Participate in an interactive Q&A session to learn about all aspects of lipedema including physiology, pathophysiology and treatment. In addition, Caroline will describe the latest Juzo product innovations.

The Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) will offer its Certified Mastectomy Fitter (CMF) exam at a discount for POWER attendees. More information to come, including how to register. BOC developed the CMF exam to ensure quality training for professionals working with patients requiring breast prostheses and other post-mastectomy services. CMFs are integral to the physical and emotional well-being of patients. To be eligible to take the CMF exam, a candidate must have successfully completed an entry-level education program through a fitter school or education provider and have 120 hours (equivalent to three weeks of full-time work) of experience.

How do you maintain your sanity, relationships and health when there is never enough time to get things done? Hectic pace, chronic high-stress, uncertainty and unavoidable negative influences can threaten productivity, creativity and suck the fun out of even the most enjoyable professions. Protective gear is important in many work environments, wouldn’t it be nice to have protective gear for stress?

Eliz will share insights from her job stress research and strategies to limit the impact of stress by developing what she calls an “emotional hazmat suit.” Using her unique testing tool, she’ll provide detailed insight into your stress environment and pinpoint opportunities for impact.

After surviving a heart attack at age 35 while seven months pregnant with twins, Eliz knows limiting stress is essential to a long, enjoyable and productive life. This engaging and humorous program details how to develop a system to protect your health, sanity and relationships by:

• Deconstructing the impact of stress physically and mentally
• Developing protective methods to cope with high stress
• Understanding how to address what “keeps you up at night”
• Exploring different types of stress recovery strategies
• Utilizing a framework to create a plan to work well under pressure

People living with lyphedema or lipedema must overcome constant challenges as part of their daily routine. There are so many incredible ambassadors out there, advocating for themselves and others battling these diseases. Their stories are awe-inspiring and motivating. You’ll get to meet a few of the fierce warriors, breaking down barriers and setting the example for others of how to keep living and moving.

Learn more about lipedema including physiology, pathophysiology and treatment. The medical professional will also explain how retailers can become advocates for those battling this disease, which many know little about, through products and services.

We’re thrilled to bring together a great diverse group of exhibitors at POWER 2019. During the Product Showcase, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and learn about the latest products and services from our exhibitors, including new vendors ABC, Complete Shaping, New Day Products and more!

At POWER 2018, Jim took attendees on an eye-opening and inspiring journey into the new consumer’s expectations and explained how you can exceed them. This year, he’ll help put those ideas into practice. During this workshop, retailers will share how implementing key behaviors (outlined by Jim) in selling, visual merchandising and sales performance management produced positive results for their businesses. Also, retailers will share how investing in resources from Dr. Chrono, as well as Brand Kenekt, have helped their businesses run more efficiently and strengthen relationships with customers.

During this session, Medicare representatives will explain Medicare coverage and documentation requirements for external breast prostheses and mastectomy bras, audits and how recent changes will affect you and your customers. There will be plenty of time for Q&A, and Angie and Jessica also will be available during exhibit hours to answer your questions one-on-one.

Though not the official version, we’ll host our own Mardi Gras at POWER. Prepare to let the good times roll with great food, music, dancing, decor and entertainment you’ll only find in New Orleans. Feel free to dress for the occasion in purple, green and gold!