Recognized Bone Health Leaders 2025

Medical anthropologist and NYS certified clinical nutritionist specializing in natural programs for bone health maintenance and regeneration. Developer of the Better Bones, Better Bones Program and author of two books on bone health: Better Bones, Better Body, (McGraw Hill, 2000( and The Acid-Alkaline Food Guide, (Square One Publishers, 2013). Services include: contract research on natural bone products, education material development, continuing education for health professionals (CME) and one-on-one consulting services for bone health. Also, courses/lectures on nutritional and lifestyle approaches to bone health maximization and osteoporosis prevention and treatment for the health professional and interested public. Details on public and CME course offerings are available on my websites.

Dr. Sonal Sodha is a board-certified orthopaedic spine surgeon in Beverly Hills, California specializing in the treatment of spinal conditions using advanced, patient-centered surgical techniques. She earned her medical degree from the world-renowned Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine after completing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering at Harvard University and MIT. Dr. Sodha completed a fellowship in orthopaedic spine surgery at the prestigious Mayo Clinic after her residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In recognition of her clinical excellence and leadership, she was selected to the North American Spine Society's "20 Under 40", honoring the nation's most promising spine specialists.

Dr. Sarassawadee Suwanjinda ("Dr. Petch") is Co-Founder and Chief Medical Strategy Officer at Healthi Life, Bangkok's Urban Longevity House. Certifications: - International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM) - International Society for Stem Cell Application (ISSCA) - Certified Board of Anti-Aging Medicine (CBAM) - American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) - Certificate in Aesthetic Medicine 10+ years of clinical experience in longevity, regenerative, functional, and lifestyle medicine. Available for expert medical commentary on: - Longevity medicine and healthspan extension - Stem cell and exosome therapy safety - NAD+ IV therapy and mitochondrial health - Peptide therapy and physician oversight (Tirzepatide, Retatrutide, BPC-157) - Hormone optimization (testosterone, perimenopause) - 300+ biomarker health check-ups - Functional medicine for chronic conditions Located in Ekkamai, Bangkok. Serving 50+ nationalities.

Dr. Bruce Dorr is boarded in Obstetrics and Gynecology and subspecialty boarded in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery as well as fully certified with the Institute for Functional Medicine. He also serves as senior medical advisor for Biote. For the last two decades he has directed his practice towards a functional medicine practice of hormone health and wellness and became IFM certified in 2025. Dr. Dorr joined Littleton GYN & Wellness in 1997. He enjoys using his teaching skills in the private practice setting to educate his patients about various aspects of their health. He is a member of the American Urogynecology Society, the Menopause Society and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America. As a Platinum Educator and Key Opinion Leader, he’s delivered over 70 national physician training programs and led physician training for major clinical trials, including Mirena Phase III, the Yaz PMDD and acne studies, and the IoGen molecular iodine trial. Dr. Dorr has held several leadership roles at Littleton Adventist Hospital, including Chairman of the OB/GYN Department and founder/co-chair of the Robotics Committee. He served as a Da Vinci Surgical Proctor and Educator and currently holds a role as an InMode Key Opinion Leader and Faculty Speaker. He has also been honored to hold an appointment as Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Denver Health Medical Center/University of Colorado School of Medicine. He has worked as a locum tenens physician across underserved areas throughout the country and with the Indian Health Service in Chinle, Arizona, and led surgical Mission trips with Centura Global Health Initiatives in Nepal and Peru. Dr. Dorr held several positions at AdventHealth Hospital including Chairman of the OB/GYN Department, Director of Pelvic Floor Services, Chairman of the Peer Review Committee and member of the Credentialing Committee. He was also a reviewer for the Colorado Medical Board.

Heidi Regenass is a physician based in Newport Beach, California, who is board-certified in cosmetic plastic surgery and palliative medicine, with more than 25 years of experience across private practice and established healthcare institutions. Her work focuses on integrative and longevity-based care, combining natural approaches with evidence-based medical treatments to support long-term health. She develops individualized care plans to improve overall well-being while balancing physical, mental, and lifestyle factors. Her approach to patient care centers on treating the individual as a whole rather than focusing on isolated concerns. Heidi considers physical health, emotional well-being, and daily habits when creating treatment strategies. Her philosophy emphasizes prevention and long-term consistency, using a structured approach that supports both immediate care and lasting stability. By integrating traditional medical practices with supportive therapies, she provides balanced, practical care tailored to each patient. She was raised in Zimbabwe, where early exposure to limited healthcare access shaped her understanding of medical challenges. Observing the difficulties faced by children without proper care influenced her decision to pursue medicine. A personal experience further guided her path, as witnessing her father’s experience with cancer and the challenges of symptom management highlighted the importance of compassionate care. Heidi Regenass continued her academic journey with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a Master of Science in Health Education before earning her Doctor of Medicine. Heidi completed her medical degree at the University of Utah School of Medicine and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. She went on to complete a General Surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, followed by fellowships in plastic and reconstructive surgery and palliative care medicine. She later established her clinic and held roles including Hospice Medical Director in Los Angeles and Medical Director of Palliative Medicine in Phoenix, while also practicing cosmetic plastic surgery. She has contributed to education, research, and wellness programs throughout her career. In her personal life, Heidi Regenass enjoys cooking, hiking, and traveling while maintaining a balanced lifestyle focused on overall health.

Dr. Ramakant Kumar, Gold Medalist Orthopedic Surgeon and Director & Head of Orthopaedic & Joint Replacement Surgery at the Advanced Bone & Joint Clinic, is widely recognized as one of Patna’s most reliable experts in bone and joint health. With over 12 years of surgical excellence and more than 1,00,000 patients successfully treated, the clinic stands out for its advanced diagnostic facilities, uncompromising hygiene practices, and patient-centered orthopedic care. Our mission is simple — to help you move freely, confidently, and without pain.

I have doctors available to speak on a variety of topics. We have neurologists, orthopedists, dietitians, cardiologists, and more on standby who can speak to a slew of health, wellness, and care topics.

Specialties: Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Jelena Oertle is the founder of OVA flame™, a women’s health brand dedicated to bio-intelligent nourishment rooted in ancient organ wisdom and modern nutritional science. After navigating her complex health challenges, she developed a formulation philosophy that bridges ancestral practices with research-backed innovation. With ongoing studies in cellular biology, physiology, and physics (including certification through HarvardX), Jelena is committed to understanding the deep mechanics of the female body and its hormonal landscape. Her mission is to empower women to reconnect with their biology, restore vitality, and feel profoundly supported throughout every phase of their hormonal and reproductive journey. Jelena provides expert insight on women’s wellness, functional nutrition, hormone balance, and holistic healing. Through OVA flame, she champions a new era of nourishment that honors the female body as an intelligent system capable of regeneration, alignment, and thriving.

Dr Jody-Ann McLean (MBBCh, BSc) is a registered medical doctor and medical writer with expertise in women's hormonal and metabolic health, including menopause, PMOS, and insulin resistance. Her work focuses on how hormonal and metabolic processes interact across a woman's lifespan, from menstrual health through to postmenopause. Her expert commentary has been featured in Vogue, Newsweek, Patient.info, Vice, Flow Space, EatingWell, Woman's World, Tom's Guide, Daily Mail, Talker News and VegNews. ThisIsMenopause author bio: https://www.thisismenopause.com/writers/69cffdfa7171a38902f27b1d

Dr. Shiv Goel, MD is a board-certified physician and the founder of Prime Vitality Care, a physician-led functional medicine and wellness clinic based in San Antonio, Texas, with telehealth services available to patients in all 50 states. Dr. Goel trained in internal medicine and functional and integrative medicine, and has spent his career building a practice model that treats the root causes of poor health rather than managing symptoms in isolation. His clinical philosophy is grounded in the understanding that hormones, metabolism, inflammation, gut health, and mental well-being are deeply interconnected systems — and that lasting health improvements require addressing all of them together. Prime Vitality Care specializes in physician-supervised GLP-1 medical weight loss programs using semaglutide and tirzepatide, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for women, testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for men, peptide therapy including Sermorelin, BPC-157, and PT-141, and comprehensive functional medicine consultations for patients with chronic fatigue, gut dysfunction, autoimmune concerns, and metabolic disease. Dr. Goel is a sought-after expert on the clinical application of GLP-1 therapies, the role of hormonal imbalance in weight resistance, and the future of physician-led telehealth medicine. He speaks regularly to the gap between what conventional medicine offers patients with metabolic dysfunction and what a root-cause, functional approach can deliver when the right diagnostics and time are applied. Through Prime Vitality Care's HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, Dr. Goel brings the same standard of clinical depth and personalization to patients nationwide that San Antonio patients have relied on in person — with lab coordination through local Quest Diagnostics or CPL sites and all prescriptions compounded and shipped directly to patients.

Dr. Jay Johannigman is a Cincinnati trauma and critical care surgeon who has returned home to serve the region that shaped his career. After 46 years in military medicine, he retired from the U.S. Army Reserve as a colonel in 2025 and is now focused on strengthening Cincinnati's emergency preparedness and injury care. For much of his career, Dr. Johannigman was a defining figure in Cincinnati medicine. As Trauma Medical Director and Chief of the Institute of Military Medicine at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, he helped build one of the region's most advanced trauma and acute care programs. He was also a founding leader of Cincinnati's C-STARS (Center for the Sustainment of Trauma and Readiness Skills), one of the first military-civilian training partnerships in the country, where Air Force medical teams trained for deployment right here in the Queen City. Today, back in Cincinnati, his focus is local and forward-looking. He is developing a geriatric injury prevention program to reduce falls among older adults, a growing concern as the region's senior population climbs, and he is helping area hospitals and first responders plan for large-scale emergencies before they happen. His Cincinnati work is grounded in a rare depth of experience. Over seven combat deployments, Dr. Johannigman served as a Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) flight surgeon, trauma director, deputy commander, and director of clinical services in combat hospitals in Iraq and Afghanistan. He brought those hard-won lessons home, translating battlefield medicine into better care for civilian trauma patients. His service earned some of the military's most respected honors, including the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. Beyond Cincinnati, Dr. Johannigman remains active in national medicine. He serves as Chief Medical Officer at Knight Aerospace, where he helps design airborne medical evacuation systems, and as Professor of Surgery at the F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University. He has held national leadership roles including State Trauma Chair and Region Chief for the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, and he remains involved with the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the American College of Surgeons.

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Astrid Lund spent fifteen years in the Nordic wellness industry before founding NORDPURE in Oslo in 2025. After a career advising premium beauty and supplement brands across Europe, she became convinced that the marine collagen category had outgrown its science. NORDPURE is her answer: a small, considered range built on the purest raw material available, wild-caught Norwegian cod, and rigour at every step from the boat to the jar. Astrid is available for interviews on marine collagen science, hydrolyzed peptides, MSC-certified sustainable sourcing, beauty supplementation, and the Nordic wellness market.

Dr. Schimek believes that many of the chronic health conditions women experience, including weight gain, insulin resistance, fatigue, and cardiovascular risk, are deeply connected to daily lifestyle patterns, metabolic health, and hormonal changes throughout life. Her approach combines thoughtful medical evaluation with personalized lifestyle strategies designed to support long-term health. Patients work closely with Dr. Schimek to better understand their laboratory results, metabolic markers, and overall health patterns so they can make informed decisions about nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management. Rather than focusing on quick fixes, Dr. Schimek partners with patients to create sustainable health plans that align with their personal goals and values. Her work is especially valuable for women seeking a proactive approach to preventing disease, improving energy, supporting healthy aging, and optimizing long-term metabolic health. Dr. Schimek earned both her undergraduate degree and her Master of Public Health from Tulane University. She later received her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, where she developed a strong interest in preventive medicine and population health. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she received broad training in primary care and chronic disease management. Following residency, Dr. Schimek pursued additional training through the UCSF HEAL Initiative Global Health Fellowship, where she worked with underserved communities both in the United States and internationally, further shaping her commitment to prevention-focused medicine. Dr. Schimek is also board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine, a medical specialty that focuses on using evidence-based lifestyle interventions, including nutrition, physical activity, sleep optimization, and stress management, to improve health outcomes and address the root causes of chronic disease. Dr. Schimek is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and holds certification from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. She remains active in the lifestyle medicine community and is dedicated to advancing evidence-based approaches that support long-term health and disease prevention.

