Dr. Adelson is an internationally recognized pioneer in regenerative medicine and one of the earliest physicians in the United States to integrate stem cell therapies into the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain. A graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, he completed a residency in integrative medicine at Yale/Griffin Hospital before founding Docere Clinics in Park City, Utah. He has dedicated his practice exclusively to regenerative injection therapies since 2002. Dr. Adelson has performed more than 7,000 bone marrow and adipose-derived cell procedures and is among the most experienced clinicians using orthobiologic therapies for spinal and musculoskeletal conditions. An accomplished educator and advocate, he has played a leading role in advancing the clinical practice and regulatory recognition of regenerative medicine within naturopathic medicine. He continues to teach physicians internationally on the safe, evidence-informed use of biologic therapies.

Dr. Friess will join Dr. Dickson Thom and Dr. Lou Walters in co-hosting the conference's special Clinical Intensive, helping lead collaborative case discussions that connect foundational naturopathic principles with the care of patients with complex chronic disease.
Dr. Friess is a naturopathic physician with a clinical focus on complex chronic disease and systems-based medicine. He specializes in identifying and addressing the root causes of illness by integrating biotherapeutic drainage, craniosacral therapy, applied kinesiology, and other therapeutic modalities within the foundational principles of naturopathic medicine. Dr. Friess is recognized for his systems-based approach to complex clinical presentations and the integration of evidence-informed therapies into comprehensive patient care.

B.J. Ho, DO, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with expertise in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, and integrative medicine. After earning his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Midwestern University–Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006, he completed his OB/GYN residency at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in 2010.
For 14 years, Dr. Ho practiced full-spectrum obstetrics and gynecology as a physician partner at Estrella Women's Health Center in Phoenix, Arizona. During that time, he also served as a physician speaker for AbbVie, a Da Vinci Robotic Surgery Proctor for Intuitive Surgical, and a CME lecturer for the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association and the Flagstaff Osteopathic Medical Association. His hospital leadership roles have included service on the Medical Executive Committee, Ethics Committee, Credentialing Committee, and Physician Leadership Group at Abrazo West Campus.

In 2019, Dr. Ho became an EvexiPEL-certified practitioner with EVEXIAS Health Solutions and was among the inaugural physicians certified in EVEXIAS Peptide Therapy. He subsequently expanded his practice to include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, peptide therapy, and other integrative approaches that emphasize long-term health optimization. In 2025, he transitioned to a practice focused exclusively on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and integrative medicine.

With nearly two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Lampers is widely recognized for her expertise in hormonal health and whole-person naturopathic medicine. Her work integrates naturopathic physical medicine and regenerative therapies within a systems-based approach to patient care. She focuses on the complex relationships among hormonal health, metabolism, neurologic function, and lifestyle, with particular attention to the physiologic changes associated with hormonal transitions.

Dr. Martinez combines a strong foundation in biochemistry with evidence-informed naturopathic medicine to deliver systems-based clinical care. Her clinical focus includes women's health, hormone physiology, and pediatrics, with expertise in genomics, systems biology, and advanced laboratory testing. Dr. Martinez integrates emerging scientific advances with the foundational principles of nature cure to develop evidence-informed therapeutic strategies that support physiologic function, resilience, and long-term health. She is recognized for translating advances in genomics and systems biology into practical clinical applications for naturopathic practice.

Dr. Thom has more than 50 years of experience as a clinician, educator, and author. After earning his dental degree from the University of Toronto, he pursued naturopathic medical education at the Ontario College of Naturopathic Medicine and the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. He later served as Dean of Naturopathic Medicine and spent more than 25 years as a full-time professor. A recipient of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians' prestigious Vis Award, Dr. Thom has lectured internationally for decades on biological medicine, chronic disease, and the healing power of nature. He is the author of five books and continues to practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a clinical focus on chronic illness, autoimmune disease, neurologic disorders, gastrointestinal health, and endocrine conditions.

Dr. Walters is President of the Montana Association of Naturopathic Physicians and host of the 2026 Montana Naturopathic Fall Conference. He will join Dr. Dickson Thom and Dr. Jeffrey Friess in facilitating the conference's special Clinical Intensive, offering attendees an interactive opportunity to explore complex cases, foundational physiology, and practical clinical application in a small-group setting.
With more than three decades of clinical experience, Dr. Walters has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to advancing the naturopathic profession through leadership, education, and mentorship. His clinical focus includes chronic disease, endocrine and metabolic health, nutrition, botanical medicine, and individualized therapeutic strategies. A frequent lecturer and educator, Dr. Walters is recognized for translating complex clinical concepts into practical approaches that physicians can readily incorporate into clinical practice.

Dr. Zwickey is recognized internationally as an expert and educator in the fields of integrative medicine, natural therapies, and the immune system. Dr. Zwickey has been leading natural medicine research for more than 20 years. She earned her PhD in Immunology and Microbiology from the University of Colorado and completed her postdoctoral training at Yale School of Medicine. She serves as a principal investigator on multiple NIH-funded research grants and has authored more than 100 scientific publications. An award-winning educator, Dr. Zwickey teaches at the National University of Natural Medicine and currently serves as Vice President of Research and Academic Excellence and Chief Academic Officer. Her research focuses on Parkinson's disease, nutrition, neuroinflammation, the microbiome, and the gut-brain axis.