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HEALTH
Pain Management | Chronic Diseases | Weight Loss
WELLNESS
Yoga | Brain Plasticity | Mental Wellbeing | Wellness Travel | Womens’ Health | Mens’ Health
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Agenda
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Speakers
An immense amount of knowledge to share
Come witness 3 days filled with knowledge sharing on varied topics ranging from Weight Loss, Pain Relief Techniques, Gut Health, Holistic Healing, Chronic Disease Therapies & so much more!
Dr. Andrea Furlan is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, a Senior Scientist at the KITE Research Institute of the University Health Network (UHN) and a Scientist at the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) in Toronto, Canada.
She is chair of ECHO Ontario Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship.
A physician in the pain clinic at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, which is part of the Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute (TAPMI).
Palaniappan Manickam M.D. is an actively-practicing, board-certified Gastroenterologist, whose unique blend of humour and health advice has garnered a rapidly-growing following of over 2.5 million fans online.
Building on his passion for educating the public and telling jokes, Dr. Pal is also the creator of MedCom (Medical Comedy), a stand-up comedy show that combines his light-hearted sense of humor with his background in medicine.
He additionally heads NewMe, a health coaching program which helps members create meal plans, exercise regimens and fasting schedules.
Dr. Pal lives in Sacramento, California with his wife and children.
Fernando Dimeo, MD, PhD, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he got his medical degree.
He has been living and working in Germany for over 30 years. His main areas of research are the application of exercise and sports in the treatment and rehabilitation of chronic diseases and the negative effects of lack of activity on different organs and systems.
Dr. Dimeo introduced the now widely accepted concept of exercise for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and following bone marrow transplantation and has published more than 40 papers about the effects of exercise in patients with internal and mental disorders. He is an active runner with a personal best of 2:19 hours for the marathon.
Dr. Yusuf Sharaf is a physical therapy consultant at Manama Medical Center specialised in Spine rehabilitation having received a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science from Kobe University, Japan.
He is also an Assistant Professor with more than ten years of academic experience in higher education & a Fellow of the UK Higher education academy.
Dr. Yusuf has worked with both Undergrad and Postgraduate programs and his research interest is musculoskeletal physical therapy and rehabilitation with experience in academic coordination and building/upgrading academic programs.
He has published several research papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has over 20 years of experience and masters significant amount of world class physical therapy concepts.
Roaya Baqer is the Founder/Owner of Pamchāl Trading & Pamchāl FoodLab, a boutique purveyor for 100% natural, vegan and gluten-free treats.
Graduated from Glasgow University, Scotland with a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering. Vice Chairman & Executive Director at Bader Group of Companies, Partner & Shareholder at Gulf Membrane & Coating Industries.
An active member of non-profit organizations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Numerous years of experience as a Board Member currently holding the position at Bahrain Society for Children with Behavioural & Communication Difficulties and Bahrain Entrepreneurship Organization. Member at Bahrain Cancer Society. Past President at Rotary Club of Manama
Ehsan Asghar, founder & MD of PROP Yoga & Therapy Center.
His journey started in the fast lane of the IT industry, ending in depression & hallucination. He cured himself, under the supervision of his guru, Shri Bandi Ramulu.
Ehsan has been teaching for the past 21 years in Bahrain & India. He formed the first Bahrain Yoga Sports team under PROP Yoga. He successfully heals patients with spine ailments.
He is a holistic health and wellness coach and motivational speaker. Ehsan through PROP Yoga organizes major yoga events since the last 10 years.
Mark Senior is the Sales Director for The Travel Collection. He has been living and working in the Middle East for the past 23 years and has significant experience, marketing and selling worldwide luxury travel experiences to GCC based consumers.
The Travel Collection is proud to represent some of the World’s most renowned holistic wellness retreats.
Mark will share valuable information on how you can grow old in a state of health and wellbeing, if you take care of your body and mind correctly. He will take you on a journey across Europe, The Middle East and Asia, showcasing a range of rewarding wellness experiences.
