Schedule

13th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2024 with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner

SEPTEMBER 7, SATURDAY, 10am - 6pm
10:00 AM

WELCOME to the 13th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2024 with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner

Visit, Shop, and Explore Over 120 Exhibitors!

10:00 AM OPENING CEREMONY
  • Welcome - Emcee
  • Presentation of the Stamford Fire Department Honor Guard
  • National Anthem - Annabelle Agosta,12 yrs old from Fairfield, CT
  • Invocation / Prayer - Josh Wilson, Senior Paster, Greenwich Baptist Church, Greenwich, CT
  • Thank you to Stamford Health - Presentation of Proclamation from Mayor Simmons to Stamford Health
  • Stamford Health representative to say a few words
  • Thank you to KeyBank and BLT / Harbor Point - Presentation by Mayor Simmons of the COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD to both KeyBank and BLT / Harbor Point for their commitment and dedication to this event and for fostering community spirit and good health and financial health. Both have been a part of this event for FIVE YEARS.
  • KeyBank representative to say a few words
  • BLT/Harbor Point representative to say a few words
  • We'd like to THANK ALL OF OUR VALUED SPONSORS. All Sponsors Group Photo
  • Emcee to THANK EVERYONE FOR ATTENDING THIS GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT and ENJOY ALL 120+ Sponsors and Exhibitors.
10:00 AM Experience Our Sponsors:

Exclusive Healthcare Partner

  • Stamford Health

Support Sponsors

  • ShopRite / Cingari Family Markets
  • Camp Bow Wow Stamford
  • Cassena Care at Stamford and Norwalk
  • Cassena Kidney Care
  • Dello Russo Laser Vision
  • Esse Care and Wellness
  • Eversource
  • GameDay Men’s Health Stamford
  • KeyBank
  • Life Time Stamford
  • Toyota of Stamford

Zone Sponsors

  • Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel
  • Chelsea Piers Athletic Club
  • ONE Speech Therapy
  • Sacred Heart University
  • Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses
10:00 AM Experience Our 10 Different Zones:
  1. PET WELLNESS ZONE sponsored by Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hote2.(Section 100, on the Boardwalk)
  2. YOGA & STRETCHING ZONE sponsored by Chelsea Piers Athletic Club(Section 100, on the Boardwalk)
  3. GROUP FITNESS ZONE sponsored by Sacred Heart University(Section 100, on the Boardwalk)
  4. KIDS ZONE sponsored by ONE Speech Therapy(Section 100, on the Boardwalk)
  5. TOUCH-A-TRUCK KIDS ZONE(Section 200, on the grass)
  6. HEALTHY HOME ZONE sponsored by Sam Bridge Nursery & Green12.(Section 200, on the grass)
  7. HEALTHY FOOD TRUCK ZONE(Section 300, on the grass)
  8. HEALTHY RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE ZONE(Section 300, on the grass)
  9. ECO-FRIENDLY WINE, SPIRITS & CRAFT BEER ZONE(Section 300, on the grass)
  10. NON-PROFIT ZONE(Section 300)
12:00 - 1:00 PM TIPS FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING WITH EXPERTS FROM STAMFORD HEALTH
  • KIDS' FANS (Fitness and Nutrition Services) promoting childhood wellness, obesity prevention, and physical activity presented by Ilaria St. Florian, RD.
  • Posture and ergonomic setup throughout the day demonstrated by Physical Therapist Brian Roberts from Stamford Health's HSS Sports Rehab at Harbor Point.
  • The importance of establishing a primary care physician and demonstration of proper blood pressure readings presented by Romulo Vasquez, MD.
6:00 PM Thank you for attending the HWL EXPO 2024! See you next year!

