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Public Appearances

Dr. Wangen and other representatives of the IBS Treatment Center give talks, present at Health Fairs, and etc. If you would like Dr. Wangen or a representative of the IBS Treatment Center to speak to your organization please contact us via email (at info@ibstreatmentcenter.com) or by phone at 206-264-1111.

Upcoming Appearances

Orange County, CA
Thursday, July 29, 7:00 PM
Orange County Celiacs will be hosting Dr. Wangen to speak at the Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa 92626

Seattle, WA
Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 PM
The King County Medical Assistants will host Dr. Wangen at Children's Hospital. He will be speaking about IBS, celiac disease and gluten intolerance.

Seattle, WA
Wednesday, September 15, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Gluten Free Baking Class! Dr. Wangen and Reginald Beck will teach a class at the PCC in West Seattle. Welcome to the world of baking without any of the four major food allergens. Dr. Wangen, “The Gluten-free Doctor,” and Reginald Beck, “The Fearless Baker,” together bring you important information about gluten intolerance, food allergies, baking techniques and ingredients. Dr. Wangen, a national expert on food allergies and intolerances, will help you understand the practical and scientific issues as you taste Reginald’s creations. You will learn how to prepare three family favorites that tend to challenge most bakers who cannot have gluten, egg, soy or dairy in their diets. Enjoy Artisan Garlic and Onion Focaccia Bread; Golden Cornbread; and Homemade Apple Pie. Vegetarian; no dairy, eggs, soy or gluten. MEMBERS $35, NON-MEMBERS $40 Addtitional classes at later dates at other PCC locations (see below). Info on the PCC website on the PCC Cooks Class Calendar.

Seattle, WA
Monday, September 20, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Dr. Wangen and Reginald Beck will teach their class (described above) at the Greenlake PCC Market. Additional classes at other dates. See full description above.

Issaquah, WA
Monday, October 4, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Dr. Wangen and Reginald Beck will teach their class (described above) at the Issaquah PCC Market. Additional classes at other dates. See full description above.

Coeur d'Alene, ID
Saturday October 16th, 2010
Dr. Wangen will address the Fall Conference of the Pacific Northwest Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Redmond
Tuesday, October 19, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Dr. Wangen and Reginald Beck will teach their class (described above) at the Redmond PCC Market. Additional classes at other dates. See full description above.

Corvallis, OR
Saturday, November 6th 2010
Dr. Wangen will be a featured speaker at the Northwest Gluten Free Summit in Corvallis Oregon. Sponsored in part by GlutenFreeRN.

Edmonds
Saturday, November 13th, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Dr. Wangen and Reginald Beck will teach their class (described above) at the Edmonds PCC Market. Additional classes at other dates. See full description above.

Recent Appearances

San Diego, CA
Saturday, July 24th, 2:00 PM
Dr. Wangen spoke to the San Diego Celiac Association Support Group in Rady Children's Medical Office Building, 3030 Children's Way, San Diego, 92123.

Gig Harbor, WA
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 7:00 PM
The Gig Harbor Gluten Free Support Group hosted Dr. Wangen for a talk on gluten intolerance and celiac disease. The talk was given at Peninsula Retirement, 3445 - 50th St. Court NW, Gig Harbor. Contact for more info about the Gig Harbor group is Gay McCray, gmccray@centurytel.net or 253-851-4610

Everett, WA
Monday, June 21, 2010 7:00PM
Celebrating 6 months of business, Janell’s Gluten-Free Market in Everett celebrated with special events including a talk with Dr. Wangen.

Seattle, WA
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 9:00 AM
Dr. Wangen and Shauna Ahern (Gluten Free Girl) were special guests on Weekday - KUOW's popular morning talk show. Host Marcie Sillman led a discussion on gluten intolerance with Dr. Wangen and Gluten Free Girl as well as taking calls and questions. You can listen to the show online at the Weekday website or get a podcast of the show. Don't forget to become a member of your local NPR station.

