Sheila Rockley, Ph.D.

Dr. Rockley was born and raised in Hamburg, Germany. She has had an interest in alternative medicine since early childhood and has experienced the successes of an integrative health delivery system. With nearly 20 years of health care experience, in early 2000 she began consulting independently with health care organizations and recently served as the Vice President of Physical Health Solutions for United Health Group.  Dr. Rockley is passionate in her dedication to decrease health care expenditures by incorporating appropriate alternative and conservative medicine offerings into the mainstream medical community and encouraging US insurance companies to cover naturopathic services.  She has authored various articles on decreasing overall medical spend by referring patients to conservative therapy providers for lower back pain.  Her most recent research focused on the impact that could be attained should US health insurance companies offer chiropractic care as a covered benefit.  Dr. Rockley’s academic training includes a Bachelor in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Business Management and a Ph.D. in Natural Health. 

In addition to decreasing overall medical spending in the US, her naturopathic training and interest also lies in incorporating and utilizing naturopathic medicine both for animals and humans; allowing them to live healthier and happier lives. Dr. Rockley has herself utilized and educated others in naturopathic medicine and natural diets for domestic animals.  She has seen remarkable results with this approach and continues to perform research on this subject.  

Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren

Dr. Adiel Tel-Oren (known as “Dr. T”) was born in Jerusalem, Israel, where he currently authors books, sees patients in 15 clinics, and lectures extensively several times a year. Prior to obtaining his 2 doctorate degrees (in Chiropractic & in General Medicine), he studied for the Master’s Degree in Conducting, taught music, and performed as a professional musician and soloist in 3 continents.

Dr. T is a renowned holistic scientist, author, innovator, and educator – consulting for medical laboratories and professional medical product manufacturers, formulating new products, designing Green Buildings, and lecturing to doctors and the public worldwide on Natural Principles, Health, Medicine, Nutrition, and Sustainability. He is a licensed European Medical Doctor (trained in Europe and in the USA), a US-licensed, Board-Certified Nutritionist and professor with the International & American Association of Clinical Nutritionists, and board-certified by the American Board of Functional Medicine, Boards of Oxidative Medicine and Chelation Therapy, Clinical Board of Nutrition, and the American Board of Disability Analysts, and a Doctor of Chiropractic – retired from active US practice in 2001. He is also President Emeritus and Professor of Medical Sciences & Functional medicine with the University of Natural Medicine.

Dr. T has been traveling extensively, offering medical care and studying nutrition practices in Africa, East and South Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Tropics. He is the Founder and Co-Founder of several non-profit Health and Sustainability Programs Worldwide. This includes the Center for Community Development in Nepal (with its Community Health Program that cares for 200,000 Nepali villagers); The Israeli Center for Functional Medicine; The Eco-Sphere Green Community Project in Wisconsin; and the Ecopolitan Eco-Health Network with its numerous communities in the USA – supporting healthy lifestyle, Intensive Healing Retreats, Tropical Escapes, Foraging trips, Eco-Raw Restaurants, Clinics, University Degrees and Certification Programs, and Humanitarian Eco-Trekking adventures. Dr. T is also founder of the world’s first hypoallergenic GF/DF vegan bakery

Chris Irene, D.N.M.

Niagara University, Canisius College, University of Natural Medicine,Santa Fe, New Mexico

Dr. Irene has been an instructor in the field of Biology for 20 years and has always had a passion for alternative medicine.  She is a certified Family Herbalist and the founder of Health Guide Series, a collection of brochures which combine the areas of nutrition and supplement strategies for her patients.  Dr. Irene feels that all aspects of the body need to be addressed (physically and psychologically) in order for an individual to attain maximum health.  In conjunction with that belief, she has been teaching Psychology as an adjunct professor at the University of Phoenix for the past 7 years.

