Mark Baily, BSc, M.D.
Board Member, Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine
Medical Director, PureMed Spa
Dr Mark Baily is the Medical Director for PUREMEDSPA, the largest chain of privately owned medical spas in North America with over 55 locations & many more on the way. He is a certified Botox instructor for Allergan Canada and U.S.A., he is also a certified Restylane instructor for Medicis Canada & U.S.A. Dr Baily has personally trained over 300 doctors in the use of Botox & facial fillers. He is the largest user of Botox in Canada the past 5 years and the largest user of Restylane in Eastern Canada & the 2nd largest user nationwide the past 5 years. The Allergan Botox Cosmetic website rates
Dr Baily as the top Botox injector in Ontario. He has lectured extensively across North America for the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine, Medquest Pharmacy, and Seacourses.com. Dr Baily is a member of the board of the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine. Speaking engagements include the NEWYOU Show, the Canadian Women's Show, the National Women's Show, and the Medicis Anti-Aging Show. He has also appeared & done live demonstrations on TV Pulse 24 breakfast television, Rogers Cable 10, VR land news, and has been a guest on many occasions on the national syndicated FRANKIE BOYER health show on Sirrus satellite radio.
Michale J. Barber, M.D.
Chief Executive Officer, Cenegenics South Carolina
Dr. Mickey Barber is a board certified anesthesiologist, a Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology and former assistant professor of Tulane University. Dr. Barber is also certified in age management medicine, has completed the Physician Training in Age Management Medicine, jointly sponsored by the Cenegenics Medical Institute and The Foundation for Care Management. After earning a medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Barber completed her residency (anesthesiology) and internship (general surgery) at Tulane University Medical Center as well as a fellowship in obstetrical anesthesia at Harvard Medical School/Brigham & Women's Hospital. Committed to excellence, Dr. Barber has received several awards for clinical performance and teaching skills throughout her career, such as Outstanding Faculty of the Year (Tulane University), Robert D. Dripps Memorial AwardChief Resident (Tulane University), Surgical Intern of the Year (Tulane University), among others. Her achievements also include several appointments, research contributions and lecture presentations. Dr. Barber is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, American Medical Association, South Carolina Medical Association and Charleston County Medical Society. Her work with recognized experts in the mind-body sciences paved the way for an affiliation with Cenegenics as Chief Executive Officer of Cenegenics South Carolina, where Dr. Barber ensures patients the same comprehensive and dynamic approach that Cenegenics has become famous for the world over (Outstanding Graduate Resident in Anesthesiology),
Barry B. Bercu, M.D.
Professor, Dept. Pediatrics
Dept. Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Chair, Institutional Review Board USF College of Medicine, Tampa, Fl
Dr. Bercu is Professor of Pediatrics, Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. He was appointed Professor at the University of South Florida in 1984 after seven years in the Child Health Institute at the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. At the NIH he created the pediatric endocrine training program and developed his scientific career. Dr. Bercu is internationally recognized for his scientific work in the areas of regulation of growth hormone secretion, sexual development and generalized resistance to thyroid hormone. He has published over 180 articles in major journals and edited books. He has edited seven books and served as guest editor for several journal publications. Dr. Bercu has served on the editorial board of seven international journals and functioned as a scientific reviewer for over 25 journals. Dr. Bercu is and has been a consultant in both the public and private sectors. He has received significant grant funding from multiple sources including government (DHHS) and pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Bercu has successfully obtained seven patents.
Dr. Bercu has lectured extensively nationally and internationally. He is highly regarded for organizing about thirty international, national symposia in many areas including growth hormone, growth hormone secretagogues, aging, pituitary and bioethics. The latter combines Dr. Bercu’s expertise as an organizer and his 5 and 1/2 year tenure as chair of the University Biomedical Institutional Review. In recognition of these
efforts, the Dean has selected that he champion the recently created Dean’s Lecture Series. As a clinician Dr. Bercu has been recognized as among the Best Doctors in America. Dr. Bercu was honored in 1998 for service to the University and academic accomplishments with the PEP (Professional Excellence Program) Award. He is a member of numerous societies, two of which are very selective scholarly academic pediatric societies, Society for Pediatric Research and American Pediatric Society.
David Brownstein, M.D.
