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Dr. Born is a naturopathic physician, certified nutrition specialist (CNS), co-owner and chief medical officer of Born Integrative Medicine Specialists, PLLC.  He is a key opinion leader for Augurex Life Sciences Corp, naturopathic doctor for Karma Docs, and a medical advisor to Kale Diagnostics.  He is a domestic and international expert consultant to the dietary supplement industry.

He graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA in 2010 and completed his residency at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, its thirteen teaching clinics, with rotations at Evergreen and Harborview Medical Centers’ Emergency Medicine Departments, Virginia Mason Hospital’s department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Spine Clinic, and Swedish Hospital Integrative Family Medicine.

He is extensively published, has appeared on multiple news and national radio shows, and lectured as an expert for the National Psoriasis Foundation and National Arthritis Foundation.  He lectures at medical conferences across the country and internationally.

Dr. Born’s clinical focus is utilizing integrative medicine to treat families of all ages who have complex chronic diseases, with a strong interest in difficult and refractory cases of any condition and age.  He sees patients all over the US and globally.

Dr. Rick Brinkman is a motivational speaker and trainer best known for his Conscious Communication® expertise conveyed to millions of people via keynotes and trainings, radio, television, print interviews, and numerous award-winning books, videos and audio programs. He has presented over 4,000 programs in 18 countries to top companies, associations and government clients.

He is co-author of the international bestselling book, Dealing with People You Can't Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst, published by McGraw-Hill and translated into 25 languages. He is also co-author of four others, Life by Design: Bringing Out the Best in Yourself, Dealing With Relatives, Love Thy Customer, and Dealing with Meetings You Can’t Stand: How to Meet Less and Do More, available May 2017.

Dr. Rick’s unique presentation style of Educating through Entertainment showcases his acerbic wit and lively storytelling, engaging seven parts of the brain instead of just two from boring facts and figures. This promotes information retention and helps listeners to quickly utilize the communication skills he teaches, leaving his dynamic seminars with immediate, memorable takeaways.

Sharing human behavior insights and content-rich communication strategies, Dr. Rick helps organizations improve leadership performance, teamwork, soft skills, risk and meeting management, and teaches sales and service professionals how to apply his principles of Conscious Communication® to improve their bottom line results.

Dr. Rick has received numerous awards including Funniest Speaker of the Year by the Sales Forum and the Institute for Management Studies (IMS) Distinguished Faculty Award. He has been featured as a communication expert in the Wall St. Journal, O Magazine, CNN, CNBC, The New York Times, USA Today, and many others.

His clients include IBM, Intel, Aetna, NASA Astronaut Corps, Xerox, Chevron, Wells Fargo, Princeton University, the Under Secretary of Defense, LucasFilm, Sony Pictures, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, the FBI, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and countless associations.

Dr. Rick imparts sophisticated knowledge with a light-hearted touch. Using everyday situations, and character sketches, he creates a larger-than-life presentation that fills your people with comic and cosmic "shocks of recognition" and insight. In short, his techniques produce results-oriented action for your organization because the substance of Dr. Rick’s content is embedded by humor into memory.

Dr. Yakov Freed is a renowned Homeopath, Researcher, and Medical Doctor with over 25 years of clinical experience.  He received his MD from the Technion Faculty of Medicine in Israel.  He received his homeopathic training from the Israeli School of Classical Homeopathy. Dr. Freed studied with George Vithoulkas at the Greece International Academy of Classical Homeopathy.  He is the former Head of the Integrative Unit at the Tel Aviv Medical Center Cancer division and former researcher at The Sheba Medical Center Cancer Unit.  Dr. Freed has a private practice and is considered an International Expert in Cancer Related Fatigue.  His work has been published in leading publications.  He is a member of the committee for the Israeli Society of Complementary Medicine and a member of the Society of Integrative Oncology (SIO).  Dr. Freed is the developer of Encer.

