MENOPAUSE WELLNESS SUMMIT
Real Experts.
Real Answers.
Real Results.
A two -day, science-backed wellness experience for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and midlife changes.
Learn from trusted women’s health experts, connect with supportive providers, experience The M Factor Documentary, and leave with practical tools for your next chapter.
LIMITED SEATING. Hot Flash Sale ends 10/31/2026. VIP seats are limited.
DATE
Friday, March 12, 2027
Saturday, March 13, 2027
TIME
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Friday)
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Saturday)
LOCATION
Sonesta Hotel & Resort
17941 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
REAL CONVERSATIONS. REAL CONNECTIONS. REAL CHANGE.
TRUSTED BY LEADING WELLNESS AUTHORITIES | Sponsor
Have You Been Wondering…
You're not alone. These questions are more common than you think-and the answers can change everything.
Why am I suddenly so tired?
Why is my mood changing?
Why is my body changing so quickly
Where do I find a provider who actually listens?
Why can't I sleep like I used to?
Why do I feel foggy or unlike myself?
Why did no one prepare me for this?
What is possible for me on the other side of menopause?
Why am I suddenly so tired?
Why is my mood changing?
Why is my body changing so quickly
Where do I find a provider who actually listens?
Why is my mood changing?
Why can't I sleep like I used to?
Why do I feel foggy or unlike myself?
Why did no one prepare me for this?
What is possible for me on the other side of menopause?
Why is my mood changing?
You don't need more conflicting information.
You need trusted answers, practical solutions, and experts who understand this stage of life.
SPECIAL SUMMIT EXPERIENCE
Changing the
Conversation
with The (M) Factor
Experience a special screening of The (M) Factor Shredding the Science on Menopause, the groundbreaking documentary helping change how we talk about menopause.
Through real stories and expert voices, the film shines a light on the health, workplace, and personal realities millions of women experience-often without the answers or support they deserve.
At the Menopause Wellness Summit, the conversation doesn't end when the film does. It's where it begins.
Watch it. Talk about it.
Be part of what changes next.
This Is Where the Conversation Changes.
Menopause is not the end of your energy, confidence, beauty, purpose, or strength.
It is a powerful transition.
And with the right education, trusted experts, practical tools, and community, it can become a turning point.
A place where you
stop guessing.
A place where you
stop blaming yourself.
A place where you
start asking better questions.
A place where you
begin to see what is possible on the other side.
A place where you
stop guessing.
A place where you
stop blaming yourself.
A place where you
start asking better questions.
A place where you
begin to see what is possible on the other side.
Limited seating. Your seat is waiting
Why Menopause Education Matters
Menopause is a natural transition, but its effects can reach far beyond hot flashes. Understanding what changes in midlife gives women the opportunity to ask better questions, make informed decisions, and advocate for their health.
Sources & Citations
Heart Disease: CDC - Over 60 million U.S. women live with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women. After menopause, women face a higher risk of coronary heart disease due to hormonal changes.
Breast Cancer: CDC - Most breast cancers are found in women age 50 and older. Risk increases with age. Understanding breast health, screening, and prevention is critical in midlife.
Diabetes: Office on Women's Health - About 15 million women in the United States have diabetes (approximately 1 in every 9 adult women). After menopause, changes in weight and waist circumference can raise the risk for type 2 diabetes.
Work Impact: Mayo Clinic research reports menopause symptoms cost the U.S. an estimated $1.8 billion annually in lost work time, with additional medical costs estimated at $26.6 billion.
FOUNDERS
The Visionaries Behind the Summit
Three leaders. One mission to transform the conversation around menopause and
empower women with the knowledge, tools, and community they deserve.
ESSENTIAL ANNE
Women's Wellness Advocate | International Functional Breathing Specialist | Founder of Women's Wellness That Works | Founder of Menopause Wellness Solutions | Author of Your Essential Breath & Wellness on Your Terms | Co-Founder, Menopause Wellness Summit
Essential Anne has been inspiring women for over two decades to advocate for themselves by empowering them with choices in self-care and wellness through education, events, connection, and community.
