2025 Annual Conference – Speakers

Pamela Wartian Smith, M.D., MPH, MS spent her first twenty years of practice as an emergency room physician in a level 1 trauma center with the Detroit Medical Center and then 29-years as a Functional/Personalized Medicine specialist. She is an internationally known speaker and author. She also holds a master’s in public health degree along with a master’s degree in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine. Dr. Smith is in private practice and is the senior partner for The Center For Precision Medicine with offices in Michigan and Florida. She has been featured on CNN, PBS, and many other television networks, has been interviewed in numerous consumer magazines and has hosted two of her own radio shows. Dr. Smith was one of the featured physicians on the PBS series “The Embrace of Aging” as well as the on-line medical series “Awakening from Alzheimer’s” and “Regain Your Brain”. Dr. Pamela Smith is the co-director of the Personalized Medicine Certification at The Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida. She is the author of fourteen best-selling books. Her book: What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones, 2nd edition was released in 2022. Her book, Maximize Your Male Hormones, was released in 2023 and her book What You Must Know About Thyroid Disorders, 2nd edition, was released late last year. Her newest book, How to Prevent Breast Cancer: Before and After, is due out in January, 2025.

Presentations

• What You Must Know About Bisphenol A and the Newest Therapy For Removal
• What You Must Know About Women’s Hormones: The Science
• What You Must Know About Hypothyroidism

Financial disclosure: Speaker honorariums from Genova Diagnostics, Biotics Research, Doctors Data, PCCA, ZRT Laboratories.

Dr. David Brownstein is a Board Certified family physician. He is one of the foremost practitioners of holistic medicine and is the Medical Director of the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally to physicians and others about his success in using natural hormones and nutritional therapies in his practice. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Brownstein is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the International College of Integrative Medicine where he is a board member.

Presentations

• The Miracle of Natural Hormones
• A Holistic Approach to Autoimmune Thyroid Disorders

Dr. Burdette is Director of Education at Progressive Medical Center which is one of the largest integrative clinics in the Southeast. She is the co-founder of Precision Point Diagnostics, a laboratory that focuses on gut-based health and wellness. There she designs clinical profiles and trains clinicians on their utilization. She has a rich history in the integrative medicine laboratory space. She designed and teaches the clinical curriculum for Origins Incubator, a practice management group, that has helped to launch many successful practitioners. She is the Educational Director and on the board of advisors for Xymogen, a physician line pharmaceutical. She is on the board of advisors for TheraDura Diagnostik, a German based lab company. She serves on IRB boards, is involved in study design and translational research, and has lectured extensively worldwide. She directs an accredited Naturopathic residency at Progressive. Her passion is teaching about the practice of Integrative and Naturopathic Medicine, to increase awareness of evidenced-based natural therapies, to both rule in and rule out tools that are effective in patient care.

Presentation

• Nitric Oxide: AnUnder-Utilized Tool in Women's Health
• Redefining Menopause as a Condition of Inflammation and Oxidation: It’s Not the Hormone but Its Home

Financial Disclosure: Independant contrator for Xymogen, HumanN, Endurance Products, and owner of Precision Point Diagnostics.

Dr. Aimee Duffy is a board-certified physician and founder of Carolina Integrative Medicine, specializing in functional and integrative healthcare for women. With over 20 years of medical experience, Dr. Duffy is dedicated to empowering women to regain their vitality and wellness by addressing the root causes of complex health challenges like hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue, weight gain, and mood disorders. A bestselling author of "Normal Doesn’t Have Side Effects", Dr. Duffy combines her extensive knowledge of conventional medicine with holistic treatments to create personalized care plans that include nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and hormone balancing. Known for her compassionate approach, she provides a safe space for women to be heard, understood, and supported throughout their health journeys. Dr. Duffy has become a leading voice in women’s wellness, frequently speaking at conferences, and is known for her dedication to helping women thrive at every stage of life. Her mission is simple: to help women feel empowered, balanced, and in control of their health.

Presentations

• In the Trenches: Practical Solutions for Neuroendocrine Imbalances
• Fabulous Health Before 40: Addressing Fatigue, Mood Instability, Irregular Periods, and Gastrointestinal Issues 

No financial conflicts to declare.

Dr. Green earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Whole Foods Nutrition from Bastyr University in 2001 before completing his Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at the National University of Natural Medicine. During his clinical training, he focused on serving underserved communities, gaining extensive experience in the practical application of natural medicine to complex health conditions.

