Naturopathic Doctor

During this presentation you will learn what the no 1 secret is to overcome health obstacles, and why so few people see lasting health changes.

I also share some insights on how trauma and mental/emotional pain (and to a lesser extend even stress) changes our genetic expression to bring dis-ease, and how to turn it around!

About Dr Francois du Toit:

Dr. Francois du Toit is a versatile Naturopathic Doctor, with a special focus on presenting Holistic Health MasterClasses. He has over 9 years clinical and professional experience in the Wellness Industry. He has gained much during his time overseas working in one of the most sought after Wellness Resorts in the world (Kamalaya, Thailand). His work experience lies in healing modalities such as herbs, essential oils, nutritionally rich diets, massage therapy (especially sport massage) and Chinese Acupuncture. Thanks to his own experience and recovery from serious illnesses as a child through the help of a natural healer and his lifestyle and dietary recommendations, he can share from a rich lifelong experience on the topics that his trainings provide. He has been fortunate to have been able to help thousands of patients regain their health over the years as well as being privileged to have presented over 100 workshops, mostly to a very sought out group of Wellness Enthusiasts. He enjoys collaborative ventures and has been the event organizer hosting other health experts on many occasions. He has a passion to bring out the very best in every single person and help them give their unique expression of greatness to the world!

https://www.facebook.com/drfrancoisdutoit

https://twitter.com/drdutoit

https://www.drfrancoisdutoit.com/

Certified Functional Medicine

About Steve Tysee: 

Dr. Steven Tyssee is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Functional Medicine Practitioner certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Steve founded Peak Orthopedic Physical Therapy 20 years ago with a passion for helping people live their best lives pain-free. Over the years, one of the questions patients asked most frequently was how they could reduce pain and inflammation in their bodies without the use of drugs and injections. Wanting to help find a natural solution for his patients, Dr. Steve began his journey into functional medicine and became a certified functional medicine practitioner.  His focus is on healing the body using lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, sleep and meditation and eliminating the need for surgeries, injections and prescription drugs. By identifying and addressing the root cause of disease, Dr. Steve develops a personalized treatment plan for his patients based on individual biochemistry, lifestyle and genetic predisposition that results in less inflammation and pain and improved overall wellness.

Website: www.peaktotalwellness.com

Eleanor Medina

Nature Therapist

About: At her core, Eleanor Medina is a nature woman. Her purpose is to reconnect people back with the Earth. She believes that when people reconnect with nature, they heal themselves, everything and everyone around them. One of her gifts is to see the light in people and the natural world. Throughout her lifetime, Eleanor has been exploring the intersections of spirituality, philosophy, and Buddhist & Western psychology to address the great suffering that arises when we disconnect from ourselves and nature. Eleanor teaches humans how to heal themselves through actively listening to the body, mind, spirit, soul and nature to find peace in the present moment. She helps people discover their unique expression of wholeness.

