2027 Clinical Mastery Conference Presale

Speakers

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  Jeff Bland, PhD
  

  Jeff Bland, PhD

  Jeffrey Bland, PhD, is a pioneering figure in the food-is-medicine movement and a leading expert in nutritional biochemistry. As founder of Big Bold Health, he now focuses on longevity through immune health, championing the concept of immune rejuvenation as a pathway to healthy aging. Dr. Bland’s work highlights the powerful role of plant polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids in supporting immune resilience. Widely known as the “father of Functional Medicine,” he has spent more than 40 years advancing nutrition science, regenerative agriculture, and personalized approaches to lifelong vitality.

  Dr. Bland began his career in academia as a university professor. In the early 1980s, he became a protégé of two-time Nobel Laureate, Dr. Linus Pauling. Dr. Bland then spent decades as a natural products industry insider and entrepreneur, while also serving as a scientific advisor and mentor to dynamic founders and leading brands.

  A lifelong educator, Dr. Bland has traveled the world many times over as a renowned speaker. In 1991, he and his wife, Susan, founded The Institute for Functional Medicine. In 2012, they established another educational nonprofit called The Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute, which brings together researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and other stakeholders to focus on new models of healthcare delivery, advancements in medical nutrition therapy, and exciting emerging science.

  Dr. Bland is the author of The Disease Delusion: Conquering the Causes of Chronic Illness for a Healthier, Longer, and Happier Life, as well as additional books and many research papers. His next book will be published by HarperCollins in March 2027. The Nourished Gene: Rejuvenate Your Immunity, Reverse Chronic Symptoms, and Activate Your Longevity is now available for pre-order from all major booksellers.

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  Angela D. Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECNU
  

  Angela D. Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECNU

  Angela D. Mazza, DO, ABAARM, FAAMFM, ECNU, is triple board-certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Internal Medicine, and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She completed her fellowship in Anti-Aging and Metabolic and Functional Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and is certified by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) in neck ultrasound and diagnostic thyroid biopsies. Dr. Mazza earned her Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU) and specializes in radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for benign thyroid nodules.

  Dr. Mazza is the founder and medical director of the Metabolic Center for Wellness in Oviedo, Florida, where she focuses on autoimmune thyroid disease, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, metabolic health, and hormone optimization. Her practice is the only center in Central Florida offering radiofrequency ablation as a minimally invasive, thyroid-preserving treatment for benign thyroid nodules.

  An internationally recognized speaker and educator, Dr. Mazza is a faculty member for the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications exploring thyroid physiology, mitochondrial function, metabolic health, longevity, women’s health, and precision endocrine medicine. She is the host of the podcast Thyroid Talk with Dr. Angela Mazza and the author of Thyroid Talk: An Integrative Guide to Thyroid Health.

  Dr. Mazza’s clinical and academic work emphasizes a systems-based approach to endocrine health, integrating contemporary endocrinology with nutrition, lifestyle medicine, mitochondrial biology, and emerging evidence in healthy aging. She is passionate about translating complex endocrine physiology into practical, evidence-informed strategies that help clinicians deliver more individualized patient care and empower patients to optimize metabolic health, longevity, and quality of life.

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  Bridget Briggs, MD
  

  Bridget Briggs, MD

  Dr. Bridget Briggs, MD has been empowering patients to live inspired healthy lives for over 20 years. Her integrative approach and profound knowledge of genetics, epigenetics, nutrigenomics and biochemistry has paved the way to her advanced methods in precise, personalized, preventative medicine. Dr. Briggs is a board certified Family Medicine Physician who is at the forefront of the emerging science of genetics and how a patient’s DNA can be altered to prevent disease or treat current ailments with a personalized treatment plan.She specializes in functional medicine, bio-identical hormones, lipidology, women’s health, pediatrics, geriatrics, detoxification, nutritional and dietary support.Her expertise in genetic testing and interpretation allows her to develop a precise treatment approach leading to improvement in all areas of disease ranging from chronic migraines, fatigue, anxiety, depression, autism, GERD, IBS, SIBO issues among others.

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  Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP
  

  Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP

  Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP is a board-certified naturopathic physician and educator in functional and integrative hormone medicine. She previously served as medical director for Precision Analytical and has trained clinicians worldwide in hormone and biomarker interpretation. Known for her engaging, clinically practical teaching style, Dr. Jones helps clinicians translate complex physiology into actionable clinical insight, with a focus on women’s health, metabolic function, thyroid physiology, and midlife hormone transitions.

