Hippocrates Health Institute - Healing Our World

Staff

Administration Cafe  PC Office
Brian Clement, Ph.D, L.N.C.
Co-Director		 Ken Blue
Executive Chef		 Andrea Nison
PC Associate
Anna Maria Clement, Ph.D., L.N.C.
Co-Director 		Greenhouse PC Office
Scott Josephson, MA
Director of Operations		 Michael Bergonzi
Greenhouse Manager 		Jody Albert
Program Consultant
David Dyer, D. Sci, L.M.T, C.T.
Director, Oaisis Therapy Center
Housekeeping/Maintenance		 Chrystal Murphy
Store Manager
Reenie Brewer
Staff & Guest Director		 Jeff Huntley
Executive Housekeeping Director		 Oasis Therapy Center

Bonnie Wishney                         Assistant to the Director


PC Office 		Andy Bernay Roman
Psychotherapist
Diane Lahoski
Assistant to the Health Administrator and Clinical Providers 		J. Michele Villareale "Shelli"
Program Consultant 		Antony Chatham
Utopian Wellness Coaching

 

Administration

Brian Clement, Co-director Brian Clement, Ph.D., L.N.C.
Co-Director

hdirector@hippocratesinst.org

 

In his role as a progressive educator, Brian has conducted countless seminars, lectures, and educational programs, traveling extensively to more than 25 countries around the globe. At home in the United States, he has taken the message of this widely successful program to the entire country. In recent years he has been commissioned by government supported organizations to establish, organize, and direct health programs in Denmark, Switzerland, Greece, and India.

Brian has also written numerous books in which he explores the various aspects of health, spirituality, and natural healing. His recent best-selling book, "Living Foods for Optimum Health", has been acclaimed by Marilyn Diamond, co-author of the book Fit for Life as "an important and eminently readable book for the new era of self care," and by Coretta Scott King as "a landmark guide to the essentials of healthy living." In response to the growing public demand, he has produced an educational video series on the practical application of Hippocrates Health Institute's Life Change Program, the three-week detoxification and cleansing process that is recognized worldwide as Hippocrates' signature program. In addition, Brian created the Hippocrates Health Educator Program, a nine-week intensive instructional that certifies students to teach the Hippocrates Living Foods Lifestyle, with graduates in over 12 countries.

His progressive ideas on natural health approaches, coupled with his vast theoretical and practical scientific experience have earned him a reputation as a leading expert in the natural health field. Brian's professional opinion is highly regarded and much sought after; he is a frequent guest on television, radio and in print, and acts as a resource expert for several publications. Brian has also been recognized for his significant contribution in the field of modern health care by Who's Who Among Outstanding Americans.

Doctor Brian Clement has spent more than three decades studying nutrition and natural health care.  He has received graduate degrees in both naturalopathic medicine and nutritional science.  Since 1980 he has directed the Institute's growth and development as well as facilitated the implementation of such progressive natural health treatments as: the Living Food Diet, Wheatgrass Therapy, Dark Field Microscopy, and the essentials of mind-body therapies. Over the years Brian has assumed the role of a health advocate, motivating a very eager public to take action to improve their lives.

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Anna Maria Clement, Co-director Anna Maria Gahns-Clement, Ph.D., L.N.C.
Co-Director

dlahoski@hippocratesinst.org

 

She founded the first living food organization in Scandinavia and was a member of the Natural Health Care Coalition, a government supported effort in unifying the field of complementary health care in her native Sweden.

Anna Maria has been co-director and chief health administrator of Hippocrates Health Institute situated originally in Boston, Massachusetts and now located in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is one of the leading experts in live blood cell analysis, a revolutionary technique in the comprehensive assessment of a person's state of health. She trained in this method under American Biologics in California and assisted their professional staff in furthering their education in this field.

Anna Maria Gahns-Clement is the author of four books on the application of natural health methods in family and children's care. She, also, collaborated in creating a series of books about the Hippocrates Life Change program. She lectures extensively around the country as well as around the globe employing a style that is uniquely down-to earth and sensible approach to teaching practical methods that people can comfortably incorporate in their own lives.

As multi-faceted as her life is, the one role Anna Maria considers to be the most important, the most challenging and, undoubtedly, the most enjoyable of all is her role as mother to her four children, whose perfect health is a tribute to her and the Hippocrates lifestyle.

Doctor Anna Maria Gahns-Clement embarked on her vocation as a practitioner of natural health care when she assumed the directorship of Sweden's Brandal Health Center in Stockholm, an internationally recognized and well-respected center for health recovery. Her advanced education includes nutritional science, iridology, bodywork therapy, touch-for-health, and nursing health care serve to enhance the instinctive qualities that as a natural healer she already possessed.

