EDUCATION

• Doctor of Medicine, March 1996, Russian State Medical University, Moscow.
• Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Nutrition.
• Doctor of Chiropractic, with high honors, December 1990, Northwestern College of Chiropractic (class valedictorian).
• Diplomate, American Board of Chelation Therapy, interim status (pending oral exam).
• Diplomate, American Board of Oxidative Medicine.
• Fellow, American Board of Disability Analysts.
• Certified Clinical Nutritionist, American and International Association of Clinical Nutritionists.
• Clinical nutrition and functional medicine (numerous accredited seminars, 1992-present).
• Certified, The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
• Certified, Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
• Certified, Oklahoma Board of Chiropractic Examiners (inactive).
• Licensed industrial injury prevention consultant.
• Licensed Nutritionist, Minnesota Board of Nutrition and Diatetics.
• Licensed medical physician in various European and Asian countries (not in the U.S.).
• Certified in Dark-Field Microscopy by the Hematologic-Physiologic Research Institute.
• Bachelor of Music with highest honors, August 1986, University of Texas.
• Master of Music with highest honors, pending submission of thesis and research paper, University of Texas.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

• Member, International Oxidative Medicine Association.
• Member, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
• International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists.
• Minnesota Chiropractic Association.
• American Chiropractic Association.
• Council on Nutrition of the American Chiropractic Association.
• Medical Advisory Board, Minnesota Health Coalition.
• Member, Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• President of The University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
• Professor of Functional Medicine, Microscopic Hematology (Dark-Field), and Medical Sciences, University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
• Founder and President, Integrated HealthCare Clinics, Inc., Minneapolis (a large non-profit multi-disciplinary, multi-practitioner holistic health care facility)(1994-2000). (Currently being converted to an educational public health resource center, a holistic research organization, and a public outreach program).
• Scientific Advisor and Medical Consultant to several functional medicine laboratories and nutritional production/distribution companies.
• Founder and President, Multi-Disciplinary Care Association
• Frequent guest speaker/lecturer on numerous health and medicine topics, in America, Europe, and Asia.
• Medical consultant to physicians, to writers/authors, and to the public, in the areas of functional, holistic and laboratory medicine.
• Guest appearances on cable television programs, national and international teleconferences and radio programs, focusing on health, nutrition, natural and functional medicine, laboratory testing, and injury prevention.
• Chief Medical Consultant to Biogenetica, an international corporation promoting functional medicine, laboratory tests, sustainable environmental and "green" projects, nutritional medicine, health and ecological education, and health products in various countries around the world.
• Teacher of Pathophysiology at Minneapolis Institute of Acupuncture and Herbal Studies (1996-1997).
• Instructor at Chiropractic Technique Refinement Seminars on NWCC campus (1996-1997).
• Medical Consultant to Whole Child Resource Institute
• Health Advisor to ADHD chapter of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
• Consultant to Minneapolis Artificial Limb Company (1992-1993).
• Consultant to Twin Cities Candida Support Group.
• Owner and Clinic Director, Lyndale Chiropractic Institute, Minneapolis (1991-1994).
• Completed numerous clinical hours at Minneapolis hospitals/clinics, in the areas of neurology, orthopaedic and general surgery, internal medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, etc.
• Published articles in holistic health magazines, on the topics of advanced laboratory diagnostics and therapy for degenerative disease.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Owner and manager of several residential and commercial real estate properties in Minneapolis.
• President and founder of the US foundation of Programs for Ecology, Life Sciences and Cultural initiatives (PELC foundation), with humanitarian, educational, and environmental projects in several countries.
• Owner, Tel-Oren Leasing Services (leasing of medical equipment).
• Soloist (tuba, alto and soprano recorders, keyboard, string bass, and voice) throughout Israel, England, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Mexico, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota (1977-1993).
• School Teacher of Music, Minneapolis (1991-1992).
• School Teacher of Music, History, and Hebrew, St. Paul (1987-1991).
• String bass player, El Paso Symphony Orchestra (1986-1987).
• Teacher of Music theory and Harmony at the University of Texas (1986-1987).
• Music Teacher, EPHD School, Texas (1984-1987).
• Concert narrator in Israel, Texas, and Mexico (1977-1987).
• Conductor, music arranger, and coach of various vocal and instrumental groups, including symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, choirs, and operettas/musicals (1977-1987).
• Private Teacher of tuba, trumpet, euphonium, trombone, keyboard, voice, soprano and alto recorders, violin, and string bass (1976-1987).
• Music Director, Camp Rama (1000 participants -- summer 1986).
• Piano Tuner; invented a new technique to expedite and perfect the tuning process (1983-1984).
• Singer, Israel National Choir (1982-1983).
• Tuba player, Israel Chamber Orchestra (1981-1983).
• Completed five years of military service in an intelligence unit (1978-1983).
• Tuba player, Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (1977-1983).

COMMUNITY SERVICE/AFFILIATIONS

• Voluntary provider of medical services in remote villages and in cities of various Asian countries.
• Voluntary activities initiating and supporting sustainability, health, and environmental/ecological projects in rural Nepal.
• Voluntary lecturer in various locations worldwide, on topics including health, nutrition, organic/sustainable farming, functional medicine, preventive medicine, advanced laboratory assessments and therapies, cancer, and numerous other clinical, social, and environmental topics.
• Vice President and head of the management and executive committees of the Board of Directors of The Wedge Natural Food Cooperative, Minneapolis.
• Voluntary member and moderator, Board of Directors, University of Natural Medicine, Santa Fe, New Mexico.
• Member & Soloist, The First John Phillip Sousa Memorial Band, Edina, Minnesota.
• Guest Soloist, JCC Symphony Orchestra, St. Paul.
• Member, People's Medical Society.
• Member, Center for Science in the Public Interest.
• Member, Board of Directors, YMCA, Minneapolis (1992-1995).
• Volunteer Musician for several Twin Cities organizations.
• Member, Natural Resources Defense Council.
• Member, US Servas Organization.

HONORS

• Published five times in The National Dean's List 1983-1989.
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.
• Listed in Outstanding College Students of America
• Nominated several times to Who's Who of American college Students.
• Graduated from NWCC with highest honors.
• Graduated from University of Texas with highest honors.
• Published in the national directory of Who's Who in Executives and Professionals.
• Awarded the honor of Scholastic All-American by the United States Achievement Academy.