With advanced training in Traditional Naturopathic Medicine and Constitutional Hydrotherapy, Dr. Green also holds a certificate in Classical Homeopathy from the New England School of Homeopathy. While he provides primary care services, his practice primarily focuses on chronic illness, including Mold Toxin Illness and tick-borne infections such as Lyme Disease.

As a member of ILADS (International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society) and a graduate of the ILADS Physician Training Program, Dr. Green remains committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care. He maintains a full-time practice with locations in Burlington and Montpelier, Vermont.

Presentation

• Hormone Imbalance: The Role of Hidden Pathogens

No financial conflicts to declare.

Naturopathic physician Dr. Michaël Friedman is author of the recent book There’s No Pill for This: A Naturopathic Physician’s Personal Prescription for Managing Multiple Sclerosis (Chelsea Green, 2020). He is the founder of the Association for the Advancement of Restorative Medicine and the Journal of Restorative Medicine. He also creates and formulates herbal and nutritional supplements, and is cofounder and president of the Restorative Formulations supplement company. He is the author of the medical textbook Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology, a contributing author of Evidence-Based Approach to Restoring Thyroid Health, and co-author of Healing Diabetes. He has treated patients with illnesses ranging from lymphoma to liver cancer, achieving remarkable results that have been published in several medical journals.

Financial Disclosure: Owner of Restorative Formulations

Dr. Jennifer Ruthensteiner, a naturopathic physician and Bastyr University graduate with over 20 years of experience, is the founder of Reboot Center for Innovative Medicine. She specializes in personalized, integrative care through her membership-based family practice, combining biohacking, restorative medicine, and nutrigenomics to help patients transition into a mindset of disease-free living. Dr. Ruthensteiner’s approach addresses the root causes of illness while enhancing vitality and longevity. She focuses on cutting-edge treatments, including detoxification and metabolic optimization, empowering patients to thrive physically and mentally. With a commitment to continuous learning, she stays at the forefront of medical advancements and shares her expertise through public speaking, group visits, and personalized consultations.

Presentation

• A Data-Driven Approach for Optimizing Hormonal Health

No financial conflicts to declare.

Dr. LuLu Shimek is an esteemed Functional Medicine Practitioner and Naturopathic Physician celebrated for her expertise in women’s health, biohacking, and epigenetics. With a passion for addressing the root causes of chronic illnesses, she guides her patients toward transformative healing by enhancing the body’s natural ability to thrive.

A dynamic speaker and global wellness advocate, Dr. LuLu captivates audiences with her innovative insights into health optimization. She authored the groundbreaking book Detox. Nourish. Activate: Plant & Vibrational Medicine for Energy, Mood & Love, which offers a revolutionary approach to healing through the power of botanical medicine and natural therapies.

Dr. LuLu also hosts The Genetic Genius podcast, a series dedicated to unlocking the body’s potential and elevating cellular health. Through engaging episodes and practical advice, she inspires individuals to embrace a life of vitality and balance.

Presentations

• Decoding Hormonal Chaos: Functional Medicine Approaches to Longevity and Hormonal Balance in Perimenopause
• Rewiring Thyroid Health: Mitochondria, Metabolism, and Energy Optimization for Women

No financial conflicts to declare.

Dr. Michael Stadtmauer is the President and founding member of the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He lectures extensively on the topic of gastrointestinal disorders and the crucial interplay between neuroendocrine balance and gastrointestinal health for overall health and wellbeing. In his private practice, he combines the latest advances in diagnostic testing with the most current research in biochemistry, endocrinology, immunology, GI function, and metabolism to more precisely identify underlying causes of health disorders and provide specifically tailored treatments to each individual patient.

Presentation

• Hormonal Influences on Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

No financial conflicts to declare.

Jill Stansbury, ND, has practiced family medicine in Southwestern Washington State for over 30 years. She chaired the Botanical Medicine Department at the National University of Naturopathic Medicine for several decades, and has served as a guest professor at Bastyr University. Dr. Stansbury teaches widely at medical conferences throughout the US and Canada, has authored more than 150 scholarly papers, and published several books on herbal and natural medicine. She has a strong interest in ethnobotany and works with universities in Peru to develop clinical and research relationships for projects in botanical medicine. She leads trips to Cusco, Peru, and the Peruvian Amazon each August.

Financial Disclosure: Consultant and royalties from Restorative Formulations.