CONFERENCE DESCRIPTION

Integrative Medicine emphasizes the connection between the mind and body and prioritizes the practitioner-patient relationship as a foundation for effective care. Our 26^th Annual Fall Conference on Integrative Medicine in Women’s Health explores strategies to achieve optimal health and healing for female patients through a variety of complementary and alternative treatment approaches. This conference covers a broad range of topics, offering the latest evidence-based treatments, current clinical insights, and practical strategies for implementation in practice. Designed to expand knowledge, enhance clinical skills, and promote effective collaboration, this educational activity equips healthcare professionals to provide exceptional, patient-centered care.

Topics for this year’s conference have been selected based on the educational needs underlying identified professional practice gaps. The gaps were derived from a variety of sources including evaluations and outcomes data from past participants, clinical expert input, Symposia Medicus’ online survey, and other medical and nursing data such as current clinical guidelines, research findings, literature reviews, and patient safety considerations.

An outstanding faculty has been assembled for this conference. Each faculty member was selected based on their individual area of expertise and ability to communicate current, evidence-based, and practical information to participants.

The conference format includes didactic lectures, question and answer sessions, case studies, and small group breakouts. Following a group of lectures, the question-and-answer sessions allow attendees to ask the faculty critical and challenging questions about caring for patients during various integrative health situations.

The breakout sessions, designed to facilitate even greater interaction between faculty and participants, offer an opportunity to engage in group discussions on subjects relating to your particular area of interest. Please indicate your breakout session topic choices on the conference registration form in this brochure. Space is limited, so please reserve early.
 

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

As a result of participating in this conference, you should have increased knowledge and enhanced competence to…

• Discuss evidence-based dietary approaches to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Identify non-pharmacological interventions to address sleep quality
• Formulate an integrative medicine-focused plan to support fertility
• Identify lifestyle and nutritional changes that can help symptoms of perimenopause and menopause
• Explain the role of exercise prescription in health and develop an appropriate exercise prescription for your patients

Enrollment for this conference is limited in order to provide the best possible learning environment.
Early registration is advised.

You can register and receive conference lodging group rates in the following ways:

• Online via this website (unless otherwise directed) OR:
   
• Call (925) 969-1789 Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm (Pacific Time), with
   Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover; OR
   
• By mail; make check payable to Symposia Medicus and send along with registration form to:
  399 Taylor Blvd, Suite 102, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-2287

Conference registration will be confirmed via email

Please call (925) 969-1789 for additional questions or information.
 

ATTENDEE REQUIREMENTS

After attending this conference, participants are entitled to a certificate of credit which will be available online. Successful completion of this activity is determined by attending the live activity, reviewing the educational session materials, and submitting the case studies test, evaluations, surveys, and verification of attendance form. Each participant should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
 

ACCREDITATION

This accredited continuing education activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME and ANCC Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

Symposia Medicus is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Symposia Medicus is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT

Physicians
Symposia Medicus designates this live activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This ACE activity was developed with standards to address California Assembly Bill (AB) 1195 cultural and linguistic competency (CLC) and CA AB 241 implicit bias (IB) to reduce health disparities. Please refer to the accreditation page on our website for resources.

ACOG
Application has been made with the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) for cognates, Formal Learning. Please check our website for updated credit information.

AAFP
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. Please check our website for updated credit information.

ACP
The American College of Physicians (ACP) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Certified Nurse Midwives
The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) accepts Category 1 CME approval from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Physician Associates
NCCPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician associates may receive a maximum of 18 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this program.

Nurse Practitioners/Nurses
The ANCC contact hours awarded for completion of this conference are 18.

Provider is also approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP2335, for 21.6 contact hours.

Pharmacists
The California Board of Pharmacy accepts as continuing professional education those courses that meet the standard of relevance to pharmacy practice and have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

In accordance with ACCME and ANCC guidelines, Symposia Medicus maintains a policy to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities. Prior to the planning of this educational activity, all individuals in control of content disclosed all financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. Symposia Medicus will mitigate any and all relevant financial relationships before the conference begins. Beyond disclosure and mitigation of relevant financial relationships, faculty are required to disclose when they plan to discuss pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices that are not approved by the FDA and/or medical or surgical procedures that involve an unapproved or “off-label” use of an approved device or pharmaceutical. Symposia Medicus is committed to providing learners with commercially unbiased continuing education activities. This information is intended to assist learners in forming their own judgments about the content presented. Disclosure information will be included in the educational session materials for this activity and speakers will provide a disclosure slide for each presentation, which they will also disclose verbally on site.

CONFERENCE LODGING INFORMATION

Conference group rates have been arranged at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock. Rooms at our group rates are limited and on a first come, first served basis. PLEASE RESERVE EARLY as rooms may sell out and/or room rates may increase. If you wish to extend your stay, group rates may be available three days before and three days after the conference.

