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Founder and Director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona holds the Lovell-Jones Endowed Chair in Integrative Medicine and is a Clinical Professor of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Andrew Weil is the leading figure in integrative medicine, renowned for his integrative approach to health and wellness. He was educated at Harvard University and combines conventional and evidence-based alternative medicine practices to promote overall well-being. Dr. Weil advocates for natural remedies, emphasizing herbal supplements, dietary changes, and mind-body practices. His focus on preventive health measures and proactive lifestyle changes has earned him credibility and popularity among those seeking evidence-based integrative approaches to health. Through his accessible communication style via books, articles, lectures, and media appearances, Dr. Weil inspires individuals worldwide to take control of their health and embrace a holistic approach to wellness.

Director of the Fellowship at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Arizona. Dr. Ann Marie Chiasson is a respected physician and integrative medicine expert known for her work in mind-body healing and energy medicine. She combines her background in conventional medicine with evidence-based healing modalities, such as acupuncture, energy work, and mindfulness practices, to promote wellness. Dr. Chiasson emphasizes the importance of balancing physical, emotional, and energetic aspects of health for overall well-being. She is also an author and educator, sharing her knowledge and techniques through books, workshops, and lectures. Dr. Chiasson's integrative approach appeals to individuals seeking comprehensive and personalized methods for healing and self-care.

Associate Director of the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She is a leading naturopathic doctor specializing in integrative oncology. She combines conventional cancer treatments with evidence-based natural therapies, emphasizing personalized care for patients. Dr. Alschuler is an educator and author, known for empowering patients and healthcare professionals with knowledge about holistic cancer care. Her approach integrates lifestyle interventions, nutrition, botanical medicine, and mind-body techniques, making her a respected authority in the field.

Internationally recognized as a leader in integrative medicine, she stewarded the growth of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. She is the founding co-chair of the Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine education committee. Dr. Maizes speaks worldwide to audiences on integrative medical education, women's health, healthy aging, nutrition, and cancer. She has published numerous articles and book chapters on integrative medicine and is the co-editor of the Oxford University textbook Integrative Women's Health and the author of Be Fruitful: The Essential Guide to Maximizing Fertility and Giving Birth to a Healthy Child. Dr Maizes is the Body of Wonder podcast co-host with Dr Andrew Weil. Her groundbreaking work, vibrant advocacy, and empowering guidance have made her a true icon in the field, inspiring both patients and healthcare professionals worldwide.

Board-certified in integrative medicine and cardiology. She received her medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine. She returned to her home state of New Jersey to complete her internal medicine residency and cardiovascular fellowship at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She founded her practice in 1989, blossoming, with her partners' help, into a full-service consultative and interventional practice. After 15 years of treating heart disease as an invasive cardiologist, Dr. Kominos looked to expand her knowledge and skills and completed the Andrew Weil Center Integrative Medicine fellowship program in 2007.

In 2012 she joined the Continuum Center for Health and Healing in NYC, where she established an integrative cardiology program. During her three years at the Center, she was fortunate to have worked with luminaries in integrative medicine: nutritionists, acupuncturists, physicians, and specialists in physical therapy, chiropractic, and homeopathy. Now, Dr. Kominos is back in her home state of New Jersey, where she has a private Integrative Cardiology and Wellness practice in West Long Branch. She promotes the principles of Integrative Medicine through community programs, professional lectures, and clinical consultations and serves on the American Board of Integrative Medicine.

Dr. George Schatz is a board-certified family medicine physician working as medical director of the Banner University Alvernon Family Medicine Clinic in Tucson, Arizona. He is certified in functional medicine by The Institute for Functional Medicine. He has completed a residential fellowship in integrative medicine through the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. He has specialized training in functional medicine earned firsthand at Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine and is the physician lead of the integrative medicine consult service for the Banner University Post-Acute COVID Clinic.

Medical Director of the Center for Integrative Medicine and a Professor of Medicine at from the University of Illinois, and a PhD (Immunology & Molecular Biology) from the University of Florida. He completed postdoctoral research training at the National Institutes of Health, residency training in Internal Medicine at University Hospitals, Cleveland (Case Western Reserve University), and a three-year fellowship in Allergy & Clinical Immunology at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Horwitz also completed a Residential Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, focusing on mind-body approaches to illness. He is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Allergy & Clinical Immunology, and Integrative Medicine.

In 2012, his textbook Integrative Rheumatology was released (Oxford University Press). In 2016, Dr. Horwitz was appointed to the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and USMLE test committee for Immunology. He also served as the Founding Chair of the American Board of Integrative Medicine (ABOIM).