Medical Director, Center for Holistic Medicine, West Bloomfield, MI
David Brownstein, M.D. is a family physician and is one of the foremost practitioners of holistic medicine. He is the Medical Director of the Center for Holistic Medicine in West Bloomfield, MI. Dr. Brownstein has lectured internationally to physicians and others about his success in using natural hormones and nutritional therapies in his practice.
Dr. Brownstein specializes in the use of vitamins, minerals, herbs and natural hormones. He is the author of six books, Overcoming Arthritis, The Miracle of Natural Hormones 3rd Edition, Overcoming Thyroid Disorders, Iodine: Why You Need It, Why You Can't Live Without It 2nd Edition, Salt: Your Way to Health and The Guide to Healthy Eating. These books illustrate the success he has had in treating many different conditions including: chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, migraine headaches, heart disease, menopausal symptoms, fibromyalgia, immune disorders and thyroid disorders. In his first book, The Miracle of Natural Hormones, Dr. Brownstein describes how you can achieve optimum health through using natural hormones including: Natural Thyroid, DHEA, Natural Progesterone, Natural Estrogen, Natural Testosterone, Human Growth Hormone, Melatonin, Natural Hydrocortisone, Pregnenolone and much more.
Robert Corish, M.D.
Founding Member, ASIMP Governing Council
Dr. Corish received his doctorate in medicine from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1991. He subsequently completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Rush St. Luke’s Presbyterian in Chicago, IL. Dr. Corish was a member and former Director of Stateline Anesthesiology, a partner in MACL Anesthesia and is currently Medical Director of lluma Center for Health in Adventura, Florida. He is a founding member of the American Society of Integrative Medical Practice and was a professional soccer player with the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers for 3 years.
Enrique Ginzburg, M.D
Professor of Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Medical Director, International Health Center University of Miami School of Medicine
Dr. Enrique Ginzburg received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed a Fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the Vascular Surgeons of Central Ohio and a Residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Ginzburg is currently Professor of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Medical Director, International Health Center and Co-Director, Neuroscience Intensive Care. In addition, Dr. Ginzburg holds secondary appointments as Attending Surgeon/Physician of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care at Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Attending Staff Surgeon and Surgical Consultant at the VA Hospital and Attending Surgeon at the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Ginzburg was the coordinator of the affiliation between the University of Miami and the University of Tel Aviv. He was also the founding coordinator of the Trauma Training Program for the Middle East. This program is responsible for training the current Directors of Trauma at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem and at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center in Tel Aviv, as well as the future Leader of Trauma for Lebanon. Dr. Ginzburg has been published extensively on a variety of topics in Journals such as American Surgery, Journal of American College of Surgery, Journal of Trauma. Dr. Ginzburg is also an active member of various professional organizations such as American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and American College of Surgeons.
Douglas C. Hall, M.D.
Dr. Hall received his Doctor of Medicine degree, from the University of Florida, in 1970. He completed his residency at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida in 1974, and has practiced medicine in Ocala since that time. He received an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force. Dr. Hall has full staff privileges at both local hospitals, Munroe Regional Medical Center and Ocala Regional Medical Center. He has recently served as Chief of Staff at Ocala Regional Medical Center. In addition to his private practice of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Hall is medical director for Midwives of Ocala, a division of Munroe Regional Health System. This allows him to expand the number of patients served, without the administrative responsibility which would be required if he employed the midwives directly. Dr. Hall's commitment to the health of his patients is demonstrated by his vigilant study of the microbiological causes of disease, and nutritional and other natural methods of counteracting these causes. He has also completed an extensive course of study on Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, through The Institute for Fun Dr. Hall is the author of "Making Mama Fit; The Ultimate Game Plan. He is the founder of Pregnagym, a unique physical preparation for expectant mothers...and speaks nationally on fitness in pregnancy.
Dr. Hall is the developer of a computer software program for pregnancy: Wellness in Pregnancy, which helps monitor all obstetrical care.
Eva-Maria Heurich, D.O., F.A.A.F.P.
