PRESENTATION 1:

Naturopathic Management of Men’s Sexual Dysfunction
by Matthew Cavaiola, ND

Many men experience some form of sexual dysfunction including low libido, erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.  These conditions are often psychologically and emotionally debilitating, many men do not visit their doctor to talk about these issues because of embarrassment and doctors are often not trained to discuss or know how to treat sexual dysfunction in their male patients.  Clearly knowledge gaps exist and therefore it is very important that naturopathic practitioners be able to help men overcome sexual dysfunction concerns.  After this webinar, attendees will be able to: 1) identify root causes of the most common sexual dysfunction conditions 2) learn how to evaluate a patient using appropriate lab testing and other objective means and 3) take an integrative approach to helping men suffering from sexual dysfunction using nutritional, hormonal and pharmaceutical interventions. 

Goals and Objectives:

1. Understand the causes, relationships between and the pharmaceutical treatment options for low libido, erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory and orgasmic dysfunction.
2. Evaluate and track progress of men with sexual dysfunction using subjective evaluation screening tools and lab testing.
3. Prescribe testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) to remedy different forms of sexual dysfunction
4. Use targeted naturopathic interventions including botanicals, vitamins and minerals and other topical or injectable preparations for men with sexual dysfunction.

 

PRESENTATION 2:

Naturopathic and Ayurvedic Approaches to Neurology
by Virender Sodhi, MD (Ayurved, ND)

Join us for an exploration of Ayurvedic approaches to treating the nervous system. In this lecture, we will discuss how Ayurveda defines the nervous system, what Majja Dhatu means, and how it is influenced by lifestyle, diet, influencing the microbiome, and using specific herbs. Additionally, we will expand and add onto the physical exam using Ayurvedic diagnostic techniques to further refine and tailor treatment of neural conditions using case studies from Dr. Sodhi’s practice.
 
Goals and Objectives:

1. Understand the nervous system from an Ayurvedic perspective, including similarities and differences between modern medicine and Ayurvedic philosophy.
2. Utilize specific herbal treatments for various neurological conditions. Participants will also be educated on potential herb/drug interactions where applicable.
3. Enhance their diagnostic skills using basic Ayurvedic assessments including pulse, tongue, and other observations and how to apply that information to make targeted herbal, dietary, pharmaceutical, and lifestyle recommendations.
4. Understand the role of the microbiome and its influence in neurological conditions and the historic roots this has in Ayurvedic nervous system treatments.

PRESENTATION 3:

Pharmaceutical and Integrative Considerations for Pelvic Dysfunctions
by Peter Koshland, PharmD

Pelvic conditions, including vaginitis, urinary tract conditions, pelvic pain, and rectal issues are very common conditions that can greatly affect a patient’s quality of life. Patients can experience mild discomfort to debilitating pain. These conditions are often hard to treat and take a long time for patients to feel relief. In this presentation, Peter Koshland will discuss how compounded therapies can be very effective and safe at addressing pelvic dysfunction and customizing therapies to each patient’s specific conditions. Attendees will be able to implement these treatment strategies on day one to improve their patients’ health outcomes.

Goals and Objectives:

1. Understand different conditions of the pelvic region including vaginitis, hemorrhoids, urinary tract conditions, pelvic pain, and various rectal issues.
2. Look at treatment options for these conditions, including compounded and other conventional pharmaceutical options.
3. Understand how to utilize compounded options that can help improve sexual health.
4. Discuss the importance of inquiring about sensitive topics around pelvic dysfunction with patients.
5. Learn about important practitioners to utilize as referral sources for patients with pelvic dysfunction to create a team of support, which leads to the best possible patient outcomes, particularly with this type of complex and multi-faceted condition.

Matthew Cavaiola, ND

Dr. Matthew Cavaiola grew up near Annapolis, Maryland in a family where natural medicine was the norm. He went to the University of Delaware where he received his undergraduate degree in Biology and a Master's degree in Human Nutrition. He then went on to receive an additional Master's degree in Acupuncture from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture and his Naturopathic Medical Degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, both located in Phoenix, AZ. He is passionate about education and has dedicated his entire life to getting healthier and sharing the knowledge that he has picked up along the way with his colleagues, patients and students.  He specializes in men’s health and has lectured on many topics in the field including prostate health, testosterone replacement therapy, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.  He incorporates many healing modalities into his naturopathic medical practice, Conscious Human Medicine, located in Santa Monica, CA that he co-founded with his partner. 


Virender Sodhi, MD (Ayurved), ND

Dr. Virender Sodhi is the first Ayurvedic and Naturopathic physician in the United States.  He earned his M.D. (Ayurved) degree in 1980 from Dayanand Ayurvedic Medical College in Jalandar, India.  Dr. Sodhi served as a college professor in India until 1986, when the Indian government selected him to share Ayurveda with Western society as part of a cultural exchange program. After arriving in the United States, Dr. Sodhi enrolled at Bastyr University and received his N.D. degree from Bastyr in 1988. His clinical work has specialized in combing Ayurvedic medicine and oncology, having finished fellowship in Integrative Oncology with Dr. Mark Rosenberg in 2012. He is also the CEO of Ayush Herbs Inc, bringing sustainable and pure Ayurvedic herbs and herbal formulations to the West.  He currently practices at the Ayurvedic & Naturopathic Medical Clinic in Bellevue, Washington.


Peter Koshland, PharmD

Peter Koshland, PharmD is a graduate of Georgetown University (1996) and the University of California at San Francisco School of Pharmacy (2000), where he continues to serve as an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Pharmacy.  Peter opened his compounding pharmacy, Koshland Pharm, in 2009 in San Francisco, to further the availability of high-quality, customized medications for patients. Throughout his twenty year career, Peter has worked with doctors and patients on individualized, integrative therapies that make a difference in the quality of patients’ day-to-day lives.  He trains and consults with doctors across the state of California in the areas of hormone replacement, thyroid disorders and compounding applications for dermatology, urology, and pain management. Peter is a collaborating member of PASHN, the Pelvic and Sexual Health Network of Northern California, which is an interdisciplinary group of providers dedicated to professional networking and education in support of the pelvic and sexual health needs of Northern California patients. He is also an advocate for the compounding profession, speaking in settings such as regulatory panels in Washington D.C. and recent national podcasts on why continued access to quality compounded hormone options is critical to patient well-being and care.