DR. MELISSA MONDALA
MD, MHA, FACLM, FAIHM | Quadruple Specialist in Family Medicine | Lifestyle Medicine | Integrative Psychiatry | Integrative Medicine | Certified Health & Wellness Coach | Founder & President of Dr. Lifestyle in Newport Beach, California | Best-Selling Author of Embody Lifestyle Medicine | Co-Founder, Menopause Wellness Summit
Dr. Mondala brings strong medical credibility and whole-person expertise in Food as Medicine, Gut health, Mental health, Hormones, Autoimmune disease and Complex health conditions.
SABINE KAISER
International Human Insights Consultant | Face Reading Expert & Behavioral Strategist | Decoding the patterns that shape women’s health, relationships, communication, and success | Creator of The REFLECT Method and Founder of be:aware Insights.
Sabine Kaiser helps people uncover hidden patterns in health, hormones, stress, behavior, communication, and self-awareness. Her integrative human-insight approach supports women in better understanding what their bodies and patterns may be revealing beneath the surface.
HANG HOANG
Holistic Nurse Advisor | Author | Speaker | Women’s Health Advocate
Hang Hoang empowers women through a holistic approach to wellness, helping them better understand their health, embrace preventive care, and make informed choices throughout midlife.
STACEY WARNOCK
Financial Advisor | Project Management Specialist | Women’s Wellness Advocate
Stacey helps women navigate midlife with confidence and clarity, offering practical, evidence-based support so they can feel better, embrace change, and thrive in their next chapter.
Different expertise, Shared purpose, A better future for women.
Meet Your Emcee
Hosted by
Leyna Nguyen
Five-Time Emmy Award-Winning Journalist | Media Strategist, Speaker, and Podcast Host | Founder of LeynaNguyen.net and Love Across the Ocean
Leyna Nguyen is a five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, former Los Angeles news anchor, and CEO of VanMay Financial who helps people lead, communicate, and reinvent with confidence.
VIP Speaker — VIP Night
denise pines
Menopause Advocacy | Women’s Health | Midlife Wellness | Health Policy
Denise Pines is a Peabody Award–winning filmmaker, health advocate, and entrepreneur advancing menopause awareness, education, and innovation for women in midlife. She is the Executive Director of The M Factor and a leading voice in changing the conversation around menopause.
MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Felice Gersh
One of the Leading Voices in Integrative Women's Health
Dual Board-Certified Integrative Gynecologist | Medical Director, Integrative Medical Group of Irvine | Women’s Hormones, Gut Microbiome, and Circadian Rhythm Expert
Dr. Felice Gersh is a globally recognized Integrative Gynecologist and women’s health expert specializing in hormones, the gut microbiome, circadian rhythm, and holistic women’s healthcare. As Medical Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, she helps women understand their bodies, restore balance, and make informed health decisions through both conventional and integrative approaches.
Redefining Midlife:
Science, Hormones & Whole-Person Health
A powerful keynote exploring what's possible when we treat midlife as a turning point - not a decline.
This Summit Is for You If…
YOU'RE NOT ALONE - AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT ALONE.
UNDERSTAND
Get clear on what's changing in your body and why-so you can make informed decision about your health.
ASK
Learn your options and discover the questions that lead to better conversations and better care.
CONNECT
Connect with trusted experts, providers, and a community of women who truly understand this stage of life.
MOVE FORWARD
Leave with practical tools, strategies, and confidence to feel your best and step into your next chapter empowered.
If you're ready for answers, connection, and a more
empowered approach to midlife, you're in the right place.
Agenda
TWO DAYS POWERFUL CONNNECTIONS LIFE - CHANGING INSIGHTS
VIP OPENING NIGHT
FRIDAY, MARCH 12
6:00 PM
VIP Arrival + Welcome Reception
Check in, sip, connect, and kick off the weekend.
6:30 PM
Welcome to the
Menopause Wellness Summit
An inspiring welcome to our mission and the experiences ahead.
7:00 PM
The (M) Factor Special Screening
An eye-opening documentary created for women, by women.
8:00 PM
Post-Screening Conversation + Q&A
VIP Speaker, Denise Pines
Executive Producer of M Factor
8:30 PM
VIP Connection + Meet the Experts
Continue the conversation and build meaningful connections.
An exclusive evening to connect, be inspired, and start the journey together.
