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Meet the Bella Vita Experts

At Bella Vita Journeys, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide you with access to top doctors and specialists and their philosophies in a wide variety of disciplines.

Not only are our experts at the top of their fields, many have written nationally-acclaimed books and newsletters, and have appeared on both television and radio.

Theresa Ramsey, NMD

Dr Theresa Ramsey, co-owner of the Center for Natural Healing in Paradise Valley, Arizona, has had a family practice for 10 years.  Her speciality is in Functional Medicine, which explores the cause or path to dis-ease (lack of ease). She facilitates healing by balancing the body and addressing the emotional and psychological pieces of wellness. "When the body is at ease nutritionally, emotionally and structurally, there is less chance for the disease process to manifest."

 

Author of Healing 101, Dr Ramsey eloquently compares Conventional and Natural Medicine and teaches the language of healing. Her Coming Home Retreats emphasize individualized nutrition programs, stress management and hormonally balanced exercise plans.She is now focusing on educating both the health consumer and the health care professional about the imperativeness of bridging the gap between naturopathic and conventional medical practices. Dr. Ramsey’s inspired pioneering efforts are essential to begin a global shift towards wellness, as the health of America today is rapidly declining towards greater numbers of chronic disease sufferers.

Dr. Ramsey uses therapies designed to enhance cellular, glandular and bodily function.

She has been a Clinical Professor & preceptor at SCNM for 6 years and a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Medical Association. She is also a member of the Institute of Functional Medicine and International Hormone Institute. Dr Ramsey appears regularly on local TV and radio as a wellness expert.

Dr. Ramsey views Bella Vita Journeys as an ideal venue to integrate a deeper sense of self-honor, which ultimately results in a more joyous, self-nurturing lifestyle. Through her humor and charming inspiration, she will share and model for you her expertise in achieving abundant health in the body, mind, and spirit. Her practical, down-to-earth, easy-to-implement exercises will motivate you to integrate your mind-body relationship into the beautiful, harmonious being you were born to be.

To learn go to Dr. Ramsey's website:

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Dr. Scott Shapiro

Dr. Shapiro is a Naturopathic Doctor who resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His primary focus is detoxification diets, Raw Food Seminars and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.

His topics of lecture include alternative medicine, detoxification, and digestive wellness.

Dr. Shapiro obtained both his Masters in Science/Nutrition, and his Naturopathic Degree from Westbrook University. He is a much sought-after speaker and has lectured on several continents. His topics of lecture include alternative medicine, detoxification, and digestive wellness to name a few. His views on complementary and alternative medicine bring a well rounded perspective to his audiences.

Dr. Shapiro shares the same beliefs as Dr. Ramsey as it pertains to dis-ease with the path to wellness coming from positive nutrition and a balance of the body via the mind, body, spirit connection.

To learn more go to Dr. Shapiro's website:

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Dr. Andrew Shepherd

Dr. Shepherd is a popular healthcare and motivational speaker. He has been a practicing Chiropractor in North Dallas for over five years.

Dr. Shepherd consults and lectures on range of topics from nutrition to pain management and overall wellness.

He sits on faculty at Richland Community College and lectures on a range of topics from; arthritis, ADHD, digestive issues, pain management, wellness, pregnancy, pediatric chiropractic and corporate wellness. He has been published in Chiropractic Economics and has appeared on Veria Health and Wellness Network and currently has two running shows on the Genesis of Healing Network run by the Discovery Channel. He is an expert health care presenter and educator for Bella Vista Wellness Retreats and Ocean Cruises.

In addition to being a chiropractor Dr. Shepherd is a nutritionist and consults with his patients on their nutritional needs and guidelines. Before relocating to Dallas Dr. Shepherd operated several very successful restaurants in his native New Zealand after achieving Master Chef from the New Zealand Culinary Institute. Dr. Shepherd is an energetic, popular speaker who enjoys the opportunity to educate the community on how we can control our own health.

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