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Past Speakers
We’ve gathered the best medical physicians, psychologists, nutritionists, fitness and wellness coaches, along with holistic, functional, and integrative doctors, to address your most pressing challenges. These Speakers were in Wispause Wellness Events.
Speakers
Doctors
Specialists
- Michaela Pereira
- Denise Pines
- Sherry Ross, MD, FACOG
- Elena Rodriguez, MD
- Tracey Garnett Sylvester, MD, OBGYN
- Wendy Satmary, MD, MSCP, FACOG
- Rayne Parvis
- Kudzai Dombo, MD, FACOG, MSCP
- Michael Persky, MD, FACS
- Wendy Ida
- Tamsen Fadal
- Cori Davis
- Brittni Boyd, MD
- Stephanie Prendergast, MPT
- Sam Kashani, MD
- Shilpa Sayana, MD
- Karen Y. Sun, MD
- Julie E, MPH, RD
- Ana Netanel
- Maura Knowles
- Zoe Indigo Smith, MD
- Raea Brauer
- Lisa Williams
- Kari Gran
- Julia Perederiy, PhD
- Davina Kaonohi
- Allison Lewin
- Gabby Pavelko, DACM
- Latrice Allen, MD, FACOG
- Shannon Chavez, PsyD, CST
- Shamsah Amersi, MD, OB/GYN
- Nurit Raich
- Jasmine Talei, ND
SPEAKERS
Denise Pines
President, Osteopathic Medical Board
Denise Pines
Denise Pines is an age enthusiast at the intersection of health, technology, and film. She advocates for age empowerment and community health and stands at the forefront of midlife wellness for women. She’s the co-founder and CEO of Tea Botanics and the inspiration behind Hot Flash Tea. She founded WisePause Wellness, a platform dedicated to pro-aging health and education. At the helm of the FemAging Project, she provides women’s healthtech research and leads pitch competitions connecting investors with groundbreaking innovations tailored to women aged 40+. In her role as the president of the Osteopathic Medical Board of California and past president of the Medical Board of California, and Board Executive of the Federation of State Medical Boards, it puts her at the center of shaping healthcare policies and practices.
(femaging.com; themfactorfilm.com, birthingjustice.com)
Michaela Pereira
Michaela Pereira
TV Host and Journalist
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. In Southern California she is best remembered for the 9 years she spent as part of the Emmy Award winning KTLA Morning News anchor team. She took a 3-year hiatus from California heading east to New York were she was on the anchor desk as part of CNN’s morning show “New Day.” Most recently Michaela returned to Los Angeles where she had her own daily national 2-hour show on CNN’s sister station HLN. Michaela is active in several community organizations working with vulnerable young people. She serves as a member of the board of directors for the Long Beach Boys & Girls Club and as a member of the advisory board of Optimist Youth Home, providing services for at risk youth. She’s been honored with numerous awards including the Genii Award for Excellence in Broadcasting from the Alliance for Women in Media, the Hollywood Community Leadership Award from The Hollywood Police Activities League and the Celebrity Philanthropist Award from Association of Fundraising Professionals. Michaela is a proud member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Pines is president of the Medical Board of California and serves on the Martin Luther King Community Hospital Foundation board. She is a member of and serves in leadership positions in the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) School of Medicine, the Triple Step Toward the Cure, and the Taiwan Tea Manufacturers Association. Pines is an award-winning marketer and serial entrepreneur, she has participated in 10 startups, including multimedia companies and foundations. For PBS and NPR, she has been the creative consultant for several talk shows including one with a 14-year run and ten documentaries. She’s produced over 150 events nationwide and designed the marketing strategy that put three books on the New York Times best-seller’s list in one year.
Lavinia Errico
Co-Founder, Equinox Fitness
Lavinia Errico
Movejoy: a spiritual and physical method that will leave you feeling both elated and elevated
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. As a successful and passionate entrepreneur and brand innovator, Lavinia is a highly sought-after speaker who has appeared on numerous podcasts, served on panels at thought-leader conferences throughout the county and delivered keynote addresses at several business/entrepreneurial seminars and summits. She has inspired countless women of all ages to move forward with their vision and create successful businesses across fitness, wellness, technology and the sciences.
