May 2022 Functional Forum (Northern Colorado)

2212 S. College Ave.,Fort Collins CO 80525

09 May, 2022

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Connect with like-minded integrative practitioners in a fun casual environment. We are very excited to host Bonnie Thompson and Kristi Joy for the May meeting. "Healing Through the Vagus Nerve" The new science of Polyvagal Theory reveals how the vagus nerve works and its effect on our relationships, behaviors, stress responses, and physical symptoms. It provides an important new paradigm for how we see ourselves and the healing process. In this talk, the Polyvagal Theory will be explained in easy to understand terms and how the vagus nerve relates to chronic illness and trauma. Simple techniques will be shared that support healthy regulation of the nervous system, which is vital to healing on all levels. Agenda 6:15 - 6:45 Socialize, Snacks, Announcements and Introductions 6:45 - 8:00 "Healing Through the Vagus Nerve" - Bonnie Thompson and Kristi Joy 8:00 - 8:15 Networking The official Functional Forum will air on Monday, May 2nd at 6:00 pm MST. Register here to watch: https://functionalforum.com/registration 100th Episode: Accelerating the Evolution of Medicine Evolution of Medicine is thrilled to present the 100th episode of the Functional Forum. Our intention with this event is to celebrate all the ground we have taken in the first 100 episodes and showcase an inspiring future for our movement. Kicking off the event will be Dr. Jeffrey Gladd, who is currently the Chief Medical Officer at Fullscript, one of our long-term sponsors. Dr. Gladd's impact on the Functional Forum was significant. Another key early influence on the Functional Forum was Dr. Shilpa Saxena, who has been one of the foremost advocates for functional medicine being delivered in groups. The final speaker, Dr. Angela LaSalle, took over the integrative medicine department at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN, from Dr. Jeff Gladd when he left in 2011. Over the last 10 years, she has built the department to seven providers. Her team is now looking toward a vision of establishing Parkview as a leader in scaling integrative medicine within health systems.