PAST EVENT
In Her Prime: Hormones, Health & Healing
An exclusive dinner and dialogue with Dr. Bal Pawa & Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn
Hosted in the York Room at Hawksworth Restaurant
Step into an unforgettable evening of insight, connection, and renewal. In Her Prime: Hormones, Health & Healing invites women to share in an intimate, elevated dining experience that blends fine cuisine with meaningful conversation.
Set in the elegant York Room at Hawksworth, the evening begins with a welcome cocktail, followed by a seated three-course dinner as two of Canada’s leading voices in women’s health guide guests through an illuminating conversation on hormones, metabolism, and wellbeing at every stage of womanhood.
Dr. Bal Pawa, physician, pharmacist, and co-founder of the Westcoast Women’s Clinic, brings over 30 years of expertise in Integrative Women’s Health. Certified in Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Pawa bridges modern science with holistic care—helping women understand how hormonal balance influences energy, mood, and vitality.
Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with advanced training in perimenopause care and hormone health, offers a refreshingly practical approach to midlife wellness. Through root-cause insight, functional medicine, and deep listening, she has helped hundreds of women find clarity, balance, and confidence during times of change.
Following the presentations, guests will enjoy a fireside-style conversation with both doctors—an engaging and candid dialogue designed to demystify hormones and empower women with actionable strategies for thriving. Guests will also have the opportunity to pose personal questions in a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment.
The York Room, Hawksworth Restaurant
Evening Highlights
- Welcome cocktail and gourmet three-course dinner at Hawksworth’s York Room
- Inspiring talks by Dr. Bal Pawa & Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn
- Fireside chat and open Q&A session
- Connection and conversation among women across generations
Evening Flow
5:45 PM – Guest arrival, registration, canapés & cocktails
6:15 PM – Guests seated for dinner
7:10 PM – Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn & Dr. Bal Pawa present insights shaped by audience questions
7:40 PM – Moderated fireside chat with Dr. Pawa & Dr. Schamerhorn — engaging, candid, and participatory
8:30 PM – Evening winds down with closing reflections
GUEST SPEAKERS
Dr. Bal Pawa
Integrative Physician | Women’s Health Expert, TEDx Speaker | Best Selling Author
Dr. Pawa is uniquely qualified as a pharmacist and medical doctor. With over 30 years of experience as a physician focusing on Integrative Women’s Health, and is a Co-founder of Westcoast Women’s Clinic. She obtained certification in Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She is also a Certified Menopause Clinician and has completed additional studies in functional Medicine: Neuroplasticity, Gut, Brain, and Autoimmune disease. Dr. Pawa is a passionate advocate for bringing evidence-based medicine to the masses and empowering people with knowledge. She has been an invited speaker on radio, television, and community events, and presented health lectures to corporations across Canada, the USA, and the UK. Her TED talk on stress management has over a million views. Dr. Pawa’s best-selling book The Mind-Body Cure provides tools for self-care, as people struggle to reclaim their health in a world of stress. As a clinical instructor at UBC Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Pawa continues to educate, inspire and mentor young physicians and pharmacists with her passion for learning and teaching. She is currently working on several upcoming books on women’s health and functional food as medicine.
Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn
Naturopathic Physician | Menopause Society Certified Practitioner
Dr. Schamerhorn is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with advanced training in perimenopause care, hormone health, metabolic care, and traditional + functional lab testing.
Over the past 10 years, Dr. Schamerhorn has helped hundreds of women understand what’s really going on in their bodies — especially during the confusing, often dismissed years of perimenopause and hormonal change.
Through personalized lab testing, root-cause care, and evidence-based treatment plans, Dr. Schamerhorn works with women to get real answers — and real relief — from symptoms that have too often been brushed off or misunderstood.
This isn’t about throwing a supplement at your fatigue or blaming your mood on your age.
It’s about looking at the full picture — hormones, thyroid, stress response, metabolism, sleep, and more — and designing a strategy that’s personalized, practical, and grounded in clinical experience.
As a member of The Menopause Society, the Canadian Menopause Society, and the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC), Dr. Schamerhorn stays at the forefront of hormone and women’s health research — so you can feel confident that your care is based on the latest science, not outdated myths.
In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Schamerhorn speaks nationally to both patient communities and fellow practitioners — helping demystify perimenopause and midlife health with evidence-based, realistic care strategies that truly support women.
EVENT HOSTS
Tassan Sung
Founder, SPOKEN Leadership & Education
Tassan Sung is the founder of SPOKEN, a leadership and education platform amplifying the voices of changemakers who drive social progress. With over 20 years in the financial services industry—including a decade as BC District Vice President at RBC Global Asset Management—Tassan combines strategic expertise, communication, and leadership to inspire impact across sectors. She also co-founded Women’s LEAD through Nicola Wealth, a movement empowering women through storytelling and mentorship. Recognized by Vancouver Magazine as one of the city’s Power 50 and awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for her community work, Tassan continues to champion education, mental health, and inclusivity. Based in Vancouver, she serves on the boards of The Dr. Peter Centre and Rise, and supports organizations such as BC Cancer Foundation, Arts Umbrella, and Covenant House. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, writing, and time with her husband, David, and their two children, and close friends who share her love of meaningful connection and community.
Martine Cunliffe
Wealth Advisor | Portfolio Manager | Nicola Wealth
Martine Cunliffe is a Senior Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager with over 30 years of experience helping high- and ultra-high-net-worth families grow, protect, and transition wealth across generations. At Nicola Wealth, Martine specializes in building enduring, purpose-driven financial strategies that integrate asset allocation, portfolio construction, financial and estate planning, philanthropy, and intergenerational wealth transfer. She values long-term relationships and is deeply committed to financial literacy – empowering her clients to make informed, confident decisions about their financial futures. Based in Vancouver, she is fluent in English and French. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, staying active, spending time with family and friends, and contributing to her community through volunteer work and support for a variety of local initiatives.