Past Shows

Carol Roberts, M.D. March 6, 2010

Carol Roberts, M.D., is the founder and medical director of Wellness Works in Brandon, Florida. She is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Texas Medical School, specializing in otolaryngology and emergency medicine. Since 1994, Dr. Roberts has devoted her career to the integration of conventional medicine with natural and holistic techniques. She is also the author of a new book, Good Medicine, A Return To Common Sense.

Dr. Frederic J. Vagnini February 13, 2010

Dr. Frederic J. Vagnini is one of the most unique physicians and health educators in the world. After graduation from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1963, Dr. Vagnini underwent 8 years of post doctorate internship and residency. These years studying surgery, vascular, heart and lung surgery were spent at the Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York.

Following completion of training Dr. Vagnini served in the United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and subsequently entered into private practice on Long Island, New York. For the next 25 years Dr. Vagnini practiced as a heart, lung and blood vessel surgeon. He has operated on thousands of patients with heart and blood vessel disease. As his career continued Dr. Vagnini became interested in Health Education, Preventive Medicine and Clinical Nutrition. Because of his vast experience in the area of heart disease and nutrition he became a frequent guest speaker and has appeared numerous times on local and national radio and television.

Dr. Vagnini has extensive media experience with hundreds of radio and television appearances. He presently hosts a live call in show on WOR 710 AM. The show is called "The Heart Show" and airs from 4-5 PM Sundays. Dr. Vagnini formerly hosted a national health show on Fox Television.

In the area of print Health Education Dr. Vagnini has written hundreds of articles in the lay literature and has numerous scientific publications. He also publishes a monthly newsletter "Cardiovascular Wellness Newsletter". This publication covers current health news issues with appropriate commentary. The Wellness Newsletter can be ordered through the Center.

Dr. Vagnini is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Vagnini’s books include: Count Down Your Age, Reverse Heart Disease Now, Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome, The Side Effects Bible, The Carbohydrate Addict’s Healthy Heart Program and The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes.

Brendan Brazier January 30, 2010

A professional Ironman triathlete and vegan, Brendan Brazier has defied the normal regimen of professional athletes to reap the health and performance benefits of a plant-based diet and whole nutrition lifestyle. As best-selling author of Thrive (Penguin/Da Capo 2007) and soon-to-be-released Thrive Fitness (Penguin/Da Capo 2010), Brendan’s philosophy of whole food, plant-based nourishment and supplemental fitness program is inspiring to anyone interested in obtaining optimal health, increasing energy and sustaining the best possible quality of life. Brendan believes the solution to our society’s health and weight problems lies in convenient, alkaline, plant-based foods that balance individuals’ inner pH levels and provide the necessary amount of protein, fiber, nutrients and antioxidants.

In addition to two acclaimed books and popular national speaking engagements, Brendan’s unique online program, “Thrive in 30,” shows individuals how to reach optimal health and vitality in 30 days. In his free e-newsletter, Brendan not only dispels common myths about plant-based diets, but offers easy-to-adopt nutrition tips and fitness advice to enhance any lifestyle - from vegan to omnivore. Individuals can learn how to fight stress, alkalize the body’s pH to fight disease, lose weight, increase athletic performance, and transform their entire outlook through whole, plant-based foods and high net-gain nutrition.

Brenda Davis, R.D. January 23, 2010

Brenda Davis, R.D., is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She has worked as a public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consultant and academic nutrition instructor. She is currently on a diabetes intervention research project in Majuro, Marshall Islands. Brenda spent 8 months in Majuro in 2006 and returns for 4-6 week periods 2 or 3 times a year.

Brenda is a past chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association. In July 2007, she was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame

A co-author of six books - best-sellers, Becoming Vegan, Becoming Vegetarian, The New Becoming Vegetarian and Defeating Diabetes, Dairy-free and Delicious and the newly released, Raw Revolution Diet, she is currently working on her 7th book project.

Donna Rubin & Michael Finkelstein, M.D. January 16, 2010

Donna Rubin
As a fitness expert, ‘yogapreneur’ and owner of Bikram Yoga NYC - New York’s premier Bikram yoga studio, Donna Rubin has several students who have become exponentially stronger and more flexible practicing Bikram yoga alone, without doing any other forms of exercise.
Rubin began her professional career with the National Ballet of Canada and proceeded to Broadway musicals, where she appeared in such hits as Phantom of the Opera and Carousel at Lincoln Center. She and her business partner Jen Lobo are the annual co-hosts of the New York Regional Yoga Championship, as part of the world-wide effort to include yoga as part of the Summer Olympics. She has also been an expert panelist at the New Life Expo and leading teacher and expert at New York City's Omega Yoga Conference.
Celebrities who have practiced at Bikram Yoga NYC include Tiki Barber, Beyoncé and George Stephanopoulos.
Donna has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, New York Post , Elle Magazine, Jane Magazine, and has appeared on the Fox, CBS, NBC, and ABC television networks.

Michael Finkelstein, M.D.,
has gained acclaim for his pioneering approach to integrative medicine since beginning his private practice more than twenty years ago. Board-certified in both internal medicine and holistic medicine, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a graduate of the Associate Fellowship Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine, Dr. Finkelstein is a self-professed “Doctor of Common Sense.” He is a dedicated healer who views health and well-being as a wholly singular unit, one that must be taken seriously, and considered with compassion, intention and commitment. Dr. Finkelstein’s concept of “skillful living” applies this holistic approach to overall well-being – the business of living must be developed, like a skill, with mindful, dedicated attention.

