Integrative and Collaborative medicine are popular terms, but how do they actually work in practice? With over a decade of experience collaborating together on shared patients, Dr. Williams, MD and Dr. Hayes, ND will talk about the joys and trials of collaborative care. How do they get from the word play to the point where they see their patient outcomes are truly better together than apart? How do they navigate conflicting treatment recommendations? Who is “in charge” when that happens? Ethical dilemmas occur more frequently in Integrative Care due to inconsistent evaluation in the literature and conflicting strategies in this emerging field. This is further complicated by the many different backgrounds and training of the providers in Integrative Medicine. How do we take the opportunities to navigate integrative care not only for our patient outcomes but also for our own mental health and practice safe, evidence based medicine? Join us on a journey of real life application of ND/MD collaboration in a way that hopefully informs and inspires. Dr. Williams and Dr. Hayes will explore examples of active integrative care for the benefit of all involved, including the physicians as well as the patients. They will discuss the ethical dilemmas often encountered and give tips on how to overcome them. They aim to present collaborative care as an opportunity to decrease physician burnout while optimizing patient satisfaction and outcomes, by working in the areas where you are passionate, talented and well trained. 

Integrative and Collaborative medicine are popular terms, but how do they actually work in practice? With over a decade of experience collaborating together on shared patients, Dr. Williams, MD and Dr. Hayes, ND will talk about the joys and trials of collaborative care. How do they get from the word play to the point where they see their patient outcomes are truly better together than apart? How do they navigate conflicting treatment recommendations? Who is “in charge” when that happens? Ethical dilemmas occur more frequently in Integrative Care due to inconsistent evaluation in the literature and conflicting strategies in this emerging field. This is further complicated by the many different backgrounds and training of the providers in Integrative Medicine. How do we take the opportunities to navigate integrative care not only for our patient outcomes but also for our own mental health and practice safe, evidence based medicine? Join us on a journey of real life application of ND/MD collaboration in a way that hopefully informs and inspires. Dr. Williams and Dr. Hayes will explore examples of active integrative care for the benefit of all involved, including the physicians as well as the patients. They will discuss the ethical dilemmas often encountered and give tips on how to overcome them. They aim to present collaborative care as an opportunity to decrease physician burnout while optimizing patient satisfaction and outcomes, by working in the areas where you are passionate, talented and well trained. 

The Biochemistry of ADHD and Naturopathic Interventions That Optimize Brain Function

Understanding the biochemistry of ADHD is the key to optimizing brain health. People diagnosed with ADHD

benefit from understanding the strength and weaknesses that come along with their diagnosis. Naturopathic intervention help harness the power of the ADHD brain. Evaluating neurotransmitters, gut health, nutrient status and individual genomics allows Naturopathic Doctors to transform the health and well-being of patients with ADHD. 

Early identification of CVD Risk in Women and Deciphering the Results of Advanced Lipid Panels and Cardiovascular Markers of Risk

Advanced cardiovascular risk serum marker testing explained resulting in important skills in interpretation and how to use that information to develop a strategic intervention/prevention plan.

Advanced Lipid Management and Treatment Options for Women

CVD is the result of inflammation, oxidative stress and immune response..This lecture will explore the etiologies of CVD from a holistic perspective. Advanced lipid testing, pertinent genetics, lifestyle and nutraceuticals will be explored along with conventional therapy. A review of the guidelines, risk calculation, and diagnostic testing will allow the participant to create an evidence based roadmap of care for women.

Weight management in overweight/obese women is full of complexities in underlying causes, medical andlife history, physiological perfect storms of aging, and much more. This presentation will present key aspects of evaluation and monitoring, addressing select aspects of physiological influences, how to target those influences, essentials of select dietary regimens, and thoughtful insights that the practitioner needs to bring to the conversation and strategic plan.

So many of women are stressed these days! Whether it’s due to ever-changing responsibilities, national and global events, 24/7 availability to others via the internet/phone, it is hardly surprising everyone is feeling more tired, distracted and overwhelmed. But does that mean we all now meet criteria for ADHD? How does a general practitioner sort out who has the neurodiverse mind of ADHD and who doesn’t? This presentation will be given by psychiatrist Becky Gordon MD and neuropsychologist Kathy Thomas PhD. Dr. Thomas will

discuss what we know about the difference between ADHD subtypes in terms of neurobiology, what is happening in the ADHD brain and subtypes differ, what other conditions can mimic ADHD, and helpful tools for an accurate diagnosis

So many of women are stressed these days! Whether it’s due to ever-changing responsibilities, national and global events, 24/7 availability to others via the internet/phone, it is hardly surprising everyone is feeling more tired, distracted and overwhelmed. But does that mean we all now meet criteria for ADHD? How does a general practitioner sort out who has the neurodiverse mind of ADHD and who doesn’t? This presentation will be given by psychiatrist Becky Gordon MD and neuropsychologist Kathy Thomas PhD. Dr. Thomas will

discuss what we know about the difference between ADHD subtypes in terms of neurobiology, what is happening in the ADHD brain and subtypes differ, what other conditions can mimic ADHD, and helpful tools for an accurate diagnosis

Restoring Renal Resilience: Integrative Perspectives on Chronic Kidney Disease Evaluation and Management

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects up to 15% of adults in the United States and is often underrecognized and underdiagnosed, with an estimated 9 in 10 adults unaware of having CKD. The rising prevalence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus contribute to the growing global burden of CKD. This presentation will review the KDIGO guidelines for CKD, discuss dietary approaches for CKD, and highlight integrative strategies from an evidence-based perspective