Dr. Jamin BRAHMBHATT

As co-director of the PUR Clinic he does personalized urology and robotics at South Lake Hospital. Dr. Brahmbhatt is also co-founder of Drive 4 Men’s Health. He recently traveled more than 6,000 miles during a 10-day period, making stops from Clermont to Orlando, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York City, Cleveland, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles to raise awareness for men’s health issues. He also gave a TED talk in London and told the crowd through his travels about men’s health, “I fell back in love with medicine again.”

He has been in the medical field nine years, and says his greatest career achievement was becoming a person of influence in the media, “where through my voice, I can help millions.”

Dr. Brahmbhatt says his profession is an extension of his life. “My patients are my family. I enjoy every moment I get to help them with their urologic problem—either through a surgery, a medication, or just lending an ear and listening to their concerns,” he says.

He credits his family as the secret to his success. “They are my pillars, my foundation,” Dr. Brahmbhatt says. “Having that core base allows for endless opportunities.”

He lists Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the popular doctor on CNN, as his hero in the health field.

Among Dr. Brahmbhatt’s favorite hobbies are traveling, photography, and enjoying food.

So what’s his favorite health food? “Protein shakes.” And his guilty food pleasure? “Vanilla ice cream with sprinkles.”

If he could have a drink with anyone, who would he drink with and what would the drink be?

“Mahatma Gandhi,” he says, and “water with lemon—helps prevent kidney stones.”

He enjoys most any exercise that is “anything but rowing.”

Dr. Brahmbhatt notes his pet peeve is slow internet speeds, and he reflected on the words of the late Steve Jobs for his favorite quote: “The ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who do.” pet s, and e uote: ugh to e woorld

Kyndall TRUETT

EXERCISE SPECIALIST, BEWELL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM

Your hero in health? Jack Lalanne, “the godfather of fitness.” He ignited a fitness culture light years before the world was ready. He simply stated, “Your body is your most perfect possession; you’ve got to take care of it.”Pet peeve: Tardiness.

Stacy MCLAUGHLIN

ADVOCARE, INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR, HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH

Passion of your job? Love helping people accomplish their weight-loss goals and seeing their huge smiles when they fit into clothes they couldn’t before as well as feeling much better. Pet peeve: Giving up on yourself too quickly. Guilty pleasure: ROLOS!

Lori ESAREY

NURSE PRACTITIONER, TOTAL NUTRITION AND THERAPEUTICS, OWNER

Greatest achievement? My board certification in anti-aging and restorative medicine after returning to school in 2012 for an additional masters in nutritional medicine. Exams are never fun, but I passed on my first attempt. Also, helping a 500-pound gentleman lose more than 250 pounds and get his life back. Secret to success? Persistence and tenacity.

Karl RIECKEN

MA CSCS, CISSN, USAT-II/Y&J, USAW-SP, COORDINATOR, PERFORMANCE TESTING AT THE NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER

Ryan MCKENZIE

Mck

SALES AND FITNESS MANAGER, MVP ATHLETIC CLUB

Greatest achievement? I’ve worked with top-tier professional athletes, CEOs, and corporate groups. I’ve spoken in front of hundreds of people, but what really makes my day is seeing the connection between our team and that person brand new to the gym. To see them have that “Aha!” moment and finally believe in themselves and realizing, “I can do this!” Favorite quote: “You need to move well. If you can move well, you will move often.”

Greatest achievement? Seeing the success of past students, athletes, and interns on a consistent basis provides a steady stream of career achievements. Establishing the internship program at NTC is one of my favorites. Accomplishments are exciting for a time, but witnessing people grow and improve after being with you is exponentially humbling and thrilling. Favorite exercise: Whatever requires the greatest expenditure for the least amount of time. Currently, burpee-box jumps or maybe burpeebox jumps/pistol squats. Favorite health snack: I prefer not to snack. I think mealtimes are sacred and to be shared with good company, good cheer, and peace from the day’s stresses (in short, recovery). If I must eat between meals, right now I choose Vega Sport Bars or ONNIT’s Hemp Force protein. If you could have a drink with anyone, who would you drink with and what would you drink be? Andrew Taylor Still, MD, founder of osteopathic medicine. A smoky, single-malt Scotch whisky.