Improving Health Conference
Improving Health Conference
The Improving Health Conference seeks to give individuals tools that they can use to prevent and/or treat various ailments with simple, natural means in their own homes. There is a strong focus on educating individuals in healthy lifestyle behaviors and promoting the adoption of those behaviors; training in the use of natural remedies such as hydrotherapy, herbal therapy, nutrition therapy, and others; and integrating biblical spirituality in the healing process. Overall, this workshop seeks to prepare you to be able to better meet your health needs and those of your friends and family with disease prevention and natural therapies.
Natural Remedies • Herbs • Cooking School
Interactive Workshops
Everyone will learn about natural remedies, herbs, and plant-based meal preparation.
Natural Remedies and Hydrotherapy
Learn about simple home remedies like charcoal, aloe vera, ice massage, and more. Discover what’s in your kitchen that can help with pain and sickness!
Garden Herbs: "From Soil to Soul . . . A Guided Sensory Workshop"
Join us for a hands-on exploration of nature’s pharmacy. In this immersive garden walk, we move beyond the kitchen spice rack to discover the living plants that provide flavor, fragrance, and vitality. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a sunny windowsill, this class will give you the confidence to grow, harvest, and utilize powerful herbs in your daily life.
Plant-based Cooking
Discover how plant-based foods can be made simple, delicious and nutritious in this interactive cooking class. Through hands-on preparation and real-life tips, attendees will learn how everyday meals can support better health and a more joyful, hopeful lifestyle.
Prices
On-site additions or changes will not be possible. Therefore, all options need to be chosen during registration. Payment (except for treatment/s) is made during registration.
**Prices are subject to change without notice.**
Conference Fee
(including materials & handouts)
- Adult (13 years old and older) - $100
- Older child (8-12 years old) - $75
- Younger child (7 years old and younger) - Free
Meals
Meals are non-refundable. Meal prices are per person per meal. Meals are plant-based with the occasional use of honey. If you have a food sensitivity, please contact us. And if you have a severe food allergy, providing your own meals is recommended. Meals are from Wednesday supper to Sunday breakfast.
**Deadline to register for meals is April 7**
- Breakfast - $9.80
- Lunch - $9.80
- Supper - $7.70
FREE for children 3 years old and younger.
Lodging
Lodging is limited to a first-come, first-served basis. Rates are per room/RV/tent, per night.
Strictly no pets allowed on campus. No transportation will be provided from one meeting location to another.
- Anvwodi – $40 (up to 2 adults per room)
- Older facility. WiFi. Smaller rooms. Shared bathrooms. Central AC/heat. Limited toiletries. On-site laundry (bring your own laundry detergent). Common living room area. Shared refrigerator space. NO FOOD ALLOWED in all rooms. Common dining room. Room key deposit of $20.00 in cash will be collected during on-site check-in.
- Dorm Room – $25
- A bed in either the women’s or men’s dorm. You may have one or more roommates and will be sharing a bathroom with others. Most dorm rooms contain two to three twin beds, and the bathroom is shared between two rooms.
- RV Site – $25
- Bring your own camper. Must be 50 amps or below.
- Tent Camping – $15
- Access to bathroom/showers, bring your own tent.
Special Seminar Lab Work
Important: Blood draw will be on Thursday morning at 5:30 am ONLY. If you cannot be available at that time, please do not sign up for lab work. Once blood draw is completed, please schedule a blood (lab) review to occur via phone after the seminar.
Blood draw is Thursday before breakfast at 5:30 am. It is necessary to fast (nothing but water) for the 12 hours before you get your blood drawn. Be sure to drink at least 2 cups of water 30 minutes before blood draw.
Full Blood Panel – $225
Includes:
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Panel
- Liver Function Panel
- Electrolytes
- Basic Proteins
- Lipid Panel
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL Cholesterol
- LDL Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Complete Blood Count (includes immune function)
- Vitamin D
- B12
- Hemoglobin A1C
- Sedimentation Rate
- Insulin
- Folate
- C-Reactive Protein
- Uric Acid
- Glucose
- Iron Panel
- Thyroid (TSH)
Treatments
All treatments will be done at our Lifestyle Center and are available as time and personnel allow. Payment for the treatment will be paid on site.
Note: Maximum of 2 treatments per person only. You will be missing classes/lectures during the treatment.
- Facial Contrast (30 minutes) – $70
- Infrared Sauna (45 minutes) – $100
- Fomentation (30 minutes) – $85
- Massage (60 minutes) – $90
- Russian Steam (60 minutes) – $100
Consultation with Medical Provider
Schedule a personal consultation with one of our medical providers. Discuss in depth any medical concern that you may have.
Consultation – $165
2027 Speakers
Guest Speaker - Dr. Isaac Olatunji, Jr., State Line SDA Church
Guest Cooking School Instructor - Paula and Curtis Eakins, 3ABN
Rukiya Charles, LMT, LC
Director of the Uchee Pines Lifestyle Counselor program
Jai Hewlett, LC
Director of the Uchee Pines Lifestyle Educator program
Erik Kelly, FNP-C
Healthcare provider for the Uchee Pines Lifestyle Center
Dickson Onsare, LP
Healthcare provider for the Uchee Pines Lifestyle Center
Marvin Randall, MD
Healthcare provider for the Uchee Pines Lifestyle Center
Adan Sanchez, MD
Healthcare provider for the Uchee Pines Lifestyle Center
Ashwin Sukumaran, LP
Administrator and a healthcare provider for the Uchee Pines Lifestyle Center
FAQ
WHAT SHOULD I PACK?
In the spring, it can be quite cool. Plan to wear casual clothing for classes, and bring some outdoor clothing, if there are any outdoor activities in the schedule. Other items include umbrella, notebook & pens, Bible, and flashlight.
WHAT TIME ZONE IS UCHEE PINES IN?
Uchee Pines and the surrounding county are on Eastern Time. Because we are on the time zone border, you must manually set your smart time devices to Eastern to avoid being late to scheduled events or missing them altogether.
WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN?
The workshops are not geared for children. Children coming with their parents must be under the supervision of an adult at all times, especially during meals. Children may not take part in the massage and hydrotherapy portions of the seminar. Because lodging is in short supply, children will usually share a room with their parents.
WHAT IF I COME BY COMMERCIAL TRANSPORTATION?
The closest airport is Columbus Airport (CSG), which is a small- to medium-sized airport and may cost more. The least expensive airport near Uchee Pines is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). From the Atlanta airport, you can take Groome Transportation to Columbus, Georgia. For a transportation fee, we can pick you up and drop you off at Columbus Airport or Groome Transportation in Columbus, GA.