Endocrine Typing: Connecting the Dots Between Toxin Load, Weight Loss Resistance, and Hormonal Dysfunction

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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  Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, IFMCP Nutritionist, Scientist, Lecturer, Educator, Author Food and Spirit, LLC
  

  Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, IFMCP

  Nutritionist, Scientist, Lecturer, Educator, Author Food and Spirit, LLC

  Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, CNS, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP), is a nutrition scientist, international lecturer, educator, and author, with over twenty years of experience in academia and in the food and dietary supplement industries, currently serving as Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health. She has been active as a functional medicine clinician in clinical trials and in her own practice (Food & Spirit™). She is the author of six consumer books on wellness topics, four book chapters, and over fifty scientific publications. Her academic background is in nutrition science, including a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1995) and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Medical Sciences from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands (1999). She has served on the Nutrition Advisory Board for The Institute of Functional Medicine and on the Board of Directors for the American Nutrition Association. Currently, she teaches for the Institute for Functional Medicine, University of Western States, Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and Institute for Brain Potential. Through her talks, workshops, groups, and in-person retreats, she helps people to practically and artfully transform their lives through nutrition and lifestyle. Visit her at: www.deannaminich.com

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  Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH Chief Medical Officer, Nationally Recognized Functional Medicine and Hormone Health Expert NuEthix Formulations
  

  Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH

  Chief Medical Officer, Nationally Recognized Functional Medicine and Hormone Health Expert NuEthix Formulations

  Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, and educator on the topic of women’s health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dr. Jones graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon where she also completed a 2-year residency in women’s health, hormones, and endocrinology. She went on to get her Master of Public Health and was one of the first to became board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology for which she served on for several years. She was the first Medical Director for Precision Analytical, creators of the DUTCH Test and the first Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health and host of the Root Cause Medicine Podcast. She serves as the Clinical Expert for the Lifestyle Matrix Resource Center is on Under Armour’s Human Performance Council. Currently she is the Chief Medical Officer at NuEthix and Head of Medical Education at Metabolic Mentor University.

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  Anthony Capasso, MD Medical Weight Loss and Bioidentical Hormone Expert
  

  Anthony Capasso, MD

  Medical Weight Loss and Bioidentical Hormone Expert

  By utilizing the latest medical research in nutrition and diet, hormones combined with the latest non-invasive laser therapy, Dr. Anthony Capasso has helped his patients lower their weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and risk for Diabetes. Dr. Capasso has changed the lives of hundreds of his patients by providing them the best medically, supervised health and weight loss care available.

  Dr. Anthony Capasso is Thin Centers MD’s Chief Medical Officer, and he is the medical visionary behind Thin Centers MD’s weight-loss programs, products and protocols. His cutting edge philosophy on diet and natural hormone therapy has helped his patient’s to look, feel and perform their best at all times.

  Dr. Capasso attended the Ohio State University and graduated Cum Laude in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. In 1993 he received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Capasso completed his Medical Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Florida, Jacksonville campus. He was board certified by ABIM in internal medicine in 1998. Since graduating, he has worked with the University of Florida in Jacksonville as an Associate Medical Professor. He entered private practice in 1998, and has offices in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. In 2009, Dr. Capasso was Voted #1 Physician in Jacksonville Beach by Folio Magazine.

  Dr Capasso is one of Jacksonville Florida’s top physicians for Executive Physical Exams and Concierge Health programs for individuals and families.

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  Elisa Song, MD Author and Integrative Pediatrician
  

  Elisa Song, MD

  Author and Integrative Pediatrician

  Trained at Stanford, NYU, and UCSF, the founder of Whole Family Wellness (formerly Whole Child Wellness) in Belmont, CA is a holistic pediatrician. Dr. Song established one of the country’s leading holistic pediatric practices. Dr. Song’s initiative, Healthy Kids Happy Kids, aims to empower parents for natural child healthcare. Additionally, Dr. Song lectures at various institutions including the Center for Education and Development in Clinical Homeopathy (CEDH) and the Institute for Functional Medicine.

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  Jade Teta, ND Expert in Human Motivation and Performance
  

  Jade Teta, ND

  Expert in Human Motivation and Performance

  Dr. Jade Teta, a Naturopathic Doctor, Author, Educator, and Entrepreneur, he brings a unique perspective to health and personal development, combining over 30 years of experience in personal training with 20 years in functional medicine. Specializing in mindset, muscle, and metabolism, he focuses on tailored approaches to health, fitness and weight loss. Dr. Teta has authored eight books in personal development and health and contributed to key texts like the “Textbooks of Natural Medicine” and “Integrative Sexual Health.” Currently, he is deepening his expertise through a PhD in transpersonal psychology and a certificate in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

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  Mimi Guarneri, MD Author and Renowned Integrative Cardiologist
  

  Mimi Guarneri, MD

  Author and Renowned Integrative Cardiologist

  Dr. Mimi Guarneri is Board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, and Integrative Holistic Medicine. Dr. Guarneri is a Founder and President of The Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. She serves on the Founding Board of the American Board Physician Specialties in Integrative Medicine, and is a Clinical Associate Professor at University of California, San Diego. An award-winning physician and researcher, she has been recognized for her national leadership in Integrative Medicine by the Bravewell Collaborative, and she served as chair of the Bravewell Clinical Network for Integrative Medicine. After graduating number one in her class at SUNY Medical Center in New York, Dr. Guarneri began her career at Scripps Clinic as an attending in interventional cardiology, where she placed thousands of coronary stents. Recognizing the need for a more comprehensive and holistic approach to cardiovascular disease, she founded the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine and served as Medical Director for 15 years, where state-of-the-art cardiac imaging technology and lifestyle change programs could be used to aggressively diagnose, prevent and treat cardiovascular disease. In 2014, Dr. Guarneri Co-founded and began serving as Medical Director of Guarneri Integrative Health, Inc. She has served as a senior advisor for large healthcare systems to develop integrative medicine and wellness centers.

  Dr. Guarneri has been interviewed on many nationally-syndicated television shows including The Dr. Oz Show, NBC Today, and PBS Full Focus and To the Contrary. Her work also was featured in a two-part PBS documentary, The New Medicine. She is author of The Heart Speaks: A Cardiologist Reveals the Secret Language of Healing (2007) and 101 Pearls to Awaken Your Healing Potential (2017). She is co-author of Total Engagement: The Healthcare Practitioner’s Guide to Heal Yourself, Your Patients & Your Practice (2014). As professor of The Great Courses series, The Science of Natural Healing, she presents 24 of her 30-minute lectures in video and audio formats. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions as Scripps Health, Wright State University, University of Alberta, The Heart Institute of Dayton, Meridian Healthcare, Atlantic Healthcare System and the American College of Physicians.

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  Peter Kozlowski, MD Author and Functional Medicine Expert
  

  Peter Kozlowski, MD

  Author and Functional Medicine Expert

  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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  Uma Naidoo, MD Director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry Massachusetts General Hospital & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry
  

  Uma Naidoo, MD

  Director of Nutritional and Metabolic Psychiatry Massachusetts General Hospital & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry

  Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food and medicine space: a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef graduating with her culinary schools’ most coveted award, and a trained Nutrition Specialist. Her nexus of interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry.

  Dr. Naidoo is also the national bestselling author of This Is Your Brain On Food. In her upcoming book, Calm Your Mind With Food, she shows the cutting-edge science explaining the ways in which food contributes to our mental health and how a diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues,
  from ADHD to anxiety, depression, OCD, and others.

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  Thomas G. Guilliams, PhD Molecular Immunology Expert
  

  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.