Redefining Medicine

Gary Small, MD, is Chair of Psychiatry at Hackensack University Medical Center, and Behavioral Health Physician in Chief for Hackensack Meridian Health. Prior to his move to New Jersey, he was Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA where he also directed the university’s Longevity Center. Dr. Small has studied and developed lifestyle and memory training programs for improving cognition and healthy aging, which have made available throughout the U.S. and abroad in senior centers, hospitals, and other community sites. Dr. Small has authored over 500 scientific works and received numerous awards and honors, including the American Psychiatric Association’s Weinberg Award for Excellence in Geriatric Psychiatry. Scientific American magazine named him one of the world’s top 50 innovators in science and technology. He is the author of 12 popular books, including international bestseller, The Memory Bible

Michael Eselun, (he/him) BCC, a Board Certified Chaplain, has been named the Dr. John Glaspy Chaplain in Oncology Care for the Simms/Mann‐UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology-- a role he has filled for twelve years. In addition to oncology work, he has worked extensively in palliative care, hospice care, and acute psychiatric care. Two-time TED-X speaker, Michael speaks extensively to healthcare professionals, patient populations and faith communities across the country. He weaves stories with vulnerability, insight, and humor-- stories to wrap around the deeper questions of life, mortality and meaning. He’s been widely published in journals, including two articles in the Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling. He has also worked as an activist/educator addressing anti-LGBTQ bias in the larger community for well over 30 years. Michael was recently inducted into the UCLA-Semel Institute Eudaimonia Society, in recognition of having lived a meaning-driven life. You can find out more at www.michaeleselun.com.

At the pinnacle of Dr. Kien Vuu's success, he became overweight and developed hypertension, diabetes, and was on several prescription medications. There was a life-changing moment when one of his patients reminded him of the gift of life and the power of choice which put him on the path of healing himself.

Now free of disease, Doctor Vuu has dedicated his life to helping people reclaim their health. He wants people to escape the deadly traps that keep many unhealthy, unhappy, and unfulfilled. He believes radical health and wellness is a choice available to everyone.

Dr. Vuu's mission is to elevate the health of the world and assist in elimination of chronic disease through media, television and social media. His talks, online content and live events focus on personal empowerment and integrative and holistic approaches to healing and medicine. His content includes the power of thought and mindset as medicine, meditation/stress control, diet and the microbiome, sleep, biohacking, epigenetics, and alternative therapies along with other alternative and holistic treatments.

He is the founder of The Live Again Project, a fiscally-sponsored nonprofit organization and a community for anyone affected by cancer to share their stories and challenges. These stories inspire many to discover the greatest version of themselves.

Dr. Vuu has made the decision to live a more authentic and purpose-driven life. In this the journey, he has discovered one of the most important lessons – health is a personal discovery process. As one begins to master their health, they discover their own personal power in all areas of their lives. This has led lead him to believe that if we change our health, we will change the world.

Kristen is a certified AANP Family and Emergency nurse practitioner, She is also a diplomat in anti-aging, metabolic and functional medicine. Kristen is also currently in  a fellowship program at  the  American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Kristen firmly believes in lifetime learning.  Kristen is the co-owner of Functional Medicine of Alaska, as well as Be-Well Medicine and cares for patients across the lifespan utilizing an anti aging model of care.

Kristen's greatest joy is being a wife and mother of 5 homeschooled children, and 3 rescue fur babies. She is also the former 2018 Mrs. Alaska Diplomat. For fun she enjoys being with family, spending time outdoors and living Alaska life!

Nathan D. Ford MD is a graduate of the UCLA/Charles R. Drew School of Medicine, and a distinguished member of the board of the American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine. He completed his initial year of training in the general surgery program at Harbor-UCLA medical center in Torrance, CA, and currently runs his private practice, ‘Ford MD’, based in Los Angeles, California. Since his introduction to the field of anti-aging and regenerative medicine, he has redirected his efforts toward implementing preventative and restorative methods of medical treatment. Using the theoretical pillars of biology combined with sound, research-based medicine, he incorporates medical optimization and restoration into patient care. A core tenet of Dr. Ford’s approach to care is empowerment of the patient through education. He believes informed patients make informed decisions. When given the proper tools, medical guidance and education, people have the ability to take control back of their lives, their health and ultimately, their happiness.

