2025 Conference Schedule

SUNDAY, May 4th
7:00 am - 8:00 am Registration and breakfast with exhibitors
8:00am - 8:15am President’s Update with Dr. Leena Pandya, ND
8:20am – 9:10 Clement Lee, ND A Comprehensive Approach to Longevity: Identifying Hidden Threats and Leveraging Cutting-Edge Interventions
9:15am – 10:05am Penny Kendall-Reed, ND Enhancing Autophagy through genetics: why individual rates vary and how to alter them to minimize disease risk.
10:05am- 10:50am Exhibitor Break
10:55am - 11:45am Penny Kendall-Reed, ND SNPs involved in regulating the efficacy and strength of autophagy; how to interpret them, how to treat them naturally using diet, exercise and natural supplementation
11:45pm – 1:00pm Lunch
1:15pm – 2:00pm - Legislative Update
2:00pm - 2:50pm Jacob Leone, ND Extending Lifespan: A Clinical Framework for Evidence-Based Longevity Medicine in Daily Practice – Part 1
2:50pm- 3:35pm Exhibitor Break
3:35pm – 4:25pm Jacob Leone, ND Extending Lifespan: A Clinical Framework for Evidence-Based Longevity Medicine in Daily Practice – Part 2
4:25pm Conference wrap up


SATURDAY, May 3rd
7:00am - 8:00 am Registration and breakfast with exhibitors
8:00 am - 8:40 am Legislative Preview

8:45am – 9:35 am Paul Anderson, NMD: Mitochondrial Health and Regeneration - Longevity
9:45am -10:35am Paul Anderson, NMD Mitochondrial Health and Regeneration – Longevity Part 2
10:35am -11:15am Exhibitor Break
11:15am -12:05pm Ahmed El-Sohemy Precision Nutrition: Recent Advances and Controversies in Genetic Testing PART 1
12:05 - 1:35: Lunch
1:35pm - 1:55pm CBNM update with Rebecca Mitchell
2:00pm – 2:50pm Ahmed El-Sohemy Precision Nutrition: Recent Advances and Controversies in Genetic Testing PART 2
2:50 – 3:35pm Exhibitor Break
3:35 pm – 4:25pm Clement Lee, ND Optimized Regenerative Injection Therapies: A Comprehensive Approach
4:30pm Closing remarks

FRIDAY, May 2nd
2:00pm Opening Remarks

2:15pm - 3:05pm Peter Koshland, PharmD GLP-1s – Great Hope or Great Hype
3:10pm - 4:00pm John Neustadt, ND Osteoporosis Pharmaceutical Management
4:00pm - 4:40pm Exhibitor Break
4:40pm - 5:30pm Mai Tran, PharmD Physiologic Hormone Restoration Therapy: A Novel Hormonal Approach to Longevity

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Welcome Reception

subject to change

18 CEs for CA NDs* | 18 CEs for CA LAc (pending)

*approved by CNDA

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Category 1 TM Credits | CE Provider #805 | 310 670 8100 | **This course is pending approval by The California Acupuncture Board for 13.5 hours of continuing education / *Refunds not available

Our 2025 Conference also includes the following ON-DEMAND Presentations

Alice Nguyen, ND

Exercise and Longevity: Muscle as the Cornerstone of Healthspan

This course explores the foundational role muscle plays in enhancing healthspan, with a focus on its impact on longevity and resilience against all-cause mortality. Led by Dr. Alice Nguyen, Director of Naturopathic Medicine at Stark Health, the course integrates evidenced-informed approaches with practical assessment and intervention strategies.

After the presentation, participants will be able to confidently:

1. Understand the key consequences of sarcopenia

2. Identify key macronutrients on building lean mass and calculations based on the patients’ goals

3. Prescribe key pharmaceutical approaches on increasing lean mass and improving body composition

4. Identify which exercise interventions are optimal for improving lean mass

Terry Manning II ND, RMSK, MA

The regenerative properties of adipose tissue and how these can be harnessed for MSK conditions

Regenerative medicine is reshaping the landscape of modern healthcare, with its application in musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions emerging as a leader in evidence-based innovation. Among these therapies, microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT), derived from a patient’s own fat, stands out as a uniquely effective solution. Boasting exceptional regenerative properties, MFAT has become the preferred choice for treating tendon and ligament injuries, offering natural and transformative outcomes. This session will delve into the science behind adipose tissue, the step-by-step processes for acquiring and processing it, clinical indications for its use, and compelling case studies that highlight its real-world success.

