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👨‍💻Welcome Tech Week 2026 attendees and panelists!

In between the busy-ness of the week ahead, we'd like to invite you to explore our district, Uptown Grand Rapids.

Several key business partners and supporters* of this week's celebration of innovation and technology are located right here in Uptown (alongside nearly 400 additional local and independently owned eateries, cafes, coffee shops, pubs, shops, and more!)
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You can find more about our great district - which is located 1 mile east of Downtown GR - by clicking the 🔗 in our bio. There you'll find a printable visitor's guide, a helpful dining directory, and more. You can also learn more by visiting our website at uptowngr.com.📲

We're proud of our district's @techweekgr business partners and supporters this year, including @vetrhealth, @atomicobject, @rootfunctionalmedicine, @breweryvivant.

Have an awesome and enlightening week!

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Go Beyond 2026 was a tremendous success, bringing together women in STEM, industry leaders, and community partners for a day of meaningful conversation, professional growth, and connection.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event impactful. The conversations, insights, and shared experiences throughout the day reflected the strength and momentum of women leading across technology and innovation.

A special thank you to our speakers for sharing their expertise and perspectives:
Dr. TaRita Johnson
Anna Baeten
Jennifer Wangler
Erica Armstrong
Stacy Paul
Kimberly Crawford

And thank you to our sponsors for helping make Go Beyond possible:

Premier Event Sponsor: Atomic Object
Event Partners: Array of Engineers, Root Functional Medicine
Venue Sponsor: Bamboo Grand Rapids

We are grateful for the continued commitment to supporting and advancing women in STEM.

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Dr. Jackson recently participated in a Grand Rapids Tech Week event hosted by Root Functional Medicine, where he met with Founder and CEO, Dr. Erica Armstrong. Dr. Jackson gained insight into Root’s comprehensive approach, which combines Functional Medicine physicians, registered dietitians, and personalized digital resources to support patients. By identifying the root cause of symptoms and disease, Root guides patients towards recovery and health.

As Dr. Jackson integrates nutrition and lifestyle counseling into his optometry care, partnerships with organizations like Root will be essential for providing patients with additional resources to consider. #health #eyecare #lifestylemedicine #nutrition #optometrist #bellavista #wholebodywellness

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Whether you’re a doctor, a space enthusiast, or just want to know the essentials of online safety, there’s an event waiting for you at Tech Week Grand Rapids. Check out some of our newest events!

To see a full list of events, head over to the link in our bio.

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Dr. Emily Cordes, DO, shares her perspective on what sets medically trained functional medicine apart. For her, it’s not just about sleep or nutrition, it’s about using a strong clinical foundation to make real diagnoses, guide treatment, and know when to refer. Her message to medical students: don’t skip the fundamentals.

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#MedPodcast #DoctorVoices #MedicineUnfiltered #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseCare #ClinicalExcellence #PhysicianPerspective #OsteopathicMedicine #FutureMDs #MedStudentLife #ResidencyLife #RealTalkRx #ScrubTalk #MedicalCommunity #WholePersonCare #WhiteCoatWisdom #HealingWithHeart #MedSchoolMotivation #GrowthInMedicine #Don’tSkipResidency #AuthenticMedicine

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COMING THIS MONDAY — “Optimal Health” with Dr. Emily Cordes @rootfunctionalmedicine
What if your labs look fine… but you don’t feel fine?
Dr. Emily Cordes dives deep into the difference between being “not sick” and being truly optimal — physically, mentally, and emotionally.

We talk about:
⚡️Why “normal” isn’t good enough
🧠 The overlooked pillars of high performance
💪 How to demand more from your health — and your doctor

Your labs might be in range. But are you in your prime?

🎧 Monday on The Physician’s Mind Podcast

#FunctionalMedicine #OptimalHealth #PerformanceMedicine #HealthOptimization #PhysiciansMindPodcast #MedicalPodcast #DrEmilyCordes #HealthBeyondLabs #HighPerformanceHealth #Biohacking #WellnessJourney #HealthIsWealth #HolisticHealth #PreventativeMedicine #RootCauseHealing #PeakPerformance #MentalClarity #EnergyOptimization #LiveOptimal

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🌟✨ Tonight was incredible! We had a film screening of #themfactorfilm and panel discussion @wealthytheatre about menopause, diving deep into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs that come with this transition.