Faculty, Department of Family Medicine, NOVA Southeastern Osteopathic Medical College of Ft. Lauderdale
Member, Medical Education Committee, Florida Academy of Family Physicians
After specialty training in Family Medicine and Board certification, Dr. Heurich began her career in medical education as a clinical professor in Family Medicine at New York medical College in Valhalla, NY. Dr. Heurich’s professional duties included instructing medical students, residents and fellows. She served as Assistant Director of an outpatient medical clinical that served persons with disabilities and as the Medical Director of St. Agnes Family Medicine Center in White Plains, NY. In addition, she practiced at a Japanese Medical Center of Beth Israel Medical Center before moving to Florida. Upon arriving in Orlando 11 years ago she continued in medical education at Florida Hospital and served as an Investigator of Clinical Drug Trials. She remains a faculty member of the Family Medicine Department, of NOVA Southeastern Osteopathic Medical College in Ft. Lauderdale. As a family physician, she has always chosen to specialize in preventive medical care. She has attended the certified physician training course at Cenegenics Medical Institute and has been practicing Age Management Medicine for more than 3 years.
Nancy Klimas, M.D.
President, International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Professor of Medicine, Psychology, Microbiology & Immunology, University of Miami Nancy Klimas, MD is the President of the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She is a Professor of Medicine, Psychology, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Miami School of Medicine and the Miami VA Medical Center. Dr Klimas directs the UM/VAMC Gulf War and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Center, initiated with an NIH Center Award, and supported by VA and NIH funds. The Center has focused on better understanding of the neuro-immune-endocrine interactions in CFS and GWI, and their role in the pathogenesis of these complex disorders. More recently the Center has developed a genomics project comparing gene expression before and after an exercise challenge in GWI and CFS. She is working with the CFIDS Association of America and the Centers of Disease Control to develop core curriculum in the training of health care professionals. She is leading an international collaborative group of clinicians, linked with a common web-based set of clinical assessment tools, to begin a natural history study of CFS. She continues to work nationally and internationally to bring a better understanding of CFS and GWI to clinicians and policy makers.
Nagi Kumar, Ph.D., R.D., FADA
Director, Department of Nutrition ????
Research/Investigator, Cancer Control Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Inst.
Associate Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology, University of South Florida College of Medicine
Dr. Kumar is an Associate Professor in the Risk Assessment, Detection, and Intervention Program, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control and the Director, Department of Nutrition Research at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. She is a Registered Dietitian and a Fellow of the American Dietetic Association and completed her internship and clinical training at the Elmhurst General, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York and Doctoral training at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida. She is a member of the University of South Florida Institutional Review Board, Medical Board and of the Quality Monitoring subcommittee at the College of Medicine.
Dr. Kumar’s interest and research focus in the past years has been on (1) the role of nutrients and nutrient-derived agents in cancer chemoprevention (2) body composition, steroid hormones and cancer risk and prognosis and (3) eliminating prostate cancer disparity. Dr. Kumar has forged collaborations with investigators in both the Drug Discovery, Breast, Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Oncology programs to initiate and develop studies to examine the effectiveness of several nutrients and nutrient-derived agents towards developing these substances as chemopreventive agents. Dr. Kumar and her collaborative group are currently conducting several investigator-initiated chemoprevention trials examining the role of isoflavones, lycopene, Green Tea Polyphenols and tannic acid in breast, colon and prostate cancers. Dr. Kumar is the PI of two currently active, multi-institutional clinical studies that include: (a) A Randomized Pilot Clinical Trial of the Action of Isoflavones and Lycopene in Localized prostate cancer: Administration Prior to Radical Prostatectomy and (b) The Specific Role of Isoflavones in Reducing prostate cancer risk for which she holds an Investigational New Drug Approval for a dose of 80 mgs purified isoflavones used in the treatment arm from the Food and Drug Administration (U10 CA81920). Dr. Kumar has in addition completed 2 clinical trials (NCI RO3 CA72588-01A1) and (AICR 99-99BO30 & & DAMD 17-98-1-8659) evaluating isoflavone in modulating hormonal and proliferative markers in breast and prostate cancers. In these studies, Dr. Kumar has in addition, collaborated with the Anatomical Pathology, Clinical Oncology, Pharmacology, Drug Discovery and the Molecular Biology Programs to determine the effective doses of these agents in changing clinical and biochemical intermediate endpoints in addition to understanding the mechanism of action of these agents and the molecular targets. Dr. Kumar has published a book titled, “Integrative Nutritional therapies in Cancer” and is currently the Editor in-Chief of an international journal, Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine. Dr. Kumar, in addition has two pending chemoprevention trials evaluating the effectiveness of Polyphenon E in prostate and colon cancer progression, submitted in collaboration with several national sites and an international group and the Chemoprevention Branch at the NCI.
