The Vibrant Longevity Summit

Dr. Mark Hyman, MD

Keynote Speaker

Mark Hyman, MD, is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. He is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, founder and Senior Advisor for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, a 15-time New York Times best-selling author, and Board President for Clinical Affairs for The Institute for Functional Medicine. He is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Function Health.

He is the founder and chairman of the Food Fix Campaign, dedicated to transforming our food and agriculture system through policy. He is the host of one of the leading health podcasts, The Doctor’s Farmacy with 200+ million downloads. Dr. Hyman is a regular medical contributor several television shows and networks, including CBS This Morning, Today, Fox, CNN, Good Morning America, The View, and CNN.

Through his work to change policy for the betterment of public health, Dr. Hyman has testified before the Senate Working Group on Health Care Reform on Functional Medicine. He has consulted with the surgeon general on diabetes prevention and participated in the 2009 White House Forum on Prevention and Wellness. Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa nominated Dr. Hyman for the President’s Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a published scientist and health educator. She runs a popular website, podcast, and YouTube channel called FoundMyFitness.

Her areas of focus include micronutrient deficiencies and their role in aging, personalized nutrition and the genetics of inter-individual differences in response to diet and lifestyle, gut health and the importance of preventing gut permeability, benefits of exposing the body to hormetic stressors, such as through sauna use or heat stress, various forms of cold exposure, exercise, fasting, or plant phytochemicals, non-pharmacological interventions for depression, and the importance of mindfulness, stress reduction, and sleep in aging.

Her work has been published in the journals Experimental Gerontology, FASEB, Nature Cell Biology, and Trends in Cell Biology. She also contributes as an associate scientist at the Fatty Acid Research Institute, focusing on the impact of omega-3 fatty acids on brain aging.

Dr. Andy Galpin, Ph.D.

Keynote Speaker

Andy Galpin is a tenured full Professor at California State University, Fullerton. He is the Co-Director of the Center for Sport Performance and Founder/Director of the Biochemistry and Molecular Exercise Physiology Laboratory. He is a Human Performance scientist with a PhD in Human Bioenergetics and over 100 peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Dr. Galpin has worked with elite athletes (including All-Star, All-Pro, MVP, Cy Young, Olympic Gold medalists, Major winners, World titlist/ contenders, etc.) across the UFC, MLB, NBA, PGA, NFL, Boxing, Olympics, and Military/Special Forces, and more. He is also a Co-founder of Vitality Blueprint, Absolute Rest, BioMolecular Athlete, and RAPID Health & Performance.

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden is a renowned cardiologist and a visionary in longevity, health optimization, and human performance. With over 25 years of experience, he founded Gladden Longevity, a clinic that pioneers advanced approaches to extend life and enhance vitality. His expertise has significantly impacted heart health through innovative programs and medical device startups, showcasing his commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional medicine.

His journey into longevity began in his early 50s when conventional medicine failed to address his declining health. This challenge propelled him to delve into functional and age management medicine, leading to a remarkable reversal of his symptoms. Inspired by his own transformation, Dr. Gladden established Gladden Longevity to explore and answer critical questions about aging, wellness, and the potential to live energetically beyond 100 years.

Dr. Gladden’s book, “100 is the New 30: How Playing the Symphony of Longevity Will Enable Us to Live Young for a Lifetime,” quickly became an Amazon bestseller, reflecting his influence and the growing interest in longevity. As a sought-after speaker, he inspires audiences worldwide with insights into extending life's quality and duration through innovative health strategies.

At Gladden Longevity, Dr. Gladden and his team offer personalized plans that integrate cutting-edge technologies and holistic approaches to health, proving that aging can be a vibrant continuation of life’s journey, not its decline. Outside of his professional endeavors, Dr. Gladden embraces an active lifestyle, enjoying activities that range from surfing to spiritual growth, embodying the vitality he seeks to instill in others. Through his work, Dr. Gladden aspires to redefine aging, advocating for a future where living young for a lifetime is not only possible—it's expected.

Dr. Halland Chen, MD

Dr. Halland Chen, MD, esteemed as a Double Board Certified physician, excels in pioneering methods to expedite healing and enhance overall well-being. His expertise, widely recognized and celebrated, encompasses a spectrum of domains, including longevity, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), stem cell research, anti-aging strategies, and innovative, non-invasive approaches to pain alleviation and injury rehabilitation.

Dr. Halland's distinguished career includes features in prestigious media outlets such as HBO, Forbes, and Elle, where he shares his profound insights into advanced healthcare. He is dedicated to the pursuit of peak physical and mental performance, life extension, and the optimization of health through the reduction of inflammation, fortification of the immune system, and cellular detoxification. This he achieves through a synthesis of Regenerative Medicine, the art of Biohacking, and the strategic use of natural supplements.

His approach is marked by a commitment to tailoring his unique methodologies and specialized diagnostic techniques to each patient's needs, addressing a wide array of concerns from sports injuries and pain management to longevity enhancement and the demands of high-performance individuals.

Dr. Halland's academic journey led him to the University of Miami's Honors Program in Medicine, where he graduated with Research Distinction Honors. His quest for knowledge continued with an authorship of numerous scientific papers and specialization in Interventional Pain Management at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Fellowship program in New York City. His double board certifications in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine stand as a testament to his unwavering dedication to advancing the field of medicine.

Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, PH.D, M.S.

Nathan LeBrasseur, PT, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a joint appointment in the Department of Physiology and Biomedical Engineering at Mayo Clinic. Dr. LeBrasseur is the Director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging, the Co-Director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research, and Scientific Director of the Office of Translation to Practice at Mayo Clinic. He is the recent chair of the NIH Cellular Mechanisms in Aging and Development Study Section.

Dr. LeBrasseur’s research team conducts translational “bench-to-bedside” research on strategies to improve physical function, metabolism, and resilience in the face of aging and disease. His latest work has centered on cellular senescence, a fundamental mechanism of aging, and interventions to counter this process to extend healthspan. Dr. LeBrasseur has received the Glenn Award for Research in Biological Mechanisms of Aging, the Nathan W. Shock Award Lecture from the National Institute on Aging, and the Vincent Cristofalo Rising Star Award in Aging Research from the American Federation for Aging Research. He is a Fellow of the Gerontological Society of America.

Dr. Mark Su, MD

Mark Su, MD was born to hard-working parents who immigrated from Taiwan and embody the spirit of sacrifice and service to others. He was raised in Indiana with mid-western values such as humility, honesty, integrity, and treating others as you want to be treated. Mark was high school Valedictorian, a leader at Cornell University, and upon completing medical school, Dr. Su was the Academic Chief Resident at Tufts University in Boston and received the national Mead-Johnson Award for outstanding scholastic performance in a Family Medicine residency.

He has practiced medicine in the north shore of Massachusetts since 2003, caring for patients in both a primary care setting as well as in functional medicine consultation for chronic complex illnesses, including Lyme/tickborne disease and CIRS/mycotoxin illness. He founded Personal Care Physicians as a functional medicine practice in 2014, and a national virtual consulting practice, Functional Medicine Consulting Group, in 2021. He is currently serving as president of ISEAI, and also a member of the IFM, ILADS, and AAFP.

Mark is continually driven identify root causes of patients’ challenging conditions, and to empower patients with choices in their treatment planning. He’s now equally driven to scale root cause medicine to “help more patients get better, faster”, collaborating with like-mission minded colleagues, health coaches, and other allied health professionals.

Dr. Jess Peatross, MD

Dr. Jess Peatross is an internal medicine expert, former hospitalist, an international keynote speaker, and a certified Gerson Practitioner. She's recognized for her expertise in stealth infections, environmental toxicity, regenerative medicine, ozone therapy, and cannabis use in medical treatment. Driven by a quest to unravel the complexities of chronic illness, she focuses on identifying root causes, from stealth infections to environmental factors.

Her medical journey, which began at the University of Louisville, mirrored the experiences of her patients—battling anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and adrenal dysfunction. This personal experience led her to explore the underlying causes of these conditions beyond the confines of traditional medical training.

After six years of experience as a practicing MD, Dr. Jess shifted her focus to explore alternative approaches in medicine. She gained expertise in Gerson Therapy, functional medicine, nutrigenomics, and ozone therapy, aiming to offer comprehensive solutions for chronic diseases. Today, she's renowned for addressing complex health issues like Lyme disease, parasites, and mold-related health hazards.

Dr. Tom O’Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN, CIFM

When it comes to getting healthy, Dr. Tom O'Bryan’s goal for you is ‘Making It Easy To Do the Right Thing’. As an internationally recognized, admired and compassionate speaker focusing on food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and the development of autoimmune diseases, Dr. Tom's audiences discover that it is through a clear understanding of how you got to where you are, that you and your Dr. can figure out what it will take to get you well.

Dr. O’Bryan is considered a ‘Sherlock Holmes’ for chronic disease and teaches that recognizing and addressing the underlying mechanisms that activate an immune response is the map to the highway towards better health. He holds teaching Faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He has trained and certified tens of thousands of practitioners around the world in advanced understanding of the impact of wheat sensitivity and the development of individual autoimmune diseases.

Dr. Trevor Berry, DC, DACNB

Dr. Trevor Berry is a Board Certified Diplomate of Neurology through ACNB. He is the founder of Arizona Chiropractic Neurology Center and has been in practice since 1997 in Chandler, AZ. As an international speaker since 2010, he lectures on nutrition and functional medicine, laboratory testing, neurological diagnostic testing, functional neurology and low level laser therapy. Dr. Berry co-founded BTB Health Systems and was hired as the Chief Clinical Officer for Applied Functional Neurology (AFN) in 2022. He is a published researcher on low level laser therapy and has multiple projects in the field of integrative neurology for brain based conditions such as neurodegeneration and traumatic brain injury.

San Jose, CA | September 27 – 28, 2024

Distinguished Speakers

Dr. Mark Hyman, MD

Dr. Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.

Dr. Andy Galpin, Ph.D.

Dr. Jeffrey Gladden, MD

Dr. Halland Chen, MD

Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, PH.D, M.S.

Dr. Mark Su, MD

Dr. Jess Peatross, MD

Dr. Tom O’Bryan, DC, CCN, DACBN, CIFM

Dr. Trevor Berry, DC, DACNB

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