MEET THE OM PANEL OF EXPERTS

Professor Cassandra Szoeke is the Director of the Healthy Aging Program at the University of Melbourne and principal investigator of the longest ongoing study of women’s health in Australia (EST 1990).  She is a general physician, consultant neurologist and multi-award winning clinical researcher.

Alyson J. McGregor, MD, MA, FACEP is a women’s health pioneer who has brought the concept of sex and gender differences in the delivery of acute medical care to the global stage. 

George Adesina, MD, MSPH, FAAC is an Adult Noninvasive and Imaging Cardiologist in the Texas Medical Center. Dr. Adesina’s professional passions include cardiovascular disease prevention, community outreach, and raising awareness to reduce healthcare disparities.

Dr. Narang is a leading endocrinologist, obesity, and culinary medicine specialist, and current Director of Obesity Medicine at her institution.

Immunologist Dr Jenna Macciochi specialises in understanding how nutrition, movement
and lifestyle interact with the immune system in health and disease.

Michelle is a Preventive Cardiology Nutritionist, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, and Cardiology Dietitian. Michelle’s goals are to inspire, empower, educate, and help individuals take a proactive role in their heart health by optimizing risk factors, improving blood flow and blood vessel health and reducing any strain on the heart so it can do its job more effectively.

Dr. Lori Brotto is a Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Women’s Sexual Health.

Dr. Jessica Singh is a clinical sexologist specializing in issues related to body image, disordered eating, intimate relationships, and sexuality. Jessica is one of the leading experts in treating sexual dysfunction in eating disorder recovery, which was the focus of her doctoral research.

Dr. Jeethu Ramachandran is an exceptionally talented Ayurvedic physician who specializes in women's health, hormones, and menstrual abnormalities. Her method of healing goes beyond the physical body; it is a mind-body-soul strategy that incorporates breathing exercises, chakra meditations, and an ayurvedic diet and lifestyle.

Dr. Emilie Clairet focuses on the diversity of her patients and their individual traits to help them become healthier and establish “good habits”, taking into account each individual’s unique lifestyle.

Bat Sheva Marcus, Ph.D, a certified sex therapist. She has spent her life helping women reclaim pleasure in their bodies and spirit and her career has been dedicated to bridging the gap between the medical and the psychological in women’s sexual health.

Dr. Chris Winter has practiced sleep medicine and neurology in Charlottesville, Virginia since 2004, but has been involved with sleep medicine and sleep research since 1993. 

Claire is a fully qualified Ayurvedic and Reiki practitioner, and a sound healer. She is a member of the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association and the Complementary Medical Association.

Shirley has 20 years of experience as a Registered Chinese Herbal Medicine practitioner and a Registered Pharmacist in Australia.

Grace Law has is a physiotherapist with an in-depth understanding of human anatomy and biomechanics with dual degrees in physiotherapy (Hong Kong) and kinesiology (Canada). Grace has a special interest and experience in human biomechanics in both static (sitting/standing) and dynamic forms (walking/running) and been involved in noumerous wellness programs focused on posture education and office ergonomics.

With over 20 years experience in the mental health field, Dr. Sharmeen Shroff has worked in community mental health centres, private psychology clinics, medical clinics and both outpatient and inpatient units in hospitals in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the USA.

With over 15 years experience working in the field of Sleep Medicine, Kate is one of a small number of highly accomplished, globally certified sleep physiologists.

Gigi is a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner accredited from one of the most respected TCM universities in the world - Hong Kong University - and has practiced in numerous clinics and hospitals in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

During her 18-year practice as a Naturopath Dr. Katherine Dale, ND has focused on uncovering the mysteries of Women’s Health with a focus on normalizing the conversation around menstruation, menopause, and fertility

Juliette expands her passion in Osteopathy into the fields of obstetrics/gynaecology and paediatrics, and as a result she has further developed as a specialist in the management of pregnant women.

Over the last 10 years Hazel has developed a passion for women’s health and specifically pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Coach Molone’s mission is to help women cross boundaries, break down barriers and motivate by sharing her victories over her struggles.

Valentina Tudose is Hong Kong’s leading authority in Transformational Relationship Coaching.

Dr. Jenkins is a well-recognized expert in women’s health and sex and gender-based medicine and has served in a variety of national roles such as Program Chair of the 2015 and 2018 National Sex and Gender Health Professional Education Summits and co-Chair of the Reproduction Workgroup of NASA’s Decadal Review, and as a member of the USMLE Women’s Health National Board of Medical Examiners Writing Group, HRSA expert panel Advisories and NIH expert panels.

