October 11-12, 2024
Westin Memorial City
Houston, TX
Westin Memorial City
Houston, TX
Rolf Habersang, MD, MPHTM
Dr. Rolf Habersang's experience in medicine and health care spans over four decades. Initially with a focus in General Pediatrics and Intensive Care for over 40 years, he then followed many of the children with special health care needs as a professor with Texas Tech Medical School in Amarillo, Texas. Because of his passion for helping individuals, children, and adults to optimize their well-being he expanded his knowledge over 20 years ago through continued training in Biological Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Homeopathy. Dr. Habersang currently provides consultations outside of the context of primary care to patients with a variety of issues at the Institute of Complementary Alternative Medicine (ICAM) in Amarillo, Texas.
Keynote Address: How to Curb the Autoimmune Epidemic
We need to talk about our immune stress and its consequences. Projections now suggest that autoimmune diseases will soon become one of the most predominant medical disorders in the US. The evolving autoimmune epidemic will continue to have increasingly devastating impacts unless we focus more attention and research into the causes, better diagnostics, and improved treatments and prevention. In this presentation, Dr. Habersang will share an advanced look into factors of immune imbalance and how we can stop them.
Keynote Address: How to Curb the Autoimmune Epidemic
We need to talk about our immune stress and its consequences. Projections now suggest that autoimmune diseases will soon become one of the most predominant medical disorders in the US. The evolving autoimmune epidemic will continue to have increasingly devastating impacts unless we focus more attention and research into the causes, better diagnostics, and improved treatments and prevention. In this presentation, Dr. Habersang will share an advanced look into factors of immune imbalance and how we can stop them.
Jeffrey Essen, ND, HHP, CGP, NTP
Dr. Jeffrey Essen is an accomplished Naturopathic Doctor, Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, Certified Gluten-Competent Practitioner, and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who has been in practice since 2000. Naturopathic medicine always seeks to find the causal factors to disease and stay on the leading edge of science in matters of metabolism, toxic exposure, and functional nutrition. Dr. Essen has a private practice in Rosemount where he specializes in autoimmune disease, digestive issues, and functional hormone support. The origin of the word “Doctor” was the Latin “Doctore,” which meant teacher. Dr. Essen strongly believes that every medical practitioner should be an educator to their patients. Education is an imperative for health care practitioners, both learning from others and teaching to others, and Dr. Essen is dedicated to both. Each year on average he attends 100 hours of seminars, conventions, and webinars, which along with blog review and just plain reading are part of the commitment of a qualified naturopath. Dr. Essen also teaches a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner course, Real Life Blood Chemistry, and several short courses designed to allow the layperson access to the latest trends and research in the natural medicine field. Dr. Essen is the founder of Whole Life Clinic PMA in Rosemount, MN, where he practices naturopathic medicine, nutritional therapy, and uses numerous biofeedback and therapy devices to aid patients in reaching health goals. Learn more at www.wholelifeclinic.com.
Autoimmune Expressions: COVID-Induced Hashimoto's Disease
While the pandemic may be behind us, the impact it has had on our health and the well-being of future generations is not. There is accumulating evidence concerning the late-onset complications of COVID-19 and autoimmune disease. One condition of increased focus is Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The mechanism for this link is unclear, but the existing literature suggests several likely possibilities. In this presentation Dr. Jeff Essen will discuss how we can mitigate the risk of developing autoimmune disease and how to effectively manage Hashimoto's using bioenergetics and enzyme therapy to effectively peel back the layers of where the disease began.
Autoimmune Expressions: COVID-Induced Hashimoto's Disease
While the pandemic may be behind us, the impact it has had on our health and the well-being of future generations is not. There is accumulating evidence concerning the late-onset complications of COVID-19 and autoimmune disease. One condition of increased focus is Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The mechanism for this link is unclear, but the existing literature suggests several likely possibilities. In this presentation Dr. Jeff Essen will discuss how we can mitigate the risk of developing autoimmune disease and how to effectively manage Hashimoto's using bioenergetics and enzyme therapy to effectively peel back the layers of where the disease began.