After the presentation, participants will be able to confidently:

  1. Identify patients most likely to benefit from adipose tissue-based therapies.

  2. Master the techniques for acquiring and preparing adipose tissue for MSK applications.

  3. Differentiate between various autologous regenerative medicine options to make evidence-based treatment decisions.

Terry Manning II ND, RMSK, MA

Regenerative medicine for orthopedic complaints: good candidates and successful outcomes

Regenerative medicine holds immense potential, but it is grounded in science—not magic. Unfortunately, the rapid growth of illegitimate practices has created confusion among patients and referring providers, muddying the waters of this innovative field. As with any medical treatment, proper patient selection is the cornerstone of achieving successful outcomes. This presentation will focus on the evidence supporting regenerative medicine in treating common musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and provide practical guidance for primary care providers.

Attendees will learn to identify the patients and diagnoses most suited for referral to a regenerative medicine specialist, ensuring optimal care. Additionally, this presentation will empower primary care providers with the tools to recognize reputable regenerative medicine experts, helping them navigate the complexities of this growing field and confidently guide their patients toward evidence-based treatments.

After the presentation, participants will be able to confidently:

1. Identify patients that are good candidates for regenerative medicine

2. Discern reputable regenerative medicine practitioners to refer patients.

3. Treat specific MSK conditions with regenerative medicine.

4. Differentiate the ethical and unethical implementation of regenerative medicine.

5. Help prepare their patients and optimize outcomes of regenerative medicine procedures.

Mai Tran, PharmD

The Oxytocin Experience

When the hormone oxytocin is mentioned, it is often associated primarily with its role in facilitating uterine contractions during childbirth. However, its applications extend far beyond the labor and delivery setting. The body of clinical research supporting the use of oxytocin for various conditions has expanded significantly, owing to its ease of accessibility, substantial efficacy, and favorable side effect profile.

In this presentation, attendees will explore how clinical studies have validated the use of oxytocin in treating conditions such as social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sexual health issues in both men and women, dyspareunia, migraines, binge eating disorders, and pain management, among others. A review of the various dosage forms and their respective advantages and disadvantages will be discussed. Attendees will be educated on the clinically studied doses and their specific indications, as well as anticipated side effects and the recommended dose adjustments to mitigate them.

After the presentation, participants will be able to confidently:

1. Discuss the benefits of oxytocin in its use for sexual health in both men and women, anxiety, PTSD, migraines, and vaginal atrophy.

2. Identify the different formulations of oxytocin available.

3. Discuss the various indications for oxytocin based on clinical studies

4. Identify the proper doses and routes of administration of oxytocin for specific indications.

John Neustadt, ND

Clarifying the Vitamin K Confusion

Naturally occurring Vitamin K is a group of lipid-soluble, essential nutrients that includes vitamins K1 and K2. In recent decades, basic and clinical research have demonstrated Vitamin K’s wide-ranging benefits beyond its role in coagulation. However, the different vitamin K moieties are different molecules with distinct physiological impacts. Complicating our understanding is that there are fifteen subtypes of vitamin K2, and published research frequently doesn’t define the vitamin K2 moiety being studied. Additionally, to date, 15 vitamin K-dependent enzymes have been identified, but not all forms of vitamin K have been shown to equally activate these enzymes and improve clinical outcomes. This presentation reviews vitamin K’s clinical applications for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and cancer and its potential emerging role in neurological health. Controversies around vitamin K will also be addressed, including a 2021 study that concluded dietary vitamin K2 is associated with increased breast cancer mortality.

After the presentation, participants will be able to confidently:

1. Understand the differences between forms of Vitamin K and where they’re found

2. Understand which forms of vitamin K have been shown to improve clinical outcomes.

3. Be able to read and understand the vitamin K research more easily.

4. Be able to explain to patients why you may prescribe one form of vitamin K over another.

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Up to 18 CEs for all NDs* | 18 CEs for CA acupuncturists (pending)


8.5 general CEs | 5 pharm CEs (APPROVED)
*Approved by the CNDA