Speakers - 2025 Southeast Regional Integrative Medicine Conference - Advancing the Practice of Integrative Care in the Carolinas

Anna Cabeca DO FACOG is a triple board certified, Emory University trained physician and hormone expert who was diagnosed with early menopause at age 38. Devastated, she set out on a personal wellness journey to reverse her menopause side effects, which resulted in her delivery of a healthy baby girl at the age of 41. After experiencing her own health successes, Dr. Cabeca began counseling others, ultimately changing the lives of thousands of women across the globe. Through her podcast, The Girlfriend Doctor, and books like The Hormone Fix” and other empowering transformation programs, Dr. Cabeca has helped women of all ages become their best selves again.

Tracy Harrison MS is a scientist and systems engineer,holds three degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), completed training at The Institute for Functional Medicine, and is the founder of The School of Applied Functional Medicine™. She teaches accredited continuing education programs on the science and practical application of functional medicine. Tracy’s passion is transforming healthcare with the powerful combination of functional medicine and savvy clinical partnership.

TERESA HOLLER MS, PA-C is a Physician Assistant, Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, and Former Assistant Professor of Medicine. She is author of several books, including Cardiology Essentials, and has presented at the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Documenting Hope, Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs and more. She has been featured on NPR, FOX TV, Good Morning Arizona, The Dr. Jill Show, Advance for Physician Assistants, and more.

Ashley Koff RD is a dietitian for over 25 years, is a leader in personalized nutrition and weight health optimization. Known for her “better not perfect” mantra, she empowers individuals and businesses to make better nutrition choices. The author of two books, with her third, The GLP-1 Switch, arriving in January 2026, Koff also developed the first Personalized Nutrition Resources Library. Featured on top media platforms like Good Morning America and The Today Show, she now leads The Better Nutrition Program and serves as Nutrition Director for the Integrative and Functional Medicine fellowship at UC Irvine.

James LaValle bspHARM CCN

is an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, board-certified clinical nutritionist, and author with over 40 years of experience in integrative health, natural products, and metabolic care. Founder of Metabolic Code Enterprises, he has trained thousands of healthcare professionals and authored 26 books, including Cracking the Metabolic Code. Currently, he serves as Chief Science Officer at Life Time, pioneering innovations in health and wellness.

JAQUEL PATTERSON ND is a nationally recognized naturopathic physician, success coach, 3x Amazon best-selling author, and Forbes contributor. With over 16 years of clinical experience, her specialties include Lyme disease, autoimmune conditions, integrative psychiatry, and environmental medicine. A media expert featured on USA Today, Forbes, and major networks, Dr. Patterson is the Past President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and serves on the board of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

Joshua Schacter DO FAAOS is America’s Holistic Orthopedic Surgeon, integrating regenerative medicine, functional medicine, and holistic wellness to redefine musculoskeletal care. With over a decade as Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and extensive experience in orthobiologics, he now leads Pinnacle Integrative Orthopedics, empowering patients to achieve optimal health through noninvasive therapies like PRP and stem cell treatments.

Elisa Song MD is a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician, functional medicine expert, and bestselling author of Healthy Kids, Happy Kids. Founder of Healthy Kids Happy Kids, she bridges conventional and holistic pediatrics with evidence-based care. She’s helped thousands of children thrive through integrative approaches like functional medicine, homeopathy, and acupuncture, and she’s a global lecturer and chair of A4M’s pediatric education.

DANIELLE VELORAS MPAS PA-C brings over 30 years of experience in medicine and the medical device industry, specializing in integrative care for conditions like digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, and Breast Implant Illness (BII). Founder of the Breast Implant Health Summit, she advocates for patient safety and educates healthcare professionals on implantable device health. Danielle has presented to the FDA, published research on BII, and speaks globally on integrative medicine and implantable device-related health issues.

JJ VIRGIN CNS BCHN EP-C is a Triple Board Certified Nutrition Expert, Fitness Hall of Famer and 4-time New York Times bestselling author. She’s a keynote speaker and media personality who was the nutrition expert for Dr. Phil’s weight loss challenges, hosted 2 PBS specials and co-hosted TLC’s Freaky Eaters. She is the founder of the Mindshare Collaborative, the most influential community in health and co-founder of The Unicorn Club female founders’ group.

Aristo VOJDANI PhD MSC CLS holds an MSc and PhD in microbiology and clinical immunology from Bar-Ilan University, with postdoctoral studies at UCLA. He is a Clinical Professor at Loma Linda University and Adjunct Professor at National University of Health Sciences. CEO of Immunosciences Lab and advisor for Cyrex Labs, he has developed 350+ antibody assays and earned prestigious awards, including the 2023 Linus Pauling Award.

SPENCER Zimmerman NP-C specializes in neurological and immune-based conditions at Peak Brain and Body in Florida. With dual training as a Chiropractor and Nurse Practitioner, he is a Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology, a Peptide Certified Provider (A4M), and trained in Functional Medicine and Functional Immunology.

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