Dr. Finkelstein is the founder and director of the holistic healing and living center
SunRaven, a Westchester-county destination for anyone looking to take control of their own health and happiness. Through personal consultation, special programs and activities, like book readings and group juice fasts, SunRaven is a healing space that offers classes and workshops to provide individuals with the skills to make better choices and move toward a greater, more whole, state of health and well-being. Formerly serving as Chief of Integrative Medicine at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mt. Kisco, N.Y., Dr. Finkelstein’s skillful living approach continues to help patients lead healthier, happier and more balanced lives.          

Dr. Finkelstein received his M.D. from the University of  Pennsylvania School of Medicine and his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania College of Arts and Science, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He holds membership in several professional medical organizations, including the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Internal Medicine, the American Holistic Medical Association, the American Board of Holistic Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the New York State Society of Internal Medicine. Dr. Finkelstein’s awards and honors include the Upjohn Achievement Award for Outstanding Medical Resident, the John O. Vietta M.D. Memorial Award for Academic Excellence and Personal Achievement and Lenox Hill Hospital’s “Attending of the Year.”

Dr. Frederic J. Vagnini January 2, 2010

Dr. Frederic J. Vagnini is one of the most unique physicians and health educators in the world. After graduation from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1963, Dr. Vagnini underwent 8 years of post doctorate internship and residency. These years studying surgery, vascular, heart and lung surgery were spent at the Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York.

Following completion of training Dr. Vagnini served in the United States Army as a Lieutenant Colonel and subsequently entered into private practice on Long Island, New York. For the next 25 years Dr. Vagnini practiced as a heart, lung and blood vessel surgeon. He has operated on thousands of patients with heart and blood vessel disease. As his career continued Dr. Vagnini became interested in Health Education, Preventive Medicine and Clinical Nutrition. Because of his vast experience in the area of heart disease and nutrition he became a frequent guest speaker and has appeared numerous times on local and national radio and television.

Dr. Vagnini has extensive media experience with hundreds of radio and television appearances. He presently hosts a live call in show on WOR 710 AM. The show is called "The Heart Show" and airs from 4-5 PM Sundays. Dr. Vagnini formerly hosted a national health show on Fox Television.

In the area of print Health Education Dr. Vagnini has written hundreds of articles in the lay literature and has numerous scientific publications. He also publishes a monthly newsletter "Cardiovascular Wellness Newsletter". This publication covers current health news issues with appropriate commentary. The Wellness Newsletter can be ordered through the Center.

Dr. Vagnini is certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Vagnini’s books include: Count Down Your Age, Reverse Heart Disease Now, Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome, The Side Effects Bible, The Carbohydrate Addict’s Healthy Heart Program and The Weight Loss Plan for Beating Diabetes.

Dr. Keri Marshall & Rachelle Pecovsky-Bentley December 26, 2009

Dr. Keri Marshall is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in pediatrics, women's medicine and chronic disease management.

Dr. Marshall has published several scientific papers, magazine articles, has written a book on proteins and amino acids, appears regularly on nationally syndicated radio shows, and has appeared on ABC’s “A View from the Bay” and PBS’s “Health Quest.”

Dr. Marshall has served as a scientific adviser to Citizens for Health, a clinical advisor to Nordic Naturals, a nutrition advisor to the United States Sugar Association, and as a nutrition expert in her local public school district. In addition, she currently serves on the Natural Medicine Journal Editorial Board and the Alternative Medicine Review Editorial Board.

Dr. Marshall is the Medical Director for Gaia Herbs, an industry leader in organic herb products. Dr. Marshall received her Naturopathic Medical degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, OR, her Masters in Epidemiology from SUNY at Buffalo, and her BS from the George Washington University. She maintains a small private practice in Bethesda, MD.

Rachelle Pecovsky-Bentley is a woman on a mission. Everyone who knows her acknowledges that she is a self-driven, goal-oriented professional: a force to be dealt with. For over 10 years, she has proven that on the gridiron as a full contact women’s professional football team all-star.

That’s right, Rachelle has spent the last 10 years playing women’s tackle football! Her combination of speed, strength, size, and will has made Rachelle one of the most highly regarded players in women’s professional football. In 2006, she joined the DC Divas as their running back and punter and earned the team’s Offensive MVP honors. That year she was also a part of the team’s first undefeated season as well as their winning the World Championship.

With 3 championship games and 2 championship rings to her merit, she keeps herself in top shape through a healthy diet, a strong fitness plan and quality supplements. An inspiration to women everywhere, Rachelle offers tips for extreme sport enthusiasts, weekend warriors or multi-tasking moms! She’s a diva that plays hard and trains hard!

Dr. Gaetano Murello December 19, 2009

Dr. Gaetano Morello is a licensed naturopathic physician practicing in West Vancouver, British Columbia.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of British Columbia and received his Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the Bastyr University of Natural Health Sciences in Seattle, Washington in 1991.

Dr. Gaetano writes for health and nutrition publications and appears on radio and television shows across North America. Dr. Gaetano is the author of the newly released Whole Body Cleansing and The Healthy Gut Diet book co-authored with nutrition expert Karlene Karst, RD.

Dr. Gaetano is a contributing author to A Textbook of Natural Medicine, the most definitive text on Alternative Medicine in the world, the Health Counselor magazine, The American Journal of Natural Medicine, The Natural Medical Journal, Alive Magazine, Viva Magazine and a number of other publications.
He is a medical consultant and a director a number of companies and lectures in Canada, Australia and the United States on the scientific basis of natural medicine.

Dr. Gaetano was host and founder of a province wide radio talk show called the Health Counselor. The program discussed vital issues with recognized health experts.