Lavinia is curious, open, and a deeply intuitive and discerning curator of the many physical, mental and spiritual practices that transform lives, bring us closer to our essential selves and unlock the meaning and purpose we all seek. Her belief in the interconnectedness of our minds, bodies, emotions and spirits is visceral and based on years of experience. At Equinox, she disrupted and revolutionized the fitness industry by introducing the concept of wellness and seeding their clubs with eastern practices like Reiki and acupuncture and bringing meditation and yoga classes to the masses. A visionary who always sees around the curve, Lavinia’s track record for identifying the best and most impactful innovations is exemplary. She has personally mentored several of today’s groundbreaking young female entrepreneurs and continues, through First Point Partners, to invest in new technologies and scientific breakthroughs that improve our health and wellbeing and strengthen families and communities.
Today, her signature MoveJoy Method is creating another new paradigm and introducing people everywhere to a physical and spiritual practice that empowers, elevates and transforms through joy.
Sherry Ross,
MD, OB/GYN,
FACOG
Sheryl A. Ross
Dr. Sherry Ross—OB/GYN, author, and health expert—has been a passionate advocate for women’s health and reproductive rights for over 30years. Her books,She-ology: The Definitive Guide to Women’s Intimate Health. Periodandshe-ology, The she-quel, Let’s Continue the Conversationwere both award winning bestsellers in women’s health.Dr Sherry continued the conversationwith Sarah Hyland and Ellen Digital Network on the Critic’s Choice Real TV Awards nominated seriesLady Parts.Dr Sherry receives “Super Doctor”, “Top Doctor” and “Patient’s Choice” awards every year.In her pursuit to empower people the means to take charge of their sexual health, Dr Sherry created she-ology and they-ology Sexual Wellness products for all people. Dr Sherry is launching a Women’s Health and Wellness School on the MprooV appand, Oneself, a nongender intimate skincare and hormonal wellness brand,in the Fall of 2024.
At the core of what Dr Sherry is most passionate about is to educate, destigmatize and change the narrative on how people take care of their bodies and, overall, wellness.
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Elena Rodriguez,
MD
Elena Rodriguez
Elena Rodriguez, MDFounder, 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.I was that scrawny malnourished kid workingthree jobs just to help my parents make ends meet.My father was a mechanic and my mother cleaned houses.We lived in a one bedroom apartment with my 5 siblings in the heart of South Central Los Angeles.Growing up in poverty was both humbling and empowering.It helped me appreciate all the little things and it gave me an incredible drive to help others.It is these principles and values that I hope to bring to my patients.
My ultimate goal is to have a practice that feels like home.My greatest joy is providing a better quality of life for my patients.Education helped me get to where I am today.I made a promise to always provide my patients with the most up-to-date information by committing to lifelong learning.I am not your ordinary gynecologist.I took the time to do a fellowship both in Integrative and Regenerative Medicine as well as Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery.I have a voracious appetite for learning and every day I make an effort to learn something new for my patients.You can access my educational videos and podcast to get a sense of who I am.I inherited my mother’s wicked sense of humor and I certainly do not take myself too seriously.This has been a trait that has helped me connect with so many of you.I hope that youcan grow to trust me and know that I will always have your best interests in mind.I look forward to meeting you.
Dr. Joanne Armstrong
Dr. Joanne Armstrong
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. Dr. Armstrong is vice president and chief medical officer of women’s health and genomics at CVS Health. She is also associate professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTH).
At CVS Health, Dr. Armstrong leads the women’s health and genomics strategy, program/product development, and cost management initiatives across the company. In this role, she works with lines of business and external collaborators to drive innovation, transformation, and improve outcomes in women’s health and genomics on a national scale.
As a practicing physician at UTH, Dr. Armstrong provides direct patient care and supports medical student and resident education. She has practiced in a variety of health care delivery systems, including academic, public health and private practice settings.
Dr. Armstrong is a graduate of Cornell University (A.B.) and has additional training in epidemiology from the University of Michigan, School of Public Health (M.P.H.) She received her MD degree from Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School and completed residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Brown University. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She also completed a primary health care policy fellowship through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Wendy Satmary,
MD, MSCP, FACOG
Dr. Wendy Satmary
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. She embraces a holistic approach to women's wellness and is passionate about providing evidence-based medicine.
She has additional expertise and training in menopause (Menopause Society Certified Practitioner), women’s sexual health (AASECT Certified Sexuality Counselor), integrative care (Helms Medical Acupuncture), and she is Board Certified in both OBGYN and Lifestyle Medicine. Throughout her career she has published several articles in peer review journals and textbook chapters on topics including women’ssexual health, chronic pelvic pain, vaginismus, vulvovaginal disorders, and integrative health. She now enjoys working part-time for Gennev as a menopause telehealth physician and living at the beach with her husband. We enjoy sunset walks, hiking, jogging, scuba, yoga, cooking, and we love to travel.
