40th Clinical Applications for Age Management Medicine
Advancing Longevity thru Evidence-Based Strategies and Technology
THE NATIONAL DORAL MIAMI RESORT & SPA | MIAMI, FLORIDA
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*Times, Topics, Titles & Faculty Subject To Change
- Wed. Workshop - Essential Knowledge in the Clinical Use of Peptides
- Wed. Workshop - Practice Management Workshop
- Wed. Workshop - Foundations of Regenerative Aesthetics
- Thur. Workshop - Longevity Medicine Module 1 Primer
- Thur. Workshop - Latest Clinical Knowledge and Protocols
- Thur. AM Workshop - The Endotoxin Continuum
- Thur. PM Workshop - Clinical Epigenetics
- Friday General Session
- Saturday General Session
- Sunday General Session
WEDNESDAY APRIL 15th
Essential Knowledge in the Clinical Use of Peptides for Age Management Medicine
This workshop is an 8-hour class on learning Essential Knowledge of Peptide Therapy. The human body produces almost 300,000 peptides, but only a fraction of the peptides that we produce are understood. Dr. Edwin Lee and Dr. Luis Martinez have taught many healthcare providers around the world about the clinical use of peptides. Many previous students have commented that this peptide class was excellent and they felt confident with using peptides in their practice. The use of certain peptides is in a state of flux. As of Sep 2023, the FDA has banned a list of 22 peptides from being produced by 503A compounding pharmacies in the US. By the start of this workshop, updated lectures will offer alternative peptides to treat specific conditions. Bring your laptop computer to this workshop. At its conclusion, a score of 80% on an optional test taken on your laptop will earn attendees a certificate demonstrating Essential Knowledge of the Clinical Use of Peptides.
Requirement: Bring your laptop computer for the class to take the post workshop examination.
In conjunction with the Clinical Peptide Society
Non-CME workshop
TOPICS INCLUDE:
– The Wolverine Peptide
– Mitochondria Peptide
– Immune Stimulating Peptides
– Peptides for Autoimmune Diseases
– Growth Hormone Peptides
– Neurodegenerative Peptides
– Peptides for Cancer
– Cosmeceutical Peptides
– Peptides for Pain
– Sex Peptides
– Pineal Peptides
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 7:15 am | Early Morning Coffee & Hot Tea Provided |
| 8:00 – 8:05 am | Welcome to the Workshop on Essential Knowledge in the Clinical Use of Peptides |
| 8:05 – 8:35 am | Introduction to Peptides Edwin Lee, M.D Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Co-Founder, Clinical Peptide Society Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeThis session will address the basics of what a peptide is, what receptor does it interact with, how do peptides work, how many peptides do we have and which hormones are peptides. Some peptides are hormones and also neurotransmitters. In addition, how a peptide is synthesized in a lab will be reviewed. The benefits of peptides and where most of the peptides can be obtained will be covered. (As of May 21, 2023 using peptides in California is prohibited; we don’t know how one in California can obtain them.) |
| 8:35 – 9:05 am | The Wolverine Peptide Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Co-Founder, Clinical Peptide Society Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeThe history of the discovery of BPC157 will be covered and the three human published studies will be reviewed. The benefits and the dosing of different routes of delivery will be discussed. |
| 9:05 – 9:35 am | Mitochondria Peptide Luis Martínez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinics, San Juan and Ponce Puerto Rico President, Caribbean AntiAging Medicine Association Co-Founder, Clinical Peptide Society Founder, Senolytic Therapy Network Medical Director, Aluma Wellness and Hormone Therapy of Orlando Medical Director, Body Rejuvenation, Miami, Florida Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeMitochondrial peptides can help with the production of energy, weight loss, improving on endurance and also with converting white fat to brown fat. The mitochondrial peptides dosing will be reviewed. |
| 9:35 – 10:00 am |
Immune Stimulating Peptides The peptides from the Thymus gland that are immune stimulating will be covered, along with the studies and the dosing protocols for both these peptides. If Thymus alpha 1 (TA1) and Thymulin are available in April 2026, then these peptides will be reviewed. If these peptides are not available then other novel peptides will be discussed to improve one’s immune system. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 – 10:45 am | Peptides for Autoimmune Diseases Luis Martínez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinics, San Juan and Ponce Puerto Rico President, Caribbean AntiAging Medicine Association Co-Founder, Clinical Peptide Society Founder, Senolytic Therapy Network Medical Director, Aluma Wellness and Hormone Therapy of Orlando Medical Director, Body Rejuvenation, Miami, Florida Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeAutoimmune diseases are on the rise and are devastating. Balancing the immune system is one of the keys in improving autoimmune diseases. The dosing of the peptides of OGF, VIP and other peptides will be reviewed. |
| 10:45 – 11:15 am | Growth Hormone Peptides Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Co-Founder, Clinical Peptide Society Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeGrowth hormone is an essential hormone in lowering body fat, improving on lipids, keeping muscles healthy and improving on bone density. Adult growth hormone deficiency symptoms will be reviewed along with the association of higher mortality with growth hormone deficiency. Unfortunately, treatment with recombinant human growth hormone is not covered under most insurance plans and it is also cost prohibitive for most people. There is an alternative to the expensive recombinant human growth hormone mostly commonly used for boosting IGF-1, and it has the advantage of inducing all five of the hGH isoforms rather than just the one that is found in the synthetic form. Growth hormone peptides will be reviewed |
| 11:15 – 11:45 am | Neurodegenerative Peptides Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Co-Founder, Clinical Peptide Society Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeMemory loss is a huge concern. Improving cognition is difficult but if peptides are used early with hormonal balance, improving the microbiome, and removing toxins in the body this functional medicine approach can help. Depending on what peptides are available in April 2026, we will discuss those peptides. |
| 11:45 – 12:00 pm | Morning Session Q & A |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Topic TBA
Presented by TBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by TBA |
| 1:30 – 1:55 pm | Peptides for Cancer Luis Martínez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinics, San Juan and Ponce Puerto Rico President, Caribbean AntiAging Medicine Association Co-Founder, Clinical Peptide Society Founder, Senolytic Therapy Network Medical Director, Aluma Wellness and Hormone Therapy of Orlando Medical Director, Body Rejuvenation, Miami, Florida Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeThere are peptides that can help with cancer management. These peptides either improve the immune system or help with turning on the cancer suppression genes or turning off the cancer promoting genes. Met-enkephalin and other peptides will be discussed during this session. |
