All current meetings are via Zoom

The Plant-Based Nutrition Organization of WI ("PBNOW") holds monthly meetings. 

The mission of our monthly meetings is to educate, empower and support. 

At each meeting, a national plant-based nutrition expert speaks to us live via Zoom, followed by a question and answer session.

Hope you can join us!

UPCOMING MEETING DATES LISTED BELOW:


Dr Caldwell Esselstyn MD FACC
Apr
11

Dr Caldwell Esselstyn MD FACC

MAKING HEART ATTACKS HISTORY

Slaying the Paper Tiger of Heart Disease with Plant Based Nutrition

Dr Esselstyn is a physician, researcher, author and legend in the field of Plant Based Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine.

*He has saved literally thousands of lives through his work as a surgeon, researcher, author and Plant Based Nutrition advocate.

*He received his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his medical degree from Western Reserve University.

*He presently directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute.

*He and his wife Ann have followed a plant-based diet since 1984.

They have four children and ten grandchildren (all Plant Based!).

Dr Esselstyn will Follow his talk with Q&A

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Dr Sandra Musial MD
Mar
14

Dr Sandra Musial MD

Dr Joshua Liberman MD FACC

Cardiologist, Dr Joshua Liberman will start our meeting with comments about recent nutritional research and relate a clinical experience or two.

Dr Sandra Musial MD dip ABLM, dip ABOM, FAAP

Rhode Island physician and head of PlantDocs, Dr Sandra Musial will talk about:

FOOD IS MEDICINE

Choosing Wisely to Optimize Health and Enjoy Life

Dr Musial will present valuable evidence about food and it’s direct and often dramatic effects on personal health.

She’ll include stories of people who have successfully taken control of their own health and experienced the confidence and joy it brings.

After her talk, Doctor Musial will be available for Q&A  


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5 MKE AREA DOCTORS
Feb
8

5 MKE AREA DOCTORS

Interviews & Discussion 
with 5 Milwaukee area Doctors

Dr Ken Jacobsohn (urologist)
Dr Aimee Welsh (cardiologist)
Dr Michael Lenz (internist)
Dr Rania Dempsey (internist)
Dr Larry Miller (psychologist)

We'll talk about:

*Their thoughts about the benefits of Plant Based Nutrition (PBN) and Lifestyle Medicine (LM)
*How they integrate PBN/LM into their practice
*The benefits of PBN/LM in their particular focus area
*What patients, who've embraced PBN/LM, have experienced 
*PBN/LM in Milwaukee 
*And much more

The Doctors will be available for Q&A following their interviews 

AND
A HEALTH TIP, HEALTH "FACTOID" & STORY FROM
DR JOSHUA LIBERMAN MD FACC

PLUS MICHELE STAMN  PLANT BASED HEALTH COACH
Michele will discuss how a plant based diet can reduce pain 

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Alison Tierney RD
Jan
11

Alison Tierney RD

January 11th 6PM (CT)
Alison Tierney MS RD CD CSO

MYTH BUSTING

Dispelling Cancer Nutrition Myths with Scientific Evidence 

Alison Tierney is a registered dietitian board certified in oncology nutrition. Her passion for preventing, managing, and (in some cases) reversing chronic diseases with nutrition and a healthy lifestyle led her to create Wholesome LLC. 

Alison’s interest in nutrition started at a young age focused on sports performance as an athlete. But her interest shifted when many family members encountered cancer, autoimmune, and infertility diagnoses. After working many years as an oncology dietitian, Alison faced her own cancer diagnosis which only brought a deeper passion and drive against cancer and chronic disease, making the fight even more personal. 

After developing an oncology nutrition program at an academic cancer center, Alison was determined to spread the knowledge of nutrition beyond just the cancer center in her community. With Wholesome LLC, she set out to empower as many people as possible regarding the healing powers of food to complement traditional therapies against chronic disease.

When Alison isn’t burying herself in nutrition research, you can find her in the kitchen, on the spin bike or spending time with her husband and two young daughters.

