Speaking and Authorship

It is my mission to inspire my audience to join me in understanding that weight loss and management are more complex than many believe. My goal is to stamp out the misunderstanding and shaming of patients that pervades our society.

It is a thrill to share my message with others and see their excitement and enthusiasm about their newfound knowledge.

My experience and specialized training provide unique insight and clarity to a complex issue. My continuous learning, research, and professional collaboration continually provide new insights and understanding for me to share with medical professionals, psychologists, and those struggling with weight issues themselves.

I’m driven to help my audience understand and address the sometimes hidden factors that affect weight and its related health issues in a human, relatable, and easy to understand manner.

Time and again I see my patients get off medications and improve their health.

Within the first three months, many have lost enough weight to get their diabetes under control. They get their blood pressure regulated. They get off medications.

It is thrilling to see people believe in themselves and do things they haven’t done in years (or have never done before).

I want to be a voice that makes a difference.

I want to dispel the myths about weight loss and health. I want my medical colleagues to have more tools to help those who are seeking a healthy, rewarding life.

I am always looking for opportunities to speak, teach, and author.

I’d love to hear about yours! Just let me know about it, including the form of presentation, the length, and the audience. I’d be thrilled to speak with you about it.

Upcoming Talks:

• American Association of Physicians Assistants National Conference, May 18-22, 2019, Denver, CO
  How to Talk to Patients About Weight, co-presenting with Amy Ingersoll, PA-C
  The Art & Science of Prescribing Anti-Obesity Medications, co-presenting with Amy Ingersoll, PA-C
  https://www.aapa.org/conference/
• American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference, June 18-23, Indianapolis, IN
  How to Talk to Patients About Weight
  The Art & Science of Prescribing Anti-Obesity Medications
  https://www.aanp.org/events/aanp-2019-national-conference
• Alaska Nurse Practitioner Conference, Anchorage, Alaska, September 19-21
  How to Talk to Patients About Weight
  The Art & Science of Prescribing Anti-Obesity Medications
• Association for Counseling Education & Supervision 2019 Conference, Seattle, WA, October 10-13
  Co-presenting with Katie Christensen, MA, LPCA, NCC
  Recognizing & Reducing Weight Bias in Counselor Education & Supervision