| 1:55 – 2:20 pm | Cosmeceutical Peptides Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Co-Founder, Clinical Peptide Society Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeThere are peptides that can turn off the fibroblast cells to help produce collagen and to improve the dermis of the skin. Improving the thickness of the dermis can reduce wrinkles and also help the skin to look younger. These peptides are very popular in any wellness practice. The top cosmeceutical peptides will be reviewed. |
| 2:20 – 2:35 pm | Peptides for Pain Luis Martínez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinics, San Juan and Ponce Puerto Rico President, Caribbean AntiAging Medicine Association Co-Founder, Clinical Peptide Society Founder, Senolytic Therapy Network Medical Director, Aluma Wellness and Hormone Therapy of Orlando Medical Director, Body Rejuvenation, Miami, Florida Member, AMMG Planning CommitteePeptides can reduce inflammation and help with post-surgical pain, trauma and also with neuropathic pain. The different peptides that help with pain will be covered including the dosing protocols. |
| 2:30 pm | Exhibits Open |
| 2:35 – 3:00 pm | Sex Peptides Luis Martínez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinics, San Juan and Ponce Puerto Rico President, Caribbean AntiAging Medicine Association Co-Founder, Clinical Peptide Society Founder, Senolytic Therapy Network Medical Director, Aluma Wellness and Hormone Therapy of Orlando Medical Director, Body Rejuvenation, Miami, Florida Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeLow libido is a common disorder in women and in men. Several peptides will be discussed in improving libido. Other benefits of these peptides will be discussed, as well. |
| 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 3:45 – 4:05 pm | Pineal Peptides Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Co-Founder, Clinical Peptide Society Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeThe pineal gland is found in vertebrates, mammals, amphibians, and in humans. Melatonin and Epitalon are both derived from the pineal gland. One of the benefits of Epitalon is that it has been shown to improve longevity both in animals and in humans. The human clinical trials from Russia that have been shown to reduce mortality and also cancer will be reviewed and the dosing protocols will also be covered. The peptide Pinealon will be covered also. |
| 4:05 – 4:30 pm | Melanton Peptides and Questions for Review Luis Martínez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinics, San Juan and Ponce Puerto Rico President, Caribbean AntiAging Medicine Association Co-Founder, Clinical Peptide Society Founder, Senolytic Therapy Network Medical Director, Aluma Wellness and Hormone Therapy of Orlando Medical Director, Body Rejuvenation, Miami, Florida Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeLecture Description TBA |
| 4:30 – 5:30 pm | Online Test – Requires a Laptop |
Wednesday, April 15th
Practice Management Workshop: Launching and Growing a Successful Age Management Practice
Many attendees of the AMMG conferences are attracted to the field of Age Management Medicine, but do not feel qualified, or empowered with the necessary tools, to successfully transition from the well-established structure of disease-based medicine or from the traditional insurance-based reimbursement system into a system which relies to a significant degree upon direct pay. In addition, this workshop is also designed to complement the AMMG Certification in Age Management Medicine for physicians and healthcare professionals and to help educate and inform medical and office staff. Attendees will be guided through the process of developing or growing an Age Management Practice. Our goal is for the attendee to be equipped with the basic tools for making the necessary decisions on what is required from a Practice Management point of view.
Non-CME workshop
TOPICS INCLUDE:
– The Direct Pay/Partial Direct Pay Practice Model
– Development of Practice Services and Procedures
– Development of Diagnostic Tools and Procedures
– Creating Revenue Through the Sales of Ancillary Products and Services from Your Office
– Motivating Patients and Creating Programs Applying the Science of Age Management Medicine to Produce Positive Patient Outcomes and the Patient Experience Expectations
– Employee Management and Engagement
– Operational Excellence: Maximize Margin, Time, and Efficiency in Your Practice
– Best Practices for Pricing and Compensating for Age Management Services
– The Liability Entanglements of Running Your Own Practice: Don’t Let Your Corporate Veil Be Pierced
– Your Marketing Playbook: Step-by-Step Execution for Patient Growth in Age Management Medicine
– Practice Landmines & Practice Pearls
Non-CME Workshop
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 7:15 am | Early Morning Coffee & Hot Tea Provided |
| 8:00 – 8:40 am | The Direct Pay/Partial Direct Pay Practice Model Chuck Guglin, M.D., FACS Owner, Hyperfit MD Age Management CenterUnderstand what a direct pay practice is, learn what the best practices for this type of practice are and transcend the fear of moving from insurance-based to direct pay practice. Attendees will be asked to envision the ideal Age Management practice they wish to develop. |
| 8:40 – 9:20 am | Development of Practice Services and Procedures Chuck Guglin, M.D., FACS Owner, Hyperfit MD Age Management CenterUnderstand the range of services than can be offered from an Age Management practice and understand how you can develop a menu of services that will fit you and your practice. |
| 9:20 – 10:00 am | Development of Diagnostic Tools and Procedures Chuck Guglin, M.D., FACS Owner, Hyperfit MD Age Management Center Diagnosing the Age Management patient is critical to formulation of a personalized patient treatment plan. This lecture will provide attendees with options regarding diagnostic tools and procedures. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 – 11:15 am | Creating Revenue Through the Sales of Ancillary Products and Services from Your Office Derrick DeSilva, Jr., M.D. Associate Attending Staff, Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ Board of Directors, American University School of Medicine, ArubaWe have a captive audience with the patients we see every day. They trust our judgments and that is why they seek us out for their medical care. The trust can be translated into other products and services that we provide in our clinical practice—everything from cosmetic products and procedures to carrying a line of high quality nutraceuticals. The educational process to “sell” these products and services does take some upfront time. Once the patient/consumer becomes part of the process to utilize these products and services it can become a critical recurrent part of your revenue stream. The questions is, what products and services should you offer and how do you decide what these products and services should be? During this presentation I will help you outline how to start with the basics and in time build/create that revenue stream even when you are not physically seeing the patient. |
| 11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Motivating Patients and Creating Programs Applying the Science of Age Management Medicine to Produce Positive Patient Outcomes and the Patient Experience Expectations Rudy Inaba Vice President of Performance Health, CenegenicsCreating programs that will incorporate your defined services, creating a real change in the health of patients and retaining patients are critical to the success of your practice. |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 – 12:45 pm | Why You Should Be Certified in Age Management Medicine
