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In 2008, Ben Azadi was an obese man who went through a personal health transformation of releasing 80 pounds of extra weight, and getting metabolically healthy. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben has a 10 year mission to help over 1 million people naturally reverse their diabetes.
Ben, the founder of Keto Kamp, has over 17 years of experience in the health industry, and he's the author of four best-selling books, including his latest Keto Flex. Ben is the author of the upcoming book Metabolic Freedom, published with Hay House. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet since 2013.
He is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting.
Ben is the host of a top 15 podcast, The Metabolic Freedom Podcast which won Keto Podcast of The Year (2022) by The Metabolic Health Summit. Ben has the fast growing Ben Azadi YouTube channel with over 300,000 subscribers and 250 million video views, and TikTok channel with over 330,000 subscribers and over 50 million video views.
Ben is a keynote speaker who delivered a keynote lecture for Ketocon 2022, 2023, and Hack Your Health 2024; and he's been featured in Forbes, Tampa’s NBC WFLA, LA Weekly, Disrupt Magazine, NY Times Mag, LA Entertainment Weekly and other publications.
Brendan is a Mental and Metabolic Health Researcher, Functional Medicine Practitioner & Educator, Writer, and Speaker. He is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Nutrition Coach, Master Personal Trainer, USAW Sports Performance Coach, and Crossfit Trainer.
He began his career as a personal trainer and nutrition coach at the age of 18 after disappointingly being medically discharged from the United States Navy Seal training pipeline due to an injury. After being exposed to the power of functional lab testing in the start of his career, he began intensely pursuing that as a career path which has led him to be widely regarded as one of the top leading experts in Metabolic Health and Functional Education.
He is the proud owner and founder of the Metabolic Solutions Institute for Functional Health and Fitness Practitioners and the creator of the Functional Mental Health Practitioner Certificate Course (FMHP™). He is also the founder of the Metabolic Solutions Research & Education Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to ‘changing the way the world views mental health’ through advancing the science of Mental Health Dysfunction. He is also the creator of The Mental M.A.P.™, a cutting-edge Lab Panel for Mental Health, and the NeuroCeuticals™ Supplement Line.
When he’s not educating doctors/practitioners/professionals, helping clients overcome their most severe health struggles, or producing cutting edge scientific education, Brendan enjoys all things fitness and is probably working out. He also enjoys anything in nature and any activities that expand his heart, mind, and soul.
Caroline Alan is a health survivor and mineral expert. Coming from a career in the corporate world, Caroline found herself struggling physically, mentally and energetically. During her journey back to health, Caroline encountered plant-based minerals and their incredible ability to support a return to natural balance in the body.
Because of her personal experience, Caroline delved deep into research on why minerals are important in human physiology and how they work in the body. This journey took her deep into microbiology, molecular biology, cellular biology, agricultural soil science, the study of plant decomposition and more. As a result of her research, Caroline has become devoted to educating people about the benefits of mineral replenishment and the specific efficacy of plant-based humic and fulvic substances.
Caroline has been named the Mineral Geek by her audiences because she loves to talk about minerals to anyone who will listen. She is also the Co-Founder & CEO of BEAM Minerals, which provides liquid humic and fulvic mineral replenishment products.
Christy Westerfeld, Esq. is an attorney and legal resource for health and wellness coaches with over a decade of experience counseling online business owners, influencers, and entrepreneurs, drafting contracts, filing trademarks, speaking and educating on the legal basics of running a business both online and in person. She owns Coach Legally, LLC, an international legal education company, and Westerfeld Law, P.C., a California-based transactional and IP law firm, focusing on contracts, trademarks, and business entity creation.
Christy Westerfeld, Esq. is an attorney and legal resource for health and wellness coaches with over a decade of experience counseling online business owners, influencers, and entrepreneurs, drafting contracts, filing trademarks, speaking and educating on the legal basics of running a business both online and in person. She owns Coach Legally, LLC, an international legal education company, and Westerfeld Law, P.C., a California-based transactional and IP law firm, focusing on contracts, trademarks, and business entity creation.
Double-board certified physician in Preventive and Addiction Medicine with
double Master’s degrees in biochemistry and public health, Dr. Aimie Apigian is
the leading medical expert on how trauma becomes our biology and what to do
once it creates a chronic health condition.
Yet her inspiration comes from her personal experiences. Becoming a foster
parent and adopting during medical school, and then experiencing her own
health crisis in her early 30s, she has been on a journey to find practical tools
and solutions, beyond the diagnoses, pills, and traditional therapies that weren’t
addressing the root problem.
