BROWSE SPEAKERS by TOPIC

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Patch Adams, M.D , Virginia USA -- 25.0k to 30.0k

Patch Adams, M.D., is a nationally known speaker on wellness, laughter, humor, and life as well as on the subjects of healthcare and healthcare systems. He approaches the issues of personal, community, and global health with "zestful exuberance" (Time Magazine). Dr. Adams believes that "the most revolutionary act one can commit in our world is to be happy." Dr. Adams is founder and director of the Gesundheit Institute, a free health facility in operation for 15 years. Over 15,000 people have been provided with free medical care at the Institute.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Nancy Brinker , Florida USA -- 30.0k to 50.0k

When Nancy Brinker’s sister, Suzy, died of breast cancer at the age of 36 in 1980, Nancy promised herself she would fulfill her sister’s plea to help others battling the disease. In 1982, she established the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, today recognized as the nation’s leading catalyst in the fight against breast cancer. Currently, the Komen Foundation boasts more than 75,000 volunteers working through a network of 118 U.S. and a growing number of international Affiliates.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Zonya Foco , Michigan USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Zonya is the ONLY Registered Dietitian and Certified Health & Fitness Instructor IN THE COUNTRY having earned the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation. Recognized for her powerful life-changing performances, PBS has launched Zonya’s own weekly health series nationwide called, “Zonya’s Health Bites”. Vocal and visual about helping people "get it"; Zonya gives her audiences the information and the tools to make healthy choices, despite hectic lifestyles. Author of the best seller "Lickety-Split Meals" cookbook, this international speaker has the solutions to improve health, create balance and maximize energy. People love Zonya and her inspirational and motivational presentations.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Bayly Grant, Ph.D , California USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Bayly Grant, PhD, has been presenting keynote speeches, seminars and workshops to a variety of audiences for over 20 years and is best known for her lively and down-to-earth approach to delivering useful, practical information. A former High School teacher, she is also an entrepreneur and is the founding president of a successful health management company. Ms. Grant has published numerous books and articles on health, fitness and workplace wellness. Bayly has been a leader in numerous health-related organizations, including the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, chaired by Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Marilu Henner , California USA -- 25.0k to 30.0k

She has an incredible amount of energy, replenished constantly with good health and compatible habits. It is the key to managing the hectic pace of being Marilu Henner. She has starred on stage, in several hit TV series, film, commercials, television movies and variety specials. She has also co-starred with some of Hollywood's leading men and worked with some of the best directors in Hollywood and on Broadway. She believes that with good health one can do it all.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Melina Jampolis , California USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Dr. Jampolis is a board certified internist and physician nutrition specialist (one of only 200 in the country). She specializes exclusively in nutrition for weight loss and disease prevention and treatment.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Susan Love, M.D , California USA -- 30.0k to 50.0k

Dr. Susan M. Love is a pioneer in the field of women’s health and breast cancer. Currently she is President and Medical Director of the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation.  A former member of the National Cancer Advisory Board, she serves on the boards of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, Y-ME and the Young Survival Coalition. Dr. Love authored Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book, termed “the Bible for women with breast cancer” by The New York Times; a fully revised fourth edition is to be released October 2005.   Dr. Susan Love’s Menopause and Hormone Book, first published in 1998 and revised in 2003, was one of the first to sound the alarm against the widespread use of postmenopausal hormones. In her ongoing quest to eradicate breast cancer, she has used every avenue from founding the national advocacy movement to starting companies, engaging in research and education. To read more about Dr. Love and her work, visit www.drsusanloveresearchfoundation.org.  
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Rue McClanahan , New York USA -- 25.0k to 30.0k

Rue McClanahan, nominated for an Emmy four times as best actress in a comedy series for her role as Blanche on "The Golden Girls," won the award in 1987. She was also nominated for four Golden Globes and received a Golden Apple. Aside from "The Golden Girls," McClanahan is also known for her television role as Vivian Harmon in the award-winning series "Maude," which ran from 1972-1978. She starred in her own series, "Apple Pie," in 1978, and from 1982-1984, she played Aunt Fran on the series "Mama’s Family." Her latest television role was as Betsy on the series "Safe Harbor" in 1999. McClanahan also starred in a season finale of "Touched by An Angel."
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