David Christopher, BA, MH, AHG

Brigham Young University, The School of Natural Healing

For the last 20 years David Christopher has been a popular worldwide speaker. He has generated new ideas on the management of high blood pressure, diabetes and auto-immune diseases, and was one of the first to discourage the use of Prozac in favor of natural methods. Alarmed by the growing use of Ritalin, David developed an alternative program for ADD and ADHD. In 1974, David Christopher, M.H., took his place by his father’s side at The School of Natural Healing. David’s book entitled An Herbal Legacy of Courage is a loving tribute to his father. Today, thousands of individuals practice the art of natural healing thanks to his continued directorship and teaching. David Christopher is a prominent herbalist in the United States and is a founding member of the American Herbalist Guild. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University, and his Master’s degree from The School of Natural Healing. David’s herbal studies began at the foot of America’s foremost herbalist, his father, Dr. John R. Christopher, MH, ND. As the director of The School of Natural Healing he ensures that the School offers the best herbal education in the field. David is also a popular radio talk show host, and his program, A Healthier You. An Herbal Legacy of Courage, a biography on his father’s life, is David’s most recent publication.

Deanna Minich, Ph.D., C.N.

Doctorate in Medical Sciences, Certified Nutritionist

Dr. Deanna Minich is a certified nutritionist (C.N.) by the Washington Department of Health and a Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.) through the American College of Nutrition. She was elected Fellow of the American College of Nutrition in 2001 and is a member of various nutrition organizations such as the American Society for Nutrition Science.

Dr. Minich developed her expertise in the nutrition field over the past thirteen years by serving in the food, medical food, and dietary supplement industries and by counseling patients in private practice using functional medicine concepts. Her academic path has been focused on human biology, metabolism, and nutrition.

Her academic training has been complemented by her in-depth study of East Indian philosophy and spirituality. In addition to intuitive assessment, Dr. Minich is trained in Reiki, has been instructed in the Shamanistic tradition, and uses the tools of emotional release work through the Grief Recovery Institute.

Dr. Minich lives in Port Orchard, Washington. She has a private practice and spends her time consulting, writing, and presenting her unique system of food-chakra integration.

Ellen Tart Jensen, D.Sc.

Appalachian State University, University of New Mexico, Westbrook University and is a Ph.D. Candidate at the University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Dr. Ellen Tart Jensen has been involved with natural healing and nutrition since 1979 and studying Iridology since 1983. Ellen spent four-years working side by side with Dr. Bernard Jensen, considered by many to be the Father of Iridology in the United States. Dr. Tart-Jensen spent 2 years in Switzerland where she studied natural healing methods at a health clinic. This diverse background has enabled her to work with many types of people and their problems.

Dr. Tart-Jensen also teaches classes in Iridology, nutrition, herbology, and mind/body healing techniques throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia, Costa Rica and Columbia.

Ms. France Robert

Owner, Instructor, and CEO of Internal Wellness Institute and the Inner Health and Wellness Center, Apple Valley, California

Ms. Robert has studied Holistic Medicine for over 25 years and specializes in Colon Hydrotherapy; encompassing being licensed as a therapist, instructor, and owner of an internal wellness centers. She is the lead instructor of the Internal Wellness and Colonhydrotherapy Program for the University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and all Lesson Plans are I-ACT approved. Ms. Robert was born in Montreal, Quebec province Canada.

Jack Tips, N.D., Ph.D., C.Hom, C.C.N.

University of Texas, Roger Williams School of Nutritional Science, International & American Council of Applied Clinical Nutrition, Hahnemann Academy, University of New York

Dr. Jack Tips is the author of many books, desk references, and courses. His writings are often used as curriculum for naturopathic colleges, nutrition schools, and natural health courses (United States, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, Israel, Italy).

Dr. Tips is known as a “clinician’s clinician” as he is the one many doctors and practitioners turn to for their personal health concerns. In 1966, he began studying the tools and principles of natural health including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and herbs. In 1971, he began more formal studies with many of the world’s renowned natural health leaders.

Most notably was his work as protégé of master herbalist and biochemist, A. Stuart “Doc” Wheelwright, the founder of Sclerology and formulator of systemic herbal products. Through Dr. Tips’ interest in Sclerology, the science of interpreting the red lines in the whites of the eyes for their reflexive health implications, he worked directly with Wheelwright for six years at the pinnacle and culmination of Wheelwright’s remarkable life.

