Contributors

Meet the doctors & healthcare professionals who’ve contributed to the Rupa Health Magazine.
Kate Kresge
Dr.
 
Kate Kresge
, 
ND
Head of Medical Education at RUPA Health
Jessica Christie
Dr.
 
Jessica Christie
, 
ND, CNS
Medical Editor at Rupa Health Magazine: Naturopathic Physician and Licensed Nutritionist
Ana Rodriguez
Dr.
 
Ana Rodriguez
, 
ND, LAc
Ayesha Bryant
Dr.
 
Ayesha Bryant
, 
MSPH, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Cheryl Burdette
Dr.
 
Cheryl Burdette
, 
ND
CoFounder Precision Point Diagnostics
Cindy Azevedo
Dr.
 
Cindy Azevedo
, 
ND, LAc
Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist
Cora Stover
Dr.
 
Cora Stover
, 
ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Elizabeth Yurth
Dr.
 
Elizabeth Yurth
, 
MD, ABPMR, ABAARM, FAARM, FAARFM
Co-Founder and Medical Director of Boulder Longevity Institute
Eve Henry
Dr.
 
Eve Henry
, 
MD
Frank Tortorice
Dr.
 
Frank Tortorice
, 
MD, ABIM, IFMCP
Kresser Institute ADAPT Practitioner, Level 1. CSCS certified. Owner of Bay Area Wellness Center (BAWC) in Burlingame, California. Gut Health, Weight Management, Overall Wellness Care, Mold Toxicity, Heavy Metal Eradication, Adrenal Dysfunction, Enhance Cognition and Reverse Brain Decline
Himashini Perera
Dr.
 
Himashini Perera
, 
MD
Jane Drobin
Dr.
 
Jane Drobin
, 
DC, ND
Naturopathic Medicine, Functional Medicine, Chiropractor
Jeannie Achuff
Dr.
 
Jeannie Achuff
, 
ND
Editor for Rupa Health Magazine
Jennie Stanford
Dr.
 
Jennie Stanford
, 
MD, FAAFP, DipABOM
Jennifer L. Weinberg
Dr.
 
Jennifer L. Weinberg
, 
MD, MPH, MBE
Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Author of The Whole Cure, Educator, Writer, and Founder of the Simple Pure Whole Wellness Method.
Jerrica Sweetnich
Dr.
 
Jerrica Sweetnich
, 
ND
Naturopathic Doctor
JheriAnne Preston
Dr.
 
JheriAnne Preston
, 
ND, CNS®
Naturopathic Doctor, Certified Nutrition Specialist® and Co-Founder of Kyra Kare
Jill Carnahan
Dr.
 
Jill Carnahan
, 
MD
Your Functional Medicine Expert®
Jillian Foglesong Stabile
Dr.
 
Jillian Foglesong Stabile
, 
MD, FAAFP
Family Medicine Physician, Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians
Kelley Garrison
Dr.
 
Kelley Garrison
, 
ND
Owner, Foothills Naturopathic
Kristin Neibling
Dr.
 
Kristin Neibling
, 
ND
Kristin Robinson
Dr.
 
Kristin Robinson
, 
ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Laura Jones
Dr.
 
Laura Jones
, 
ND, IFMCP
Naturopathic Doctor
Leah Linarelli
Dr.
 
Leah Linarelli
, 
ND
Naturopathic Physician
Lynn McNally
Dr.
 
Lynn McNally
, 
DNP, ACNP, IFMCP
Director of Clinical Services at Adobe Population Health/Founder of DrLynnie.com
Madhuri Sharma
Dr.
 
Madhuri Sharma
, 
MD
Founder & CEO, Flow Integrative Medicine
Michal Pearl Waldfogel
Dr.
 
Michal Pearl Waldfogel
, 
ND
Naturopathic Doctor based in Philadelphia, PA
Michelle Jeffries
Dr.
 
Michelle Jeffries
, 
DO
Integrative Dermatologist
Michelle Rogers
 
Michelle Rogers
, 
ND, MSAOM, FDN-P
CEO + Founder of The WELLthy Woman
Murdoc Khalghi
Dr.
 
Murdoc Khalghi
, 
MD
Emergency Medicine Physician, Head of Medical at Rupa Health, UC Berkeley & Columbia University Alum.
Rachel Magerman
Dr.
 
