THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS - Key Persons
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- Member of the Academic & Research Team
- Associate Director, Mindfulness
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- Research Director at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
- Research Director, Integrative Medicine Specialist
Andrew B. Newberg, M.D. is the Research Director at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, and a Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, and in the Department of Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University. His research involves the use of diet and nutrition, supplements and natural products, meditation, acupuncture, and other mind-body interventions for diseases including head injury/concussion, Parkinson's disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory disorders, and irritable bowel disease. Dr. Newberg has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and chapters on integrative medicine, brain function, brain imaging, and the study of spirituality and health. He has received or participated in a number of NIH grant projects primarily focusing on neuroimaging and the management of psychiatric and neurological problems. He was listed as one of the 30 Most Influential Neuroscientists Alive Today by the Online Psychology Degree Guide. He is the author of eight books including the national best-selling books, "How God Changes Your Brain" (Ballantine) and, "Why God Won't Go Away: Brain Science and the Biology of Belief" (Ballantine).
Dr. Newberg obtained his MD from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, and did his training in Internal Medicine at the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia. He completed a Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine in the Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, at the University of Pennsylvania. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nuclear Medicine.
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- Clinical Psychologist
- Mind - Body Therapies, Integrative Psychologist / View Full Profile
Anna Tobia, Ph.D. Dr. Tobia is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and is certified in Neuro-Emotional Technique and is a certified Quit Smart Leader. She has training in EMDR and hypnosis. She works with both children and adults who struggle with anxiety disorders, depression, problems with attention and concentration, and eating disorders. Dr. Tobia specializes in helping people cope with the stress associated with medical illness. She serves as the Director of JeffQuit, a highly successful smoking cessation program.
She obtained her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Saint Louis University in 2000. She completed a pre and post-doctoral residency in clinical and health psychology at the University of Florida Health Science Center.
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- Medical Director of the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
- Medical Director, Integrative Medicine Specialist / View Full Profile
Anthony J. Bazzan, M.D. is the Medical Director of the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health in Villanova and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Bazzan is an expert in bioidentical hormone replacement and intravenous therapies to restore general health or support treatment for cancer and other diseases.
Dr. Bazzan earned his medical degree from the University of Padua School of Medicine in Italy and completed an Internal Medicine residency at Presbyterian-University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. He completed a geriatric fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical Center. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Integrative and Holistic Medicine, and a member of the Medical Science Division of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center and a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Bazzan is co-author of the book, The Great Life Makeover.
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- Assistant Clinical Professor
- Mind - Body Therapies, Integrative Medicine Specialist / View Full Profile
Bernardo Merizalde, M.D. Dr. Merizalde is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Thomas Jefferson University, and a consultant at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health-Jefferson Health. His expertise is in the areas of hypnosis, homeopathy. He works with teachers, therapists, managers, and executives to develop integral health, peak performance, positivity, and resilience.
He obtained his MD from Universidad del Rosario in Bogota, Colombia. He completed residency training in Psychiatry at Hahnemann Hospital. He is board-certified in Psychiatry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic and Integrative Medicine, and the American Board of Homeotherapeutics. He is certified in Executive Coaching methods from the Interdevelopmental Institute, the Leadership Developmental Framework, Spiral Dynamics, and Barrett's Cultural Transformation Tools.
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- Director of the Integrative Women 's Health Program
- Women 's Health, Integrative Medicine Specialist / View Full Profile
Birgit Rakel, M.D. is the Director of the Integrative Women's Health Program and Director of the Integrative Medicine Fellowship Program at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health-Jefferson Health and an Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. She is also the Director of Rachel Naomi Remen's, "The Healer's Art Course" at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. She has completed her professional training in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction under the direction of Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD and incorporates mindfulness principles into her patient care.
Dr. Rakel received her MD from the University of Berlin, Germany, then did her internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology. After completing a General Practice residency in England, she worked as a family physician in London, specializing in Women's health. She completed a fellowship at the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital in London. She did further residency training in Family Practice at Underwood Memorial Hospital, then completed a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. She is board-certified in Family and Community Medicine and Integrative Medicine.
She is Co-Editor of the book, "Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Older Adults- a Guide to Holistic Approaches to Healthy Aging."
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- CEO of the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
- CEO, Department Chair, Integrative Medicine Specialist
Daniel A. Monti, M.D., MBA is CEO of the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and Chairman of the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Monti has expertise in several areas of integrative medicine, including the role of natural molecules and lifestyle on health outcomes, cancer survivorship, and the development of novel clinical and research models. He has dozens of scholarly publications and has been a peer reviewer for numerous medical journals and study sections at the National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense. Dr. Monti is the recipient of several federally-funded and private research grants.
