Having been through my own journey of seeking a healthy way of living the vegan lifestyle out of compassion for the animals and Mother Earth, I determine to be the champion for the voiceless, both the animals and the Inner Doctor. I am the first vegan acupuncturist to ever climbed Mt Kilimanjaro and am the founder of Center for Healing By Design, a 501c3 non-profit organization with the mission to empower people worldwide with revolutionary self-care education, experience, and tools, to help them get in touch with their Inner Doctor and live healthy and compassionate lives in harmony with Mother Earth and all living beings. I use the most organic and non-invasive ways of diagnosing and treating while informing and empowering vegan/vegetarian change leaders and professionals to take control of their own lives by overcoming their health challenges and taking their health to the next level without compromising but more powerfully champion their compassionate values. 

I have been a Physician Assistant since 2005. Currently working in Internal Medicine. In 2012 I had my own health problems despite heavy exercise, and what I felt was a healthy lifestyle. This prompted me to study the science of Nutrition. Once I saw the evidence I began transitioning to a whole food plant based diet. I got my health back, and then began sharing it with patients. By the end of 2020 I have taught using a food as medicine approach to over 1,500 patients, both in one on one appointments in the clinic, as well as in free classes to my community. I continue to teach and share this vital information, with any and all who are interested in taking control of their own health and wellness. 

Medical Director at the Health for Life Medical Centre in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.  We provide a team-based Lifestyle Medicine approach to assist our clients to achieve Optimal health.

I am a board certified internal medicine physician, with a focus in lifestyle medicine, including nutrition, activity/exercise, sleep, and mindfulness & meaning. I started my own journey in the 1990s and have been growing and learning, with an interest in nutrition research, long before I found medicine and became a doctor. I have opened my own clinic, where I can talk at length with my patients about lifestyle medicine and more, without the restrictions of many of the big box clinics. I am truly passionate about a plant based lifestyle and recovering/pursuing optimal health. I also do OMT (hands-on diagnosis and treatment) and I have home visit programs for my mobility-challenged and elderly patients. Located in sunny, seaside Ventura, CA.

I’m one among the first Functional Medicine practitioners in the city of Bangalore, India. Being a third-generation doctor in my family of surgeons I was inspired and intrigued by the scalpel. Having completed my MBBS from JSS Medical College and Hospital, Mysuru in 2005, I went ahead to pursue MS General Surgery at KSHEMA, Mangaluru. During my residency I developed a keen interest in Gastrointestinal surgery and joined fellowship in Surgical Gastroenterology (FSGE) at Bangalore Medical College and Victoria Hospital. I’m also a fellow of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES).

I had always been fascinated by integrated medicine and natural healing since childhood,  and gradually I realized the miracle of our body to heal when we treat the body as a whole and not only the presenting symptoms / disorder. I was drawn to the science of Functional medicine and became a member of Institute of Functional Medicine and The School of Applied Functional Medicine. I’ve completed 4 modules in Functional Medicine, and i’m in the process of being a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner by IFM and SAFM. As a practitioner of Functional Medicine I aspires to treat chronic lifestyle disorders by individualised patient centric, holistic medicine. By incorporating a multi modal approach of plant-based nutrition, nutrigenomics, comprehensive metabolic and microbiome work-up along with emphasis on simple lifestyle modifications like pranayama, meditation and yoga, I aspire to help patients with long standing illnesses like diabetes mellitus, obesity, auto- immune disorders and food allergies lead a life free of morbidities. 
 
I’m currently part of Terry Wahl’s autoimmune program and i wish to expand my services to Neuro-degenerative disorders as well. 
 
I’m also a Vegan by choice and I’m really excited to be a part of this wonderful group of plant-based doctors and i’m looking forward to learn from seniors and stalwarts in this platform 
 
Regards, 
 
Dr Gaurang Ramesh
 

Dr. Abendroth is dual board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. In May 2020 he opened Sana Vita Health, a Direct Primary Care and Lifestyle Medicine clinic. Direct Primary Care is a revolutionary new model of healthcare delivery that puts the focus back on the doctor-patient relationship, instead of focusing on the paperwork and billing. You can learn more about DPC at www.dpcnation.org.
 
