I am a family and lifestyle medicine physician. I like to promote lifestyle changes and plant-based eating at all stages including pregnancy, children, adults and elderly. I have adopted a “Whole Health” approach. The company I work for, AdventHealth, fully supports this approach as you can see from their documentary at PlantWiseFilm.Com

Hi, I’m Dr. Kim, a faith-based lifestyle medicine coach and physical therapist. I help individuals, especially those in the church, who are struggling with chronic pain and inflammatory diseases find healing from the inside out using evidence-based lifestyle changes grounded in biblical principles. Through virtual and in-person coaching options, I offer a supportive, Christ-centered program that blends evidence-based education with real-life implementation. I’m a certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. I have my Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and I’m a board-certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. I hold additional certifications in plant-based nutrition through T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell, Food Revolution Network’s plant-based coaching, and Forks Over Knives cooking course through Rouxbe Online Culinary School. Let’s partner to help you live a life full of purpose, presence, and energy—just as God intended.

I have been working with families for over 25 years. In addition to being a coach, I am a childbirth educator and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Nutrition is an essential part of perinatal health. I am available for virtual coaching sessions and in-person sessions in the eastern part of North Carolina.

I have been a Registered Dietitian for 30-plus years inspired by personal struggles of low self-esteem, disordered eating, and weight cycling with obesity. Since going plant-based about 10 years ago, I have been fascinated by the body’s perfect design to heal itself when given what it needs through nutritious whole plant foods, fun and challenging movement, quality sleep, stress management, and finding purpose.

I hold a master’s in health education, am a Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, Life Coach, Wellness Coach, Personal Fitness Trainer, Aerobic and Pilates Instructor with a Certificate in Training for Adult Weight Management. My experience spans many areas of nutrition and health while specializing in weight/fat loss with muscle development, lifestyle management/reversal of chronic disease and diabetes, disordered eating, fitness training, and promoting self-compassion for optimal success. I focus on the whole person and their unique life goals and challenges to ensure all changes fit their priorities!

I am passionate about disease prevention and reversal through the powerful principles of Lifestyle Medicine. I focus on helping patients make transformative, sustainable lifestyle changes that empower them to be more active, vibrant, and have fulfilling lives.

My journey began aboard the Holistic Holiday at Sea Cruise, where I was deeply inspired by leading plant-based educators and practitioners. That experience forever changed how I view the connection between food, lifestyle, and disease. Rather than defaulting to medications, I begin exploring a patient’s lifestyle, because I believe true healing begins with a mindset shift and sustainable habits.

I specialize in the reversal and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, arthritis, acid reflux, migraines, autoimmune issues, and irritable bowel syndrome. My approach addresses the six foundational pillars of health: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, mental wellness, and weight management.

With a special interest in women’s health, I’m dedicated to building meaningful relationships with my patients, listening attentively, and delivering compassionate, thorough care. Whether your goal is to improve energy, reduce inflammation, or regain control over your health, I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.

At the heart of our practice is a team-based Lifestyle Medicine model because we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live their best, healthiest life. We’re your cheerleaders, motivators, accountability partners, and biggest supporters in your journey to optimal wellness.

Dr. Keshav Narain is a board certified ophthalmologist and subspecialist with training in retinal diseases. Examination of the retina and optic nerve allows me to identify and then treat conditions affecting the visual system. The visual system itself is fundamentally affected by the health of the body. At the same time, examination of the eyes enables a window into the health of the body by permitting direct visualization and measurement of blood flow and nerve function. Every patients ocular condition can be improved by addressing the local as well as systemic factors. Our protocol for monitoring further enhances patients systemic health by providing insight into through our next generation examination.

We are available to see new patients in San Jose Tuesdays through Fridays and in Gilroy on select Fridays. We specialize in managing patients with diabetic ocular disease, hypertensive ocular disease, glaucoma, macular degeneration, thyroid eye disease, and ocular surface disease / Sjogren’s. The whole food plant based diet benefits these conditions, including autoimmune states via multiple mechanisms. All ocular conditions can be improved through careful design of lifestyle factors.

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!

Occupational Therapist

Passionate about lifestyle medicine, whole plant centered eating, working with patients as a Team to prevent, arrest and reverse chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity. Board certified in obstetrics-gynecology and lifestyle medicine, taking care of patients for 41 years.