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Dr. Joseph SpazianiDoctor Joseph Spaziani

diane@hippocratesinst.org



Joseph T. Spaziani, MD, came to Hippocrates in September, 2002.  Since then, Dr. Joseph has adopted a whole new lifestyle as well as has learned to provide natural health care. Following years of hands-on experience  Doctor Joseph has incorporated integrative medicine into his practice.

Doctor Joseph received his MD degree at the State University of New York and became board certified in oncology from Johns Hopkins University. Doctor Joseph practiced oncology in Pennsylvania, was on the staff of six large community hospitals, and served as the chairman of the Department of Oncology at one of these hospitals. He became interested in integrative medicine.  In this search, Doctor Joseph learned of Hippocrates Health Institute as a natural health facility. At Hippocrates he has enhanced  conventional medical training with integrative health care.


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                                                Dr. David S. Dyer,D. Sci, L.M.T., C.T.

drdavid@hippocratesinst.org

Dr. David has a Doctorate in Science and is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Colon Therapist, author, experienced public presenter, and has appeared in numerous videos, television, and radio programs. He has been in the health business for over 27 years, and has traveled throughout the United States, Europe and the Far East. Dr. David’s first book CELLFOOD Vital Cellular Nutrition for the New Millennium, has been published in five languages. He has had many articles published in newspapers and magazines, and is currently working on his second book concerning better health through organic gardening and the consumption of organically grown foods.

Dr. David is passionate about helping people improve their health, and draws on his vast background of experiences to create a specific and unique program for every individual. He explains how anyone can achieve and maintain optimal health through a fundamental understanding of how the body is able to heal itself when we support and revitalize the immune system. He educates people on how to access their intuition to receive important information and then assists them in gathering all the necessary tools needed to accomplish their goal of better health.

Dr. David Dyer is a Viet Nam Veteran and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Air Medals. He is a native of Florida. Some of his hobbies include Skydiving, SCUBA Diving, Bicycling, Trapeze Flying, and anything else that is filled with adventure!

 

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Reenie BrewerMaureen "Reenie" Brewer
Human Resources

rbrewer@hippocratesinst.org

Reenie brought to Hippocrates her vast experience in hotel management and her un-official 'maternal' management style born out of raising four children and nurturing eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Now her committed staff of over 85 people is her extended family. She has enriched the work place and increased guest satisfaction with her compentent, sweet, and proven attentiveness.  Reenie Brewer is part of the managment team that has secured Hippocrates position as the foremost for complementary health care in the world.

 

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Bonnie Wishney
Administrative Assistant

bwishney@hippocratesinst.org

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Diane LahoskiDiane Lahoski
Assistant to the Health Adminstrator and Clinical Providers
dlahoski@hippocratesinst.org

Diane has resided in South Florida for over 40 years. On campus she is known as the energetic backbone of the clinical department.  Her contribution is the foundation for the planning of both the guest and health educator curriculums, the total support of the clinical staff.  It is most impressive that she does not have the word "no" in her vocabulary.  She was named Staff Member of the Year in 2006 and enjoys singing performing on her guitar for our graduating guests.

 

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Oasis Therapy Center

Andy Bernay-RomanAndy Bernay-Roman, L.M.H.C.
Psychotherapist


Andy Bernay-Roman has been with Hippocrates since December, 1990. A Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor and nationally certified counselor, Andy has served as Head of the Psychological and Emotional Support Department at Hippocrates since 1990. Working with individuals, couples, and families, he provides a powerful form of mind/body psychotherapy for Hippocrates guests.  He also facilitates the ongoing Healing Circle support group.

Andy expounds on his deep feeling therapy approach and on his model and techniques for change in his book, Deep Feeling, Deep Healing: The Heart, Mind, and Soul of Getting Well.

 

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Antony Chatham, L.C.S.W., M.Th., M.Phil., N.B.C.C.H.
Licensed Psychotherapist/Wellness Coach

Antony, a Licensed Psychotherapist, a Wellness Coach and a Pastoral Counselor, has been working with the Hippocrates guests since 1994. He employs some very effective brief-therapy model techniques from Eastern and Western traditions of holistic healing while integrating the knowledge and experience related to the fields of psychology, philosphy and theology in which he also holds graduate degrees. His work is focused on the state-of-the-art Stress Management using Hypnotherapy, Progressive Relaxation, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Guided Imagery, Regression, Pastoral Counseling, & Spiritual consultations.

 

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 Accounting Department

 

 

Sales (Program Consultant Associate)

Andrea NisonAndrea Nison
PC Associate
andrea@hippocratesinst.org

 

Andrea Nison became an employee of Hippocrates Health Institute in May 2006. She has been living a raw-food, vegan lifestyle for over five years. She is dedicated to helping others understand the importance of diet and nutrition, and also assists her husband, Paul Nison, in spreading the message of true health.

