Thursday
Check-in for the Summit, pick up materials and and get all your questions answered. You must Check-in in order to attend. So if you arrive Thursday, you can check in and no need to check in on Friday/Saturday. Otherwise, check in on Friday/Saturday morning depending on your schedule. - 19 CECs ACSM Available
Registration
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Intensive on Plant-Based Performance
Friday
6:00 am - 8:00 am
Check-in for the Summit, pick up materials and and get all your questions answered. You must Check-in in order to attend.
Registration
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:00 am - 8:15 am
Dotsie Bausch
Scott Stoll, MD
Dotsie and Scott will get the session kicked off with a welcome and some background on why and how Plant-Based Performance is driving better gains.
Game of Gains: A New Paradigm in Performance Nutrition
8:15 am - 9:15 am
Dotsie Bausch
Jeff Olson
Scott Stoll, MD
For decades macronutrients dominated the discussion in sports nutrition today. The new science of performance reveals that optimized, cellular, and physiologic function is dominated by micronutrients. Pulling from the new science, Jeff and Scott this session will present a new construct of sports nutrition and the food patterns that fuel performance both in competition and daily life.
Energy Optimization: The Relationship Between Micronutrients and Mitochondria
9:15 am - 10:15 am
James F. Loomis, Jr., MD
Energy production is fundamental to performance at every level of sports and daily life. Simply put, increased energy production produces enhanced performance. During this session, attendees will learn about the core dietary components that not only improve the efficiency of mitochondria – the powerplant of the cell – mitochondria, but help in the creation of create new mitochondria thus increasing overall energy production.
Break
10:15 am - 10:45 am
The Microbiome and Optimal Immunity for Human Performance
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Angie Sadeghi, MD
The microbiome is more important to overall performance than we realize. Enhanced immunity for accelerated injury healing, normalization of inflammation and combating infections (especially before big events and occasions), are modulated by a healthy microbiome. This session will present the emerging evidence that demonstrates the performance enhancement, energy optimization and immune system enhancements of a healthy microbiome and how to maximize your microbiota.
The Power of Plants in Fueling Recovery and Regeneration
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Stephan Esser, MD
Proper nutrition is paramount to recovery and regeneration but is often a neglected area of sports and daily nutrition. This presentation will walk attendees through the remarkable science of the gut joint axis, mobilization of stem cells, activation of cartilage regeneration and the power of an anti-inflammatory diet to improve recovery and soreness and get you “back in the game” faster than you ever thought possible.
LUNCH / Networking
12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
Razor Sharp: The Nexus of Nutrition for the Brain
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD
Reaction time, memory, focus and clarity are critical to performance and are maximized or limited by the athlete’s plate. Learn from international experts about the power of a well-designed performance nutrition program to improve your cognitive performance, in sport and in daily life, giving you the healthiest brain possible both today and as you age.
The Science of Supplements, Focused Foods and Performance
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Mitra Ray, PhD
With thousands of supplements on the internet market today, it is almost impossible to understand whether or not the science behind these products actually supports their marketing claims. This session, will parse through the science to present the truth and about supplements and dosage and what, if any, are the effects on human performance.
BREAK
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Micronutrients > Macronutrients
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Scott Stoll, MD
Stephan Esser, MD
James F. Loomis, MD
Mitra Ray, PhD
Angie Sadeghi, MD
Ayesha Sherzai, MD
Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD
Focused on the application of optimal performance nutrition, this panel will answer key questions related to micronutrient rich foods that assist in recovery, activity specific nutrition, pre-and-post activity nutrition, anti-inflammatory foods, and the strategies for incorporating these foods in active, travel-based lifestyles.
Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
5:45 pm - 6:00 pm
Dotsie Bausch
Scott Stoll, MD
Networking Reception
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Summit on Human Performance
Saturday
6:00 am - 5:30 pm
Check-in for the Summit, pick up materials and and get all your questions answered. You must Check-in in order to attend.
