In this focused and forward‑looking session, Dr. Tori Hudson will present the most clinically relevant botanical and nutraceutical research impacting women’s health from the past two years. Drawing on more than four decades of expertise in women’s integrative medicine, Dr. Hudson will guide participants through emerging evidence, practical applications, and the evolving landscape of natural therapeutics for women.

About Dr. Hudson

Dr. Tori Hudson, Naturopathic Physician, graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in 1984 and has served the college in several capacities, including: Medical Director, Associate Academic Dean, and Academic Dean. She is currently a clinical adjunct professor at NUNM), Sonoran University of Health Sciences, Bastyr University and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr Hudson has been in practice for over 40 years, is the medical director of her clinic, “A Woman’s Time” in Portland, Oregon, co-owner, and director of product research and education for VITANICA and the program director for the Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine. She is also the founder and co-director of NERC (Naturopathic Education and Research Consortium), a non-profit organization for accredited naturopathic residencies.

Dr. Hudson has been appointed as a faculty member of the Fellowship in Integrative Health and Medicine, Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine and the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Hudson was awarded the 1990 President’s award from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians for her research in women’s health, the 1999 prestigious Naturopathic Physician of the Year award, the 2003 NUNM Alumni Pioneer Award., the 2009 Natural Products Association Pioneer Award and in 2012 was inducted into the NUNM Hall of Fame. In 2016, she was the recipient of the annual Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physician’s “Living Legends” award.

In 2021 she received the 2020 American Botanical Council’s prestigious Fredi Kronenberg Excellence in Research and Education in Botanicals in Women’s Health Award for 2020.

She is a nationally recognized author (book: Women’s Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine second edition, McGraw Hill 2008) and the Menopause Companion (2023), speaker, educator, researcher, and clinician. Dr. Hudson serves on several editorial boards, advisory panels and as a consultant to the natural products industry. She also writes monthly columns and free lance articles for several publications.

www.drtorihudson.com www.instituteofwomenshealth.com www.awomanstime.com www.vitanica.com

Registration and Fees 

Register to attend the event by February 9th.

Register here.

General Admission: $75

Current Sonoran residents and faculty: 100% discount (Free) 

Sonoran Alumni: 50% Discount 

In-person attendees are invited to enjoy a complimentary dinner following the session. Stay to learn about Vitanica products. 

Continuing Education

This Event is Sponsored by Vitanica

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Optional in-person experiences on February 13 near Tempe, AZ include a desert herb walk with John Slattery and a hands-on medicine-making workshop with Katie Stage, ND, RH (AHG). A pre-conference intensive with Donald Yance, CN, RH (AHG) offers an in-depth exploration of integrative neurological health.

Earn up to 30+ hours of CE/CME/PDA credits while connecting with clinicians, herbalists, and plant-lovers from around the world.

Online, educational event highlights: 

• 21 clinical lectures
• Pre-conference intensive with Donald Yance, CN, RH (AHG) on Unitive Medicine for Neurological Health
• Two panel discussions
• Friday in-person field study with John Slattery, Bioregional Herbalist
• Friday in-person medicine-making workshop with Katie Stage, ND, RH (AHG), FABNG
• Continuing education credits

Attendees Receive

• Attendance to live online lectures February 13 – 15 (Intensives, CE, and field study extra)
• Streaming of all videos for 6 months (except outdoor workshops and walks, which won’t be recorded)
• Full set of audio recordings to own
• Digital lecture notes to own

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• Experience our campus and explore student learning, support, and wellness spaces.
• Connect with the campus community including academic and student support staff and current students.
• Choose your adventure and pick from presentations from admissions, financial aid, career services, and current students.

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Explore Sonoran University from every angle at our 2026 Discovery Day Event – an immersive, inspiring experience designed to help you envision your journey as a future naturopathic medical student. We also encourage you to bring a guest to share the day with you.

Your morning begins with Early Check-In at 8:00 a.m., followed by an energizing Welcome to Sonoran University! at 9:00 a.m.

Register here!

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In this continuing education program, Dr. Neustadt addresses why osteoporosis is often undertreated and how to improve patient outcomes. You’ll learn how to quickly assess fracture risk using standard intake forms and noninvasive, in-office testing, reframe patient conversations away from bone density and surrogate markers to focus on fracture prevention and empowering patients, and interpret bone health and osteoporosis research to make better clinical decisions. 

About the Speaker 

John Neustadt, ND (Bastyr University), is Founder and President of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI) and NBI Pharmaceuticals. He wrote four books, including Fracture-Proof Your Bones: A Comprehensive Guide to Osteoporosis, received multiple US FDA Orphan Drug Designations for the potential treatment of rare diseases using natural products, is on the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Corporate Advisory Roundtable, and was VP and Treasurer of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA). Elsevier recognized him as one of the Top 10 Cited Authors in the world for his work. 

Registration and Fees 

Registration link coming soon! 

General Admission: $75

Current Sonoran residents and faculty: 100% discount (Free) 

Sonoran Alumni: 50% Discount 

In-person attendees are invited to enjoy a complimentary dinner following the session. Stay to learn about NBI products that can support bone health and help reduce fracture risk. 

Continuing Education

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