Frontenac Holistic Health Fair

Healthy Country Living

10-3, Sat Sep 20 2025

Storrington Center, 3910 Battersea Road, South Frontenac, ON.

We hope you can join us for our third annual Frontenac County health fair! Our fair offers a variety of interesting workshops from natural health practitioners that live and work in Frontenac County and the surrounding rural areas. Come and learn about natural and alternative therapies that can improve your physical, mental, and emotional well-being such as Reiki, Holistic Nutrition, Aromatherapy, Herbology, Massage, Homeopathy, Energy Medicine, Movement, Acupuncture and much more from the experts in your local community.

We welcome everyone who is interested in exploring the world of natural and alternative health and wellness. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you’ll find something to inspire and empower you at our fair. So mark your calendar and get ready to learn all about Healing at Home in Frontenac County!

Pre-register here to receive a door prize ballot when you check-in at the fair!

Free Workshop Schedule

Time: 10:10-10:35 – Welcome and Open Meditation

Presenter: Ellie Steele

Bio: Ellie is the Frontenac Holistic Health Collective Director and main fair organizer as well as a holistic health practitioner in South Frontenac. She has a HUGE vision for change in our healthcare system and she needs your help. She imagines a world in which natural and holistic health care is at the forefront of medicine. Where every being gets a health coach before a prescription, where non-invasive, natural treatments are the first line of defense against what ails us and where our public health dollars are put into the hands of those that truly care about health instead of those only interested in profits. 

Session Summary:

Join us for the kick-off of our 2025 Holistic Health Fair as we sit together and visualize the possibilities for holistic health in our community and beyond. There is immense power in group intentions and we kindly request your presence as we create a better future for all of us through our directed thoughts and emotions.  

Time: 10:45-11:15 – What if You Could Finally Relax – A Workshop for Women who carry it all – and deserve to let go

Presenter: Cheryl Shurtliffe

Bio: Cheryl Shurtliffe is the owner of Wellness 360 Hypnotherapy & Coaching. As a certified Hypnotherapist in private practice for more than a decade, Cheryl has guided countless clients through profound change. Her personalized hypnotherapy programs support people in releasing stress, anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns, creating space for calm, confidence, and clarity. Clients often experience remarkable shifts—letting go of what holds them back, finding freedom in their choices, and stepping into a life that feels lighter, balanced, and fully within their control. Cheryl’s approach is compassionate, practical, and transformative.

Session Summary:

A workshop for women who carry it all – and deserve to let it go.

Life asks so much of women — juggling responsibilities, caring for others, and pushing through stress even when the tank feels empty. This workshop gives you permission to set it all down for a while. Through an engaging talk and a 15-minute guided hypnosis session, you’ll experience what it feels like to truly release tension, quiet your mind, and reconnect with calm. You’ll also learn simple tools you can use anytime to reset and restore yourself in daily life. Come as you are, and leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more at ease.

Time: 11:30-12:00 – Qigong Session

Presenter: Marilyn Picard

Bio: Marilyn Picard has been teaching qigong in our area for about 30 years.  My passion is to teach people how to heal themselves by learning to relax their bodies, and their minds. The body is a self healing mechanism. Qigong supports us in getting out of the way.

Session Summary: 

Qigong means energy in motion. We use breathwork, relaxation and simple movements to change your body chemistry. 

No experience is necessary. Anyone of any age or any stage can do it. You can stand or sit.

Qigong reduces pain, and inflammation and puts your body back in balance which improves your health. Join Marilyn for a free class and enjoy feeling better!

Time: 12:15-12:45 – Massage Therapy FAQ

Presenter: Allie Montgomery

Bio: With over 24 years of experience as a Registered Massage Therapist, Allie brings both skill and passion to helping her clients feel their best. She has advanced training in cold laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, Indie head massage, TMJ treatment, and joint mobilizations, offering a truly holistic approach to care. Her journey into massage therapy began with her love of horses — after completing an equine massage course, she was inspired to bring the same healing and connection to people. Allie is also a certified horseback riding coach, blending her passions for wellness and movement. At Back to Health, Allie believes in educating and empowering her clients, and often collaborates with other health professionals to ensure every client has the most effective, personalized care.Allie and her caring team of 3 other RMT’s and Psychotherapist (Q) are here to help you feel balanced, restored, and supported — mind, body, and spirit.

Session Summary:

Join Allie as she answers all the awkward questions that people often have about massage therapy but don’t want to ask.  What should I expect at my first massage appointment?