Dave James earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Bridgeport in December  2009, where he was captain of the NCAA Cross Country Team. Following graduation, he was selected to  represent Team USA at three World Championships and is a two-time 100-mile United States Track and  Field Association National Champion. In April 2021, Dave returned to pursue a Doctorate of  Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University in Tempe, AZ. He is currently involved in multiple  projects at the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research at Sonoran University and presented HSV1  research at AANP in 2023, and a poster on Lymphedema and Naturopathic Approaches to Lymphatic  Malignancies to OncANP in 2024. Dave has spoken at OncANP on CAR T cellular therapy for CME. He  plans to complete a postgraduate naturopathic medical residency and pursue a career in chronic pain  management and naturopathic oncology, aiming to sit for the FABNO exam through OncANP. Dave has  shadowed FABNOs from coast to coast. He is a 4th-year ND student enrolled in the Regenerative  Medicine Honors Program at the Neil Riordan Center for Regenerative Medicine, where he is  conducting an observational study on PRP and Prolotherapy for chronic pain. Dave was president of his  cohort in 2021 during the pandemic and contributed to the COVID task force. He has served as a tutor  and TA for various classes. In his spare time, Dave enjoys spending time outdoors hiking with his dog  and spouse. He volunteers with NWB and Team RWB. 

Dr. Stephen Michael Nenninger is a 1995 graduate of naturopathic medical school with decades of experience in clinical practice. Over the years, they have successfully supported thousands of patients using individualized naturopathic modalities, including homeopathy, herbal medicine, dietary interventions, and allergy testing.

While many patients saw remarkable improvements, Dr. Nenninger noticed that a small but significant percentage—about 5%—did not respond as expected. This group included not only patients but also members of their own family, all of whom had been affected by autoimmune disease. Frustrated by the lack of lasting solutions for these complex cases, Dr. Nenninger began a deep and relentless search for answers.

After extensive research, a pivotal discovery emerged: the role of helminths—organisms such as hookworms—in immune system regulation. Historical and scientific evidence revealed that humans, along with all other mammals (and even dinosaurs), co-evolved with these organisms. The modern eradication of helminths may represent a significant shift in immune function, potentially contributing to the rise in autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

This insight became deeply personal when Dr. Nenninger's son was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a rare and life-threatening autoimmune condition. Conventional and natural therapies proved ineffective. However, after initiating carefully selected hookworm therapy, his laboratory markers normalized within three months—a powerful turning point in both his health and Dr. Nenninger’s clinical direction.

Dr. Nenninger is now regarded as a leading authority in helminthic therapy and may have the largest helminthic practice currently in existence. Their work continues to challenge conventional assumptions and offer new hope for patients with treatment-resistant autoimmune conditions. More on this innovative approach can be found in their book, available through their website.

Dr. Thom brings over 50 years of experience as a clinician, educator, and global lecturer, teaching proven medical principles and business skills to doctors, students, and the public. He earned his first post-doctoral degree in Dentistry from the University of Toronto in 1974, followed by two Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine degrees—from the Ontario College of Naturopathic Medicine (1986) and the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (1989), where he later served as Dean and professor for 25+ years.

In 2009, he received the prestigious Vis Award from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians for his dedication to the Healing Power of Nature. A prolific speaker and author, Dr. Thom has written five books on food intolerances, energy medicine, biological regulation, and trauma recovery.

 
Now based in Scottsdale, AZ, he continues to practice biological medicine and remains passionate about guiding people toward their optimal wellness through balance in body, mind, spirit, and energy.

Dr. Heidi Weinhold received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Washington & Jefferson College, and received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. In 2013 she received the Alumni Award from Sonoran University of Health Sciences in recognition of her contribution towards the advancement of Naturopathic Medicine. In 2017, her alma mater awarded her with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.  Dr. Weinhold received the 2017 Physician of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Association of Naturopathic Physicians.  Dr. Weinhold has a private practice and is the managing partner for Appalachian Botanical Company, LLC, a women-owned small business located in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.  She specializes in natural modalities to manage autoimmune conditions, to help manage side effects during conventional cancer treatment, and to help relieve stress and anxiety.