Dr. Bibi Ayesha Lockhat is a graduate of The University of The Western Cape in her native Cape Town, with a dual degree in Complementary Health Sciences and Complementary Medicine. She is a Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) specialist.
She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Child & Family Studies and is a valued health and wellness advisor at Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva Som.
Applying a holistic approach to each individual, as well as the family unit, Dr. Lockhat places great emphasis on spiritual development. She is also an expert in hands-on healing, such as Hijama, massage, acupressure and aromatherapy and often draws on herbal remedies to improve overall health.
Susie Bower is a Holistic Health & Wellness Consultant.
Drawing from over 20 years of experience in health and wellness as a board-certified massage therapist, international personal trainer and yoga instructor, Susie uses various techniques focused on regulating the nervous system through breathwork, as well as somatic manual and movement therapy.
Her approach supports clients in letting go of emotional and physical burdens tied to a stressed nervous system, resulting in weight loss and improved well-being through a holistic lens with a realistic approach.
Lara Meyer is a researcher turned professional coach who has a degree in Psychology (BSc) and is trained in multiple coaching methodologies (Co-Active and Positive Intelligence) & is an accredited member (ACC) of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Navigating nearly 20 years of stress & burn-out from her corporate career (working for Microsoft, Apple, Nokia), her mission is to help others embrace good mental fitness.
Using these tools, she helps individuals find balance and bring out the best in themselves so that they enjoy a more positive, happy life.
Abdulla Alfadhul is a highly dedicated and experienced professional fitness trainer with a passion for helping individuals achieve their health and fitness goals.
With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, he has successfully trained clients of all ages and fitness levels.
Abdulla’s expertise lies in designing customised workout programs, providing nutritional guidance and offering continuous motivation and support to his clients. His commitment to excellence and his ability to inspire and empower his clients makes him a sought-after fitness trainer in the industry.
Alyousif Dadi is a fitness trainer and former member of the Bahrain National Judo Team.
He suffered an injury that forced him to stop participating in sports, which soon led to obesity.
He faced challenges before he began his journey through research and educating himself to lose weight and applying his gained knowledge to practical application. He has been helping people to overcome obesity, achieve their fitness goals and work towards getting their desired healthy body without deprivation.
Yousif Khunji is a member of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, Chairman of the Referees Committee of the Bahrain Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, IFBB Elite Pro Judge, Bodybuilding coach and personal trainer and ISSA Certified personal trainer – Fitness trainer and sport nutritionist.
He is the first pro referee in Bahrain and has 11 years experience in coaching Bodybuilding and Fitness.
He is the first Bahraini to win the international arbitration badge in Fitness challenge Body Building and has participated as a Speaker at international conferences.
Dr. Imen Cheffi is a medical professional, General Practitioner holding a MD degree (FMS).
She has experience of around 12 years at the BDF Hospital in general surgery and emergency medicine. She is a professional diploma holder from RCPI in older person medicine, licensed as a Trainer from American GTB and clinical psychology and a Professional Doctorate holder from Nevada Institute.
After surviving a stroke, she courageously used willpower on her journey to rehabilitation and recovery. She serves as an inspiration, embodying the resilience and compassion that are essential qualities in the medical profession.
Pearl Wasif is the Director of Pearl Physiotherapy Center and a Research Regulatory Affairs Manager at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain.
A Master’s graduate in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy from King’s College London, Pearl is one of the first Bahraini women to be licensed as a Specialized Physiotherapist by the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA). She is an Advanced Physiotherapy Specialist in Musculoskeletal and Women Health Conditions with experience working in Bahrain and the United Kingdom’s NHS (National Health Service) hospitals.
She aims to provide evidence-based healthcare management with the most advanced and comprehensive treatment to relieve pain, restore function and movement.
Dr. Hassan Akdime is based in Morocco and holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy from Ivan University, Russia, a Bachelor’s degree in General Studies Diploma in Biology & Geology from Mawla Ismail University.