Sanford Newmark, MD is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California and Director of Clinical Services at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. He is also the head of the Pediatric Integrative Neurodevelopmental Program at the Osher Center, specializing in the treatment of Autism, ADHD and other developmental or chronic childhood conditions. He also has a long-standing interest and expertise in nutrition and its impact on childhood development and general health. He combines conventional medicine with nutrition, behavior management, and various complementary modalities. Dr. Newmark has lectured widely on both autism and ADHD and has authored 3 chapters in Integrative Medicine textbooks. He has written a book entitled ADHD Without Drugs, a Guide to the Natural Care of Children with ADHD. His UCTV talk on ADHD has had over 4.6 million views.

Adi Benito is a clinical endocrinologist with an interest in the interaction of environmental factors (nutrition, environmental pollutants, stress) with the endocrine system. She is passionate about educating her patients and giving them practical tools to improve well-being.

She is a graduate of the Integrative Medicine Fellowship Class of 2010; is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism; and is a certified clinical densitometrist. She attended medical school in Spain, but her husband wooed her to the United States and she completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital and a fellowship in Endocrinology at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

Dr. Tori Hudson, Naturopathic Physician, graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1984 and has since served the college in many capacities including Professor, Medical Director, Associate Academic Dean, and Academic Dean. She is currently an adjunct clinical professor at NUNM, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Bastyr University. Dr. Hudson has been in practice for more than 35 years, is the medical director of her clinic, A Woman's Time, in Portland, OR, and is the director of product research and education for Vitanica. She is also the founder and co-director of Naturopathic Education and Research Consortium, a nonprofit for accredited naturopathic residencies.

Apple Bodemer is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After finishing her Dermatology residency, she completed an Integrative Medicine fellowship through the University of Arizona. She was the first Dermatologist to be Board Certified in Integrative Medicine and currently serves on the American Board of Integrative Medicine. She is also Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine. Additionally, she is a founding faculty of the Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program—an intensive program for Bord Certified Dermatologists—and serves as core faculty for the Integrative Skin Health Series and the Integrative Esthetician Certificate Program through LearnSkin. She has authored several chapters on Integrative Dermatology in the primary Integrative Medicine textbook and written curriculum for the University of Arizona Integrative Medicine Fellowship program as well as for the National Veterans Association Whole Health Initiative.

Amita Nathwani, MA is an esteemed Ayurvedic Doctor with over 20 years of clinical experience. As a renowned author, teacher, and practitioner, she is widely recognized as the provider for the providers. Amita is a graduate of the Maharishi School of Ayurveda in India and the Maharishi International University (MIU) in the United States. Her education, which spans continents, enables her to preserve the traditional teachings of Ayurveda while adeptly translating them into conventional medical models. Amita's extensive background includes teaching Anatomy and Physiology at acupuncture schools for over five years. This experience has equipped her with the unique ability to bridge the gap between the theoretical foundations of Ayurveda and their practical applications. Her deep understanding of pathophysiology enhances her capacity to integrate Ayurvedic principles seamlessly with contemporary medical practices. Through her multifaceted career, Amita continues to inspire and educate both practitioners and patients.

Donald I. Abrams, M.D. is the past chief of the Hematology-Oncology Division at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, an integrative oncologist at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. He graduated from Brown University and from the Stanford University School of Medicine. After completing an Internal Medicine residency at the Kaiser Foundation Hospital in San Francisco, he became a fellow in Hematology-Oncology at the University of California Francisco in 1980. During his fellowship, Dr. Abrams spent eight months working in the retrovirology laboratory of Harold Varmus, M.D. during the time that the first cases of AIDS were being diagnosed. He subsequently returned to the clinical arena where he was one of the original clinician/investigators to recognize many of the early AIDS-related conditions.

He conducted numerous clinical trials investigating conventional as well as complementary therapies in patients with HIV including therapeutic touch, Traditional Chinese Medicine interventions, medicinal mushrooms, medical marijuana and distant healing. His interest in botanical therapies led him to pursue the two-year Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona which he completed in December 2004. His particular passion in the field involves nutrition and cancer. Since completing his Fellowship, Dr. Abrams has been providing Integrative Medicine consultation and group medical visits to people living with and beyond cancer at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health He retired from UCSF in 2020 but is now recalled Emeritus status to continue his clinical work in integrative oncology at the Osher Center.

I studied Medicine at the University of London and Business Management at the University of Cambridge. I completed my internship in trauma and general surgery at Tel Hashomer/Tel Aviv University teaching hospital, before serving as a combat physician in two elite units of the Israeli Navy. I then emigrated to the USA in 2002 and completed a residency in Family Medicine at the Stamford Hospital/Columbia University Family Residency Program where I served as the chief resident.

I finished the University of Arizona Fellowship in 2007 and started working as the Director of Integrative Medicine at Stamford Hospital. I now run an insurance-based consultation service in Integrative Medicine, working with physicians from all over the Tri-state area. I am also an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Columbia University, where I teach a monthly seminar on botanicals to the third-year medical students. I received certification in Medical Acupuncture from SUNY Downstate Medical Center and certification in the ASCH Clinical Hypnosis. I have published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and regularly appear in local TV, radio and magazines discussing varied health topics.