Rayne Parvis
Rayne Parvis
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,andthe author of the book “Ultimate Guide to Style: From Drab to Fab!”. With over a decade in the industry, her TV spots and virtual events with big fashion corporations have solidified her reputation as a trusted voice in fashion, where she serves the latest style tips with a side of humor.
Before she was transforming wardrobes, Rayne was lighting up LA’s comedy stages as a stand-up comic. This background in comedy gives her a unique edge on screen, blending fashion expertise with a big personality and sense of humor. Whether it’s a morning talk show or a prime-time segment, Rayne makes fashion accessible and fun for viewers of all backgrounds, helping them learn how they can level up their style to not just look fabulous, but feel confident.
If anyone getsstyle transformations, it's Rayne: Her sexy stage persona was once about cleavage, fishnets, stilettos, spandex. Now, she’s reinvented herself many times over as she’s grown into new roles as a business owner, wife and a mom to her little guy, Zayne. Rayne understands first-hand how your style can evolve as your life and goals do—and she’s got countless style transformation success stories to prove it. Her approach is all about ensuring that everyone can curate a style that’s entirely unique and representative of whotheyare and where they’re heading.
Kudzai Dombo,
MD, FACOG, MSCP
Dr. Kudzai Dombo
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. Born in the United States and raised in Rochester, New York, and Harare, Zimbabwe, Dr. Dombo’s upbringing in these diverse environments profoundly influenced her approach to medicine, giving her a unique cross-cultural perspective. Her initial inspiration to pursue a medical career stemmed from her experiences working in her father’s internal medicine practice in Harare, where she observed firsthand the respect and impact her father had on his patients, particularly at a time when women’s voices in Zimbabwe were often marginalized.
Determined to forge a path in healthcare, Dr. Dombo pursued a Bachelor of Science in Biology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, followed by a Doctor of Medicine from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. She completed her residency at the Albert Einstein Medical Center. Today, Dr. Dombo is a faculty member at the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.
Throughout the early 2000s, Dr. Dombo envisioned a career that transcended national borders, seeking to understand the nuances of how women across different cultures experience childbirth, menopause, and various life transitions. This vision has taken her around the world, working with Doctors Without Borders and other NGOs in nations like Sri Lanka, Cambodia, El Salvador, South Africa, and Haiti, where she has been a staunch advocate for women at every stage of life.
Over the last two and½ years, she has committed to caring for women in midlife and through the menopausal transition. She has been a physician with Alloy Women’s Health, seeing patients and serving as the Director of Advocacy and Outreach.
Michael Persky,
MD, FACS
Michael Persky
Michael Persky, MD, FACS Plastic Surgeon Office of Dr. 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.Dr. Persky has practiced facial plastic surgery since 1985, is a clinical instructor at the University of Southern California Medical School.He did his undergraduate work at UCLA, medical school at Emory University, and internship and residency at LA County-USC Medical Center.He is a dowble board certified facial plastic surgeon.Dr. Persky has lectured and taught both nationally and internationally as well as having appeared on numerous shows and publications including EXTRA, Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning LA, Good Morning OC, ABC, NBC, CBS, and KTLA news, as well as regularly featured in Ventura Blvd Magazine.He is currently a “TOP DOCTOR” on the plastic surgery chat site, RealSelf.com.His practice included not only traditional facial plastic surgery procedures such as rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and face-lifting, but also the latest safe and effective non-invasive, non-surgical treatment options including Profound Radiofrequency (RF), EZ Gel (Platelet Rich Fibrin and PRP), Silhouette Thread Lifting,Ulthera (skin lifting and tightening), CoolScupting (freezes away unwanted fat bulges), Venus Freeze, Emsella (pelvic floor and sexual health enhancement), Fraxel Laser skin rejuvenation, and facial injectables such as Sculptra, Juvederm, Voluma, Restylane, Skin Vive, Radiesse, Botox, Daxxify, Jeveau, Dysport, AquaGold, and exosomes.He is a world expert in the automated injection system MedInject.Currently Dr. Persky limits his practice to non-invasive treatments performed in his office.He still performs eyelid surgery and ear reshaping surgery (otoplasty) under local anesthesia in the office.Dr. Persky considers his work fine art, and uses his artistic vision to achieve natural results which are most appreciated by his patients.
Dr. Persky looks forward to sharing his experience with non-invasive treatments with you and hopesto answer any questions or concerns that you may have at the 9’th WisePause Wellness Summit!
