Conference Co-host, Montana's Dr. Dawn Dalili from Missoula, will present Saturday evening with Dr. Zinkov. She will address the complexity sexual desire and what gets in the way of healthy libido. Discussion of spontaneous vs responsive desire, understanding the dual control model, and resources for you and your patients will be provided. Followed by a Q&A with both presenters.

Dr. Dalili's practice provides a comprehensive, naturopathic medical approach to libido, hormonal balance, metabolic restoration, and mood.

Conference Co-host, Montana's Dr. Hillary Lampers of Bozeman, will present Sunday morning and moderate Sunday's Panel discussion. She will discuss the common chief complaints, signs, symptoms, and treatments for the middle age male. Along with testosterone therapy, she will discuss other therapies related to optimal health, fertility, and longevity for the aging male.

Dr. Lampers offers a blend of Regenerative Medicine, Functional Medicine / Wellness, and Primary Care. Her areas of expertise include head & breathing conditions, brain health, hunting performance, pain management, hormone balancing, and digestion.

Dr. Lampers' self-sufficient and outdoor focused lifestyle is a guiding element in her work as a doctor. She is passionate in supporting her patients in healthier aging and often draws from this knowledge to facilitate them having a more active, engaged and fulfilling lifestyle.

Dr. Mona Morstein has been a naturopathic physician for thirty-one years. She brings her experience, devotion, and passion to each patient she works with.

Dr. Morstein earned a Summa Cum Laude BS in Foods and Nutrition, and did her medical school and residency at National College of Naturopathic Medicine (now called National University of Natural Sciences), in Portland, Oregon.

She has been in private practice all along but for eleven years was also Chair of Nutrition, Gastroenterology professor and Clinical Supervisor at Southwest (Sonoran) College of Naturopathic Medicine.

Dr. Elena Zinkov, ND, presents an in-depth look at perimenopause and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), highlighting its role in symptom management, quality of life, and overall health.

Her first presentation covers the definition and symptoms of perimenopause, with a focus on the hormonal changes that occur. It explores BHRT options, emphasizing a personalized, integrated approach that considers the whole patient, including lifestyle factors and patient health status. Dr. Zinkov also discusses common pitfalls in BHRT, supported by case studies, research and best practice guidelines for effective treatment.

Sunday afternoon, Dr. Zinkov's presentation emphasizes the essential role of testosterone in women’s health and the importance of supporting testosterone levels, particularly when they decline due to age or medical conditions.

Dr. Zinkov debunks the misconception that testosterone is only a male hormone, explaining its vital functions in women, including maintaining energy, libido, muscle mass and cognitive function. Dr. Zinkov advocates for a personalized approach to therapy, addressing safety, individualized treatment options, and the integration of testosterone therapy into a broader, holistic strategy for optimizing women’s health.

This presentation will enhance the clinician's ability to address common menopause symptoms as well as difficult problems. Select special populations and scenarios will also be discussed including breast cancer history, surgical menopause, POI, early menopause, BRCA positive and more.

Dr. Hudson graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1984 and has since served the college in many capacities including Professor, Medical Director, Associate Academic Dean, and Academic Dean. She is currently an adjunct clinical professor at NUNM, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Bastyr University.

Dr. Hudson has been in practice for more than 35 years, is the medical director of her clinic, A Woman’s Time, in Portland, Oregon, and is the director of product research and education for Vitanica. She is also the founder and co-director of Naturopathic Education and Research Consortium, a nonprofit for accredited naturopathic residencies. Dr. Hudson has recently been appointed as a faculty member of the Fellowship in Integrative Health and Medicine, Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine.

Progesterone has always played second fiddle to estrogen, thanks, in large part, to the simple accident of having been discovered second. In this session, Dr Lara Briden will start with a brief history of progesterone and explore why it has been both ignored and mistakenly blamed for side effects it does not cause. She’ll then make the case that the loss of progesterone is essentially what defines the onset of perimenopause and go on to survey the many clinical indications of this important hormone.

Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and the bestselling author of the books Period Repair Manual, Hormone Repair Manual, and Metabolism Repair for Women—practical guides to treating hormone problems with nutrition, supplements, and body-identical hormones.

A graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (1997) and the University of Calgary (evolutionary biology), Lara serves on several scientific advisory committees, including The Centre for Ovulation and Menstruation Research (CeMCOR) at the University of British Columbia. She is a popular speaker and has delivered keynote presentations for the Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (EndoANP), the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA), the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM), and the University of Canterbury.

Lara has consulting rooms in Christchurch, New Zealand, where she treats women with PCOS, PMS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and many other hormone- and period-related health problems.

Montana's Dr. Sam Madeira will present Saturday, and join Sunday's panel discussion. In his presentation, he explores the key areas of men’s health, focusing on hormone optimization, sexual vitality, and mental resilience. By combining over a decade of clinical experience and cultural studies with modern research, he provides actionable insights to help practitioners better support their male patients.

Through practical case studies, attendees will learn how to overcome common barriers in men’s health using naturopathic and botanical medicine.

Dr. Beeson is providing a fantastic guide to hemochromatosis including testing, confidently diagnosing, ICD 10 codes and individualized treatment and management of the condition.