His studies also took him from an undergraduate degree at the University of Texas to the Occidental Institute Research Foundation (Electro Acupuncture, Vega Test, Mora Therapy) in Vancouver, BC. He is nationally certified as a Clinical Nutritionist by the esteemed International & American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN). Dr. Tips is licensed to practice clinical nutrition in New York. He is a member of the National Center for Homeopathy (Washington, D.C.) and the International Foundation for Homeopathy (Seattle).

Dr. Tips brings the message of dynamic, vital health to thousands of people through lectures, seminars, articles, radio, books, television and clinical practice. He holds a fellowship in the American Council of Applied Clinical Nutrition and is certified as a Clinical Nutritionist by the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists. Dr. Tips is a member of the International Foundation for Homeopathy; the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians, and graduate of Hahnemann Academy. He is currently teaching in the areas of: Liver Lifeline(c) for Anthony Robbins, Art & Science of Sclerology, Homeopathy, Herbology, Glyphology and Holistic Health. He is president of the International Sclerology Foundation and co-director of the Apple-A-Day Clinic in Austin, Texas.

Janet Lynn Roseman, Ph.D.

Dr. Janet Lynn Roseman specializes in Spirituality and Medicine and Compassionate Care.  She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at Nova Southeastern School of Osteopathic Medicine and has worked at Brown University’s School of Medicine conducting research in Spirituality and Medicine. She was also an Adjunct Faculty Member at Pacifica Graduate School teaching a course in Ancient Healing Rites.  Dr. Roseman was the David Larson Fellow in Spirituality and Medicine at the Kluge Center for Scholars at the Library of Congress (2006).  She is the author of several books including: The Way of the Woman Writer, Dance Masters: Interviews with Legends of Dance, Dance Was Her Religion: The Spiritual Choreography of Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis and Martha Graham.  She is a Reiki Master and practices integrative medicine using a non-invasive form of color and light therapy and specializes in working with people with cancer.  Dr. Roseman also teaches workshops in Spirituality and Medicine and Compassionate Care, Illuminated ReikiTM and Illuminated Dream Healing TM for healthcare professionals.  She is committed to elevating the practice of medicine and is interested in restoring the ancient ways of medicine. 

Jeanne Rose, B.A.

San Jose State University

Jeanne Rose is Founder and President of the Institute of Aromatic & Herbal Studies, which she established in 1988. Following graduation with a BA in Zoology and Marine Biology from San Jose State University, she continued her education at the University of Miami Marine laboratory with the study of Marine Ecology. Ms. Rose continued her studies working for the University of Florida Agricultural Experiments Stations as a research assistant in entomology. She has continued to upgrade her studies with classes in Chinese medicine, Natural Health, Hawaiian Cultural Studies, Organic Chemistry and the Chemistry of Natural Products and has a life long commitment to learning and studying health and complementary practices for healing.

Jeanne Rose has taught at the California School of Herbal Studies and is on the faculty at COBHA(College of Botanical Healing and Aromatherapy). Jeanne Rose is the Executive Director of the Aromatic Plant Project and past-President of the National Association for Health and Aromatherapy (NAHA). She also acts as a Consultant in Aromatherapy, in the SPA industry and in herbal medicine both nationally and internationally. Finally, Ms. Rose has published over 20 books in herbalism and in aromatherapy throughout the world including the three-volume Herbal Studies Course and the Advance Studies in Aromatherapy. Her articles and writing has appeared in many publications since 1969.

Larry J. Milam, Ph.D., B.S., H.M.D.

Ph.D. from University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and The British Institute of Homeopathy, University of Tennessee

Since 2002, Dr. Milam became President of the University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico and he also plays an active faculty role in teaching nutrition and clinical biochemistry courses.

Dr. Milam has been a formulator and manufacturer of nutritional products for the past 25 years. Many of his unique products are distributed throughout the world to over 60,000 doctors and professionals. Dr. Milam is the author of three books, “Power Plant Enzymes for Vitality, Digestion and Radiant Health”, “Homeopathy, A Natural Medicine, Where the Minimum Dose Equals the Maximum Results”, “Cancer-What Your Body is Dying to Tell You”. His home study course on nutrition is offered in 15 countries. He is the founder of “A Day with the Doctor” – A health and wellness seminar that is offered throughout the United States, Europe, and Russia, He is regularly featured n several Radio and Television shows regarding Health and Wellness topics.

