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Featured Sessions and Perspectives from The A4M Women’s Health Summit

The energy from the sold-out 2025 Women’s Health Summit in Scottsdale continues to reverberate. Between October 9-11, practitioners gathered at The Westin Kierland for an intensive deep-dive into menopause medicine, emerging from three days armed with protocols, data, and strategies that directly address the most pressing challenge in women’s healthspan optimization: menopause. 

Our second-ever Summit delivered on its promise to equip providers to empower their patients’ journeys through this consequential and long-lasting hormonal transition. A lineup of leading female health experts presented evidence-based frameworks spanning metabolic health, hormone optimization, genetic influences, musculoskeletal preservation, mental health support, and systemic healthcare reform. Each session provided immediately applicable clinical tools designed to elevate women’s health outcomes in practice.

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Inaugural Insights for Clinical Success: Top Lessons From The A4M Weight Management Certification Program

Inaugural Insights for Clinical Success: Top Lessons From The A4M Weight Management Certification Program

Earlier this month, the first class of pioneering soon-to-be weight management experts gathered for the inaugural Clinical Weight Management Certification Program in Scottsdale, Arizona. This immersive experience was filled with insightful lectures, thought-provoking discussions, and engaging collaborative learning opportunities that left participants empowered and equipped with the critical knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex weight management landscape. Amid the current obesity epidemic and craze surrounding Ozempic and similar “miracle” weight loss drugs, acquiring expertise in this field has become increasingly vital for healthcare providers across disciplines.

Renowned faculty members took the stage — including specialty leaders Ben Gonzaléz, MD, Gordon Crozier, DO, and James LaValle, RPh, CCN, MT — sharing their wealth of knowledge and presenting a practical, integrative approach to weight management. Drawing from their extensive experience as leaders in the functional and integrative weight management revolution, they provided attendees with easily applicable tools and protocols designed to achieve sustainable, long-term results for their patients.

Newly minted certification holders raved about the Clinical Weight Management Certification Program, citing its timeliness, relevance, esteemed faculty, and comprehensive scope as the primary reasons for their satisfaction. They praised the course’s ability to bridge the gap between the latest research and clinical application, providing a solid foundation for success in the ever-evolving field of weight management.

For those unable to attend, we’re delighted to offer a sneak peek into the transformative education this certification provides — before its second iteration occurs October 24-25 in Boston, MA.

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Unveiling The Hidden Connection: Reproductive Risk Factors And Female Metabolic Health

Unveiling The Hidden Connection: Reproductive Risk Factors And Female Metabolic Health

In the realm of women’s health, the impact of reproductive factors on metabolic wellbeing has often been overlooked. However, emerging scientific research is now shedding light on the profound ways in which a woman’s reproductive experiences can shape her metabolic health. This expanded understanding is crucial for both patients and healthcare providers, as it empowers them to take a proactive approach to optimizing health outcomes at every stage of life. Recognizing the complex connection between reproductive and hormone health and metabolic wellness enables the development of a more comprehensive, individualized, and effective approach to women’s healthcare.

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