Diana Schwarzbein, MD, is a board certified Endocrinologist, who has written extensively on the subject of insulin resistance, obesity and type II diabetes. Her book, The Schwarzbein Principal , has brought public awareness to the epidemic of hyperinsulemia and its devastating effects on human health.Dr. Schwarzbein retired from clinical practice in 2006 to continue writing books on this topic to educate the consumer and began teaching other health care professionals about her program. Dr. Schwarzbein is currently working on two health focused projects; establishing a Women’s Wellness Center at a Greenwich, CT hospital, and developing a national project to combat the pandemic conditions of obesity, insulin resistance and Type II diabetes.

James S. Gordon, MD, is the Founder and Director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC and a Clinical Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Family Medicine at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Gordon recently served as Chairman of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy. He also served as the first Chair of the Program Advisory Council of the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Alternative Medicine and is a former member of the Cancer Advisory Panel on Complementary and Alternative Medicine of the NIH. A Harvard Medical School graduate, he was for ten years a research psychiatrist at the National Institute of Mental Health.

Ann Louise Gittleman, PhD, CNS, is a visionary health pioneer, weight loss expert and award-winning author of 25 books. Ann Louise was named one of the top ten nutritionists in the country by Self magazine. She has been featured on 20/20, Dr. Phil, The View, Good Morning America, Extra, CNN, PBS, CBS, NBC, MSNBC, CBN, Fox News, Good Day New York and the BBC. Ann Louise is a savvy and dynamic speaker.

David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, is a leader in the field of nutrition and its effect on neurological disorders. He is a board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter has contributed extensively to current medical literature.He is the author of The Better Brain Book and Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten.

Mona Dorsinville, MD, MPH, MPA, is the past Executive Director of the Massachusetts Institute for Health Careers (MIHC). In addition to her outstanding work in promoting educational programs in home health care with MIHC, Dr. Dorsinville has devoted much of her time educating medical and health care professionals on how cultural differences impact the delivery and experience of health care. Dr. Dorsinville is the recipient of numerous awards for community service and humanitarian efforts on behalf of women and children living in impoverished communities.

Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, is a Professor of Epidemiology and Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health. Physician, author and lecturer, Dr. Willett is the Principal Investigator of the Nurses’ Health Study II and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, a similar research project of 52,000 men. He has published over 800 articles on lifestyle risk factors for heart disease and cancer, and is also the author of Nutritional Epidemiology, and Eat, Drink and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating.

Joseph Libonati, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Nursing at University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Dr. Libonati earned his Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from Temple University in 1993, and performed a post-doctoral fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine from 1993 to 1996. He has held faculty positions at Boston University School of Medicine, Northeastern University and Temple University..

Barry Sears, PhD, is a leading authority in dietary control of hormonal response. A former research scientist, Dr. Sears is the world-renowned author of Entering the Zone. Dr. Sears holds 12 U.S. patents in the areas of intravenous drug delivery systems and hormonal regulation for the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Maya Breuer is a modern day Yogini and teacher of Hatha Yoga and Pranayama. Her in-depth study of yoga and living the life of a Yogini in an ancient village of Khayavroahan, inspired her and brought her to know the stillness, beauty, grace, joy, sweet sorrow and complexity of Yoga. Her life experiences as an African American woman living in these United States has been the impetus behind her desire and work to reach out and introduce yoga and its benefits to people of color.

Mark Hyman, MD, is the former medical director of Canyon Ranch, Lenox, an internationally acclaimed health resort. He is the editor in chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine and also is the coauthor of The New York Times best-selling book UltraPrevention, the 6-week plan that will make you healthy for life.

Reggie Odom, LICSW, CPCC, is an NIWH faculty member who provides “hands on instruction, both in-person and via phone confer- encing for our Whole Health Coaching program. She is the founder of Inspired Works Coaching, in addition to being a faculty lecturer at Simmons College of Social Work and a certified Life Coach professional. Reggie has spent over 25 years educating and coaching health care professionals and individual clients to rediscover inner sources of energy and inspiration that form decisions, provide meaning to our life and work, and sustain us through both the challanges and rewards of human service work.

