Learn more about our 2027 speakers!
Learn more about our 2027 speakers!
Dr. Anderson is a recognized educator and clinician in integrative and naturopathic medicine with a
focus on complex chronic illness, and cancer. In addition to three decades clinical experience, he also
was head of the interventional arm of a US-NIH funded human research trial using IV and integrative
therapies in cancer patients. He founded Advanced Medical Therapies in Seattle, Washington, a clinic
focusing on cancer and chronic diseases and now focuses his time in collaboration with clinics and
hospitals in the US and other countries.
Former positions include multiple medical school posts, Professor of Pharmacology and Clinical
Medicine at Bastyr University and Chief of IV Services for Bastyr Oncology Research Center.
He is co-author of the Hay House book “Outside the Box Cancer Therapies” with Dr. Mark Stengler, and
the Lioncrest Publishing book “Cancer… The Journey from Diagnosis to Empowerment.”. He is also co-
author with Dr.’s Osborne and Carter of the IV textbook “A Scientific Reference for Intravenous Nutrient
Therapy”.
Dr. Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified physician in Preventive and Addiction Medicine, with advanced training in biochemistry, public health, and functional medicine. She is the national bestselling author of The Biology of Trauma (foreword by Gabor Maté), featured on the USA TODAY Best-Selling Booklist and recipient of multiple book awards, including the 2025 American BookFest Award in Alternative Medicine and the 2026 Best Nonfiction Book award. She is known for making trauma biology both precise and clinically actionable, bridging functional medicine, somatic work, and attachment science to show how the body stores survival patterns and what it specifically needs to release them. Through her Biology of Trauma® framework, she trains physicians and practitioners to identify where the biological system is blocked and to restore its natural capacity for repair through a structured, measurable sequence. She is the founder of Trauma Healing Accelerated and host of the Biology of Trauma Podcast.
Dr. Leigh Ann Chapman provides expertise in the treatment of pediatric/ adolescent developmental and psychiatric disorders. She provides specialized care for children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders, sensory integration disorders, ADHD, OCD, PANS/ PANDAS, depression and anxiety. Dr. Chapman blends progressive biomedical protocols with conventional therapies to provide the most comprehensive plan for each and every patient. Leigh Ann is an advocate and activist for the autism community serving for many years on the board of the Autism Society of Oregon. She also serves on the editorial review committee for the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Leigh Ann received her bachelor of science from Tulane University. After working for two years with a midwife in Kauai, Hawaii, she pursued her medical degree from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. She now lives in Portland, Oregon and enjoys ultimate frisbee, surfing, cooking and gardening.
Dr. Cochran is a multifaceted physician, coach, and educator dedicated to integrating therapies for optimal clinical outcomes. A prominent figure in outcome-based medicine, he is renowned for his commitment to innovative education, unconventional therapies, and progressive medical practices. He is the leading expert in Precision Focused Holistic Medicine. Dr. Cochran serves as Chief Medical Officer at Profile Health, a cutting-edge AI-powered integrative clinical platform focused on advancing precision medicine and improving patient outcomes. Dr. Cochran continues to lead the way in empowering medical professionals worldwide towards a future of transformative healthcare solutions.
Mark Davis, ND is a fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Gastroenterology, gastroenterology professor at Sonoran University of Health Sciences, and the chair of the Research Committee at GastroANP, where he's helping to conduct three clinical trials. He provides telemedicine for patients in California, the district of Columbia, Maryland, and Oregon.
Alena Guggenheim is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, School of Medicine at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, OR. Dr. Guggenheim specializes in the care of children and adults with chronic pain and joint hypermobility disorders. She enjoys working with patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and associated complex symptoms. She likes to help patients navigate health care options and empower them to make informed decisions. When not seeing patients, Dr. Guggenheim enjoys spending time in nature with her family and riding horses.