Lawrence J. Weitz, Ph.D., L.M.T., N.D.

State University of New York at Albany, Springfield College, Ohio University, Natural Health Institute, University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Dr. Weitz is a licensed health service provider (clinical psychologist) and licensed massage therapist, completing his doctorate in natural medicine at the University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico. He received his Ph.D. from State University of New York at Albany. He worked as the director of counseling psychology at George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. He also was the chief psychologist at special Needs Facility, a prison located in Nashville, Tennessee. Presently he works as the clinical director of the Natural Health Clinic, a program located in Cumenins Station, Suite 212. This program, staffed by physicians, psychologists, nurses, massage and physical therapists, is geared to assist people to prevent disease, reduce pain and eliminate suffering. The staff use conventional and natural therapies that work best for each patient. Dr. Weitz also lectures throughout the US on alternative medicine topics and has a private practice in mind body psychology. He uses massage and body work to work with pain management and the full range of psychological problems.

Lawrence Wilson, M.D.

Universidad del Estado del Guerrero (Mexico), Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Dr. Wilson has taken a keen interest in clinical nutrition for more than 25 years. He has worked as a medical researcher and consultant for the U.S. Public Health Service and has had a private nutrition practice in Scottsdale and Prescott, Arizona for more than 15 years. He has studied with numerous nutrition experts, including the late Dr. Paul C. Eck of Analytical Research Laboratories in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Wilson is also the author of several books.

Maria Gabrielle, N.D., L.M.T.

Westbrook University, St. Peter’s Jesuit College

Dr. Maria Gabrielle is the founder of Alternative Therapy Associates, a holistic medical center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she treats patients from all around the world. Her specialty within the Naturopathic practice is Biological Medicine, which includes Darkfield Microscopy according to Dr. Guenther Enderlein, Biological Terrain Assessment, Herbology, Nutrition, Bio-energetic Evaluation, Sanum Therapy, Orthomolecular Medicine and Homeopathy. Dr. Gabrielle has studied internationally to develop her eclectic expertise in the field.

Mark Dargan Smith, N.D., Ph.D., M.D. (MA)

University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University, Missouri College of Naturopathy, Santa Fe Academy of Natural Healing, Open International University of Complementary Medicine

Dr. Mark Smith is the founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chancellor and Dean of the University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico. He has lectured and practiced in health clinics throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America, Asia, and New Zealand. He has studied and worked with Osteopaths, Homeopaths, Naturopaths and Medical Doctors in acquiring his expertise in the holistic health field and offers over 27 years experience as an alternative health care practitioner of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Smith has coordinated the outstanding curriculum and design of the programs in the University of Natural Medicine and is responsible for the recruitment of the faculty for these courses. He was also the creator, designer and Dean of the College of Natural Healing Arts and Sciences program.

Ranvir Pahwa, Ph.D., D.N.M.

B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D, DOHS, PGD Tox., MH, AHN, DHM, Ayu. Pract., DAc, DNM, IMD 

Meerut University (now CCS University), Meerut, UP, India. McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, British Institute of Homeopathy, ON, Canada, Canadian Nutrition Institute, ON, Canada, American Institute of Vedic Studies, NM, USA, Canadian Academy of Clinical Acupuncture, ON. Canada, and University of Natural Medicine, NM. USA

Dr. Pahwa has been involved in healing arts and sciences using natural medicine modalities for over three decades. He is an author, writer, researcher, scientist, teacher, consultant and practitioner. He comes from a family of Ayurvedic and Conventional medicine practitioners from India. He had studied in detail various modalities of Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Dr. Pahwa is Ayurvedic Practitioner, Clinical Phytotherapist/Herbalist, Homeopath, Holistic Nutritionist, Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM), Doctor of Integrated Medicine (IMD), Reflexologist, Acupuncturist (Body Acupuncture and Auricular Acupuncture and Medicine), and Magnetic Therapist. Dr. Pahwa has also studied Ayurvedic Marma Chikitsa (Therapy), Sound Therapy and Stone therapy.