Dr. Kumar has completed a series of studies examining the role of body mass index, body composition, body fat distribution, timing of weight gain, steroid hormones and breast cancer risk and prognosis. Dr. Kumar recently completed a case-control study evaluating the association of purposeful physical activity, body fat distribution, and steroid hormones on premenopausal breast cancer risk. Based on her work exploring the physiological basis of weight gain and fatigue in breast cancer patients on chemotherapy and the poor prognosis it presents, Dr. Kumar was recently funded by the National Cancer Institute to examine the prevalence and magnitude of change in thyroid function as a consequence of chemotherapy that contributes to these symptoms.
Dr. Kumar is currently the Moffitt PI/Project Director of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Center for Minority Prostate Cancer Training and Research: A Collaborative Program Between FAMU and the Moffitt Cancer Center. (DOD PC030462). She is also the recipient of the DOD HBCU Summer Internship Program award for 2006-2009 (Project INSPIRE) to train aspiring undergraduates in prostate cancer research. As researcher, faculty, mentor in the collaborative research and training programs with Florida A&M University (FAMU) Center for Minority Prostate Cancer Training and Research, Dr. Kumar has the experience working with this population in several ongoing studies as a part of this project, including the first Statewide African American Men’s Prostate Cancer Forum held in Tallahassee, which resulted in Dr. Kumar co-authoring a report titled, “ Prostate Cancer Communication: the Dos and Don'ts of Educating African American men about Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer Screening, and Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials" (in press). She has in addition led the creation of the curriculum and content for the didactic and specialized training programs for FAMU graduate students and faculty participants and public education module on Prostate Cancer in African Americans.
J
ames B. LaValle, R.Ph., N.M.D., C.C.N.
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Cincinnati, College of Pharmacy
Preceptor Division, College of Family Practice U.C. College of Medicine
Dr. LaValle has been involved with natural medicine for the past fifteen years and is a nationally recognized figure in the field of natural therapeutics. He is currently President and Founder of Natural Health Resources, Inc. Dr. LaValle's experience ranges from extensive clinical practice, product design and formulation, and technology transfer, to author, educator, and media personality. He maintains a practice at Good Samaritan Hospital's Tri-Health Integrative Medicine Center and is currently Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy and Professor of Pharmacology at Central States College of Health Sciences School for Naturopathy. Dr. LaValle is on the Advisory Boards of the Better Life Institute and New Hope Communications. He is featured on "Healthwell.com Ask the Experts". Dr. LaValle has educated the pharmacy industry as Associate Editor for natural products for Drug Store News and Retail Pharmacy News. He also has a featured column, the "Prescription Pad," in Natural Pharmacy magazine. Dr. LaValle is independent counsel for The Rite Aid Vitamin Institute and through his company, NHR, has developed educational programs for McKesson (Nutri-Station Program), CVS, Longs Drugs, and others. He has trained hundreds of independent pharmacists about integrating natural medicine into pharmacy practice. Dr. LaValle was named one of the "50 Most Influential Druggists" by American Druggist in 1998 for his work in natural medicine. Current book titles include Smart Medicine for Healthier Living (Avery Publishing), Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook (Lexi-Comp, Inc., 1999), The Black Cohosh Book (Avery Publishing), and The Cholestin Breakthrough (Prima), with several other titles on the way.
Gaylon McCollough, M.D., FACS
President, Chairman of the Board, American College of Rejuvenology
Since entering practice, Dr. E. Gaylon McCollough has obtained international recognition as a surgeon and teacher. Dr. McCollough was an Academic All-American center on Alabama Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant’s 1964 National Championship Team. That same year, McCollough was drafted by the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. Choosing a career in medicine, instead, he has distinguished himself as a pioneer in his profession.