https://www.instagram.com/eleanor_medina_/

https://www.youtube.com/@themakarandamethod

https://themakarandamethod.com/

Ericka Mojica

FitCoach

About: Cheerio! I am Ericka Mojica, the FORCE behind EForce FitCoach! Some fun facts about me are that I am married to my sexy hubby and have two beautiful children. I would love a farm, but my husband has asthma and tells me no, so my three fur babies have been a great compromise! Most of my life, I have been an athlete. The thrill of competition, the planning, preparation and mindset has always been fun and I am very passionate about it. While I may have been an athlete, I have struggled with my health since I was a young child. Trigger Warning I lived in a home where yelling and being yelled at was the norm for communication. Both of my parents did not handle stress, conflict, non-conforming ideas/views or a strong-willed daughter well. Partly due to my home life, being molested by a family member, being told that I needed to keep that to myself to avoid upsetting everyone, and being bullied from first grade until I graduated high school– I struggled with severe depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, Gastroparesis (my stomach would freeze as a reaction to being incredibly tense and anxious, and when the muscle contracted, it pushed the food I had eaten earlier violently up my esophagus and I would vomit), body dysmorphia, and several other issues. Growing up, I always wished I was born a boy. I would run around the house shirtless and was very physical. My behavior is what my parents described as “not becoming of a young lady.” Screen Shot 2021-04-29 at 12.37.48 PM.png When I was in middle school, I asked if I could try out for the football team, and I was told that young women don’t play football. Thankfully, I was allowed to play other sports that were considered acceptable for “young women” to play, giving me the opportunity to release my aggression and show my competitiveness. By the time I was 17, I was 300 pounds, had high blood pressure, was vomiting blood because of my gastroparesis, and was a miserable person. I felt alone. And in many ways, I was alone. My junior year of high school, I went in for the usual sports physical, and my pediatrician sat with me in the examination room and told me how concerned he was for me. He did not think I was going to make it to the age of 25 if I continued living my life the way I was. He sat there and let me cry as I shared my bottled up feelings and anger. He just let me talk. Most of all, he listened. That was so powerful; he listened. That was a turning point in my life. I knew that part of my circumstances were out of my control, but I remembered that I did have choices. I needed to make better choices. One of the ways that I coped with my depression and anxiety was never eating at school. But when I got home, I would binge eat and hide in my room– meaning I would eat once a day, but an unhealthy amount at one time. My relationship with food was abusive, mirroring my home life. When I graduated high school, I left my family home for the first time. I had lost around 20 pounds during my last year of high school. The year I left home, I shed 40 more pounds. I felt better mentally, emotionally, and physically. I made new friends that were supportive and accepting, and I was able to leave behind a toxic environment. Unfortunately, I had to move back home, and when I did, all of the original issues flooded back. It may have been luck or being in the right place at the right time, but this is also when I found part of my purpose. I found kickboxing and weight training. Screen Shot 2021-04-29 at 12.36.56 PM.png I will admit I am overly competitive and an extremely aggressive person. It has taken years to learn to be assertive rather than aggressive :D The attributes my family found undesirable were what I needed to propel myself into kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA. I found one of my passions, all from challenging my parents’ disapproval and challenging myself. As I got older, met my husband and tried to figure myself out, I experienced further trauma. When I was pregnant with our first child, I struggled with complications due to stress and abuse, and almost miscarried twice. After I had my son, I was determined to be the best version of myself that I could be for him. My husband was, and is, incredibly supportive. He has been instrumental in getting me the help that I need, and that help has saved my life. It has given me the courage to remove the toxic people around me. My journey through therapy (still on that road trip), has been one that has forced me to face my trauma and understand who I am– head on. I have repressed rage toward my parents for their actions/inactions against me as a child, and I have spent my adult life recovering from them. I have grown as a person and let go of people that were detrimental to my health. I went through a period of depression and grieving– all while letting go of people who were toxic, abusive and manipulative. During this phase of my healing, I found my purpose. I want to help people find a way to grow and heal from their trauma, but I had no idea how I wanted to do that. That’s when I decided to become a personal trainer. How does one stay healthy and active? For me, it has been surrounding myself with healthy-minded people. Finding that space has been an interesting journey, but I have learned that physical health will FOREVER be linked to mental and emotional health. If I am depressed, anxious, or stressed, my body will react. Screen Shot 2021-04-29 at 12.37.16 PM.png I have been incredibly blessed to meet the strong individuals who have given me endless perspective on health and the courage to create EForce FitCoach. My passion is to encourage, build, and grow physical strength and well-being through mental awareness, behavioral cognizance and emotional understanding: The mind-body connection. So, to sum it all up, I am married to my best friend and the sexiest man I have ever met (he changes poopy diapers and gets up with our kiddos in the middle of the night), I have two beautiful children, and I have found happiness with myself and who I am. Without the help of my therapist, clinician and my husband, I would not be here. I am incredibly passionate about creating awareness of how mental and emotional health affect physical wellbeing, and guiding those who are READY to take this journey. Live your best life and be the best version of you.

https://www.Eforcefitcoach.com

Lynn Billett

ARNP-BC ABAAHP

About: I obtained my undergraduate nursing studies at of California State University of Sacramento, Bachelor of Science degree California State University of Fresno, and Master of Science in Nursing at UCLA in Family Practice and a subspecialty of Occupational and Environmental Science. She has extensive experience in multiple areas of medicine from pediatrics, surgical transplants, trauma medicine, family practice, environmental and occupational medicine, micronutrient testing, bio-identical hormone replacement and pharmaceutical grade herbal therapy, Board Certified Anti-Aging Health Practitioner through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and Metabolic Institute, a graduate of Holistic Nutrition Lab. Finding the root cause of symptoms and promoting optimal whole mind and body wellness is my mission for every patient.

