9:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. – All Day · Meeting Room

Opening Ceremony

Welcome
Marva Williams, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Tourism, Discover Dominica Authority

Featured Address
Hon. Denise Charles Pemberton, Minister for Tourism

Performance
Lili Octave

Remarks
Ellen Joseph, Wellness Advisory Committee Member

Closing Remarks
Monelle Alexis, Communications and Public Relations Specialist, Discover Dominica Authority

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – All Day · Meeting Room

Health Screening

Dr. Lennox Honeychurch
Drop in at any point during the day for a free health screening with Dr. Lennox Honeychurch. Know your numbers and take the first step toward a healthier you.

9:30 to 10:00 a.m. – Auditorium

Maximizing Nutrient Density on a Budget

Arienne Perryman · Kash into Wellness

Learn practical ways to prepare affordable, nourishing meals that support overall wellness.

9:30 to 10:00 a.m. – Dr. Francis Severin Classroom

Breathing Techniques and Mindfulness for Stress Reduction

Imani Sorhaindo · KMT Rising Holistic Health

Participants will explore breathwork techniques that support stress management and emotional well-being.

10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.

Networking Break

All Attendees

Step away from the sessions to connect with fellow wellness enthusiasts, visit marketplace exhibitors, and recharge before the next round of presentations.

10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. · Auditorium

Navigating Stress and Uncertainty: Prioritizing Mental Wellness

Lester Guy · Psychologist, G-L Psycho-Support Services

A discussion on practical strategies for protecting mental wellbeing during challenging times. Lester Guye draws on his background in health psychology and mental health nursing to offer actionable tools for managing stress and uncertainty.

10:10 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. · Dr. Francis Severin Classroom

Energy Optimization for Vitality (Qi Gong)

Kitwana Aka Nafaunkh Un Nefer · KMT Rising Holistic Health

Join Kitwana for a transformative Qi Gong session combining mindful breathing, flowing movement, and focused intention to activate the body’s natural energy pathways. Supports circulation, flexibility, stress reduction, and emotional balance.

10:55 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.

Networking Break

All Attendees

Connect with presenters and fellow participants during this short break. Visit the marketplace exhibitors and explore wellness products and services.

11:05 a.m. – 11:35 a.m. · Auditorium

Career Opportunities in Wellness

Shima Rolle · Rolle Out Entertainment

Explore pathways into Dominica’s growing wellness economy, including opportunities in tourism, agriculture, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. Shima draws on over 20 years of experience across wellness, entertainment, and cultural production.

11:05 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. · Dr. Francis Severin Classroom

Meditation and the Wellness of Thinking

Toni Okinina · Wellness and Entertainment Manager, InterContinental Dominica

Drawing on nearly 20 years of yoga and meditation practice, Toni guides participants through accessible techniques for meditation, relaxation, and mental wellbeing — exploring how our thinking shapes our overall health.

11:35 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. · Auditorium

Networking Break

All Attendees

A brief break to connect with other participants and marketplace exhibitors before the final morning session.

11:45 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. · Auditorium

Presence: The Power of Now

Oliver “Nico Du Zion” Nicholas · Spiritual teacher, organic farmer, and business consultant

Living fully in the present moment requires disciplining the mind. Nico shares practical tools for inner peace: conscious breathing, inner body awareness, cognitive defusion, and emotional monitoring.

After leaving a high-pressure business life in Europe, Nico settled in the mountains of Dominica in 2005. His teachings are rooted in the radical simplicity of presence and the discovery of what he calls your own superpower: the ability to stop the mind and dissolve negative emotion through awareness.

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. · Dr. Francis Severin Classroom

CPR and First Aid Techniques

Fire and Ambulance Department Personnel

Learn essential life-saving skills including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid techniques, presented by certified personnel from the Fire and Ambulance Department.

12:05 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. · Auditorium

Networking Break

All Attendees

Take a short break to connect with fellow attendees, explore the marketplace exhibitors, and refresh before the next sessions.

12:15 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. · Auditorium

The Importance of Detoxing: Facts and Myths

Imanuella Andrew · Green Life Wellness

Separate fact from fiction when it comes to detoxing. Discover evidence-based approaches to supporting the body’s natural detoxification processes.

12:40 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Lunch & Networking Break

All Attendees

Enjoy a midday break to recharge, network with fellow wellness enthusiasts, and explore the marketplace before the afternoon sessions.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. · Activity Area

Pilates with J Cuffy Pilates

Jasmine Cuffy · J Cuffy Pilates

Join Jasmine Cuffy for an introduction to Pilates principles and core stability. This workshop explores posture, breath, and core connection through a guided movement class accessible to all fitness levels.

2:15 p.m. – 2:35 p.m. · Dr. Francis Severin Classroom

The Nervous System: How Massage Shifts the Body from Stress to Recovery

Dafrica Thomas · Wellness Practitioner and Advocate

Explore how massage therapy engages the nervous system to move the body out of stress mode and into a state of rest and recovery, supporting overall health and resilience.

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. · Auditorium

Preventing and Managing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Mignon Rolle-Shillingford · Health Promotions Unit

Learn about practical strategies for preventing and managing non-communicable diseases, including lifestyle modifications, early detection, and community health approaches.

3:00 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. · Auditorium

Networking Break

All Attendees

A short break to connect, explore the marketplace, and prepare for the final session of the day.

3:10 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. · Car Park

Cardio Jam

Arnel Jones · Pro Fit

End the Wellness Fair on a high note with a high-energy Cardio Jam session led by Arnel Jones of Pro Fit. Expect music, movement, and motivation in this dynamic outdoor fitness experience.