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  Elizabeth Yurth, MD, ABPMR, ABAARM, FAARM, FAARFM, FSSRP
  

  Elizabeth Yurth, MD, ABPMR, ABAARM, FAARM, FAARFM, FSSRP

  Dr. Elizabeth Yurth is a double board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, and one of the earliest physicians in the United States to bring peptide therapeutics into responsible clinical practice. Fellowship-trained in spine and sports medicine at a Stanford-affiliated group, she served as a team physician for Stanford and Santa Clara University and consulted for the San Francisco 49ers before turning her focus to the cellular science of aging.

  For twenty years she has led Boulder Longevity Institute, which she co-founded as one of the first full-spectrum longevity clinics in the world, integrating hormone optimization, peptide therapy, regenerative orthopedics, and cellular medicine. Her work centers on a pathway-first model that targets the cellular machinery of aging, from mitochondrial function to autophagy and inflammatory signaling. She has played a foundational role in developing the clinical frameworks, dosing strategies, and safety protocols many practitioners now rely on, and through her Human Optimization Academy she has trained clinicians worldwide in peptide and hormone therapeutics. She holds faculty appointments with IPS, Longevity Docs, and nuBioAge.

  In 2026 she was invited to present testimony before the FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee on the therapeutic use of compounded peptides, drawing on three decades of clinical experience to translate emerging science into protocols clinicians can use safely.

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  Jill Carnahan, MD
  

  Jill Carnahan, MD

  Dr. Jill Carnahan is Your Functional Medicine Expert®.  She is dually board certified and is the founder and Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness she brings a unique perspective to treating patients.  She specializes in searching for the underlying causes of illness through cutting-edge lab testing and personalized medicine protocols.

  Released in 2023, Dr. Jill’s Best Selling book, Unexpected: Finding Resilience though Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith is a powerful prescriptive memoir that will have you laughing and crying with her on the journey, leaving you with the key resources you need to achieve optimal health and wellness.  She is also executive producer, film writer, and featured in an award winning new documentary about her journey overcoming chronic illness called  Doctor/Patient, now available streaming online and on Amazon Prime.

  As a popular inspirational speaker and prolific writer, she shares her knowledge of hope, health, and healing live on stage and through newsletters, articles, books, and social media.   Patients and fans alike are encouraged by Dr. Jill’s science-backed medical knowledge delivered with authenticity, love, and humor. She is known for inspiring her audience to thrive even in the midst of difficulties.  Be sure to follow @drjillcarnahan on Instagram for access to all her content.

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  Joseph Pizzorno, ND
  

  Joseph Pizzorno, ND

  Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, ND is a transformational leader in medicine. Through half a century of work, he has helped establish and advance the academic, scientific, and clinical foundation of natural, functional, integrative, and environmental medicine. As founding president of Bastyr University in 1978, he coined the term “science-based natural medicine” and led Bastyr to become the first ever accredited institution in the field. He has set worldwide standards of practice by authoring or co-authoring 6 textbooks for doctors, including the Textbook of Natural Medicine (over 100,000 copies in 4 languages across 5 editions) and Clinical Environmental Medicine. He is Editor of PubMed-indexed IMCJ—the most widely read, peer-reviewed journal in the field (25,000 copies each issue). He is a founding member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and Board of Directors of the Institute for Functional Medicine, where he served 3 terms as Chair. A licensed naturopathic physician, midwife (past), educator, researcher, and expert spokesman, he is also author or co-author of 8 consumer books (most recent, Healthy Bones, Healthy You! with wife Lara). He founded SaluGenecists to develop artificial intelligence tools to help improve healthcare outcomes.

  Dr. Pizzorno returned as Chancellor of Bastyr for the 2026/27 academic year.

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  Mark Holthouse, MD, FMCP-M
  

  Mark Holthouse, MD, FMCP-M

  Dr. Mark Holthouse, MD, FMCP-M, is a clinician, educator, and researcher with 36 years of experience practicing Family and Integrative Medicine. He is board-certified in Family Medicine, holds prior certification with the American Board of Integrative Medicine, and was a member of the first IFM cohort achieving Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner.

