Dr. Ashwani Garg is a pioneering Medical Doctor and Functional Medicine expert dedicated to uncovering and addressing the root causes of disease rather than merely managing symptoms. His clinical expertise spans Autism, Autoimmunity, and Gut Health, where he integrates cutting-edge science with a holistic, patient-centered approach to achieve lasting wellness.

As a visionary leader in India’s Functional Medicine movement, Dr. Garg has co-founded several key initiatives that are shaping the future of healthcare — including FunctionalMedicineClinic.in, AutoimmunityCare.com, and Quantum Heal. He also serves as the Co-Founder of the Indian Association of Functional Medicine (IAFM), working to build a collaborative ecosystem that empowers practitioners and patients alike to transform health through personalized, systems-based care.

Dr. Red Alinsod completed medical training at Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1990. He served a 12-year Air Force career and has practiced in Southern California, Nevada, and Texas. His base is at The Women’s Wellness Institute of Dallas.

He is the Director and founder of South Coast Urogynecology, The Alinsod Institute for Aesthetic Vulvovaginal Surgery, and Gynflix (Online e-Learning). His International teaching program is the first of its kind to combine both pelvic reconstructive and aesthetic principles. He has trained many of the world’s leading doctors and presented his techniques worldwide for over 28 years.

He is co-editor of Female Cosmetic Genital Surgery, Concepts, Classification and Technique, and the Founder and Chairman of CAVS (Congress on Aesthetic Vulvovaginal Surgery).

He is the inventor of the "Barbie Look" and "Hybrid Look" Labiaplasty, Medial Curvilinear Labia Majoraplasty, Clitoral Hood Reductions, In-office No-IV Labiaplasty, Perineoplasty, Vaginoplasty, Pudendo-Levator Block, and many other innovations. He holds patents for ThermiVa, Lone Star APS Vaginal Retractor, APS Surgical Table, Alinsod Scissors, O-Shot Speculum, and several other devices and techniques.

Dr. Alinsod specializes in non-surgical feminine restoration, treatment of stress incontinence, overactive bladder, atrophic vulvovaginitis, orgasmic dysfunction, vulvar dystrophy, and modern management of menopausal symptoms.

Ben Lenail, based in Palo Alto CA, has consulted with biotech companies such as Minoryx Therapeutics, Autobahn Therapeutics, and Deep Genomics; and medical device companies Cionic and Flow Neuroscience. Ben is an investor in 40 early-stage healthcare companies with HealthTech Capital. He is Vice-Chair of the American Brain Foundation; a mentor with the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative; and serves on the Advisory Board of the UCSF Center for Vulnerable Populations.

Ben has worked in high-tech in Silicon Valley for 30+ years. He’s a graduate of the University of Washington in Seattle WA and Sciences-Po in Paris.

PhD LicAc FBAcC MBLS has over 25 years’ experience as a practising acupuncturist and as researcher in integrative medicine in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), where she has conducted several pioneering studies into using acupuncture to manage the consequences of cancer treatments. Beverley is a fellow of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Bristol, Council Member of the British Society for Integrative Oncology (BSIO), and Past Chair of British Lymphology Society (BLS) Scientific Committee. Beverley has published numerous papers in scientific journals and lectures internationally. She is author of Acupuncture and Cancer Survivorship: Recovery, Renewal and Transformation, published by Singing Dragon, and the lead author of Acupuncture in cancer care: recommendations for safe practice (peer-reviewed expert opinion).

Dr. David Hogg is a research scientist with over 15 years of experience in academia and the biotech industry. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Kinesiology and Physiology and Pharmacology from Western University (Canada) and a PhD in Cell and Systems Biology from the University of Toronto, where he investigated neural mechanisms of stress adaptation and hypoxia tolerance.

Dr. Hogg’s research in the biotechnology sector has involved preclinical drug discovery across diverse therapeutic areas, including peptide-based treatments for anxiety and depression, RNA therapeutics for epilepsy, and stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s disease. He is the author of more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and is a co-inventor on a patent for a neuroendocrine peptide therapeutic currently in clinical development.

