FEATURED SPEAKERS
Milton Bastidas, DC, was born in Colombia and is a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College with additional certification in Functional Medicine. He is Founder of True Lifelong Wellness Center and has been in practice since 1998 treating skeletal conditions, sports injuries, and systemic disorders. Dr. Bastidas is also Vice President of the College of Integrative Medicine (CIM) as well as Director of Health and Wellness at Trucker District. Dr. Bastidas has a passion for soccer which put him through college at Texas Lutheran University and is very sought after in the soccer community for rehabilitation and nutritional counselling. He is also an expert in the use of laboratory analysis and enzyme nutrition as part of a functional and natural approach to well-being. As a lead researcher in Transformation Enzyme Corporation’s research and development team, Dr. Bastidas has co-directed two clinical studies showing the benefits of enzyme supplementation on systemic inflammation and gastrointestinal dysfunction as well as a most recent pilot study on the effects of enzyme therapy on Glyphosate detoxification.
DicQie Fuller, PhD, DrSc, ND, CNC, has enjoyed and been blessed by her thirty-plus years as a clinician, educator, researcher, and author. She has earned two Ph.Ds, one in Health Science and the other in Dietetic Nutrition, and also holds a degree as Naturopathic doctor from Germany’s Kneipp Heilpraktiker Akademie. Her passion in the last 35 years has been in the realm of Enzyme Therapy along with Biochemical Individualism and their use in bringing balance to the body whether involving our health, thoughts, or harmful beliefs. Dr. Fuller also continues to research and study the changes in our food supply and their effects on child development. All of her research and clinical study are with the practitioner in mind, giving them practical, science-based solutions transforming the lives of all people. "I personally believe good health is not an unobtainable privilege meant to be savored only by the fortunate, but rather, it is a right that should be enjoyed by anyone who is willing to take the time to learn how to take care of his or her own body."
Amy Rawls MS, RD, LD, is a board certified registered dietitian, certified INFMT therapist, and therapeutic lifestyle healthcare practitioner. She obtained her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Dietetics from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, with a dietetic residency performed through Lamar University. Amy has almost ten years of experience applying functional nutrition practices to an array of metabolic clinical states and is currently Manager of Clinical Services for Transformation Enzyme Corporation.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Theresa Buede, HC, LMT, dedicated many years to the field of event coordination until her health took a turn for the worse with a diagnosis of cancer initially in 1998. When traditional approaches contributed to a continued deterioration landing her in critical condition on New Year's Day of 2011, she embarked on a holistic journey to restore her health. After detoxifying and nourishing her own body, she opened a detox and nutrition business, ReConnect Detox & Holistic Center. As a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and Texas School of Massage, she creates programs that combine detoxification, nutrition, and non-invasive therapies to maximize the potential for the body to heal itself.
Caroline Carpenter, DC, graduated from chiropractic school in 2012 from Palmer, IA, and has since opened her own practice in Little Rock, AR, offering chiropractic services and functional medicine. During the past seven years, Dr. Carpenter began focusing on soft tissue and movement which led to her discovery that every individual is limited by their own ability to absorb and assimilate nutrients. This, combined with her seven years of nutrition research, sent her on a mission to educate as many individuals as possible about how their unique makeup influences their dietary needs. She has traveled to Vietnam for clinics abroad and speaks across the country on nutrition, genetics, and performance.
Mike Clark, MBA, JD, Ph.D., is the Founder of Seeking Perfect Health and Co-Founder of the Natural Bio Health Clinics, where he created one of the first bioidentical hormone and functional medicine clinics. He is currently the Partner Services Contractor and Provider for GX Sciences, a state of the art Genetic Nutrigenomics Testing Company located in Austin, TX. Mike has a Doctorate Degree in Natural Health, has been designated a Health Practitioner Diplomate in the Clinical Science of Anti-Aging, and is a Fellow and Advanced Fellow of Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine. He has been a member of the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine for more than 16 years and is an affiliate of the Amen Clinics, where he has been certified as a Brain Health Coach.
Tamyra Comeaux, MD, NMD, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and by the America Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. She also completed her Integrative Cancer Therapy Fellowship and obtained a Masters Degree in Holistic Nutrition and a Naturopathic Medical Degree. She has been in private practice since 2000. Dr. Comeaux is experienced in preventing as well as treating health problems using the least invasive and disruptive methods possible. She is the "woman’s doctor," a specialist in well-woman care, family planning, menopause, hormones, and sexual disorders. Her expertise includes weight loss individualized planning, orthomolecular medicine, natural hormone therapy, and natural solution for gynecologic problems. She is also at the forefront of stem cell therapy. Dr. Comeaux is a principal formulator of Transformation’s newest Transcendence product line.
