Dr. Gustavo Orozco Aviña

Functional, Preventive & Sports Cardiologist – Guadalajara, Mexico

Dr. Gustavo Orozco Aviña is a functional, preventive, and sports cardiologist based in Guadalajara, Mexico. He specialises in integrative cardiovascular care, with a focus on preventive strategies, metabolic health, and the impact of lifestyle and nutrition—particularly Omega-3 fatty acids—on cardiac function.

He currently serves as President of the Medical Board at the Institute of Resolutive Medicine, a leading organisation dedicated to advanced and integrative approaches in healthcare. He is also CEO of NDI Predictive Lab, a pioneering company in predictive health analytics.

Dr. Orozco is widely recognised for integrating clinical cardiology with the principles of functional medicine to optimise long-term cardiovascular health.

Clinical Pharmacist, Certified Nutritionist & Global Leader in Integrative Health

Jim LaValle is a clinical pharmacist, certified nutritionist, and internationally recognised expert in integrative and precision health. With over 40 years of experience, he is the founder of Metabolic Code®, a health technology platform designed to identify and address metabolic imbalances.

Jim currently serves as Co-Chairman of A4M (American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine), President of the International Peptide Society, and Chief Science Officer at MIORA Centers for Longevity and Performance by Life Time. He has worked with elite athletes, military personnel, and first responder teams in high-performance and recovery programmes.

Author of more than 26 books—including Cracking the Metabolic Code and Your Blood Never Lies—LaValle is a leading voice in advancing integrative care for optimal health and healthy ageing.

Award-Winning Physician, Dual Board-Certified in OB/GYN and Integrative Medicine

Dr. Felice Gersh is a multi-award-winning physician, dual board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and in Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a practice that delivers comprehensive women’s healthcare by combining evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic medicine.

Dr. Gersh received her education from Princeton University, USC School of Medicine, Kaiser Hospital, and the University of Arizona School of Medicine. She was honoured with the prestigious Outstanding Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award while teaching obstetrics and gynaecology at the Keck USC School of Medicine, where she served for 12 years as a Clinical Assistant Professor.

Currently, she is an Affiliate Faculty Member in the Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine, where she regularly mentors and evaluates student case presentations for final exams.

Dr. Gersh is the bestselling author of PCOS SOS, PCOS SOS Fertility Fast Track, and Menopause: 50 Things You Need to Know, and has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific articles. A prolific speaker, she has also appeared in several documentaries and series, including The Real Skinny on Fat with Montel Williams, Fasting with Valter Longo, Ph.D., and The Business of Birth Control.

Physician, Specialist in Sexual Health and Bioidentical Hormone Therapy – Tijuana, Mexico

Dr. Paola Rosales Morales is a general practitioner who graduated from the Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana campus. She holds a master’s degree in Educational Sexology from the Mexican Institute of Sexology and has six years of experience treating sexual dysfunction in both women and men. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Regenerative Medicine at the Mexican Institute for Executive Training.

With nine years of experience in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, Dr. Rosales is the Medical Director of Longev, an integrative clinic specialising in regenerative and functional medicine in Tijuana, Baja California.

Beyond her clinical work, she is the host of the popular podcasts Dosis Sexual and Tengamos Sexo y Salud con la Dra. Paola Rosales. Her commitment to education and holistic health is reflected in both her professional journey and personal life, where she proudly embraces her role as a mother.

Triple Board-Certified Cardiologist, Cardiovascular Surgeon & Nutraceutical Innovator – Cleveland, Ohio

Dr. Nikolaos Tsirikos-Karapanos is a triple board-certified cardiologist, cardiovascular surgeon, researcher, pharmacist, and physician. He is the formulator of the world’s only water-soluble zeolite-based supplements, which hold triple patents in the U.S., as well as patents in Canada, Japan, Russia, and South Korea—with additional patents pending in 28 other countries.

As President and CEO of Metron Nutraceuticals, based in Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Tsirikos-Karapanos continues to lead the development of cutting-edge health products. His work bridges advanced cardiovascular care with innovative nutraceutical research, solidifying his reputation as a global leader in both fields.

