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Day 1

This presentation will underscore the imperative role of lifestyle medicine as a priority in Romania and Moldova, given that the majority of deaths are caused by chronic non-communicable diseases. If lifestyle has led us here, it must also be the key to reversing this trend. Therefore, lifestyle medicine should become the cornerstone of future medical education. The shared vision and collaboration between Romania and Moldova will pave the way for a unified strategy, making lifestyle medicine the alphabet of healthcare in our region.

Lifestyle Medicine: Hippocrates was Right

Redefining Health in Eastern Europe: The Rise of Lifestyle Medicine

What do you get when you put "First do no harm" together with "Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food?" You get Lifestyle Medicine. Medical care must ultimately be about fixing the causes of disease and not only about managing its symptoms. However, change comes slowly in a profession as critical as medicine. Nonetheless, modern medicine now recognizes that lifestyle change is essential to prevent and reverse disease.

Speaker: Dr. Emanuela Mercore Hutanu, DipIBLM President & Founder, Romanian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (RSLM), Trustee, European Lifestyle Medicine Council, Co-founder MSLM.

Speaker: Dr. George Guthrie, MPH, CDE, FACLM,FAAFP, DipABLM, ACLM, SUA

Coffee Break, Networking & Expo

Empowering Communities: Reducing Heart Disease through Lifestyle Medicine

Global healthcare systems are under immense strain due to rising costs, inadequate care delivery, and an escalating burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) driven by aging populations and lifestyle-related factors. Traditional systems are ill-equipped to manage the growing prevalence of chronic diseases and disabilities. Lifestyle medicine offers a transformative, evidence-based solution by targeting root causes through behavioral change. Its integration into primary care is essential yet challenging, given resource constraints. A pioneering project in Malaysia, developed in collaboration with WHO and the Ministry of Health, demonstrated promising outcomes—67% of participants reduced HbA1C within 12 weeks—underscoring lifestyle medicine’s potential as a game changer in public health across Southeast Asia.

Role Of Lifestyle Medicine in Revitalizing Healthcare

Speaker: Dr. John Kelly, Preventive Medicine, Loma Linda University. Founding President of American College of Lifestyle Medicine, awarded with AMA Foundation Excellence in Medicine, Medical Director, StartANew.me

Speaker: Dr Siva Poobalasingam, MD, DipIBLM, Lifestyle Medicine Expert Consultant with the World Health Organization for the Lifestyle Medicine For Diabetes Remission Project (WHO-MOH), President Malayesian Society of Lifestyle Medicine

Dr. George Guthrie former president of the ACLM will delve into the impact of community-based programs designed to lower heart disease rates by applying lifestyle principles. His presentation will explore practical approaches and success stories, demonstrating how grassroots initiatives can drive significant health improvement

Speaker: Stephan Herzog, American & International Boards of Lifestyle Medicine, USA

The global LM Competency and Certification Framework

This presentation will delve into the IBLM certification exam, recognized internationally as the pinnacle of education and training in lifestyle medicine. Attendees will gain insights into the rigorous standards and competencies that define this esteemed qualification, setting a global benchmark for excellence in the field.

Key milestones, lessons, and clinical insights from 30 years of advancing Lifestyle Medicine in Romania, bridging education, practice, and international collaboration.

Lifestyle Medicine: Competence development and integration into the Health care system. Lithuania's approach.

Speakers: Dr. Nicolae Dan, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, UMFST Târgu Mureș; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Nutrition Department, School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, CA, USA; Director of Herghelia Lifestyle Medicine Center.

Speakers: Dr. Liana Lianov, Global Positive Health Institute, ACLM, USA.

Speakers: Dr. Beth Frates, Professor, Harvard Medical School. President, American College of Lifestyle Medicine (2022-2024). Alumni Stanford Medical School and Harvard Medical School, USA

Dr. Liana Lianov, former president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, will deliver an insightful presentation on the core competencies in lifestyle medicine. Emphasizing the critical importance of a standardized protocol and skill set, Dr. Lianov will highlight how these competencies ensure consistency and excellence in the practice of lifestyle medicine. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundational elements that underpin effective patient care within this innovative field.

Dr. Beth Frates will explore the evolving healthcare landscape and the critical role that future doctors will play in transforming medicine. She’ll discuss the importance of educating the next generation of healthcare professionals in a model that emphasizes prevention, holistic care, and patient-centered approaches. Dr. Frates will share insights into how doctors of the future must adapt to new challenges and embrace interdisciplinary collaboration to meet the needs of a changing world.

Healthy Lunch Experience: Featuring plant-based and locally sourced food.

Speakers: Dr. Tomas Vaiciunas, Public health and Lifestyle Medicine expert, specializing in preventive health, behavioral change, and health policy. Researcher and lecturer at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences.

