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Knoxville Gluten & Allergen Free Wellness Event
SEPTEMBER 29, 2018
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
UT Conference Center
600 Henley St
Knoxville, TN 37902
Admission
$10 per Adult
Children under 13 are FREE to enter
Presented By
Presented By
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS
Scott and Michelle Williams enjoy working in tandem to educate others on a journey to better health as Health Coaches in lifestyle, fitness, nutrition and cooking. In April 2014, they co-founded Totality Living Well and have been busy ever since. For two years in a row they were voted among Cityview Magazine’s Top Personal Trainers (2015, 2016). Scott and Michelle won the American Culinary Federation Gluten-free Games for the Smokey Mountain Region in Spring of 2016 and published their first healthy cookbook, Taste of Totality later that year.
Scott Williams began his interest in health and wellness at the age of 14 when he first met health icon, Jack LaLanne, who stressed the importance of nutrition for a healthy life. That was a pivotal moment that led to a 29 year career in health and wellness. Michelle Williams began her passion for nutrition at a young age when she helped her grandparents work their land in Mississippi every summer with organic gardening principles. As a certified nutrition specialist and UT Adjunct Professor in the Culinary Arts, Michelle is passionate about showing others how to utilize holistic nutrition, culinary principles and movement to achieve health.
Scott and Michelle have been featured in a variety of Food Shows in the Knoxville area including, The Food City Food Expo, The March of Dimes Chef’s Auction and the Home and Garden Show. They have appeared as regular guests on Knoxville’s NBC (WBIR), Fox (WTNZ), ABC (WATE) and CBS (WVLT) affiliates, offering advice on everything from cooking and nutrition and fitness.
Cookbook Author and Blogger
After a celiac disease diagnosis in 2009, it took a few years of misery to finally realize it is nearly impossible to cram old habits into a new and forever gluten free lifestyle. Finding new ways to bring convenience, nutrition and cost containment into a manageable realm, while restoring a lifetime of food memories led the creation of her cookbook, Survive & Thrive Gluten Free and her blog, Gluten-Free-Way.com to share her recipes and tips for making GF life more enjoyable. She embraces the challenge of creating delicious food that now makes her both proud and happy to be gluten free!
Jennifer Cuevas
The Gluten & Grain Free Gourmet supports delicious eating that is gluten, grain, soy, and poultry free. Jen Cuevas experienced her own journey to wellness by eating this way, and desires to share the message that life can still be delicious!
Just a few short years ago, Jen was ill with a multitude of issues (although not typical “Celiac” symptoms), including high cholesterol, pre-diabetes, sudden weight gain [over 60 pounds], Hashimoto’s, and arthritis (read more of her story here). After more than seven frustrating visits with various doctors, she finally learned about her gluten sensitivity and Celiac disease. In becoming well, she found that life without gluten was really great from a health perspective, but affected everything else that had a social factor.
In the time since her diagnosis, Jen has spent a lot of time learning. She was treated by Dr. Glen Aukerman (author: Better Health in 120 days) and attended all of his classes to understand the medical aspect of how various foods affect gluten sensitivity. After further health issues inspired her to do more research, Jen went completely grain and soy free in 2012, and became a certified coach under the direction of Gluten Free Society. She uses her own health journey to coach and inspire others to consider dietary changes as a way to achieve optimum health. In 2013 she established a support group, and found that food availability continued to be the biggest barrier to success. She began developing food products that support a grain-free, soy-free and even dairy-free lifestyle; many items are allergy-friendly and are free of refined sugars. She also offers allergen-free Communion to churches, raising awareness about the effects of gluten exposure.
Dr Peter Sulack knows that living with stress is not living at all. Over the years, he’s seen it firsthand with over one million patient visits to his office. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Dr. Pete is the majority owner and founder of one of North America’s largest health and wellness clinics and he actively treats patients traveling from around the world who seek his services. Before formulating StressRX, Dr. Pete founded Unhealthy Anonymous, a 12-step program to help control the side effects of stress. His groundbreaking and revolutionary paradigm on stress, coupled with testimonials from patients and attention in natural health communities have garnered him the title of “America’s Leading Stress Expert.”
Dr. Pete is a highly sought-after teacher, lecturer, and author. He is a member of Project One, Inc., an NGO in Special Consultive Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. He is also the author of multiple books, including: Unhealthy Anonymous: Exposing the Greatest Threat to Your Health and Happiness.
After working for 20 years in the corporate world, Tarah Jakubiak founded Allergic Traveler. Jakubiak, president of Allergic Traveler has traveled the world since the age of two. She has been to 22 countries and 25 states. Jakubiak has been to all inclusives, gone on cruises, gone camping; backpacking through Europe, gone to the big cities, and little hidden gems. She has multiple food allergies but it does not stop her from seeing the world. Jakubiak is allergic to eggs, nuts, mushroom, soy, garlic, corn, sesame, potatoes, celery, shellfish, chicken, pork, peanuts, and many fruits. She is originally from Montreal, Quebec and now lives in Greensboro, NC with her husband.
To get in touch with Tarah: tarah@allergictraveler.net
Twitter: @allergictravelr
Facebook: www.facebook.com/allergictraveler: allergictraveler
After working for 20 years in the corporate world, Tarah Jakubiak founded Allergic Traveler. Jakubiak, president of Allergic Traveler has traveled the world since the age of two. She has been to 22 countries and 25 states. Jakubiak has been to all inclusives, gone on cruises, gone camping; backpacking through Europe, gone to the big cities, and little hidden gems. She has multiple food allergies but it does not stop her from seeing the world. Jakubiak is allergic to eggs, nuts, mushroom, soy, garlic, corn, sesame, potatoes, celery, shellfish, chicken, pork, peanuts, and many fruits. She is originally from Montreal, Quebec and now lives in Greensboro, NC with her husband.
To get in touch with Tarah: tarah@allergictraveler.net
Twitter: @allergictravelr
Facebook: www.facebook.com/allergictraveler: allergictraveler
Andrea is a registered dietitian (RD) nutritionist helping clients / patients reach their nutrition goals through sound evidenced based nutrition strategies. Andrea believes in food-as-medicine as part of your treatment and prevention of disease. Through her private practice working with a variety of clients / patients on their nutrition goals. Andrea not only works with one-on-one clients but with sports teams, employee wellness, and direct physician referrals. Graduate of the University of Tennessee Bachelor of Science in Education - major: exercise science (2006) and Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology - major: nutrition (2009). Dietetic internship completed through University of Nevada Las Vegas (2010).
Areas of expertise include: Anti-inflammatory, Diabetes Disease prevention, Food allergies & intolerance, GI disorders (Celiac disease, Crohn's disease) High blood pressure,High cholesterol / High triglycerides, Infant & Children's nutrition, Overweight & Obesity, Weight management (overweight / obese / underweight) Women's health (pregnancy, anemia, bone health)
Andrea remains active in her professional organizations serving on the Tennessee Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics - Reimbursement Chair
Knoxville Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics - Media Chair / Media Spokesperson.
