January 24: Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis and other Neuroimmunological Disorders

Empower Your Path: Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis and other Neuroimmunological Disorders is a hybrid, multidisciplinary symposium that explores  how other coexisting medical conditions can complicate disease management and outcomes, while highlighting the benefits of anti-inflammatory nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, mental health, and emotional wellbeing.

According to Symposium Director Dr. Carrie M. Hersh, "Early education on the benefit of healthy lifestyle strategies is crucial for brain health and improving the daily lives of individuals with MS and related disorders. A healthy way of life helps preserve brain reserve for better long-term function."

Schedule Highlights:

• 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.  Understanding Comorbidities in Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunological Disorders (Carrie M. Hersh DO, MSc, FAAN)
• 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Nutrition for Brain and Body Health (Mary R. Rensel, MD, FAAN)
• 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Mental Health, Stress Management and Sleep Efficacy (Lucille Carriere, PhD)
• 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Energy Conservation Strategies (Madisen Redar, MOT, OTR/L)
• 11:15 – 11:45 a.m.  Exercise and Physical Activity (Kayla Kotake, PT, DPT, CDP)
• 12:15 – 1:15 pm  Lunch and Live Cooking Demonstration by Chef Heather Oosthuizen,
  The Sin City Chef

Attendees may register for either in-person or virtual admission to the event.

Empower Your Path: Living Well with Multiple Sclerosis and other Neuroimmunological Disorders
Saturday, January 24, 2026
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
FREE

Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
888 W Bonneville Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89106

• Cleveland Clinic Event Registration