Desert Health® is proud to sponsor the first annual Palm Springs International Health & Fitness Festival produced by Marlo Productions on November 13-15. This interactive event will offer festival goers the opportunity to take part in obstacle courses, yoga classes, educational lectures, paleo cooking classes, and so much more!

Over 60 health-focused vendors will be on hand including holistic therapies, medical resources, and breakthrough products and programs that encourage and support individuals and families to make active and healthy lifestyle choices.

PSIHFOn Friday, festival ticket holders can register online for experiential activities taking place throughout Palm Springs including morning yoga, indoor rock wall climbing, a scenic guided hike in Indian Canyons, sustainable vehicle test drives, and the all new golf-boarding to name a few.

Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, activities take place at the Palm Springs Air Museum from 10 am – 4 pm kicking off with a Desert CrossFit obstacle course, followed by a yoga class with Kim Tang of Bikram University Village and a cycle spin class. Saturday afternoon join sportscaster Julie Buehler and some NFL greats including Kansas City Chief’s Hall of Fame Kicker, Nick Lowery; All-Pro Running Back, Christian “The Nigerian Nightmare” Okoye; along with actor and fitness trainer Pete Koch as they explore the topic of concussions and how the latest technology can help keep our players safe on the field. NFL guests will be available for autographs and photos for a donation fee of $20 per person benefitting the Nick Lowery Youth Foundation.

On Sunday, enjoy a medical panel with Dr. Andrew Ordon (CBS/The Doctors), Desert Health® columnist Dr. Ritu Chopra and host Patti Gribow as they discuss the latest advances in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Health seekers can visit with informative wellness and fitness experts and enjoy classes and lectures on nutrition, bicycle safety, bio-identical hormones, mindful meditation, fresh juicing, and organic makeovers, or enjoy a relaxing chair massage and visit with lovable, calming therapy dogs.

The Tasting Adventures zone will include healthy samplings of delectable gourmet specialties from local restaurants, complemented by organic wines. Attendees will also enjoy lively music with a magnificent view of Mount San Jacinto from the comfort of the Palm Springs Air Museum.

A generous thank you to event sponsors including the City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs Office of Sustainability, Desert Regional Medical Center, Clark’s Nutrition, PS-Resorts and Harold Matzner, Palm Springs Police Department, Desert CrossFit, Palm Springs Air Museum and First Foundation Bank.

Festival passes start at $15 per day and registration for participation in the festival is now open. Children under 12 are free of charge. A limited number of complimentary festival tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis courtesy of Desert Regional Medical Center. For more information visit www.PSHealthFest.com or [email protected] (760) 285.3903.

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