Trevor Miller, DC, IFMCP, LAc, CFMP
Dr. Trevor Miller is the founder of Integrated Health of Indiana where he and his team provide chiropractic care and functional medicine-based treatment. His formal education started at Palmer University where he completed his degree in chiropractic. Since becoming a DC, Dr. Miller was driven to dig deeper into nutrition, supplementation, and functional and integrative health through the lens of his two special needs daughters, developing a lab-based protocol for his girls to treat their mitochondrial disease. He is now an Institute for Functional Medicine Practitioner, one of only 2,000 IFM-Certified doctors in the world, and continues to deepen his knowledge with ongoing education to serve his clients, patients, and community. Dr. Miller believes in figuring out the root cause of the pain using advanced labs, then reversing it by providing his patients with the nutrition and lifestyle tools needed to remain in control of their health long after completion of his program.
Detection and Characterization of Biofilms: How to Connect the Dots Using GI-MAP® and Enzyme Therapy for Microbiome Balance
Bacterial biofilms are complex microbial communities that can create significant challenges for treatment protocols. Their increased resistance to classical antibiotics pose a severe threat to global health issues. Therefore, early detection and the search for new and alternative treatments are essential for treating and suppressing biofilm-associated infections. In this presentation, Dr. Trevor Miller will share how to successfully identify biofilms and their patterns and how he treats them using enzyme therapy.
Detection and Characterization of Biofilms: How to Connect the Dots Using GI-MAP® and Enzyme Therapy for Microbiome Balance
Bacterial biofilms are complex microbial communities that can create significant challenges for treatment protocols. Their increased resistance to classical antibiotics pose a severe threat to global health issues. Therefore, early detection and the search for new and alternative treatments are essential for treating and suppressing biofilm-associated infections. In this presentation, Dr. Trevor Miller will share how to successfully identify biofilms and their patterns and how he treats them using enzyme therapy.
John R. Stanley, DDS, FAGD, AIAOMT
Dr. Johnny R. "Dickey" Stanley was born and raised in Big Spring, Texas, graduating from Big Spring High School in 1970. He attended Texas Tech University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Upon graduating, he attended the University of Texas School of Pharmacy in Austin, and then received his Doctor of Dental Surgery at The University of Texas Dental School in San Antonio. Having been the only child of a farming family and involved in the business, he moved back to Big Spring where he practiced for 30 years. While in Austin, he met his wife, Cinda, to whom he has been married since 1976. Together, they are the proud parents of two wonderful children, Meagan and Logan. Unfortunately in 1997, Meagan passed away due to Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of adolescent bone cancer, and Leukemia (AML), a result of the initial chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Her attitude, strength, and incredible faith continue to motivate and inspire the family today. He is blessed to now have Logan as his partner in the dental practice. Logan’s decision to go into dentistry was his motivation to sell the practice in Big Spring and move to Marble Falls. Dr. Stanley is passionate about dentistry. Early in his career, he realized the difference in what is known in dentistry and what is generally practiced in dentistry. This desire for knowledge motivated him to do thousands of hours of continuing education.
The Trojan Horse of Chronic Disease: Why Tending Your Oral Microbiome Is the Secret to a Long, Healthy Life
It was once believed that microbes in the mouth only transfer to the gut in people with specific diseases, not healthy individuals. Now, compelling evidence has shown that the untold legions of viruses, fungi, and bacteria living in the mouth are transmitted from the oral environment to the gut far more often than was previously thought—that up to 80% of chronic disease begins in the mouth. In this presentation, Dr. John Stanley will discuss the important role that dentistry has in preventing disease and chronic inflammation, how various dental materials and procedures can contribute to toxic burden, and how to mitigate their impact using a holistic approach.
