Integrative Health and Mindfulness Virtual Conference
THE INFINITE GATHERING
Connect. Inspire. Commit. Act.
2020 Theme: Awaken Your Inner Healer
2020 Theme:
Awaken Your Inner Healer
3-4 OCT 2020 — ONLINE
Social Distancing Leads to Soulful Connection
The very core of humanity desires connection. As we traverse these unprecedented times, please join The NEW Infinite Gathering Virtual Series.
The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.
Awaken Your Inner Healer
October 2—4
Online
A gathering of healing professionals and those on a healing journey looking for hope and inspiration. Each of us contains an inner healer at our core, and through connection with like-minded people and inspirational knowledge, our consciousness awakens. This can bring about the action needed in solving society’s most pressing concerns in health and wellness. We invite you to be part of a movement of those on a mission to help humanity heal.
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Why You Should Join Us
Learn about the most pressing issues in health and wellness and be part of the solution in propelling change forward
Be moved and inspired as you learn from influential healing professionals who are making a significant impact in integrative healthcare
Act with changemakers to convert purpose to action by partnering with local and global causes
Awaken to new ideas to help you with your own personal goals
Network with other practitioners and people who share the same philosophy as you in an integrative approach
Practice evidence-based techniques to incorporate mindfulness in the healthcare/wellness arena
Our Presenters
Dr. Thupten Jinpa
Dr. Thupten Jinga
Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D. was trained as a monk at the Shartse College of Ganden Monastic University, South India, where he received the Geshe Lharam degree. Jinpa also holds a B.A. in philosophy and a Ph.D. in religious studies, both from Cambridge University.
Jinpa has been the principal English translator to H.H. the Dalai Lama since 1985, and has translated and collaborated on numerous books by the Dalai Lama including the New York Times Bestsellers Ethics for the New Millennium and The Art of Happiness, as well as Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World. His own publications include A Fearless Heart: How the Courage to be Compassionate Can Transform Our Lives and translations of major Tibetan works featured in The Library of Tibetan Classics series. Jinpa is the principal author of Compassion Cultivation Training™ (CCT©) developed while at Stanford University in 2009.
A frequent speaker at various international conferences on mindfulness, compassion, and contemplative practice, Jinpa serves as an adjunct professor at the Faculty of Religious Studies at McGill University, Montreal and is the founder and president of the Institute of Tibetan Classics. He has been a core member of the Mind and Life Institute and its Chairman of the Board since January 2012.
Dr. Gabor Maté
Dr. Gabor Maté
Gabor Maté (pronunciation: GAH-bor MAH-tay) is a retired physician who, after 20 years of family practice and palliative care experience, worked for over a decade in Vancouver’s Downtown East Side with patients challenged by drug addiction and mental illness.
The bestselling author of four books published in twenty-five languages, Gabor is an internationally renowned speaker highly sought after for his expertise on addiction, trauma, childhood development, and the relationship of stress and illness. His book on addiction received the Hubert Evans Prize for literary non-fiction.
For his groundbreaking medical work and writing he has been awarded the Order of Canada, his country’s highest civilian distinction, and the Civic Merit Award from his hometown, Vancouver.
His books include In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters With Addiction; When the Body Says No; The Cost of Hidden Stress; Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder; and (with Gordon Neufeld) Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers.
To learn more, join his e-news list at www.drgabormate.com.
Rod Marining
Tsengdok Rinpoche
Peder Sande
Scientific Advisor for Dalai Lama Centre of Peace
Peter Sande
Peder Sande is a researcher, technologist, and entrepreneur and has worked to increase access to contemplative interventions across education, healthcare, and the private sector for over 10 years.
Peder has an MSc in Neuroscience from UBC, is a Research Fellow at the Mind & Life Institute and has served as a Scientific Advisor for the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education.
Peder is the Founder of Ella Biomedical, a health tech startup, using mindfulness-based interventions for patients with chronic pain deployed at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and is the Head of Business Development for lululemon's innovation team.
When Peder is not behind a screen you'll find him paddling the inlets of beautiful BC.
30 PRESENTERS IN TOTAL
Advisory Committee
Dr. Alexina Mehta
Dr Alexina Mehta is a global wellness leader, speaker and teacher in natural and holistic healthcare. With 21 years of experience and study from various systems of medicine and healing, her current goal is to educate the masses with innovative solutions to live a healthier and more fulfilling life. She has learned from healers in almost every continent in how to access the resilience and power of the human spirit.
Dr. Alexina Mehta
Alexina is a global wellness leader, speaker and teacher in natural and holistic healthcare. With 21 years of experience and study from various systems of medicine and healing, her current goal is to educate the masses with innovative solutions to live a healthier and more fulfilling life. She has learned from healers in almost every continent in how to access the resilience and power of the human spirit.