Wendy Ida
Wendy Ida
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.
She is a two-time Guinness World Record Holder, 8-time award winning National FitnessChampion and former Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the LA Avengers footballteam and has made dozens of appearances on TV, talk radio and other media such as EssenceMagazine, The Dr. OZ show, The Nick Cannon show, Inside Edition, CNN, Fox Sports Net, NBC,ABC, B.E.T., commercials, exercise videos and more.
She was Director of the Obesity Prevention Initiative Program in association with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Kaiser Permanente, American Bio-Clinical Laboratories and theRMCF (Real Men Cook Foundation).
Twice nominated for Who’s Who Among Women in business, Wendy Ida also received theAward of Recognition for Outstanding Educational Community Service from Dr. Charles Adams, Founder and President of the Educational Outreach Community Program.
New Jersey born Wendy Ida is on a mission to changelives around the world. She teaches,preaches, and inspires others to reinvent their lives and live their potential through mentalreadiness, self-worth and physical challenges.Wendy says, it’s NEVER too late to “Take Back Your Life!”
Brittni Boyd,
MD
Brittni Boy
Dr. Brittni Boyd is a board-certified OBGYN and fellowship-trained Urogynecologist and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgeon. She specializes in disorders of the pelvic floor including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and overactive bladder. She is highly skilled in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including vaginal surgery and robotic-assisted surgery. Dr. Boyd is dedicated to improving the lives of women with pelvic floor disorders, providing outstanding patient-centered care, and advancing research in the field of women's health.She received her medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/provider/brittni-boyd-3865515.html
Stephanie Prendergast,
MPT
Stephanie Prendergast
Stephanie A. Prendergast, MPT is cofounder of thePelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center, (PHRC) which opened in San Francisco in 2006. Since then, she and Liz Akinicilar have grown PHRC to 11 total locations: SF, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Los Gatos, West Los Angeles, and Westlake Village, Encinitas, Pasadena, CA; Columbus, OH, Lexington, MA, and Merrimack, NH.She currently treats patients in PHRC’s Pasadenalocation. Stephanie was elected to the International Pelvic Pain Society’s Board of Directors in 2002 and in 2013 she was the first physical therapist to be President of the Society. In 2013 and 2015 she served on the Program Committee of World Congress of Abdominal and Pelvic Pain and 2017 served as the Scientific Program Chair, bringing the World Congress to the United States. She has authored numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks and regularly lectures at medical conferences and in the community on pelvic health-related topics. She and Liz co-authored the popular book,Pelvic Pain Explained, in 2016. In 2020, Stephanie and Liz developed a virtual health/telehealth platformand are now available to anyone anywhere in the world interested in a pelvic health consultation and mentoring for other pelvic health professionals. Stephanie is currently an Associate Editor for the Journal of Sexual Medicine and on the Scientific Program Committee for the International Association for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, she is a speaker for Let's Talk Menopause and a lecturer for the patient advocacy group, Tight Lipped. . Most recently, Stephanie and Liz published an e-book titled Vulvodynia, Vestibulodynia, and Vaginismus. PHRC publishes an award-winning blog,As The Pelvis Turns, every Thursday. You can find Stephanie on Twitter and LinkedInthe Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center onInstagram,YouTube,TikTok,Facebook, andPinterest.www.pelvicpainrehab.com.
Sam Kashani,
MD
Sam A. Kashani
Dr. Sam A. Kashani is a board-certified Sleep Medicine Physician who practices in Santa Monica, Porter Ranch, and Santa Clarita. His clinical interests include chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias, pediatric sleep disorders, and the associationbetween sleep and mental health. He sees both adult and pediatric patients.Dr. Kashani completed his residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Southern California,where he worked with the medically underserved population of San Bernardino County with plans of becoming a primary care physician. Upon completing his residency, he chose to pursue his interest in Sleep Medicine and completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.Dr. Kashani is currently president of the California Sleep Society (CSS)and regularly delivers lectureson sleep health in the community as well as international conferences. As assistant clinical professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Dr. Kashani maintains a strong interest in teaching patients as well as students and trainees. Outside of medicine, his interests include classic films, fitness, and cycling.
Shannon Chavez,
PsyD, CST
Dr. Shannon Chavez
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. With over a decade of experience, she is dedicated to helping individuals achieve mental, emotional, and physical health through innovative, evidence-based therapies.