GIG National Conference in Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, June 5th, at 11:00 AM
As a featured speaker at the GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group of North America) National Conference (June 3-5th), Dr. Wangen spoke on the process that led to the writing of his most recent book, Healthier Without Wheat: A New Understanding of Wheat Allergies, Celiac Disease, and Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance. He provided the basis for a whole new appreciation for the differences between and intolerances, and how and why people react to wheat and to gluten. Of major focus was a discussion on how celiac disease only represents a small fraction of those with gluten intolerance, and why celiac disease is not necessarily worse than other forms of gluten intolerance. This presentation challenged assumptions about the science behind food reactions, and separated fact from fiction in the world of gluten intolerance. It was very well received.

Renton, WA
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 7:00 PM
Dr. Wangen returned to Valley Medical Center to speak to the South Sound GIG group in his second annual appearance there.

Redmond, WA
Friday, May 7th, 2010
Savory Moment Presented the “Why Gluten Free?” Education and Sampling Series with Dr. Stephen Wangen, The Gluten Free Doctor. Class was held at the Savory Moment Retail Store in Redmond WA - 18005 NE 68th St, Suite A115, Redmond, WA 98052 (Just past Whole Foods). Call (425) 867-1516 for info on other classes.

Seattle, WA
Thursday, May 6th 2010 at 7:00 PM
KCTS Channel 9 hosted Dr. Wangen presenting a lecture, “Healthier Without Wheat.” Attendance of over 100 people was by invitation.

Federal Way, WA
Thursday, April 29th, 2010 at 7:00 PM
Back by popular demand, a representative of the IBS Treatment Center spoke to a standing room only crowd about celiac disease, non-celiac gluten intolerance and IBS at Marlene's Market and Deli in Federal Way.

Spring Tour of the Eastern US
Wellesley Hills , MA
Sunday, April, 18th, 2010 at 2 PM
Dr. Wangen spoke to Healthy Villi, also known as Greater Boston Celiac/DH Support Group during their meeting from 11:30-5:00. Info about Healthy villi at http://www.healthyvilli.com/.
Remainder of tour was cancelled due to an emergent medical problem. Dr. Wangen is very sorry that his heallth prevented his continuing the tour. Surgery recovery prevented his travelling by air for a short time.

Tacoma, WA
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 8:00 AM
Marlene's Market and Deli hosted a closed session featuring Dr. Wangen. This event was so well received they plan to do another for their other store soon. By invitation only.

Edmonds, WA
Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Dr. Wangen made a presentation to the Edmonds Community College Staff Wellness Program at Edmonds Community College. He addressed gluten intolerance as part of their “Lunch and Learn” class program. They have asked that he return for a longer session. For more information contact Kendra Wanzenried .

Oregon Tour
Eugene, OR
Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Dr. Wangen presented to the Eugene GIG during their monthly meeting held at the Lakewood Clubhouse, 1800 Lakewood Court.
Salem, OR
Friday, March 12, 2010 at 6:30 PM
The Mid Willamette and Salem GIGs hosted a dinner and presentation by Dr. Wangen at the Marco Polo Global Restaurant, 300 Liberty St. SE Salem, OR 97301.
Portland, OR
Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10 AM
Dr. Wangen addressed the Portland Metro GIG group.
Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 5 PM
After the Portland Metro Gig meeting earlier the same day, Dr. Wangen spoke to interested visitors at New Cascadia Traditional, a dedicated gluten free bakery located at 1700 SE 6th Ave (at SE Market St.) in Portland.

Atlanta, GA
Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 10 AM
The Atlanta Metro Celiac support group hosted Dr. Wangen at their membership meeting in the main auditorium at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite, 1001 Johnson Ferry Road NE ,Atlanta, Georgia. Attendees included many members of the large and active gluten intolerance community and their physicians.

North Bend, WA
Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 2 PM
Dr. Wangen spoke at the King County Public Library in North Bend, WA. Library information at http://www.kcls.org/northbend/.

