“Self-care is not a luxury. It is a necessity.” - Audre Lorde
Join a discussion with leaders in the field of women’s mid-life medicine as they discuss how to care for ourselves through the changes that happen physically, mentally and spiritually during this phase of life.
key topics
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Peri-menopause and Menopause
How to Recognize the Signs. When and Why and How to Intervene
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Amplify Mood, Energy, Vitality and Libido
Using Naturopathic Medicine and Bio-identical Hormones
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Weight Loss
The GLP Medications
What Actually Works
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Tools for Spiritual and Emotional Growth
Transitioning into the Second Half of Our Lives with Grace and Self-Care
Event Schedule
***SAVE THE DATE ***
Saturday, MARCH 29th 2025
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
9:30 - 10:00
Arrival and Sign In - Coffee, tea and sparkling water will be available.
10:00-10:30
Welcome and Keynote Presentation - Dr. Lisa Brent will introduce the panel and speak about current trends in mid-life women’s medical healthcare.
10:30-12:00
Panel Discussion and Q&A - The panel will discuss the latest research and approaches to women’s midlife health from a medical, pharmaceutical and spiritual perspective. There will be plenty of time for questions from the audience.
The Facts About Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy - with Peter Koshland, Pharm D
12:00-12:45
Lunch - A delicious, organic, seasonal lunch prepared by local chef Sebastian Molina will be provided. Gluten and dairy free options available.
1:00-1:45
Break-Out Sessions - Participants can choose from a variety of small-group discussions. Topics will include: weight loss medications/trends; mindfulness and ketamine therapy for spiritual and emotional growth; specific interventions and support for peri/menopause; and more!
2:00-2:30
Closing Remarks - Dr. Brent will wrap up the day and offer take-aways and action steps for the participants.
Vitamin B12 and Lipo Shots will be available throughout the day!
LOCATION
Corte Madera Inn
Edgewood Room
56 Madera Blvd
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Register Today - $125
Attending Lisa's Thriving in Mid-life Symposium was eye-opening, informative and motivating. I found inspiration and practical ways to optimize my health and wellness now and set myself up for a long and vital "healthspan.” Whether you "don’t know what you don't know" or are looking to more deeply understand a certain topic, I'd recommend joining one of her sessions. Lisa provides a welcoming, engaging and intimate forum for women to tap into a number of experts on a range of topics such as hormone therapy, nutrition, or micro-dosing semaglutides. Actually, I've been to multiple sessions and I learn more each time —not surprisingly since the science constantly advancing. Thank you Lisa for being my guide on this journey! — Beth F.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Lisa Brent, ND, LAc graduated from the combined program in naturopathic medicine and classical Chinese medicine at NCNM in 2000. She is the founder and medical director of Be Well Natural Medicine in Mill Valley, CA, where she specializes in women’s health and, specifically, the safe and effective use of bio-identical hormone therapy for women in their peri-menopause and menopause transition. Dr Brent also has a special interest in environmentally acquired illnesses and their impact on the hormonal health of women in all stages of their reproductive lives.
Lori Schwanbeck, MFT is dedicated to creating the conditions that support flourishing. As a psychotherapist, retreat leader, and organizational consultant, her work weaves together the practicality of neuroscience backed emotional intelligence skills, positive psychology, and mindfulness all infused with the wisdom of nature.
She is a senior faculty member at Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, Humanize, Esalen Institute, and the Modern Elder Academy where she is currently facilitating programs focused on navigating transitions and cultivating purpose at mid-life.
Lori holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan, and a MA in psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, trained by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach through the Greater Good Science Center. Visit Her Website
Peter Koshland, PharmD is a graduate of Georgetown University (1996) and the University of California at San Francisco School of Pharmacy (2000). Peter opened his compounding pharmacy, Koshland Pharm, in 2009 in San Francisco, and has continued to work with doctors and patients on individualized, integrative therapies that make a difference in the quality of patients’ day-to-day lives.
He trains and consults with doctors across the state of California in the areas of hormone replacement, thyroid disorders and compounding applications for dermatology, urology, and pain management. Peter is a passionate advocate for women’s health, bringing the evidence around hormone replacement to an ever-expanding community of doctors and patients. Visit the Website
Lizellen La Follette, MD is a globally recognized, board-certified OB-GYN leader, researcher, advisor, author, and consultant to innovative technology start-ups immersed in improving women’s health. Her medical practice and ongoing professional focus address comprehensive healthcare for women, including fertility health, birth control options, safe birth, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and aging strategies before, during, and after menopause.
A key educator on the Board of Trustees of Buck Institute, Dr. La Follette is also a member of the Institute’s Global Consortium for Reproductive Longevity & Equality (CRLE). She is patent application partner for Rita Health, a reproductive health company providing proactive fertility digital assessments with personalized reporting. Dr. La Follette's noted professional research includes a recent randomized Edifice Health Controlled Study focused on inflammatory age biomarkers and immune health improvement using state-of-the-art ‘omics’ platforms and advanced artificial intelligence methods. She also recently served as chief medical research coordinator and a contributing author to Biology of Reproduction submission: "Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) to Assess Stiffness of the Human Ovary and Other Reproductive Tissues Across the Reproductive Lifespan in Health and Disease.”
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Amer Budayr, MD is an internist with training in endocrinology. As a consultant, he takes a patient-focused approach and has a broad view of hormones' impact on health and well-being. Drawing on knowledge and experience gained over 30 years of clinical practice, he explores safe, effective, and evidence-based options, partnering with his patients to decide which modality is best for them.
Dr. Budayr received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon, and completed his training in Internal Medicine at Case Western Reserve University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He moved to the Bay Area in 1985 and spent six years in clinical and research training in endocrinology at University of California San Francisco. He practiced endocrinology at Kaiser Permanente from 1992-2018, where he also discovered my interest in an integrative approach to health care by serving as the Chief of Physician Wellness at Kaiser Oakland.
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