Join us at The Valley Hospital's 2026 Holistic Conference:
Rooted in Growth: Nurturing the Whole Being
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Seasons, 644 Pascack Road, Township of Washington, NJ
Keynote Speaker: Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, IFNCP
About the Conference
Join us for a day of inspiration and self-discovery! Our event focuses on holistic wellness and personal growth to help you thrive in all aspects of life. Learn from experts in mindfulness, nutrition, spirituality, and more. Connect with like-minded individuals and empower yourself to become the best version of you. Don't miss out on this transformative experience!
This year, we are proud to welcome our keynote speaker, Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, IFNCP, and her presentation, "Self-Care for Caregivers." A dietitian, health coach, fitness instructor, and author, Jessica will guide attendees through the core lifestyle pillars of whole-person wellness: nutrition, movement, stress management, sleep hygiene, and time/energy alignment. Drawing on the latest science and her experience supporting busy professionals and healthcare providers, Jessica offers simple, practical strategies for building resilience without overwhelm.
Registration
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Conference Agenda
| Time | Presentation | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 8:30 a.m. | Registration, Breakfast, and Vendors | |
| 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. | Welcome TVH 2026 Holistic Conference | Charles Vannoy, DNP, MBA, FACHE, NEA-BC, HN-BC, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Valley Health System |
| 8:45 – 10:15 a.m. | Self-Care for Caregivers | Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, IFNCP, Registered Dietitian, Health Coach, & Author |
| 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. | Break and Vendors | |
| 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Toxic Perseverance | Michael Scarano, MD |
| 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Fight or Flight? Resolving Conflict in the Workplace – Rooted in Respect, Grounded in Growth | Chad Brocato, DHSc, JD |
| 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Sleep and the Science of Happiness | Jeffery Barasch, MD, VMG Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine |
| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch and Vendors Zumba with Jessica Walsh at 1:15 p.m. in Ballroom | |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | From Fringe to Framework: Chiropractic Through the Lens of Modern Science | Lori Nuzzi, DC, Director, Integrative Medicine- Valley Medical Group |
| 2 - 2:30 p.m. | The Oracle of the Auricle: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Insights from the Ear | Daniel Yoo, Lac- Acupuncturist, Integrative Medicine - Valley Medical Group |
| 2:30 - 3 p.m. | Dessert and Vendors | |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Exploring Energy Healing Modalities: Which One is Right for Me? | Nancy Elmann, RN, MSN, CCRN, CHFN, VAD-C, NP-C, Advance Practice Nurse, Heart Failure Program -The Valley Hospital |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Poster Presentations | |
| 4:30 - 5 p.m. | Poster Winners / Closing Remarks / Evaluations | Charles Vannoy, DNP, MBA, FACHE, NEA-BC, HN-BC |
Thank You, Sponsors
A special thank you to our donors for their generous support of our conference:
Participating Vendors
The conference welcomes the following vendors:
Contact Hours
THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO NEW JERSEY STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION FOR APPROVAL TO AWARD CONTACT HOURS. THE NEW JERSEY STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION IS ACCREDITED AS AN APPROVER OF NURSING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER’S COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION. PLANNERS, CONTENT EXPERTS AND SPEAKERS HAVE DECLARED NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THERE IS NO COMMERCIAL SUPPORT FOR THIS ACTIVITY. TO SUCCESSFULLY EARN A CONTACT HOUR CERTIFICATE, PARTICIPANTS MUST STAY FOR THE ENTIRE PROGRAM. EVALUATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED. CERTIFICATES WILL BE DISBURSED UPON COMPLETION. THE VALLEY HOSPITAL IS AN APPROVED PROVIDER OF NURSING CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY THE NEW JERSEY STATE NURSES ASSOCIATION, AN ACCREDITED APPROVER BY THE AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER’S COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION. P83-9/23-26
