
Revive & Thrive: Harnessing Nitric Oxide to Reignite Hormonal Balance and Female Vitality
Course Description:
Join the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI) for a transformative session on the cutting-edge role of nitric oxide in women’s health. “Revive & Thrive” explores how this powerful molecule is reshaping our understanding of hormonal balance, easing menopausal transitions, and enhancing sexual vitality in women.
Kicking off with an illuminating keynote by PLMI founder Dr. Jeffrey Bland, this event sets the stage for a deep dive into the science and clinical application of nitric oxide. Renowned hormone expert Dr. Mariza Snyder teams up with Cathy Eason, Clinical Educator at Berkeley Life, to explore emerging research and practical strategies that empower women to restore balance, energy, and confidence at every stage of life.
Whether you’re a clinician, health coach, or curious practitioner of lifestyle medicine, this session will equip you with the latest insights and actionable tools to help your patients or clients thrive.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the physiological role of nitric oxide in hormone signaling
- Explore nitric oxide’s impact on menopausal symptoms and sexual function
- Learn personalized strategies for supporting nitric oxide production in women
- Gain clinical pearls from leading experts in integrative and lifestyle medicine
Hourly Schedule
August 19, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
- Introduction
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Speakers:
Jeff Bland, PhD
- 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
- Cathy Eason Science of Nitric Oxide
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Speakers:
Cathy Eason
- 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Dr. Mariza Snyder Clinical application
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Speakers:
Dr. Mariza Snyder
- 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
- Panel Discussion

He is known worldwide as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement, which represents his vision for a care model that is grounded in systems biology and informed by research that he has a unique ability to synthesize. His pioneering work has created the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI), as well as the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the global leader in Functional Medicine education. Since 1991, hundreds of thousands of healthcare practitioners have participated in PLMI and IFM programs, and this collective knowledge has positively impacted the lives of patients all over the world.


Speakers
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Jeff Bland, PhDFunctional Medicine Founder and Pioneer
Dr. Jeffrey Bland is a personable and highly respected thought leader who has spent more than four decades focused on the improvement of human health.
He is known worldwide as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement, which represents his vision for a care model that is grounded in systems biology and informed by research that he has a unique ability to synthesize. His pioneering work has created the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI), as well as the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the global leader in Functional Medicine education. Since 1991, hundreds of thousands of healthcare practitioners have participated in PLMI and IFM programs, and this collective knowledge has positively impacted the lives of patients all over the world. -
Cathy EasonBoard Certified Holistic Nutritionist®
Cathy is a Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist® with over 20 years of clinical experience. She specializes in digestive health, autoimmune conditions, neuroendocrine dysfunction, and metabolic imbalances, with a strong focus on the clinical application of nutraceuticals. Cathy is passionate about supporting healthcare professionals through education, collaboration, and holistic strategies. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, spending time in nature, and fostering wellness-focused communities.
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Dr. Mariza SnyderFunctional Wellness Practitioner
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a functional wellness practitioner, bestselling author, and leading expert in women’s hormone health with over 15 years of clinical experience. She specializes in integrative strategies to support hormonal balance, energy, and vitality, with a focus on natural wellness and nutrition. As the author of The Essential Oils Hormone Solution and host of the Essentially You podcast, she is a trusted voice in the women’s health space.