Frontenac Holistic Health Fair: 2026
Are you ready to explore natural and holistic health in Frontenac County? We hope you can join us for the fourth annual Frontenac Holistic Health Fair on Saturday, September 26 2026 at the Storrington Centre at 3910 Battersea Road in South Frontenac.
Our fair offers a variety of natural health practitioners that live and work in Frontenac County and the surrounding rural area. Come and learn about natural and alternative therapies that can improve your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being such as Reiki, Holistic Nutrition, Sound Therapy, Spiritual Growth and Healing, Aromatherapy, Herbology, Hypnosis, Ayurvedic medicine, Pilates, Massage, Homeopathy, Energy and Frequency Medicine, Movement, Acupuncture and much more from the experts in your local community.
We welcome everyone who is interested in exploring the world of holistic health and wellness. Whether you're new to holistic health or you've been on the natural health path for years, you'll find something to inspire and empower you at our fair. Enjoy lunch at our food truck, relax and integrate the healing energies and information in our Holistic Health Oasis or pick up a new to you health book at our Book Sharing Table!
We have a great line up of FREE offerings including THREE Holistic Practitioner Panel Discussions on Gut Health, Menopause and Mental Health Concerns. Come hear about the different approaches to these common health problems within the scope of the holistic and natural health paradigm.
Time: 10:30-10:45 – Welcome and Open Meditation
Presenter: Ellie Steele
Bio: Ellie is the Frontenac Holistic Health Collective Founder, currently serving as the Director and a holistic health practitioner in South Frontenac with over 20 years of experience. She has a HUGE vision for change in our healthcare system and she needs your help. She imagines a world in which natural and holistic health care is at the forefront of medicine. Where every being gets a health coach before a prescription, where non-invasive, natural treatments are the first line of defense against what ails us and where our public health dollars are put into the hands of those that truly care about building a flourishing, healthy community.
Session Summary:
Join us for the kick-off of our 2026 Holistic Health Fair as we sit together and visualize the possibilities for holistic health in our community and beyond. There is immense power in coherent group intentions and we kindly request your presence as we create a better future for all of us through our directed thoughts and emotions.
Time: 11:00-11:30 - Qigong Session
Presenter: Marilyn Picard
Bio: Marilyn Picard has been teaching qigong in our area for about 30 years. Her passion is to teach people how to heal themselves by learning to relax their bodies, and their minds. The body is a self healing mechanism. Qigong supports us in getting out of the way.
Session Summary:
Qigong means energy in motion. We use breathwork, relaxation and simple movements to change your body chemistry. No experience is necessary. Anyone of any age or any stage can do it. You can stand or sit. Qigong reduces pain, and inflammation and puts your body back in balance which improves your health. Join Marilyn for a free class and enjoy feeling better!
Time: 11:45-12:30 Expert Panel Discussion The Holistic Approach to Menopause
Come hear three opinions on the Body, Mind and Spirit approach to support you through the challenges of this important and natural transition in every woman's life.
Experts:
Ashley Howatt-CHEK Practitioner and Holistic Lifestyle Coach
Barbara Landry-Certified Pilates instructor, community herbalist, Flower Essence practitioner
Manon Vermette-Registered Massage Therapist, B.E.S.T practitioner, Yoga instructor
Time: 12:45- 1:30 Expert Panel Discussion: The Holistic Approach to Gut Health
Bloating? Constipation? Stomach Pain? Digestive problems?
Come hear three opinions on the Body, Mind and Spirit approach to improving gut health. Hippocrates said "all disease begins in the gut" and we couldn't agree more!
Experts:
Shelley Sayle-Udall, Registered Psychotherapist
Jacquie Howorth, Ayurvedic Practitioner
Stephanie Potter, Herbal Practitioner
Time: 1:45-2:30 Expert Panel Discussion: The Holistic Approach to Mental Health Issues
Looking for answers for mental health challenges? Come learn the perspectives of three holistic health practitioners.
Experts:
Ellie Steele, EFT Practitioner
Shelley Sayle-Udall, Registered Psychotherapist
Brooke Alexander, Reiki Practitioner
Pre-registration is NOT required, but it will get you an extra ballot for one of our fantastic draw prizes! (P.S. Yes, you also have to show up to win)
This event is made possible by Community Grant Funding from South Frontenac Township.