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Dawn Tardif
Dawn Tardif, Founder and President of BodiScience Wellness Center & Spa since 1990, has more than 30 years in the health, wellness and spa industry.  Ms. Tardif earned her degree in Ayurvedic Medicine from the International Ayurvedic Institute in 1999. She studied with top Ayurvedic leaders Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. David Simon, Melanie and Robert Sachs and Eve Taylor in her pursuit to become a master in the field of wellness. Ms. Tardif also holds certifications in Allopathic Medicine from the Boston University Mini-Medical School as well as Anti-aging Nutrition and Clinical Aromatherapy. Her commitment to continual education is the foundation of delivering the latest results-oriented treatments to her sophisticated clientele who seek out her innovative approach to health and wellness.  Prior to entering the wellness field, Ms. Tardif studied at the Babson School of Executive Entrepreneurship and Bentley University for Accounting. While pursuing an early career at leading companies and national chains in the retail and couture fashion industry, she became one of the youngest managers and district managers. Ms. Tardif was acknowledged for leadership, team development, employment retention, and superior financial performance. This unique blend of business leadership experience combined with her passionate drive has prepared Ms. Tardif to be a leader in health and wellness.  Ms,Tardif has served on the Board of Directors of the International Spa Association, an organization representing over 70 countries. Her wellness center & spa have been recognized by the International Spa Association with an Innovate Award and recognition by Northshore Magazine for providing exceptional services for face and body treatments. Highly respected in the salon and spa industry as a spa owner and consultant, Ms. Tardif has been acknowledged for her service excellence and business systems.She is known for inspiring and encouraging others to create well-being and wellness relationships that cultivate community and enrich the families and lives of one another.  Ms. Tardif’s unwavering passion for and knowledge of ancient philosophies helps others to reach a level of wellness that enhances their lifestyle and well-being. To further her mission, Ms. Tardif and her staff participate in the “Welcome Home Warrior Project” created by Melanie & Bob Sachs of Diamond Way Ayurveda. The program offers complimentary health and wellness plans as well as treatments to returning veterans and their families. As one of the East Coast trainers, and to help advance the program, she teaches CEU Ayurvedic classes to other licensed health and wellness professionals.
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Ryan Saal
Ryan Saal is an MD candidate at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA (anticipated graduation in 2025). For undergraduate, he attended Christopher Newport University, where he graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a minor in Leadership Studies. Ryan discovered his interest in dermatology while shadowing and he worked as a medical assistant and scribe in a dermatology practice before matriculating into medical school. His research interests include dermatopathology, the application of biologics in dermatology, and dermatological conditions that affect dancers and other artists.
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Caroline Gerhardt
Caroline Gerhardt is a fourth-year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. She graduated from Florida State University in 2018 with a degree in Exercise Physiology with a minor in Psychology, Biology, and Chemistry. She will be applying for Dermatology Residency this year. Some of her interests include the intersection of dermatological conditions and mental health, as well as how nutrition affects our skin.
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Divya Aickara
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Anat Lebow
Dr. Lebow specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology for women, men, and children of all ages. She is a board certified dermatologist who graduated cum laude from Boston University School of Medicine, during which time she was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. She continued her training in internal medicine at the University of Chicago Hospitals before completing her dermatology residency at Montefiore Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She is now in private practice in New York City.   Her areas of expertise include inflammatory disorders such as psoriasis, atopic/eczematous dermatitis, sun damaged skin, skin cancers, and aging skin. She believes in prevention of photodamage, inflammatory environmental accelerators and keeping your skin healthy and rejuvenated.      She presently advises and treats her patients and teaches the residents as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.  
