Northwest Ohio Women's Health Summit
One Day of Real Conversations That Go Beyond the Checkup.
The Women's Health Summit of Northwest Ohio, presented by Rixa Health, is an annual event redefining how women approach their health, longevity, and well-being.
Rooted in functional medicine and a lifestyle-first philosophy, the conference covers the full spectrum of women's health: hormones, metabolism, gut health, sexual health, mental wellness, aging, and disease prevention. Every topic is grounded in real physiology, current evidence, and practical application. No fads, no fluff, just what actually works.
Whether you're here for your own health or you're a provider looking to sharpen your clinical practice, you'll learn from women who are deeply educated and actively practicing in their fields. You'll walk away with insights you can put to work immediately.
The mission is simple: give women the clarity, confidence, and tools to take control of their health.
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2026 Summit Ticket
When
Saturday
October 10th, 2026
Time: 9AM - 4PM
Where
Glass City Center Grand Ballroom
401 Jefferson Ave
Toledo, OH 43604
Keynote Speakers
Kelly Casperson, MD
Morning Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kelly Casperson is a board-certified urologic surgeon, CEO and founder of The Casperson Clinic, a modern practice dedicated to hormones and sex medicine, renowned public speaker, sex educator, and host of the top-ranking podcast You Are Not Broken. A TEDx speaker, Harvard CME faculty, and bestselling author of You Are Not Broken and The Menopause Moment, she has testified before the FDA on testosterone access for women and been featured in a PBS documentary, The New York Times, Oprah Daily, and Ms. Magazine, to name a few. Dedicated to empowering women, Dr. Kelly blends humor, candor, and science to demystify sexual health, intimacy, and midlife wellness. Connect with Dr. Kelly on Instagram (@kellycaspersonmd) or visit kellycaspersonmd.com.
Maria Sophocles, MD
Afternoon Keynote Speaker
Dr. Maria Sophocles is a gynecologist, author and public advocate for women's health. Her mission to close the gendered healthcare gap inspired her viral TED talk and book, The Bedroom Gap, about what happens to sex in midlife. Her efforts to provide access to contraception in New Jersey changed the state’s constitution. Her virtual clinic serves women in eleven US states and internationally. She is currently working on a documentary about sex and menopause. She is married with four grown children.
Featured Speakers
Kristi Lorenc
FNP
Kristi is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified in Functional Medicine through the School of Applied Functional Medicine.
Having lived with chronic illness herself, Kristi understands firsthand what it means to feel stuck in a cycle of symptom management with no real path forward. That personal journey led her to functional medicine — and to the discovery that feeling truly well isn't just possible, it's achievable.
She brought that conviction into her family practice setting, where she has since built a track record of patient victories over chronic illness, pain, and suffering. Her lived experience gives her genuine compassion for patients who feel hopeless about their physical or mental health — and a deep commitment to offering them real hope, healing, and vitality.
Kristi sees patients of all ages — newborn through adult — across Ohio and Michigan.
Dr. Melody Hartzler
PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, ABAAHP
Dr. Melody Hartzler, PharmD is a functional and integrative medicine pharmacist specializing in hormone health and root-cause care for women. Her clinical focus spans hormone replacement therapy, thyroid health, metabolic dysfunction, and the underlying drivers of hormone imbalance — including gut health, nutrient deficiencies, and stress physiology.
A nationally recognized speaker and educator, Dr. Hartzler is known for bridging conventional pharmacotherapy with functional medicine. She holds board certifications in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy, Advanced Diabetes Management, and Anti-Aging Medicine.
She is the founder of PharmToTable, a pharmacist-led functional medicine practice, and FunctionalMedicineCE.com, where she develops accredited continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Dr. Hartzler sees patients in Ohio via telehealth and in person across the greater Dayton and Cincinnati regions.
Mia Scott
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Mia Scott, MSN, APRN, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner, functional medicine provider, and co-founder of Rixa Health, where she specializes in helping patients identify and address the root causes of chronic health concerns through a personalized, evidence-based approach.
With extensive experience in both conventional and functional medicine, Mia focuses on metabolic health, weight management, hormone optimization, thyroid disorders, gut health, and preventive medicine. Passionate about empowering patients to take control of their health, she combines advanced diagnostics, lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and targeted therapies to create individualized treatment plans that support long-term wellness.
Mia is also the host of the Health Without the System podcast, where she educates audiences on practical strategies for improving health, longevity, and quality of life. Outside of her clinical work, she enjoys raising her four children with her husband on their Ohio farm, where she embraces a lifestyle centered on family, fitness, and natural living.
Ticket Levels
Summit Experience
Early-bird pricing: $119
(first 100 tickets only)
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Summit Experience VIP
Limited to 40 tickets.
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*The first 20 people to sign up will get a free, autographed copy of Dr. Sophocles book, "The Bedroom Gap".
Summit Live Stream
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** Vendor discounts subject to restrictions by individual vendors.