SUZANNAH BOZZONE, MD For years, I was prescribing medicine I wouldn’t take myself and frustrated by the seemingly incurable state of our most prevalent, deadly and costly chronic diseases. Finally, I found Lifestyle Medicine, which is not only strongly evidence-based, but resonates with my desire to treat myself, my family and my patients more in accordance with nature’s guidance and, most importantly, addressing diseases from their root causes, rather than covering up symptoms. Best of all, this method empowers patients, rather than dictating dependence on our pharmaceutically-driven medical system. Dr. Bozzone moved to the Chattanooga area from Sonoma, CA, where she worked for six years in private practice and community health. She previously served as the Medical Director of Wellness at Sonoma Valley Hospital. Dr. Bozzone is happily married with three young children and loves to swim, practice yoga and sing in any spare moment she can find.

I am passionate about helping women and their families gain control of their health. I meet you where you are and together we build personalized, integrative plans that focus on building foundations of optimal health. My lifelong interest in promoting and encouraging healthy lifestyles began as a young gymnast years ago. I competed at the elite level, was a member of the U.S. National Team, and earned a full scholarship to the Stanford University Women’s Gymnastics Team. After four years as a Division I NCAA student-athlete, I began training and racing triathlons while earning my master’s degree. After graduating I helped build sports programs for kids in Japan, organized triathlons and led bike tours in the Southwest, and managed the sports program for Special Olympics Nevada. I then spent three years inspiring audience members performing as a professional acrobat in Cirque du Soleil’s KA at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, while also continuing to participate in full-distance triathlons. I was then introduced to naturopathic medicine during a 4,500-mile, self-supported bicycle trip with my husband where we witnessed the unequivocal interconnectedness of the environment and health. I was motivated to learn more and earned my naturopathic doctorate degree from Bastyr University while growing our family. I now have my own, small private practice in Maple Valley, WA where I encourage, coach, and help patients live their best life in person and via telemedicine. As a mom of three, I understand the juggle of home, work, school, play, self-care, and all the roles that come with being a mother. My passion is helping you navigate your own juggle so that you can optimize both your own and your family’s health. I cannot wait to hear your story!

Dr Teresa Diaz has a Medical Degree from Rutgers University, and is an accomplished Obstetrics & Gynecology (OBGYN) surgeon. As a psychology major at San Francisco State University, Dr Teresa understands the emotional and psychological components of lifestyle change and weight loss.    She’s certified in Age Management Medicine, a member of The Institute for Functional Medicine and studied holistic nutrition at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I specialize in hormone balancing, menopause, gut health and plant based nutrition.    While Dr Teresa has impressive credentials within the fields of medicine, psychology and nutrition, it’s her ability to have overcome unimaginable trauma that makes her truly unique and special.   Growing up in the ghettos of New York, Dr Teresa has personally dealt with the pain of childhood physical & sexual abuse, racism, poverty and sexism. She’s lost (and kept off) over 120 lbs and knows in her heart, with the right guidance and support, every challenge can be overcome!

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I count myself amongst the lucky ones. In contrast, to most medical school educations, I had the privilege of spending hundreds of hours in nutrition during my doctorate at Sonoran University (previously Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine) and it was there that I first became exposed to the likes of Ornish, Esselstyn, Campbell, Goldhamer and others, to name a few. The underlying tenants that I practice, embrace a philosophy of health and wellness rooted in prevention. To this end, nutrition is central to all health and a Whole Food Plant Based orientation is quite simply, the best way to accomplish this task.    I remember an instance several years ago when my son, Silas, came home from school, recounting a story of one of his 6-year old classmates, who brought not one, but two cans of Mountain Dew in his packed lunch. As I sighed and braced myself for the inevitable, why-can’t-I-have-soda-in-my-lunch question, I pondered how best to answer his concerns. But, he never asked that question. Instead he stated with some level of resignation in his voice, “Well, mom, I guess that’s what we should expect from some kids, after all, his mom isn’t a Naturopathic doctor.”   In my mind, that moment crystallizes a couple of principles that seem to characterize the WFPB lifestyle and my own core values. (1) Practice what you preach and be the change you wish to see in the world. (2) Change is often caught rather than taught, often when we least expect it, even though it can seem difficult or even insurmountable.  

Hello! I’m Dr. Cherian and I’m passionate about helping motivated individuals reverse their disease and get off medications through a whole food plant based diet and other meaningful lifestyle changes. I am double board-certified in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. My experience has been enriched by 200-hour certification in yoga teacher training and years of personal and formal practice in mindfulness and meditation. I offer one-on-one care through Lotus Lifestyle Medicine, an exclusively telemedicine practice dedicated to helping you reverse disease and live life to the fullest through the six pillars of lifestyle medicine.

I value building relationships based on kindness, trust, and compassion. I offer a mindful and nonjudgemental approach to lifestyle change to help you reach your health goals.

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I’m a primary care internal medicine physician in Sandy Springs. I love general primary care medicine and have a special interest in mental health, women’s health and empowering patients to live a healthy lifestyle. I value listening to patients, building relationships with them, and providing thorough, compassionate, evidence-based care. I live in Roswell with my husband and two young boys and am fluent in Spanish.
I have been vegan since early 2019 and am happy to encourage and advise patients who are vegan or who are shifting more plant-based. A plant-based diet is sustainable for our planet, promotes kindness to all living beings, and can improve your health and wellbeing. Whether you’re a lifelong vegan or just considering getting started on your plant-based journey, I’m happy to chat about food and nutrition as well as all your other healthcare needs and concerns.

I am a committed WFPBD Sport and Exercise Physician working in Melbourne Australia.  I am involved in looking after patients from all walks of life including professional female and male footballers, their physical, emotional, nutritional needs. I am a Team Physician for professional soccer teams and football teams, requiring management of all medical and health needs, and have worked in Private Sports Medicine and Health practices since 1983, and also Assist Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Marla Friedman Ph.D. (Psychology) is NYS licensed and Nationally Certified in Clinical Mental Health Couseling with over thirty years in practice. She is a Certified Nutritionist, an Associate of the Viktor Frankl Institure for Meaning Centered Therapy, a Certified Trauma Professional trained in EMDR, an Advanced Fellow and Board Certified in Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine (ABAAHP),  holds a Certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine in Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, and is Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell. Dr. Friedman offers individual, couples, and group psychotherapy integrating the benefits of in-depth emotional and nutritional helaing. 

I delight in empowering my patients to manage their acute and chronic disease through application of lifestyle interventions such as whole food plant-based diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, avoiding risky behaviors, and connection; I am certified in lifestyle medicine with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and I am actively involved in my community by giving presentations on plants as medicine, the Blue Zones, and the role that animal production plays in climate change and the environment. I am particularly interested in outreach to the Hispanic community, as many members have chronic diseases but no access to health insurance and limited resources. I am also a Food for Life instructor with PCRM.org, offering health and cooking classes in my community.