Denise Pines
Founder, WisePause Wellness President, Osteopathic Medical Board
A longtime community health advocate and media pioneer, Denise Pines is a trusted resource for women as they pursue midlife wellness.
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Michaela Pereira
TV Personality
Michaela Pereira is a broadcast journalist with a long and varied career. She made her TV debut in 1993 in Victoria, B.C. Canada on CHEK-TV as host of CHEK Around, an afternoon magazine program.
Lavinia Errico
Founder, MoveJoy Co-Founder, Equinox Fitness
Lavinia Errico, co-founder of Equinox Fitness, founder of the Inside/Out Movement, Principle in First Point Partners and pioneering MoveJoy creator, has spent a lifetime helping women find their voices and expand their potential to lead more authentic, empowered and joyful lives.
Sherry RossMD, OB/GYN, FACOG
Santa Monica Women’s Health
Dr. Sherry Ross—OB/GYN, author, and health expert—has been a passionate advocate for women’s health and reproductive rights for over 30years.
Elena RodriguezMD
Founder, HER, Inc.
Building HER Inc. is a dream come true. Never in a million years could I have imagined myself being a CEO of a practice that I built, immersed in my life’s passion for Surgery, Hormones and Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Joanne Armstrong
Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Women’s Health and Genomics, CVS Health
With more than 20 years in the field both as a practicing OB-GYN and health policy expert, Dr. Armstrong’s mission is to help solve for women’s health needs through clinical, policy and societal lenses.
Wendy SatmaryMD, MSCP, FACOG
Menopause Expert, Gennev
Wendy Satmary, MD MSCP FACOG completed her undergraduate, medical school and residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at UCLA and has over 25 years of clinical experience treating women of all ages.
Rayne Parvis
Personal Stylist and Style Coach™
Rayne Parvis is more than just a go-to fashion expert; she’s the #1 rated stylist on Yelp in Los Angeles with credentials to back it up. Rayne is a certified Style Coach™, color consultant, and the author of the book “Ultimate Guide to Style: From Drab to Fab!”.
Kudzai DomboMD, FACOG, MSCP
Alloy Women’s Health
Dr. Kudzai Dombo, MD FACOG, MSCP is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who has been in practice for 20 years. She has been known for her profound commitment to women’s health and global health advocacy.
Michael PerskyMD, FACS
Plastic Surgeon Office of Dr. Michael A. Persky
Michael A. Persky, MD, FACS, Encino and Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeon will be presenting the latest in non-invasive treatments to look and feel your best.
Wendy Ida
Best-Selling Author, Speaker TV Host, Lifestyle Coach & Fitness Expert
Wendy Ida (ee’duh) also known as “America’s #1 Expert on Living Fit, Fierce & Fabulous after40” is an internationally recognized USA Today and Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Author,Speaker, TV Host, Lifestyle Coach and Fitness Expert.
Brittni BoydMD
Urogynecologist & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon Cedars Sinai
Dr. Brittni Boyd is a board-certified OBGYN and fellowship-trained Urogynecologist and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon.
Stephanie PrendergastMPT
Cofounder Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center
Stephanie A. Prendergast, MPT is cofounder of thePelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center, (PHRC) which opened in San Francisco in 2006.
Sam KashaniMD
Sleep Medicine, UCLA Health
Dr. Sam A. Kashani is a board-certified Sleep Medicine Physician who practices in Santa Monica, Porter Ranch, and Santa Clarita.
Shannon ChavezPsyD, CST
Licensed Psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist
Shannon Chavez is a renowned clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles. She specializes in integrating behavioral health and holistic wellness in her approach to sexual health.
Shamsah AmersiMD, OB/GYN, OB/GYN, women’s health expert
Entrepreneur
Dr. Shamsah Amersi is one of the country's leading and most recognized Ob-Gyns. She graduated in the top 1% of her medical school UCSF, ranked number three in the world for the best medical school.
Shilpa SayanaMD
Sayana Medical
Dr Sayana is a triple board certified MD in Internal, Obesity and Functional medicine.She has been in privatepractice for over a decade serving the greater Los Angeles community.
Karen Y. SunMD
Internal Medicine Integrative and Holistic Medicine Integrative Wellness Center
As a physician, I have treated many patients in different stages of decline. But as a woman, I have walked the path of my patients personally. Early on I knew my life purpose was to help people in need.
