I am a registered Dietitian & Nutritionist who specializes in plant-based nutrition specifically in adults with chronic diseases. My plant-based journey started as a child, being raised by parents who were strictly vegetarian and my father, a cardiologist and unofficial lifestyle medicine advocate, who focused teaching us “health is wealth” and instilled a strong positive foundation for maintaining overall well-being through his own actions and behaviors. This influenced me to live my childhood and most of my adulthood meat-free.
 
After college and establishing my family, I came across an opportunity at Nudj Health, a health company that integrates mental health interventions with lifestyle medicine into patient care to deliver honest, integrated, whole person care, extending beyond the walls of the doctor’s office. Here, my passion for a plant-predominant eating pattern blossomed. With the expertise from my upbringing to the extensive evidence-based research available today, I firmly believe that a WFPB diet is at the center of prevention, optimization and reversal of most, if not all chronic conditions that we face in country today.

Dr. Lisa McGonigal is an experienced Family, Preventive, and Lifestyle Medicine physician with expertise in Culinary Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, and Advanced Diabetes Management.  Dr. McGonigal is proficient in the application of multifaceted approaches to prevention, treatment, and reversal of chronic lifestyle-related conditions.  She utilizes a systems-oriented clinical approach, applying detailed history-taking, comprehensive physical examination, and targeted laboratory and metabolic testing in a data-driven approach to identify the root causes that have contributed to the unique expression disease in each individual.  Her therapeutic approach combines personalized intensive nutrition and lifestyle-based interventions, helping patients adopt a nutrient-dense plant-predominate eating pattern, optimize physical activity, improve sleep, healthfully manage stress, and eliminate use of tobacco and other risky substances.  She fosters a highly collaborative partnership with patients as the cornerstone of care, nurturing and empowering individuals to learn, implement, and internalize the necessary cognitive and behavioral changes required to achieve and sustain whole-body health and wellness.  

Marla Friedman Ph.D. (Psychology) is NYS licensed and Nationally Certified in Clinical Mental Health Couseling with over thirty years in practice. She is a Certified Nutritionist, an Associate of the Viktor Frankl Institure for Meaning Centered Therapy, a Certified Trauma Professional trained in EMDR, an Advanced Fellow and Board Certified in Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine (ABAAHP),  holds a Certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, and is Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell. Dr. Friedman offers individual, couples, and group psychotherapy integrating the benefits of in-depth emotional and nutritional helaing. 

Dr. Peacock is a chiropractor and online health coach located in Orange County, CA. Her passion is helping people fit a plant based diet to adhere to whatever goals they have. She’s a former US Olympic team alternate and national champion in swimming. Her specialty aligns with helping her clients create a plan that allows them to optimally use a plant based diet to meet their exercise needs. Dr. Peacock creates indvidualized meal plans to fit your goals and goes in depth on how to meal plan and prepare for it. She also specializes in low toxin living, and has created a step by step process in decreasing environmental toxins in everyday life.       
 
Stephanie attained her Doctorate in Chiropractic from Southern California University of Health Sciences. She sees clients local to the Orange County area via mobile chiropractic to their home. Her treatment involves soft tissue work, adjustments, and mobilizations. Stephanie did her residency at TrueNorth Health Center in Santa Rosa, CA, medically supervising water fasting patients. She does online consults for fasting along with the nutrition and low toxin program. 

Meet Jay I am a speaker and nutritionist. I was an Education Specialist with two hospitals in Ventura County. I have a Health Science background as well as special certifications to teach DEEP (Diabetes Empowerment Education Program) and CDSMP (Chronic Disease Self Management Program), now Healthier Living. I volunteer with Ventura County Public Health where I have assisted with events, screenings, and taught nutrition education for after school programs. I work with local and international health care professionals to bring health empowerment to as many people as we can. Health is my passion. I am regularly dismayed by the powerlessness I feel from people with respect to their health. We are told over and over things like genetics, chronic diseases, and decline due to aging are all inevitable and unavoidable. Yes, we do get older, but things that are typically seen as an inevitable part of aging, like high blood pressure, may be prevented or even reversed by making healthier choices. One day several years ago I went to my doctor with an unrelated issue and discovered that I had stroke level blood pressure. I was 35. The worst part was that I thought I ate pretty healthy. I hear that all the time. “I eat pretty healthy.” Those exact words. Well, when I started to do proper research. When I finally tuned out all of the latest “information” in the media, that is when I discovered the truth.  Let me help you eat your way to your best YOU!

Niki Davis, MD is a “rocket scientist” turned physician. She is board certified in both family medicine and lifestyle medicine.  At age 13, she started removing animal products from her diet because she didn’t feel it was healthy. Once in college, she obtained bachelor and master degrees in mechanical engineering and worked on the space shuttle program for several years. However, instead of rockets on her mind, she was constantly thinking about health and nutrition – helping her own family members improve their health and their lives by switching to a plant based lifestyle. She eventually found her way back to her passion after leaving her engineering career to apply for medical school. She graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 2017 and completed a Family Medicine residency program in 2020. While in residency, in addition to serving as Wellness Chief, she helped form Plant Based Montana, an advocacy group with the mission to educate healthcare providers and the general public about the benefits of a plant based diet. She has had the pleasure of speaking at plant based events around the country and has been lucky enough to train with phenomenal mentors such as Dr. John McDougall, Dr. Michael Klaper, Dr. Anthony Lim, and Dr. Alan Goldhamer, among others. She has a certificate in plant based nutrition from the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies through eCornell and is certified in The Starch Solution. She feels extremely grateful to be doing what she loves every day – helping people live their best lives. In addition to being available for TeleHealth appointments, Dr. Davis will also be running plant based wellness retreats in locations around the world, once safe to do so.