Moderator: Dr. John Kelly & Emanuela Mercore Hutanu
Panelists: Dr. George Guthrie, Dr. James Loomis, Simon Matthews, Dr. Siva, Dr. Tomas Vaiciunas, Dr. Nicolae Dan

Speaker: Dr. John Kelly, Preventive Medicine, Loma Linda University. Founding President of American College of Lifestyle Medicine, awarded with AMA Foundation Excellence in Medicine Medical Director, StartANew.me

Speaker: Dr. James Loomis, Medical Director,Barnard Medical Center. Two Championship Rings as the team internist: Super Bowl with St. Louis Rams and World Series Champions with St. Louis Cardinals. Featured in the Netflix documentary "The Game Changers".

Speaker: Ghenadie Curocichin, Professor, PhD in Medical Sciences, and a leading voice in internal medicine and public health. With extensive experience in integrative care, he promotes the bio-psycho-social model as essential for understanding and improving patient outcomes.

Speaker: Dr. Angela Rusnac, Therapist, oncologist

Speaker: Simon Matthews, NBC-HWC ICF-PCC | Executive Coach. Adjunct Faculty - Avondale University. Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

Micronutrients, Mitochondria, and Performance: A Cellular Approach to Nutrition

Coffee, Networking & Expo Break

Determinants of Health: The Bio-Psycho-Social Approach in Medicine

A New paradigm in cancer screening – early detection of 70+ types of cancer in asymptomatic individuals through a simple blood test.

The Heart and Soul of Behavioral Change

A global perspective on lifestyle medicine’s evolution and success stories from Europe, Asia and the USA, emphasizing the role of lifestyle interventions in reducing chronic disease. Practical advice for Moldovan primary care doctors interested in transitioning to or incorporating lifestyle medicine into their practice.

The greater our understanding of human physiology and pathophysiology, the more compelling the evidence becomes that Lifestyle Medicine provides superior patient outcomes. From epigenetics to neuroplasticity, and from cardiovascular disease to type 2 diabetes, intensive lifestyle change treatment is becoming the data-driven evidence-based standard of care.

This session explores the vital role of mitochondrial health in human performance and chronic disease prevention. Dr. Loomis reviews how exercise, stress, nutrition, and lifestyle factors impact mitochondrial function and how a whole-food, plant-based diet rich in micronutrients can enhance cellular energy production, reduce oxidative stress, and improve resilience. Attendees will learn how specific nutrients and bioactive compounds—such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and essential cofactors—support mitochondrial biogenesis and function, with practical applications for health optimization and disease management.

Early detection of cancer is critical for successful treatment, yet screening was only available for a few types of cancer. New tests now offer the ability to detect multiple cancers through a simple, non-invasive blood test.

"The Heart and Soul of Behavioral Change" explores the essential foundations and practical strategies for supporting meaningful, sustainable behavior change in health and lifestyle medicine. The presentation emphasizes common elements of change such as motivation, self-efficacy, goal setting, social influence, and the interaction between behavior and environment. It highlights the clinician’s role in fostering patient autonomy, engagement, and resourcefulness. Using evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing, goal-setting theory, and the transtheoretical model, it offers clinicians pathways to help patients identify their motivations, overcome barriers, and build confidence. The talk stresses the importance of social connections, feedback loops, and being present and curious about a patient’s unique story, strengths, and priorities. Ultimately, it positions behavior change as the “engine room” of lifestyle medicine, calling for a coaching mindset where clinicians support patients in their real-world contexts, focusing not just on initiating change but on sustaining it.

Lifestyle Medicine: Overwhelming Evidence

Panel Discussion: “Lifestyle Medicine as the Core Foundation of Preventive Care and Health System”

Core Competencies in Lifestyle Medicine

Three Decades of Lifestyle Medicine in Romania

Lunch, Networking & Expo

The Doctors of the Future Healthcare Model

Welcome Session

Welcome speech and Introduction to the day’s objectives and themes. Outline the importance of lifestyle medicine in Moldova. The launch of Moldovan Lifestyle Medicine Society and its initiatives.

Motion session by Marts Fitness

Wake & Energize

Guest Registration, Coffee, Networking, Expo

Speaker: Luminita Suveica, Associate Professor at "Nicolae Testemitanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Endocrinologist and nutrition specialist. President, Moldovan Society of Lifestyle Medicine (MSLM), Adrian Belîi, Parliamentary Committee on Social Protection, Health and Family Affairs & Emil Ciobanu, Rector of Nicolae Testemițanu State University of Medicine and Pharmacy, University Professor, Habilitated Doctor of Medical Sciences

Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

In this talk, we will explore how seemingly minor symptoms—such as fatigue, bloating, mood swings, or sleep disturbances—can be the first signs of a deeper systemic imbalance. We will learn how to recognize these early clues and how a preventive and integrative medicine approach can stop the progression toward chronic diseases.

