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Conference 2010: Vancouver, BC

Wednesday Sept. 29 - Saturday Oct.2

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Marketplace Exhibitors

2010 MARKETPLACE

The 2010 Marketplace will be held on Thursday, September 30, from 7:00 am – 6:00 pm in the designated Marketplace area. Come join us to browse and learn more about the following companies:

12 Weeks to Weight Loss and Wellness

Contact: Charles Curtis
President
Phone: 604.921.2348
Email: charles@12weekstowellness.com
Website: www.12weekstowellness.com

12 Weeks to Wellness offers a comprehensive health enhancement program that is customized to the individual and benefits the organization. Through proven change tools and wellness coaching, we help to support the development of a more balanced, happier and satisfied employee, creating higher levels of quality productivity and loyalty.

BC Recreation & Parks Association (BCRPA)

Contact: Lindsay Richardson
Awareness Campaigns Coordinator
Phone: 604.629.0965
Email: lrichardson@bcrpa.bc.ca
Website: www.walkbc.ca

The British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association is a not forprofit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life in our province. The BCRPA and its extensive network of members in the parks, recreation, physical activity and culture sector support the development of healthy individuals and communities and sustainable economies.

Benefits Canada

Contact: Alison Webb
Publisher
Phone: 416.764.3876
Fax: 416.764.3943
Email: alison.webb@rci.rogers.com
Website: www.benefitscanada.com

Benefits Canada is the country’s original and most influential pension and benefits publication for key decision-makers in Canadian workplaces. Senior finance executives, pension board trustees, benefits professionals, human resource managers and industry specialists have turned to the magazine for more than 30 years to help make informed decisions about their pension and benefits plans.

Best Doctors Canada Inc.

Contact: Mr. Jamie Marcellus
Business Development
Fax: 416.775.2480
Email: jmarcellus@bestdoctors.com
Website: www.bestdoctorscanada.com

Best Doctors helps Canadians navigate the healthcare system through one-on-one coaching and support and connects seriously ill members and their treating physicians with world renowned specialists to confirm the correct diagnosis and treatment plan, without ever having to leave home. In the past twenty years Best Doctors has changed a diagnosis 22% of the time and modified 61% of treatment plans.

Canada Wide Media

Contact: Tamara Johnston
Senior Marketing and Special Events Manager
Phone: 604.299.7311
Email: tjohnston@canadawide.com
Website: www.canadawide.com

Canada Wide Media is the publisher of “Wellness Matters” a quarterly newsletter designed to give working Canadians the information and motivation they need to improve their own health. Every issue features a broad mix of valuable advice reviewed and approved by a team of top health professionals.

Canadian Athletic Therapist Association

Contact: Grant Slessor
Executive Director
Phone: 403.509.2282
Fax: 403.509.2280
Email: glessor@telusplanet.net
Website: www.athletictherapy.org

The CATA is a progressive not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and delivery of highest quality care to active individuals through injury prevention, emergency services and rehabilitative techniques.

Canadian Mental Health Association (BC Division)

Contact: Margaret Tebbutt
Senior Consultant, Workplace Initiatives
Phone: 604.688.3234 ext. 244
Fax: 604.688.3236
Email: mentalhealthworks@cmha.bc.ca
Website: www.cmha.bc.ca

Mental Health issues affect workplace productivity and employees’ well being and ability to function. The Canadian Mental Health Association (BC Division) offers:

  • Training on workplace mental health and accommodating employees with disabilities
  • Programs for individuals
  • Quality web-based information

CCOHS

Contact: Elaine Canning
Communications
Phone: 905.572.2981 ext. 4411
Email: elainec@ccohs.ca
Website: TBC

CCOHS is Canada’s national resource for the advancement of workplace health and safety. CCOHS promotes the total well-being – physical, psychosocial and mental health – of working Canadians by providing information, training, education, management systems and solutions that support health and safety programs and the prevention of injury and illness.

Ceridian

Contact: Jeffery Livingston
Senior Marketing Manager
Phone: 905.947.7561
Email: jeffery_livingston@ceridian.ca
Website: www.ceridian.ca

Ceridian Canada is a Human Resources solutions provider and expert source of HR KnowHow. A trusted partner to 40,000 clients, Ceridian helps organizations optimize their workforce, mitigate compliance risk, reduce costs and save time by finding, paying, developing and engaging their talent. Ceridian provides payroll & HR services, EAP, recruitment, learning solutions, and more.