Presented by James Powell, RN Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by AMMG Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch |
| 1:00 – 1:40 pm | Employee Management and Engagement Pete Hellberg Vice President of Operations and Partner Relations, CenegenicsA culture of excellence starts with the right team and brand. How your patients perceive your practice is essential to developing trust, thus increasing referrals and patient retention. Learn how to engage your team in creatively promoting, not selling, your services to current patients and prospects. What employee skills will be essential? |
| 1:40 – 2:30 pm | Operational Excellence: Maximize Margin, Time, and Efficiency in Your Practice Taylor Aikins, MBA Management Consultant, Chartis GroupThis session will give practice owners a clear, step-by-step approach to increasing profit, improving efficiency, and getting the most out of every hour, dollar, and piece of equipment. You will learn how to measure the true profitability of each service, account for the real costs of staff and equipment, and structure your daily operations for maximum throughput. We will cover how to set up basic performance tracking, calculate the economic value of your time and capital, and make disciplined decisions on hiring, scheduling, and capital purchases. Establishing this level of operational discipline will drive your strategy—providing the financial clarity and real-world data you need to decide which services to grow, where to invest, and how to ensure your daily operations support your long-term goals. The session includes straightforward tools and templates that you can apply immediately in your practice, so you can keep more of what you earn and grow with confidence. Key Topics: Measuring Profitability: How to calculate true margin per service, including all direct, indirect, and equipment costs. Tracking Performance: Simple tools to monitor daily, weekly, and monthly results—enabling informed business decisions. Improving Efficiency: Practical steps to reduce wasted time and increase throughput using better scheduling, process improvements, and optimal use of staff and equipment. Data-Driven Decisions: How to use your numbers to decide when to invest, expand, or cut—avoiding common financial mistakes. Actionable Takeaways: What to start tracking now, immediate changes to make, and where to get reliable data and support. |
| 2:30 – 2:45 pm | Break |
| 2:45 – 3:30 pm | Best Practices for Pricing and Compensating for Age Management Services Kristen Cusack, MBA Chief Executive Officer, LHM PartnersMost practitioners choose to practice age management medicine to help more patients and spend more time helping them be well. To practice in the way they think best serves their patients, many start their own practice. Of the many challenges that face a new practice owner, pricing and compensation are among the toughest. Entire courses of study at universities are devoted to these subjects, and they can be very complex and overwhelming. More importantly, proper pricing and sensible compensation can be the difference between a thriving practice and one that struggles financially. This presentation will provide a practical and applicable approach to practice pricing and compensation models. With an interactive and participation-based format, participants will receive tangible take-home tools to calculate their costs and strategies to determine what to charge. |
| 3:30 – 4:15 pm | The Liability Entanglements of Running Your Own Practice: Don’t Let Your Corporate Veil Be Pierced Joshua Johnson Fortune Law Firm, Las Vegas, NVBusiness owner doctors erroneously believe that setting up their practice as a corporation or LLC creates a shield of liability between their business assets and their personal assets. But setting up the entity is just one small step in creating protections that business entities afford. These protections, to be effective, also require adequate capitalization of the entity, observation of corporate formalities, and a strict division between what is the business and what is the individual. Learn what it takes to run a medical practice in a way that will afford all of the protections that the law provides. |
| 4:15 – 5:15 pm | Your Marketing Playbook: Step-by-Step Execution for Patient Growth in Age Management Medicine Lori Werner Founder, Medical Marketing Whiz In “Your Marketing Playbook: Step-by-Step Execution for Patient Growth in Anti-Aging Medicine,” you’ll gain a clear, actionable strategy to attract and retain patients in the rapidly evolving age management field. This session will provide you with proven tactics and a straightforward playbook to enhance your visibility, credibility, and engagement—helping you stand out from competitors and bring immediate ROI to your practice. What You Will Learn: ● Website Conversion Mastery: Discover essential tweaks to your website that increase patient inquiries and turn more visitors into booked appointments. ● SEO Success Strategies: Learn the latest SEO techniques to improve your search rankings and attract local patients actively looking for your services. ● Social Media That Speaks to Your Ideal Patient: Implement social media tactics that not only engage but also position you as the go-to expert in age management. ● Email & SMS Lead Nurturing: Build trust and keep your practice top-of-mind with personalized email and SMS strategies that turn leads into loyal patients. ● Events & Webinars for Rapid Growth: Plan and execute engaging events and webinars to educate patients, enhance your credibility, and achieve measurable ROI. This playbook is designed to give you actionable steps you can begin implementing in your practice the very next day. |
| 5:00 – 5:30 pm | Practice Landmines & Practice Pearls Chuck Guglin, M.D., FACS Owner, Hyperfit MD Age Management CenterLearn what to avoid to eliminate or reduce the inevitable problems, and those pearls from experienced Practice Management Professionals that can help you succeed. |
Wednesday, April 15th
Foundations of Regenerative Aesthetics-Essential Techniques for Starting and Growing Your Aesthetic Practice
Workshop will focus on core Medspa and Office Based Aesthetic services and incorporate advanced regenerative procedures like PRP, PBF Gel into their practice. Goal is to build a practice that stands out using additional revenue streams; PBF and Vampire Certifications offered. In addition to the lectures and demonstrations listed this course will offer attendees; Printed manuals of treatment protocols, Access to on-line tutorials, Sample consent forms, Vendor guide for PRP/PBF equipment, Peel Instructional video, Micro Needling Instructional Video, Suggested starter kit checklist, Digital marketing templates to launch regenerative services.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
– Core MedSpa/Office Based Aesthetics Essentials – Menu of Treatments Every Practice Should Offer (Live Demo)
– Introduction to Regenerative Aesthetics (Live Demo)
– PRP Masterclass
– Elevating Skin Rejuvenation with Precision Growth Factor Therapy
– Advanced Regenerative Technique – PBF Gel (Platelet BioFiller Gel)
– Building your Regenerative Practice
– Certification and Wrap Up
Non-CME workshop so that brand names and off label treatments can be openly discussed.