She now hosts a podcast, a YouTube channel, and online Summits working
closely with experts in the health and trauma space. She speaks around the
world, leads groups through her programs to address stored trauma in the body,
and teaches practitioners to do the same in her Biology of Trauma online
training.
Double-board certified physician in Preventive and Addiction Medicine with
double Master’s degrees in biochemistry and public health, Dr. Aimie Apigian is
the leading medical expert on how trauma becomes our biology and what to do
once it creates a chronic health condition.
Yet her inspiration comes from her personal experiences. Becoming a foster
parent and adopting during medical school, and then experiencing her own
health crisis in her early 30s, she has been on a journey to find practical tools
and solutions, beyond the diagnoses, pills, and traditional therapies that weren’t
addressing the root problem.
She now hosts a podcast, a YouTube channel, and online Summits working
closely with experts in the health and trauma space. She speaks around the
world, leads groups through her programs to address stored trauma in the body,
and teaches practitioners to do the same in her Biology of Trauma online
training.
Dr Aron Gonshor - PhD, DDS, FRCD(C), FAO
Dr Aron Gonshor is a Physiologist, Maxillofacial Reconstructive Surgeon and CEO of FLUIDS iQ, a fully accredited wellness laboratory that specializes in salivary, dried blood and both wet and dried urine screening tests. Dr Gonshor has published and lectured extensively to the worldwide wellness community on topics ranging from salivary hormone analysis, intestinal barrier function, as well as metabolic balance. He is presently acting as the Scientific Advisor for Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN)
Dr. Catherine Clinton, a licensed naturopathic physician, has spent over 17 years helping people overcome their health issues. She completed her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine. Diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions and Lyme disease while in medical school, she began the long and difficult journey of healing- a path that led to the commitment to help others to not only heal physically but to return to the relationships we evolved over millennia with for a deeper sense of health and belonging.
Dr. Catherine has multiple articles that have been published in peer-reviewed research journals. She maintains a small practice in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Catherine teaches doctors, healthcare practitioners and health enthusiasts from around the world in how to apply the principles of quantum biology for health and is a sought after speaker with speaking engagements across the globe.
Dr. Cathleen King, DPT is a physical therapist who is passionate about teaching
neuroscience-based practices targeting the brain and nervous system. She is the founder
and CEO of the Primal TrustTM Academy & Community. She weaves together brain
retraining, vagus nerve toning, somatic movement, and trauma-informed attachment repair techniques in her online, world-wide platform. Her focus is to help people with self-healing from chronic illness and trauma patterns. She personally found freedom from over a decade of debilitating health chronic Lyme disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, mold toxicity, PTSD and more and has been presenting as an expert on nervous system healing to both traditional medical providers and mind-body healing communities. Learn more at www.primaltrust.org.
Dr. Haroldo Magarinos is a Chilean dentist specializing in Periodontics, Oral Medicine, and Implantology.
After over a decade of conventional practice and university teaching, he decided to pursue his passion and become a board-certified naturopathic doctor in 2018
He also specialized in Integrative Biological Dental Medicine, Homeopathy, Live blood analysis, Peptide therapy, and Advanced Clinical Ozone therapy.
Dr. Haroldo has long been a strong advocate for the study of the human microbiome, with a firm belief that treating patients with dysbiosis has the power to prevent and even reverse many prevalent forms of chronic disease.
He is the current lead scientist and co-founder of DetoxU, a company dedicated to testing the most common environmental pollutants in humans and providing simple and effective solutions for improving people's natural detoxification pathways.
Dr. Ruth Roberts, the pioneer in pet health coaching and the visionary behind The Original CrockPet Diet, has been a guiding light for thousands of dogs and cats on their path to wellness. With her natural approach to healing, she's empowered pets to conquer formidable health challenges, from chronic kidney disease to GI illnesses, allergies, cancer, and beyond.
Now, Dr. Ruth is taking her mission even further. She's on a mission to democratize this knowledge, making it accessible to all pet parents. Her latest endeavor involves training and certifying Holistic Pet Health Coaches. These passionate individuals will work hand-in-paw with pet parents, offering holistic options and guidance on home-cooked food, all rooted in Dr. Ruth's pioneering wisdom. Together, they are transforming the landscape of pet health, one pet at a time.
Dr. Tom Moorcroft, America’s Lyme Recovery Expert and host of The Lyme Insider podcast, is renowned for his work with some of the most sensitive patients suffering from chronic Lyme disease, tick-borne co-infections, mold illness, and children with PANS/PANDAS. As the creator of the Lyme Disease Practitioner Mentorship program, he distills over 15 years of expertise into a unique, results-driven approach, empowering practitioners to confidently treat complex chronic illnesses.
