On the Road: 2002
We like
to periodically update this column and reminisce on our experiences at trade
shows, conferences, and other gatherings. We really enjoy getting “out
there,” meeting CCNH students and graduates, and learning about the current
trends in natural and holistic health. Here are summaries of a few of the places
we’ve been and faces we’ve seen this spring and summer.
Natural Products Expo West, March 7–10
Among more than 2,200 exhibitors and 25,300 attendees, faculty member Lois Donnelly, DC, admissions advisor Jim Farmer, ND, creative director Jim Poole and marketing director Judy Williams, represented Clayton College at 2002’s Expo West. CCNH staff networked with students, graduates and professionals in the natural products industry. We also hosted book-signings for CCNH alumna Linda Page, ND, PhD. Her new title is Cooking for Healthy Healing and features two separate books: The Healing Diet and The Healing Recipes.
CCNH's First Annual Herb Conference, Callaway Gardens, Georgia
Top Photo: Myra Darwish (right), nursing professor and PhD candidate from West Palm Beach, Florida, poses with Linda Powell during one of the conference breaks.
Bottom Photo: Marc Blumenthal and Phyllis Light get to spend time with CCNH Herbal Studies student, Kathy De Plaza (center).
National Nutritional Foods Association’s Marketplace (NNFA), June 7–9
Admissions advisors Amy Lucas and Lucie Nicholson, faculty member Holly Callaghan, MA, and marketing director Judy Williams attended NNFA’s 2002 Marketplace on behalf of CCNH. Once again we enjoyed the opportunity to meet CCNH students, graduates, and to network with some of the health food industry’s most successful, experienced and knowledgeable professionals. Although we were busy talking about the college at our booth, we also hosted two book-signings, featuring Stress and Energy and Party Lights, by Linda Page, ND, PhD.
International Iridology Expo, June 14–16
Faculty members Anita Barnett and Anne Barnhill, admissions advisor Jim Farmer, and curriculum director Krista Leamon attended this expo and conference, which were presented by the International Iridology Practitioners Association (IIPA). We networked with graduates, potential students, and members of IIPA. We all learned a lot about iridology!
American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA), June 20–23
Faculty member Lois Donnelly, DC and academics director Linda Powell, RN, MA recently traveled to Nashville, Tennessee for the 22nd annual convention and gathering of the American Holistic Nurses Association. The conference theme was “Singing a New Song: Integrative Care in a Holistic Paradigm.” Twelve currently enrolled CCNH students stopped by the booth, and shared a Kodak™ moment with Lois or Linda. Charlotte Eliopoulos, RNC, PhD, president of the AHNA, is a graduate of CCNH and an enthusiastic supporter of our school.
International Herb Symposium, June 21–23
Faculty members Janice Martin, EdD, Marc Blumenthal, ND, and herbal studies director Phyllis Light, AHG recently represented CCNH at the 6th International Herb Symposium. While enjoying the company of international herbalists, Janice, Marc and Phyllis spent the weekend attending workshops led by some of the world’s celebrated herbal healers. Conducting workshops at the 2002 Symposium were Matthew Wood, Michael Tierra, David Hoffman, Candis Cantin Packard, and several other teachers, who were inspiring to all in attendance of their workshops. As with all CCNH travels, a highlight is meeting and talking with students and graduates, and the herb symposium afforded the chance to interact with eleven students.
Student and Graduate Annual Retreat, August 30-September 1
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Left: Yoga
retreat attendees included Cathy Markowich, Tom Domke, Anita Barnett, Tresa
Albright, Linda Barnhart, Nancy Campis, Agnes Czibulka, Linda Depew, Kristi
Graf, Karen Helf, Dana Jolly, Wynde Keough, Kelly Lovett, Karen Maras, Donna
Regalado, Suzanne Roussin, Beth Thomas, Barbara Walker, Diane Wallace, and
Kelly Wolf. |
The second annual CCNH student and graduate retreat was held Labor Day weekend at the Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Inspired by ND candidate Tom Domke and organized by MS candidate Cathy Markowich, some 20 Clayton students and graduates, along with CCNH faculty advisor Anita Barnett, RN, ND, gathered to share their backgrounds in natural health.
The Himalayan Institute is a restored monastery that sits on 400-plus acres in the Northeast hills of Pennsylvania. With approximately 200 rooms available for occupancy/residence, the setting is very peaceful and it operates at a comfortably relaxed pace. Days begin at 6:30 a.m. and meals are buffet style. The fare consists of simple yet satisfying ovo-lacto-vegetarian preparations. Between classes and lectures, one could enjoy a massage, visit the bookstore, or tour the laboratory where Ayurvedic herbs are processed and herbal remedies prepared. A tearoom offers opportunities for refreshment and conversation. Numerous hiking trails offer a great way to get some exercise and fresh air. Days at the Himalayan end at 10:00 p.m., after which strict silence is observed. The Himalayan’s staff lives on the premises with their families, many of whom reportedly came once to visit and never left.
The retreat participants agreed that the Himalayan is a great place to visit and offers a wonderful break from typically fast paced lives by creating time and space for self- reflection. The weekend was a bonding experience for all.
Holistica: Body, Mind and Spirit Expo, September 14-15
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Connie Sledge with CCNH grand prize winner Niel William. |
CCNH was in attendance as both sponsor and exhibitor at the recent Holistica: Body, Mind and Spirit Expo in Atlanta Georgia. Admissions advisors Connie Sledge and Sherri Milazzo, as well as faculty Lois Donnelly, DC, and Marc Blumenthal, ND, once again compared notes with dozens of like-minded individuals who were either selling their products or simply attending as shoppers, and there was plenty of shopping to be done. From homemade soap to holistic paintings, the showroom overflowed with some of the best in alternative health products. Low key and casual was the overall feeling, without the stick-strictly-to-business tone of some of the larger shows.
CCNH always loves to meet our students and graduates. Among the dozen or so alumni were Bill Warner of Georgia, and conference presenter Laura Perry, ND, also of Georgia.
Natural Products Expo East, October 4-6
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Linda
Page signing books during the Expo. |
CCNH marketing director Judy Williams, admissions coordinator Lisa Blackmon, and faculty advisor Marc Blumenthal, ND, traveled to the nation’s capital for the 18th annual Natural Products Expo East, October 4-6. Attendees included more than 1,500 exhibitors covering every imaginable natural health product.
Had there been any doubt about the growth of the natural health industry, the multiple showrooms throughout the Washington D.C. Convention Center certainly squashed such concerns. Aside from the numerous exhibitors, attendees included tens of thousands of buyers, retailers, and manufacturers checking out the competition. This is, in fact, the US’s largest trade show of its kind.
CCNH was delighted to have author and graduate Linda Page, ND, PhD, at the booth to sign books during the three-day event. As always, the expo was another opportunity to meet students and graduates. Over 25 students and alumni dropped by to visit.
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