The [M] Factor Seattle Premiere Screening with Live Panel Discussion - SOLD OUT
Hosted by Becky Pezely, Rituals Rising
October 9, 2024 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Broadway Performance Hall
1625 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
PROGRAM
6:00 PM | Doors and Welcome Reception
7:00 PM | Screening (FILM LENGTH: 56:46 minutes)
8:00 PM | Live Panel Discussion
9:00 PM | Post Event #MenoParty Reception
Tickets $15.00. Sold through Eventbrite.
“The [M] Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause” is a groundbreaking documentary that will empower and educate the 1.1 billion women worldwide who will be in menopause by 2025.
Menopause is a silent epidemic that affects millions of American women, resulting in billions in lost wages, upended careers, family disruptions, and emotional chaos. The film confronts the neglected menopause crisis, challenging societal and medical shortcomings, and advocating for a revolutionary approach to women's health in America where she’s prepared for midlife.
This film explores the hidden impact of menopause on women's lives. With evidence-based information, the film empowers women to make informed health decisions and aims to remove the stigma surrounding menopause and aging.
Produced by Women in the Room Productions and Take Flight Productions.
The Panel
Dr. Naomi Busch, MD, CMS | Seattle Menopause Medicine
Dr. Naomi Busch is NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner. She is also a board-certified Family Medicine physician. She graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University and then went on to Tufts Medical School in Boston. Dr. Busch completed her Family Medicine Residency training at Valley Medical Center in Renton, Washington.
Dr. Naomi Busch, MD opened Seattle Menopause Medicine in 2023 to guide women through perimenopause and into the menopause transition. Dr Busch is passionate about educating and empowering women to make the best decision for themselves when it comes to their health and wellness. She believes in the power of listening to her patients, remaining open and curious about their experiences.
Since becoming a physician in 2001, she has been dedicated to the treatment of people who have been marginalized or otherwise forgotten by the medical community. She started her career in community health, later focused on transgender care, and most recently worked in the medical management of eating disorders. Dr. Busch strongly believes in providing weight inclusive, evidence based, compassionate care to every patient.
Dr. Busch provides care within a Health at Every Size (HAES)® and trauma informed model. She believes in taking a weight inclusive approach that focuses on symptoms, concerns, and diagnosis rather than size. She uses an evidence-based approach to problem solving, delivered in a slower paced private environment.
Dr. Arti Chandra MD, MPH, IFMCP
Dr. Chandra, MD, MPH, IFMCP, is a family physician of 29 years and offers functional and integrative medicine specialty care to patients of all ages in a part-time solo clinical practice.
Her passion for this work is grounded in the belief that our bodies have an innate wisdom and an ability to heal if given the proper inputs create pathways of optimal healing. Her commitment to undeserved communities led her to provide care in inner-city Chicago for three years, where she developed an even deeper understanding of the social determinants of health and other root causes of illness.
Prior to opening her practice she led the functional medicine program at Providence/Swedish Medical Center in Seattle for 15 years and then served as the medical director and functional medicine consultant at Vida Integrated Health for two years.
She is proud member of the inaugural class certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine and serves as faculty to the Institute for Functional Medicine. She also completed Duke University’s Leadership Program in Integrative Healthcare.
Dr. Chandra is an Advisor for organizations such as Big Bold Health, Inc., Kiss the Ground, and Wunderground Coffee, lending expertise in promoting whole-person health and soil health/climate advocacy. She provides workshops and education for the Rodale Institute and is a member of the Design Team of the Nutrient Density Alliance, an initiative of the Soil & Climate Alliance, and has served on the board of Toxic-Free Future.
Education
Masters of Public Health, University of Illinois-Chicago (Specializing in Maternal and Child Health and Global Health)
MD, Loyola University (National Chair of a Nutrition and Preventive Medicine Committee)
Family medicine residency, Providence Medical Center, Seattle.
Professional Affiliation
Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Institute of Functional Medicine
Certified American Board of Integrative Medicine
Certified American Board of Family Medicine
Dr. Jenn Dazey, ND, RH (AHG) | Bastyr University & North Seattle Natural Medicine
Dr. Jenn Dazey is Core Faculty and Chair of the Department of Botanical Medicine at Bastyr University, registered herbalist, and practicing Naturopathic Physician and Herbalist at North Seattle Natural Medicine.
Dr. Dazey's background includes both clinical and teaching experience. She has worked as an herbalist in private consulting since 2003, and as a primary care physician since 2008. Dr. Dazey also has worked at Evergreen Hospital in adult health education. She worked with dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals as the lead practitioner for Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy.
Dr. Dazey has authored a number of articles and regularly serves as a public speaker and counselor on the safe and effective use of medicinal herbs. She published the book Naturopathic Gardening, which helps draw parallels in gardening and clinical practice to illustrate the principles of natural medicine better.
She is also, admittedly, a pleomorphist and permaculturist. She loves to study and teach abroad, specializing in tropical and temperate folk medicines, seaweeds, and mushrooms. Discovering and uncovering the inherent Naturopathic philosophy and principles that connect cultures everywhere, her educational focus includes botanical “fusion” medicine, which incorporates herbal medicine into culinary arts, hydrotherapy, environmental medicine, and mainstream lifestyles. Dr. Dazey grew up on a local subsistence farm and has been teaching organic gardening and many other topics related to soil and land management since 2002.
