Introduction to Integrative Health Care and
The National Institute of Whole Health with

Alan Gass, MD, FACC
Introductory Video

Alan Gass, MD, FACC

Alan Gass, MD, FACC, is NIWH’s Director of Integrative Medical Education and the Director of Advanced Cardiac Failure and Transplantation at Westchester Medical Center. Dr. Gass served for 14 years as Medical Director of New York Mount Sinai’s Heart Transplant Program from its inception in 1991. Featured in a one hour documentary on Dateline NBC A Change of Heart, he serves on the Board of Advisors for Health Corps, founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz.

David Perlmutter, MD, FACN
Brain Function and Nutrition

David Perlmutter, MD, FACN

David Perlmutter, M.D., F.A.C.N., is a leader in the field of nutrition and its effect on
neurological disorders. He is a board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr.Perlmutter has contributed extensively to current medical literature.

Mona Dorsinville, MD, MPH, MPA
Cultural Diversity

Mona Dorsinville, MD, MPH, MPA

Mona Dorsinville, MD, MPH, MPA, has for the past 30 years, educated medical and health care professionals on how cultural differences impact the delivery and experience of health care. Her work has earned her numerous community service and humanitarian awards.

Joseph Libonati, PhD
Introduction to Exercise Physiology

Joseph Libonati, PhD

Joseph Libonati, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and Director of the BioKinetics Research Laboratory at Temple University, as well as faculty lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, Krieger School of Arts and Science. He is the co-author of Exercise Physiology Textbook.

Ann Louise Gittleman, MS, PhD, CNS
Obesity: Hidden Factors

Ann Louise Gittleman, MS, PhD, CNS

Ann Louise Gittleman, MS, PhD, CNS, is a weight loss expert and award-winning author of 25 books. 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.

Bernie Siegel, MD
Living with Illness

Bernie Siegel, MD

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. He is the founder of the non-profit organization Exceptional Cancer Patients (ECaP), and author of many articles, best-selling books, tapes and videos.

Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD
Psychophysiology of Mind Body Medicine

Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD

Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD, is one of only six Nightingale Scholars in the US, an MNA award-winning nurse advocate and an NIWH faculty member. Named “Best Integrative Healthcare Practitioner” in Boston, for 20 years she hosted the nationally syndicated women’s TV programming, Woman-to-Woman®.