Dr. Gaetano has been practicing Naturopathic Medicine in West Vancouver since 1992. He contributes the latest developments in research on nutritional and botanical therapies to the practice.

Christopher Mohr, PHD, RD, CSSD December 12, 2009

Dr. Mohr is a fitness/nutritional expert and educator with an innovative, integrated approach to wellness, weight loss, nutrition and exercise supported by years of experience in academics, research, and practical fieldwork. As the owner of Mohr Results, Inc (www.MohrResults.com), he has been a consultant to a number of media outlets and corporations including the Discovery Health Channel and University of Louisville Athletics, among others. Dr. Mohr has appeared on the Montel Williams Show as a nutrition expert, is a regular “nutrition” guest on radio and TV outlets in Louisville, KY and has appeared on CBS, NBC, and ABC affiliates throughout the country. He was the nutrition consultant for the NY Times Bestselling book, LL Cool J’s Platinum Workout (Rodale Press, Dec 2006), is currently working on a project with fitness celebrity Denise Austin, and co-authored Fitness Nutrition for Special Dietary Needs (Human Kinetics, May 2007). Dr. Mohr is the Sports Nutrition Advisor to Men’s Fitness Magazine and has written over 500 articles for consumer publications, newspapers, and websites, such as Men’s Health, Weight Watchers Magazine, and Fitness Magazine, to name a few. Dr. Mohr has a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Nutrition, from Penn State University and the University of Massachusetts, respectively. He received his PhD in exercise physiology, with a focus on the treatment and prevention of overweight and obesity, from the University of Pittsburgh, is a registered dietitian (RD) and a board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD).

Dr. Joseph Maroon, M.D. December 5, 2009

Joseph C. Maroon, M.D., is a board certified neurosurgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a Professor and Heindl Scholar in Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He currently serves as a medical advisor to Nordic Naturals. He has been the team Neurosurgeon for The Pittsburgh Steelers for the last 20 years. Honored as one America ’s best neurosurgeons for 8 consecutive years in America ’s Best Doctors, he has published over 250 scientific papers, 8 books and 40 book chapters. His two most recent books include, Fish Oil the Natural Anti-Inflammatory published by Basic Health Press in 2006 and The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes for a Longer and Healthier Life published by Simon and Schuster in 2009. His research has focused on the prevention and treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain and spine. Most recently he has co-authored a paper entitled, Evaluation of Lipid Profiles and the use of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Professional Football—a landmark paper in this field. A devoted athlete he has completed over 60 triathlons—6 of these Ironman distances (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run). His last was the Hawaiian Ironman in October of 2008. Because of his athletic accomplishments and contributions to sports medicine he was inducted into the Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame along with Joe Montana and Kareem Abdul-Jabaar.

Brendan Brazier November 28, 2009

A professional Ironman triathlete and vegan, Brendan Brazier has defied the normal regimen of professional athletes to reap the health and performance benefits of a plant-based diet and whole nutrition lifestyle. As best-selling author of Thrive (Penguin/Da Capo 2007) and soon-to-be-released Thrive Fitness (Penguin/Da Capo 2010), Brendan’s philosophy of whole food, plant-based nourishment and supplemental fitness program is inspiring to anyone interested in obtaining optimal health, increasing energy and sustaining the best possible quality of life. Brendan believes the solution to our society’s health and weight problems lies in convenient, alkaline, plant-based foods that balance individuals’ inner pH levels and provide the necessary amount of protein, fiber, nutrients and antioxidants.

For years, Brazier unsuccessfully searched for convenient whole foods to sustain his intense training regiment and vegan philosophy. With the need for proper nourishment and peak energy levels on the go, he began making his own plant-based drinks and hauling his blender everywhere he traveled. After a car accident in 2003, Brazier’s naturopathy suggested Sequel Natural’s MacaSure and ChlorEssence plant supplements to promote faster healing. Within eight weeks, he was back to competing in triathlons, and attributes the speedy healing to the plant-based supplements and whole food diet.
Inspired by the effectiveness of their products, Brazier teamed up with Sequel Naturals to formulate Vega, his delicious, plant-based product line. Vega products are a convenient way for busy individuals to get the nutrient and energy benefits of raw, whole foods without high calories or bland taste.

Vega, which includes delicious flavors of drink formulas, snack bars and oil blends, are all-natural, gluten, wheat, soy and allergen-free. They provide 100% of the recommended daily vitamins and minerals and a wealth of other plant nutrients, including chlorella, maca and Omega 3s in easy, on-the-go form.

In addition to two acclaimed books and popular national speaking engagements, Brendan’s unique online program, “Thrive in 30,” shows individuals how to reach optimal health and vitality in 30 days. In his free e-newsletter, Brendan not only dispels common myths about plant-based diets, but offers easy-to-adopt nutrition tips and fitness advice to enhance any lifestyle - from vegan to omnivore. Individuals can learn how to fight stress, alkalize the body’s pH to fight disease, lose weight, increase athletic performance, and transform their entire outlook through whole, plant-based foods and high net-gain nutrition.

For more information, please visit www.myvega.com, www.brendanbrazier.com, www.thrivediet.com and www.thrivein30.com.

Dr. Gerard Musante November 21, 2009

Founder, Structure House

Renowned clinical psychologist, Dr. Gerard J. Musante founded Structure House in 1977 and understands firsthand the struggle faced by overweight people. After spending his overweight adolescent years trying countless diets that never worked, he devoted his professional life to developing and teaching the principles of behavior modification to overweight people.

