Sedona Defenders Potluck + Presentation

Come learn about the health effects of mining in the Verde Valley, especially for children in our community.

Dr. Shaina Sina, NMD will shed light on this important topic.

Also, come join us for a Friendsgiving Potluck following the lecture to get to know your fellow Defenders in the Verde Valley and make new like-minded friends. All items for the potluck are recommended to be organic, gluten-free, and casein-free. Please label your item with an index card with common allergens and the ingredient list for those with food sensitivities in the community.

Look forward to seeing you there!

The lecture portion will also be live streamed via zoom for those who can’t attend in-person.

Lecture: 3 PM

Friendsgiving Potluck: 3:30 PM

About the Presenter, Dr. Shaida Sina:

Dr. Shaida Sina, Medical Director and Physician at Breakthrough Medicine in Cottonwood, specializes in longevity and preventive medicine. She is affiliated with the Association of Environmental Medicine and the National Association of Environmental Professionals and regularly attends medical rounds with Environmental Medical Education International. Dr. Sina initiated research on mining contamination in June 2023.

She obtained a bachelor’s degree in medical technology & research from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and worked in laboratory medicine for 12 years before earning her Doctorate from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2001. Following this, she pursued postdoctoral training in Environmental Medicine at Southwest College. With a residence in the Sedona-Verde Valley, she has practiced Integrative Medicine in the Verde Valley for 20 years.