Do I need to undress completely? Will the massage hurt? How long is a typical massage?

Do I need a doctor’s referral ?Is massage covered by insurance? How often should I come for treatment? What should I do after my massage? Can massage therapy help with specific conditions? Is it safe? Plus any other questions you might have! 

Time: 1:00-1:30PM – Grief Rituals – The Power of Remembering

Presenter: Anne Dumais

Bio: Anne Dumais is an Occupational Therapist who has spent over 30 years walking alongside and gently guiding individuals and their community through the tender terrain of life-altering health transitions at every age, aging at home, end of life, death and the many shapes of grief that these can invoke. As an intensive case manager, counsellor, resource planner and coordinator, she brings compassion, creativity, and a deep respect for the wisdom of the human body and spirit, as well as the powerful connection between them. Through this work, Anne has been honoured to witness the power of presence, the relief and release of being truly seen, the gift of vulnerability, the freedom in speaking truth, and the energy that arises when people come together in love and care of each other. Together we can do great, kind things. Each “pebble” of learning, gathered with gratitude from those she has walked with and worked with, she now shares locally through her new private practice, Yellow Pebbles Counselling & Navigation. 

Session Summary: 

We will be diving into a collaborative discussion of Grief Rituals including:

1. How they may be defined
2. Examples of big and small rituals you may already be practicing – intentionally or unintentionally
3. What our own body and spirit (and some research) might be telling us about their impact
4. How we may be able to harness them to bring added little glimmers, resilience and strength to help us carry our grief just a bit easier, even on days where it is heavier or the road rougher

The goal is for you to walk away with some potential tools for yourself and/or to share as you make your way with grief or at the very least, to plant a seed that will grow when you have the capacity to give it some attention and care in the days and weeks to come. This session is well suited to anyone navigating grief, supporting someone who is grieving or anyone looking to be more grief literate in support of their community or preparation for what lays ahead for us all. Sharing is voluntary and just having your energy and ears will be a gift.

Time: 1:45-2:15 – Blindfold to Breakthrough: Unlocking Children’s Hidden Potential

Presenter: Kaitlin MacCallum 

Bio: Kaitlin MacCallum is a dedicated educator of the ICU Academy, a groundbreaking program that helps children unlock their true potential by harmonizing the left and right sides of the brain.

Through this unique approach of blindfolded reading, she empowers children to strengthen both their cognitive and creative abilities while building confidence, focus, and emotional resilience.

As the coauthor of the Startover series, Kaitlin weaves together heartfelt storytelling and wisdom to guide readers through journeys of renewal, courage, and self-discovery. Her writing invites others to see challenges not as endings, but as opportunities to begin again with strength and clarity.

In addition to her work as an educator and writer, Kaitlin is a compassionate tech leader who champions emotional intelligence in the workplace. A proud military spouse and devoted mother, she lives by the mantra “Love and kindness wins all,” inspiring those around her to embrace love, balance, and growth.

Session Summary: 

Join Kaitlin MacCallum, educator of the ICU Academy and coauthor of the Startover series, for a powerful introduction to whole-brain learning. In this workshop, Kaitlin will share how children can harmonize the left and right sides of their brains to unlock hidden potential, build confidence, and even learn to read blindfolded. With a blend of  science, intuition, and heart-centered teaching, she demonstrates how the ICU method helps children grow not only academically, but emotionally and creatively as well.

Time: 2:25-3:00 – Immerse Yourself in Sound

Presenter: Laura Ireland

Bio: Laura is a Holistic Wellness Counsellor, a Registered Social Service Worker and Teacher, a certified Reiki Master, Breathwork Teacher and Sound Practitioner. Laura’s intended purpose is to make a lasting and positive change in the lives of others through holistic wellness counselling and classes. She uses techniques and therapies like Talk, Sound, Reiki, Labyrinth, Rhythm, Breathwork, and Tuning Forks to help you discover your inner wisdom and empower you to improve and maintain your physical, emotional and social wellbeing.

Email: expressionsforthesoul@outlook.com 

Phone: (613) 353-2002 

Website: www.expressionsforthesoul.com

Session Summary: 

Become immersed in sound and feel your cells respond. The resonance from instruments can work on the whole person from the inside out, reducing tension, pain and sadness while also improving sleep, calm, focus and clarity. This practice allows the mind, the body and the soul to find balance, harmoniously.

