Beth Frates, MD is a trained physiatrist and a health and wellness coach, with expertise in Lifestyle Medicine. She has received several teaching accolades from Harvard Extension School and Harvard Medical School, where she is an associate clinical professor. Dr. Frates is one of the first Fellows of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and a pioneer in lifestyle medicine. In 2008, Dr. Frates created the first Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group at Harvard Medical School. In  2014, she developed and taught a college Lifestyle Medicine curriculum at the Harvard Extension School, and it is still one of the most well-received courses offered at the school. In 2017, Dr. Frates was selected to be one of four item writers for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine’s inaugural exam for certification in this specialty. She was voted president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in August 2020. Dr. Frates serves as President until November 2024.

Dr. Tollefson is a leader in the field of lifestyle medicine for women. She is board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine as well as Obstetrics and Gynecology.

She is a Professor in the Health Professions Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado, where she created and oversees the Lifestyle Medicine Program.

She is also the Lead Faculty for the Blue Zones and American College of Lifestyle Medicine Certification. She serves on the executive board of the non-profit organization PAVING the Path to Wellness.

A physician graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Marília, with residencies in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Unicamp, holds a Cardiology Specialist title from the Brazilian Society of Cardiology (SBC) and a Specialist title in Echocardiography from the Department of Cardiovascular Imaging (DIC/SBC). He has training in Lifestyle Medicine from Harvard Medical School and is certified as a Lifestyle Medicine Specialist by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

Stephan is the Executive Director of both the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine (ABLM) and the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (IBLM). He is a key figure in the field of Lifestyle Medicine, particularly in the areas of certification and standardization of the field globally. He is involved in setting and maintaining standards for lifestyle medicine professionals and promoting evidence-based practices.

Dr. Liana Lianov led the development of the first lifestyle medicine core competencies and serves as lead faculty for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) Physician and Health Professional Wellbeing course and chair of the ACLM Happiness Science and Positive Health Committee. She is president and founder of the Global Positive Health Institute (GPHI) and Assistant Professor at the Center for Positive Health Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. Dr. Lianov previously held the positions of ACLM president, founding member and vice-chair of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, Positive Health and Wellbeing Division president at the International Positive Psychology Association, the American Medical Association Healthy Lifestyles Division director, American College of Preventive Medicine board regent, and public health medical officer at the California Department of Health Care Services. Dr. Lianov has spearheaded the movement to integrate positive psychology into health care, as convener of the inaugural ACLM Summit on Happiness Science in Health Care, editor of the first of its kind handbook for health professionals, Roots of Positive Change, Optimizing Health Care with Positive Psychology. Under her leadership, the GPHI provides innovative positive health training and clinical tools for health professionals.

Chief Executive officer at American college of lifestyle medicine.

Denis Pfeiffer is a physician specializing in lifestyle medicine, internal medicine, nutritional medicine, sports medicine, and sleep medicine. As Co-Founder and President of the Lifestyle Medicine Society Switzerland, he is dedicated to advancing evidence-based lifestyle interventions by educating professionals and empowering the public. In his role as Medical Director at the Arlesheim Clinic, he leads Switzerland’s first official department for lifestyle medicine, developing innovative programs for patients with chronic conditions that integrate nutrition, physical activity, mental health, sleep, and harmful substance use.

Dr. Muhammad Muneeb Khan  is a respected UK‑based NHS oncologist and the founder of the international charity *Killing Cancer Kindly*. Driven by the goal to reduce the lifetime risk of cancer from 50% to under 5%, he combines compassionate clinical care with education and prevention. Through his charity and books —Dr. Khan empowers patients with evidence‑based guidance and lifestyle strategies to minimize cancer risk and treatment harm.

Dr. Moien Khan is a globally recognized expert in family, lifestyle, and longevity medicine. He serves as Clinical Associate Professor at the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, and holds national roles as Chief Proctor for External Examinations at the National Institute of Health Specialties (NIHS) and Clinical Review Investigator for the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi.

Dr. David Glass is a seasoned obstetrician and passionate advocate for preventive and lifestyle medicine. After earning his MBChB from UCT in 1975, he spent nearly 13 years at Maluti Adventist Hospital in Lesotho, leading a comprehensive community health initiative that significantly improved maternal and child health outcomes. He later practiced obstetrics and gynecology in Port Shepstone, South Africa, for 28 years.

Founder and Director of Isphahan Cardiovascular Reasearch Institute WHO collaborating center in the EMR (eastern Mediterranean region)Isphahan University of Medical Sciences

Affiliate Professor .Faculty of Medicine ,School of population and public health, The University of British colombia

Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad is a social scientist and Meritorious Professor, he specializes in Islamic thought and jurisprudence. He is meritorious Professor of comparative ethics and religion and founder Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan. Prime Minister of Pakistan appointed him Chairman National Rahmatulil ‘Almin Authority in March 2022.

