60th Natural Living Conference
September 22-26
Regency Health Spa

Brand new members as well as longtime enthusiasts gathered at the Regency Spa in Hallandale, Florida, to celebrate the 60th NHA Conference. Attendees enjoyed delicious food, excellent lectures, informal question-and-answer sessions with speakers, a food demonstration by Chef John Nowakowski, an all Women's Panel, yoga, stretching exercises, tai chi, a variety of fitness activities in the pool, spa treatments, morning walks along the boardwalk and beach plus beautiful Florida weather and much more.

An outstanding group of speakers delivered lectures on a wide range of topics – nutrition, fasting, digestion, knee and back pain, stroke, healthy aging and more. Lectures were inspirational, educational and entertaining! Our speakers this year included: Alec Burton, M.Sc., D.O., D.C., Nejla Burton, Ms., D.O., D.C., Stephan Esser, M.D., Tiffany Esser, CPT, Michael Greger, M.D., Paul Goldberg, M.P.H., D.C., D.A.C.B.N., Joy Gross; Susan Smith Jones, Ph.D., Michael Klaper, M.D., John Nowakowski, and Frank Sabatino, D.C., Ph.D.

A good time was had by all. Dates for the 2012 NHA Conference will be announced soon. Hope to see you there!

Highlights

Tai chi class with Dr. Frank Sabatino.



New this year – an All Women's Panel which included Susan Smith Jones, Ph.D., Joy Gross and Tiffany Esser, CPT.



NHA President Jerry Deutsch with Dr. Michael Greger.



Dr. Michael Greger presented two lectures on clinical nutrition using an entertaining "quiz show" format.


Drs. Stephan Esser, Frank Sabatino and Michael Klaper.



New York friends pose on the beach. From left to right: Fortune Debbah, Estar Hazan, Gladys Mandalaoui and Ilana Dabah.



Attendees enjoyed beautiful weather and "Happy Heart" Aerobics in the pool.



Jerry Deutsch enjoyed an early morning walk on the beach!



Morning yoga class with Tiffany Esser.



The NHA Conference is a great opportunity to make new friends. First row from left to right: Mamiko Matsuda, Vivian Rackmil, Domenica Steinbaugh, Alva Williams. Second row: Mike Speedling, William Wolf, Lauren Hacker, David Tener and Josh Orlean.



Drs. Alec Burton, Paul Goldberg, Nejla Burton and David Tener.



Chef John Nowakowski delighted attendees with a food demonstration – and samples of his delicious recipes.



NHA Executive Director Lynn Grudnik with NHA Life members Mamiko Matsuda and Domenica Steinbaugh.