Des Moines, WA
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 2 PM
Dr. Wangen spoke at the King County Public Library in Des Moines, WA to a group interested in celiac and non-celiac gluten intolerance . Library info at http://www.kcls.org/desmoines/.

Online at www.TheCeliacManiac.com
Thursday, February 11th, 2010 1:30 to 2:30 PM PST
The Celiac Maniac provides a Gluten Free Online Radio Show every Thursday. Dr. Wangen was the special guest on February 11th. You can listen to the archive of the show at http://theceliacmaniac.com/?page_id=1098.

Tumwater/Olympia, WA
Saturday, January 16th, 2010 at 1 PM
Dr. Wangen spoke about gluten intolerance at the Tyee Event Center, 5757 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater WA 98512-7376 (360) 753-9199 (Across the parking lot from - and sponsored by - G.F. Joe's Market).

Everett, WA
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 7 PM
Dr. Wangen signed his book and spoke at the newly opened Janell’s Gluten-Free Market in Everett.

Tacoma, WA
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 7 PM
Dr. Wangen will be speaking about celiac disease, non-celiac gluten intolerance and IBS at Marlene's Market and Deli Tacoma branch.

Bellevue, WA
Saturday, January 9th, 2010 at 3 PM
Dr. Wangen will be presenting his book "Healthier Without Wheat" at the Bellevue, WA Barnes and Noble store.

East Coast Tour
New York, NY
Monday, November 9th, 2009
Dr. Wangen taught a class at the Natural Gourmet Institute http://www.naturalgourmetschool.com in the borough of Manhattan, New York City, New York.
Pascoag, RI
Sunday, November 8th, 2009 from 1 to 4 PM
Dr. Wangen presented to the American Celiac Support Group meeting in Pascoag, RI.
Harrisburg, PA
Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at 1 PM
Dr. Wangen spoke to GIG of Harrisburg, PA www.harrisburgceliacs.org/
Gettysburg, PA
Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 7 PM
Dr. Wangen spoke to the Gettysburg Gluten-Free Group in Gettysburg, PA. For more info contact Cheryl Hutchinson, RN, Chair of the Gettysburg Gluten-Free Group, Carroll Valley, PA 17320-8537; phone 717-642-6053; email hutchjc@earthlink.net
Richmond, VA
Thursday, November 5th, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Dr. Wangen and Dr. Rodney Ford (the well-known gluten-free doctor of New Zealand) made complimentary presentations to The West End GIG Group www.gigofrichmond.org in Richmond, VA. The event was at Trinity U. Methodist Church, 903 Forest Ave, Richmond, VA 23229. Contact Madelyn Smith, Branch Manager, for more information at Phone: (804) 968-4111; Email: twegig@comcast.net.

Seattle
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Dr. Wangen spoke about his book "Healthier Without Wheat" at the East West Bookshop on Roosevelt in Seattle from 7PM to 8:30 PM.

Seattle
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Dr. Wangen spoke about his book "Healthier Without Wheat" at the Ravenna Third Place Books store at 20th Ave NE and NE 65th St.(6504 20th Ave NE), Seattle 98115 starting at 7:30 PM.

Denver, CO
October 1st, 2009 at 7:00 PM
The Denver CSA branch sponsored Dr. Wangen to speak. Details on the Denver CSA website.

Des Moines, Iowa
Friday, September 11, 2009
Dr. Wangen was on TV: “WHO-TV 13 News at Noon” at 12:45pm Central Time. He spoke about non-celiac gluten intolerance.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Saturday, Sept 12th, 2009
Dr. Wangen was a featured speaker at the Iowa Annual Celiac Sprue Conference in Fort Dodge, IA.

Federal Way, WA
Thursday, August 27th, 2009
Marlene's Market and Deli hosted a talk by Dr. Wangen at the Federal Way Store at 7PM. He was greeted by a standing-room-only crowd in their capacious speakers corner. Check out Marlene's website at http://www.marlenesmarket-deli.com/newevents.html for other events.

