NIWH Advisors
PAUL BERGERON, MD, CPE, is a physician executive and Hospitalist with more than 22 years of experience leading healthcare organizations. His diverse professional background has included practicing medicine in hospitals, nursing homes and outpatient, ambulatory settings, as well as holding multiple executive management positions. Dr Bergeron is the Director of Pilot Programs for the National Institute of Whole Health (NIWH).He works with healthcare institutions nationwide to facilitate and execute pilots for NIWH’s Whole Health Education programs. Dr. Bergeron is a four time published author on cardiac issues and rheumatoid arthritis. He was also an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine at Dartmouth Medical School, an Ivy League medical school and the fourth oldest in the United States.
SALEH ALDASOUQI, MD, is a senior endocrinologist in East Lansing, Michigan and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the Mid-Michigan area, including McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital and Sparrow Hospital. He specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Dr. Aldasouqi is an Associate Professor of Medicine, and the Chief of the Endocrinology Division at Michigan State University (MSU). Dr. Aldasouqi is the Primary Investigator for upcoming studies on NIWH’s Behavioral Engagement with Pure Presence at MSU’s College of Human Medicine.
CHRISTINE PONTUS, MS, RN, COHN-S is the Associate Director of the Division of Health & Safety for the Massachusetts Nurses Association. Chris is involved in identifying and analyzing research, policy and current trends in the field of Occupational Health and Safety as it impacts nurses in the workplace. As a staff educator and Nurse Planner, she is responsible for planning, developing and presenting approved educational programs for registered nurses. As a liaison representing the Massachusetts Nurse Association membership, she works in collaboration with diverse organizations and professionals. With more than thirty years of experience in the field of nursing, she has functioned both as a nurse in the hospital and as a manager in business. In the field of manufacturing, she has worked as a certified occupational health nurse, a certified case manager, and a risk manager administering workers compensation for a self-insured’s business.
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 and numerous articles and papers on health and nutrition. Dr. Sears holds 14 U.S. patents in the areas of intravenous drug delivery systems and hormonal regulation for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.
BARBARA DOSSEY, BSN, MS, PhD, is an educator, consultant, researcher, author and a pioneer in the holistic nursing movement. Barbara is the the author of many award winning books. Her latest book, Florence Nightingale: Mystic, Visionary, Healer, focuses on the philosophical and practical impact of Florence Nightingale’s life and work on modern nursing and humankind. An inspired teacher, she effectively integrates non-traditional viewpoints with a high degree of scientific awareness in her lectures worldwide.
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. An inspirational and insightful speaker, Dr. Gittleman is called “the First Lady of nutrition”. Visit her website for information about her upcoming events.
I am BEYOND thrilled. I even have physical proof! For 15 years, I was neutropenic and none of my hematologists knew why. My WBC never rose above a 2 and my neutrophils were always <0.9. Well, I had my three month labs and smear done July 25th. Guess what! My WBC are FINALLY above a 4 and my neutrophils are normal! I haven’t seen labs like this in 15 years!
I truly attribute it to the learning from this program that I’ve applied to my own life! “Health Coaches” that are making suggestions about how to improve your life (diet, mindfulness, etc.) but no one knows the WHY, the HOW, and the WHAT that are happening in our bodies and minds.” One must understand the “Big Picture” [to connect the dots] and the National Institute of Whole Health offers the premiere learning program to do just that! It’s the real deal!
Eileen Foti, BSN, RN, OCN
National Tele-Oncology Hub Nurse for the Veterans Administration in Salt Lake City, Utah