Jennifer Nicole Bianchini is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, mind-body wellness expert and board-certified Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP) with over 15 years of experience in clinical nutrition and functional medicine. She is the founder of Body to Soul Health, a private practice dedicated to evidence-based, personalized care that integrates the science of nutrition with mind-body, holistic lifestyle techniques.

Jennifer specializes in women's health, with a focus on gut, hormone, and metabolic health, and is known for her unique approach that combines functional nutrition with nervous system regulation, mindfulness, yoga, and whole-person healing. She is the creator of the Find Your CALM method—a science-backed, mind-body framework that helps women regulate their nervous systems, rebalance key systems, and reconnect with their health on a deeper level. She holds advanced certifications in mindful eating, yoga instruction, and integrative and functional nutrition, and has extensive experience supporting clients with complex, chronic conditions using root-cause, systems-based approaches.

In addition to her clinical practice, Jennifer contributes to national media outlets and professional platforms, educating both the public and healthcare providers on topics such as vagus nerve function, stress physiology, and nutrition interventions for hormone and gut-related imbalances. She is passionate about advancing the field of IFMNT through clinician education, whole-person care, and strategies that support sustainable healing across body, mind, and spirit.

In her personal time, Jennifer finds joy in traveling, hiking, and spending time outdoors, especially at the beach. She loves exploring new things, learning continuously, practicing yoga, walking, cooking and sharing new adventures with her partner, loved ones, and friends. She remains dedicated to staying at the forefront of functional medicine to advance the health and well-being of the world.

After completing a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from Wake Forest University and working in academic and clinical labs, Dr. Kate Dwyer pivoted careers to pursue nutrition and wellness. She completed her didactic requirements at Appalachian State University and a dietetic internship at Lenoir Rhyne University, obtaining her registered dietitian credentials. She furthered her education by earning her Master's in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine degree and a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition through the University of Western States.

She applies her functional nutrition expertise in her women's health practice, providing a personalized, integrative approach to optimize well-being by addressing women's unique nutritional needs and hormonal health. Dr. Kate Dwyer is a member of the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine practice group. In her free time, you can find her trail running in the mountains of western North Carolina with her two dogs and proclaiming the benefits of her favorite nutrient, choline.

Elyse Krawtz, MS, RDN, LD is a Principal Nutrition Consultant at 1031 Everyday Wellness Solutions in Atlanta, Ga. specializing in integrative nutrition for gastrointestinal and immune conditions. Elyse completed her undergraduate education in Nutritional Science at Pepperdine University and her dietetic internship focused on clinical research at Emory.

During her graduate studies at Georgia State University, Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Elyse studied T Regulatory cells and gastrointestinal autoimmunity. She leverages her clinical and research experience to provide evidence-based nutrition interventions, clear patient education content, and support healthcare providers through nutrition and wellness content.

With 27 years of experience as a registered dietitian nutritionist, Natalie is a well-seasoned practitioner. A board-certified specialist in oncology nutrition, Natalie is the founding dietitian for the nutrition program at the University of California, San Francisco Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and is the clinical nutrition specialist at Smith Integrative Oncology in San Francisco. On a daily basis, she works with patients through her integrative & functional nutrition private practice. Natalie provides nutrition counseling and frequently presents nationally on various cancer and integrative health focused nutrition topics. She has taught college courses and cooking classes, and has been extensively involved in community outreach.

Natalie is highly regarded in her industry and is often sought out for her expert opinion. She has been interviewed by The New York Times, NBC, Fortune magazine, Cure magazine, MAMM magazine, Runner's World, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Recent publications include Oncology Nutrition for Clinical Practice (co-editor and author; Health & Wellness: Living with Prostate Cancer for the Prostate Cancer Foundation; and nutrition chapters in Clinical Nutrition for Oncology Patients, Everyone’s Guide to Cancer Therapy, Everyone’s Guide to Cancer Survivorship, Nutritional Issues in Cancer Care and Supportive Cancer Care: The Complete Guide for Patients and their Families.

Cindi Lockhart is a respected board-certified integrative and functional nutrition practitioner with over 33 years of experience training nutrition, fitness, and medical practitioners including the Army and CEU-based courses and certifications. Along with practitioner training, Cindi has been cited regularly in the Experience Life Magazine and regularly engages in public speaking events.

