Feb. 27 summit in Encinitas an opportunity for wellness businesses; category exclusivity for selected partners
What if you could spend a day learning from doctors instead of watching the clock during a brief appointment, and leave with a personal roadmap for better health?
That is the promise behind America’s Heart Health Revolution 2027, a heart health and longevity summit coming Feb. 27 to the Encinitas Community Center.
Led by Pratiksha Gandhi MD and the nonprofit Global Foundation for Preventive Cardiology, the gathering will combine expert seminars, physician discussions and opportunities to explore local wellness resources. Organizers are inviting established businesses and sponsors to help shape the experience, with category exclusivity available for selected wellness specialties.
The $49 standard ticket includes a full day of education, breakfast, lunch and a guided process for developing a personal heart health and longevity blueprint.
The goal is for participants to leave with a clearer understanding of their priorities, practical next steps and connections that can help them move forward.
“When the community comes together and connects at a deeper level, that is where the magic happens,” Gandhi said.
For people who leave medical appointments with unanswered questions, the summit offers time to explore the bigger picture. How do nutrition, sleep, movement and stress fit together? Which habits deserve attention first? What questions should they bring to their own providers?
Expert seminars throughout the day will provide the educational foundation. Cardiologist Dr. Brian Asbill will address nutrition, exercise and stress management. Clinical lipidologist Dr. Venu Prabaker will discuss cholesterol and blood sugar.
Dr. Mark Kalina, an integrative primary care physician and former medical director for the Dean Ornish Program, will explore emotional and spiritual aspects of heart health. Interventional cardiologist Dr. Vimal Nanavati will discuss cardiac procedures and informed decision making.
Additional speakers will address functional fitness, hormonal health and stress. An afternoon cardiology panel will include audience questions.
Participants will work through a workbook to translate what they learn into a personal heart health and longevity plan. The educational experience is intended to help them make informed choices and identify questions for further discussion with their health care providers.
Lunch and scheduled breaks will create opportunities to visit exhibitors, learn about services and speak with practitioners in the longevity field. Intentionally sourced meals, prepared without seed oils, will be served.
Those conversations are an essential part of the experience. Attendees may continue a discussion with a physician during a break, take a walk together or meet a neighbor working toward similar goals.
In a world where so much interaction happens through screens, Gandhi wants to create a place where people feel comfortable connecting in person.
“Healing begins when you create a safe space,” she said.
The gathering builds on smaller events the foundation has hosted over the past three years. Gandhi envisions two signature health events annually, creating an ongoing community around education, prevention and connection.
North County’s wellness businesses are being invited to help build that community.
Organizers are seeking providers with at least three years of community service, strong reputations and an approach that aligns with the summit’s educational mission. Potential participants include yoga studios, nutrition professionals, specialized fitness providers, naturopathic doctors, sleep experts and brain health practitioners. Businesses offering red light therapy, NAD+ services and other longevity options may also inquire, subject to review.
The Community Health Partner level offers a starting point for participation in the shared exhibitor space. Selected partners will receive category exclusivity, with specialties and overlapping services reviewed individually. Businesses interested in representing their field are encouraged to inquire early.
The Coast News is supporting the summit as a media partner, aligning its growing monthly health section with its mission to build a stronger, more connected North County.
“I’ve known Dr. Gandhi for three years and have seen the difference her dedication makes in people’s lives,” said publisher Chris Kydd. “She is bringing people together around a shared purpose, and we want to help that community grow.”
Broader sponsorship opportunities are also available. Speaker openings are very limited, with selection handled directly by Gandhi and her medical team.
Prospective sponsors and exhibitors can explore opportunities and inquire about available categories at americanhearthealth.org/sponsors.