Yoga & Stretching Zone Sponsored by Chelsea Piers Athletic Club

Astroturf Area on the Boardwalk
10:00 am – 10:30am
OPENING CEREMONY on the boardwalk
10:30am – 11:10am
Power Yoga - Connect to yourself so you can connect to others off your mat and in your world. Here at Connecticut Power Yoga, we use the physical practice of yoga to build strength and endurance to ignite personal growth and transformation. The practice is not just about physical exercise but also about cultivating a mindset of resilience, self-awareness, and personal development. This class offers a dynamic vinyasa flow, balancing effort with ease for an invigorating and well-rounded practice with Brittany Rodriguez by Connecticut Power Yoga
11:15am – 12:00pm
Stretch Fiesta with Dr. JT - Stretching regularly is important for preventing Injuries and improving flexibility. Join us for a guided stretch sure to boost your body with James Tyler Dodge, PT, DPT, SCSC, XPS by Iron Health Physical Therapy & Wellness
12:15pm – 1:00pm
Yoga Flow - Chelsea Piers Athletic Club's signature yoga class. You'll find a fun and light-hearted all level flow that will leave you with a glow with Kathy Salvo by Chelsea Piers Athletic Club.
1:15pm – 2:00pm
Yoga for Muscle Recovery - This beginner yoga class highlights simple movements that explore full range of motion and full breathing exploration as you slow down and tune in to your body with Daniella Fioretti by Evolve Fit Rx.
2:15pm – 3:00pm
Flow Vinyasa - Vinyasa Flow takes you through a series of yoga poses to celebrate yourself through the empowerment and freedom of movement. Physical strength, mobility, and mental clarity, drawing on your breath as your inner source of focus with Alessia Adler by Life Time Stamford.
3:15pm – 4:00pm
Breathwork Experience For Stress-Relief and Calm - Guided breathwork experience to access stress-relief and cultivated calm in a powerful way. Refresh and restore your mental and emotional well-being through conscious breathing with Jenn Warwick by Breathe For Life.
4:15pm – 5:00pm
Power Yoga with a Twist - Beginning with our signature class offers a dynamic vinyasa flow, balancing effort with ease for an invigorating and well-rounded practice. We will dive into partner play, getting upside down and balancing poses by Aimee and Tim Elsner with Connecticut Power Yoga.

Group Fitness Zone Sponsored by Sacred Heart University

Amphitheatre on the Boardwalk
10:00 am – 10:30am
OPENING CEREMONY on the boardwalk
10:30 am – 11:10am
Strength Driven Interval Training - Come channel your inner athlete with a free strength workout provided by The Strength Gym, Stamford’s leaders in barbell-free strength and conditioning with Hanna Gleason by MADabolic Stamford
11:15am – 12:00pm
Rumble Boxing Power Workout - Learn 6 basic punches, the fundamentals of boxing, experience the notorious Rumble Round and sweat in style during the full body, HIIT workout with Krista Esposito by Rumble Boxing.
12:00 pm – 1:00pm
LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE WITH STAMFORD HEALTH
  • Ilaria St. Florian, RD, registered dietitian and KIDS FANS (Fitness and Nutrition Service) Program Manager will demonstrate proper food portioning.
  • Brian Roberts, PT from our HSS Sports Rehab Provided by Stamford Health - Harbor Point to demo proper stretching before exercises.
  • Romulo Vasquez, MD, primary care, family and sports medicine-board-certified physician at Stamford Health's new Walk-In Center at Harbor Point will speak about the importance of establishing a primary care physician, the new walk-in center's capabilities and demonstrate proper blood pressures.
1:15pm – 2:00pm
Maxout – This class pushes athletes to muscle MAXOUT to increase strength capacity, fire up metabolism, and build confidence with Ottis Lewis by Life Time Stamford.
2:15pm – 3:00pm
Revolution Training Boxing 101 – Fundamentals of boxing. All levels are welcome, with Ahmad Mickens, Owner by Revolution Training.
3:15pm – 4:00pm
Core + Glutes - will focus on muscular endurance with high reps that we have you repeat to form great glutes and a strong core with Monica Concha by Chelsea Piers Athletic Club.
4:15pm – 5:00pm
Strength & Mobility - Both strength and mobility are necessary to move well and without pain. This beginner friendly class is great for all bodies, as we educate you on simple body weight, focused training circuits. JOIN US with Emma Bolton by Evolve Fit Rx.