Summit Schedule & Speakers
The Schedule
10:00 am - Doors Open
Enjoy coffee and mini muffins
First 50 people to sign up receive a gift bag
Uncommon Threads - Coat drive donation
Please donate New/Excellent condition:
Women’s Winter Coats, Boots, Sweaters, Winter accessories
Morning Sessions
10:15 am
Your Menopause Blueprint
Kristen Herlihy
Refined from Within
10:45 am
Pelvic Health in Menopause
Dr. Nicole Kocan, PT,DPT
Refined Performance
11:15 am
HRT for Perimenopause & Menopause
Magen Price, FNP-BC, MSCP, CSC
Mystic Valley Sexual Wellness
Midday Activities
12:00 pm
Join us for Food | Desserts | Sample mocktails
12-1 pm
Community & Interactive Session
Focus: Storytelling, networking, interactive activities
Features: #WDNC Wall, Future Letter to Self, raffles and prizes
Goal: Foster connection, conversation, and shared experiences among attendees
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 pm
Nourishing the Change: Foundational Nutrition
Jenine Wright
NTP FitLife
1:30 pm
Building Strength in Menopause
Nicole Wade, Certified Personal Trainer & Nutritionist
2:00 pm
Sleep Well, Live Well: Sleep & Stress Panel
Erin Browning, Speech Pathologist
Evolved Therapy
&
Nicole Pichette, MSN, FNP-BC, MSCP
Live Well Collaborative
2:40 pm
The Stress Is In The Mess
Kathy Peterson
Breathe Easy Organizing
The Speakers
Kristen Herlihy
Your Menopause Blueprint
10:15 am
Takeaways:
Normalize menopause as a natural, albeit sometimes uncomfortable, life stage
Offer small, practical changes for daily comfort and functioning
Provide science-based resources and next steps
Dr. Nicole Kocan
Pelvic Health in Menopause
10:45am
Takeaways:
Understand pelvic floor function and menopause-related changes
Recognize you are not alone in experiencing symptoms
Learn actionable strategies for pelvic floor health
Magen Price
Hormones, Hype, and Half-Truths: What Midlife Women Deserve to Know
11:15 am
Takeaways:
Identify common myths about menopause and hormone therapy
Distinguish evidence-based facts from wellness-world hype
Confidently make informed decisions about symptom management
Jenine Wright
Nourishing the Change: Why Foundational Nutrition Matters Most in Menopause
1:00pm
Takeaways:
Balance blood sugar to reduce hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disruptions
Prioritize nutrient-dense foods over restrictions
Build a strong nutritional foundation before supplements or therapies
Nicole Wade
Building Strength in Menopause
1:30 pm
Takeaways:
Strength training to improve metabolism, body composition, and bone density
Aligning goals with actions
Nutritional support for strength training
Erin Browning
Nicole Pichette
Sleep Well, Live Well: Sleep & Stress Panel
2:00pm
Takeaways:
Understand how hormones and airway changes affect sleep
Learn practical breathing retraining and integrative strategies
Holistic approaches including nutrition, movement, and stress management
Kathy Peterson
The Stress Is In The Mess
2:40 pm
Takeaways:
Recognize how your environment impacts mental health
Understand that asking for help is a healthy self-care choice
Reduce stress, anxiety, and overwhelm with practical strategies
How to Attend
Knights of Columbus - 23 West Foster Street - Melrose, MA
October 25, 2025 10am - 3pm
Want to be an Exhibitor
Showcase Your Offerings - Be an Exhibitor
The Melrose Menopause Summit is a highly engaged, purpose-driven community of women over 40 looking for trusted resources, services, and products to support their midlife journey. As an exhibitor, you’ll have the chance to showcase your offerings, connect directly with attendees, and position your brand as a leader in women’s health and wellness.
Be part of a day that combines education, community, and storytelling, leaving women empowered, informed, and inspired—and giving your business meaningful exposure.