In addition to his research, Dr. Hogg has lectured in physiology, neuroscience, and molecular biology at the University of Toronto. His current research interests focus on the development of non-psychoactive cannabinoid-based therapeutics.

He is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a private practice in Rome. He also works as a Philosophical Consultant in some Italian private companies.

At the end of the nineties, when he started his career, he was very interested in the relationship between Attachment and Eating Disorders. Meanwhile, between 1999 and 2005, he volunteered at CPO (Paraplegic Center of Ostia – Rome), where he wrote several articles about physical disabilities and dissociative phenomena in spinal cord injured subjects. His clinical activity as a Hypnotherapist addresses AI challenges, Severe Mental Disorders, stress-related disorders, anxiety, psychosomatic conditions, and sport performance enhancement. Having presented at many international hypnosis congresses, in recent years he has broadened his research interests to time distortion phenomena in traumatic experiences.

He is the author and co-author of several publications in the field of hypnotherapy. He enjoys engaging in multidisciplinary collaborations with scholars from other disciplines, such as philosophy of mind, physics, and figurative arts. Currently, he is a Trainer of Hypnosis at the Italian School of Hypnosis and Ericksonian Psychotherapy (SIIPE), a Board Member of SII (Italian Society of Hypnosis), and a Board Member of Referees for Ipnosi – Rivista Italiana di Ipnosi Clinica Sperimentale, the official publication of the Italian Society of Hypnosis.

Dr. Hanifi Soylu, MD, MSc, PhD is a Turkish-Canadian Neonatologist and Professor with extensive clinical and academic experience in Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. He graduated from Erciyes University Medical School and completed his pediatric residency at Karadeniz Technical University in Turkey. He later pursued a four-year neonatal fellowship split between the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto in Canada.

From 2008 to 2013, Dr. Soylu worked as a Neonatal Medical Officer with the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. During this time, he also completed a Master’s in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (University of Newcastle, Australia) and a PhD in Pharmacology & Therapeutics (University of Manitoba, Canada). Most recently, he completed a fellowship in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) at the University of Manitoba, where he is currently concluding his clinical fellowship in Neonatology.

Dr. Soylu has authored numerous publications in Neonatology, Neuropharmacology, and Neonatal Ultrasound. He is internationally recognized for his leadership in Neonatal Hemodynamics, Point-of-care Ultrasound, and global academic collaboration. He previously served as Professor and Head of Pediatrics and Neonatology at Selcuk University in Turkey.

Jonathan has been a physiotherapist for 30 year and has 25 year’s clinical experience in acupuncture and dry needling and was awarded his MSc in acupuncture in 2004.

He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and the former Chair of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (10 years), the largest professional body for acupuncture in the UK and he is also an expert witness specialising in needling adverse events.

Jonathan delivers training courses worldwide and has been published in numerous books and journals covering physiology, anatomy and adverse events.

He has previously been the Principal of a School of Physiotherapy in the UK and trains physiotherapists within Premiership and Championship football, the UK Sports Institute, UK Athletics, the English National Ballet, the Ministry of Defence, and the NHS in the UK.

In the US he trains clinicians from the NFL and the US military.

He has taught cadaveric anatomy for the last 10 years in both the UK and US.

He has taught almost 3000 clinicians worldwide.

He currently splits his time between continued clinical practice, point of care ultrasound, mentorship, student supervision, teaching and writing.

Jay P. Shah, MD is a physiatrist, clinical investigator, and Adjunct Faculty in the Bioengineering Department at George Mason University. His expertise is chronic myofascial, musculoskeletal, and chronic pelvic pain syndromes, and the somato-visceral interactions underlying them. He has given many invited international lectures and hands-on workshops that integrate fascinating and clinically impactful knowledge emerging from the basic and clinical pain sciences. His overarching goal is to teach clinicians - of all kinds - how to optimize evaluation and treatment approaches (including the application of physical medicine using dry needling, electrical stimulation, and neuro-anatomical acupuncture techniques) to more effectively manage pain and improve quality of life and function in these ubiquitous pain syndromes.