Cindi also maintains a personal practice as she believes the only way she can effectively educate and inspire other practitioners is through her own practical experience with clients. Her focus lies on optimizing one's health and day-to-day function by getting to the root cause(s) of dysfunction through comprehensive assessments and targeted nutrition and lifestyle protocols: nutrition, exercise, stress management, sleep optimization, supplementation, and environmental toxin exposure.

In addition to one-to-one coaching, Cindi continues to develop progressive health-improvement programs such as group fasting and menopause programs. Cindi has extensive expertise in hormone imbalances, gut health, thyroid dysfunction, cancer prevention, detoxification and weight loss.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading (most practice-related), working out, hiking, preparing nutritious meals, and being out in nature with her family and dog.

Dr. Melissa A. Murphy, PhD, RDN earned her doctoral degree in Nutritional Science at Rutgers University, studying the regulation of blood pressure and its relationship to micronutrient metabolism. Her work is broadly focused on metabolism and health, with focuses on taste perception and cephalic phase response, one carbon metabolism, and nitrates. She has specialties in nutritional biochemistry and cardiovascular health. She is currently a California Delegate for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Dr. Murphy is a member of the World Naturopathic Foundation Research Committee and pursues work in the area of "food as medicine" as well as well as individualized and holistic nutrition, alternative medicine, mindfulness. She is interested in bridging the gap between eastern and western medicine and integrating these practices.

Through her work in academia, Dr. Murphy has also studied educational pedagogy with focus on technology in learning and active learning methods. She is currently pursuing research on artificial intelligence in the classroom and in healthcare practice. She has earned grants from Course hero for this work and is also a subject matter expert on this topic for Course Hero and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Outside of academia, Dr. Murphy has explored many hobbies including crafting puppeteering, endurance sports and acrobatics. She is also a trained Reiki practitioner and facilitates many mindfulness practices. She tries to be well rounded and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Darla O'Dwyer is a registered dietitian with a Ph.D. in food and nutrition. She has been a faculty member at Stephen F. Austin State University since 2003, where she currently serves as the director of the Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health and the Coordinator of the Food, Nutrition, and Dietetics program.

Darla is passionate about integrative and functional nutrition, incorporating this knowledge into her teaching to inspire her students. In addition to her academic role, she runs a private practice focused on digestive and autoimmune disorders.

This hands-on experience enhances her ability to teach both the clinical aspects and the business side of nutrition consulting. Her research interests include the gut microbiome, dietary supplements, and fermented foods. Outside of work, Darla enjoys entertaining family and friends, cooking delicious meals, reading, exercising, and spending quality time with her family, including her beloved pets.

Dr. Raj is a teaching professor and director of the Graduate Program in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at Syracuse University and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. Raj holds a B.Sc. degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Madras University and M.Sc. degree from Bombay University in India. She subsequently completed her M.S and PhD degrees in Nutrition Science from Syracuse University. Dr Raj teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in the nutrition department at Syracuse University and has spearheaded the development of graduate level courses in Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Syracuse University.

Dr. Raj has been actively involved with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for over 3 decades. She has served as Newsletter Editor, Chair for the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group and Chair for Professional development for the Global member interest group. She has also served as a committee member and is co-author for the development of Standards of Practice and Standards for Professional Performance for the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine for the Academy. She serves as the Chair for the Evidence Analysis Systematic Review of Vegetarian diets supported by the Academy's Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice group. Currently Dr Raj is the GMIG Coordinator for the awards and grants.

Dr. Raj has written journal articles, presented posters, developed dietetics related educational resources, written book chapters and given presentations highlighting the unique South Asian Indian food culture and role of food as medicine. Recently she authored two chapters on Hindu and Buddhist Dietary practices for the upcoming edition of Culture, Foodways, and Counseling: A Guide to Culturally Sensitive Nutrition Care in the United States.

Dr. Raj is a recent recipient of the 2023-2024 Laura J and L. Douglas Meredith Teaching Recognition Award for Continuing Excellence at Syracuse University. She also received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine DPG in 2024.

Combining her credentials as a registered dietitian nutritionist and registered herbalist, Dina cultivates a unique approach to integrative health. Dina began her career as a clinical dietitian specializing in pediatric, neonatal and critical care nutrition. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Florida International University in 1990 and later completed the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy's certification program.

Dina's transition to a focus on botanical medicine illuminated the potent synergy between nutrition and herbalism, forming a foundation for her integrative approach to well-being. Her education in botanical medicine includes four years in the classroom and three years of mentorship. Dina now counsels private clients combining nutrition with herbalism.

