President
Laura Tonzini
DrPH, LMFT, BCPC, BCIM, NBC-HWC, Diplomate ACLM
Laura completed her Doctorate in Public Health with a specialty in Lifestyle Medicine from Loma Linda University. Dr. Laura has an extensive background in both biology and psychology and uses that knowledge to form a healing process wherein physical, emotional, and co
President
Laura Tonzini
DrPH, LMFT, BCPC, BCIM, NBC-HWC, Diplomate ACLM
Laura completed her Doctorate in Public Health with a specialty in Lifestyle Medicine from Loma Linda University. Dr. Laura has an extensive background in both biology and psychology and uses that knowledge to form a healing process wherein physical, emotional, and cognition are used to utilize a more comprehensive approach to treatment. She has worked in both medical hospitals and in mental health institutions.
Dr. Laura has written many scholarly papers and spoken on topics ranging from nutrition, stress, menopause, obesity, depression, anxiety, and human development
Dr. Laura is Board Certified as a Professional Counselor, Integrative Medicine Clinician, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and a PTSD Clinician.
Vice-President
Bonnie Brock
NMD, MPH, NBC-HWC, RDN, LDN
Dr. Brock served as Nominating Committee Member (2020-2021) to the Dietitians for Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Bonnie is a Registered Dietitian, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), as well as a Docto
Vice-President
Bonnie Brock
NMD, MPH, NBC-HWC, RDN, LDN
Dr. Brock served as Nominating Committee Member (2020-2021) to the Dietitians for Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Bonnie is a Registered Dietitian, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), as well as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Brock obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Biochemistry from Cornell University, a Masters of Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from National University of Health Sciences. As both a Registered Dietitian, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Brock recognizes the body's inherent ability to heal itself once the underlying causes of illness are identified and removed.
Secretary
Maureen Ake
MS, LMFT
Maureen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has a private practice in Stuart, FL. Maureen received her Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and proceeded to work in Washington, DC at a non-profit food delivery service, Food and Friend
Secretary
Maureen Ake
MS, LMFT
Maureen is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has a private practice in Stuart, FL. Maureen received her Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and proceeded to work in Washington, DC at a non-profit food delivery service, Food and Friends, for people with debilitating and chronic health issues, such as HIV/ AIDS and cancer. Maureen’s culinary team worked closely with dietitians to create life sustaining meals for their 700-1300-person client base. Since receiving her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, Maureen has helped couples, families, and individuals heal their trauma and approach their journey of mental and physical wellness.
Secretary/Treasurer
Michael Dubanewicz
Ed.D., CN, CCN, CFM, CDM, CFPP
Michael serves as the Dean of Integrative & Functional Medicine for John Patrick University of Health & Applied Sciences. He is a classically trained chef from Johnson & Wales University, nutritionist and dietary manager. He earned a credential from Cornell University Di
Secretary/Treasurer
Michael Dubanewicz
Ed.D., CN, CCN, CFM, CDM, CFPP
Michael serves as the Dean of Integrative & Functional Medicine for John Patrick University of Health & Applied Sciences. He is a classically trained chef from Johnson & Wales University, nutritionist and dietary manager. He earned a credential from Cornell University Division of Nutritional Sciences in Nutrition Counseling, along with continued education from Harvard Medical School studying Nutrition & Metabolic Syndrome. Michael is a former high school Family & Consumer Sciences teacher and University Professor of Culinary Nutrition. He has been recognized and nominated as Disney® Teacher of the Year and a Golden Toque Honoree (Le Cordon Bleu). He is also published in Chef Educator Today Magazine, and appeared in the Sun-Sentinel & Miami Herald News, along with a food radio broadcast of, “Join Us at the Table.
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