Moving Mountains
Holistic Health Summit

Brian S. Hooker, Ph.D., is the Senior Director of Science and Research at Children’s Health Defense, an organization committed to the best health for children in the U.S. and worldwide. He is also a former Professor of Biology at Simpson University in Redding, California, where he specialized in microbiology and biotechnology. Dr. Hooker coauthored, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the New York Times best-selling book Vax-Unvax: Let the Science Speak. Brian Hooker has many accomplishments to his credit, including co-inventor for five patents, recipient of the Battelle Entrepreneurial Award in 2001, and a Federal Laboratory Consortium Recognition Award in 1999 for his work on “Reactive Transport in 3-Dimensions.” The breadth of Hooker’s over 70 science and engineering papers have been published in internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Hooker has been active in vaccine safety since 2001 and has a 25-year-old son with autism. In 2013 and 2014, Dr. Hooker worked with the CDC Whistleblower, Dr. William Thompson, to expose fraud and corruption within vaccine safety research in the CDC, which led to the release of over 10,000 pages of documents.

Heather (BCDNM, CHS, FAM) is the host of the Moving Mountains Holistic Health Summit! She is also the owner of Inside Out Holistic Health.    

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Heather has been on a wellness journey for as long as she can recall.  She has always had a strong curiosity for understanding "why" and "how" things come about in the body.  Heather did a deep dive into health and nutrition after deciding to start a family.  It led her down a path of discovery and answers for so many of her questions.  Years of independent study turned into a formal education and credentials allowing her the opportunity to share her knowledge and experience with anyone interested in a holistic lifestyle.

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With other degrees in Human Communications, Psychology, and Education, Heather combined all three along with her Board Certification as a Doctor of Natural Medicine to open her own private practice.  The practice is aptly named "Inside Out Holistic Health" as she believes that true healing must begin on the inside and work its way out. 

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Heather specializes in Homeopathy, Bach Flowers, and Facial Analysis in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She welcomes clients of all ages and for any health conditions. It is her firm belief that only the body can heal itself with the proper support. Therefore, it is her ultimate goal to help her clients balance their health foundations, heal their guts, and strengthen their lymphatic systems in an effort to support the body in doing what it was made to do...heal!

Jess Kelm-Kohara RN, BSN is an Illinois native, born and raised in Lockport, Illinois and currently reside in Las Vegas, Nevada. A single momma of 2, working to prepare a legacy for her children and to be an advocate for all who don’t feel they have a voice and deserve a chance at life. She is an RN of 18 years, currently pursuing her MSN to DNP, to specialize as a natural & holistic family nurse practitioner. Jess has experience as a pediatric nurse for 12 years, school nursing, pediatric acute care/cardiology, pediatric & adult home care, and infusion RN. She is also a former personal trainer & fitness instructor for over 20 years in the health industry & health & wellness arena. Her dream is to own her own private practice & center for healing to glorify the Kingdom. Her goal is to educate and empower the masses & teach natural ways of living a healthier lifestyle Gods way…back to the garden. A secondary goal is to continue to expose the corruption of the medical industry and to push back with truth to lead a Wellness Revolution and implement overdue change and healthcare reformation. Jess is on a rescue mission to heal the masses God’s way and speak truth in love to bring light to the darkness & hope to the hopeless.

Dr. Todd Frisch is a teacher, speaker and author of WTF? Why the Face: A Practical Guide to Understanding Health & Personality Through Facial Diagnosis. He is also the founder and technical advisor of the nationally-acclaimed health transformation program SHAPE ReClaimed. Dr. Todd’s unquenchable thirst for knowledge led him to receive 2500 hours of post-graduate training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, 750 hours in Nutrition and 80 hours in Iridology. He served as President of The American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture and The Council of Chiropractic Acupuncture and currently teaches for the Missouri State License Renewal Program and at annual SHAPE ReClaimed Symposiums.

His specialties include Restorative Medicine, Nutrition, Homeopathy, Kinesiology, Acupuncture, Iridology, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Facial Diagnosis.

Dr. Justine Johnson, known to many as “Dr. J”, is a family Chiropractor with over 10 years of clinical experience. She co-owns Freedom Family Chiropractic in Manhattan, Illinois and specializes in perinatal and pediatric chiropractic. She’s had 4 home births and takes pride in leading a holistic lifestyle for her and her family.  She truly loves to see how chiropractic care can help so many families heal from the inside out.

Mark Zumhagen, MD graduated from Rockford College with a B.A degree in mathematics in 1980 and then attended the University of Illinois School of Medicine at Peoria, where he graduated in 1985. He then went on to complete his internship at McNeal Hospital Family Practice. He soon after started working at Homefirst Health Services, a Chicago-based physician home birth practice until 2010.

