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JENNA K. BAILEY, ND, FABNO, received her bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and doctorate of naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University. She is also a graduate of the 2-year Seattle Integrative Oncology residency program and is board-certified. Bailey gives talks on naturopathic care and natural health at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership’s Survivorship Series in Everett, WA, as well as nutrition presentations at Providence Integrative Cancer Care in Lacey/Olympia, WA. With her background in laboratory sciences and special interest in hematological cancers, Bailey combines a strong technical understanding of disease with her desire to care for patients. She believes in providing every patient with foundational treatment to make sure they are getting proper sleep, nutrients, vitamins, and hydration, while building a therapeutic relationship to treat the whole person.

LILY HOLMBERG holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in education. She has worked as a naturalist, a biology educator and has dedicated much of her career to premium, mission-driven and health-focused work starting with Whole Foods Market in the mid-2000s, at various roles over a 10-year period at Gaia Herbs, and most recently at Ōura. Holmberg is a trusted educator on topics including herbalism and herbal supplements, medicinal mushrooms, and hemp and has presented on these topics for national audiences. Holmberg has been a runner for more than 20 years and is passionate about gardening, cooking, mindfulness, and advocating for people to spend more time in nature.

TORI HUDSON, ND, graduated from the National University of Naturopathic Medicine (NUNM) in 1984 and has served the college in several capacities. She is currently a clinical professor at NUNM, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, and Bastyr University. Hudson is the medical director of A Woman’s Time in Portland, OR, and director of product research and education for VITANICA. She is the founder and codirector of Naturopathic Education and Research Consortium (NERC), a nonprofit organization for accredited naturopathic residencies. Hudson is a faculty member of the Fellowship in Integrative Health & Medicine, Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine. TINA KACZOR, ND, FABNO, is editor-in-chief of Natural Medicine Journal and the creator of Round Table Cancer Care. Kaczor is a naturopathic physician board certified in naturopathic oncology. She received her naturopathic doctorate from the National University of Natural Medicine and completed her residency at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. She is also the editor of the Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology and cofounder of The Cancer Pod, a podcast for cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and everyone in between.

ANNE KENNARD, DO, is tripleboard certified in obstetrics and gynecology, integrative medicine, and lifestyle medicine and holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition science. She completed a 2-year fellowship in integrative medicine through the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine and has additional training in contemplative medicine, herbal medicine, and Ayurveda. She is also a registered yoga instructor. Kennard serves as the associate program director for OB/GYN and director for Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine at Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA.

BRETT WILLIAMS, MD, is an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, at Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. He also chairs both the Biohazard Committee and the Dual Use Research of Concern Committee. Williams earned his medical degree from University of Toledo College of Medicine before completing his internal medicine residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and his infectious disease fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. Williams’s research focuses on the role gut microbiota play in the chronic immune activation seen in HIV infected individuals.

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