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November 21-22, 2026

The Health & Healing Expo presented by Documenting Hope is a two-day immersive conference and experience-based expo designed for people who want real solutions for restoring and maintaining vibrant health.

Save the date and join the wait-list to be notified when enrollment opens

This event is for you…

If You Are A:

Parent or Family

Health Care Professional

Health Coach

Nutritionist

SLP, OT, Social Worker

Or Other Allied Professional

And You Want To:

Learn how healing happens

Learn the latest information about how to support families

Learn techniques and strategies that will enhance the work you are already doing with your patients and clients

And Experience…

Connection to other parents just like you

Connection to some of the top experts in the field of regenerative health and meet families who need your help

Being at the forefront of cutting-edge information

Join us! Come curious, leave connected.

The Health & Healing Expo is more than an event; it’s a gathering of the people, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of children’s health. Over two immersive days, you’ll learn from world-renowned experts, explore cutting-edge wellness technologies, and connect with a deeply aligned community, all set within the relaxed, retreat-like atmosphere of the beautiful Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida.

For 2026, this experience is centered around a powerful purpose: blazing the trail toward a new paradigm for children’s health. Whether you’re a parent searching for answers or a practitioner looking for effective tools, you’ll leave with research-backed strategies you can implement right away.

Through a blend of top-tier lectures, hands-on experiences, and meaningful connections, this event is designed to feel like a true “coming home”—a family reunion for the healing movement.

Top-tier educational lectures

Cutting-edge products and services

Interactive health & wellness experiences

Community connection and belonging

The Scenery From Past Events

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Learn From the Voices Changing What’s Possible

What if the answers you’ve been searching for… are already being uncovered? At the Health & Healing Expo, you’ll hear from experts who have dedicated their lives to understanding root causes, restoring function, and helping children truly heal. These are not just speakers; they are pioneers, practitioners, and researchers who are actively reshaping the landscape of children’s health.

They’ll share not only what they’ve discovered, but how you can apply it.

Stay tuned—new speakers are being announced regularly.

Sabine Hazan MD

Microbiome

Michelle Perro MD, DHom

Tony Ebel, DC, CPPFC, CCWP

Pediatric Chiropractic

Shelese Pratt N.D.

Sundeep Dugar, PhD

Biochemist and Founder of Mitokatylst

Barry Goldstein

Music and Healing

Catharine Arnston PhD, MBA, BA

Algae Nutrition Expert

Dr. Brandon Crawford DC, FIBFN-CND

Photobiomodulation, Childhood Neurodevelopment

Heather Tallman Ruhm, MD

Chris D’Adamo, PhD

Beth Lambert, MA

Panelists

Past Event’s Speakers

Root causes of chronic conditions

LAUREN LEE STONE, PHD, MS, HHP

Past Event’s Speakers

Elisa Song, MD

Sabine Hazan, MD

Jim Bronson, DDS

John Gaitanis, MD

Joseph Ladapo, PhD, MD

Joseph Pizzorno, ND

Tony Ebel, DC

Christian Bogner, MD

Svetlana Masgutova

Leah Light, AuD

Joseph Mercola, DO

Carol Houston Gardner, OTR/L

Sharon Hausman Cohen, MD

Anju Usman, MD

Julie Matthews, MS

Weston A. Price Foundation / Mandy Bloom

William Padula OD, SFNAP, FAAO, FNORA

Laura Graye, PhD

Luis Garcia, MD

Terri Hirning NHD

Michelle Perro, MD

Brianna Ladapo, HHC

Mary Ruddick

Jamie Belz, NTP

Sargent Goodchild

Myriah Hinchey, ND

Theoharis Theoharides, PhD, MD

Pejman Katiraei, DO

Madiha Saeed, MD

Dana Johnson, PhD, MS, OTR/L

Richard Frye, MD

Nancy O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP

Mary Coyle, DIHom

George Brainard, PhD

Dayan Goodenowe, PhD

Star Edwards, PhD

Aimie Apigian, MD, MPH, MS

Richard Boles, MD

Bill Rawls, MD

Teresa Holler MS, PA-C

Vicki Kobliner, RD

Tom Moorcroft, DO

Roseann Capanna-Hodge Ed.D., LPC, BCN, LLC

Dana Kay, HHP

Amy Ziff

Amy Yasko, PhD

Jennifer Bahr, ND

Aran Goldstein

Alex Bronson, DDS

Health & HEaling Expo Schedule
November 21-22, 2026

Join us for three days of learning, connection, and collaboration.
*Schedule is subject to change with the addition of speakers and workshops

Parent Track

Professional Track

Parent Track

Friday

November 15

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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7:00am - 7:45am