Rachel Magerman
, 
ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Sanjay Bhojraj
Dr.
 
Sanjay Bhojraj
, 
MD
Cardiologist and Functional Medicine Practitioner
Sarah Daglis
Dr.
 
Sarah Daglis
, 
ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Sarah LoBisco
Dr.
 
Sarah LoBisco
, 
ND, IFMCP
Specialty: Mood disorders, Gastrointestinal health, Women’s health, Mind-body medicine
Scott Olson
Dr.
 
Scott Olson
, 
ND
Swathi Varanasi-Diaz
Dr.
 
Swathi Varanasi-Diaz
, 
PharmD
Integrative Pharmacist
Tanya DePorto
Dr.
 
Tanya DePorto
, 
MD, PhD, MPH, Dip. ABPM
Board Certified Preventive Medicine Physician. Her specialties include: lifestyle medicine, medical esthetics, functional skin care, and anti-aging
Tiffany Lester
Dr.
 
Tiffany Lester
, 
MD
Integrative Medicine Physician
A. Joseph Friedmann
Dr.
 
A. Joseph Friedmann
, 
Ph.D., RSM
Researcher and University Professor
Chil Khakham
Dr.
 
Chil Khakham
, 
MBA, NMD
Physician - Clinical Educator - Health & Wellness Entrepreneur - Author & Health Writer
Chloe Anastasia Givens
Dr.
 
Chloe Anastasia Givens
, 
PharmD
Functional Medicine & Integrative Pharmacist
Cindy Hui
Dr.
 
Cindy Hui
, 
OD
Optometrist
Hallie Blevins
Dr.
 
Hallie Blevins
, 
PhD
Jaime Cloyd
Dr.
 
Jaime Cloyd
, 
ND
Naturopathic Physician based in the greater Seattle area
Katelyn Cloyd
Dr.
 
Katelyn Cloyd
, 
ND, IFMCP
Naturopathic Doctor
Kaylan Jackson
Dr.
 
Kaylan Jackson
, 
Ph.D.
Scientist, Health Coach, Holistic Nutritionist
Kelsie Lazzell
Dr.
 
Kelsie Lazzell
, 
ND, DC
Naturopathic Practitioner & Chiropractic Physician specializing in Autoimmune diseases, mold toxicity, and chronic viral infections
Kristofer Stauffer
Dr.
 
Kristofer Stauffer
, 
PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Medical Writer
Megan Adelman
Dr.
 
Megan Adelman
, 
PharmD
Pharmacist and Functional Medicine Practitioner
Sonia Malani
Dr.
 
Sonia Malani
, 
ND, FABNO
Physician | Oncology Specialist | Researcher
Anne Easthope
 
Anne Easthope
, 
NP
Private health consultant and board certified women’s health nurse practitioner.
Annette Mueller
 
Annette Mueller
, 
MS, FNP, IFMCP
Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner Specializing in female hormone imbalance throughout the lifespan with special emphasis on preconception medicine, PCOS, menopause/peri menopause, and thyroid issues.
Arianne Missimer
Dr.
 
Arianne Missimer
, 
DPT, RD, CSCS, RYT
Founder and CEO at Movement Paradigm
Aric D. Cox
Dr.
 
Aric D. Cox
, 
DC, IFMCP
Owner of Corner Stone Wellness. Specialties Include: Autoimmunity, Hormone imbalances, Gut issues, Fatigue, and Chronic infections such as Lyme and mold illness.
Aristo Vojdani
Dr.
 
Aristo Vojdani
, 
PhD, MSc, CLS
Immunosciences Lab., Inc. Founder
Ashley Koff
 
Ashley Koff
, 
RD
Founder of The Better Nutrition Program
Ayla Barmmer
 
Ayla Barmmer
, 
MS, RD, LDN
CEO of FullWell and Co-founder of the Women’s Health Nutrition Academy
Brianna Diorio
Dr.
 
Brianna Diorio
, 
PhD, FDN
PhD Integrative Medicine, MS Clinical Nutritionist, FDN Practitioner, & Holistic Lifestyle Coach & Family Herbalist
Brittney Bertagna
 
Brittney Bertagna
, 
RN
Medical Editor at Rupa Health Magazine
Carissa Raver
 
Carissa Raver
, 
APRN, FNP-BC, APHN-BC
Family Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse
Caroline Bales
 
Caroline Bales
, 
Content Writer at Rupa Health
David Zava
Dr.
 