In 2009 Dr. Zumhagen founded Fearfully & Wonderfully Made, a holistic and nutritionally based center located in Orland Park, IL, where he currently practices. Dr. Zumhagen and his wife Virginia have nine children and 24 grandchildren. When he is not working, you can find Dr. Zumhagen spending time with his family, playing piano or trombone with some local groups or reading his Bible or a history book. You can also find him doing re-enactments of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. 

Bridget Knaperek, IBCLC is a certified lactation consultant and the founder of Mama & Me Lactation, proudly serving families in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. As a wife and mom of three, Bridget brings a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to supporting mothers through all stages of their feeding journey.

From her clinic in Mokena, and through in-home and virtual visits—Bridget helps families create feeding plans that feel right for them. Her goal is to offer encouragement, education, and hands-on support to make every mother confident along their feeding journey. 

When she’s not working with her clients, Bridget enjoys cooking, sewing, and making memories while traveling with her husband and kids.

D. Alec Zeck is an independent researcher, speaker, writer, podcaster, former Army
Captain, husband, and father of three. He is best known for his hit podcast The Way Forward with Alec Zeck, one of the top-ranked shows in the alternative health space.

Alec is the Founder of The Way Forward—an organization and community platform that
empowers men and women to reclaim their health, freedom, and sovereignty through education, decentralization, and real-world connection. The platform features a robust map-based directory to help users find like-minded individuals, practitioners, farms,
businesses, and community hubs in their area.

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Alec holds a B.S. in Systems Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

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Samantha Gorman is a Certified Naturopathic Practitioner, Certified Stretch Therapist, and the proud owner of Fitness Premier Monee, a 24/7 fitness and wellness center dedicated to empowering individuals on their health journeys. With a deep-rooted belief that living healthy is a birthright, Samantha is passionate about guiding others to realize that vibrant health is within their reach — and that they deserve to feel their best from the inside out.

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Her philosophy centers on the innate ability of the body to heal itself through proper nutrition, mindful movement, and restorative sleep. She views wellness not as a luxury, but as a gift available to everyone willing to invest in themselves.

Beyond her professional life, Samantha cherishes time with her husband and their three sons. As a devout Christian, she places faith at the center of both her family life and her mission in wellness, ensuring that every aspect of her work aligns with her values. Her life’s purpose is to help others live healthier, happier lives — in alignment with the abundant life they are meant to enjoy.

Rachel Rosenhagen, LAc, began her journey with acupuncture at the young age of thirteen. She started experiencing daily nausea at the age of ten, which progressed to chronic, nonstop nausea within a few months. After years of extensive medical testing, no answers or solutions were found. During this time, eating became increasingly more difficult, her weight dropped to alarmingly low levels, and her immune system became compromised, which forced her to stop attending public school and most activities. At this point, her family began exploring alternative and complementary medicines, which led her to acupuncture. 

She started seeing improvements in her health immediately: the nausea completely subsided, though only for a short time, after her first acupuncture treatment. Her symptoms continued to improve significantly with each visit, and she attributes acupuncture to giving her the ability to move forward and lead a normal and healthy life. After her first few visits, she knew that she would someday study Chinese medicine in order to bring hope and relief to others who are experiencing chronic or unresolved health issues.​

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Her credentials include the following:

• Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine – Midwest College of Oriental Medicine

• Bachelors of Arts in Nutrition – Midwest College of Oriental Medicine

• NCCAOM board-certified

• Certified National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) practitioner

• This enables her to use a unique set of auricular acupuncture points to help patients detox from addictive substances, improve PTSD, and lower stress levels.

• Neuro-Emotional Technique Specialist

• Addresses physical ailments caused by emotions or past traumas.

Cindy Shroba, CCT is passionate about prevention, education, and nutrition. As a Certified Clinical Thermographer, Cindy has the privilege of revealing the body's physiological story in real time. Through medical thermography, she uses a digital infrared camera to detect heat patterns and identify areas of concern - all without radiation, contact, or risk. This safe, mobile technology is available in numerous locations, making it accessible for everyone!

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Cindy believes in approaching health with an Open Eye - being mindful and aware of what's happening in, on and around the only temple God has given you. 

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Together with her husband, Kurt, she runs Tower Road Microgreens & More, delivering organically grown microgreens and edible flowers to local restaurants - supporting vibrant nutrition from the ground up. 

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She also leads Open Eye Communications, the educational arm of her mission, producing annual health summits designed to empower the public with knowledge and tools to live healthier, more intentional lives. 

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