Agenda April, 2026

This 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.)

The 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.

Mitochondrial 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.

Immune Stimulating 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 Committee

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.

Autoimmune 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.

Growth 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

Memory 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.

Topic TBA

Presented by TBA

Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch

Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by TBA

There 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.

There 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.

Peptides 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.

Low 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.

The 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.

Lecture Description TBA

Understand 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.

Understand 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.

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.

We 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.

Creating 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.

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

A 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?

This 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.

Most 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.

Business 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.

Learn what to avoid to eliminate or reduce the inevitable problems, and those pearls from experienced Practice Management Professionals that can help you succeed.

• 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

• What is regenerative aesthetics? (Shifting from filling to healing)
• Biological principles
• PRP/PRF
• Stem cells
• Growth factors
• Tissue rejuvenation
• Regenerative vs. traditional aesthetics
• Live Demo: Processing blood for PRP

Topic TBA

Presented by TBA

Open to all attendees and includes a complimentary lunch

Non-CME Symposium Sponsored by TBA

• 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

Lecture 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.

• 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)

• 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.

Certification and Wrap Up

• Receive Certificate of Completion and Certification for Vampire Facial Training and PBF gel
• 3 month free trail CMA (Cellular Medicine Association) membership.
• Peel Certification/ Microneedling Certificate
• Bonus material: Starter protocols, consent templates, vendor contacts