At Sana Vita Health you can call, email, or even text Dr. Abendroth! Many issues can be handled remotely, but when you do want or need to come in, you’ll find a relaxing, well-appointed boutique-like atmosphere with one exam room that also serves as Dr. Abendroth’s office, a small private waiting room (you’ll never wait with other patients!), and a clean, luxurious bathroom that is ADA accessible. 
 
Matthew Abendroth, DO is a Des Moines native. After high school, he left for the Pacific Northwest where he attended The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. Six years later he returned in 2009 to attend medical school at Des Moines University. During residency at Iowa Lutheran Hospital, he began moonlighting in rural ER’s and local urgent care clinics. After graduating residency in 2017 he joined UnityPoint Clinic in Urbandale where he practiced for nearly 3 years. He left that clinic in April 2020 to start Sana Vita Health. His clinical interests include lifestyle medicine, sports medicine, and LGBTQ medicine, including transgender hormone management. 

Registered dietitian PhD Health Sciences  Professor at Unicusano University (Plant-based Nutrition; Diet in Pregnancy, Weaning; Clinical Nutrition; Phytotherapy) President of SONVE (Scientific Society of Plant-only Nutrition)

My name is Edelita Jamis. I am a board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine physician. I am a self-practicing lifestyle changer and have been on a whole food plant-based diet for three years now. I reversed my diabetes, stomach issues, my husband’s gout, obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, and our allergies. I have helped patients get off medications such as insulin and most importantly improve their quality of life.  Read more by clicking this link https://www.theplanedelita.com/sucess-stories.
I opened my Lifestyle Medicine practice to do more of what I do best – patient empowerment and real health transformation.  

Dr. Jennifer R. Chevinsky is a double-boarded preventive and lifestyle medicine physician. Her passion is partnering with her patients in a judgment-free zone to develop holistic individualized plans that focus on wellness and chronic disease reversal – including reversing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and other lifestyle-related conditions. She enjoys working with a diverse panel of patients from different cultures, religions, sexual orientations, genders, physical abilities, and backgrounds. She will collaborate with your primary care physician to provide extended visits to delve deeper into your health and wellness.
She completed her honors undergraduate studies at the University of Connecticut as part of the competitive BS/MD program. She majored in bioethics, which has shaped her career focus on providing the most ethical and moral care for her patients. She studied medicine at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine as part of the innovative Scholarly Excellence Leadership Experiences Collaborative Training (SELECT) Program. After receiving an award for the best intern in her Lehigh Valley Health Network residency program, she went on to Loma Linda University’s Preventive Medicine residency.  
At Loma Linda, Dr. Chevinsky was trained in a blue zone – one of the 5 areas in the world and the only in the United States where people live the longest and the healthiest. Her scholarly training included plant-based nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, spirituality, and relationship management. Upon graduation, she received an award as a “Rising Star in Preventive Medicine.” She has multiple first-author publications and has presented around the world. 
Dr. Chevinsky believes that there are no one-size-fits-all plans. If you want a doctor who will truly listen to you, take their time, and who prioritizes your health and wellbeing, Dr. Chevinsky is currently taking patients.

Dr. Queler is double board certified in Lifestyle Medicine, as well as, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; he is fellowship trained in non-surgical orthopedic spine pain management; completed training with: the Helms Medical Institute in Medical Acupuncture; the Lifestyle Medicine Institute as a CHIP facilitator; ROUXBE’s Plantrician Project Culinary Rx plant based cooking course.
Dr. Queler’s philosophy is that given the the current healthcare crisis, epidemic of non-communicable chronic disease, and unsustainable impact of the human race on planet Earth, it is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society and environment.
Subsequently, Dr. Queler feels it is his mandate to practice stewardship of not only his body, but also from the workld we borrow from future generations.  For obtaining optimal health will not only dramatically affect one’s life, but also the life of those we love and the world. Subsequently, he apsires to empower patients, families and the community at large to apply evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic approaches in order to simulatneously address our individual and collective: health, humaniatrian, and environmental impact. 
 

