Women's Wellness Initiative
EmpowerHER
A nonprofit dedicated to making women's health education accessible, destigmatized, and community-driven--across every stage of life
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A full-day summit for women ready to understand their bodies
Expert-led education on pelvic health, performance, nutrition, and whole-body wellness-built for every body.
🗓️ November 8, 2026 9am-3pm📍The Starting Gate at GreatHorse
Women deserve more than a pamphlet.
EmpowerHer is a nonprofit-backed, clinician-led summit designed to give women the real answers — on pelvic health, performance, hormones, and everything in between — in one powerful day.
2026 Keynote Speakers
Amanda DeNardo
Amanda DeNardo is a talented and passionate certified life & mindset coach, speaker, and author. Amanda holds a Master's degree in Education and Counseling. Amanda's diverse work experience spans over 17 years.
Amanda's signature coaching ignites a fire within people's souls. Amanda's unmatched teachings support her clients in busting through blocks to make immediate shifts and achieve their desired results. Her knowledge and her spirit are the currency to helping people find hope, belief, and the knowing that anything is possible.
Kelly Tull, WHNP
Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner | Certified Sexuality Counselor | Certified Menopause Provider
Kelly believes women deserve individualized, unrushed care — and the education to truly understand their own bodies. Her work is rooted in helping women stop putting their health last, with a strong emphasis on patient education so every patient feels informed, confident, and empowered. No question is too small or too personal. Kelly's goal is to be a true partner in your care, helping you advocate for yourself and take command of your health with clarity and confidence.
2026 Breakout Groups
Drs. Alyssa and Brianna Almeida, PT, DPT of Renew Health: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy practice located in East Longmeadow, MA
Samantha Glidden, RD: Owner of Strength by Sami
Ali Nataloni LMHC
Vanessa Ross, CNM, MSCP, CLC
Kelly Tull, WHNP
Alexis Smith: Doula
Ali Donnelly, CRPC, AIF, AAMS, CPFA: Financial Advisor
Amanda DeNardo: Mindset Coach
What To Expect
A Day Built Differently.
Expert Talks
Clinicians and specialists covering what your provider doesn't have time to explain.
Community
Connect with women navigating similar seasons of life-postpartum, perimenopause, athletic, menopausal and everything in between.
Real Answers
No generic wellness content — evidence-based, clinician-led, and designed to actually change how you understand your body.
Vendors + Resources
Curated vendors and local women's health resources you can actually use.
The Setting
GreatHorse is a world-class facility. This isn't a conference room. It's an experience that matches the quality of the education inside it.
Real Food, Real Community.
Breakfast and lunch included. Eat well, connect with other women, and actually enjoy the day.
Our Team
Meet the Minds Behind the Magic
Samantha Runshaw, RD
Founder and President
Registered Dietitian and Certified Personal Trainer with 16 years of experience
Dr. Alyssa Almeida, PT, DPT
Founder and Co-Vice President
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience
Dr. Brianna Almeida, PT, DPT
Founder and Co-Vice President
Pelvic Health Physical Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience
EmpowerHER 2026
Choose Your Experience
General Admission
Access to all keynote speaker sessions focused on women’s health and wellness
Interactive breakout group sessions with experienced women’s health professionals
Complimentary breakfast and lunch
Entry to the vendor marketplace featuring local wellness businesses
A curated swag bag filled with products from local brands
Donate
Support hands-on workshop resources and clinical tools for every attendee
Invest in a community where women's health is taken seriously — not minimized
Support hands-on workshop resources and clinical tools for every attendee
Help us grow EmpowerHER into an annual event that creates lasting change
Vendors
Choice of table size: 4ft, 6ft, or 8ft
2 Chairs and linen included
1 vendor pass (includes breakfast + lunch)
Prime visibility and branding opportunity in front of an engaged women's health audience
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