Mira Dessy, NE, is "The Ingredient Guru." She is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner who has been working with clients for nearly 12 years. Mira supports Functional Medicine practitioners to incorporate functional nutrition into their practice to improve client support and client outcomes. She is the author of the book Beyond Meditation: making mindfulness accessible for everyone. A former meditation dropout, she has learned that just like with diets, there is no one-size-fits-all plan for everyone's meditation practice. She is on a mission to encourage others that if she can meditate so can you. Mira is a member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, and the American Holistic Health Association, and is a founding member of the Holistic Business and Wellness Alliance.
Joseph Feste, MD, FACOG, AACS, AACG, currently serves as the lead physician and medical director for Natural Bio Health. He is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians with extensive experience in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, surgical and non-surgical cosmetics, bioidentical hormone therapy, weight loss, the use of Botox and Fillers in cosmetic applications, and the use of laser technology for cosmetic and surgical applications. He received his M.D. in 1961 from Baylor College of Medicine and practiced and taught in the area of obstetrics and gynecology and women’s health for approximately thirty years. He taught obstetrics and gynecology at Baylor School of Medicine and at Ben Taub General Hospital (the latter for eleven years).
Emily Fritchey, "The Skin Whisperer," is Founder and CEO of Sunshine Botanicals and a clinical aesthetician, natural health practitioner, and passionate herbalist whose cutting-edge approach to dramatic skin transformation has made her not only a respected trend-setter among her peers in the field of aesthetics, plastic surgery, and dermatology, but an award-winning product formulator and expert in the development of botanical skin treatments. Her unique approach has been published in beauty media as well as major medical journals, including Cosmetic Surgery Times and Dermatology Times, and Sunshine Botanicals received the "Beauty with a Conscience" award from Natural Solutions magazine for outstanding product formulation three times!
Dian Ginsberg, MD, FACOG, completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Bowman-Gray School of Medicine in North Carolina before Houston's sunny climate brought her to Texas. Dr. Ginsberg has years of experience providing comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology treatment, which is the basis of her special interest in weight management, optimal prenatal and postpartum care, menopause management, and healthy aging. Being a black belt in Tae Kwan Do and an accomplished marathon runner and Ironman Triathlete has led her to explore the latest medical advances in wellness for athletes along with anti-aging therapies for both men and women. She is motivated to continue her research in nutritional therapies for many reasons, most significantly for the benefits it has brought to her sons with specific learning needs. Dr. Ginsberg has used her extensive experience to help men and women with hormone imbalance regain the vitality and fitness they thought was lost forever. She lectures for Functional Medicine University on the topic of PCOS, its natural reversal, and pathways to fertility. Rectangularization of all aging and minimizing the development of chronic disease is her personal passion. She has lectured at the American Academy of Anti-Aging about methylation, pre-natal optimization, and telomeres. Her experience and passion for the true health and wellness of all patients is encompassed in the programs designed at Women's Specialty Healthcare. Dr. Ginsberg is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an Advanced Fellowship with the Metabolic Medical Institute.
Rolf Habersang, MD, is a physician who practiced Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (1975-2013) and to this day provides care for children with special / chronic health conditions. He has been practicing and teaching since 1973 and is a highly sought after speaker. Dr. Habersang has served on several committees for the State of Texas, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, at two different hospitals in Amarillo, within professional/community functions, and with a number of scientific and professional societies. He has been a guest speaker at seminars since 1989 and has received numerous awards for his achievements. Dr. Habersang is the Medical Director of ICAM (Integrated Complementary Alternative Medicine) in Amarillo and Clinical Advisor for Transformation Enzyme Corporation. Dr. Habersang is also Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at TTUHSC (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center) Amarillo and Medical Director of Pedi-Providers at TTUHSC-Amarillo.
Kelly Hatke, MNT, is a nutritionist and AIP (Autoimmune Paleo) Certified Coach. She received a B.S. from Purdue University and both her CNTP and MNT diplomas from the Nutrition Therapy Institute. In her practice, Nourished Wellness, Kelly works with other healthcare practitioners to apply a functional and holistic approach to nutrition therapies including hormone imbalance, autoimmune conditions, food sensitivities, digestive issues, and blood sugar imbalances.
Polly Heil-Mealey, ND, D.PSc., HHP, M Ed., CCI, is a degreed naturopathic doctor, member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, and Diplomat of Pastoral Science with the Pastoral Medical Association. She has been involved in education and Biblical health care since 1994, is the women’s director at her church in Humble, Texas, and has been active in both television and radio community service programs. An international traveler, Dr. Polly gives seminars on alternative health practices, incorporating iridology, EAV, and Biblical nutritional counseling. One of Dr. Polly’s greatest passions is to see her clients restore their health through natural therapies. Every success story confirms the need for education in holistic practices.
