, and Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, the American Academy of Periodontology, and the Academy of Osseointegration. Dr. Powe is passionate about volunteering, providing surgical and anesthesia care during Mission trips to Guyana, Jamaica, and Mission of Mercy.

Dr. Dominic Brandy – “BEAT BACK CANCER NATURALLY”

Dr. Dominic Brandy has been practicing medicine for 42 years. He owns and operates a clinic specializing in plastic surgery, med-spa, and anti- aging. He has published 76 scientific peer-reviewed articles, nine textbook chapters in the medical literature, written many consumer articles, and has given over 200 lectures at international medical meetings. Five years ago he was diagnosed with a blood cancer called “multiple myeloma”. Like all cancer patients, after the shock, he started to get his life and spiritual priorities in order. “We all know we are going to die, but when it’s right there in front of your face, it’s a lot different.”

“Natural Insights Into Cancer” is Dr. Brandy’s current project. Through this project, he hopes to share what he has learned while scouring medical literature in hopes of finding an answer to fighting this dreadful disease. naturalinsightsintocancer.com

Chris Ubinger – preventative medicine

“When we learn about the underlying causes of any of our health issues, we can actually correct them…and help our body restore and maintain optimal health, regardless of one’s age or current condition. This should be followed by practicing preventative medicine. I believe that an ounce of prevention is worth at least a pound of cure.

The alternative is to be led by someone else from one pill, procedure, or product to another, on a journey in search of whatever may provide temporary relief without identifying or addressing the root cause in the first place. This is something I’ve heard referred to as the medical merry-go-round.

Be prepared to ask as many questions as you wish. If there is not enough time to answer questions, I would be happy to follow up with you.”

BOOTHS

Be Well Nation

Take charge with guidance from educated professionals who create your fitness plan as a clear path, from getting started to getting results. We use group exercise, small group and personal training as tools for you to re-gain and maintain healthy, active lifestyles. In our group exercise classes, you’ll have CONNECTION and COMMUNITY with people who have fitness challenges and goals just like yours. Our purpose? Leading you through a personalized fitness journey to improve your health. Providing you with science-based tools to steer you on that path toward active, vibrant living.

VGA Center for Obesity Medicine

Leslie Lewis: Licensed insurance agent and coaching specialist for a very large insurance company. Mother of two amazing young adults. Diagnosed with Fatty Liver Disease. On a journey to of lifestyle changes to improve my overall health and mend my liver. Educating others on Fatty Liver to help raise awareness and offer support.

Greg Galbreath: I am a 59 year old retired man. I worked as a chemical engineer in the water treatment industry and specialized in the prevention of Legionnaires Disease in commercial and industrial water systems. I have been married for 36 years and 2 adult sons. I have been participating in the Valley Gastroenterology program for the last 7 months, I have lost over 50lbs and have had significant health improvements.

Finn Chiropractic

WE PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO YOUR PAIN! Our Proven System Identifies the cause of your challenge, rapidly addresses your symptoms and provides a way forward to BETTER HEALTH. Offering massages. https://www.finnchirowexford.com

Bag+BarRE

Bag+Barre is a barre-inspired kickboxing studio. We partner high-intensity kickboxing circuits with low-impact barre to create a workout designed to strengthen your body, tone your physique, and build your confidence.

David Dietrich, PhD – At Home Senior Services

At Home Senior Services is an in-home care agency dedicated to fostering independence in seniors. Founded in 2007 by Mary Jo Dietrich, RN-BSN and her husband David Dietrich, PhD, we are an independently operated agency with over 20 years of experience in the health care community. With Mary Jo and David’s combined knowledge of the senior care industry and keen business sense, they have been able to help over a thousand families in the Pittsburgh area!

Anna Kijanka

Anna provides updated information to seniors on protecting and growing their retirement assets, guaranteed income, funding long term health care, and the most tax efficient ways to transfer wealth.

NEORA – Holistic Anti Aging Wellness

Wholeness in Practice

Lisa Pinney is a certified encounter coach, coach trainer, retreat speaker, and founder of Wholeness In Practice. She is an expert in working with hurting people to help them experience healing and emotional wholeness through deep personal encounters with God. She is an author and developer of The Attuned App: a groundbreaking, therapeutic, spiritual practice to promote emotional health, and spiritual rest. Lisa is a podcaster and speaker who also conducts Soul Care Retreats. Her mission and call are to see the message of emotional healing through Christ become as much a part of the regular Christian experience as reading, worship, and prayer. She will be offering some on-the-spot christian coaching for emotional healing as the opportunities arise. www.wholenessinpractice.com

Natures Divine Healing: screenings
Blood measurement (AO SCan), Gastro health, nutrition, physical function, toxicities Marla Turnbull, NBC-HWC

Marla takes a holistic approach to optimal recovery. She starts by offering you an AO Scan. This scan is a comprehensive tool for measuring and regulating your body for emotional and physically healthy function. Once the scan is complete, she can confidently incorporate whole, plant-based foods your body needs. By combining the AO scan and lifestyle routines you’ll reduce the risk of inflammation and chronic disease while improving your emotional health. As a National Board Certified Health and Emotional Wellness Coach, she is passionate about working with committed achievers who are ready to take charge of their life. She believes the success of any program includes dealing with limiting beliefs that keep sabotaging our best efforts.

