Since its inception in 2009, the mission of the Wellness Gala is to create awareness, educate and promote the benefits and effectiveness of holistic health and alternative healing modalities to the mainstream population. The Gala thoughtfully hand-selects a group of experts in the fields of health, beauty and wellness and offers mini-sessions, demonstrations and workshops. Sessions are available in areas such as anti-aging, nutrition, weight loss, massage, stress management and more. There will be energy healing, angels card readings, intuitive readings and chiropractic work available. Additionally, the Gala boasts unique vendors, live music, desserts, refreshments and a cash bar.  This year, the Gala will be held at the Sheraton Tara Hotel in Parsippany on Sunday, October 8 from 11:30am to 6pm.

As a special treat, participants can experience keynote speaker Mas Sajady, a man who survived two near-death experiences and has been gifted with potent healing abilities. He helps participants access their own power to heal and transform their lives with rapid, tangible and documented results. The event includes a presentation, demonstration and guided Medihealing, which meditation and healing in one. Mas will also be available for Industrial-Strength Group Healing (IGHs) sessions during the day. The cost for the experience is $50, which includes the cost of general admission ($20).

Location: Sheraton Tara Hotel, 199 Smith Road, Parsippany. For tickets, call 973-713-6811 or visit WellnessGala.com/Events. For more information, visit WellnessGala.com.