2026 CDID Speakers
Michael Carberry
DC
Dr. Michael Carberry is a chiropractor, entrepreneur, author, and public speaker dedicated to advancing healthcare through medical integration. Alongside his wife, Coleen Carberry—a physical therapist and co-founder of Advanced Medical Integration (AMI)—he has been a driving force in transforming healthcare practices by integrating medical services with chiropractic and rehabilitation. Born in Pennsylvania and raised in New Jersey, Dr. Carberry earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Stockton University. A life-changing accident inspired him to pursue a career in chiropractic, ultimately leading him to obtain his Doctor of Chiropractic from Life University in Atlanta, Georgia. Under Dr. Carberry's leadership, AMI has grown to over 800 independent practices across the United States. The organization promotes a collaborative model of conservative care, physical therapy, and regenerative medicine, emphasizing functional improvement and addressing the opioid epidemic through alternative pain management solutions. Dr. Carberry serves as the President and Managing Partner of AMI. Under his guidance, the company has achieved significant milestones, including recognition on the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years, highlighting its rapid growth and influence in the healthcare consulting industry. Throughout his career, Dr. Carberry has been a sought-after speaker on topics such as business, healthcare, economics, and the opioid crisis. His lectures are designed to meet continuing education (CE) requirements for healthcare professionals, equipping attendees with practical tools to implement integrative strategies in their practices. Known for his engaging delivery, Dr. Carberry simplifies complex topics using real-world examples, making them accessible and actionable. In his book, The Death of American Healthcare, Dr. Carberry addresses the opioid crisis in America and advocates for integrative healthcare solutions. His commitment to healthcare reform and innovative approaches to medical integration have positioned him as a leading figure in the movement toward collaborative patient care. In addition to his professional endeavors, Dr. Carberry serves as a trustee for Delphi Schools Inc., a nonprofit educational organization based in Sheridan, Oregon. As a trustee, he contributes to the organization's mission of providing effective educational materials and empowering young adults to create positive change through reason, creativity, and integrity. Dr. Carberry is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys spending time in nature. When not outdoors, he cherishes time with his wife, Coleen, and their four daughters.
Topic:
Clinical Outcomes Improve Dramatically with an Integrative Treatment Plan
Sponsor:
Advanced Medical Integration
N. D. Victor Carsrud
MD, PhD, DC, MBBS, MS, MS, DABCI, DCBCN
Dr. Carsrud is a nationally recognized speaker in the field of functional nutrition, with a multidisciplinary clinical practice in Austin, Texas focusing on a Cause-Oriented approach to preventive and integrative care. After beginning his career in gene therapy research at UTMB in Galveston, he moved into Functional Medicine and earned his degree from Texas Chiropractic College, followed by Board Certifications with the American Board of Chiropractic Internists (ABCI) and the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition (CBCN). Dr. Carsrud then earned his MD and MBBS concurrently with his clinical practice, and completed a PhD with a dissertation focusing on nutritional endocrinology. He is the Associated Editor for the Independent Global Medical Researchers Consortium, and has published over 60 peer reviewed articles across fields of medicine ranging from nutrition to surgery. Dr. Carsrud sits as a Medical Consultant for NutraDiagnostics laboratories and is an Opinion Leader for NuMedica Corporation, sits as a Board member for the ACA-CDID College of Pharmacology and Toxicology, and the Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition.
Topic:
The Role AI in the Changing Longevity Paradigm
Sponsor:
NuMedica
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MSC, NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
Christian holds a graduate degree from McGill University in Neurophysiology. He is the author of numerous scientific articles in the field of epileptogenesis and in the field of stem cell research where he created a new therapeutic approach called "Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization” (ESCM). Author of the best-selling book "Cracking the Stem Cell Code", Drapeau was the first to propose in scientific literature that
stem cells are the repair system of the body and to formulate plant-based therapeutics to support this bodily system. He has since developed a line of natural stem cell therapeutics and has lectured to physicians around the world on the
applications of ESCM for repair, recovery and longevity. He has been director of Research and Development for many companies and is currently the founder and CSO of STEMREGEN.