Marla overcame a major sepsis infection in 2020 by healing her body naturally. She has found that combining energy work with her coaching aids the body, heart, soul, and spirit through optimal recovery.

https://www.naturesdivinehealing.com | Marla@NaturesDivineHealing.com.

OSHER – Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Pittsburgh (OLLI at Pitt)

If you are 50 or better and have a curious mind, join us! OLLI is a program in the College of General Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Established in 2005, it is supported by the Bernard Osher Foundation and is one of 123 OLLIs located on college campuses throughout the US. The National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, located at Northwestern University, provides technical assistance to the OLLI programs across the country.

OLLI at the University of Pittsburgh offers learning opportunities designed specifically for older adult learners. No previous affiliation at the University of college or college experience is required. Most classes are offered via a live online ZOOM class and some are in person on the main campus. Reasonable membership fees and generous financial assistance make OLLI membership possible for anyone who would like to join us. Upon becoming a member, you have immediate access to courses, special classes, lectures, and events.

OLLI courses address a mix of disciplines, including social sciences, natural sciences, humanities, art, and writing, as well as personal enrichment courses. Most courses have no prerequisites, none require a degree, and there are no exams or grades.

Service Booth: Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar readings done by local RNs

BMI and body fat testing conducted by Baierl Family YMCA

The Baierl Family YMCA, located in Franklin Park, offers a variety of programs for all ages and abilities. Come and enjoy our indoor and outdoor pools, our indoor walking track, a wide variety of group exercise classes, pickleball, bridge and more! Let us help you reach your healthy living goals. We offer a discounted senior membership and have financial aid available for those who need it.

Insight Me Consulting

Insight Me Consulting, LLC is an educational consulting company that works with individuals and local communities to reduce stress, improve performance, and help individuals to increase their emotional intelligence. They offer conferences, workshops, and private consulting strategies based on evidence that have proven to be effective over time. Our services help individuals and children of all ages to be empowered in their personal purpose and to improve their health and well-being. Various workshops are available. www.insightmeconsulting.com

Heritage Valley Health System: Screenings and Education

Medical Nutrition Therapist, Lesley Gradone will be available to educate on nutrition and diabetes.
A representative from HVHS’s Radiology Department will be available to perform DEXA (heel checks) for Bone Density.
Convenient Care Staff on site for questions and education.
Glucose testing available.

Nutri Farmarcy

“Nutri Farmarcy, located in Allison Park, PA, focuses on providing high-quality natural nutritional supplements and herbs as well as providing you with holistic and functional medicine. By using specific testing and assessments, we are able to tell you which supplements you need in order to be healthier. We take the guesswork out so that you only buy the supplements that you need. We provide kinesiology assessment, infrared sauna therapy, detoxification, and many other natural services designed with your body’s wellness in mind.

Dr. G Hunter Hoeper, owner of Nutri Farmacy, is a chiropractor and applied kinesiologist. He focuses on the emotional, chemical, and structural aspects of his clients to overcome health challenges and get to the next level. https://www.nutrifarmacy.com/

At this booth, Dr. Hoeper will be demonstrating the techniques used in his office, primarily Quantum Neurology, Neuro-emotional technique, Contact Reflex Analysis, and Applied Kinesiology.

Sharek Law Office

Sharek Law Office will provide information on the following topics: estate planning; guardians for minor children (free digital book available), special needs planning, and elder law.

At Sharek Law Office, we want to help protect you, your family, and your assets. We have made this process personal, streamlined, and straightforward with no hourly billing. We’ve developed unique systems to ensure that you gain the peace of mind that comes with having a comprehensive plan in place for your family’s future. Our goal is to create a personalized estate plan that will make it as easy as possible for your family.

NASH Knowledge

NASH kNOWledge is a nonprofit organization based in Pittsburgh with a mission of increasing awareness and providing education regarding nonalcoholic fatty liver disease | http://www.nash-now.org

Tom McConnell, PT – Greater Pittsburgh Physical Therapy
Grip and balance testing

Bobbie lee hawranko: the dentists at mercy and Shadyside place

Pittsburgh native, Dr. Bobbie Lee Hawranko has been practicing dentistry for over thirty years. Her passion for Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dentistry, along with her love for the city, led her to create her two state-of-the-art dental offices in Pittsburgh. Here, she brings high-end general dentistry along with the latest dental technology to her patients at UPMC Mercy and UPMC Shadyside.