Beyond his work in Lyme disease recovery, Dr. Tom is a passionate advocate for holistic well-being and sustainable success. Having navigated his own personal health crisis while building multiple thriving businesses, he discovered that true fulfillment comes from integrating passion, purpose, and well-being. This realization led him to create The Path of the Zenpreneur, a transformative program for healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs who want to break free from burnout, cultivate resilience, and align their success with a life of balance, purpose, and joy.
When it comes to getting healthy, Dr. Tom O'Bryan’s goal for you is ‘Making It Easy To Do the Right Thing’. As an internationally recognized, admired and compassionate speaker focusing on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and the development of autoimmune diseases, Dr. Tom's audiences discover that it is through a clear understanding of how you got to where you are, that you and your Dr. can figure out what it will take to get you well.
Dr. O’Bryan is considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and teaches that recognizing and addressing the underlying mechanisms that activate an immune response is the map to the highway towards better health. He holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He has trained and certified tens of thousands of practitioners around the world in advanced understanding of the impact of wheat sensitivity and the development of individual autoimmune diseases.
Dr. Tracy Gapin, MD, FACS, is a renowned expert in men’s health optimization and longevity, with over 25 years of experience as a board-certified urologist. He founded the Gapin Institute to help high- performing individuals, including entrepreneurs, executives, and athletes, achieve peak performance through personalized health programs. Dr. Gapin integrates advanced diagnostics, peptide therapy, epigenetics, hormone therapy, and wearable technology to monitor and transform his clients’ health, focusing on sustainable, measurable outcomes. A thought leader and author of bestsellers Male 2.0 and Codes of Longevity, Dr. Gapin has been featured on NBC, Entrepreneur Magazine, and at Dave Asprey’s Biohacking Conference. He is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging, the Age Management Medical Group, and the International Peptide Society.
William Davis, MD is cardiologist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wheat Belly series of books and, more recently, Super Gut. Recent human clinical trials that Dr. Davis conducted have revealed that it is possible to lose (fat) weight while preserving muscle, thereby preventing weight regain and enjoying improved body composition. Dr. Davis is also Chief Medical Officer at Realize Therapeutics Corp. which he co-founded to explore the new science of the microbiome to improve health and appearance, including body composition.
Heather Cooan is a double board-certified functional oncology nutrition consultant, lived experience mentor, and transformational coach with personal experience overcoming Hashimoto’s, Lichen Sclerosus, and Vulvar Cancer. She offers one-on-one, evidence-based support in nutritional care, lifestyle interventions, environmental design, nervous system regulation, and client-centered support for those living with cancer, autoimmunity, and complex chronic illness. Heather emphasizes bio-individuality and empowerment through personalized lab and genetic data.
Yuri Elkaim is a New York Times bestselling author, former professional athlete, renowned business strategist, and the founder and CEO of Healthpreneur®.
His journey into health and business was inevitable. After dealing with a host of health issues as a teenager, he eventually lost all of his hair at 17 years old to an autoimmune condition. This, along with his passion for sports (which led him down the path of playing professional soccer in his early 20s), propelled him into the health and fitness field.
Yuri’s authentic and caring approach allowed him to build a successful online health empire that went to help more than 500,000 to better health, while providing him the platform to write 3 bestselling books and sharing his message on major media outlets like Dr. Oz and The Doctors. In 2018, he sold this health business after 13 years at the helm.
With Healthpreneur®, he and his world-class team of coaches help health professionals and coaches leverage the internet to turn their expertise into high 6- and 7-figure virtual practices that create transformative results for more people without the grind.
Heather Cooan is a double board-certified functional oncology nutrition consultant, lived experience mentor, and transformational coach with personal experience overcoming Hashimoto’s, Lichen Sclerosus, and Vulvar Cancer. She offers one-on-one, evidence-based support in nutritional care, lifestyle interventions, environmental design, nervous system regulation, and client-centered support for those living with cancer, autoimmunity, and complex chronic illness. Heather emphasizes bio-individuality and empowerment through personalized lab and genetic data.
Jason Prall is a health educator, practitioner, author, & filmmaker. In 2018, his independent research and experience as a practitioner led him to create "The Human Longevity Project”, a 9-part film series that uncovers the true nature of chronic disease in our modern world. He is one of the owners of Cereset Encinitas, a Brain Balancing Center that helps those struggling with traumatic brain injuries, PTSD, anxiety, fatigue, and brain fog. Jason is also the author of the critically acclaimed book, “Beyond Longevity: A Proven Plan for Healing Faster, Feeling Better, and Thriving at Any Age”, and he's currently working on his next film series that explores ancient methods of healing mind, body, and soul from indigenous cultures around the world.
