Healthier and Happier Workforce: Integrating Root-Cause Medicine

Time and time again conventional medicine has labeled individuals with a diagnosis, perscribed drug after drug with no long-term solution, created more sickness and disease, and has left individuals feeling lost in their health care.

Functional and natural medicine is on the rise for prevention and complementary treatment of chronic disease. Accredited funtional practitioners go beyond a clinical diagnosis and provide care that attributes to your overall health and wellness by focusing on root-cause healing for your body and mind.

Join us for the Launch of the Future of Workforce Health Initiative and be a part of the movement that pushes against quick-fix solutions!

This exclusive event brings together employers, brokers, insurance carriers, wellness leaders, and innovators to explore how companies are reshaping healthcare by integrating functional and root-cause medicine into employee benefits.

Tracy Awe: Director of Strategic Alliances at Function Health

Tracy is the Director of Strategic Alliances at Function - a proactive health platform that gives individuals access to 100+ advanced lab tests, insights from licensed clinicians, a personalized Action Plan, and optional Function Scans for whole-body MRI imaging. Function helps people monitor changes in their health over time and take informed steps to improve their health - supporting better outcomes for both individuals and the businesses they power.

Ben Davis: CEO and Executive Producer at MOONDOG Animation Stuidos

Ben is the co-founder of MOONDOG Animation Studio, where he serves as CEO and Executive Producer. Under his leadership, MOONDOG has partnered with clients such as the Kennedy Space Center, Peacock, Netflix, Estée Lauder, and Michelin to create content that engages audiences and inspires meaningful change.

David Thedinga: Founder and CEO of Tikvah Health and Wellness

David is the founder and CEO of Tikvah Health & Wellness, a Charleston-based company redefining healthcare by integrating functional and root cause medicine into employer-sponsored plans. A proven sales and marketing leader, he’s passionate about expanding access to root-cause solutions that improve health outcomes and lower costs.

Dr. Patrick Lovegrove: Medical Director of Merge Medical Center

Patrick is the Medical Director of Merge Medical Center and a board-certified family physician with 20+ years of experience. A former U.S. Air Force Flight Surgeon, he brings expertise in holistic, functional, integrative, and preventive medicine. At Merge Medical, he focuses on addressing root causes and creating personalized care plans to help patients achieve lasting wellness.

From Sick Care to Prevention & Healing: Why reactive care models are failing today’s workforce — and how prevention and complementary healing driven strategies improve outcomes and reduce long-term costs.

The Power of Early Diagnostic Tools: How advanced testing (labs, genomics, functional assessments) uncovers risks earlier and leads to better, measurable results for employees and employers alike.

Access to Functional Medicine in Employer-Sponsored Plans: Innovative ways employers are expanding benefits to include functional and integrative care — regardless of income, location, or coverage tier.

Collaboration Between Employers, Providers, and Insurance Carriers: Real-world examples of cross-sector partnerships reshaping employee health programs — plus actionable models for implementation.

Human Stories That Drive Change: Powerful testimonials highlighting lives transformed by early intervention and holistic care — and the ripple effects on families, productivity, and cost savings.

• Employers & HR Leaders seeking innovative benefit solutions
• Self-Insured and Level Funded Groups
• Insurance Carriers, and Stop-loss Carriers focused on employer/employee health & wellbeing, innovation, and cost containment
• Wellness & Functional Medicine Practitioners
• Brokers & Benefit Consultants
• Community Leaders passionate about transforming employee health

Host or Publisher Tikvah Health and Wellness