Nourish Whistler Wellness Series
Spring is a season of renewal and Nourish Whistler Wellness Series offers 30-plus unique events happening throughout the month of June. Engage and awaken your mind at our Masterclasses and Speakers Series. Indulge in sustainable, nutritious meals with pro tips from the chefs who create them. Tap into your creativity at art events, practice mindfulness, connect with nature, and move your body. Experience the nourishing effects of spring in the mountains of Whistler this June.
This event has now concluded. Please check back for updated event information in early Spring 2025.
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Signature Event
Soulstice: A Fresh Beginning
A vibrant celebration of the summer solstice! This unique event is set to light up the night with an array of exhilarating aerial and drag performances, interactive experiences, and DJ Foxy Moron setting the vibes! ...more
Whistler Conference Centre
Friday, June 218 PM - 10:30 PM
8 PM - 10:30 PM
CAD $59
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Women's Longevity & Hormone Optimization with Dr. DeRosa
Join an enlightening discussion, followed by three-course lunch, with Dr. Angela DeRosa, an internationally renowned leader in women's health, where we delve into the most critical aspects of health optimization and longevity for women. ...more
Whistler Conference Centre
Saturday, June 2212 PM - 2:30 PM
12 PM - 2:30 PM
CAD $129
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Signature Event
Nourish Market
Indulge in a culinary journey at Nourish Market, where wellness meets gastronomy in an unforgettable event. Explore eight healthy food stations curated by talented chefs, offering an array of delicious and nutritious options to tantalize your taste buds. ...more
Whistler Conference Centre
Saturday, June 227 PM - 9 PM
7 PM - 9 PM
CAD $69
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Here's a look at what happened for Nourish Whistler Wellness Series in 2024. Please check back for updated event information in early Spring 2025.
2024 Talent Spotlight
Whether you're looking to expand your mind, your body, your palate, or your artistic side, our talent will expertly guide you through your Nourish Whistler Wellness journey.
Signature Event Talent
Angela DeRosa, DO, MBA, CPE
Dr. DeRosa is a leading figure in women's health and has a wealth of experience spanning over two decades, primarily focused on hormone therapy and optimization. She has held the position of Senior Medical Director at Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, with a focus on Women's Health Lines including osteoporosis and female sexual health. Angela has treated over 20,000 patients, harnessing advanced Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy. She also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, and has been an Immediate Past President of the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association, as well as Medical Director for Belmar Pharmacy. Dr. DeRosa's expertise is recognized internationally, as evidenced by her role on the European Menopause and Andropause Society Advisory Board. As the Founder and President of the Hormonal Health Institute and a published researcher and lecturer, she is a leader in the field of hormone optimization and patient care.
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Neal Harkins, Executive Chef, Sodexo Live! Whistler
Neal’s love of cooking started early, at four years old, when he drained the family aquarium of water to boil a pot of onions. The fish? Well that’s a detail only Neal can tell. Raised in a large family kitchen with European roots, he played sous chef to his grandmother and quickly learned the heart and soul of hearty home cooking, traditional recipes, and respect for market ingredients. Neal understood that sitting around the table wasn’t just a meal, it was an experience. He thrives in a busy kitchen where cooks exchange ideas and inject personal and ethnic inspirations to create menus that are innovative, fresh and outstanding. Meeting with local growers and selecting the best ingredients and wines is essential and his culinary philosophy is simple. Keep dishes delicious and honest. Let the integrity of the ingredients steal the show. Less is more. Neal has hung his chef’s hat up and down the Pacific Northwest and into San Francisco, but he always returns to the youthful, friendly vibe of his alpine hometown of Whistler.
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Gia Metric, Gender Fluid Drag Superstar
Gia Metric is a non-binary, drag artist from Vancouver, BC best known for competing on season 2 of Canada’s Drag Race. They are known for their out-of-this-world fashion, electrifying pop performances and advocacy for mental health awareness.
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Ace Mackay-Smith, DJ
Ace is a friendly face at nearly every noteworthy Whistler event. From event planning, DJing, dancing, decor design to supporting events as a passionate community member, her presence always elevates the atmosphere of any gathering. Ace was born with a love for music and she has earned her roots in the vast art culture of Whistler. A few of her accomplishments include producing Swatch ART+Soul, introducing the Silent Disco to Whistler, being involved in Cornucopia, curating art installations for the first Pemberton Music Festival, and managing decor at Bass Coast. Ace says, "I will continue to go where I’m wanted and follow my bliss."