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 7:15 am | Early Morning Coffee & Hot Tea Provided |
| 8:00 – 8:15 am | Introduction and Review of the Days Goals Nadia Bixler, L.E. Instructor, AAEG |
| 8:15 – 10:15 am | Core MedSpa/Office Based Aesthetics Essentials – Menu of Treatments Every Practice Should Offer (Live Demo) H. William Song, M.D. Inventor of the AutoCorre Protocols Founder & CEO, Omni Aesthetics, Oakland, NJ Nadia Bixler, L.E. Instructor, AAEG• Medical-grade chemical peels (traditional peels versus next generation smart peels) • Microneedling Demo (collagen induction therapy explained) • Botulinum toxin basics (intro to Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, Daxxify, Letybo) • Dermal fillers 101 (Hyaluronic Acid, Calcium Hydroxyapatite, areas to treat, basic techniques, safety pearls) • Bio Stimulators: (PLLA, PMMA) • PDO Threads • Basic device treatments: • Light-based therapies (IPL, LED) • Live Demo: Demonstration of Botulinum Toxin, HA Filler Injection, Microneedling and Light-based Treatment Basics and Peel |
| 10:15 – 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:30 – 12:00 am | Introduction to Regenerative Aesthetics (Live Demo) H. William Song, M.D. Inventor of the AutoCorre Protocols Founder & CEO, Omni Aesthetics, Oakland, NJ
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| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 – 12:45 pm | Topic TBA
Presented by TBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by TBA |
| 1:00 – 2:30 pm | PRP Masterclass H. William Song, M.D. Inventor of the AutoCorre Protocols Founder & CEO, Omni Aesthetics, Oakland, NJ• PRP basics: How it’s made, why it works • Applications: – Facial rejuvenation (“Vampire Facial” and “Vampire Facelift”) – Hair restoration – Scar therapy • Protocols: – How often, how much, what results to expect – Marketing PRP services effectively • Hands-On Demo: – Micro-Needling with PRP – PRP Facial Micro-Needling – PRP Hair Injection Techniques |
| 2:30 – 2:45 pm | Break |
| 2:45 – 3:45 pm | Elevating Skin Rejuvenation with Precision Growth Factor Therapy Danielle Hughes Training/Onboarding Specialist, Supershot PRPLecture will provide attendees on how to maximize PRP’s regenerative power by enhancing its purity, delivery and synergy with aesthetic treatments. SuperShot PRP is a more comprehensive PRP treatment that utilizes a unique processing technique to concentrate autologous extracellular vesicles, including exosomes, at point of care. This allows providers to deliver a more complete, targeted dose of your body’s own regenerative proteins to potentially help restore skin quality, accelerate healing and optimize results. |
| 3:15 – 4:00 pm | Advanced Regenerative Technique – PBF Gel (Platelet BioFiller Gel) H. William Song, M.D. Inventor of the AutoCorre Protocols Founder & CEO, Omni Aesthetics, Oakland, NJ• What is PBF Gel? (solid platelet gel for volumization and rejuvenation) • Processing protocols: – Devices – Heating & cooling procedures • Injection techniques: – Tear troughs – Nasolabial folds • Hands Live Demo: – Creating PBF Gel from PRP – Injection demonstration (live model) |
| 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Building your Regenerative Practice H. William Song, M.D. Inventor of the AutoCorre Protocols Founder & CEO, Omni Aesthetics, Oakland, NJ• What treatments to offer first (starter packages) • Pricing strategies • Consent forms and medical documentation • Photography & tracking outcomes • How to educate patients on the value of regenerative services • Combining treatments: PRP + Microneedling + Botox, etc. |
| 5:00 – 5:30 pm | Certification and Wrap Up
• Receive Certificate of Completion and Certification for Vampire Facial Training and PBF gel |
Thursday, April 16th
Workshop: Primer for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals New to Age Management and Longevity Medicine and those in the AMMG Module 1 Certification Program
Course is designed to familiarize physicians and healthcare professionals with limited experience with the basics and core issues in Age Management & Longevity Medicine. Covers Patient evidence based Assessment Protocols, Men’s and Women’s Hormones, Nutrition, Supplements, Fitness & Exercise and emerging precision medicine as it applies to the aging patient. In addition, this workshop will serve as a primer for those healthcare professionals currently enrolled in the AMMG Certification Program that need to study for the Module 1 examination. Faculty have been asked to cover info on the actual test questions, however they will not be providing the actual question and answer, only covering the information regarding this.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
– Patient Assessment
– Fitness & Exercise
– Nutrition & Supplements
– Motivating Patients
– Hormones
– Hormone Optimization Therapies
– Emerging Therapies
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 7:15 am | Early Morning Coffee & Hot Tea Provided |
| 8:00 – 8:45 am | Patient Assessment Elliot Dinetz, M.D., ABFM, FAAMFM Medical Director, Timeless Health, Miami, FL Member, AMMG Conference Planning CommitteeLecture Description TBA |
| 8:45 – 9:30 am | Fitness & Exercise Todd Fox, B.S.Lecture Description TBA |
| 9:30 – 10:15 am | Nutrition & Supplements Derrick DeSilva, Jr., M.D. Associate Attending Staff, Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ Board of Directors, American University School of Medicine, Aruba Lecture Description TBA |
| 10:15 – 10:30 am | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:00 am | Motivating Patients Elliot Dinetz, M.D., ABFM, FAAMFM Medical Director, Timeless Health, Miami, FL Member, AMMG Conference Planning CommitteeLecture Description TBA |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Hormones – DHEA, Growth Hormone, Insulin Growth-like Factor-1 (IFG-1), Pregnenolone, Legal Issues in the Use of Hormones Specifically Testosterone and Growth Hormone Mark L. Gordon, M.D. Medical Director, Millennium – TBI & The Millennium Health Centers, Encino, CA; CBS Studios Department of Family Medicine, USC, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA (1997-2013) Medical Director of Education, Access Medical Laboratories, Jupiter, FL Member, AMMG Conference Planning CommitteeLecture Description TBA |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Title TBA
Presented by TBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by DocLoop |
| 1:30 – 3:00 pm | Hormone Optimization Therapies: Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), Testosterone (T), Estrogen, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), Progesterone Rob Kominiarek, D.O., FACOFPLecture Description TBA |
| 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 3:45 – 4:45 pm | Hormone Optimization Therapies: Cortisol, Insulin, Thyroid, Environmental Influences on Hormones The Laboratory of Functional & Age Management Medicine Part 1 William Clearfield, D.O. Medical Director, Clearfield Family Medicine, Reno, NV Executive Director, American Osteopathic Society of Rheumatic Diseases Adjunct Professor, Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine; University of Guadalajara School of MedicineLecture Description TBA |
| 4:45 – 5:30 pm | Emerging Therapies Faculty TBALecture Description TBA |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm | AMMG Welcome Reception
Open to all conference attendees, spouses and guests Held in Conference Networking and Exhibits Center |
Thursday, April 16th
Workshop: For the Advanced Practitioner: Latest Clinical Knowledge and Protocols Using the Pillars of Preventive, Age Management and Longevity Medicine
Designed for (practicing age management) physicians seeking to elevate clinical decision-making, this workshop explores how the foundational pillars of preventive medicine translate into real-world practice today and equips physicians with an updated, clinically actionable framework for applying the core pillars of preventive medicine in modern practice. Attendees will learn how to integrate risk stratification, early detection, lifestyle optimization, and targeted interventions to move beyond reactive care and toward proactive, precision-based medicine. Emphasis is placed on practical implementation that improves patient outcomes and long-term disease prevention.
