ObesityHelp Events & Conferences« Other Events2008 - Falls Church, VA
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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 Vendors |
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Opening statements with event host Jackie Thodos |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | George Bitar, M.D. - Event Sponsor |
| 9:55 AM - 10:40 AM | Main Sponsor 2 Speaks |
| 10:50 AM - 11:35 AM | Merle Cantor Goldberg |
| 11:35 AM - 1:15 PM | Vendor Visits & Lunch |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Fashion Fit Formula |
| 2:25 PM - 3:10 PM | Kathleen Nickerson, Ph.D. |
| 3:20 PM - 4:05 PM | Jeremy Gentles, Fitness Expert |
| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks/Prize Giveaways! |
Dr. George J. Bitar is an award-winning board certified plastic surgeon and medical director of the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute with offices in Fairfax, Manassas and Vienna, Virginia. He has been named Top Plastic Surgeon by his peers in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, Washingtonian Magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Health & Beauty Magazine and Consumers Research Council of America.
Dr. Bitar is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons and is a fellowship trained facial and body contouring cosmetic surgeon. Dr. Bitar has authored numerous articles and lectures on cosmetic breast enhancement, plastic surgery for men, body contouring after massive weight loss, and has recently co-authored a plastic surgery textbook chapter on neck lifts. He is an invited speaker on plastic surgery after weight loss at multiple plastic surgery conferences and weight loss support groups.
The exceptional medical team at the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute, led by Dr. Bitar who is an accomplished artist, offers each patient a uniquely integrated approach to address cosmetic enhancement from skin care to facelifts and tummy tucks. Dr. Bitar stays on the cutting edge of cosmetic surgery by serving as a lecturer of plastic surgery at INOVA Fairfax Hospital and the University of Virginia. Dr. Bitar has been an invited guest on various television and radio programs as an expert on cosmetic surgery.
Nationally known psychotherapist, consultant, trainer, lecturer, and author with expertise in the fields of bariatric surgery, eating disorders, obesity and weight control, and group psychotherapy. Diplomat in clinical social work and certified eating disorder professional. Experienced in program development, implementation, staff training, and ongoing patient treatment, in adolescent through geriatric populations, using individual, family and group modalities, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Internationally has served as a lecturer and trainer in thirteen countries; author of three books and numerous articles on group psychotherapy, bariatric surgery and eating disorders.
Media consultant; fluent in Spanish.
Topics being presented:
C.B.T -vCognitive Behavioral Therapy...A Tool for Long-Term Weight Maintenance
Founded in 2003, Fashion Fit Formula was started by two powerful female executives, Janet Wood and Kathy McFadden. Throughout their careers, both have helped other women obtain their career goals.
The Fashion Fit Formula shows how every person's bone structure is unique and virtually no one's body is in perfect linear proportion. Therefore, it provides the optical illusions to create the symmetry of balance necessary for you to you're your best, while you are losing weight or have obtained your goal. Since your vertical proportions are based on your bone structure, they will remain the same throughout your life. We will show you how to dress thinner, understand the relationship between your bones and clothing and how to save a fortune in your own closet or on newly purchased outfits.
The Fashion Fit Formula has been featured on numerous television shows, magazines, newspaper articles and website videos. Our company will be featured in the next Chicken Soup for Female Entrepreneurs to be released in September 2008.
Fashion Fit Formula will be offering discounts on their $125 and $250 personalized Fashion Fit Formula solutions during most OH 2008 events. For more information, visit them online at www.fashionfitformula.com.
"Learn Your Love Language: Communication Skills for Before, During, And After WLS"
Join us to hear from Kathy Nickerson, PhD as she introduces Love Styles . . . do you know your love style? She will share the secrets to keeping your relationship healthy and strong before, during, and after WLS.
Dr. Kathy Nickerson is an expert counselor who helps couples and families improve and strengthen their relationships. She is also an accomplished writer with a passion for teaching people how to live their best lives.
Kathy's work has been featured in the LA Times, OC Register, Parenting Magazine, DAWN Magazine, and Bariatrics Today. Her first book, Speaking Up: How to Help Children who Live in Abusive Homes, is used in classrooms throughout the country to teach professionals how to recognize and report child abuse. For more infomation, please visit www.DrKathyNickerson.com.
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 enjoy 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!
One day access to the 2008 - DC Area Event on October 11th from 8 AM to 5 PM. Lunch is included. Come stay at the Fairview Park Marriott and make some new friends! Be sure to tell the hotel that you are with ObesityHelp's group! **Check out your State message board for a promotional discount code for this event!**
All event tickets are non-refundable.