Dr. Chavez earned her doctorate in clinical psychology and completed post-doctoral training in sex addiction/compulsivity at the Institute of Sexual Health in Beverly Hills. Her clinical interests include anxiety and stress management, depression, and treating sexual concerns using a mind-body approach, with a particular focus on integrating nutritional and physical health into mental health practices.
Dr. Chavez frequently speaks at conferences and workshops and is committed to public education and advocacy for mental health awareness. She has authored numerous articles and regularly participates in community outreach programs. Her approach is characterized by compassion and a deep understanding of her clients’ diversity. A niche area of her practice is focused on helping people from conservative cultures and religious backgrounds.
In her practice, Dr. Chavez uses a client-centered approach, offering personalized therapy plans that include a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs. She believes in empowering her clients to make informed decisions about their health and wellness journeys.
Dr. Chavez is also a national speaker on sexual health and has been featured on major news, radio, and television programs as a sex and relationship expert. She has been featured in the New York Times, GQ,HuffPost, InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, and Well+Good.
She works with various organizations as a presenter, spokesperson, media commentator, and consultant on health and wellness. Dr. Chavez is a member of the American Psychological Association and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.When not in the clinic, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time with her dogs.
Shamsah Amersi,
MD, OB/GYN
Shamsah Amersi
Dr. Shamsah Amersiis 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. She graduated alpha omega alpha, an honor bestowed to top 1% of all doctors in the country.
Dr. Amersi has won national awards throughout her career for her work in women's health and has been chosen as Top Doctors of the United States for the past years. She has delivered over 12,000 babies during her career, including being thepersonal physician to high profile clients and celebrities. Dr Amersi is a leading expert in treating hormone imbalances for women at all phases of their lives including PCOS, weight loss, infertility, perimenopause and menopause. She implements a unique holistic personalized treatment plan and formulates an individualized treatment compromising of supplements, lifestyle, compounded and bioidentical hormone therapy.
She was recently honored in a national commercial "Real Heroes" by Naomi Osaka for her work on the Covid-19 frontlines.
Dr. Amersi has been in private practice for 23 years and specializes in a holistic approach to women's health. She has been providing comprehensive women’s health services in Los Angeles since 2002. Highly-trained and honored by the medical community, she is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Diplomat of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Amersi implements the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology and treatment options.She teaches students from UCLA and the art of women's health, and serves as a mentor to physician assistants from Yale University. She is a pregnancy consultant for Headspace, a meditation app used by millions of people around the world. She also serves as on the health advisory board for Anya, Cool as Cucumber, ROM tech.
Shilpa Sayana,
MD
Shilpa Sayana
Sayana MedicalDr Sayana is a triple board certifiedMD in Internal, Obesity and Functional medicine.She has been in privatepractice for over a decade serving the greater Los Angeles community.She is an expert in treating women dealing with peri-menpause and menopause, optimising their hormones, energy and weight, especially if they have been told that their labs are normal.She helps them reclaim their balance and feel like themselves again, by using the Sayana Medical Road Map.She has been recognised by her peers by being nominated for the most Humanistic Intern/Resident award in all three years of her medical residency and by her patients by receiving the Best Doctors Women's Choice Award in 2023.
Karen Y. Sun,
MD
Karen Y. Sun
Internal Medicine, Integrative and Holistic Medicine, Integrative Wellness CenterDo you suffer from fatigue, weight gain,insomniaormoodiness after menopause? I’ve been there and was disappointed withconventional medicine’s approach to menopausal symptoms. After a lot of research, Idiscovered bio-identical hormone replacement therapy to be very effective. When administered via animplanted hormone pellet, treatment can reduce menopausal symptoms and also keep you feeling young and strong.Do you have gut issues such as irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, or indigestion? I have been there too! Iincorporated nutrition and nutraceutical treatment for gut issues and adrenal issues, as well as detoxification for weight loss into my life. I now offer the same treatments to patients.As stress is becoming a modern epidemic, I also focus on stress management. I help patients build healthy lifestyles and change negative belief systems. I’ve also added regenerative medicine such as peptide treatment to my practice.I helped thousands of patients achieve their health goals by treating the roots, not just the symptoms. If you’re not well and have been to many doctors without finding relief, my integrative approach may be your solution! On the other hand, if you’re healthy but want to slow down the aging process, I can help you too!If you need further help, please don’t hesitate to make an appointment so I can design a treatment plan just for you!
https://theintegrativewellnesscenter.com/
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Julie E,
MPH, RD
Julie E.
