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WOMEN’S HEALTH CONFERENCE BRINGS

Inspiration and Motivation to North Dakota Women

Words by Melissa Davidson | Photography by Kensie Wallner Photography

Each year the Women’s Heath Conference brings solid content and hands-on experiences to North Dakota women, giving them the tools to nurture their minds, bodies and spirits. The 2016 Fargo event, held May 23 at the Ramada, was no exception.

Three incredible presenters delivered a substantial dose of inspiration. Melanie Carvell, a triathlete Olympian and physical therapist, showed attendees how get moving and stay motivated to render the healthiest versions of themselves. Amy Dee, motivational speaker, taught women how to generate their horsepower for happiness through everyday decisions. Attendees also learned how to achieve a healthy lifestyle with balanced nutritional tips from Zonya Foco, the author, TV host and nutritional speaker.

“We were excited to bring some new types of breakout speakers who offered fresh approaches to health and wellbeing that we’ve never experienced before,” says Anita Hoffarth, one of the 12 local organizers of the event.

Emily Wangen, music therapist and one of the five breakout speakers during the event, allowed women to feel the therapeutic benefits of drumming firsthand. And the benefits of our “North Dakota nice” attitude was taken a bit further by Kelly Meyer, who explained how everyday kindness can truly enhance mental and physical health.

The event also included nearly 30 local exhibitors and two preshow workshops the day prior to the event, which covered healthy eating and natural running techniques.

“Our goal is to make this great information accessible to our community,” Hoffarth says. “Because we’re all worth it!”

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