Ask the Experts

Medical Marijuana Questions and Answers

the webinar

Thank you to everyone who attended our Webinar on Ask the Experts: Medical Marijuana Questions and Answers.

Your questions and comments during the live Q&A helped to make a great source of information for the next person seeking treatment.

Our Speakers featured in this webinar were:

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Materials from the Webinar

  • View the slides from the live presentation
  • How CBD Oil Affects Chronic Pain and Inflammation with Thomas DeLauer
  • Weed (Parts 1-4) with Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Overview:

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a closer look at our presentation

meet our speakers

Marc Matoza, Series Host

President and Founder, Marijuana Med Today

Marc Matoza is a medical cannabis enthusiast and research professional who was instrumental in founding MarijuanaAware education events. He’s been speaking at these seminars and webinars since the very first in June 2017 and is key in coordinating sponsors and speakers for each series.

Dr. Michelle Beasley

Medical Director, Physician Partner, MMTC of Florida

Dr. Michelle Beasley is a North Florida medical marijuana doctor, and the first medical doctor in Pensacola to accept new patients for treatment with medical marijuana. Currently she is most commonly treating patients with cancer, muscle spasms, and seizures, but is qualified and specially trained to work with patients with other conditions. Dr. Beasley has a background as a practicing pediatrician.

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A graduate of the University of West Florida, Dr. Michelle Beasley is the first medical doctor in Pensacola to accept new patients for treatment with medical marijuana. Currently she is most commonly treating patients with cancer, muscle spasms, and seizures, but is qualified and specially trained to work with patients with other conditions. Dr. Beasley has a background as a practicing pediatrician. Dr. Beasley brought her previous medical marijuana practice under the MMTC umbrella and now oversees our Pensacola and Fort Walton medical marijuana clinics.

Amy Green, RN BSN

Amy Green is a US Navy veteran, a former volunteer firefighter and EMT, a Registered Nurse, and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a focus on patient education and vulnerable populations. She is passionate about providing personalized cannabis education for medical marijuana patients and staff.

Read more about Amy Green, RN

Amy Green works collaboratively with the doctors and practitioners of MMTC to provide quality cannabis education to patients and staff. Amy also oversees the B-12 Wellness program within MMTC. She is a US Navy veteran, serving five years of active duty as a Master at Arms. After the military, she sought ways to serve her community, including being a volunteer firefighter and EMT.

She then utilized those skills to complete a nursing degree in 2014 and has been practicing as a Registered Nurse in Florida since then. Amy has worked in the medical marijuana industry as a patient educator for a major multi-state cannabis company. Currently, she provides 1-on-1 education for all new patients that come through The Villages office at MMTC.

Amy is passionate about providing personalized cannabis education for her patients and their families and is a go-to resource for new and experienced medical marijuana patients. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, focusing on patient education and vulnerable populations.

Marley French

Store Manager, Surterra Wellness

Marley French is passionate about the power of cannabis, health, and the mind-body connection. She is committed to creating positive impacts for both patients and teams alike.
Read more about Marley French
Driven cannabis industry leader with 6 years of experience transforming retail operations, building high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional patient experiences. As a Store Manager with Surterra Wellness for the past 3 years, I thrive in fast-paced environments where leadership, innovation, and wellness intersect. Passionate about the power of cannabis, health, and the mind-body connection, I’m committed to creating positive impacts for both patients and teams alike.

Emily Waxman

Community Outreach Coordinator, Surterra Wellness

With over 10 years of experience in the cannabis industry, I have dedicated my career to expanding patient access and building meaningful partnerships within the medical cannabis space.

Read more about Emily Waxman
I co-founded MedWell Health and Wellness in Massachusetts, an MMJ certifying doctor’s office focused on helping patients gain safe and accessible medical cannabis care. Through my outreach efforts, I helped grow the company to more than 40,000 patients before it was successfully acquired. Following the acquisition, I continued leading partnership and outreach initiatives throughout Florida, Massachusetts, Texas, and other emerging markets.
I recently joined Surterra as an Outreach Coordinator and am excited to represent a medical dispensary that truly prioritizes patients’ needs, experiences, and overall wellness.
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Additional Resources

Cannabis and Pain: A Clinical Review (2017)
Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. Vol 2.1, DOI: 10.1089/can.2017.0017. Hill, K.P., Palastro, M.D., Johnson B., & Ditre, J.

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Florida Medical Marijuana Patient Application
Click to Download from the Office of Medical Marijuana Use

What is Delta-8? Leafly Staff March 31, 2021
Cannabis Pharmacy: The practical guide to medical marijuana (2017)
Backes, M. Weil, A. McCue, J.D.

What is Delta 8 THC? the LEAF online Harola Camaya March 2, 2021

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Suncoast NORML
suncoastnorml.org
Cannabinoids Research
Medical Marijuana Card Information
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