Today, his internationally respected weight control program has helped more than 30,000 people change their attitudes, perceptions and lifestyles with diet, exercise and education at Structure House, a residential weight loss center in Durham, N.C. Many celebrities, celebrity relatives, and notables in the field of business and government come to Structure House for its superior programs, integrity, and policy of absolute privacy.

Daniel David Bobinski November 14, 2009

Daniel David Bobinski is the President and CEO of Leadership Development, Inc. and Director of the Center for Workplace Excellence. For over 20 years Mr. Bobinski has created a quality track record of achievements in Fortune 500 companies, such as Qualcomm and Clear Channel Communications, as well as small and mid-sized businesses.

His management development programs combine coaching and teambuilding principles in a way that provide high-impact results. Companies often hire Mr. Bobinski to work with multiple levels of management. Comments such as “This is the best money the bank has ever spent” (made by a bank vice president) illustrate how clients view the results of Mr. Bobinski’s training.
An early adopter and advocate of many best practices in management and management training, Mr. Bobinski was coaching managers before the term “coaching” was in vogue. For example, telecom industry giant Qualcomm contracted Mr. Bobinski to be their first management coach, working with managers, directors, and vice presidents in three different departments. One of his coaching clients in that effort was recently named co-CEO of Motorola.

Mr. Bobinski has authored several books, including Creating Passion-Driven Teams and Living Toad Free: Removing Obstacles to Success. Many readers say that Dan is an expert at taking complex workplace issues and making them easy to understand.”

Popular websites covering workplace issues such as JobDig.com, Management-Issues.com, and Hodu.com, plus newspapers such as Business First and the Idaho Business Review regularly feature Dan’s syndicated column, Workplace Excellence. His work has also appeared in The Times of London, CXO Magazine, My Business magazine, ASTD’s Links, The Journal of the Institute of Management Services, and more.

Such luminary experts as Tom Peters, William Glasser, M.D., and Edward Hallowell, M.D., as well as by the former United States Secretary of the Interior, Dirk Kempthorne have positively commented on Dan’s writing.

In addition, Mr. Bobinski is a popular keynote speaker, presenting at national, regional, and statewide conferences. He also speaks at ASTD and SHRM conferences, Chambers of Commerce, Regional & State Associations, Rotary clubs, and the like.

Mr. Bobinski holds an undergraduate degree in Workforce Education and Development and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Training and Development. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Adult and Organizational Learning at the University of Idaho. Additionally, Mr. Bobinski is a certified behavioral analyst and a certified professional values analyst.

Gabriela Corá, MD, MBA November 7, 2009

Gabriela Corá, MD, MBA is a medical doctor and a wellness coach, best-selling author, keynote speaker, board-certified psychiatrist and therapist, corporate wellness expert, author of The Power of Wellbeing Series: Leading Under Pressure, Managing Work in Life, The New Life Business Plan and Quantum Well Being.

Dr. Cora has designed integrative programs assisting executives, corporate warriors, professionals, and entrepreneurs providing strategies to maximize peak performance and productivity while maximizing health and Wellbeing. Her energized enthusiasm, strategic focus and innovative style are qualities in action as a key collaborator of Fortune 500 companies and international organizations including The Coca-Cola Company, Pharmaceutical Industry, World Bank, New York Life, and Entrepreneurs' Organization. She consults and has given presentations in the United States and internationally. She has been featured on major media including CNN, FOX, Lifetime, New York Times, Smart Money, Women’s Entrepreneur and American Medical News. Dr. Corá is a member of the Women President’s Organization, she’s on the Board of Directors of the American Psychiatric Foundation and she’s a professional member of the National Speakers Association.

Prior to the Executive Health & Wealth Institute, she was Director, Regional Medical Research Specialist, Southeast US, at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, serving as Southeast Regional Council Coordinator and its representative to the Regional Sales department. Throughout her career at Pfizer, she was deeply involved in facilitating strategic business planning, effective teambuilding, mentoring and coaching others individually and in teams, receiving the 2000 Pfizer Values in Action Award for Teamwork. Prior to Pfizer, she was a clinical researcher at the NIMH, National Institutes of Health in Maryland, where she served as Lieutenant Commander in the US Public Health Service and was elected Chair of the Hispanic Officers' Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General.

Richard B. Kreider, PhD, FACSM, FISSN October 31, 2009

Richard B. Kreider, PhD, FACSM, FISSN
Title: Professor and Head, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University; Director, Exercise and Sport Nutrition Lab
Residence: Bryan/College Station, Texas

Dr. Kreider serves as Professor, Head, and the Thomas A. and Joan Read Endowed Chair of the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University. Prior to this, Dr. Kreider served as Professor at Old Dominion University, the University of Memphis, and Baylor University. He has conducted numerous studies on nutrition and exercise and has published two books, more than 400 research articles/abstracts in scientific journals, and more than 150 articles for health and fitness magazines. He is Founder and Director of the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Lab, which has been testing the efficacy of the Curves programs since late 2002, and leads the lab's research teams in his role as principal investigator. The Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory (ESNL) in the Department of Health and Kinesiology (HLKN) at Texas A&M University is dedicated to evaluating the interaction between exercise and nutrition on health, disease, and human performance. Moreover, to help disseminate research findings to the scientific and lay communities through research presentations,

Dr. Jay M. Winner, M.D. October 24, 2009

Dr. Jay M. Winner, M.D.
Education: BS, Zoology, University of Maryland
MD, University of Maryland
Residency (Chief), Family Practice, Franklin Square Hospital Center, Baltimore