Registration
Block 1A - Regenerating
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Stephan Esser, MD
REGENERATING – Faster Gains
Regenerative medicine is an innovative field that utilizes natural therapies to jump start the body's natural ability to heal and restore damaged tissue. Today treatments like PRP, Stem cells and exosomes can be delivered directly into the injured tissue via ultrasound. Dr. Esser will overview the history and current state of regenerative treatments, how they can be applied safely, and describe its potential real life cases.
Block 1B - Regenerating -
The Regenerative Potential of Plasma Exchange
9:00 am - 10:00 am
David Haase, MD
REGENERATING – Faster Gains
This session will detail how Therapeutic Plasma Exchange has the potential to slow down the rate of brain and body degeneration and increase the rate at which the body regenerates and recovers. As we age, blood becomes polluted with “rusty” proteins and “sticky” molecules that may adversely affect the brain and body. Some of this same "injury" happens from intense physical training. Since blood is the river of nourishment for cells - the health of cells is influenced by the health of the blood. Therapeutic Plasma Exchange helps to "clean" your blood and removes certain harmful substances circulating in your plasma thus nourishing the cellular habitat and supporting the body's natural regenerative factors. This means faster recovery, faster regeneration and faster gains - all positively impacting human performance.
BREAK
Networking & Partner Exploration
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Block 1C - Regenerating
PRP and It’s Effect on Human Performance
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Scott Stoll, MD
REGENERATING – Faster Gains
There is a global unmet need for tissue repair strategies to treat musculoskeletal (MSK) and spinal disorders and emerging therapies that utilize platelet-rich plasma (PRP) applications are playing important roles in a variety of regenerative medicine treatment plans.
PRP therapy is based on the fact that platelet growth factors (PGFs) support the three phases of wound healing and repair cascade (inflammation, proliferation, remodeling). In recent years, progress has been made in understanding PRP technology and the concepts for bioformulation, and the mechanisms related to inflammation and angiogenesis in tissue repair and regenerative processes.
This regenerative therapy can provide huge advantages to human performance both in competition and in everyday life.
Block 2A - Technology
Is Pulse Oximetry an Effective Tool for Human Performance
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Joe Kiani
TECHNOLOGY – Better Gains
A pulse oximeter is a unique device that measures oxygen saturation in the blood and the pulse rate. An accurate reading can be provided in seconds, or it can be worn continuously. Oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse provide a quick measure of cardio-respiratory function at a glance, which can be extremely useful for athletes, people living at high altitude, hikers, and those with respiratory illnesses. Pulse oximeters are machines that measure a complex physiological process, therefore it is good to have an understanding of how they work, and what exactly the oxygen saturation in your arteries can tell you and whether or not they are beneficial in improving human performance.
LUNCH
Networking & Partner Exploration
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Block 2B - Technology
How Technology Helped Me…And Can Help You Too
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dotsie Bausch
TECHNOLOGY – Better Gains
We hear a lot about the amazing healthcare technology that is saving lives in hospitals and surgery centers. We also see technology enhancing the human performance of athletes all over the world. But much of the same technology that is available and beneficial to those elite athletes, is also available to weekend warriors, busy executives and others that simply “play hard” in the game of life. Dotsie will share some examples of technology that she uses to help her performance both on the track and in everyday life.
Block 2C - Technology
Balancing and Maintaining the Health of the Human Nervous System to Enhance Human Performance
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Jim Poole
TECHNOLOGY – Better Gains
The central nervous system governs us, protects us and allows us to stay alive – it’s number one goal is self-preservation. When we are stressed, the nervous system activates and mobilizes resources to protect us from the stressor(s) – whether real or perceived. Often times with chronic stress, the body’s resources are perpetually mobilized, leading your mind and body to be constantly “ramped up” driving people to perpetual anxiety. The thing to do in this situation is to slow everything down so your body can heal, recover and regenerate. This can be a challenge for some people to do on their own but Jim Poole will introduce you to a technology that can help mitigate stress, restore calmness, increase rest, recovery and regeneration and increase human performance at every level.
