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2nd Annual Minnesota Obesity Society Symposium “Transforming Obesity Care 2026”.

Marriott Minneapolis West
9960 Wayzata Boulevard North
Minneapolis, MN 55405

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8:00am CT - 6:00pm CT

9960 Wayzata Boulevard North, Minneapolis, MN 55405

Info

Credits Offered

This event offers 6.0 CME credits to attendees.
Accreditation Info: Obesity Medicine Association.

Additional Information

This event will feature a diverse lineup of locally and nationally known speakers who will share their insights and expertise on current research and evidence-based practices

Speakers

Lauren Bloch
Lauren Bloch PharmD
Jesse Powell
Jesse Powell PA -C
Tara Shafrath
Tara Shafrath MS, ACSM-EP, RYT

Business Operations Strategist | Scaling Healthcare & Wellness Businesses | Infusing Exercise into Medicine

I help healthcare, wellness, and mission-driven organizations scale operations, improve efficiency, and drive growth. With 10+ years leading multidisciplinary teams across clinical, fitness, and academic settings, I specialize in building systems, processes, and technology platforms that support both people and profit. I’ve led initiatives such as: Scaling a women’s pelvic floor therapy clinic and fitness center into a hybrid in-person + online platform. Managing multimillion-dollar grants and statewide public health programs. Launching digital health and fitness platforms with integrated operational workflows. Building referral networks, hiring and training high-performing teams, and optimizing cross-functional operations. I’m passionate about translating healthcare and wellness expertise into sustainable business operations and partnering with leadership to make organizations more strategic, scalable, and efficient. I am especially passionate about infusing exercise and movement into medical practices to improve patient outcomes and integrate wellness into standard care.

Jennifer Gherau
Jennifer Gherau RD, CDCES

Registered Dietitian Consultant

Collaborating with you to decrease health disparities, prevent and manage physical and mental chronic conditions. Empowering individuals and their loved ones to thrive in their health while breaking generational health patterns. Stepping outside of social comforts. We only have one go at life. Let's be the best version we can without confines.

Claudia Fox MD
Christina Funk APRN, FOMA

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