Jay Winner, M.D., is a family physician and stress expert who has helped thousands of patients deal with stress. He is the founder and director of the Stress Management Program for Sansum Clinic, one of California’s largest medical clinics. Dr. Winner speaks on the topic of stress management to corporations, physician groups, counselors, military personnel, and government employees. He was the medical director of and a regular contributor to Day-to-Day Health, a national employee newsletter, and is quoted often as a stress expert in a wide variety of national print and electronic media. He lives in Santa Barbara, California with his wife and twin 7 year old sons, and is the Chairman of the Department of Family Practice for Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

Professional Distinctions:
Medical Director, Health South Santa Barbara
Medical Advisory Board, Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics
Dr. Winner is author of a popular book and CD set about stress management. He has been quoted as stress expert by a wide variety of media and he has spoken on stress to a variety of groups, including business, physicians, counselors, government, and the military.
Co-author of article in the medical journal Patient Care, “The 15 Minute Visit: Stress.”
Quoted as a stress expert in over 20 national magazines such as Men’s Health, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, etc. Dr. Winner is also Medical Director and regular contributor to a national employee health newsletter.

Dr. Grace L. Keenan, M.D. October 17, 2009

Board Certified in Internal Medicine

Dr. Grace Keenan was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick, Canada and received her medical degree from Memorial University School of Medicine in 1985. Upon successful completion of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Thomas Hospital Center in Akron, Ohio, Dr. Keenan relocated to Sterling, Virginia and began private practice in 1988. The previous sole proprietorship became Nova Medical Group, and moved from Countryside to its current Sterling location in 1991. 

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1988, Dr. Keenan has served the community in a variety of capacities, as follows; Clinical Assistant Professor at Georgetown University and the University of Virginia Medical School, Affiliate Faculty at George Mason University, certified Medical Examiner for the FAA, past President of the Loudoun County Medical Society and past medical examiner for Loudoun County. Dr. Keenan is board certified in Anti-Aging Medicine by A4M.

Dr. Keenan is a member of the Loudoun County Medical Society, Civil Aviation Medical Society, American Association of Medical Review Officers, American Professional Practice Association, Medical Society of Virginia, American College of Occupational Medicine, American College of Physicians, American Medical Association, and MGMA. 

Todd Scarborough & Matt McLean October 10, 2009

Todd Scarborough is an accomplished bodybuilder having won the state title of Mr. Arkansas twice, first in 1984 at the age of 19, still to date the youngest on record, and again, in 2003 at the age of 38. To his credit, he also won Mr. Teenage Arkansas at the age of 17 and Masters Mr. Arkansas at age 40. Still active in bodybuilding at age 42, Todd’s passion is living a healthy lifestyle through fitness and nutrition. He shares this wealth of knowledge and experience through public lectures and media appearances. A long time advocate of healthy food and natural products, Todd also owned and operated a health food store in Harrison, Arkansas called the Almond Tree for over 9 years.

Matt McLean – National Vice President – Organic Trade Association and Owner of Uncle Matt’s Organic, Inc. After graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in Business Administration, Matt went back to his hometown of Clermont, Florida and started a juice brokerage business in 1993. During the next several years he learned valuable lessons about juice flavor and quality and discovered a passion for the organic way of life. Matt then launched Uncle Matt’s Organic with 100% not-from-concentrate organic orange juice.

“For me, organic just made the most sense, “says Matt. “Fewer toxins to the environment and less toxic residues on the fruit are ultimately what’s best for everybody. It really is the way my grandfather and great-grandfather used to grow citrus. Our philosophy is based on building healthy soils that will yield a healthier tree so it can naturally defend itself against disease, not the single factor analysis of today’s Ag world where if you have a pest you find a pesticide!”

Uncle Matt’s, based in Clermont, Florida is celebrating its 10th anniversary, capitalizing on a trend that has seen sales of organic agricultural products jump from $1 billion nationally in 1990 to $20 billion in 2007. Uncle Matt’s Organic, Inc. offers premium quality organic juices, fresh fruit and organic citrus gift baskets. Their produce and juice products have no synthetic additives or preservatives. To further assure high quality standards, the juice is certified Kosher and Pareve by Florida Kosher Services. Uncle Matt’s Organic products are produced under the strict regulation and guidelines of Quality Certification Services, the largest and most respected organic organization in Florida. The company is an active member of OTA and supports the Organic Farming Research Foundation.

McLean’s company, like others in the industry, has recorded average growth of 15% to 20% per year, compared with 3% to 5% for conventional agricultural products.

Dr. David D. Clarke, M.D. October 3, 2009

Dr. David D. Clarke, MD is a clinical assistant professor of medicine emeritus at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), a clinical lecturer with Pacific University, a member of the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine, is board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine and practiced Gastroenterology in Portland, Oregon from 1984 to 2009.  In surveys of physicians by Portland Monthly magazine in the metropolitan area, Dr. Clarke was twice named one of the “Top Doctors” in his specialty.  He has received numerous awards for patient care.

Dr. Clarke is a graduate of Williams College (Phi Beta Kappa) and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine where he received the Mosby Award for clinical excellence.  He completed internship and residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Gastroenterology at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.  He has been a visiting professor in Brisbane, Australia and Oxford, England.  He was the Ethics Director for his medical group from 2005-2008 and is a Senior Scholar at the Center for Ethics in Health Care at OHSU. He is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association.

