Pathway to Freedom 2019 3RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Saturday, April 6th, 2019
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Welcome to PTF 2019! We’re so glad you’ve joined us for our third annual conference! The Pathway to Freedom Natural Health conference is a one day event focusing on natural health and holistic wellness. It is the only educational community event of it’s kind specifically for Southeast Texas and has proven to be life-changing for attendees. Today, you can expect to hear from multiple experts and providers on topics like: basic nutrition and natural health support–tools; preventive steps to avoid chronic disease; mental, emotional and spiritual health; genetics/ epigenetics; gut and hormone health, and more. Pathway will provide eye-opening health education for all and feature sessions on key areas of life to support physical and emotional health and improved quality of life! The conference also features multiple healthy-living vendors and local providers that focus on these natural topics to help attendees implement changes that will last! Feel free to take a look around during breaks and check out the resources available right here in Southeast Texas. This event puts all areas of life and health in perspective to help guests understand the change in thinking that MUST come before any behavioral actions we take to improve our health! We sincerely hope you enjoy this day full of wellness education, networking, and fun!
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Schedule of Events 8:00 AM - Doors Open Visit the registration table and then look around at our vendors, grab a cup of coffee from Hard Bean, and sign up for a ZYTO health scan.
9:00 AM - Welcome Find your seats as emcee Stephen Michutka sets the tone for the day and gives event updates.
9:15 AM - Session 1: Your Mind’s Influence on Health Dr. Brett Gschwend, DC of BioModern Clinic speaks about the interconnectedness of mental and physical health.
10:00 AM - Session 2: Full Spectrum Nutrition Dr. Antonio Jimenez, MD, ND, of Hope4Cancer Treatment Centers speaks on his 4th key principle of cancer therapy.
11:30 AM - Nutrition Testimony & Interview with Kim Edwards Past event attendee Kim Edwards shares the drastic health improvements she experienced from implementing advice from Dr. Jimenez.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM - Midday Break Grab some lunch, sign up for a ZYTO health scan, and check out our great wellness vendors.
12:00 PM - Lunch Q & A While we break for lunch, enjoy a hands on Q & A session with our expert speakers.
1:00 PM - Session 3: Bioaccumulation & Detoxification Lindsey Cauthen Minter, PhD shares her wisdom on flushing out toxins in the body.
1:30 PM - Session 4: Cleansing & Supplementation for Health & Healing Angie Erhard MSN, RN, CNML and Amanda Laman, CPT, FNS team up to educate on the best ways to utilize supplements and other natural processes to cleanse toxins from the body.
2:00 PM - “Fat Guy to Health Guy” Booker Edwards of Edwards Essentials shares his weight loss testimony
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Young Living Rally Join us for product education, giveaways, and dynamic corporate presentations as we dive into the Young Living Rally portion of the conference.
5:00 PM - Vendor Shopping & ZYTO Scans Take the last opportunity to receive a ZYTO scan, chat with our natural health and wellness vendors, and grab a cup of Ningxia on your way out.
6:00 PM - Doors Close See you next year!
Session Speakers Angie Erhard, MSN, RN, CNML Angie Erhard is a registered nurse who works with companies throughout the Southeast Texas area to provide group and individual education on getting and staying healthy. She believes that health begins with knowing what you are putting in and on your body. Angie has been an RN for more than 20 years and has worked in various areas of healthcare including labor & delivery, hospital management, and now public health. Angie holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of El Paso, and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix.
Booker & Kim Edwards, Edwards Essentials Booker and Kim Edwards are Diamond Leaders with Young Living Essential Oils. They have been completely in love with Young Living since 2013 and are passionate about empowering everyone they come in contact with to find wellness, purpose and abundance. Booker is a 2x top Slique Challenge winner and has lost almost 100 lbs using Slique’s weight management products. Kim leads and serves a Young Living team of over 6200 members and growing. These members represent families that are pushing ahead and making the choice to live in freedom.
Amanda Laman, The Living Well Movement Amanda Laman, CPT, FNS is a personal trainer, fitness nutrition specialist, and founder of The Living Well Movement. Amanda is passionate about the anatomy and physiology of the human body and its God-given abilities. She advocates strongly for supporting health and wellness through the most natural means possible! Amanda started the Pathway to Freedom Natural Health Conference for SE Texas in 2017, where natural practitioners and educators speak about prevention and holistic means of health and healing. Helping others prevent and correct chronic issues and diseases through lifestyle changes and avoiding toxins is Amanda’s focus.