Dr. McCollough is included in The Best Doctors in America®, listed in the National Registry of Who’s Who in medicine, and a member of professional associations too numerous to mention. He is the recipient of multiple academic, professional, and civic awards and has been awarded the “Distinguished Service Award” from the Unites States Sports Academy for his contributions in the field of health enhancement sciences. In addition to his practice of facial plastic surgery and founder of the McCollough Institute for Appearance and Health in Gulf Shores, Alabama, he holds an academic appointment with the USSA as “Chairman of the Department of Human Aesthetics and Clinical Rejuvenology™.” Dr. McCollough is the co-author of several major textbooks on facial and nasal plastic surgery. He is “board certified” by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and by the American Board of Otolaryngology. (Representing the specialty of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery) he has served as president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, president of the American Association of Cosmetic Surgeons, and president of the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. After 25 successful years in Birmingham, one of The Best Doctors in America®, Nasal and Facial Plastic Surgeon, E. Gaylon McCollough, M.D., F.A.C.S. and the internationally acclaimed McCollough Plastic Surgery Clinic moved to Gulf Shores, Alabama, where he founded the McCollough Institute For Appearance and Health, an interdisciplinary professional complex dedicated to helping people from all walks of life look, feel, and perform better…longer.
H. Reginald McDaniel, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Instructor in Pathology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Founder and Director of Research, Fisher Institute for Medical Research
Health Science Director, MannaRelief Ministries
Distinguished Lecturer, Division of Complementary Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Dr. McDaniel is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School & has spent 30 years practicing anatomical & clinical pathology, including positions as the Director of Pathology & Laboratories and Director of Medical Education at Dallas-Ft Worth Medical Center. In 1981 he founded the Fisher Institute for Medical Research. In 1985, research on the active principle of the Aloe Vera Plant was initiated and the first government-monitored studies in humans using the glyconutrient, aloe polymannose (manapol®), was conducted. The results were without precedent. He now devotes his attention to the potential of glyconutrients and other plant micronutrients to restore health for numerous conditions through its support of normal biochemistry of defense and repair. The American Naturopathic Association awarded this work Advance of the Year in 1999. Dr. McDaniel was Director for Mannatech, Inc. for their first 8 years. Currently, he has taken on the role of Medical Director of MannaRelief Ministries. Dr. McDaniel assists in the mission to get micronutrients to children whose parents could never afford the products. He has published numerous educational papers on the effects of glyconutritionals in relation to various disease conditions.
Joseph McWherter, M.D.
Conference Planning Committee Chairman, Age Management Medicine Conference
Medical Editor, e-Journal of Age Management Medicine
Private Practice, Ft. Worth, Texas
Dr. Joseph McWherter received his medical degree in 1977 from the University of Texas Health Science Center. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American College for Advancement in Medicine. As a practicing physician for over 20 years, Dr. McWherter has seen the need for an increased awareness in preventive health. Dr. McWherter is on the forefront of natural hormonal replacement therapies as well as functional medicine and nutritional medicine. As an innovator in women's health, Dr. McWherter has developed a unique approach to the health issues facing contemporary women. Along with a constant quest for the most up-to-date findings in the traditional science of medicine, he has also investigated numerous 'alternative medicine' techniques in order to assess their scientific basis and possible applications in a traditional clinical setting.
George R. Merriam, M.D.
Professor of Medicine, University of Washington, School of Medicine - VA Puget Sounds Healthcare System, Seattle & Tacoma, WA
George R. Merriam is a physician and Deputy Director for research at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and Professor of Medicine and director of the neuroendocrine-pituitary clinic at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. He is a graduate of Harvard and Cambridge universities and of Harvard Medical School. After a residency in medicine at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center and an endocrine fellowship in the NIH Inter-Institute endocrine program, he became head of the neuroendocrine and the reproductive endocrine units at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development at NIH before moving to the University of Washington (UW). With a particular interest in neuroendocrinology, reproductive endocrinology, and endocrine aging, he is on the faculty of both the endocrine and geriatrics fellowship training programs at UW. Dr. Merriam is the author of more than 150 original articles, books, chapters, and reviews, and his study of episodic hormone secretion was recently cited as a “Classic Paper” by the American Journal of Physiology. He is an officer of the American Neuroendocrine Society and member of the editorial board of Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology. He was a member of the Endocrine Society working group on clinical guidelines for evaluation and treatment of adult growth hormone deficiency and served on the planning committee for the 2006 International Congress of Neuroendocrinology, at which his report on the effects of an orally active GH secretagogue in aging received international press coverage. He has been elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Western Association of Physicians.
