October 8-10, 2021
The Omni Hotel
Houston, TX
The Omni Hotel
Houston, TX
Mahamane Mamadou, PhD
Dr. Mahamane Mamadou holds a B.S.c (University of Wisconson- Madison), M.Sc (University of Kentucky, Lexington), and Ph.D. (University of Cincinnati). His post-doctoral fellowship was in the Department of Pharmacology and Cell Biophysics working on developmental gene expression. Dr. Mamadou’s teaching and research activities have been in the areas of protein chemistry, enzymology, food sciences and technology, cell and molecular biology, environmental health, biomedical engineering, and biotechnology. He has taught and conducted research all over the world and has provided consulting and research services for various industries in product development, environmental toxicology, and functional foods as dietary supplements. Dr. Mamadou continues to be actively involved in health prevention research dealing with various nutritional disorders, degenerative diseases, and the identification of health risk biomarkers. He has been actively involved in enzyme-based formulations for over 20 years including his role as co-formulator for Transformation’s Professional Protocol™ product line. Dr. Mamadou serves as one of Transformation's key Advisory Board members and is also the author of Transformation Enzyme Corporation’s White Paper, Oral Enzymes: Facts and Concepts. He is currently President and CSO of Phytomedic Labs where his present research activities focus on isolating new phytochemicals and enzymes for health and wellness dietary supplements.
Mike Clark, MBA, JD, PhD
Dr. Clark is the Founder of Seeking Perfect Health and Co-Founder of the Natural Bio Health Clinics, where he created one of the first bioidentical hormone and functional medicine clinics. He is currently the Partner Services Contractor and Provider for GX Sciences, a state of the art Genetic Nutrigenomics Testing Company located in Austin, TX. Mike has a Doctorate Degree in Natural Health, has been designated a Health Practitioner Diplomate in the Clinical Science of Anti-Aging, and is a Fellow and Advanced Fellow of Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine. He has been a member of the Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine for more than 16 years and is an affiliate of the Amen Clinics, where he has been certified as a Brain Health Coach.
Sandra Schwartz, DAOM, L.Ac.
Dr. Schwartz, author of the Acupuncture Business Success Book: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Building and Growing a Successful Acupuncture Practice, is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and owner of Renewed Health LLC, her clinic in Round Rock, TX. In recognizing a trend that new acupuncturists were failing, not because of lack of healing skills, but because they did not possess the business skills of running a clinic, Dr. Schwartz decided to share her knowledge to not only help practitioners build their clinics, but to also grow their clinics to be profitable. Having a Bachelors of Business degree from the University of Texas in Austin along with decades of working as a Software Engineer in project management has given her novel insights into what works to make a business successful. Since many natural medics are similar in how they build and run their business, her insights will also help chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists, massage therapists, and other natural medical practitioners build and grow their business.
Caroline Carpenter, DC
Dr. Carpenter graduated from chiropractic school in 2012 from Palmer, IA. She has since opened her own practice in Little Rock, AR, offering chiropractic services and functional medicine. During the past seven years, she began focusing on soft tissue and movement which led to her discovery that every individual is limited by their own ability to absorb and assimilate nutrients. This, combined with her seven years of nutrition research, sent her on a mission to educate as many individuals as possible about how their unique makeup influences their dietary needs. She has traveled to Vietnam for clinics abroad and speaks across the country on nutrition, genetics, and performance.
Milton Bastidas, DC, CIHP
Dr. Milton Bastidas was born in Colombia and is a graduate of Texas Chiropractic College with additional certification in Functional Medicine. He is Founder of True Lifelong Wellness Center and has been in practice since 1998 treating skeletal conditions, sports injuries, and systemic disorders. Dr. Bastidas is also Vice President of the College of Integrative Medicine (CIM) as well as Director of Research and Development at Transformation Enzyme Corporation. Dr. Bastidas has a passion for soccer which put him through college at Texas Lutheran University and is very sought after in the soccer community for rehabilitation and nutritional counselling. He is also an expert in the use of laboratory analysis and enzyme nutrition as part of a functional and natural approach to wellbeing. As a lead researcher in Transformation’s research and development team, Dr. Bastidas has co-directed two clinical studies showing the benefits of enzyme supplementation on systemic inflammation and gastrointestinal dysfunction as well as a most recent pilot study on the effects of enzyme therapy on Glyphosate detoxification. Dr. Bastidas lives in Houston, TX, with his family. He is currently involved in developing specific treatment protocols depending on the biochemical individuality of the patient. "My mission is to help patients achieve and maintain optimal health through a holistic and integrative approach. I strive to help my patients regain their health by educating them on how to obtain true lifelong wellness through natural means with the aid of nutrition and enzymes."
