Empowering Innovation
Salt Lake City, Utah
September 24-26, 2026
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Embassy Suites
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The next Think Tank will be held September 24-26, 2026 in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Embassy Suites South Jordan
- 10333 S Jordan Gateway, South Jordan, UT 84095
Lauren Baca
Lauren Baca is a clinically trained herbalist, dietician, bioenergetic practitioner, and homeopath-in-training who specializes in terrain-based healing, vibrational medicine, and the emotional roots of chronic illness. She is the founder of Innate Body Academy, where she mentors emerging and established practitioners in mastering the art of energetic pattern recognition through personalized, intuitive, and frequency-based modalities.
Rooted in a deep respect for lineage-based healing traditions and the ancestral knowledge of land-based cultures, Lauren weaves these teachings with modern frequency medicine to help clients and students reconnect with their body’s intelligence, emotional blueprint, and vital force. Her work with the Qest4 system integrates homeopathy, flower essences, herbal energetics, and constitutional insight, guiding others toward a more skillful, embodied, and heart-centered practice.
Grounded in an eco-somatic perspective, Lauren views the body as both an ecological and energetic system, mirroring the state of our internal terrain as well as our relationship to the natural world. She believes that true healing is relational: it asks us to listen more deeply to the wisdom of the Earth, to our spirits, and to the stories held within our cells.
The Terrain Speaks: Homotoxicology & “The Direction of Cure” with Lauren Baca
Dis-ease is not random, it follows a pattern, an unfolding that reflects both the body’s intelligence and its inherited burdens. In this presentation, Lauren Baca will explore the intersection of homotoxicology & miasmatic theory, and the Qest4 system to reveal how energetic medicine can help us read the deeper story beneath symptoms.
Drawing from the six-phase table of homotoxicosis, Lauren will share how to recognize whether a client is in a state of excretion, deposition, or degeneration, and how this relates to the movement of the vital force, suppression, and the deeper imprint of miasmatic influence. By integrating homeopathic philosophy with bioenergetic data, she offers a unique framework for mapping not only the current terrain, but also the direction of healing.
This presentation is ideal for practitioners ready to move beyond protocols and into pattern recognition, where healing becomes a conversation between what has been inherited, what is being expressed, and what is ready to be released.
Connecting The 5 Elements, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with your QEST4 With Christine Pellegrino
Are you eager to bridge the knowledge of QEST4 testing with practical applications for your patients? This is designed just for you. Gain the tools to understand testing results—whether from NAET, the 5 Elements, Meridians, or specific Acupuncture points—into actionable insights that address your patients’ deepest emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
In this hands-on training, you will learn to:
- Explore the deeper layers of the 5 Elements and their health connections.
- Apply practical techniques to guide patients in self-healing and active recovery.
- Integrate emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of health with acupuncture points and therapeutic protocols.
- Provide clear, actionable insights to empower patients to take ownership of their well-being.
Whether you’re new to these concepts or looking to refine your practice, this training offers a transformative approach to integrating QEST4 testing, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, and the 5 Elements into your patient care. Walk away equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to make meaningful connections and facilitate deeper healing.
Christine Pellegrino
Founder, Owner, and Director of Pellegrino Healing Center and Pellegrino Integrative Cancer Center. Hyde Park NY
Christine Pellegrino passionately dedicates her work to treating, healing, and uplifting individuals. With a Master of Science in Acupuncture from the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine and a robust background in both healthcare and alternative medicine, Christine brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.
Through her vision and relentless efforts, she has built and expanded her business into a thriving center for recovery and well-being, offering transformative healing experiences to all who seek her services. Leading a team of 30 diverse and gifted practitioners, Christine has fostered a multidisciplinary approach to healing, integrating a wide range of modalities.
Christine’s expertise lies in Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, and the 5 Element Theory and she is certified in NAET, NET and its applications. These disciplines form the foundation for her innovative use of QEST4 Testing, allowing her to uncover and address the emotional, physical, and spiritual roots of health challenges. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and holistic care has established Pellegrino Healing Center as a beacon of healing and integrative health.