BREAK
Networking & Partner Exploration
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Block 3A - Thinking
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Dean Sherzai, MD, PhD
THINKING – Smarter Gains
Have you ever wondered about the secrets of the human brain and how we can maximize its capabilities? Join Dr. Dean Sherzai, an internationally renowned neurologist and expert in optimizing brain function, to learn how to effectively wire in new habits and prune out limiting, unwanted habits. Drawing on the most up to date research Dr. Sherzai will walk attendees through the science of habits and the most effective tools in the behavior change research.
Networking Reception
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Sunday
Registration
Check-in for the Summit, pick up materials and and get all your questions answered. You must Check-in in order to attend.
6:00 am - 3:00 pm
Block 3B - Thinking
The Development and Maintenance of Mental Toughness and its Role in Human Performance
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Wendy Borlabi, PhD
THINKING – Smarter Gains
Resilience and mental toughness are crucial to success and allow individuals to cope, better than their opponents, with the demands, pressures, and challenges on the field of life or competition. Just like strength and endurance, mental toughness can be trained and developed. This presentation will describe the stages and mechanisms responsible for developing and refining mental toughness, the real world benefits with examples, and the practical steps that anyone can apply today.
Block 3C - Thinking
Programmed for Performance
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Tara Heaton
THINKING – Smarter Gains
In today’s hustle culture we are all becoming addicted to pleasure. Our brains are wired for excellence but our constant need to reward work and mitigate stress is damaging our ability to reach our potential. Work and stress that are not managed in honor of our biology are impeding our health, growth, and human performance.
With a mashup of compelling evidence and heartwarming stories, Tara will demonstrate how we are responding to today’s wealth of access to pleasure and constant stimulation. Tara’s research and life experiences offer insight into the untapped power within us. She will provide winning strategies that empower us to optimize human performance.
BREAK
Networking & Partner Exploration
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Block 4A - Moving
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Charlie Engle
MOVING – Stronger Gains
Charlie Engle ran across the Sahara, all 4600 miles, 50 miles a day for 111 consecutive days. He pushes himself to the point where all seems hopeless because that is where he discovers new things about himself. Charlie's remarkable story of began with drug addiction and ended in ultramarathons. Through this process, he has discovered secrets to overcoming challenges, enduring pain, finding joy, and overcoming obstacles to achieve success. This presentation will describe the mindsets and daily personal disciplines of a champion and specific practices that cultivate beliefs that lead to extraordinary human performances.
Block 4B - Moving
Myofascial Dysfunction: An Overlooked Consideration
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kenny Owens
MOVING – Stronger Gains
Discover the insight of the role of muscles in pain, disease, dysfunction and disability and their role in organ problems and the absence of proper information regarding myofascial problems. Myofascial dysfunction is the single most overlooked consideration affecting our health today and can be a major factor on an individuals’ Human Performance either in competition or in every-day life.
If there were no brushing or flossing, every human being, alive would have tooth decay. This is what we have in the domain of muscles. Every human being alive has myofascial tightness and does not know that exists. Improve this and you’ll improve Human Performance.
LUNCH
Networking & Partner Exploration
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Block 4C - Moving
Have We Normalized Suboptimal Behavior: Why Movement Matters
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
James F. Loomis, Jr., MD
MOVING – Stronger Gains
Movement has six main benefits. Movement strengthens muscles which stabilizes balance. Movement builds denser and more durable bones. Movement increases joint flexibility which help prevent injury. Movement helps to regrow structures of the brain, decrease cognitive decline and positively effect mood. Movement cuts your risk of heart disease and improves blood pressure. Movement increases lung function and improves your cardiorespiratory endurance. This session will analyze the mechanisms on how movement increase human performance at the highest level and at the everyday level.
Closing Remarks
3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Dotsie Bausch
Jeff Olson
Scott Stoll, MD
That’s a wrap for the weekend. We’ll take a few minutes to summarize the weekend, preview what’s next and dish out a few “thank you’s” along the way.
Free Time / Depart / Personal Time
3:15 pm - ???
We hope you enjoyed the weekend. Now, play some golf, enjoy the resort, stay and extra day or two, visit Disney or head home. Whatever you decide to do, we wish you well! Until next time.