Abby Matzke, PhD
Abby A. Matzke is a Traditional Naturopath with a Ph.D. in Natural Medicine, a Certified Homeoprophylaxis Supervisor, a Certified Travel HP Supervisor for Free and Healthy Children International (FHCI), a Certified BioEnergetic Technician, and a Meridian Stress Assessment Practitioner with over 18 years of practical experience with herbs and homeopathy. Her specialty involves developing tailored programs to optimize the body-energy connection utilizing traditional medicines, HP, technical energy work, nutritionals, and subconscious emotion restoration.
Dian Ginsberg, MD, FACOG
Dr. Ginsberg completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Bowman-Gray School of Medicine in North Carolina before Houston’s sunny climate brought her to Texas. Dr. Ginsberg has years of experience providing comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology treatment, which is the basis of her special interest in weight management, optimal prenatal and postpartum care, menopause management, and healthy aging. Being a black belt in Tae Kwan Do and an accomplished marathon runner and Ironman Triathlete has led her to explore the latest medical advances in wellness for athletes along with anti-aging therapies for both men and women. She is motivated to continue her research in nutritional therapies for many reasons, most significantly for the benefits it has brought to her sons with specific learning needs. Dr. Ginsberg has used her extensive experience to help men and women with hormone imbalance regain the vitality and fitness they thought was lost forever. She lectures for Functional Medicine University on the topic of PCOS, its natural reversal, and pathways to fertility. Rectangularization of all aging and minimizing the development of chronic disease is her personal passion. She has lectured at the American Academy of Anti-Aging about methylation, pre-natal optimization, and telomeres. Her experience and passion for the true health and wellness of all patients is encompassed in the programs designed at Women’s Specialty Healthcare. Dr. Ginsberg is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is Board Certified in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and an Advanced Fellowship with the Metabolic Medical Institute.
Sheila Vuckovic, M.ED, NTP, NSCA-CPT
A Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Bioindividual Nutrition Practitioner, and Certified Personal Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Sheila Vuckovic is Dr. Ginsberg’s Hormone and Wellness Program Manager. Sheila received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Texas A&M University. Passionate about health and wellness, she began working as a personal trainer at the corporate wellness center at BP. Her interest in nutrition grew and, combined with her Exercise Science background, she went on to receive her Masters in Health and Nutrition Education from the University of Houston. Sheila completed her certification as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from the Nutrition Therapy Association in June 2016 and became a certified Bioindividual Nutrition Practitioner in April 2018. Her most recent professional certification came from completing Dr. Terry Wahl’s program in the Summer of 2020. Sheila is proud to now be a Certified Wahl’s Protocol Health Practitioner.
Soon after completing graduate school, her oldest son was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. That diagnosis changed the way she thought about nutrition and its effect on disease processes. After much research and completely overhauling the whole family’s diet and supplementation, she saw such a dramatic change in her son that it fueled her passion for helping others with similar inflammatory conditions. Sheila is married to her college sweetheart, Gordan, and they have three children together. She is an avid cross-fitter and takes various dance classes in her spare time. She grew up in Louisiana and loves to cheer for the Saints and her Aggies. She also enjoys coaching athletes at Crossfit Katy in areas of nutrition and fitness.
Soon after completing graduate school, her oldest son was diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. That diagnosis changed the way she thought about nutrition and its effect on disease processes. After much research and completely overhauling the whole family’s diet and supplementation, she saw such a dramatic change in her son that it fueled her passion for helping others with similar inflammatory conditions. Sheila is married to her college sweetheart, Gordan, and they have three children together. She is an avid cross-fitter and takes various dance classes in her spare time. She grew up in Louisiana and loves to cheer for the Saints and her Aggies. She also enjoys coaching athletes at Crossfit Katy in areas of nutrition and fitness.
Amy Rawls, MS, RD, LD, FMNS, CGN
Amy Rawls has practiced in the Beaumont and Houston area since 2010 when she completed her Master’s degree with a Dietetic residency through Lamar University. She has gone on to earn additional certifications as a Functional Medical Nutritionist and Certified Gastrointestinal Nutritionist. Amy has more than ten years of experience applying functional nutrition practices to an array of metabolic clinical states. She is currently Director of Clinical Services for Transformation Enzyme Corporation where she gained her certification in enzyme therapy and is responsible for all of Transformation's Education and Development material and programs. She also oversees Transformation's Clinic and technical support services and assists with research and development. Amy has spoken at various events, seminars, and conferences both locally and internationally on topics related to nutrition and enzyme application. Her passion for health focuses on holistic, integrative, and functional medical nutrition therapy. She has a personal mission to create awareness that even healthy food can be poison if not digested properly.
Suzanne Espinoza, President & CEO
A graduate California State University-Chico, Suzanne is the President & CEO of Transformation Enzyme Corporation and has been with the company since 1996. She is an expert in executive leadership skills, business development, sales management, strategic planning, marketing strategy, team building, and entrepreneurship coaching. Suzanne was selected Woman of the Year 2010/2011 by the National Association of Professional Women and is on the Board of Directors for Houston’s WestChase Chamber of Commerce and Merimnao Recovery Ministry in Katy, TX. She also supports Women Driving Business, Compassion International, and Faithwalking US.