Outdoor Workshops (indoor if weather is uncooperative)

Time: 10:45-11:15 – ROLL + FLOW: Foam Rolling for Better Movement & Energy

Presenter: Ashley Howatt

Bio: Ashley Howatt, BSc HKIN, CHEK Practitioner, Holistic Lifestyle Coach

If pain, fatigue, or fear of making things worse has kept you from getting back into movement—you’re not alone. Ashley specializes in helping women rebuild strength, energy, and confidence in their bodies—without pushing through pain or ignoring what your body is trying to tell you.

With a background in Human Kinetics, advanced CHEK Practitioner training, and deep knowledge of fascia, posture, and holistic health, Ashley created FLOW—a transformative coaching program that blends corrective & functional exercise, breathwork, fascia release, and Quantum Biology education to help you move better, feel better, and live fully again.

Whether you’re managing chronic symptoms, healing after injury, or just know it’s time to prioritize yourself again, Ashley offers personalized coaching that meets you where you’re at—in person (Kingston area) or online.

Session Summary: 

Want to learn a skill to move better, reduce pain, and feel more energized!?

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use tools like tennis balls and foam rollers to restore fascia health, increase circulation, and unlock better mobility from the ground up. If you have your own fascia release tools and a yoga mat, please bring them!

Ashley Howatt, CHEK Practitioner and creator of the FLOW Foundations, will guide you through targeted release techniques that improve posture, reduce stiffness, and enhance your body’s natural healing — helping you feel and perform at your best.

Time: 12:15-12:45 – Elemental Grounding

Presenter: Claire Beach

Bio: Claire Beach is an Earth dreamer, wonder seeker and Nature Therapy Guide

Claire is the Founder and Lead Guide of The Wild Edge Nature Immersion. She has been a Certified Nature Therapy Guide for over 7 years guiding 100s of people on Forest Bathing walks and Nature Immersion experiences.  She is also a Reiki Practitioner and Nature Rooted Life Coach. 

Claire spent many years searching for ways to support her mental and physical health taking breaks from her draining corporate job for wild, global adventures. Her search always brought awe and wonder, but never sustainable change to her life. With parenthood came a new sense of urgency to heal herself. To rise rooted and work to create a brighter future for her family and community. 

Having experienced how vital Nature Therapy is to support neurodiversity, trauma recovery and more – this practice is now at the centre of both her self care and community work. Claire’s wisdom and passion for the work of reconnection is vibrant. She holds an inclusive and open space so everyone can come as they are.

Session Summary:

In this nourishing session, Certified Nature Therapy Guide Claire Beach will introduce the principles of Elemental Grounding, inspired by the Celtic Wheel of Life. Together, we’ll explore how the four elements—Air, Fire, Water, and Earth—can guide us and support us in our everyday lives.  You’ll then be invited into a gentle guided meditation, offering simple yet powerful ways to connect with the elements and bring more balance, presence, and harmony into your daily rhythm.

Time: 1:00-1:30 – Pilates to Support the Parasympathetic System

Presenter: Barbara Landry

Bio: Barbara Landry has over 10 years experience teaching Pilates. Trained through Stott and certified through NeuPilates, she has taken training in fascia, injuries and special populations and rehab Pilates. Her teaching style allows her to easily adapt to clients’ needs. She owns and operates a full service boutique Pilates studio in South Frontenac. She can be reached at 343-363-8254 or emailing at barbarahealingherbalgardens@gmail.com. Facebook: Healing Pilates.

Session Summary: 

This restorative Pilates session will allow the participants to experience movement patterns to access the parasympathetic system. We will move through gentle stretches, breath work, and flowing sequences designed to release tension, open up the body and lengthen tight muscles. Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one.

Time: 1:45-2:15 – What is Holistic Health?

Presenter: Ellie Steele

Bio: Ellie Steele has been in the holistic health space in our area for over twenty years. She is certified in holistic nutrition, natural sports nutrition, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping), Reiki, fitness and has a social service worker diploma.  She blends her unique training and perspectives to help her clients use a truly holistic approach that addresses the body, mind and spirit to find and correct the root causes of what ails us.  She believes everyone has the capacity to thrive and be well in the body they’ve been blessed with in this lifetime if they can remove the obstacles and provide the body with what it needs.   

Session Summary: 

Join Ellie to gain a better understanding of the holistic health model, its history, its philosophy and how it differs from the allopathic western medical system.  Get ready to be brought into Ellie’s big vision and learn about the inspiration that has created this fair and has the potential to change the future of health care in our country.  If you want to be part of the change, you want to be at this session. 

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