Bernie Siegel, MD, is one of the world’s foremost physicians, authors, motivational speakers and advocates for individuals facing the challenges of all chronic illnesses. In 1978, he founded the non-profit organization Exceptional Cancer Patients (ECaP) to serve those living with chronic diseases. His many articles, best-selling books, tapes and videos serve as a testimony to his loving commitment to those who wish to take an active role in their own healing process. Motivational, inspirational and down-to-earth.

Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo, is a naturopathic physician, educator and researcher with a wide international following. His first book, Eat Right 4 Your Type is a New York Times bestseller that has been translated into over fifty languages. Eat Right 4 Your Type was recently voted one of the ten most influential health books of all time by a respected industry publication. He is the author of thirteen other books in the “Blood Type Diet” series, including Cook Right 4 Your Type and Live Right 4 Your Type. Dr. D’Adamo was selected Physician of the Year by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. He is the cofounder and Academic Dean of IfHI, the Institute for Human Individuality, and he maintains a private practice in Wilton, CT.

Rebecca Shafir, MA, CCC, teaches communication workshops nationwide and has coached media personalities and political candidates since 1980. Formerly the Chief Speech Pathologist at the renowned Lahey Clinic, and author of The Zen of Listening: Mindful Communication in the Age of Distraction, Rebecca’s advice has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Washington Post and other major national publications. She is a sought after guest on radio and TV.

Mona Lisa Schulz, MD, PhD, is a neuropsychiatrist, neuroscientist, medical intuitive, and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Vermont School of Medicine. A nationally recognized medical intuitive, her work is featured on PBS, Discovery, The Oprah Winfrey Show, and on her weekly live, call-in radio show on HayHouse Radio. She is the medical editor for Christiane Northrup’s newsletter and the author of the recently released The New Feminine Brain.

Susan Piver is the New York Times bestselling author of The Hard Questions series, books that help explore life transitions. She is the founder and creative director of Padma Media, a publishing company that creates special book packages for bestselling authors. She has worked with Andrew Weil, MD, Rodney Yee, Baron Baptiste, Mark Hyman, MD, and others. Susan is frequently featured in the media, including appearances on Oprah, Today, CNN, CBS Early Show, and in USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, Time, Money, and others. She contributes articles on spirituality, Buddhism, and relationships to national publications.

Eva Selhub, MD, is a NIWH presenter. She is a trained internist and passionate advocate of mind-body medicine, a clinical instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School and a senior physician at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Until 2007, she served as medical director of Mind/Body Medical Institute founded by the pioneer of mind-body research, Herbert Benson. Eva is the author of the acclaimed book, The Love Response. She is currently in private practice in Newton, Massachusetts.

Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer. She has published nine books, four of which – including the mega bestseller A Return to Love and Everyday Grace – have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her titles also include Illuminata, A Woman’s Worth, and Healing the Soul of America. Marianne has been a popular guest on numerous television programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, and Charlie Rose.

Rabbi Harold S. Kushner is the author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People, and most currently Overcoming Life’s Disappointments. An inspirational, thought provoking speaker Rabbi Kushner speaks to the heart of suffering and invites us into understanding that shows us how to be our best selves even when things don’t turn out as we had hoped, that is, how we can overcome life’s disappointments and how to respond to heartbreak with understanding rather than bitterness and despair; how we can learn to weather the disillusionment of dreams unfulfilled, the pain of a lost job or promotion, a child’s failures, divorce or abandonment, and illness. We can learn how to meet all disappointments with faith in ourselves and in the future.