Agingbeautifullynow.net

Dr. Elena Morreale

DC, DABCI, DACBN

About: Dr. Morreale is a skilled Functional Blood work Specialist, NESHealth practitioner and advanced EAV/EDS practitioner in Bioenergetics which represents a new science able to generate greater understanding and treatment precision.
She has taken numerous post graduate classes in Holistic Medicine such as Bioenergetics, regenerative medicine, homeopathy, herbals, nutritional supplementation, energy work, emotional stress integration and muscle testing.
Dr. Morreale is a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists (DABCI) and board certified in the Diagnosis and Management of Internal Disorders. She is also a Diplomate of the American Clinical Board Of Nutrition (DACBN) and board certified in Nutritional disorders and the management of nutritional disorders. She is also a certified Functional Blood Work Specialist who will help you figure out the “why” behind your health concerns using your ‘normal’ labs. Get real answers, healing, and hope right now (with the blood work you already have).
She combines chiropractic care, Functional medicine, nutritional supplementation, bioenergetics and homeopathy for a complete holistic health care practice.
Her main goal is to find the underlying cause of your problem and to tailor an individual treatment plan. Dr. Elena Morreale focuses on helping people to heal themselves and regain their health as it is a reward like no other.
Make sure you book your discovery call and Consultation with Dr. Morreale today so you can regain Hope, Health and Healing right now.

https://drelenamorreale.com/

Mollie Ferguson

Registered Dietitian

About: Mollie met her now husband at their first CrossFit gym in 2014. He joined the Marine Corps and they where shipped to Hawaii for 4 wonderful years. After a short period in Chicago, Mollie is back in Michigan to be closer to her family. While in Hawaii, Mollie earned her bachelor’s in Dietetics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and completed her dietetic internship at the Edward Hines VA Hospital in Chicago. Mollie has been a Registered Dietitian (RD) since 2020. Mollie is continuing her education at the Institute for Functional Medicine and is a fellow at Wild Health/Crossfit Precison Care. Mollie is passionate about finding the root cause of disease versus solely relying on medications. Mollie believes exercise and nutrition are the key to increases your health span. If you want to know more, she will gladly answer any questions with a big smile!”

https://www.instagram.com/functionalwellnessrd

Cortney Goodstadt

Doctor of Physical Therapy

About: I thought I knew what a healthy lifestyle encompassed. I exercised and ate well, yet over a period of time, I began to feel “un-well”. My symptoms began as a mere annoyance and quickly escalated to intense pain and fatigue. Conventional doctors were ignoring what I “knew” in my heart was the issue. As my symptoms escalated, I continued down a path of misdiagnosis. This led to my wake up call — I was experiencing a full-blown health crisis and I needed to take control.

https://www.instagram.com/cortneygoodstadt/?hl=en

https://web.facebook.com/cgoodwellness?_rdc=1&_rdr

https://www.cgoodwellness.com/

Khara' Jefferson

DNP, FNP-C

YOU CAN CREATE THE HEALTH YOU WANT.

If you’ve been struggling in silence, feeling alone, and worse, unheard and misunderstood by your doctors, I want you to know you do not need to “settle” for what allopathic (traditional) providers tell you.

I am here to empower you to reclaim your voice, your agency and your overall wellness, starting with your gut.

Let me guide you…Isn’t it time to HEAL yourself from the INSIDE OUT?

