Atlantic Menopause Show - 2025 Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ardelle Piper
Dr. Ardelle Piper is a Royal College Certified OB/GYN located in Ottawa, ON, Canada. She achieved her medical degree (MD) at the University of British Columbia in 2006, then Obstetrics & Gynecology residency and M.Ed in Saskatchewan in 2013. In 2014 she pursued subspecialty training in Midlife Women’s Health at The Shirley E. Greenberg Women's Health Centre in Ottawa, and has been a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (NCMP/ MSCP) since.
In 2020, Dr Piper pivoted her practice to telemedicine, not only to continue to provide care remotely but also to offer care to those in rural areas. Her practice now offers videoconference “e-referral” assessments to women across Ontario. As a pioneer in telemedicine, she also offers guidance and coaching directly to health care providers (also known as “e-consults”) through both the Champlain BASE E-Consult Service and the Ontario Telemedicine Network E-Consult platform. Her practice focuses on menopause education, hormone therapy, post-cancer thriver-ship, sexual function, and preventive health promotion.
As a subject matter expert in menopause and midlife women's health, Dr. Piper frequently presents seminars and workshops to other health care providers, helping to increase the understanding and access to menopause care by primary care practitioners. She also advocates for better public health education, and is increasingly present at women’s health events and workplace wellness seminars.
Atlantic Menopause Show - FULL SCHEDULE fRIDAY oCTOBER 17,
8:30 - 9:30 REGISTRATION
Doors open at 8:30 am to give you a chance to visit the trade show, take in the exhibition space and find a seat in the main exhibition hall for our keynote speaker. We will have a registration table where you can pick up your tickets. Limited tickets will also be available for purchase day of.
9:30 am-10:00 am WELCOME
BALLROOM B1 B2 Guests will settle in and learn about the flow of the day. We will have some special guests pop in to get the day off to a fun and energetic start then we will have members of the Menopause Society of Nova Scotia join us to introduce our Keynote Speaker Dr Ardelle Piper.
10:00 am-11:00 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS Menopause 101 Truths and Dares
BALLROOM B1 B2 Keynote address by Dr Ardelle Piper-a Royal College Certified OB/GYN who focuses her gynecology practice on midlife women’s health. Dr. Piper advocates for improved appreciation of menopause in organizations and the general public, and health education in workplace wellness programs.
11:00 am-11:15 am BREAK
Time for quick break - to refresh in the Chill Zone or visit the Trade Show. Replenish your energy to get the most out of the Breakout Sessions.
11:15 am-12:15 pm BREAKOUT ONE ( 5 concurrent sessions)
There are 5 concurrent sessions that will take place over the course of the hour in Rooms 501 - 507. Sessions will cover a wide range of topics related to menopause. There is a complete list of breakout sessions below.
12:15 pm- 1:00 pm LUNCH
Lunch will be available for participants in the main conference room. It is a plated meal served at the tables to allow time for discussion and community. Trade show booths will also be open at this time.
1:00 pm-2:00 pm BREAKOUT TWO
The second set of breakout sessions. There is a complete list of topics below.
2:00 pm-2:15 pm Room Transfer/Bio Break
A quick break to allow participants to move from the Breakout Sessions to the Ballroom for the closing panel. Trade show will be open!
2:15-2:25 pm Health Tomorrow Foundation Energy boost!!
Learn how movement is important at every age and stage of life as we introduce you to a Foundation active in changing lives ... with a plan for getting you moving as we head into the final stretch.
2:25 pm-3:15 pm EXPERT PANEL presented by Astellas
Presented by Astellas - the final event of the day is our expert panel. The topic is: Menopause Unplugged - What We've Learned and Where We're Headed. The panel will also answer questions submitted by audience members throughout the day at the Chill Zone.
Speakers include Dr Ardelle Piper, Dr Maria Migas along with Erika Burger and Wanda Earhart.
Moderator: Gaynor Watson-Creed
Trade Show Hours
The Trade show will be open from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm except for the two times they will be closed - during the keynote and last panel.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 11:15 am - 12:15 pm rooms 501 - 507 and r
From Plate to Power: Nourishing the Change.
Sleepless in Midlife: Why it Happens and What Helps.
Body and Balance: Holistic Strategies for Menopause
Discover practical nutrition strategies to manage menopause symptoms, boost energy, support bone health, and enhance overall well-being. Whether you're just entering perimenopause or well into the transition, come connect, learn, and leave feeling nourished and empowered.
