The connection between gut health, inflammation, and hormonal balance is a critical yet often underexplored area in women’s health. This half-day preconference dives deep into the science of the gut microbiome and its role in regulating hormones, with an emphasis on reducing inflammation to improve outcomes for various conditions. Practitioners will gain insights and strategies to enhance their clinical practice and patient outcomes through these expert-led presentations and practical case studies.
Learning Objective #1: Understand the interplay between gut health, inflammation, and hormonal balance in women. Identify clinical markers of gut dysbiosis, inflammation, and their impact on hormonal health.
Learning Objective #2: Evaluate the impact of diet, lifestyle, and probiotics on the gut microbiome and hormonal balance.
Learning Objective #3: Apply integrative approaches to managing common women’s health concerns through case studies and clinical tools.
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM: Setting the Stage: The Gut-Hormone Connection
Speaker: Malisa Carullo, ND
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM: Microbiome Foundations in Women’s Hormonal Health
Speaker: Roxanne Pero, MD
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM: From Gut to Brain: Exploring Dysbiosis, Inflammation, and Hormonal Interplay in Clinical Practice
Speaker: Kristine Burke, MD
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Break
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: Nutrition and the Microbiome: Supporting Hormonal Health Through Diet
Speaker: Ashley Koff, RD
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Clinical Applications: Roundtable Presentation of Case Studies
All Speakers
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Wrap-up and Q&A
Speakers: Malisa Carullo, ND; All Speakers
Dr. Malisa Carullo holds a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Health Sciences in Chicago and a Master of Science in Biology from the University of Ottawa, specializing in genetics and molecular evolution. She is dedicated to biological medicine, focusing on chronic disease treatment, healthy aging, and the integration of naturopathic and sports medicine, with special interests in endocrinology and chronic infections. As Senior Manager of Medical Information and Safety at Metagenics, Dr. Carullo leads the clinical services support team, ensuring healthcare providers have access to accurate, evidence-based product information to enhance patient safety and efficacy. Her role involves reviewing clinical data, managing safety protocols, and advancing practitioner education in integrative health solutions. Dr. Carullo’s work is instrumental in shaping Metagenics’ commitment to scientific rigor and clinical application, supporting both practitioner success and patient wellness through integrative medicine.
Dr. Roxanne Pero earned her M.D. from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans and completed her residency at the University of Texas Southwestern/Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas. She is board-certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. With 12 years of experience in private practice, Dr. Pero specialized in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility, providing care to thousands of women and supporting families through high-risk pregnancies. Over the past three years, Dr. Pero has transitioned from hospital-based care to a more holistic approach. She is a Diplomate and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, focusing on therapeutic lifestyle interventions for chronic conditions. Additionally, she is board-certified in Functional Medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine. Dr. Pero currently runs a successful practice in Dallas, TX, at Alive & Well Dallas.
Kristine Burke, MD is a triple board-certified Functional Medicine Physician, Entrepreneur, Author, Educator, and Researcher. She is an expert in the reversal and prevention of chronic diseases such as dementia, diabetes, heart attacks and strokes. She has a special focus on mold-related illness and its connection to many conditions including CVD, chronic fatigue, and research into reversing the cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. She is the Founder and Medical Director of True Health Center for Precision Medicine in Northern California – a multi-disciplinary practice that delivers personalized primary care with a proprietary data-driven wellness plan that has successfully prevented any heart attacks from occurring among its member patients for over a decade.
Ashley Koff, RD, is a 25+ year award-winning practitioner, developing and providing truly personalized solutions for patients, practitioners and organizations. Today, she helms a team at The Better Nutrition Program a company she founded in 2019 and is a fractional Chief Nutrition Officer for entities like Vita boom.
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