Dr. Trisha Schimek is board certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine.
Check her out at www.healthyfamilydoctor.org

She has a passion for helping her patients prevent and reverse chronic disease and loves celebrating her patient’s success and motivating them through tough times. She believes that Food is Medicine and everyone is capable of improving their health with some professional guidance.

Beyond lifestyle medicine, she has expertise in comprehensive maternal and child health, reproductive justice, clinical procedures, medical education, provider wellbeing, and transgender health.Professionally she did her undergraduate studies and masters of public health at Tulane University. She studied medicine at Jefferson Medical College and completed her Family Medicine residency at University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is fellowship trained in global health and has worked in Latin America.

Her interests outside of medicine include spending time with her husband and two young kids, traveling and exploring new places, searching for and creating nutritious recipes, reading, and anything that will take her outdoors: triathlons, hiking, biking and camping.

I am a family medicine physician who personally transitioned to whole food plant based eating for my health. I am passionate about sharing the benefits with my patients and encouraging each on their wellness journey.

Dr. Jeff Pierce is passionate about using a whole food, plant-based diet and other lifestyle medicine modalities to help people get healthier, get off of medications, and live longer, fuller lives. His goal is to meet his patients where they are, and work with them at their pace to improve their health, one day at a time. He is board certified in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and is licensed to see patients in California, Florida, and Texas. Dr. Pierce is currently accepting new patients at the amazing nationwide telemedicine practice, Lifestyle Telemedicine (lifestyletelemedicine.com). He lives in Northern California, where he and his family grow the majority of their fruits and vegetables.

I’m passionate about plant-based nutrition and love helping others discover how it can change their lives. My journey started over 16 years ago when I fully embraced a vegan lifestyle. It didn’t take long for me to realize that going vegan wasn’t just the best thing I could do for animals—it’s one of the best things I can do for our planet and health!

To spread the word, I founded a nonprofit promoting a vegan lifestyle. Over the years, I noticed that most people have misconceptions about plant-based nutrition, which inspired me to study nutrition more deeply. I wanted to give people clear, science-backed information they could trust. That led to several certifications and courses to build my knowledge base.

​My formal nutrition education began in 2018 with a year-long Plant-Based Raw Food Nutrition Educator certification. Then, in 2022, I earned a certificate in plant-based nutrition from eCornell/ Center for Nutrition Studies. I’ve also completed specialized gut health courses, studying the human microbiome through Wageningen University & Research as well as plant-centered gut health through The Plant-Fed Gut Masterclass

​While working with nutrition clients, I realized that people still need help to make lasting changes, even when they have good information. That’s when I became a health coach to help bridge that gap. In 2023, I completed the Certified Plant-Based Health Coach program through the Food Revolution Network, followed by a certificate in ACT Behavioral Change in 2024.

​I’m committed to sharing current and accurate information and keeping up to date with the latest research and nutrition developments. I’ve taken additional coursework through George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, studying everything from Keto and Paleo diets to cholesterol and the effect of dairy consumption on cancer.

​I’m deeply frustrated by how many people suffer from preventable diseases and get caught in the endless cycle of fad diets that never lead to lasting health. Seeing so many struggle when real, sustainable change is within reach is disheartening. That’s why I’m dedicated to sharing the magic of a whole-food, plant-based diet!

​This lifestyle can transform your health, help you say goodbye to dieting for good, and bring out the vibrant, healthy person already within you.

I’m here to support you every step of the way as you reclaim your health and well-being!

Board Certified in Family Medicine and working in the field of Obesity Medicine and Metabolic Health. Passionate about assisting others in adopting a predominantly whole-food, plant-based lifestyle, improving quality of life, and safely reducing disease and medication burden.

As a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and a certified Lifestyle Medicine Coach (LMC) and experienced Physical Therapist, I specialize in guiding individuals towards sustainable, lasting lifestyle changes and building healthy behaviors. With expertise in weight loss, pre-diabetes management, hypertension, and heart disease, I take a holistic approach to help you achieve your health goals. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that empowers you to take charge of your health with practical, actionable strategies that fit your unique lifestyle. Let’s embark on a journey to better health that lasts—without quick fixes or temporary solutions!