Danelle Aliseo
Danelle Aliseo, AGNP, AHN is a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse Practitioner. She is Founder of Heal Functional Medicine. She graduated from New York University’s nationally acclaimed Adult Primary and Holistic Care Nurse Practitioner Program. She then went on to work in functional and integrative medicine at Rahav wellness in Manhattan with Dr. Miriam Rahav before opening her own center in Point Pleasant, NJ. Danelle has completed courses in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine, trained in biological medicine through the Alpstein Clinic in Gais Switzerland, completed training in Autonomic Response testing through the Klinghardt Academy, Certified in bioenergetic testing, Certified in Integrative Mental Health through the IMMH Program, completed courses through the integrative health symposium, the association for the advancement of restorative medicine and certified in PRP injections. Danelle has been working in the medical field for 12 years with 6 years of experience in Functional and Integrative Medicine. She was drawn to integrative medicine after years of witnessing the suboptimal care that was given through the conventional model. This includes her own personal experience with infertility, IBS and anxiety, which she was able to correct through the power of natural healing. Through these experiences she decided to dedicate her life to partnering with her patients to investigate the root cause of their symptoms to help them achieve true healing.
Addressing Autoimmunity For Optimal Immune Function With Danelle Aliseo
Autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues and organs. Normally, the immune system defends the body against harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, and toxins. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system cannot differentiate between normal cells and foreign pathogens, leading to inflammation, damage, and dysfunction in affected tissues.
By addressing imbalances related to toxins, infection, inflammation, and more, along with providing necessary strengthening support we can help the body in its journey to optimal immune function.
The Brain-Body Highway: The Vagus Nerve's Role in Holistic Healing With Taylor Dietz
• Presentation Description: Discover the incredible power of the vagus nerve, the “highway” that connects your brain to every major organ in your body, regulating stress, digestion, heart health, and more. In this engaging presentation, we’ll explore how the vagus nerve plays a key role in brain-body communication, overall wellness, and natural healing. Learn how imbalances in vagus nerve function can contribute to chronic stress, neurodevelopmental challenges, and immune dysfunction—and how you can support it naturally to restore balance, improve resilience, and unlock your body’s full healing potential.
Taylor Dietz
Dr. Taylor Dietz is the brain behind Renegade Chiropractic in Orem, Utah where families come to rewrite their health stories. As a pediatric, perinatal, and nervous system-focused chiropractor, Dr. Taylor helps kids struggling with ADHD, anxiety, sensory challenges, and more, find their calm and thrive. With a deep focus on the vagus nerve and brain-body connection, Dr. Taylor uses gentle, natural techniques to help kids reach milestones, grow stronger, and feel their best. At Renegade Chiropractic, it’s not just about adjustments—it’s about empowering parents and helping families unlock their full potential.
Ashley Mele
Ashley Mele, FNP, is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2011 and Wagner College’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program in 2018. She has completed courses in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine, to pursue her passion of healing her patients naturally. She has been working in the medical field for 12 years and has experience in treating pediatric patient’s and through the lifespan. Ashley has utilized functional medicine therapies to heal her own personal struggles with IBS and post-partum anxiety/depression as well as discovered the root cause of symptoms to heal her young children and family. She is dedicated to help her patients heal naturally by getting to the root cause of their symptoms.
Supporting a Healthy Microbiome in our Youngest Clients
with Ashley Mele
Ashley will be discussing the development of the gut from infancy through childhood along with common disrupters, symptoms that can be good indicators of imbalance, and many options for how to provide support to this often overlooked client base.
Building a Business in Energetic Alignment to Attract Clients With Janel Nay
Join Janel for a presentation on “Building a Business in Energetic Alignment to Attract Clients.” Drawing from her journey into bioenergetics and the transformative impact of remote testing on her practice, Janel will guide you in structuring a business model that aligns with your goals—whether you aim to build a scalable affiliate practice or a full-service virtual clinic.
