With the soul of an advocate and the mind of an entrepreneur, James Maskell has spent the past decade sparking debate innovating at the cross section of functional medicine and community. To that end, he created the Functional Forum, the world’s largest integrative medicine conference with record-setting participation online and growing physician communities around the world. His organization and best selling book of the same name, Evolution of Medicine, prepares health professionals for this new era of predictive, preventive medicine. He is also the Founder of KNEW Health, and affordable alternative to health insurance. He is an in demand speaker and impresario, being featured on TEDMED, HuffPostLive and TEDx, as well as lecturing internationally. He lives in Sacramento, CA with his wife and daughter.

Eric Hassid MD completed his medical school at George Washington University and finished his residency at the Madigan Army Medical Center in Categorical Medicine. Dr. Hassid completed a fellowship in Functional and Anti-Aging Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine in Rehabilitation Neurology at UCLA. He is the associate medical director of The Sutter Health Institute for Health and Healing, Sacramento. His primary goal as a functional medicine physician at Sutter Health is to help patients achieve optimal health through positive lifestyle changes, the use of safe, natural therapies, and the use of targeted medical and rehabilitative interventions, whenever necessary.

An accomplished sports physical therapist, strength coach, and researcher, Russ comes from a background as a martial arts and strength athlete. After his academic years, which include a Master’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering at UC Davis and Physical Therapy at Sacramento State University, he pursued becoming a StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor to complement his Sports Medicine Physical Therapy focus. As an academic, he is published and active in sports medicine research. As a physical therapist, he is deeply involved in his patient's successes, and as a coach, he leads groups of both young and professional athletes to better their total body performance, strength, and conditioning. Russ is the Sports Medicine Coach for the UFC Hall of Fame, Urijah Faber, and Team Alpha Male.

Ever since first learning about the healing power of lifestyle and nutrition, Dr. Tracy McCarthy has been transforming lives. An honors graduate of UC Davis School of Medicine, Board-certified Psychiatrist and Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner, she is committed to helping her patients uncover the hidden causes of their symptoms. She and her team partner with patients and support them in making lasting changes to their health. Dr. McCarthy can often be found out in the community at workshops and talks, sharing the empowering and hopeful message of our body’s natural healing ability. With her unique combination of conventional and Functional Medicine training, her therapeutic skills and compassion, she is a sought-after practitioner who provides truly holistic care.

After practicing general pediatrics with Marshall Pediatrics, Nicole Shorrock, MD, opened Marshall Whole Child Health in El Dorado Hills. The clinic reflects her integrative, holistic approach. Dr. Shorrock earned her bachelors of science in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from UCLA in 1996, and her medical degree with honors from UC Davis in 2000. Specializing in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver, Dr. Shorrock completed her pediatric residency in 2003. Dr. Shorrock values the incredible complexity, yet perfection of the human body. She approaches her patient’s illness with a holistic focus (highlighting prevention, nutrition, behavior and development, while integrating the balance of mind and body).

Katie Long, MD, is a licensed pediatrician at Marshall Medical’s Whole Child Health clinic in Cameron Park. Dr. Long graduated with high honors from the University of San Francisco, then obtained her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine before completing her pediatric residency at UC Davis. Throughout her education and professional development, Dr. Long has received accolades for her leadership and clinical excellence. She has also authored numerous papers and given presentations regarding pediatric health and research topics. Dr. Long brings a passion for functional medicine to her patients and their families. She believes in an integrative approach to patient care, focusing on using nutrition and lifestyle to support wellness.

Dr. Aldrin V. Gomes PhD is a professor in the UC Davis Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior (NPB) Department and the Physiology and Membrane Biology Department at the UC Davis School of Medicine. His laboratory is the Muscle Physiology and Proteomics Laboratory, and he studies the molecular mechanisms of signal transduction, particularly in the role of proteostasis (protein homeostasis) in cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Gomes has won awards including the Fellow of the American Heart Association in 2017, UC Davis Chancellor's Fellow in 2016, and Fellow of the American Physiological Society (Cardiovascular Section) in 2015.

Kristine Burke, M.D., is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, and fully certified in Functional Medicine. She is the Medical Director for Help Your Diabetes – Sacramento, and has practiced the full spectrum of family medicine in the Folsom and El Dorado Hills areas since 1997. She is an educator for the Institute for Functional Medicine with the goal to expand the functional medicine community. Dr. Burke believes that the best medical care requires time, a trusting relationship, and a collaborative approach to achieve the most successful personal outcomes: good health, longevity, and superior quality of life.

Bill Barley MD completed his undergraduate work at UCLA with a degree in psychobiology, graduated from UCSD School of Medicine, and finished his residency at the UC Davis affiliated family practice residency program in Merced, California. Dr. Barley is certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine and offers many functional medicine services, tests, and protocols in his family practice office in Placerville. He is an award-winning faculty member at Methodist Hospital of Sacramento, Family Practice, residency program and a teaching faculty member at the Institute for Functional Medicine.

Jeffrey M. Egler, M.D. is a physician that understands that health and wellbeing are the natural byproducts of a lifelong pursuit of personal growth and development. He trained at the University of Colorado in Denver and did a fellowship in Academic Medicine/Faculty Development at UCLA prior to practicing full-scope Family Medicine in South Lake Tahoe for 5 years where he worked in the office, the hospital, the ER and operating room as well as delivering hundreds of babies. Functional medicine is his answer to merging all that is essential to healing, optimal health and thriving. He has completed his certification training with the Institute of Functional Medicine and is committed to helping people find holistic and innovative solutions to their problems as well as utilizing technology to improve the quality and delivery of healthcare. As Medical Director, he helped to found and build Parsley Health LA. He is now the Medical Director of the Inspire Health Center at the Adventist Health Corporate Headquarters where he is leading the introduction of functional medicine and healthcare transformation within this large, integrated healthcare system.