Dr. Heidi Haavik is the Director of Research at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic. She is a chiropractor and has a PhD in human neurophysiology from the University of Auckland. She is the author of the best-selling book, “The Reality Check: A Quest to Understand Chiropractic from the Inside Out.” Her book describes what happens in the brain when a chiropractor adjusts the spine. Dr. Haavik also runs a company that supports the mission of enlightening the world about the science of chiropractic (therealitycheck.com). She has received numerous research awards and has published several papers in chiropractic and neurophysiology journals.

Monika Buerger, BA, DC, graduated from Life Chiropractic College West in 1991. She also has an undergraduate degree in Exercise Physiology from California State University, Fresno. She has enjoyed extensive post-graduate training in the areas of neurodevelopment, functional neurology, neuro-nutrition and functional wellness. She has a private family practice in Ammon, Idaho that is dedicated to serving those with neurodevelopmental challenges, neurodegenerative disorders and chronic health issues.  She is the pioneer in the chiropractic profession when it comes to working with children that have neurosensory and neurodevelopmental disorders. 

Dr. Martin Rosen, a 1981 summa cum laude graduate of Life Chiropractic College, practices in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Over the past 36 years he has taught pediatrics, craniopathy, SOT®, practice management and chiropractic philosophy internationally to thousands of chiropractors and chiropractic students. While lecturing and teaching, Dr. Rosen has compiled hundreds of hours of presentations on chiropractic technique, research and evidence based protocols. His unique approach to chiropractic and the care of the pediatric population is evidenced in his published books, DVDs and professional articles.

Dr. Ryan Lazarus is the clinical director at Lazarus Chiropractic & Wellness in the Napa Valley and Diablo Valley. He’s a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with the Institute for Functional Medicine and a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer West and master’s degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. He is a health consultant, researcher, entrepreneur and lectures for Standard Process regarding whole foods nutrition strategies. 

Dr. Annette Kutz Schippel graduated from Logan University in 1998. Her passion for functional nutrition and phytotherapy has brought her a continuing flow of patients from across not only Illinois, but from all over the U.S. and other countries as well. Her expertise in functional medicine has contributed to the success of her integrative holistic practice, and has also allowed her to become a respected health educator in her profession.