She’ll explore the key differences between remote and in-person testing, highlighting the benefits and challenges of each, while offering actionable marketing strategies for a virtual business. Janel will also break down the pros and cons of client packages versus one-time testing, helping you determine the best approach for your clients and business objectives.
Additionally, Janel will compare affiliate testing and practitioner clinic models, addressing essential contracts, relationship management, and practical tips to ensure success. You’ll gain valuable insights into streamlining operations, managing practitioner teams, and implementing systems that support sustainable growth.
Leave this session equipped with clear steps and actionable strategies to build a thriving and tailored bioenergetic business.
Janel Nay
Janel’s healing journey began in 2007 after experiencing severe postpartum depression. Determined to find relief, she turned to nutrition and personal training, which helped her navigate those dark days. Her path to holistic healing deepened when she was introduced to foot zoning, becoming a certified Footzonologist and Integrative Health Practitioner. For years, Janel guided clients toward wellness through these modalities.
In 2020, Janel faced her own health challenges, including debilitating brain fog and fatigue. It was then she discovered the transformative potential of bioenergetic testing through the Qest4 system. This cutting-edge technology revitalized her health by addressing the body’s layers like peeling an onion, targeting specific areas for optimal well-being. Inspired by its profound impact, Janel fully embraced bioenergetic testing, shifting her practice to focus exclusively on this innovative approach.
By November 2022, Janel expanded her vision by founding Quantum Collective and onboarding her first four practitioners. Together, they sought to make the powerful benefits of bioenergetic testing accessible to more individuals. Today, as Founder and CEO, Janel continues to lead Quantum Collective with a mission to empower others to achieve transformative health through advanced holistic technology. Her passion remains rooted in guiding individuals—especially women and mothers—on their journey to optimal wellness.
Liza Calache
Medicine has always been a part of Liza’s life. Her father being a Physician and her mother being a classical homeopath has set the stage for Liza’s future in medicine. She has experienced firsthand the two sides of medicine: Conventional and Alternative. Liza understands that while both forms of medicine need to be respected and have their place, she chose Alternative Medicine as her passion to follow. Liza is a 3rd generation Board Certified Homeopathic Practitioner with formal education beginning at just 12 years old. Sitting among medical professionals, Liza took advantage of every learning opportunity presented to her. While studying under world-renowned homeopath and professor, Luc De Schepper, MD, at The New School of Homeopathy and The Renaissance Institute of Classical Homeopathy, Liza acquired a vast amount of knowledge that would set the stage for further homeopathic prospects. Upon completion of her formal education, which lasted 15 years, she began teaching and practicing alongside her mother, Martine Calache, CCH, DiHOM, RsHOM, FHom. Liza holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and is certified by the state of New Jersey as a secondary education teacher. She applied her knowledge of chemistry, homeopathy and education together and was able to write her own chemistry textbook for students. During her time as a high school teacher, she was nominated for Teacher of the Year for her unique ability to work with students with learning disabilities and transform how they learn. Liza has set up her homeopathic practice in Union City, NJ. Liza is all about keeping up with advancements in her field. Under the realm of Quantum Medicine, Liza has added Bio-resonance testing as another modality to help people achieve their health goals optimally. Liza loves to learn and is currently pursuing her ND license.
Unlocking the Past. Present and Future with Miasms
with Liza Calache
Miasms give a glimpse into the past history unlike anything else. Knowledge of Miasms gives you an idea not only of the health picture of the present person but going back generations. With this information, the practitioner has an immense amount of power and knowledge to shape how the person reacts and even guide them to respond positively to future treatments and balancing methods.
Cyndi Joy Bowen, HHP, LMT, VAT, CCM
Cynthia Joy Bowen is the founder of Bowen Health and a holistic health practitioner specializing in fascia-informed care and nervous system balance. With eight years of experience working in the medical field as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Medical Assistant (MA), Cynthia developed a deep appreciation for both clinical medicine and the body’s innate ability to heal.