Jennifer Woodward, MS, is a women’s hormonal health expert who has helped over 1,200 women transform their health. After overcoming her own hormonal crisis, she now empowers women to thrive through perimenopause with clarity and confidence. She is the author of the book Easy Perimenopause.
Kiran is a research microbiologist and a health and wellness expert who aims to make complex information understandable to all. He has founded a number of successful health and supplement companies over the last 20 years including co-founding and leading Microbiome Labs, the preeminent, microbiome therapeutics focused brand among healthcare professionals. He is currently a co-founder and partner in 3 other companies that aim to revolutionize wellness care. He has conducted and published several research studies in scientific journals, has published chapters in scientific textbooks/references books, has global patents and is a sought after speaker on human health and the microbiome.
Lori is a college biology, nutrition, herbal, and wellness instructor, national board certified nutrition professional and holistic nutrition consultant, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, board registered herbalist, national board certified health and wellness coach. She created, developed, and instructs the Hill College Holistic Wellness Pathway. She is also the creator of several FDN Advanced courses. She loves spreading love and light, and helping others feel awesome on the inside and out so they can live their dreams and make this world more awesome!
Lori is a college biology, nutrition, herbal, and wellness instructor, national board certified nutrition professional and holistic nutrition consultant, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner, board registered herbalist, national board certified health and wellness coach. She created, developed, and instructs the Hill College Holistic Wellness Pathway. She is also the creator of several FDN Advanced courses. She loves spreading love and light, and helping others feel awesome on the inside and out so they can live their dreams and make this world more awesome!
Martha Carlin is a visionary entrepreneur, citizen scientist, and microbiome pioneer dedicated to unraveling the gut-brain connection in chronic diseases like Parkinson’s. After her husband’s Parkinson’s diagnosis in 2002, she leveraged her background in systems analysis to investigate gut dysbiosis as a potential root cause. Her self-driven research led to collaborations with leading scientists, including Dr. Sarkis Mazmanian (CalTech), Dr. Filip Scheperjans (Helsinki University), and Dr. Barry Ninham (Australian National University). She founded The BioCollective (2015) to crowdsource microbiome data for Parkinson’s research and launched BiotiQuest, creating clinically validated probiotics like Sugar Shift—a product supported by two peer-reviewed publications demonstrating its benefits for metabolic health. Martha also co-founded Ancient Organics BioScience (formerly PaleoBiotica), advancing soil and plant health through probiotics. A sought-after speaker, her 2016 TEDxBoulder talk, “Do Gut Bacteria Predict or Cause Diseases like Parkinson’s?”, ignited global dialogue on the microbiome’s role in neurodegeneration. She advocated for interdisciplinary, systems-based science at a 2016 White House roundtable and has been featured in The Scientist, Science News, and over 60 podcasts. Martha’s work aligns with Functional Diagnostic Nutrition’s principles, emphasizing root-cause resolution, personalized gut-health interventions, and the critical link between soil, food, and human microbiomes. Her mission—to democratize science and empower individuals through microbial innovation—makes her a transformative voice in functional health.
MaryAnn Marks is a pioneering researcher advancing functional blood chemistry analysis through bio-individual interpretation. As the founder and CEO of LabSmarts, she developed innovative software that enhances functional blood chemistry by integrating individually tailored reference ranges that account for unique biological and environmental factors.
With over 20 years of experience in technology and a decade in holistic health, she has advanced blood work interpretation by providing practitioners with a powerful tool that enhances clinical insights, streamlines practice efficiency, and empowers them to deliver more precise, personalized care.
In 1998, Michelle Reittinger was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. After more than a decade of traditional psychiatric treatments that only worsened her condition, she discovered an integrated, research-based treatment model that transformed her life and led to her full recovery.
Today, Michelle is a #1 international bestselling author, passionate public speaker, and bipolar recovery coach, dedicated to revolutionizing the way bipolar disorder is treated. She advocates for recovery and thriving—not just survival. Michelle lives in Herriman, Utah, with her husband, three children, and their beloved dog.
Rob Besner, PSc.D, Philanthropist, and the Chief Science Officer, device developer and Co- founder of Therasage, Premier Infrared Healing Products. Rob has always been an advocate of natural health and wellness. Graduating from Boston University in Pre-Med, Engineering, Psychology, and Business, he continued onto post graduate work at Case Western Medical School and Naturopathic Medicine. After many years of illness, Mr. Besner’s teenage daughter was diagnosed with Lyme Disease. This began his mission to find alternative, holistic and homeopathic avenues of treatment. He discovered the natural healing effects of Infrared frequencies and began developing specialized devices and applications. When he saw the positive results, he felt compelled to share what he had discovered, and formed Therasage, recognized as the leader in integrated Infrared technology. Therasage has built a reputation with the healthcare community and mainstream public by educating and creating special cutting edge applications and protocols, unique from the rest.
