Joe Flower is an author and healthcare futurist who is a thought leader on the changes in healthcare in the United States and around the world. As an author, Flower has published the book ‘How To Get What We Pay For: A Handbook for the Revolutionaries – Doctors, Nurses, Healthcare Leaders, Inventors, Investors, Employers, Insurers, Governments, Consumers, You.’ He has... read full bio
Julie Silver, MD is an associate professor and the associate chair for strategic initiatives at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and she is also an author, businesswoman, and cancer survivor. When she was only in her 30’s, Silver was named as one of Ten Outstanding Young Leaders by the Boston Chamber of Commerce but... read full bio
Holly Rilinger is a coach, trainer, and ten-year veteran of the fitness world. Known as one of the most inspiring motivational trainers in the game, she is also the star of Bravo’s new elite fitness show, Work Out New York. She is a Nike Master Trainer, Flywheel Sports Master Trainer, Certified Personal Trainer, Group X Instructor, and former professional basketball... read full bio
Rana Awdish is an American critical care physician, author, pulmonologist, and medical director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at the Henry Ford Hospital. Awdish was born in Michigan and she has earned her undergraduate degree from University of Michigan before going on to earn her M.D. from Wayne State University Medical School. She then finished her training at Mount Sinai... read full bio
Alison Canavan is a UCLA-trained Mindfulness Facilitator from The Semel Institute of Neuroscience and Human Behaviour. She is a speaker and health and wellness coach and she delivers motivational talks all over the world. In her speeches she focuses on mental health, addiction, behavior change, and improving your mindset. Apart from her job as a speaker and lifestyle coach, Canavan... read full bio
Some call him the Funny Doctor. Some call him the Phunny Physician TM. Still others call him Ethyl. To most, though, hes known as The Healthy Humorist. Hes Brad Nieder, M.D., a hilarious doctor, speaker and comedian who entertains, inspires and enlightens audiences across the country with his unique blend of healthcare humor and wellness advice.... read full bio
Doctor Marion is also an accomplished lecturer who has presented the following seminars: Care of an Aging Parent; Caring for the Caretaker; Counseling Skills; Dying, Death, and Bereavement; Geriatrics; Retirement Planning; and Stress Management for the Elderly. Marion Somers's a member of the American College of Health Care Administrators, the American Society on Aging, the American Therapeutic Recreation Association, the... read full bio
Jacqueline Marcell is the devoted daughter in the riveting true story, Elder Rage, or Take My Father... Please! How To Survive Caring For Aging Parents. A former college professor and television executive, Jacqueline Marcell gave up her life for a year to take care of her elderly parents. After fighting through an unsympathetic medical system and enduring her father's rages,... read full bio
Marie Savard, MD is one of the most trusted voices on womens health, wellness, and patient empowerment. Marie Savard is an accomplished author having penned several books including Apples & Pears: the Body Shape Solution for Weight Loss and Wellness, How to Save Your Own Life: The Savard System for Managing and Controlling Your Health Care, and The... read full bio
Judith Viorst is the author of seven collections of poems for adults: the Village Square; Its Hard to Be Hip Over Thirty and Other Tragedies of Married Life; People and Other Aggravations; How Did I Get to be 40 and Other Atrocities; When Did I Stop being 20 and Other Injustices; Forever Fifty and Other Negotiations; and Suddenly Sixty... read full bio
Marty Makary is a commentator for FOX News Medical topics as well as a New York Times Best-selling Author. His bestselling book Unaccountable", is about how transparency is revolutionizing medicine and empowering patients with knowledge. The book won 2012 Library Journal Book of the Year award. He was the lead author of the original publications on the... read full bio
Dr. Lad is the head of The Ayurvedic Institute, recognized as one of the leading Ayurveda schools and Ayurvedic health spas outside of India. Vasant Lad brings a wealth of classroom and practical experience to the United States. A native of India, he served for three years as Medical Director of the Ayurveda Hospital in Pune, India. He was Professor... read full bio
Michelle Aguilar entered The Biggest Loser looking to lose weight and resurrect her relationship with her mother. She emerged a champion on both levels. Aguilar was crowned The Biggest Loser: Families champion during the NBC reality weight-loss series' sixth season.... read full bio
For 20 years, Lola Gillebaard has helped people recognize the power of humor and apply it to live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. She has researched the benefits of humor and has personally witnessed the magic of its healing. By learning the value and power of using humor, individuals can strengthen their professional relationships and lighten up the workplace.... read full bio
Madeline Levine, M.A., Ph.D., is a psychologist with over twenty-five years of experience as a clinician, consultant and educator. Her current book, The Price of Privilege, explores the reasons why teenagers from affluent families are experiencing epidemic rates of emotional problems. Backed by cutting edge research, Levine proposes solutions that are both practical and credible. Nationally known for her expertise... read full bio
Celebrity healthcare speaker Alex Jamieson is the author of The Great American Detox Diet: 8 Weeks to Weight Loss and Well-Being and Living Vegan for Dummies, and is perhaps best known for her appearance in the documentary film Super Size Me. A holistic health counselor and vegan chef, Jamieson works with clients who have been diagnosed with cancer, diabetes, food... read full bio
Life Balance Sharon Weinstein educates and trains in high-stress industries like healthcare, hospitality, and human capital. She shows them how to achieve life balance which drives safety, satisfaction, and success. Like you, work/life balance expert and author Sharon Weinstein has worked long hours and ignored the stressors that affect our relationships, family, job, productivity, outputs, and health. Is... read full bio
Introduction: Dr. Beth inspires transformation in areas that make the most difference for people. Her vast experience as a psychotherapist, organizational consultant, speaker, coach, trainer and facilitator over two decades help her to reach people and ask powerful questions that inspire. Beth's main goal is to invoke transformation in individuals and organizations. Her specialty is helping create a coaching culture that supports... read full bio
Joanne Dr. Jo Lichten is an author, and health and wellness speaker that inspires people to be healthy, productive, energized, and stay sane. Lichten wants to inspire people to be more productive at work, so they can enjoy their time more at home and have the same amount of energy they had as a child. She mainly works with companies... read full bio
