With her extensive knowledge and expertise, Val offers a wealth of perspectives and solutions to help women navigate the unique health challenges they face during menopause and beyond. Her approach is grounded in science, but also emphasizes the importance of mindset and behavior change to achieve optimal health and longevity.
Through her speaking engagements, Val shares her expertise and insights with women across the country, inspiring them to rethink their response to aging and avoid falling prey to the confusion of diet culture. She is committed to helping women embrace midlife with confidence and vitality, and to show them that aging can be a time of great empowerment and joy.
We have invited Val to speak at our national conference, as well as multiple webinars for Today’s Dietitian, and each time she has delivered quality content, huge attendance, and great engagement. Val is a go-to for her nutrition expertise on menopause and midlife health and she has proven to be an invaluable addition to our curriculum and conference success.
— Jack Graham
COO AND DIRECTOR, GREAT VALLEY PUBLISHING
Professional Speaking Engagements on Midlife Health and Wellness
Looking to educate, inspire, and motivate your audience on the topics of health and wellness? Val’s professional speaking engagements are the perfect solution for your next event. With a variety of topics to choose from, Val will customize her content to meet your specific needs. Some of Val’s most popular speaking topics include:
Many women worry about the physical and emotional changes that accompany the transition through menopause and feel overwhelmed by conflicting food and nutrition information. Women want to be healthy and feel good in their bodies but are unsure how to get there. This presentation provides weight-inclusive nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can minimize symptoms and promote healthy aging.
Menopause is a normal life event for half the human population, but in today’s anti-aging, weight-biased, and nutritionally sensationalized world, body dissatisfaction and fear of weight gain contribute to an increasing prevalence and maintenance of midlife EDs. This presentation explores the complex intersection of midlife EDs, menopause, diet culture, and aging.
Menopause is a natural event in a woman's life. While there has been increasing media attention on women's health and menopause, confusing and fear-based messaging combined with a tenacious diet culture has contributed to misinformation about what is best for women when managing their health. This presentation brings attention to the myths and misinformation about menopause and provides safe, practical, and realistic interventions to help midlife women make informed decisions about their health.
As women age, their nutritional needs change, particularly if they remain active or engaged in competitive sports. We'll explore the specific nutrients needed for maintaining strong bones, muscles, health, and optimal performance, along with practical tips and strategies for incorporating healthy eating habits into a busy woman’s life.
While maintaining a healthy energy balance is crucial for overall health and wellness, it's possible for individuals to take healthy habits too far and develop an unhealthy relationship with food and exercise. This presentation examines the impact of over-exercising and under-fueling on the body, including increased risk of injury and decreased performance. Additionally, we'll discuss strategies for finding a healthy balance that promotes optimal health and fitness while minimizing the physical and psychological impact of underfunding.
Do you find yourself eating when you are not hungry? Are you confused by information in the media about food and nutrition? Managing stress and depression is becoming an increasingly common symptom underlying other health problems. Learn what foods and behavioral strategies you may be missing for taking care of your mental health and how to incorporate strategies that will decrease emotional eating and improve overall health.
As individuals age, changes in body composition can occur, leading to decreased muscle mass and bone density. This presentation discusses the role of nutrition and lifestyle in promoting healthy aging and maintaining optimal musculoskeletal health. We'll cover the importance of vital nutrients and physical activity for preserving bone, as well as unpacking practical tips for incorporating healthy habits into daily life to support healthy aging and musculoskeletal health.
PAST AUDIENCES INCLUDE:
I love working with Val! She is truly an expert in so many areas of nutrition and dietetics – especially women’s health – and she’s a pleasure to work with as well. Val’s content is always evidence-based, comes from renowned scientific resources, and is presented in a clean, straightforward, and professional way. She’s passionate about her work and her clients, and it shows in all she does.
— Leslie Cimei
DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, GREAT VALLEY PUBLISHING
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Menopause Consult & Journal Club
This virtual group is for dietitians, mental health providers, physical therapists, and clinicians working with women in their perimenopause / menopause years and wonder how to help midlife women navigate menopause symptoms in a tenacious diet and anti-aging culture.
Best practices for providing weight-inclusive care for women will be discussed through case consultations and selected journal readings on popular topics that come up with this population. Group size is limited!
Topics Include:
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What attendees are saying…
Best lecture I have heard so far; practical; grounded in science; realistic; she is very confident.
Excellent presentation and wonderful lens of compassion, trauma informed and more meeting people where they are.
Likely the best presentation of the symposium! Great information and energy.
I was telling others how excellent your session was – great content, huge attendance and great engagement.
Ready to inspire your audience with Val’s expertise in midlife health and wellness?
Contact her now to book her for your next event and inspire your audience to live healthier, happier lives. Additional fees may apply for recorded talks, public access, or travel for onsite workshops.