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There are many allies ready to share their stories and expertise who are eager to empower you to find your own path to mental, emotional, and physical healing.
The conference is hosted by Healing ALS, the only organization of its kind that is completely focused on educating those with ALS and their families as well as medical professionals about holistic approaches to ALS. The conference is put together with the help of a Volunteer Organizing Committee, most of whom either have ALS themselves or are caring for someone with ALS.
Volunteer Organizing Committee:
The Co-Founders of HealingALS.org
We will be adding many more speakers to the 2022 Conference as they are confirmed. Here are some.
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Join PALS, CALS and Medical Pros for the 2022 Healing ALS Conference
You can trust us!
You may cancel up to 30 days before the conference for a full refund. After that, registrations are not refundable. You may allow someone else to use your ticket if you notify us as early as possible, at the latest September 15th so we can update name tags and check-in lists.
Our Conference Event will be at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek in Salt Lake City, Utah conveniently located within walking distance to shops, restaurants and tourist sites like the Mormon Tabernacle Gardens.
The hotel is located just 5 miles from Salt Lake City Airport and easily reached using the Trax Light Rail system, taxi or Uber.
The Marriott Downtown at City Creek has beautiful conference rooms with ADA restrooms close by, an in-hotel restaurant, a convenience store, pool and gym. It is only an elevator ride away from over a hundred shops and restaurants at City Creek Center Salt Lake.
When booking flights or making hotel reservations: Conference begins September 28, 2021 at 5pm and finishes Oct 2 at 3pm. See Schedule tab below for more details.
We have organized a special rate for attendees. Book now for our Hotel Conference Group rate to take advantage of our $139/night plus tax. Click to book hotel now.
Rooms usually sell out quickly so take advantage of the convenience of staying at the conference hotel. Click here to book hotel.
Wednesday, September 28 3pm-6pm Registration, 5pm-7pm Reception for all Attendees
Thursday, September 29 9am-5pm Presentations
Friday, September 30 9am-5pm Presentations, 7pm-9pm Medical Professional Reception
Saturday, October 1 9am-5pm Presentations including PALS/CALS/Medical Professional Breakout, 7pm-9pm VIP and Speaker Reception
Sunday October 2 8am-2pm Medical Professional Training, 9am-3pm PALS/CALS/Others Mountain Outing (wheelchair friendly)
8am – 2pm Sunday October 2.
Learn from Functional Medical Professionals who have had success in Reversing ALS.
Open to all Medical Professionals, including neurologists, ALS researchers, functional medical professionals, and those treating ALS patients.
10am – 3pm Sunday October 2
Open to PALS, CALS and any conference attendee. Outing and tram ride is included in your conference registration, bus transportation is $25 round trip (you may drive if you prefer not to take the bus) and lunch is available for purchase at the top and bottom of the mountain.
Please consider supporting our mission of educating ALS families around the world about holistic healing methods for ALS.
We have several levels of Sponsorships: Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze.
We also have Vendor Tables available.
If you would like to be a sponsor or vendor at this event please email info@healingalsconference.org or call 914-582-3194
September 28-October 2nd, 2022
Wednesday Sept 28 3PM-6PM Registration, 5-7PM Reception for All Attendees
Thursday Sept 29, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Presentations
Friday Sept 30 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Presentations, 7pm to 9pm Medical Professional Reception
Saturday Oct 1 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Presentations, 7pm to 9pm VIP and Speaker Reception
Sunday Oct 2 8am to 2pm Medical Professional Training, 10am to 3pm PALS, CALS and Others Mountain Outing (wheelchair friendly)
Yes, this event is open to everyone interested in learning holistic methods others used to heal ALS.
Wednesday reception, three full days of speakers on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and training or mountain outing on Sunday . Lunch may be added, depending on sponsorships.
Please wear whatever your are comfortable in. Casual or business casual are both good.