Alan Mintz, M.D.
CEO, Co-founder, Cenegenics Medical Institute
Dr. Mintz's dynamic vision and commitment to excellence have set the tone for Cenegenics. He proudly serves as chief medical officer, chief executive officer and co-founder, offering his esteemed experience and passion in age management. Dr. Mintz has completed the AMA PRA Level 4 Classification, Parts 1 & 2, Tutorial Training in Age Management Medicine jointly sponsored by the Cenegenics Medical Institute and The Foundation for Care Management. A University of Chicago graduate, Dr. Mintz earned the Degree of Doctor of Medicine from the University of Illinois - School of Medicine. He went on to serve as a physician with the United States Navy, prior to postgraduate training in radiology. Dr. Mintz is a Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology, including nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. Throughout his career, Dr. Mintz was appointed chairman of the Department of Radiology for several Chicago-area hospitals and remains an adjunct professor for the Center for Cardiovascular Research, at Northeastern Illinois University. He is no stranger to business success, previously holding the positions of chief executive officer, president and co-founder at the world's largest radiology management company. Thanks to his professional expertise and guidance, Cenegenics Medical Institute (with the joint sponsorship of Foundation for Care Management) has been recognized by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians. Dr. Mintz also has been a driving force behind implementing the Institute's university-affiliated research. Complementing his outstanding career as a physician and businessman, Dr. Mintz has attained international recognition as a lecturer and published author in such prestigious publications as the Journal of Age Management Medicine and Total Health. Dr. Mintz is an avid athlete with a zeal for skiing. He has served as medical advisor for the National Ski Pat!
rol and is a member of the Steinmetz Academy for Wellness and Sports Science Board of Directors. At age 58, Dr. Mintz further demonstrated his personal commitment to health and wellness, earning the title of 1996 AAU Mr. Illinois, in the Grand Masters Division.
Gregory W. Petersburg, D.O.
Owner/Medical Director, Renascence Clinic, Tucson, AZ
Gregory W. Petersburg, D.O. specializes exclusively in preventive-aging medicine, drawing patients from across the country to his clinic, Renascence, located in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Petersburg is board certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine and by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. A graduate of Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, his clinical experience spans 30 years, including preventive-aging medicine, family medicine, and emergency medicine. Dr. Petersburg is a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine for the Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific.
Daniel F. Royal, D.O., H.M.D., J.D.
Adjunct Faculty, Touro University of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Director, New Hope Medical, LLC
Dr. Royal is a 1989 graduate of the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific where is received his doctorate, he continued his education by obtaining a Jurist Doctor degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), William Boyd School of Law in 2003. Dr. Royal is a member of the Nevada State Barr Association and a practicing clinician and is currently the Medical Director of New Hope Medical, in Henderson, Nevada. Dr. Royal is a member of the Nevada State Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners and has also served on their Complaint Committee. He has an academic appointment of Adjunct Professor at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medical Jurisprudence and Ethics. Dr. Royal is a member of the American Board of Clinical Metal Toxicology and the American Society of Integrative Medical Practice.
Gilberto Sanchez, M.D.
Medical Director, Metro Clinic, Montgomery, AL
Clinical Research Investigator, Drug Research & Analysis Corporation
Dr. Sanchez received his medical degree in 1986 from the School of Medicine, Universidad del Valle, Cali, Columbia. He completed an internship in Columbia and also completed both an internship and residency at the VA Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Dr. Sanchez has experience as Medical Director for Team Health International Medicine, Emergency Medicine at several Alabama Hospitals and currently served as Medical Director, Metro Clinic, Montgomery, Al and Clinical Research Investigator for the Drug Research & Analysis Corporation.
William J. Stilling, R,Ph., J.D.
