BLACK WOMEN'S BLACK WOMEN'S WELLNESS REVOLUTION WELLNESS REVOLUTION Session 2: Physical Health & Nutrition The Cong r e ss of Black Women of Canada On t a r io Region pr e s en ts t he dedica t ed t o t he w ellbeing , s elf - ca r e & n urtur ing of Black Women ac r o ss Canada 2023 Black Women's Wellness Revolution Boost Your Well-being Take Charge of Your Joy Get Equipped With The Science of Wellness @ c o n g r e s s o f b l a c k w o m e n o n @ c b w o n t a r i o Saturday, May 27th 1PM - 4PM congressofblackwomenon www.cbwc-ontario.org Membership to our chapters is open to Black Women 16 years of age and over. CBWO Website: https://cbwc-ontario.com Follow us @congressofblackwomenon DETAILS What You Should Know About Us HISTORY We are an organization with 50 years of community service. Founded in 1973 by Kay Livingstone with a vision to unite Black Women across Canada. CBWC is a volunteer-based non- profit community organization. COMMUNITY INTENTION The Congress of Black Women of Ontario (CBWO) creates opportunities for Black women to build connections and community as we address our shared opportunities, challenges, and achievements. PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES Youth Programs Community Programs Community Social Events Advocacy Wellness Summits ONTARIO CHAPTERS London Waterloo Brampton Mississauga Ajax/Pickering Oshawa/Whitby Scarborough Welcome What To Expect Get Comfortable Dr. Krissy Doyle-Thomas Caring for your Brain and Mental Health Dr. Colleen Prendergast Improve Your Gut Health to Reduce Inflammation and Body Pain Dr. Ibby Omole Unlocking your Circadian Rhythm for Optimal Self Care Presentation and Q&A Presentation and Q&A Presentation and Q&A & Set yourself up Meet our host Nicole Waldron & Housekeeping Thank you! Closing comments! Be sure to follow us on social media! Session 2: Physical & Nutrional Wellbeing Saturday, May 27th 1-4PM EST Resources Community Resources & Prizes Movement to Improve Physical Well-being With Dr. Colleen Prendergast MEET OUR SPEAKERS Dr. Ibby Omole Dr. Ibby Omole is a Naturopathic doctor and registered acupuncturist. She has dedicated her practice to empowering the lives of those in her community one gene at a time. She is a compassionate doctor who uses genetic medicine to create individualized health plans that enable people to live healthier, happier and more radiant lives. Her mission is to be a trusted guide for those who are seeking to transform to wellness for life. Unlocking your Circadian Rhythm for Optimal Self Care @ dr.ibbyomole Dr. Krissy Doyle-Thomas Dr. Krissy Doyle-Thomas is a Professor in Brain Disorders Management and Mental Health and Disability Management at Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario. She is also a Medical Neuroscientist. Her imaging research uses Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to understand the structural and functional properties of the brain among those with mental health conditions. Dr. Krissy received her PhD from McMaster University in Medical Sciences in 2010 and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. Caring for your Brain and Mental Health @dr.krissy.phd Dr. Colleen Prendergast Dr. Colleen Prendergast is a licensed chiropractor, practicing since 2007. She started out her career with her own private practice in Paris, France where she studied chiropractic medicine at IFEC (Institut Franco Européen de Chiropratique) and is bilingual in French and English. She is a sports injury specialist and is certified in Canada as a Concussion Management Specialist, thus allowing her to diagnose, manage and educate on Concussions. Dr. Prendergast, studied at IHN (Institute of Holistic Nutrition) to become a Holistic Nutritionist, thus allowing her to add another arsenal to her tool box of helping others achieve optimal health and well-being. Improve Your Gut Health to Reduce Inflammation and Body Pain & Movement to Improve Physical Well-being @ healinglimitlessly Nicole Waldron Nicole Waldron is a professional event planner, inspirational speaker, community advocate and podcaster. The multi-faceted Nicole Waldron works tirelessly for the advancement, progress, and prosperity of her community. Nicole has enjoyed a 28+ year career spanning fields as varied as project management, arts administration, public relations, governance and social advocacy. Our Host @victoryspeaks7 Reflection Questions We want to encourage you to take some time for reflection. What do you hope to get out of today's session? Currently, what challenges in physical health are you navigating? What are you grateful for today? 1. 2. 3. To Start: In Closing: What were some of your most powerful learning moments and what made them so? How are you inspired to improve your physical health? What will you take away from this session? As we close this session of our Wellness Revolution: 1. 2. 3. We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience facebook.com/cbwontario @congressofblackwomenon/ Let's stay connected! Stay up to date via our social media platforms. Upcoming events, giveaways, resources & community! VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A LIST OF WELLNESS RESOURCES: CBWO Website: cbwc-ontario.org/resources/ Thank You for joining us! The Revolution lives on in you!