He also has a Diploma in traditional pharmacology and modern medicinal and aromatic herbal therapy from the National Herbal and Aromatic Institute.
He is a Research doctor at Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdullah University, Faculty of Science and an expert in medicinal and aromatic herbs. He has a Diploma in Endogenesis, holistic physiology and clinical treatment with medicinal and aromatic herbs.
Writer of several scientific articles, international trainer and lecturer in natural therapies. Director of the AKDIBIO Center for Training and Development in Natural Therapies.
Doctor of Pharmacy, Arz Atlas Pharmacy with experience for more than 28 years.
Amreeta Mohandas is an Autoimmune Warrior, an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach and Cofounder of SomaforWellness.
Her work lies in helping women to uplevel their body and mind for lifelong wellness with habits from Ayurveda.
She believes daily wellness is a mixture of the choices you make every hour in the way you eat, sleep, move, breathe and the Ayurvedic treatments and therapies you use to complement these efforts. In Bahrain she represents Srisoukya Ayurvedic Center.
Shirley A. D’Souza from KETOCOACHDXB is a Functional Nutritionist and Biohacker.
Born in Bahrain and had always been a total foodie. She was part of the corporate world of telecom and jet setting as part of the media industry. Finally fed up of always being the fat fit person in the gym, 5 operations later and a mind-set of always placing her work first led her body to really suffer.
Inspired by her own Nutritional Ketogenic coach nearly 4 years ago Shirley went on to be a certified Ketogenic & Primal Living Coach for Keto, Paleo, Primal and Whole 30 way of living and is accredited by ISSA, AFAA, NASM, Canfitpro & has a Primal Living certificate.
She has lost nearly 35kg of weight herself and reversed several health ailments. She has also partnered with a clean food delivery company called Meal2Heal.
Her clients have not only lost kilos but reversed many ailments and she additionally has clients who have overcome fertility issues, with 3 of her clients having sets of twins.
Feddah Ahmed AbdAlrasool is a specialist staff with a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of College of Health Sciences.
She joined Paramedics Academy Team (PAT) in 2023 as trainer and First-Aid instructor from Dover University.
The Paramedic Academy Team (PAT) is a volunteer team founded in 2015 by 4 Founding members. The team provides many workshops and lectures and provides medical examinations such as checking blood pressure and sugar levels and providing awareness, in addition to many initiatives.
PAT has won first place in the Bahrain level in the His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Award for the Best Volunteer Team for the year 2023. PAT has also won first place in the Honorable Mahfouda Al-Zayani Award for the Best Volunteer Project.
The team now includes more than 300 members of both genders, specialties and different backgrounds.
More speakers coming soon
Speakers
An immense amount of knowledge to share
Come witness 3 days filled with knowledge sharing on varied topics ranging from Weight Loss, Pain Relief Techniques, Gut Health, Holistic Healing, Chronic Disease Therapies & so much more!
Dr. Andrea Furlan is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto, a Senior Scientist at the KITE Research Institute of the University Health Network (UHN) and a Scientist at the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) in Toronto, Canada.
She is chair of ECHO Ontario Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship.
A physician in the pain clinic at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, which is part of the Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute (TAPMI).
Palaniappan Manickam M.D. is an actively-practicing, board-certified Gastroenterologist, whose unique blend of humour and health advice has garnered a rapidly-growing following of over 2.5 million fans online.
Building on his passion for educating the public and telling jokes, Dr. Pal is also the creator of MedCom (Medical Comedy), a stand-up comedy show that combines his light-hearted sense of humor with his background in medicine.
He additionally heads NewMe, a health coaching program which helps members create meal plans, exercise regimens and fasting schedules.
Dr. Pal lives in Sacramento, California with his wife and children.
Fernando Dimeo, MD, PhD, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he got his medical degree.
He has been living and working in Germany for over 30 years. His main areas of research are the application of exercise and sports in the treatment and rehabilitation of chronic diseases and the negative effects of lack of activity on different organs and systems.
