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Dr. Manna Semby, ND, MSCP, IFMCP Naturopathic Doctor | Functional Medicine Expert | TEDx Speaker | Advocate for Women’s Leadership & Midlife Health

Dr. Manna Semby is a passionate advocate for helping women to thrive in midlife and beyond. As a licensed naturopathic and functional medicine doctor as well as a Menopause Society certified practitioner, she specializes in addressing the critical intersection of women's health, leadership, and wellness.

Through her innovative approaches and programs, Dr. Semby helps high-achieving women navigate the complexities of perimenopause, hormonal health, and brain wellness to reclaim their energy, confidence, and cognitive clarity.

Dr. Semby’s upcoming TEDx Talk in February 2025, “The Perimenopause Broken Rung Hypothesis,” spotlights the untold impact of midlife health challenges on women’s careers and corporate leadership pipelines. Drawing on her own experiences as a former corporate professional, cancer survivor, and mother of special needs teenagers, she delivers compassionate, insightful, and actionable talks that resonate with diverse audiences.

Key Topics:

- Perimenopause: The Leadership Gap We Can’t Ignore

- Brain Health and Cognitive Resilience: Thriving in Midlife

- The Corporate Wellness Revolution: Supporting Women Leaders

- Midlife as a Catalyst: Health Strategies for Women in Transition

Dr. Semby is the founder of Aruna Personalized Medicine and the Center for Cognitive Resilience, where she leads a team focused on preventing and reversing early stages of cognitive decline using a functional medicine framework. Her programs have helped countless women and men optimize their health and unlock their full potential in their personal and professional lives.

Why Book Dr. Semby?

- Expertise: A licensed Naturopathic Doctor, certified functional medicine and menopause society certified practitioner with a deep understanding of hormonal and brain health.

- Engaging Speaker: Combines personal storytelling with evidence-based strategies, making complex topics relatable and actionable.

- Advocate for Change: Dedicated to fostering awareness and advancing solutions for midlife women in leadership and wellness.

Dr. Semby’s mission is to ensure that midlife health challenges no longer hinder women from achieving parity in senior management, leadership, and societal influence. Through her talks, she inspires women and organizations alike to create a future where thriving in midlife is the norm, not the exception.

Let’s collaborate to transform your audience’s perspective on health, leadership, and resilience.

Current position (2)

Founder & CEO

Aruna Personalized Medicine

Founder & CEO

Center for Cognitive Resilience

Degrees (1)

Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine

Bastyr

2016 to 2020

Presentations

Presentations (4)

The Perimenopause "Broken-Rung" Hypothesis

This talk explores the critical yet overlooked role of perimenopause in derailing women’s leadership trajectories. Dr. Manna Semby connects hormonal health to career advancement, uncovering how unaddressed health challenges contribute to the "broken rung" in the corporate ladder. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to support women in navigating midlife transitions and achieving leadership parity.

Brain Health and Cognitive Resilience: Thriving in Midlife

Midlife is a pivotal time for brain health, yet many leaders are unprepared for its challenges. Dr. Semby demystifies cognitive changes in midlife and provides evidence-based strategies to enhance focus, memory, and decision-making. This empowering session equips attendees with tools to build cognitive resilience and thrive in their personal and professional lives.

Dr. Semby’s expertise in preventing cognitive decline stems from her leadership of the Center for Cognitive Resilience and her certification in Dr. Bredesen’s ReCODE Protocol. After overcoming cognitive struggles herself, she blends personal experience with cutting-edge science to deliver relatable, actionable insights.

Women are diagnosed with dementia at twice the rates of men. Often, they are also the caregivers of parents with dementia. Dr. Semby is passionate about raising awareness that in most cases, dementia is preventable if the right actions are taken at midlife.

The Corporate Wellness Revolution: Supporting Women Leaders

Corporate success depends on the well-being of its leaders. In this dynamic talk, Dr. Semby highlights the unique wellness needs of midlife women and their impact on leadership and productivity. She offers actionable solutions for organizations to create environments that empower women to lead with strength and balance.

Having transitioned from a high-stress corporate career to becoming a health advocate, Dr. Semby understands the intersection of workplace pressures and midlife health challenges. Her dual perspective as a former professional and a functional medicine doctor enables her to bridge the gap between corporate goals and personal wellness.

Midlife as a Catalyst: Health Strategies for Women in Transition

Far from being a setback, midlife can be a powerful catalyst for growth and transformation. Dr. Semby shows how optimizing hormonal, mental, and physical health can unlock new possibilities for women in their careers and lives. This talk inspires women to embrace midlife as a time for reinvention and renewed purpose.

Dr. Semby’s own midlife journey—from overcoming cancer and burnout to building a successful health practice—illustrates the potential for transformation during this stage of life. Her personal and professional insights make her a compelling guide for women seeking to redefine their health and purpose.

Past talks (1)

The Perimenopause "Broken-Rung" Hypothesis

TEDx San Diego [Feb 19th, 2025]

4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

February 19, 2025