INTEGRATED HEALTH

FREE Global Online Event 

Sunday  17th April 2022

2pm till 8pm  BST

9am till 3pm ET  USA

4pm till 10pm East Africa

  5pm till 11pm Mauritius

9pm till 3am Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore

(All times are in BST(British Summer Time))

Seema Bhatia

(U.K)

2.00 pm

Host Welcome

Seema Bhatia

Seema was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. Her culinary interests developed at an early age founded on a family food business. Extensive travels in Africa, India and South East Asia have allowed her to follow her culinary passion and grow her knowledge on the effects of food on the mind and body. Using secret skills handed down from grandmother to granddaughter with the belief that you are what you eat she draws from the ancient practices of Ayurveda and Mayan wisdom, curating healing spice blends, immunity enhancing yogic teas, self care prescriptions and other wellbeing foods. Ones thought process and method breathing  can positively or negatively impact ones mental and physical health. Seema is a qualified Breath, Water & Sound teacher with The Art of Living.
Her intertwine of diet, breath work, meditation and self care prescriptions nourish the mind, body and soul and put one on a journey of greater wellbeing allowing one to live their  life to the fullest. Seema has successfully shared her skills and knowledge with corporates and individuals over many years in Hong Kong and Singapore and is now based in Oxford.
Seema  is passionate about  music and dance and she enjoys producing and hosting kitchen episodes.

Dr Vijae Subramaniam

(Malaysia)

2.10 pm

Dr Vijaendreh Subramaniam

Integrative Cancer Solutions – The Challenges

Dr. Vijaendreh Subramaniam (Dr. Vijae) is a Senior Consultant Gynae-Oncologist at Mahkota Medical Center, a leading private hospital in Malaysia. 

Dr. Vijae is an accomplished surgeon trained in Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) in gynaecological cancers from the world-famous Kurashiki Medical Centre in Japan. Dr. Vijae has worked in oncology since 1995. Since 2011 he has expanded his practice areas to include alternative and complementary modalities in an integrative fashion in cancer treatment. He has travelled extensively throughout the world, learning and observing firsthand from leading practitioners of integrative medicine. 

Rajeev and Romesh

(U.K)

2.35 pm

Dr Rajeev Gupta & Prof. Romesh Gupta OBE

Welcome Message

Dr Rajeev Gupta is a qualified medical doctor with 26 years’ experience in National Health Service United Kingdom. He has been chairman of the Regional Council of BMA and Regional Consultants Committee and is Chairman of Central Specialist Committee of the Royal College.
He is a yoga teacher, has an interest in complementary and alternative medicine, and is the Master Mind keen on integrating Conventional Medicine with other disciplines. He believes that no branch or discipline is perfect and has the cure for all ailments, working together we can help the patients a lot more, particularly if we understand the benefits and weaknesses of different disciplines of medicines.

Professor Romesh Gupta has been a consultant physician at the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for nearly 30 years and he led the stroke services and also served as a governor.
In addition to his work as a consultant, Romesh has an interest in medical professionalism and has collaborated with a wide range of organisations to take a leading role in fostering the personal and professional development of healthcare workers. These organisations include NHS Trusts, the Department of Health, BMA, GMC etc. Romesh has a great interest in and enthusiasm for engaging the community in health promotion. He Chairs National Forum for Health and Wellbeing (NFHW) and has pioneered the Health Mela format, for empowering people to take charge of their own health.

Panel and Forum

Summary and Discussion 

Prof Ish Sharma

(Mauritius)

3.00 pm

Professor Ish Sharma

Ayurveda Dietetics

Dr Ish Sharma, from a traditional Vaidya family, did his Post graduation and Doctorate in Ayurveda from the National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur. He has a special knack for Lifestyle Disorders and conducted many clinical trials against Diabetes, Auto Immune Disorders and Nervous system diseases. He is a global figure in Ayurveda with 15 years of experience in Ayurveda Education delivery, training and patient care, Ayurveda Tourism in EU and ASEAN countries. As a Panchakarma  clinician, he witnessed many marvellous results in most refractive patients. He authored 4 books, 15 peer reviewed medical research articles, headed Babeke Ayurveda Medical College in Punjab, India. He is served as the Controller Of Examinations at Guru Ravidas Ayurved University, Hoshiarpur, Punjab for two years, and currently serving as the Academic Chair in Ayurveda Medicine at the University of Mauritius.

Jaswinder Challi

(UK)

3.30 pm

Jaswinder Challi

Hypnotherapy for Transforming Negative Thoughts to Positive

Jaswinder Challi is a multiple award winner and x10 co-author, she is also a fellow and teacher of hypnotherapy; a psychotherapist; yogi and mystic healer.

She was led to a path of healing and empowerment after a complete displacement of her life that unfolded her trying experiences and challenges. It was a survival game on all levels including singleparenthood.

This lived experience allows her to help and support others in their growth and development and her deep intuition along with her training allows her to get to the root of the matter.