You may cancel up to 30 days before the conference for a full refund, after that, registrations are not refundable. You may allow someone else to use your ticket if you notify us as early as possible, at least by September 15th so we can update nametags and check-in lists.
There isn’t one, but we expect the event to sell out quickly. Our conference facility’s main ballroom may have limited capacity. Register as early as possible to get the best early bird rate.
Use “ALS” as a group code when you book on the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek website to get the group price of $139 per night. The group price is available for arriving two nights early and staying two nights following out the event. Our block of rooms will be held until 30 days before the event. See the Venue page for more details.
You may, but we cannot provide a discount for a single day registration. This is a three day event and we fully expect to be sold out. Our budget requires selling all seats at the full ticket price for the event to cover all of its costs. If you must miss a day or two, attendees do have preferred access to the conference recordings.
Yes, the entire conference is wheelchair accessible, this includes Trax (light rail) transportation for travel from the airport to the hotel.
The hotel restaurant offers gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, vegan options upon request. Should we receive enough funding through sponsorship for in-conference meals they will also have these options. When registering, ask about dietary preferences to inform the hotel so they can accommodate special dietary needs as best they can. There is also a Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s just a ten-minute wheelchair-friendly trax ride from the hotel as well as a variety of restaurants in the immediate vicinity.
The physical and financial reality of ALS can be truly challenging. Although we cannot provide financial assistance, we have found that a lot of people ask a relative, friend or church to sponsor them to attend the conference. Others have asked a friend, colleague or family member to set up a GoFundMe campaign or another type of fundraiser to raise money for registration, hotel, travel and have raised enough for the trip. People around you want to help and this is an opportunity for others to help your family, which they will appreciate.
We understand both the necessity and the expense of a caregiver. At this point we are not able to offer complimentary admission to the conference for caregivers. Since this is a limited event, we ask that you purchase a registration for everyone who will be attending. Others have used creative options to pay for their registration, hotel and travel expenses such as a relative, friend or church to sponsor them or have asked a friend, colleague or family member to set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise money. People appreciate the opportunity to help those around them in challenging situations.
Join PALS, CALS and Medical Pros for the 2022 Healing ALS Conference
You can trust us!
You may cancel up to 30 days before the conference for a full refund, after that, registrations are not refundable. You may allow someone else to use your ticket if you notify us as early as possible, at least by September 15th so we can update nametags and check-in lists.
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Co-founder, Healing Advocates & Research Journalist
Patricia is producer and principle researcher for Healing ALS, the upcoming documentary film series, and co-editor of Healing ALS, the upcoming book. Co-founder of Healing Advocates, she is committed to educating the public about the true cause of disease and how to reverse it. Patricia is a former software engineer and project manager.
Co-founder of http://healingadvocates.org/
Scott has worked close with the HealingALS Community which he hosts along with Patricia Tamowski every Sunday on their HealingALS Sunday Community Meetings. Scott is also one of the Directors with the ALS Wellness Center in Colombia South America and has also created the Healing Advocates youtube channel with over 50 videos that has well over 4,000 subscribers.
His work includes being the Director of Healing ALS, the upcoming documentary film series and he’s an Emmy Award nominee with 30 years experience at NBC, CBS, and ABC as a journalist and photographer. His work has appeared on PBS, Today Show, 48 Hours, and NBC Nightly News, involving interviews with the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Bill Clinton and Mikhail Gorbachev.
Diagnosed in 1999 at age 47
https://healingals.org/video-of-stephens-als-reversal/
After the initial shock, with the help of family members, he began to research ways to heal. He continued working as a fine carpenter with restrictions since he enjoyed his job and felt less financial stress. Even with supplements, dietary changes, detoxification and meditation, his symptoms continued to worsen. Then slowly, over time, his walking, swallowing, and fasciculations improved. Now in his 60’s, Stephen functions well as long as he sticks to his regimen.
