faculty & advisory board

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 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 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 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.