Julie EMPH, RD
Dietitian And Functional Medicine Expert
Julie E. is a licensed dietitian and functional medicine expert with a passion for helping people improve their health.
Amber Miller
Soundbath
Amber Miller is a dedicated sound healer with over five years of experience in the wellness industry, specializing in sound therapy to promote deep relaxation, healing, and transformation.
Nurit Raich
Holistic Nutrition Coach
Nurit Raich is an experienced holistic nutrition coach and accomplished food scientist who’s empowered hundreds of 40+ women to optimize their hormone health and integrate healthy eating habits into their busy lives.
Maura Knowles
Certified Integrative Health Coach CEO of Mac-n-Mo’s
Maura Knowles is a Certified Integrative Health Coach and CEO of Mac-n-Mo’s, a health and wellness company created for my dear late dad, Mac, after he survived quadruple bypass surgery. Dad also had diabetes and I have celiac disease.
Lisa Williams
CEO, Hello Again
Lisa Williams is the powerhouse behind Hello Again, leading the charge to make women’s wellness easier, stigma-free, and actually practical. When she discovered Hello Again, she didn’t just see a fantastic product—she sawa movement. So, she made it hers.
Latrice AllenMD, FACOG
Modern Women’s Care
Latrice Allen, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. is a UCLA alumni and graduate of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. Dr. Allen has been in practice since 2000, caring for patients in the South Bay at Torrance Memorial Medical Center.
Kari Gran
Co-Founder, Kari Gran
Kari Gran is a prominent voice within the all-natural skincare market and brings a wealth of knowledge regarding the skincare needs of women in midlife.For over 10 years, Kari has been thriving on her own terms in the world of clean skincare.
Jasmine TaleiND
Beverly Hills Natural Medicine
Dr. Jasmine Talei is a California licensed Naturopathic Doctor. Her practice focuses on gut health, hormonal imbalance, and environmental illnesses.Dr. Talei also currently works with women and men to bio hack their bodies in order to improve cognition and performance.
Jen Marples
The Jen Marples Show
Jen Marples is a champion of midlife women, cheerleader for all women, and top voice and advocate for midlife women.
Raea Brauer
Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor and Fitness Coach
Raea Brauer is a 500-hr Yoga Alliance registered yoga instructor and fitness coach based out of Los Angeles, CA.
Julia PerederiyPhD
Founder, OmBiome
Dr. Julia Perederiy, PhD is a Neuroscientist and Business Strategist with expertise in regenerative biology, drug development, and medical foods.
Davina Kaonohi
CEO & Co-Founder, Element Apothec
Davina Kaonohi is the CEO & Co-Founder of Element Apothec. She is a fervent advocate of wellness and clean products.
Allison Lewin
Founder, Menowar
Allison Lewin recently started her new company, Menowar, to normalize the menopause discussion and empower women. Allison is a trained Menopause Champion and is licensed with the Menopause Experts Group
Gabby PavelkoDACM
Chief of Staff, Rootless
Gabby has been working at the cross-section of plant-based medicine, wellness, and consumer insight-based innovation
Autumn BackhausPhD
Co-Founder, MID(ish)
Dr. Autumn Backhaus is a Health Psychologist specializing in women’s health, with an expertise in perimenopause, menopause, and midlife transitions.
Rajinder RaiPharmD
Founder, Sunrais Health
Rajinder Rai, PharmD, is a pharmacist, midlife coach, and founder of Sunrais Health, dedicated to helping women in midlife reclaim their vitality, confidence, and well- being.
Maggie NeyND, MSCRP
Naturopathic Doctor Co-founder, HelloPeri
Dr. Maggie Ney is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Certified Practitioner with The Menopause Society, and co-founder of HelloPeri, an online resource for women going through perimenopause.
Zoe Indigo SmithMD, Jae Pak MD
Dermatologist and Hair Loss Specialist
Dr. Zoë Indigo Smith received her M.D. from Wayne State School of Medicine in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan.Dr. Zoë completed her internship at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit and trained in the ICU during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ana Netanel
Sound Healer and Kundalini Yoga Teacher
She was named one of the best doctors by The Hollywood Reporter, Southern California Super Doctor, Castle Connolly Exceptional Women and Top Doctor in OBGYN and given the Patients Choice Award.