Enhancing Primary Care: Integrative Medicine and Women's Health Solutions

Teresa Greco, MSN, FNP, is an advanced practice registered nurse with 23+ years of experience in healthcare. She is passionate about whole body wellness and preventative care and trained in traditional naturopathy and functional medicine. She has practiced in a variety of health care settings, treating patients with a variety of illnesses and injuries.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Teresa Greco has an employment relationship with Foundations in Wellness. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Teresa Greco is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Pennsylvania Coalition of Nurse Practitioners.

 

Leigh A. Frame, PhD, MHS, is the co-founder, associate director, and research director of the Resiliency & Well-Being Center; the executive director of the Office of Integrative Medicine and Health; and an associate professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She has a passion for understanding the gut-brain axis and is a nutrition and microbiome consultant. Through her extensive experience in biomedical research and education, Dr. Frame has developed a unique expertise bridging nutrition and immunity. Her interests include the role of the microbiome and nutrition in well-being (especially the gut-brain axis), the impact of malnutrition in obesity, the immunomodulatory effects of vitamin D, research ethics, science communication, resiliency, and whole-person well-being. Her multidimensional knowledge and inquisitive approach yield valuable insight into the complexities of health.

Dr. Frame earned her PhD in human nutrition from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she also received a Master of Health Science in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. Additionally, she graduated with distinction in Biochemistry from Mary Baldwin College (now University). Her tenure at the Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery further honed her skills and knowledge, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of health and nutrition.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Leigh Frame has employment relationships with the George Washington University Office of Integrative Medicine and Health, the George Washington University, Other Cultures, LLC, and the Office of Integrative Medicine and Health. She is a co‑founder of the GW Resiliency & Well‑Being Center and Recondite Consulting. Dr. Frame is the founding scientist and a stockholder of Good Bacteria. She serves as a medical and scientific advisor for Everlast Health, is a scientist panel member with the GrassrootsHealth Nutrient Research Institute, and acts as a consultant for Evimero, People Brand Co., Access Integrative Medicine Health Institute, and Haleon PLC. She was previously a consultant for Asystem, Inc. and has received grant funding from PatchMD. Dr. Frame receives speaking honoraria and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Leigh Frame serves as a scientific advisory board member for People Brand Co., and Scaled Microbiomics. She is an Ad hoc reviewer and editor for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc. Dr. Frame is a member of the American Society for Nutrition, The Obesity Society, American Society for Microbiology, American Nutrition Association, and the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health.

Ruthann Russo, PhD, DAc, MPH, DiplACLM, DiplAc, NBC-HWC, is core faculty in integrative health at California Institute of Integral Studies and practices as a licensed, board certified acupuncturist and lifestyle medicine clinician with Hackensack Meridian Health. Her research and work focus on equitably advancing health and wellbeing. She and her team are exploring the impact of integrative health practices in a group setting on patient and practitioner resilience, mindfulness and self-efficacy at federally qualified community health centers. She is the creator of SOHL, a self-care skills training program, available to the public. She designed and implemented the Senior Healthcare Executive Wellness and Self-Care study, a participatory action research project that became the basis for sustainable integrative self-care initiatives sponsored by health systems for their communities. In 2018 she delivered a TEDx talk entitled Your Vital Role in Re-imagining Healthcare. She has designed employee-driven wellness programs for Fortune 100 Companies. She earned a PhD in mind body medicine at Saybrook University, PhD in healthcare management at Touro University, JD in Healthcare Law at American University, Doctorate in Acupuncture at Pacific College of Health Sciences and master’s in public health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Ruthann is a former attorney and founder of several health technology startups and was inspired to change her career path when her teenage daughter’s neurologist at NYU recommended adding integrative practices to the treatment plan that helped control her daughter's epileptic seizures.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Ruthann Russo has employment relationships with California Institute for Integral Studies, Saybrook University, and Hackensack Meridian Health. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Ruthann Russo has no relevant non-financial relationships.

 

Damien Fisher, PharmD, AE-C, graduated from Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy with Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2004. He prolonged his studies and completed an American Society Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited residency with an emphasis on community and ambulatory care at the University of Tennessee. He became intrigued in academia, during his career has held three Clinical Assistant Professor positions at Hampton University School of Pharmacy and University of Houston College of Pharmacy, as well as South University School of Pharmacy. His passion in the ambulatory care world is within the areas of pulmonary and dermatology. He is currently ce4rtified as an asthma educator and is heavily involved with the American Lung Association (ALA) as a national presenter. He extended his oratory skills to other organizations such as Georgia Pharmacist Association, National Pharmacist Association, and the Better Breathers Club. He serves as a board member to the National Association Certified Asthma Educator Board and as clinical consultant to the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) advocating for asthma educators’ opportunities. Damien is currently working at University of Texas Medical (UTMB) as an outpatient pharmacy clinical practice specialist within the specialty of pulmonology, dermatology, and allergy. As a patient advocate in this position, Damien ensures his patients achieve healthy outcomes from biologic or nonbiologic medications.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Damien Fisher has employment relationships with the University of Texas Medical Branch, Texas Southern University, CVS Pharmacy, University of Houston College of Pharmacy, and the American Lung Association Speaking Bureau. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Damien Fisher is a member of the National Pharmacist Association. He is a medical advisory board member for the American Lung Association.