In 2021, Dina earned a Diploma in Professional Pastry Arts from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts with the goal to apply her culinary passion to a healthy approach to recipe development. Dina produces An Herbal Diary podcast and teaches community classes in the adult education program at a local botanical garden.

Author, educator, and award-winning registered dietitian/nutritionist, Kathie graduated from Arizona State University with a Master of Science in Nutrition and expanded her conventional dietetics background with extensive training in integrative and functional medicine.

Kathie is the co-founder of the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy, an online functional nutrition training program for health care professionals. She pioneered innovative nutrition programs at Canyon Ranch Health Resorts, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, and Dr. Mark Hyman's UltraWellness Center. Kathie also directed the Center for Mind Body Medicine’s highly acclaimed "Food As Medicine" program for over 20 years.

Kathie is a contributing author for the medical textbooks, Integrative Gastroenterology, Integrative Women's Health, Krause and Mahan’s Food & The Nutrition Care Process and Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy. She is a scientific reviewer for Integrative Medicine: A Clinician's Journal.

Kathie co-authored two books on digestive health: The Swift Diet and The Inside Tract: Your Good Gut Guide to Health. She is certified in Mind Body Medicine skills and evidence-based Qigong (EBQ) and integrates these healing modalities in her teaching and clinical practice. Because of her pioneering work in integrative healthcare, Kathie has received many awards including the Founding Leader in Integrative Medicine, Visionary Leadership and Lifetime Achievement Awards.

An avid swimmer, Kathie also enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking and exploring natural habitats with her golden doodle, Dottie Rose.

Josephine Thomason is a registered dietitian nutritionist, functional nutrition lifestyle practitioner, and certified health coach specializing in a systems-based approach to nutrition and health. She integrates evidence-based dietetic principles with functional nutrition to support individuals in achieving optimal well-being. With expertise in cellular health, personalized dietary interventions, and environmental influences on nutrition, Josephine empowers clients through a whole-body approach to health.

As co-founder of the Functional Nutrition Collective, she develops functional nutrition resources that bridge traditional dietetics with emerging research in personalized and integrative nutrition. Her work focuses on translating complex nutrition science into practical strategies that align with established dietary guidelines while addressing individual health needs.

Catherine Brown, MS, RDN, CDN, LDN, is an award-winning dietitian, clinical lead at Flourish Nutrition, past-president of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Executive Director of Providers for Equitable and Transparent Reimbursement. She specializes in medical nutrition therapy, integrative and functional nutrition, mental health, dysautonomia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune conditions, malnutrition, and complex and rare diseases.

Katie is also an educator, mentor, speaker, and peer reviewer, with experience developing dietetics curricula, teaching future dietitians and medical students, and contributing to professional education in integrative and functional medical nutrition therapy. Her leadership extends to public policy and professional advocacy, including serving as president and past-president of the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, where she has helped lead an organization representing more than 3,000 members.

Drawing from her own experiences with disabilities, Katie is passionate about creating more inclusive and equitable access to high-quality nutrition care. She is dedicated to advancing the dietetics profession, supporting evidence-based practice, and empowering dietitians to better serve individuals with complex health needs.

Monique Richard is an award-winning registered and licensed dietitian-nutritionist and nationally recognized nutrition expert who brings a deeply integrative, person-centered lens to nutrition and lifestyle medicine. She is the owner of Nutrition-In-Sight, a private practice providing personalized nutrition counseling, media communications, and consulting.

Monique holds a master of science (MS) in clinical nutrition with a minor in psychology, is an Integrative and functional nutrition certified practitioner (IFNCP), and a registered yoga teacher (RYT), offering a uniquely holistic approach to health and healing.

Monique serves as faculty at the University of Western States (UWS), where she teaches a class on success and sustainability in private practice to doctoral students in UWS’s doctor of clinical nutrition (DCN) program. She has worked in outpatient primary care settings serving individuals and families across the lifespan and health spectrum and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and media contributor. She is a former national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and completed a fellowship with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation developing a first-ever advanced training program in integrative and functional nutrition.

Her passion for food security, sustainability, sharing food stories, and preserving cultural heritage have led to professional contributions that have included international teaching, public health outreach, and academic presentations in Haiti, Egypt, China, India, Italy, and Israel. She has held numerous leadership roles in a variety of professional, nonprofit and public health organizations.

Serving as a past president of the International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IAAND), Monique continues to lead and advocate across clinical, academic, and media spaces, striving to make evidence-based, practice-informed nutrition accessible, engaging, and actionable for all.