Dr. Robin Miller, keynote speaker, and Donna Schmid, founder of the Integrative Health and Wellness Fair, pose with some members of her Advisory Board

The first annual Rogue Valley Integrated Health and Wellness Fair took place in mid-June at the Josephine County Fairgrounds in Grants Pass.

The event turned out to be quite a success, with a wide variety of offerings for those who stopped by to visit, listen to professional health presentations, receive a free massage, or learn more about anything from vitamin supplements to healthy cooking. Parched attendees were offered filtered water by Chris from Ultra Pure Water, a bottled water delivery service that uses reverse osmosis to filter the heavy elements out of water, leaving the customer with pure, clean, water molecules.

Beverly Shuman from Williams attended the first day of the three day fair, and became so excited over what she saw, she returned the next day, bringing a host of friends with her. Beverly was interested to see what was new in the world of integrated health care, and found plenty of up-to-date information. She was especially impressed with the Essential Three aromatherapy group, and walked away with a number of delightful products, her favorite being Lavender Mist.

One visitor, Dianne Fisher of Glendale, Arizona, was in Grants Pass on vacation when she heard there would be a health fair. She attended on Friday, and was so pleased with everything; she went back both Saturday and Sunday and listened to every single speaker at the event. Although it was hard for her to choose a favorite, she decided that keynote speaker Robin Miller was very enjoyable. Dianne was thrilled to receive information and advice from professionals that one normally has to pay upwards of $200 to receive, and was pleasantly surprised to find that the speakers were willing to have one-on-one conversations with visitors. She walked away with lotions, an anti-inflammatory cookbook, an acupuncture experience, and a tingling feeling that she received from, as she states, “a machine that wiggled and jiggled every part of my body.”

A popular booth with many visitors was one that featured Himalayan mineral salts. There were beautiful lamps designed to cleanse and purify the air. Mineral salts with trace elements, meant to be mixed with water and ingested to help detoxify the body, were on display. Those who stopped by were given a sample to try. Some were concerned that drinking these types of salt would be bad for them, but Rama, the salesperson, explained that these are different from the table salts that most associate with when trying to lower their sodium intake.

Tanya Townsend was present with VEMMA products, a dietary supplement of vitamins and minerals with mangostein. It can be taken in different forms, included a bubbly, lightly fruity, soda like version. Many people who stopped by were very happy to find it so palatable yet healthy. The Grants Pass representatives of Healthy Inspirations were also on hand to give samples of their low calorie snack bars, which, to the shock of many, tasted just as great as their higher calorie counterparts.

A rather interesting display was arranged by hypnotherapist Shawn Cox, who believes his methods can resolve all negative emotions from a person’s past in just ten minutes. Those interested in learning more about this can email Mr. Cox at shawn@advancedmindset.com A speaker of note, Dr. Daniel N. Smith of the Bear Creek Naturopathic Clinic in Medford, was there with his assistant Vicky. His speech drew in a number of visitors, and he spent time with people afterwards to provide one-on-one consultations and advice. Dr. Smith enjoys combining Western and Eastern medical practices and concentrating on the whole patient and the root of illnesses rather than simply treating the symptoms and neglecting the cause of illness. He may be reached by calling the office at (541) 842-4844

With vendors too many to list and droves of very satisfied visitors from Josephine County and well beyond, the Integrated Health and Wellness Fair is something the people of Grants Pass and elsewhere are looking forward to having again next year and for years to come. Donna Schmid, who coordinated the affair with the help of Jeff Voigt, Dave Talley, Janet Moret, and Dr. Miller, did a wonderful job of making this a highly successful event. It was appreciated by many, and many are eagerly waiting until next year’s second annual Integrated Health and Wellness Fair.

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Grants Pass Now Reader Comment

“What a great testimonial to the Fair – and just a tip of the iceburg of the positive effect the Fair had on our community’s health!” – Nikki Main

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Grants Pass Now Reader Comment

“Thank you for the follow up on the Rogue Valley Integrative Health & Wellness Fair; we, at Essential 3, were extremely pleased to be a part of this “First Annual” event and look forward to participating in all future events. As is evident from the comments from both the vendors as well as those that came to the event, the variety and high quality of products and services offered was exceptional. As a essential oil company servicing clients in the health and wellness field, we participate in numerous trade shows all over the country; we speak with experience when we offer our sincere Congratulations to Donna, for her vision, and hard work, as well as to the entire Advisory board for their dedication and commitment to introduce to the Rogue Valley the wide range of great opportunities an individual is able to choose from within the integrative health field.
For those of you who came, Thank You, we met so many exceptional individuals; for those of you who weren’t able to come to the “First”, we look forward to seeing you at the “Second”!
With a Scent for Well-Being, Warm Regards, Caryn Gehlmann, Essential 3″ – Caryn Lynn Gehlmann