Marianne J. Legato, MD, PhD (hon c), FACP, is an internationally-known academic physician, author and lecturer. She is a leader at the top of her field in gender-specific medicine, the science of how normal human function and the experience of the same diseases vary as a function of sex/gender.

Dr. Annice is a leading U.K. hormone specialist, speaker and author with three decades of experience in hospital medicine. Her specialism in hormones in men and women has always focused on optimising quality of life and health in relation to medical and hormone problems, which was the focus of her MD thesis. Annice has an international profile in the field of endocrinology and menopause.

Dr. Megan Riehl, is a GI psychologist at University of Michigan who has lectured internationally in the area of psychogastroenterology and is considered a leader in her field. Her clinical expertise spans the field of gastroenterology from patients with motility disorders like IBS, to those with chronic gastrointestinal diseases like Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Celiac Disease.

Dr. Kelly Casperson, MD is a highly skilled urologist, podcaster, author, TEDx speaker and board-certified by the American Board of Urology and patient-approved for her outstanding service to Bellingham and its surrounding communities, as well as Canada and Alaska.

Barbie Boules is a registered dietitian, certified health coach, and meditation teacher with over 22 years of experience. She specializes in the unique needs of women over their 40s.

Amanda There is Canada’s first menopause coach and educator. Amanda provides on-site or virtual educational presentations in the workplace to improve productivity, retention and attendance for female employees through menopause. A personal trainer and nutrition coach with nearly thirty years of experience in the fitness industry, she is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too!

Kim Vopni is a self-professed kegel maven and is known as The Vagina Coach. She is a
certified fitness professional who became passionate about spreading information on
pelvic health after the birth of her first child over 18 years ago.

Holly is a holistic nutritionist BSc., that offers a judgement-free, safe space, where she empowers her clients to understand the root causes of their chronic health issues and the power of the gut-brain connection. She believes in enjoying food and listening to your gut. Instead of strict diets, she offers nutrition guidelines, recipes and inspiration.

Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri is a board certified internist specializing in midlife women’s health and is regarded as a national leader in the field of osteoporosis and menopause management.

Wendy Goodall McDonald, M.D. F.A.C.O.G, is a Board Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist and author in the city of Chicago. Dr. McDonald is a graduate of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, and has been in practice for over 17 years. 

Dr. Malie Coyne is a Clinical Psychologist, Bestselling Author, and Adjunct Psychology Lecturer at University of Galway, who sits on the Mental Health Advisory Panel for the A Lust for Life charity, and is Psychological Lead for their Mental Health Schools Programme.

Le’Nise Brothers is a registered nutritionist, mBANT, mCNHC, specialising in women’s health, hormones and the menstrual cycle. She is also the host of the Period Story podcast, which aims to break taboos around menstrual health and hormones.

Meredith Kelly is a highly accomplished Licensed Massage Therapist and essential oils expert based in the United States. With over two decades of experience in the field, she has established herself as a leading authority in therapeutic touch and the use of essential oils for health.

Dr. Smita Patel is a highly skilled and well-rounded physician. She is triple Board Certified in Neurology & Sleep Medicine and Integrative Medicine. Dr. Patel is a Physician/Neuroscientist with Digital Health, Data Science, & Clinical Research expertise focused on improving Brain Health via clinical care, research, & innovation.

Jenny has a wealth of experience and a passion for ensuring women are informed about their bodies at all stages through life from menstruation to menopause and everything in between.

Lara Briden is a naturopathic doctor and women's health activist. Informed by a strong science background and more than twenty years with patients, Lara is a passionate communicator about women's health and alternatives to hormonal birth control.

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Gaelle’s vision is to guide, twin mamas providing them with the advice, tips, and tools they need to prepare during the pregnancy and most importantly to enable them to cope and thrive during the return home.

Carrie is the creator of the popular healthy food blog, Clean Eating Kitchen, and has authored two cookbooks. She creates wholesome and nutritious recipes using whole food ingredients and writes wellness articles related to women’s health issues.

Chloey's goal is to invite women into a safe space to connect with themselves and to nourish their mind, body and soul in a holistic way through yoga, meditation and breathwork.

A US-trained Clinical Counsellor, registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Bhavna helps people work through depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, identity issues, shame, and relationship issues.

Dr. Ji Woon helps her patients identify the root cause of their health challenge and tune into their body's innate intelligence to heal through clinical nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and strategic supplementation of vitamins, herbs and homeopathic medicine.

