Medical Doctor, Media Wellness Expert, Author, Speaker, Coach & Flamenco Dancer
Vancouver, Canada Area
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- Blogger at Psychology Today
- Author at Beaufort Books
- Media Wellness Expert at The Daily
- Columnist and Wellness Expert, "Live Well, Feel Better" at HEART Business Journal for Women
- Speaker at WOW (Woman of Worth) Events
- "Health Maven" and "Top Health Blogger" at Wellsphere.com
- Health & Wellness Expert at HealthyCanada.com
- Columnist at Just For Canadian Doctors Magazine
- Flamenco Dancer at Independent,Vancouver & Los Cabos, Mexico
- Contributing Writer at ALIVE Magazine
- Clinic Physician at Carepoint Medical Centres
- Doctor , Writer, Speaker, Life Coach at Independent Consulting (Self-employed)
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- Flamenco Dancer at Faronics Corporation
- Flamenco Dancer/Instructor and Salsa Dancer/Instructor at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
- Columnist at Rogers Media
- Speaker at WOW (Woman of Worth) Events
- Speaker/Workshop Leader at UBC Land & Building Services Health & Wellness Program
- Guest Speaker at E-Women Network
- Speaker at Chiropractors Association of Saskatchewan
- Wellness Columnist at Opulence Magazine
- Speaker, annual Hycroft Lecture at University Women's Club of Vancouver
- Speaker at Vancouver Coastal Health
- Speaker at Bio-K +
- Speaker at LifeFest A Life In Balance Health Expositions
- Wellness Expert, interviewed for documentary film at Picture Her Productions
- Contributing Writer and Wellness Expert at Chatelaine Magazine
- Emergency Medicine Resident at Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre
- Education
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- The University of British Columbia
- The University of British Columbia
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Susan Biali’s Summary
My passion is helping you to discover yourself, create vibrant health, and live a life you love.
I used to be a depressed, frustrated doctor, until I took a hiatus to follow my dreams as a flamenco dancer in Los Cabos, Mexico. It was tough at first, but I didn't give up and eventually ended up performing for celebrities, the owners of major sports teams such as the Dallas Cowboys and the Lakers, and other high profile clients. My husband and I even taught Pink how to salsa!
It's been quite the ride, and the miraculous experiences, joy, and wonderful health that I discovered now fuel my work as a media wellness expert, author, life coach and educational/inspirational/motivational speaker.
I'm currently based in Vancouver, Canada and travel internationally to speak and dance. My keynotes and seminars/workshops teach you how to create a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life on many different levels, and I combine dance performances and workshops with my speaking.
My upcoming book, "Live a Life You Love: 7 Steps to a Healthier, Happier, More Passionate You", will be released in March 2010 by Beaufort Books(NYC)
I love educating the public about health, life and happiness through media across North America. I blog for PsychologyToday.com and have appeared on Fox News, MSNBC, Global TV, CityTV, CTV and The Good Life Network, and in magazines such as Self, Fitness, First fo Women, Hello!, Chatelaine, Today's Parent, the Medical Post, etc. I write two columns for Canadian national magazines, and am an expert for HealthyCanada.com and a "health maven" for Wellsphere.com.
In addition to maximizing exposure for my upcoming book, I'd like to increase my work with media across North America, syndicate a column on life and wellness, and increase my speaking engagements internationally. I'm fluent in Spanish, though I don't actually have a drop of Latin or Spanish blood!
I look forward to connecting with you!
Susan Biali’s Specialties:
Media Work, Public Education, Speaking, Coaching, Writing, Health & Wellness, Life Balance, Nutrition, Success & Motivation, Inspiration
Susan Biali’s Experience
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Blogger
Psychology Today
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
June 2009 — Present (7 months)
I write a self-help blog for PsychologyToday.com called Prescriptions for Life, which is loosely based on the themes of my upcoming book: "Your Prescription for Life! Seven Steps to a Healthier, Happier You" (January 2010, Beaufort Books)
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Author
Beaufort Books
(Publishing industry)
January 2009 — Present (1 year )
My book "Live a Life You Love: 7 Steps to a Healthier, Happier, More Passionate You" will be released by New York's Beaufort Books in March 2010!
