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Dr. Mary Clifton

MD

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Dr. Mary Clifton is a 25-year board-certified MD, based in New York City. She is a recognized expert in CBD and Cannabis and the host of the Cannabis Clinicians Lounge and the highly respected professional certification course, “The Cannabinoid Protocol”. She provides medical and scientific consulting in the cannabis industry.

Dr. Mary is the bestselling author of “Cannabis for Health: The Essential Guide to Using Cannabis for Total Wellness“ and “Get Waisted”, as well as five companion cookbooks - one of which is just for pets.

Prior to CBDandCannabisInfo.com, Dr. Mary began her career in private practice as a board-certified internal medicine specialist, always focused on innovation and patient empowerment. She healed patients through holistic lifestyle changes and medical therapy in the hospital and at home. This experience has enabled her to take a detailed and scientific approach to medical cannabis.

Dr. Mary has transformed the lives of thousands of patients living with a variety of ailments, including chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and cancer.

Dr. Mary is an outspoken and highly-respected advocate for medical cannabis, reshaping perceptions and leading an industry-wide revolution. She has presented at numerous medical conferences around the globe and holds board positions with NACB in addition to numerous advisory boards.

She enjoys the art of storytelling through videography, capturing her passion for patient education and medical innovation through the lens of her camera.

Mary spends her time in NYC. 

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Dr. Nabil Ebraheim 

MD

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Dr. Ebraheim currently works as an independent practitioner at Northwest Ohio Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Ebraheim brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Chairman and Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical University of Ohio, where he served from July 1998 to January 2023. During his tenure there, Dr. Ebraheim directed the Residency Program and Orthopedic Trauma division, contributing significantly to the field. His dedication to advancing orthopedic knowledge is reflected in his extensive publication record, with over 500 papers published in PubMed. Additionally, Dr. Ebraheim has maintained an active educational presence through his YouTube channel, offering valuable insights and expertise in the field of orthopedics.

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Vivian Dim
OT Reg. (Ont.), BHSc (OT), MClSc (WH), CHT, LLCC, IIWCC
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Vivian Dim has been an occupational therapist for 24 years. She has worked in hospital-based Hand Therapy clinics and began a private rehabilitation practice in 2010. Her practice focuses on the treatment of individuals with upper extremity issues as well as individuals with lymphedema. She became certified in hand therapy, complete decongestive therapy as well as certification in wound care. The combined interest in wound care and lymphatics lead to her Clinical Masters in wound care and becoming one of the sanctioned instructors for Manual Edema Mobilization (MEM). She has presented nationally and internationally on the use of compression, wound care, upper extremity issues, and MEM as well as developed virtual educational tools forMedbridge and Western Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Master’s program.

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Dr. Zvi Goldberg
DACM, L.Ac
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Dr. Zvi Goldberg, DACM, L.Ac, is the founder and owner of Acu For Athletes, a specialized practice catering to the unique needs of active individuals. Dr. Goldberg uses a wide variety of modalities in order to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, and expedite recovery. He does this by combining his expertise in Chinese medicine, use of manual therapy, as well as a deep understanding of how the body works. Through personalized treatment plans, Dr. Goldberg helps patients optimize their physical health and achieve their health goals. Dr. Goldberg also has experience treating a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to headaches, allergies, digestive issues, mental health issues, and fatigue.

At the end of the day, Dr. Goldberg's goal is always to help his patients live their best lives.

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Emma Green
PT, MSc

Emma Green, the Tennis Elbow Queen, is a best-selling author and former professional sports physical therapist who helps tennis elbow sufferers get back to doing all the activities they love.

Emma graduated from Manchester University, England as a Physical Therapist and added a Masters degree in Sports Medicine. Her early career saw her traveling worldwide with numerous sports teams, the highlight of which was working at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She is now a licensed Physical Therapist in California.

Fifteen years ago, Emma was asked to help a professional drummer who had suffered with tennis elbow for 18 months. He had tried everything to no avail. Emma applied her sports background knowledge of healing tendons to his elbow and the Comprehensive Elbow Pain Relief Program was born. It’s helped thousands of clients in over 30 countries, recover from tennis elbow.

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Darcie Jaremey 
MSc, CPE
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Darcie Jaremey is a board-certified professional ergonomist (via the BCPE), and an accomplished ergonomics expert, leading her business ergonomicsHelp.com. Darcie strives to provide healthcare professionals and ergonomics enthusiasts with relevant and useful time-saving ergonomics content, resources & training via her exclusive programs, continued support, and podcast "The Business of Ergonomics". Through her leadership and expertise, Darcie has significantly contributed to advancing ergonomic practices in various industry sectors.

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Dr. Robert Silverman

DC, MS, CNS, CCN, CSCS, CKTP, CES, CIISN, DACBN, DCBCN, HKC, FAKTR

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Dr. Robert G. Silverman is a chiropractic doctor, clinical nutritionist, international speaker and author of, “Inside-Out Health: A Revolutionary Approach to Your Body,” an Amazon No. 1 bestseller in 2016. The ACA Sports Council named Dr. Silverman “Sports Chiropractor of the Year” in 2015. His extensive list of educational accomplishments includes six different degrees in clinical nutrition. Dr. Silverman also maintains a busy private practice as founder of Westchester Integrative Health Center, which specializes in the treatment of joint pain using functional nutrition along with cutting-edge, science-based, nonsurgical approaches.