Diagnosed in 2006 at age 54
In September of 2005, McFinn began having difficulty with grip with his hands, and by the time he was diagnosed with ALS in January of 2006, he was already in a wheelchair and his situation was becoming life threatening. McFinn wanted to give up and die at this point. A friend recommended McFinn see a naturopath and in March of 2006, he went to see Dr. Greg Weisswasser. Dr. Weisswasser found an overabundance of lead and low B12 levels even though his MD said those levels were normal. Even while on treatment for both, McFinn, after nine months from onset of symptoms, progressed to the point he could only move his head and a few fingers. McFinn had a poor attitude towards his family and friends until he had an Ah-ha moment. He decided to try and find a way to help himself. He began to accept the help of his family and friends. He started physical therapy and began to release the stress of thinking he was going to die. He began to say that he was going to live. He realized that lead and B12 levels were only part of the mystery and that acceptance of the disease was the true killer. Instead of stress that was leading his day to day existence, McFinn began a spiritual journey, meditating often during the day. It was his spiritual foundation that helped him through his illness. He now had a reachable goal he could believe in. In September 0f 2006, after seven months of hard work, McFinn was walking with crutches. By December of 2006, he was using a cane. Today he has returned to his former way of life. He is physically active, hiking and climbing mountains.
Diagnosed in 2011 at age 63
Kim was diagnosed with the bulbar form of ALS and was given one year to live. His symptoms progressed quickly. Soon he was having difficulty breathing, swallowing and even walking short distances. With the help of several holistic medical practitioners and his wife Kay’s research he has been able to reverse most of his symptoms using diet, herbs, supplements and oxygen therapies including direct IV ozone, which he feels has made the most difference. Kim is playing golf again. He is now in his 70s.
Diagnosed in 2011
http://themanchesterproject.org
Mark was diagnosed with ALS on 7/7/11. Prior to this, he did not have any ALS symptoms until his golf swing began to falter, according to his dad. Not long after, he fell off his horse, broke 4 ribs, and that is when his doctor noticed fasciculations in his arms and legs. Once diagnosed, he knew that his approach was going to be win-win to this disease. Next, he participated in clinical trials that he hoped would help his generation or the next for a win. The other win would be God taking him home. He figured he couldn’t lose with that mindset. After persevering through disease declining stages from 2011-2017, his wife, Lisa, suggested different supplemental protocols, specifically including L- Serine and LEAP2BFIT. In addition, Mark has participated in Dr. Richard Bedlack’s ALS Reversal Program in which he is currently #41. Since, he has drastically improved from wheelchair and hoya lift bound to free-walking and trach removal. During this time, he felt called to advocate for others diagnosed with ALS and their caregivers. He also committed to a personal ambition with a slogan of Never Surrender. Lastly, in 2013, he formed two organizations that promote ALS Awareness and support to his fellow ALS Pals, The Manchester Project, Inc. and Mark’s Madness, LLC. “Never Surrender”
Diagnosed ALS 2018 at Age 49
Although his first ALS symptoms were in 2013, Lazarus Ember was not diagnosed with ALS until 2018 at the age of 49. Lazarus lives in Ireland and his ALSFRS score went from a low of 27, to now around 45. In addition to many physical protocols he uses at home, Lazarus used what he calls “small steps” to heal his thinking to achieve an “optimal mindset” for healing. He draws on decades of experience studying and teaching meditation to heal ALS and now teaches others these methods.
Diagnosed in 1980 at age 29
Evy was diagnosed when she was in the middle of a busy career in hospital administration, and given one year to live. Within a matter of months she was in a wheelchair, unable to move, and was planning the music for her funeral. Through a combination of deep introspection, increased self-awareness, and serious emotional changes she slowly began to heal. She and her neurologist later presented together at medical conferences. Today Rev. Evy is a Methodist minister.
Diagnosed in 1988 at age 54
http://healingals.org/2017/05/
Dr. Joyce was diagnosed with ALS in May of 1988.