David Meinz, MS, RD, FADA, CSP , Florida USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Does your health affect your productivity? Yes! Recent studies have found a relationship between exercise, eating habits, and absenteeism. Organizations are also finding substantial savings due to increased productivity and efficiency. Morale, motivation, and job satisfaction improve, too! David's credentials include a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Missouri, and status as a Registered Dietitian and Fellow of the American Dietetic Association (FADA). He is also a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) in the National Speakers Association. He is the author of the Health & Peak Performance Learning System and a frequent guest on radio and television. David conveys a serious message but packages it in encouragement and humor. He is motivation with content. Everybody Eats! If you're looking for a program that's high in content, enriched with humor and low in fat, call us and reserve David Meinz for your group today.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Christine Northrup, M.D , Maine USA -- 50.0k to 75.0k

Christiane Northrup, M.D. is an obstetrician/gynecologist who is internationally known for her visionary, empowering approach to women's health and wellness. As a practicing physician for over 20 years, she is a leading proponent of medicine and healing that acknowledges the unity of the mind and body as well as the powerful role of the human spirit in creating health. Her pioneering work has shown that conditions such as PMS, endometriosis, breast symptoms and uterine conditions are the language through which women’s bodies speak of wounding they have experienced in a culture which has been unsupportive to women and to those values we call womanly.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Dean Ornish, M.D , California USA -- 50.0k to 75.0k

Dean Ornish, M.D., is the founder, president, and director of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, California, where he holds the Bucksbaum Chair. He is Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco and a founder of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine there. Dr. Ornish received his medical training from Baylor College of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Libby Pataki , New York USA -- Contact for fee schedule

For more than 15 years, Libby Pataki has actively worked alongside her husband, Governor George E. Pataki, to raise awareness for a host of issues crucial to families, children and women's health. Her motto, "never wait for your ship to come in; row out to meet it" truly describes her approach to life.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Betty Rollin , New York USA -- 10.0k to 15.0k

Betty Rollin is a TV correspondent, an accomplished author and a captivating speaker. A contributing correspondent for NBC News, her special reports for Nightly News included a series on the Native Americans of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, which won both the duPont and Emmy awards. She also contributes reports for PBS' Religion and Ethics Newsweekly. Rollin is the author of six books, including First You Cry, a moving story - the first of its kind - about her breast cancer and mastectomy. Published in 1976 and recently re-published in honor of the author's 25th "cancer anniversary", it received wide critical acclaim and was made into a television movie starring Mary Tyler Moore as Ms. Rollin.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

William Sears , California USA -- 15.0k to 20.0k

Dr. William Sears, one of America's most renowned pediatricians, is the father of eight children, the author of more than 30 books on child care, and an associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. A pediatrician for nearly three decades, he lives and practices in California.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Bernie Siegel, M.D , Connecticut USA -- 30.0k to 50.0k

Dr. Bernie Siegel is one of the world’s foremost physicians, authors and advocates for individuals facing the challenge of chronic illness. Since founding Exceptional Cancer Patients, an organization based on a loving, safe, therapeutic confrontation that facilitates personal change and healing, he has also authored best-selling books such as Love, Medicine & Miracles and Peace, Love & Healing. As a best-selling author and speaker, Bernie has inspired millions of people to tap their own healing potential and to overcome adversity. A champion of patient empowerment, he is actively involved in humanizing medical education and making the medical profession aware of the human side of healing.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Nancy Snyderman, M.D , California USA -- 30.0k to 50.0k

Nancy L. Snyderman, MD is a medical correspondent for ABC News and can be seen on Good Morning America and 20/20. She also writes a monthly column for Good Housekeeping and is the medical contributor to Health Magazine. She reports on wide-ranging medical topics affecting both men and women.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Fran Solomon, RN, MSEd , California USA -- 5.0k to 10.0k

Fran Solomon is vice-empress of Playfair, Inc., an international consulting company that offers keynote presentations, management seminars, team-building programs, and playfulness trainings to over 100,000 people each year. She helps conduct the research for Matt Weinstein's book, Managing To Have Fun. For almost 20 years they have been innovators in the design and presentation of programs that focus on the value and impact of humor in team building, reward and recognition, creativity, stress management, people-oriented management, and in living a healthier worklife.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com

Marlena Vega , New York USA -- Contact for fee schedule

For more than thirty-five years, Dr. Marlena Vega has delivered her message of "survivorship through self-empowerment" to audiences around the world. She draws upon her own life history to connect with audiences and teach them how to reach their goals.
Phone: 415-861-1700 --- E-mail: Speakers@speaking.com