Lindsey Cauthen Minter, PhD Lindsey Minter has a B.S. Biology, B.A. Music with a minor in Chemistry from Lamar University and a PhD in Genes and Development from MD Anderson UT Health Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Her research expertise centers on liver biology and metabolism as well as mouse genetics and cancer biology. She returned to her graduate alma mater as the Assistant Director of Graduate Education, at MD Anderson UTHealth GSBS, where she taught, developed programs, and advised students. She continues to educate and consult on her areas of expertise. Her passion for life long learning and helping others makes teaching a true joy.
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Brett Gschwend, BioModern Clinic Dr. Brett Gschwend is a holistic chiropractic physician and co-founder of BioModern Clinic, speaker, and entrepreneur. He blends his understanding of the mind and body to unlock individual’s potential for true well-being and happiness. He also teaches of divine connection, self-empowerment, and personal growth in his clinical practice and on stage.
BioModern Clinic is a cutting-edge health and wellness center that provides holistic methods of care in a collaborative approach of chiropractic, neurology, nutrition, and functional movement. Their approach is based on the most recent research in biological sciences and the latest tools of technology.
Antonio Jimenez, Hope4Cancer Treatment Clinic Dr. Antonio Jimenez (MD, ND) is the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Hope4Cancer Treatment Centers in Mexico, and international centers in Thailand and Colombia. After receiving his undergraduate education in the United States, Dr. Jimenez received his MD at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine in Mexico, and his ND from the Trinity School of Natural Health. For more than 25 years, Dr. Jimenez has dedicated his life to the study, clinical research and implementation of non-toxic and integrative strategies to treat cancer, chronic infections and immune disorders. Dr. Jimenez has traveled to more than 70 countries learning, training and researching new approaches to treat cancer.
At Hope4Cancer, we’re dedicated to restoring hope and health for those diagnosed with cancer. With two clinics in Mexico, we offer holistic, alternative therapies to strengthen and heal our patients – mind, body, and soul. Hope4Cancer is more than a clinic. We’re a community. We know that facing a cancer diagnosis is scary to say the least, and our team is committed to supporting and empowering patients through every step of this journey.
B A L A N C E S C A NS Many people are looking for answers to questions about their health and wellness. Still more people aren’t sure what questions to even ask or where to start. The answers to these known and unknown questions are different for each individual, but the good news is that they are out there, and ZYTO technology can help you find them. The ZYTO Balance is a highly accurate and dynamic wellness screening tool. The software provides easy-tounderstand reports of top biologically coherent products and biomarker data to assist you in making more informed health decisions. Visit the Zyto room next to the Ningxia Bar to get on the list for a scan today using our special event pricing!
$25 PER SCAN All proceeds donated to the Young Living Foundation
Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) is an established technology that measures fluctuations in electrical conductivity of the skin as the body responds to various stimuli.
The hand cradle chip takes conductivity readings from the skin and converts analog readings to a digital form which is sent to the computer for analysis
Young Living is turning 25 L ET ’S C E L E B R AT E ! Young Living has been a great source for naturally extracted, ethically sourced therapeutic grade essential oils since 1994. To celebrate 25 years of natural wellness, we’ve decided to incorporate the Spring Rally into this year’s conference! The Rally portion of the conference will feature dynamic speaker presentations, product showcases, giveaways, health scans, and MUCH MORE! Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a Young Living member to attend. Everyone is welcome to learn about the benefits of implementing essential oils to support every system of the body!
Be sure to visit the Young Living store located in the concourse during breaks for products that support a natural and healthy lifestyle!
Thank you to our sponsors! GOLD SPONSORS
Melinda McWherter of Body Balance Massage has been a massage therapist since 1998. She is constantly striving to learn more techniques to improve and expand the services she offers clients. Her ultimate goal is to help clients restore the body, mind, and spirit to a peaceful, rested state through massage and other practices. Melinda implements many natural health practices, including: • CranioSacral Therapy • Raindrop Therapy • Manual Lymphatic Drainage • Mu Xing Therapy • Prenatal & Infant Massage • Chair Massage • Hot Stone Massage • Sports Massage 409.781.8841
Water Tree Orange is one of over 50 Water Tree stores across the US, Mexico, and Africa! Michael and Anna Smith brought Water Tree to Orange, TX in February 2017. Water Tree Orange provides fresh alkaline water, hydrogen water, and many items that support optimal, healthy living! We are passionate about preventive health, and invite you to come see what we’re all about! watertreeorange.com facebook.com/watertreeorange
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S I LV E R S P O N S O R S ABC Family Chiropractic Silsbee Ford Compassion Hospice Silsbee Toyota Edwards Essentials The Rusty Rooster Special thanks to Sherman’s Florist for providing the beautiful arrangements for our event!