Dr. Silverman is on the advisory board for the Functional Medicine University, the advisory board for Metagenics and is a seasoned health and wellness expert on both the speaking circuits and within the media, as well as a frequent health expert contributor on national blogs such as Consumer Health Digest. He has appeared on FOX News Channel, FOX, NBC, CBS, CW affiliates as well as The Wall Street Journal and NewsMax, to name a few.

He was invited as a guest speaker on “Talks at Google” to discuss his current book. As a frequent published author in peer-reviewed journals and other mainstream publications, including Integrative Practitioner, MindBodyGreen, Muscle and Fitness, The Original Internist and Holistic Primary Care journals, Dr. Silverman is a thought leader in his field and practice.

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Dr. Trent Stensrud

DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

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Dr. Trent Stensrud, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT is a renowned physical therapist and a clinical expert in sports injury prevention and rehabilitation. Dr. Stensrud holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is a board-certified specialist in orthopedics. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, he is highly regarded for his clinical achievements.
Recognizing the unique demands and potential risks associated with pickleball, Dr. Stensrud became determined to provide players with the knowledge and tools they need to prevent injuries and enjoy the game to the fullest. His extensive research and hands-on experience in treating pickleball-related injuries have made him an authority on the subject. Working with athletes of all levels, Dr. Stensrud’s contemporary approach combines evidence-based practices with personalized guidance. By combining his expertise in biomechanics, pain neuroscience, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, he has helped countless individuals recover from pickleball injuries.
Dr. Stensrud's book, “Pain-Free Pickleball”, represents Dr. Stensrud’s commitment to empowering pickleball players with the knowledge and tools they need to stay injury-free. By sharing his expertise and insights in this comprehensive guide, he aims to make a positive impact on the pickleball community and help players of all ages and skill levels thrive in the game they love.
Outside of his work, Dr. Stensrud enjoys playing pickleball and resides in Minneapolis, MN with his wife and three children. He continues to advocate for aging well with pickleball..

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Alison Taylor  

OTR/L, CHT, CKTI, NDT

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Alison Taylor graduated with a degree in Occupational Therapy from Sydney University, Australia in 1990. She has worked in and out of the United States for over 34 years and obtained her CHT in 2001. Alison became a Kinesio Taping Instructor in 2011 and actively teaches throughout the USA and overseas.

In addition to teaching, Alison has developed a treatment model called “Treating without Pain” and has developed live and online classes using concepts that are becoming a standard of practice in the field of Hand Therapy.

Alison has presented at 7 ASHT conferences and been an invited speaker at all 4 International Hand Therapy/Hand Surgery conferences. She was honored to be the keynote speaker at the Asia Pacific - Hand Surgery and Hand Therapy Conference 2023 in Singapore and has been published in ASHT times, JHT, and Aspetar Sports Medicine Journal 2023.

She resides in McKinney, TX, and works at the STAR in Frisco, which is a sports-specific clinic affiliated with the Dallas Cowboys Organization.

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Mark Laurensse  

PT

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Mark, a Physiotherapist, graduated from the University of Alberta in 1991, having a prior background in Biological Sciences. He has worked in Edmonton at the WCB rehab center, several private clinics, the Royal Alexandra Hospital, and has recently retired to focus on his “invention”. Having discovered that a sustained manual therapy stretch helped his patients with tennis elbow, he came up with a brace called the ArmLock Sleeve. Mark is an avid cyclist and has commuted to work all seasons of the year. He also loves helping his children with their home renovations.

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Deborah A Schwartz
OTD, OTR/L, CHT


Product and Educational Specialist, Physical Rehabilitation, Orfit Industries America
Debby.schwartz@orfit.com


Deborah A Schwartz, OTD, OTR/L, CHT is a hand therapist with over 39 years of experience in the field. She has worked for Orfit Industries America since 2007 to promote product awareness and education in orthotic fabrication. She has presented on a variety of hand therapy topics both at national and international conferences. Debby has also written a number of articles for hand therapy publications, including the Journal of Hand Therapy, the British Journal of Hand Therapy, ADVANCE for OT, OT Practice, www.therapytimes.com , HAND, and www.exploringhandtherapy.com as well as multiple book chapters in hand therapy reference books. Debby completed her Clinical Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2010. Debby teaches virtual and in-person orthotic fabrication workshops to university students, intermediate and advanced clinicians. Debby has co-authored a textbook on orthotic fabrication with her colleague, Dr. Katherine Schofield, available from Slack, Inc. It is called Orthotic Design and Fabrication for the Upper Extremity: A Practical Guide. Check out Debby’s virtual courses of orthotic fabrication on www.orfit.com/academy.

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