To pre-order on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Live-Life-You-Love-Passionate/dp/0825305993/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253633346&sr=8-1 -
Media Wellness Expert
The Daily
(Broadcast Media industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 7 months)
I provide health and wellness information and advice for viewers of "The Daily" on Wellness Wednesdays. This show is currently broadcast three times a day on Channel 10 in Vancouver, as well as in Winnipeg, and will be showing coast-to-coast on The Vision Network as of September.
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Columnist and Wellness Expert, "Live Well, Feel Better"
HEART Business Journal for Women
(Publishing industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)
I write a regular "Live Well, Feel Better" column on health and wellness for this national magazine for high-achieving professional and executive women
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Speaker
WOW (Woman of Worth) Events
(Events Services industry)
2008 — Present (1 year )
Presented "The Secrets of Extraordinary Health & Happiness" keynote to open 2008 conference; scheduled to speak on "Prosperity Panel" for conference 2009. Awarded 2008 WOW (Woman of Worth) Award in Health & Wellness
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"Health Maven" and "Top Health Blogger"
Wellsphere.com
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)
"Health Maven" Expert Resource for "Happiness" group at Wellsphere.com (the health and wellness platform used by Stanford University). Answer member questions on health and wellness, provide articles/blog posts, etc. Awarded "Top Health Blogger" status (for my blog at www.susanbiali.com) by Wellsphere founder Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge.
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Health & Wellness Expert
HealthyCanada.com
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
March 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)
Health & Wellness Expert. Contribute articles, blog posts and podcasts, occasionally collaborating with my colleague, well-known B.C. media wellness expert Dr. Art Hister.
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Columnist
Just For Canadian Doctors Magazine
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
January 2005 — Present (5 years )
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Flamenco Dancer
Independent,Vancouver & Los Cabos, Mexico
(Entertainment industry)
2004 — Present (5 years )
I have been performing flamenco professionally since 2004. For the last few years I performed my solo show in the resort of Los Cabos, Mexico, where I performed in private events at exclusive resorts (such as Rosewood's Las Ventanas and One & Only Palmilla) and private villas. I have performed for thousands of people over the years, audience members/clients included celebrities such as Sean Penn, the owners of the LA Lakers and the Dallas Cowboys, the owners of Mary Kay Cosmetics, etc. For 2009 I have returned to performing "up north", performing for corporate events and as part of my speaking engagements, also currently working on a project with the Grammy-winning Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
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Contributing Writer
ALIVE Magazine
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)
January 2001 — Present (9 years )
Contributing freelance writer on topics of health, wellness and nutrition
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Clinic Physician
Carepoint Medical Centres
(Privately Held; Medical Practice industry)
July 2000 — Present (9 years 6 months)
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Doctor , Writer, Speaker, Life Coach
Independent Consulting (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 2000 — Present (10 years )
Physician Expert: Wellness, Life Balance, Nutrition, Personal Development, Success & Motivation, Inspiration, Life Coaching. Professional Flamenco and Salsa Dancer.