She had severe problems with weak muscles and choking on her own saliva. Along with having to wear both a neck and ankle brace, constant twitching and atrophy of her muscles, she had great difficulty walking or holding her head up. Communicating became more and more difficult as she lost most of her voice.
She went to a top M.D. who also specialized in homeopathy and acupuncture. He diagnosed her with ALS and Myasthenia Gravis, MG. Though in shock and disbelief, she decided to start homeopathic treatments immediately. Not believing she had ALS, she consulted two other doctors who gave her the same diagnosis. Still in denial, she consulted a Neurologist familiar with ALS. His testing and diagnosis was: ALS with 5 months to live!
She continued her treatments which also included heart-felt prayers, dietary changes, along with meditating and listening to unique Sleep Teaching with positive affirmations from her own recordings “Whispers for Life and Prosperity” and “Whispers for Miraculous Results.”
Miraculously, with God’s power, she was healed of ALS and had no after effects, even completely recovering her voice, all within 16 weeks.
Moving forward with new energy and resilience, she became a licensed Naturopathic Doctor. She continues to work with world renowned scientists, quantum physicists, medical doctors, and health specialists.
While in practice as an N.D., Dr. Joyce was credited with improving and saving many lives. She continues this today. At present time, she has received six Lifetime Achievement Awards in the natural health field. Even though she is in a power chair because of an auto accident in 2003 which left her with continuous, extreme pain, and in 2014 lost much of her vision, she remains very active. Now at 88 years of age, with a vibrant voice, she is a professional speaker, coach, counselor and President of the faith based, non- denominational, non-profit organization, “Stress And Grief Relief, Inc.”
She helps people change stress to success and find their true purpose for living, with unique coping techniques for depression, anger management and suicide prevention. She has authored many books, including the best seller: “God’s Heavenly Answers: Near Death Experience Revealed plus Near Death Survivor Conquers ALS, Depression, Grief, Suicide & More. Her forthcoming book: “Divine Miracles After Death, My Life Before” and “After ALS: Heavenly Answers For Earthly Questions.”
Dr. Joyce works tirelessly as a Chaplain, sharing God’s message of hope, reasons for living and the reality that there is life after life! She continues helping others with crisis management, including troubled teens, inmates, and all others needing her specials skills. Her favorite title is HRE, “Heavenly Retirement Expert.” She understands the true value of our limited Earth Time and wants to share the knowledge obtained in her Near Death Experience of 1983. Her websites are www.HopeDr.org and www.AfterDeath.org
Founder and Director, BodyScience
Amy Jaramillo is the Founder of Body Science LLC, a cure-focused scientific center developed with a mission to identify the link to lifestyle or toxin-based sickness and reverse the associated conditions such as ADD/ADHD, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes, Lupus, Thyroid Dysregulation and Infertility.
In addition to Body Science, Amy is the co-founder and Director at Juventis, LLC where she works alongside physicians and clinicians to treat these environmentally-induced syndromes. A graduate of Florida State University with a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry, Amy has over 18 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She is a member of the American Academy of Anti -Aging (A4M) since 2011 and a past member of the Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine (AARM).
Amy has extensive experience working in the fields of bio-genetics and bio-technology understanding the genetics-disease link as well as in the field of brain stimulation, implantation and neuromodulation for neuro-degenerative disease.
Her in-depth knowledge of biochemistry, genetics and physiology, as they pertain to health, healing and hormone interactions has earned her the respect of her colleagues in the fields of restorative medicine and anti-aging medicine
Functional Medicine Nutritionist
Coco Newton began her career in conventional dietetics and public health nutrition but soon found that the chronic and complex issues of her patients needed more than her basic background. She pursued advanced training in Functional Medicine Nutrition Therapy (FMNT) and began to look at disease as a mystery to be solved. By incorporating extensive diagnostic assessments and tools, she earned the respect of traditional and integrative doctors with her new standard of care. Her passion is to see the health of people transform from hopeless to getting better.