About: Khara' Jefferson, DNP, FNP-C is a doctorally-prepared certified nurse practitioner. She is also an Oola life coach and a reiki master. She has worked in emergency medicine, urgent care, and telehealth settings, helping patients of all ages as an NP and registered nurse for over 20 years. Khara' serves as the program director and assistant professor of an online Doctor of Nursing Practice program teaching quality improvement methodology to improve the healthcare system. She has published several articles related to health and wellness. Khara' is passionate about engaging and empowering patients to have more control over their health and wellness but also emphasizes overall life balance and spirituality. As a result of her own health journey, she turned to functional medicine and is in the process of obtaining certification to help others find the root causes of their chronic gut problems through her virtual business, KAJ Wellness (website: https://www.kajwellness.com/), where she sees clients in a 1:1 capacity.

https://www.kajwellness.com/

Hope Pedroza

Certified Holistic Nutritionist

About: Hope Pedraza is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, comprehensively certified pilates instructor, the founder of inBalance, a pilates-based fitness studio as well as the host of the Hopeful and Wholesome Podcast.

Keydella Fuller

APN

About: Mrs. Keydella Fuller has always been passionate about helping others which led her into a career in medicine. She attended Felician College (now Felician University) in Lodi, New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She returned to school for her Masters in Nursing to become an Advanced Practice Nurse with a focus in Family Medicine, graduating with high honors from South University in Georgia. Soon after, she started as a cardiology NP and continues to do so for the past 5 years.

After struggling with her own ailments as well as looking for answers for her husband, Keydella found functional medicine and it has impacted how she treats her clients. She established Fuller Health & Wellness to provide assistance to individuals, who like her, have not received answers in traditional medicine. You can contact her through her website keydellafuller.com or find her on social media @keydellafuller.  

Dr. Akiba Green

Functional Medicine Practitioner

About: Dr. Akiba Green has been in private practice in Cornelius, NC since 2003 and is widely recognized as a leader in the treatment of thyroid conditions, autoimmune disease, alternative and integrative cancer care, fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, diabetes and other chronic neurological and metabolic health conditions. He has successfully treated patients suffering from these conditions by ensuring that his clinics have always been on the cutting edge of the health care industry. His clinic, Lake Norman Integrative Wellness, offers a natural option for treating chronic and hard to fix health conditions using an integrative approach combining functional medicine, nutritional therapy, advanced integrative and IV therapies and naturopathic and energy medicine therapies. Dr. Green practices as a doctor of natural medicine. Currently, he devotes his practice to treating chronic neurological and metabolic disorders. Dr. Akiba Green received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida in Health Science Education and his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic. He has completed a Fellowship in Integrative Cancer Therapy from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the University of South Florida Medical School; has received training from the American Board of Anti-Aging Health Practitioners in the Clinical Science of Anti-Aging and functional medicine; is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and is a practicing doctor of natural medicine (traditional naturopath).

Kasie Kephart

Functional Medicine Nutritionist and a Board Certified Health Coach

About: Hi! I’m KC, a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and a Board Certified Health Coach. I work with women with autoimmune disease to get back to the activities they love to do through diet & lifestyle.

Chris Cunningham

Head of Influencer Marketing

About: Chris Cunningham started his career at Cvent. There he rose to become the youngest manager at the company as they went on to go public and experience incredible growth.

After Cvent, he went out to work with Zeb Evans on his first company - Fast Followerz. He lead the sales team there and brought in over 15 Million in a year.

Next, he moved on to work with Dan Fleyshamn at Elevator Studio to be the VP of Business Development. Together they ran some of the largest influencer marketing campaigns ever - Fashion Nova, Ignite, Celcius and many more!

Finally, Chris locked in and focused with Zeb to help start ClickUp. He started as their first sales rep, customer service rep, and put all his time to help grow ClickUp to the company it is today. He's now the Head of Influencer at ClickUp and is working to build a new wave of marketing not yet seen in the tech space.

