NI HEALTH & WELLBEING SHOW 2026 (Public Day)

The NI Health & Wellbeing Show is designed to help us all achieve our true potential - to live a healthier, happier and more fulfilled life.
About this Event

You want to achieve your true potential and have a healthier, happier and more fulfilled lifestyle?

Yes!

You want to be the best version of yourself at home, at work and at play?

Yes!

If you care about your health and wellbeing, you won't want to miss this great event!!

The NI Health & Wellbeing Show - on 10 October 2026 at the Stormont Hotel, Belfast - includes an Exhibition Hall of 60 Stands from professionals, businesses and organisations who cater for all aspects of YOUR health and wellbeing.

Exhibitors, signed up to date, will be showcasing their businesses covering:

• Acupuncture
• Air Purification
• Aloe Vera Products
• BEMER Therapy
• Bioresonance
• Blood Tests
• Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT)
• Breathwork
• Chiropractic Care
• Cleaning Services
• Counselling
• Craniosacral
• Disability Benefits + Support
• Ear Wax Removal
• EFT / TFT
• ElastiK° Skin
• Emotional Freedom Pathways
• Emotional Wellbeing
• Grief + Pain Support
• Gut Health
• Hearing Aids
• Hearing Assessment
• Heart Health
• Hypnotherapy
• Hypopressives
• Infrared Sauna
• Laughter Therapy
• Life Coaching
• Massage
• Men's Health
• Natural Skin Care Products
• Natural Therapies Courses / Training
• Nutrition
• Pain Management
• Pet Health + Wellbeing
• Physiotherapy
• Prysm iO
• Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)
• Reflexology
• Reiki
• Restorative Sound Bath
• Shiatsu
• Skin Care
• Sports Career-Focused Training
• Supplements
• Walk and Talk Therapy
• Water Purification
• Weight Management
• Women's Health
• . . . and so much more!!

All this plus your favourite retail stalls offering Candles, Jewellery, Melts, Oils, Photography Services, Soaps etc.

The PROGRAMME for the day includes a number of TALKS and WORKSHOPS including those listed below. (Times will be published closer to the event.)

What GLP-1 Really Does to Your Skin

Speaker: Marc McKee (Founder and Director | ELASTIK° SKIN)

Marc McKee's story didn't start in a lab, it started on social media. After going public with his own GLP-1 weight loss journey, Marc built an audience of almost half a million followers and over 100 million views. But alongside the transformation came something nobody was talking about: what GLP-1 Medic*tion was doing to people's skin. Rapid weight loss, loss of elasticity, crepey, looser skin - and a skincare industry with nothing to offer them.

That gap became ElastiK° Skin. In this session, Marc shares what GLP-1 Medic*tion actually does to the skin from personal experience, why conventional skincare falls short for people in body transformation, and how the Skin in Evolution™ system was developed to address it - COSMOS Natural certified, vegan, and a system specifically created for skin going through change.

Whether you're on GLP-1 Medic*tion, postpartum or going through hormonal changes, this talk will give you practical insight, honest answers, and a new way of thinking about skin health during transformation.

Take Control of Your Emotions

How to Harness Your SUPERPOWERS!

Speakers: Lorien Frank, Nuala Judge, Laura Rossborough

Have you heard of OLLIE and his SUPERPOWERS? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about the award-winning Ollie Model of Transformational Coaching, and how it can benefit YOU, YOUR CHILD, YOUR FAMILY. Hear firsthand from a trio of Coaches trained and mentored by the creator of the Ollie Model, therapist, trainer, author, and speaker - Alison Knowles. Based right here on the island of Ireland (North and South), Nuala, Lorien, and Laura help children, teens and adults understand, manage, and take control of their emotions, rather than being controlled by them.

You will hear why all of our emotions or ‘superpowers’ are a necessary part of us, with a purpose. Learn how this unique approach draws from a number of disciplines; including NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Parts Therapy, and Positive Psychology, using a strengths-based approach, story and metaphor, whilst remaining flexible, creative and fun.

Your Ollie Coaches come from diverse backgrounds, with a wealth of experience, yet all work to core principles of the Ollie Model e.g. We don’t fix, we empower, there are no bad kids, all behaviour has a purpose. They will share how Ollie techniques are being used to tackle anxiety, limiting beliefs, even phobias to name a few.

Nuala, Lorien, and Laura are part of an expanding network of Ollie Coaches worldwide, with growing recognition of the benefits of the Ollie Model in a variety of settings, not just private practice e.g. schools, adoption agencies, and most recently in the world of EAP’s (Employee Assistance Programs).

Our Coaches will answer any questions about how the Ollie Model can work for you. Before you leave, come check out the Ollie stand (#18), and meet the Ollie Coaches in person.

Chronic Pain, Anxiety, and the Nervous System

It’s Not in Your Head - It’s in Your Brain

Speaker: Dr Annalisa Manca (Dr Annalisa Manca Psychotherapy)

Many people living with chronic pain or persistent anxiety have a sense that something deeper is driving their symptoms, something their test results don’t capture and their appointments don’t reach. They are usually right.

This talk explores the connection between what we experience in life and what we feel in the body: how the nervous system responds to stress and trauma, how anxiety and physical pain are often two expressions of the same underlying pattern, and how understanding that pattern is the first step toward genuinely shifting it.

Warm, accessible, and grounded in both neuroscience and clinical experience, this session is for anyone who wants to understand what their body might be trying to communicate, and what it might actually take to feel better.