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Movement & Mindfulness Talent
Nancy Trueman, Certified Practitioner, Yoga & Sound Healing
Nancy is a sound meditation practitioner and yoga teacher. She’s a 500 RYT with Yoga Alliance and registered with Complimentary Medical Association in sound healing particularly the gong. Nancy specializes in restorative yoga and sound meditation journeys which enable people to enter states of deep rest and relaxation. Based between her home in Whistler and Europe, she is passionate about sharing the gift of meditative sound to all.
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Kristina Swerhun, Certified Interpretive Guide Trainer, Whistler Naturalists
Kristina is a founding member and long-serving volunteer of the Whistler Naturalists Society. She is a Nature Interpreter and Biologist who appreciates when people understand and appraciate the marvels of nature, resulting in more people being inspired to care for it. As a Certified Interpretive Guide, she loves to share her love of nature with others and hopes that they will be inspired to discover more of nature's wonders themselves.
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Amelie Lavoie, Professional Dancer + ALGN Whistler Founder
Amelie has extensively trained in various styles of dance and established a dynamic career in the entertainment industry. She is also an experienced choreographer and teacher who has taught dance for fifteen years and expanded her repertoire in aerials and other acrobatic work. She believes that dance is constantly evolving and there is always room to grow. In January 2022, Amelie founded ALGN Whistler, a community movement hub that offers adult drop-in dance classes and a space for those involved in all areas of art and movement.
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Meaghan Sutter, Kinesiologist & Personal Trainer, Peak Training + Rehab
An entrepreneur, Kinesiologist and Certified Personal Trainer, Meaghan loves getting the community of Whistler strong and fit. She has extensive experience training clients of all ages and uses strength and mobility coaching to help them optimize performance while reducing injury and decreasing pain. After moving to Whistler and building a successful practice in 2015, she opened Peak Training Studio in Function Junction in 2019.
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Carmen Laslett, Zumba Instructor
Carmen has been sharing her passion for fitness and dance for over 30 years, teaching many formats of group fitness. She is a longtime Whistler local and was the first to start teaching Zumba in the Sea to Sky Corridor. Carmen has always loved to dance and teaching has given her the outlet to share her passion. Her motto is that there are only two rules in Zumba; keep moving and enjoy the party! Zumba really does change lives, connecting people through music and friendship.
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Kaitlin Daur, Kinesiologist & Conditioning Coach, Peak Training + Rehab
Kaitlin specializes in helping people move well, build strong bones, and show themselves just how much they are capabale of. Over the past decade, she has acquired a wealth of experience working with a variety of people, ranging from folks in motor vehicle accidents, everyday athletes, and those learning to lift weights for the first time. Kaitlin is passionate about helping women improve their relationship with food, fitness, and their bodies; to shift it from one rooted in punishment and restriction to one rooted in celebration and joy.
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Sun Ying, Tai Chi Master
A luminary in the world of Tai Chi, Master Sun Ying is an expert whose prowess is matched only by her dedication to the art. Born with an innate talent for the ancient practice, she was chosen at the age of eight to train with the esteemed Beijing Wu Shun team. Under the tutelage of masters, Sun Ying honed her skills with unparalleled diligence and commitment, propelling her to become the highest-ranking member of the Beijing Wu Shun team and earning her admiration and acclaim on the global stage. Sun Ying now resides in Whistler, where she continues to impart her profound wisdom and expertise. Her classes are revered as transformative experiences, where students not only refine their physical technique but also cultivate inner harmony and balance.
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Food & Drink Talent
BBQ Bob, Pit Master and BBQ Champion
BBQ Bob has been a prominent figure in the Whistler culinary scene for 25 years. He has won 11 BBQ Championships in Western Canada and the USA, solidifying his reputation as a grill master. Currently, he is the chef and owner of Wildwood Café in Function Junction, where he continues to create unique and delicious dishes.