Lisa Hudson, RDN, is a graduate of the University of Texas-Austin, a registered dietitian and nutritionist, owner of Hudson Health & Wellness, and author of The Ripple Effect of Toxicity: And What YOU Can Do About It.
Derek King, DC, is a Holistic Chiropractor focusing on Whole Body Wellness and Whole Person Healing at Finding the Cause Chiropractic in Southern California. An advocate for natural supplements to help his patients heal maximumly, Dr. King is also a certified master practitioner of the B.E.S.T. method with 20 years of experience using Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique which utilizes reflex pressure points and polarity to balance the muscle groups to allow the body to help pull itself straight and hold the "old-school" standard chiropractic vertebra adjustments longer.
Paula Kruppstadt, MD, graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed her pediatric internship and residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso. She served as a U.S. Army pediatrician at Fort Hood and then relocated to The Woodlands in 1995. She has since worked as a general pediatrician at Texas Children’s Pediatrics and Texas Children's Urgent Care, and served as a pediatric hospitalist for Baylor College of Medicine at St. Luke's Hospital. Dr. Kruppstadt is a Certified Practitioner of Functional Medicine by The Institute for Functional Medicine. As of last year, she is one of only nine pediatricians in the world who are certified IFMCP.
Devra Lindsay, CT, is a Holistic Wellness Practitioner, Colon Hydrotherapist, and owner of Pathways to Health Wellness Spa & Clinic. Her specialty is promoting Colon Hydrotherapy as a safe, modest, effective method for cleansing the colon of waste material, keeping your cells healthy, and improving whole body wellbeing. Devra also actively uses Dr. DicQie Fuller's BioDézyne technology and science of Biochemical Individualism to provide intricate evaluation of the body and bring profound wellness to each of the eleven systems.
Mila McManus, M.D., graduated from the University of Texas-Houston Medical School in 2000, is board certified in Family Medicine, board certified in Anti-Aging Medicine by the A4M, certified by the American Academy of Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy in 2004, is a certified GAPS practitioner, and is completing her certification in peptide therapy. She has been featured on The Michael Berry Show, Dr. Hotze's Wellness Revolution podcasts, Great Day Houston, and The Business Makers Radio Show. Dr. McManus is the Founder of The Woodlands Institute for Health and Wellness, a contributing writer for I-Am Magazine and other publications, and recently published the second edition of her book Highway to Health: A Nutritional Roadmap.
Abby A. Matzke, Ph.D., is a Traditional Naturopath with a doctorate in Natural Medicine, a Certified Homeoprophylaxis Supervisor and Certified Travel HP Supervisor for Free and Healthy Children International (FHCI), a Certified BioEnergetic Technician, and a Certified Meridian Stress Assessment Practitioner with over 16 years of Practical Experience with Herbs and Homeopathy. Her specialty is developing customized programs in Traditional Naturopathy, Herbals, Homeopathy, Homeoprophylaxis, Emotion Neutralization, Technical Energy Work, Nutritionals, and Wellness Programs.
Peter Osborne, DC, DACBN, PScD, is the clinical director of Origins Health Care in Sugar Land, Texas. He is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Doctor of pastoral science, and a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist. Oftentimes referred to as "The Gluten Free Warrior," he is one of the most sought after alternative medicine doctors in the world. His practice is centered on helping those with painful chronic degenerative and autoimmune diseases using natural methods. He is one of the world's leading authorities on gluten sensitivity and lectures nationally to both the public as well as doctors on this and many other nutritionally related topics.
Katelyn Richter, MS, is a clinical nutritionist from the Houston area. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Sciences from Baylor University and her Master's degree from Sam Houston State University in Nutrition and Counseling. Katelyn previously worked with a functional medicine doctor in Bellaire, Texas, who treated an extensive client base with an emphasis on hormones, digestion, and auto-immunity. She also worked with local ob/gyns and fertility specialists at Houston Fertility Institute to reverse infertility and increase success in assisted reproduction like IVF and IUI. Katelyn has over 5 years of experience applying functional nutrition practices to an array of metabolic clinical states.
Michelle Tonkin ND is a graduate of Trinity College of Natural Health and Acusage Academy with degrees as Master Herbalist, Master Iridologist, and Master Reflexologist. She has two books out on natural health and healing, both of which are available on Amazon. etc. Michelle is a speaker, writer, and musician, and her heart's desire is to see others walking in abundant health. Melissa Tonkin CNC is a graduate of Trinity College of Natural Health, a Certified Nutritional Consultant, and Master Herbalist. Talented musicians, the twin sisters Melissa and Michelle lead their own music ministry. Melissa loves helping other people achieve and maintain abundant health and wholeness.
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