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March 27-29, 2025
Venue 82 - Sylvester, GA
1001 East Franklin Street, Sylvester, GA 31791
(Less than 2 miles from Natural Solutions PHC)
Agenda:
Thursday, March 27, 2024: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday, March 28, 2024: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, March 29, 2024: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FEATURES
What You'll Experience
Join the 100+
Attendees
Engaging Keynote Speakers
Experience Our
Exhibitor Showcase
Live Demos & Interactive Experience
Thoughtful Panel Discussions
Gain Insights & Hear
New Inspiring Ideas
See the Future of
Health & Wellness
Network & Make
Helpful Connections
BENEFITS
Why You Need to Attend
Are you ready to discover the keys to unlocking your full potential for vibrant, youthful living?
Join us for an exciting and informative event, the 2025 Annual IHHA Holistic Health Retreat, where we will explore strategies to enhance our well-being naturally.
A time to relax and enjoy time with a community of growth minded holistic practitioner leaders ... so that you can stay on the pulse of what is working in our field.
Constant growth opportunities ... so that you avoid becoming stagnant in your knowledge base.
Meet new people and make connections ... so that you can share your vision, going home with a rolodex of like-minded practitioners that will forever be rooting for your success!
TICKETS
Your Access To The Action
ALL ACCESS PASS
Existing Members - $299
Engaging Speakers
Panel Discussions
Networking Opportunities
Exhibitor Showcase
Live Demos
Interactive Experience
ALL ACCESS PASS
New Members - $348
Engaging Speakers
Panel Discussions
Networking Opportunities
Exhibitor Showcase
Live Demos & Interactive Experience
IHHA Annual Membership
Join us at the '25 IHHA Spring Retreat and embark on a transformative journey towards unlocking the secrets of wellness! Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge, connect with experts, and cultivate a lifestyle that embraces natural health and well-being.
SPEAKER LINE-UP
Liana Werner-Gray
"Nutrition: The Top 10 Diet and Food Hacks to Slow Down the Aging Process"
"Natural Lifestyle: Tips for Healing Trauma in the Body to Reverse Aging "
Roland Pankewich
"Unveiling the Gut-Health Connection in Anti-Aging Strategies"
Erica Nygaard
"Anti-Aging Skincare: Latest Advances & Evidence Based Practices"
Thaddeus Owens
"Sleep, EMF, Aging: The Impact of Quality Sleep on Longevity"
Debbie Orr
"Mental Well-Being and Longevity: Strategies to Promote Cognitive Health"
Dr. Jeff Essen
"The Science of Aging: Understanding the Biological Basis of Aging"
NATALiA Bredda
"Managing Stress & It's Effects on the Aging Process"
Amy Biederwolf
"Emerging Anti-Aging Therapies: Exploring Cutting Edge Research"
Dr. Abdel Alkhalouf
'The Role of Genetics in Aging: Separating Fact from Fiction'
TESTIMONIALS
What People Say About IHHA
Sara Boyer
I'm grateful for the opportunity that IHHA has provided to learn from industry experts and to be a part of a global learning community. I highly recommend the IHHA's educational platform!
Camille Gehrlich
The instructors are industry experts and professionals who possess a deep understanding in their fields. Their expertise and passion just shine through in their teaching, making the learning experience engaging, informative, and enjoyable!
VENUE
VENUE 82 - SYLVESTER, GA
Join us at the '25 IHHA Spring Retreat and embark on a transformative journey towards unlocking the secrets of wellness! Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge, connect with experts, and cultivate a lifestyle that embraces natural health and well-being.
VENUE
Natural Solutions Campus
ADDRESS
204 W Pope Street; Sylvester, GA 31791
Stay at Millennium Maxwell House Nashville and experience Southern Hospitality in the Heart of Music City. The hotel is ideally located near the Country Music Hall of Fame in down-town Nashville. 287 spacious guest rooms feature unique and extensive, music-themed décor. From the spacious standard room that can accommodate up to four guests to the Millennium Suite, which at 625sq ft offers optimum space and luxury, all with modern amenities and home comforts.
Plus the outdoor public space offers a relaxing salt water pool surrounding by seating and a manicured fenced lawn. Ideally located near the Bridgestone Arena, Germantown, Nissan Stadium, Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Sounds Stadium, Music City Center, Nashville Airport, and more.
