The Power of Balance:

Transforming HRT with Comprehensive Care

The Ballantyne Charlotte, North Carolina | In Person + Virtual

Valuable Takeaways

Hear expert insights to help patients find balance through every life stage.

Learn the latest science from HRT specialists, including prescribers and pharmacists.

Get a deeper understanding of present-day perspectives on HRT.

Discover HRT’s role in long-term health and wellness.

From Basics to Breakthroughs, See How Our Last HRT Symposium Prepared Attendees to Lead in a Fast-Changing Field

Pharmacy & Practitioner Pricing

REGISTRATION PRICE USD
In-Person $1,395 Early Bird
Virtual
4 Registrations Included
Early bird pricing for both in-person and virtual ends September 24. $1,595 Regular
Practitioner In-Person $995

Please join us in person or virtually at the November HRT Symposium for exclusive insights and valuable connections with industry professionals passionate about advancing hormone replacement therapy!

This event is open to all PCCA members and their invited practitioners.

Not a member? Learn more about how PCCA helps compounders grow.

*Indicates hours of ACPE credit applied for. This activity is eligible for ACPE credit for pharmacists and technicians; see final CPE activity announcement for specific details. CME/CNE is NOT being offered.

Speakers

Meet the expert clinicians and educators who will share their knowledge on everything from HRT basics to advanced therapeutic strategies for patients in all stages of life.

Deborah Clark, RPh

Deborah is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eschelman School of Pharmacy and currently licensed to practice in North Carolina. She has been a member of PCCA’s Clinical Services team since 2009, taking multiple calls each day to help compounding pharmacists throughout the United States and Canada with their formulation and therapeutic challenges. Deborah’s passion and area of expertise is veterinary compounding; however, she also helps pharmacists in other areas of specialty, such as bioidentical hormone replacement, pain and wound care, pediatrics and dermatology. She regularly speaks on these topics at PCCA symposiums and other outside conferences. Deborah is a Fellow of the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists.

Melinda Fowler, RPh

As a pharmacist with over 30 years of experience specializing in perimenopause and midlife women’s health, Melissa is the Founder and CEO of The Hormonal Pharmacist, a private consultative practice where she walks women through a root-cause, functional medicine approach to hormone balance, combining traditional pharmacy with lifestyle, nutrition and targeted therapies to help women reclaim their energy, confidence and quality of life. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), a member of the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners (ABAAHP) and a Certified Health Coach through the National Society of Health Coaches. She received her PCCA Certified Master designation in Women’s & Men’s Health, Dermatology Compounding and in Sterile and Nonsterile Compounding.

 

Brittany Henderson, MD, ECNU

Dr. Henderson is a double board-certified endocrinologist and internal medicine specialist, and a leading expert in the treatment of Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer. After completing an NIH-funded fellowship at Duke University Medical Center and holding leadership roles at both Duke and Wake Forest, Dr. Henderson established a practice that integrates cutting-edge medical technology with a root-cause, complementary approach. An accomplished researcher published in journals like Thyroid and Endocrinology, she currently treats patients at The Charleston Thyroid Center and via MyThyroidDoctor. As the Medical Director of The Thyroid Foundation, she remains dedicated to transforming global thyroid care through patient empowerment, advanced diagnostics and innovative clinical education.

Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM

Sara loves to educate pharmacists and physicians on a variety of topics, and especially on women’s health, hormone replacement and compounding options to improve patients’ lives. She joined the PCCA Clinical Services team in 2013 and is currently PCCA Senior Director of Clinical Services. Prior to working at PCCA, she spent 20 years practicing pharmacy as a PCCA member with 10 of those years as a pharmacy owner.

 

Nat Jones, RPh, FAPC

Nat is an esteemed international speaker on various medical topics and a fellow of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding. With a keen interest in research and educating others about dermatology, he has published articles in lay and professional journals, presented at conferences and authored an open-access eBook on psoriasis. A VCU School of Pharmacy graduate, Nat owned a compounding pharmacy for 20 years before joining PCCA’s Clinical Services team in Houston.

Lauren D. Loya, MD, ABoIM

Dr. Loya’s practice focuses on integrating traditional and holistic methods to help patients take control of their own health. Beyond her practice, she seeks opportunities to educate other clinicians about hormones and other integrative medicine principles. She spent 10 years practicing family medicine, primarily as a family medicine residency faculty member. Dr. Loya started The Hormone Center in 2008 after realizing she didn’t have the tools to help her patients prevent chronic illness and live their most vital lives. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM).

