2026 NHA Conference

Join us for our 77th year with another all-star lineup of speakers and teachers!

Experience the Healthiest Weekend of Your Life

Thursday, June 25 – Sunday, June 28, 2026

Independence, Ohio (near Cleveland)

Join us for the 78th Annual National Health Association Conference — the premier event dedicated to the power of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.

You’ll leave inspired, informed, and equipped to live your healthiest life ever.

Meet Our Speakers

Every speaker has dedicated their life to advancing the science and practice of health through plant-based living.

They’re here to teach, inspire, and help you create lasting change. Featuring:

KRISTI FUNK, MD, FACS,

DipABLM

Breast cancer surgeon;

cofounder, Pink Lotus

Breast Center, author of

Breasts: The Owner's Manual

COLUMBUS BATISTE, MD

Board-certified interventional cardiologist, cofounder of

Healthy Heart Nation, and featured expert in numerous documentaries, articles,

and podcasts

JOEL FUHRMAN, MD

NY Times bestselling author; president, Nutritional Research

Foundation; founder,

Eat to Live Retreat

CARA FUHRMAN, ND

Naturopathic doctor

and medical chef

ALAN

GOLDHAMER, DC

Founder, TrueNorth

Health Center; coauthor,

The Pleasure Trap and

Can Fasting Save Your Life?

STEPHAN ESSER, MD

Director, Esser Health–

Take Your Life from

Surviving to Thriving

FRANK SABATINO,

DC, PhD

Author, Weightless; speaker; NHA Director of Education; creator of the online program Lean for Life

LISA FUHRMAN

COO and CFO of

DrFuhrman.com and

Eat to Live Retreat

BRITTANY JAROUDI

The Jaroudi Family

YouTube channel

CHUCK CARROLL

"The Weight-Loss Champion" Host of PCRM's podcast, The Exam Room

ADAM WILSON, MPA

Senior Manager Culinary

Education at Vitamix

JOHN PIERRE

Nutritionist and fitness

consultant; cofounder,

Living With Harmony

DEB & JASON DESALVO

Regenerative farmers, Cold Brook Farm;

environmental educators; bakers; authors

JOHN NOWAKOWSKI

Conference executive chef and founder of Nowakowski's

Healthy Beach Retreat

ROBYN DENNING

Yoga instructor

and health coach

View Full Speaker List and Bios

View Conference Schedule

Here’s how to Join Us

1. Register Today

Secure your Early Access rate of $795 before December 31, 2025.

2. Book Your Room

Use the button at the bottom of this page to reserve your room.

3. Experience Transformation

Arrive and immerse yourself in four unforgettable days of health, education, and community.

People have great things to say about our past NHA Conferences:

“What a wonderful conference! The speakers were the best, and the food was delicious! And the accommodations were great! It was inspiring to be with like-minded people. It has recharged me and renewed my desire to give my body only the best in order to live a long and healthy life!”

Ginny S.

Hommelstown, PA

“Wow, that conference was as good as any I have ever attended on this subject! I have heard Dr. Fuhrman, Dr. Goldhamer, Dr. Klaper, and Dr. Pam Popper talk before, but we got even more from all of your powerful speakers this time.”

John B.

Olmstead Falls, OH

“What a terrific organization, and what a great group of people we met! Looking forward to learning and helping and developing great friendships in the years to come!”

Heidi and Rick Z.

Sewickley, PA

Check out these wonderful highlight videos:

Why This Conference Is Different

You’ve been to health events before—but this is not just another conference.

This is a celebration of health, community, and purpose, featuring:

Six SOS-free meals designed by expert chefs
Scientific evidence and practical tools for disease prevention and reversal
A vibrant network of passionate health professionals and enthusiasts
Mind-body experiences like yoga and mindfulness sessions
An uplifting environment that makes healthy living feel exciting, not restrictive

Don’t Wait — Seats and Rooms Will Sell Out

$795 - Early Access Rate

Invest in your health today, and secure your place at the most inspiring weekend of 2026.

Each year, this event reaches capacity—and hotel rooms go fast.

Refund Policy: Registrations are refundable until 45 days prior to the conference but are subject to a $50 nonrefundable cancellation fee.

Conference Hotel

We will once again be staying at the beautiful Holiday Inn, at 6001 Rockside Rd in Independence, OH. Book your hotel room now at the NHA’s discounted rate of $150.00 by clicking the button below.

Reserve Your Hotel Room HERE

Leave Empowered and Reconnected to Your Best Self

Join Us in Cleveland, June 25–28, 2026

By the end of this weekend, you’ll feel inspired, confident, and part of a powerful movement transforming lives through the principles of natural health.