MENOPAUSE WELLNESS SUMMIT
Real Experts. Real Answers. Real Results.
A one-day, science-backed wellness experience for women ready to understand menopause, find trusted support, and feel more confident about what comes next.
For too long, women have been told to push through menopause, laugh it off, suffer quietly, or accept symptoms as “just part of getting older.”
Not here.
The Menopause Wellness Summit brings together expert education, practical tools, trusted providers, lifestyle medicine, community connection, advocacy, empowerment, and a special screening of The M Factor Documentary.
Learn. Connect. Grow.
DATE
Saturday,
October 3, 2026
TIME
10:00 - 4:00 AM
LOCATION
Sonesta Hotel & Resort
17941 Von Karman Ave
Irvine, CA 92614
John Wayne Airport
TRUSTED BY LEADING WELLNESS AUTHORITIES | Sponsor
Have You Been Wondering…
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?
What is possible for me on the other side of menopause?
Why can't I sleep like I used to?
Why do I feel anxious, foggy, or unlike myself?
Why did no one prepare me for this?
What can I do besides just 'deal with it'?
You are exactly who this summit was created for.
You're Not Broken. You're Under-Informed and Under-Supported.
So many women enter perimenopause and menopause without a clear roadmap.
They are handed labels instead of solutions.
Dismissed instead of heard.
Told their symptoms are normal, but not given meaningful support.
The Menopause Wellness Summit exists to change that.
This is not about fear, shame, or fixing yourself.
This is about understanding your body, knowing your options, finding the right support, and walking into your next chapter with more clarity, confidence, and community.
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, providers, 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.
What Makes This Summit Different
This is not another vague wellness event.
This is not a lecture filled with confusing medical language.
This is not a day of quick fixes, shame-based advice, or one-size-fits-all solutions.
The Menopause Wellness Summit is built around what women actually need.
Real Experts
Trusted voices in women’s health, menopause, lifestyle medicine, wellness, advocacy, and whole-person care.
Real Answers
Clear, science-backed education that helps you understand what is happening in your body and what support may be available.
Real Results
Practical tools, provider resources, community connection, and next steps you can take after the event.
You will not leave with more confusion. You will leave with direction.
Meet Your Host
Hosted by LENA 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, media strategist, and CEO of VanMay Financial. With more than 25 years in broadcasting, she made history as the first newscaster to anchor on two stations in the same market and now helps people lead, communicate, and reinvent with confidence.
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
Former Los Angeles news anchor with more than 20 years in broadcast media.
Barrier-Breaking Media Leader
Made broadcast history as the first newscaster to anchor on two stations in the same market.
Media, Leadership, and Philanthropy
CEO of VanMay Financial and founder of Love Across The Ocean, supporting children, families, and humanitarian relief.
Featured Speaker
DR. FELICE GERSH
Keynote Speaker
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.
SABINE KAISER
International Human Insights Consultant | Face Reader | Facial Diagnostics Expert | Speaker | Behavioral Strategist | Founder of be:aware™ | Co-Creator of The REFLECT Method™
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.
ESSENTIAL ANNE
Women's Wellness Advocate | International Functional Breathing Specialist | Founder of Women's Wellness That Works
Essential Anne helps women understand how breath, stress patterns, emotional wellness, and daily lifestyle choices can influence how they feel in midlife.
HANG HOANG
Registered Nurse, MSN, AHN-BC, PHN, CCM | Advanced Holistic Nurse-Board Certified | Author of Unlock Your Beauty & Glow From Within
Hang blends clinical nursing, holistic health, advocacy, and empowerment to help women care for their bodies from the inside out.
DR. MELISSA MONDALA
Double Board-Certified Physician in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine | Founder & President of Dr. Lifestyle in Newport Beach, California | Best-Selling Author of Embody Lifestyle Medicine
Dr. Melissa brings strong medical credibility and whole-person expertise in Food as Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, gut health, hormones, and complex health conditions.