Physician Specialising in Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition – Mexico City

Dr. Paulina Garnica is a medical doctor who graduated from La Salle University and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from Anáhuac University.

She is certified in Functional Medicine by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) / Asociación Mexicana de Medicina Funcional (AMF).

Her areas of expertise include the treatment of hormonal and metabolic disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), insulin resistance, and thyroid conditions.

Dr. Garnica provides comprehensive patient care by integrating medicine and nutrition through a functional lens—focusing on addressing the root causes of disease to support true healing.

María Paula Ortega is a Natural Medicine Coach and Healer, trained at the School of Natural Medicine in London with specializations in Naturopathy, Herbal Medicine, and Quantum Botany. She is certified as a Holistic Health Practitioner by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.

She is the author of the book “Niños Inmunes: comida para niños sanos y fuertes” (“Immune Children: Food for Healthy and Strong Kids”) and has appeared as a television chef on Televisa Deportes, in addition to hosting the digital program “Somos Inmunes.” An international speaker, she leads health, yoga, cooking, and nutrition retreats and seminars, and designs wellness programs for companies, government institutions, and schools.

Her practice focuses on guiding people of all ages through their healing journeys, using nutrition, herbal medicine, and supplementation as key tools to address chronic and degenerative conditions, including cancer, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances, overweight, and digestive disorders.

Dr. Irene Correa Villanueva is a Biological Dentist, specialist in Oral Prosthetics and Implantology, and founder of O.Bío Clínica de Odontología Biológica in Mexico City. She earned her degree in Dentistry from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and completed her postgraduate studies in Oral Prosthetics and Implantology at UNAM’s Graduate and Research Division. With more than 22 years of clinical experience, she also served for over 13 years as a professor at UNAM’s Graduate and Research Division.

She is certified by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) in Biological Dentistry and in the SMART protocol (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique). In addition, she has earned certifications in Biological Dentistry and Ozone Therapy with Drs. Augusto Cura and Fadi Sabbah in Chile, as well as in Neurofocal Dentistry and Neural Therapy from the Neural Therapy Institute in Barcelona, Spain.

Dr. Correa holds two master’s degrees: one in Biological Dentistry specializing in Masticatory and Respiratory Rehabilitation and Airway Health, and another in TMJ and Bruxism. Her practice is dedicated to identifying root causes and harnessing the healing power of Biological Dentistry.

Dr. Arti Chandra, MD, MPH, IFMCP, is a family physician with more than 30 years of experience. She was among the first cohort of physicians to be certified in Functional Medicine by the Institute for Functional Medicine (USA), holds board certification in Integrative Medicine, and earned a Master’s in Public Health with a focus on Maternal-Child and Global Health.

For over 15 years, she founded and directed the Functional Medicine program at Providence/Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, one of the first hospital-based functional medicine initiatives in the United States. She later served as Medical Director at Vida Integrated Health and currently combines her private practice with education, consulting, and the development of organizational wellness programs. Her work places a special emphasis on the intersection of food as medicine, soil health, and human health—both physical and mental—with the goal of preventing chronic disease, improving population health, and fostering equitable, thriving communities. In her clinical practice, she continues to care for patients of all ages, with a particular focus on women’s health across the lifespan.

An active educator and collaborator, Dr. Chandra is part of the faculty at the Institute for Functional Medicine and is a frequent speaker for professional and community audiences. Her passion for food as a therapeutic tool has led her to collaborate with nutritionists, chefs, farmers, and educators to expand access to nutrition-based healing approaches. She is a member of the Design Team of the Nutrient Density Alliance within the Soil & Climate Alliance, teaches in the Soil Advocacy Training program at Kiss the Ground, and partners with the Rodale Institute on projects linking soil health to human health. She also serves as a medical advisor to Wunderground Coffee in the emerging field of medicinal mushrooms.

In addition, she has held leadership roles including service on the Board of Directors of Toxic-Free Futures, the Leadership Council of the Personalized and Lifestyle Medicine Institute, and as an advisor to Big Bold Health.