Health & Wellness Expo: Birkenhead Village
Description
Positioned in 1913 as Auckland’s most healthy marine suburb and flanked by native bush on three sides, our village has evolved into a true sanctuary for health and vitality. Over the past year alone, our wellness community has grown from 60 to over 80 dedicated businesses, officially cementing Birkenhead as Auckland’s premier health and wellness destination.
Following the success of our debut event, we are thrilled to return with our second annual Wellness & Health Expo, expanding into a full weekend on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July, with one day dedicated to activations and one day to inspiring and advising. For more information on Saturday activations, head to www.birkenhead.net.nz/events
This year, our focus is entirely proactive, shifting the conversation from mere lifespan (the number of years we live) to healthspan—maximizing the quality, energy, and wellness of those years to secure a more vibrant, high-quality future for you and your family.
To keep the insights vital and engaging, we’ve mixed up our schedule to feature a dynamic blend of solo keynotes and interactive expert panels. The weekend will be opened by our headline keynote speaker, Dr. Ajmol Ali, presenting his essential session:
“Live Better, Not Just Longer: Why Healthspan Matters”
Throughout the day, you will gain direct access to Dr. Ali and an impressive lineup of local specialists who bring over 120 years of collective experience straight to you.
To secure your spot, please purchase your $2 tickets with all profits going to The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand.
Lineup
Session 1: Live better, not just longer: Why healthspan matters
Prof. Ajmol Ali PhD, Massey University Lecturer, ImaGo Wellness Coaching, 24 years experience 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM (45 Mins) Healthspan isn’t built in big moments, it’s built through small, daily habits. You don’t need a complete life overhaul, you need a better set of everyday decisions. In this presentation, I’ll share practical, evidence‑based strategies to help you eat well, move well, sleep well, and think well, so you can maintain health, independence, and quality of life as you age.
Session 2: The Hidden Gatekeepers of the Brain & Heart: Dual Panel
Julia Lee, MNZAS, B.A.(Hons), M.Aud.(Hons), Bay Audiology Tony Cradwick, BOptom, Highbury Optometrist, 22 years experience 11:20 AM – 12:05 PM (45 Mins) The Gatekeepers of the Brain & Heart: How Vision, and Hearing Health Shield Your Core Biology. Early-warning diagnostic systems. How eyesight reveals microvascular brain health, and treating hearing loss prevents cognitive decline.
Session 3: The Nervous System Deep Dive: Dual Panel
Morgan Hancock, M. Ost, B. App. Sc (H.B.), B Com Sci., Insight Healthcare Yu Rain Zhao, M. Ost, B. App. Sc (H.B.), B.M. (Acupuncture and Tuina), Insight Healthcare, 16 years experience 12:10 PM – 12:55 PM (45 Mins) From Fight-or-Fight to Rest & Repair: Understanding how stress affects the nervous system and your health. Stripping away the mystery to explore the concrete neurophysiological and structural triggers that help move a stressed body from "fight-or-flight" into "rest-and-repair" — and how to shift your nervous system from stress towards recovery.
Midday Village Lunch Break
12:55 PM – 1:25 PM (30 Mins) A quick half-hour break to grab food or a coffee from a local village cafe.
Session 4: The Strength Prescription & A Herbalists Approach to Vitality: 2 Speakers
Angie Gray, B.Sc, Core Connect residing at 22 Mokoia, 16 years experience Karlee Senk, Medical Herbalist NLP coach, Health 2000 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM (50 Mins) Reversing Cellular Decay, Building Female Vitality, and Future-Proofing the Body- Specialist pelvic care and tissue integrity. Resistance training, metabolic health, and bone density throughout hormonal shifts. Herbal Medicine 101: What it is and how it actively supports female vitality and biological balance. How herbal medicine differs fundamentally from homeopathy (clearing up a very common misconception!).
Session 5: The Cellular Beauty & Skin Longevity Spotlight
Roza Young, B. Pharm., Life Pharmacy, 21 years experience 2:30 PM – 3:10 PM (40 Mins) Treating the skin as a direct, visible reflection of internal metabolic age. Exploring the chemistry of advanced active topicals and premium, non-invasive cosmetic solutions that protect the moisture barrier, reverse environmental UV damage, and trigger deep cellular collagen remodeling. Leading a deep dive into regenerative medicine and aesthetic injectable treatments, clinical skin barrier care, and targeted cosmetic aesthetic renewal solutions.
Closing Remarks
3:15 PM – 3:20 PM | Closing Remarks Interactive Community Wrap-Up (5 Mins)
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