Fuel Your Brain: Evidenced-Backed Strategies for Lifelong Brain Health
Looking for a way to take better care of your brain—whether it’s for you, your family, or someone you love? We’ve teamed up with community partners to make it simple, accessible, and inspiring. Engage in events brought to the community by a collaboration of leading organizations in functional medicine, neuroscience, education and culinary science, all aimed at promoting lifelong brain health and well-being.
We’re Making It Easy for You to Prioritize Your Brain Health
Start your day with the Brain Health Initiative Mindful Triathlon, a one-of-a-kind experience sponsored by The Brain Health Initiative, Brightwater and Thaden School, combining movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. It’s a fun and energizing way to get your body and brain in sync—and everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of fitness level.
This joyful and health-focused experience also serves as a fundraiser for the BHI Brain Health Scholar Program of Northwest Arkansas, which supports local high school, college, and graduate students in advancing community brain health.
Brain Health Seminar
Whether you join the triathlon or not, we invite you to attend the Brain Health Seminar to continue (or begin!) your journey toward better brain health. This free educational event is hosted by SALT Health in partnership with Brain Health Initiative, and will equip you with the latest science-backed strategies to protect your mind, improve cognitive function, and support brain-related conditions.
SALT Health uses a root-cause Functional Medicine approach to simplify and enhance healthcare, delivered through its D
irect Primary Care and Integrated Wellness Facility. SALT Health is a recognized authority on transforming America’s health with a focus on Functional Medicine.
Brain Health Initiative (BHI) uses a cutting-edge, new approach to study brain health that’s set to revolutionize neuroscience research. Brain health clinicians, researchers, academics, and innovators, as well as national and global collaborators are engaged in this collective impact effort to support significant positive brain health and performance outcomes around the world.
Presented by SALT Health and the Brain Health Initiative (BHI)
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025 Time: 12:00–3:00 PM
Location: 6th Floor, Ledger Bentonville
Cost: FREE, No registration required!
Parking is FREE in the Ledger garage (building with the shimmering fish). Use code 3436#.
Community resource tables and speaker “meet and greet” begins at 12:00 PM | Speakers begin promptly at 12:45 PM
What to Expect
Join us at 12:00 as each speaker hosts an informal “meet and greet” — and visit our community resource tables where local health organizations will be sharing tools, services and support, right here in NWA!
Beginning at 12:45 p.m., you’ll hear from a panel of top experts who will each share short, impactful presentations, followed by a live Q&A session:
- Dr. Stephanie Peabody – Neuropsychologist & Founding Director, Brain Health Initiative
- Dr. Aunna Herbst, DO – Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer, SALT Health; Certified Functional Medicine Physician
- Jacob Ponder, NP – Certified Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, SALT Health
- Tim Steen, RD – Registered Dietitian, SALT Health
- Lance Drinkard, Personal Trainer and Breathwork Facilitator
- Dr. Gabrielle Bachtel, Brain Health Scholar and Outreach Coordinator, Brain Health Initiative
Event Details
- Cost: Free and open to the public
- RSVP: No registration required
- Parking: Free Parking in the Ledger Parking Garage
- Mindful Triathlon Info & Registration
Come ready to learn, connect, and take meaningful steps toward a healthier brain. It is free and no registration is required.
We can’t wait to see you there!