For over three decades Julie has been working with individuals of all ages to help find the root of their health ailments, and treat them naturally. An anti-aging expert, Julie has reversed her telomeres & cellular health to that of a 12 year old. Her international practice includes parents, kids, pets and celebrity athletes. On her website and her social media she educates us on her secrets to health including unique tips such as how to care for your assembly line.
Amber Miller
Amber Miller
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. With a passion for using sound as a tool for well-being, Amber has worked with a diverse range of clients, including celebrities, top organizations, charities, foster care programs, and elderly care facilities.
Their journey has led them to collaborate with some of the most respected names in the field, including Ana Netanel and Jay Shetty. From intimate one-on-one sessions to large-scale events, Amber has facilitated sound
baths for children, corporate wellness programs, and even animal therapy. Their unique approach incorporates breathwork, meditation, and various sound healing techniques to create immersive experiences that restore balance and harmony.
With a reputation for excellence and a heart for service, Amber Miller continues to bring the transformative power of sound to those seeking peace, healing, and connection.
Nurit Raich
Nurit Raich
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.
She also has decades of experience designing menus for A-list celebrities and global food brands such as Pret A Manger and Starbucks.
Through her online programs “The Transformation” and “The Uplevel,” women achieve their ideal weight, regain energy, improve their concentration, and find balance, enabling
them to pursue their careers and dreams with renewed vitality.
Nurit has been featured in Forbes, Business Wire, Voyage LA and QSR Magazine, among other publications.
Maura Knowles
Maura Knowles
Hello! I’m Maura Knowles, aka, Mo, the Morselist, 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.
I’m hired by busy creative professionals/entrepreneurs who struggle with weight, diabetes, celiac, autoimmune disorders, heart health, menopause, as well as those who are stuck in a food rut. I help people achieve their most optimal life, one morsel at a time.
My coaching approach is not to dwell on calorie restriction or deprivation. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to diet or lifestyle.
EveryBODY is unique with various lifestyles, tastes, bio-individual needs, and passions. Instead, I work with clients to focus on the things that create happy and healthy lifestyles, a Morselicious Pie, through clean, real whole foods. Translation, a recipe for a full life. My 85/15 rule allows flexibility and room to wiggle. Together, we work toward goals including, achieving
optimal weight, reducing sugar cravings, increasing sleep, maximizing energy, and implementing an optimal and sustainable Morselicious lifestyle in ALL areas of their lives.
Lisa Williams
Lisa Williams
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.Now, as CEO, Lisa is taking Hello Again to the next level, ensuring women have access to cannabis-powered solutions that fit seamlessly into their lives—without the head high or hesitation. With a sharp business mind and a deep passion for holistic health, she’s all about breaking outdated norms and giving women the tools to feel their best every single day.Under her leadership, Hello Again isn’t just another wellness brand—it’s a rallying cry for women who refuse to settle. Because when women feel their best, they can take on anything.
Latrice Allen,
MD, FACOG
Latrice Allen, MD
Latrice Allen, MD, FACOGModern Women’s CareLatrice 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. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Martin Luther King-Drew Medical Center Los Angeles and is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Allen has been in practice since 2000, caring for patients in the South Bay at Torrance Memorial Medical Center. She is currently a partner and CFO for Modern Women’s Care Inc. Her practice specializes in general Obstetrics and Gynecology, high risk pregnancies, a variety of gynecologic procedures including minimally invasive surgeries, menopause, hormone therapy, weight loss and infertility. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Allen is the Vice President and CFO for Torrance Memorial OB/Gyn Intensivists Inc. T.M.O.G.I is the laborist group providing labor and delivery, ER and In-house consult coverage for Torrance Memorial Medical Center.
Dr. Allen always strives to be a leader in her community and advocate for change and women’s health. She has served as Chief as well as the Vice Chief of the Department of OB/Gyn at Torrance Memorial. She worked with the Perinatal Collaborative Committee, a part of the Institute for Health Improvement, at Torrance Memorial to implement policies and protocols to improve the quality of care and safety for both mother and child. She currently serves on Torrance Memorial’s Hunt Cancer Institute Gyn Oncology subcommittee. From 2022-2024 she had the honor of being part of the Cherished Futures Collaborative. Cherished Futures was a joint initiative involving 7 hospitals to create systems change to address birth and healthcare inequities affecting Black mothers and babies in Los Angeles County. When the Cherished Futures Cohort ended, Dr. Allen was overjoyed when i.D.R.E.A.M for Racial Health Equity founder and ExecutiveDirector, Wenonah Valentine, asked her to come on board as an OB/Gyn Champion and Consultant. i.D.R.E.A.M is an organization focused on health equity for black birthing families and educating the community, hospitals and practitioners on how racism impacts health care and birth outcomes.