Dr. Mark Stengler is one of the most respected integrative doctors in America. He was voted the 2019 Doctor of the Year and 2021 Doctor of the Decade by the prestigious International Association of Top Professionals. Patients from around the world travel to Southern California to be treated by Dr. Stengler at his acclaimed Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine, where he specializes in treating complex medical conditions and helping his patients enjoy the robust health they deserve.

His secret is all about balance. As a Naturopathic Medical Doctor, Dr. Stengler received extensive training in both conventional medicine and natural alternatives. That means his patients benefit from the perfect combination of advanced modern technology and powerful time-tested traditional therapies. Every patient at the Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine receives the very best medical care, and the safest long-term treatments available.

Dr. Bogard began her medical career qualifying as a registered nurse. She then underwent training as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. To expand her medical skillset, she went to medical school at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating with her medical degree, Dr. Bogard completed an internal medicine internship at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, followed by an anesthesiology residency at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), in Southern California.

Dr. Bogard enjoyed being an anesthesiologist, but she had a heavy workload and found the hours were demanding. Her health began to suffer, as a result, so she sought out an anti-aging physician to help regain her health and vitality.

After experiencing first-hand the benefits of anti-aging treatments, she completed an advanced fellowship in anti-aging and regenerative medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging. Dr. Bogard is also a certified biofeedback specialist.

At Well Aging Med, Dr. Bogard approaches each patient as an individual. She looks at factors such as gut health, hormone balance, inflammation, stress, toxins, nutrient deficiencies, and immune disruption to find the causes of a patient’s symptoms, then uses advanced and innovative treatments to address the causes.

Dr. Marra’s goal as a Naturopathic doctor specializing in vector-borne illnesses including: chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and associated diseases is to provide progressive, integrated and individualized healthcare to all of her patients while working toward optimal function and health. Dr. Marra has over 22 years of experience successfully diagnosing and treating Borreliosis/tick-borne illness, and has helped over 10,000 patients return to health.  Additionally, Dr. Marra has been completely successful in overcoming her own battle with Borreliosis/Lyme disease, and has been symptom free for more than seven years.  Her personal road to recovery aids her in understanding the difficulties patients experience on the healing journey, and heightens her compassion for patients in search of a proper diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

Dr. Marra is Board Certified and a Fellow in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, and is a Fellow in Metabolic Medicine through the Metabolic Medical Institute. She is also recently certified in nutritional genomic consulting through the Nutrigenetic Research Institute. Dr. Marra uses a variety of skills to help her patients heal from tick borne illness, and believes that nutrigenomics is paving the way for a better understanding of the epigenetic environmental factors that contribute to people becoming ill with tick borne illness. She regularly attends seminars, workshops, and conferences to advance her knowledge and remain at the forefront of this new era of medicine.

Dr. Heidelbaugh received his medical degree from Upstate Medical University at Syracuse in 1996, and completed his Family Practice residency at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center, also in Syracuse, New York, in 1999. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He currently serves as the Director of Medical Student Education and Clerkship Director. A veteran medical educator and mentor to medical students at the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Heidelbaugh serves as an authority in family medicine, men's health, and a variety of interdisciplinary clinical interests.

Leah graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and from the University of Kentucky, where she obtained a B.S. & MSN in Nursing. Leah has also completed her A4M Fellowship. Leah joined Colorado Recovery Infusion Center so she could use all her education and past professional experience in one place. Leah believes that the future starts now. This helps her in her career by realizing there is always something to learn & to grow. Leah is from Danville, Kentucky. She has a dog named Blue, but her favorite color is purple.