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John Frew
Dr. John Frew is a fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists and a globally recognized researcher in Hidradenitis Suppurativa. He completed his medical degree (with Honours) from the University of New South Wales in 2009, followed by a Masters of Medicine in clinical epidemiology from the University of Sydney in 2011, followed by completing his dermatology specialist training in 2016. Dr. Frew recently completed a highly competitive post-doctoral fellowship at the prestigious Rockefeller University in New York City between 2018-2020 (under the guidance of Professor James Krueger), identifying immunological pathways and novel therapies for the treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa. Dr. Frew has over 100 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to numerous dermatology and immunology textbooks. He currently holds a staff specialist position at Liverpool Hospital and is a conjoint lecturer at the University of New South Wales, supervising dermatology trainees and postgraduate research students.
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Chris Sayed
Dr. Sayed is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of North Carolina Department of Dermatology and Director of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Clinic. He leads NIH-funded translational research project in HS and has been a site principal investigator on several clinical trials evaluating new medications for HS. He is a direction member of the HS Foundation and medical lead for the NC Triangle chapter of Hope for HS. He is a Tarheel through-and-through having completed undergraduate, medical school, and residency training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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JoElle Lee
A highly respected skin care expert, educator and celebrity esthetician, JoElle Lee is the author of two books, "Esthetician on a Mission, Business Building Workbook" and "Multicultural Skin Treatments: Learn How to Effectively Treat Skin of Color Using Chemical Peels and Laser Treatments," which has become a trusted guide for those treating diverse client populations.
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Divya Sharma
Divya Sharma, MD is a member of Summit Health's Dermatology team. As a dermatologist, Dr. Sharma treats patients of all ages and demographics that have conditions related to the skin, hair, and nails. She has special clinical interest in hair health, pigmentary conditions such as vitiligo, and chronic itch. Dr. Sharma uses a proactive approach, encouraging prevention and dermatologic maintenance. She also performs minor cosmetic procedures.
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Samantha Ellis
Samantha Ellis, MD is a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist. Dr. Ellis graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She was awarded the Dean’s Merit Scholarship to attend the University of Michigan Medical School, where she completed her medical doctorate and was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society for exceptional academic performance and leadership in her program.After finishing her medical internship in Denver, Colorado, she returned to her home state of California to complete her dermatology residency at the University of California, Davis. Dr. Ellis has published multiple peer-reviewed journal articles and authored several medical textbook chapters on a broad range of dermatology topics including cutaneous immunology, dermatologic surgery, cosmeceuticals, and skin aging. She also volunteers her time as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UC Davis.
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Suhani Bora
Suhani Bora, MD is currently the Director of Integrative Health and Core faculty at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) and Lawrence Family Medicine Residency (LFMR) in Lawrence, MA. After completing medical school at the University of Michigan, Suhani trained in family medicine at the University of Wisconsin. Following residency, she joined the faculty at GLFHC/LFMR in Lawrence, MA, which is an urban, primarily Spanish speaking, city north of Boston. While at GLFHC she learned Spanish and was introduced to group medical visits through Centering Pregnancy   Her interest in integrative medicine and exploring the evidence behind the traditional healing practices used by her patients led her back to Madison, WI where she completed a fellowship in Academic Integrative Medicine. As a fellow, she developed Whole Health Group Visits, a series of lifestyle- focused group visits to discuss wellness topics and address loneliness. Following the fellowship, Suhani resumed her work with underserved communities by bringing Whole Health Group Visits, along with new integrative medicine tools, into her primary care practice at a federally qualified health center in Madison, WI before returning to GLFHC / LFMR in Lawrence, MA.
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Peter Koshland
Peter Koshland, PharmD is a graduate of Georgetown University (1996) and the University of California at San Francisco School of Pharmacy (2000). Peter opened his compounding pharmacy, Koshland Pharm, in 2009 in San Francisco, and has continued to work with doctors and patients on individualized, integrative therapies that make a difference in the quality of patients’ day-to-day lives. He trains and consults with doctors across the state of California in the areas of hormone replacement, thyroid disorders, and compounding applications for dermatology, urology, and pain management.