Welcome: Beth Lambert, Lecture Hall D

Speaker: Beth Lambert

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7:55am - 8:00am

Intuition's Role in Healing: Accessing and Training Your Innate Intuitive Power

Speaker: Dr. Laura Graye C.E.M., M.S.,

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8:00am - 8:35am

The Biology of Attachment Pains and Repair: For Ourselves & Our Children

Speaker: Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH

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8:35am - 9:10am

Q&A Panel: Empowering Parents,

Speakers: Dr. Laura Graye + Dr. Aimie Apigian

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9:10am - 9:30am

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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9:30am - 10:00am

The Gut, Brain Allergy, and Autism

Speaker: Pejman Kateraei, DO

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10:00am - 10:35am

Supporting Self-Regulation in Children with ASD, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, OCD & Anxiety: A Parent's Guide

Speaker: Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D., LPC, BCN, LLC

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10:35am - 11:10am

Q&A Panel: Autism and PANS / PANDAS

Speakers: Dr. Pejman Kateraei + Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge

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11:10am - 11:30am

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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11:30am - 1:00pm

Making our Children Well: Empowering Parents to Raise Healthy Children with Homeopathy and Nutrition

Speaker: Michelle Perro, MD

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1:00pm - 1:35pm

Children Microbiome/Seeding Microbiome

Speaker: Mary Ruddick

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1:35pm - 2:10pm

Q&A Panel: Microbiome

Speakers: Dr. Perro + Mary Ruddick

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2:10pm - 2:30pm

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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2:30PM - 3:30PM

Compromise of Vision by a Neurological Event Affecting Development, Learning and Rehabilitation

Speaker: William Padula, OD, SFNAP, FAAO, FNORA

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3:30pm - 4:05pm

MIND OVER MOTOR: Understanding Sensory Motor Differences and the Impact of Neurological “Noise”

Speaker: Dana Johnson, PhD, OTLR

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4:05PM - 4:40PM

Panel: Vision/Sensory Motor Differences

Speakers: Dr. Padula + Dr. Johnson

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4:40PM - 5:00PM

Get Relevant Help for Your Child Now! with Maria Rickert Hong

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5:00pm - 5:45pm

Restoring Hope: A Night for Healing Our Children and Ourselves: Please join us Friday, November 15th, 7:00-9:00 pm to mingle and connect in our Restoring Hope Breakout Sessions.

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7:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday

November 16

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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7:00am - 8:00am

Lyme On A Dime

Speaker: Teresa Holler, MS, PA-C

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8:00am - 8:35am

Why Herbal Therapy Should be More than Just an Alternative for Treatment of Chronic Lyme Disease and Similar Chronic Illnesses

Speaker: Bill Rawls MD

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8:35am - 9:10am

Q&A Panel: Lyme and Coinfections

Speaker: Teresa Holler + Dr. Bill Rawls

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9:10am - 9:30am

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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9:30am - 10:00am

Genetic Testing Reveals the Primary Cause of Autism in Most Cases, Allowing for Personalized Treatment

Sponsored Speaker: Richard Boles, M.D.

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10:00am - 10:35am

Demystifying PANS/PANDAS: Assessment and Treatment Specifics for Parents

Speaker: Nancy O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAA

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10:35AM - 11:10AM

Q&A Panel: Genomics and PANS/PANDAS

Speaker: Dr. Richard Boles + Dr. Nancy O’Hara

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11:10am - 11:30am

Complimentary Lunch + Exhibitor Viewing, Lecture Hall C

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11:30am - 1:00pm

IonCleanse® & Detoxification

Sponsored Speaker: Terri Hirning, NHD

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1:00pm - 1:35pm

Removing The Blockages Through Homotoxicology

Speaker: Mary Coyle, DIHom

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1:35pm - 2:10pm

Q&A Panel: Detoxification

Speaker: Terri Hirning + Mary Coyle

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2:10pm - 2:30pm

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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2:30PM - 3:30PM

Healing Our Children by Healing Ourselves: End the Cycle of Pain by Transforming Your Legacy

Speaker: Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD and Brianna Ladapo, MLA, CHC, DAIS

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3:30pm - 4:30pm

Raising Resilient Kids In (spite of) Our Modern World

Speaker: Elisa Song, MD

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4:30pm - 5:30pm

Stick around and join us for our Saturday Night UNDER THE STARS Reception sponsored by TruDose

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5:30pm - 8:00pm

Sunday

November 17

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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7:00am - 8:00am

Get to the Root of Your Child's Condition, Lecture Hall D

Speaker:Lauren Stone, PhD, MS, CNS and Luminara Serdar

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8:00am - 9:00am

TruDOSE: Case Series and Case Report Outcomes in Autism and PANS/PANDAS Patients, Lecture Hall A

Speaker: Tapley Holland, Founder of TruDOSE

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8:00am - 9:00am

The Last Resort: What to do When Nothing Helps Your Child

Speaker: Dr. Tony Ebel with PXDocs

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9:00am - 10:00am

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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10:00AM - 10:30AM

Nutritional Therapy Association Table Topics

Speaker: Jamie Belz, FTNP, MHC and NTA Coaches

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10:30AM - 11:30AM

Documenting Hope Research Summary and Wrap up

Speaker: Beth Lambert, Heather Tallman-Ruhm, M.D.

