
BACK TO BASICS CONFERENCE
2026
Summit on Health & Wellness
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Framingham, MA
“The greatest wealth is health.” — Virgil
Because Facts Matter. And So Do You.

Your health starts in the dirt.
Back to Basics Conference 2026 focuses on health and wellness from the ground up, featuring both internationally recognized medical professionals and holistic farming experts. Attendees will learn how to enhance their individual health, and connect with providers and farmers to help accomplish this essential goal.




Featured Guest Speakers

Peter McCullough, MD, MPH
Dr. McCullough is an internist, cardiologist, and epidemiologist holding degrees from Baylor University, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, University of Michigan, and Southern Methodist University. Dr. McCullough has broadly published on a range of topics in medicine with over 1000 publications and 700 citations in the National Library of Medicine. Dr. McCullough is a well-known public figure in medicine and is a frequent contributor on numerous mainstream and independent media platforms. He has testified multiple times in the US Senate, US House of Representatives, European Parliament, and many state capitals concerning public health policy.
David Stelzer, Founder & CEO, Azure Standard
Pioneer in Regenerative Agriculture | Food System Reformer | Visionary Thought Leader
David Stelzer is a nationally recognized thought leader and changemaker in regenerative agriculture, food freedom, and values-based business. As the Founder and CEO of Azure Standard, he has spent over 40 years challenging the status quo of industrial food systems, building a movement that prioritizes health, sustainability, and personal liberty through access to clean, nutrient-dense food.


Sherri Tenpenny, DO, AOBNMM, ABIHM
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny is a globally recognized leader in exposing vaccine dangers and medical corruption. With over 50,000 hours of research spanning more than 25 years, she was one of the first medical professionals to sound the alarm on vaccine risks, paving the way for many of today's voices in the medical freedom movement. Her relentless dedication to uncovering the truth behind public health policies, pharmaceutical influence, and vaccine-related injuries has made her one of the most sought-after educators and speakers in the field.
Lawrence Palevsky, MD
Dr. Palevsky is a NYS licensed pediatrician, who utilizes a holistic approach to children’s wellness and illness. Dr. Palevsky’ s clinical experience since 1991 includes working in pediatric emergency and intensive care medicine, in-patient, and out-patient pediatric medicine, neonatal intensive care medicine, newborn and delivery room medicine, and conventional, holistic and integrative pediatric private practice. In his current pediatric practice, Dr. Palevsky offers well-child examinations, consultations and educational programs to families and practitioners in the areas of preventive and holistic health; childhood development; lifestyle changes; nutrition for adults, infants and children; safe, alternative treatments for common and difficult to treat acute and chronic pediatric and adult conditions; vaccination controversies; mindful parenting; and rethinking the medical paradigm. Dr Palevsky is a sought-after speaker, appearing regularly on podcasts and at speaking events in the US and internationally.
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Christiane Northrup, MD
Christiane Northrup is a visionary pioneer in women’s health, a board-certified OB/GYN, and New York Times bestselling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause and Goddesses Never Age. Dr. Northrup was the host of 8 highly successful public-television specials. Her work has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today Show, NBC Nightly News, The View, Rachael Ray, Good Morning America, 20/20, and The Dr. Oz Show, among many others. In December 2022 Dr. Northrup was 1 of 6 women to receive the Zelenko Foundation’s Rosa Parks Award, and honored for standing up for truth, God and justice against all odds, smears, obstacles, and censorship.
Clayton Baker, MD, Senior Fellow IMA, Internal Medicine
Dr. Clayton Baker, MD, is an internal medicine physician with over 25 years of clinical experience. He has held numerous academic medical appointments, including Clinical Associate Professor of Medical Humanities and Bioethics at the University of Rochester. His work has been published in leading journals such as JAMA and the New England Journal of Medicine. During COVID, Dr. Baker actively opposed medical mandates and advocated for reopening schools and businesses. Dr. Baker is a 2025 Brownstone Fellow and a Senior Fellow for the Independent Medical Alliance. He writes regularly for Brownstone Institute on medical freedom and other issues.


Daniel Salatin, Farmer, PolyFace Farm
As a farmer, Daniel believes health starts in the soil and the food we grow/eat. Not using any pharmaceuticals, medications or manufactured fertilizers on the farm, he has seen what a lifetime of living and eating clean do. Daniel is multi-generational farmer. He’s grown up in the farming landscape in Swoope, VA. Farming right out of the gate has giving him a lifetime of experience, mastery and confidence that comes from a life’s work and passion. Today he leads an ever-growing team at Polyface Farm. Daniel finds the most joy in his family, teaching, team building, healing soil, farm design, a growing relationship with Jesus, working with livestock and hunting.
Stephanie Locricchio, Emcee

Senior Advocacy Manager,
Children’s Health Defense
Back to Basics Conference provides an educational forum with internationally renowned experts who address the current medical, legal, health and wellness issues of the day. Advocating a return to medical ethics and transparency, Back To Basics Conference seeks to empower attendees to make the best health decisions for themselves and their families through food, lifestyle changes and critical thinking.