I am passionate about helping poeple achieve their health goals through Lifestyle Medicine.  As Kansas City’s only Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Specialty clinic, we offer the healing power of a healthy lifestyle to patients of all ages.  My experience in the hospital and acute care settings have informed my knowledge of where we are as a health care system and inspired me to be the change I want to see in health care.  Lifestyle Medicine at Integrative Health Providers focuses on prevention, healing, and longevity by treating the cause to heal the body and protect from disease.  I am Double-Board-Certified in Adult-Geronotology and Lifestyle Medicine.

I’m a Family Medicine physician in a Direct Primary Care clinic called Plum Health DPC.  We provide excellent primary care through an affordable monthly membership model.  My personal approach includes promoting food as medicine, with a focus on plant-based nutrition to prevent and reverse chronic diseases.  My additional clinical interests include LGBTQ-friendly medicine and osteopathic menipulation for chronic musculoskeletal conditions.  I also have a Masters Degree in Public Health, so I have a strong passion for public health and wellness.  I work to promote community health through my involvement with organizations such as VegMichigan, the Plant Based Nutrition Support Group, and the Health Unit on Davison Avenue (or HUDA free clinic).    

What gets me out of bed in the morning is the honor of helping people attain optimal health & wellness. I am passionate about preventive health care, board certified in Lifestyle Medicine as well as Anti-Aging & Regenerative Medicine;  and I am focused on helping to change the delivery from sick care to well care. I live a plant-based life personally and professionally. I run, lift weights, play tennis and ride my bike regularly. I believe you have to be a role model to do Lifestyle Medicine professionally. I worked as an Internist and the Medical Director for Wellness & Employee Health for the Lee Health system for 26 years but now have started Concierge Lifestyle Medicine, a private practice devoted to plant-based living and healthy lifestyle behaviors. 

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Growing up in India, I’ve always held a holistic view of health, believing deeply in an intricate mind-body connection and the important role it plays in one’s health and wellbeing.
My lifestyle medicine journey began when I attended a Food Is Medicine conference and first listened to a presentation from Dr. Scott Stoll. In his talk, Dr. Stoll offered a wealth of scientific data and convinced me that simple lifestyle changes could have a profound effect on disease prevention, treatment, and reversal.
Inspired, I incorporated these changes into my own life and saw benefits. I began talking to my patients as well and was pleasantly surprised to learn that with education and encouragement, they were eager to make changes in their own lifestyles, too.
Further encouraged, I continued my education by attending conferences and became certified in Plant-Based Nutrition through e-Cornell. I also completed training as a Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) facilitator and became certified in American Board of Lifestyle Medicine to gain the ability to lead health-centered programs that focus on a lifestyle change.
My continued passion and enthusiasm for the approach inspired me to advocate for lifestyle medicine at Midland Health and champion the idea of creating a lifestyle medicine center to offer a variety of comprehensive lifestyle intervention programs under physician supervision. It has led me to my current role as the Medical Director of the Lifestyle Medicine Center at Midland Health. In my private practice, I offer high-quality, evidence-based care that incorporates the core principles of lifestyle medicine. I have also co-founded a non-profit organization called Healthy City to further raise awareness of the benefits of plant-based nutrition within our community. I also serve as vice president of the Midland Quality Alliance, a clinically integrated network of physicians, and as a board member of the Midland Chamber of Commerce.
What I have witnessed in the years since I first heard Dr. Stoll speak is nothing short of miraculous. I’ve seen amazing stories of disease reversal, life-changing transformations, and testimonies of empowerment and hope. Lifestyle medicine has brought joy and meaning to my professional work and I am excited about what the future holds for its power to transform our healthcare system.