Hi, I’m Liat Nadler, a nutritionist, dietitian, health and food relationship expert, influencer, and coach. I am the founder of Fabulous Healing Nutrition & Wellness, a retired engineer, wife to Elad Nadler, and mother to Ofek and Yahav. I advocate for the WHOLESOME health of a woman – inside out. I founded Fabulous Healing Nutrition & Wellness to help result-driven females get their glow, increase their confidence & energy, and step into their unstoppable sexy badass selves!  I’ve Been There Before I’m not only a practitioner. I’m dedicated to helping committed busy women end the endless yo-yo dieting cycles, clear their skin from persistent conditions, and heal their gut. The end result? They step into a better and more energetic and confident version of themselves.  I used to be the girl who had big plans in her head but not enough energy, confidence, and physical ability to go after her goals. In fact, here’s my story: At the beginning of my journey, in my early 20s, I suffered from energy loss, rosacea, chronic headaches, severe migraines, anemia, severe PMS, and constant immune issues.  Too many times I canceled plans with friends because of pain, bloating, or lack of energy. Sometimes I just didn’t feel comfortable in my clothes and chose to stay at home because I felt bad about myself. When my son was born, I barely had the energy to wake up and did only the minimum necessary.  I was frustrated because nothing I tried worked, including pills, supplements, and coffee (lots of it). Not to mention how it all affected my self-esteem. I could only do the bare minimum in my business because I was too exhausted. On the days when I was more productive at work, I had no energy left in me to spend with my family.  However, my life transformed from the inside out when I made one subtle shift. I designed my nutrition around my body and goals. Finally, my mind, my body, and my meals weren’t fighting against each other! Today, I’m living the life of my dreams, running a successful business while still having the energy to spend quality time with my kids, husband, and friends. I have the confidence to travel and walk around in my bikini despite crossing my 40s – something I didn’t have the courage to do in my 20s.  My Credentials I have a Master of Science in Nutrition from the National University of Natural Medicine. I am a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist licensed in the Washington State Department of Health. I am a Licensed Dietician and a proud member of the American Nutrition Association. Additionally, I have certifications in plant-based nutrition and medicinal plants from eCornell. With my level of expertise and my personal experience in improving my clients’ health and wellness, I will make the perfect partner for you on your personal journey.  

Dr. John Westerdahl is an internationally recognized authority in the fields of food, nutrition and wellness. He is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Board Certified Anti-Aging Health Practitioner, Master Herbalist, Health Scientist, Health Educator, and Radio Talk Show Host. His weekly national radio show, Health & Longevity, is broacast on the LifeTalk Radio Network. 
A graduate of Loma Linda University School of Public Health, Dr. Westerdahl’s Bachelor of Science, Master of Public Health and Doctorate degrees are in the fields of food, nutrition and health education. He is a graduate of Cornell University’s eCornell Plant-Based Nutrition Certifiate Program. Dr. Westerdahl’s private practice specializes in plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, nutrigenomics, longevity, and anti-ageing. He is Past Chair of the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. Westerdahl has devoted his life to teaching people how to achieve optimal health and longevity through a healthy, whole food, plant-based diet. 

I help clients make diet and lifestyles changes ultilizing mindfull eating techniques. My services are evidenced based and patient centered while focused on helping you get in touch with your hunger and fullness cues and learning about how thought processes influence your cravings, binges, and gut health. Unlike many practitioners, we will take a deep dive into your health history and get to the root causes of your health issues. I specialize in clients struggling with yo-yo dieting, mindless eating, or those with lifestyle diseases such as cancer, heart disease, or diabetes for example.

I am a registered dietitian, American College of Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner and a Life/Weight Coach. I first learned about plant based medicine 19 years ago during my practicum at the Pritikin Longevity Center and have been passionate about the role food has in our health ever since, though I haven’t always been as spot on with my nutrition as I am today.
 
I can remember as a mom of young kids feeling mom-like and not in a good way. I was bursting out of my jeans. But worse than that, I felt too big for my skin. One day I noticed that my seatbelt was cutting into my stomach. That was a first. I remember thinking I’m a dietitian, I know better. I felt ashamed because I was preaching healthy eating, but I wasn’t always eating healthy. I was on the “one is never enough” plan and it showed on my body. I remember the phone call from my doctor’s office–bad labs. I thought, what am I doing? I know better. Then the shame fell away and I had a new feeling, conviction. I decided I was going to take care of myself and I started following my E.A.S.E. plan (which now I share with my clients).
E: eat greens
A: add fiber and color
S: subtract processed foods
E: exercise your mind and body
I felt healthier. No longer exhausted. I didn’t shove my words down with food anymore. I said what I was thinking instead of snacking. Now I weigh 102 lbs. My weight has stayed the same for over 10 years. Jeans slide on with no effort (except those double zeros!).  I no longer fear the seatbelt. Now I help others do the same.
 
 

Jerry Casados is a Nutrition Therapy Practitioner (NTP) specializing in whole food, plant-based nutrition as an approach in preventing and even reversing most chronic diseases we have today based on decades of peer-reviewed scientific evidence. He provides nutrition counseling and programs to guide and educate clients to achieve their health objectives with a balanced and nutrient-dense, health-promoting diet.  Professional Credentials: Nutrition Therapy Practitioner (NTP) diploma from Nutrition Therapy Institute. Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and The T. Colin Campbell Foundation. Certified Instructor for Dr. McDougall’s Starch Solution Program: A scientifically based program successfully used by Dr. John McDougall for nearly forty years to help patients regain their lost health and appearances.

Doctor of Natural Health, Ph.D Transformation Counselor, M.S.

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Certified Plant Based Nutritionist Coach and Chef