TOPICS INCLUDE:
– Female Hormones
– Nutraceuticals
– Weight Loss
– Cardiovascular Prevention
– Men’s Hormones
– Genomics
– Top 5 Peptides for a Wellness Practice
– Case Presentations – Preventive Medicine Best Practices
Time |
Presentation |
|---|---|
| 7:15 am | Early Morning Coffee & Hot Tea Provided |
| 8:00 – 8:15 am | Female Hormones Paul Thompson, M.D. Owner, Thompson Clinic, Fort Worth, TXLecture Description TBA |
| 9:15 – 10:00 am | Nutraceuticals Derrick DeSilva, Jr., M.D. Associate Attending Staff Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ Board of Directors American Univ. School of Medicine ArubaLecture Description TBA |
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 – 11:00 am | Weight Loss Juan Chavez, M.D.Lecture Description TBA |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Cardiovascular Prevention Cesar Pellerano, M.D. Private Practice, Preventive Cardiologist, Coral Gables, FL Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeLecture Description TBA |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Title TBA
Presented by TBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by DocLoop |
| 1:30 – 2:15 pm | Men’s Hormones Michale Barber, M.D. CMO, BetterLife CarolinasLecture Description TBA |
| 2:15 – 3:00 pm | Genomics Laura Lile, M.D., PharmDLecture Description TBA |
| 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Break |
| 3:45 – 4:45 pm | Top 5 Peptides for a Wellness Practice Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Member, AMMG Planning CommitteePeptides are a rapidly growing topic in health and performance medicine and have gained widespread popularity, including among college-aged individuals. The human body produces nearly 300,000 peptides, yet only a small fraction is well understood and clinically utilized. In this lecture, we will focus on five peptides with strong clinical relevance in wellness and longevity medicine.These peptides have demonstrated benefits in:
Each peptide is unique in its mechanism of action, and three of the five are naturally produced by the human body. Clinical indications, safety considerations, and practical usage protocols will be reviewed. |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Panel Discussion: Case Presentations-Preventive Medicine Best Practices Moderator Cesar Pellerano, M.D. Panel: Paul Thompson, M.D., Michale Barber, M.D., Derrick DeSilva, M.D., Juan Chavez, M.D., Edwin Lee, M.D., Laura Lile, M.D. |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm | AMMG Welcome Reception
Open to all conference attendees, spouses and guests Held in Conference Networking and Exhibits Center |
Thursday, April 16th
Workshop (½ Day Morning): The Endotoxin Continuum: What Kills in Hospitals Circulates for Years in Clinics- Resolving the Endotoxin Problem We’re Missing
Workshop Description TBA
TOPICS INCLUDE:
– Lipopolysaccharide Update
– LPS Biology
– LPS – Master Regulator of Systemic Inflammation
– Systemic Impact of LPS
– Assessing Endotoxin Burden
– Clinical Intervention
– Guardians of Tolerance & Healthy Longevity
Time |
Presentation |
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| 7:15 am | Early Morning Coffee & Hot Tea Provided |
| 8:00 – 8:15 am | Lipopolysaccharide Update – It’s Scope of Impact Thomas O’Bryan, D.C., CCM. DACBN, CIFM Adjunct Faculty, The Institute for Functional Medicine, National University of Health Sciences, Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy Editorial Review Board, Journal of International Medicine, Therapies in Health and MedicineScientific Advisory Board, Institute for Responsible Technology Clinical Concierge Health Care PracticeLipopolysaccharide (LPS, endotoxin), the gram negative bacteria’s armored vest, is the most potent environmental inflammatory trigger known to science. It’s end-stage crisis sepsis, is the leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals (270,000 Americans per year), and the number one cost of hospitalization in the U.S. at an estimated $62 billion annually. But sepsis is just the end-stage visible tip of the endotoxin iceberg. Low-grade LPS infiltration can begin in utero and silently drive a reduction in utero neurogenesis, reduced myelination of the vagus nerve, fetal disruption of the blood brain barrier and life-long consequences. – Key Takeaway: The revelation in this introductory session is that ‘What Kills in Hospitals Circulates Chronically for years in Primary Care Offices’. This interactive seminar will focus on an update of this primary determinant of disease development, but also one that is very modifiable or manageable in the majority of patients. |
| 8:45 – 9:30 am | LPS Biology: The Master Switch of Inflammation Thomas O’Bryan, D.C., CCM. DACBN, CIFM Adjunct Faculty, The Institute for Functional Medicine, National University of Health Sciences, Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy Editorial Review Board, Journal of International Medicine, Therapies in Health and MedicineScientific Advisory Board, Institute for Responsible Technology Clinical Concierge Health Care PracticePurpose: Build foundational understanding of endotoxin as a primary inflammatory driver. And how it develops. Core Topics: – Intestinal permeability vs. microbial translocation – Zonulin, tight junction injury, and epithelial stress – When LPD Translocation occurs without classic “ leaky gut” – Alveolar-capillary permeability “leaky lungs” – Blood Brain Barrier permeability “leaky brain” – Blood Testes Barrier permeability “leaky testes” – Tissue deposition: lymphatics liver, vasculature, brain – Hidden sources of LPS intake – Why LPS is not easily cleared once deposited – Key Takeaway: Endotoxin accumulation creates self-perpetuating inflammatory loop |
| 9:30 – 10:00 am | LPS is Not Incidental- It is a Master Regulator of Systemic Inflammation Thomas O’Bryan, D.C., CCM. DACBN, CIFM Adjunct Faculty, The Institute for Functional Medicine, National University of Health Sciences, Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy Editorial Review Board, Journal of International Medicine, Therapies in Health and MedicineScientific Advisory Board, Institute for Responsible Technology Clinical Concierge Health Care Practice Lecture Description TBA |
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Break |
| 10:15 am – 10:55 am | Systemic Impact of LPS: Brain, Immunity, and Sepsis Thomas O’Bryan, D.C., CCM. DACBN, CIFM Adjunct Faculty, The Institute for Functional Medicine, National University of Health Sciences, Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy Editorial Review Board, Journal of International Medicine, Therapies in Health and MedicineScientific Advisory Board, Institute for Responsible Technology Clinical Concierge Health Care Practice Purpose: Make LPS clinically avoidable Core Topics: – LPS and neuroinflammation – Amyloid-β as an antimicrobial peptide – Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS mechanisms – Silent neurological destruction-Pediatric neurodegeneration data (100% of children screened, avg. age 14.8, in Mexico City have evidence of Alzheimer’s pathology) – LPS, immune exhaustion and sepsis vulnerability – Sepsis as the extreme end of a lifelong endotoxin continuum – Key Takeaway: Sepsis is not sudden – it is the end point of chronic endotoxin biology |