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11:30AM - 12:15PM

End of Conference

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12:45PM

Professional Track

Friday

November 15

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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7:00am - 7:50AM

Welcome: Beth Lambert, Lecture Hall B

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7:50AM - 8:00AM

Blending Motor Planning and Neurodevelopmental Optometry to Access Communication, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: Dana Johnson, Ph.D., MS OTR/L

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8:00am - 9:00am

The Extracellular Matrix, Critical for Neuronal Connectivity, Is Broken Down by the Enzyme Metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in the Brain of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but can be inhibited by the Flavonoid Luteolin, LECTURE HALL A, NON-CME

Speaker: Theoharis Theoharides MS, MPhil, PhD, MD, FAAAAI

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9:00am - 10:00am

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, LECTURE HALL C

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10:00am - 10:30am

The Basics and Beyond of Healing Lyme disease, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: Myriah Hinchey, ND

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10:30am - 11:30am

Science Behind Autism - The Future of Diagnosis and Management, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: Richard Frye, MD, PhD, FAAP, FAAN, CPI

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11:30am - 12:30pm

Professionals and Flex Pass Only - Sponsored Lunch with Ion Cleanse® By AMD, Lecture hall A *NOn-CME

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12:30pm - 2:00pm

Where’s Bifido? Missing Bifidobacterium, Impact on Child Health, and Restoration Strategies, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: Star Edwards, MS, RDN/ LD

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2:00pm - 3:00pm

Microbe Dormancy: A plausible explanation for why chronic Lyme disease, and related illnesses are so hard to treat, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: Bill Rawls M.D

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3:00pm - 4:00pm

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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4:00pm - 4:30pm

Plasmalogens and Advanced Brain Nutrition in Autism and Rare Childhood Diseases, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: Dayan Goodenowe, PhD

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4:30pm - 5:30pm

Saturday

November 16

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, LECTURE HALL C

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7:00am - 7:30am

Genetic Testing Reveals Recurrent Pathways that Predispose Towards Autism: Implications for Personalized Treatment, LECTURE HALL A, NON-CME

Speaker: Richard Boles, MD

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8:00am - 9:00am

Trauma Biology: What’s Happening In The Body And How To Support Our Patients, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH

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9:00am - 10:00am

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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10:00am - 10:30am

The Impact of Light on Human Health, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: George ‘Bud’ Brainard, PhD

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10:30am - 11:30am

Microglial and Mast Cell Activation from Toxin-Mediated Gut Disruptions in Autism Spectrum Disorders, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: Pejman Kateraei, DO

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11:30am - 12:30pm

Complimentary Lunch + Exhibitor Viewing, Lecture Hall C

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12:30pm - 1:45pm

Arsenic: The Environmental Toxin Causing the Most Chronic Disease, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: Joseph Pizzorno, ND

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2:00pm - 3:00pm

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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3:00pm - 3:30pm

Healing Our Children by Healing Ourselves: End the Cycle of Pain by Transforming Your Legacy, LECTURE HALL A/B, Non-CME*

Speaker: Joseph A. Ladapo, MD, PhD and Brianna Ladapo, MLA, CHC, DAIS

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3:30pm - 4:30pm

Raising Resilient Kids In (spite of) Our Modern World, LECTURE HALL A/B, Non-CME*

Speaker: Elisa Song, MD

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4:30pm - 5:30pm

Sunday

November 17

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea, Lecture Hall C

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7:30am - 8:00am

Case Study: Visual Function and Performance affected by Lyme disease, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: William Padula, OD, SFNAP, FAAO, FNORA

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8:00am - 9:00am

Case Study: Demystifying PANS & More: Learning Through Case Studies, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: Nancy Hofreuter O’Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP

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9:00am - 10:00am

Exhibitor Viewing + Coffee/Tea - Lecture Hall C

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10:00am - 10:30am

Case Studies presented by the Medical Academy of Special Needs, LECTURE HALL B

Nancy Hofreuter O’Hara MD, Teresa Holler, John Giatanis MD

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10:30am - 11:30am

Reversing Autism - Recent Case Reports and a Call to Action to Help Expand the Evidence Base for Reversal of Chronic Conditions Among Children, LECTURE HALL B