Amy Shank

PCCA’s Senior Director of Government & Public Affairs, Amy has led PCCA’s government relations and advocacy efforts since 2014. Previously, she served as vice president of Capitol Hill Consulting Group (CHCG), where she advised pharmacy, pharmaceutical and university clients on federal legislative priorities. Amy has more than 10 years of experience in the United States Senate, having worked for two Senate Committees — the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and the Budget Committee — and the office of the Senate Minority Whip. She resides in the Washington, D.C. area and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia.

HRT Charlotte Symposium Agenda


Day 1 – Thursday, November 5

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Registration / Breakfast Buffet

8:30 am – 8:45 am

Opening Announcements

8:45 am – 10:00 am

Maybe It’s Her Hormones? Women’s Hormone Basics (CE)

Lauren Loya, MD

10:00 am – 10:30 am

Break / Expo

10:30 am – 11:45 am

Hormone Dosing Considerations and BHRT Essentials (CE)

Deborah Clark, RPh

11:45 am – 12:15 pm

Advocating for Our Industry

Amy Shank
Brittany Henderson, MD, ECNU

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Lunch / Expo

1:15 pm – 2:45 pm

The Interplay Between Hormones and Thyroid (CE)

Brittany Henderson, MD, ECNU

2:45 pm – 3:15 pm

Break / Expo

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm

The Hormone — Weight Connection: Beyond Calories (CE)

Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM

4:15 pm – 5:15 pm

Inside the Hormone Consult: A Practical Approach to Hormone Assessment (CE)

Melinda Fowler, PharmD

5:15pm

Adjourn

Day 2 – Friday, November 6

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Registration / Breakfast Buffet

8:30 am – 8:45 am

Opening Announcements

8:45 am – 9:45 am

Optimizing Vaginal Health: Managing GSM, Vulvodynia, UTIs and More (CE)

Lauren Loya, MD

9:45 am – 10:15 am

Compounding Options for Sexual Health for Men and Women

Nat Jones, RPh, FAPC

10:15 am – 10:45 am

Break / Expo

10:45 am – 12:15 pm

The Role of Gut Health, Environmental Toxins and Inflammation on Thyroid Function (CE)

Brittany Henderson, MD, ECNU

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

Lunch / Expo

1:15 pm – 1:45 pm

Clearing the Path: Functional Strategies for Hormone Detoxification (CE)

Melinda Fowler, PharmD
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm

Exploring Different Options in Hormone Testing (CE)

Lauren Loya, MD

2:45 pm – 3:15 pm

Break / Expo

3:15 pm – 4:00 pm

Hormones and the Skin: Helping Your Patients Look Their Best

Nat Jones, RPh, FAPC

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Compounding Options for Hormone-Related Conditions

Nat Jones, RPh, FAPC

5:00 pm

Adjourn

Day 3 – Saturday, November 7

7:30 am – 8:30 am

Registration / Breakfast Buffet

8:30 am – 8:45 am

Opening Announcements

8:45 am – 9:45 am

Men’s Health Uncovered: Hormones, Urology and the Power of Compounding (CE)

Nat Jones, RPh, FAPC

9:45 am – 10:15 am

Navigating the Progesterone Breast Cancer Paradox

Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM

10:15 am – 10:45 am

Break / Expo

10:45 am – 12:15 pm

Clinical Case Studies in Hormone Therapy: What I’d Do Monday Morning (CE)

All Speakers

12:15 pm – 12:30 pm

Closing Announcements

12:30 pm

Adjourn

Whether you’re currently serving your female patients through HRT or just starting to explore this therapeutic area, now is the perfect time to expand your expertise with PCCA Master Course: Hormone Replacement Therapy.

July 27 – October 16

The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel

Charlotte, North Carolina

The Ballantyne, a Luxury Collection Hotel offers refined Southern hospitality in an exceptional South Charlotte location near premier shopping, dining and top area attractions. Unwind between conference sessions with a full-service spa, elegant dining and cocktails, and standout experiences like afternoon tea and Dunbar Social by Topgolf Swing Suite.

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