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2024 Bariatric Connect National Conference
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OBESITYHELP 2025
Oct. 17th & 18th, 2025

CONFERENCE VENUE
Hilton Irvine / OC
18800 MacArthur Blvd.
Irvine, CA 92612

PLATINUM SPONSOR

FIRESIDE CHAT FACILITATOR & PANELISTS

Dr. Steven Reyes

Dr. Steven Reyes
Facilitator & Psychologist

Andrea Nakayama

Andrea Nakayama
Functional Medicine Nutritionist

Dr. Tro Kalayjian

Dr. Tro Kalayjian
Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine Physician

Dr. Jaz Robbins

Dr. Jaz Robbins
Psychologist & Holistic Nutritionist

Dr. Michael Russo 2024 Fireside Chat

Dr. Michael Russo
Bariatric Surgeon

Dr. Matthew Weiner

Dr. Matthew Weiner
Weight Loss Specialist
& Bariatric Surgeon

MORNING SESSION SPEAKERS

Gina Gilland

Gina Gilland
Fitness Instructor

Wake Up with
Pilates Rise & Align

Eva Danesh

Eva Danesh
Research Team

Lipedema Solutions: Inspiring
Stories of Surgical Success

Yelena Kibasova - Fitness Session

Yelena Kibasova
Certified Personal Trainer

Rise & Shine for
Bodyweight Strength

AFTERNOON SESSION SPEAKERS

Ilana Muhlstein

Ilana Muhlstein, MS, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Nourishing Connections with
Family-Centered Meal Planning & Prep

Dr. Tro Kalayjian

Dr. Tro Kalayjian
Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine Physician

Food Addiction: A Personal Story

Dr. Matthew Weiner

Dr. Matthew Weiner
Weight Loss Specialist
& Bariatric Surgeon

Beyond Willpower: Combining Surgery and Medication for Maximal Weight Loss

Yelena Kibasova - Bariatric Connect

Yelena Kibasova
CPT / Bariatric Connect Co-Host

My 16-Year WLS Journey:
From Weight Loss to Maintenance

Dr. Jaz Robbins

Dr. Jaz Robbins
Psychologist & Holistic Nutritionist

Intentionality & Self-Maintenance: Critical Interventions for Wellness

Andrea Nakayama

Andrea Nakayama
Functional Medicine Nutritionist

Harnessing Functional Nutrition
for Sustainability & Maintenance

WORKSHOP FACILITATORS

Dr. Heather Gibson

Dr. Heather Gibson
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Conquering Emotional Eating:
Strategies for Success

Dr. Steven Reyes

Dr. Steven Reyes
Psychologist & Bariatric Connect Emcee

Your Mind is Not Your Mirror:
Tools for a Healthy Body Image

Dr. Melissa Bailey

Dr. Melissa Bailey
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Staying on Track:
Tools to Combat Stress & Build Resilience

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