HEALING ON THE PRAIRIE
2:15 to 4:15 p.m. Sunday, April 20 – A panel discussion with some of Fargo Moorhead’s top holistic practitioners, moderated by Troy Parkinson, a Fargo-based filmmaker and medium. Come and hear what holistic healing techniques are available in the Fargo/Moorhead area and experience some of the modalities yourself! This insightful panel will discuss some of the alternative options available for healing, they will demonstrate some of their techniques and there will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the panelists. From acupuncture to hypnosis, come discover what healing exists on the prairie. Tickets are $21 in advance and $25 at the door. ONLINE TICKETS HERE
The Fargo Holistic Expo is in it’s second year now. What makes you excited about this year’s expo?
Troy Parkinson: I believe this year’s expo is going to be great. The people of Fargo-Moorhead and the surrounding communities responded well to last year’s expo, and I know a lot of people who are looking forward for this year’s event. What excites me most about this year’s expo is Stephen Simon’s visit on April 18. Being a filmmaker myself, Stephen has a been a huge inspiration to me over the years, and having him come to our community to share his wisdom will be wonderful. But my other favorite part about the weekend is knowing that more people from our community will have the opportunity to educate themselves on all the holistic options available in our area.
You are moderating a panel called Healing on the Prairie. Can you tell us what the panel will be discussing?
TP: Fargo-Moorhead and the surrounding area has a wonderful group of holistic practitioners, and the panel will be discussing holistic approaches to health and healing. The panel will include a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, a chiropractor, acupuncturist, massage/craniosacral therapist, a personal trainer and a biofeedback specialist.
The panel will not only share about what they do, but they will also offer "mini" sessions to a few people in the audience. It’s a discussion that will highlight a nice variety of healing modalities for the spirit, mind and body.
Why is it important that people hear what you have to say on this topic?
TP: I believe a healing panel is an important addition to the expo offerings, as it helps educate the community on what alternative options for healing exist in the Fargo-Moorhead area. The medical model has its place, but it’s refreshing to know their are other options available. Education is the key and this panel’s goal is to help demystify alternative forms of healing.
Fargo Holistic Expo 2008 is April 19-20 at Fargo Civic Center, with pre-expo events on Friday, April 18, and post-expo workshops on Monday, April 21. See complete details at Fargo.edgelife.net. Advance tickets are available at Edgelife.net/tickets, or call toll-free 1.888.810.2065.
