Douglas S. Kalman currently serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Nutrition Department within the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Dr. Kalman has also taught undergraduate and graduate courses at FAU, FIU, NYU, CW Post, and NYCC. Along with Dr. Susan Hewlings, he co-leads the consultancy, Substantiation Sciences.

Historically, Dr. Kalman was a co-founder of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN). Most recently, Dr. Kalman served as the Senior Vice President of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs for the trade association, The Natural Products Association (NPA). Earlier in his career, Dr. Kalman was the VP of Scientific Affairs for Nutrasource, a nutrition-centric Contract Research & Service Organization.

He has worked six Olympic games and with a multitude of teams and individuals on the collegiate and professional sport levels. Dr. Kalman has been involved in over 400 clinical trials and projects within the food/beverage/dietary supplement and pharmaceutical industries. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts, more than 100 abstracts/poster sessions and has authored or co-authored five academic textbooks.

Outside of his love for the field of nutrition and health, Dr. Kalman enjoys time with his family, exercising and in being of service to others.

Dr. Jose Vega is an Integrative Functional Manual Therapist, Herbalist, Movement Educator, and Nutritionist, dedicated to advancing holistic health practices. He is a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, a Certified Nutrition Specialist(R) and holds a Master of Science in Integrative Health and Human Clinical Nutrition. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor's in Applied Science in Manual Therapy and two associate degrees in Health, Wellness, and Fitness Education and Therapeutic Massage.

With over 10,000 hours of clinical practice since 2011 and an additional 1,000 hours of advanced manual therapy training, Jose possesses extensive practical expertise. His scholarly interests include herbal medicine, which he has studied for nearly two decades, focusing on traditional Western herbalism and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Jose advocates for the accessibility of natural remedies, emphasizing the importance of local bioregions and their specific plants in health care and health sovereignty.

His integrative approach highlights food as a pivotal component of health, incorporating personalized nutrition, manual therapy, herbal medicine, movement, and lifestyle modifications to facilitate optimal client outcomes. Additionally, Jose has dedicated significant time to studying movement education in various capacities, having practiced Chinese Martial Arts for 20 years and taught for over 17 years. His work reflects a commitment to empowering individuals through a comprehensive understanding of nutrition, movement, herbal medicine, and lifestyle as it applies to health and wellness.