Angie Gallagher, a functional medicine health coach and heart health strategist, will speak to the Philomath Rotary Club during its meeting at noon Tuesday at Peace Lutheran Church.
Her talk is titled “The Gut Heart Connection: Beyond Cholesterol.”
Gallagher worked with diabetic and heart patients for more than 25 years, including 15 years in cardiac rehabilitation. She later turned to functional medicine and now runs Heart Wellness Coaching, which offers programs focused on metabolic health and lowering cardiovascular risk. Her approach is based on the idea that the body can heal itself with the right support, including nutrition and mindset.
The club also will present its Philomath Middle School Student of the Month award for November.
The meeting will open with introductions and announcements before the main program.
Rotary members and the public are welcome. Lunch will be provided. Organizers ask anyone planning to attend to RSVP to a Philomath Rotarian ahead of time so they can plan the number of meals.