Breakout Sessions

BRINGING SEXY BACK

Sponsored by: Women’s Health Alliance of the Piedmont

Speaker: Dona Caine-Francis, MSN, FMH-NP/CS

Do you need to rekindle the romance in your relationship? Has the fire died? Learn various tips and techniques to reheat your relationship and bring sexy back!

DISCOVER THE “SUPER POWERS” OF SMART SKINCARE

Sponsored by: L’Oréal Paris, Maybelline New York and Garnier

Speaker: Dr. Suzanne Hess, Davie Dermatology

Map out your Battle Plan in the War on Skin Aging...
  •  Fend Off the Attack of The Wrinkles
  •  Partner with The Protective Powers of Sunscreens
  •  Combat the Villainous Dark Eye Circles
Build the skills needed each day to become a lifetime member of the Smart Skin Care Super Heroes Team!!!

DISCOVER YOUR EVERYDAY “ME TIME”

Sponsored by: Huggies

Speaker: Sara McReynolds, MSW, LCSW, Forsyth Behavior Health

As moms, we’re used to juggling our family and work lives. Find out how to relax, renew and restore – and how to make everyday moments a chance to engage with your child, while finding time to take care of you, too!

SATISFYING THE PICKY EATER: KIDS AND ADULTS

Speaker: Penny Riordan, MSROLON, Excercise Physiologist, Forsyth Medical Center

What’s for dinner – does that question drive you crazy? Dad won’t eat this, son won’t eat that, what is Mom to do? Come learn how to create healthy meals to fit all tastes. Decrease the stress in your life by being prepared to feed the “picky eaters” in your family.

AS OUR ROLES REVERSE: CARING FOR AGING PARENTS

Sponsored by: GMAC

Speaker: Jean Small, RN Director, The Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center Senior Services

Millions of women handle the care of their parents and children simultaneously. The average American woman will spend 18 years providing some type of care to their elders. Learn about resources and coping mechanisms to face these challenges.

DEALING WITH COLLEGE PREP

Sponsored by: The Edmunds Group, Inc.

Speaker: Mona Lovett, Executive Director, Crosby Scholars Community Partnership

Is preparing your child for college having you crave a café-mocha-valium-latte? It is now easier than ever. Learn how to prepare, apply and pay for college without all of the hassle.

‘WHATEVER!’ PARENTAL TIPS FOR TWEENAGE ATTITUDE

Sponsored by: Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP

Speaker: Dr. Suzanne Williams, LCW, LMFC, Interim Dean of Continuing Studies, Salem College

Has this statement been the main saying in your home? Do you think you are ruining your Tween or Teen’s life? Learn ways to survive and keep your sanity during this time of growth and change.

BRINGING SEXY BACK

Sponsored by: Women’s Health Alliance of the Piedmont

Speaker: Dona Caine-Francis, MSN, FMH-NP/CS

Do you need to rekindle the romance in your relationship? Has the fire died? Learn various tips and techniques to reheat your relationship and bring sexy back!

STRONG WOMEN, STRONG BONES

Sponsored by: Novartis

Speaker: Sheila B. Koone, MSN, RNC, Certified Menopause Practitioner, Sara Lee Center for Women’s Health at Forsyth Medical Center

Affecting about 28 million people in the United States, osteoporosis is a disease that thins and weakens bones to the point where they can break easily. Learn more about maintaining your bone health as you age and how to build stronger bones.

SHOPPING SPREE OR DEBT FREE? YOUR GUIDE TO CONQUERING DEBT!

Sponsored by: Allegacy

Speaker: Ashley Kohlrus, Manager of Corporate & Cultural Change, Allegacy

Tired of feeling like your budget is managing you? Learn simple but highly effective techniques to spend more wisely and avoid costly mistakes in managing your finances. These suggestions can make a difference in your quality of life.

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT

Sponsored by: Stryker Orthopaedics

Speaker: Sherry Ryter-Brown, MD, Forsyth Medical Group - Kernersville Practice

Do you know how to make the most of your time with your doctor? Learn what you can do to make your 15 minutes with your doctor beneficial for both of you.

