I am a health and wellness professional with a background and training in healthcare, lifestyle medicine, nutrition education, health coaching, and community health. My work focuses on helping individuals use evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to improve overall wellness, support healthy weight loss, reduce chronic disease risk, and better manage conditions such as diabetes and metabolic disease. With specialized training in plant-based nutrition, plant-based coaching, health education, and health literacy, I am passionate about translating complex nutrition science into realistic, easy-to-follow plans that fit everyday life. I focus on helping my clients understand food and discover their why for making lasting changes in their wellness journey.

I have been a clinical pharmacist in adult internal medicine for 15 years. After a shocking personal health diagnosis, I completely revamped my lifestyle and nutrition to focus on whole plants. I’ve never felt healthier! I completed the Food Revolution Network Plant-Based Coaching Certification in August 2025. I am now bringing my professional and personal experience to coaching in order to help others with chronic health conditions improve their nutrition and overall health. Whether the goal is to improve energy, eliminate meat, or totally overhaul the diet, I meet people where they are and use a validated but personalized approach.

I’m a traditional naturopath and founder of Silver Lining Detox, where I help people use whole food, plant-based nutrition to support their health naturally. I work with individuals dealing with chronic illness, histamine intolerance, and complex sensitivities, creating gentle, personalized plans that meet them where they are. My approach blends practical nutrition, natural support, and emotional safety so that healing feels clear and doable—not overwhelming.

My work is rooted on my family’s century-old farm in rural Virginia, where caring for the land has shaped how I care for people. I focus on simple, sustainable steps that bring real comfort and lasting results. Whether you’re looking to ease sensitivities, improve your energy, or find a clear path forward, I’m here to help make the journey feel supportive and hopeful.

I know what it feels like to face a diagnosis that stops you in your tracks. After surviving melanoma twice, cardiovascular disease, and then a life-threatening form of thyroid cancer, I made a decision: I wasn’t going to hand over my health to chance or settle for being told “take this pill for the rest of your life.” I chose to take back control, and that decision transformed everything.

Today, as a certified Food Revolution Plant-Based Coach, Integrative Health & Wellness Coach, and licensed Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, I help women rewrite their own health stories. My coaching blends evidence-based nutrition, movement, stress reduction, and holistic therapies to support deep healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether you’re navigating cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, autoimmune conditions, or simply want to feel vibrant again, together, we’ll chart a path that honors both the science and the soul of your health.

I’m an an ANCC board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who earned my Doctor of Nursing (DNP) degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and certification in nutrition from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. My clinical interests and specialties include primary care and lifestyle medicine, integrative nutrition and gut health, hormone therapy, and gender-affirming care. I provide patients with comprehensive care that is tailored to meet their individual needs.

I have combined my background in law and policy with my clinical skills and passion for healthcare to advocate for my patients while providing equitable care for underserved and marginalized communities. While completing my doctoral education, I conducted both local and national research and co-authored peer-reviewed publications. I have investigated dental hygiene programs in Hawaii, healthcare worker wellness in Hawaii, and the attitudes and intentions of healthcare providers across the U.S. toward vaccines during COVID-19.

As a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, certified Nutritarian Coach, certified Mindfulness Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) Instructor, Heroic Coach, with a certificate of completion in the Rouxbe Culinary School’s Forks Over Knives WFPB cooking course, I embody Whole Food Plant Based eating and am passionate about helping others to acquire the myriad of health benefits that this type of nourishment offers to body, mind, and spirit. I offer a sliding scale to insure that all people who want to take the incredible journey of self discovery toward greater longevity, balance, and a peaceful healthy relationship with food have this opportunity.

My own journey of health transformation began shortly before the COVID pandemic was in full force and has resulted in my releasing 180 lbs of excess weight. More than enjoying a normal BMI, I am no longer obsessed with getting my next hit of ultra processed hyper palatable industrialized fake food. I have immense freedom to live my life full out and I want to support you to have this same miracle in your life. The power of WFPB living is so incredible and satisfying—I would be honored to be your guide!