  Currently, Dr. Holthouse serves as the Chief Medical Officer at the Functional Medicine Institute, where he teaches and practices full-time. His extensive academic background includes serving as an Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University School of Medicine since 2014 teaching preventive cardiology and developing the core Men’s Health module for the Institute for Functional Medicine from 2013 to 2025.

  As a recently published research scientist and author, Dr. Holthouse is deeply passionate about men’s and women’s hormone optimization, cardiometabolic health, and peptides. He brings a warm, evidence-based, and holistic approach to the science of human longevity.

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  Peter Kozlowski, MD
  

  Peter Kozlowski, MD

  Meet Dr. Peter Kozlowski, a distinguished Functional Medicine practitioner with over a decade of expertise dedicated to transforming healthcare. As a seasoned professional, Dr. Kozlowski has become a trusted figure in the field, blending traditional medical knowledge with innovative approaches to address the root causes of health issues.

  Armed with a medical degree and a background in Family Practice, Dr. Kozlowski’s journey took a transformative turn during his internship, where he immersed himself in the principles of Functional Medicine. Under the mentorship of renowned figures such as Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Deepak Chopra, and Dr. Susan Blum, he honed his skills and developed a unique perspective on comprehensive patient care.

  With a passion for education and sharing his insights, Dr. Kozlowski has authored two impactful books, Unfunc your Gut and Get the Func Out, that have resonated with a broad audience. His publications not only showcase his depth of understanding in Functional Medicine but also reflect his commitment to empowering individuals to take charge of their well-being.

  Dr. Kozlowski is a trailblazer in the fields of nutrition, gut health, immune health, hormone imbalances, detox, and mental, emotional, and spiritual health. His work delves into the interconnectedness of these systems and how to identify imbalances which lead to chronic disease.

  Beyond the confines of his practice, Dr. Kozlowski is a dynamic speaker who has crisscrossed the country, captivating audiences with his educational talks showing over and over a unique ability to convey complex medical concepts in an accessible and relatable manner.

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  Sharon Hausman-Cohen, MD, AAFP, AIHM
  

  Sharon Hausman-Cohen, MD, AAFP, AIHM

  Dr. Hausman-Cohen has been in the field of integrative medicine for over 25 years. She is the co-author of publications on a range of topics including nutrigenomics, utilization of genomics for improving outcomes in Autism and dementia, and a textbook chapter relating to using genomics to identify modifiable contributing causes and improve outcomes in cognitive decline. She is the co-founder of both Resilient Health Austin and IntellxxDNA® – a genomics clinical decision support tool being used across the county, that empowers clinicians to practice precision medicine in both academic and private practice settings. She and her co-founder developed IntellxxDNA as an answer to an unmet need in the medical community; the need for an accurate, evidence-based genomics tool geared at helping clinicians practice true root cause medicine, whether the patient has mental health concerns, cognitive decline, autism, or medical mysteries. Dr. Hausman-Cohen received both her master’s degree and medical degree from Harvard Medical School.

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  Thomas G. Guilliams, PhD
  

  Thomas G. Guilliams, PhD

  Molecular Immunology Expert

  Tom earned his Ph.D. in 1996 from the Medical College of Wisconsin (Milwaukee), where he studied molecular biology/immunology. After his graduate studies, he joined Ortho Molecular Products- a premier physician channel dietary supplement manufacturer- establishing the roles of both science and regulatory affairs. Since that time, he has become an expert in the mechanisms, actions and therapeutic uses of nutritional and non-pharmacological agents, as well as the complex regulatory and quality issues related to dietary supplement manufacturing and marketing. This expertise allowed him to begin writing and teaching, and in 2014 he began writing a series of teaching manuals (Road maps) that outline and evaluate the evidence for the principles and protocols that are fundamental to the functional and integrative medical community. These textbooks explore the root cause pathophysiology of complex chronic diseases, along with the evidence and mechanisms for non-pharmacological therapeutic solutions. Tom teaches at the University of Wisconsin- Madison School of Pharmacy, where he holds an appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor, and lectures widely to a range of healthcare professionals interested in leveraging lifestyle and natural agents as first-line therapies. Today, Tom serves as a consultant to organizations within the natural products, integrative and functional medicine space where he endeavors to make a real difference in the health and lives of millions. He lives (and works) off the beaten path outside of Stevens Point, Wisconsin with his family; where he has too many hobbies to list here.