 Alison will follow her talk with Q&A

To Register click the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkcOGprT0iGdf7tWR2-mg38EMnwniXU8fm

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Michele Stamn - Plant Based Health Coach
Dec
14

Michele Stamn - Plant Based Health Coach

GETTING STARTED WITH A PLANT-BASED DIET

Certified plant-based health coach and physical therapist Michele Stamn will share the whats, whys, and hows of eating plant-based.

She’ll also pass on some of the tips and tricks she’s learned, from education and personal experience, for making this healthy way of eating doable, delicious, and fun.

Cardiologist Dr Josh Liberman will give us some of his valuable observations and comments.

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Ann Esselstyn & Brian Hart
Nov
9

Ann Esselstyn & Brian Hart

BRIAN HART

Executive Director of the Esselstyn Family Foundation

will talk about:

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

Common hurdles to healthy eating

and

ANN ESSELSTYN

Ann will demonstrate how to make some of her

FAVORITE PLANT BASED HOLIDAY DESSERTS

ANN ESSELSTYN is a Plant Based cookbook author, YouTube creator and a relentlessly energetic and creative advocate for the plant-based, whole food way of life.

Ann earned a Masters Degree in Education and taught for 27 years while raising 4 children.

She is the wife of Plant Based icon Dr Caldwell Esselstyn and mother-in-law of Brian Hart.

BRIAN HART is Executive Director of the Esselstyn Family Foundation.

He’s an experienced educator with over 25 years in the field as a teacher and administrator.

Brian is also a former plant based chef.

To register for the free meeting, click the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlc-GuqzMiH9V10W3JN2UlyEPx4WVr8qcd

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Alamelu & Dr Josh Liberman MD FACC
Oct
12

Alamelu & Dr Josh Liberman MD FACC

October 12th 6PM (CT)

ALAMELU

Alamelu will talk about how:

HEALTHY CAN BE DELICIOUS

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* Alamelu is a Culinary Instructor and cookbook author who has taught classes in Milwaukee and across the Country

*Invited to talk to the James Beard Foundation, she also advised the Bartolotta Restaurant Group in Milwaukee

* Alamelu hosted the PBS television show “Healthful Indian Flavors with Alamelu,” started in Milwaukee and later broadcast nationwide

  

Her talk will be followed by Q&A

To Register for the October 12th 6-7:30PM PBNOW meeting use the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vcu-vqj8qG9M7LG_ZVal_bYNS5qZApPO0

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Dr Joshua Liberman MD FACC
Sep
14

Dr Joshua Liberman MD FACC

Featured Speaker:

 Dr Josh Liberman MD FACC
 Fellowship trained cardiologist.

Board certified in cardiology, critical care management, hypertension and cardiac imaging, with an interest in preventive cardiology.

Dr Liberman sits on the American College of Cardiology’s national prevention subgroup. 

He is a past president of the American College of Cardiology’s Wisconsin chapter.

Dr Liberman follows a plant based lifestyle; practicing what he advises his patients to do.


 
His talk will be followed by 20 minutes of Q&A


To register use the link below:


https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoc-CgqD8tE9dc_Dybrh4p6Ai6pnmp0peG

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Dr Ted Barnett MD FACLM
Aug
10

Dr Ted Barnett MD FACLM

Dr Barnett will discuss:

The 15 Day Whole Food Plant-Based Jumpstart: A Tool for Physician and Patient Success

(A monthly Zoom program that has reached over 2,000 people in 44 states and 7 countries)

  • Dr Barnett is the “High Tech Doctor with Low-Tech Solutions”

  • BS from Yale University, MD from Tufts

  • Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Vascular Interventional Radiology, he has practiced in the Rochester, NY area for over 35 years

  • Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine, he passed the inaugural examination given by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine in 2017.

  • Fellow of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (FACLM) and former board member.

  • Dr Barnett, his wife and 3 children have thrived on an exclusively plant-based diet since 1991.

