2026 Speakers

Kerri Mosakl

BSP

Kerri has been a pharmacist for 30 years, with experience in both hospital and community pharmacy settings. In 2016 Kerri began attending hormone symposiums in Canada and the US, led by functional medicine OB/GYNs passionate about hormones. She also completed online training through PCCA to become a C4 HRT Specialist and attended a symposium to earn her credentials. More recently she has been attending the BHRT Training Series Conferences with Worldlink Medical, which offers detailed evidence based training to optimize hormone therapy. Kerri opened a Pharmasave in Cumberland in 2020. She is passionate about guiding women through perimenopause and menopause, relishing opportunities to educate on hormone pathways and treatment options. She holds group educational sessions at her store to help women navigate these changes. In June of 2026, she won an “Excellence in Patient Care Award” from the BCPhA for her commitment to empowering women through hormone education.  

Description of workshop: Hormones: Treatment options for Estrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone.

Kerri will present all the treatment options for BHRT. The evidence based benefits of each and all the dosing options and ranges, including the pros and cons of each one. This will help women go to their care practitioners armed with knowledge and also help them make changes to optimize their current therapy if needed.

Carrie Scollon

Creator of FoundHer.today

Carrie is the creator of FoundHer.today. A community and movement for women redefining what is possible in their next chapter. After 21 years at home raising their family, Carrie found herself asking a question millions of women know all too well: Who am I now? That question became her mission. Through summits, retreats, the Lighthouse Project and her signature talk, Full of Herself, Carrie helps women move from searching to becoming…and reminds them that being full of themselves is not the problem. It’s the whole point.

Description of workshop: What if being full of yourself was never the problem-it was the answer.

Full of Herself is a bold, liberating session for women who are navigating profound shifts. It is a season of transition, disruption and invitation’s. Carrie Scollon takes the phrase that was once used against women and reclaims it completely, guiding attendees through three powerful shifts: from seeking to becoming, from guilt to growth, and from pleasing to presence. At a time when so much is changing in their bodies, their relationships, and their sense of self, women leave this session understanding what wholehearted living actually looks and feels like for them. With a deeper understanding of what has been holding them back, a new relationship with their own story, and the clarity and courage to finally show up as themselves, fully, un apologetically, and with out waiting for permission. What makes this session unforgettable is its rare Full of Herself Inventory, that meets every women exactly where she is in her journey toward wholehearted living. This is not a talk you just list to. It’s one you feel, and one you carry with you long after your leave the room.

Dr. Liezl Sullivan

Dr. Liezl Sullivan, Post Grad Dip (Aes Med.), MBChB, DRCOG, MRCGP, JCPTGP, CCFP

I qualified as a physician in 1994 and gained experience across a range of medical specialties before completing my training as a Family Physician in the United Kingdom in 2002. Since 2005, I have also focused on Aesthetic Medicine, combining a medical background with a passion for skin health, positive ageing, and women’s wellness. Over time, my practice has evolved to include a special interest in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, helping them navigate the physical and emotional changes of midlife with confidence and evidence-based care. I am passionate about educating women on the latest treatment options to improve intimate health, overall well-being, and quality of life. My postgraduate qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (1999), Family Physician Qualifications (2002), Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine (2011), and Postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology (2021).

Description of workshop: Vaginal Health in Menopause: Restoring Comfort, Confidence & Intimacy 

Menopause brings many changes, yet vaginal health is one of the least discussed aspects of a woman’s well-being. This presentation will explore the common symptoms of Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM), including vaginal dryness, discomfort, painful intercourse, urinary symptoms, and recurrent urinary tract infections, while explaining why these changes occur and how they can affect quality of life. Attendees will learn about evidence-based treatment options, including lifestyle strategies, hormone and non-hormonal therapies, and the latest regenerative and energy-based treatments designed to restore comfort, confidence, and intimate wellness. This informative session empowers women with practical knowledge, dispels common myths, and provides the tools they need to make informed decisions about their health and regain confidence at every stage of menopause.

Janna Denton-Howes

Janna Denton-Howes is a Marriage Coach, Sex Educator, and founder of Doing It Together, a program and podcast that has helped thousands of couples create more comfortable, enjoyable, and authentic sexual relationships. For over a decade, she has specialized in supporting women who struggle with low desire for sex, including many navigating perimenopause and menopause. Janna’s work is personal. After spending years feeling broken and alone because she didn’t want sex, she became passionate about helping women discover that they are not the problem. Her approach is compassionate, evidence-informed, and rooted in gender equity. Janna lives in Campbell River with her husband and two teenage daughters, where you’ll often find her rollerblading along the Seawalk or paddle boarding at Saratoga.

Description of workshop: Rethinking Sex, Desire, and Pleasure in Menopause

In this presentation, Janna will explore the cultural messages women and men receive about sex, relationships, and obligation- and how those messages can shape a woman’s experience for decades. Attendees will learn why safety, choice, and authenticity are often overlooked in conversations about sexuality, and why menopause can be a powerful opportunity to reflect on what they truly want moving forward. Through a blend of research, storytelling, and practical insights, women will leave feeling validated, empowered, and equipped to rethink sex, desire, and pleasure on their own terms.