Dr. Clarke has lectured extensively on stress illness to internal medicine, family practice and gynecology physicians, mental health professionals, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other groups including chaplains, pharmacists, chronic pain specialists and the public across the U.S. His twenty television appearances include WABC (NY), WGN (Chicago), WJLA (D.C.), KRON (SF) and WFAA (Dallas). He has completed over 100 radio broadcasts including KKZZ, KRLA & KPFK Los Angeles, WLTW & WOR New York, WBZ Boston and KYW Philadelphia. He has appeared on syndicated broadcasts hosted by Montel Williams and by Michael Roizen (author of You: The Owner's Manual).

Since 1983, Dr. David Clarke has successfully cared for thousands of patients with stress illness. His techniques for diagnosis and treatment are described in the book They Can’t Find Anything Wrong! Like a check-up for hidden stresses, it is written for the average reader, includes dozens of inspiring stories and is endorsed by leading medical school professors.

Dr. Joseph Maroon, M.D. September 26, 2009

Joseph C. Maroon, M.D., is a board certified neurosurgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a Professor and Heindl Scholar in Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He currently serves as a medical advisor to Nordic Naturals. He has been the team Neurosurgeon for The Pittsburgh Steelers for the last 20 years. Honored as one America ’s best neurosurgeons for 8 consecutive years in America ’s Best Doctors, he has published over 250 scientific papers, 8 books and 40 book chapters. His two most recent books include, Fish Oil the Natural Anti-Inflammatory published by Basic Health Press in 2006 and The Longevity Factor: How Resveratrol and Red Wine Activate Genes for a Longer and Healthier Life published by Simon and Schuster in 2009. His research has focused on the prevention and treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain and spine. Most recently he has co-authored a paper entitled, Evaluation of Lipid Profiles and the use of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in Professional Football—a landmark paper in this field. A devoted athlete he has completed over 60 triathlons—6 of these Ironman distances (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run). His last was the Hawaiian Ironman in October of 2008. Because of his athletic accomplishments and contributions to sports medicine he was inducted into the Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame along with Joe Montana and Kareem Abdul-Jabaar.

Michael F. Roizen, M.D. September 19, 2009

Michael F. Roizen, MD, is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Williams College and Alpha Omega Alpha graduate of the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine. He performed his residency in internal medicine at Harvard's Beth Israel Hospital and completed Public Health Service at the National Institutes of Health in the laboratory of Irv Kopin and Nobel Prize winner Julius Axelrod. He is certified by both the American Boards of Internal Medicine and of Anesthesiology. Dr. Roizen is the Cofounder and Chair of the RealAge, Inc., Scientific Advisory Board. He is 62 calendar years of age, but his RealAge is 42.8.

Dr. Roizen is a Past Chair of a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee and a former editor for six medical journals. He has published more than 165 peer-reviewed scientific papers, 100 textbook chapters, 30 editorials, and four medical books (one, a medical best-seller), and received 13 U.S. and many foreign patents. He is one of the cofounders of the website RealAge.com, recently sold to the Hearst Corp., and still chairs its Scientific Advisory Board. One of the drugs he co-invented and developed (licensed to Progenics and Wyeth Corp.) for hospice patients will have its NDA day in 2008. 

After nine years on the faculty at the University of California, San Francisco, he chaired the top-10-rated Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care at the University of Chicago. He then became Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice President for Biomedical Sciences at SUNY Upstate. After serving as CEO of the Biotechnology Research Corporation of Central New York, he accepted a position as Chair of the Anesthesiology Institute at Cleveland Clinic, responsible for over 180 operatories, 124 critical care beds and 28 pain therapy intervention units. In 2007, Dr. Roizen was named Chief Wellness Officer at Cleveland Clinic, the first such position in a major healthcare institution in the United States. Dr. Roizen also serves as Chairman of the Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic.

His first general-audience book, RealAge: Are You as Young as You Can Be? (HarperCollins Publishers) became a #1 New York Times bestseller and was awarded the Best Wellness Book of 1999 by the Books for a Better Life Awards. RealAge has been translated into more than 20 languages and was #1 in four other countries, displacing Harry Potter for 7 days as #1 on Amazon. Other books include the New York Times bestseller The RealAge Diet: Make Yourself Younger With What You Eat (HarperCollins), written with Dr. John La Puma, Cooking the RealAge Way (Harper Collins), also with Dr. La Puma., and The RealAge Makeover (HarperCollins). His book, YOU: The Owner’s Manual (HarperCollins), written with  Health Corps founder Dr. Mehmet Oz, debuted in May 2005 and became a #1 New York Times bestseller (sold more than 2.7 million hardcover copies worldwide; was the #2 best-selling book published in 2005 in 2005-- displacing Harry Potter for 35 days as #1 on Amazon and BN.com.). It was followed by the New York Times bestseller, YOU: The Smart Patient. Their next book, YOU: On A Diet, the Owner’s Manual for Waist Management, debuted at #1 on the New York Times list (11 consecutive weeks at #1 and 17 consecutive weeks in top 3 as of now) with 21 printings totaling over 2.4 million copies in the first three weeks (it was the #2 best-selling book published in 2006 in 2006). Their latest book, YOU Staying Young, the Owner’s Manual for Extending Your Warranty also debuted at #1 on the New York Times list, and is listed by People magazine as the #3 selling book in the world in 2007. 