The Trojan Horse of Chronic Disease: Why Tending Your Oral Microbiome Is the Secret to a Long, Healthy Life
It was once believed that microbes in the mouth only transfer to the gut in people with specific diseases, not healthy individuals. Now, compelling evidence has shown that the untold legions of viruses, fungi, and bacteria living in the mouth are transmitted from the oral environment to the gut far more often than was previously thought—that up to 80% of chronic disease begins in the mouth. In this presentation, Dr. John Stanley will discuss the important role that dentistry has in preventing disease and chronic inflammation, how various dental materials and procedures can contribute to toxic burden, and how to mitigate their impact using a holistic approach.
Milton Bastidas, DC, CIHP
Dr. Milton Bastidas was born in Colombia and is a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College with additional certification in Functional Medicine. He is Founder of True Lifelong Wellness Center and has been in practice since 1998 treating skeletal conditions, sports injuries, and systemic disorders. Dr. Bastidas is also Vice President of the College of Integrative Medicine (CIM) as well as Director of Research and Development at Transformation Enzyme Corporation. Dr. Bastidas has a passion for soccer which put him through college at Texas Lutheran University and is very sought after in the soccer community for rehabilitation and nutritional counselling. He is also an expert in the use of laboratory analysis and enzyme nutrition as part of a functional and natural approach to wellbeing. As a lead researcher in Transformation’s research and development team, Dr. Bastidas has co-directed two clinical studies showing the benefits of enzyme supplementation on systemic inflammation and gastrointestinal dysfunction as well as a most recent pilot study on the effects of enzyme therapy on Glyphosate detoxification. Dr. Bastidas lives in Houston, TX, with his family. He is currently involved in developing specific treatment protocols depending on the biochemical individuality of the patient.
Enzymes: The Secret Weapon to Cancer
Cancer persists as a major disease and is afflicting more people today than ever before. It is obvious that cancer is a problem, and there are many different theories on it as it continues to grow. It is an accepted belief that cancer cells are formed as a result of physical, infectious, chemical, and genetic mechanisms that interfere with the production of cells. So what can we do to bring balance back to the cell? In this presentation, Dr. Milton Bastidas will share the evidence and findings for our latest clinical trials using Transformation's protease blend and how enzymes can be used to support normal cellular function in states of cancer.
Enzymes: The Secret Weapon to Cancer
Cancer persists as a major disease and is afflicting more people today than ever before. It is obvious that cancer is a problem, and there are many different theories on it as it continues to grow. It is an accepted belief that cancer cells are formed as a result of physical, infectious, chemical, and genetic mechanisms that interfere with the production of cells. So what can we do to bring balance back to the cell? In this presentation, Dr. Milton Bastidas will share the evidence and findings for our latest clinical trials using Transformation's protease blend and how enzymes can be used to support normal cellular function in states of cancer.
Amy Rawls, MS, RD, LD, CGN, FMNS
Amy Rawls has practiced in the Beaumont and Houston area since 2010 when she completed her Master’s degree with a Dietetic residency through Lamar University. She has gone on to earn additional certifications as a Functional Medical Nutritionist and Certified Gastrointestinal Nutritionist. Amy has more than a decade of experience applying functional nutrition practices to an array of metabolic clinical states. She is currently Director of Education and Clinical Services for Transformation Enzyme Corporation where she gained her certification in enzyme therapy and is responsible for Transformation's educational and materials and programs. She also oversees Transformation's clinical and technical support services and assists with research and development. Amy has spoken at various events, seminars, and conferences both locally and internationally on topics related to nutrition and enzyme application. Her passion for health focuses on holistic, integrative, and functional medical nutrition therapy. She has a personal mission to create awareness that even healthy food can be poison if not digested properly.