Obesity Care in 2026: Moving Beyond Willpower to Compassionate, Evidence-Based Treatment

Speaker: Julianne Dickenson (Solutions Weight Management)

Obesity is one of the most misunderstood and stigmatised health conditions in society. Despite significant advances in science, many people continue to believe that obesity is simply a result of lack of willpower. This session will explore the modern understanding of obesity as a complex, chronic disease influenced by genetics, biology, environment, psychology and social factors.

Attendees will gain insight into why long-term weight management can be so challenging and why traditional approaches focused solely on eating less and moving more often fail to deliver sustainable results. The session will examine the impact of weight stigma and bias on physical and mental health and discuss how a more compassionate approach can improve outcomes and support wellbeing.

Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of the treatment options now available, practical strategies to support their health and desire that effective, personalised care is possible without blame, shame or judgement.

Learning How to Find Out What Your Pet Really Needs

Speaker: Wendie Patrick (Certified Naturopath and Photobiomodulation Therapist, Owner of Finnessiam Health)

Join Wendie Patrick for an engaging and informative 30-minute presentation that will introduce pet owners to practical ways of identifying their pet's unique health needs. Wendie will demonstrate how to assess a wide range of factors that can influence your pet's wellbeing, from nutrition and supplements to topical products and environmental triggers found within the home.

Through hands-on demonstration, attendees will be introduced to the basics of Applied Kinesiology as a tool for uncovering individual needs and responses. Learn how to evaluate foods, determine appropriate supplements and dosages, identify potential sensitivities to household products such as cleaners and fragrances, and gain a deeper understanding of how to make more informed choices for your pet's health. This interactive session is designed to empower pet owners with practical skills they can begin exploring right away.

Thriving Through Every Stage: An Integrated Approach to Women's Health

Speaker: Claire Clerkin (Wiser Living Wellness)

Women's health needs evolve throughout life, yet many health concerns are often addressed in isolation. This talk explores a more holistic and integrated approach, combining the principles of functional medicine with evidence-informed nutrition and lifestyle medicine.

We'll look at how factors such as stress, nutrition, movement, sleep and gut health influence hormones, intimate health, energy and mood. This talk explores how an integrated approach can help women optimise health and wellbeing throughout every stage of life - from menstruation and fertility to perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

Join us to discover practical ways to support hormone balance, build resilience and promote healthy ageing at every stage of a woman's journey.

Acupuncture and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) as a Support for Gut Health

Speaker: Maureen Laverty B.ED. Lic. Ac. TCM - CNM (AcuHealth, Holywood)

In this session, Maureen will explain simple everyday practical tips drawn from thousands of years of ancient Chinese lifestyle and practice that may help support those with various digestive issues.

She will also explore how Acupuncture can support a diverse range of gut issues and explain their diagnosis and treatment from a TCM perspective.

Maureen qualified as a Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncturist (TCM) and Naturopath with the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM). Over the years she has practiced in various clinics in Northern Ireland and currently works in Holywood. She is a member of the Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association (AFPA).

Maureen has a particular interest in gut health as she was diagnosed with coeliac condition over 35 years ago when it got little recognition. Shortly afterwards she was diagnosed with additional gut issues and late onset asthma. This set Maureen on a path of discovery, down many health avenues in seek of support. This led on to her eventual study of Acupuncture and Naturopathy, including clinical experience at Beijing TCM University Hospital.

Are You Constantly Stressed?

Speaker: Garry Carless B.Sc., B.App. Sc. (Chiro) (Holywood Chiropractic)

Do you suffer from neck pain, headaches, migraines, poor posture, stress and low quality of life?

In this presentation, Garry will discuss the chiropractic and neurological tests - including the Neuroinfiniti scan - which check brain wave activity, heart rate variability, heart rate, respiration rate, skin conduction, muscle contraction and hand temperature to determine if your brain and nervous system are in an over aroused or under aroused state.

Garry will also discuss specific chiropractic adjustments and lifestyle advice which can be helpful in these situations.

Radiant Skin For All Ages

Speaker: Marlene Marcus (Tropic Skincare Ambassador)

Join with Marlene to explore the advantages of effective skincare and understand the benefits of using products that are beneficial for your skin and health, as they are free from chemicals and parabens.

Tropic believes in a healthier, greener, and more empowered world. Come and discover our skincare ranges, including nourish, balance, radiance, hydrate, and renew.

Not sure which products your skin needs? Take our skincare quiz to learn more about your skin and enter to win a fantastic Tropic products gift.

An opportunity to learn how to care for your skin and to look and feel good.

Sylvan Soul Sound Bath

Presented by Natalie Willis (Sylvan Soul)

Join Natalie for an immersive Sound Bath mini session. A chance to experience the soothing sounds of Tibetan Singing Bowls, Gong, Chimes and other instruments.

Take a seat, close your eyes and allow the vibrations of sound wash over you for a moment of calm at the Health and Wellbeing Show.

Those who should not attend. Pregnant women, people with stents in the heart, people with metallic implants in the body or people with severe sound sensitivities. The sound vibrations can travel through the body.

Mindful Creativity Workshop

Presented by From Heart to Hands

Participants will create a decorative flower picture using assorted buttons, with stems, leaves and embellishments added using craft materials such as gems, ribbons, stickers or glitter.

This enjoyable activity provides a creative outlet that supports positive mental wellbeing through self-expression, mindfulness and focus. It can help promote relaxation, build confidence and provide a sense of achievement while allowing participants to create a personalised piece of artwork to take home.

At From Heart to Hands, hands create and hearts find calm.

Mindful, counsellor-led creative experiences for emotional wellbeing.

We nurture emotional wellbeing through embodied, mindful creativity.

Held by a qualified counsellor and mindful crafter, these sessions offer a calm, supportive space to step out of the busy mind and reconnect with your body.

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