- Alyssa Vela, PhD
- Ann Vertovec, MD
- Anna Jonas, DO
- Anna Balabanova Shannahan, MD
- Anne Furey Schultz, MD
- Anuj Shah, MD - Tapestry 360 Health
- Bethany Doerfler, RD - Northwestern Medicine Living Well
- 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
- Gabrielle Ahlzadeh, MD - Kaiser Permanente
- Ginamarie Papia, DO - Private Practice
- Helene Moore, PsyD
- Jennifer Ron, MD
- Jill Stein
- Judith Moskowitz, PhD, MPH
- Kelly Lyons, LAc - Northwestern Medicine
- Kim Peavler, RN
- Laura Wargo, RD, LDN, CDCES - Northwestern Medicine
- Lauren Pothoff, PhD
- Linda Ehrlich-Jones, PhD
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 medicine ensure that every trainee benefits from a truly multidisciplinary approach to learning.
- Linda Van Horn, PhD
- Lindsay Arenberg
- Lisa Lombard, PhD - Private Practice
- Lisa Oldson, MD
- Lori Walsh, MD, FAAP, ABOIM
- Mara Motley, MD - Erie Family Health
- Maria Luisa Savo Sardaro, PhD - Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences
- Marta Mudd, MD, PhD - Array Behavioral Care
- Mary Ella Wood, DO
- Melinda R. Ring, MD, FACP, ABOIM
- 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
- Robert Kushner, 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
- Steven Devries, MD
- Christina Tarazi, MD
- Trupti Gokani, MD - Private Practice
- Victoria Bernard, PsyD - Northwestern Medicine
- Victoria Brander, MD
- Victoriana Schwartz, MD