Certified Management Consultants

Contact: Ray Lazanik
Communications and Marketing Chair
Institute of Certified Management Consultants of BC
Email: raylazanik@shaw.ca
Website: www.cmc-canada.ca

CMC-Canada fosters excellence and integrity in the management consulting profession as a whole.
CMC-Canada administers, and its provincial Institutes confer, the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation in Canada. The association and its members advocate for the CMC designation and are dedicated to advancing the profession and delivering the benefits of those efforts to the client community.

Core Health Technologies

Contact: Chris Wells
Marketing Manager
Phone: 866.396.2673 ext. 105
Email: chris.wells@corehealthtech.com
Website: www.corehealthtech.com

CoreHealth specializes in technology to improve people’s health. The CoreHealth platform contains tools to assess the health of a workforce, inspire individuals with tailored programs based on their personal goals, and motivate entire workforces through fun company-wide health challenges. Best practice education helps ensure maximum outcomes and easy delivery.

Pacific Rim Wellness specializes in developing and providing top quality, extremely reliable pedometers, in a variety of models, to assist people in raising their level of health and wellness. Our combination of affordable pedometers, walking programs and customer service is without equal.

Creative Wellness Solutions Inc. and International Journal of Workplace Health Management

Contact: Dr. Lydia Makrides
President, Creative Wellness Solutions Inc.
Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Workplace Health Management
Phone: 902.820.3096
Email: lmakrides@wellnesssolutions.ca
Website: www.creativewellnesssolutions.ca

The International Journal of Workplace Health Management publishes research and debate in all aspects of health in the workplace, from both a public health perspective and that of the individual organization. It is a unique resource which disseminates high quality research with real relevance to practice. The editorial office of the journal is Creative Wellness Solutions Inc., a leading international provider of comprehensive workplace wellness.

Curtis Personalized Health Management Ltd.

Contact: Charles Curtis
President
Phone: 604.921.2348
Email: charles@curtishealth.com
Website: www.curtishealth.com

Curtis Personalized Health Management is a workplace management, fitness, health and wellness group that empowers individuals and organizations to strengthen their work – life capacity. Our committment to service excellence, diverse, superior, leading edge programming and client responsiveness results in a reliable, trustworthy and positive partnership with our clientele

FSEAP

Contact: Richard Lyke
National Managing Director
Phone: 877.553.7327 ext. 8303
Email: rlyke@fseap.ca
Website: www.fseap.ca

FSEAP is the Canadian EAP providing services that are proven to help organizations and their employees be their best. Our programs are recognized internationally as models of collaboration and service excellence. We are nationally accredited. We are part of the communities we serve. When you choose FSEAP, you are investing in the most stable, experienced, high-impact specialist in the business.
www.gettheworldmoving.com

Global Corporate Challenge

Contact: Jennifer Krueger
Regional Manager
Phone: 416.988.9071
Email: jenniferk@gettheworldmoving.com
Website: www.gettheworldmoving.com

The Global Corporate Challenge® (GCC) is the world’s largest and most exciting corporate health initiative.

The GCC has clinically proven results and the endorsement of some of the largest organizations in the world and their CEO’s.

Why? Because the GCC increases staff fitness, promotes teamwork, fosters a positive competitive spirit, is great fun, and supports the workforce to be active, healthy, and more productive.

The Great-West Life Assurance Company

Contact: Wes Jones
Director, Group Product Development
Phone: 204.946.7756
Email: wes.jones@gwl.ca
Website: www.greatwestlife.com

As a leading Canadian group insurance provider, Great-West Life has a special interest in supporting programs that help address the health and wellness concerns of Canadians. From prevention to return to work, we help our customers focus on wellness and ability, putting our products, services, tools and expertise to work for them.

Our commitment to innovative solutions also extends beyond our customers, to the communities where we live and work. As a public resource, the Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace offers Canadian employers valuable tools and resources on managing mental health issues in the workplace, and facilitates research, discussion and collaboration on this important issue.

Through our support as strategic partners with the Health Work and Wellness Conference™, we’re helping to ensure we are building Stronger Communities Together™, our goal for our national corporate citizenship program and as an Imagine Caring company.

