Power Through Perimenopause:
Your Insider’s Guide to Hormones, Hair & Whole-Body Health
September 14th – 18th, 2025
ABOUT THE SERIES:
We are honored to welcome nationally renowned hormone health expert, Dr. Angela DeRosa, DO, MBA, CPE along with Carly Klein, President of National Hair Loss Medical Aesthetics and Aesthetic & Functional Medicine Expert for a three-day Wellness & Hormone Optimization Retreat to empower you through education and science as you navigate the transition through perimenopause.
Welcome to a transformative three-day experience designed specifically for women seeking to optimize their hormonal health, restore vitality, and embrace a more vibrant, empowered version of themselves. Led by renowned experts in the fields of women’s health, functional medicine, and aesthetic wellness, each day offers rich learning, intimate discussion, and hands-on opportunities in a serene, luxurious setting.
This series offers an opportunity to gain clarity, understanding of your options, and learn realistic tools to support both short-term transformation and long-term health.
The Hormonal Blueprint
Understanding the Foundation of Female Health
DAY ONE, September 15 | 9:30 - 11 am | Journey LoungeHRT 101
Presented by Dr. Angela DeRosa, DO, MBA, CPE
• The key female hormones and their role in health and vitality
• How hormonal imbalances or deficiencies can manifest
• The truth behind hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• How to make empowered, evidence-based decisions about hormone health
This session is designed to demystify HRT, correct misinformation, and provide actionable insights for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and beyond.
DAY ONE, September 15 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Journey LoungeHormonal Happy Hour: Love, Libido & Laughter
Presented by Dr. Angela DeRosa, DO, MBA, CPE
Join us for a relaxed and engaging evening session focused on intimacy, sexual wellness, and hormone-driven desire. With humor, warmth, and clinical wisdom, Dr. DeRosa will explore:
• The physiological and emotional components of sexual response in women vs. men
• Common causes of decreased libido and arousal issues—and how hormones play a key role
• Strategies for optimizing sexual health, communication, and confidence
• Treatment options and lifestyle enhancements for restoring intimacy and pleasure
This session is equal parts educational and entertaining—perfectly paired with curated drinks and elevated spa cuisine.
Hair as a Reflection of Health
Diagnostic & Restorative Strategies
DAY TWO, September 16 | 9:30 - 11 am | Journey LoungeHair Loss Dilemmas: More Than Skin Deep
Presented by Carly Klein, President of National Hair Loss Medical Aesthetics
• The spectrum of hair loss types (telogen effluvium, androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata)
• The interplay between hormones, stress, autoimmune disorders, and nutrition in hair health
• Proper diagnostic workups: lab panels, clinical evaluation, and scalp assessments
• Aesthetic and medical interventions for effective, long-term treatment
Whether dealing with postpartum thinning, menopause-related shedding, or unexplained hair loss, you will walk away with knowledge and clarity.
DAY TWO, September 16 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Journey LoungeThe Hidden Causes: Environmental, Genetic & Lifestyle Influences on Hair Loss
Presented by Carly Klein, President of National Hair Loss Medical Aesthetics
• Discussion of environmental toxins, heavy metals, dietary insufficiencies, and stress
• On-site demonstration of diagnostic modalities such as trichoscopy and follicular testing
• Hair Loss Types and How To Identify: Microscopic and Clinical
• Evaluation Stabilization is Key: 2 proven ways to stop further hair loss
• Discuss key differences between over-the-counter medications and products for hair loss.
You will have access to personalized testing and recommendations, creating a highly tailored approach to hair restoration and wellness.
Metabolic Mastery
Thyroid, Weight, and Whole-Body Vitality
DAY THREE, September 17 | 9:30 - 11 am | Journey LoungeThyroid Disorders: The Metabolic Engine Driving Your Health
Presented by Dr. Angela DeRosa DO, MBA, CPE
• Common thyroid disorders in women, including Hashimoto’s and age-related hypothyroidism
• Why standard testing often fails women—and what a complete thyroid panel should include
• Signs and symptoms of subclinical thyroid dysfunction
• Functional medicine approaches to thyroid optimization beyond medication alone
This session empowers participants to understand their metabolic health and advocate for more precise, personalized care.
DAY THREE, September 17 | 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Journey LoungeWeight Loss: Real Solutions for Real Women
Co-presented by Dr. Angela DeRosa DO, MBA, CPE & Brandy Lesaffre World Trichologist W.T.S
• The role of hormones, insulin resistance, and metabolic slowdown in weight gain
• Medication-assisted weight loss and when it’s appropriate
• Transitioning off medications safely and successfully
• Lifestyle strategies, peptide therapy, targeted supplements, and ongoing maintenance plans
• Lab Tests for Hair Loss: Learn about essential tests to request if you are on a GLP-1 to have an effective treatment strategy and avoid the pitfalls of hair loss.
• Discover the significant role of vitamin deficiencies that play role in maintaining healthy hair and impact on hair loss. Focused Lab Panels and Supplements that help hair growth during your weight loss journey.
Dr. Angela DeRosa, DO, MBA, CPE
Nationally Recognized Hormone Health Expert
Dr. Angela DeRosa, DO, MBA, CPE, is a world-renowned expert in hormonal health, recognized for her groundbreaking advancements and ongoing contributions to the field of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) and integrative medicine. With a decades long career and a reach that has touched providers in China, the UAE, Australia, Great Britain, and Canada, to name a few, Dr. DeRosa has established herself as an international leader in the field.
Her journey into hormonal medicine was catalyzed by her personal struggle with undiagnosed menopause at age 35, igniting a mission to revolutionize care for patients experiencing hormonal imbalances. To that end she founded the Hormonal Health Institute (HHI), that not only provides highly customized training solutions for the individual provider but is the only training organization offering comprehensive, turnkey BHRT training and practice development for large scale medical organizations.
Dr. DeRosa serves on multiple boards, including Belmar Pharma Solutions as their Medical Director, the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association and as a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the European Menopause and Andropause Society. Her previous roles include serving on the Board of Directors for the American Osteopathic Foundation and as Senior Medical Director for Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, where she led strategic initiatives in women’s health.
A bestselling author (A Woman’s Hormonal Health Survival Guide), Dr. DeRosa is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University and the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix. She is proud to be affiliated with leading organizations in the field such as the International Menopause Society and European Menopause and Andropause Society, the Women’s Health Advisory Panel, The Longevity Docs Club amongst others and has been recognized as an Inc. 2025 Female Founders 500 honoree.
Carly Klein, President of National Hair Loss Medical Aesthetics
Aesthetic & Functional Medicine Expert
With nearly 20 years of experience, Carly founded NHLMA in 2007 after serving as Vice President of a prestigious Scottsdale dermatology group focused on hair loss and restoration. During her decade-long tenure, Carly developed a comprehensive understanding of scalp disease, hair loss, and restoration techniques. She collaborated closely with the founder of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery. She also contributed to a pivotal white paper supporting the FDA’s approval for stabilizing female pattern hair loss.