National Nutrition Standard Symposium

2026

September 24, 2026

through

September 27, 2026

The Modern Woman’s Health Through All Life’s Stages

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

Student members have free registration - and Past Symposium Attendees, Members, and Subscribers have a discounted rate!

22 CE Credits in nutrition and risk management, ethics, and documentation, plus lunch and learn, breakfast, and break sponsorships, plus student research poster contest and award reception invitation are all included with registration!

18+ hours of CEUs offered

Our 2026 symposium is The Modern Woman’s Health Through All Life’s Stages, and 22 hours of CEUs will be offered through individual speakers and panels, plus Risk Management, Doctor/Patient Communication, Ethics, and Documentation. The seminar will run Thursday, September 24th through Sunday, September 27th, 2025 in person in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The dynamic range of women’s health topics are ever changing in the modern world. Practitioners in all specialities should have the ability to help their female patients to the best of their ability through their stages of life. Join us as we navigate the updates in modern women’s health through all life stages including focuses on: adrenal health, peri-/pre-/post-menopause, nutrition in puberty, stress and mental health, female athletes, osteopenia and osteoporosis, HRT in post menopausal women, DEXA/bone density, breast cancer, and more. 

Reach out to Claudia or Maria at Claudia@trumptravel.com | Maria@trumptravel.com | 516-546-0300 in order to ensure your place in our room block at the hotel. You will not get a lower rate online or otherwise as we have waived fees ($90+ value), reduced nightly rates, and more negotiated into our agreement with the hotel. We also sell out of rooms in our block every year, so it is better to lock that in sooner rather than later. Claudia can help with any travel needs, including a discount code with Delta Airlines: NY4HW

Broad-Spectrum Micronutrients in Pregnancy: RCT Results for Maternal Depression, Birth Outcomes, and Impacts on Neonatal Development

Dallin Hardy

Dallin Hardy

MSc

Sponsor
Speaker(s)
Credits
1
September 24, 2026
Abstract

The NUTRIMUM trial was the first RCT specifically designed to assess the efficacy and safety of a broad-spectrum micronutrient formula on symptoms of antenatal depression and global functioning in an unmedicated pregnant cohort. Secondary analysis and follow-up studies also investigated both maternal and infant birth outcomes and post-partum health. Broad-spectrum micronutrients significantly improved overall clinician-rated and self-rated depression symptoms. Sleep quality and overall functioning improved. Micronutrients significantly reduced serum homocysteine and the risk of postpartum hemorrhaging for the mother and the need for resuscitation in the infants. The risk of preterm birth (more common in depressed mothers) was mitigated. In the first month of life infants exposed to broad-spectrum micronutrients in-utero markedly outperformed infants from similarly depressed mothers taking pharmaceutical antidepressants on 6 of 7 measures and even significantly outperformed infants from healthy control mothers on 3 of 7 measures. The depression rate at 6 months postpartum in the cohort of women who had taken broad-spectrum micronutrients during pregnancy was equal to the population average - a large reduction from expected rates for women with antenatal depression. There was no statistically greater emergence of adverse effects reported by participants in the micronutrient group compared with the placebo group.

Sponsored by Hardy Nutritionals.

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Vitamin A: Critical for Female Reproduction

Pamela Schoenfeld

Pamela Schoenfeld

MS, RD, LDN

Sponsor
Speaker(s)
Pamela Schoenfeld
Credits
1
September 24, 2026
Abstract

Why you need Vitamin A for fertility and pregnancy?

Of all the essential nutrients that support human reproduction, vitamin A may be the least understood and the least appreciated by conventional medicine. Many of the most popular prenatal vitamins do not even contain vitamin A or contain only small amounts. And unfortunately, even the “cleanest” diet often does not provide enough of the kind of vitamin A many women require for their bodies to function as designed.

How does vitamin A affect your fertility? Are you getting enough to support your body’s ability to conceive naturally and give your baby the best start in life?

Sponsored by The Weston A. Price Foundation.

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Lunch & Learn - Dr. Howard Benedikt

Dr. Howard Benedikt

Dr. Howard Benedikt

Sponsor
Speaker(s)
Credits
September 24, 2026
Abstract

Presented by Dr. Howard Benedikt

Sponsored by Moss Nutrition

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Pelvic Floor Health: The Surprising Foot and Fascia Connection

Dr. Andrew Powell

Dr. Andrew Powell

Sponsor
Speaker(s)
Andrew Powell
Credits
1
September 24, 2026
Abstract

A functional pelvic floor is essential throughout a woman's life. As the structural foundation for the pelvic organs, it is
critical for maintaining a regular, healthy menstrual cycle. It is required for an optimal pregnancy and delivery. And it has a
huge impact on quality of life through maintaining continence.


