Please note that this is only a partial list of the speakers to which we have access. Many limited time opportunities arise. Please call Roxanne Black at (800) 483-7436 ext. 211 or e-mail rblack@friendshealthconnection.org to discuss all current opportunities.
Sil Lai Abrams Relationship columnist, Men’s Fitness Magazine Author of No More Drama: Nine Simple Steps to Transforming a Breakdown into a
Breakthrough
Jeffrey L. Brown, Psy.D, ABPP Harvard Medical School Psychologist Boston Marathon Psychologist Author of The Competitive Edge: How to Win Every Time You Compete
Lawrence Epstein, M.D. Harvard Medical School Instructor Author of The Harvard Medical School Guide to a Good Night's Sleep
Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr., M.D. Former Internationally known Surgeon Researcher and Clinician at the Cleveland Clinic Author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
Anne Ford Chairman Emeritus of the National Center for Learning Disabilities Author of Laughing Allegra about parenting her own daughter with a learning disability
Debra L. Franko, PhD. Associate Director, Harris Center for Education & Advocacy in Eating Disorders, Massachusetts General Hospital Co-Author of Unlocking the Mysteries of Eating Disorders
Helen Garabedian Innovator in Specialty Yoga with Babies,Toddlers and Tykes Founder of the "Itsy Bitsy Yoga" Program
Jeremy R. Geffen, M.D., F.A.C.P. Board-certified medical oncologist Author of The Journey Through Cancer: Healing and Transforming the Whole Person Integrative medicine program "The Seven Levels of Healing®"
Nieca Goldberg, M.D. Renowned cardiologist Founder of "Total Health Care" Acclaimed author
James Gordon, M.D. Founder & Director, Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Washington, D.C. Clinical Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Family Medicine, Georgetown University School of Medicine
Reverend Susan Grace Reverend and clean stand-up comedian who speaks on The Power of Humor for Healing
Jay Granat, Ph.D. Psychotherapist Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor Sports Performance
Mariel Hemingway Author Yoga Instructor Academy Award-winning Actress
David B. Herzog, M.D. Harvard Medical School Professor of Psychiatry Co-Author of Unlocking the Mysteries of Eating Disorders
Nitza Danieli Horner Teaching Artist Freelance Educator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Carrie Host Author of Between Me and The River: Living Beyond Cancer: A Memoir Co-founder of the Colorado Youth Program Member of Rocky Mountain Team Survivor Accomplished Public Speaker
Audrey Ingatoff Health Care Consultant Author Seminar Provider
Toby Israel, Ph.D. Founder of Design Psychology Author of Some Place Like Home: Using Design Psychology to Create Ideal Places Breast Cancer Survivor Principal
Carolyn M. Kaelin, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S. Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor of Surgery Breast Cancer Specialist Author of Living Through Breast Cancer and The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan
Debbie Mandel Stress Management Specialist Motivational Speaker Author of Addicted to Stress: A Woman's 7 Step Program to Reclaim Joy and Spontaneity in Life
Lynn Manning Award Winning Poet, Playwright, Actor Former Blind Judo Champion of the World
JoAnne E. Manson, M.D., Dr.P.H. Harvard Medical School Professor Women's Health Specialist Author of Hot Flashes, Hormones & Your Health: Breakthrough Findings to Help You Sail Through Menopause
Evan & Tara Marcus Co-Authors of It's OK to Play Founders of DillonMarcus Executive Retreats
Kathryn McGlynn Certified Hypnotist Emotional Intelligence Development Trainer
Ralph B. Metson, M.D. Harvard Medical School Professor Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Author of Healing Your Sinuses
Woodson Merrell, M.D. Chairman, Department of Integrative Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center & Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Manhattan Campus Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Pamela Miles Expert in Reiki - Natural Medicine & Complementary Therapies
Victoria Moran Author & International speaker on wellness and personal growth
Kathleen Motacki, MSN, RN, BC Author National Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing at Saint Peter's College School of Nursing
Ann Pleshette Murphy Parenting Contributor for Good Morning America Author & Former Editor-In-Chief of Parents Magazine
Vince Papale Former Philadelphia Eagle Motivational Speaker Inspiration for the movie "Invincible"
Dr. Pamela Peeke Chief Medical Correspondent for Nutrition and Fitness for the Discovery Health Channel New York Times bestselling author National Expert in Women’s Health, Nutrition and Fitness Host of Discovery’s National Body Challenge, known as the “doc who walks the talk”
Nicholas Perricone M.D. Best-Selling Author Board Certified Clinical and Research Dermatologist CEO of NV Perricone, Ltd. Regarded as the Father of the Inflammation Theory of Aging
Charles Riley Co-founder of WeMedia Former Editor-in-Chief of We Magazine Author of books related to disability issues including Disability and Business
Tim Sanders Business Motivational Speaker Author of the New York Times best-sellers How to Win Business, "Influence Friends" & "The Likeability FactorInfluence Friends & The Likeability Factor
Dr. Richard Selznick Director, Cooper Learning Center Department of Pediatrics Clinical Psychologist
David Servan-Schreiber Clinical professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Founding member of Doctors Without Borders USA New York Times Bestselling author
Mona Lisa Shulz M.D. Neuropsychiatrist Medical Intuitive Author of The New Feminine Brain and Awakening Intuition
C. Norman Shealy M.D. Expert in stress & pain management Founder of The Shealy Institute Respected worldwide for its Innovative & Successful Rehabilitation Approaches
Kenneth Shore Psy.D. School and Clinical Psychologist Author of six books for Parents and Educators
Dr. Bernie Siegel Renowned Speaker Best-Selling Author Founder of ECaP (Exceptional Cancer Patients)
Julie K. Silver M.D. Harvard Medical School Assistant Professor Author of After Cancer Treatment: Heal Faster, Better, Stronger Founder of the RESTORE Cancer Program
Peter Silin, MSW, RSW Geriatric Social Worker Principal of Diamond Geriatrics, Inc. Geriatric Social Worker Principal of Diamond Geriatrics, Inc. Author of Nursing Homes: The Family's Journey
Teresa S. Smith Reverend Doctor Director of New Pathways LLC Ordained United Methodist Minister
Richard Stein M.D. Leading Cardiologist Spokesperson for the American Heart Association Founder & Co-director, Cardiac Prevention & Rehabilitation Program, 92nd Street Y
Brenda Stockdale Author Motivational Speaker Mind/Body Medicine Educator
Sean Swarner Two-time cancer survivor and Renowned Mountain-Climber
Walter C. Willett M.D. Dr.PH. Chairman of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health Harvard Medical School Professor Co-Author of The Fertility Diet and Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy
Toby Williams Music Therapist Affiliated with Carnegie Hall's Education Outreach Program
Marianne Williamson Best-Selling Author & Lecturer Board President of The Peace Alliance
CeCe Winans Gospel singing Legend Inpirational Speaker for Young Women