Cutting-edge strategies for slowing the biological aging process and enhancing quality of life. Exploring practical, science-backed approaches to optimize cellular health, including nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments, to maximize longevity and sustain vitality. Insights into actionable steps to not only extend lifespan but also boost everyday resilience and well-being.

Aging: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

From Seemingly Minor Symptoms to Chronic Disease – How to Recognize Early Signals Through the Lens of Preventive Medicine

Keynote: Longevity Intelligence: Slow Down Aging & Extend Healthspan

Speaker: Dr. Nicolae Bodrug – University Professor, Doctor Habilitatus in Medical Sciences, Head of the Discipline of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, "Nicolae Testemitanu" State University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

Speaker: Elena Ozun, Integrative and clinical nutritionist, specialist in preventive medicine, with 11 years of experience. Founder of the INTEGRA Academy, where she has trained over 1,000 specialists in integrative nutrition in recent years.

Speaker: Siim Land, An 8-fold best-selling author, anthropologist, keynote speaker, and longevity enthusiast. Researching health and longevity for over 10 years. His goal is to extend healthy human lifespan as much as possible. He managed to reach peak health and fitness in his own life and is sharing the information with others.

Speaker: Adriana Botezatu, Associate Professor, PhD in Medical Sciences, Department of Geriatrics and Occupational Medicine, “Nicolae Testemitanu” State University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

Coffee Break, Networking & Expo

Longevity and Anti-Aging: Innovative Therapies

How advanced epigenetic testing can assess cellular health by analyzing over 110 biomarkers. Ddiscovering how this powerful tool uncovers hidden imbalances related to metabolism, immunity, cognition, and hormonal health—paving the way for truly personalized prevention.

Beyond DNA: How Epigenetic Tests Are Changing Our Lives

Speaker: Nadejda Gherman, physician specialized in nutrition, expert in epigenetics

Exploring cutting-edge therapies in the field of longevity and anti-aging. Highlightimg innovative approaches grounded in clinical practice and geriatric research, with a focus on enhancing quality of life and healthy aging.

Speaker: Simon Matthews, NBC-HWC ICF-PCC | Executive Coach. Adjunct Faculty - Avondale University. Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine & Iurie Timofte

The Coaching Shift - How to Take Control of Your Health. Live Podcast on Stage.

Join a leading expert in coaching, for an insightful podcast-style discussion on the stage. In "Prescribing Change: The Hidden Pillars of Everyday Health", Simon Matthews will explore the transformative power of coaching and how it’s reshaping the way we can change our health.

Chris Moore takes us on a journey into future of health optimization - where continuous data, personalized lab analysis, and genetic insights meet daily life. Discover how cutting-edge tools and functional medicine are empowering individuals to live longer, perform better, and take control of their health like never before.

The Future of Health: How Genetics, Functional Testing & Smart Tech Are Revolutionizing Longevity

Speaker: Chris Moore, CEO Nordin Group (Denmark), A visionary health entrepreneur whose life mission is to transform healthcare and empower people to take responsibility for their own health.

This session explores the evolutionary origins and modern health implications of physical activity. Dr. Loomis will review the extensive evidence linking regular exercise to reduced risk of chronic diseases—including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and cognitive decline—as well as improved emotional well-being and longevity. The presentation also addresses exercise prescription, common risks, and the synergistic role of plant-based nutrition in optimizing health and performance.

The Doc & The Chef Show. When Medicine Meets the Kitchen. Food as Medicine.

Speakers: Dr. James F. Loomis Jr., MD, MBA, DiplABLM, FACLM. The Doc - Medical Director at the Barnard Medical Center, featured in Netflix’s The Game Changers(USA).

Speakers: Simona Stokes, UK-based Counselling Psychologist, CBT & EMDR therapist, and founder of the Menopause CBT Clinic®. She developed the EMBERS® model — an evidence-based, holistic CBT approach for menopause. Accredited by HCPC, BABCP, BPS, and BSLM.

Speakers: Atena Stoica, clinical psychologist, coach, and trainer with 20+ years of experience. She helps people improve emotional well-being, self-confidence, and personal growth through evidence-based coaching and therapy. Vice President Romanian Society of Lifestyle Medicine.

This talk introduces a holistic model of care that combines CBT, Lifestyle Medicine, and Neuroscience to better support women through menopause. It highlights the EMBERS® framework and calls for a shift towards personalised, evidence-based psychological care that reflects the full complexity of this life stage.

Energising Experience with Tips & Tricks for a more Vibrant Life. Practical Workshop: Stress management techniques for healthcare professionals and the general public.

