SPEAKER PROFILES & PRESENTATIONS

Dr. Victoria Spence, OD, FAA is an Assistant Professor at Pacific University College of Optometry. She completed her residency in Pediatric and Binocular Vision at the Michigan College of Optometry, where she gained experience in myopia control, strabismus, amblyopia, vision therapy, low vision, and neuro-rehabilitation. She also participates in clinical research with the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group (PEDIG) and in myopia control, valuing the opportunity to contribute to evidence-based care. At PUCO, Dr. Spence is passionate about teaching and strives to connect classroom learning with clinical application.

The Eyes Behind the Work: Supporting Vision in Precision Practice From an optometric perspective, sustained close-detailed work under magnification places high demand on the eye's accommodative and binocular vision system. This lecture will review how the eye focuses, coordinates and adapts during prolonged near tasks. The lecture will also review magnification devices (loupes, magnifying lamps, microscopes), and how to alter working distance. We will discuss how  lighting, posture, and optical setup interact with visual physiology, and why certain symptoms of eye strain develop over time. Practical, preventative strategies grounded in eye care principles will be provided to help electrologists optimize their visual setup, recognize early signs of visual fatigue and protect long-term ocular health in a precision based career.

Anne Church, MA, LPC is a therapist in private practice in Beaverton, Oregon, providing individual therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders and recovery from substance use. She has been licensed for the past 29 years.  Previous experience includes 17 years as a a primary counselor on the Women’s Team at Hazelden Betty Ford (Newberg, OR); 5 years as an individual and group therapist @ Columbia Community Mental Health in St Helen’s OR; one year at DePaul (now Fora) Residential Treatment Center in Portland, OR. She is a graduate of Eastern OR University  and Lewis and Clark Graduate School.

“On the Face of It: It’s More Than What It Seems” Helping others is the goal, how to best provide help is the ongoing challenge. For all who have chosen service professions, active listening, empathy and compassion are the basis for interaction with our clients.  Learned beliefs or impressions about appearance can complicate treatment.  Expectations for outcome are intertwined with lived experience. Part of the work is to help our clients gain relief from feeling self-conscious about their appearance.

Ivy Zian is the founder of Flourish Advocacy LLC, an organization that specializes in providing care navigation, insurance advocacy and helping transgender individuals access gender-affirming care. She combines professional experience working in healthcare revenue cycle with personal experience obtaining gender-affirming care to provide clients personalized support in their gender-affirming care journey. FlourishAdvocacy.com

Transgender Patient Advocacy: Practical Support  Electrologists will learn how to support clients through the authorizations process, without taking on the role of full-time advocate, which is especially critical for single-provider practices. We will explore the unique challenges transgender clients face when navigating insurance coverage for gender-affirming electrolysis. Attendees will learn about proper documentation and common mistakes that can trigger denials. Finally, we will examine trends in insurance coverage, identifying what treatments are typically covered, and what changes are emerging in the field.

Dotti Ohlman  is an entrepreneur, wellness educator, and inspirational speaker with over 34 years of experience in oral, dental, nutritional, and physical health. A Registered Dental Hygienist and Oral Systemic Health Specialist, she integrates myotherapy, corrective exercise, group fitness, and ergonomics to help professionals prevent pain and maintain functional movement. Founder of Moxieflow and an advanced BodyBalance instructor, Dotti inspires participants to embrace daily self-care, optimize posture and movement, and enhance long-term wellness both on and beyond the job.

Ergonomics and Wellness for Electrologists  A presentation designed specifically for electrologists to reduce pain, prevent injury, and optimize on-the-job wellness. The session explores ergonomics, including definitions, foundational equipment, and participants’ current pain patterns. Attendees will learn practical strategies for posture, spinal alignment, and breathing, as well as movement techniques to interrupt the pain-spasm-pain cycle both on and beyond the job. Emphasis is placed on applying daily self-care, integrating corrective exercise, ergonomic principles, and mindful movement to support long-term health and professional longevity.

Felice Gersh, M.D. is board-certified in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She taught as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Keck USC School of Medicine for 12 years, and she is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine. A globally recognized expert on women’s health, she regularly speaks at conferences around the world. Dr. Gersh is the bestselling author of PCOS SOS.

Fundamental Issues of PCOS PCOS is a serious medical condition involving hormone imbalances, especially too little estradiol and too much testosterone. The hormonal imbalances result in multiple symptoms and health challenges involving all the organ body systems. This webinar will explain the essential causes and consequences of PCOS and present a comprehensive integrative approach for health optimization of PCOS women.

Wyld Lee is a sensitive & awkward animal whose native tongue is dance.  She is a certified/accredited 5Rhythms Teacher & Spaceholder (a journey that took a decade) and has been holding exquisite spaces in this practice since 2018.  The 5Rhythms has been the healing modality that allowed her to finally resolve the trauma of violation that had impacted most of her days.  After decades of therapy, it was the somatic listening to the body that actually offered the key to relief & rebirth.  It is her greatest joy to share this beloved practice with any human curious about conscious movement practices & learning to trust their instincts again. You can learn more about her 5Rhythms work at www.wyldlee.com.  She also holds a variety of other modalities that are used in service to liberation for women - www.wyldfempyre.com

Somatics, Safety & Being Seen We will explore the power of the pack through curiosity, sharing & embodiment practices. Through investigating the animal body, movement & our continuous connection with those around us, guests will discover how important their own nervous system regulation is in creating a safe enough experience for their clients.  When we learn to be more honest & transparent with what is happening on the inside of us, we automatically create a more felt sense of safety for those in our care.

 “Between the head and feet of any given person is a billion miles of unexplored wilderness.” Gabrielle Roth

When we give time to exploring our inner wilderness, it helps others feel more comfortable in our authentic presence.