Two nights’ deposit (room rate only) must accompany your reservation. The balance of your lodging, hotel fees as stated below, and all incidental charges are due to the hotel. The hotel accepts most major credit cards.
 

King Suite (Single/Double) - $382/night
(Limited number of rooms available at this rate; once sold, rate will increase to $402/night)
Approximately 548 sq. ft. room with a king-sized bed, Hilton Serenity Collection bedding, and bath amenities. The Serenity Beds include an exclusive Suite Dreams mattress, Super Topper mattress pad, down-filled comforters, and Touch of Down pillows. Room features 42-inch LCD flat screen TV, small refrigerator, wet bar, microwave, small sitting area & work desk, gas fireplace, and private patio or balcony.

Deluxe Guest Room (Single/Double) - $382/night
(Two Queen Beds)
Approximately 350-416 sq. ft. room offers two queen beds, Hilton Serenity Collection bedding, and bath amenities. The Serenity Beds include an exclusive Suite Dreams mattress, Super Topper mattress pad, down-filled comforters, and Touch of Down pillows. Room features 42-inch LCD flat screen TV, small refrigerator, wet bar, microwave, small sitting area & work desk, gas fireplace, and private patio or balcony. Rollaway beds are NOT allowed in these rooms.

Larger Suite (Single/Double) - $462/night
(Two Queen Beds)
Approximately 640-681 sq. ft. room offers a private bedroom with two queen beds with Hilton Serenity Collection bedding, and bath amenities. The Serenity Bed includes an exclusive Suite Dreams mattress, Super Topper mattress pad, down-filled comforters, and Touch of Down pillows. Separate living area includes a queen-sized sofa sleeper, dining area, and a balcony or patio. Suite also features two 42-inch LCD flat screen TV’s, small refrigerator, wet bar, microwave, work desk, gas fireplace, and private patio or balcony.

Red Rock View Suite (Single/Double) - $532/night
(King Bed or 2 Queen Beds)
Approximately 548-681 sq. ft. includes a private bedroom with a king-sized bed or two queen beds with Hilton Serenity Collection bedding, and bath amenities. The Serenity Bed includes an exclusive Suite Dreams mattress, Super Topper mattress pad, down-filled comforters, and Touch of Down pillows. Separate living area includes a full-sized sofa bed with attached chaise lounge, dining area, and a balcony or patio. Suite also features two 42-inch LCD flat screen TV’s, small refrigerator, wet bar, microwave, work desk, and gas fireplace.

Whirlpool Suite King (Single/Double) - $552/night
(Must call Symposia Medicus for availability)
Approximately 640-681 sq. ft. includes a private bedroom with a king-sized bed and a whirlpool tub with Hilton Serenity Collection bedding, and bath amenities. The Serenity Bed includes an exclusive Suite Dreams mattress, Super Topper mattress pad, down-filled comforters, and Touch of Down pillows. Separate living area includes a full-sized sofa sleeper with chaise lounge, and a separate dining area, with a private balcony or patio. Suite also features two 42-inch LCD flat screen TV’s, small refrigerator, wet bar, microwave, work desk, and gas fireplace.
 

By booking your lodging with Symposia Medicus, the Resort Fee charge of $60.00 plus 12.675% tax, per room, per night is discounted to $40.00 plus tax, per room, per night. The Resort Fee includes (subject to change): in-room & lobby wireless internet access for up to two devices, unlimited local telephone calls, access to the Sedona Athletic Club for up to two guests, including unlimited daily exercise classes, 1-hour Pickleball Court use with paddles, daily eForea spa access, including 15% discount on signature eForea Spa services for up to two services, and use of the laundry facilities. Also included is 10% discount on golf shop merchandise at the Sedona Golf Resort, including one-time putting green access with putter and balls.

• Conference group rates are per room, per night and do not include the following (subject to change):
  - 6.35% guest room rate tax
   
  
• Maximum guestroom occupancy is:
  - Four adults, or
  - Three adults and one child (18 years & under), or
  - Two adults and two children (three children, if all under 12 years old)
   
  
• Mandatory 3^rd/4^th additional adult charge (19 years & over) is $20 per person, per night – not to exceed stated maximum occupancy
   
  
• Children 18 years & under are complimentary - not to exceed stated maximum occupancy
   
  
• Rollaway beds are available within the suite categories only at an additional cost of $15 per night (subject to availability and change)
   
  
• Cribs are available on a complimentary basis (subject to availability and change)
   
  
• Check-in time is 4:00pm and check-out time is 11:00am. A late check-out can only be confirmed by the front desk. Additional charges may apply for late check-outs and are based upon availability.
   
  
• Early Departure Fee: In the event that a guest checks out prior to their reserved check-out date, the hotel will add an early departure fee of 50% of the room night if departing before 12:00pm and the full room night if departing after 12:00pm to their hotel bill. Guests wishing to avoid this fee must advise the hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay.
   
