NITE Speaks

The Second Annual NITE Speaks Event will deliver another invigorating day of knowledge-sharing and wellness exploration. This dynamic event features seventeen powerful 15-minute talks that will enlighten, educate, and empower attendees across a broad spectrum of health and wellness topics.

Event Details

Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Doors opened at 8:30 AM)
Location: Bucks Run Golf Club, 1559 S. Chippewa Road, Mount Pleasant
Registration Fee: $99 (lunch included with advanced registration)

Featured Presentations

The carefully curated selection of 15-minute power talks will cover essential topics in modern wellness,

You can watch a few of the presentations under the Speaker Videos section below.

Wild Food | Presented by Jenna Humphrey, NHP
The Four Pillars of Gut Health and Brain Health | Presented by Alicia Long
The Power of Human Touch | Presented by Angelica Arens, Natural Health Therapist
Addiction as a Substance Use Disease | Presented by Chloe Babinski
A New Approach to Healing the Nervous System | Presented by Dr. Stacy Eding
Methylation: The Basics | Presented by Dr. Jackie Featherly
State of Affairs in North Carolina | Presented by Dr. Nicole Paquin
If You Just Had to Pick Just One | Presented by Holly Huston
Plant Stem Cells | Presented by Kate Leonard
Light as a Nutrient | Presented by Reiss Faber
Who’s In Control of Your Mind? | Presented by Ruth Buell
The Statin Epidemic | Presented By Summer Turner
The Need for Naturopathy in Neuro Care: Brain Injury and Beyond | Presented by Virginia Caldwell
A Marvelous Menstruation | Presented by Willie Spink
What Is a Doula? | Presented by Dr. Helen Kociba
Recommended Supplements and Products | Presented by Dr. Baker | Featuring Dr. Howard

Distinguished Speakers

The event will feature a panel of experts, including Naturopathic Institute Faculty and Staff:

Dr. Nicole Paquin
Dr. Jackie Featherly
Dr. Stacy Eding
Dr. Helen Kociba
Dr. Besheen Baker
Dr. Amy Jo Howard

Interactive Experience

This condensed format offers the perfect balance of information and engagement. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Participate in focused, high-impact learning sessions
Engage directly with speakers during Q&A periods
Network with like-minded individuals
Enjoy a provided lunch (with advance registration)

Event Overview

The event will maintain the same inspiring energy and community that made Eyes Wide Open successful, delivered in a more concentrated and diverse format. Participants experienced a full day of expanded knowledge and connections with leaders in the field of natural health and wellness.

Those who register in advance will receive a complimentary lunch, The event will proved to be an enriching experience for all who attend, combining educational content with networking opportunities in the comfortable setting of the Buck Run and Quarry Grill Golf Club.