Dr. Pahwa is an Owner and Manager of RP’s Alternative Health Centre in Saskatoon, SK, Canada, where he consults and practices in natural medicine modalities, such as Ayurvedic Medicine, Homeopathy, Holistic Nutrition, Natural Medicine, Western Medicinal Herbs, Chinese Herbs, Acupuncture, Auricular Medicine and Acupuncture, Magnetic Therapy, Ayurvedic Marma Chikitsa (Therapy), Sound Therapy and Stone therapy. He also practices Vedic Astrology.

Dr. Richard Brady

Dr. Brady is a licensed practicing clinical pharmacist, entrepreneur and CEO of AlternaCare Services, Inc., a service contract company that offers Disease and Medication Therapy Management Services through collaborative practice agreements with his patients, their primary care physician and /or specialist through ACS’s clinical services division.

Dr. Brady is a native Floridian and his interests and hobbies outside of his practice include athletics, aviation (fixed wing pilot), music (composer and musician for piano and Bb clarinet), water sports, masonry projects, apiary science (Honey Bee Keeping) and martial arts.

Dr. Brady has received training in Clinical Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine along with his traditional allopathic training as a Clinical Pharmacist and practiced clinical nutrition in physician’s office and in weight loss centers combining his expertise in both traditional and holistic care. Dr. Brady strongly believes in the maxim “a house divided can’t stand.” Having practiced pharmacy for 34 years he has witnessed health care practitioners fighting each other in order to protect what they consider to be their own turf losing the rewards that are available when clinicians practice collaboratively. He believes that the patient benefits when allopathic and holistic practitioners act as an interdisciplinary team employing allopathic therapies for acute and trauma care and holistic therapies for chronic care.       

Dr. Brady’s post secondary education includes a B.S. degree with a major in Zoology form the University of Florida, a B.Sc. in Pharmacy from Samford University, a Doctorate in Pharmacy from Broadmore University and a Doctorate in the Natural Health Sciences from the University of Natural Medicine. He is currently enrolled in a Doctorate degree program at the University of Colorado Denver.

Dr. Brady is a member of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).

Dr. Brady has been married for thirty-three years to his wife Peggy and is a father and grandfather.

Todd Rowe MD, MD (H), CCH, DHt

Dr. Todd Rowe has practiced homeopathic medicine for 20 years. He earned his doctorate of Medicine at Rush Medical School, Chicago, Illinois, and completed his psychiatric training at the University of Vermont. He graduated from the Hahnemann College of Homeopathy in Albany, California, and is a licensed homeopathic physician in Arizona. Dr. Rowe teaches extensively and has written several books on classical homeopathic education including Homeopathic Methodology and the Homeopathic Journey. He is the past-president of the National Center for Homeopathy and serves on the Board of Directors for the Council for Homeopathic Education. He is the director of the Desert Institute of Classical Homeopathy, director of the Desert Institute School of Classical Homeopathy and director of the Society for the Establishment of Research in Classical Homeopathy.

Vic Shayne, Ph.D.

Westbrook University, University of Florida, University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Dr. Shayne is a writer, consultant and practitioner in the field of clinical nutrition, specializing in food science research and whole food nutrition. For more than ten years, Dr. Shayne has written extensively about the benefits of whole food concentrate supplementation, disease etiology relating to nutritional deficiencies, and the principles of health consciousness. Dr. Shayne earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida (1978) and holds doctorate degree from Westbrook University and from the University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is also certified as a transpersonal psychologist, iridologist, qi gong instructor and Chinese lymphatic massage therapist.

Willard H. Dean, M.D.

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University

Dr. Dean practices holistic medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he co-founded the Center for Self Healing. Although trained in general medicine, he specializes in preventive and behavioral medicine, emphasizing wellness and alternative therapies. He has been on the faculty and boards of several schools of natural healing and is currently serving to help establish certification in holistic medicine. He is a published author and is writing series of texts on the different systems of the body, their diseases and treatments. His lifestyle reflects his beliefs of health and well-being.