BioImmersion Scientific Advisory Board

DR. ARTEMIS MORRIS, ND

Dr. Artemis Morris is a Naturopathic Physician, Licensed Acupuncturist, professor of nutrition, researcher, author, and public speaker.  Artemis is the academic director of the Integrative Health and Healing Program at The Graduate Institute (www.learn.edu) and professor of nutrition at The Human Nutrition Institute at University of Bridgeport, where she also taught nutrition for the Naturopathic Medical School.  She completed her Naturopathic Doctorate and Masters in Acupuncture at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington and has been in practice for over 18 years.  Dr. Artemis is the medical director and founder of Artemis Wellness Center, LLC an integrative wellness center that focuses on women’s health and wellness.  Artemis has served as the director of the natural health center at Masonic Healthcare Center in Wallingford, the largest geriatric healthcare center in CT where she did research on acupuncture and pain management.  Dr. Artemis has been researching the Mediterranean Diet and plants of Crete since 2005 and lectures at medical conferences on The Mediterranean diet and other natural health topics.  Dr. Artemis Morris authored the book with Molly Rossiter on The Anti-Inflammation Diet for Dummies. Her practice philosophy is inspired by the quote from Paracelsus that states, “The art of healing comes from nature and not from the physician.  Therefore, the physician must start from nature with an open mind.”

www.artemiswellnesscenter.com & www.drartemis.com

DR. MARCELLUS WALKER, MD

 Dr. Walker is board certified in Internal Medicine AAHIVM. Dr. Walker received his medical degree from the University of Illinois as well as a master’s degree in applied psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Dr. Walker has a deep interest in and understanding of integrative medicine. He served as the Director of Integrative Medicine at the Brownsville Multiservice Family Health Center.

He completed a training program in Chinese herbal medicine and is a licensed acupuncturist, trained in multiple forms of acupuncture, including French Energetics, Chinese Scalp, Yamamoto Scalp, Japanese, Korean Hand, Tora Hara.

CHRISTINA WALKER, RN, MA

 Ms. Walker has worked at some of New York’s largest and most prestigious hospitals and medical practices. Over the course of her career she has focused on stress management, receiving certification from the Christine Schenk School of Applied Energy-Body Management and a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Santa Monica.

Ms. Walker received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of New York at Stonybrook and a master’s degree in Nursing Administration from New York University.

DONALD R. YANCE  JR., CN, MH, RH (AHG), SFO

Donnie Yance is a Clinical Master Herbalist and Certified Nutritionist renowned for his extraordinary knowledge and deep understanding of the healing properties of plants and nutrition. He is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. He is also professed as a Secular Franciscan, which equips him with the breadth and wisdom to touch on the spiritual aspects of healing.
Donnie conducts his clinical practice at the Mederi Centre for Natural Healing in Ashland, OR utilizing his unique integrative model known as the Eclectic Triphasicä Medical System, which he evolved over more than twenty years of successful patient care. He is the Founder and President of the Mederi Foundation, a not-for-profit organization for professional education and clinical research in holistic medicine and integrative oncology. He is also the President and Formulator of Natura Health Products, a line of advanced botanical and nutritional products for health care practitioners.

Donnie is an avid researcher and lectures nationally on his pioneering work in the field of botanical and nutritional medicine. He is the author of Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer and Adaptogens in Medical Herbalism: Elite Herbs and Natural Compounds for Mastering Stress, Aging and Chronic Disease. He publishes a weekly blog at www.donnieyance.com.

DAVID RESTREPO, RPH 

David Restrepo is a registered pharmacist and owner of Vitahealth Integrative Apothecary in New York City.  David comes from a long line of pharmacists and physicians who deeply appreciate the path to complimenting conventional drug therapies for a better outcome.  He is well known among world renowned physicians who recognize the value of holistic health. David works collaboratively with healers and specialists in areas such as oncology, ENT, pediatrics, internal medicine, Neurology and psychology to develop patient care plans. His deep focus and understanding of drug interactions and their side effects allows him to help patients find proper balance by compensating for depletions that can be caused by conventional medicines or environmental factors. Currently, David sits on the advisory board of a drug development company working in the neurology space as well as a sustainable beauty project. 

David has contributed to publications and is often called upon for interviews by various experts in the wellness industry. David uses a common sense approach to incorporate other healing modalities, and he loves to take this journey with his family of patients. David feels heʼs been blessed in having the privilege to get to know masters in their fields who heʼs learned from to better the lives of the people around him. Davidʼs three pillars to radiant health are love your family, contribute in a positive way to the people you come into contact with everyday, and choose the cleanest forms of everything!