Nav is a certified and experienced prenatal yoga teacher. She works with many pregnant women, assisting them to understand and work with their physical, emotional, spiritual and mental experience of pregnancy and birth.

Professor Dov Feldberg, MD is one of the most sought-after fertility experts globally, as well as a highly experienced gynecologist.  He has more than 30 years of clinical experience and specializes in all types of fertility treatments for both men and women, with a focus in the field of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

As one of the UK’s leading yoga teachers, Hannah Barrett has helped hundreds of thousands of people discover the joy of yoga.

Dr. Annie Fenn is a physician, chef, and founder of the Brain Health Kitchen, the only culinary school of its kind focused specifically on brain health and helping people prevent cognitive decline through food and lifestyle.

Dragana Skokovic-Sunjic is a Clinical Pharmacist and NAMS credentialed Menopause Practitioner NCMP, practicing in a primary care setting with Hamilton Family Health Team. In addition to her collaborative clinical practice, she is a leader in knowledge mobilization for probiotics in Canada and the Unites States.

Dr Zenda is a highly experienced OB-Gynae-Sexologist and one of the leading experts in women's sexual health. She is based in South Africa and is a member of the European Society of Sexual Medicine (ESSM) and the International Society of Sexual Medicine (ISSM).

Dr.Holly Pederson is the Director of the Medical Breast Program at Cleveland Clinic and Associate Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.

Selina is a Clinical Nutritionist and helps people of all ages to overcome their health challenges and achieve optimal well-being. Using an evidence-based approach in a functional medicine framework, Selina creates highly personalized nutrition programs centred around the individual. Taking a collaborative approach with her clients, she spends time trying to understand each person’s health history and how imbalance or dysfunction may have developed.

Dr. Sheehan Fisher is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University, with a research specialization in understanding mothers and fathers unique contributions to the family and child health. His goal is to promote health, equality, and resilience within families.

Aubri is a native of Corpus Christi, TX and a Board Certified Lactation Consultant.

As a psychotherapist, Annie frequently works with individuals struggling with anxiety and the variety of ways it manifests. She has specialized training in psychodynamic theory, somatic experience, dream work, Jungian theory, and mindfulness. She received her Master's Degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Counseling Psychology

Through his unique practice Chops supports people to awaken the deep layer muscles to promote the spine’s longevity. This, in turn, has the ability to dramatically alter a person's posture, resolve discomfort, release tension and alleviate pain.

Sanchita Daswani is a Nutrition Consultant for Babies and Toddlers who focuses on guiding and empowering parents to confidently offer meals to their kids. She focuses on helping parents introduce solids to babies, creating balanced meal plans for toddlers, and helping parents create a positive and successful mealtime environment.

Charlie is a trauma-informed Breathwork facilitator and Chiropractor with over 7 years in practice. Her work is centered around the relationship we have with our breath and body.

Dr. Powell's objective is to educate African American patients about diet and food preparation affects health. Her goal is to end generational patterns of adverse health outcomes in the African American community through teaching healthy cooking techniques.

Rachel Sufczynski MSES, CEP is a Clinical Exercise Physiologist specializing in exercise, nutrition, and self-care behaviors, and behavior change. Rachel is passionate about health and wellness and is an expert in translating scientific guidelines to real life behavior change.

Trained at Yale and the University of Chicago, Dr. Lisa Larkin is a women’s health internist, menopause, sexual medicine, and medical breast expert and a physician and consumer educator who has been practicing in both academics and private practice for over 30 years. She is Founder and CEO of Ms.Medicine, a US based health care organization dedicated to advancing women’s health on a broader scale through innovation in care delivery models and consumer and clinician education.

Tricia is an internationally accredited strength coach, functional medicine health coach and a familiar face on the HK health and wellness scene.

Elena is a Registered Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist who specialises in a trauma-informed psychosomatic practice in regulating one’s emotional and physiological states.

Trista’s passion is to help soon-to-be and new mums to achieve an active and pain-free pre and post natal journey and promote the awareness of women’s health amongst women of all ages in the community.

Certified Breathwork Practitioner graduated from International Centre of Conscious Breathing Studying and Practicing, part of Global Professional Breathwork Alliance (GBPA).

Ziggy is a mother of two boys, Certified Pre- and Post- Natal Trainer, and a Women's Wellness Coach.

Sonia is the Founder and Managing Director of All About You Centre. Her work has been successful in resolving deep-rooted issues including stress, anxiety, anger, emotional turbulence, phobia, limiting beliefs, childhood trauma, physical pain, weight management, depression, and overcoming loss to name a few.