In addition to i.D.R.E.A.M, when time permits, she is involved with the Association of Black Women Physicians African American Infant andMaternal Mortality (AAIMM) group. One of Dr. Allen’s greatest joys is being a mother to her teenage twins. She is also an active member of Jack and Jill of America Inc. South Los Angeles Chapter; this is an organization of mothers dedicated to raising the next generation of African American leaders while enhancing the lives of all children.
Kari Gran
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. The former self-confessed “beauty product junkie” has built a company, along with her business partner Lisa Strain, centered around a small line of oil-based skincare products that she personally researched, developed, and tested. Each product is carefully crafted torestore and rejuvenate the skin and is made with organic, naturally derived, scientifically proven and non-GMO ingredients. “When it comes to natural skincare, less is more, “ says Kari.“It only takes a few simple steps each day to care for our body’s largest organ: the skin."
Jasmine Talei,
ND
Jasmine Talei
Dr. Jasmine Talei is a California licensed Naturopathic Doctor. Her practice focuseson gut health, hormonal imbalance, and environmental illnesses.Dr. Talei also currently works with women and men tobiohacktheir bodies in order to improve cognition and performance. Her healing philosophy combines modern day testing, diagnosis, and evidence-based medicine, with modalities that have been around for centuries, including herbal medicine, homeopathy, hormone therapy, nutrition, and nutrient therapy. In alignment with her philosophy of treating the root cause, Dr. Talei understands the need for a holistic approach when it comes to achieving optimal health.
Jen Marples
Jen Marples
Jen Marples is a champion of midlife women, cheerleader for all women, and top voice and advocate for midlife women. She hosts The Jen Marples Show podcast, a top globally-ranked podcast dedicated to helping and inspiring midlife women to embrace and rock the second half of life with its powerful rallying cry: You’re Not Too F***ing Old! She’s a seasoned entrepreneur, 25+ year marketing & communications pro, founder of The Jen Marples Agency, keynote speaker, community builder, and leader in the midlife women’s empowerment movement. She’s a passionate advocate for women’s rights, equality, and advancement and knows that when women come together, amazing things happen. Jen also sits on the advisory board of Hot Flash, Inc. and has been helping women for decades achieve life and career success. She lives in Marin County, CA, with her husband and three teens and can be found chilling out most days in a hot yoga class.
Raea Brauer
Raea Brauer
Raea Brauer is a 500-hr Yoga Alliance registered yoga instructor and fitness coach based out of Los Angeles, CA. Her teaching style is centered around mindfulness, and incorporates subtle body energy release, meditation, mobility work, and strength training for a fully integrated practice. As an advocate for mental and physical health and wellness, Rae hopes to shed light on the interconnectedness of the layers of mind, body, and spirit, while also encouraging the empowerment of collective consciousness. Her current offerings include: yoga instruction, guided meditation, sound healing, and plant-based cooking demos/meal prep.
Julia Perederiy,
PhD
Julia Perederiy
Dr. Julia Perederiy, PhD is a Neuroscientist and Business Strategist with expertise in regenerative biology, drug development, and medical foods. For the last 15 years, Dr. Perederiy has been studying how the body heals from inflammation and dysbiosis, especially with the help of nature-inspired ancient remedies like mushrooms and microalgae. Julia's latest venture -- OMBiome -- is developing innovative microalgae-based products for personal care, including oral, colorectal, and skin. OMBiome's microalgae platform delivers essential nutrients and minerals that boost cellular ecosystems and help the body heal itself. #from.gums.to.bums.
Davina Kaonohi
Davina Kaonohi
Davina Kaonohi is the CEO & Co-Founder of Element Apothec. She is a fervent advocate of wellness and clean products. Davina's path is guided by the spirit of Aloha, inspiring her to challenge norms and foster transformation in the world.
Allison Lewin
Allison Lewin
Allison Lewin recently started her new company, Menowar, to normalize the menopause discussion and empower women to proactively manage the mental, physical, and emotional impacts of menopause to enable them to thrive during their second half of life. Allison is a trained Menopause Champion and is licensed with the Menopause Experts Group. She provides a variety of offerings including coaching for individuals, couples, and small groups; corporate coaching; menopause informational sessions and speaking engagements; and Menopause Cafes, as the San Francisco Bay Area representative of this global non-profit organization. She received her B.A. and M.B.A. from Duke University and has lived in the Bay Area for 24 years.