Dr. Jennifer Marie B. Jose’ is the President of the Philippine Board of Gynecologic Robotic Surgery, Vice President of the Society of Gynecologic Robotic Surgery Philippines, and a Board Member of the Asian Society of Gynecologic Robotic Surgery (ASGRS). She is the first doctor in Asia to teach robotic sacrocolpopexy and serves as an international proctor for the Da Vinci Surgical System, having trained surgeons across Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

She completed her Clinical and Research Fellowship in Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, and received advanced training in Robotic and Aesthetic Gynecology in the USA, Turkey, Spain, and Italy. Dr. Jose is also the President of the Aesthetic Gynecologic Society of the Philippines (AGSPi) and a Senior Fellow of the European Society of Aesthetic Gynecology (ESAG). She has received numerous awards including the Trailblazer Award by Da Vinci Surgical System, 100 Most Influential Filipina Women in the World Award (2017), Distinguished Alumni Award (2020), and the Asian Heroes Award (2024).

She is a pioneer in robotic, functional, and aesthetic gynecology in the Philippines, integrating sexual medicine, minimally invasive surgery, and non-surgical treatments for urogenital atrophy, sexual dysfunction, and pelvic pain into a holistic approach to women’s health.

Dalila Čamdžić, MD, is a medical doctor specializing in longevity medicine, preventive health, and nutrition. She serves as Organizational Manager at the Longevity Education Hub, where she coordinates international educational programs in healthy aging and interdisciplinary medical innovation.

Dr. Čamdžić is currently completing her Nutrition Specialist Residency at the University of Sarajevo and works as a Research and Teaching Associate in the Longevity Medicine – Healthy Aging course at the University Sarajevo School of Science and Technology (SSST).

She is dedicated to integrating longevity science into clinical practice and medical education, bridging innovation, research, and public health to promote longer, healthier lives.

Duncan is the vice president of the British Medical Acupuncture Society, senior member of the lecturing team and accreditation board.

He has lectured on acupuncture at the NFMA (Norwegian Medical Acupuncture Society) 2012 (The Influence of the therapeutic relationship on positive outcomes), Barcelona, 2014 (Acupuncture in Dementia), Manchester 2016 (Acupuncture fatigue and adverse events), Manchester 2016 Workshop (Enhancing Clinical outcomes by optimising the therapeutic relationship), London 2019, Cyprus 2019, WFAS Antalya Turkey 2019, Northwich UK (BMAS Conference) October 2023, Dublin Ireland April 2024, Wyboston UK AACP 40th Anniversary Conference May 2024 and WFAS London 2024.

Duncan graduated from School of Physiotherapy UCD 1997, BPhysiotherapy (Hons) and also holds a Diploma in Health Service Management, Hdip in Management, an MA in Public Management, and a Diploma in Medical Acupuncture. He is an internationally accredited mediator. He has written books on men's health, back pain (Back to Brilliant), positive thinking (Be the Best You, You be You) and co-wrote acupuncture Western Medical Acupuncture Protocols for chronic pain with Drs. Mike Cummings and Amer Sheikh. His books feature on recommended reading lists for several degree courses.

Dr. Kalpana Shekhawat is a leading Integrative and Metabolic Medicine Consultant and one of the foremost Functional Medicine Specialists in India. She completed her medical degree from Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, and pursued advanced certifications in Clinical Nutrition (CNCB, Texas, USA), Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (A4M, USA), and Peptide Therapy (Peptide Therapy Foundation & A4M, USA).
With over 15 years of clinical experience, her expertise spans a wide range of conditions. She specializes in Autoimmune Diseases such as Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Type 1 Diabetes; Chronic and Metabolic Conditions including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, IBS, IBD, and Type 2 Diabetes; Neurodivergent Disorders such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder; and Neurological Conditions including Parkinson’s Disease and Multiple Sclerosis. In addition, she provides supportive care for patients with Cancer, focusing on improving overall health, immunity, and detoxification.
Her integrative approach combines evidence-based nutraceutical and nutrition therapies, advanced detoxification protocols, gut healing strategies, supplementation, dietary optimization, and specialized treatments including Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Peptide Therapy, IV Nutrition and Detox Therapies. Dr. Kalpana is also a recognized expert in Metabolic Disease Management and Age Management, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of disease. Through personalized, holistic care, she empowers patients to achieve lasting health improvements by addressing the root cause.

