Changing the Game - Preventing and
Reversing Chronic Disease
Reversing Chronic Disease
Seminar Schedule
May 2, 2026
May 2, 2026
7:00AM – 8:00AM: Registration/Breakfast/Networking
8:00AM - 8:15AM: Conference introduction - Meagan Grega, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, DipABFM
8:15AM – 9:15AM Opening Keynote: “Meaning, Purpose and Spirituality in Lifestyle Medicine" - Mark D. Faries, PhD
9:15AM – 9:30AM: Break
9:30AM – 10:30AM Main Stage Plenary: “AI-Enhanced Future of Lifestyle Medicine: Intelligent Tools for Human-Centered Healing" - Michelle L Thompson, DO, AOBFP, ABOIM, DipABLM, FACLM
9:30AM – 10:30AM Experiential Workshop 1: “Elevate Your Calm: Experiential Tools for Sustainable Stress Relief" - Robyn Tiger, MD, DipABLM, FACLM
9:30AM – 10:30AM Experiential Workshop 2: “Built to Thrive: Nurturing Relationships to Support Resilience" - Connor Moriarty, MA, LPC
9:30AM – 10:30AM Experiential Workshop 3: “Plant-Forward Plates for Picky Eaters" - Chef Amanda Pietrobono & Nidhi Mehta, MD, FACC
10:30AM – 10:45AM: Break
10:45AM – 11:45AM Main Stage Plenary: “Reconnecting with Health: Reimagining the Architecture of Healing Through Culture and Connection in Community Health Centers" - Daniel Chen, MD, DipABLM
10:45AM – 11:45AM Experiential Workshop 1: “Movement as Medicine: Experiencing the Power of Physical Activity" - John Graham, MS, ACSM EP-C, CSCS*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA & Michael Stagaard, MS, CES
10:45AM – 11:45AM Experiential Workshop 2: “Homegrown Health: Simple Strategies for Growing Food at Home" - Tessa and Reuben Demaster
11:45AM – 1:15PM: Plant-Based Lunch and Networking
1:15PM – 2:15PM Main Stage Plenary: “Beyond the Prescription: GLP-1s With Lifestyle Medicine for Durable Obesity Treatment" - Lydia Alexander, MD, MFOMA, DABOM, DipABLM
1:15PM – 2:15PM Experiential Workshop 1: “NatureRx: An Experiential Journey of Movement and Mindfulness" - Melissa Sundermann, DO, FACOI, DipABLM, FACLM & Connor Moriarty, MA, LPC
1:15PM – 2:15PM Experiential Workshop 2: “Cultivating Calm: Family Mindfulness in Practice" - Jason Sizemore, M.Ed. and Sara Kanoff Martinez, MPH, CLS
1:15PM – 2:15PM Experiential Workshop 3: “Religious Internalization and Health Behavior" - Mark D. Faries, PhD
2:15PM – 2:30PM: Break
2:30PM – 3:30PM Main Stage Plenary: “The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases" - Nidhi Mehta, MD, FACC
2:30PM – 3:30PM Experiential Workshop 1: “Movement as Medicine: Experiencing the Power of Physical Activity" - John Graham, MS, ACSM EP-C, CSCS*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA, Michael Stagaard, MS, CES
2:30PM – 3:30PM Experiential Workshop 2: “From Fridge to Fork: Easy Plant-Based Meal Prep for Busy Days" - Chef Amanda Pietrobono & Melissa Sundermann, DO, FACOI, DipABLM, FACLM
2:30PM – 3:30PM Experiential Workshop 3: “The HOW of Behavioral Change and Tapering Sleep Aids with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia" - Kimberly Adams, M.S., LCSW
3:30PM – 4:00PM: Break/Snack/Networking
4:00PM – 5:00PM Closing Keynote: “It Takes a Village: Rebuilding Health and Wellbeing in an Age of Confusion” - Meagan L. Grega, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, DipABFM
5:00PM – 5:15PM: Q&A/Symposium Wrap-up - Meagan L. Grega, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, DipABFM
8:00AM - 8:15AM: Conference introduction - Meagan Grega, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, DipABFM
8:15AM – 9:15AM Opening Keynote: “Meaning, Purpose and Spirituality in Lifestyle Medicine" - Mark D. Faries, PhD
9:15AM – 9:30AM: Break
9:30AM – 10:30AM Main Stage Plenary: “AI-Enhanced Future of Lifestyle Medicine: Intelligent Tools for Human-Centered Healing" - Michelle L Thompson, DO, AOBFP, ABOIM, DipABLM, FACLM