Mandy Patterson

Occupational Therapist

About: Mandy Patterson is the founder of an online wellness consulting business, mandypatterson.com, that empowers high performing women to find optimal health. As an occupational therapist, certified holistic health coach, functional medicine practitioner, Doctor of Naturopathy, yoga instructor and mom of six, she shows women that they can have lasting, vibrant health. Using a lifetime of personal and professional experience, she bridges the division between conventional and alternative medicines, creating a simple, holistic health plan that shows women that achieving wellness can be invigorating and fun. Mandy’s mission is to empower women to dig deep in their quest for optimal health, to discover their confidence, and to help them commit to mindfulness and a vibrant lifestyle. Mandy offers personalized one-on-one coaching and group program options in person and online to equip women with the tools to be the healthiest version of themselves.

www.mandypatterson.com

Nenneya Shields

Founder, Intentional Life Alignment

About: Nenneya Shields is the founder and lead health and wellness coach at Intentional Life Alignment. She co-creates bio-individualized sustainable health and wellness lifestyles for women who may otherwise find themselves overwhelmed by the ever-conflicting health advice online. As a certified health and nutrition coach, she educates on the key nutrients for fueling our bodies and holistic practices around topics like sleep hygeine and protecting mental health. She also has extensive experience with helping women heal their gut microbiome and recognize hormonal imbalances. Nenneya is also a certified personal trainer and loves to get women moving in ways that feel good for her body and that work across seasons. Intentional Life Alignment health coaching coaches you through aspects of your life over time so that you are not only prepared with the education but also techniques for weathering times of difficulty or challenges that may otherwise cause setbacks. You'll learn to manage your cravings, nourish yourself, inspire others and ultimately thrive.

IG: @nenneya_wellness
YouTube: Nenneya Wellness
Twitter & TikTok: @nenneyawellness
FB: @intentional.alignment

www.intentionalalignment.com

Alicia Brunson

Certified Personal Trainer and Integrative Health Practitioner

About: Hi, I’m Alicia. Certified Personal Trainer and Integrative Health Practitioner. Helping women to look and feel their best through proper nutrition and exercise is my true passion. Knowing they can give back to their families, friends, communities, and churches fills my heart with joy. I specialize in helping you to discover and eliminate the root cause of your symptoms, rather than masking those symptoms with prescription and over-the-counter medications and treatments. Severe eczema covered various parts of my body for most of my life. As a child, one dermatologist I visited said it was the second worst case he’d ever seen. As I grew older, doctors prescribed countless medicines, lotions, and steroid ointments. Nothing worked, and not one of those dermatologists told me my symptoms could be from something I was eating. It wasn’t until my forties when I embarked on a separate fitness journey that my life was transformed when I eliminated dairy from my diet. While in pursuit of my IHP certification, my eyes were opened to just how much environmental toxins, stress, hormones, and many other factors impact our health and aging process. As a result, both my husband and our oldest son have largely remedied GI issues they were experiencing. I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to study under the guidance and mentorship of a wonderful Naturopathic Doctor who has taught me how Functional, Chinese, and Ayurvedic medicine can help to rebalance our bodies and help us get well using different protocols. If you are open to learning about them as well … your health can improve and there is no need to suffer!

https://www.eatwellwithalicia.com

Nenneya Shields

Founder, Intentional Life Alignment

About: Nenneya Shields is the founder and lead health and wellness coach at Intentional Life Alignment. She co-creates bio-individualized sustainable health and wellness lifestyles for women who may otherwise find themselves overwhelmed by the ever-conflicting health advice online. As a certified health and nutrition coach, she educates on the key nutrients for fueling our bodies and holistic practices around topics like sleep hygeine and protecting mental health. She also has extensive experience with helping women heal their gut microbiome and recognize hormonal imbalances. Nenneya is also a certified personal trainer and loves to get women moving in ways that feel good for her body and that work across seasons. Intentional Life Alignment health coaching coaches you through aspects of your life over time so that you are not only prepared with the education but also techniques for weathering times of difficulty or challenges that may otherwise cause setbacks. You'll learn to manage your cravings, nourish yourself, inspire others and ultimately thrive.

IG: @nenneya_wellness
YouTube: Nenneya Wellness
Twitter & TikTok: @nenneyawellness
FB: @intentional.alignment

www.intentionalalignment.com

Kendall Hitch

Integrative Health Practitioner

About: Kendall Hitch is an Integrative Health Practitioner and Master of Public Health candidate at Purdue University. After years of severe hormonal imbalances, gut health issues and nervous system dysfunction landed her with a Lupus diagnosis she started her healing journey through and now works full time helping others do the same. Favorite quote: “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf.” -John Kabat-Zinn

https://oneoriginwellness.com