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SpeakersLiz Lipski, PhD, CNS, BCHN, IFMCP, LDNRobert A. Rakowski, DC, CCN, DACBN, DIBAKLiz Lipski, PhD, CNS, BCHN, IFMCP, LDN, isa professor and the director of the doctoralprogram in Clinical Nutrition at MarylandUniversity of Integrative Health. Dr. Lipski holdsa PhD in Clinical Nutrition with specialization inintegrative medicine from the Union Institute, twoboard certifications in clinical nutrition, and one infunctional medicine. She is on the faculty for theInstitute for Functional Medicine, the MetabolicMedicine Institute fellowship program. Shecurrently sits on advisory boards for uBiome, theCertified International Health Coaches, and Autism Hope Alliance.Robert A. Rakowski, DC, CCN, DACBN, DIBAK,is a Chiropractor, Kinesiologist, Certified ClinicalNutritionist, Certified Biological Terrain Instructor,and the clinic director of the Natural MedicineCenter in Houston, Texas. In addition to runninga busy practice, Dr. Rakowski has taught over10,000 of post graduate continuing educationcertifications to doctors around the world. He hasappeared on numerous television programs andinternational radio talk shows. He is a recognizedexpert in functional endocrinology and in-officediagnostic procedures to assess nutrition status. His clinical experienceranges from treating elite professional athletes to critically ill patients witha variety of cancers and autoimmune diseases.Dr. Lipski has been published in peer-reviewed journals including Nutritionin Clinical Practice and Integrative Medicine: A Clinician’s Journaland is the author of several books: Digestive Wellness, The DigestionConnection, Digestive Wellness for Children, and Leaky Gut Syndrome.She co-authored the Gastrointestinal chapter for the American Boardof Integrative Health and Medicine on study guide and is a contributingauthor for Integrative Gastroenterology, first and 2nd editions. She hasbeen working in the field of integrative and functional medicine for over30 years.Susan Lovelle, MD, MACMDr. Susan Lovelle is a Holistic MD and the Founderof Premiere Wellness. A former award-winningplastic surgeon trained at Columbia-Presbyterianin NYC, she eventually became frustrated withthe field’s “outside-in” approach. Her passion forhelping people heal and transform their bodies,minds, and spirits led her to integrate traditionalmedicine with holistic modalities into customizedsolutions, allowing her clients to experiencethe healthy, long, and joyful lives they want anddeserve.Sachin Patel, Functional Medicine Success CoachSachin Patel is a father, husband, philanthropist,functional medicine practice success coach,international speaker, and best-selling author. Hisphilosophy is that “the doctor of the future is thepatient” and he is actively doing whatever it takesto keep people out of the medical system byempowering them through education, self-care,and remapping their mindset.Sachin founded The Living Proof Institute aspart of his own personal transformation and nowcoaches practitioners all over the world on how to step into their powerand save their communities.To date he has delivered hundreds of community workshops, he is anadvocate for changing the healthcare paradigm and he has devoted hislife to the betterment of health care for both patients and practitioners.Jennie RoblesJennie Robles is the CEO Founder of Intersection Faith Life Work, anexecutive coaching and diversity consultancy and Trajecutive , an onlinecoaching platform. Jennie’s industry experience, diversity and recruitmentexpertise, and certified coaching training makes her a strategic advisorand partner to individuals and companies. Jennie helps organizationsidentify and maximize opportunities to develop, retain, and enhance thetrajectory of an inclusive workforce.Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MSc, CLSAristo Vojdani, PhD, MSc, CLS, obtained his MScand PhD in the fields of microbiology and clincalimmunology from Bar-Ilan University in Israel withpostdoctoral studies in comparative immunologyat UCLA and tumor immunology at CharlesDrew/UCLA School of Medicine and Science. Heis presently an Adjunct Associate Professor inthe Dept. of Preventive Medicine at Loma LindaUniversity in California, USA, and an AdjunctProfessor at the Lincoln College of Professional,Graduate and Continuing Education at theNational University of Health Sciences.His ongoing research focuses on the role of environmental triggers incomplex diseases. Dr. Vojdani’s research has resulted in the developmentof more than 300 antibody assays for the detection of many autoimmunedisorders and other diseases. He holds fifteen US patents for laboratoryassessments of immune disorders associated with the brain and gut andhas published more than 160 articles in magazines and scientific journals.He has just published the book “Neuroimmunity and the Brain-GutConnection” with Nova Science Publishers. He is the CEO and TechnicalDirector of Immunosciences Lab in Los Angeles, California, USA, and isalso the Chief Scientific Advisor for Cyrex Labs in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.Dr. Vojdani sits on the editorial board of five scientific journals. Over theyears he has received the Herbert J. Rinkel Award, the Linus Pauling, PhDAward, and the F. R. Carrick Research Institute’s Lifetime AchievementAward.

