Kara Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP, is the first-ever recipient of the Emerging Leadership Award from the Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute in recognition of her work on DNA methylation. As a leading voice in the intersection of nutrition, epigenetics, and aging, Dr. Fitzgerald’s work has

been featured in media outlets such as Prevention, Fast Company, MSN, Everyday Health , and many more. Receiving her doctorate from National University of Natural Medicine, she is on thefaculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and is an IFM Certified Practitioner with a clinical practice in Newtown, Connecticut. She lives with her daughter in Connecticut.

Connect with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on:

Website: www.drkarafitzgerald.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drkarafitzgerald

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kfitzgeraldnd

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrKaraFitzgerald

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/Drkarafitzgerald

Topic: The Unruly Mystics- Saint Hildegard and Beyond- With Filmmaker Michael Conti

Michael M. Conti—Pilgrim-filmmaker, director-writer--found personal direction in Saint Hildegard’s example and dedicated a film to the magistra’s legacy and her impact on numerous people he interviewed—healers, performers, artists, and academics. The Unruly Mystic: Saint Hildegard premiered in Germany, was screened by invitation at Harvard University, and continues to delight audiences worldwide.

Michael has over 25 years of experience in video production and creative direction. As a director, editor, producer, and consultant, Michael’s successful track record, beginning in Hollywood, is representative of his work through Crazy Wisdom Films. Michael resides in his hometown of Boulder, Colorado.

CONTACT:

 https://twitter.com/TheUnrulyMystic

Topic: Nutritional Interventions in Psychiatry & Mental illness

Dr. JAMES GREENBLATT is a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine,  an acknowledged integrative medicine expert, educator, and author, Dr. Greenblatt has lectured internationally on the scientific evidence for nutritional interventions in psychiatry & mental illness. His new book Answers to Anorexia: Master The Balance of Hope and Healing , speaks about treatment for anorexia through prioritizing the correction of nutritional deficiencies. Through three decades of practice and research, Dr. Greenblatt is a leading contributor to helping physicians and patients understand the role of personalized medicine for mental illness. Dr. Greenblatt is the founder of Psychiatry Redefined, an educational platform dedicated to the transformation of psychiatry. Psychiatry Redefined offers online CME-approved courses, webinars, and fellowships for professionals to learn about functional & integrative medicine for mental illness.

Contact:

Herbs from the Shaman’s Garden- Jamaican Herbs for Health and Healing

Hosts: Dr Eugene Zampieron, ND, AHG, and ELLEN KAMHI PhD RN The Natural Nurse®

TOPIC

On this edition of the Natural Nurse and Doctor Z, the hosts will present Herbs from the Shaman's Garden- Jamaican and Island Herbs.  Many tropical plants are used for healing throughout the world. They will also discuss travel adventures offered by  www.EcoToursforCures.com  and other Herbal Healing information discussed in their book; THE NATURAL MEDICINE CHEST.

Contacts:   www.ecotoursforcures.com

Guest Name: Kat Maier, Herbalist

Topic: Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine

 Kat Maier is a registered herbalist and founding director of Sacred Plant Traditions—a center for herbal studies in Charlottesville, Virginia. In clinical practice for over 30 years, Kat teaches internationally at universities, conferences, and herbal schools. She began her study of plants as a Peace Corps volunteer, and her training as a Physician’s Assistant allows her to weave the language of biomedicine into her practice of traditional energetic herbalism. She is a founding member of Botanica Mobile Clinic, a nonprofit dedicated to providing accessible herbal medicine to local communities, and has served as president of United Plant Savers. She is the author of the new book Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine (Chelsea Green, November 2021).  Contact for Public:  Kat’s website at katmaierherbalism.com or email her at [email protected]

TOPIC: INTEGRATIVE HEALTHCARE and the UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY  ( IM4US )

Dr. Udaya Thomas is an Integrative Nurse Practitioner at Memorial Primary Care in Hollywood, Florida. She  completed her PhD in Nursing, Interdisciplinary Health with a focus on Health Psychology. Her dissertation was specifically focused on the effect of mindfulness meditation in groups of patients with anxiety compared to usual integrated behavioral health in primary care.

Dr. Thomas is past President of IM4US Board of Directors. 

CONTACT:  email    [email protected]

Udaya Thomas, PhD, MPH, APRN

Integrative Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Public Health Specialist

Nita Kasan, RN,  is a master’s prepared Registered Nurse whose professional career has ranged from Critical Care to Flight Nursing, to serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserve Nurse Corps, to Chief Nursing Officer & Chief Operating Officer roles in multiple hospitals throughout the U.S. Nita has a passion for helping herself and others upgrade their body, their mind, and their lives through the proven science of Biohacking and Ketones.  www.KetoNita.com

Guest:  Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi

Topic: Addressing Unexplained Aches and Pains

Dr. Joseph Pergolizzi Jr., is an internationally renowned perioperative and pain specialist, well-versed in multiple issues confronting patients and caregivers in acute and chronic pain. He runs a highly-regarded pain center in Naples, Florida; is chairman of the Abstract and Poster Selection Committee for PAINWeek; and is a member of the CHANGE PAIN Board. Additionally he has been awarded the American Medical Association Physician Recognition Award with Commendation.

Website: www.drpergolizzi.com

Guest  -   Sally K. Norton, MPH, Nutritionist

Topic : Oxalates- The Toxin Hiding in Superfoods

Sally K. Norton, MPH,  is a consultant, writer, educator, and speaker with over 30 years in the health promotion and wellness field. Sally specializes in helping people improve their health with an oxalate-avoiding diet. Sally holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a Master’s of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She worked in the field of medical education at UNC Medical School’s Program on Integrative Medicine and as research grant writer and research administrator at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. 

 Despite a healthy lifestyle, she struggled for over 30 years with seemingly unanswerable health challenges including chronic pain and fatigue. When she finally discovered the cause and turned her health around, she committed to teaching and reaching out to others stuck in similar frustrating situations.

 Sally has published articles in academic and popular journals and appeared in numerous interviews discussing the little-known harmful effects of oxalates in our food.

CONTACT:

Website: sallyknorton.com

IG: @sknorton

FB: BeFreeToThrive

Twitter: BetterLowOx

Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert, Dr. Elliots life among the NAVAJO People.

Dr. Erica Elliott, MD,  has been referred to affectionately as the "Health Detective," drawing from a wide range of disciplines, both mainstream and alternative, in order to diagnose and treat chronic illness. She has successfully treated problems that do not respond to pharmaceutical drugs and other conventional treatments. These include chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, severe allergies, chemical sensitivities, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, recurrent sinusitis, recurrent migraine headaches, depression, bipolar illness, panic attacks, insomnia, multiple joint and muscle pains, and chronic candidiasis. Dr. Elliott's approach, utilizing integrative therapies, is clear and systematic, and can be life-changing.

Today we will discuss her book, Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert, which chronicles her life among the NAVAJO People.

Contact:  Erica Elliott, MD