Jenna Norwood – Film producer Jenna Norwood has created an award winning “Raw Foods” documentary that should be seen by anyone interested in nutrition and self-directed disease prevention! “Jenna Norwood’s, ‘Supercharge Me,’ was easily one of the best received and attended attractions at the Utopia Film Festival this year. Not only was it a crowd pleaser, but it sparked action on many of its viewers to get out and immediately ravage some raw foods!”   —Chris Haley, Utopia Film Festival Director and nephew of Alex Haley, author of “Roots”

Linda Bark PhD, RN – an NIWH Faculty presenter. Linda Bark, PhD, RN, MCC, NC-BC has more than 20 years of coaching experience in her private practice as well as 15 years of training coaches nationwide. She is founder of the Bark Coaching Institute. Dr. Bark’s integral/ holistic coaching model is an innovative and unique approach to co-creating learning experiences that empower people and help them feel and maintain a sense of ease, fun and fulfillment. Her book “The Wisdom of the Whole: Coaching for Joy, Health and Success” was awarded an American Journal of Nursing 2012 Book of the Year for Professional Development and Issues.

Nordine Zouareg’s personal story is an inspirational one—and the basis for his fitness program. Born a sickly child with little hope of living to adulthood, Nordine used mental exercises to overcome his body’s limitations, ultimately becoming a champion bodybuilder and earning the titles of Mr. France, Mr. Europe, Mr. World, and Mr. Universe, all by the age of 24. Nordine Zouareg has trained thousands of clients including Oprah Winfrey, Barbra Streisand, Charlie Sheen and John Kerry. Nordine is a two time Mr. Universe winner.

Georgianna Donadio, MSc, DC, PhD, an NIWH faculty member, is a health care pioneer who has helped foster the integration of Whole Health and Whole Person Health Care within medical and holistic health organizations. Georgianna is one of only six Nightingale Scholars in the US, an MNA award-winning nurse advocate and widely quoted Integrative Health expert. Named “Best Integrative Healthcare Practitioner” in Boston, for 20 years she has hosted the nationally syndicated women’s TV programming, Woman-to-Woman®.

C. Norman Shealy, MD, PhD, a renowned neurosurgeon, is the founding president of the American Holistic Medical Association, as well as author of 22 books, 300 published articles and holds 9 patents for innovative discoveries.Dr. Shealy co-founded Holos University with Carolyn Myss, PhD. Both Dr. Sealy and Carolyn Myss are well known for their spiritual healing and energy medicine work and writings.

Cynthia Pasciuto – Attorney Cynthia Pasciuto, NIWH’s newes presenter. She will be providing classes in Whole Health Networking, as well as and Whole Health Practice Management classes. Cynthia has worked within the Whole Health and Holistic Health Care community for a number of years and is excited to be joining the NIWH presenters, providing business and practice focused courses for our students and graduates. Cynthia is also an Instructor at Bentley College in Walthan, MA.

Helen Palmer is an internationally recognized teacher and the best-selling author of five works in the human consciousness sector. Her two books, The Enneagram: Understanding Yourself and the Others in Your Life and The Enneagram in Love and Work: Understanding Your Intimate and Business Relationships are perennial best-sellers, currently in 28 languages. She is the co-founder of Enneagram Worldwide and the Enneagram Professional Training Program offered by Worldwide. Helen has been the Scholar-in-Residence at the Esalen Institute, and is a Fellow of the Noetic Sciences Institute.

M.L. Carr is a former NBA player, current NBA Executive, motivational speaker and best selling author. His philanthropist efforts have created 3 charitable foundations, including the John Henry Alzeheimer’s Foundation and WARM2Kids. For his unyielding service to the community, he has received the Martin Luther King Jr. Image Award, the Camille Cosby’s Citizenship Award, and the Good Scout Award, among others. WARM2Kids is a social mission company that aims to eliminate “silent suffering by informing, instructing and inspiring youth to make positive life decisions.”

Jackie Bell – While the focus of mainstream medical authorities is on the disease of breast cancer, its toxic detection and traumatic treatment, Jackie Bell’s breast health program focuses on the whole health, natural approach to breast health. In this lecture you will learn about the underlying causes of breast cancer, integrative, nature-cure perspectives to breast health and healing, and how European Thermography is a holistic, FDA-approved breast health screen that provides empowering insights and effective solutions.