| 10:55 – 11:25 am | Assessing Endotoxin Burden: Lap Interpretation Thomas O’Bryan, D.C., CCM. DACBN, CIFM Adjunct Faculty, The Institute for Functional Medicine, National University of Health Sciences, Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy Editorial Review Board, Journal of International Medicine, Therapies in Health and MedicineScientific Advisory Board, Institute for Responsible Technology Clinical Concierge Health Care Practice Purpose: Give clinicians usable tools Core Topics: – Why serum LPS is rarely measured directly – Surrogate markers – Zonulin antibodies – LPS-binding protein (LBP) – Lipoproteins as endotoxin scavengers – LPS Antibodies – Tissue burden vs. blood snapshots – Pattern recognition vs. single markers – Key Takaway: A single “LPS number” would not identify endotoxin – driven disease |
| 11:25 – 11:55 am | Clinical Intervention: Quenching the Fire Within Thomas O’Bryan, D.C., CCM. DACBN, CIFM Adjunct Faculty, The Institute for Functional Medicine, National University of Health Sciences, Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy Editorial Review Board, Journal of International Medicine, Therapies in Health and MedicineScientific Advisory Board, Institute for Responsible Technology Clinical Concierge Health Care Practice Purpose: Translate science into action Core Topics: – The clinical framework: Identify → Remove → Bind → Restore – Dietary and Nutritional protocols designed to – Strengthening mucosal defenses – Reducing endotoxin load – Restoring resolution – Identifying lifestyle contributors to endotoxin exposure and deposition – Key Takaway: Precision Medicine has now changed with a personalized approach to healthcare. This includes LPS infiltration and deposition. There are many modifiable risk factors for the development of this mechanism along with risk factors that promote a recurrence. This tutorial will examine many of them and discuss what you can do Monday morning to help the patient identify and then modify these risk factors |
| 11:55 am – 12:00 pm | Guardians of Tolerance & Healthy Longevity (Closing) Thomas O’Bryan, D.C., CCM. DACBN, CIFM Adjunct Faculty, The Institute for Functional Medicine, National University of Health Sciences, Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy Editorial Review Board, Journal of International Medicine, Therapies in Health and Medicine Scientific Advisory Board, Institute for Responsible Technology Clinical Concierge Health Care Practice Purpose: End with integration and hope Core Concepts: – The Guardians of Tolerance – Intact mucus layer – Balanced microbiome – Barrier integrity – Functional T-regs – Controlled interferon signaling – Why triggers matter only when tolerance fails – Longevity as immune resilience – Final Message: When guardians are intact, the immune system ignores what it should – and responds only when necessary. |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lecture Title TBA
Presented by TBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary luncheon held in Ballroom C Non-CME symposium sponsored by Doc Loop |
Thursday, April 16th
Workshop (½ Day Afternoon): Personalizing Longevity Through Clinical Epigenetics: Mastering the Nof1 Revolution
Workshop Description TBA
TOPICS INCLUDE:
– Principles & Science of Epigenetics
– Concept ideation and study design
– Sample collection and processing
– Laboratory methods and platforms for analysis
– Data handling and cleaning
– Analysis of 450K/EPIC data
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| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Lecture Title TBA
Presented by TBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary luncheon held in Ballroom C Non-CME symposium sponsored by Doc Loop |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA Lecture Description TBA |
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| 3:30 – 3:45 pm | Break |
| 3:34 – 4:30 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA Lecture Description TBA |
| 4:45 – 5:00 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA Lecture Description TBA |
| 5:00 – 5:30 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBA Lecture Description TBA |
| 5:30 – 7:00 pm | AMMG Welcome Reception
Open to all conference attendees, spouses and guests Held in Conference Networking and Exhibits Center |
Friday April 17
Friday General Session
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| 7:00 – 7:45 am | Lecture Title TBA
Presented by TBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary breakfast Non-CME symposium sponsored by Elitera Aesthetics |
| 8:00 – 8:05 am | Opening Remarks |
| 8:05 – 9:00 am | Traditional Pharmacotherapy — The Myth of Living Longer Luis Martínez, M.D., MPH President, XanoGene Clinic, San Juan, Puerto Rico President, Regenera Global, Ponce, Puerto RicoFor decades, traditional pharmacotherapy has been sold as the engine of better health and longer life. Yet when stripped of the marketing rhetoric and relative risk spin, the evidence tells a far less inspiring story: most widely prescribed medications do almost nothing to extend human lifespan. Statins, antihypertensives, antiplatelets, glucose-lowering agents, and countless other “preventive” drugs deliver striking improvements only on paper—dramatic relative risk reductions that mask microscopic absolute gains. For most patients, especially those without severe disease, these interventions add little more than days to months of life, often at the cost of side effects, polypharmacy, and medicalization of the otherwise healthy. Traditional pharmacotherapy excels at altering laboratory numbers yet fails to meaningfully modify the fundamental biology aspects of aging: mitochondrial dysfunction, metabolic rigidity, hormonal decline, and loss of cellular resilience among others. Meanwhile, interventions grounded in physiology—lifestyle optimization, hormonal restoration, regenerative therapies, metabolic optimization—show a far greater potential to shift the trajectory of aging than any pill designed to tweak a surrogate marker. The belief that more pharmaceuticals equal more life is not only scientifically unsubstantiated, it is one of the most persistent illusions in modern medicine. A paradigm shift, which is overdue, will be presented in this lecture. |
| 9:00 – 10:00 am | The Role of Metabolic Engineering in the Treatment of Chronic Disease and Aging Barry Sears, PhD President, Barry Sears Inflammation Research Foundation, Peabody, MA Voluntary Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Miami Medical School Adjunct Faculty, School of Nutrition and Health Promotion, College of Health Solutions, Arizona State UniversityThe underlying cause of chronic disease and aging is metabolic dysfunction. At the cellular level, this is ultimately caused by dysregulation of the epigenetic control of key metabolic pathways. AMPK, the master regulator of metabolism, ultimately regulates these pathways. Any inhibition of AMPK activity will manifest itself in earlier development of chronic disease conditions associated with insulin resistance and the acceleration of cellular senescence. Metabolic Engineering is an integrated dietary program composed of a highly defined calorie restriction program coupled with adequate omega-3 fatty acid and polyphenol supplementation to activate AMPK and maintain it within a therapeutic zone necessary to epigenetically reprogram a disrupted metabolism. Published clinical data will be discussed. |
