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Tori Hudson, ND

Dr. Tori Hudson, Naturopathic Physician, graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in 1984 and has served the college in several capacities, including Medical Director, Associate Academic Dean, and Academic Dean. She is currently a clinical adjunct professor at NUNM), Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University, and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Hudson has been in practice for more than 36 years, is the medical director of her clinic, “A Woman’s Time” in Portland, Oregon, co-owner and director of product research and education for VITANICA, and the program director for the Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine. She is also the founder and co-director of NERC (Naturopathic Education and Research Consortium), a non-profit organization for accredited naturopathic residencies.

Dr. Hudson has been appointed as a faculty member of the Fellowship in Integrative Health and Medicine, Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine.

Dr. Hudson was awarded the 1990 President’s Award from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians for her research in women’s health, the 1999 prestigious Naturopathic Physician of the Year award, the 2003 NUNM Alumni Pioneer Award., the 2009 Natural Products Association Pioneer Award and in 2012 was inducted into the NUNM Hall of Fame. In 2016, she was the recipient of the annual Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians’ “Living Legends” award.

She is a nationally recognized author (book: Women’s Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine second edition, McGraw Hill 2008), speaker, educator, researcher, and clinician. Dr. Hudson serves on several editorial boards, advisory panels and as a consultant to the natural products industry. She also writes monthly columns and freelance articles for several publications.

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Dr. Lara Williams, M.D.

Dr. Lara Williams, MD is a Board Certified OBGYN and Integrative Medicine physician, with a Master’s Degree in Integrative Health. She is a North American Menopause Certified Practitioner and an Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) Certified Practitioner. She has completed multiple certifications in homeopathy and acupuncture. Dr. Williams is the managing partner of The Oregon Clinic – OBGYN North location, where she provides a holistic approach to women’s health care issues including obstetrics. She is passionate about education for both her patients and students. She has helped train MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs and NDs through many programs in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Williams’ philosophy is to build a partnership with women in promoting physical and emotional health through nutrition, exercise and medicine, while exploring both traditional and alternative routes.

Dr. Lara Williams, M.D. Upcoming Sessions

Ethical Dilemmas in Collaborative Integrative Care 
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. 

Dr. Stefani Hayes, N.D.

Dr. Stefani Hayes, ND is a Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon. She practices at Kwan Yin Healing Arts Center, West – a large integrative natural medicine clinic. Dr. Stefani loves offering a collaborative model of care to her patients. Her practice focuses on addressing women’s health and fertility concerns from an integrative, holistic perspective. She is skilled in addressing complex fertility cases by using an integrative, whole body approach. Dr. Stefani’s passion is assisting all types of families in not only realizing their goals of parenthood, but also enjoying that time. Her favorite experience is supporting individuals and couples through their entire family building journey - during their preconception time, adjunctively throughout pregnancy, and throughout a vital postpartum time.

Dr. Stefani Hayes, N.D. Upcoming Sessions

Ethical Dilemmas in Collaborative Integrative Care
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. 

Dr. Mona Morstein, N.D.

Dr. Morstein has been a practicing naturopathic physician for 35 years. She was also Chair of Nutrition, Gastroenterology professor and Clinical Supervisor at a naturopathic medical school for eleven years. She has her own clinic, Arizona Integrative Medical Solutions, in Mesa, AZ in the multidisciplinary clinic of Nevy Health. 
 
Dr. Morstein is recognized as an expert on diabetes. Her 560 page book “Master Your Diabetes: A Comprehensive, Integrative Approach to Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes,” is an in-depth, evidenced based, educational book for both patients and physicians. She sees all ages for all types of diabetes, and has done numerous seminars and webinar on all aspects of diabetes care and management. She also treats patients with other hormonal conditions: thyroid, pre/post-menopause, adrenals, male andropause.  
 
Dr. Morstein also has a busy gastrointestinal and auto-immune conditions focused medical practice, seeing all conditions related to those complex systems. Her website is: www.drmorstein.com In 2012, Dr. Morstein received the AANP's “The President’s Award” for service to the profession. 

Dr. Mona Morstein, N.D. Upcoming Sessions

Weight Loss Medications: Why, How, When, Who
There is an epidemic of women being overweight/obese in the United States. This lecture will discuss the various etiologies and treatments, focusing on weight loss medications, particularly GLP-1 agonists, the trendy and the not new medications— phentermine type medications. Dr. Morstein will bring fort experience and expertise and assure your ability to talk with patients about the pros/cons and prescribe these safely if you choose to.

Julia Malkowski BSc, D.C., N.D.

Dr. Julia Malkowski enjoys empowering individuals via "docere"; to teach, to delight and to move. Upon experiencing the excellent results of restoring the health of her infant son, Dr. Malkowski began her career in Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Malkowski graduated with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in December 2017, with advanced standing, and a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine in April 2016 from National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Malkowski has presented at Autism One, International College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM), the Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine (IWHIM) and The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. Malkowski has been published in The American College for the Advancement in Medicine and The Townsend Letter. She remains committed to optimal health on a personal level and professional level as a Staff Doctor in the Clinical Education Department at Doctor’s Data, Inc. 

Julia Malkowski BSc, D.C., N.D. Upcoming Sessions

Food as Medicine: Gut-Microbiome and Cardiometabolic Implications
We have all heard the advice to avoid red meat for heart health, yet most do not know this mechanism takes root in the gut microbiome. The gut microbiome is a significant link between nutrition and heart health, as host-microbiome interactions influence the synthesis and release of several metabolites, including trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), bile acids (BA), and short-chain fatty acids (SCFA).