Gabby Pavelko,
DACM
Gabby Pavelko
Gabby has been working at the cross-section of plant-based medicine, wellness, and consumer insight-based innovation since she began her career, and she even has a couple of patents with her name on them. She completed her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, with a focus in women's health and fertility, and is a California Licensed Acupuncturist. She also serves as Chief of Staff to Rootless, a food-based supplement company using seaweed to help people, the planet, and communities thrive.
Autumn Backhaus,
PhD
Autumn Backhaus
Dr. Autumn Backhaus is a Health Psychologist specializing in women’s health, with an expertise in perimenopause, menopause, and midlife transitions. With over 15 years of experience in behavioral psychology for chronic health conditions (e.g., diabetes, sleep disorders, pain,
weight), Dr. Autumn combines clinical and academic expertise with real-world experience to help women navigate midlife with confidence and clarity.
As co-founder of MID(ish), Dr. Autumn offers an innovative platform designed to empower women nationwide through perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. MID(ish) provides tailored programs, consultations, and support that go beyond symptom and life “management” to help women truly embrace midlife transitions with strength, resilience, and purpose.
Dr. Autumn’s personal journey of having children after 40 while unknowingly navigating perimenopause inspired her to co-create Momopause™, a program specifically for moms balancing active parenting with the challenges of midlife. What began with Momopause™ has since expanded into a comprehensive suite of programs addressing the full spectrum of midlife transitions, including MIDW3LL, MIDS3X, MIDZ’s and more. These offerings are designed to
help women engage more deeply with their lives during this pivotal stage.
Dr. Autumn is committed to providing science-backed solutions that empower women to take charge of their health, build meaningful connections, and embrace midlife transitions with confidence.
Rajinder Rai,
PharmD
Rajinder Rai
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. With nearly three decades of experience in pharmacy, she specializes in compounding Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and is extensively trained in functional and lifestyle medicine.
As both a healthcare expert and a woman in midlife, Rajinder understands the frustration of being dismissed by conventional medicine and the challenges of navigating hormonal changes, burnout, and shifting priorities. This led her to bridge the gap between science and holistic wellness, creating a fresh approach to midlife health that goes beyond prescriptions—empowering women to take control of their bodies, choices, and future.
Through Sunrais Health, My Saheli, and curated in-person events, Rajinder is redefining midlife, ensuring women feel informed, supported, and unstoppable. Whether through personalized hormone solutions, expert coaching, or transformational community experiences, she’s on a mission to make midlife a time of strength, purpose, and renewed vitality.
Maggie Ney,
ND, MSCRP
Co-founder, HelloPeri
Maggie Ney
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. She serves as the Co-Director of the Women’s Clinic at the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine in Santa Monica, CA where she has supported women through their menopausal journey since 2006.
Dr. Ney is passionate about helping women not only navigate but thrive through the transitions of perimenopause and menopause. Her integrative, evidence-informed approach bridges conventional and naturopathic medicine, addressing the complex and often overlooked healthcare needs of midlife women. Through compassionate care and clinical expertise, she empowers women to reclaim vitality, balance, and purpose in this transformative phase of life.
https://www.drmaggieney.com/
Zoe Indigo Smith,
MD
Zoë Indigo Smith
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. Dr. Zoe completed her dermatology residency at UCLA where she trained in medical and cosmetic dermatological surgery.
Dr. Zoë has receivedmultiple scholarships and awards.She has authored numerous medical journal articles on hair loss,autoimmune conditions, skin of color, and skin cancer. Dr. Zoë has conducted research studies at the National Institute of Health (NIH).She completed a medical externship in dermatologyat Harvard Medical School'sMassachusetts General Hospital. She has lectured at dermatology conferences in the US and internationally.Dr. Zoë has led medical mission trips to Ghana, India, Haiti, and Rwanda. Dr. Zoë volunteers as a summer camp counselor at Camp Discovery, a camp for children with dermatological conditions. Dr. Zoëis a leader in the dermatology community and serves on a number of committees and executive boards on a nationallevel, including the American Academy of Dermatology Communications Committee.
Ana Netanel
Ana Netanel
Ana Netanel is an international wellness practitioner and instructor, specializing in the restorative and healing power of sound frequency and vibration. With over 20 years of experience studying, guiding and teaching Sound Healing, Sound Baths, Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, her approach is personal, empowering and uplifting. Ana recently shared Sound Healing on MTV and Grey’s Anatomy. She also facilitated Sound Healing at the Girl Boss Rally in LA for international women leaders.
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