Chair of the Advisory Board of the Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine (PALM)

Accumulated experience of 35 years

16 years in international service (WHO)

– 13 years in not-for-profit sector

– 4 years in the public sector

– 2 years in the private sector

▪ Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Health (State Minister, 2019-2020)

▪ Set-up and led internationally appreciated national response to global pandemic of Covid-19

▪ Led development of National Package of Essential Health Services for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

Extended health insurance to transgender and disable people of Pakistan

▪ Currently, Professor of Health System & Population Health, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad

Founder President of The Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine (PALM)

Dr. Shagufta Feroz is Pakistan’s first Physician who is running a Drug-less Family Medicine Clinic for past 17yea s, based on
the principles of Lifestyle Medicine, Integrative Medicine and her independent research •called “Synchronized Lifestyle Modification Program-SLP”

He has worked with 14 UN agencies, over 20 bilateral donors, over 30 international and 200 national NGOs, over 25 government departments, and over 100 public and private universities.

He has trained over 3000 civil servants, 3000 engineers and architects of NESPAK, and 1300 livestock officers of Punjab.

He has written 4 books and over 250 research and evaluation reports, papers, and book chapters, some of which have been published in USA, Canada, Norway and the Netherlands.

He Is the fonding director of the Institute of Social Sciences, established in 1978, and a Director of Entrepreneurship Development Advisory Services (EDAS), set up in 1988.

Dr. Zakiuddin Ahmed* is a visionary physician leader, strategist, and global expert in Digital Health, Patient Safety, and Healthcare Leadership. He is affiliated with Riphah International University as the Founding Director of the Riphah Institute of Healthcare Improvement and Safety (RIHIS) and Chair of the International Conference on Patient Safety. He also launched the BMJ Open Quality Riphah Pakistan Edition in collaboration with BMJ.

He is a Member of the Advisory Board of the Pakistan Association of Lifestyle Medicine, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, and Chief Editor of the Journal of EMDR Asia. He serves on the National Task Force for Mental Health, Government of Pakistan; chairs The Healing Triad–Pakistan; and is Honorary Chair of the Department of Behavioural Sciences and Adjunct Professor at the University of Health Sciences, Lahore. He is also a consultant and advisor to the Army Public Schools and Colleges System and a member of the WHO Technical Committee on Mental Health.

Deputy Director, Riphah Institute of Lifestyle Medicine (RILM)

Professor of Surgery

MBBS, FCPS, MHPE, PGD, PE & TM, LMPC

MBBS, MPH, Diploma in Community Health & Nutrition, PGD in Teaching & Learning, MHPE, LMPC, SWIPE Internship, IBLM Certified, PhD Scholar (Public Health)

Professor & HoD Community Medicine in Foundation University Medical College (FUMC), Rawalpindi

As the Founder and Director of Nurturing Our Health, she addresses the root causes of metabolic diseases with a patient-centered and holistic approach.

As Vice President of PALM, Dr. Abbasi is a passionate advocate for the life-changing potential of lifestyle medicine, while her teaching at the Riphah Institute of Lifestyle Medicine focuses on preparing future leaders with innovative curricula.

Equally committed to physician wellbeing, Dr. Abbasi actively addresses burnout and promotes self-care among healthcare professionals, focusing on the importance of balance and resilience in the field medicine.

Professor of Public  Health  in Health Services Academy(HSA)

Dr. Rahat Ghazanfar is a triple board-certified physician in Obesity Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Precision Nutrition. She currently serves as a Longevity Physician at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City.
Driven by a profound passion for personalized and longevity medicine, Dr. Ghazanfar is committed to helping individuals achieve optimal health and vitality through tailored, evidence-based interventions. Her clinical philosophy emphasizes sustainable lifestyle change, disease prevention, and individualized care strategies that empower patients on their wellness journey.

Dr. Fozia Parveen is an Assistant Professor at Aga Khan University’s Faculty of Arts & Sciences, specializing in environmental science and education. A native of Gilgit-Baltistan, she earned her DPhil from the University of Oxford, MS from NUST, and BS from Fatima Jinnah Women University. She developed the Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability module and an Environmental & Climate Change Dictionary, widely used in schools and teacher training. Her initiatives include U.S. Mission–funded climate champion programs and mentoring youth-led environmental projects. Her research covers water treatment, microplastics, and climate-smart agriculture, with a strong focus on experiential learning and community engagement.