Green Shield Canada

Contact: Jim Bates
Director of Sales
Phone: 416.221.7001
Fax: 416.221.0350
Email: jim.bates@greenshield.ca
Website: www.greenshield.ca

Green Shield Canada is a benefit. It’s what we do. We take a closer look at each customer’s specific issues to find answers that lead to real, bottom line savings and practical business solutions. Innovative cost containment strategies, advanced technology, exceptional customer services: it’s all part of the package.

Homewood | Human Solutions

Contact: Craig Thompson
CEO
Phone: 888.689.8604 ext.1261
Fax: 604.689.9442
Email: cthompson@humansolutions.ca
Website: www.homewoodhumansolutions.com

Look for the Human Solutions™ Implementation Station in the Marketplace during the conference!

Visit the fun and interactive “Take Action” series and implement your ideas at the Implementation Station. Learn how Human Solutions™ can assist from the ground up, beginning with forming a culture that focuses on wellness to providing a comprehensive Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Info Tech

Contact: Ken Lee
National Sales Director
Phone: 204.788.1500 ext. 101
Fax: 204.788.1600
Email: ken.lee@wellnesscheckpoint.com
Website: www.wellnesscheckpoint.com

Wellness Checkpoint® created by InfoTech, Inc. is an online, interactive, global and multilingual health risk assessment (HRA) with comprehensive reporting abilities to help you track and improve your organization’s overall health status. Wellness Checkpoint is available in 17 languages and easily adjusts for cultural preferences and clinical metrics in the countries in which it operates. Wellness Checkpoint® is used by leading multinational corporations in over 85 countries by more than 55 of the Global Fortune 500 companies – that’s close to 1 million individuals worldwide.

Lifeclinic Canada Inc.

Contact: Marcel Saint-Jean
VP
Phone: 778.389.0983
Email: msaintjean@lifeclinic.ca
Website: www.lifeclinic.ca

Lifeclinic canada inc.is dedicated to helping canadians manage their health.Founded in 2009, the company offers the Healthchek station Lc500, a state of the art piece of equipment that offers comprehensive biometric measurements including; blood pressure,heart rate,weight, and body mass index. It also has the capability of downloading blood glucose meters and pedometers.

Medisys Health Group

Contact: Michele Morriso
Account Manager
Phone: 604.669.8188 ext. 6223
Email: michele.morrison@medisys.ca
Website: www.medisys.ca

National Quality Institute

Contact: Stan Murray
Director, Healthy Workplace
Phone: 416.251.7600 ext. 248
Email: stan@nqi.ca
Website: www.nqi.com

Medisys Health Group is a total solutions healthcare provider dedicated to excellence in the delivery of healthcare solutions to over 4,000 clients. Medisys combines professional expertise with technological sophistication to address all aspects of health in the workplace. Medisys provides executive health, occupational health, wellness programs and other onsite services.

Pfizer

Contact: Francois Campeau
Manager – Private Sector
Phone: 416.964.1875 ext 5209
Email: francois.campeau@pfizer.com
Website: www.morethanmedication.ca

For more information about Pfizer Canada’s commitment to medical research, our company and how we give back to communities across Canada, please visit pfizer.ca. To learn more about how we’re helping to encourage Canadians to live healthy, balanced lives, visit www.morethanmedication.ca

PharmaSmart Canada

Contact: Bryan Preston
Director of Sales
Phone: 778.574.2915
Email: bpreston@pharma-smart.com
Website: www.pharma-smart.com

PharmaSmart Canada manufactures 4 different blood pressure kiosks for worksites,pharmacies, health clubs, and retirement homes. across Performing over 65 million tests per year in Canada and the US.

PPC Worldwide Canada EAP Services Ltd.

Contact: Mike Miller
Vice-President, Program Development
Phone: 604.431.3712
Email: mike.miller@ca.ppcworldwide.com
Website: www.ca.ppcworldwide.com

PPC Canada is a long established (1977) Employee and Family Assistance Provider with a reputation for quality with integrity. Dynamic organization (350+ across Canada) select PPC for our national and international capabilities. Our personal, local and regional service and our COA Accredited status that ensures best practices and standards of excellence.