Education
Doctor in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in 2008
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Herbal Sciences from Bastyr University in 2002
Professional affiliations
American Herbalists’ Guild
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
Puget Sound Mycological Society
American Herbal Products Association
Dr. Ashley Fuller | Ashley Fuller, MD PLLC
Dr. Ashley Fuller is a gynecologist specializing in sexual health, menopause, and complex vulvar diseases. After completing her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Parkland Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern in 2010, she relocated to Seattle. For several years, she practiced as a generalist OB/GYN with Minor and James Medical and Swedish OB/GYN Specialists. In 2019, she transitioned away from obstetrics to focus on these vital areas of women's health that often go underrepresented.
Earlier this year, Dr. Fuller established a micropractice, Ashley Fuller, MD PLLC, concentrating on women's sexual health and menopause. She is passionate about providing evidence-based care for these intimate issues while recognizing the individuality of each patient's experience.
Dr. Fuller is an active member and fellow of the International Society of the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH) and is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). Additionally, she is involved with the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD) and serves as the Medical Director of Seattle Clinical Research Center, where she oversees clinical trials focused on women's health and vaccines.
Jill Angelo | Gennev, Founder and President
Jill is a visionary leader and a passionate advocate for women's health and wellness in menopause. With over 8 years of experience as the founder and CEO of Gennev, she has built and scaled the nation's leading virtual menopause clinic, providing accessible and evidence-based medical and lifestyle care to women in all 50 states through a team of OB/GYNs and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists.
In October 2022, Jill successfully led Gennev through an acquisition by Unified Women's Healthcare, an affiliate network of providers, operations specialists, and thought leaders who look for the greatest opportunities to impact every woman's health, at every stage of their journeys. As President of Gennev Virtual Health, she oversees the integration of Gennev's innovative care model into Unified's comprehensive women's health services, reaching over 2,700+ independent, affiliated providers across 925+ care centers and 36 fertility clinics. Jill leverages her 20-year career in tech at Microsoft, where she held executive roles such as Chief of Staff to the CMO, Director of Global Media, and Product Management for Emerging Markets, to bring effective health solutions, information, and resources to women in the most vibrant years of their lives.
Jill also serves on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics of Washington and is a member of StartUp Health, a global network of health transformers. Recognized as one of Inc.'s 2021 Top 100 Female Founders and the winner of the Women's Founders Network 2016 Pitch Competition, Jill is a driving force for women's health innovation and empowerment.
April Haberman | MiDOViA, CEO
April Haberman is a Co-Founder and CEO at MiDOViA a company dedicated on menopause education, awareness, and support at home and in the workplace. She is a passionate advocate and expert in women’s wellness, specializing in menstrual health, menopause, and sexual reproductive health. She has been working in global women’s health for over 10 years, with a diverse background in business development, administration, public speaking, training and development, fundraising, event planning, curriculum development, and healthcare. April brings a holistic approach to empowering women at every stage of life.
Her extensive experience in building strategic partnerships has been pivotal in launching impactful initiatives and expanding reach. April is an active member of the Women in Global Health Seattle Advisory Panel and a committee member of the ISO Technical Advisory Group. She also holds a Women’s Health Coaching certification from the Integrative Women's Health Institute.
Stephanie Collins | Eido Bio, Founder & Chief Patient Advocacy Officer
Stephanie is a visionary leader with over 30 years of experience in healthcare and life sciences, specializing in the commercialization of first-in-class therapies for specialty and rare diseases. As Chief Patient Advocacy Officer at Eido Bio, she brings her expertise in successfully launching 15 products, including groundbreaking advancements in women's health, to drive patient-centric strategies and ensure transformative therapies reach those who need them most.
With a unique background in nursing and patient advocacy, Stephanie's career has been defined by her unwavering commitment to improving patient outcomes. She has consistently championed disease awareness campaigns and worked tirelessly to ensure that patients with rare and chronic conditions are seen, heard, and provided access to innovative treatments. Her leadership was instrumental in spearheading 15 successful product launches, including the first diagnostic and treatment paradigm shift for a common chronic disease in over a century.
Stephanie's experience spans roles at leading companies such as Intermune, UCB, Vertex, BMS, Intercept, Insmed, and Provention Bio, where she has been pivotal in building and preparing markets for first-in-class therapies. Her active involvement with key industry organizations allows her to drive public policy and access initiatives, contributing to meaningful improvements in care quality and accessibility. Stephanie's multidisciplinary background in nursing, biology, and business, combined with her passion for bridging the gap between unmet needs and treatment, brings a unique, holistic perspective to Eido Bio's strategic initiatives, advancing the company's mission to deliver innovative therapies that address critical unmet needs and fill significant treatment gaps in patient care.
Host/Moderator: Becky Pezely | Rituals Rising
Becky Pezely is the creator of Rituals Rising, a movement to empower people to live, and love, well and in wellness.
She offers coaching, workshops, and events that educate, inspire, and move people into action and alignment with themselves and their world.
Featured Guests
Margaret Towolawi, MD , DipABLM | Nurture Well Center
Dr. Towolawi is a double board certified physician with over 15 years of clinical experience. She is a family medicine physician and lifestyle medicine physician with a passion to help people live healthier and longer lives by equipping them with knowledge to take charge of their health. She is a published author and speaker, leading workshops and webinars for children, teens, and adults. She is the founder and medical director of Nurture Well Center PLLC and its associated medspa, SkinStatMD, where she has her own physician formulated and curated skincare + supplement line. Dr. Towolawi works with individuals, groups and organizations and has a passion for working with marginalized communities to empower them to advocate for their health using the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: plant-based nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, positive social connections, and reducing risky substances.
