With many specialists booked for months, the summit tackles brain fog, sleep, sex, bladder, hair loss, and honors "We Do Not Care Club" founder Melani Sanders
Women should not have to spend years searching for someone who understands what is happening to their bodies, WisePause collapses years of searching and waiting into one day of access.”— Denise Pines, FounderLOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — For women dealing with brain fog, insomnia, hair changes, bladder concerns, shifts in sexual health, and low energy, finding a clinician who specializes in menopause can involve waiting months on a list—and, often, still no clear direction. On Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, WisePause Wellness will gather more than 30 leading physicians, functional medicine practitioners, nutrition specialists, and fitness experts at the Los Angeles Skirball Cultural Center for a one-day summit centered on the important and transformative questions women are asking now as they navigate midlife challenges.
The 12th Annual WisePause Wellness (Peri)Menopause Live Summit will turn the Skirball Cultural Center's Ahmanson Ballroom into a full-day resource hub for women managing perimenopause, menopause, and midlife health. Many of the featured experts have waitlists that stretch for months from women seeking their care. The event blends medical and functional medicine viewpoints so attendees can access science-backed information, compare different approaches, and depart with actionable steps.
"Women should not have to spend years searching for someone who understands what is happening to their bodies," said Denise Pines, founder of WisePause Wellness. "WisePause collapses years of searching and waiting into one day of access. Women can hear from experts across specialties, ask better questions and leave with a clearer plan for what to do next."
FEATURED SUMMIT CONVERSATIONS
• Perimenopause explained – Dr. Rajita Patil
• What happens to the body during perimenopause and menopause – and how to treat it – Dr. Amy Day, Dr. Tracy Sylvester and Dr. Julie Taylor
• Solving brain fog – Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl
• Skin and hair solutions – Dr. Carl Truesdale
• Curbing incontinence – Dr. Karyn Eilber and Aggie Postman Kuchta
• Getting better sleep – Dr. Valerie Cacho
• Improving your sex life – Dr. Katherine Klos and certified sex therapist Kim Ronan
• Natural solutions to menopause – Dr. Amanda Tracy and Dr. Deanna Minich
• Improving energy through nutrition – nutritionist Julie E
During lunch, attendees can join Table Talks – smaller, one-on-one conversations with featured speakers and additional experts on hair thinning, autoimmune disorders, dental hygiene, GLP-1 medications, and AI and menopause.
Additionally- and new to the program this year- short movement, breathwork and meditation resets will be woven throughout the program to help attendees pause and recharge between conversations.
MENOPAUSE RECOGNITION AWARDS
The summit will also present the WisePause Menopause Recognition Awards, honoring people and organizations advancing menopause awareness, advocacy and cultural change. This year's honorees include:
• Melani Sanders – Menopause Trailblazer Award; internet sensation and founder of the "We Do Not Care Club"
• California Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (District 16) – Menopause Advocate Award
• Bristol Myers Squibb – Corporate Leader Award
Tickets start at $99 for attendees who complete a survey and include breakfast, lunch and the afterparty. To reserve a seat, visit www.wisepause.com.
Supported by the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Tea Botanics, AARP and Alloy.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY
Members of the media may request summit credentials and interviews with Denise Pines, featured experts and honorees through the media contact listed above.
About WisePause Wellness
WisePause Wellness is dedicated to changing how women navigate menopause and midlife health by connecting them with current research, expert guidance and holistic solutions. Through live events, digital content and advocacy, WisePause helps women gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions at every stage of the menopause journey.
About Tea Botanics
Tea Botanics is a medicinal tea and supplement company focused on plant-based therapies for women's health, including vasomotor symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia. Learn more at www.teabotanics.com or follow @teabotanics and @hotflashtea.
About the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation
Since 2001, the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation has provided more than $1.5 billion to U.S.-based public 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that help people in need or work to solve complex problems.
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