An alteration in diversity and composition of the gut microbiome and its associated metabolites are implicated in cardiovascular and
metabolic health outcomes. Microbial dysbiosis has been implicated in the progression and pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis, hypertension, and heart failure. Irritable bowel syndrome may precede myocardial infarctions. Notably, fecal microbial transplants influence not only obesity, but blood pressure and clotting risk.

As we recognize coronary heart disease is a lifestyle disease with a nutritional component, a comprehensive stool assessment is appropriate to identify chronic dietary patterns, as a mechanism to utilize food as medicine. Additionally, moving beyond simply evaluating cholesterol, LDL and HDL, and including oxidized LDL,
small dense LDL, and non-HDL cholesterol is warranted. Consideration of metabolic markers such as glycomark and fasting insulin provide a holistic approach to cardiometabolic health.

Sonya Doherty, N.D.

Dr. Sonya Doherty, ND has been practicing as a Naturopath since 2003, after completing her pre-medical studies at the University of Western Ontario and her post graduate naturopathic training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Sonya is a board certified Naturopathic doctor and member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors. Dr. Sonya is an adult living (and thriving!) with ADHD and has three wonderful children. Dr. Sonya's two sons also have ADHD and her daughter is dyslexic. Naturopathic medicine has transformed their brain health helping them thrive in school, in their social lives and in athletics.

Sonya Doherty, N.D. Upcoming Sessions

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. 

Marc Penn, MD, PHD, FACC

Dr. Marc Penn is a cardiologist and Director of Research at the Summa Cardiovascular Institute in Akron, Ohio and Professor of Medicine and Integrative Medical Sciences at Northeast Ohio Medical University where he leads the Skirball Laboratory for Cardiovascular Cellular Therapeutics. From 2000-2011 Dr. Penn was a staff cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic from 2000-2011 where he served as the Director of the Coronary Intensive Care Unit, Director of the Experimental Animal Laboratory, Director of the Bakken Heart-Brain Institute, and the first Director of the Center for Cardiovascular Cell Therapy.

Dr. Penn completed his undergraduate and postgraduate work at Case Western Reserve University completing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering in 1989 and Doctor of Medicine in 1994. He completed his Internal Medicine training at University Hospitals of Cleveland (1994-97) and his Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic (1997-2000). He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Medicine by the ABIM. During his training he received numerous awards including the 2000 Joseph Cash Memorial Prize for Clinical Outcomes Research and the 1999 Irvine H. Page Young Investigator award for Atherosclerosis Research presented by the National American Heart Association. Dr. Penn has an adjunct appointment at Case Western Reserve University in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Bioengineering Center at Cleveland State University.

Marc Penn, MD, PHD, FACC Upcoming Sessions

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.

Mimi Guarneri, M.D.

World-renowned Integrative Cardiologist Mimi Guarneri, MD, ABIOM, is ranked as #6 of the top 100 Integrative Physicians by Newsmax. She leads her team of experts, as co-founder and medical director at Guarneri Integrative Health, Inc. in La Jolla, California at Pacific Pearl La Jolla, the premier center combining state-of-the-art conventional, integrative and natural medicine. Board-certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, and integrative holistic medicine, Dr. Guarneri is President of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, Past President of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. She currently serves on the Founding Board of the American Board of Physician Specialties in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Guarneri is the recipient of numerous awards including the prestigious Linus Pauling Lifetime Achievement Award by the Functional Medicine Institute and the Bravewell Lifetime Achievement Award in Integrative Medicine

Mimi Guarneri, M.D. Upcoming Sessions

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.

Khaleed Khalston, N.D.

Dr. Khaleed Alston is a naturopathic physician whose clinical focus lies in finding the intersection between longevity and practical healthcare solutions. Dr. Alston uses a multifactorial approach as he guides his patients through the emotionally and physically difficult process of medically supervised weight loss. Through the promotion of healthy lifestyle change, nutritional therapy, and deliberate exercise programs he helps patients find happiness, health, and wellness. As a Black male physician, he is uniquely positioned to provide care to patient populations that have historically experienced medical discrimination. He is a frequent speaker and has presented on various topics including fecal microbiota transplants, regenerative medicine, the microbiome, and racial health disparities.

Khaleed Khalston, N.D. Upcoming Sessions

The Challenges of Weight Management in 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.

Becky Gordon,M.D. 

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Becky Gordon,M.D.  Upcoming Sessions

Women and ADHD - Clinical Presentation and Treatment
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

Kathy Thomas, PhD

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Kathy Thomas, PhD Upcoming Sessions

Women and ADHD - Clinical Presentation and Treatment
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

Jacob Hwang, N.D.

Dr. Jacob Hwang is a naturopathic doctor at the UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute (SSIHI) with clinical expertise in cardiometabolic disease, kidney disease, and urologic conditions. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Hwang is the assistant director of the UCI academic integrative medicine fellowship and leads the didactic curriculum for the SSIHI naturopathic residency program. Prior to UCI, he was a clinical and didactic faculty member at Bastyr University California. He earned his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Washington and completed 3-years of postgraduate naturopathic residency at the Bastyr University Clinic and UCI SSIHI. During his free time, Dr. Hwang enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and outdoor activities.

Jacob Hwang, N.D. Upcoming Sessions

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
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