 

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Café

                                                               Ken Blue 
Executive Chef

 After graduating from the Hippocrates Health Educator program, Hippocrates engaged Ken to assist the head chef for one year.  He soon assumed this important role, this pivotal position, and has enriched and expanded the delicious, nourishing cuisine served to our guests and visitors.  As one time proprietor of his own award winning vegetarian restaurant, his executive culinary skills were well recognized before coming to Hippocrates.  Monthly, Ken offers classes on gourmet living food preparation for the general public.  

For Questions please contant the Kitchen at 561-471-8876 ext 106 any afternoon.                 

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Greenhouse

Michael BergonziMichael Bergonzi
Greenhouse Manager & Hippocrates Emissary

michael@hippocratesinst.org

 

Michael has innovated many of the cutting edge growing systems presently utilized at the Hippocrates Health Institute.  Beyond his scope of work in the greenhouse, he travels extensively representing the Institute.  When in town, here at the center, he leads classes on growing your own wheatgrass, sprouting, communication, understanding judgement.  Together with Master Chef Ken Blue, they offer a sprouting/food preparation class several times a year at the Institute.  Check our calendar page for the next lecture.

Michael is internationnally known as the pre-eminent wheat grass culivator.  He has worked the of the field of integrative health care since 1990. In the early days he was greenhouse manager at the Optimum Health Institute and then spent time working and studying with Doctor Bernard Jensen's protege and daughter-in-law, Ellen Tart Jensen.

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PC Office

Michele VillarealeJ. Michele Villareale "Shelli"
Program Consultant

mvillareale@hippocratesinst.org

 

As a long time vegetarian/vegan, Michele was drawn to join the team at Hippocrates. In her role as Program Consultant, she is involved in assisting interested individuals in understanding the Hippocrates program and the benefits in attending our three week educational program.

She is a passionate vegetarian/vegan because she was sick sick - for over 30 years, starting with a heart disease at 6 years old and culminating with Lymes disease (in addition to a dozen other diseases and conditions) by the age of 36. She changed her lifestyle in January of 1998, at 39, and now, almost 10 years later, her health is very strong and her life is wonderful and fulfilling. She is an Essene Minister and operates an animal rescue in her home, a lifelong dream realized because of her improve health and energy.

Her love for "raw food" and for our guests has lead her in the service of all the people she touches.  She dedicates most of her free time to helping out with anything Hippocrates needs.  Feel free to contact her direct at 1-800-842-2125 ext. 172 and she will be happy to speak to you about what Hippocrates can do for you. 

 

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Housekeeping/Maintenance

Jeff HuntleyJeff Huntley
Executive Housekeeping Director


Jeff started in August 2001 and is the guy you will see seven days a week all year long. He loves the speed channel, so giving him his very own golf cart just made sense. Loved by EVERY employee, he is the person who keeps the pools, therapy building, laundry room, and exercise room stocked and clean! Often having to drop everything and offer a ride to guest in need (just buckle up and hold on!), Jeff is always there and will do any job needed. He was also named employee of the year for 2003.

 

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PC Office 

Jody Albert
Program Consultant

jody@hippocratesinst.org

 Jody, a native Floridian, was born in Miami Beach, Florida and raised in the Catskill Mountains of New York.  When discovering Hippocrates, she stated, "It has been my dream to work at Hippocrates and not only benefit from what I have learned, but to help spread the word to a culture that desperately needs awakening from its current destructive health practices.” Jody's skills are enhanced by over twenty years of experience in Resort Property Management to Hippocrates and many of you will have the pleasure of enjoying her authenticity in describing the benefits you will gain by joining the program.


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Chrystal MurphyChrystal Murphy
Store Manager

cmurphy@hippocratesinst.org

 

A native Washingtonian Chrystal began her retail career in Boston which led to the Buying office at Saks Fifith Avenue in NY and eventually into wholesale as an Account Executive @ Liz Claiborne in NYC.This took her to London, England for several years, which enabled her to learn more about the alternative lifestyles and a vegan diet. After moving back to DC for a brief period at Woodies in the fashion/pr office this company ended in Chapter 11.

Chrystal chose to follow her dream and work in the health field at HHI in 1996. Through the years she has held several different positions at HHI BUT the Store is really her home.

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Gurunam Khalsa

You will see her in so many different areas of Hippocrates.  Not only a night manager, but she will take you on tours, out to the beach, make you personalized jewelry and dance with you on Sat. night!  Gurunam is a former Health Educator of Hippocrates.

 


Night Manager
gurunam@hippocratesinst.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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