2026 Victoria Health Show Schedule
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Stage Schedule January 24 & 25, 2026
Meet our Experts
JANUARY 24, 2026 | SATURDAY
10:00 AM // The 2026 Health Show doors open for Day 1
Be early to receive awesome Swag Bags! 🤩
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There will also be opportunities to WIN✨ prizes at every presentation.
After each presentation the audience in attendance will be given a ticket and we will have two draws immediately following the presentation - Good luck!
10:45 AM - 11:05 PM //
Training for Bone Density Without Impact
Vibes Fitness presentation with machines and models. Learn about Whole Body Vibration- a remarkable technology developed for astronauts that makes working out easier, more effective, and take less time.
Value: Welcome package, 3 free sessions, body composition analysis, infrared sauna session
Vibes Fitness is a boutique fitness studio for all ages and abilities. Elliot Raymer is a fitness educator who is passionate about making fitness approachable and fun, and helping the community keep active and mobile throughout life
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM //
Why Bloating Feels Worse After 40 (And What Actually Helps)
Many women notice bloating and digestive discomfort becoming more noticeable with age, but few are told why. In this talk, Registered Health Coach Karlee Close explains why bloating often feels worse after 40 and why it’s not your fault. You’ll learn how stress, daily habits, and years of dieting impact digestion, and what actually helps support a more comfortable belly. This session offers practical, easy-to-apply insights you can use right away, without cutting more foods.
Karlee Close Beyond Bloated
Karlee Close is a Registered Health Coach and the founder of Beyond Bloated, where she helps women reduce chronic bloating without restrictive diets. After experiencing her own gut issues in her mid-20s, Karlee learned that digestion is about far more than food alone. Her work focuses on simple, sustainable habits that support digestion, confidence, and comfort at every stage of life. Karlee is based in Victoria, BC and works with women from all over North America in her virtual practice.
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM // KEYNOTE SPEAKER Adam O'Meara Purica Health Products
Lessons from Hiking the West Coast Trail in 2 Days
Subtitle: Is Nature Deficit Disorder (NDD) Affecting your Health?
Adam will share his experience of hiking the 75km West Coast Trail in 2 days while diving into the science of what happens to our body and mind when we immerse ourselves in the natural environment; and how proper diet, hydration and natural supplements can support you along the way. Join Adam O'Meara, Director of Education at Purica to learn more about how beneficial spending time in nature can be. From lowering blood pressure and cortisol to building a stronger body and more resilient mind, the ancient practice of hiking and being in nature has much to offer people of all ages and fitness levels. Improving Health Through Time Spent in Nature!
A captivating educator with a genuine passion for enhancing everyday health, wellness and physical performance naturally, he is driven to share his knowledge with others.Adam is an outdoor enthusiast & accomplished athlete with a passion for sharing how Nutraceuticals & Mushrooms can improve health & performance. Adam O’Meara has worked in the Health and Wellness industry for over 15 years, and has been part of the PURICA team for over a decade. PURICA Nutraceuticals and Medicinal Mushrooms were key parts of his training and recovery before joining the PURICA team in 2014.
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM //
Your Mouth Is Trying to Tell You Something
Your mouth does more than help you smile — it can reveal important clues about your overall health. Discover the subtle signals your body may be trying to tell you, and how they can have major impacts down the line. From sleep and breathing to inflammation and disease, learn how oral health is closely connected to your overall well being. Empower yourself with knowledge that will change the way you view your oral health.
Dr. Gurjap Singh is the owner of Carey On Family Dental in Saanich, where he and his team provide gentle, patient-centred care rooted in education and prevention. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of Calgary before earning his dental degree from the University of Sydney in Australia. Having practiced in both rural and urban environments and cared for patients from diverse backgrounds, Dr. Gurjap has witnessed firsthand how gaps in oral health knowledge can impact long-term wellbeing. These experiences continue to shape his passion for empowering patients to better understand the connection between oral health and overall health and to provide them with the tools necessary to take an active role in their care.
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM //
Zumba Fitness Fun with LIzy
The Instructor Team at Dance Fitness with Lizy share her passion to move people with joy, laughter, and fun. They create a community environment in our classes to warmly welcome students when they enter the studio, wherever they are on their fitness journey or experience in a dance fitness class. There are ZERO mistakes in our class and ZERO judgement, including of yourself. The mirror is a reflection of the incredible person you are, not any perceived imperfections you have of yourself.
Owner and lead instructor Lizy took her first class in August 2011 and fell in LOVE with Zumba®! 3 months later, she became an instructor in November to inspire and motivate others to get moving and bring joy to their lives through dance and fitness. Through Zumba® Lizy has lost over 80 lbs, resolved her Type 2 diabetes and lowered her blood pressure where it no longer had to be treated. Owning Dance Fitness with Lizy has allowed students to become instructors, be mentored, and teach classes in the community. As a leader in the Greater Victoria Zumba® Community, she promotes Peace Love Zumba® and believes that there is an instructor style for every student. Keep exploring classes until you find the ones you love!
