Photo taken by Dr Kelly Rothe on the Blue Ridge Parkway near her home
Upcoming Events:
Steps Toward Vitality:
Heart Health, Plant-Powered Nutrition & Habits for Lifelong Wellness
Join us for an inspiring, practical, and delicious three-part series exploring how plant-based nutrition and simple lifestyle changes can prevent disease, support healing, and promote lifelong vitality. Each session features expert presenters, a live plant-based food demonstration, tasting, and time for your questions.
Location:Reconciliation House
Community Learning Classroom, 20 Academy St, Burnsville, NC
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sliding Scale Fee: $10–$30 per session
Reserve Your Spot: Email Plantbasedburnsville@gmail.com
Whether you’re curious about plant-based eating, looking to improve your health, or eager to build healthier habits, this series provides practical, easy-to-apply guidance, community connection, and hands-on learning. Come learn, taste, and take the next step toward thriving.
Donation based Live Enrichment open to the public:
January 24
“Love Your Heart: A Cardiologist’s Guide to Plant-Powered Health” with Dr. Brian Asbill
Discover the powerful evidence behind plant-based nutrition for preventing and reversing heart disease. Dr. Asbill will explain how food choices directly impact cardiovascular health and offer actionable steps for strengthening your heart at any age.
February 21
“From Plate to Practice: Transitioning to a More Plant-Forward Lifestyle” with Chef Mark Zedella
Learn how to make plant-forward eating simple, satisfying, and sustainable. Chef Mark will share his experiences as a plant-based personal chef and cancer survivor, and his work with the Brevard Plant-Based Food Challenge. He will also share the basic components of plant-based cooking, meal composition, as well as plenty of practical kitchen tips and strategies for adding more plants to your meals—without sacrificing flavor.
March 21
“Lifestyle as Medicine: Small Daily Habits that Create Big Health Changes” with Dr. Kelly Rothe and Susan Fish-Cedergren, RN
Discover how small, consistent daily habits can lead to remarkable improvements in overall health. Dr Rothe and Susan will explore evidence-based lifestyle practices, habit-building techniques, and ways to support long-term well-being.