Longevity Expert | Founder of KinetikChain | Author I help high-performers engineer a "100-Year Body." As a Physical Therapist and longevity specialist, my focus is on Bio-Architecture: the science of building a physical structure that doesn't just survive, but thrives well into its eighth, ninth, and tenth+ decades. I am the founder of KinetikChain in Denver and the author of Adding Insight to Injury. My work moves beyond the "white noise" of standard health advice to focus on the mechanical and systemic "invisible risks" that accelerate biological aging. I specialize in bridging the gap between injury rehabilitation and elite-level longevity, ensuring that a "nagging" knee or back issue doesn't become the catalyst for a long-term physical decline. Areas of Expertise for Media Coverage: The Science of Healthspan: Moving beyond lifespan to focus on maintaining peak physical and cognitive capacity. Bio-Architecture: Using VO2 Max, grip strength, and metabolic testing to create a data-driven blueprint for aging. Tissue Resilience and Injury as an Opportunity: Re-engineering movement patterns after an injury to build more resilience than existed before the "break." The Centenarian Decathlon: Training today for the 10 physical tasks every human should be able to do at age 100. Performance Recovery: Bridging the gap between elite athletic recovery and everyday longevity. Why Journalists Work With Me: I provide direct, evidence-based commentary that cuts through medical fluff. I help readers understand that injuries aren't an inevitable part of "getting old"—they are structural flaws that can be engineered. Whether I’m discussing why grip strength is a proxy for survival or how to maintain a high cardiovascular "ceiling," I provide the clinical data and the actionable "how-to" that makes for a compelling story. Professional Achievements & Credentials: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) with over a decade of clinical experience in sports medicine and longevity. Published Author: Adding Insight to Injury, The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide To Help You Reclaim The Life You Love Clinical Innovation: Pioneer of the "Redefine Your Prime Residency," a diagnostic-heavy approach to human optimization. Media Experienced: Regular contributor to health and fitness outlets, providing quick-turnaround, high-authority written commentary.

Dr. Sangjea Lee is a dedicated dentist and the founder of Finesse Dental & Implant Center of Boston. With a focus on implant dentistry, he specializes in combining advanced clinical expertise with a patient-centered, holistic approach. Dr. Lee is a strong advocate for biomimetic dentistry, prioritizing minimally invasive techniques that preserve natural tooth structure. A leader in dental education and patient advocacy, Dr. Lee also publishes BostonImplant.com, a dedicated resource providing comprehensive information on dental implant procedures and restorative options. At his practice, he has established a philosophy built on transparency and integrity, ensuring patients have access to the knowledge and gentle care they need to make informed health decisions.

Sandy Abram is a former Nurse turned corporate marketing executive turned natural health and wellness entrepreneur. After founding and leading award-winning organic companies First Ray and Wholesome Hub, she went on to create Unstoppables, a platform dedicated to circadian health, ancestral wisdom, and helping people take back control of their wellbeing. Recognised as one of the Top 50 People in Ecommerce, Top 50 Small Business Leaders, Top 50 Women2Watch, and Australian Mumpreneur of the Year, Sandy has spent years challenging mainstream narratives and advocating for a return to natural health and wisdom. Sandy also holds an MBA (Honours), further reinforcing her expertise in business strategy, marketing, and leadership. Sandy's passion for light, health, and resilience isn’t just professional—it’s personal. After facing her own health challenges, she turned to the power of nature, sunlight, and circadian rhythms to reclaim her vitality. Now, she’s on a mission to help others break free from the modern health traps and become their own health boss. Sandy has helped thousands of people rediscover what it means to truly thrive—by working with your biology and nature, not against it.

I'm a board-certified physician in both Emergency Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and founder of Highland Longevity, a concierge longevity clinic in Fort Worth, Texas. My perspective on metabolic health is shaped by both clinical expertise and personal experience. I lost 87 pounds using GLP-1 medications—but made the common mistake of losing significant muscle in the process. That experience drove me to redesign my entire approach: I subsequently lost an additional 17 pounds of pure fat while preserving lean tissue. This journey transformed how I practice medicine and gave me firsthand insight into the challenges my patients face. With over 6,000 clinical hours in emergency medicine, I've seen the downstream consequences of metabolic disease—and became convinced that the real opportunity lies in prevention and optimization, not just acute intervention. I founded Highland Longevity to bridge the gap between reactive sick care and proactive health optimization. My practice focuses on medical weight loss, hormone optimization, and advanced diagnostics including DEXA body composition analysis and VO2 max testing. I emphasize evidence-based, physician-guided protocols using only FDA-approved medications or properly compounded pharmaceuticals. I speak and write about the science of sustainable weight loss, muscle preservation during caloric deficit, GLP-1 medications, hormone optimization, and the metabolic adaptations that make weight management so challenging for most people. Expertise: Obesity Medicine, GLP-1 Therapy, Metabolic Health, Longevity Medicine, Hormone Optimization, Body Composition

A sports and orthopedic physical therapist and functional medicine practitioner who helps high-performing professionals optimize health, energy, and performance through and integrative, root-cause approach—without medications or overcomplicated protocols. With over two decades of experience, I focus on identifying root causes and delivering clear, actionable strategies that restore energy, sharpen focus, and elevate long-term performance. Sleep is the gateway to performance. When sleep improves, energy, metabolism, cognition, and resilience follow—making it the foundation of my clinical approach. Lead an integrated wellness company that blends movement, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine— designed to help clients perform at their highest level.