When traveling to the Music City, don't forget your furry friends, pets are welcome at the pet-friendly Millennium Maxwell House Nashville hotel for an additional charge.
Start your day the right way with a hearty breakfast at Pralines, before heading into town. Or soak in views of the city or rolling Tennessee hills in the distance as you dine at Maxwell's Lounge, where fresh meals and innovative drinks are served up all day, just like our Southern hospitality.
CLICK HERE FOR HOTEL BOOKING LINK
Call for special event pricing: 615-259-4343
6+
SPEAKERS ATTENDING
175+
COMBINED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
100+
ATTENDEES AND GROWING
NEW MEMBERS
IHHA Annual Membership
Here's What You Get Inside the IHHA Annual Membership:
By joining IHHA in Nashville for this Exciting Event, you'll also be joining an exclusive private membership with IHHA. Along with this membership you'll receive the following benefits...
Transformative Keynote Speakers
Let renowned voices guide you beyond the superficial fixes. Delve deeper and unearth natural strategies to combat aging from the inside out.
Insightful Panel Discussions
Navigate the maze of nutrition, skincare, exercise, and holistic therapies. Our experts are here to clear your doubts, debunk myths, and set you on the right path.
Authentic Connections
We all need a tribe that understands our journey. Bond with individuals who, like you, are on the quest for natural, age-defying solutions.
Exhibitor Showcase
Navigate a world of genuine solutions. From organic skincare to holistic therapies, find your perfect match to combat aging the natural way.
Interactive Experiences
Why just hear when you can experience? Participate in live demos that not only inform but also transform. Feel the difference even before you leave the summit.
A Holistic Retreat:
More than just a summit, consider this a retreat. Set in the serene surroundings of the Maxwell Millennium House, it's an opportunity to rejuvenate not just your body, but your soul.
Greetings!
Welcome to the International Holistic Health Alliance!
We are a collective of passionate professionals dedicated to the advancement and integration of holistic health. As the board, we'd love to introduce ourselves and share our individual journeys that have culminated in this mission:
Dr. Jeff Essen is our esteemed President and Co-Founder. An accomplished Naturopathic Doctor, he wears multiple hats as a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, Certified Gluten-Competent Practitioner, and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. His commitment to holistic health is exemplified at the Whole Life Clinic PMA in Rosemount, MN, where he extends his expertise in autoimmune disease, digestive issues, and functional hormone support. Leveraging advanced biofeedback and therapy devices, he consistently guides patients towards holistic well-being.
Dr. Abdel Alkhalouf , our Director of Research and Science , brings a depth of knowledge from his academic roots in southern Florida. With a PhD in Nursing Science and a Master’s of Science in Acute Care, he has enriched minds as a university medical adjunct professor before branching into the natural health realm in 2013. His contributions extend to the creation and co-ownership of Feel Good Forever (FGF, USA) , a pioneering dietary supplement company.
Starla Weichman , our backbone as the Director of Finance and Communication, has clocked over 13 transformative years in the natural health industry. A Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, she continuously dives deep into learning, evident in her active participation in webinars and seminars. Starla's hands-on approach is further witnessed at Be Healthy Naturally in Ottumwa, IA, where she delves into biofeedback testing and PEMF therapy.
Lastly, meet Tracy Abraham , our Director of Strategic Development and Education. With accolades as a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Lyme Specialist, Tracy amplifies health outcomes at Amplify Health & Wellness in Appleton, Wisconsin. Specializing in Bioenergetic Screenings, PEMF Therapy, and Lyme Disease, she is a beacon for those seeking comprehensive health solutions.
Together, we embody the spirit of the IHHA, driven by a unified goal to uplift and advocate for holistic healthcare. We warmly invite you to join our journey, to learn, grow, and redefine health with us.
Your IHHA Family,
ANSWERS
Frequency Asked Questions
What does my ticket to the IHHA Holistic Health Summit include?
Your ticket provides you full access to all keynote presentations, panel discussions, exhibitor showcases, and live interactive experiences over the course of the summit. Additionally, you'll have networking opportunities to connect with industry experts, health enthusiasts, and other attendees. Some special sessions or workshops might be available at an additional cost, details of which will be provided closer to the event date.
I can't attend all the days of the summit. Will there be recordings available?
Yes! We understand that not everyone can attend all sessions due to various commitments. All keynote speeches and panel discussions will be recorded and made available to ticket holders for a limited time after the event. This ensures that even if you miss out on a session, you can catch up at your convenience.
