World-renowned Integrative Cardiologist Mimi Guarneri, MD, ABIOM, is ranked as #6 of the top 100 Integrative Physicians by Newsmax. She leads her team of experts, as co-founder and medical director at Guarneri Integrative Health, Inc. in La Jolla, California at Pacific Pearl La Jolla, the premier center combining state-of-the-art conventional, integrative and natural medicine. Board-certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, and integrative holistic medicine, Dr. Guarneri is President of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, Past President of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine. She currently serves on the Founding Board of the American Board of Physician Specialties in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Guarneri is the recipient of numerous awards including the prestigious Linus Pauling Lifetime Achievement Award by the Functional Medicine Institute and the Bravewell Lifetime Achievement Award in Integrative Medicine

Ilana Gurevich, ND, LAc, MSOM is a naturopathic physician, licensed acupuncturist, and digestive health expert. She is the founder of Open Wellness PDX, a multidisciplinary integrative clinic in Portland, Oregon. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Gurevich specializes in holistic approaches to complex gastrointestinal conditions. She helps restore the body’s natural ability to heal when conventional methods have failed to address the root cause of pain or disease. Her clinical focus includes irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Gurevich develops individualized, whole-person treatment plans, partnering with patients to identify sustainable solutions that fit their unique needs. Dr. Gurevich earned her medical degree from the National University of Natural Medicine, the oldest accredited naturopathic medical school in the United States. She is also a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Gastroenterology (FABNG), reflecting advanced post-doctoral training and expertise in naturopathic gastroenterology. Her clinical tools include Western and Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, and individualized nutrition education. Residents in Portland and beyond who are seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate physician with advanced training in gastrointestinal health can schedule a consultation with Dr. Gurevich and her team at Open Wellness PDX.

Dr. Lexi Loch received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine, where she graduated with highest honors. In addition to her practice, she is a medical writer and editor, researcher, educator, and patient advocate. Her articles have been published in various natural health periodicals and reference books. Prior to her education as a physician, Dr. Loch worked in veterinary medicine as a licensed veterinary technician. She is also an accomplished athlete, playing collegiate volleyball and participating in overseas tournaments, and has been world ranked in downhill longboarding. Dr. Loch is a member of the Scientific Affairs and Education team for EuroPharma, Inc.

Dr. Julia Malkowski enjoys empowering individuals via "docere"; to teach, to delight and to move. Upon experiencing the excellent results of restoring the health of her infant son, Dr. Malkowski began her career in Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Malkowski graduated with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in December 2017, with advanced standing, and a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine in April 2016 from National University of Health Sciences. Dr. Malkowski has presented at Autism One, International College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM), the Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine (IWHIM) and The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. Malkowski has been published in The American College for the Advancement in Medicine and The Townsend Letter. She remains committed to optimal health on a personal level and professional level as a Staff Doctor in the Clinical Education Department at Doctor’s Data, Inc.

Dr. Anderson is a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a focus on complex chronic illness, and cancer. In addition to three decades clinical experience, he also was head of the interventional arm of a US-NIH funded human research trial using IV and integrative therapies in cancer patients.

He founded Advanced Medical Therapies in Seattle, Washington, a clinic focusing on cancer and chronic diseases and now focuses his time in collaboration with clinics and hospitals in the US and other countries.

Former positions include multiple medical school posts, Professor of Pharmacology and Clinical Medicine at Bastyr University and Chief of IV Services for Bastyr Oncology Research Center.

He is co-author of the Hay House book “Outside the Box Cancer Therapies” with Dr. Mark Stengler, and the Lioncrest Publishing book “Cancer… The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment.”. He is also co-author with Dr.’s Osborne and Carter of the IV textbook “A Scientific Reference for Intravenous Nutrient Therapy”.

Dr. Mohammad Kamal completed his Pathology training at Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California, serving as a chief resident. He completed subspecialty fellowship training in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology at UCLA. Dr. Kamal is board certified in Anatomic Pathology.

Dr. Kamal has extensive experience in managing large national pathology laboratories, having served as Medical Director of LabCorp’s Dianon Laboratory and as Chief Medical Officer for PLUS Diagnostics. He is an expert in laboratory quality and has an excellent track record of building quality systems and helping laboratories prepare for and obtain CLIA, CAP and New York State accreditations.

Dr. Kamal is an expert in Gastrointestinal Pathology. He is particularly interested in colon cancer, Barrett’s esophagus and inflammatory bowel disease and frequent lecturer at medical schools and medical conferences throughout the United States and internationally. He was a volunteer clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology at UCLA.

Dr. Kamal’s most recent interest is HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. He was a guest on numerous podcasts and lectured on the clinical significance of oropharyngeal HPV PCR testing.

