Barry Sears, PhD, is a leading authority in dietary control of hormonal response. A former research scientist, Dr. Sears is the world-renowned author of Entering the Zone. Dr. Sears holds 12 U.S. patents in the areas of intravenous drug delivery systems and hormonal regulation for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. An exciting and informative speaker.
Bernie Siegel, MD, is one of the world's foremost physicians, authors, motivational speakers and advocates for individuals facing the challenges of all chronic illnesses. In 1978, he founded the non-profit organization Exceptional Cancer Patients (ECaP) to serve those living with chronic diseases. His many articles, best-selling books, tapes and videos serve as a testimony to his loving commitment to those who wish to take an active role in their own healing process. Motivational, inspirational and down-to-earth.
Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, is a visionary health pioneer, weight loss expert and award-winning author of 25 books. Ann Louise was named one of the top ten nutritionists in the country by Self magazine. She has been featured on 20/20, Dr. Phil, The View, Good Morning America, Extra, CNN, PBS, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, CBN, Fox News, Good Day New York and the BBC. Ann Louise is a savvy and dynamic speaker, not to be missed.
Rebecca Shafir, MA, CCC, teaches communication workshops nationwide and has coached media personalities and political candidates since 1980. Formerly the Chief Speech Pathologist at the renowned Lahey Clinic, and author of The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication in the Age of Distraction, Rebecca’s advice has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Washington Post and other major national publications. She is a sought after guest on radio and TV.
C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD, a renowned neurosurgeon, is the founding president of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as author of 22 books, 300 published articles and holds 9 patents for innovative discoveries. Dr. Shealy co-founded Holos University with Carolyn Myss, PhD. Both Dr. Sealy and Carolyn Myss are well known for their spiritual healing and energy medicine work and writings.
Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, is a Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. Physician, author and lecturer, Dr. Willett is the Principal Investigator of the Nurses' Health Study II and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, a similar research project of 52,000 men. He has published over 800 articles, primarily on lifestyle risk factors for heart disease and cancer, and is also the author of Nutritional Epidemiology, and Eat, Drink and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating.
Mona Lisa Schulz, MD, PhD, is a neuropsychiatrist, neuroscientist, medical intuitive, and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Vermont School of Medicine. A nationally recognized medical intuitive, her work is featured on PBS, Discovery, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and on her weekly live, call-in radio show on HayHouse Radio. She is the medical editor for Christiane Northrup’s newsletter and the author of the recently released The New Feminine Brain.
Sheldon Solomon, PhD, is a social psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College, and co-author of In the Wake of 9/11. Professor Solomon developed the terror-management theory. He was featured in the award-winning documentary Flight from Death: The Quest for Immortality, and is the co-founder of the World Leaders Project. Brilliant, compelling, and engagingly humorous.
David McCobb, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University. His research was cited and discussed in The Tangled Wing by Melvin Konnor, a curriculum reference book for our whole health education programs. Professor McCobb has focused on the stress response and central nervous system circuitry, as well as cardiovascular and behavioral functions downstream of adrenalin release. Professor McCobb is evidence and research-based, thoughtful and engaging!
Mike Anderson was a corporate executive whose company was the first to develop a vehicle navigation system. During a work sabbatical to regain more balance in his life, quite by accident he became a nutrition researcher and reporter. He produced and filmed Eating, a radical documentary about the American food industry and disease, and is the author of The Rave Diet and Lifestyle. Provocative, visionary, a radical thinker.
Mark Hyman, MD, is the former medical director of Canyon Ranch, Lenox, an internationally acclaimed health resort. He is the editor in chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine and also is the coauthor of The New York Times best-selling book UltraPrevention, the 6-week plan that will make you healthy for life.
Frederic Luskin Ph.D., is the Co-Director of the Stanford-Northern Ireland HOPE Project, an ongoing series of workshops and research projects that investigate the effectiveness of his forgiveness methods on the victims of political violence. He currently works as a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Center on Conflict and Negotiation.