Kristene Diggins, DNP, JD, CNE, FAANP, MBA, is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner, healthcare law scholar, and educator whose career bridges advanced clinical practice, regulatory compliance, and national NP leadership. Licensed across ten states, Dr. Diggins has extensive clinical experience in primary care, family practice, geriatrics, urgent care, palliative medicine, behavioral health, telehealth, and hospice.

She currently serves as a clinical trials sub-investigator for CVS MinuteClinic and has led multi-state clinical initiatives and directed national behavioral health programs throughout her career. As an adjunct faculty member, she has trained thousands of NPs through academic appointments and fellowship development.

Dr. Diggins holds the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credential and is an inducted Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), one of the profession's highest honors. She was recently elected to the AANP Selections Committee for Fellows, reflecting her continued leadership within the organization.

Widely published, Dr. Diggins serves as an editor and reviewer for major NP journals and has contributed to national policy, scope-of-practice advocacy, and health equity initiatives.
Dr. Diggins holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), a Juris Doctor (JD), and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a combination that uniquely positions her as an authoritative voice on malpractice prevention, documentation standards, and legal risk management in modern NP practice.

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Kristene Diggins has employment relationships with United Healthcare, SteadyMD, and Chamberlain University. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Kristene Diggins serves on the AANP Fellows Selection Committee, serves as the AANP National Convenient Care Co‑ Chair, and works as an ANCC Pathway to Excellence Appraiser. She is a fellow of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.

Dan K. Morhaim, MD, is an American politician and physician, is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing northwest Baltimore County. He has been a leader in legislation concerning healthcare, the environment, and streamlining government operations. He is also the author of the book The Better End (2011), endorsed by Maya Angelou, and he has written numerous articles for medical publications and the general media. His latest book “Preparing for a Better End” provides a thought provoking insight into end-of-life care.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Dan Morhaim has employment relationships with Sinai and Northwest Hospitals, George Washington University, Whitebridge Associates Consulting Services, Freestate Ambulance, Jet Ambulance Transportation, and Chesapeake Medical Transport. He receives compensation as a consultant and royalties as a published author. Dr. Morhaim receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Dan Morhaim is a member of the Baltimore County Medical Society, Medical Society of Maryland, and the American College of Emergency Physicians. He sits on the board for Life -for-a-Life Foundation.

Felice Gersh, MD, is a multi-award-winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and integrative medicine. She has degrees from Princeton University and University of Southern California School of Medicine, completed the two-year fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine, and the four-year residency in OB/GYN at Kiser Hospital, Los Angeles. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, which provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine. She taught obstetrics and gynecology at Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years as an assistant clinical professor, where she received the highly coveted Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award. She now serves as an affiliate faculty member at the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, through the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she lectures and regularly grades the case presentations written by the fellowship students for their final exams. She has had many scientific articles published in prestigious medical journals, and most recently had an article chosen to be featured in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. She is the bestselling author of PCOS SOS, PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track and Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Felice Gersh has an employment relationship with Integrative Medical Group of Irvine. She receives a speaking honorarium and consulting fee from Nestle, Harbor Compounding Pharmacy, Pure Encapsulations, METAGENICS, Ascend Pharmaceuticals, and IBSA Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Gersh receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Felice Gersh is a member of the California Medical Association and the Orange County Medical Association.

Deidre Arms, MSN, APRN, CNP, is a dedicated functional medicine nurse practitioner with a passion for holistic health and wellness. As co-founder of Desire Wellness Group, Deidre envisions a healthcare model that goes beyond traditional approaches, focusing on proactive and preventive measures. Deidre sees patients who want to deeply explore causes of imbalanced female hormones, menopausal symptoms, poor sleep, chronic fatigue, obesity, autoimmune disorders and so much more through personalized tools, individualized testing, education and lifestyle modification. Her goal is to empower individuals to take control of their health and achieve optimal well-being.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Deidre works with Ohio AANP as a chapter lead and educates graduate students as an adjunct faculty member at Otterbein University.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Deidre Arms is the founder of Aspire Wellness Integrative Health, LLC., and has employment relationships with Otterbein University, and Comp Health. She receives a speaking honorarium from Mayne Pharmacy. Deidre Arms was a consultant for Guardant Shield and previously received a speaking honorarium from Astellas. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Deidre Arms has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Izabella Wentz, PharmD, is a compassionate, innovative, solution-focused integrative pharmacist dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions. Her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms. As an accomplished author, Dr. Wentz has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times best-seller Hashimoto’s Protocol: a 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back, and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health. Her latest book, The Adrenal Transformation Protocol, focuses on resetting the body’s stress response through targeted safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500 individuals. The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants improving their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues and libido.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Izabella Wentz is the founder of Rootcology and Thyroid Pharmacist and receives a consulting fee from Nestle/Pure Encapsulations. She receives royalties as a published author. Izabella Wentz receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Izabella Wentz is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, and the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists.