Conference Speakers

Barry Goldstein

Garry Lineham

Fascial Healing

Garry Lineham’s career began in technology and systems engineering, where he built networks, designed architecture, and solved problems through pattern recognition. When his own body began to fail (chronic pain, dysfunction, and years of searching for answers), he applied that same systems lens to human health. He asked a simple question: What if the body is a biological system that can be reprogrammed? After investing over $17.5 million of his own resources into research, clinical work, and self-experimentation, Garry discovered that the missing link wasn’t more information about the body. It was a method to help the body remember how to heal itself. He became an expert in “human programming”: the intersection of movement, fascia, nervous system regulation, and the body’s innate intelligence. The Human Garage Clinic was the first integrative clinic of its time and the first true bio-hacking clinic in the world.

 

Barry Goldstein

Julie Matthews, BS, NC

Nutrition

Using Therapeutic Diets for Autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, and Other Conditions

Food is one of the most powerful tools available to families navigating autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, and related conditions — yet knowing which dietary approach is right for an individual can feel overwhelming. In this presentation, Julie Matthews, MS, Certified Nutrition Consultant, breaks down the biology behind why diet matters: how gut dysfunction, inflammation, immune activation, food sensitivities, and nutrient imbalances can drive symptoms, and how the right nutritional approach can support real change. Drawing on a bioindividual framework, Julie will walk through the rationale and practical application of key therapeutic diets — including gluten-free/casein-free, low-inflammatory, gut-focused, elimination, and targeted nutritional approaches — and help you understand how to identify which strategies may be most relevant based on unique symptoms, history, and underlying biology. Whether you’re just starting out or refining an existing approach, you’ll leave with a clearer roadmap for using personalized nutrition to support health and development.

Julie Matthews is a Certified Nutrition Consultant and published researcher specializing in complex neurological conditions, autism spectrum disorders, and ADHD. She is the author of the award-winning book, Nourishing Hope for Autism, and co-author of a study proving the efficacy of nutrition and dietary intervention for autism published in the peer-reviewed journal, Nutrients. Julie’s approached is based on the BioIndividual Nutrition® needs of each person and stems from her 16 years of work with autism. Using autism as a model for complex chronic disease, her approach and methodology has helped practitioner specializing in varied disorders help improve the health and healing of their clients through strategic bioindividual nutrition and dietary intervention. Julie has a private nutrition practice in San Francisco, California, and supports families and clinicians from around the world with her nutrition learning tools and professional training courses. Visit http://NourishingHope.com and http://BioIndividualNutrition.com

 

Barry Goldstein

CATHARINE ARNSTON PhD, MBA, BA

Founder & CEO of ENERGYbits® Inc.
Algae Nutrition Expert

Catharine Arnston is an expert in algae nutrition, a wellness thought leader, an experienced entrepreneur, and a sought-after speaker. Catharine has a PhD, MBA, BA Hons, and is a board-certified health
coach.

Catharine’s journey into the fascinating world of algae began in 2008 when her younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would improve her healing. Catharine left her 25- year corporate career to help her sister identify which foods were alkaline and this led her to algae – the most alkaline, chlorophyll-rich, high-protein, nutrient-dense food in the world. When Catharine learned that algae’s vast healing properties were documented in tens of thousands of scientific studies but that none of these studies or benefits were known outside of Asia, she knew she needed to do something. And so ENERGYbits® was born.

Catharine has spent the last fifteen years researching algae, writing papers, giving presentations, lecturing at
conferences, and speaking on 300+ podcasts to explain the benefits of algae. To do this, she read thousands of scientific papers that detailed, validated, and confirmed algae’s nutritional, health, longevity, and global benefits. Remarkably none of these findings are known by consumers. It is Catharine’s vision and passion to change this and her PhD in natural health has given her the scientific fluency that allows her to explain algae with such simplicity and clarity, it quickly becomes obvious why algae is something we all urgently need.

Catharine’s passion for algae is contagious, inspiring and thought-provoking. Her efforts have led to algae being better understood by educators, consumers, doctors, and wellness practitioners. Even the United Nations and NASA endorse algae as the most nutrient-dense food in the world and the answer to world hunger. Catharine’s extensive knowledge and playful personality is both entertaining and educating and her speaking style leaves audiences informed, uplifted, and hopeful.

Brandon Crawford, DC, FIBFN-CND

Childhood Neurodevelopment and Photobiomodulation

Brandon Crawford, DC, FIBFN-CND, is a leading expert in functional neurology, photobiomodulation, and childhood neurodevelopment. As the founder of the NeuroSolution Center of Austin and co-founder of multiple NeuroSolution ventures worldwide, he is at the forefront of advancing brain health through innovative, non-invasive therapies.

With a background in biomedical science and a doctorate in chiropractic, Dr. Crawford is internationally recognized for his work in laser and light therapy and its impact on neuroplasticity. He lectures globally on cutting-edge approaches to brain injury, neurodevelopmental disorders, and chronic pain, and is currently authoring a book on optimizing neuroplastic recovery.

Barry Goldstein

Sundeep Dugar, PhD

Biochemist and Founder of Mitokatylst

Sundeep has almost 40 years of experience and great success in small-molecule drug discovery and development in oncology, – inflammation,
 the central nervous system, and cardiovascular and metabolic disorders.

Sundeep founded Advantium Pharma (2005), a contract research and manufacturing company; Sphaera Pharma (2008), establishing a new and unique model for drug discovery and development; Epirium Bio (2019), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company; Aayam Therapeutics (2022) advancing therapeutics for patients.

15 years ago, research in mitochondrial bioenergetics piqued his interest, and he has devoted significant time and resources to this research ever since.

Sundeep’s latest mission-based venture, BlueOakNx, involves a product that leverages his seminal discovery of a natural flavonol that mimics the mechanism of action of a new endogenous steroid produced by mitochondria during exercise that he proposed, and subsequently led its discovery and detection in humans. This endogenous steroid induces mitochondrial biogenesis and also protects mitochondria. The discovery is the result of more than 15 years of research and has led to a new approach to support mitochondria levels and function.

Sundeep received the American Chemical Society’s 2004 Heroes of Chemistry Award and also 2005 National Inventor of the Year. He is co-author of 70+ publications and presentations, and co-inventor on 100+ issued and applied patents. Sundeep has also served as Trustee of the University of California Davis Foundation, Advisory Board of the Deans’ Council at University of California Davis and on the Graduate Studies Advisory Board and gives his time in support of students at the University of California at Davis, his Alma Mater.

Tony Ebel DC

Pediatric Chiropractic

Dr. Tony Ebel is the lead writer and educational guide for PX Docs. He is a Certified Pediatric + Wellness Chiropractor with 15 years of clinical experience. In addition, Dr. Tony has been teaching and training other Pediatric + Family Chiropractors for the past 10+ years, primarily teaching the clinical protocols he created for pediatric neurodevelopmental challenges such as Autism, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Epilepsy, Anxiety, and more. This clinical program is now taught in collaboration with the Life University Postgraduate Department and has over 500 graduates. Dr. Tony’s passion is educating, empowering, and informing parents about the nervous system’s role in natural, drug-free healing for all pediatric conditions and cases.

Barry Goldstein

Barry Goldstein

Music and Healing

Barry Goldstein is a visionary composer and sound expert, celebrated for his Grammy Award-winning production, “69 Freedom Special” with Les Paul. With over 30 years at the intersection of music and healing, Barry’s expertise seamlessly bridges scientific innovation and artistic expression. His collaborations with leaders like Dr. Daniel Amen, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and Dave Asprey, highlight the powerful role of music in enhancing emotional, cognitive, and spiritual health and well-being.

Additional contributions include producing ambient soundscapes for NY Times best-selling authors such as Shirley MacLaine, Anita Moorjani, and Neale Donald Walsch, with compositions reaching Billboard’s top ten New Age albums. His music is also featured in major films, television shows, and #1 PBS specials, and is utilized in hospitals, hospices, and medical practices, offering a variety of health benefits.

Committed to education, Barry offers courses on the therapeutic applications of music and shares his expertise through his book The Secret Language of the Heart. He recently spoke at the United Nations on hybrid creativity, where he introduced his E.A.S.I. model (Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence) as key to collaborating with and thriving alongside AI. Engaging with Barry Goldstein means embracing the transformative power of sound to enhance well-being, productivity, and storytelling through the universal language of music, and the power of music to magnify mission.

 

Barry Goldstein

Theoharis C. Theoharides,
BA, MS, MPhil, PhD, MD, FAAAAI

Skin, Gut, Microbiome

Dr. Theoharides is an internationally recognized physician-scientist and immunologist whose work has been highly influential in the understanding of mast cell activation and neuro-inflammatory conditions. He completed his entire academic l training at Yale University, earning a BA, MS, MPhil, PhD and MD, reflecting an interdisciplinary formation spanning biology, immunology, pharmacology and medicine. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and has been inducted into the Rare Diseases Hall of Fame, the Alpha Omega Honor Medical Society and the World Academy of Sciences. He has received numerous awards for his humanitarian efforts. Dr. Theoharides is currently Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Immunology and Executive Director of the Center of Excellence for Neuroinflammation Research at Nova Southeastern University, Florida. He was previously Professor of Immunology and Pharmacology at Tufts School of Medicine, Boston. His pioneering research on mast cell biology, neuroinflammation, immune–brain interactions, and blood–brain barrier dysfunction has provided key mechanistic insights into inflammatory processes increasingly recognized in subsets of individuals with complex neuroimmune phenotypes. With over 500 publications, 52,900 citations and an h-index of 117, Dr. Theoharides is placed at the top 0.05% of most cited authors worldwide and as the world expert on mast cells by ScholarGPS and Expertscape.

Sabine Hazan MD

Microbiome

Physician, CEO of Progenabiome and Ventura Clinical Trials, Co-founder of Topelia Therapeutics; Expert on the Gut Flora (Microbiome) and cutting-edge medical research;
Writer, Editor, World-Renowned Speaker, Published Author of “Let’s Talk Sh!t” , Regenesis
MD: University of Miami, Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Fellowship: University of Florida

As the first woman accepted into the University of Florida as a Clinical Gastroenterology Fellow, Dr. Sabine Hazan is a pioneer in the medical field. She has published articles in numerous prestigious medical journals, and is the Series Editor on the microbiome for Practical Gastroenterology , a peer review journal that reaches 18,000 gastroenterologists. She is also a speaker for the World Congress of Digestive Disease, MAGI, Microbiome Congress, ILADS, TACA, International Drug Discovery Science and Technology Conference and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). As a specialist in gastroenterology, internal medicine, and hepatology, Dr. Hazan has used her medical expertise in many regards over the last two decades.

Dr. Hazan is the CEO of Ventura Clinical Trials, where she has 20+ years experience leading clinical trials for cutting-edge research on various medical issues and has done over 300 clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies. Since March 2020, she has been at the forefront of COVID-19 research, leading ongoing FDA-approved clinical trials for treatment and prophylaxis ON Hydroxychloroquine, Zpack, VIT C D , Zinc And IVM. Patent she gave to humanity in full transparency to save as many patients.

She is also the founder & CEO of Progenabiome, a genetic sequencing research laboratory, she leads 35+ studies investigating the role of the gut flora in various diseases
Through their study exploring the role of the gut flora in COVID-19, Progenabiome became the first lab worldwide to detect SARS-CoV-2 from Patient Fecal Samples by Whole Genome Sequencing and the lab that showed a susceptibility marker for COVID in the microbiome as well as showed Vit C, D and iVM increased bifidobacteria. Her research also showed Vaccines to affect the microbiome and was deemed best Poster research at American College of Gastroenterology in 2022

Dr Hazan is mastering Familial fecal transplant showing hope for kids with Autism. She created The Malibu Microbiome meeting where physicians who perform fecal transplant can discuss their findings freely.

Michelle Perro, MD

Homeopathy and Nutrition

Making our Children Well: Empowering Parents to Raise Healthy Children with Homeopathy and Nutrition

Homeopathic and nutritional tips are featured in this parent empowerment talk. The focus will be on common missteps that occur while raising children with special needs and how to correct/redirect them back to health using homeopathy and tools found in the kitchen. Dr. Perro’s favorite tricks of the trade for picky eaters/challenged kids as a give-away preview from her upcoming next book, Making our Children Well: Empowering Parents with Homeopathy and Nutrition!

Michelle Perro, MD is a veteran clinician with over four decades of experience in both pediatrics as well as in integrative medicine treating both children and their families. Her career began in Pediatric Emergency Medicine winding its way into integrative medicine over the past 25 years. She has been director of a Pediatric Emergency Department in NYC and spent over a decade at UCSF Benioff Oakland Children’s Hospital. Dr. Perro has been a tireless advocate regarding the role of GM food and their associated pesticides centered on their affect on children’s health. She is co-author of the highly acclaimed book, “What’s Making our Children Sick?” . She is the CEO and co-founder of the website www.gmoscience.org. Her monthly podcast, The New MDS can be found here: https://gmoscience.org/the-new-mds/. For parents Advice, visit: https://gmoscience.org/parent-education/. Her next book, “Making our Children Well” is scheduled to be released at the end of 2024.

Shandy Watters Panelist

Shelese Pratt N.D.

Shelese Pratt is a naturopathic physician specializing in complex chronic illness and metabolic health. Her clinical work focuses on uncovering the root causes of disease using an integrative approach that combines functional medicine, advanced laboratory testing, therapeutic nutrition, botanicals, and environmental medicine. She has extensive experience supporting patients with conditions such as Lyme disease, mold illness, mast cell activation syndrome, autoimmune disorders, neurological conditions, and chronic infections.

Drawing from both clinical expertise and personal experience recovering from serious illness, Shelese is passionate about helping patients navigate complex health challenges. She regularly lectures on integrative approaches to chronic disease and works with patients nationally and internationally from her clinic in Louisville, Colorado.

 

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Panelists

Paulina “Lena” Livinsky, M.A., CCC-SLP

Integrative Pediatric Feeding Specialist

Paulina “Lena” Livinsky, M.A., CCC-SLP is an integrative pediatric feeding specialist, speech-language pathologist, and founder of Livin’Sky Kids™, where she helps families uncover the root causes of picky eating. With over a decade of experience working with children and families, Lena integrates speech therapy, feeding science, microbiome health, nervous system regulation, and whole-child wellness into a practical framework that supports resilient, confident eaters.

She is the creator of the BLOOM™ Framework, a biology-informed approach that helps parents move beyond pressure and power struggles to understand what their child’s body is truly asking for. Lena is also the host of The Livin’Sky Podcast, where she interviews leading experts in pediatric health, development, and root-cause medicine.

Through her clinical work, speaking, and education, Lena empowers parents and practitioners with tools that support children’s growth from the inside out.

Greer McGuinness MS, RD, CDN, CLT, DT.SP

Greer is the founder of Biomedical Healing for Kids and a practitioner specializing in functional and integrative approaches to children’s health. Her work is deeply informed by her personal journey as the mother of a child diagnosed with autism at age two. After finding that conventional medicine did not fully address her son’s needs, she pursued a master’s degree in health science and built more than 15 years of experience in the medical field.

Today, she helps families navigate complex childhood health challenges using personalized, evidence-informed strategies rooted in functional and integrative medicine. Through her work, she aims to empower parents and support children in achieving healthier, more vibrant lives.

Shandy Watters Panelist

LAUREN LEE STONE, PHD, MS, HHP

Nutritionist and Holistic Health Practitioner

LAUREN LEE STONE, PHD, MS, HHP is a nutritionist and holistic health practitioner who uses BioEnergetic Medicine as a healing modality. Lauren came to BioEnergetic Medicine in the search to heal her own children, and chose to make it her career after experiencing its success first hand. In addition to a B.A. from Yale University and a PhD from Cornell University, Lauren has a Masters in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. She also holds an advanced certificate in BioSET, Quantum Reflex Analysis, and is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner.

Shandy Watters Panelist

Shandy Watters, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP

Integrative Speech-Language Pathologist

Shandy Watters, M.A., CCC-SLP, FNTP is an integrative Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in pediatric feeding, a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, and a Documenting Hope Certified Health Coach. She is the founder of Speaking of Health & Wellness and serves as the Director of Community Development for Documenting Hope.

Blending her clinical background in speech-language and feeding therapy with a deep passion for holistic nutrition and whole-child development, Shandy supports parents of children with complex picky eating and neurodevelopmental differences, including autism, ADHD, sensory processing challenges, developmental delays, Down syndrome, PANS/PANDAS, and related conditions.

Shandy helps parents understand the interconnected factors influencing feeding, regulation, communication, and behavior so they can confidently support their child’s progress at home. Her work emphasizes a family-centered, food-first approach that integrates nutrition, lifestyle foundations, and developmentally supportive strategies to promote regulation, connection, and meaningful developmental growth.

Learn more about her work and access free resources at speakingofhealthandwellness.com.

Shandy Watters Panelist

Ashley Thurn, OT

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Ashley is a mother to four and a pediatric occupational therapist with a background in picky eating, sensory processing disorders and functional medicine. Researching and sharing research on a root cause approach to treating autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders is her passion. She also loves to help families overcome their obstacles with getting their kids to enjoy healthy, wholesome meals and thrive with better nutrition.

Shandy Watters Panelist

Michelle Giliberto

Michelle Giliberto is an intuitive healer, educator and visionary. She owns Purely Resonance™ a company that creates and produces quantum frequency formulas. The company began in the 1990’s as Healers Who Share, a pioneer in the field of vibrational healing. Under Michelle’s leadership, it has expanded into the cutting-edge, empowering system that it is. Michelle has used her experience and extensive knowledge of reality creation, metaphysics, medical intuition, dowsing and frequency to grow Purely Resonance™. Alongside the unique, custom waters that the company is known for, Michelle has built a suite of exceptional reality creation techniques and tools to assist people with transformation on all levels – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

Shandy Watters Panelist

Lyndsy Moffatt

Holistic Nutritionist

Lyndsy Moffatt is a Certified Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Coach, Holistic Nutritionist, and Founder of the Autism Biomedical Research Foundation. Inspired by her son’s remarkable transformation from severe nonverbal autism more than a decade ago, she began sharing what she had learned and has since helped hundreds of families around the world implement practical, biomedical strategies to support their children’s communication, development, and overall well-being.