The First 1,000 Days of Life: Changing the Clinical Destiny of Our Youth
The first 1,000 days after birth represent a critical window for gut microbiome development, which is essential for immune system maturation and overall health. Health in the earliest years—beginning with the future mother’s well-being before she becomes pregnant—strengthens developing biological systems that enable children to thrive and grow up to be healthy adults. Despite dramatic improvements in survival, nutrition, and education over recent decades, today's children face an uncertain future with chronic pediatric diseases arising from early-life immune insult and postnatal immune dysfunction as the most prevalent health challenges for children. In this presentation, dietitian Amy Rawls will discuss how maintaining a healthy gut microbiome in pregnancy and infancy is important for long-term health and how Transformation's Thrive in 63 for Kids program can help children to "Thrive" in a metabolical world.
The First 1,000 Days of Life: Changing the Clinical Destiny of Our Youth
The first 1,000 days after birth represent a critical window for gut microbiome development, which is essential for immune system maturation and overall health. Health in the earliest years—beginning with the future mother’s well-being before she becomes pregnant—strengthens developing biological systems that enable children to thrive and grow up to be healthy adults. Despite dramatic improvements in survival, nutrition, and education over recent decades, today's children face an uncertain future with chronic pediatric diseases arising from early-life immune insult and postnatal immune dysfunction as the most prevalent health challenges for children. In this presentation, dietitian Amy Rawls will discuss how maintaining a healthy gut microbiome in pregnancy and infancy is important for long-term health and how Transformation's Thrive in 63 for Kids program can help children to "Thrive" in a metabolical world.
Suzanne Espinoza, President & CEO, TEC
A graduate California State University-Chico, Suzanne is the President & CEO of Transformation Enzyme Corporation and has been with the company since 1996. She is an expert in executive leadership skills, business development, sales management, strategic planning, marketing strategy, team building, and entrepreneurship coaching. Suzanne was selected Woman of the Year 2010/2011 by the National Association of Professional Women and is on the Board of Directors for Houston’s WestChase Chamber of Commerce and Merimnao Recovery Ministry in Katy, TX. She also supports Women Driving Business, Compassion International, and Faithwalking US.
Who Owns Your Supplements?
Supplement brands are hot commodities for multinational conglomerates looking to diversify their holdings. Big Pharma, Clorox, and Nestle are on the move. In this presentation, Transformation’s President & CEO Suzanne Espinoza will share insights on business acquisitions and what this may mean to the availability and quality of supplementation.
Who Owns Your Supplements?
Supplement brands are hot commodities for multinational conglomerates looking to diversify their holdings. Big Pharma, Clorox, and Nestle are on the move. In this presentation, Transformation’s President & CEO Suzanne Espinoza will share insights on business acquisitions and what this may mean to the availability and quality of supplementation.
Mira Dessy, NE, BCHHP
Mira Dessy, The Ingredient Guru, is an author, public speaker, and a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner who teaches how to navigate the grocery store's mammoth packaged food stock, to decipher confusing food labels, understand the relationship of food additives to poor health, and to find real food. A holistic nutrition professional and a popular public speaker, she knows that it's not just what you eat, but what's in what you eat. She is the author of the book The Pantry Principle: How to Read the Label and Understand What's Really in Your Food. Mira is a member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, and is on the board of directors for the American Holistic Health Association. She can be found online at TheIngredientGuru.com.
Content Creation: How to Stop Banging Your Head Against the Desk Because You Can't Think of What to Say
As a practitioner your zone of genius is the work you do with your client. So chances are it's somewhat frustrating and overwhelming to figure out what to say to them when they're not in the office with you. In this presentation you'll learn why you need to improve your content, where your best sources are, how to make the whole process easier, and what not to do with your content. Using the strategies learned in this presentation you'll be able to spend less time while sharing more effectively with your community.
Content Creation: How to Stop Banging Your Head Against the Desk Because You Can't Think of What to Say
As a practitioner your zone of genius is the work you do with your client. So chances are it's somewhat frustrating and overwhelming to figure out what to say to them when they're not in the office with you. In this presentation you'll learn why you need to improve your content, where your best sources are, how to make the whole process easier, and what not to do with your content. Using the strategies learned in this presentation you'll be able to spend less time while sharing more effectively with your community.