I hold a Doctor of Medicine degree and have completed a residency in Emergency Medicine, which has equipped me with a solid foundation in managing complex clinical scenarios. My training has been complemented by a 12 months subspecialty fellowship in interventional pain management, where I have developed proficiency in a range of procedures including nerve blocks, epidural injections, Minimally invasive surgeries such as Spinal Cord Stimulator Implants Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression, and radiofrequency ablations. In addition, I have owned my own interventional practice for several years. I also practice a Whole Foods Plant Based No added Oil diet.

Throughout my career, I have been committed to delivering patient-centered care, ensuring that each treatment plan is tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual. My approach involves a multidisciplinary strategy, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.

In addition to my clinical skills, I am adept at utilizing the latest pain management technologies and staying abreast of advancements in the field through continuous education and research. I am particularly drawn to the opportunity because of your commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care, values that resonate deeply with my professional ethos.

I am enthusiastic about the prospect of joining your team and contributing to the ongoing success and reputation. I am confident that my expertise and dedication would be a valuable asset to your department. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your team and am available for an interview at your earliest convenience. Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume for your review and can provide further details upon request. I look forward to the possibility of working together to advance the field of pain management.

In addition to the above, my son is currently a senior at Corvallis High School, here in Corvallis, Oregon. His first choice for college is the Actuarial Sciences program at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C. It would mean everything to me and my wife to advance my interventional pain medicine career while being close to our son.

Warm regards,

Patrick H. Rask, MD
Corvallis Pain and Spine / Corvallis Medical Group
800 NE Circle Blvd
Corvallis, Oregon 97330
raskmd@corvallismed.com
Mobile: 503-267-3253

As a plant based health coach and health educator I would be honored to work with you. Whether you’re new to being plant based, tried it before, or need some support with a health challenge, I can assist you in achieving your health goals. I was vegetarian for 17 years before becoming plant based vegan 5 years ago and experiencing great health and life transformations. I am experienced working with diets customized and tailored to support reversal of diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease, autoimmune conditions, deficiencies.
I can offer a variety of support to help you to reach your health goals and I am a strong advocate for using food as medicine. I can help you to set health goals and work with you to help you achieve them. Examples could include finding or customizing nourishing plant based recipes based on your health conditions, taste/food preferences, time/ lifestyle and budget, shopping assistance, ingredient support, cooking, nutrition guidance for a variety of health issues, provide a knowledge base and research articles for questions or concerns you may have, juicing/smoothie recipe support, detoxing support, etc. I’m a mother of 3 and am great at helping find creative ways to fit in a plant based lifestyle despite a very busy lifestyle.

You Deserve to Feel Like Yourself Again! 💪🧘‍♀️🥗🍎🌱🔆
Ashley Katz is a Certified Functional Nutritionist and Lifestyle Practitioner who helps people uncover the root causes of their health challenges—so they can heal their bodies, restore their brains, and reclaim their lives.

After facing six seizures a day and being told that brain surgery was her best option, Ashley took a different path. Through functional nutrition and root-cause healing, she reduced her seizures by 99%—and discovered her passion for helping others do the same. Today, she’s completing her PhD with a focus on reversing chronic health issues through nutrition, lifestyle, and personalized care.

Ashley supports clients dealing with a wide range of challenges—from weight loss and chronic constipation to Type 2 Diabetes and fatigue. Her approach is not one-size-fits-all. It’s tailored to you, your body, and your goals—because healing isn’t about following a protocol. It’s about becoming the expert on you.

Whether you’re just starting your health journey or you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, Ashley is here to guide you—step by step—with empathy, expertise, and a belief that healing is possible.

Let’s get to the root. Let’s get your life back.
One step at a time—together. 🌺 -`♡´- 🌺

Deborah helps adults transform their eating habits and mindset to manage serious health conditions, improve outcomes and reduce stress. With results-based coaching, nutrition training, and lived experience, she guides clients to quickly create healthy habits, overcome anxiety, and enjoy greater vitality and happiness.

Deborah reversed a serious GI condition after transitioning to a plant based whole food diet and now relishes delicious food, healthy habits, and sustained vitality.

You’re not alone if you have GI issues. A recent survey found that 40% of Americans experienced daily life disruptions due to uncomfortable digestive symptoms.

