Texas Weight Loss Surgery Summit
The Texas Weight Loss Surgery Summit is an exciting and educational two-day conference for weight loss surgery patients. A “Meet and Greet” Reception will be held on Friday evening and a full day conference held on Saturday. The Summit features informative speakers, topical seminars, interactive workshops and keynote luncheon. Attendees can explore the vendor exhibits and clothing exchange, and meet and share ideas with other Texans who are on the weight loss journey.
Fun Walk lead by Austin Davis begins at 7:00am on Saturday, January 23 near the Omni Houston Hotel. More details coming soon!
Join us in the "Celebrating the New You Gala" on January 22 and Fashion Show on January 23 hosted by the notorius Angie Flores. To register visit www.angieflores.net.
Below are a few of the renown speakers for the upcoming 2010 Texas Weight Loss Surgery Summit.
MARY JO RAPINI, LPC, KEYNOTE SPEAKER, Psychotherapist, and Author appeared in a CBS segment from "Up to the Minute's" Happy Week on how financial worries can put strain on relationships and what couples can do to cope (http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5316778n) To find out more about Mary Jo, visit her website at www.maryjorapini.com.
Representative John Zerwas, MD, Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 28th District. Introduced SB 2577 which provides medically appropriate coverage for bariatric surgery to employees of the State of Texas.
Austin Davis, Comedian, Fitness Expert, consults and speaks for corporations an average of 150 times a year. He brings comedy and fun to exercising and staying fit. Visit Austin's website at www.fitandfunny.net.
Jennifer Naples, MS, RD, LD, CDE, is a Senior Clinical Dietitian at The Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical Center, and Bariatric Specialist for the Methodist Weight Management Center. She is a dedicated nutritionist helping patients deal with success in eating after surgery.
Julia Karlstad, President and Founder of JKFITNESS, LLC. Have you already made your New Year's Resolutions? Meet Author and Fitness Owner Julia Karlstad at our Texas Weight Loss Surgery Summit on January 23rd! Julia will help you understand how to stick to that fitness resolution and get in the best shape of your life! She has worked in the fitness industry and specifically the medical wellness and weight loss community for several years. She is extremely passionate about helping people change their lives through fitness.
Jacqueline Jacques, ND , Formulator, Speaker, Writer and Educator, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with over 10 years of experience. She has dedicated the vast majority of the past five years to the weight loss surgery community, teaching medical nutrition and advocating for standards in nutritional care. Dr. Jacques appears as a guest on radio and television and writes for several publications including Nutrition and the MD, Bariatric Times and others. She has contributed to several books on natural medicine, including Prevention Magazine's The Doctors Book of Home Remedies, and is the author of the clinical guidebook Micronutrition for the Weight Loss Surgery Patient.
Charlie Brown, CEO, founded Bariatric Care Network with this mission: to educate, motivate, give support, guidance and provide resources beyond those supplied by the internet, literature or word of mouth. To inspire people to recreate their life by becoming healthy and physically active, to help attendees adopt a healthy eating lifestyle, with a plan to succeed. We strive to enhance, support and create a state-of-the-art educational experience that is both meaningful and exceptional for all individuals interested in WLS (Weight Loss Surgery) and a healthy lifestyle. Visit Charlie's website at www.bariatriccarenetwork.com.
- What: 2010 Texas Weight Loss Surgery Summit and Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery Meeting
- When: January 22 and 23, 2010
- Where: Omni Houston Hotel, Four Riverway, Houston, TX 77056 Phone: (713) 871-8181
- Agenda
CME and CNE credits provided!
Patients/Consumers | Fee: $25 | ||
Allied Health Members | Fee: $50 | ||
Physicians | Fee: $50 | ||
Sponsors | Platinum | Fee: $10,000 | |
| Gold | Fee: $5,000 | ||
| Silver | Fee: $2,500 | ||
| Bronze | Fee: $1,000 | ||
| Booth without Sponsorship | Fee: $500 | ||
| Distribution of Marketing Materials | Fee: $250 | ||
There are no tickets for the summit. A registration list will be generated from online payment confirmations.
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