David Zava
, 
Founder ZRT Laboratory
Denise Post
 
Denise Post
, 
DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, BCB
Erin Coleman
 
Erin Coleman
, 
RD
Medical Content Writer
Frankie deGruy
 
Frankie deGruy
, 
MPH
UX Researcher Rupa Health
Greer McGuinness
 
Greer McGuinness
, 
MS, RD, CDN, CLT, Dt. Sp, CMH
Heather Yoshimura
 
Heather Yoshimura
, 
AGNP-PC
Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer McManus
 
Jennifer McManus
, 
RD, LDN, CDCES
Healthcare Growth Manager at Pendulum Therapeutics
Joy Houston
 
Joy Houston
, 
CEO of Heal At Scale
Julie Ann Davey
 
Julie Ann Davey
, 
RN, MSN, ACNP-C, ANP-C, IBBFA
Nurse Practitioner + GI Mapping Specialist
Julie Wendt
 
Julie Wendt
, 
LDN, CNS
Kate Vazquez
 
Kate Vazquez
, 
MMS, PA-C
Founder of Radiant Health | Physician Assistant | Hormone + Anxiety Coach
Katharine Winter
 
Katharine Winter
, 
MsCN
Clinical Nutritionist
Katie Chapmon
 
Katie Chapmon
, 
MS, RD
Katie Creedon
 
Katie Creedon
, 
MSN, APRN, ANP-C
Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Katie Morra
 
Katie Morra
, 
MS, RD, LDN, IFMCP
Specialty: Gut Health, IBS, SIBO, H Pylori, Acid Reflux
Kellie Blake
 
Kellie Blake
, 
RDN, LD, IFNCP
Registered Dietitian Specializing in Functional Nutrition
Laura DeCesaris
Dr.
 
Laura DeCesaris
, 
Master Clinical Nutrition, Chiropractic, A4M Fellowship
Functional medicine-trained health strategist for female entrepreneurs
Lauren Ann Teeter
 
Lauren Ann Teeter
, 
CNS, LCSW
Functional nutritionist and licensed therapist
Maggie Berghoff
 
Maggie Berghoff
, 
Functional Medicine Nurse Practitioner, USA Today National Bestselling Author, Business Mentor
Megan Giec Perry
 
Megan Giec Perry
, 
PA-C
NCCPA Board-Certified Physician Assistant
Morgan Schneller
 
Morgan Schneller
, 
MScN, CN
Certified Nutritionist
Nicole Maholy
Dr.
 
Nicole Maholy
, 
DC, CNS, LDN, MS
Co-Founder of Daily Glow
Pooravi Gohil
Dr.
 
Pooravi Gohil
, 
PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist | Drug Information Specialist
Rebecca Quintangeli
Dr.
 
Rebecca Quintangeli
, 
DPT, PT, LAT, ATC
Pelvic Health/Floor Specialist, Barefoot Training Rehabilitation Specialist, Craniosacral Specialist
Rebecca Tingle
 
Rebecca Tingle
, 
MPA, RWP
Functional Nutrition Practitioner
Richard Matthews
Dr.
 
Richard Matthews
, 
DC, DACNB
Rosa Hamalainen
 
Rosa Hamalainen
, 
Product & Operations at Rupa Health
Sarah Anderson
 
Sarah Anderson
, 
NP, IFM
Certified Nurse Practitioner and Functional Medicine Health Strategist.
Scott Bigman
 
Scott Bigman
, 
Medical Journalist
Shannon Gerow
 
Shannon Gerow
, 
MSN, FNP-C
Shawn Greenan
Dr.
 
Shawn Greenan
, 
DACM, CFMP®
Acupuncture Physician and Functional Medicine Practitioner
Sophia Lee
 
Sophia Lee
, 
Healthcare Journalist
Staci Whitman
Dr.
 
Staci Whitman
, 
DMD, IFMCP, NMD
Tara Viswanathan
 
Tara Viswanathan
, 
CEO & Co-Founder, Rupa Health.
Virginia Conner
 
Virginia Conner
, 
MPAS, PA-C
Functional Medicine Physician Assistant