To Register for this event, click the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlc-6pqTspEtX8GrRGlk8nDa1WxJqjbtFq

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Becky Schultz NP
Jul
13

Becky Schultz NP

July 13th 6PM (CT)
Becky Schultz NP

HERBAL TEAS

How herbal (plant) teas work
and
what they can do for your health

Becky Schultz is an experienced Integrative and Holistic Family Nurse Practitioner 
Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine
and
Registered Herbalist
with
Aurora Integrative Medicine

Becky’s talk will be preceded by comments from Dr Josh Liberman. She will follow her talk with Q&A

TO REGITER USE THE LINK BELOW:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odOigqD0rH9wyFDWb6nRRLy7flVDLPo5N

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Dr Michael Klaper MD
Jun
8

Dr Michael Klaper MD

JUNE SPEAKER (LIVE VIA ZOOM): DR MICHAEL KLAPER MD

Dr Klaper is a Physician, Plant Based Nutrition Lifestyle pioneer and author.

He is an internationally-recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health.

He is also a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice. 

 He will follow his talk with 20 minutes of Q&A

To REGISTER click the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlduipqzsjGN3qTJxA7guZRRbTkSYmCkSG

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Dr Andrew Freeman FACC FACP
May
11

Dr Andrew Freeman FACC FACP

Hear about what’s new in plant based research as Denver Cardiologist, Dr Andrew Freeman MD FACC FACP, gives us his annual review of:

“SHOW ME THE PLANT BASED FACTS” 
• The most recent findings in plant based nutrition research 

Dr. Freeman practices at National Jewish health in Denver, Colorado, where he combines both traditional Western medicine with a holistic approach for overall wellness and disease prevention.

His Western medicine approach includes advanced cardiology diagnostics and his holistic approach adds lifestyle medicine; integrating diet, exercise, mindfulness and support.

He has been nicknamed “The Vegan Cardiologist,”  

Dr Freeman will follow his talk with 20 minutes of Q&A

The meeting will also include comments from

Milwaukee Cardiologist
Dr Joshua Liberman FACC

To register use the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqc-ypqTssH9LVz891ZIZlVkM6ijnClDQg

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Karen Smith RD CDCES
Apr
13

Karen Smith RD CDCES

YOUR KEY TO PLANT BASED SUCCESS

- Choosing your personal plant based WHY

Karen is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist who is passionate about educating others about the health benefits associated with eating a low-fat, plant-based diet. With more than 16 years of experience working as a dietitian, Karen understands the challenges individuals face making dietary changes and enjoys helping them find strategies to make eating healthy, easy, and delicious.

She is an avid runner and placed in the top 1% of women finishers at the 2015 and 2016 Boston Marathons.

Karen is a mom of three and is proud of the healthy eating habits her children, husband, and others in her family have adopted, and the health benefits they have experienced as a result.

She especially loves helping families cook and eat healthy, plant-based meals together.

TO REGISTER CLICK THE LINK BELOW:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUofumqqj4tGdOHms9azQavTxytTnOd_ixH

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Dr Koushik Reddy MD FACC FACLM DipABLM
Mar
9

Dr Koushik Reddy MD FACC FACLM DipABLM

March 9th 6PM (CT)
Dr Koushik Reddy 
MD FACC FACLM DipABLM

Dr Reddy is trained in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

He is the Director of Interventional Cardiology at the James A. Haley VA Medical Center in Tampa, FL and has been affiliated with the University of South Florida. 

He is also the director of the CCU and the cardiac cath lab. 

Dr Reddy has served as the Assistant Program Director for the General Cardiology fellowship program and has won many teaching awards.

He’s served on the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s executive board as its national treasurer.

Dr Reddy is a plant based physician who believes in lifestyle intervention and disease prevention and has established programs, at his hospital, focused on both.
 
He will be available for Q&A following his talk

To register use the link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduyvqTMvHtTd5uqrNHHJIo6JJ7Ecx5a1

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Ann Esselstyn & Brian Hart
Feb
9

Ann Esselstyn & Brian Hart

SHOPPING, LABEL READING & KEEPING IT SIMPLE

Practical, informative and fun, Ann Esselstyn and Esselstyn Foundation Executive Director Brian Hart will give tips for making Plant Based eating easy and successful.