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Merina Koly, Certified Nutritionist and Certified Gourmet Raw Food Chef
Merina has a passion for food and teaching people how to incorporate more of a plant-based diet into their lives for optimal health and well-being. She has a passion for health and wellness and has done everything from directing and opening 5-star spas, hotels and restaurants around the world, to cooking healthy cuisine as a Certified Gourmet Raw Food Chef/Instructor for celebrities and clients. Merina teaches her clients how to shop, cook and eat delicious food, and assists those who are ready for a transformation, by helping them to achieve their health goals.
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Alana Maas, Chef and Chopped Canada Winner
Raised in a food-centric family, Alana graduated from Dubrulle Culinary School in 2002, worked in some of the most demanding kitchens in Vancouver, and quickly earned recognition as a leading and coveted chef in the city, successfully running the kitchens at Cru Restaurant and The Hart House. A Chopped Canada winner, her confidence and trust in herself is contagious. Board member of the Les Dames d’Escoffier chapter of Vancouver, Alana is committed to empower women in her profession.
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Bill Grimshaw, Executive Chef, Wedge Mountain Lodge & Spa
As a young boy, Chef Bill immersed himself in his mother's kitchen in Oakville, Ontario, assisting in the preparation of family meals. He went on to complete a culinary arts program at George Brown College in Toronto and his talent was recognized with the prestigious Escoffier Society Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. Eager to further hone his culinary skills and explore new horizons, Bill embarked on a journey that led him from various restaurants in Ontario out to BC. He further developed his style and philosophy as Executive Chef at the Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Gardens and Basalt Wine & Salumeria in Whistler. "You’re only as good as the quality of your ingredients. I love to cook fun, fresh food with bold flavours that amplify the quality of our local ingredients."
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Bruce Worden, General Manager and Executive Chef
Bruce brings a wealth of culinary expertise and a passion for flavour to his role as the General Manager and Executive Chef at Milestones. Originally from Niagara, Ontario, Bruce made the move to Whistler in 2014 with his family. With over 18 years of experience as a chef in the Niagara region, he honed his skills teaching and working at esteemed establishments like Queen's Landing and Pillar and Post, earning accolades at many four- and five-diamond locations. Bruce thrives on pushing culinary boundaries and crafting flavourful dishes that delight the senses. His commitment to the community is evident through his involvement in charitable causes and his role as a featured chef at numerous events. Bruce is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and passion for cooking, whether through mentoring aspiring chefs or teaching the art of culinary craftsmanship.
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Erin Stone, Chef and Owner of Molly's Meals
Originally from the small town of Whanganui, New Zealand, Erin moved to Whistler in 2006. She was introduced to different foods and flavours while travelling and living in other countries around the world. Erin has worked in several Whistler kitchens including Elements, Stonesedge, North Arm Farm, The Raven Room and Lucia Gelato, and was part of the opening team for some of them. She now runs her own chef prepared, meal delivery service, Molly's Meals. Cooking has always been her passion, but it also gave her a career with plenty of rewards and opportunity. "There is nothing better than the satisfaction of creating an amazing meal for someone. Food brings people together and I love being able to do that."
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Neal Harkins, Executive Chef, Sodexo Live! Whistler
Neal’s love of cooking started early, at four years old, when he drained the family aquarium of water to boil a pot of onions. The fish? Well that’s a detail only Neal can tell. Raised in a large family kitchen with European roots, he played sous chef to his grandmother and quickly learned the heart and soul of hearty home cooking, traditional recipes, and respect for market ingredients. Neal understood that sitting around the table wasn’t just a meal, it was an experience. He thrives in a busy kitchen where cooks exchange ideas and inject personal and ethnic inspirations to create menus that are innovative, fresh and outstanding. Meeting with local growers and selecting the best ingredients and wines is essential and his culinary philosophy is simple. Keep dishes delicious and honest. Let the integrity of the ingredients steal the show. Less is more. Neal has hung his chef’s hat up and down the Pacific Northwest and into San Francisco, but he always returns to the youthful, friendly vibe of his alpine hometown of Whistler.
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Masterclass Talent
Andrea Mueller, Contemporary Artist + Art Instructor
Andrea is a vibrant, paint-splattering tornado of creativity! With a degree in Fine Arts from the prestigious Ontario College of Art and Design in Toronto, she is a seasoned artist who has been painting the town of Whistler in all the colours of the rainbow for over two decades, as well as teaching for over a decade. She enjoys sharing her knowledge of art because it has been proven that even a single session of creativity brings positive emotional change. Cumulative benefits from regular engagement in the arts include mindfulness, stress relief, self-esteem and confidence, mind space and connectivity. In a world where hustle and bustle can drown out our connection with Mother Nature, Andrea's work offers a welcome escape from our busy urban lives, rekindling our emotional connection with the environment.