Her work integrates modalities including Bowenwork, vibroacoustic therapy, therapeutic music, corrective exercise, and mind–body practices. Through years of clinical observation, she developed The Body Communication Model™, which explores how the body stores, communicates, and releases emotional experience through fascia and the nervous system.
Cynthia is passionate about helping practitioners better understand the body’s signals and how supporting nervous system balance can help restore homeostasis and allow the body to return to its natural blueprint for balance.
When the Body Speaks Beyond Words
Fascia, Emotion, and the Path Back to Balance
Cynthia Joy Bowen introduces The Body Communication Model™, a framework for understanding how the body stores, communicates, and releases emotional experience through the interaction of fascia and the nervous system. Emotional stress and life experiences can influence nervous system responses that become reflected in patterns within the body’s fascial network. By understanding how fascia reflects emotional physiology and how the autonomic nervous system—particularly the vagus nerve—shapes the body’s response to stress, practitioners gain a deeper perspective on the patterns they observe. Attendees will learn how recognizing these patterns can help support nervous system balance, allowing the body to restore homeostasis and return to its natural blueprint for balance.
Navigating PTSD: Tools for Practitioners Supporting those Impacted by Trauma
Trauma doesn’t just affect individuals — it ripples through families and entire communities. PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop after a terrifying event, causing someone to relive the experience through flashbacks or nightmares, avoid reminders, feel emotionally numb or negative, and remain in a state of hypervigilance with disrupted sleep and heightened reactivity. In this presentation, Jaimie Parisi will blend clinical strategy with lived experience to equip you with practical tools for supporting those impacted by trauma. She will teach a focused scanning and customization approach, so you can test — not guess — what the body truly needs. Participants will receive structured resources, including worksheets and a digital client progress report template, to support organization and clear communication. You will also leave with actionable strategies, custom test-building items related to trauma, and complementary therapy considerations you can integrate into your practice.
Jaimie Parisi
Jaimie Parisi, CNHP, is a licensed Virginia educator, homeschooling parent, and lifelong learner whose personal and professional experiences inspired her to found Reclaiming Wellness. Her journey into natural health was shaped not only by study, but also by her family’s lived experiences — navigating PANS, PTSD, MCAS, depression, anxiety, and layered trauma. Driven to find answers beyond symptom management, Jaimie was drawn to natural and supportive approaches that honor the body’s innate capacity for healing.
Today, she helps adults and children reclaim wellness naturally through tools including QEST4 bioenergetic testing, supplementation, neurofeedback, and lifestyle support. She is especially passionate about the intersections of chronic illness, brain/nervous system health, and emotional wellness, and works with complex cases where these factors often overlap.
Through her practice and teaching, Jaimie supports families seeking answers and practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of emotionally influenced, complex health patterns — with curiosity, compassion, and respect for each individual’s unique story.
Jeanne Calabretta
Jeanne grew up on a small family farm. It was a great place to grow up! After graduating from high school, she earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Laboratory Technology and worked at two different hospital laboratories. After marriage, she attended Bible College and earned a 3-year Christian Worker’s Diploma. Later she realized how beneficial it would be to learn natural health for her family. She attained CNHP and ND through Trinity School of Natural Health. She is a Holistic Health Practitioner, and a Certified Meridian Stress Analysis Technician for the QEST4. Through Lorrie Hargis International School of Aromatherapy, she achieved Certified Aromatherapist. She uses QEST4 to create personal custom aromatherapy and flower essence blends for each client, tailored especially for them. She has had 3 case studies published in the AIA’s international journal “Aromatics in Action.” Currently another case study has been peer-reviewed and approved for publication by the “International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy.” She resides in Bowie, Texas with her husband and can be reached at jeannecalabretta@gmail.com.
ZZZZZZ’S If You Please
Or ZED’s For Which We Pled (for our International practitioners). In this presentation Jeanne will teach us how we can use QEST4 scans for a balanced night’s sleep.
Powerful Ways to Address Weight Loss Resistance, Naturally
Weight loss resistance is a monumental health issue of our time, and affects so many of our patients/clients. This course offers a comprehensive way to approach this issue with clear and decisive testing, techniques for getting weight loss moving, charts/handouts for your patients and action steps for each part of their weight loss journey.