By day she is an IT Admin, mom, grandmother, and cat mom of 5. She also owns a crystal company and believes that we change the world one person at a time ♥
JANUARY 25, 2026 | SUNDAY
10:00 AM // The 2026 Health Show doors open for Day 2
Be early to receive awesome Swag Bags! 🤩
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There will also be opportunities to WIN✨ prizes at every presentation.
After each presentation the audience in attendance will be given a ticket and we will have two draws immediately following the presentation - Good luck!
12:45 AM - 1:15 PM //
How to Connect to Wild Plants for your Well-Being
Plants are always there, growing all around us no matter where we live. They have medicine and wisdom to share with us and can support us in many different ways. All we need to do is reach out and let the plants back into our lives. Join us to learn how you can connect with them and discover wild plants of the north through sensory experiences. We will explore techniques and practices to integrate the plants' healing and wisdom in your everyday life and re-member the wild at the core of your being.
Sylvie Gewehr is a folk herbalist, biologist, and earth keeper. She holds a master’s degree in biology and is a certified herbalist through the Pacific Rim College Online and the Gaia School of Healing and Earth Education. While human schools taught her biology, forest ecology, traditional herbalism, holistic healing, shamanism, and sacred plant medicine, Sylvie never stopped learning with and from the plants themselves. She lives in the Yukon, where she co-founded The North Within with Alida Thomas to help people reconnect with plants and to share the healing, wisdom, and teachings of these beautiful beings. Alida grew up in the Yukon wilderness and has spent a big portion of her life working as a remote wilderness guide all over northern Canada. This greatly inspires her work as a pyrography artist as she strives to create art that enables others to bring a little piece of that wild magic and dynamic peace home with them.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM //
Don't Give Your Liver the Silent Treatment, Talk to a Nurse
Proudly Canadian, Sentrex was founded in 2017 as a specialty pharmacy, driven by a deep desire to challenge the industry’s status quo. Today, Sentrex has a national footprint, with a single-minded vision to redefine specialty care and exceed the expectations. Sentrex is a patient support services provider, specialty pharmacy, and pharmaceutical distributor focused on simplifying access to complex medications.
PerCuro by Sentrex is a leading provider of clinic services, advanced nursing care and clinical research, supporting the delivery of treatments to patients across Canada.
With over a decade of experience in hepatology care, Hayley and Carmen are passionate advocates for liver health. As a dynamic nursing duo, they specialize in supporting patients through every stage of liver disease management - from Hepatitis C testing and treatment, to fatty liver disease, primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and cirrhosis.
Their role goes beyond clinical care. Hayley and Carmen collaborate closely with physicians to gather essential patient biometrics, perform Fibroscan exams, and deliver personalized education that empowers patients to take charge of their own health. They also navigate medication coverage options and provide tailored guidance and resources to help patients make lifestyle changes that strengthen their liver function.
Love your liver - it's the only organ that parties AND cleans up after you.
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM //
Integrative Solutions to Women's Health - Expert Panel Discussion
An integrative approach to women's health seeks to incorporate the best treatments from both conventional and alternative medicine while placing a special emphasis on natural and non-invasive treatments complementary to a harmonious and balanced lifestyle. Enjoy an engaging discussion across our panel of women's health experts as they share their unique insights and knowledge of the newest trends to serve as your optimal health solution!"
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM //
Hormone Health Panel - Topic: Integrative Solutions to Women's Health
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3:45 PM - 4:15 PM //
An Ancient Culture Onstage: Shen Yun Returns to Vancouver
Want to experience the performance of a lifetime? Look no further! The famous New York-based Shen Yun is returning to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre April 9-13 with an all-new show, featuring the incredibly expressive art form of classical Chinese dance, gorgeous orchestral works, brilliant costumes, and innovative stage effects.
See the magnificence of China before communism. It’s a journey that will fill you with hope and inspiration—one you’ve longed for. Discover 5,000 years of wisdom, beauty, and wonder, live on stage.
Shen Yun Performing Arts, the famous New York-based touring company, is returning to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre April 9-13 with an all-new show!
Inspired by the Middle Kingdom’s 5,000-year history and culture, this bilingual show will take audiences from the brilliance of China’s glory days to the present. It is a performance that crosses all cultural boundaries. Music is by a unique live orchestra that blends Chinese and Western instruments.
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5:00 PM // The 2026 Health Show closes, see you next year!
“The groundwork for all happiness is health.”
― James Leigh Hunt