Osher Educators
At the heart of Osher’s electives and seminars are our exceptional instructors, who bring depth, expertise, and real-world experience to every class.
Our interprofessional integrative health teaching faculty includes physicians, researchers, and advanced practice clinicians from Northwestern University, Northwestern Medicine, and private practice. The team also features registered dietitians, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and massage therapists — each contributing unique perspectives that enrich the learning experience and reflect the collaborative spirit of integrative care.
This rich blend of voices creates a dynamic learning environment where evidence-based medicine meets practical application. Whether leading hands-on workshops or sharing insights from years of practice, our instructors bridge the gap between theory and real-life healthcare. Their passion and commitment to integrative health ensure that every student benefits from a truly multidisciplinary approach to learning.
Current and Previous Educators
- Alyssa Vela, PhD
- Ann Vertovec, MD
- Anna Jonas, DO
- Anna Shannahan, MD
- Anne Schultz, MD
- Anuj Shah, MD - Tapestry 360 Health
- Bethany Doerfler, RD - Northwestern Medicine
- Bob Kushner, MD
- Bonnie Essner, PhD
- Candy Domke-Hochberg, LMT - Northwestern Medicine Living Well
- Carly Trueger, RD - Northwestern Medicine Living Well
- Cathy Cheng, MD - Northwestern Medicine Living Well
- Cynthia Lagone, MD - Northwestern Medicine Living Well
- David Victorson, PhD
- Deepti Agarwal, MD - Private Practice
- Disha Narang, MD - Endeavor Health
- Elizabeth Addington, PhD
- Fariha Dipasquale, MD
- Frances Baxley, MD - Private Practice
- Gabby Ahlzadeh, MD - Kaiser Permanente
- Ginamarie Papia, DO - Private Practice
- Helene Moore, PsyD
- Jenn Ron, MD - Northwestern Medicine
- Jill Stein
- Judy Moskowitz, PhD, MPH
- Kelly Lyons, LAc - Northwestern Medicine
- Kim Peavler, RN
- Laura Wargo, RD, LDN, CDCES - Northwestern Medicine
- Lauren Pothoff, PhD - Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Linda Ehrlich-Jones, PhD
- Linda Van Horn, PhD
- Lindsay Arenberg
- Lisa Lombard, PhD - Private Practice
- Lisa Oldson, MD
- Lori Walsh, MD, FAAP, ABOIM - Advocate Health Care
- Mara Motley, MD - Erie Family Health
- Maria Luisa Savo, PhD - Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences
- Marta Mudd, MD, PhD - Array Behavioral Care
- Mary Ella Wood, DO
- Melinda Ring, MD
- Michele Lefebvre, RD
- Mikalei Gordon, MD - Private Practice
- Mindy Cramer, DC - Northwestern Medicine
- Monica Joyce, RD - Northwestern Medicine
- Nabil Alshurafa, PhD
- Nancy Heap, LSW - Private Practice
- Peter Lio, MD
- Rupa Mahadevan, MD
- Shaina Joan Alexandria, PhD
- Shakira Sanchez-Collins, MD
- Sheil Shukla, DO - Private Practice
- Sreela Namboordiri, MD - Tapestry 360 Health
- Stephanie Folkens, MBA
- Steve Devries, MD
- Tina (Christina) Tarazi, MD
- Trupti Gokani, MD - Private Practice
- Victoria Bernard, PsyD - Northwestern Medicine
- Victoria Brander, MD
- Victoriana Schwartz, MD