RACHEL OLSEN, CERTIFIED FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST
Bio for Rachel Olsen
Rachel is a distinguished Functional Dietitian with an extensive educational background, holding both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from The University of Alabama. She is certified by the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) as a Functional Medicine Practitioner. Rachel is recognized for her commitment to uncovering the root causes of health issues.
Rachel has further enriched her expertise by completing numerous other Functional Medicine courses and conferences. This additional knowledge enhances her ability to provide comprehensive, personalized guidance and to evaluate all sorts of lab work (functional and conventional) in depth to piece together the real reason the person is presenting with symptoms.
With a passion for in-depth investigation, Rachel has successfully guided numerous individuals on a transformative journey towards thriving health.
Her unique approach bridges the gap between science and practical application, empowering clients with actionable insights.
Join Rachel on this enlightening path to well-being toward a healthier, more vibrant you!
Follow Rachel on Instagram at fxnutritionbyrachel and on YouTube at FxNutritionByRachel
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Valerie Padd, RN, BSN, sexual health nurse educator
Bio for Valerie Padd
Valerie Padd, RN, BSN is the founder of the Center for Sexual Health & Wellness, in Hudson, Ohio. Throughout her nursing career, Valerie has gleaned valuable experiences in a variety of diverse medical specialties. She is grounded in an integrated and functional health model, and she partners with her clients to discover the “why” behind their problems, allowing her to develop a customized program to resolve their issues.
Valerie holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and she has completed a postgraduate certification program in sexual health at the University of Michigan. Valerie is a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT).
Valerie enjoys life to the fullest and works to serve others. She treasures time with family and friends and volunteers with Compassion International and Youth for Christ.
Contact Valerie by phone at 330-322-2935
Or visit her website, where you get a free introductory consultation at https://www.intimacyhealth.com
EriCA YOUNG, MD: Integrative Family Medicine Physician
Bio for Erica Young, MD
Dr. Young is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician. She graduated from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama and completed Family Medicine residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Dr Young is also certificated in integrative medicine by The University of Arizona.
Dr. Young opened her Relief Direct Primary Care Integrative Family Medicine Clinic in Savannah in July, 2018. Her practice has been full since November, 2019 with a patient population of 650. She integrates mind-body medicine into her family practice in order to help her patients achieve optimal outcomes.
She lives on Whitemarsh (pronounced Wit- marsh) with her husband. She has 2 daughters who are in college.
Your Health, Our Priority
Margot Walbert, DOM (Doctor of Oriental Medicine)
Dr. Walbert graduated from the East West College of Oriental Medicine in Sarasota, Fl . She has a master's degree in oriental medicine and was granted the title “Doctor of Oriental Medicine “ in the State of Florida. Margot did an Internship at Health South treating stroke patients, and also studied at the largest TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) institute in China. After 15 years of practice, including 5 years at McMinn Clinic in Birmingham, she retired and is now enjoying lake life, swimming, paddle boarding, playing pickleball, gardening, playing music, singing, hanging out with friends and family, and painting at her lake-side she-shed. Dr. Walbert is also a massage therapist extraordinaire, and a certified expert in cranio sacral therapy. In summary, she is quite a renaissance woman. I can tell you without a doubt that Dr. Margot lives life to the fullest. She brings energy and joy wherever she goes.
Rachel Norgan, RN BSN
Rachel Norgan graduated from the University of Iowa with Bachelors of Science in Nursing and Bachelors of Arts in Spanish. Over the years, Rachel has held a wide variety of jobs within nursing including the ICU, ER, PACU, and school nursing. Currently she helps people have challenging conversations about their end of life and advance care planning. Her favorite role ever is being a mom of 3 funny and unique children aged 9, 6, and 3. Like lots of mommas she became interested in all aspects of wellness during her first pregnancy when she noticed how so much of western medicine fails to address wellness fully. She is especially interested in the intersection of emotional and physical wellness. Also like lots of mommas navigating a challenging world, she is still trying to find the pathway to raising curious, resilient, and kind children. She lives in Sugar Land, TX with her husband, children, dog, turtles, and many other (hopefully temporary) visiting creatures.
Jim Klopman-Fall Prevention. and balance training
Jim Klopman on a SlackBow
Jim Klopman is an innovator who says that his brain damage, ADHD and dyslexia are blessings that free his mind to see tech advances before others. Jim developed the SlackBow Balance Training System to improve and maintain his own athletic performance so he could be athletic all the way into his 90s.
After five years of development, Jim knows that with the right neural whole body training to optimize the human balance system, every person will improve in sport, brain function, longevity, and will feel younger.
His methods and equipment was instrumental in the success of a D1 National Football Championship and an NBA Championship. These same methods and equipment are used by top athletes in every sport and now has become a standard in top physical therapy clinics.
Jim is pretty sure there is no one within ten years of his age that has balance as good as he does.
Author of Balance is Power: Improve Your Body’s Balance to Perform Better, Live Longer and Look Younger
Developer of the patented SlackBow, SlackBow Methods, SlackBlock and SlackBoard.
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Tyler Mathews
Dysautonomia Recovery
Tyler Mathews is a passionate advocate for dysautonomia awareness and recovery, drawing from his own transformative experience with the condition. Diagnosed with dysautonomia, Tyler faced debilitating symptoms that tested his daily life, but through determination, research, a holistic approach to healing, and the sustaining power of God’s grace, he reclaimed his health and now dedicates himself to helping others do the same. As the founder of Dysautonomia Recovery, Tyler shares his insights, practical strategies, and personal story to empower those navigating the complexities of this often-misunderstood disorder. With a focus on lifestyle changes, resilience, and community support, he aims to inspire hope and provide a roadmap for recovery to individuals worldwide, reflecting the strength and faith that carried him through. Learn more about Tyler at https://www.dysautonomiarecovery.com/ There you will find a vast array of educational materials, and you can even set up one-on-one coaching with Tyler to help you get on the road to recovery.
Laura Leib
Parkinson's Disease
Laura graduated from Auburn University Montgomery with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2001. She started her career at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill as a neurosurgical nurse. Her introduction into caring for people with Parkinson disease started while assisting in deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgeries. In 2011, she joined the UAB Department of Neurology, Movement Disorder Division as a research clinical coordinator, clinical nurse, and as the Parkinson’s community coordinator for the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). In August 2015, she graduate from the nurse practitioner program at UAB with a focus on Adult Geriatric Primary Care. She is currently work in the community as APDA co-coordinator and as a nurse practitioner in UAB Division of Movement Disorders. In her spare time she enjoys exercising, hiking, birding, scuba diving, and learning to sew.
Laura P. Lieb, CRNP, MPH: llieb@uabmc.edu
