Join THRIVE for a fun, all-veg fitness day packed with healthy eats, workouts, and good vibes!

Join VegTO for a 2 hour interactive session featuring guest experts Jim O’Quinn, Performance Coach & Certified Personal Trainer, and Dr. Kelli Qi, Naturopathic Doctor

First Hour: Levelling Up Plant-Based Fitness w Jim O’Quinn, Performance Coach & Certified Personal Trainer

*This is not a lecture, fitness seminar or sales presentation.

It’s a 45-minute interactive experience followed by a 15-minute Q&A where participants will:

answer surprising health and nutrition questions

take part in simple strength, mobility and balance challenges

test grip strength and endurance

learn practical strategies to improve energy, movement and overall health

discover simple habits that can support long-term well-being

The goal is to create an engaging and memorable experience that encourages people to think more proactively about their health in a very down-to-earth and encouraging way.

Everything is designed to be welcoming, practical and accessible for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Second Hour: Vegan Nutrition: Beyond B12 with Dr. Kelli Qi, Naturopathic Doctor

Think you’re covered nutritionally because you take your B12? Think again! Dr. Kelli Qi will present an evidence-informed and practical conversation exploring:

how to build a nutritionally complete plant-based diet and the key nutrients that deserve attention beyond B12, including iron, calcium, vitamin D, iodine, zinc, omega-3s and more.

“Reading Your Bloodwork 101”, a beginner-friendly guide to some of the common lab markers that can provide insight into your nutritional status and overall health.

No medical background required at all!

Come with curiosity, leave with practical takeaways, and feel more confident about making your plant-based diet work for your health!

Get ready to energize your body and nourish your soul at this awesome in-person event! Whether you're a vegan newbie or a fitness fanatic, THRIVE is the perfect place to learn, connect, and grow.