| 10:20 – 11:00 am | Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 11:00 – 11:45 am | Practical Applications for Supporting Immune Health Maureen Pickel, DMSc, MPH, PA-C Clinical Science Liaison Women’s Health Specialist, NovonesisDr. Maureen Pickle, DMSc, MPH, PA-C, will present Practical Applications for Supporting Immune Health, offering dynamic insight into the multilayered immune defense network. Dr. Pickle will cover the latest advancements in immune health, focusing on the gut-lung axis and the role of probiotics and more specifically immunobiotics in enhancing immune function. Key topics include the impact of respiratory and digestive microbiomes on overall health, the benefits of specific probiotic strains like LGG® and BB-12®, and fermentation products designed for daily immune support. The presentation also highlights clinical studies demonstrating the effectiveness of immunobiotics in supporting respiratory comfort and boosting immune responses. This comprehensive overview aims to provide practical insights for healthcare professionals to support immune health in their patients. |
| 11:45 am – 12:00 pm | Why Undergo Certification in Age Management Medicine James Powell, R.N. AMMG Certification Specialist |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Luncheon Lecture Title TBA
Presented by TBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by TBA |
| 1:30 – 2:15 pm | Monitoring Aging, Not Just Telomeres William H. Andrews, Ph.D. President & CEO, Sierra SciencesThere has been a recent explosion of products that claim to reverse aging. Many are using telomere lengths to demonstrate the products efficacy. But other biomarkers such as DNA methylation, IgG Glycosylation, Total RNA Sequencing, among others, are also being used. The products claiming to reverse aging include supplements, lifestyle changes, therapies, etc. Though the biomarkers are good at measuring aging, none of them can truly be used to measure the reversal of aging. They can only show reversal of the biomarkers themselves. It’s not even possible to show the slowing of aging. I will show alternate explanations, besides reversal of aging, for the results that vendors are presenting to their clients. And these explanations actually represent an acceleration of aging, not the reversal of aging. That is, these products can preferentially kill the older cells in the blood, or elsewhere, causing the average age of the remaining cells to appear younger. Likewise, these products can also induce immunologic responses that will drive naive immune cells and/or memory immune cells, all of which are biologically younger, to divide and expand into the blood. Again, this will cause the average age of the cells in the blood to appear younger. Unfortunately, replicative aging throughout the body will be increased, not decreased, as a result. |
| 2:15 – 3:00 pm | Lecture Title TBA Florence Comite, M.D. Founder, Comite Center for Precision Medicine, New York, NY Member, AMMG Planning Committee Lecture Description TBA |
| 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 3:45 – 4:30 pm | Update of Senolytics and Rapamcyin in Reducing Biological Aging Edwin Lee, M.D. Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine Member, AMMG Planning CommitteeIs there a pill to become younger? The science of aging and longevity continues to grow. One of the major reasons for aging is the accumulation of senescent cells. A review of the cell cycle, cell cycle arrest, senescence and SASP (Senescence Associated Secretory Phenotype) will be covered. Rapamycin has exciting data in extending lifespan in rodents and other species. Anecdotal and published data of rapamycin in improving biological age will be reviewed. Furthermore, the data of human trials of senolytics (Dasatinib, Quercetin and Fisetin and the role of using senolytics in clinical practice will be covered. |
| 4:30 – 5:30 pm | Serial Therapeutic Plasma Exchange: The End of Toxicity a Contemporary Literature Review Pamela W. Smith, M.D., MPH, MS Physician, Center for Precision Medicine, Birmingham, MILecture Description TBA |
Saturday April 18th
Saturday General Session
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| 7:15 am | Early Morning Coffee & Hot Tea Provided |
| 8:00 – 8:45 am | Preventing Sarcopenia Resulting from the Use of GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication Derrick DeSilva, Jr, M.D. Associate Attending Staff, Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ Board of Directors, American University School of Medicine, Aruba Lecture Description TBA |
| 8:45 – 9:30 am | Hormone Endocrine Disruptors Pamela W. Smith, M.D., MPH, MS Physician, Center for Precision Medicine, Birmingham, MILecture Description TBA |
| 9:30 – 10:15 am | The Laboratory of Functional Medicine Part 2 The Laboratory of Functional & Age Management Medicine Part 1 William Clearfield, D.O. Medical Director, Clearfield Family Medicine, Reno, NV Executive Director, American Osteopathic Society of Rheumatic Diseases Adjunct Professor, Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine; University of Guadalajara School of MedicineThe Laboratory of Functional Medicine—Part 2 advances our fall 2025 Part-1 framework from “what to order” toward “how to read what matters.” We work beyond population ranges to physiologic medians, integrating multi-matrix data to make our labs a living clinical map. From a hormone-centric perspective, we start with salivary and urinary hormone interpretations: saliva for diurnal rhythm and stress adaptation; urine for metabolism, conjugation pathways, and treatment response. When combined, this data clarifies the hormonal landscape. For example, is our patient’s fatigue adrenal, thyroid, circadian, or simply mis-timed dosing? We then provide practical guidelines for selecting the appropriate matrix for each hormone. Next, we explore immune and environmental signals. Delayed IgG food sensitivities are framed through gut–immune crosstalk associated with symptom clusters. We explore the toxic burdens—heavy metals, molds and mycotoxins, and broader environmental exposures that are linked to mitochondrial throughput, neurocognitive drag, endocrine disruption, and cardiometabolic risk. We proceed step-wise, real-world algorithms for staging assessment, sequencing detoxification, and monitoring. Lastly, we demystify micronutrient testing, prioritizing intracellular and functional proxies that explain “normal labs, abnormal symptomatology.” Our goal is to present a scalable, precision-first laboratory strategy—pragmatic and immediately usable—that anticipates disease, accelerates recovery, and personalizes care for complex endocrine, inflammatory, and environmental conditions. |
| 10:15 – 10:45 am | Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | The Fallacy of Reference Ranges: Why “Normal” Laboratory Values Often Fail to Represent Optimal Health (NON CME LECTURE) Mark L. Gordon, M.D. Medical Director, Millennium-TBI & The Millennium Health Centers, Encino, CA; CBS Studios USC, Keck School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Los Angeles, CA (1997-2013) Medical Director of Education, Access Medical Laboratories, Jupiter, FL Member, AMMG Conference Planning CommitteeClinical reference ranges have long served as the foundation of laboratory medicine, shaping both diagnostic thresholds and therapeutic decisions across every medical specialty. Yet their statistical construction—anchored in population-based distributions rather than physiologic outcomes or health optimization—betrays a fundamental flaw. By defining “normal” as the middle 95% of an often metabolically compromised population, reference ranges have come to reflect statistical conformity rather than biological excellence. This paper reexamines the historical evolution of reference intervals and exposes their methodological shortcomings, including selection bias, demographic drift, and the false assumption that Gaussian averages equate to wellness. It explores how this misalignment leads to underdiagnosis, therapeutic inertia, and a systemic failure to identify early dysfunction, particularly in endocrine and neuroendocrine systems where subtle deviations can produce profound clinical effects. Through case analyses of testosterone, thyroid hormones, and inflammatory biomarkers, we demonstrate that individuals within “normal” limits frequently exhibit biochemical insufficiency and symptomatic disease. We advocate for a paradigm shift toward individualized, outcome-based, and biomarker-integrated interpretation frameworks—approaches that align laboratory data with cellular physiology, neurosteroid balance, and patient-reported outcomes. In doing so, we aim to redefine what “healthy” truly means in the context of 21st-century precision medicine. |
