Holistic Community Connects at Trinity Health Freedom Expo

Natural health enthusiasts from around the country will convene October 15 and 16 in Tinley Park for the Trinity Health Freedom Expo. The Expo is a showcase of experts, speakers and community members coming together to share ideas and gain inspiration. “This is a highly educational event that empowers people to make informed healthcare decisions for themselves and their family,” says Julie Kline, president of Trinity School of Natural Health and director of the Expo.

Kline took over as director from her father, Dr. Wendell Whitman, who started the Expo in California. “The original Expo in 2005 was a way to connect people and provide public education rooted in community values. My father believed everyone should have the right to know and the freedom to choose what is best regarding their health. He loved mingling with the attendees and had a genuine enthusiasm for the speakers,” Kline says. The Expo rotated locations around the country with multiple events each year before finding a home in Tinley Park with one dedicated, annual show. This will be the 30th Expo, with a unique feel that also draws on inspiration and energy from past events.

Participants can expect an action-packed weekend, with more than 75 companies from the wellness industry and 30-plus expert speakers coming together to educate, encourage and connect with each other. “The Expo is more than just a convention. Working alongside the team at Trinity School of Natural Health, our goal is to ensure reputable and uncensored access to current information and the top products from the natural health industry. The quality of exhibitors, amount of knowledge presented and welcoming atmosphere make it a unique and unforgettable experience,” says Kline.

The Expo is an extension of the larger Trinity School of Natural Health community. “We are a team that works year-round to support your health and wellness goals, because you have the right to a naturally vibrant life. The Expo serves as a platform for individuals to come together and learn from natural health experts and health freedom advocates. Many attendees come back year after year to reconnect with friends they’ve fostered lasting relationships with,” says Kline.

Organizers have seen a shift to a more family-oriented event in the past few years. “Since the Expo is sponsored by the school, we have always had a number of students and alumni attend the conference. Recently, we’ve noticed an increase in attendance from parents with young children who are looking for advice to make sense of the overwhelming amount of information and help guide their health decisions,” says Lauren Ameling, vice president of education at Trinity School.

Three lecture rooms host presentations about holistic healthcare advancements and legislation from numerous experts. The speakers and exhibitors come from all walks of life and various backgrounds such as health care, law, and research and development. Notable speakers include Robert Scott Bell, Erin Elizabeth, Dr. Paul Tai and Diane Miller. Participants can learn about subjects as far-ranging as intelligent aging, facial diagnosis, health censorship and plant-based eating.

The weekend also features interactive discussion panels in which attendees may participate. Jonathan Emord, Dan Burton and Diane Miller lead the Health Freedom Panel to explain regulations about the ability to make choices regarding family health care. Bell will lead Electronic Smog: The Health Implications of 5G and Other EMFs, discussing how individuals can counteract the effects of electronic smog from everyday items like computers and smartphones. The discussion features Ty and Charlene Bollinger, Erin Elizabeth and Beverly Rubik. Dr. Bradley Nelson, author of The Emotion Code, will lecture at a private symposium on how emotionally charged events can inhabit the body, creating malfunction and eventually, disease.

Kline stresses the Expo is a place that welcomes anyone interested in learning about holistic healthcare options. “Whether you are a practitioner looking to better care for your clients, a parent wanting to make the safest choices for your family or an individual who simply wants to live a holistic lifestyle, our event can connect you with the resources to reach your goals. Attendees leave feeling less alone, more supported and part of a larger community,” she says.

Admission for the weekend is $45 in advance, with a $5 discount available for military, seniors, Trinity School students and alumni, healthcare workers and first responders. Attendees receive a gift bag with product samples, valuable coupons and informational brochures from key sponsors and exhibitors while supplies last. For those unable to attend in person or wishing to access recordings on their own, the Expo has a virtual option to be streamed on Feb. 18 and 19, 2023.

Trinity Health Freedom Expo will take place at 18451 Convention Center Dr., in Tinley Park. For more information or to register, call 888-658-3976 or visit TrinityHealthFreedomExpo.com.

Carrie Jackson is an Evanston-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.