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Wondering the amount of toxins patients are up against? You might be surprised. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Valerie Gershenhorn as she dives into some root causes for skin conditions. Listen in as she discusses what it means to treat the inside of a patient, and how we can limit toxins in the body. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.
Valerie Gershenhorn, DO has always believed in the integrative approach to healing. This is why she attended the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she graduated in the top 5% of her class. Dr. Gershenhorn then went on to complete an internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York where she became chief resident. After staying on for a chief residency year, Dr. Gershenhorn earned board certification in internal medicine. Dr. Gershenhorn completed her dermatology residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital and earned board certification in dermatology. She has been practicing dermatology since 2006. Dr. Gershenhorn feels aligned with integrative dermatology because she believes that the skin is a “check engine light” for what is happening within the body. Her approach to patients always involves their internal health and well-being. Following her passion, Dr. Gershenhorn completed Dr. Andrew Weil’s Integrative Medicine program in 2020. In 2023 Dr Gershenhorn completed a Root Cause Dermatology course under the mentorship of Julie Greenberg ND in which she learned how to interpret advanced functional labs such as GI MAP stool test, OAT (Organic Acid Test), Mycotoxin test, DUTCH Hormone test, and many more tests to uncover root cause issues linked to skin dis-ease.
 
It is Dr. Gershenhorn’s honor to listen to and work with each patient to find the most optimal treatments. Her mission is to teach others how to become participants in their health journey and give them a blueprint for healing of the mind, body, and spirit.
 

Want to see integrative medicine in action? We’ve got just the clinician. This week, we’re joined by IDCP alumnus Dr. Martha Viera as she breaks down a whole integrative approach to rosacea. Listen in as she discusses stress, SIBO, topicals, and laser therapy as part of her integrative treatment. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.
Dr. Viera finished one year of general surgery and four years of dermatology residency at the University of Miami Miller Medical School. She has more than 20 years of experience in the field of medicine. She has been part of several renowned health centers inside and outside of the United States, including the Hospital of Central University of Venezuela and the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. She is a volunteer faculty member at the Department of Dermatology at the University of Miami, where she devotes her time to teaching the residents in training. She is a fellow member of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), Women's Dermatologic Society (WDS), Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery (FSDDS), American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS), Venezuelan Society of Dermatology, and the International Society of Dermatology (ISD). Dr. Viera also completed LearnSkin's Integrative Dermatology Certificate Program (IDCP) in 2023.
 
Since the beginning of her career, Dr. Viera has been invited as a speaker at more than 30 conferences across the globe, placing herself in the forefront of her specialty. With over 40 publications in prestigious national and international journals and book chapters in dermatology and cutaneous surgery, Dr. Viera has established herself in the industry. Various organizations have awarded Dr. Viera with honors, including the Recognition of Excellence Award (Residents and Fellow Sections of AMA) in 2008. In 2012 she received the Women's Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award, and in 2020, the Vic Narurkar Scholarship at Cosmetic Boot Camp sponsored by Galderma. Most recently she has been awarded with Top Doctors in Coral Gables 2022 and Aventura Magazine 2023.
 
Dr. Viera uses the most conservative approach possible. Patients have the opportunity to ask plenty of questions and consider multiple options while working with her. Patients can select from a range of highly effective in-office procedures, including Aquagold® microinfusions, Hydrafacial®, Botox® and fillers, and Fotona® lasers.

Looking for a TCM perspective on whole body health? We’ve got it right here. This week, we’re joined by Oksana Gryvnak, R.TCMP, R.Ac. as she looks at Traditional Chinese Medicine and its relation to skin, lungs, and gut. Listen in as she discusses the microbiome, the vagus nerve, and breathing techniques your patients can use today. Oksana has also provided our listeners with a Free eBook on TCM [link]. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.
Oksana seamlessly blends the best of both worlds as an integrative health professional, drawing on her background in Western medicine and extensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her expertise lies in treating chronic diseases and addressing inflammatory issues through an integrative approach, leveraging the strengths of both medical paradigms. Oksana specializes in female health issues, autoimmune diseases, and pediatric dermatology conditions, utilizing dietary modifications, supplemental, and herbal interventions to achieve optimal health outcomes.
 

Want a refresh on corneotherapy? We’ve got the expert right here. Listen in as Dr. Jen Newell walks us through case studies and research on corneotherapy, how to reassemble collagen, and getting above the “line of fine.” Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.
Jen Newell, ND, founder of Connected Health & Skin, spent over a decade in the skincare world and saw a significant gap in what was being offered. That gap revolved around health and beauty rarely being associated with one another—their connection was being overlooked by both industries. Additionally, she noticed that anything to do with beauty was often marketed by preying on women's insecurities rather than offering support. She created Connected Health & Skin to offer a full-service, empowered approach to both health and beauty, integrating Naturopathic Medicine and aesthetics in a supportive, safe, inclusive environment. The team at Connected works together to address both the internal and underlying causes of skin concerns, while the aesthetics team delivers customized facials and treatments to address the external factors and support skin health.
 

Curious about marma points? We’ve got just the expert. This week, we’re joined by Seva Nibley as she dives into the Ayurvedic science of marma. Listen in as she discusses how individual constitution affects Ayurveda principles and the differences between marma and acupressure. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.
Seva is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and educator specializing in Ayurvedic Body Therapies, including Marmani and Facials. She is currently an instructor with Healing Mountain teaching Ayurveda, Crystal Healing, & Aromatherapy.
Seva Nibley, LMT HHP AP was a speaker at the IET 2023 conference.

Is your food actually “food”? The answer might surprise you. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Robert Lustig as he breaks down the grocery store into digestible, or indigestible, pieces. Listen in as he discusses maltodextrin, artificial sugar, and what “ultraprocessed” really means. Each Thursday, join Dr. Raja and Dr. Hadar, board-certified dermatologists, as they share the latest evidence-based research in integrative dermatology. For access to CE/CME courses, become a member at LearnSkin.com.
 
Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L. is Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, and Member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at UCSF. Dr. Lustig is a neuroendocrinologist, with expertise in metabolism, obesity, and nutrition. He is one of the leaders of the current “anti-sugar” movement that is changing the food industry. He has dedicated his retirement from clinical medicine to help to fix the food supply any way he can, to reduce human suffering and to salvage the environment.