Detoxification Mastery: Advanced Strategies for Environmental Toxin Elimination & Clinical Application” OR “Current Topics in Detoxification

Speakers

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  Jeff Bland, PhD Functional Medicine Founder and Pioneer
  

  Jeff Bland, PhD

  Functional Medicine Founder and Pioneer

  Dr. Jeffrey Bland is a personable and highly respected thought leader who has spent more than four decades focused on the improvement of human health.
  
  He is known worldwide as the founder of the Functional Medicine movement, which represents his vision for a care model that is grounded in systems biology and informed by research that he has a unique ability to synthesize. His pioneering work has created the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute (PLMI), as well as the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), the global leader in Functional Medicine education. Since 1991, hundreds of thousands of healthcare practitioners have participated in PLMI and IFM programs, and this collective knowledge has positively impacted the lives of patients all over the world.

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  Jill Carnahan, MD Medical Director Flatiron Functional Medicine
  

  Jill Carnahan, MD

  Medical Director Flatiron Functional Medicine

  Dr. Jill Carnahan is Your Functional Medicine Expert® dually board certified in Family Medicine for 10 years and in Integrative Holistic Medicine. She is the Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine, a widely sought-after practice with a broad range of clinical services including functional medical consultations, nutritional consultations, chiropractic therapy, physical therapy, naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and therapeutic massage. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn’s disease, and toxic mold illness she brings a unique perspective to treating patients with complex illness. She specializes in searching for the underlying triggers that contribute to illness through cutting-edge lab testing and practicing personalized medicine.

  Featured in People magazine, Shape, Parade, Forbes, MindBodyGreen, First for Women, Townsend Newsletter, and The Huffington Post as well as seen on NBC News and Health segments with Joan Lunden, Dr. Jill is media savvy and full of wisdom. Her YouTube channel and podcast features live interviews with many of healthcare’s most respected clinicians. She co-authored the Personalized and Precision Integrative Cardiovascular Medicine Textbook with Dr. Mark Houston. Her new book, Unexpected: Finding Resilience though Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith is now available for purchase anywhere books are sold. She is executive producer, film writer and is featured in a new documentary about her journey overcoming illness called Doctor/Patient set to be distributed this year

  A popular inspirational speaker and prolific writer, she shares her knowledge of hope, health and healing live on stage and through newsletters, blog articles, books, and social media posts! Her patients and fans alike are encouraged by her science-back medical knowledge delivered with authenticity, love, and humor. She is known for inspiring her audience to thrive even in the midst of difficulties. If you want to stay in touch or get the latest updates, you can follow her @drjillcarnahan on Instagram.

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  Connie Zack Co-founder, Sunlighten
  

  Connie Zack

  Co-founder, Sunlighten

  Connie Zack is the co-founder of Sunlighten, the global leader in infrared sauna and light therapy. Inspired by her brother’s health transformation, she and her husband, Aaron, left successful pharmaceutical careers to revolutionize the industry with science-backed innovations. Connie is a pioneer in infrared light technology, driving widespread education on its benefits through collaborative partnerships. She has shared her expertise on prestigious platforms like the YPO Wellness Summit, Gaia TV, and upcoming documentary “Longevity Hackers.” A passionate advocate for holistic health, Connie integrates nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and infrared therapy into her life, with recent functional testing revealing her biological age to be 19 years younger than her chronological age.

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  Debbie Floyd Director of Discovery Health Solutions (DHS)
  

  Debbie Floyd

  Director of Discovery Health Solutions (DHS)

  Debbie Floyd is the Director of Discovery Health Solutions (DHS), a medical teaching academy that specializes in assessments and protocols for chronic illnesses, including but not limited to Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections, hidden dental infections, and supportive detox solutions.

  From 2010 through 2019, Debbie served as the Director of the Klinghardt Academy, a hands-on training and certification program for medical practitioners across various modalities. The academy enabled leading MDs and integrative medicine practitioners to share the latest diagnostic methods, tools, and treatment options for addressing complex medical conditions.

  Before launching DHS in 2010, Debbie was actively involved in patient advocacy work related to Lyme disease through her affiliations with LifeLyme Inc. (2005–2007) and the Hunterdon Holistic Team (2007–2009).

  Debbie’s passion for guiding practitioners and patients through supportive protocols began when her young daughter was diagnosed with a severe case of Lyme disease – a challenge that ultimately led to her daughter’s full recovery under Debbie’s care.