Associate Professor, University of Utah, Department of Pharacotherapy
Shareholder, Parsons, Behle & Latimer Attorney’s at Law
Mr. Stilling graduated form the University of Utah, College of Pharmacy in 1983 and received a master’s degree in Pharmacy Administration in 1989. He graduated from the University of Utah College of Law in 1992. Mr. Stilling is an attorney and registered pharmacist specializing in drug and medical device law, dietary supplements, legal health care issues, intellectual property, professional licensing, privacy law and other complex commercial litigation. He is a registered patent attorney and an associate professor at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy where he teaches a course in drug law and presents lectures on health care ethics. Mr. Stilling was a member of the Utah State Bar Legal Medical Committee for five years, serving three as chairman. He is a member of the Health Law Section of the American Bar Association, the American Society of Pharmacy Law, and the Utah Pharmaceutical association
Eldred B. Taylor, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor of OB/GYN, Emory University
Director, Women’s Wellness Group
Dr. Taylor is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist, who received his medical degree in 1986 at Emory University. He is also a nationally-renowned lecturer and leading expert in the use of salivary testing for the diagnosis and treatment of hormonal imbalances. Dr. Taylor’s interest in the effects of hormonal imbalance was initially sparked by the personal impact it had on his family. When all of his skills as a physician could not bring relief to his wife after the birth of their second child, he began his search for a new understanding of the many factors impacting the physical health and well being of women. As he gained new insights, Dr. Taylor’s approach to providing care to his patients underwent a dramatic change prompting him and his wife of 17 years, Ava Bell-Taylor, M.D., to write their book “Are Your HormonesMaking You Sick?” Dr. Taylor has lectured throughout the United States and has galvanized thousands of women and men each year to take action by making better health-care decisions. He is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at Emory University and the Medical Director of the Women’s Wellness Group in Lithonia, Georgia.
Kazuo Tsubota, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Dept Ophthalmology, Keio University Tokyo;
President, Japanese Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Richard F. Walker, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Society for Applied Research in Aging (SARA)
Editor n Chief, Clinical Interventions in Aging,
Vice President, Regulatory and Scientific Consulting Services, PRSS-I, Inc.
Richard F. Walker, Ph.D. heads a consulting firm for physicians and health care practitioners called Paradox Regulatory and Scientific Services. Dr. Walker received his BS in pharmacy from Rutgers University, his MS in Biochemistry from New Mexico State University and his PhD in comparative physiology from Rutgers University. He completed postdoctoral fellowships in neuroendocrinology and neuropharmacology at Duke University College of Medicine (Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development) and the University of California, Berkeley, respectively. Dr. Walker held tenured faculty positions at Clemson University (Department of Zoology) and at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Department of Anatomy and Molecular Biology/Sanders-Brown Research Center on Aging). While serving as Associate Director of Toxicology at SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceutical Corp., he was also research professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the Medical College of Pennsylvania. In addition to his research efforts at the University of South Florida (USF), Walker served as Director of Compliance and also Director of USF CARES (Clinical Alliance for Research, Education and Service). He has been the recipient of many federal (NSF, NIH, DOD), state and local research grants and has published extensively in his field of interest which is primarily directed towards neuroendocrine aspects of organismal aging. Walker is currently Editor in Chief of the peer reviewed journal, Clinical Interventions in Aging, a source of evidence based information for practitioners of anti-aging medicine.
Robert D. Willix, Jr., M.D., FACSM
CEO, Cenegenics Medical Institute of Boca Raton
Dr. Robert D. Willix, Jr., is a former cardiac surgeon that has been practicing Integrative and Preventive Medicine in South Florida since 1981. He is certified in Age Management Medicine, and is now the Chief Executive Officer of Cenegenics Medical Institute of Boca Raton.
Dr. Willix has been a guest lecturer at the University of Miami School of Medicine, Department of Integrative Medicine since 2000.
He has authored four books on topics related to Preventive and Integrative Medicine. His most recent book, “Age PROOFING: 7 Simple Steps to Super Vitality at Any Age” discusses his philosophy on exercise, meditation, nutrition, and neutraceuticals in the prevention of disease and slowing the aging process.
Israel Yoles, M.D.
Coordinator, The Menopausal Clinic, The Center for Women’s Health, Ashdod, Israel
Attending Physician, The Sheba Medical Center, Department of OBGYN
Dr. Yoles is a gynecologist from Israel. He is an attending physician at the Ob/Gyn department in the Sheba Medical Center, the largest hospital in Israel and also the coordinator of a large menopausal clinic. For several years he has been interested in the role of complementary therapies for menopausal problems and is currently involved in research on natural Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators. Dr. Yoles has published studies in this area and presented this topic in several international conferences.