DIANA PIPALOFF
Integrative Health Consultant for Women | Founder of Svasta Wellness | Clinical Ayurveda Specialist | Board-Certified Health Coach | Certified Sleep Science Coach | E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher
Diana brings more than 25 years of experience in yoga, Ayurveda, meditation, breathwork, sleep, and whole-person wellness.
What You'll Experience
Science-Backed Menopause Education
Understand what happens during perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause with clear, compassionate, expert-led education.
Screening of The M Factor Documentary
Experience a powerful screening of The M Factor Documentary, followed by meaningful conversation and reflection.
Provider Connection and Resource Access
Meet trusted providers and wellness professionals who understand women’s health, menopause support, and whole-person care.
Lifestyle Medicine for Real Life
Explore how nutrition, movement, sleep, stress support, nervous system regulation, and daily habits can influence how you feel.
Advocacy and Empowerment
Learn how to ask better questions, understand your choices, and feel more confident in your health decisions.
Community, Conversation, and Fun
Connect with women who understand this season through honest conversation, shared stories, laughter, and support.
This Summit Is for You If…
You are in perimenopause, menopause, or post-menopause.
You are beginning to notice changes and want to feel prepared.
You are tired of being told everything is “normal” without meaningful support.
You are overwhelmed by conflicting advice online.
You want science-backed answers, not fear-based messaging.
You want to find the right providers and ask stronger questions.
You want community, not isolation.
You are ready to stop labeling yourself as “falling apart” and start understanding what your body needs next.
What We'll Talk About
Hormones
Sleep
Brain Fog
Mood Changes
Anxiety
Hot Flashes
Midlife Nutrition
Lifestyle Medicine
Stress Support
Bone Health
Heart Health
Provider Guidance
Self-Advocacy
Identity
Confidence
Life After Menopause
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Early Registration Bonus
Register before and instantly unlock the full Starter Toolkit to begin your preparation before the event starts on .
Choose Your Summit Experience
General Admission
$100
Full summit access
Expert education sessions
Documentary screening
Provider panel
Community experience
Resource connection
Starter toolkit (if early bird)
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
VIP Experience
$150
Everything in General Admission
Priority seating
VIP check-in
VIP gift bag
Printed summit workbook
Bonus expert Q&A or meet-and-greet
VIP provider/resource roundtable
Community Sponsored Ticket
$100
Help make menopause education more accessible by sponsoring a seat for a woman who may not otherwise be able to attend.
Clear Answers
We want your experience at the Menopause Wellness Summit to be entirely seamless. Here are the practical details on recordings, schedules, and accessing the event platform. If you need anything else, our team is ready to help.
Do I need to be in menopause to attend?
No. This summit is for women in perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause, or anyone beginning to notice changes and wanting to better understand what may be ahead.
Is this only for women with severe symptoms?
No. Whether your symptoms are mild, intense, confusing, or just beginning, this summit will help you feel more informed and supported.
Will this be science-backed?
Yes. The summit is centered on evidence-informed education, expert insight, lifestyle medicine, and practical tools.
Will I get medical advice?
The summit provides education and wellness information. It does not replace personalized medical care. Always consult your healthcare provider for guidance specific to your health needs.
Will I be able to connect with providers?
Yes. Provider connection and resource awareness are important parts of the summit experience.
Is this going to feel clinical or intimidating?
No. The summit is designed to feel welcoming, informative, empowering, and community-centered.
Will this event be fun?
Yes. This is a learning experience, but it is also about connection, conversation, community, and creating a positive space for women.
Can I bring a friend?
Yes. Menopause can feel easier to navigate when you are not doing it alone. Bring a friend, sister, colleague, partner, or someone who wants to better understand and support this season.
Real Experts. Real Answers. Real Results.
Menopause does not have to be a season of silence, confusion, or isolation.
It can be a season of learning.
A season of connection.
A season of growth.
Join us for the Menopause Wellness Summit on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Come for the answers.
Stay for the community.
Leave with tools, confidence, and a new way forward.
Seats are limited to [Insert Limited Seat Count]. Early registration bonus ends [Insert Early Bird Deadline].
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This event provides education and wellness information. It does not replace personalized medical care. Always consult your healthcare provider for guidance specific to your health needs.