She attended Queen's University's Life Sciences Program and continued on to the University of British Columbia to a Bachelor of Human Kinetics. At both Queen's and UBC she ran competitively for their cross country and track teams. She also trained in Pilates during this time and went on to train teachers.
She currently has a naturopathic medical practice in Vancouver, BC and is a practitioner of Ayurveda and Energy medicine as well as a Pneuma Breathwork facilitator. Her areas of focus include women's health, pediatrics and chronic disease. She has been a yoga teacher for 20 years and also has a yoga teacher training program, an online women's empowerment website and has spoken on the topic of stress management to over 150 different organizations.
An advocate for women and children, Dr. Mehta is the co-founder of a non-profit organization called the Satya Rai Society which means "Indestructible truth" that aids women and children in having access to education and healthcare. She is also the coordinator of the Pneuma Institute Foundation in Canada, a non-profit that supports the preservation and dissemination of ancient wisdom teachings.
She regularly organizes and MC's large interfaith and Gala events and is the co-founder of the Infinite Gathering, an integrative wellness conference happening the fall of 2020 in Vancouver.
Some of her hobbies include running, hiking and dance classes as well as adventure travel.
Read more at: www.dralexinamehta.com
Dr. Shalabh 'Mickey' Bansal
Dr. Shalabh “Mickey” Bansal is a father and pediatrician dedicated to improving the health and wellness of both society and the individual. He is a thought leader who has founded several companies implementing innovative solutions which disrupted the health sphere. He is focused on improving the lives of all individuals through a more holistic and integrative approach to wellness.
Dr. Shalabh 'Mickey' Bansal
Mickey is the Director of Medical Quality at Wellstar Health System. He was previously the Medical Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at three middle Georgia HCA (Hospital Corporation of America) health systems and Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at HCA Coliseum Northside in Georgia. He served as Chairman of Pediatrics at HCA Coliseum Medical Centers. He is focused on improving pediatric care in the emergency arena, expanding pediatric preventative care, and improving the medical home model for all children through the use of disruptive technologies.
He served as Assistant Chief Medical Officer for HCA Coliseum Health System where he improved clinical care by creating an environment comprised of quality initiatives residing upon a foundation of patient and physician engagement.
He received his undergraduate degree at the Georgia Institute of Technology where he was a President's and Hope Scholar. He went on to a rewarding career in managerial and technology consulting during which time he received his MBA from Georgia State University.
His desire to help children led him to change career focus, and he completed medical school at Saba University moving on to a pediatric residency at University of Iowa.
He has utilized his diverse background to drive healthcare process improvements both clinically and operationally. He has been on various media outlets including CNN and is highly sought after for his pediatric expertise.
Dr. Bansal is the recipient of numerous awards including the Frist Humanitarian Award, the highest honor bestowed by HCA upon a physician whose work and life reflects the patient-centered, entrepreneurial and humanitarian values upon which HCA was founded. He is also the recipient of EmCare’s Pediatric Excellence Award for both clinical and operational achievements at his facilities. He resides in Atlanta, GA and loves to mountain bike in the trails.
Read more at https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbansal/
Jonas Hunter
Jonas Hunter
Business and organization development specialist with international experience in building organizations and high functioning teams focused on mission alignment, leadership, and strong execution.
Experienced in organizational development, technology product development, business operations, and strategic management.
Founded and managed an international technology services company was Executive Director of regenerative agriculture nonprofit in Los Angeles, ran operations for and now advise a forward-thinking blockchain/cryptocurrency firm based in Singapore, and consult small businesses on growth and culture.
Dr. Tanya Gee, DTCM
Dr. Tanya Gee
Dr. Tanya Gee inspires her patients to seek health and wellness through the holistic practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). As a graduate of the international College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver, BC, she completed her post-graduate studies and clinical practice in Hefei and Shanghai, China. Tanya holds the highest rank of her profession in the Province of British Columbia as a Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Jonathan Mattice
Andrea Dupuis
Andre Dupuis
Andrea Dupuis is the Co-Founder and COO of MentorHub, an online education startup. She’s been in the speaking and live event industry for a decade. She is passionate about feminine leadership, astrology and esoteric studies.
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Awaken Your Inner Healer Retreat
May 7-13 — Estoril, Portugal
Awaken Your Inner Healer is a special retreat led by 3 world-renowned physicians. Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience on the coast of Portugal. Led by seasoned physicians who understand the value of getting away from the everyday grind and getting into a new rhythm guided by a higher vision. What you learn at the retreat will be a part of a journey of mindfulness, connection, healing and wellness.