Practice Solutions – Canadian Medical Association

Contact: Richard Lafontaine
Sales Director
Phone: 888.986.3342 ext. 230
Email: sales@wellnesscompanion.com
Website: www.wellnesscompanion.com

The Health & Wellness Companion is a secure, bilingual suite of online health assessment tools designed to help HR professionals:

  • Identify the employee health risk that impact benefits costs and productivity
  • Measure the impact of health improvement programs
  • Encourage employees to take charge of their health

Preventacare

Contact: Jody Freeman
Director
Phone: 604.338.3424
Email: jody@preventcare.ca
Website: www.preventcare.ca

Preventacare is a team of health, fitness & ergonomic professionals working together to create healthier workplaces. Using fresh innovative thinking we craft customized workplace wellness programs to fit corporations of all shapes and sizes. Check out our ideas at Preventacare.ca.

Royal Roads University

Contact: Timothy Kituri
University Recruiter
Phone: 250.391.2600
Email: timothy.lkituri@royalroads.ca
Website: www.royalroads.ca

Royal Roads University delivers applied and professional programs to advance professionals in the workplace. The university combines online and on-campus learning with current, real-world relevance for graduate and undergraduate degrees, certificates, diplomas, executive education and custom programs. Our flexible admission acknowledges academic, professional and life experience.

Safeway Pharmacy

Contact: Sarvjit Dhami
Health Care Consultant
Phone: 604.439.0092
Fax: 604.439.9611
Email: sarvjit.dhami@safeway.com
Website: www.safeway.ca

Safeway Pharmacy is pleased to provide a variety of wellness offerings to your corporations for employees onsite. Our professional turn key programs sale time and help maintain a high level of employee health. For more information, contact your local safeway and speak to a health care consultant.

Shepell FGI / Morneau Sobecco

Contact: Karen Seward
Senior Vice President Business Development & Marketing
Phone: 416.961.0023
Email: kseward@shepellfgi.com
Website: shepellfgi.com

Shepell·fgi is Canada’s leading provider of workplace health and productivity solutions, including prevention-focused Employee Assistance Programs, Absence and Disability Management, Organizational Consulting and Training, and Intercultural Solutions. The company serves 8,000 clients, representing millions of employees and their families across Canada, the United States and internationally. Shepell·fgi helps organizations maintain healthy employees and workplaces.

Shoppers Drug Mart

Contact: Paul Foley
Director, Pharmacy, Private Health
Phone: 416.490.2541
Email: pfoley@shoppersdrugmart.ca
Website: shoppersdrugmart.ca

Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation is one of the most recognized and trusted names in Canadian retailing. The company is the licensor of full-service retail drug stores operating under the name

Shoppers Drug Mart (Pharmaprix in Québec). With more than 1,159 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores operating in prime locations in each province and two territories, the company is one of the most convenient retailers in Canada.

Somenta

Contact: Bob Acton
President
Phone: 403.862.7247
Email: bobacton@somenta.com
Website: www.somenta.com

Somenta provides high quality, web-based interactive health programs with which people can build their physical fitness through exercise and nutrition, improve their sleep and self-care, and enhance their mental wellbeing and resilience. We provide solutions for organizations to employ these solutions for their employees and customers.

TELUS

Contact: Alex Kovatchev
Phone: 416.279.8615
Email: alex.kovatchev@telus.com
Website: www.telus.com

TELUS Corporation is the largest telecommunications company in Western Canada and the second largest in the country. We provide a wide range of wireline and wireless telecommunications products and services including data, Internet Protocol (IP), voice, video and entertainment services. Our strategy is to unleash the power of the Internet to deliver the best solutions to Canadians at home, in the workplace and on the move.

Von Canada

Contact: Linda Bain
Director Business Development
Phone: 416.346.6629
Email: linda.bain@von.ca
Website: www.von.ca

VON Canada offer VON Workplace Wellness programs coast to coast across Canada. We offer a full range of biometric screenings, workshops and wellness programs for your employees.

Wellsource Inc.

Contact: Reuben Polk
President
Phone: 503.656.7446
Email: rpolk@weelsource.com
Website: www.wellsource.com

Wellsource pioneered the concept of computer-assisted wellness. Today, more than 30 years later, our company continues to offer innovative products that improve lives and contribute to a healthy bottom line. It’s no accident that Wellsource continues to be a premier provider of computerized health assessments and interventions.

What People Say

“We too often get caught in the downward spiral of trying to achieve work-life balance, but the Health, Work & Wellness™ Conference opened up a realm of possibilities that organizations and individuals can attain.” — Tanya Ponnan, Research Analyst, Labour Relations Department Greater Vancouver Regional District