9:30AM – 10:30AM Experiential Workshop 1: “Elevate Your Calm: Experiential Tools for Sustainable Stress Relief" - Robyn Tiger, MD, DipABLM, FACLM
9:30AM – 10:30AM Experiential Workshop 2: “Built to Thrive: Nurturing Relationships to Support Resilience" - Connor Moriarty, MA, LPC
9:30AM – 10:30AM Experiential Workshop 3: “Plant-Forward Plates for Picky Eaters" - Chef Amanda Pietrobono & Nidhi Mehta, MD, FACC
10:30AM – 10:45AM: Break
10:45AM – 11:45AM Main Stage Plenary: “Reconnecting with Health: Reimagining the Architecture of Healing Through Culture and Connection in Community Health Centers" - Daniel Chen, MD, DipABLM
10:45AM – 11:45AM Experiential Workshop 1: “Movement as Medicine: Experiencing the Power of Physical Activity" - John Graham, MS, ACSM EP-C, CSCS*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA & Michael Stagaard, MS, CES
10:45AM – 11:45AM Experiential Workshop 2: “Homegrown Health: Simple Strategies for Growing Food at Home" - Tessa and Reuben Demaster
11:45AM – 1:15PM: Plant-Based Lunch and Networking
1:15PM – 2:15PM Main Stage Plenary: “Beyond the Prescription: GLP-1s With Lifestyle Medicine for Durable Obesity Treatment" - Lydia Alexander, MD, MFOMA, DABOM, DipABLM
1:15PM – 2:15PM Experiential Workshop 1: “NatureRx: An Experiential Journey of Movement and Mindfulness" - Melissa Sundermann, DO, FACOI, DipABLM, FACLM & Connor Moriarty, MA, LPC
1:15PM – 2:15PM Experiential Workshop 2: “Cultivating Calm: Family Mindfulness in Practice" - Jason Sizemore, M.Ed. and Sara Kanoff Martinez, MPH, CLS
1:15PM – 2:15PM Experiential Workshop 3: “Religious Internalization and Health Behavior" - Mark D. Faries, PhD
2:15PM – 2:30PM: Break
2:30PM – 3:30PM Main Stage Plenary: “The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases" - Nidhi Mehta, MD, FACC
2:30PM – 3:30PM Experiential Workshop 1: “Movement as Medicine: Experiencing the Power of Physical Activity" - John Graham, MS, ACSM EP-C, CSCS*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA, Michael Stagaard, MS, CES
2:30PM – 3:30PM Experiential Workshop 2: “From Fridge to Fork: Easy Plant-Based Meal Prep for Busy Days" - Chef Amanda Pietrobono & Melissa Sundermann, DO, FACOI, DipABLM, FACLM
2:30PM – 3:30PM Experiential Workshop 3: “The HOW of Behavioral Change and Tapering Sleep Aids with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia" - Kimberly Adams, M.S., LCSW
3:30PM – 4:00PM: Break/Snack/Networking
4:00PM – 5:00PM Closing Keynote: “It Takes a Village: Rebuilding Health and Wellbeing in an Age of Confusion” - Meagan L. Grega, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, DipABFM
5:00PM – 5:15PM: Q&A/Symposium Wrap-up - Meagan L. Grega, MD, FACLM, DipABLM, DipABFM
LOCATION: Northeast Middle School
1170 Fernwood St. Bethlehem, PA 19018
1170 Fernwood St. Bethlehem, PA 19018
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American Board of Lifestyle Medicine Maintenance of Certification:
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This event is acceptable MOC CME for IBLM/ABLM/ACLM certification.
Accreditation Statement:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of St. Luke's University Health Network and the Kellyn Foundation. The St. Luke's University Health Network is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation:
The St. Luke's University Health Network designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The St. Luke's University Health Network designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 Hour(s) Education Hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
The St. Luke's University Health Network designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 Hour(s) Education Hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity
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