Contributing Specialist
Dr. Paul G. Harch M.D. is an emergency and hyperbaric medicine clinician and director of the University Medical Center Hyperbaric Medicine Department. He has the largest case experience in neurological hyperbaric medicine in the world and has successfully treated various cerebral disorders. He has presented his clinical experience and research to the US Congress and co-authored the book, Oxygen Revolution, which explains HBOT as an epigenetic therapy with expected revolutionary effects on medicine and neurology.
Read Dr. Harch’s expertise on HBOT.
Dr. Jason Keifer is the founder of Brain Health Hawaii. He completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of Southern California and his psychiatry residence at the University of California San Diego. He completed his fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. Dr. Keifer is board-certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and General Psychiatry.
Dr. Keifer’s background and expertise in neuromodulation, neurophysiology, medicine, psychiatry, brain development, and sleep-brain dynamics form the foundation of Brain Health Hawaii’s methods and program. His clinical outcomes treating athletic concussions and military PTSD have garnered national attention. Dr. Keifers also helps professional athletes and business executives achieve optimal brain health and high-level performance.
Read Dr. Keifer’s expertise on rTMS.
Dr. Josuke Tanaka, DC DACNB, a former Swiss national champion in judo with a black belt in judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, had to retire from competition due to multiple injuries, including concussions. During his recovery, he discovered chiropractic neurology after earning a master's degree in biomechanical engineering. He moved to California to study chiropractic and pursued further clinical skills training in neurological rehabilitation at the Carrick Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Rehabilitation. He completed hundreds of hours of training in traumatic brain injury, neurochemistry, and neurodegenerative disorders, earning his diploma in chiropractic neurology. He also gained valuable experience working with medical doctors, naturopaths, and chiropractic neurologists at the Azzolino Integrative Clinic in San Francisco.
Read Dr. Tanaka’s expertise on HBOT.
Haylee LaCroix is a Holistic Nutritionist, Herbalist, Therapeutic Chef and Cacao Enthusiast. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Vermont and has worked with the TBI community, providing energy work, brain-specific meals, and being a support system. She is the Head Chef and Nutrition Educator at the LoveYourBrain retreats, where she integrates her knowledge of holistic nutrition and herbalism to provide essential nutrients for gut, brain and heart support.
Read LaCroix’s expertise on nutrition on Brain Diets.
Dr. Debora M. Lee Chen, OD, MPH, FAAO is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Co-Chief of the Binocular Vision Clinic at the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry. She received her Doctorate of Optometry and a Masters in Public Health, also from UC Berkeley. She also completed a residency in pediatric optometry at the State University of New York College of Optometry. She also serves as Chief Residency Mentor for the Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation residency post-graduate program.
Read Dr. Chen’s expertise on Eye Therapy.
Dr. Rachel Hamel, DC, PAK, CSCP, CWMP is a certified cardiopathy and holistic physician with extensive training in the brain and its environment. She received her Bachelor’s with honors in Health Science from Whitworth University and her doctorate, where she was valedictorian from Palmer West Chiropractic College. She utilizes cutting-edge approaches, published research, public speaking engagements, and personal health experiences to achieve optimal health and well-being for people of all ages.
Read Dr. Hamel’s expertise on Craniopathy.
Dr. Joseph Hardeman, Au.D. received his clinical doctorate in Audiology from the University of California at San Diego in 2016. During his education he completed his clinical residency at University of California at San Francisco and participated in the Dr. Allen Ryan, Ph.D. laboratory utilizing a Department of Defense Grant to complete research on the fundamental mechanisms of the inner ear, brainstem, and brain. He has experience in research and clinical applications of acoustics, hearing, balance, electrophysiology, and neuroplasticity. He is also the creator of the Big Wave Drops.
Dharma Rebecca Funder is a seasoned expert with certifications in Mindful-Based Stress Management, Rebirthing Breathwork, Clinical Psychology, and Transpersonal Psychology. She is an accredited authority in Yoga Therapy, Ashtanga, Kundalini, and Iyengar Yoga. With a rich background spanning over two decades of dedicated practice and extensive training, Dharma embarked on a transformative teaching journey, specializing in trauma therapy. Grounded in comprehensive research and profound insights into brain function and the nervous system, Dharma possesses an exceptional understanding of individual responses even before they register in the conscious mind. She seamlessly integrates these disciplines to empower individuals on a holistic journey to healing and recovery. Guiding both mind and body through the synergistic fusion of the body and mind's transformative prowess and the profound power of breath and meditation, Dharma's approach is deeply rooted in a comprehensive understanding of psychological dynamics.
Steve Leuck, Pharm.D. has over 30 years of experience practicing in both hospital and outpatient clinic pharmacy settings. He is the founder of AudibleRx, a Consumer Medication Information (CMI) content system designed to meet specific health literacy guidelines, which provides useful and accessible CMI in an audible and printed format through a web-based platform. In addition, he launched a medication coaching practice to help patients identify unnecessary medications, untreated symptoms, side effects, and cost-effective alternatives.