Ellementa Denver: Women, Cannabis & Chronic Pain

THIS MONTH'S TOPIC: Women, Cannabis & Chronic Pain Are you or a loved one in pain? We may be experiencing pain and yet suffer in silence. Or we know someone in pain, and we want to offer them a healthier, safe alternative to opioids. Learn how cannabis and CBD, can be beneficial to our health and wellbeing and offer us relief from inflammation and pain. We'll talk about the different ways to use THC and CBD, and how they interact with our bodies and brains - and each other. Learn about our Endocannabinoid Systems and some of the science behind why cannabis and everything it it can be really good for our health. ********************** Ellementa meets monthly to bring women together to learn about cannabis for health, wellness, self-care, and caregiving. This is a non-consumption, educational event exclusively for women/female-identified. We create welcoming spaces where women can come together to speak openly about cannabis wellness. GUEST EXPERTS....Dr. Dorothy Colagiovanni Dr. Dot Colagiovanni attended the University of Vermont and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology.  She worked as a clinical microbiologist in Boston before pursuing a graduate degree at CU in Molecular Toxicology. She is board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology. She spent 20 years working in biotech in the areas of anti-infectives, respiratory diseases, inflammation and cancer before joining Next Frontier Biosciences in 2016 as VP of Product Development.  She is passionate about cannabis as medicine and learning about all the ways the plant and its products can benefit society. When she isn’t working, you can find her with her family outside somewhere in Colorado. SPONSORS..... Best known as the developer and exclusive distributor of the award-winning Transdermal Cannabis Patch, Mary’s  is transforming how people view and utilize cannabis by developing products that maximize the benefits of cannabinoids, terpenes and other plant nutrients. Intrepid Botanicals provides local, all natural, full spectrum hemp products for a whole-body experience inside and out! Dipstick Vapes creates premium vaporizers and accessories that make concentrate consumption more approachable. Verra Wellness - Scientifically formulated, precision dosed products. HOSTING….Ashley Kingsley, Ellementa Co-Founder & Denver Gathering Leader Ashley Kingsley is a serial entrepreneur who founded Daily Deals for Moms in 2010, grew it into 27 markets and sold it in 2012. She spent over a decade building digital marketing strategies for multi-million dollar brands, startups and more recently, the cannabis industry. She is co-founder of Ellementa and was the first local Ellementa Organizer. VENUE....Nuvolution At Nuvolution, we support the development of sustainable social enterprises that solve critical social problems in the community. We are dedicated to sparking a “New Revolution” of volunteers and nonprofits who are dedicated to changing our industry and our communities at large through social responsibility and action. By building networks that connect skilled and motivated volunteers with nonprofit organizations and social enterprises seeking to advocate, educate and motivate. Together we can build a better world! ABOUT ELLEMENTA GATHERINGS: Ellementa Gatherings are non-consumption events. Ellementa does not condone consumption of cannabis on the premises of Gatherings. If consumption does take place at the event or any product is obtained at the event that is consumed after, attendees consume at their own risk and fully indemnify Ellementa, Inc. and its stakeholders from any responsibility. Everyone attending this event or other Ellementa events confirm they are 21 years of age or over and fully responsible for their own actions.