Health and Wellness Fair

Saturday, January 14, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
510 7th Street, Fennimore High School

You may download and print out this Health and Wellness Fair Presentation Schedule. PDF

9:15 to 9:45 Ten Questions to Ask your Health Care Provider Before Starting a Weight Loss Program
Nicole Schopf, APNP, Boscobel Area Health Care, Bluff Street Clinic
Learn how to safely lose weight, the realities of fad diets and restricting certain foods (ie: no fat diets or carb-free diets), and how medications, illnesses, injuries, and other medical issues can affect your weight loss journey.
9:15 to 9:45 Healthy Cooking Demo
Wild Tree Health Food
10:15 to 10:45 The Numbers Game
Theresa Braudt, RN, Cardiac Rehab Manager, Boscobel Area Health Care
Moving the number on the scale is only part of the weight loss process. Learn how other numbers, including BMI, waist circumference, calories consumed, grams of fat, minutes in motion, and numbers of servings all play a role in weight loss.
10:15 to 10:45 Monkey Movement
A session of movement and activity for children
11:15 to 11:45 Strong Women Stay Young
Chris Swan, Registered Dietician, Wellness Coach
Find out why strength training is important for women of all ages. The "Strong Women" program originated from the research of Mariam Nelson Ph.D. from Tufts University and focuses on keeping women strong and healthy as they age. Come here an informational presentation on how this may benefit you or a woman you love.
11:15 to 11:45 Fiber and Veggies and Fruits, Oh My!
Laura Orth, Independent Director with Pampered Chef
Quick and Easy is the name of the game. Learn how to add fresh fruit and veggies to your family's choice at meals and snacks.
12:15 to 12:45 Zumba Gold
Mariam Simons
Try this great dance-based cardio exercise and see what all the excitement is about!
12:15 to 12:45 Energy for Health
Vicki Marish, Healing Touch, LLC
Learn about the energy based activities that can provide health and improved well being. Will include a basic explanation of energy work, with an activity to experience the benefits.

Health and Wellness Fair Information Booths

  • Beach Body System - Sarah Torgeson
  • Boscobel Area Health Care - Mary Sprosty
  • Brechler-Lendosky Group LLC - Steve Lendosky
  • Dance Elite - Zumba Gold - Holly Johnson & Mariam Simons
  • Energy for Health - Vicki Marish
  • Essentially Healthy Living - Gloria Milks
  • Fennimore Fitness - Mary & Brent Sheckler
  • Fennimore Optimist Organization - Holly Straka
  • Grant County Aging and Disability Resource Center - Rita Harmon
  • Grant County Ext - 4-H - Betsy Olson
  • Grant County Health Department - Melissa Dunlop
  • Grant Regional Health Center - Rochelle Williams
  • Head 2 Toe - Jeani Heisz
  • Humana - Deb Fisher
  • Immuno Dynamics - Darla Burton
  • Kara's Massage Therapy - Kara Stewart
  • Monkey Movement - Tanya Johnson & Kim Ammon
  • Pampered Chef - Laura Orth
  • Suppz.com - Mary & Brent Sheckler
  • Thrivent for Lutherans - Lori Barry
  • TLS Weight Loss Solution - Jamie & Jacque Birchman
  • US Cellular - Katie Meznarich locations in Boscobel - Lancaster - Prairie du Chien
  • Wildtree Healthy Foods - Robin Fitzsimons

You may download and print out this list of Health and Wellness Fair Information Booths. PDF