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Vivien Fam
Dr. Vivien Fam received a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biology from UC Davis and is also a Registered Dietitian. She has always been interested in the effects of nutrition on skin health, from acute conditions such as pressure ulcers to chronic medical conditions such as acne and psoriasis to cosmetic concerns such as facial wrinkles, dryness, and dullness. Dr. Fam also believes that nutrition recommendations should be targeted to a person's dietary habits and preferences which can be influenced by traditions, cultures, and socioeconomic status. Her research interests include the effects of whole foods and functional foods on skin health and other chronic conditions.
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Fabrizio Galimberti
Fabrizio Galimberti is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Miami. He obtained his PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology at Dartmouth College investigating the role of the Hedgehog signaling pathway in epithelial cancers. He obtained his MD from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and completed his residency in Dermatology at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami. Dr. Galimberti is interested in chronic inflammatory conditions, such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, and how they affect more than the skin. Dr. Galimberti is also interested in how biologics may affect other organs beside the targeted one (the skin) and how holistic approaches may benefit patients with chronic conditions. Dr. Galimberti is the principal investigator and/or sub-investigators in clinical and mechanistic studies of chronic inflammatory conditions.
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Alexandra Flamm
Dr. Flamm is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist and is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pathology at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. She has a clinical focus on contact dermatitis and serves as Program Director of the dermatology residency program. Dr. Flamm graduated cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Literature. She received her Medical Degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and during this time, she also completed a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship at the University of Iowa. She completed her dermatology residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and served as Chief Resident during her final year. She then completed a dermatopathology fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Flamm is the AAD Alternate Advisor to the RUC and is Deputy Chair of the RUC-CPT Committee. She is also actively involved as a member of the Coding & Reimbursement Committee, Health Care Finance Committee, and Patient Access and Payer Relations committees. In addition, she also serves as Vice-Chair of the Communications Committee for the American Society of Dermatopathology and as a member of the AMA and Health Policy Committee for the American Contact Dermatitis Society. On a state level, she is an At Large Director in the Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology and is the PAD representative to the Pennsylvania Medical Society House of Delegates. She has been published in numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. She has spoken at meetings on the local, regional and national level and received several awards for her teaching and advocacy work.
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Mark Kaufmann
Mark Kaufmann, MD, is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, a position he has held since 1995.  He was in solo private practice for 23 years until he joined The Dermatology Group in November 2017. In September 2020, he joined Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery as their Chief Medical Officer.He received his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, completing residency training in dermatology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. He is board certified in dermatology.Dr. Kaufmann is currently President-Elect of the American Academy of Dermatology. He has served on the AAD Board of Directors, as well as countless AAD committees, and has chaired many of them as well. He also serves as an advisor to the Academy RUC team (Relative Value Scale Update Committee) - a position he has held for over a decade.Dr. Kaufmann’s contributions to the American Academy of Dermatology have been recognized by his receiving a Presidential Citation in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2020. With many articles published on the topic of health information technology, Dr. Kaufmann is a frequent national lecturer, including the annual meetings of the American Academy of Dermatology, and other societies, and grand rounds.
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Brent Moody
Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon practicing in Nashville TN. Extensive experience in coding and reimbursement management. Currently serves as the Chair of the American Academy of Dermatology Patient Access and Payer Relations Committee.