Peggy Huddleston, MTS, is a Harvard-trained psychotherapist conducting research at a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, on the benefits of pre-surgical visualization and guided imagery. Renowned for her ground-breaking book, Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster, Peggy's work is currently being utilized in hospitals around the country. Her book and tape were recently featured on PBS-TV's Body and Soul. Brilliant, thoughtful, inspiring.
Wenfei Xie O.M.D., is a native of Shanghai, China, where she attended the Shanghai Medical School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, graduating in 1983. Wenfei has served as an Acupuncture Pain Specialist at the Beth Israel Hospital Pain Clinic in Boston and is currently involved in ongoing acupuncture research at Harvard Medical School. Since 1985, Wenfei has conducted a private practice in Chinese herbal medicine and traditional Chinese acupuncture in the Boston area.
Joseph Tecce, PhD, is a Professor of Psychobiology and Neuropsychology at Boston College and a lecturer/educator at Boston University School of Medicine. A former professor in neurology and psychiatry at Tufts Medical School, Dr. Tecce is a nationally renowned expert in body language and and blink neurophysiology. A regular on CNN and the major news channels, Dr. Tecce is engaging, smart and funny.
Mona Dorsinville M.D., M.P.H., is the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Institute for Health Careers (MIHC) in Boston. In addition to her outstanding work with MIHC, Dr. Dorsinville devotes much of her time educating health professionals on how cultural differences impact the delivery and experience of health care. Mona is a warm, engaging teacher with multicultural wisdom.
Joseph Libonati M.Sc., Ph.D., has a doctoral degree in exercise physiology. He is an Assistant Professor and Director of the BioKinetics Research Laboratory at Temple University, as well as a faculty lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, Krieger School of Arts and Science. Joe is co-author of an exercise physiology textbook.
Kala Iyengar, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician. She has worked extensively on evolving an integrative approach to identify and manage non-physical causes of illness and suffering. She is a meditation instructor, and facilitator for the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization as well as the Founding Director of the Point of Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization working for quality health care. Serene, inspiring, and insightful.
Ronald J. Glassman, PhD, MPH, CHt, author and researcher, is the 2005 IACT Researcher of the Year. He received his post-doctoral training at the Harvard Medical School Mind-Body Institute. He is currently advisor to the Dean's Council of Rutger's University and is a pioneer in the medical use of clinical hypnosis in the area of anexoria/bulimia behavior. Witty, knowledgable and compassionate. He is the author of Witness to the Pain and the upcoming Alpha Solution to Permanent Weight Loss, published by Random House.
Daniel Dollar B.S., M.L.S., has served as the Education Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine of the New England Region, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, and is presently serving as a Library Liaison at the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library at Yale University. Daniel’s outstanding knowledge of medical libraries is highly complemented by his delightful wit, humor and down to earth manner.
Kathy Duffy L.P.N., is a holistic nurse with many years of ICU, CCU and Recovery Room critical care experience. She is an aromatherapy instructor and medical herbalist in private practice. Kathy is also the proprietor of The Herbarium, an herbal pharmacy, which she established in 1978. She is the U.S. representative of the “Friends of the Children of Chernobyl”, a licensed charity in Ireland. Since 1991, this charity brings children from the radiation ravaged areas of Belarus to Ireland for a month of clean food and water, medical treatment and dental care. This short holiday can increase the immune function of these children so they can reduce the impact of the inevitable risk of thyroid cancer, leukemia and blood diseases.
Suzie Sicard M.Ed. Suzie's background, training and passion is in education. She has spent the past ten years working as a cross-cultural educator. She helps diverse groups of people appreciate the value of cross-cultural dialogue and the sharing of culturally diverse values and customs. Suzie has also worked in Boston area hospitals, assisting with culturally diverse employee populations as they adjust to life in the United States.