Seattle, WA
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
Dr. Wangen was on TV: “Q13 FOX News This Morning” 8:45 AM Pacific Time on KCPQ Channel 13 to discuss non-celiac gluten intolerance.

Seattle, WA
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Our representative presented the IBS Treatment Center and presented Dr. Wangen's book "Healthier Without Wheat" at the Whole Foods Gluten Free Event from noon to 4PM in the Seattle Roosevelt store.

Chicago, IL
Friday, August 14th, 2009
Dr. Wangen was on the nationally televised “WGN Midday News” from WGN Chicago at 12:25pm Central Time. Dr. Wangen spoke about non-celiac gluten intolerance.
Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th, 2009
Dr. Wangen was the featured speaker at The Gluten Free (and Mostly Dairy Free) Cooking Expo in the Chicago area. Additional info at www.glutenfreeclasses.com. Dr. Wangen's presentations were: August 15: "Why Wheat Isn’t Good For Everyone" and August 16: "Understanding Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance".
Sunday, August 16th, 2009
Dr. Wangen was on TV: “ABC 7 News Sunday Morning” WLS-TV Chicago at 6:50 AM Central Time. Dr. Wangen discussed wheat/gluten allergies.

Texas Tour
San Antonio
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Dr. Wangen spoke in San Antonio, Texas at the Alamo Celiac Gluten Intolerant Group (www.AlamoCeliac.org).
Austin
Friday, July 31st, 2009 at 5 PM
Dr. Wangen spoke at the Alamo Celiac GIG in Austin, TX (www.AlamoCeliac.org).
Fort Worth
Saturday August 1st, 2009 at 10 AM
Dr. Wangen spoke in Fort Worth to the North Texas Gluten Intolerant Group, (www.NorthTexasGig.com).
Dallas
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009 at 2 PM
Dr. Wangen spoke at Carrabba’s Italian Grille, in Plano (phone 972-516-9900). This event was sponsored by Lone Star Celiac (www.dfwceliac.org) in Dallas, Texas.

Freeland, WA
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Dr. Wangen presented in front of a standing-room-only crowd at the Freeland Library in Freeland, WA (on Whidbey Island) on Tuesday, July 14th 6-8pm. Sponsored by Whidbey Island GIG.

Friday and Saturday June 5th and 6th, 2009
The IBS Treatment Center had a booth at the National Conference of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America in Seatac, Washington. The public was invited to tour the huge exhibitor's hall on Saturday from 11 AM to 3 PM. Plenty of free samples and great ideas for living gluten free. Next year's conference (in Minneapolis) will have details soon at http://wwww.gluten.net.

Tuesday April 21, 2009 7:00 PM
Dr. Wangen spoke to the GIG support group at Valley Medical Center in Renton. Thanks to Earl Ley for organizing.

Thursday, April 23, 2009;Noon to 1:30 PM
Dr. Wangen spoke at Bastyr University in the Bookstore auditorium. Bastyr info can be found on their website: http://www.bastyr.edu.

Thursday, April 16, 2009 6:30 to 9 PM
Dr. Wangen spoke to the Bellingham GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group) at St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center in Bellingham, WA

Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Wangen discussed his book, "Healthier Without Wheat" at the Seattle Public Library downtown, 1000 4th Ave., Seattle. Many people attended this presentation in the Micorosoft Auditorium.

Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Dr. Wangen presented his new book, "Healthier Without Wheat" at Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE in Lake Forest Park. The audience filled the presentation space to overflowing.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Dr. Wangen was a member of the Grand Rounds at Bastyr University concerning IBS treatment. Grand Rounds are located at University House, 4400 Stone Way North, Seattle. The Grand Rounds are for health care providers only.

Monday, March 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Dr. Wangen was at the University Bookstore, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle doing an author presentation of his new book, "Healthier Without Wheat". The audience was standing room only.