Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla - Since 2010
An Ayurvedic Specialist born in the village of Tangutur, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh State in South India in 1963, Dr. Shekhar commenced his studies in Ayurveda at the age of 17 and earned the degree of Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.), a 5 ½ year program at Dr. N.R.S. Government Ayurvedic College of Nagarujuna University, Andhra Pradesh State, India. He continued his postgraduate studies, Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda (M.D. Ayurveda), a 3-year course of study, from Government Akhanadanand Ayurved College of Gujarat Ayurved University, Gujarat State, India from 1988-91. He is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, Certified Integrative Bodywork and Massage Therapist, Certified Pranic Healer and is also a faculty member of several Ayurveda schools and colleges throughout the USA and abroad.
Dr. Shekhar established a private practice in Ayurveda and taught Ayurveda as a faculty member at N.K.J. Ayurvedic Medical College of Gulburga University, Bidar, Karnataka State, India from 1992-94.
From 1994 – 2000, Dr. Shekhar got an opportunity to serve at Maharishi Vedic Schools and Universities in The Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, Great Britain, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Trinidad, Guadaloupe, Canada, and the U.S.A. During his extensive travels, he delivered lectures and offered consultations on Ayurveda for health professionals and for the general public. He gave several newspaper interviews and radio talks on Ayurveda and was also interviewed on BBC’s Breakfast Television.
Currently, Dr. Shekhar is the Founding Director of Ojas LLC , Ayurveda Wellness Center; Founding Director and President of Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America and also Founding Director of International Institute of Integrative Medicine in Tangutur, South India.
He served on the Board of Directors for National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) from 2005-2010. Dr. Shekhar is board certified in Integrative Medicine from American Association of Integrative Medicine; Academic Advisor for Seva Dharma Institute of Ayurveda, Miami, FL; and International Ayurveda Advisor for Ramoni Research Foundation, India. Additionally, he serves as a faculty member at Mount Madonna College of Ayurveda; American School of Traditional Ayurveda; Seva Dharma Institute of Ayurveda.
He is also an External Evaluator for Australasian Institute of Ayurvedic Studies; International Coordinator for 4th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo, Bengaluru, India. He is on the editorial board for Light on Ayurveda Journal; The Journal of Research and Education In Indian Medicine.
Dr. Shekhar is a Professional Member of National Ayurvedic Medical Association; American Massage Therapists Association; American Association of Integrative Medicine; American Alternative Medical Association; American Association of Drugless Practitioners; and American Holistic Health Association.
Dr. Shekhar lives in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, with his family.
Dr. Roberto Kaplan – Since 2010
RobertoKap@gmail.com
As a Doctor of Optometry, Roberto’s life work has brought him many insights and lead him to practice holistically. The focus of Dr. Kaplan’s integration starts behind the eyes, in perception.
With his Masters in Education, Dr. Kaplan has lectured at not only major universities, but also the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. He has over 30 published papers in leading clinical journals also; his five books on vision and perception have been translated into 18 languages worldwide.
Dr. Kaplan’s professional achievements include numerous featured speaking engagements at many international conferences and recognition as an honorary life member of the International Society for Eyesight Education. He is a long standing fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development and the College of Syntonic Optometry.
Over four decades of training and experience have lead to Dr. Kaplan’s creation of the EyeCode®. He now dedicates a majority of his time to the presentation and teaching of this combined art and science.
Dr. Kaplan contributes vast knowledge in the areas of integrated vision therapy, as well as, the intricate aspects of perception and cognitive functioning that lies behind them.
Dr. Steve Young - Since 2010
With over 13 years in experience in the healthcare and fitness field, Dr. Steve Young serves as the Director of Fitness and Physical Therapy for Body Solutions in Eagle Plaza Voorhees New Jersey. Dr. Young coordinates the physical therapy, personal training, medical massage, performance training, and nutritional consultation services. His efforts for the past eight years have been directed towards developing a comprehensive and effective physical therapy treatment plan and a fitness training plan based on scientific and medical evidence. Thousands of research articles later, Dr. Young has developed a unique approach of a combination of precise nutritional strategies along with correct exercises, and careful hands on techniques to maximize recovery after an acute or nagging injury / pain. This precise approach allows patients to experience complete recovery while improving their health. Dr. Young has also pioneered MetMax MovementsTM , the most effective and safe workout approach available.
Dr. Young received his clinical doctorate and master's degrees in physical therapy from MCP Hahnemann University (now Drexel) and his Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology movement science with a heavy emphasis on biomechanics from the Pennsylvania State University. For the past seven years, Dr. Young has appeared on Fox news as a specialist on health, fitness, and exercise, and he is a regular contributing writer for local and online publications. His teaching and lecturing experience includes a presentation at the 2002 Sports Symposium at Pennsylvania Hospital and lectures to personal trainers across the country in facilities like Gold’s Gym, Town Sport International, the Sporting Club, and numerous local gyms. His academic experience in teaching includes serving as an adjunct assistant professor at UMDNJ Stratford New Jersey. Dr. Young assisted with teaching the exercise physiology class for the master's in physical therapy program. His goal is to educate the public about the lack of scientifically based knowledge behind the many fitness recommendations from magazines, from books, and from advice from fitness trainers.
When Dr. Young is not combing through the research, he enjoys an occasional movie and lives for fine dining. He has future aspirations of solving the country’s health problems and becoming a food critic along the way.