Topic:
Failure of Endogenous Repair as a Unifying Model of Disease Formation
Sponsor:
Stemregen
Jay Goodbinder
DC, ND, DABCI
Jay Goodbinder, ND, DC, DABCI, is a functional medicine physician, educator, author, and international speaker specializing in systems-based approaches to chronic disease, longevity science, and epigenetic health optimization. He is the founder and clinical director of the Epigenetics Healing Center in Kansas City, Missouri, where he works with patients from across the United States and internationally using personalized, evidence-informed functional medicine strategies.
Dr. Goodbinder earned his bachelor’s degree in Community Health from the University of Kansas before completing his Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Cleveland Chiropractic College in Overland Park, Kansas. He graduated Valedictorian, Magna Cum Laude, was inducted into Pi Tau Delta International Chiropractic Honor Society, recognized in Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, and received a distinguished research award for his work in functional medicine therapies.
He later completed extensive post-doctoral education and advanced training in functional medicine, endocrinology, immunology, biochemistry, physiology, naturopathic medicine, and epigenetics. His clinical work focuses on identifying upstream contributors to disease through advanced biomarker interpretation, clinical reasoning, and individualized care planning.
Dr. Goodbinder has lectured nationally and internationally for healthcare professionals, corporate audiences, and educational organizations, including appearances associated with the Harvard Faculty Club, Nasdaq, Dubai Internet City, CDID, and the Vibrant Longevity Summit. He is recognized for translating complex medical and biochemical concepts into practical, actionable frameworks that improve patient understanding and clinical application.
Topic:
Redefining Oxidative Stress & Cellular Health
Sponsor:
Lifesupport Health Products
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.
Website links:
www.healthupgraded.com
www.vagusnervebook.com
www.thehealthupgradepodcast.com
Social Media Links:
https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib
https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnavazhabib/
Cindy Howard
DC, DABCI, DACBN, FIAMA, FICC
Dr. Cindy Howard is a leader in wellness and the author of the award-winning Positively Altered: Finding Happiness at the Bottom of a Chemo Bag. As a Board Certified Chiropractic Internist and Nutritionist, she owns Innovative Health & Wellness
Center and serves in a variety of leadership positions, including the boards of Inguardia Health and Fullscript, and as a respected voice and long-standing ACA Illinois delegate for nearly 20 years.
Distinguished for her exceptional contribution to her field, Dr. Cindy was honored as Illinois ACA Chiropractor of the Year (2020) and received the prestigious Flynn-Lynch award (2015) for her outstanding dedication to health care advancement. She also received the Beatrice B. Hagen award in 2026 for her exemplary commitment to advancing chiropractic care and education. As the founder of the Positively Altered Project, Dr. Cindy unites professionals to reimagine workplace and personal wellness. Through her book, podcast, and speaking engagements, she delivers science-backed strategies for sustainable well-being that
integrate mental, physical, and emotional health. Known for her warmth and authenticity, Dr. Cindy inspires audiences with her quirky sense of humor, practical wisdom on resilience, and knack for finding joy amid adversity. You can learn more about her wit and wisdom at drcindyspeaks.com.
Topic:
Coordination of Nutritional Recommendations Utilizing Blood Chemistry and Genetic Testing
Sponsor:
Protocol for Life Balance
Michael Jurgelewicz
DC, MS, DABCN, 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.
Topic:
Annotto: Two Compounds Essential in Aging with Case Studies and Research Update
Sponsor:
Designs for Health
John E. Lewis
PhD
John E. Lewis, Ph.D. is the Founder and President of Dr Lewis
Nutrition® and past full-time Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and now Voluntary Associate
Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is also a Diplomate, Faculty Member, and Advisor of the Medical Wellness Association. He has been the principal investigator of over 30 different studies in his research career. During that time, he either directly raised or indirectly supported raising over $23 million in grants, gifts, and contracts for research studies and clinical trials and educational programs for medical students. Much of his research has focused on evaluating the effects of nutrition, dietary supplementation, and exercise on various aspects of human health and disease. In addition to his research, Dr. Lewis has been an invited national and international lecturer at conferences and workshops and as a guest on television shows and podcasts, where he discusses the findings of his research and provides guidance and recommendations as an expert in the field of health and wellness. He has over 180 peer-reviewed publications in some of the world’s leading scientific journals, where his work has first appeared in print, including AIDS and Behavior, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, American Journal of Public Health, Journal of the International AIDS Society, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Nutrition and Cancer: An International Journal, Sports Medicine, Stroke, The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, and The Gerontologist. He has also mentored many different students,
from undergraduates to post-doctoral trainees, in how to conduct clinical research and how to apply the principles of health promotion into daily practice. His seminal publication in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease from his Alzheimer’s study not only spurred him to leave academics and pursue a science-based business career, but also enabled him to be selected for a widely-acclaimed TEDxMiami talk about how dietary supplementation can improve brain health.