Are there opportunities to interact with the speakers and panelists?
Yes, indeed! One of the highlights of the IHHA Holistic Health Summit is the opportunity for attendees to engage with our experts. Several sessions include Q&A segments, and there are designated networking times where some speakers and panelists will be available for discussions.
When does the program start/end?
The program kicks off with a welcoming session on Thursday, the 4th, running from 4 PM to 8 PM. On the following days, Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th, our agenda starts with an optional yoga/pilates session at 7 AM, followed by a Vendor Meet and Greet at 8 AM. The main events will start promptly at 9 AM and conclude at 6 PM on both days.
Get To Know Our Speakers
Liana Werner-Gray
Liana Werner-Gray is a certified nutritionist, natural food chef and four-time Best-selling author of The Earth Diet, Cancer-Free with Food which is in the top 100 cancer books of all time (foreword by Mark Hyman, MD.), and 10-Minute Recipes (publisher Hay House, Random House/Penguin) and most recently Anxiety-Free with Food which ranked as the #1 best seller on amazon for Neuropsychology. Liana is the founder of Liana’s Organics which launched a supplement for anxiety. Liana overcame many health issues through nutrition; she believes that food is medicine. She started 14 years ago when her blog The Earth Diet went viral. Liana is the Resident Health and Nutrition Coach at Complete Wellness NYC. She regularly appears on television including ABC News GMW, CBS, Doctors TV, Dr Oz, The Wendy Williams Show, News 12 NY, Fox news and NBC. She has also been interviewed for Forbes, Yahoo Beauty, Bustle, US Weekly Woman’s Own, PopSugar, iHeart Radio and more. Liana was born and raised in Outback Australia, and currently resides in New York where she has lived since 2010.
Jeffrey Essen, ND
Dr. Jeff Essen is a distinguished holistic healthcare professional and President of the IHHA. He's a Naturopathic Doctor, Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, and holds certifications in gluten-competence and nutritional therapy. As the founder of Whole Life Clinic PMA in Rosemount, MN, he combines naturopathic medicine and innovative technologies for comprehensive patient care. Specialized in autoimmune diseases, digestive issues, and hormone support, Dr. Essen is known for pinpointing root health causes and crafting individualized healing plans. Beyond his clinic, he's passionate about advancing holistic healthcare through research, education, and advocacy as IHHA's co-founder. Dr. Essen's expertise and dedication position him as an authority in his field, influencing both patients and the holistic community.
Dr. Abdel Alkhalouf
Dr. Abdel Alkhalouf, Director of Research and Cofounder of IHHA, is a revered figure in natural health research. Originating from southern Florida with a PhD in Nursing Science and a Master's in Acute Care, he's uniquely equipped with profound healthcare knowledge. As a former university medical professor, Dr. Abdel mentored future healthcare professionals, emphasizing patient-centered care.
In 2013, he transitioned to natural health, aiming to harmonize conventional and holistic treatments. He has notably researched natural remedies, authored publications, and spoken at esteemed conferences. He also co-owns Feel Good Forever (FGF, USA), a distinguished dietary supplement brand focused on evidence-based products.
His diverse background includes academia, research, and business, making him a prominent figure in natural health. Recognized for his dedication and compassion, Dr. Abdel tirelessly advances holistic health, championing a comprehensive approach to wellness. As the Director at IHHA, he continues his pioneering work, collaborating with experts and shaping holistic health's future.
Debbie Orr
Debbie Orr is the CEO and founder of BioLight Technologies. She has worked in Natural Energy medicine for 30 years as a bioenergetic and nutrition practitioner. She has extensive education and training in natural energy medicine and has trained thousands of doctors and holistic medicine doctors & practitioners. BioLight Technologies manufactures a complete line of bioenergetic and nutritional products and as well as the Qi-5 Body Balance & Laser system and the PTL Low Level Laser Therapy systems uses to balance the body. Biolight utilizes a truly integrative approach incorporating the next generation of lasers and frequency information systems that go far beyond others on the market. Biolight's integrative systems change how you address whole body
wellness as we stand firmly in the center of True Energy Medicine. We are proud
to introduce the next generation of wellness medicine for the future of
humanity.