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Barry Sears, PhD, is a leading authority in dietary control of hormonal response. A former research scientist, Dr. Sears is the world-renowned author of Entering the Zone. Dr. Sears holds 12 U.S. patents in the areas of intravenous drug delivery systems and hormonal regulation for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. An exciting and informative speaker. 
Bernie Siegel, MD, is one of the world's foremost physicians, authors, motivational speakers and advocates for individuals facing the challenges of all chronic illnesses. In 1978, he founded the non-profit organization Exceptional Cancer Patients (ECaP) to serve those living with chronic diseases. His many articles, best-selling books, tapes and videos serve as a testimony to his loving commitment to those who wish to take an active role in their own healing process. Motivational, inspirational and down-to-earth.
Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, is a visionary health pioneer, weight loss expert and award-winning author of 25 books. Ann Louise was named one of the top ten nutritionists in the country by Self magazine. She has been featured on 20/20, Dr. Phil, The View, Good Morning America, Extra, CNN, PBS, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, CBN, Fox News, Good Day New York and the BBC. Ann Louise is a savvy and dynamic speaker, not to be missed.
Rebecca Shafir, MA, CCC, teaches communication workshops nationwide and has coached media personalities and political candidates since 1980. Formerly the Chief Speech Pathologist at the renowned Lahey Clinic, and author of The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication in the Age of Distraction, Rebecca’s advice has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Washington Post and other major national publications. She is a sought after guest on radio and TV.
C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD, a renowned neurosurgeon, is the founding president of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as author of 22 books, 300 published articles and holds 9 patents for innovative discoveries. Dr. Shealy co-founded Holos University with Carolyn Myss, PhD. Both Dr. Sealy and Carolyn Myss are well known for their spiritual healing and energy medicine work and writings.
Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, is a Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. Physician, author and lecturer, Dr. Willett is the Principal Investigator of the Nurses' Health Study II and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, a similar research project of 52,000 men. He has published over 800 articles, primarily on lifestyle risk factors for heart disease and cancer, and is also the author of Nutritional Epidemiology, and Eat, Drink and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating.
Mona Lisa Schulz, MD, PhD, is a neuropsychiatrist, neuroscientist, medical intuitive, and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Vermont School of Medicine. A nationally recognized medical intuitive, her work is featured on PBS, Discovery, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and on her weekly live, call-in radio show on HayHouse Radio. She is the medical editor for Christiane Northrup’s newsletter and the author of the recently released The New Feminine Brain.
Sheldon Solomon, PhD, is a social psychologist and Professor of Psychology at Skidmore College, and co-author of In the Wake of 9/11. Professor Solomon developed the terror-management theory. He was featured in the award-winning documentary Flight from Death: The Quest for Immortality, and is the co-founder of the World Leaders Project. Brilliant, compelling, and engagingly humorous.
David McCobb, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University. His research was cited and discussed in The Tangled Wing by Melvin Konnor, a curriculum reference book for our whole health education programs. Professor McCobb has focused on the stress response and central nervous system circuitry, as well as cardiovascular and behavioral functions downstream of adrenalin release. Professor McCobb is evidence and research-based, thoughtful and engaging!
Mike Anderson was a corporate executive whose company was the first to develop a vehicle navigation system. During a work sabbatical to regain more balance in his life, quite by accident he became a nutrition researcher and reporter. He produced and filmed Eating, a radical documentary about the American food industry and disease, and is the author of The Rave Diet and Lifestyle. Provocative, visionary, a radical thinker.
Mark Hyman, MD, is the former medical director of Canyon Ranch, Lenox, an internationally acclaimed health resort. He is the editor in chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine and also is the coauthor of The New York Times best-selling book UltraPrevention, the 6-week plan that will make you healthy for life.
Frederic Luskin Ph.D., is the Co-Director of the Stanford-Northern Ireland HOPE Project, an ongoing series of workshops and research projects that investigate the effectiveness of his forgiveness methods on the victims of political violence. He currently works as a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Center on Conflict and Negotiation.