Jaswinder has also met Prince Charles, Baroness Scotland and has travelled round the world on healing retreats.

www.jaz-nur.com

Panel and Forum

Summary and Discussion 

Dr Sheila Dobee

(U.S.A)

4.00 pm

Host

Dr Sheila Dobee

Dr. Sheila Dobee was born in England and moved to the USA. She is a Whole Health Dentist, humanitarian and entrepreneur. She is also a television host.
Dr. Dobee is a recipient of the ‘Bay Area’s Outstanding Woman of the year’ award. She has also been the recipient of the California Patient Choice award. She takes a special interest in helping the underserved children and women in her local community.
On the professional front, Dr. Dobee was the Past President and Dental Health Chair of SACDS Dental Society. She is a graduate of the American Dental Association/Kellogg’s School of Management Institute for diversity in leadership. 
She is an author of a popular children’s book called Ninja Tooth Battle.

Sam Poddar

(Scotland)

4.00 pm

Sam Poddar

Accupressure 

Sam was born in India 1953 and moved to UK at a young age. He Qualified as a civil engineer and expanded into the healthcare sector , establishing care homes for up to 500 people across Scotland. In 2006 he met Swami Ramdev Ji & Acharya Balkrishna Ji in the UK. Further to his training , Sam was appointed as Patanjali’s Yog Peeth International Teacher Coordinator .

Over the years , he has taught over 10,000 Yoga Teacher’s worldwide . In 2008 Sam donated a private Island to Patanjali Yog Peeth creating Scotlands first yoga retreat and centre . Since the pandemic hit , Sam has continuously taken free daily online yoga classes and gained thousands of followers.

Keith Sharp 

(UK)

4.30 pm

Keith Sharp 

Integrative Care, Professional Standards and Collaborations

Keith left school at 15 and completed a 5 year, shipyard engineering apprenticeship. Thrust into management at 29, he dealt with shop floor personnel to Ministers of State across the World, predominantly on marine and industrial projects.

Keith was introduced to Tai Chi in 1995, where he attended Tai Chi classes for 8 years and started teaching in 2002. He holds a UK Teaching Qualification, plus certifications from professional bodies. He founded local alliances and is now the  Honorary President of the TCUGB. He recognised the need of suitable exercises for Over 65’s, some 20% in the UK. He has initiated the programme to have Tai Chi and Qigong accepted by the UK Government and is dedicated to the production of Professional Standards for TCQ Health and Wellbeing Instructors.

Panel and Forum

Summary and Discussion 

Prof. Geetha Upadhyaya, OBE

(UK)

5.00 pm

Prof. Geetha Upadhyaya, OBE

Creativity and Well-being 

Born and raised in India, Geetha schooled in Presentation Convent and obtained her MBBS., MD (Medicine) and her Ph.D from Madras University and worked in India and Malaysia as a Prof of Metabolic Medicine before joining the NHS, UK as a Consultant. She is a visiting Professor at the Leeds Beckett University. She has a post graduate degreee (Vidvat) in classical Indian dance and music.

Along with her husband Dr Shripati Upadhyaya, Geetha founded the internationally reputed Bradford based charity Kala Sangam, south Asian arts, culture and heritage company with its own arts centre.

Geetha is also the Director of Axxonet Global Ltd, UK, a medical focus based company, Sanjeevani Health Care Trust, India which supports young people with learning difficulties and Autism and Kashi Kalash, India which promotes the rich heritage of Varanasi and addresses social and community issues through creative activities. 

www.kalasangam.org

Russell Hogarth

(UK)

5.30 pm

Russell Hogarth

Towards a Better Tomorrow, Social Prescribing, Lifelong Learning and Active Citizenship

Russell Hogarth is an Honorary Fellow, Community Engagement Ambassador and Entrepreneur in residence at the University of Central Lancashire. He is a fellow and the C.E.O for the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing.

Russell chairs the EU award winning international Creative Communities Group. He is a former company director for the Design in Mental Health Network and an advisor to the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the British Association of Social Workers.

Russell is a University and Academy guest lecturer and his expertise in lifelong learning and active citizenship is now recognised both nationally and internationally and he has spoken at meetings in the House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the European Parliament.

Russell has a special interest in equality, diversity, and inclusion and his 2015 MacMillan Palgrave publication, Creative Education, Teaching and Learning is often quoted as a pathway to inclusion and accessible education. He is a Patron for LifeNow, the palliative care, end of life network and DanceSyndrome, the inclusive dance charity.

Panel and Forum

Summary and Discussion 

Prof Robert Campbell

(UK)

6.00 pm

Professor Robert Campbell

Bodywork and Health

Rob is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Bolton and was, until 2015, its Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic)

He is a Fellow and trustee of the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing and has worked with the Forum in delivering Health Melas across the North West and elsewhere.