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Flamenco Dancer
Faronics Corporation
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
December 2008 — December 2008 (1 month)
Performed flamenco show for annual company party at Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre
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Flamenco Dancer/Instructor and Salsa Dancer/Instructor
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Hospitality industry)
December 2006 — December 2008 (2 years 1 month)
Flamenco Dancer for special events at Rosewood's Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos, Mexico; also gave group flamenco workshop and private salsa lessons to couples and individuals
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Columnist
Rogers Media
(Publishing industry)
January 2001 — November 2008 (7 years 11 months)
Monthly Nutrition Column "Food For Thought", The Medical Post
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Speaker
WOW (Woman of Worth) Events
(Events Services industry)
October 2008 — October 2008 (1 month)
I opened the 2008 WOW conference with my keynote "The Secrets of Extraordinary Health & Happiness", and also received the 2008 WOW (Woman of Worth) Award in Health & Wellness
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Speaker/Workshop Leader
UBC Land & Building Services Health & Wellness Program
(Higher Education industry)
October 2008 — October 2008 (1 month)
Presented "Lunch N' Learn" Interactive Workshop: "Women's Health: Creating Wellness, Balance & Hope"
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Guest Speaker
E-Women Network
(Events Services industry)
October 2008 — October 2008 (1 month)
Performed flamenco dance and presented keynote "Discover Yourself - Create Vibrant Health - Design the Life of Your Dreams!" at E-Women Network (Vancouver) meeting
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Speaker
Chiropractors Association of Saskatchewan
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
September 2008 — September 2008 (1 month)
Speaker at AGM: "Creating Positive Relationships"
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Wellness Columnist
Opulence Magazine
(Publishing industry)
January 2008 — September 2008 (9 months)
Regular wellness column for the Calgary edition of Opulence Magazine (magazine stopped publication in Fall 2008)
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Speaker, annual Hycroft Lecture
University Women's Club of Vancouver
(Philanthropy industry)
June 2008 — June 2008 (1 month)
In June 2008 I was selected to give the annual Hycroft lecture at the University Women's Club of Vancouver (previous Hycroft lecturers include astronaut Roberta Bondar, chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Beverly McLachlin, and legendary journalist Pamela Wallin)
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Speaker
Vancouver Coastal Health
(Government Agency; Hospital & Health Care industry)
June 2008 — June 2008 (1 month)
Presented keynote "Make Someday Today" at Grand Rounds at Richmond Hospital
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Speaker
Bio-K +
(Privately Held; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
September 2004 — September 2004 (1 month)
Presented regarding the health benefits of probiotics at the Canadian Health Food Association Convention
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Speaker
LifeFest A Life In Balance Health Expositions
(Privately Held; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
March 2004 — March 2004 (1 month)
Speaker: The Mind-Body Connection
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Wellness Expert, interviewed for documentary film
Picture Her Productions
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
2003 — 2003 (less than a year)
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Contributing Writer and Wellness Expert
Chatelaine Magazine
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
June 2001 — September 2002 (1 year 4 months)
Freelance contributor, Wellness expert and Guest Expert on "Special Guest Internet Forum"
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Emergency Medicine Resident
Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre
(Educational Institution; Medical Practice industry)
August 1998 — June 2000 (1 year 11 months)
Susan Biali’s Education
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The University of British Columbia
Doctor of Medicine , Medicine, Emergendy Medicine, Family Medicine , 1994 — 2000
- Activities and Societies:
- Medical Alumni Association, UBC
Alumni Association, UBC
President of Interns, Royal Columbian Hospital
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The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science , Dietetics , 1991 — 1994
Head of Graduating Class, Awarded University of British Columbia Medal
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Susan Biali’s Interests:
Media Work (Television and Radio), Writing, Speaking, Consulting, Health & Wellness, Life Balance, Nutrition, Life Coaching, Motivation, Success, Inspiration, Dancing, Flamenco Dance, Salsa Dance, International Travel, Spanish language (fluent)
Susan Biali’s Groups:
Optimist Club International, Los Cabos Tomatoes, University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine Alumni Association
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Canadian Association of Professional Speakers - CAPS -
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Women's Post -
Flamenco
Susan Biali’s Honors:
WOW (Woman of Worth) Award in Health & Wellness, 2008
Rakesh Goel Prize, most outstanding in the clinical specialties, graduating class UBC Medicine
Jennie Gillespie Drennan scholarship, outstanding medical woman, UBC Medicine 1994-1998
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