Discover Pritikin’s physician-led approach to healthy aging.
Pritikin Attends the Live Long Women’s Health Summit
September 25–26, 2026
Hilton Midtown, New York City
Transforming Today for a Healthier Tomorrow
Join Pritikin September 25–26 at the Live Long Women’s Health Summit, where leading experts, physicians, researchers, and advocates will come together to advance the conversation around women’s health and healthy aging.
Visit the Pritikin booth for a longevity assessment with Dr. Rachel Gastaldo and learn more about our physician-led approach to supporting women’s health and physical function as they age.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Attend Dr. Gastaldo’s breakout session, “Longevity, Independence, and Quality of Life,” to discover which physical abilities and measures matter most, why strength is only part of the equation, and how to determine whether your approach to healthy aging is actually working.
Exclusive attendee offer:
Summit attendees can receive $500 off
per week on a stay at Pritikin.*
Reservations must be booked by December 31, 2026, but your stay can take place in 2027. A valid event ticket is required, and proof of registration or attendance may be requested.
Longevity, Independence, and Quality of Life: What Every Woman Should Preserve, Measure, and Improve
Women are living longer than ever before, but longevity is about more than adding years to life. It is about thriving whilst you age by preserving independence, physical function, and quality of life throughout the aging process.
Director of Applied Longevity Science Dr. Rachel Gastaldo, PhD, of Pritikin Longevity Center will explore the physical abilities women tend to lose with age, why strength is only one part of the equation, and how to determine whether your current approach to healthy aging is actually working. Attendees will learn which assessments and measurements provide meaningful insight into long-term function, what women should be paying attention to beyond traditional health metrics, and the practical, evidence-based strategies that support healthy aging. Leave with a clearer understanding of what to preserve, what to measure, and where to focus your efforts to support longevity, independence, and quality of life for years to come.
During the session, and guided by a moderator, Dr. Gastaldo will address questions including:
- What does longevity really mean for women, and what should we be working to preserve as we age?
- Which physical abilities matter most for healthy aging, beyond simply maintaining muscle?
- Why strength matters, and why power, balance, and mobility are equally important for long-term health.
- How can you tell if your lifestyle changes are truly improving your health and longevity?
- Can women become stronger, fitter, and more physically capable in their 60s and 70s than they were in their 50s?
- What role do exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine play in extending healthspan?
- What measurable health improvements are women experiencing through the Pritikin program today?
- Where should women start if they want to invest in their future health, vitality, and independence?
Got a Question for Dr. Gastaldo?
Get answers to your most important questions from the Live Long Women’s Health Summit & Pritikin’s Dr. Gastaldo.
Whether you’ll be attending the summit or not, make the most of this opportunity to submit your questions about women’s health, longevity, and healthy aging.
Join us at The Pritikin Booth
Dr. Rachel Gastaldo will be conducting two longevity assessments at the Pritikin booth, giving attendees the opportunity to better understand their current level of functional fitness and learn which measurements matter most for healthy aging.
Hand Grip Strength Test
A simple assessment that measures overall muscle strength and function. Grip strength has been shown to be an important indicator of healthy aging and can provide meaningful insight into physical function, independence, and long-term health.
Five Times Sit-to-Stand (5xSTS) Test
This assessment measures how quickly a person can rise from a chair and sit back down five consecutive times. Lower-body power is a key marker of functional aging because it reflects how quickly muscles can produce force for everyday activities such as standing up from a chair, climbing stairs, walking efficiently, recovering balance, and preventing falls. The test provides a practical and meaningful way to assess functional capacity and identify opportunities to improve mobility, independence, and longevity.
What Else to Expect at the Live Long Women’s Health Summit.
Two days of thought-provoking conversations and practical guidance to help women make informed decisions about their health today and for the years ahead.
Trusted Voices in Women’s Health
Hear from 100+ world-class experts, including Jane Fonda, Dr. Stacy Sims, Dr. Vonda Wright, Dr. Mary Claire Haver, and more, exploring the science of living longer, healthier, and stronger.
The Latest in Healthy Aging
Explore emerging research and new thinking across women’s health, longevity, menopause, strength, brain health, and prevention, with insights to help you make more informed decisions about your long-term health.
Practical Steps You Can Use
Discover practical tools and strategies you can apply to everyday life, with expert guidance spanning nutrition, movement, prevention, healthy aging, and more to help turn knowledge into action.
Answers to the Questions That Matter
Dig deeper into the health topics that matter through main-stage sessions, roundtables, and breakout sessions, with opportunities to ask questions, explore new ideas, and gain greater clarity.
Take the Next Step Toward Lasting Health
AT THE LIVE LONG WOMEN’S HEALTH SUMMIT
SEPTEMBER 25–26, 2026
HILTON MIDTOWN, NEW YORK CITY
Click below to secure your tickets for the Live Long Women’s Health Summit, or Speak with a Pritikin Program Advisor to explore your health goals, learn more about the Pritikin Transformation Program, and discover whether Pritikin is right for you.
We look forward to seeing you there.