Ann & Brian’s presentation will be followed by Q&A

TO REGISTER, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:

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Dr Jyothi Rao MD ABAAHP FAARFM
Jan
12

Dr Jyothi Rao MD ABAAHP FAARFM

HOW TO SPICE UP YOUR LIFE

How adding taste to your meals can add health to your life

Dr Rao is a physician and author with over 20 years of primary care experience.

A graduate of Rutgers University with a Medical degree from New Jersey Medical School, she completed her internship and residency at Tufts New England Medical Center. She went on to receive additional training in Functional Medicine and acupuncture.

Dr Rao is the Medical Director of the Shakti Health and Wellness Center.

She and Cardiologist Dr Monica Aggarwal co-authored the books Body on Fire and The Body on Fire Cookbook to help guide patients to healthier lives with lifestyle medicine.  

Dr Rao will answer questions following her talk

TO REGISTER, FOR OUR JAN 12TH MTG, CLICK THE LINK BELOW:

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Ann & Jane Esselstyn
Dec
8

Ann & Jane Esselstyn

PLANT BASED EATING ON A BUDGET

Critics often argue that a plant-based diet is too expensive...is this actually true? 

Esselstyn Foundation Executive Director Brian Hart dives into how to eat Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) without breaking the bank and Ann and Jane Esselstyn give a Budget-Minded Cooking Demo.

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Dr Elizabeth Klodas MD FACC
Nov
10

Dr Elizabeth Klodas MD FACC

WHAT THEY DON’T TEACH CARDIOLOGISTS IN MEDICAL SCHOOL

With Dr. Elizabeth Klodas MD FACC
Thursday, November 10, 2022
6:00 - 7:30PM

Dr Klodas is a board-certified Cardiologist, Author, Speaker, Founder of the Preventative Cardiology Clinic near Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Step One Foods.

She has dedicated her career to preventive cardiology.

Trained at Mayo Clinic, the University of Toronto, and Johns Hopkins, Dr. Klodas is a nationally sought out speaker and has an active role at the American College of Cardiology.

She has published dozens of scientific articles throughout her career, and she has also authored a book for patients, "Slay the Giant: The Power of Prevention in Defeating Heart Disease."

She also served as founding Editor-in-Chief of the patient education effort of the American College of Cardiology.


 Dr Klodas will answer questions following her talk !

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Dr Stephan Esser MD
Oct
13

Dr Stephan Esser MD

PLANT BASED HEALTH
Personal and professional experiences and the science of health

With Dr. Stephan Esser MD
Thursday, October 13, 2022
6:00 - 7:30PM

As a fourth generation vegan, Dr Esser has witnessed the effects of plant based living in his personal, family, sports and professional life. He will speak to us about his experiences, his family and patient experiences and the science behind the effects of a plant based lifestyle.

Dr Esser is a physician and author specializing in sports medicine and lifestyle modification. He is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their best health and maximize fitness, fun and function.
...
* Medical School - University of South Florida College of Medicine
* Residency - Harvard Medical School/Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
* Fellowship - Sports Medicine - Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL


Prior to his career in medicine he was a competitive tennis player, achieving a ranking of #1 in the US in Men’s Open Doubles (2002).

Affiliations

American College of Sports Medicine
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
...
United States Tennis Association
United States Professional Tennis Association
   

 Dr Esser will answer questions following his talk

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Dr Penny Kris-Etherton PhD
Sep
8

Dr Penny Kris-Etherton PhD

Professional Credentials

PhD, RDN, LDN, FAHA, FNLA, FASN, CLS

Affiliations

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Heart Association, Amerian College of Cardiology, American Society for Nutrition, National Lipid Association

Responsibilities

  • She oversees the PSU Cardiometabolic Research Lab

  • She is involved in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses

  • She is very engaged professionally.  Currently, she is the Chair of the Lifestyle Council for the American Heart Association.