Joselyn John, RN

RN

Joselyne John, RN is a Remote Certified Primary Care Nurse (Advanced Scope), Sleep Science Coach, and author of Sleep Tight: The #1 Secret to Achieving Your Dreams. Since graduating from nursing school in 2016, while working in various nursing roles, she has been providing sleep solutions to individuals and teams. She is trained in holistic sleep solutions — including the relationships between sleep and hormones, gut health, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle, and physiology. Based in Port Hardy on the land of the Kwakiutl people, she is passionate about women’s sleep through perimenopause and menopause. In 2025, she led well-received sleep workshops in local communities and was a featured speaker at the 2026 Faith and Mental Health Summit.

Description of workshop: Sleep as Regulation: Rebuilding Sleep Foundations Through Perimenopause and Menopause.  

What if there is more to your sleep story than menopause alone? In this session, Joselyn explores sleep as a foundational regulator of health through perimenopause and menopause – uncovering why sleep often breaks down during these seasons and how to rebuild it from the root. Attendees will walk away understanding the multiple factors that influence sleep beyond hormones, a clear framework for identifying their own root causes, and practical, holistic strategies to start using right away. Combining clinical insight with a warm, relatable approach, this session empowers women to move from frustration to clarity — and to advocate for the rest they deserve.

Dr. Sarah Soles, MSc, ND, MSCP

Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) and Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO)

Dr. Sarah Soles is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) and Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology (FABNO). Her virtual naturopathic practice addresses both acute symptoms and long-term health optimization, with a focus on reducing future disease risk. Dr. Soles has a special interest in women’s health, including in-depth knowledge on menopause hormone therapy, chronic disease prevention and management, and integrative cancer care. She frequently uses bioidentical hormone therapy, dietary and lifestyle changes, as well as targeted supplementation to support optimal health and longevity. She also uses testing to determine underlying hormonal, nutritional, and metabolic drivers of symptoms.

Description of workshop: Menopause Hormone Therapy – Benefits beyond hot flashes

Dr. Soles is a strong proponent of menopause education and believes every woman deserves a conversation regarding what to expect and what tools are available to address symptoms and optimize health during this hormone transition. Dr. Soles will address common questions around when to start, who is a good candidate, and what your treatment options include — helping you feel prepared and empowered to have informed conversations with your physician.

Stephanie Grozell

R.Ac & Pilates Instructor

Stephanie Grozell is a Registered Acupuncturist, Pilates and movement educator whose work centers around supporting women through the physical and emotional transitions of midlife. She practices at Fullmoon Physiotherapy in the Comox Valley, alongside pelvic floor physiotherapists, offering an integrated approach to women’s health and movement. Her work is grounded in the understanding that our bodies are not problems to be fixed, but systems that are constantly adapting, communicating, and requiring different kinds of support at different stages of life. Through acupuncture, Chinese medicine, movement, and accessible education, Stephanie creates spaces where women can better understand their bodies, feel supported through change, and reconnect with themselves in a more grounded and sustainable way. Her work with women navigating perimenopause, menopause, pelvic health changes, and recovery after procedures such as hysterectomy is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that women deserve to feel informed, supported, and connected throughout every stage of life.

Description of workshop: The Three Foundations of the Menopause Transition: A Chinese Medicine Approach to Balance, Resilience & Your Second Spring   

 Menopause is often approached through the lens of symptoms, decline, and something to be fixed, but Chinese medicine offers a different perspective. It views this stage as a natural transformation that invites us to better understand our bodies and support our changing needs. In this experiential presentation, we will explore the three foundations of Chinese medicine, Jing, Qi and Blood, and Yin Yang balance, and how these concepts relate to the physical, emotional, and energetic changes experienced throughout perimenopause and menopause. Through education, guided movement, breathwork, body awareness, and an introduction to acupuncture and acupressure, attendees will experience practical ways to reconnect with their bodies, support regulation, and build resilience through this transition. Participants will leave with a deeper appreciation of their body’s wisdom and a new framework for navigating midlife with confidence and trust.

Dr. Colleen Norris

PhD (Epidemiology) MN BScN RN FAHA FCAHS FES, CWHHA (Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance

Dr. Colleen Norris is a Professor and Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta, registered nurse, holds the Cavarzan Chair in Women’s Health Research for the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation, a member of the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute, and is a well-respected expert in cardiovascular health. Additionally, Dr. Norris is a leading part of the Women’s Heart Health Research Collaborative, which partners with the CK Hui Heart Centre, Lois Hole Hospital for Women, and the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation to improve women’s cardiovascular care. Dr. Norris focuses on how sex and gender impact women’s health throughout their entire life cycle, from perimenopause to post-reproductive. Her research explores how these factors influence conditions like cardiovascular disease and other health concerns. Dr. Norris’s ground-breaking work continues to shine a spotlight on the complexities of women’s health and aims to create a more holistic and inclusive approach to clinical practice and policy. 

Description of workshop: Cycle to Cessation: Estrogen is the Architect of Women’s Health

The reproductive transition is one of the most significant yet least recognized periods in a woman’s health journey, with profound implications for cardiovascular, metabolic, bone, cognitive, and mental health. This presentation explores why estrogen is the architect of women’s health, how hormonal changes beginning in the late reproductive stage influence disease risk, and why earlier recognition and evidence-based intervention are critical. Attendees will gain practical strategies to identify women who may benefit from timely assessment, understand current evidence for lifestyle and hormone-based interventions, and appreciate the role of innovative, nurse practitioner-led models of care in closing long standing gaps in women’s health services. Drawing on emerging research and the first publicly funded virtual menopause clinic in Canada, this session will challenge conventional thinking and provide actionable insights that can immediately improve care for women across the reproductive transition.