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Lisa Lombard
Dr. Lisa Lombard is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Chicago, USA. She has over 30 years of direct service, teaching, and supervisory experience. She integrates mind-body skills in her therapeutic work with children, families, and adults as they cope with anxiety, stress-mediated health concerns, and pain. She also treats children and adults experiencing unexpected grief and loss. She regularly trains health care providers on stress and pain management. Dr. Lombard is a psychological advisor to a start-up tech company that supports food allergy care and co-founded a non-profit, Comfort Kits for Children®. For over 10 years she delivered services within a preschool and elementary school, in addition to her private practice. She provided parent guidance, clinical supervision to psychology graduate students, and consultation to educators on topics such as risk behaviors, trauma, SEL, and screen-time. She was a Research Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Medical Social Sciences, Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research, where she applied her knowledge of stress management skills (like mindfulness, hypnosis, and guided imagery) to better understand and meet the psycho-emotional needs of those with food allergies, eczema, and atopic disease. She was a team member on several research projects that resulted in a dozen peer-reviewed publications. While on faculty she led behavioral health initiatives within the Center and the launch of a free digital behavioral health tool for parents during the pandemic. In March 2022 she co-founded the nonprofit Comfort Kits for Children, an outgrowth of collaboration with the National Pediatric Hypnosis Training Institute (NPHTI) and HealthFrontiers.org. They have provided over 1500 Comfort Kits of mind-body toys and practices globally, to children impacted by war (Ukraine, Poland, Israel, and potentially Gaza), earthquakes (Turkey), wildfires (Maui, Hawaii USA), and community violence (Chicago). This organization maintains a website of curated behavioral health resources to support children experiencing traumatic events and is available in 6 languages. They also provide webinars and virtual Q & A sessions to caregivers in schools, shelters, and clinics who use Comfort Kits with children. Dr. Lombard earned her BA in Behavioral Sciences and PhD in Psychology/Human Development from the University of Chicago, where she trained and worked with Erika Fromm, PhD. She completed an APA-approved internship at the Illinois State Psychiatric Institute. She is an ASCH Approved Consultant. She is an active teacher and leader in NPHTI (Faculty and President of the Board of Directors). She represents Division 30 (Society for Psychological Hypnosis) in the Council of Representatives of the American Psychological Association and is past president of the Chicago Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Throughout the pandemic she provided free weekly virtual mindfulness sessions for her community and colleagues.
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Skyler Stein
SkylerStein leads Gladskin USA, a biotechnology-driven skincare brand. Gladskin is a leader in global endolysin technology and uses its science to improve inflammatory skin conditions by rebalancing the skin microbiome.   Throughout his career, Skyler has advised, invested in and developed businesses across technology-driven sectors. Most recently, at Obvious Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to startups that combine profit and purpose, Skyler focused on companies commercializing microbiome science to improve human health. While seeking investment opportunities in microbiome focused companies, Skyler met the European-based Gladskin team. Gladskin's endolysin technology developed by Micreos B.V. was the most impressive applied science in the space. This inspired Skyler to join the team to further build on Gladskin’s success in Europe and to make the products available to the millions of Americans with inflammatory skin conditions.   Previously, Skyler was a Principal at Bregal Investments, a global private equity firm where he was on the board of various high growth portfolio companies. Skyler has served as an Advisor to Clarity Genomics, which develops computational platforms to elucidate mechanisms of action for human - microbiome interactions. Skyler holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a B.A. from Duke University.
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Brian Keenan
Dr. Keenan is a naturopathic doctor whose goal is to serve as many people as he can through the utilization of mind-body practices, botanical medicines, and targeted nutraceutical supplementation when needed. He sees healing as a collaborative journey between patient and practitioner.The most common conditions he sees involve stress management, nutritional counseling, weight loss, digestive problems, insomnia, metabolic and endocrine diseases, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Additionally he has experience in pediatrics, specifically working with children over the age of 4 in issues such as eczema and psoriasis, digestion concerns, and some auto-immune conditions. Furthermore, he utilizes cranio-sacral treatments to help balance the mind, body, and spirit, which he sees as deeply connected.He is passionate about working in collaboration with your care team to find the root cause of illness, address it, and watch as you to go after your unique passions and lead the life you want to lead! Furthermore, he is diligent about staying current on the latest research and clinical trials in complementary medicine and practices holding both ancient wisdoms and current scientific evidence in both hands as he treats you as a unique individual in body, mind, and spirit with your own preferences and desires for care. He is an expert and educator in herbal medicines having taught at Bastyr University for 5 years on the subject and utilizes herbs extensively in his practice. When he is not in the office, it’s a solid bet he is walking in the woods or by the sea, rain or shine.