Janet Carsten
Dr. Janet Carsten is a Chiropractic Physician, certified in Applied Kinesiology, Acupuncture, Bioresonance Testing, and Cranio-Sacral Therapy, with extensive training in the areas of Nutrigenomics, and Functional Medicine.
Dr. Carsten has been practicing in the southwest suburban area of Minneapolis for 32 years. She attended the University of Minnesota for her undergraduate education, then graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Doctorate in Chiropractic with Summa Cum Laude from Northwestern Health Sciences University.
She is also an ACE Fitness Professional, teaching group fitness at various health clubs since 1989.
Dr. Laurell Matthews, ND
Dr. Laurell Matthews, ND, earned her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of Kansas and her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in 2010. She has a lifelong interest in uncovering the mechanisms behind homeopathy and a passion for empowering patients to take charge of their health through dietary and lifestyle changes, along with natural medicine modalities such as botanical medicine.
In addition to her private practice—where she specializes in long-haul conditions, mast cell support, and chronic digestive issues—Dr. Matthews brings over 25 years of experience in the natural products industry. A uniquely qualified formulator, she combines her chemistry background and clinical insight to create innovative homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional products.
Currently, she serves as Product Developer for Energique, an employee-owned company providing professional-grade natural remedies to holistic practitioners, and also lends her expertise to compay’s consumer brands: Bold Botanica, NaturalCare, and Liddell Laboratories.
Mast Cell Activation: The Hidden Framework Behind Complex Chronic Reactivity
Are Scars Blocking Your Client's Progress?
In this presentation I will give a brief history of why balancing the autonomic nervous system is not only important but should be a top priority in client health outcomes. I’ll explain how physical and emotional scars can block the autonomic nervous system and delay or even stop healing.
Is a client protocol “not working”? This scan could be the key to unlocking difficult cases that won’t budge.
Lauren Strangio, BCHN
Lauren is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. Based out of Northern California she specializes in difficult cases that include chronic mold exposure, Lyme, autism spectrum, emotional resilience, hormone imbalances and detoxification.
She utilizes QEST4, in depth labs, and muscle testing to identify imbalances in the body.
Pamela Wingert
Pamela Wingert has been in the health and wellness industry for 35+ years. She and her husband own a health food store that has been in business since 1970. Pamela created and opened a wellness center in September 2018, known as the BioEnergy Center, that provides a different approach for an integrative wellness experience using bioenergetic therapies.
Pamela has her INHC certification as a health and wellness coach from IIN. She is also certified as a health specialist and board certified by AADP internationally. She has been MSA certified as a Bioenergetic technician for 12 years with QEST4 and provides training for Solex AO Scanner. She provides training for QEST4 – The Health Profiler Masterclass, along with consulting and teaching for multiple organizations in the health and wellness arena.
It is Pamela’s passion to share her expertise and knowledge with other professionals. She loves interpreting the data and connecting the dots.
Decoding The Food List: What the Body is Telling You and Why
Your food list is not just a piece of paper with food on it — it is a map of how the body is communicating with you. Every food that shows up on that list is a clue, and when you know how to read it, you can begin to understand the deeper story the body has been trying to tell you. This presentation teaches you how to decode that list, connect it to the food groups that matter most, and use that information to understand where inflammation, poor digestion, toxic buildup, and nutritional gaps may be coming from — so you can stop guessing and start with a clear and focused plan.
Practitioner Collaboration
Join fellow QEST4 practitioners for an interactive collaboration session designed to foster learning, connection, and shared clinical insight. During this discussion-based segment, attendees will have the opportunity to exchange experiences, discuss real-world observations, and explore practical applications of QEST4 technology in a supportive peer environment. Guided by selected topics, participants can gain new perspectives, discover innovative approaches, and learn how other practitioners are addressing common challenges and achieving successful outcomes in their clinics. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or newer to QEST4, this session offers valuable opportunities to learn from the collective experience of the community.