Interests

  •  Evaluating the effect of dietary patterns, foods, nutrients and bioactives on CVD risk factors

  • Evaluating the role of diet in the prevention and treatment of cardiometabolic diseases

Specializations

Cardiovascular nutrition, cardiometabolic disease

Professional Experience

Dr. Kris-Etherton is Chair of the AHA Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health, and Past Chair of the AHA Nutrition Committee.  Dr. Kris-Etherton is a Fellow of the American Heart Association, the National Lipid Association (where she served as President), and the American Society for Nutrition.  She has published over 360 papers in the peer-reviewed literature and has received numerous awards from the American Society for Nutrition, the American Oil Chemist’s Society, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the International Nut & Dried Fruit Council, and the Northeast Lipid Association Chapter for her contributions to the profession.


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Dr Joshua Liberman MD FACC
Aug
11

Dr Joshua Liberman MD FACC

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our scheduled featured speaker, FLA cardiologist Dr Koushik Reddy, will be unable to join us tonight. 
In his place;


* Our medical director,
Dr Joshua Liberman MD FACC

will talk about the benefits of a plant based lifestyle.

 
PLUS

* We'll see a fun, useful video with 10 practical tips for making plant based eating easier
 

TONIGHT  
Thursday, August 11, 2022
6:00 - 7:30PM 

Featured Speaker:

 Dr Josh Liberman MD FACC
 Fellowship trained cardiologist.

Board certified in cardiology, critical care management, hypertension and cardiac imaging, with an interest in preventive cardiology.

Dr Liberman sits on the American College of Cardiology’s national prevention subgroup. 

He is a past president of the American College of Cardiology’s Wisconsin chapter.

Dr Liberman follows a plant based lifestyle; practicing what he advises his patients to do.


   His talk will be followed by 20 minutes of Q&A


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Becky Schultz MSN FNP-BC HNB-BC CCAP
Jul
14

Becky Schultz MSN FNP-BC HNB-BC CCAP

Becky is a board certified family nurse practitioner who has helped patients for close to 30 years.

She will talk about:

FOOD AS MEDICINE

(How to incorporate plants, herbs and spices into your everyday life and the benefits you may receive)

In addition to her clinical background, Becky has been an adjunct clinical professor with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine Public Health Department in Family Medicine.

She is a special editor for Family and Integrative Medicine with the Journal for Patient Centered Research and Review.

She has a long list of accomplishments and In 2015 and 2016 received two alumni awards from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee: the Community Service Award from the UW Milwaukee alumni Association and one of the 50 Distinguished Alumni awards in conjunction with the College of Nursing’s 50th anniversary.

HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US!

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Dr Caldwell Esselstyn MD FACC
May
12

Dr Caldwell Esselstyn MD FACC

Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., MD, received his B.A. from Yale University and his M.D. from Western Reserve University. In 1956, pulling the No. 6 oar as a member of the victorious United States rowing team, he was awarded a gold medal at the Olympic Games. He was trained as a surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and at St. George’s Hospital in London. In 1968, as an Army surgeon in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star.

Dr. Esselstyn has been associated with the Cleveland Clinic since 1968. During that time, he has served as President of the Staff and as a member of the Board of Governors. He chaired the Clinic’s Breast Cancer Task Force and headed its Section of Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

In 1991, Dr. Esselstyn served as President of the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, That same year he organized the first National Conference on the Elimination of Coronary Artery Disease, which was held in Tucson, Arizona. In 1997, he chaired a follow-up conference, the Summit on Cholesterol and Coronary Disease, which brought together more than 500 physicians and health-care workers in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. In April, 2005, Dr. Esselstyn became the first recipient of the Benjamin Spock Award for Compassion in Medicine. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Cleveland Clinic Alumni Association in 2009. In September 2010, he received the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame Award. Dr. Esselstyn received the 2013 Deerfield Academy Alumni Association Heritage Award In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement & Service, and the 2013 Yale University George H.W. Bush ’48 Lifetime of Leadership Award.  Dr. Esselstyn has also received the 2015 Plantrician Project Luminary Award, the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.

