The Hormone / Vitality / Healthy Aging Summit
Melinda Fowler, RPh, ABAAHP
Melinda Fowler, RPh, ABAAHP, is a traditionally trained pharmacist and functional medicine practitioner with over 30 years of experience in pharmacy, most recently finding her passion in helping women navigate hormonal health. A graduate of the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, she is a Registered Pharmacist in Georgia, a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Metabolic Medicine, and an American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioner.
Melinda also holds certifications as a Women’s Hormone Specialist, Men’s Hormone Specialist, Dermatology Specialist, and is credentialed in both sterile and non-sterile compounding. In addition, she is a Certified Health Coach through the National Society of Health Coaches.
Her unique background bridges traditional medicine and holistic therapies. With years of study in functional medicine and root-cause approaches, she teaches prescribers and patients that optimizing hormones is only part of the picture — lifestyle, gut health, nutrition, stress physiology, and metabolic balance all play critical roles in outcomes.
Known as The Hormonal Pharmacist, Melinda is an engaging speaker who blends education with relatable insights, providing prescribers with a practical perspective on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM
Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM, joined the PCCA Clinical Services team in June 2013 and was promoted to Manager of Clinical Services in 2021, Director in 2023, and Senior Director in 2025. As a clinical compounding pharmacist for PCCA, she shares her knowledge of compounding with pharmacists across the U.S. and Canada. Formerly a pharmacist and business owner, Sara now continues to provide superior service to PCCA members.
She spent 20 years practicing pharmacy as a PCCA member, with 10 of those years as a pharmacy owner. She founded Creative Compounds, an independent compounding-only pharmacy in Prosper, TX focused on women’s health and nutrition. Sara obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at Austin in 1994 and is a lifetime member of the University of Texas College of Pharmacy Alumni Association.
Sara is passionate about educating pharmacists and physicians on women’s health, hormone replacement, and compounding options to improve patients’ lives. She is also a wife, mother of three, and in 2024 she became a grandmother — proudly embracing her new title, MoMo.
Agenda
- 8:00 amCheck-in / Expo
- 9:00 amOpening Announcements
- 9:15 amFunctional Medicine: The Functional Lens — Melinda Fowler
- 10:45 amQ & A — Melinda Fowler & Sara Hover
- 11:15 amBreak
- 11:25 amHRT Basics & Research — Sara Hover
- 12:25 pmLunch / Expo
- 1:15 pmLDN
- 2:15 pmFemale Hormones: Dosing, Application Sites, and Conversions — Sara Hover
- 3:15 pmClosing Announcements
- 3:30 pmAdjourn / Expo
Educational Topics
- Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones: Key Differences
Bioidentical = identical to human hormones; Synthetic = modified structures with different effects. - Understanding Hormone Testing Modalities
Serum, saliva, and urine tests each provide unique insights into hormone activity. - Safety of Hormone Replacement: Key Research
Studies show differing risks/benefits; safety depends on hormone type and patient factors.
Female Hormones: Dosing, Application Sites, and Conversions
- Common Doses & Preferred Routes of BHRT
Doses vary by hormone; routes include transdermal, oral, vaginal, and sublingual. - Follow-Up, Adjustments & Testing
Regular monitoring, dose adjustments, and testing (serum, saliva, urine) are crucial. - Converting from Commercial to Compounded
Match current dosing, adjust delivery, and reassess patient response.
