John Rumberger, MD, PhD, FACC
World's Leading Heart Scan Expert
Web: www.theplc.net

Dr. Rumberger was formerly Professor of Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases at the Mayo Clinic, and on the faculty of University of Iowa (1981-1987), where his reputation as leader in the development of electron-beam tomography (EBT) of the heart was established. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles and 35 book chapters. Dr. Rumberger is an authority on the use of heart scans for evaluation of coronary artery calcification and in developing practice guidelines for interpretation in patients.  He is presently Medical Director of The Princeton Longevity Center in Princeton, New Jersey, and specializes in preventive cardiology and cardiovascular imaging.  Dr. Rumberger received his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and his doctorate in engineering from Ohio State University. He completed training in internal medicine at Ohio State University Hospitals and fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Iowa Hospitals.

William R. Davis, MD, FACC
Heart Disease Reversal Expert
Web: www.trackyourplaque.com

Dr. Davis is author of Track Your Plaque and founder of the Track Your Plaque website, both of which are devoted to the concept of early detection of heart disease using CT heart scans. He is a vocal advocate of self-empowering strategies to reduce risk of heart disease. He is Medical Director of Milwaukee Heart Scan and practices cardiology in the Milwaukee area. He is a graduate of St. Louis University School of Medicine and obtained his training in medicine and cardiology at the Ohio State University Hospitals and Case-Western Reserve/ MetroHealth Medical Centers.

Dwight C. Lundell, MD
Leading Cardiovascular Surgeon
Web: www.thecureforheartdisease.net

Dr. Lundell's experience in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery over the last 25 years includes certification by the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Lundell was a pioneer in "Off-Pump" heart surgery reducing surgical complications and recovery times. He's in the Beating Heart Hall of Fame and has been listed in Phoenix Magazine’s Top Doctors for 10 years.
He has been recognized by his peers as a leader and has served as Chief resident at the University of Arizona and Yale University Hospitals and later served as Chief of Staff and Chief of Surgery.

Erika Schwartz, MD
Women's Health Expert
Web: www.drerika.com

Dr Erika helps women at all stages of life to feel great by attaining their personal natural balance with their hormones and their way of life. An expert on all things hormonal, Dr. Schwartz has appeared on television programs like O’Reilly Factor, Hardball with Chris Matthews, The View, CBS Early Show, CNN, Fox News Channel, ABC, PBS, in national and local newspapers and magazines.

Natural Energy, published by CP Putnam and sons (1999), was the first book published by Dr. Schwartz. Dr. Schwartz has been quoted in Newsweek, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Self Magazine and is the author of three other acclaimed books. Dr. Schwartz's latest book is The Teen Solution: The Safe and Effective Path to Health and Self-Confidence. She is also the founder of the International Hormone Institute, to research and educate the public about the positive benefits of natural hormones.

Loren Cordain, PhD
Nutrition and Metabolic Syndrome Expert
Web: www.thepaleodiet.com

Dr. Cordain received his Ph.D. in Health from the University of Utah in 1981 and has been employed as a Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State University for the past 23 years.  He is married and has three sons.

Featured on Dateline NBC, the front page of the Wall Street journal, and the New York Times, Loren Cordain is widely acknowledged as one of the world's leading experts on the natural human diet of our Stone Age ancestors.  He is the author of more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and abstracts.  His research into the health benefits of Stone Age Diets for contemporary people has appeared in the world's top scientific journals including the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the British Journal of Nutrition, and the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition among others.  Dr. Cordain's popular book, The Paleo Diet, has been widely acclaimed in both the scientific and lay communities.  His newest offering, The Paleo Diet for Athletes, is slated for publication in August 2005.  He is the recent recipient of the Scholarly Excellence award at Colorado State University for his contributions into understanding optimal human nutrition.

Michel Nischan
Healthful Cuisine and Nutritional Therapy Expert
Web: www.michelnischan.com

Renowned chef and best-selling author, Michel Nischan is credited with creating a "cuisine of well-being" honored by the American Heart Association.

He recently won a 2004 James Beard Award for his first cookbook, TASTE, Pure and Simple (Chronicle Books; 2003), a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-seller.  He is a frequent guest chef on the Oprah Winfrey Show and is collaborating with nationally known cardio-thoracic surgeon Mehmet Oz on nutritional therapies for heart patients.

Georgianna Donadio MSc, DC, PhD
Nutrition and Health Education Expert
Web: niwh.org

Dr. Donadio is founder and director of The National Institute of Whole Health in Boston, Massachusetts, and is well known for her work as an integrated health expert, medical educator, author and health care provider. In addition to raising three children, teaching and practicing Integrative Health Care for over 30 years, she is the host of a nationally syndicated, weekly cable TV program, Woman to Woman®, and the acclaimed web radio program, Celebrating Whole Health!™.