The Doc & The Chef bring the science of nutrition to life. In this live show, you’ll discover how food can truly be medicine—with practical cooking tips, real-time recipes, and medical insights that can transform your plate and your health.

Speakers: The Doc: Dr. James F. Loomis Jr., MD, MBA, DiplABLM, FACLM. The Doc - Medical Director at the Barnard Medical Center, featured in Netflix’s The Game Changers(USA).
The Chef - Caryn Dugan, Plant-based nutrition educator, speaker and advocate of health through food.

Moderator: Andreea Cigolea (Antena 3, Romania)
Panelists: Siim Land, Menno Henselmans, Chris Moore

Speaker: Natalia Eșanu, Endocrinologist and metabolic health expert, dedicated to advancing preventive care through hormonal balance and metabolic optimization. She brings a unique perspective on how endocrine health influences aging, vitality, and chronic disease prevention.

Speaker: Adrian Lupuşor, USFM,Sleep specialist, affiliated with the University of Medicine and Pharmacy (USFM). He focuses on diagnosing and treating sleep disorders and is dedicated to educating the public on the crucial role of sleep in overall health and well-being.

Speaker: Corina Pelin, Registered Dietitian, Romania. Dedicated to promoting evidence-based nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices. With a strong background in clinical and preventative nutrition, she works closely with individuals and communities to support sustainable dietary habits and overall well-being. She is passionate about translating complex nutritional science into practical, personalized guidance.

Speaker: Dr. Sorina Ispas, Assoc. Prof., Specialist in Diabetes, Nutrition, and Metabolic Diseases Consultant in Laboratory Medicine, University Teaching Assistant, Anatomy Discipline, Ovidius University of Constanta, Vice President of the Romanian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, Romania.

Speaker: Menno Henselmans, Leading Exercise Scientist. Online Personal Trainer certification. International public speaker. Best-selling author.

24 hours, 7 days, 365 days. The Sleep-Health Connection: How Sleep Impacts Every Aspect of Your Body

Coffee, Networking & Expo Break

The Science of Nutrition for a Balanced, Optimised Life and Beautiful Aging

The Painful Side of Visceral Obesity

Lifestyle Optimisation, Self-Control and Adherence to a Training and Diet Program. What Actually Works

In an era where health optimization is no longer a luxury but a necessity, this panel brings together leading voices at the intersection of science, performance, and longevity. Moderated by Andreea Cigolea (Antena 3, Romania), the discussion will explore how functional medicine, evidence-based interventions, and lifestyle strategies are converging to help individuals achieve peak physical and cognitive performance while extending healthspan.

How sleep is the cornerstone of physical health. From its role in immune function to its impact on hormone balance, sleep plays a critical role in maintaining and improving your body's systems.We’ll cover sleep's role in metabolism, heart health, and mental health, emphasizing its vital importance for longevity. Key Takeaways: How sleep helps regulate hormones, metabolism, and immune function. The surprising effects of sleep on weight management and disease prevention. The interplay between sleep and mental health – why poor sleep leads to depression and anxiety. The essential steps to get your body into optimal sleep mode.

Not all dangers are visible — and visceral fat is one of the most insidious.Dr. Sorina Ispas not only treats but also detects these hidden threats, both in her practice and out in the field, through dedicated screening programs for underserved communities.With the sharp eye of a detective and the expertise of a committed diabetologist, she uncovers the fat that cannot be seen but silently undermines health.Because prevention should not be a luxury — it should be a right for everyone.

Evidence-based strategies for building sustainable habits that enhance physical health and longevity. Insights into the science of self-control and exercise techniques, empowering attendees to master their routines and make informed choices that support long-term well-being. Sustainable lifestyle change and long-term adherance - some of the big factors for long-term success.

Metabolic Youthfulness: How Hormonal Health Shapes Longevity

Closing Panel: The Optimal Human - Functional Medicine, Performance & Longevity

Menopause-Informed Psychological Care: Bridging Lifestyle Medicine, Neuroscience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Move to Live: Physical Activity as a Cornerstone of Lifestyle Medicine

Lunch, Networking & Expo

Mental Health as a Pillar of Lifestyle Medicine: Strategies for Resilience

Experience Session: Becoming Energised

Guest Registration, Coffee, Networking, Expo

Nisha Poobalasingam, Wellness Consultant at Amrita Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine Center (Malaysia)

Speaker: Iurie Timofte (Founding Team@), Pro Health Summit Team, Moldovan Society of Lifestyle Medicine

Motion session by Marts Fitness

Introducing the Pro Health Summit and its mission to redefine health and longevity in Moldova, Romania and beyond.

Morning Motion Boost

Opening Keynote: "The Future of Health: From Prevention to Longevity Through Innovation and Lifestyle Choices" Why Health by Design | Why Start Early

Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements

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