His scientific publications number over 150, “The Best Doctors in America” 1994-1995 published by Woodward and White cites Dr. Esselstyn’s surgical expertise in the categories of endocrine and breast disease. In 1995 he published his bench mark long-term nutritional research arresting and reversing coronary artery disease in severely ill patients. That same study was updated at 12 years and reviewed beyond twenty years in his book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, making it one of the longest longitudinal studies of its type. In July of 2014 he reported the experience of 198 participants seriously ill with cardiovascular disease. During 3.7 years of follow up of the 89% adherent to the program, 99.4% avoided further major cardiac events.

Dr. Esselstyn and his wife, Ann Crile Esselstyn, have followed a plant-based diet since 1984. Dr. Esselstyn presently directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute.

The Esselstyns have four children and ten grandchildren.

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Dr Andrew Freeman FACC FACP
Apr
14

Dr Andrew Freeman FACC FACP

Thursday April 14th
We’re delighted to have

Cardiologist Dr Andrew Freeman MD FACC FACP
for his annual review of:

“THE YEAR IN PLANTS” 
• Hear about the most recent findings in plant based nutrition research 

Dr. Freeman practices at National Jewish health in Denver, Colorado, where he combines both traditional Western medicine with a holistic approach for overall wellness and disease prevention.

His Western medicine approach includes advanced cardiology diagnostics and his holistic approach adds lifestyle medicine; integrating diet, exercise, mindfulness and support.

He has been nicknamed “The Vegan Cardiologist,”  

Dr Freeman will follow his talk with 20 minutes of Q&A

The meeting will also include comments from

Milwaukee Cardiologist
Dr Joshua Liberman FACC

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Dr Michael Klaper MD
Mar
10

Dr Michael Klaper MD

Thursday March 10th
We’re delighted to hear from plant based nutrition and lifestyle medicine pioneer Dr. Michael Klaper MD.

Dr. Klaper is a Physician, author and internationally-recognized speaker on diet and health.

He’s also a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice and integrative medicine. 

 

He will follow his talk to us with 20 minutes of Q&A.

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Dr Rizwan "Riz" Bukhari MD FACS
Feb
10

Dr Rizwan "Riz" Bukhari MD FACS

Thursday February 10th
We’re delighted to have:
DR RIZWAN BUKHARI MD FACS

Dr Riz is a vascular surgeon from Texas. He has been practicing vascular surgery in Dallas for more than 20 years and has seen the ravaging effects of poor lifestyle choices on health.  

He will talk about how you can take control of your health, to:

1) prevent or reverse the painful, debilitating and expensive health problems he regularly diagnoses and treats and

2) create or maintain a healthy, vibrant, active life.

Dr. Bukhari grew up in Dallas. He received his undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and attended medical school at UT Southwestern Medical School. He completed his five year general residency in Dallas, followed by a two year Vascular Surgery fellowship in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a Board member, former Chief of Surgery and incoming Chief of Staff of Baylor Sunnyvale Hospital in Dallas, TX. He also owns North Texas Vascular Center, where he offers diagnostic services and minimally invasive out-patient procedures. 

He and his wife Maya are both plant based and are strong advocates for whole food plant based nutrition.

He will follow his talk with 20 minutes of Q&A

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Dr. Joshua Liberman MD FACC
Jan
13

Dr. Joshua Liberman MD FACC


We’re delighted to have:

Milwaukee Cardiologist
DR JOSHUA LIBERMAN MD FACC, 

to speak to us about: 


THE BEST APPROACH TO DETERMINING YOUR RISK OF HEART ATTACK 
Dr Liberman will explain the best way to identify and protect you and your loved ones, from the #1 killer of men and women in the US, heart disease

•Dr Liberman is a Fellowship trained cardiologist,
board certified in cardiology, critical care management, hypertension and cardiac imaging. 

•He is a member of the American College of Cardiology’s National Prevention sub group, along with Drs Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Caldwell Esselstyn.

•He is a Trustee and past President of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.

