Conference Sessions

Keynote
Audrey Garrett, MD, MPH

Cancer brings more than just physical challenges—it touches every part of life, often in ways that feel isolating, overwhelming, or hard to talk about. In this candid and compassionate keynote, Dr. Audrey Garrett sets the tone for the day by exploring why open, honest conversations matter—especially about the messy, emotional, and deeply human parts of the cancer experience.

Through the lens of her work as a gynecologic oncologist, Dr. Garrett reminds us that healing doesn’t just happen in the body—it also happens in connection with others.

Breakout Session
Michelle Niesley, ND, MS, FABNO

What does it mean to take an integrative approach to cancer care? Join Dr. Michelle Niesley, a naturopathic physician specializing in integrative oncology, for a conversation about combining conventional treatments—like chemotherapy and radiation—with evidence-informed natural medicine. We’ll explore how nutrition, supplements, acupuncture, and mind-body practices can support well-being, ease side effects, and improve quality of life during and after cancer treatment.

Dr. Niesley will share practical guidance, discuss common myths, and answer your questions about safely incorporating integrative care into your cancer journey.

Breakout Session
Corey Jackson, MS, LPC-S and Stephanie Jackson, QMHA

A cancer diagnosis impacts more than just the person receiving it—it shifts the dynamics of every relationship. In this candid and heartfelt session, cancer survivor Stephanie and her husband Corey, a licensed therapist, explore how people process illness differently and how those differences affect relationships with partners, friends, and family.

Together, they’ll share insights from both sides of the cancer experience—patient and caregiver, personal and clinical—highlighting how understanding nervous system responses, attachment styles, and emotional coping mechanisms can reduce hurt and misunderstanding. This session offers validation, perspective, and practical tools for navigating the complex and often unexpected changes that come with cancer—because it’s not just your body that goes through it.

Breakout Session
Andréa Leiserowitz, PT, DPT, CLT

Cancer and its treatments can take a toll on your bones, muscles, and balance—especially if you've been prescribed hormone therapy, steroids, or have been told you have osteoporosis or bone loss. In this session, Dr. Andréa Leiserowitz will explain how to rebuild strength, improve bone density, reduce your risk of falls, and get back to doing the things you love—safely.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, in treatment, or years into survivorship, you'll walk away with practical strategies and a renewed sense of confidence in your body.