Local Experts, Resources Showcase at 2014 Family Wellness Expo

For the first time, the La Grange Business Association will showcase an array of local health and wellness resources under one roof during the 2014 Family Wellness Expo on Saturday, October 4 from 10am – 2pm at La Grange Village Hall, 53 S. La Grange Road.

Participants will have the opportunity to gain expert advice from practitioners in pet therapy, fitness, massage, nutrition, chiropractic, acupuncture, training, alternative medicine and green lifestyles, along with legal and financial experts. Small-group seminars like: Advocating for the Elderly - Finding the Essential Resources Makes Life Better by Jennifer Prell of Elderwerks;, Too Busy to Exercise; Raising Healthy Families and others will provide ideas and tools for motivation.

The event will feature fitness demonstrations and drop-in classes like Zumba, yoga, salsa and mobility with foam rollers. Activities for kids include the opportunity to meet the Pet Partner Therapy Dogs and a scavenger hunt. The first 250 visitors will receive a free goodie bag.

A grand prize drawing will be held for an overnight stay at the William Tell Holiday Inn with a gift basket provided by BrightStar Care of Berwyn.

The main sponsors of the event are Suburban Life FIT magazine, The Wellness Path, BrightStar Care of Berwyn and Wilson & Wilson, along with the Village of La Grange.

Experts estimate that if Americans don’t change their eating and exercise habits, every third child in the United States will have Type 2 diabetes by the time he or she is 20 years old.

“The purpose of this expo is to educate, inspire and motivate families to live healthy and positive lives,” said Steve Jasinski, LGBA board president. “We want to help our community by raising the awareness of how many resources and opportunities are available in and around La Grange that encourage healthy living.”

Participating businesses include: Adjunct Medical Services; Airrosti Rehabilitation; Alefiyah Lindo, LCSW; American Chartered Bank/ The Rotary Club; BrightStar Care of Berwyn; Costco; The Dental Loft; Dolce Vita Day Spa; Dr. Carolyn Bronke-Wind; EcoManiacs; Elements Massage; Frerk Insurance; Get in Shape for Women; Greater La Grange YMCA; Horizon Wealth Management; Impact Dance Studios; Meadowbrook Manor; Oasis Women’s Fitness & Spa; Park District of La Grange; Party Guard Chicago/ I Want Football 365; Plymouth Place; Shaw Media/FIT Magazine; Stardust Yoga Studio of Gemini Gymnastics Academy; The Wellness Path; Wilson and Wilson.

Event details are available at lgba.com.

The LGBA is an organization of 225 service businesses, restaurants, retailers and non-profit organizations that strives to build and maintain a strong economy in La Grange.