A Professor for the World Federation of Infrared Medicine Societies, annual contributor at the World Committee on Infrared, a member of the Education Committee of the prestigious Hippocrates Health Institute, a foundational member of the Holistic Leadership Council, Co-Producer of the Amazon Documentary Bio Hack Yourself, member of the Consumer Health Summit, community for founders in wellness and fitness, a presenter at Medical, Integrative, and Anti-Aging Health Conferences, as well as the host and contributor on podcasts, online summits, radio and TV health shows, best-selling author, board member of several non- profit organizations, and considered a leading scientist in the field of Integrated InfraRed technology. Besner continues to research and develop new devices and health science applications to bring the power of healing with nature to the world.
Sachin Patel is a father, husband, philanthropist, functional medicine practice success coach, speaker, author, breathwork facilitator, and plant medicine advocate.
Sachin is convinced that “the doctor of the future is the patient” and he has committed himself to helping others raise their consciousness, activate their inner doctor, and initiate their deepest healing through the use of lifestyle, and breathwork.
Sachin founded The Living Proof Institute through which he pioneered a revolutionary approach to patient-centered healthcare. Sachin coaches hundreds of practitioners around the world so that they are empowered to deliver affordable and inspired care to their communities through his Perfect Practice Mentorship Program.
He is an advocate of transforming the healthcare paradigm and he has devoted his life to the betterment of health care for both patients and practitioners.
Dig into advanced health topics with more than 25 experts that will help you navigate the rapidly evolving functional health space. These LIVE 60-min Zoom sessions will give you a deep-dive into BIG health topics that are truly moving the needle to transform people’s health, and how you can apply this in your own practice and life.
The event will take place over 5 days, from Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21. Each day, you’ll have FREE access to presentations from 5-7 functional health leaders as they speak on hot button topics. That’s 40+ hours of free education.
Staying true to FDN’s philosophy, the conversations will highlight how to leverage modern advancements through a timeless whole-person lens. We’ll examine multiple therapies & techniques, all of which play a role in uncovering “hidden stressors'' and resolving chronic health symptoms.
We’ll also share actionable guides and resources so you can more easily apply the principles you learn inside your own practice, because learning is great…but you’ve got to integrate & elevate!
We’ll wrap-up each day with high-level discussions and Q&A. That way you can get your specific questions answered by the experts and confidently apply this new information once you sign-off the Zoom meeting.
FDN is passionate about empowering you to get the most transformative results for your clients by leveraging the power of functional labs.
Which is why we’re excited to offer you an exclusive ticket to FDN’s “Intro to Functional Labs Week”! This is where we’ll cover the best functional labs on the market, and exactly how they can help you transform lives, and advance your career.
We’ve spent the last 15+ years helping 5,000+ health experts and enthusiasts grow wildly successful online health practices.
When these practitioners first came to us, they were passionate about holistic health, but it wasn’t until they gained deeper insights & methodologies that they were able to turn their passion into a thriving career.
Now we’re on a mission to help YOU do the same!
Because building a practice that allows you to transform people’s health (and your own), support your family, and schedule work around your life is one of the most fulfilling ways you can spend this one life of yours.
Ready to dip your toes into our community of health experts?
I don’t work in a health-related field, but I’m interested. Is this event for me?
Yes! While Holistic Health Week is particularly geared towards established or aspiring health coaches and practitioners, this event will benefit anyone who’s interested in learning more about how to build better health using a functional approach.
Is the entire event LIVE?
Yes! While Holistic Health Week is particularly geared towards established or aspiring health coaches and practitioners, this event will benefit anyone who’s interested in learning more about how to build better health using a functional approach.
Will there be recordings available?
Yes! Your free ticket includes access to LIVE events only. BUT as soon as you claim your ticket, you’ll be directed to a page that asks if you’d like to upgrade to a “VIP Pass” and snag permanent access to all the recordings.
What if I can’t make it to every conversation?
We know you’re busy! That’s why we recommend upgrading to the VIP Pass for a small fee, so you don’t miss a hot conversation. You’ll also receive the speaker schedule the week of the event, so you can block off your calendar and plan your days around the presentations you want to hear most.
“If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.”
This is the ONLY place you’ll get to hear these exact conversations! If you’re looking to further your functional health education and grow your practice, join us.