Amy Biederwolf
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Natalia Bredda
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Liana Werner-Gray
Liana Werner-Gray is a certified nutritionist, natural food chef and four-time Best-selling author of The Earth Diet, Cancer-Free with Food which is in the top 100 cancer books of all time (foreword by Mark Hyman, MD.), and 10-Minute Recipes (publisher Hay House, Random House/Penguin) and most recently Anxiety-Free with Food which ranked as the #1 best seller on amazon for Neuropsychology. Liana is the founder of Liana’s Organics which launched a supplement for anxiety. Liana overcame many health issues through nutrition; she believes that food is medicine. She started 14 years ago when her blog The Earth Diet went viral. Liana is the Resident Health and Nutrition Coach at Complete Wellness NYC. She regularly appears on television including ABC News GMW, CBS, Doctors TV, Dr Oz, The Wendy Williams Show, News 12 NY, Fox news and NBC. She has also been interviewed for Forbes, Yahoo Beauty, Bustle, US Weekly Woman’s Own, PopSugar, iHeart Radio and more. Liana was born and raised in Outback Australia, and currently resides in New York where she has lived since 2010.
Debbie Orr
Debbie Orr is the CEO and founder of BioLight Technologies. She has worked in Natural Energy medicine for 30 years as a bioenergetic and nutrition practitioner. She has extensive education and training in natural energy medicine and has trained thousands of doctors and holistic medicine Doctors & practitioners.
BioLight Technologies manufactures a complete line of bioenergetic and nutritional products and as well as the Qi-5 Body Balance & Laser system and the PTL Low Level Laser Therapy systems uses to balance the body. Biolight utilizes a truly integrative approach incorporating the next generation of lasers and frequency information systems that go far beyond others on the market. Biolight's integrative systems change how you address whole body wellness
as we stand firmly in the center of True Energy Medicine. We are proud to introduce the next generation of wellness medicine for the future of humanity.
Jeffrey Essen, ND
Dr. Jeff Essen is a distinguished holistic healthcare professional and President of the IHHA. He's a Naturopathic Doctor, Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, and holds certifications in gluten-competence and nutritional therapy. As the founder of Whole Life Clinic PMA in Rosemount, MN, he combines naturopathic medicine and innovative technologies for comprehensive patient care. Specialized in autoimmune diseases, digestive issues, and hormone support, Dr. Essen is known for pinpointing root health causes and crafting individualized healing plans. Beyond his clinic, he's passionate about advancing holistic healthcare through research, education, and advocacy as IHHA's co-founder. Dr. Essen's expertise and dedication position him as an authority in his field, influencing both patients and the holistic community.
Amy Biederwolf
Erica Nygaard
Erica Nygaard, MSN, ARNP, is a respected authority in the field of aesthetic and regenerative medicine. As the visionary founder of Revive Aesthetics in Cedar Falls, IA, and Revive Aesthetics & Wellbeing and Scharke Aesthetic Training in Cedar Rapids, IA, Erica blends cutting-edge treatments with a commitment to holistic wellbeing.
Having dedicated over two decades to emergency medicine, her transition to aesthetic medicine in 2015 was fueled by a passion for the transformational power of aesthetic treatments. Today, she specializes in anti-aging strategies, utilizing neuromodulators, collagen stimulation, and the promising realm of regenerative medicine.
Erica's approach is holistic, believing that true rejuvenation is as much about client education as it is about the treatments. She ensures every individual feels informed and confident in their journey towards a radiant, youthful appearance.
Abdel Alkhalouf, PhD
Dr. Abdel Alkhalouf, Director of Research and Cofounder of IHHA, is a revered figure in natural health research. Originating from southern Florida with a PhD in Nursing Science and a Master's in Acute Care, he's uniquely equipped with profound healthcare knowledge. As a former university medical professor, Dr. Abdel mentored future healthcare professionals, emphasizing patient-centered care.
In 2013, he transitioned to natural health, aiming to harmonize conventional and holistic treatments. He has notably researched natural remedies, authored publications, and spoken at esteemed conferences. He also co-owns Feel Good Forever (FGF, USA), a distinguished dietary supplement brand focused on evidence-based products.
His diverse background includes academia, research, and business, making him a prominent figure in natural health. Recognized for his dedication and compassion, Dr. Abdel tirelessly advances holistic health, championing a comprehensive approach to wellness. As the Director at IHHA, he continues his pioneering work, collaborating with experts and shaping holistic health's future.
Natalia Bredda
Thaddeus Owens
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