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DR. KEN SHONK - MAY 13
DR. KEN SHONK - MAY 13
DR. KEN SHONK - MAY 13
“Laughter is the Best Medicine”
A graduate of the University of Western Ontario 1970 and became certified in Family Practice medicine in 1979. Dr. Shonk had a full-time family practice until his retirement in October of 2007.
INTERESTS:
-special interest in Pediatrics and Palliative care.
-attended seven international conferences on Laugh
“Laughter is the Best Medicine”
A graduate of the University of Western Ontario 1970 and became certified in Family Practice medicine in 1979. Dr. Shonk had a full-time family practice until his retirement in October of 2007.
INTERESTS:
-special interest in Pediatrics and Palliative care.
-attended seven international conferences on Laughter and Play between 1986 and 2008.
-has completed over 1000 speaking engagements in the last 30 years, including
everything from one half hour talks to half-day seminars for 50 to 2000 people at a
time
-concentrate on the history, physiology, biochemistry, classification, evolution,
concepts and uses of humour in medicine
-also look at the application and uses of humour in stress management,
relationships, parenting and the aging process.
-will suggest how you can bring more laughter, play and joy into your lives and for
those you care about - all of this liberally sprinkled with lousy jokes that have been
referred to as a “mirthful message” or a “chuckles checkup”.
PERSONAL:
-married for 58 years to the same wonderful woman - 3 married children, and nine
grandchildren.
- past interests include basketball, hockey and slow-pitch baseball while present
interests include canoeing and camping and white-water canoeing (couple of high
arctic trips).
-Dr Shonk works hard to show that -
There ain’t much fun in medicine but there is a lot of medicine in fun!
TOM LOCKE - JUNE 10
DR. KEN SHONK - MAY 13
DR. KEN SHONK - MAY 13
“Girl Groups”
Tom, originally from Toronto, holds a Master’s Degree in Mathematics and an MBA from York University. After moving to Vancouver in 1984, he entered the film and entertainment industry at a pivotal time, contributing to the growth of British Columbia’s now multi-billion-dollar production sector. He co-founded Rainmaker Digita
“Girl Groups”
Tom, originally from Toronto, holds a Master’s Degree in Mathematics and an MBA from York University. After moving to Vancouver in 1984, he entered the film and entertainment industry at a pivotal time, contributing to the growth of British Columbia’s now multi-billion-dollar production sector. He co-founded Rainmaker Digital Pictures Corporation in 1995, after leading Gastown Post & Transfer, the largest post-production facility in Western Canada. Tom and his team worked on major television series like 21 Jump Street, The X-Files, and Millennium, as well as the Academy Award-winning film Legends of the Fall. In 1996, he launched a business coaching practice, specializing in strategic planning and leadership development across entertainment and sports, while also teaching at the University of British Columbia.
A passionate advocate for sports, community, and digital innovation, Tom served for two decades on the board of the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. Over the past 25 years, he has explored the impact of digital technology, most notably through his long-running project Moments In Time—a nostalgic music storytelling series that became both a weekly web feature and award-winning book. The interactive book connects readers to classic songs via QR codes and is housed in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In 2024, he released Moments In Time 2.0, extending his tribute to artists of the 60s through 80s. Known for his compelling stories and boundless enthusiasm, Tom continues to share his insights through media appearances and interactive road shows on topics like Girl Groups, British Invasion and the Cultural Influence of Rock & Roll.