Dr. Roizen has given over 1,400 lectures to professional medical groups and has been recognized with over 20 professional lectureships. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show13 times, Today 17 times, 20/20 (3 times), CBN (15 times), CNN, CBS, Good Morning America(24 times), Canada AM (28 times), The Montel Williams Show, Larry King Live, and has four PBS fundraising specials (his fundraising special The RealAge Makeover was one of the top two PBS special fundraisers in 2006, now with well over 5,000 showings in 100 TV markets). His most recent two PBS specials: YOU On A Diet, and Longevity Factors, have both received acclaim, and widespread distribution as well. He and Mehmet Oz write a monthly column for Reader’s Digest, and a quarterly column for the nursing magazine, Every Woman, and a daily newspaper column syndicated by King syndication. He and Mehmet also record 1 hour a day of radio for Oprah and Friends, on satellite radio and a cable network. He also has a 2-hour 26-station Terrestrial show entitled: YOU The Owner’s Manual Radio Show, live every Saturday. He has been featured in Fortune, O, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Ladies’ Home Journal, Biography, People, US, Men’s Health, and Prevention.

Fred Pescatore M.D., M.P.H. September 12, 2009

Fred Pescatore M.D., M.P.H., is a traditionally trained physician who practices nutritional medicine. He is the author of the top-selling book, Thin For Good, and the number 1 best-selling children's health book, Feed Your Kids Well. His latest book, The Allergy and Asthma Cure was released in February, 2003.

For five years, Dr. Fred was the Associate Medical Director of The Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine before starting his own medical center with extremely busy and popular practices in New York City and Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Fred is internationally recognized as a health, nutrition and weight loss expert. He often travels around the world lecturing in such exotic locales as India and Japan – usually returning with some new medical technique to share with his patients. He also lectures across America and is actively involved in clinical research. He has written numerous papers and magazine articles in addition to his books. After medical school, Dr. Fred studied in Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Africa, and Europe. The techniques he gathered have become part of his broad knowledge of healing. He delights in adding to his knowledge and then sharing it with his patients and colleagues.

Now, Dr. Fred is often called upon by major television and radio shows to be the medical expert on all things nutritional. His work has been featured on such shows as The View, The Today Show, Day and Date, The O'Reilly Factor, Extra and many more. He has spoken on hundreds of radio shows across America. In fact, for years, he was heard daily as the host of the number 1 health radio show in New York City called, The Logical Alternative . He is now featured regularly on the radio show, Healthy by Nature, a radio show in Dallas, Texas.

Because of the respect Dr. Fred has earned in the nutritional supplement industry, he is a consultant for many firms and has been instrumental in developing and clinically testing many of the leading nutritional products. He is the President of the AHCC Research Association, President-elect of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, member of the National Association of Physician Broadcasters, and belongs to many more professional organizations.

Dr. William Meller September 5, 2009

Dr. William Meller is a board certified internist as well as one of the nation’s leading practitioners of Evolutionary Medicine. Dr. Meller is also the author of a brand new book entitled Evolution Rx: A Practical Guide to Harnessing Our Innate Capacity for Health and Healing.

Through 25 years of medical practice and 10 years of teaching at the University of California at Santa Barbara, Dr. Meller has pioneered the application of the latest findings in paleontology, archeologic anthropology, ethnography and molecular genetics to our everyday lives. The results will astound you.

Having explored health customs and traditions in Nepal, Bhutan, Thailand, Myanmar, China, Mongolia, Peru, Argentina, and many other countries, Meller has discovered new connections between ancient indigenous medical practices and our evolutionary roots in the robust, nomadic tribes of the Stone Age. He has in turn integrated these discoveries with the most up to date medical research into his successful medical practice at the MedCenters of Santa Barbara (CA), a clinic with three offices and some 36,000 patient visits annually.

He is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and has also served for more than a decade as a clinical instructor at the University of Southern California. He also co-teaches a pioneering course on evolutionary medicine in the College of Creative Studies at the University of California Santa Barbara. Dr. Meller received his undergraduate degree from UCSB and his M.D. from the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has been published in The Journal of the American Medical Association and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, among other publications.

Amy J. Lanou, Ph.D. August 29, 2009

Amy J. Lanou, Ph.D., is senior nutrition scientist for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting preventive medicine, especially better nutrition, and higher standards in research. Dr. Lanou is also assistant professor of health and wellness for the University of North Carolina-Asheville (UNCA).

As senior nutrition scientist, Dr. Lanou researches and writes about the connection between plant-based diets and reduced risk of chronic diseases. One of her current interests is the relationship between nutrition and bone health. She focuses her efforts on projects and campaigns that help laypersons and health care professionals shift to low-fat vegetarian diets for promotion of long-term wellness.

Dr. Lanou formerly served as PCRM's nutrition director for five years overseeing nutrition education and outreach programs and advocating for healthier diets. She and her staff have established numerous campaigns to promote good nutrition, including the Healthy School Lunch, Safe Diets, and Not Dairy campaigns. Dr. Lanou is also the author of Building Bone Vitality (McGraw-Hill; June 2009) and Healthy Eating for Life for Children (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Feb. 2002).

Joel Fuhrman M.D. August 22, 2009

Joel Fuhrman M.D. is a board–certified family physician who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through nutritional and natural methods. His private practice is located in Flemington, New Jersey.

He is the author of Eat To Live: The Revolutionary Plan for Fast and Sustained Weight Loss, which was published by Little, Brown & Company in 2003 and has gone through eleven printings in hardcover and six printings in paperback. Foreign editions of Eat To Live are available in the U.K., Turkey, and Israel. Dr. Fuhrman’s first book, Fasting and Eating for Health: A Medical Doctor’s Program for Conquering Disease, was published in 1995 by St. Martin’s Press. Dr. Fuhrman’s next book, Disease–Proof Your Child, was published by St. Martin’s Press in April 2005. His most recent book, published in 2008, Eat For Health (a two volume set) is acclaimed as a medical breakthrough for weight loss, disease reversal and prevention.