Liz Neporent, MA, CSCS
Exercise Physiology Expert
Web: www.lizzyfit.com

Liz Neporent holds a masters degree in exercise physiology and is certified by the American Council on Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She’s also on the board of directors of the American Council on Exercise. Along with Suzanne Schlosberg, she’s the co-author of Fitness for Dummies, Weight Training for Dummies and her latest The Fat-free Truth. She also co-authored Buns of Steel and authored Fitness Walking for Dummies and The Ultimate Body: 10 Perfect Workouts for Women.

In addition to being a writer, Liz is a sought-after personal trainer, fitness consultant and speaker. When she’s not busy spreading the word about health and fitness, she is out with her husband, Jay Shafran, running, rock climbing, hiking, or hitting the gym.

Kelli Calabrese, MS, CSCS
Exercise and Personal Training Expert
Web: www.kellicalabrese.com

Kelli is a 17 year fitness industry veteran. She is the 2004 Personal Trainer of the Year for online training. Kelli is on the Board of Directors for the American Association of Personal Trainers, An Expert Fellow for the National Board of Fitness Examiners and the Lead Exercise Physiologist for NESTA (National Endurance Sports Trainers Association). Kelli has 3 science degrees in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Exercise Physiology and Biology and over 20 fitness and nutrition related certifications.  She is the co-author of "Feminine, Firm and Fit - Building A Lean Strong Body in 12 Weeks" which is available at www.FeminineFirmandFit.com. Kelli is available for fitness consulting online, in person or over the phone.  She can be reached at Kelli@KelliCalabrese.com.

Gay Riley, MS, RD, CCN
Nutrition Expert
Web: www.netnutritionist.com

Gay has been in private practice for the past 18 years as a nutritionist for individuals, corporations, professional athletes and sport teams, local and national celebrities, restaurant chains, and medical institutions. Because of her varied background in fitness, hospital and clinic settings, Gay has expertise in several nutrition specialties, including diabetes, obesity, eating disorders, hypertension, and pregnancy.

As a licensed and registered dietitian, Gay is able to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for the nutritional management of medical conditions such as gestational diabetes, diabetes, high cholesterol, food allergies, and eating disorders.

Gay is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN), which includes training in herbal and homeopathic modalities, diagnostic testing and functional nutrition, and education in therapeutic applications for vitamin and mineral supplementation. She is a member of The International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN).

Gay is the author of The Pocket Personal Trainer, a pocket-sized book of information on exercise and nutrition, and has published nutrition and diet articles in various magazines, newspapers and professional journals. In addition, she has appeared on numerous radio and television programs and she is on the advisory board for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).

Gay has earned a bachelor's degree in clinical dietetics and a master's degree in nutrition and exercise from Texas Woman's University.

Jeff Galloway
Fitness And Running Expert
Web: www.jeffgalloway.com

US Olympian, author of top selling running books in North America, Galloway's Book on Running, Marathon You Can Do It!, Runner's World columnist, inspirational speaker to over 200 running and fitness sessions each year, designer of the walk-run, low mileage marathon training program-with an over 98% success rate Jeff Galloway spends the time necessary to answer the questions of thousands of beginners, recreational runners, aspiring marathoners and time goal runners-every year.

He has worked with over 150,000 average people in training for specific goals and is the inventor of the Galloway RUN-WALK method. His innovative ideas have opened up the possibility of running and completing a marathon to almost everyone. Philosophically, Jeff believes that we were all designed to run and walk, and he keeps finding ways to bring more people into the positive world of exercise.

Dawn Davis, RN
Lipid Management Expert
Web: www.trackyourplaque.com

Dawn is a licensed RN with several years experience in managing a Lipid Clinic in a busy cardiology practice. She is among the behind-the-scenes professionals in the Track Your Plaque program assisting in program design and development. Dawn is also a principal manager and administrator for the Track Your Plaque program conducted locally in the Milwaukee area.

Nisha Jackson, PhD, MS, WNP
Hormone Replacement Expert
Web: www.nishaonhealth.com

Nisha Jackson is the owner of Southern Oregon Health and Wellness, P.C., a practice dedicated to hormonal health. She is also the owner of Body Analysis Clinic, Inc., a medical weight management center. Having specialized in women’s health since 1991, Nisha Jackson has dedicated her practice to hormonal wellness, helping both women and men improve their lives through hormonal balance. She is a radio and TV personality, author, national lecturer, spokesperson, and women’s health advocate.

Nisha Jackson hosts a call-in show Monday through Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 9:00 on radio station KDOV 91.7 FM, broadcast throughout southern Oregon and northern California. She also presents a weekly “Health Tips” feature during the Wednesday evening news on NEWS10, the CBS affiliate in Medford, Oregon.