Audience, Objectives, CreditAudienceMD, PAs, DC, DO, ND, NP, RNs, LAc, Pharmacists, allied healthprofessionals, health coaches, and medical professionals interestedin Integrative/Functional MedicineObjectivesUpon completion of this knowledge-based activity, participantsshould be able to: Identify five potential symptoms of immune symptom stressIdentify and discuss three non-gastrointestinal medicaldiagnoses where the gut plays a roleReview and apply considerations in the selection of atherapeutic dietIdentify and address factors that contribute to sexualdysfunction in womenList and utilize new and innovative lab testing options to identifyand treat immune system dysfunctionInitiate methods to increase client compliance, retention, andreferralsApply strategic ways to promote their practice in the localcommunityMedical Course Co-DirectorsAnne Hines, MDDeborah Matthew, MDCreditsContinuing Medical EducationAccreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented inaccordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of theNorth Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) through the joint providershipof Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) and NorthCarolina Integrative Medical Society (NCIMS). MAHEC is accreditedby the NCMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Credit Designation: MAHEC designates this live activity for a maximumof 11.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claimcredit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity(up to 5.5 hours on day one and 5.5 hours on day two).Disclosure Statement: MAHEC adheres to the ACCME Standardsregarding industry support to continuing medical education.Disclosure of faculty and commercial support relationships, if any, willbe made known at the time of the activity.11.0 Nursing Contact HoursMountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) is approvedas a provider of nursing continuing professional development bythe North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approverby the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission onAccreditation (up to 5.5 hours on day one and 5.5 hours on day two).Participants must attend 80% of one day to receive credit.Dieticians and Nutritionists: This program has been approved for10.5 CPEUs by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).Activity #154624. CPE Level 3.Planning CommitteeLarry Burk, MD, CHEPMary Ann Coffey, RPh, CCN, FAAMFMGeorganna Cogburn, MSHE, RD, LDN, IBCLC, RLCMelody Hays, MALourdes Lorenz-Miller, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, AHN-BCDeborah MadisonSachin Patel, Functional Medicine Success CoachRussel Sher, DCJJ Skyler, MAErin Stefanacci, DCJointly Provided by:Pharmacists: The University of North CarolinaEshelman School of Pharmacy is accredited by theAccreditation Council for Pharmacy Education asa provider of continuing pharmacy education. Thisprogram day one ACPE# 0046-9999-20-179-L01-Pand day two ACPE# 0046-9999-20-180-L01-P willprovide 11.0 Contact Hours of continuing education. No partial creditwill be given.Credit statements can be viewed and printed from CPE Monitor. Inorder to receive CE credit, attendance must be acknowledged at theregistration desk upon arrival at the program. Participants will evaluatethis program using a standard evaluation form.CEUs: MAHEC designates this live continuing education activity asmeeting the criteria for 1.1 CEUs as established by the National TaskForce on the Continuing Education Unit (up to .6 on day one and .6on day two).Contact Hours: MAHEC designates this continuing education activityas meeting the criteria for 11.0 contact hours (up to 5.5 hours on dayone and 5.5 hours on day two).Co-Sponsored by:Chiropractors: This program has been approved for 11.0 NCChiropractic Board CEs. NCIMS will directly award the completioncertificates. Please choose Contact Hours when registering.Stay connected! Follow us on Facebook: @MAHECEdFollow NCIMS on Facebook: @NCIntegrativeMedHow to Log OnWe are excited to use WHOVA Conference App coupled with ZOOM to broadcast this event. Closer to the conference, you will receive adetailed email with directions on downloading WHOVA and accessing conference information. The App will allow for everything to be accessedin one place (including all events, vendors, and networking activities).

