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When I graduated from UCLA with my Master’s in Public Health in 1988, I had a very important decision to make. Do I, or do I not return to UC Davis School of Medicine to complete my training to become a physician? (I had spent 3 years at UC Davis) I realized that I was passionately committed to promoting health and preventing disease, and that I was no longer interested in treating disease. I made a bold decision to pursue studying Lifestyle Medicine on my own and went into healthcare administration and eventually consulting. But along the way, I was busy conducting my own research, delivering seminars and even wrote a book on health called Evolving Health, endorsed by Dr. Neal Barnard. In 2016, I attended the Plant-based Nutrition Healthcare Conference and learned about the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. I was so thrilled! In October 2017, I attended my first Lifestyle Medicine Conference and was delighted to have found my tribe. They announced the board certification for physicians and for professionals. I was in! In October 2018, I attended my second Lifestyle Medicine Conference and passed my board exam! I am so proud to officially be a Lifestyle Medicine Professional!  For the longest time, I have believed that a whole food, plant-based diet is fundamental to empowering people to prevent, reverse and treat chronic disease. I have had the good fortune to have helped hundreds to do just that. 

I have been a Registered Dietitian for 25 years and now a Certified Plant-Based Nutritionist. I studied with Dr. Mcdougall and Dr. Campbell; both plant-based doctors who are pioneers in their field. I have spent the last 15 years of my life researching and studying health and practicing a lifestyle of plant-based foods, yoga, walking, meditation, living in the present and being grateful. I now teach my clients how to find this calm and joyous way to live and eat. 

Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA is a double board certified family medicine and lifestyle medicine physician, who has been utilizing food as medicine since 2012. She is the co-founder and chief medical officer of Mora Medical (mora.com) which offers physician led medical groups that employ the power of lifestyle medicine to help patients achieve health. She is currently holds 50 state medical licenses (plus DC) across the United States. She is the former co-founder of Plant Based TeleHealth and was the first Managing Editor for the Plantrician Project’s International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention. She is also the host of the Health and Mora podcast, whose mission is to provide resources that will empower individuals with the knowledge, mindset, and inspiration to successfully adopt lifestyle interventions and achieve health and wellbeing. In Colorado, Laurie persuaded a large hospital to create a lifestyle medicine program centered around a WFPB diet, the program showed resounding success. At another hospital, she conducted a one-month study of 26 employees on a WFPB diet. All employees were fed from the hospital’s kitchen, and each individual experienced improved health. She has spoken at the Golden VegFest in Colorado, the International Plant-based Nutrition Healthcare Conference, and other venues teaching about the value of the WFPB diet.
Laurie received her dual degrees (MD and MBA) from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and TTU School of Business. She was awarded the Texas Tech University School of Medicine Gold Headed Cane Award, a symbol for excellence in the art of medicine and the care of patients. She wrote seven books while in medical school, six of which were in a series called “Visual Mnemonics.” These books used cartoons to help people memorize vast amounts of information—a system that helped her personally when she was a mom attending medical school. As a United States Air Force veteran, she served in the Middle East and South America. She is also a wife, mom of three grown children, author, speaker, and avid runner.

Robyn Chuter is a naturopath, counsellor and EFT therapist who specialises in helping people reverse serious and chronic illnesses such as autoimmune conditions, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and chronic fatigue syndrome, using a plant-based diet and emotional healing. Her other specialty is helping people who suffer from emotional eating, food addiction and poor body image. Robyn’s dual background as a physical and mental health professional uniquely equips her to help her clients bridge the gap between knowing what to do to be healthy and happy, and actually doing it. She goes way beyond simply educating her clients about the changes they need to make in order to overcome disease and achieve optimal health. She works intensively with her clients to get them past their own psychological, behavioural and social barriers to change, so they can implement what she teaches them and reap the many benefits. Robyn runs regular nutrition seminars and wholefood, plant-based cooking classes. Visit www.empowertotalhealth.com.au to receive Robyn’s FREE action guide ‘The 5 Steps to Breaking Bad Habits’ and subscribe to her free weekly e-newsletter, EMPOWERED!

Clinical psychologist, with specialist interest in plant based nutrition

Kailo Nutrition offers individualized elimination diet plans and supportive accountibility to determine the root cause of digestive and thyroid-related symptoms. We specialize in lifestyle reset programs that empower people to improve their health and quality of life, make more informed nutritional choices, and achieve their personal health goals. Our team of nutrition and culinary educators will guide you through the challenges of nutrition-related lifestyle changes, making the transition to a healthier lifestyle easy, affordable, and delicious. Lifestyle changes are hard. We get that. We take the time to understand the needs of each individual and meet them where they are at – so they can move forward – and taste life.

Richard is a multiracial global citizen who studied psychology, social work, medicine, plant-based nutrition, diet & lifestyle intervention, organizational leadership, & Spanish/English medical interpreting. He has worked with thousands of individuals utilizing Lifestyle Medicine in a variety of settings since the year 2000. His experiences don’t authorize him to talk down to anyone – instead, he’s learned that all individuals are of infinite value & that health is a precious & fragile gift to be nurtured & protected.

I have been plant based since 1977 and have been teaching it to patients since I began practice of cardiology in 1990. I have placed tens of thousands of tens but I have placed more copies of Forks over Knives in patients! I am the author of 3 books, hundreds of articles including the Huffington post, TV personality and speaker. Find more at www.drjoelkahn.com

Ron Weiss, M.D. is a botanist, board certified internist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is founder of Ethos Primary Care, a farm-based healthcare system that connects human health to the natural world and fosters the fundamental connections that exist between all living things.

Lauren DeYenno – Plant Based Nutritionist, NASM Fitness Trainer, Health Coach and Habit Changer!
Website: www.laurendeyenno.com 

Soon to be registered dietitian, Michael has been practicing food as medicine for 5 years. He is currently working on Prodhealth, a digital health coaching platform that helps people form healthy habits. Michael is passionate about helping people optimize their health and reduce their risk for chronic disease.

Dr. Joel Ying, MD. I’m a Physician-Educator-Storyteller practicing in Naples, Florida. As a holistic physician, I integrate the lifestyle changes of plant-based diet and exercise into wellness and treatment programs for physical health. I work with herbals and supplements, as well as prescribe medications when necessary. With a holisitic approach, I also believe in addressing spiritual, emotional, and mental health through meditation and healing sessions. We can all heal the stories that we tell ourselves. As a storytelling artist, I know the power of these stories and work for inner transformation by finding a story for your optimal health.
Let’s partner for your health. I offer both in-person and TeleHealth sessions.

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