Rob is chair of the NHS Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards for the North West and holds a number of other non-executive, positions; he is Director of Quality Assurance at Finito Education, Chair of Futureworks School of Media and Director of Higher Education for the United Kingdom College of Business and Computing.

Professor Campbell trained as a philosopher and he has published books and articles on business ethics, jurisprudence, legal and social philosophy, medical ethics and health policy.

Sharron Rose

(U.S.A)

6.30 pm

Host 

Sharron Rose

Sharron Rose, MA, Ed, winner of the Filmmaker of the Year Award from the 20th World Congress on Qigong, Tai Chi TCM, Daoism and Natural Healing, is the director/ producer of the forthcoming documentary series, Quantum Qi: The Taoist Art of Nurturing Life. 
 
Sharron has lectured, performed and presented her films in numerous universities, spiritual centers, cultural organizations and museums and was a consultant to the National Endowment for the Arts. She is the author of The Path of the Priestess: A Guidebook for Awakening the Divine Feminine. and is currently completing a cd, The Nectar of Bliss dedicated to the healing power of the Divine Feminine in cultures throughout the world. 

Dr Wai-Ching Lee

(Ecuador)

6.30 pm

Dr Wai-Ching Lee

Ancient Wisdom, Sacred Science

Rev. Dr. Wai-Ching Lee is a medical intuitive healer from a traditional lineage. She is also a U.S. qualified Holistic Health Counselor and Holistic Bodywork Therapist. As the principal of EarthHeART Holistic Consultancy she has been collaborating with medical doctors in the field of Integrative Medicine since 1992 .

Wai-Ching Lee has synthesized several cutting- edge evolutionary modalities in the field of Energy or Vibrational Medicine. She has developed Infinity Quantum Qi-Gong, an accelerated restorative treatment and multi-dimensional healing and is the Associate Producer of Quantum Qi Movie, with Sharron Rose of Sacred Mysteries.

www.amaliawaichinglee.earth

Panel and Forum

Summary and Discussion 

Kim Engard

(USA)

7.00 pm

Dr Kim Engard

Holistic Medicine – Future and Integraton in the Medical World

Dr. Kim’s experience with medicine and the healing arts spans over 30 years. In addition to her Naturopathic Medical Practice she is an International Lecturer, Teacher and Master Herbalist. She is a Qi Gong instructor and practitioner since 1996 and is a student of her Master Teacher Ken Cohen. She has been a practicing Yogi for over 40 years and currently studies under Ashtanga Lineage Holder Annie Pace. She is committed to the Healing Arts and treating the whole person; body mind and spirit. She believes the key to healing starts with treating cause to dis-ease and integrates many healing and spiritual traditions in her practice and teachings.

www.drkimengard.com

Libby Edson

(USA)

7.30 pm

Libby Edson

YoMIND: Yoga, Mindfulness and Nuerocience education in schools

Libby Edson is the founder and director of YoMIND, a program developed by her, that combines yoga, mindfulness, neuroscience education and social emotional learning.  She has been teaching yoga in the schools for 28 years, and formally through the YoMIND program for the last decade.  She has provided in person instruction to school educators, parents , community members and over  14,000 students, ages pre-k through college, including national Championship college athletic teams, at risk youth and special education students. The films written and produced by Libby and available on the YoMIND website have reached over 4 million students in 185 countries. 

Libby has completed intensive training through Mindful Schools, a non-profit organization with a mission to bring mindfulness to youth.   She received her Ashtanga Yoga teacher training from David Swenson and Jivana Yoga Yoga training from Kristin Laak.  She continues to practice and study yoga, nutrition, mindfulness and neuroscience through online and independent study.

www.YoMIND.com

Panel and Forum

Summary and Discussion 

THANK YOU 

Technical Director –  Nishit Kotak 

Luxembourg Producer/Host – Kiran Robinson

Kitchen Episodes Producer/Host – Seema Bhatia 

Production Director/Anchor  – Dr Honey Kalaria

Mauritius Co-Ordinator/Host – Saivani Samboo

U.S.A Co-Ordinator/Host – Sharron Rose

Creative Director – Sarita Menon

Host Director – Simran Ahuja 

Media Team – Kesh Morjaria 

Host Team –  

Seema Bhatia, Dr Sheila Dobee and Sharron Rose

Back Up Team –  Dr Lalit Sodha, Dr Sheila Dobee, Dr Milen Shah,         Dr Wai Ching Lee, Shivali Ruparelia, Ravi & Sushma Bhanot,                 Dr Nora Vyas,  Shivani Vithlani and Dr Ju Lee Tay

Facilitator Team – Various

Channel Partners – Hindu Forum of Europe, MentalHealth_Connect, Hindu Matters in Britain, Enrich, Sanskruti, Simran Ahuja Official, Diwali in London, Bhakti Sagar TV, Sarita Sabrawal Official and many more.

Special Thanks : Strategic Web Success and www.inndus.co.uk

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