SUMMIT DAY
SATURDAY, MARCH 13
08:00 AM
Registration, Connection & Wellness Marketplace
09:00 AM
Opening Movement
Hotflash Dance - Rashaad Glasgow
09:05 AM
The Mission of Menopause Wellness Video
09:10 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Leyna Nguyen | Founders
09:20 AM
Redefining Midlife — Science, Hormones, & Whole Person Health
Dr. Felice Gersh
10:00 AM
What the heck is Perimenopause and how to decode it(Essential Anne)— HRT, Natural Solutions & Finding What Works for You
Dr. Melissa Mondala | Dr. Jennifer Roelands | Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino
10:35 AM
Breathwork
Amy Pax
10:40 AM
Your Changing Look: Hair Thinning, Dry Skin, Acne & Aging
Dr. Leela Athalye | Maggie | Maureen
11:00 AM
Break, Giveaways Start, & Exhibitor Showcase
Premium | Visionary | Title Sponsors
11:30 AM
Define your Next Style Era: Embrace the New You with Confidence
Celebrity / Influencer
11:45 AM
M Factor Trailer
11:50 AM
Don't Cross Your Legs and Hope for the Best — Bladder & Pelvic Health
Dr. Jessica Yih | Dr. Diane Kim | Dr. Julie Sarton
12:20 PM
Table Talks & Lunch
Meet & Speak with Our Doctors
01:20 PM
Mindful Metabolic Movement Reset
Reyna Calvo
01:25 PM
Bone, Breasts, & Cardiovascular Health in Menopause
Dr. Micah Yu, Dr. City of Hope, & Dr. Carly Waldman
01:55 PM
Lightning Talk: The Menopause Mind — Calm Anxiety, Clear Brain Fog
Dr. Rhonda Voskl
02:05 PM
Giveaway
02:10 PM
Nutrition, Sleep, and Mindset - Beat cravings, insomnia, and mental blocks
Dr. Angela Kung, Maria Loyd, & Dr. Mary Ann Martin
02:40 PM
Break - Giveaway
02:50 PM
Rekindle the Spark? — Desire, Comfort & Intimacy in Midlife
Sponsored Speaker / Inspirational Speaker
03:10 PM
Aging Well, Longevity Approaches to Menopause Care
Dr. Robert Burkich, Zarina, Dr. Na Lee
03:30 PM
Lightening Talk
Hang Hoang
03:35 PM
Early Crisis Prevention through a Lifespan and Beyond Menopause with Giveaway Announcement
Leyna Nguyen
Earth Angel Initiative
Janice Salmon, Founder, OC Breast Wellness
04:10 PM
Grand Giveaway
04:15 PM
What's Next
04:30 PM
Sound Bath - Nervous System Reset
05:00 PM
End of Summit
BE PART OF SOMETHING TRANSFORMATIVE.
HOT FLASH SALE IS ON
LIMITED - TIME SUMMIT PRICING
SHOP TICKETS
Agenda
TWO DAYS POWERFUL CONNECTIONS. LIFE-CHANGING INSIGHTS
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Registration, Meet & Greet
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Welcome / Meet the Founders / Speakers
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
M Factor Screening
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Q&A
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Meet & Greet
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration, Meet & Greet
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome Remarks + Title Sponsor
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Felice Gersh
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Break
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Fireside Chat / Q & A / Panel 1
Dr. Melissa Mondala, Dr. Jennifer Roelands, Dr. Diana-Tran Kim, and Dr. Jessica Yin
12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Lunch + Sponsor / Vendor Activation
01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
Mindful Movement
Reyna Calvo
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
2nd Speakers Panel
Bikini Chef, Dr. Angela Kung, Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi (Q&A)
03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Earth Angel Initiative
Janice Salmon, Founder, OC Breast Wellness
03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Remarks
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Raffle
VIP OPENING NIGHT
FRIDAY, MARCH 12
06:00 PM
VIP Arrival + Welcome Reception
Check-in, sip, connect, and kick off the weekend
06:30 PM
Welcome to the Menopause Wellness Summit
An inspiring welcome to our mission and the experiences ahead.