With over 20 years of experience as a vegetarian, technology innovator, executive, and mother, Deborah excels at improving nutrition and well-being across diverse lifestyle scenarios. In addition, together with her husband she has raised two children vegetarian and understands the challenges firsthand.

Deborah has personally developed effective strategies and repeatable methods for managing nutrition both inside and outside the home. This equips her to coach with insight, empathy, and proven practices for success navigating health and wellness.

* Ready to change your eating habits, reduce anxiety, and boost vitality?
Contact me for a complementary session.

Chef AJ has been devoted to a plant-exclusive diet for over 47 years. She was the host of the television series Healthy Living with CHEF AJ which aired on Foody TV. A chef, culinary instructor and professional speaker, she is the author of three bestselling books, The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquer Cravings, Overcome Food Addiction and Lose Weight Without Going Hungry, Own Your Health and The 10th Anniversary Edition of Unprocessed, all which have received glowing endorsement by many luminaries in the plant based movement.

Chef AJ was the Executive Pastry Chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles where she was famous for her vegan, sugar, oil, salt and gluten free desserts which use the fruit, the whole fruit and nothing but the whole fruit. She broadcasts CHEF AJ LIVE! on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter daily. She is the creator of the Ultimate Weight Loss Program, which has helped hundreds of people achieve the health and the body that they deserve and is proud to say that her IQ is higher than her cholesterol. In 2018 she was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame.

As a plant-based chef (embracing all eating preferences- from vegans to carnivores and everyone in between!) with a big appetite for delicious, wholesome, locally grown food, I have spent many years exploring the connection between food, well-being, community, and the planet. My appetite for vibrant, flavorful food & living a juicy life inspires my approach to wellness. I believe food should be as joyful as it is nourishing. That’s why I help you cultivate a healthy, intuitive relationship with food, listening closely to what your body truly craves.

I blend holistic nutrition with culinary creativity to empower you to make nourishing, mindful, and delightful food choices that align with your unique health goals & values. Through personalized coaching, we will create a nutrition & lifestyle guide that includes a customized cookbook filled with colorful plant-based recipes featuring your favorite superfoods and small daily habits designed to support your well-being. Together, we will explore the transformative power of food as medicine for your body, mind, spirit, soul, and the Earth.

Whether you want to enhance overall wellness, manage specific health conditions, or deepen your connection to the food you eat, I am here to support your journey. Let’s create a delicious path towards wellness, honoring both you and the planet every step of the way.

*While I emphasize a plant-centered approach, you don’t need to be vegan or plant-based to work with me. I do not focus on food restriction, fad diets, calorie counting, or anything that makes you feel bad about your food choices. Wherever you are on your health journey, I am here to support you.

MY CREDENTIALS INCLUDE:
-Culinary Nutrition Chef Certification from The Natural Gourmet Culinary Institute, NYC
-Plant-Based Nutrition Certification from T. Colin Campbell’s eCornell program
-Plant-Based Coaching Certification from The Food Revolution Network
-Pursuing a Master’s degree in Integrative Health and Nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health

I am an RN specializing in holistic home care and passionate about plant-based nutrition for optimal health.

Dr. Chong is a licensed naturopathic physician with postgraduate training with Drs. Caldwell Esselstyn, Drs. Joel Kahn and Mark Houston at the Academy of Anti-aging Medicine, and Drs. Amy Doneen and Brad Bale at BaleDoneen.com. More than anything else, he considers himself a “nutritional angiologist.” In other words, via the power of nutrition and lifestyle medicine, he helps people obtain and maintain the highest level of arterial health and subsequently the lowest level of heart attack and stroke risk, possible for their individual circumstances.

He is also highly trained in advanced cardiovascular disease risk assessment and uses the latest tools and understanding available to help people truly understand their current level of vascular health so that they can know best what they need to do, and also, most importantly, how their body is responding to the treatments they are doing.

I am an Optometric Physician who incorporates whole-food plant-based nutrition into the treatment of eye disease. Whether you are a healthy individual trying to get even healthier, a diabetic looking to improve their lifestyle, or a hypertensive wanting to get off medication and take control of their life, I’ve got the tips and tricks for you. I have been watching my patients get healthier and get off medication for years now. Everyone can do this. I will help you.