Research shows that people eating a whole foods plant-based diet live longer, healthier lives and in many cases can even reverse the effects of many of the chronic diseases plaguing Alaskan’s today.
Robynne Chutkan, M.D.
Dr Chutkan considers both the art and science of medicine equally essential to achieving a healthy and balanced mind and body. Her primarily plant-based diet, Vinyasa yoga practice and long-distance running are the foundation of her own healthy regimen and she strives to highlight the importance of nutrition, exercise and leisure to her patients.
A member of the faculty at Georgetown Hospital since 1997, Dr Chutkan founded the Digestive Center for Women (DCW) in 2004, an integrative gastroenterology practice that includes nutritional therapy, stress reducing techniques such as meditation, biofeedback and counseling, as well as gastrointestinal procedures.
She has lectured extensively throughout the United States and Europe.Dr Chutkan makes regular appearances on The Doctor Oz show, and has been a featured expert on The Today Show, The Early Show, The Doctors, and local news programs.
She is dedicated to helping people live not just longer, but better lives.
Timaree Hagenburger, M.P.H., R.D., H.F.S
The Nutrition Professor
Timaree is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Public Health. She is a nutrition professor at Cosumnes River College and a professional speaker working in her community and with corporate wellness clients. She is on the board of nutritionists for Apple’s corporate wellness program. Timaree is a monthly columnist for the Lodi News Sentinel and guest contributor for the Stockton Record. She is a certified Health Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine and marathon runner. Timaree has a regular segment on California Bountiful TV, which airs on 31 stations throughout California and nationwide on satellite stations. She served on the executive boards of the Northern Area Dietetic Association and Slow Food Lodi and also teaches hands-on nutrition/cooking classes.
Author of The Foodie Bar Way.