Welcome to AppleTree's Wound Ostomy Continence Conference!
Never before has there been a conference on bowel, bladder, ostomy and wound management with a focus on interdisciplinary education. Featuring expert-led sessions by occupational therapists, physical therapists and nurses, we are on a mission to change how you think and work!
This is a conference you do NOT want to miss!
Bowel Management
Bladder Management
Intermittent Catheterization
Ostomy Management
Wound Management
Nutrition & Metabolic Health
Agenda
Day 1 - All times are in Central Time
8:00 - 8:30 am - Registration
8:30 - 9:00 am - Keynote Address
9:00 - 10:00 am - Pelvic Floor Therapy for Treating Incontinence
10:00 - 11:00 am - Managing Neurogenic Bowel
11:00 - 12:00 pm - Managing Neurogenic Bladder
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch (on your own)
1:00 - 2:00 pm - Intermittent Catheterization for the Male Patient
2:00 - 3:00 pm- Intermittent Catheterization for the Female Patient
3:00 - 4:00 pm - Indwelling Catheters - Management of Suprapubic & Foleys
4:00 - 5:00 pm - Panel Q&A and Networking
Day 2 - All times are in Central Time
8:30 - 9:00 am - Patient Story
9:00 - 10:00 am - Ostomy Management Basics
10:00 - 11:00 am - Pouching Systems & Accessories
11:00 - 12:00 pm - Pouch Change Techniques
12:00 - 1:00 pm - Lunch (on your own)
1:00 - 2:00 pm - Compression Therapy Wrapping - Managing LEVD
2:00 - 3:00 pm- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management - Support Surfaces and Assistive Technology
3:00 - 4:00 pm - Dehiscence and Fistulas
4:00 - 5:00 pm - Panel Q&A and Networking
Day 3 - All times are in Central Time
8:30 - 9:00 am - Morning Stretch
9:00 - 11:00 am - Metabolic Health - Nutrition and Exercise for Health, & Wound Healing
11:00 - 12:00 pm - Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Creating Effective Bowel, Bladder, Ostomy & Wound Programs
12:00 - 12:30 pm - Closing Statement
Course Completion Requirements
To receive contact hours, you must attend the entire education, complete a post-test with a score of 80% or higher, and completion of the evaluation form.
Meet The Speakers
FOUNDER / CEO - AppleTree CEU
Jeffrey Despommier
OTR, ATP, OMS, WCC, CUA
Graduated from the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport in 2008 with a master’s degree in occupational therapy. During his career, he has consulted and assisted with bowel and bladder programs in the ICU, acute care, LTAC, SNF, inpatient rehab, outpatient and community rehab settings. He is a volunteer with the United Spinal Association of Houston and works in the Assistive Technology industry.
Jeffrey is board certified as an Ostomy Management Specialist, Wound Care Certified, Urologic Associate, an Assistive Technology Professional and has been a guest lecturer at spinal tumor conferences, cancer symposiums, universities and hospitals since 2010. He is the author of a published book titled Core Curriculum: Bowel, Bladder & Ostomy Management which is his latest contribution to the profession.
Program Coordinator - AppleTree CEU / Lets Talk IBD
Maggie Baldwin
RN, BSN
Starting online advocacy in 2010 after a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and having ileostomy surgery, Maggie Baldwin spent the next ten years educating herself on ostomy care. She created videos online to show how to complete basic ostomy care.
She then went on to become a registered nurse, working as a med-surg nurse in pediatric GI, metabolism, and endocrine. She also worked in telehealth nursing, helping to develop a team of nurses to care for ostomy patients remotely. Her passion has been education and filling a need in the underserved ostomy community.
Nurse Program Coordinator - AppleTree CEU
Karen Brady
MSN, APRN-CNP
Karen graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor of Nursing Degree. She spent the early part of her career working in a variety of clinical settings including the ICU, PACU and ambulatory clinics. Karen began to work in the specialty of Colon and Rectal Surgery almost 25 years ago. Dedication to this patient population led her back to school to continue her education.
After graduating from Ursuline College with her Masters of Science in Nursing, Karen began work as a Nurse Practitioner for a busy Colon and Rectal Surgery service managing the hospital patients. Her special interests include: Education of patients and nurses, patient advocacy, ostomy care, dehydration, Enhanced Recovery and research.
Physical Therapist - Metabolic Health MD
Lindy Louise
DPT
Lindy, DPT is a physical therapist who earned her clinical doctorate degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She brings a diverse clinical background including outpatient practice at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, home health experience across Southern California and Chicago, and founding an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Newport Beach, California.
Currently Lindy serves as the health and fitness coach at Metabolic Health MD alongside Dr. Elie Jarrouge, MD, where she integrates evidenced-based movement, lifestyle strategies, and dietary changes to optimize patient outcomes. Together Dr. Elie Jarrouge and Lindy have helped hundreds of patients reverse or put into remission: pre-diabetes, type II diabetes, hypertension, autoimmune disorders, and other chronic metabolic diseases through a low carb approach of real, whole foods. She is deeply passionate about nutrition as a foundational component of rehabilitation and tissue healing, and she specializes in helping patients bridge the gap between clinical care and long term health.
Lindy is excited to share practical, actionable strategies with fellow healthcare professions to enhance recovery, performance, and overall well-being of patients.
Physical Therapist - Houston Methodist
Summer Medlin-Mutombo
PT, DPT
Summer Mutombo is a dedicated pelvic physical therapist with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and an undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma. Since 2018, Summer has specialized in pelvic health, helping patients overcome pelvic dysfunction with compassionate, expert care. Currently, Summer serves as a Senior Physical Therapist at Houston Methodist in The Woodlands, where she continues to advance her passion for improving quality of life through specialized pelvic therapy.
Physical Therapist - MD Anderson
Kimberly Presson
PT, DPT, CLT-LANA
Kimberly Presson, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA has been a Physical Therapist for 17 years and worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center for 16 years. Her passion for cancer care began as a PT student and grew though her experience treating patients undergoing stem cell transplant. She received her lymphedema training and certification in 2013 and is one of the inpatient lymphedema therapists at MD Anderson. She has served two stints as a member and chair of the APTA Academy of Oncology nominating committee and serves as an item writer for the oncology specialty exam. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two children, running, and volunteering at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Credit Info
Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants: AppleTree CEU is an AOTA approved provider of professional development - ID# 00033. This conference features 14 courses for a total of 15 contact hours or 1.50 CEUs (Intermediate level, Category of Domain of OT and Occupational Therapy Process). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants: This conference features 14 courses for a total of 15 contact hours approved through the Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA).
Many states will recognize a course as accredited if it is approved by another state's APTA chapter. It is your responsibility to check your state board regarding reciprocity and recognition of these courses approved by TPTA.
Registered Nurses & Licensed Vocational Nurses: AppleTree CEU is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This course offering is approved for contact hours applicable for APRN, RN, or LPN relicensure. Kansas State Board of Nursing provider number LT0339-0924.
Disclosures – AppleTree CEU has no financial relationships to disclose.