2025 CDID Speakers
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Jill Ghormley
ND, MAMS
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Through the experiences of her youth, Dr. Jill Ghormley, developed a fascination with medicine and adesire to understand how the body works. She obtained a graduate degree in Biomedical Communications(Masters of Associated Medical Sciences) at University of Illinois at Chicago and then pursued thejourney of becoming a physician. She is an award winning Naturopathic physician who is a graduate ofBastyr University and first licensed deaf ND in the US. She received Top Doctor of NaturopathicMedicine awarded in 2016, 2018, and 2020 from The Leading Physicians of the World. She won VISAward in her profession in 2019 for outstanding work in patient care and in teaching. Dr. Ghormley is aphysical medicine specialist who has a focus on neurology. She has advanced certification in PediatricSacral Occipital Technique (PSOT) to help children develop better balance in their growing years throughworking with the vagus nerve.
Misty Green
DC, MS DC, MS
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Dr. Misty Green graduated from Life University in 1999 and has been in private practice for the last 23 years in Cape Coral, Florida as a chiropractic physician. In recent years, she has been a cannabis patient advocate with an emphasis on cannabis education. In May 2022, she completed the first graduate-level cannabis program in the country, obtaining her Master’s degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics through the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy. She has combined her decades of clinical practice with her fascination with all things cannabis to pivot into the cannabis space, helping bridge the gap between healthcare workers and much needed cannabis education through lectures and cannabis curriculum production.
Navaz Habib
DC
Dr. Navaz Habib, is the bestselling author of ‘Activate Your Vagus Nerve’, and the
newly released ‘Upgrade Your Vagus Nerve’ He is also the host of ‘The Health
Upgrade Podcast’.
After graduating as class valedictorian from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic
College in 2010 and went on to practice traditional chiropractic for years, until he
utilized the power of functional medicine to transform his own health.
Dr. Habib is the founder of ‘Health Upgraded’ an online functional health
consulting clinic, supporting optimal health by elevating the awareness and
function of the Vagus nerve.
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Website links:
www.healthupgraded.com
www.vagusnervebook.com
www.thehealthupgradepodcast.com
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Social Media Links:
https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib
https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabib/
Nikolas Hedberg
DC, DABCI, DABCN
Dr. Nikolas R. Hedberg is a Chiropractic Physician, Board Certified Chiropractic Internist, Board
Certified in Nutrition by the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, and an Herbalist. Dr. Hedberg is the founder of the Immune Restoration Center in Asheville, NC where he consults patients worldwide.
He is the founder of the Hedberg Institute, an online functional medicine education platform for
practitioners of all types who want to build a highly effective and successful functional medicine
practice.
Dr. Hedberg has been a speaker for many years in the functional medicine arena presenting on
autoimmune disease and the connection between infections and chronic illness. Dr. Hedberg is the author of the book, “The Complete Thyroid Health & Diet Guide,” a comprehensive guide to understanding thyroid disorders from a functional medicine perspective and how to manage
autoimmune thyroid disease.
Dr. Hedberg is also the Chief Medical Officer for Moss Nutrition.
Dr. Hedberg can be reached through his websites
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Michael Jurgelewiscz
DC, DACBN, DCBCN, CNS
Michael Jurgelewicz, DC, DACBN, DCBCN, CNS is involved in the research, coordination, and execution of new product development and product reformulation as well as clinical and technical support for Designs for Health. He has been studying nutrition and wellness for the past 18 years and is an adjunct clinical instructor for the renowned Master of Science in Human Nutrition program at the University of Bridgeport. Dr. Jurgelewicz is Board Certified in Nutrition by the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, a Diplomate of the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition, and a Certified Nutrition Specialist. He is also a member of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition’s Item Writer’s Committee and is the author and contributor to several professional publications. Dr. Jurgelewicz specializes in functional medicine in the management of a variety of chronic health conditions.​​​​​​
Approaching Geriatric Care with Novel Nutrition Therapeutics and Case Studies
Sponsor:
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Greer McGuinness
MS, RD
Greer McGuinness holds a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, is a RegisteredDietitian, Certified Detox Specialist, Certified Master Herbalist, Certified Lyme Specialist,and a Certified Mental Health Specialist. Based in New York, she is the proud owner ofBiomedical Healing for Kids, a virtual Private Practice.A dedicated professional, Greer has made significant contributions to the field ofpediatric health. Her expertise lies in detoxifying toxins, enhancing gut health, andoptimizing nutrient status. As a published researcher, she has focused on Autism andalternative medicine, showcasing her commitment to exploring innovative approaches tohealthcare.Greer is a trailblazer in her field, having developed the pioneering Detoxing Toxins inPediatrics course. Through her Rebalance Roadmap, she empowers parents andhealthcare providers to safely and effectively detoxify toxins in children. By incorporatingbiomedical testing and integrative treatments, she aims to facilitate the advancement ofchildren's developmental abilities, enabling them to lead active and healthier lives.Greer's passion for holistic health and her dedication to pediatric well-being make her arespected figure in the realm of nutrition and alternative medicine.