AS OUR ROLES REVERSE: CARING FOR AGING PARENTS

Sponsored by: GMAC

Speaker: Jean Small, Director, The Elizabeth and Tab Williams Adult Day Center

Millions of women handle the care of their parents and children simultaneously. The average American woman will spend 18 years providing some type of care to their elders. Learn about resources and coping mechanisms to face these challenges.

EATING YOUR WAY TO A HEALTHY HEART

Sponsored by: Canyon Ranch

Speaker: Lori Reamer, RD, Nutrition Director, Canyon Ranch - Lenox

Did you know that all the food you eat affects your heart? Learn how to manage risk factors to live a heart healthy life. Learn about changing everyday eating habits, like decreasing fat and cholesterol, eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and above all practicing moderation.

YOUR HOME AND FAMILY: GETTING ORGANIZED

Speaker: Sylvia McClintick, Owner, Tame the Chaos

Coats, gloves, shoes, book bags, dog toys, mail…the list goes on and on. Where to put it all and how to remember where you put it are the challenges every woman faces. Grab a seat and get ready to take plenty of notes as a local organizer shares valuable tips for organizing your family place.

WHAT’S HAPPENING DOWN THERE?

Sponsored by: Ethicon

Speaker Bonnie Blair, United States Olympic Speed Skater

Join US Olympic athlete, Bonnie Blair, as she talks about common pelvic health conditions and shares her experience dealing with and seeking treatment for stress urinary incontinence. Also learn from her and a local doctor about other pelvic problems such as menorrhagia, fibroids and pelvic organ prolapse and find out what solutions and treatment options are available.

HEALTHY NEWS BELOW YOUR "SUPER HERO BELT" FOR WOMEN AND THE GIRLS IN THEIR LIVES

Sponsored by: Merck

Speaker: Kerri Scherer, MD, Hawthorne OB/GYN

Moms and other women of influence need to know the facts about healthy living and being a positive health example for the girls and young women in their lives – especially during adolescence and young adulthood. What will you say when “the time is right?” Everyday is the right time to be a girl’s healthy role model – because what you do is so much more important than what you say.

YOUR JOINT PAIN IS PERSONAL, SO IS YOUR TREATMENT

Sponsored by: Stryker Orthopaedics

Speaker: Kenneth Tomberlin, MD, Winston Bone & Joint

Can you no longer participate in an activity you enjoy because of chronic joint pain? Do you feel like you are on the sidelines of your life rather than in the game? Learn about arthritis and personalized treatment options for your pain.

60 IS THE NEW 40

Coldwater Creek

Speaker: Joyce Williams, Thruway Store Manager & Brenda Hale-Hege

Are you a frustrated fashionista? Want to try the latest fashions, but afraid of looking foolish? Learn how to translate the newest, hottest looks into age appropriate fashions that fit and flatter your body.

EATING YOUR WAY TO A HEALTHY HEART

Sponsored by: Canyon Ranch

Speaker: Lori Reamer, RD, Nutrition Director, Canyon Ranch - Lenox

Did you know that all the food you eat affects your heart? Learn how to manage risk factors to live a heart healthy life. Learn about changing everyday eating habits like decreasing fat and cholesterol, eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and above all practicing moderation.

TREAT YOUR FEET

Speaker: Scott Biggerstaff, MD, Orthopedic Specialists of the Carolinas

Join us as Dr. Scott Biggerstaff discusses ways to “treat your feet.” Ever wonder if you or your family are wearing the proper footwear? Dr. Biggerstaff will discuss proper foot wear for every day occasions. You will also learn about common causes of foot and ankle pain as well as up to date treatment options. This session will help you on your journey towards a foot and ankle pain-free life.

MUSIC AND MOTION - ZUMBA (BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND)

Speaker: Bonita Harmel, Group Fitness Instructor with Women’s Wellness & Fitness

It’s hotter than the mambo on a Saturday night in South Beach! Join the latest craze: a low impact workout to Latin rhythms! A Zumba certified instructor will move you through a great introduction to this latest exercise craze. Be prepared to move to the rhythm of a Latin beat in your first Zumba class!