Peggy Huddleston, MTS, is a Harvard-trained psychotherapist conducting research at a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, on the benefits of pre-surgical visualization and guided imagery. Renowned for her ground-breaking book, Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster, Peggy's work is currently being utilized in hospitals around the country. Her book and tape were recently featured on PBS-TV's Body and Soul. Brilliant, thoughtful, inspiring.
Wenfei Xie O.M.D., is a native of Shanghai, China, where she attended the Shanghai Medical School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, graduating in 1983. Wenfei has served as an Acupuncture Pain Specialist at the Beth Israel Hospital Pain Clinic in Boston and is currently involved in ongoing acupuncture research at Harvard Medical School. Since 1985, Wenfei has conducted a private practice in Chinese herbal medicine and traditional Chinese acupuncture in the Boston area.
Joseph Tecce, PhD, is a Professor of Psychobiology and Neuropsychology at Boston College and a lecturer/educator at Boston University School of Medicine. A former professor in neurology and psychiatry at Tufts Medical School, Dr. Tecce is a nationally renowned expert in body language and and blink neurophysiology. A regular on CNN and the major news channels, Dr. Tecce is engaging, smart and funny.
Mona Dorsinville M.D., M.P.H., is the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Institute for Health Careers (MIHC) in Boston. In addition to her outstanding work with MIHC, Dr. Dorsinville devotes much of her time educating health professionals on how cultural differences impact the delivery and experience of health care. Mona is a warm, engaging teacher with multicultural wisdom.
Joseph Libonati M.Sc., Ph.D., has a doctoral degree in exercise physiology. He is an Assistant Professor and Director of the BioKinetics Research Laboratory at Temple University, as well as a faculty lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, Krieger School of Arts and Science. Joe is co-author of an exercise physiology textbook.
Kala Iyengar, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician. She has worked extensively on evolving an integrative approach to identify and manage non-physical causes of illness and suffering. She is a meditation instructor, and facilitator for the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization as well as the Founding Director of the Point of Life Foundation, a nonprofit organization working for quality health care. Serene, inspiring, and insightful.
Ronald J. Glassman, PhD, MPH, CHt, author and researcher, is the 2005 IACT Researcher of the Year. He received his post-doctoral training at the Harvard Medical School Mind-Body Institute. He is currently advisor to the Dean's Council of Rutger's University and is a pioneer in the medical use of clinical hypnosis in the area of anexoria/bulimia behavior. Witty, knowledgable and compassionate. He is the author of Witness to the Pain and the upcoming Alpha Solution to Permanent Weight Loss, published by Random House.
Daniel Dollar B.S., M.L.S., has served as the Education Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine of the New England Region, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT, and is presently serving as a Library Liaison at the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library at Yale University. Daniel’s outstanding knowledge of medical libraries is highly complemented by his delightful wit, humor and down to earth manner.
Kathy Duffy L.P.N., is a holistic nurse with many years of ICU, CCU and Recovery Room critical care experience. She is an aromatherapy instructor and medical herbalist in private practice. Kathy is also the proprietor of The Herbarium, an herbal pharmacy, which she established in 1978. She is the U.S. representative of the “Friends of the Children of Chernobyl”, a licensed charity in Ireland. Since 1991, this charity brings children from the radiation ravaged areas of Belarus to Ireland for a month of clean food and water, medical treatment and dental care. This short holiday can increase the immune function of these children so they can reduce the impact of the inevitable risk of thyroid cancer, leukemia and blood diseases.
Suzie Sicard M.Ed. Suzie's background, training and passion is in education. She has spent the past ten years working as a cross-cultural educator. She helps diverse groups of people appreciate the value of cross-cultural dialogue and the sharing of culturally diverse values and customs. Suzie has also worked in Boston area hospitals, assisting with culturally diverse employee populations as they adjust to life in the United States.