RegistrationSoutheast Regional Integrative Medical ConferenceThursday–Sunday, July 23–26, 2020 299.00MEMBERS(includes Conference Welcome on 7/23, the 2-day conference, Practice BoosterBonus Day, and Access to Program recordings 597 value)CLICK HERE TO REGISTERSend completed registration form to:MAHEC Registration121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 2880362881Fax: 828-257-4768 399.00NON-MEMBERS(Includes Conference Welcome on 7/23 and 2-day conference)Updated contact information.7/23 @ 5PM VIPPRE-CONFERENCEMASTERMINDDINNER W/ LIZLIPSKINAMECREDENTIALSSOCIAL SECURITY # X X X-X X-(last 4 digits required)OCCUPATIONEMAIL ADDRESSSTATE7/26 12:00 - 6:00 PM 199.00PRACTICE BONUSBOOSTER DAY( 199 for Non-Members; Included for Members)ACCESS TO 99.00CONFERENCERECORDINGS( 99 for Non-Members; Included for Members)HOME ADDRESSCITYFree(to the first 50 registrants who request it)ZIPHOME COUNTYHOME #RegistrationWORK #The registration fees include administrative costs and educationalmaterials.EMPLOYERMAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The onlyexception is for pre-approved programs where an individual paymentplan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanyingpayment will not be processed and participants who have not paidthe course fee will not be admitted into the program. Unless otherwisenoted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies toall programs:DEPARTMENTEMPLOYER’S ADDRESSCITYSTATEZIPWORK COUNTYProgram announcements will be sent to your email unless you opt outfrom receiving MAHEC emails. We never share our mailing lists.Please remove my name from the MAHEC mailing list.Full payment must accompany all submitted registrations unless apayment plan has been approved in advance. Registrations receivedwithout accompanying payment will not be processed.Check is enclosedCredit card information providedVisaDiscover CardMasterCardAmerican ExpressACCOUNT #EXP/CODE ON BACK OF CARD(3 digits)NAME ON CARDSIGNATUREBy registering for this event, you are granting permission for yourcontact information to be shared with North Carolina Integrative MedicalSociety, which is a joint provider of this continuing education activity, andconference vendors. Cancellations must be in writing (via fax, email, or mail) Cancellations received more than 2 weeks prior to the event willreceive 100% refund Cancellations received between two weeks and two full businessdays prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of theregistration fee subject to a minimum 25 cancellation fee No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received lessthan two full business days prior to the event No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance ofthe program)MAHEC assumes permission to use audio, video and still images fromthis program for promotional and educational purposes. Please speakwith a staff member if you have any concerns.HAVE A QUESTION?Contact the Program PlannerMelody Hays, MAmelody.hays@mahec.net or 828-257-4762Special Services828-257-4468REGISTRATION INFORMATION: 828-257-4475FAX REGISTRATION:828-257-4768ONLINE .netMAIL: MAHEC Registration121 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC 28803

Robert A. Rakowski, DC, CCN, DACBN, DIBAK Robert A. Rakowski, DC, CCN, DACBN, DIBAK, is a Chiropractor, Kinesiologist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Certified Biological Terrain Instructor, and the clinic director of the Natural Medicine Center in Houston, Texas. In addition to running a busy practice, Dr. Rakowski has taught over