  
• Credit/Debit Card Policy: Upon check-in, the hotel requires a credit card or debit card to ensure that funds are available. Holds are placed on your account for your entire stay; however, the amount may be immediately deducted from your account. The length of time for which these holds remain on your credit or debit account varies from bank to bank.
   
  
• Parking: Self-parking is complimentary for conference guests. Valet is not available at this resort.
   
  

• Conference cancellations must be made in writing (via email) to Symposia Medicus and a refund, less a 10% processing fee, will be given. No refunds will be made if cancellation is received after July 30, 2025; however, tuition, less a 10% processing fee, may be applied to a future Symposia Medicus conference.
   
  
• Per our hotel contract, hotel reservation cancellations must be made in writing to Symposia Medicus and you will receive a full refund if emailed by July 2, 2025. Between July 3, 2025 and July 30, 2025, one night’s deposit is forfeited. After July 30, 2025, no hotel refunds can be made.
   
  
• All cancellations must be emailed to registrar@symposiamedicus.org by the dates stated above.
   
  
• In the unlikely event of conference cancellation by Symposia Medicus, full tuition and, if reservation was made with Symposia Medicus, hotel deposit refunds will be made. Symposia Medicus will not be responsible for refunding travel or any other expenses.

Each registrant will have online access to educational session materials. The educational session materials will be available for download approximately one week prior to the conference (you’ll receive an email with instructions).

If you are unable to attend this conference, you may purchase an electronic copy of the educational session materials one week after the conference. Please email publications@symposiamedicus.org for more information.

AIR TRAVEL INFORMATION

We recommend you fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), which is an approximate 2-hour drive to the resort. Flights in/out of Flagstaff (FLG) (approximately one hour to the resort) are usually more expensive. For information on ground transportation, please visit our website.

Symposia Medicus has arranged for discount fares with Alaska, Delta and United airlines for this conference. Reservations can be made either through your travel agency or through the airlines at the website or Convention Desk numbers listed below.

In order to receive the discounted rate, you or your travel agent must refer to the Symposia Medicus Group ID number listed here.
 

Alaska Airlines
For discounts on Alaska Airlines flights, please book online at www.alaskaair.com and click on the link “Use Discount Code,” located at the bottom of the “Book Flights” box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. On this page, you will need to insert ECMO019 in the “Discount Code” box, located at the right hand side of the page.

Delta Airlines
For discounts on Delta Airlines, please book online at www.delta.com, enter in your travel plans and then click on the “Advanced Search” link located below the “Passenger” box. Once you click on this link, a panel will appear and you will need to insert NY3B8 in the “Meeting Code” box.
For questions, please call the Delta Airlines Convention Desk at (800) 328-1111.

United Airlines
For discounts on United Airlines, please book online at www.united.com and click on Advanced Search, located on the bottom left corner of the “Book Travel” box. Once you click on this link, another page will appear. At the bottom of this page, you will insert ZPT8594284 in the “Promotions and Certificates” box.
For questions, please call the United Airlines Convention Desk at (800) 426-1122.
 

CAR RENTAL DISCOUNT

For conference discounts, Symposia Medicus has made arrangements with AVIS and Budget Car Rentals. Reservations can be made online or by phone; please refer to the conference code below and the conference/airport location when making your reservations. Please see below:

AVIS
www.avis.com
800-331-1600
AWD # B766625

Budget
www.budget.com
800-772-3773
BCD # U076767
 

CONFERENCE LOCATION

Sedona offers something for everyone, whether you're drawn to nature, history, art, culture, or shopping. With over 80 galleries, restaurants, metaphysical shops, and specialty stores, there’s always something to explore. Influenced heavily by Native American culture, much of Sedona's artwork captures the distinctive spirit of the Southwest. Known worldwide as a destination for relaxation, healing, and spiritual enrichment, Sedona exudes a unique charm that makes it an unforgettable place to visit.

Situated at the southern entrance to Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona sits at an elevation of 4,500 feet, offering a cool retreat from the Arizona desert’s heat. It’s just a two-hour drive north of Phoenix, an hour southwest of Flagstaff, and 2^½ hours southeast of the Grand Canyon.

About four miles from downtown Sedona, the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock is set against a breathtaking Red Rock backdrop, surrounded by the pines of Coconino National Forest, with creeks winding through the area. The resort features a par-71 championship golf course, three pools (including a lap pool), a full-service salon and spa, and top-notch fitness facilities, including tennis courts, aerobics classes, a weight room, and sauna.

Just a mile from the resort, the Village of Oak Creek offers a variety of shops showcasing local crafts, jewelry, western wear, and artwork. A few miles away, Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village is another must-see destination with more shops, galleries, and restaurants to explore.

Whatever your pleasure, you’ll be sure to find it in Sedona, at our 26^th Annual Fall Conference on Integrative Medicine in Women’s Health.