Dr. Dimeo introduced the now widely accepted concept of exercise for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and following bone marrow transplantation and has published more than 40 papers about the effects of exercise in patients with internal and mental disorders. He is an active runner with a personal best of 2:19 hours for the marathon.
Dr. Yusuf Sharaf is a physical therapy consultant at Manama Medical Center specialised in Spine rehabilitation having received a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science from Kobe University, Japan.
He is also an Assistant Professor with more than ten years of academic experience in higher education & a Fellow of the UK Higher education academy.
Dr. Yusuf has worked with both Undergrad and Postgraduate programs and his research interest is musculoskeletal physical therapy and rehabilitation with experience in academic coordination and building/upgrading academic programs.
He has published several research papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has over 20 years of experience and masters significant amount of world class physical therapy concepts.
Roaya Baqer is the Founder/Owner of Pamchāl Trading & Pamchāl FoodLab, a boutique purveyor for 100% natural, vegan and gluten-free treats.
Graduated from Glasgow University, Scotland with a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering. Vice Chairman & Executive Director at Bader Group of Companies, Partner & Shareholder at Gulf Membrane & Coating Industries.
An active member of non-profit organizations in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Numerous years of experience as a Board Member currently holding the position at Bahrain Society for Children with Behavioural & Communication Difficulties and Bahrain Entrepreneurship Organization. Member at Bahrain Cancer Society. Past President at Rotary Club of Manama
Ehsan Asghar, founder & MD of PROP Yoga & Therapy Center.
His journey started in the fast lane of the IT industry, ending in depression & hallucination. He cured himself, under the supervision of his guru, Shri Bandi Ramulu.
Ehsan has been teaching for the past 21 years in Bahrain & India. He formed the first Bahrain Yoga Sports team under PROP Yoga. He successfully heals patients with spine ailments.
He is a holistic health and wellness coach and motivational speaker. Ehsan through PROP Yoga organizes major yoga events since the last 10 years.
Mark Senior is the Sales Director for The Travel Collection. He has been living and working in the Middle East for the past 23 years and has significant experience, marketing and selling worldwide luxury travel experiences to GCC based consumers.
The Travel Collection is proud to represent some of the World’s most renowned holistic wellness retreats.
Mark will share valuable information on how you can grow old in a state of health and wellbeing, if you take care of your body and mind correctly. He will take you on a journey across Europe, The Middle East and Asia, showcasing a range of rewarding wellness experiences.
Dr. Bibi Ayesha Lockhat is a graduate of The University of The Western Cape in her native Cape Town, with a dual degree in Complementary Health Sciences and Complementary Medicine. She is a Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) specialist.
She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Child & Family Studies and is a valued health and wellness advisor at Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva Som.
Applying a holistic approach to each individual, as well as the family unit, Dr. Lockhat places great emphasis on spiritual development. She is also an expert in hands-on healing, such as Hijama, massage, acupressure and aromatherapy and often draws on herbal remedies to improve overall health.
Susie Bower is a Holistic Health & Wellness Consultant.
Drawing from over 20 years of experience in health and wellness as a board-certified massage therapist, international personal trainer and yoga instructor, Susie uses various techniques focused on regulating the nervous system through breathwork, as well as somatic manual and movement therapy.
Her approach supports clients in letting go of emotional and physical burdens tied to a stressed nervous system, resulting in weight loss and improved well-being through a holistic lens with a realistic approach.
Lara Meyer is a researcher turned professional coach who has a degree in Psychology (BSc) and is trained in multiple coaching methodologies (Co-Active and Positive Intelligence) and is an accredited member (ACC) of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Navigating nearly 20 years of stress and burn-out from her corporate career (working for Microsoft, Apple, Nokia), her mission is to help others embrace good mental fitness.
Using these tools, she helps individuals find balance and bring out the best in themselves so that they enjoy a more positive, happy life.
Abdulla Alfadhul is a highly dedicated and experienced professional fitness trainer with a passion for helping individuals achieve their health and fitness goals.