🎥💬 It was empowering to share insights, stories, and laughter with a vibrant community of nearly 200 women (and a few amazing men!) dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding menopause. Let’s continue to support each other and celebrate this transformative phase of life!

🙌❤️ Huge thanks to everyone who attended and participated. Together, we can create a space for open conversations and understanding. Here’s to embracing every moment!

#MenopauseAwareness #WomenSupportingWomen #FilmScreening #PanelDiscussion #Empowerment #BreakTheStigma

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We had a great time at our Women’s Health Expo this morning!! Thank you so much to everyone who came out, we are so fortunate to be a part of such an amazing community. We are looking forward to growing our women’s health expo every year, who knows, maybe one day we will be able to take over the parking lot. ✨✨

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#OrangetheoryFitness #OrangetheoryCascade #Orangetheory #OTFCascade #OTF #OrangetheoryNation #FitnessJourney #StrongerEveryDay #FitnessMotivation #SweatWithOTF #OrangeZone #OTFCommunity #PushYourself #TransformYourLife #FitnessGoals #OrangetheoryAddict
#HIITworkout #ExerciseForLife
#FitFamCascade #OrangetheoryStrong #morelife #healthyliving #family #cascademichigan #foresthillsmichigan #adamichigan

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We’re so thrilled to be hosting our first virtual event “Rethinking Care” (& beta launch party) with two amazing women @ericaarmstrongmd and @thebowelbattlingbadass . Join us on March 12th at 7pm ET, event link in bio! 🎊

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Not many people know why I started a functional medicine journey over 6 years ago or why I take my health so seriously.

I have an autoimmune disease called Sjögren’s syndrome. And after a lifetime of suffering, it was finally diagnosed in 2018. My symptoms had compounded into crippling pain in my eyes which had become photosensitive to light and in my jaw with intense neuropathy pain. Not to mention joint/ body pain, chronic fatigue and so much more. I had always struggled with these things, but everything stacked on top on one another and it felt like in one day, my life was crumbling. As a photographer and creative who’s livelihood depends on being able to physically function, I genuinely thought my business and life was over.

But it was just the beginning. I embarked on a journey that became a deep level of healing, empowerment + self-advocacy.

Western healthcare chewed up and spit out people like me. Year after year I was told nothing was wrong, I was healthy bc I wasn’t overweight, didn’t have heart issues or diabetes… I was told it was in my head, I was a hypochondriac.

Like many, I looked healthy, my labs seemed just fine, but deep down I knew something wasn’t right. And I advocated for myself until I finally was given answers.

You’d think that would be the happy end of the story I had hoped for, but it wasn’t. I learned quickly that western medicine isn’t equipped for people with chronic illness. Everything that is a “remedy” is really just a bandaid, with a whole host of other side effects from medications. When I asked the doctor, “what’s the root of this issue so I can fix it?” He said “I really don’t know but here’s some steroids for the pain and here’s an immunosuppressant. You can’t take the steroids forever either.”

He is a very brilliant doctor and I’m not suggesting he’s anything but that. Yet the western medical community has failed our greatest doctors. They are not always able to help heal, but instead to triage. This I had to figure out on my own.

I knew that couldn’t be it. There had to be more. And there was! There’s so much healing to be found + @rootfunctionalmedicine is the answer. Click link in bio + use ALAX50 for 50% off

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Old lady energy. 👵🏼💊

Let’s talk daily vitamins! @rootfunctionalmedicine
Use my code LAURYN50 for 50% off your first month when you sign up for a Root Access Membership.

#rootfunctionalmedicinne #rootaccessmembership #dailyvitamin #healthandwellness #betteringmyself

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✨ Take charge of your health with a root cause approach! ✨
Feeling tired, bloated, or just not like yourself? 😕 It’s time to stop guessing and start thriving! Root Functional Medicine makes it easy with labs you can order yourself or one-on-one support from expert doctors and dietitians.
Ready to feel amazing again? Click the link in bio to learn more! 🌿💚
#FunctionalMedicine @rootfunctionalmedicine

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