Health is more than just about the physical. It is feeling great in body, mind, emotion, and spirit.

This is the guiding principle of the Facets of Wellness, a two-day exhibit and conference on holistic wellness slated on September 14-15. It’s part of the Manila International Book Fair, the country’s largest and longest-running book fair, and it will be held at Function Rooms 1 and 2, 3rd level, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. The conference will run from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm on both days of the event. Each day will be divided into afternoon and evening sessions, each of which will highlight a different aspect of wellness.

Financial and occupational wellness seminars will be featured in the morning of September 14, 2012. Dr. Francisco Colayco, a well-renowned entrepreneur and financial adviser, will speak on the topics “Be Your Own Boss” and “Healthy Money Attittudes and Habits”. The afternoon sessions will focus on physical and environmental wellness with topics such as “Lifestyle Diseases:  A Silent Disaster” by cardiologist Dr. Anthony Leachon, “Sports and Fitness for a Healthy Lifestyle” by Prof. Hercules Callanta of University of the Philippines-Diliman’s College of Human Kinetics, “Steps to Fitness” by renowned sports journalist and TV host Dyan Castillejo, and “Positive Nutritional Habits” by nutritionist Dr. Sani Rose Orbeta.

In the morning of September 15, emotional and spiritual wellness will be tackled, with topics such as “Are You OK?” by clinical psychologist Dr. Teresa Gustilo-Villasor and “Do You Have a Sacred Space?” by Rev. Fr. Ruben Tanseco, SJ. In the afternoon, the focus shifts to mental and social wellness with talks such as “Am I People Smart?” by licensed family counselor Ms. Harriet Hormilosa, and “How Do I Take Care of My Brain?” by neurologist Dr. Pia Banico.

The exhibit will feature various booths from different industries such as medicine, beauty, fashion and lifestyle, fitness, relaxation, food, and books. It will run from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on both days.

Check out the Facets of Wellness exhibit and converence, and be closer to health inside and out.

For more information on The Facets of Wellness or for interested exhibitors, please contact Primetrade Asia at wellness@primetradeasia.com or call (02)895-1706 or 896-0682.