| 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Lunch Break/Visit Exhibits |
| 12:00 – 1:00 pm | Luncheon Lecture Title TBA
Presented by TBA Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by TBA |
| 1:30 – 2:15 pm | Gut Health: The Treatment and Reversal of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, SIBO, IBS, and Others Andrew W. Campbell, M.D. Editor-in-Chief, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine Medical Journal & Advances in Mind-Body Medicine Journal Editorial Board, Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journal Medical Editor, Natural Solutions and Alternative Medicine MagazinesLecture Description TBA |
| 2:15 – 3:00 pm | Emerging Research in Hyperbaric Oxygen Jason Sonners, D.C., Ph.D., FMCH, DCBCN, DIBAK Founder & Owner ATA Consulting Services, Miami Shores, FL Owner, Clinic Director, Core Therapies Family Wellness Center, Florham Park, NJEmerging evidence suggests that the therapeutic potential of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) extends far beyond wound healing and decompression sickness, reaching into the realms of systemic inflammation, cognitive enhancement, and even epigenetic regulation. As part of my PhD research in molecular biology, I conducted a comparative investigation into the physiological and genomic effects of mild versus higher-pressure hyperbaric oxygen exposures. The study examined how varying chamber pressures influence key biomarkers of inflammation, neurocognitive performance, and biological aging—specifically, the modulation of DNA methylation patterns associated with epigenetic age. Our findings demonstrate that both mild and higher-pressure HBOT protocols can produce measurable improvements in systemic and cognitive health, yet they do so through distinct molecular pathways. Notably, pressure intensity appears to be a critical determinant of cellular signaling cascades that govern oxidative stress adaptation, mitochondrial biogenesis, and gene expression related to repair and longevity. These insights reveal a potential paradigm shift for the industry—one where individualized, pressure-specific protocols may optimize outcomes across clinical and wellness applications, paving the way for a new era of precision hyperbaric medicine. |
| 3:00 – 3:45 pm | Break/Visit Exhibits (Exhibits Close at 4:00pm) |
| 3:45 – 4:30 pm | Clinical Interventions using Inhalable and Consumable Molecular Hydrogen Mark Sherwood, M.D.Lecture Description TBA |
| 4:30 – 5:30 pm | Comparison of Senescent Cell Therapies with Dasatinib and Quercetin versus Fisetin Cell Markers, Effectiveness, and Side Effects Jerry Mixon, M.D. Private Practice Longevity Medical Clinic, Kirkland, WAThis paper will once more recap the benefits of reducing senescent cell load in Asian Americans but will address the latest research in finding less toxic and hopefully equally efficient methods for reducing senescent cell burden. It will address the literature on the dasatinib quercetin studies as well as the newer studies involving Fisetin. The evolving literature is showing that Fisetin in high doses using an intermittent pattern similar to what we had used with D/Q, is reasonably effective without the toxicity sometimes encountered with the D/Q combination. I will recap the experience we have had in our clinic with hundreds of D/Q patients over the past 3 years and compare it with what we are encountering with the alternative program. |
Sunday April 19th
Sunday General Session
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| 7:15 am | Early Morning Coffee & Hot Tea Provided |
| 8:00 – 9:00 am | From Muscles to Mind: The Multifaceted Benefits of β-Alanine Across the Healthspan Faculty TBAβ-Alanine is a non-essential amino acid and the rate-limiting precursor to carnosine synthesis in human tissue, particularly skeletal muscle. Through improved buffering capacity and delayed neuromuscular fatigue, β-alanine supplementation can increase high-intensity exercise performance and capacity. Although more mixed, research also suggests that β-Alanine supplementation might enhance functional performance in older individuals. Its influence may extend beyond muscle, however, positioning β-alanine as a potential contributor to whole-body health across the lifespan. Carnosine’s biochemical properties, which include pH buffering, carbonyl scavenging, anti-glycation activity, and metal ion chelation, are increasingly linked to metabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological resilience. Age-related reductions in endogenous carnosine and rising oxidative and glycolipotoxic stresses have prompted research interest in β-alanine to support tissue health during ageing. Early in vitro and animal studies suggest possible improvements in glucose regulation, mitigation of advanced glycation end products, and modulation of inflammatory pathways, though findings remain preliminary. In the brain, carnosine may enhance mitochondrial efficiency, reduce oxidative stress, and help preserve cognitive performance, particularly under conditions of fatigue or age-related decline. While quality human data are still lacking, these signals highlight β-alanine’s potential relevance to cognitive health and possibly neuroprotection. Despite its promise, β-alanine’s broader application requires balanced consideration of safety, individual responsiveness, and knowledge gaps. Transient paraesthesia underscores the importance of dosing strategies, and genetic, dietary, and activity-related factors may influence efficacy. This presentation will synthesise evidence on β-alanine’s muscular, metabolic, and cognitive effects, outlining both its potential to support healthspan and the research needed to guide future, evidence-based applications. |
| 9:00 – 10:00 am | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBALecture Description TBA |
| 10:00 – 11:00 am | Precision Nutrition – Recent Advances and Controversies in Genetic Testing Ahmed El-Sohemy, PhD Professor and Associate Chair, University of TorontoThere is increasing awareness among researchers, educators, healthcare professionals and consumers that the one-size-fits-all, population-based approach to nutritional guidance is inefficient and sometimes ineffective. Genetic differences can explain individual differences in response to various dietary factors and randomized controlled trials show that DNA-based dietary recommendations can improve compliance. With increasing awareness and demand for genetic testing, there is a need for healthcare professionals to have sufficient knowledge to understand and determine the benefits and limitations of the science and testing. |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Lecture Title TBA Faculty TBALecture Description TBA |