07:00 PM
The (M) Factor Special Screening
An eye-opening documentary created for women by women
08:00 PM
Post-Screening Conversation + Q&A
VIP Speaker, Denise Pines
Executive Producer of M Factor
08:30 PM
VIP Connection + Meet the Experts
Continue the conversation and build meaningful connections
An exclusive evening to connect, be inspired
and start the journey together
SUMMIT DAY
SATURDAY, MARCH 13
08:00 AM
Registration, Connection, & Wellness Marketplace
9:00 AM
Opening Movement — Hotflash Dance |
Rashaad Glasgow
09:05 AM
The Mission of Menopause Wellness Video
09:10 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Founders | Title Sponsor Speaks)
09:20 AM
Redefining Midlife — Science, Hormones, & Whole Person Health
Dr. Felice Gersh
10:00 AM
What the heck is Perimenopause and how to decode it — HRT, Natural Solutions & Finding What Works for You
Dr. Melissa Mondala | Dr. Jennifer Roelands | Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino
10:35 AM
Breathwork
Amy Pax
10:40 AM
Your Changing Look: Hair Thinning, Dry Skin, Acne & Aging
Dr. Leela Athalye | Maggie | Maureen
11:00 AM
Break, Giveaways Start, & Exhibitor Showcase
Premium | Visionary | Title Sponsors
11:30 AM
Define your Next Style Era: Embrace the New You with Confidence
11:45 AM
M Factor Trailer
11:50 PM
Don't cross your legs and Hope for the Best — Bladder & Pelvic Health
Dr. Jessica Yih | Dr. Diane Kim | Dr. Julie Sarton
12:20 PM
Table Talks & Lunch
(Meet & Speak with Our Doctors)
01:20 PM
Mindful Metabolic Movement Reset
Reyna Calvo
01:25 PM
Bone, Breasts, & Cardiovascular Health in Menopause
Dr. Micah Yu, Dr. City of Hope, & Dr. Carly Waldman
01:55 PM
Lightning Talk: The Menopause Mind — Calm Anxiety, Clear Brain Fog
Dr. Rhonda Voskl
02:05 PM
Giveaway
02:10 PM
Nutrition, Sleep, and Mindset - Beat cravings, insomnia, and mental blocks
Dr. Angela Kung, Maria Loyd, & Dr. Mary Ann Martin
02:40 PM
Break - Giveaway
Sponsored Speaker / Inspirational Speaker
02:50 PM
Rekindle the Spark? — Desire, Comfort & Intimacy in Midlife
Sponsored Speaker / Inspirational Speaker
03:10 PM
Aging Well, Longevity Approaches to Menopause Care
Dr. Robert Burkich, Zarina, Dr. Na Lee
03:30 PM
Lightening Talk
Hang Hoang
03:35 PM
Early Crisis Prevention through a Lifespan and Beyond Menopause with Giveaway Announcement
Leyna Nguyen
3:55 PM
Earth Angel Initiative
Janice Salmon, Founder, OC Breast Wellness
04:10 PM
Grand Giveaway
04:15 PM
What's Next
04:30 PM
Sound Bath - Nervous System Reset
05:00 PM
End of Summit
BE PART OF SOMETHING TRANSFORMATIVE
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Community Impact Partner
Wellness That
Reaches Beyond the Summit
Supporting the Earth Angel Initiative
The Menopause Wellness Summit is proud to support the Earth Angel Initiative, extending care and resources beyond the event to support women who need it most.
A portion of Summit proceeds helps expand access to meaningful wellness services, including:
Breast Ultrasounds
In partnership with OC Breast Wellness)
Wellness Consultations
Connecting women with trusted wellness providers
Nervous System Regulation Sessions
Supporting women through tools for balance, resilience, and well-being
When women support women, the impact reaches far beyond one weekend. 💛
SUPPORTING SINGLE MOMS
Providing resources, care and encouragement.
SERVING UNDERSERVED WOMEN
Expanding access to wellness care and vital support
CREATING ACCESS TO CARE
Building a healthier, more hopeful future together.
Thank you for being part of a movement that goes beyond the summit.
Together, we can make a lasting difference.
Join These Experts at the Summit
Experience meaningful conversations, trusted education, and practical tools designed to help women thrive through menopause and beyond.
MARCH 12–13, 2027 | IRVINE, CALIFORNIA
Limited in-person seating. Hot Flash Sale pricing ends October 31, 2026
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