Dr. Monti obtained his MD from the State University of New York School of Medicine at Buffalo. He completed psychiatry residency training and a Research Scholars Program at Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Monti also obtained a Masters of Business Administration from Temple University Fox School of Business. Dr. Monti is co-author of the popular press book, "The Great Life Makeover" (Harper-Collins, 2009), and co-editor of Integrative Psychiatry (Oxford University Press, 2010).
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- Program Manager - Executive Health / Brain Health & Restoration
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- Director, Myrna Brind Center for Mindfulness
Diane Reibel, PhD, cofounded the Stress Reduction Program at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health in 1996. She has taught mindfulness-based stress reduction programs for over 25 years. Dr. Reibel has participated in professional training under the direction of Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and is certified as an MBSR teacher through UMass Center for Mindfulness. In addition, she is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine at Jefferson, and studies the effects of mindfulness on physical and psychological health. Her research is published and widely cited in both scientific journals and the popular press. She is coauthor of Teaching Mindfulness: A Practical Guide for Clinicians and Educators and co-editor of Resources for Teaching Mindfulness: An International Handbook. Dr. Reibel brings both a scientific foundation and wholeheartedness to her work.
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- Clinical Research Coordinator
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- Clinical Coordinator III - Imaging
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- Academic Director, Integrative Protocols Expert
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- Graduate Medical Education, Integrative Mental Health Specialist / View Full Profile
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- Biofeedback, Integrative Psychologist / View Full Profile
Marie Stoner, M.Ed. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with an advanced degree in Counseling Psychology from Boston University and 38 years of practice focused on mind/body medicine with an emphasis on stress physiology and brain health. She is BCIA Board Certified in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback.
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- Member of the Management Team
- Director of Academic Programs
Michael Foreman, the founder and CEO of a leading asset management firm, says the Executive Great Life program at the Marcus Institute helped his team members improve work performance and enhance their lives overall.
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- Program Manager / IT Infrastructure
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- Senior Billing Coordinator
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- Facial Rejuvenation, Integrative Cosmetic Specialist
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- Member of the Academic & Research Team
- Research Manager
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- Academic and Educational Coordinator
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- Physician at Thomas Jefferson University 's Marcus Institute of Integrative Health
- Weight Management and Environmental Health, Integrative Medicine Specialist / View Full Profile
Reina Marino, M.D. Dr. Marino is a physician at Thomas Jefferson University's Marcus Institute of Integrative Health. Her areas of interest include medical weight loss, nutritional medicine, brain health, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and gastrointestinal health.
She has received her MD from The Medical College of Pennsylvania. She completed her Internship in Internal Medicine and residency training in Diagnostic Radiology from the Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital. She is board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Integrative Holistic Medicine, holds certificates in plant-based nutrition, and is a certified holistic health counselor and is a member of The Institute for Functional Medicine.
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- Director of Regenerative and Hormonal Therapies at the Marcus Institute Integrative Health - Jefferson Health
- Regenerative and Hormonal Therapies Specialist
Dr. Dittrich is Director of Regenerative and Hormonal Therapies at the Marcus Institute Integrative Health-Jefferson Health and Clinical Instructor in the Department of Integrative Health and Nutritional Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Dittrich has over 30 years of experience as a wellness expert in women's health, hormonal therapies, and aesthetics. In addition to being a specialist in gynecologic conditions and procedures, Dr. Dittrich is nationally recognized for his expertise in bio-identical hormone replacement for women and men. He is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He focuses on unique modalities for rejuvenation tailored to his patients' individual needs.
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- Member of the Management Team
- Vice President, Senior Director of Operations
Dr. Gottfried is a Precision Medicine specialist at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health-Jefferson Health. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Medicine and Nutritional Sciences, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University.
Dr. Gottfried has developed precision tiers of our Executive Health programs that are highly personalized with a focus on scientific wellness and grounded in deep phenotyping of the gene/environment interface. These programs explore innovative ways of optimizing performance, energy, metabolism, hormonal function, muscle mass, bone density, sexual function, gut-brain issues, and healthy aging. Dr. Gottfried is a 4-time, New York Times bestselling author. She is an expert at translating complex concepts of functional medicine, wellness medicine, and age rejuvenation into readable publications that empower people with proactive options.
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