Dr. Lewis embodies the model of health and wellness by eating a whole-food, plant-based diet for over 27 years, taking certain key dietary supplements, and through a rigorous, daily exercise
training program. John has a passion for educating others about the value of nutrition, exercise, and health, and he will continue to study the application of clinical nutrition for the benefit of mankind.
Topic:
Polysaccharides' Effects om Immune Function, Cognition, Inflammation, and Overall Health
Sponsor:
Dr. Lewis Nutrition
Jeffrey Moss
DDS, CNS, DACBN
Dr. Moss graduated from the University of Michigan Dental School in 1974 and practiced dentistry in Grand Rapids, Michigan up to 1985. Having employed clinical nutrition in his practice for six years, he decided to use this experience and enter the professional supplement industry. For the last 36 years he has operated Moss Nutrition Products, which serves health care professionals with nutritional supplements. From 2000 to 2019 he served as adjunct faculty at the Nutrition Institute, starting with the Vitamins and Minerals class and then adding the Assessment in Nutrition
class to his teaching responsibilities. Since 1987 he has written, for professionals, a newsletter of review and commentary on many of the most controversial and cutting-edge issues that face clinical nutrition practitioners today. These newsletters have regularly been featured in Nutritional Perspectives, the journal of National
Nutrition Standard, for approximately 20 years. Dr. Moss also serves as an associate editor for Nutritional Perspectives. He also co-authored the text, Textbook of Nutritional Medicine with Mel Werbach, M.D. Finally, Dr. Moss was president of the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN) from August, 2000 to June 2001. Current teaching responsibilities include ongoing continuing education presentations on clinical nutrition and functional medicine for the Florida Chiropractic Physicians Association and National Nutrition Standard. Finally, for the last several years Dr. Moss has hosted a monthly webinar series for National Nutrition Standard entitled Clinical Focus and Research
Update. Achievement awards include 2024 Nutritional Perspectives article of the year and National Nutrition Standard 2024 nutrition professional of the year.
Topic:
Gut Microflora and Estrogen Metabolism: An Unappreciated Contributor to Premature Death in Females
Sponsor:
Moss Nutrition
Christopher Murray
DC, DABCI
Dr. Christopher Murray has been practicing in Hastings, NE since 2008. He is a chiropractic physician graduating Valedictorian and Summa Cum Laude from Cleveland College of Chiropractic in 2007. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists and has provided multi-disciplinary continuing education classes across the United States in areas of examination, diagnosis, lab analysis, and nutrition. Dr. Murray is a certified medical examiner with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners, and is lead instructor for ProHealth Seminars’ DOT medical examiner program. He is an advocate for the chiropractic profession and has testified at the state legislative level regarding the chiropractic profession’s ability and need to diagnose and perform examinations. Dr. Murray’s passion in class is to educate doctors about the importance of their portal of entry role in healthcare and the reality that the chiropractic profession saves lives. Lastly, Dr. Murray is the past president of the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association. He continues to serve a board member for his state association.
Topic:
Biohacking and Regenerative Therapies that Catapult Wellness Practices to Success
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.
Topic:
The Sympathetic Spiral of Doom: How Modern Life Hijacks Your Biology - and the Science of Breaking Free
Sponsor:
Troscription
Raymond Tolmos
DC, DABCI
Dr. Raymond Tolmos is a board-certified chiropractic internist (DABCI) with over 10 years of experience integrating functional medicine, regenerative therapies, and evidence-based care to optimize health and promote longevity. He is a past key opinion leader for Vibrant Wellness, has served as a speaker for Biotics Research, provided continuing education for the Florida Chiropractic Physicians Association (FCPA), in addition to presenting at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Miami IBD Symposium.
As the founder of Frontier Spine and Health Care, Dr. Tolmos leads a practice focused on holistic primary care, longevity, and anti-aging therapies. His mission is to identify root causes, restore function, and empower patients to live healthier, more vibrant lives through personalized, comprehensive care.
Topic:
The Role of Peptides in Anti-Aging Therapy
Sponsor:
Alletess Medical Laboratory