With over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, he has successfully trained clients of all ages and fitness levels.
Abdulla’s expertise lies in designing customised workout programs, providing nutritional guidance and offering continuous motivation and support to his clients. His commitment to excellence and his ability to inspire and empower his clients makes him a sought-after fitness trainer in the industry.
Alyousif Dadi is a fitness trainer and former member of the Bahrain National Judo Team.
He suffered an injury that forced him to stop participating in sports, which soon led to obesity.
He faced challenges before he began his journey through research and educating himself to lose weight and applying his gained knowledge to practical application. He has been helping people to overcome obesity, achieve their fitness goals and work towards getting their desired healthy body without deprivation.
Yousif Khunji is a member of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, Chairman of the Referees Committee of the Bahrain Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, IFBB Elite Pro Judge, Bodybuilding coach and personal trainer and ISSA Certified personal trainer – Fitness trainer and sport nutritionist.
He is the first pro referee in Bahrain and has 11 years experience in coaching Bodybuilding and Fitness.
He is the first Bahraini to win the international arbitration badge in Fitness challenge Body Building and has participated as a Speaker at international conferences.
Dr. Imen Cheffi is a medical professional, General Practitioner holding a MD degree (FMS).
She has experience of around 12 years at the BDF Hospital in general surgery and emergency medicine. She is a professional diploma holder from RCPI in older person medicine, licensed as a Trainer from American GTB and clinical psychology and a Professional Doctorate holder from Nevada Institute.
After surviving a stroke, she courageously used willpower on her journey to rehabilitation and recovery. She serves as an inspiration, embodying the resilience and compassion that are essential qualities in the medical profession.
Pearl Wasif is the Director of Pearl Physiotherapy Center and a Research Regulatory Affairs Manager at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain.
A Master’s graduate in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy from King’s College London, Pearl is one of the first Bahraini women to be licensed as a Specialized Physiotherapist by the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA). She is an Advanced Physiotherapy Specialist in Musculoskeletal and Women Health Conditions with experience working in Bahrain and the United Kingdom’s NHS (National Health Service) hospitals.
She aims to provide evidence-based healthcare management with the most advanced and comprehensive treatment to relieve pain, restore function and movement.
Shirley A. D’Souza from KETOCOACHDXB is a Functional Nutritionist and Biohacker.
Born in Bahrain and had always been a total foodie before getting into the world of health. She was part of the corporate world of telecom and jet setting as part of the media industry. Finally fed up of always being the fat fit person in the gym, 5 operations later and a mind-set of always placing her work first led her body to really suffer.
Inspired by her own Nutritional Ketogenic coach nearly 4 years ago Shirley went on to be a certified Ketogenic & Primal Living Coach for Keto, Paleo, Primal and Whole 30 way of living and is accredited by ISSA, AFAA, NASM, Canfitpro & has a Primal Living certificate.
She has lost nearly 35kg of weight herself and reversed several health ailments. She has also partnered with a clean food delivery company called Meal2Heal.
Her clients have not only lost kilos but reversed many ailments and she additionally has clients who have overcome fertility issues, with 3 of her clients having sets of twins.
Feddah Ahmed AbdAlrasool is a specialist staff with a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of College of Health Sciences.
She joined Paramedics Academy Team (PAT) in 2023 as trainer and First-Aid instructor from Dover University.
The Paramedic Academy Team (PAT) is a volunteer team founded in 2015 by 4 Founding members. The team provides many workshops and lectures and provides medical examinations such as checking blood pressure and sugar levels and providing awareness, in addition to many initiatives.
PAT has won first place in the Bahrain level in the His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Ali Al Khalifa Award for the Best Volunteer Team for the year 2023. PAT has also won first place in the Honorable Mahfouda Al-Zayani Award for the Best Volunteer Project.
The team now includes more than 300 members of both genders, specialties and different backgrounds.
Stay Tuned for more Speakers to be added soon…