HEAL Diabetes Clinics

Dr. Westman is the company’s co-founder and chief medical officer, associate professor of medicine at Duke University, and director of the Duke Lifestyle Medicine Clinic. He is board-certified in internal and obesity medicine. His clinical research includes over 45 peer-reviewed papers on the efficacy of ketogenic diets and lifestyle in the management of type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes and obesity. He is past chairman of the board of the Obesity Medicine Association, fellow of the Obesity Society, co-editor of a medical textbook on obesity, and author of the New York Times bestseller The New Atkins for a New You.

Jacqueline co-created and continues to improve the HEALcare program while training and overseeing the company’s medical and non-medical practitioners. From 1974 until 2003 she was head nurse at the Atkins Center of Complementary Medicine where she treated over 60,000 patients with the low-carb program originally created by Dr. Bob Atkins. At the Atkins Center she was also director of medical education and nutrition information, contributing to Dr. Atkins’ books, newsletters and magazine. She designed the Atkins at Sea Low-Carb Cruise, lectures frequently, and co-authored the best-selling book Atkins Diabetes Revolution.

Dr. Gerber is director of the South Suburban Family Medicine and known as Denver’s Diet Doctor for his emphasis on longevity, wellness, and ketogenic treatment. He frequently speaks on these topics and produces a prestigious annual conference on ketogenic clinical practice and research.

Richard has been an entrepreneur in the life-science and healthcare industries since the 1980s. He was president of the Los Angeles Venture Association and the Technology Council of Southern California; and advisor to the Wells Fargo Center for Entrepreneurship, California State University (Northridge) and the California Emerging Technology Fund. He holds degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of California, Berkeley. He lives with his wife in Los Angeles where he has followed a keto lifestyle since 2010 and avidly practices yoga.

Beth’s primary responsibility is to build and direct the company’s HEALcare hosted-clinics program, and actively participate in capital-raising campaigns. She has been a business development specialist in life sciences and healthcare for over 25 years, with an outstanding record of building lasting, trust-based, win-win partnerships. Beth has a long-time interest in health and nutrition, and started her keto journey in 2005. At one time she taught keto lifestyle in her local community of White Bear Lake, MN, where she lives with her husband and keto dog.

Ronda is an advertising and marketing professional who founded two advertising and marketing agencies that won over 200 national and international awards. She has a strong foundation in traditional media, and a passion for emerging media, technology and consumer services. She lives in the heart of Silicon Valley where she provides marketing strategy and execution from startup companies to Fortune 1000s.

Sherry has fulfilled several roles since the company’s inception, including executive assistant to the CEO, social-media manager, administrator of the HEALcare Partner program, and director of the HEALcare Commitment Coaching program, which is her current primary responsibility. She is an Accomplishment Coaching Certified Coach, a program accredited by the International Coach Federation; and holds a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University.

Mike is an experienced C-level executive and entrepreneur with an established career in life science and healthcare. He is skilled in international law, biotechnology & applied genetics, strategic planning, and venture capital. He holds degrees in law and health science from Case Western Reserve University. After experiencing his own dramatic health transformation through a ketogenic diet, Mike has become an advocate for spreading the word on the benefits of a keto lifestyle.