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Astrid Cameron Kent, Certified Healing Foods Specialist & Wellness Expert
Astrid specializes in fermentation and her journey began in 2000, when she started promoting and distributing local cheeses and other regional products in this region among local chefs and retailers. She is the founder of Slow Food Sea to Sky, which was originally known as Slow Food Whistler. Astrid was an early pioneer and advocate for the local food movement in the region. She encourages chefs and retailers to access and use local food producers and farms as their suppliers.
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Speakers Series Talent
Dr. Dominique Vallée, Dr.TCM, R.Ac, Creekside Health
Born in Quebec, Dominique discovered a passion for snowboarding which she persued in Whistler. She became a professional snowboarder representing Canada for over a decade. In 2009, after her mother's battle with pancreatic cancer, she found her new passion for medecine and went on to complete her doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine in the fall of 2017. Dr. Vallée now practices in Vancouver and Whistler with a strong focus on women’s health and sports medicine. “I believe that true health encompasses mind, body and spirit. If one gets affected the others lose their balance and the wheel of health starts to break down. Traditional Chinese Medicine looks at the patient as a whole.”
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Monica Sander Burns, Founder, Society of Trees
Monica is an expert in Nature Immersion and the lead designer of Society of Trees' Nature Immersion experiences. Monica is a certified Forest Therapy Guide and avid naturalist who has guest lectured on nature immersion at universities including the University of British Columbia. She has extensive experience working for federal government agencies, where she designed and delivered data-driven, human resource monitoring and intervention programs to map and enhance organizational performance.
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Dr. Deanna Gibson, PhD, Professor at the University of British Columbia
Dr. Gibson is a professor with a focus on learning how to alter the course of the microbiome through novel theraputics. One example is via improving the bioavailability of probiotics to improve the disease-associated microbiome that stimulates unbalanced inflammation. To this end, she has bioengineered live biotherapeutic products to treat intestinal inflammatory conditions including IBD and metabolic comorbidities as well as on the gut-brain axis.
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Gia Metric, Gender Fluid Drag Superstar
Gia Metric is a non-binary, drag artist from Vancouver, BC best known for competing on season 2 of Canada’s Drag Race. They are known for their out-of-this-world fashion, electrifying pop performances and advocacy for mental health awareness.
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Jordan Klein, Founder, Society of Trees
Jordan is a founding partner of Society of Trees and is the lead designer of the corporate training programs. He has extensive experience in organizational management and in delivering education and training programs to businesses and organizations of all sizes across a diverse range of industry sectors.
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Dr. Sarah Pankratz, MD
Dr. Pankratz is a family physician at Whistler’s Creekside Health and trained at the University of British Columbia. She advocates for a holistic, patient-centred approach to pain management. Early in her career, Dr. Pankratz commuted from Pemberton to Delta, where she developed her expertise in chronic pain treatment, specializing in trigger point and perineural injections. She believes that understanding pain is the first step in a patient's journey toward managing and treating it effectively.
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Dr. Claire Wilson, ND
Dr. Claire Wilson is a Naturopathic Physician at Whistler’s Creekside Health. She has a passion for treating injuries and chronic pain and strives to evaluate her patients through an integrative lens. In addition to your injury, Dr. Wilson wants to hear about YOU – your hormones, your nutrition, your sleep, etc. – as she values the influence these factors have on your recovery. As an outdoor enthusiast herself she is a walking textbook of injuries which has led to her dedication to creating sustainable pain relief solutions for her patients. Dr. Wilson has completed extensive continuing education and training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, functional dry needling/acupuncture, prolotherapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection therapy, neural therapy and myofascial integration. She practices from a patient-centred philosophy that involves individualized care, evidence-based therapeutics and consistent patient education.
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More Wellness Events
In addition to scheduled events, there are many more events throughout the month that will get you out and moving in nature. Join in a fitness, yoga or mindfulness class, sign up for a trail run or bike race, and shop the weekly Farmers’ Markets.
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Whistler Wellness Series
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