Dr. Darin Ingels is a licensed naturopathic doctor, author, international speaker and leading authority on Lyme disease. He is a former Lyme patient who overcame his own 3-year battle with Lyme disease, after having failed conventional treatment and became progressively debilitated. Dr. Ingels found that proper diet, lifestyle management and natural therapies worked with his body to heal instead of against it. He then applied what he learned about his own healing journey to his own Lyme patients and found they recovered faster and with less side effects. Dr. Ingels has now treated more than 8000 Lyme patients using his novel approach, many who have gone on to live healthy, symptom-free lives. Dr. Ingels has been featured on WebMD, MindBodyGreen, BeWell, ThriveGlobal, Motherly and Dr. Ron Hoffman’s Intelligent Medicine podcast and is the author of The Lyme Solution: A 5-Part Plan to Fight the Inflammatory Autoimmune Response and Beat Lyme Disease.
Laura James, ND, FABNO, is a Washington-based naturopathic oncologist trained in safely managing integrative therapies for cancer patients undergoing conventional cancer treatments. She has a clinical focus in breast cancer, although throughout her 25 year career has served adults with all cancers. She founded Red Cedar Wellness Center, an interdisciplinary integrative health clinic in the Seattle area in 2002, and acted as medical director through its closure in 2022. She is the founder and CEO of Best for Breast, LLC, a supplement line for women with breast cancer or those at high risk. She has developed online courses, speaks on podcasts and in live venues, and is a sought-after speaker for local and national organizations, including the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Evergreen Healthcare, Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Cancer Lifeline, and the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Dr. James graduated cum laude from Tufts University, and has her naturopathic medicine doctorate from Bastyr University. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology since 2009. She has served on the Board of Team Survivor Northwest, and as adjunct faculty at Bastyr University’s Center for Natural Health.
Dr. Marianne Marchese is a highly accomplished naturopathic physician and recognized expert in integrative medicine, women’s health and environmental medicine. She is the author of the best-selling book 8 Weeks to Women’s Wellness. Her background spans clinical practice, teaching, writing, speaking, and professional advocacy. She is a specialist in environmental medicine exploring the link between toxicants and health and utilizes detoxification, cleansing and chelation. Currently Dr Marchese is an associate professor of environmental medicine at NUNM and Clinical Innovation and Development Manager at NUNM Health Center. For over 12 years she wrote the environmental medicine column in the Townsend Letter Journal. She has been published in numerous magazines and journals and lectures at physician conferences throughout the U.S. She is past adjunct faculty at Bastyr University in San Diego, Life Chiropractic College in Hayward CA, and Sonoran University in Tempe AZ.
Dr. Laurie Menk Otto’s experience managing chronic complex conditions is born out of her work with autonomic nervous system disorder, MCAS, head injury and related conditions. She holds degrees in Naturopathic Medicine (NUNM 2007) and Master of Public Health (university of Arizona 2012), and completed a three year NIH sponsored research fellowship on the topic of complementary medicine and complex systems.
Dr. Opunui holds key roles at Nā Puʻuwai Native Hawaiian Health Care System, serving as Executive Director, Medical Director, and Naturopathic Physician, where he blends traditional Hawaiian health views with modern medical practice. His team has pioneered the development of a Native Hawaiian Integrative Health Center, which offers culturally responsive healthcare services and education to the rural communities of Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. Dr. Opunui is passionately dedicated to blending traditional and modern healthcare approaches to enhance access and improve outcomes through his roles in clinical practice, executive leadership, non-profit service, and community advocacy.
Dr. Megan Taylor is a Naturopathic Doctor and Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Gastroenterology. Dr. Taylor practices Naturopathic Gastroenterology for adults and pediatric patients at Neighborhood Naturopathic & Primary Care, her clinic in Seattle, WA, where she also hosts a residency site. Dr. Taylor earned her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. She completed two years of post-graduate residency training in primary care and naturopathic gastroenterology, and is well-versed in the evaluation and management of digestive conditions, including common co-occurring conditions such as hEDS, MCAS, Long-COVID, and dysautonomia. Dr. Taylor serves as adjunct faculty at Bastyr University, teaching the gastroenterology curriculum. She also teaches course series in Advanced GI topics for practitioners throughout the year at megantaylornd.com. She is a proud member and former board member of the Gastroenterology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (GastroANP.org).