With over 25 years’ experience in clinical laboratories, diagnostics, and clinical trials, Dr. Blum has helped companies drive growth, expand into new markets and increase profitability and valuation. He has been instrumental in bringing to market hundreds of new and enhanced assays and has served in executive leadership roles at major clinical laboratories and diagnostic companies. Dr. Blum has lectured internationally on the latest developments in precision medicine, biotechnology, and laboratory science, and has published extensively. He serves as Editorial Advisor for Clinical Lab Products Magazine, as Board member for the Education & Research Corporation of the California Association for Medical Laboratory Technology, and as advisor to molecular diagnostics and medical device companies. He is Chief Executive Officer for Blum & Associates Consulting, LLC.

Dr. Blum enjoys traditional archery, serves as an archery instructor, and has appeared on the History Channel’s series “Big History.” He is also a professional screenwriter, producer, and executive producer, and a member of SAG-AFTRA and ASCAP.

Dr. Blum received his B.S. in Biology from UCLA, attended two years at UCLA School of Dentistry before switching careers and earning a M.S. in Physics from California State University Northridge, and a Ph.D. in Biophysics from UC Berkeley.

Michael McClung, MD, is the Founding Director of the Oregon Osteoporosis Center in Portland. He received his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. After his training in Internal Medicine at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, he completed a fellowship in Endocrinology at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. He then joined the faculty at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, where he worked for many years. While there, he founded a clinic and research group devoted to the care and study of patients with disorders of bone and calcium metabolism, which is now known as the Oregon Osteoporosis Center. Dr. McClung is board-certified in Internal Medicine as well as Endocrinology and Metabolism and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Endocrinologists. Dr. McClung has been involved in the planning, conduct, and presentation of many of the important clinical studies that resulted in the availability of the medications now used to treat osteoporosis. He has published numerous papers and book chapters and is coeditor of a book for clinicians about disorders of bone and mineral metabolism. Dr. McClung is widely known as an educator, translating clinical research information into practical strategies of evaluation and treatment for other physicians. He is an active member of multiple international societies focusing on bone diseases and their treatment. He serves on the Scientific Advisory Council of the National Osteoporosis Foundation and on the Committee of Scientific Advisors for the International Osteoporosis Foundation. He was also a member of the WHO Task Force on Fracture Risk Assessment and has been involved in the implementation of the WHO fracture risk calculator.

Dr. Laurie Menk Otto provides comprehensive naturopathic care at Reconstructed Wellness in Southeast Portland. As a naturopathic doctor, she provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for a wide range of conditions by combining the best of conventional and alternative medicines. Her practice is focused on concussion recovery, allergy, asthma and digestive issues. She also offers allergy evaluation, testing, and treatment using convenient, non-invasive sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), also known as “allergy drops.”

Her approach to treatment is informed by a strong background in research and public health. After graduating from the National University of Natural Medicine in 2007, she completed a three-year clinical research fellowship sponsored by the National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, during which time she completed a master of public health degree from the University of Arizona.

Dr. Fitzgerald is actively engaged in clinical research on epigenetics and longevity using a diet and lifestyle intervention developed in her research and practice. Her first clinical study, which found potential bioage-reversing effects of an 8-week DNA methylation-supportive diet and lifestyle in middle-aged men, was published April 12, 2021 in the journal Aging. Now, her latest study, published March 22, 2023 also in the same journal, suggests that similar results are possible in middle-aged women.

With the Helfgott Research Institute, Dr. Fitzgerald is actively engaged in clinical research and peer-reviewed publication on the DNA methylome using targeted diet and lifestyle practices. She has published a consumer book titled Younger You as well as a companion cookbook, Better Broths and Healing Tonics and offers Younger You Programs, based on the study.

Kara Fitzgerald, ND, received her doctor of naturopathic medicine degree from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She completed the first Counsel on Naturopathic Medicine-accredited post-doctorate position in nutritional biochemistry and laboratory science at Metametrix Clinical Laboratory under the direction of Richard Lord, PhD. Her residency was completed at Progressive Medical Center, a large, integrative medical practice in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Fitzgerald is the lead author and editor of Case Studies in Integrative and Functional Medicine and is a contributing author to Laboratory Evaluations for Integrative and Functional Medicine and the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM)’s Textbook for Functional Medicine.

Dr. Fitzgerald is on the faculty at IFM, is an IFM Certified Practitioner, and lectures globally on functional medicine, longevity, and epigenetics to practitioners and consumers. She maintains an award-nominated podcast series, New Frontiers in Functional Medicine and an active blog on her website, www.drkarafitzgerald.com. The clinical practice is The New Frontiers Clinic located in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.