Sharon Y. Brown is a Food Revolution Network Certified Plant-Based Coach, Plant Powered Metro NY Organizer and Mentor, PCC Credentialed Life Coach, Owner of Collaborate Change, and Master Energy Medicine Practitioner. Sharon is warm, compassionate, intuitive, and spiritual. She is committed to whole food plant-based nutrition, plants as medicine, indigenous healing and wisdom traditions, health equity, cultural awareness, and social justice. She believes that everyone deserves dignity, respect for their intersectional identities and perspectives, and the ability to live and contribute fully and freely from their authentic gifts in a just, equitable society.

Sharon provides the following services to support people who want to prevent or reverse chronic diseases by incorporating more whole plant foods in their diet: Individual and group coaching support for those interested in transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle; plant-based nutrition and lifestyle information sessions for church groups and nonprofits; referrals to evidence-based, health-supportive materials, resources, and opportunities; encouragement to create delicious, plant-based meals that feature culturally relevant seasonings; practical support for plant-based shopping, meal prep, and dining out; and brainstorming strategies for maintaining a plant-based lifestyle in unsupportive environments.

Collaborate Change incorporates the power of plants, ancestral wisdom, and a social justice lens to support holistic healing of body, mind, soul, and spirit. Collaborate Change operates on the belief that individual health and wellbeing contribute to collective healing, advocacy, co-creation, and social change. As a plant-based health coach and educator, Sharon is especially committed to supporting people who are disproportionately impacted by lifestyle diseases to take their power and health back by incorporating more whole food plant-based, nutrient-dense foods in their diet. Sharon has over 15 years of experience with culturally aware/trauma-responsive life coaching and training, curriculum and workshop design, project and team leadership, community applications of coaching, and prison workshop co-facilitation. She loves reading, growing food in small spaces, writing, and spending time with family and friends. Sharon lives in Essex County, New Jersey where she was born and raised.

Graduating from Department of Medicine, Kochi National University in 1984, I am a Japan Ministry of Health Registered Anesthesiologist since 1989 and received Diplomate of Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 1990. I pioneered laser surgery and aesthetic dermatology in Japan. My major surgery is blepharoplasty with excellent aesthetic results.

After reading the CHINA STUDY in 2011 and joined Dr. John McDougall’s live-in program in the same year, I was completely shifted to plant-based whole foods diet. I started a plant-based whole food plus gluten-free restaurant named CHOICE, on the first floor of my clinic building, in 2013. We have clinics for nutrition both for children and adults. We utilize many techniques and devices, such as live cell analysis, Oligoscan, AGEs readers, CAVI, FMD, Capillaro, Metatron and so on to evaluate patient health non-invasively. Our vice president doctor, Dr. Izumi Nakamori is a board certificated pediatrician as well as a plastic surgeon. Our current mission is to spread the idea of PBWF diet to the entire population in our country. I established Plantrician JAPAN, a Japanese version of Plantrician Project, with Dr.Scott Stoll being a vice president of our society.

Phyllis Leon is a Certified Plant-Based Coach and Woman-Centered Transformational Coach committed to a food-as-medicine approach to health and wellness. A graduate of the Food Revolution Network Plant-Based Certification Coaching Program, Phyllis empowers women in high-demand, male-dominated fields like TECH and STEM to achieve optimal health and professional success without sickness.

With over 36 years of experience in the tech industry, Phyllis leverages her results-oriented project management expertise to deliver impactful coaching that integrates holistic health and whole food, plant-based nutrition. As the founder of Women Embracing Wholeness, she helps women disrupt generational cycles of decline, disease, and diminished quality of life by guiding them to reset their relationship with their plate, power, and potential to promote health and prevent disease

Personal Wellness Strategies: As a retired nurse, my passion now is to guide people, especially women, to wellness. I lead local Women’s Wellness Groups and provide personal coaching support in attaining life balance, health, and happiness through plant-based medicine. My goal is to increase my clients’ awareness of plant-based nutrition as a path to self-confidence, health, inner peace and connection to their hearts.
My Motto is: “A garden of flowers is like a garden of women. Each is beautiful and miraculous, with unlimited possibilities.”

Sally Handlon is founder and president of Handlon Business Resources* (HBR) LLC, a woman-owned business, located in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. In 2020, she became a published author with her first book Your Journey to Aging Well. According to David Winston, RH (AHG) internationally renowned herbalist,” (s)he just put out a lovely book on commonsense nutrition/lifestyle choices and is doing some really good work.” Her second publication was in the 2023 collaborative 10th volume of Mission Matters, chapter 35, Building A Stronger, More Sustainable Bottom Line.