In addition, Dr. Fuhrman is widely published, from medical journals such as the University of Pennsylvania Journal of Orthopaedics and Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, to consumer publications such as Mothering Magazine and Health Science.

He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and has received the St. Joseph’s Family Practice Resident’s Teaching Award for his contribution to the education of residents. In addition, Dr. Fuhrman provides nutritional education to other physicians, and is a guest lecturer at Cornell University Graduate Program in Human Nutrition.

Dr. Fuhrman is a member of the Board of Directors of the National Health Association; Advisory Panel, The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine; Diplomat, American Academy of Family Physicians; Sports Medicine Committee, Professional Skaters Guild of America; and PwC Health and Performance Advisory Panel, PricewaterhouseCoopers.

As one of the country's leading experts on nutrition and natural healing, Joel Fuhrman, M.D. has appeared on hundreds of radio and television shows including: ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, Today, Good Morning America, the Discovery Channel, TV Food Network, CNBC and many more.

Joel Fuhrman is a former world class figure skater and member of the United States World Figure Skating Team. In 1973, he placed Second in the United States National Pairs Championships (click here to download, or right click and “save link as” his winning routine - 10mb). In the World Professional Pairs Skating Championship in Jaca, Spain in 1976, he placed Third. His dedication to sports medicine, health and fitness, preventive care and medicine speak to these lifelong interests.

Dan Kenner, Ph.D, L.Ac. August 15, 2009

Dr. Dan Kenner earned his Ph.D. in 2001 from the First National University of Naturopathic Medicine in Georgia. Dr. Kenner also has an M.S. from the Meiji College of Oriental Medicine (Osaka, Japan).

- Licensed in Oriental Medicine – Japan (1978)
- Licensed Acupuncturist – California (1981)
- National Certification in Acupuncture
- Official Examiner – State of California licensing examination 1986-1991
- Official Examiner – National Committee for the Certification of Acupuncturists
- Board Member – Meiji College of Oriental Medicine, Berkeley, California
- Founding Member – Society for Acupuncture Research (1992)
- Ph.D. in Naturopathic Medical Science – (2001)
- Board of Governors, National Health Federation

Dr. Kenner has given numerous lectures and training seminars for continuing education for acupuncture and nursing at Sonoma State University (California), Northwest College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Seattle), the New England School of Acupuncture (Massachusetts), the Anglo-Dutch Institute for Oriental Medicine (Amsterdam, Holland) and at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health. Dan’s various conference lectures are far too numerous to note here. And just recently, Dan gave a speech at the prestigious Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, California, an uncommon honor.

Dr. Kenner has also written two books and has two more coming out later in 2009.

Botanical Medicine: A European Professional Perspective (Paradigm, 1996) AHCC – The Japanese Medicinal Mushroom Immune Enhancer (Woodland, 2001) Treatment of Infections without Antibiotics (Holodigm, 2009) Whole-Body Healing for Cancer Recovery: Seven Steps to Support Treatment, Boost Immunity, and Build Better Health (New Harbinger, 2009) Dr. Kenner is also developing a video-documentary series, Alternative Medical Breakthroughs from Around the World.

Anne M. Fletcher M.S., R.D. August 8, 2009

Anne M. Fletcher M.S., R.D. is frequently sought out for her knowledge about weight management, lifestyle change, and addiction. Her latest book is Weight Loss Confidential: How Teens Lose Weight and Keep It Off – And What They Wish Parents Knew, featured on the "Today Show", the "Early Show", and in the New York Times, USA Today, USA Weekend, and US New and World Report. The companion book, Weight Loss Confidential Journal: Week-By-Week Success Strategies for Teens from Teens, was released in January of 2008. She is also the author of national bestsellers Thin For Life, Eating Thin For Life, and Sober For Good, as well as the Thin For Life Daybook. All of her books are published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
As a registered dietitian with a Masters degree in nutrition science, Fletcher has counseled hundreds of clients with weight problems. She is a former executive editor and chief writer of the Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter and was a contributing editor for Prevention Magazine.

Fletcher is the recipient of the American Dietetic Association’s 2006 Media Excellence Award, several National Health Information Awards, the Distinguished Friend to Behavior Therapy Award, the Research Society on Alcoholism Journalism Award, and awards from the American Psychological Association and the American Medical Writers Association.

A frequent guest on national and local media, Fletcher has appeared on the “Today Show,” “The View,” “Donahue,” “Good Morning America,” “The Early Show” on CBS, and National Public Radio’s “Talk of the Nation”. Her articles have appeared in Vogue, Good Housekeeping, Parenting, Readers Digest, Redbook, Better Homes & Gardens, Cooking Light, American Psychologist, and the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. She speaks to consumer and professional groups on the topics of weight management, lifestyle change, and substance abuse recovery.

Dr. Steven Newman August 1, 2009

Dr. Steven Newman, a Board Certified Optometric Physician, Certified Personal Trainer and Board Certified Nutrition Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, specializes in pediatrics and the treatment and management of ocular diseases. He is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Florida Optometric Association, and is a Board Member of the Broward County Optometric Association. Dr. Newman holds a Doctor of Optometry degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Vision Science from Nova Southeastern University in South Florida. He completed an externship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, concentrating on the treatment and management of ocular diseases, and a Residency at the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute. Dr. Newman has been a member of the Broward County Community College Advisory Board, and frequently lectures at local societies, organizations, and schools. He is the President and CEO of Steven M. Newman, O.D., P.A. and Associates.

Dr. Steve has authored a lifestyle book, FEEL MORE ALIVE NOW, and is the active president of Visual Development, Inc. best known for their Baby Eyes DVD series that promotes intellectual development at an early age.