ObesityHelp Events & Conferences« Other Events2008 - Phoenix Area
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| General Schedule for Saturday | |
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| 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Vendor Setup Time |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Registration and Time to Visit the Vendors |
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Opening statements, Introductions, and MEET ZUMBA! |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Dr. Steven M. Gitt |
| 9:55 AM - 10:40 AM | Dr. Eric Schlesinger |
| 10:50 AM - 11:35 AM | Janie E. Goodall, Psychologist |
| 11:35 AM - 12:15 PM | Vendor visit/Break |
| 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Catered Lunch/Schedule Update |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Jenel Day, Nutritionist |
| 2:25 PM - 3:15 PM | Bette-Sue Burkland from Biggest Loser |
| 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Support Group Leader Ann Miller |
| 3:20 PM - 4:05 PM | Jeremy Gentles |
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks and Prize Giveaways! |
Topic: "So you've lost the weight, now what?"
Who pays for it? How do I get it all done? How long will it take? Will I be happy with my results?
Steven M. Gitt, M.D., F.A.C.S. is the founder and medical director of North Valley Plastic Surgery. Dr. Gitt graduated college with distinction from UCLA and medical school with distinction from Wayne State University. Following a completion of training in General Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, and Plastic Surgery training at the prestigious University of Michigan medical center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dr. Gitt obtained certifications from the American Boards of Surgery and Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Gitt specializes in body contouring following successful weight loss. His comprehensive Post Bariatric program provides education, nutrition and support group opportunities. His cosmetic surgery skills include the most innovative techniques in the total body rejuvenation and rehabilitation for our accomplished weight loss patients.
Dr. Gitt will be giving FREE onsite private consultations.
"Everbody Deserves A Second Chance!"
Eric Schlesinger, MD, FACS will discuss the many ways in which you can obtain the success you deserve but has eluded you. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the LA County/USC Surgery Program, he has dedicated his practice exclusively to the treatment of obesity. With ten years of experience and a special interest in patients needing a second chance, Dr. Schlesinger has the expertise to tailor a treatment program to your unique and individual needs. He is the first surgeon in Arizona certified in the use of the Stomaphyx devise a tool that has revolutionized revision surgery. By the end of this session you will understand the causes of weight regain and the options that will allow you to succeed and attain your goals.
LET'S GET HEALTHY!
Dr. Schlesinger will be giving FREE onsite private consultations.
Jeremy Gentles, CSCS, is ObesityHelp's staff health and fitness expert. Jeremy studied Exercise Science at East Tennessee State University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
In his presentation, Jeremy will arm you with the knowledge to safely participate in a self-guided exercise program to assist you in achieving long-term success after weight loss surgery. He'll offer solutions for overcoming a multitude of obstacles that can get in the way of enjoying a full, active life. By helping you understand the why's and how's of exercise, Jeremy will empower you to knock down those obstacles, allowing you to become healthier through exercise. Come explore the benefits of having a healthy focus and learn how to properly and safely implement a weight/resistance training program.
It's your journey....Train for it!
Jenel Day, M.S., R.D., graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Food Science in 2001. Her graduate education was at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. Jenel was granted her Master of Science Degree in Family and Consumer Science in 2003. Since graduating, Jenel has been the Program Dietitian for the Bridges Centre for Surgical Weight Loss at St. Luke's Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Goodall received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology. While in graduate school she implemented and directed a pretrial diversion program for severely mentally ill individuals charged with a crime. She completed her internship and post-doctoral fellowship in behavioral health with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare specializing in pain management, physical rehabilitation, and inpatient hospital consultations. Following her fellowship, Dr. Goodall developed a pilot program for integrated primary behavioral healthcare in which psychologists and primary care physicians provided coordinated care for patients. Dr. Goodall originally became involved in bariatrics doing presurgical evaluations during her internship, and now devotes two days a week providing psychological evaluations for individuals seeking weight loss surgery. She also facilitates a monthly peer support group for bariatric patients.
Event One Day Access - 2008 - Phoenix
Price: $40.00
Full access to the ObesityHelp event in Phoenix on September 19th, 6:30-8:30 pm & 20th, from 8 AM - 5 PM.
**Check out your State message board for a promotional discount code.
