Peeka Trenkle holds a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. With 40 years of experience as an intuitive healer, herbalist and homeopathic consultant, her deep interest lies in the integration of spiritual and physical healing and how our relationship with the natural world affects our well-being.
David Winston, RH (AHG), an internationally known herbalist, lecturer, author, ethnobotanist and founder of the deeply respected company, Herbalist & Alchemist, has been studying, practicing, teaching and researching Chinese, Western/Eclectic and Southeastern American herbal traditions for 45+ years, and his world-renowned two-year herbal studies program, the David Winston Center for Herbal Studies, has been educating a wide range of healthcare providers in clinical herbal medicine since 1980. David also has one of the largest private herbal research libraries in the U.S, the Herbal Therapeutics Research Library and was a co-founder of the American Herbalists Guild, the first professional herbalists’ organization in the US. He is a consultant to hundreds of prominent physicians (MDs, NDs, DOs, DCs) throughout the US, Canada and Europe and has authored hundreds of articles and a number of books on herbs.
Patricia Pimentel Selassie, received her Naturopathic Doctorate degree from Bastyr University. Known by her patients as “a doctor you can talk to,” Dr. Selassie blends an evidence-based naturopathic medicine with an intuitive coaching style so people can be their healthiest best and live their life’s purpose. She is the founder and owner of the New Flower Center for Naturopathic Medicine in Brooklyn, NY. An expert on the clinical uses of CBD, Dr. Selassie has lectured on CBD to health professionals and consumers, as well as been a consultant for several CBD companies. Her new book is entitled, “Aging Brilliantly, How to Eat, Move, Rest and Socialize your way to long life.”
Drew DiVittorio, Dipl, is a nutritional consultant who maintains a private practice in Chinese Medicine and the Taoist Healing. He is currently the founder and primary instructor at the New York Institute of Herbal Medicine & Nutrition, a one-year professional training program in classical Chinese herbology and nutrition. Drew was an adjunct associate professor at the University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute for 10 years, is currently on the teaching staff at the The Open Center, and teaches in the Green Medicine program. He lectures nationally on nutrition and Chinese medicine and has been featured on Good Day New York, Fox News Channel, MSNBC and Alive & Wellness with Carol Martin. Drew is also a popular speaker at colleges, hospitals, senior communities and Fortune 500 companies. His speaking credits include Xymogen, Metagenics, New York University, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York Medical College, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Ronald McDonald House and Gilda’s Club.
Petr Janata Ph.D., a UC Davis professor, received his B.A. from Reed College and his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. His research focuses on how brain mechanisms of expectation, imagery, sensorimotor coupling, memory and emotion support strong experiences with music, such as music-evoked remembering and being in the groove.
Richard P. Brown, MD, is Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University and a graduate of Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Brown is a co-author of more than 100 scientific articles, books and chapters and is a certified teacher of Aikido (4th Dan), qigong, yoga and meditation. He gives 100+ lectures and courses every year. Dr. Brown’s neurophysiological theory explains the benefits of yogic breathing for health and stress resilience. He develops mind-body workshops for peak performance, healthcare professionals, military, disaster survivors, refugees, the 9/11 community and the general public.
List of Publications:
Brown RP, Gerbarg PL. Breathing Techniques in Psychiatric Treatment. In Complementary and Integrative Treatments in Psychiatric Practice, edited by Gerbarg PL, Brown RP and Muskin PR. Washington D.C., American Psychiatric Association Publishing, 2017, 241-250.
Gerbarg PL, Brown RP, Streeter CC, Katzman M, Vermani M. Breath Practices for Survivor and Caregiver Stress, Depression, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Connection, Co-regulation, Compassion. Integrative and Complementary Medicine OBM, April 2019. DOI: 10.21926/obm.icm.1903045
Gerbarg PL, Wallace G, Brown RP. Mass disasters and mind-body solutions: Evidence and field insights. International Journal of Yoga Therapy. 2011. 2(21):23-34.
Priti Robyn Ross, E-RYT 500, who holds advanced certifications in Kripalu Yoga and Integrative Yoga Therapy, has been teaching for over 25 years. She has directed trainings in Kripalu, Prana, and Integrative Yoga Therapy, including a groundbreaking program at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center with Dr. Mehmet Oz, and has developed many clinical and corporate yoga and wellness programs worldwide.