Sally is a graduate of David’s Center for Herbal Studies, two year and graduate program (2008, 2009). She is also a 2019 graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the world’s largest nutrition school and has Integrative Nutrition Health Coach certification. In 2024 Sally continued her wellness studies by completing the Food Revolution Network’s Plant Based Coaching certificate program. This wellness journey led to her establishment of Body Construction website www.bodyconstruction.me

Active in the Lehigh Valley community for over 40 years, Sally has been involved with civic and business groups in Allentown, Bethlehem & Easton. Her current activity includes: Rising Tide Community Loan Fund Board, community host for WDIY (Lehigh Valley Business Beat and Wellness LV) and champion for Penn State Lehigh Valley.

I am a board certified Family Medicine physician working for Northwest Permanente (a Kaiser based practice).

I am a Certified Health Coach focusing on whole plant-based foods. With a strong faith in God, I come at my coaching from a perspective that God had placed us each here at this time and place to fulfill his calling in our lives, and it is up to us to make sure that we are in the best health possible to be able to accomplish this goal.
I aim to help you reach your health goals by focusing on your whole self. It isn’t just what you eat but how you hydrate, how you sleep, the stress you allow in your life, and if you take time to exercise

I help individuals who want to improve their health by eating a more whole food plant-based diet. I also teach you how to prepare quick and easy plant-based meals to help you succeed on this journey.

Hi, I’m Jan! I’m a nutrition coach who’s passionate about plant-based eating. With over 20 years in education, including lots of time working with students with special needs, I’ve learned how to really understand and support people with various challenges. This background helps me connect with and guide those who are trying to improve their health and make positive changes.

I wasn’t always a plant-based eater myself. I struggled with obesity and health issues for years. But once I switched to a whole-food, plant-based diet, I felt like a new person. Now, as a senior, I have more energy and stamina than ever before.

I’m here to help others who are dealing with the ups and downs of aging and want to enhance their quality of life. If you’re looking for support on your own health journey, I’m excited to help you find your way to feeling better and thriving.

Dr. Jonathan Leibowitz is a highly experienced Primary Care physician based in Brooklyn, NY, with over 30 years of practice. He is triple Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Leibowitz brings a unique and holistic approach to patient care, blending advanced traditional medicine with integrative practices like a whole-food, plant-based diet, breathing techniques, meditation, and exercise. His personal cancer journey has deeply informed his compassionate and comprehensive approach to healthcare.

Currently, Dr. Leibowitz serves as the Regional Medical Director for Rendr Doctors, Chief Medical Officer of MDLand, and is a Board Member of Everbeat. He also contributes his expertise as a member of the medical advisory board for Plant Powered Metro New York and lectures on whole food plant based solutions to medical problems.

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.

Laura bid farewell to 35 lbs of excess weight, painful knee arthritis, intense hot flashes, severe digestive issues with chronic bloating and abdominal pain, and stage 3 chronic kidney disease. Lost in a maze of nutritional confusion, Laura tried extreme measures like diet pills, meal replacement shakes, calorie counting and restriction, keto diets and over-exercising.

Laura discovered whole food, plant-based eating and committed to eating this way. Until then, her beliefs were shaped entirely by gimmicks, marketing, and falsehoods. Laura began researching everything related to this lifestyle. Understanding the science behind how a diet rich in plants and free from processed and animal-derived foods promotes health was transformative. Laura became a private WFPB chef, helping women transform their health through weight loss and reversing chronic conditions by preparing delicious oil-free meals made from plants that their entire families enjoyed. She then became a certified nutrition and wellness coach and helps individuals discover their best, healthiest selves through the power of food.

If you find yourself in the throes of nutritional confusion along with fighting cravings and ingrained habits, this could be your first step towards clarity, optimal health, and liberation from all that has hindered you. Laura specializes in plant-based nutrition and assisting people like you in making sustainable positive changes needed to enjoy optimal health. Together, you can discover your superpowers, eliminate obstacles and embark on a journey towards the health and life you wish for and deserve.

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

My journey to becoming a health coach started in 2012 when I noticed how my health was being affected by my dietary and lifestyle choices. At the time, I was a bit lost and overwhelmed with the amount of information that seemed contradictory in providing answers that would improve my health and wellbeing. In addition to making lifestyle changes, studying the latest research and adopting a whole food plant-based diet, I have dramatically changed my health for the better.

As a certified plant-based coach, I will help you adopt a plant-based diet and help you make healthier, more sustainable choices. With a passion for plant-based living, I provide guidance and support to help you achieve your optimal health and wellness goals. I believe that everyone has the potential to heal and thrive, and I’m committed to helping you achieve the results you desire.

Carlene McIntyre is a dedicated Food Revolution Network Certified Plant-Based Health Coach. She was a pharmacist for 40 years before retiring and becoming a health coach. Based on scientific evidence as well as her previous professional experience, Carlene is strongly convinced that healthy whole plant foods are critical for health and wellness. On a personal note, she lost over 80 pounds after switching to a whole food plant-based diet. She is also certified as a solution focused practitioner, CSFP-Advanced, and serves as a volunteer mentor for Plant Powered Metro NY.