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Tom O'Bryan
DC, CCN, DACBN, CIFM
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. O'Bryan's most recent book, You Can Fix Your Brain: Just 1 Hour a Week to the Best Memory, Productivity, and Sleep You've Ever Had, was published through Rodale Books to global accolades and ranked #1 in several brain categories on Amazon.com.
This best seller offers a step-by-step approach to better cognitive function, from nutrition to
environment to toxicity, ultimately creating better long-term memory and a sharper mind.
Dr. O’Bryan released Betrayal: The Autoimmune Disease Solution They're Not Telling You, an
investigation into why our immune system, designed to protect us, begins attacking our own tissue (autoimmunity). Currently, over 500,000 people worldwide have watched the Docuseries.
www.betrayaldocumentary.com His ground-breaking book, winner of the National Book Award, The Autoimmune Fix outlines the step-by-step development of degenerative diseases and gives the tools to identify our disease process years
before the symptoms are obvious and how to turn your health around, one step at a time.
He is the founder of www.theDr.com and the visionary behind ‘The Gluten Summit -A Grain of Truth’, bringing together 29 of the world’s experts on the gluten connection to diseases, disorders, and a wide-range of symptoms and ages. You can find this info at www.theglutensummit.com
Scott Sherr
MD
Dr. Scott Sherr is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician Certified to Practice Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) and a specialist in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).
He is the founder of HOMe-SF, the first HOMe clinic in the United States, and is the Chief Operating Officer of Health Optimization Medicine and Practice (HOMe/HOPe)–USA, a nonprofit education company training doctors and healthcare practitioners how to detect and correct the root causes of health, not disease.
In addition, Dr. Scott is also the COO of Smarter Not Harder, the for-profit arm of HOMeHOPe. SNH is the company behind Troscriptions, a line of precision dosed buccal troches that are Democratizing Enlightenment by addressing the bottlenecks along the path to optimal health. They have four products on the market now including Blue Cannatine, Just Blue, Tro+ Blue, Tro Calm, and Tro Zzz
Dr. Scott is also the co-founder of OneBase Health, an innovative HBOT ecosystem leveraging synergistic technologies to accelerate results, and his clinical practice includes HOMe as its foundation plus an integrative approach to hyperbaric oxygen therapy that includes cutting edge and dynamic HBOT protocols, comprehensive laboratory testing (using the HOMe framework), targeted supplementation, personal practices, synergistic technologies (new and ancient), and more.
Dr. Scott lives in Louisville, CO with his wife and his 4 children.
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Brett Wisniewski
DC, DABCI
Dr. Brett Wisniewski is an accomplished natural medicine practitioner with more than a decade of experience in the field. As a full-time clinic director and clinical consultant at Gateway Natural Medicine & Diagnostic Center, he is committed to helping his patients achieve optimal health through natural, non-invasive treatments.
Dr. Wisniewski's extensive education and training have earned him diplomas from both the American Board of Chiropractic Internists (DABCI) and the American Clinical Board of Nutrition (DACBN). He has focused his studies on areas such as immunology, autoimmune disease, infectious disease, and cancer, enabling him to provide expert guidance and support to patients struggling with these conditions.
One of Dr. Wisniewski's most notable qualities is his dedication to truly listening to his patients and understanding their unique needs. He approaches each patient's case with an open mind, seeking to find the missing pieces of their story and create customized treatment plans that address their specific concerns.
Dr. Wisniewski is a nationally recognized expert in natural medicine, regularly presenting on cutting-edge topics and pushing the boundaries of diagnostics and treatment. His passion for helping patients achieve optimal health is evident in every aspect of his practice, making him a trusted and highly respected member of the natural medicine community.
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Matt Zaideman
DC, CFMP, FIBFN-CND
Dr. Zaideman has been practicing since 2012 and is owner of North Florida Spine and Wellness in Tallahassee, FL . He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree at Florida State University and then went on to obtain his Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine at Palmer College of Chiropractic. He is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and also a Fellow of the International Board of Functional Neurology in Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders. He also has completed over 300 hours towards his American Clinical Board of Nutrition Diplomate (DACBN) and is currently enrolled in the Chiropractic Internist Diplomate (DABCI).
Dr. Zaideman has a special clinical interest in Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and other childhood developmental disorders as well as anxiety, TBI and balance disorders. He focuses his treatment on the interaction between physiology and neurology for a holistic mind and body approach.
Dr. Zaideman is a third generation Floridian who in his free time enjoys Florida State athletics and spending time with his wife Kristin and two children Jakob and Dylan.