Medical Doctor, Master of Acupuncture from the Barcelona University

Director of the Acupuncture Clinic and Integrative Medicine ENERGIMED, Barcelona

Director of the Acupuncture Unit Dexeus Mujer University Clinic, Barcelona

President of the Sociedad Española de Salud y Medicina Integrativa, SESMI Vice-president Complementary Treatments Section in the Official Medical College of Barcelona.

Observatory Member of the International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques

Member of the Executive Board, European Society of Integrative Medicine

Board Member of the NPO Acupuncture for the World

Dr Warkiani is a Professor and CINSW Fellow in the School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia. He received his PhD in Bioengineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU, Singapore) and undertook postdoctoral training at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT, USA). Dr. Warkiani is the co-director of the Institute for Biomedical Materials & Devices (IBMD) at UTS and the co-founder of two startups, NeoGenix Biosciences and SMART MCs.

Dr Warkiani’s research focuses on developing innovative cell biology solutions through microfluidics and organoid-on-a-chip systems. His team has pioneered advanced cell sorting technologies for stem cells, exosomes, circulating tumor cells, and fetal cells, enhancing diagnostic precision and advancing regenerative therapies. In organoid-on-a-chip technology, he designs sophisticated 3D platforms that replicate tissue functions, such as human skin, offering valuable insights into disease modeming and drug discovery with stem cell-derived exosomes.

Dr. Miltiades Y. Karavis, MD, MSc, FICAE is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with a Master of Science in Algology and Pain Management from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He serves as Scientific Director of the International Postgraduate Center of Acupuncture (AcuScience) in Athens since 1992 and is Chairman of the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Association.

Dr. Karavis received basic training in Acupuncture from CEDAT (1986, Marseille, France) and advanced training in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (1992, 1996 and 2005). He has been an invited speaker at international events in New York (Columbia University), Copenhagen, Sofia, Vilnius, Switzerland, Korea and Barcelona, focusing on the scientific and integrative dimensions of acupuncture.

He is a board “member of directors” of the International Society of Oriental Medicine (ISOM) since 2009 and a member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) since 2024. His contributions include numerous scientific articles and six books on medical, neural, electro- and auricular acupuncture, advancing the field of integrative pain management and acupuncture-based therapies.

Since 1989, he has been actively teaching medical acupuncture to physicians in Greece and abroad, including in several postgraduate programs at the University of Athens. He also teaches in two Continuing Education programs (Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Units) at accredited Greek universities, focusing on medical acupuncture and integrative therapeutic approaches.

Founder, Ctrl Alt Zen | Functional Medicine Practitioner & Health Coach
Dr. Payal Mahapatra is a visionary functional medicine practitioner and health & wellness coach who bridges science, lifestyle, and holistic care to advance resilience and longevity. She is the founder of Ctrl Alt Zen, a platform born from her deep belief that true health emerges from identifying and addressing root causes—not merely treating symptoms.

With formal training in biochemistry and business administration (MBA), Dr. Mahapatra further honed her expertise through credentials from the School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM) and the Institute of Integrated Nutrition (IIN). She is also a certified NLP practitioner, accredited by Richard Bandler’s institute.

Her earlier professional journey includes roles in media and communications—working with organizations like Star TV and the BBC—where she developed a strong foundation in storytelling, strategy, and audience connection. Over time, her passion shifted toward health transformation, and she began designing personalized programs for individuals and corporate wellness initiatives across chronic illness, metabolic health, stress, and lifestyle optimization.