•He practices cardiology in Milwaukee at Ascension Columbia St Mary’s

AFTER DR LIBERMAN’S TALK, HE'LL BE AVAILABLE FOR 20 MINUTES OF Q&A

……….

WE’LL ALSO HAVE AN INTERVIEW

with

Milwaukee Primary Care Physician


DR ROSALIE CASSIDY MD


We’ll learn about Dr Cassidy and her thoughts on diet, lifestyle and their effects on personal health.

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Karen Smith RDN CDCES
Dec
9

Karen Smith RDN CDCES

Thursday, December 9th Nutritionist Karen Smith will address the question:

ARE PLANTS ENOUGH?

KAREN WILL TALK TO US ABOUT PLANT 🌱 BASED EATING FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF A PRACTICING DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST, WIFE, MOTHER & MARATHON RUNNER

She’ll also share some Holiday Tips


Karen is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist who is passionate about educating others about the health benefits associated with eating a low-fat, plant-based diet. With more than 16 years of experience working as a dietitian, Karen understands the challenges individuals face making dietary changes and enjoys helping them find strategies to make eating healthy, easy, and delicious.

Karen is an avid runner and placed in the top 1% of women finishers at the 2015 and 2016 Boston Marathons.

She is a mom of three and is proud of the healthy eating habits her children, husband, and others in her family have adopted, and the health benefits they have experienced as a result.

She especially loves helping families cook and eat healthy, plant-based meals together.


KAREN WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AFTER HER TALK

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Dr Michael Lenz MD
Nov
11

Dr Michael Lenz MD

Thursday, November 11th we look forward to hearing from physician and author Dr Michael Lenz

addressing: 

YOUR PAIN ON PLANTS

DR LENZ WILL TALK TO US ABOUT THE ROLE PLANT 🌱 BASED EATING MAY PLAY IN REDUCING CHRONIC PAIN AND INCREASING OVERALL HEALTH.


Dr Lenz has been a practicing physician for over 25 years. He is a pediatrician, internal medicine physician, lifestyle medicine physician, and clinical lipidologist.

He is author of the book, “Conquering Your Fibromyalgia: Real Answers and Real Solutions for Real Pain,” published earlier this year. Nationally known plant based physician, researcher and author, Dr Neal Barnard, said of Dr Lenz’s book “This book will provide hope for anyone who is struggling with fibromyalgia. Dr. Michael Lenz provides a comprehensive look at this challenging disease and shares practical tips that can help, highlighting the benefits of a healthful plant-based diet.”

Dr Lenz also hosts the podcast, “Conquering Your Fibromyalgia,” available on iTunes, Spotify, Google podcasts and Stitcher.

He has personally been eating a whole foods plant based diet for over 11 years.

He, his wife Joy, who’s a plant based nutritionist, and their 3 healthy plant based children live in the Delafield, WI area.

Dr Lenz practices in Delafield, with Prohealthcare.

If you know someone struggling with chronic pain, especially fibromyalgia, we encourage you to invite them to Dr Lenz’s talk.

Dr Lenz will be available for Q&A after his talk

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Dr. Joshua Liberman MD FACC - Your Heart On Plants
Oct
14

Dr. Joshua Liberman MD FACC - Your Heart On Plants

Milwaukee Cardiologist
Dr Joshua Liberman MD FACC, 

will talk about: 

YOUR HEART ON PLANTS

The multiple positive effects plant  based eating may have on your cardiovascular system


  • Dr Liberman is a Fellowship trained cardiologist, board certified in cardiology, critical care management, hypertension and cardiac imaging. 

  • He is a member of the American College of Cardiology’s National Prevention sub group, along with Drs Neal Barnard, Dean Ornish, Caldwell Esselstyn.

  • He is a Trustee and past President of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.

  • He practices cardiology in Milwaukee at Ascension Columbia St Mary’s

  • He is married and the father of two healthy children 

AFTER DR LIBERMAN’S TALK, HE'LL BE AVAILABLE FOR 20 MINUTES OF Q&A!

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