Professionally, Dr. Hawranko also sits on an array of dental and medical boards where she can expand her expertise and help foster growth for the next generations of practitioners. With one of her offices positioned near the UPMC Shadyside Hospital campus, Dr. Hawranko has been able to help direct and implement new protocols for oral hygiene with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center’s Oncology Patients. She also is on the UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Mercy Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery teams working closely to bring dentistry further into the hospital system to allow for the continuity of patients’ whole-body care.

When not in the city, Dr. Hawranko calls Sarver home where she holds many hobbies. She is an organic gardener, a fabulous cook, a lover of baking, and tends to her honeybees. She loves the arts and stays involved in The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Most importantly, she is a mother to her two children, Rachel and Robbie.

DEMONSTRATIONS

B Well Nation Fitness Cente

11 AM: ACTIVE AGERS Resistance Training – What’s the BEST strength training workout? The one you will do most consistently. Let us show you how portable, affordable resistance bands can help you build muscle, strengthen your core, improve balance, and BOOST your energy levels. Resistance training is part of the treatment protocol for many chronic illnesses and conditions including Fatty Liver Disease, High Blood Pressure, Osteoporosis, Type II Diabetes, and more. In our 20-minute interactive demo and class, we will use resistance bands in a chair optional workout AND give you a sample workout to take home!

1 PM: WALK15 LIVE – You will rack up the steps, smiles, and miles in this INDOOR walking workout! From Leslie Sansone, the creator of Walk at Home, WALK15 LIVE is a low-impact, move to the beat, walking party for everyone! Our certified WALK15 LIVE instructor will bring amazing music – you bring those feet ready to move! Join us for a one-mile, 15-minute workout!

Clearly Pilates
10 am

Clearly Pilates is a small boutique wellness studio, clients can expect a welcoming and supportive environment where they can work on their fitness and wellness goals with the help of experienced and knowledgeable instructors. With smaller class sizes and a more intimate setting, instructors can provide more personalized attention and guidance to clients. Our studio offers specialized classes or workshops, such as nutrition coaching, stress management, or self-care practices, to help clients achieve a well-rounded approach to wellness.

Demo: This will be a 55 minute Pilates Group Class – a blend of traditional mat exercises and functional movement. Participants will be required to provide mats. REGISTRATION REQUIRED – opening soon.

Bag+Barre – Demonstration
12 pm

“Strong As A Mother”: Join Bag+Barre gym owner and personal trainer, Mackenzie Te’o, for an educational workout focused on ab separation and repair as well as pelvic floor strengthening. All fitness levels are welcome.

Baierl Family YMCA – Chair Yoga with Jean Philpott
11 AM

Jean became a Personal Trainer because she wanted to be able to work one-on-one with people to give individual attention to clients, and be able to serve the YMCA in another capacity. When she ran track and cross country in high school, she imagined herself being a coach someday and leading others. Now she has that opportunity. She specializes in senior fitness and flexibility.

“Why Weights?” With Michelle K.
10 am

Did you know that strength training with a pair of dumbells, a barbell, or resistance bands two or three times a week can help with:
1. Maintaining lean muscle mass
2. Burning calories even at rest!
3. Improving balance
4. Keeps the heart strong!
5. Boosting confidence

Age well and make the effort to add strength training to your life. Your body will thank you!!! Learn how with Michelle.

F3: Fitness, Fellowship, Faith
10 AM

F3 Core Principles:

1. Free of charge

2. Open to all men

3. Held outdoors

4. Peer led

5. Ends in a Circle of Trust

We welcome men of all fitness levels and all physical abilities to our workouts. We have no requirement for membership other than you show up on time to the location and follow what the workout leader has planned. We will not leave any man behind! www.f3nation.com

Evan Morrison: Private CheF
12 PM

Plant-Based Cooking Demonstration: cauliflower steaks, sweet potato wedges, sauteed spinach with caramelized shallots, and roasted red peppers.

Evan Morrison is a graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute of Pittsburgh. Shortly after culinary school he became a sous chef at Teesdale Golf and Country Club for about 5 years. After his time at the country club, he moved on to work for the Pittsburgh Marriott North in Cranberry Township, PA where he served as the executive sous chef for five and a half years before leaving to pursue a career as a private chef which he still enjoys today. He has always had a passion for cooking and loves learning the ever-changing methods of preparing dishes.