Coco’s mission is to educate pALS, nutritionists and other healthcare providers to incorporate nutritional strategies to address the systemic imbalances in ALS. She authored the chapter titled “Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: The Application of Integrative & Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy” which will be published in the 2019 Springer textbook Integrative & Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Diagnosed in 1997 at age 45
https://healingals.org/derek-1997/
Derek was having some health challenges before he was diagnosed at age 45 with ALS so went to a naturopath who did testing and helped him change his diet, detoxify and take supplements. So when his ALS diagnosis came, Derek already had a good start. Derek volunteers for ALS Canada, coaches basketball, plays golf and helps others with ALS locally. Derek continues to use diet, supplementation, homeopathy, exercise and spiritual work to maintain his health. Derek is now in his 60’s.
Husband Mark Diagnosed with ALS in 2011
Lisa Manchester is a self-taught caregiver, learning all she needed to know for her husband Mark. He was diagnosed in 2011 with ALS progressed into being immobile, was trache/vent dependent, and had a feeding tube. Lisa researched anything that could help, ultimately helping him to reverse his ALS. She still does her own research to see what else is out there to help Mark and also share with other PALS.
Lisa worked for the airline industry for over 32 years. She is also a CE (certified esthetician), CNHP (Certified Natural Health Professional), LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist), Reflexologist, studied QT (Quantum Touch) and a few other therapy modalities. Her history of studying and taking classes over the years has been helpful in this ALS journey.
Lisa retired from the airline industry in 2020 and now spends most of the time on the phone or answering emails to PALS (people living with ALS) and CALS (caregivers of those with ALS). For the past few years she has been a beacon to the ALS community supporting PALS, CALS, and families that come her way. She feels making connections with other PALS and CALS is huge, even if it’s just a short phone call, texting a smile or heart emoji.
Husband diagnosed ALS in 2011
KAY CHERRY Husband diagnosed ALS in 2011 Kay’s husband, Kim, was diagnosed with the bulbar form of ALS in 2011. Kay used all of her resources in order to help her husband. She began researching holistic doctors, nutrients, supplements, and more. She and Kim very quickly realized they needed an overhaul of their “diet.” In addition to these dietary changes, they implemented ozone therapy and a continually evolving list of supplements. With the additional of a mental and emotional shift in their outlook, Kim was able to reverse many symptoms within the first year. It was three years until he could swallow non-carbonated water.
Born in a northern Canadian town where resources for emotional healing were limited, Tanya sustained an injury that derailed her life and left her spending most of the time over a 4 year period in bed. In the wake of emotional turmoil she used transformational healing techniques that involved the mind/heart connection. This was the beginning of her journey that eventually led her to where she is today.
As a holistic life coach, practitioner for emotional healing through both somatic bodywork, myofascial release and also a Pilates instructor for chronic pain she understands how each facet of who we are must be addressed in order to heal, grow and achieve goals.
Her methodology incorporates the key elements of healing the mental, physical and spiritual body because it encompasses the entirety in each of us. Using a variety of transformational tools, she has learned how to shift mindsets, offer healthy coping mechanisms and educate her clients how to confront and rid anxiety, stress, depression and emotional blockages.
Tanya recognizes individuals living with chronic illness suffer a myriad of intense emotions on a daily basis. With a strong association between mental and physical health, ALS impacts not only the person but the entire family affecting everyone in different ways which is why it’s important to understand and heal the emotional body.
Helping PALS recognize unhealthy thought and behavioural patterns, stepping into personal empowerment and learning how to use the power of the mind/heart connection helps reduce anxiety, assists in healing burdens from the past that all help bring the central nervous system to a better state so the body can restore.
Tanya’s belief is that healing, transformation and manifestation cannot take place unless the element of love is present.