In recognition of her contributions to integrative health and functional medicine, she was conferred a Doctorate in Science by the European Institute of Management and Technology (EIMT) in 2025. Under her leadership, Ctrl Alt Zen embodies the mantra “Be Better Every Day”, crafting data-informed, individualized journeys of wellness that empower clients to reclaim vitality, reverse dysfunction, and live with deeper resilience.

Dr. Rahul Kackar is a third-generation physician, award-winning diabetologist, and mental health expert dedicated to helping individuals reverse chronic diseases and achieve long-term well-being. With a strong foundation in functional medicine, lifestyle medicine, and diabetes reversal, he integrates evidence-based medical science with traditional healing practices such as polyvagal therapy, meditation, and Tai Chi.

Dr. Kackar has extensive experience in personalized health coaching and organizational health strategy. His holistic and multidisciplinary approach empowers individuals to reduce medication dependency, build resilience, and optimize both physical and mental health. Through his clinic, online platforms, and global wellness initiatives, he continues to guide patients on transformative journeys toward longevity and vitality.

Spiros Dimitrakoulas is a experienced Reflexologist and the originator of Orthopedic Reflexology—an approach that explores through anatomy the deep structural and functional connections between the feet and the body's systems. His method integrates the ancient healing principles of Hippocrates with modern scientific understanding, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional Reflexology and evidence-based medicine.
With extensive clinical experience and a passion for education, Spiros brings a distinctive perspective to the field. His work focuses on advancing Reflexology techniques that promote mobility, relieve pain, and help individuals reconnect with their body’s natural ability to heal through precise, targeted footwork.
Spiros is dedicated to elevating the role of Reflexology within integrated health care and continues to teach, inspire, and lead the next generation of Reflexologists worldwide.

Spiros has worked in the Pain Clinic of the University Hospital Areteio, has offered Reflexology training to patients of the Psychiatric Clinic of the General Hospital of Argos, training to inmates of the Tyrinth Agricultural Prison, and is on the staff of the Men’s National Handball team of Greece, complementing the work of the medical staff.

Tobias Schwartz Blass is a 39-year-old German hypnotherapist, educator, and recognized expert in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy. His fascination with the power of hypnosis began at the age of 14, when he successfully hypnotized his best friend — a pivotal moment that sparked a lifelong passion for the subconscious mind.

At 18, Tobias joined the military and served as a reconnaissance medic and sniper. During his years of service, he was granted the opportunity to study psychology at the University of Heidelberg. Alongside his academic path, he pursued extensive training in hypnotherapy and NLP, and began working with clients on weekends and during leave from active duty.

After completing his military service, Tobias transitioned fully into clinical hypnotherapy, establishing a private practice that has since helped thousands of clients across a wide range of issues around the world. He has spent the past two decades studying and teaching the methods of Milton H. Erickson. Today, he trains psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and advanced hypnotherapists in Ericksonian techniques and is regarded by his peers as a leading voice in conversational and indirect hypnosis.

Specialist Urologist-Andrologist and Sex Therapist
Dr. Vusal Pirverdiyev received his medical degree after completing his medical education at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He then completed his urology residency at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital, earning the title of specialist urologist-andrologist. During his training and residency, he gained experience in all subspecialties of urology, with a particular focus on andrology and penile surgeries. Following his specialization, he worked for two years in various clinics in Germany, gaining experience in surgical and medical urology practices at European standards; during this time, he further developed his practice especially in andrological surgeries.

For about a year, he has been working in Azerbaijan as a urology and andrology specialist at Melhem Beynəlxalq Hospital in Baku. Dr. Pirverdiyev provides both diagnostic and treatment services in various andrological conditions such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and infertility, as well as in other areas of urology. These include procedures such as penile ESWT, PRP, vacuum pump devices, intracavernosal injections, stem cell applications, penile aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries (penile lengthening and thickening), penile prosthesis implantation, etc. Dr. Pirverdiyev conducts his professional work in light of current scientific data, participates in national and international congresses, gives presentations, and contributes to scientific publications.