Day 1 • Thursday, February 27, 2026

Science Behind Natural Healing & Career Pathways

Dive deep into the foundational sciences that underpin holistic health, from gut microbiome research to holistic dental health. Explore various career routes in holistic healthcare and hear from practitioners who've built successful practices. All sessions are live-streamed with recordings available for lifetime access.

Full Schedule

Start12:00 PM ET

Welcome & Opening

Welcome

Karen Ziemer-Armes & Amy Sprouse

An introduction to our family, centers, and industry. What we've seen at our centers over the past 20 years, what to expect moving forward, and the need for this career fair.

Start12:30 PM ET

The Gut Microbiome

Keynote

Kiran Krishnan

Relevance of becoming a gut health expert as a health coach or clinician.

Start2:00 PM ET

Holistic Dental Health & Systemic Wellness

Deep Dive

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen

How to heal and prevent cavities, stealth infections & autoimmunity, and taking holistic healthcare back to your original industry.

Start3:10 PM ET

Career Routes in Holistic Healthcare

Deep Dive

Karen Ziemer-Armes & Amy Sprouse

An overview of the various career paths available in holistic healthcare.

Start3:30 PM ET

Optimizing Gut Health and Client Outcomes: My Health Coaching Journey

Keynote

Jennilyn Griffiths

Learn how to optimize gut health and circadian rhythm to help clients achieve lasting results in weight loss, inflammation reduction, sleep quality, and overall wellbeing.

Start4:15 PM ET

A Different Kind of Influencer

Keynote

Karen Ziemer-Armes

How holistic health practitioners influence individuals, families, communities, and generations to come. Karen shares her vision for empowering practitioners to become influential leaders.

Start4:45 PM ET

Nutrition / Health Topic / Open Q&A

Q&A

Karen Ziemer-Armes & Amy Sprouse

Bring your questions! Open Q&A session covering nutrition, health topics, and your path in holistic healthcare.

Start5:15 PM ET

Day 1 Wrap-Up: Take-Aways & Conclusion

Ceremony

Karen Ziemer-Armes & Amy Sprouse

Closing remarks and key takeaways from Day 1.

Quick Info

DateThursday, February 27, 2026
Sessions8 sessions
Start Time12:00 PM ET
End Time5:15 PM ET

All sessions are recorded and available for replay

Featured Speakers

Kiran Krishnan

Kiran Krishnan

Microbiologist & Chief Scientific Officer

LaMonte Wilcox

LaMonte Wilcox

Neuropsychology Researcher

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen

Dr. Michelle Jorgensen

Holistic Dentist & Wellness Expert