Speaker: Meredith Lapp
Host: Sandi MacDonald
Body and Balance: Holistic Strategies for Menopause
Sleepless in Midlife: Why it Happens and What Helps.
Body and Balance: Holistic Strategies for Menopause
Cut through the noise and demystify the many messages about fitness during menopause.
Join experts for clear, practical tips to keep your body balanced, strong, and energized every day.
Speakers: Amy Muench, Stephanie Lynch
Host: Shannon Platt
Sleepless in Midlife: Why it Happens and What Helps.
Sleepless in Midlife: Why it Happens and What Helps.
Sleepless in Midlife: Why it Happens and What Helps.
Discover the common causes of sleep troubles during menopause and simple strategies to rest better.
Join us for practical tips to reclaim your nights and wake up refreshed.
Speaker: Dr. Tanya Tulipan,
Dr. Kathy Carruthers
Host: Katherine Risley
From Desk to Dinner Table: Supporting Menopause at Work and in Life
From Desk to Dinner Table: Supporting Menopause at Work and in Life
Sleepless in Midlife: Why it Happens and What Helps.
Hear from leaders in government, business, and nutrition on how to support menopause at work and in life. Get practical tips and real stories to help women thrive every day, wherever they are
Speakers: Cat Leblanc, Dianna Dibblee and Shawna O’Hearn
Matters of the Heart: Menopause and Your Cardiovascular Health
From Desk to Dinner Table: Supporting Menopause at Work and in Life
Matters of the Heart: Menopause and Your Cardiovascular Health
Find out how menopause can affect your heart - and simple ways to support your cardiovascular health.
Join us for an open, upbeat talk about keeping your heart strong through menopause and beyond!
Speaker: Dr. Sharon Mulvagh
Host: Toni Sappong
Trade Show
From Desk to Dinner Table: Supporting Menopause at Work and in Life
Matters of the Heart: Menopause and Your Cardiovascular Health
Visit the trade show featuring people who are working in the field of women's health and wellness, offering solutions for symptoms of menopause along with information on therapies and services.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Rooms 501 - 507 and RO
Sexual Health and Menopause
"I Haven't Been Feeling Like Myself" - the Influence of Menopause on Mental Health.
"I Haven't Been Feeling Like Myself" - the Influence of Menopause on Mental Health.
Embrace this new chapter with confidence and comfort. Join us to learn practical tips and solutions to keep intimacy joyful and fulfilling.
Speakers: Natalie Rosen and Dr Sarah Shaw
Host: Gillian Lirette
"I Haven't Been Feeling Like Myself" - the Influence of Menopause on Mental Health.
"I Haven't Been Feeling Like Myself" - the Influence of Menopause on Mental Health.
"I Haven't Been Feeling Like Myself" - the Influence of Menopause on Mental Health.
Explore how menopause can influence mental health and learn about a multi-dimensional approach to wellbeing as you navigate this remarkable time of transition.
Speakers: Lisa White
Host: Jen Davis
Menopause: Is medication right for you?
"I Haven't Been Feeling Like Myself" - the Influence of Menopause on Mental Health.
Flow and Pause: Shared Stories, Different Stages.
Wondering whether medication is right for you? Get honest info on treatment options, benefits, and what to consider with expert guidance.
Speakers: Dr Heidi Bentley
Host: Dr Maria Migas
Flow and Pause: Shared Stories, Different Stages.
Menopause & Your Pelvic Floor: What Every Woman Should Know
Flow and Pause: Shared Stories, Different Stages.
Connect with women at various points in their menopause journey and hear real stories that inspire and empower.
Learn how to start open, supportive conversations about menopause in your community and
break the silence together.
Speakers: Taq Bhandal (I'm with Period) Wanda Earhart, Vanessa Walker, Allison Grady and Blossom Labillois
Host: Justine Dol
Menopause & Your Pelvic Floor: What Every Woman Should Know
Menopause & Your Pelvic Floor: What Every Woman Should Know
Menopause & Your Pelvic Floor: What Every Woman Should Know
Feel confident and comfortable — discover what every woman should know about her pelvic floor during menopause.
Let’s bust myths and share laughs while tackling the changes that come with this new phase.
Speakers: Erika Burger
Host: Suzanne Balcom