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Paving The Path To Wellness Inc

Paving The Path To Wellness Inc empowers women to take proactive steps in cognitive health during midlife. Through education and resources, they address the unique challenges of brain health, aiming to reduce dementia risk and promote wellness.

🌟 Ready to Pave Your Path to Lasting Well-Being?Sustainable health isn&#39;t about quick fixes; it&rsquo;s about simple, evidence-based habits that fit into your daily life. Join Tammy Wheeler, BSN, RN, DipACLM, Nutrition Science and PAVING Leader, for this transformative 8-week group program. Grounded in the proven principles of lifestyle medicine, the PAVING&reg; Program focuses on the whole person&mdash;body, mind, and spirit&mdash;to give you a step-by-step roadmap toward long-term vitality. What You&rsquo;ll Experience:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">12 Foundational Steps: Explore practical tools for physical activity, nutrition, sleep, stress resilience, social connection, and purpose.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Action-Oriented Science: Bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it with research-backed strategies and personal goal setting.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A Supportive Community: Connect weekly in a safe, encouraging environment where you can build habits that last alongside others on the same journey.</li></ul>Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward a healthier, happier, and more purposeful life! Date: Every Tuesdays from September 29 - November 17 | (9A - 10:30A PT /12P - 1:30P ET) Do you have questions? Contact Barbara@pavingwellness.org **Please Note: You will notice a 15% &ldquo;Help Keep Zeffy Free&rdquo; contribution prompt in the summary section of your registration. Please be aware that this is optional; you are welcome to change this amount to $0.00 at checkout to avoid any additional cost.

PAVING the Path to Wellness® - Group Program for Every Person

You don&#39;t have to become a PAVING Leader to learn what leadership looks like.Join us for a special opportunity to observe the PAVING Leadership community in action. Monday, September 147:00&ndash;8:00 PM ET | Virtual What you&#39;ll experience:4 Leaders. Each sharing approximately 10 minutes about their current work and projects. 20 Minutes of Conversation. An opportunity to see how PAVING Leaders collaborate, exchange ideas and support one another. An Inside Look. Discover whether becoming a PAVING Leader could be the right next step for you. Interested in becoming a PAVING Leader? PAVING Leader Training &amp; Certification is designed for qualified healthcare professionals interested in implementing the PAVING program in their practice.

PAVING® Leaders in Action - an inside look into the PAVING leader community

Leader &amp; Leader-in-Training Meeting Join us for an opportunity to connect with fellow PAVING Leaders and Leaders-in-Training, hear updates on current projects, and share ideas and discussion. Each featured leader will have approximately 10 minutes to share their current work and projects, followed by approximately 20 minutes of group discussion and conversation. Featured Leaders<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Jodi Bornstein</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kristen Siminski</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sylvia Perry</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Elizabeth Abraham</li></ul>Meeting DetailsDate: Monday, September 14, 2026 Time: 7:00&ndash;8:00 PM ET Location: Zoom Zoom Link: Will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

PAVING® Leaders Meeting

Are you ready to turn your personal health journey into a catalyst for change? Lifestyle medicine is more than just information&mdash;it is a powerful tool for daily transformation. Whether you are navigating life beyond a health challenge, looking to find your voice as an advocate, or simply eager to adopt a more sustainable, vibrant way of living, this session is for you. Join us as we explore how simple, science-backed habits&mdash;like plant-forward nutrition, improved sleep, and stress management&mdash;can move beyond individual healing to spark a ripple effect of hope throughout our families, churches, and neighborhoods. What You&#39;ll Learn:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Actionable Wellness:&nbsp;Discover sustainable, daily habits that support healing and reduce risk factors for chronic conditions.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Power of Influence:&nbsp;Learn how your personal story can uniquely position you as a powerful advocate and voice for health in your community.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Collaborative Change:&nbsp;Explore real-world strategies for partnering with organizations like the American Cancer Society to amplify your impact and build healthier, more resilient communities together.</li></ul>Don&#39;t just heal&mdash;thrive and lead the way.&nbsp;Register today to start your journey from survivor to advocate and help us create a lasting legacy of health and hope. Who Should Attend?<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Health Seekers:&nbsp;Individuals looking to adopt sustainable lifestyle medicine habits to improve their overall well-being and reduce chronic health risks.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Survivors:&nbsp;Cancer survivors and those navigating life beyond a health challenge who want to transform their personal experience into a platform for advocacy.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community Leaders:&nbsp;Educators, church leaders, and volunteers eager to learn how to spark a ripple effect of health and hope in their neighborhoods.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Advocates for Change:&nbsp;Anyone passionate about building resilient, healthy communities and interested in learning how to partner with organizations for a broader impact.</li></ul> Meet the Presenter Dr. Faith Nyong is a dedicated nurse researcher and faith community nurse focused on reducing health disparities within the African American community. She founded the Fox Valley Faith &amp; Health Network, an initiative that has established health ministries in 15 churches to provide essential cancer prevention education and lifestyle support. Her local impact is well-documented, evidenced by recognitions such as the City of Aurora Mayoral Health Care Hero Award and honors from Congressman Bill Foster. On a national level, Dr. Nyong is a prominent advocate who has promoted policy changes and expanded clinical trial access through her work with the American Cancer Society&rsquo;s Cancer Action Network and multiple engagements in Washington, DC. Furthermore, she has contributed to evidence-based medicine by co-authoring a study on plant-based lifestyle programs, solidifying her role as a leader in bridging clinical practice with community advocacy. Virtual | FREEPresented by PAVING the Path to Wellness&reg;