Speaker: Chris D'Adamo PhD and Angela Taylor DCN, CNS, LDN, IFMCP

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11:30am - 12:30pm

REGISTER TO ATTEND

CME Accreditation and Other Professional Credits

The Health Professional Track, The Childhood Integrative Healthcare Conference – presented by Documenting Hope 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 The Medical Academy. The Medical Academy is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Medical Academy designates this live activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives

List biomarkers that can be used to evaluate the health of the microbiome, assess inflammation and toxicity to gather insight into children’s chronic health conditions
Describe testing and evaluation that can be used to identify environmental factors that may contribute to medical co-morbidities in autism spectrum disorders
Describe metabolic features of autoimmune or other inflammatory conditions in children
Describe the latest findings concerning genetics in autism
Describe how to identify mitochondrial dysfunction in children

Your ticket offers:

3 full days of professional education and training
We are eligible for 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
2 Days of Lunch; 3 days of Coffee/Tea and Snacks
The opportunity to mingle with other like-minded health and wellness professionals
CEU credits for a number of different professional organizations
Learn from world-renowned medical and scientific speakers
Enjoy luxury accommodations and dining at the Omni ChampionsGate

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Health Professionals can earn continuing education units (CEUs), and credits toward certification renewal.

We have applied to the following organizations for CEU or certification maintenance hours/professional development hours:

Nutritional Therapy Association: approved for 14 health-related CEUs.
National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches: approved for 14 health-related CEUs (course CEA-000524-1).
More professional organizations are being added, so please check back for updates.

If you register for the professional track, you will be asked to complete a certification assessment after the conference to obtain your certificate. The certificate of completion may be used for your own individual professional recertification credits in your state or your profession.

For School Guidance Counselors or other Educational Professionals looking for Continuing Education Credits: Please check with your school district’s certification office or in-service program to verify eligibility and procedures to earn school district in-service points from Professional Track attendance.

Join hundreds of your professional colleagues interested in learning more about “root causes” medicine. Return to your practice with the cutting-edge information that will improve your patient outcomes!

Epidemic Answers and The Documenting Hope Project are not yet approved continuing education providers of AOTA, ASHA, APTA or NASW. Members of these associations may be able to fulfill professional development hours and/or certification maintenance hours by attending the professional tract of this conference. A certificate of attendance/completion will be provided to any attendee who wishes to use this conference toward renewal requirements. Please check to confirm if the lectures being offered meet the approval of your state licensing board. Attendance of the entire professional tract will total 13 contact hours.

Join Us In Orlando

Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida over 2-Days, November 21-22, 2026

Fantastic amenities for Documenting Hope’s attendees and their guests.

The Health & Healing Expo will take place at the award-winning Rosen Shingle Creek, one of Central Florida’s most prestigious luxury resorts. Nestled on 255 lush acres along historic Shingle Creek, this AAA Four-Diamond property blends elevated comfort, natural beauty, and world-class amenities—creating the perfect backdrop for connection, innovation, and transformation.

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Luxury Accomodations

Rosen Shingle Creek offers an upscale, Spanish-inspired setting with elegant architecture, expansive meeting spaces, and refined guest accommodations. The property delivers a high-touch hospitality experience that aligns seamlessly with the elevated, professional tone of the
Health & Healing Expo.

Prime Orlando Location

10 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Convenient access to major highways
Close to Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, and International Drive Easily accessible for both domestic and international attendees
This central location makes travel seamless and attractive for vendors and attendees alike.

Exceptional Meeting & Exhibit Space

Over 500,000 square feet of flexible indoor/outdoor event space
Spacious, well-lit exhibit halls ideal for vendor booths and activations
Advanced AV capabilities and high-speed connectivity
Comfortable, intuitive layout for attendee flow and engagement

Resort-Style Amenities

Vendors and attendees will enjoy access to premium amenities that enhance the overall event experience:

Four sparkling outdoor swimming pools
Full-service luxury spa State-of-the-art fitness center 18-hole championship golf course at Shingle Creek Golf Club
Scenic walking paths and nature views
Multiple on-site restaurants and lounges

This creates an atmosphere that supports wellness, relaxation, and meaningful networking beyond the event space.

Elevated Guest Comfort

With over 1,500 beautifully appointed guest rooms, the resort offers spacious accommodations featuring modern amenities and tranquil views. Attendees can remain onsite throughout the event, increasing engagement time and vendor exposure.