What many people don't realise is that pelvic floor function is neurologically wired to the intrinsic muscles in the feet. We
can't have a strong core if it's not anchored to the ground. This represents a hidden cause of problems that is often
overlooked and a powerful window for effective clinical intervention.


Learning objectives:
- Understand the foot-core-pelvic floor connection.
- Learn to easily identify pelvic floor dysfunction and test whether it's linked to foot dysfunction.
- Learn simple, effective interventions to stabilise, rehabilitate and optimize pelvic floor function.

Sponsored by Better Balance Orthotics.

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Women's Health Panel

Dr. N.D. Victor Carsrud

Dr. N.D. Victor Carsrud

PhD, MD, DC, MBBS, MS, MS, DABCI, DCBCN

Sponsor
Dr. Jeffrey Moss

Dr. Jeffrey Moss

DDS, CNS, DACBN

Sponsor
Dr. Devaki Berkson

Dr. Devaki Berkson

DC, DACBN, CNS

Sponsor
Speaker(s)
Dr. Jeffrey Moss, Dr. N. D. Victor Carsrud, and Dr. Devaki Berkson.
Credits
1.5
September 24, 2026
Abstract

Topics TBD

Dr. Jeffrey Moss, Dr. N. D. Victor Carsrud, and Dr. Devaki Berkson.

Sponsored by Moss Nutrition, NuMedica, and Biotics.

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Balancing Female Hormones

Dr. Jessica Dietrich-Marsh

Dr. Jessica Dietrich-Marsh

DC

Sponsor
Speaker(s)
Jessica Dietrich-Marsh
Credits
1
September 24, 2026
Abstract

This presentation explores the intricate hormonal transitions that define a woman's life — from puberty and fertility to perimenopause and beyond. Dr. Jessica Dietrich-Marsh integrates her "Four Pillars of Health"—Structure, Emotions, Environment, and Nutrition—to reveal how stress, toxins, nutrient deficiencies, and lifestyle patterns disrupt hormonal harmony. Attendees will learn how to assess and support the endocrine system naturally using food, herbs, and functional nutrition principles. Topics include blood sugar stability, liver detoxification, adrenal restoration, thyroid function, and reproductive hormone balance. Through case studies and practical protocols, participants will leave empowered with a clear roadmap to guide women through each hormonal decade with resilience and vitality.

Sponsored by Standard Process.

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Five Pillars of Post-Menopausal Bone Health

Dr. Rob Kessinger

Dr. Rob Kessinger

Sponsor
Speaker(s)
Robert Kessinger
Credits
1.5
September 25, 2026
Abstract

There is a complex web connected to bone health. In this presentation Dr. Robert Kessinger will make practical the clinical process identifying five major drivers of bone health. He will walk through the funnel system demonstrating how to use history, physical exam and labs to direct care strategy. This presentation will be full of Monday morning ready clinical applications.

Sponsored by Pinc.

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Preconception Planning and the Role of Genetics

Dr. Cindy Howard

Dr. Cindy Howard

DC, DABCI, DACBN, FIAMA, FICC

Sponsor
Speaker(s)
Cindy Howard
Credits
1.5
September 25, 2026
Abstract

Conception planning starts in advance of the act of conception. Genetics can play a role in the ability for a couple to easily conceive. This program discusses the aspects of health that are important to look at when making the decision to conceive as well as many aspects for both the male and female before, during, and after conception relating to lifestyle, diet, nutrition, stress and genetic predispositions. Infertility and how to overcome its challenges as well as treatment suggestions will be presented.

Sponsored by Protocol for Life Balance.

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Evidence Informed Case Approach to Bone Health through the Lifecycle: An Interactive Session

Dr. Mary Balliett

Dr. Mary Balliett

DC, MSACN, Professor Emeritus

Sponsor
Dr. Kenice Broughman

Dr. Kenice Broughman

D.C., D.H.Sc, D.A.C.B.N., C.F.M.P.

Sponsor
Speaker(s)
Dr. Mary Balliett & Dr. Kenice Broughman
Credits
1.5
September 25, 2026
Abstract

An interactive session with case studies about Bone Health Through the Lifecycle.

Sponsored by TBD

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Optimizing Women's Health By Healing The Gut

Dr. Joseph Mather

Dr. Joseph Mather

MD, MPH&TM

Sponsor
Speaker(s)
Joseph Mather
Credits
1.5
September 25, 2026
Abstract

It is increasingly known that bacterial dysbiosis contributes to many common female conditions such as PMS, PCOS, infertility, thyroid dysfunction, autoimmune disease, and difficult menopausal transitions. My presentation will explore the connections between a healthy gut and optimal female hormone balance, highlighting the treatments that are most effective in reducing symptoms and improving outcomes for women.

Sponsored by Moss Nutrition.

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