From Survivor to Advocate: Using Lifestyle Medicine to Transform our Health and Our Community

Can lifestyle changes do more than manage diabetes? Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes are increasingly common, but there is growing evidence that lifestyle interventions can play an important role in improving metabolic health and, for some individuals, supporting diabetes remission. Join Dr. Mahima Gulati for an engaging, evidence-based presentation exploring what diabetes remission means, what happens within the body as blood sugar improves, and which lifestyle approaches have been shown to make a meaningful difference. Dr. Gulati will translate the science into practical strategies that can be applied in clinical care and everyday life&mdash;whether you&#39;re a healthcare professional, living with or at risk for diabetes, supporting a loved one, or simply interested in improving your health and wellness. What You&#39;ll Learn By the end of this session, participants will:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Understand the underlying factors contributing to type 2 diabetes and its global impact.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn what diabetes remission means and the metabolic changes associated with improved glycemic control.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Explore evidence-based lifestyle interventions that may support diabetes treatment and remission.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Discover practical ways to apply these strategies in clinical practice and everyday life.</li></ul>Who Should Attend? This presentation is designed for: Healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based lifestyle strategies to incorporate into patient care, as well as patients, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning more about lifestyle approaches to preventing and managing type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes. Meet the Presenter Dr. Mahima Gulati is a triple board-certified physician in Endocrinology, Diabetes &amp; Metabolism and Internal Medicine, and is board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where she leads the Lifestyle Medicine Endocrinology service line and contributes to lifestyle medicine education across medical and health professional training programs. A Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and American College of Endocrinology, Dr. Gulati is an internationally invited speaker and published author. She is the corresponding author of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine&#39;s 2025 clinical practice guidelines on Lifestyle Interventions for Treatment and Remission of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes in Adults and serves on the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology&#39;s Clinical Practice Guidelines Oversight Committee. Don&#39;t Miss This Opportunity to Learn More Whether you&#39;re caring for patients, managing your own health, or simply interested in the connection between lifestyle and metabolic health, this session will provide practical, science-informed insights you can take with you. Virtual | FREEPresented by PAVING the Path to Wellness&reg;

Lifestyle Interventions for Treatment and Remission of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes in Adults

About the SessionMidlife is a critical period when a woman&#39;s long-term cognitive trajectory is most responsive to proactive intervention, yet it remains one of the most under-addressed opportunities in cognitive health. While women carry nearly two-thirds of the overall dementia burden, prevention discussions frequently start decades after the most effective window for intervention has closed.This presentation delivers a clear, evidence-based framework for earlier action. Learn why the menopause transition serves as a distinct window of brain and vascular vulnerability, how key biomarkers impact cognitive aging long before memory changes appear, and how to practicalize multi-domain lifestyle changes and hormone therapy discussions. What You Will Learn<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Prevention Window:&nbsp;Why midlife cognitive aging trajectories are modifiable long before symptoms appear.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Vascular-Brain Dynamics:&nbsp;How blood pressure, lipids, glucose regulation, and sleep shape cognitive health through the menopause transition.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Actionable Assessment:&nbsp;Key trackable markers to evaluate risk and guide personalized interventions.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Multidomain Interventions:&nbsp;How to combine lifestyle pillars for maximum protection and navigate hormone therapy context accurately.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sequenced Action Plan:&nbsp;How to prioritize the first three high-impact steps when everything cannot change at once.</li></ol>Who Should AttendThis session is designed for clinicians, health and wellness coaches, allied health practitioners, women navigating midlife or menopause, and anyone interested in preventive brain health. No specialist background is required. About the Speaker: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://aleksandrapikula.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Dr. Aleksandra Pikula</a> is a Professor of Medicine (Neurology) at the University of Toronto and founding director of the JS Sonshine Centre, specializing in women&#39;s brain health and midlife stroke and dementia prevention. As a quadruple board-certified neurologist, lifestyle medicine physician, and international keynote speaker, she translates advanced neuroscience into practical strategies addressing burnout, perimenopause, and brain risk.&nbsp; She is also the founder of <a fr-original-style="" href="https://herprism.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">HER PRISM&trade;</a>, a woman-centered life and wellness coaching practice dedicated to supporting women professionals through midlife transitions.

Paving The Path To Wellness Inc

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From Survivor to Advocate: Using Lifestyle Medicine to Transform our Health and Our Community

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Lifestyle Interventions for Treatment and Remission of Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes in Adults

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The Women's Midlife Brain: A lifestyle Medicine Prevention Window

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