Wellness implies a state at peace of mind AND body. American Program Bureau’s (APB) wellness speakers have unearthed ways to achieve optimum wellness and can offer heartfelt insight and knowledge to audiences. From medical experts who advise how to maintain healthy lifestyles to acclaimed celebrities and authors who have learned to "balance it all," APB’s wellness speakers inspire others to improve the health of their mind, body, and soul.
Richard Carmona
As the 17th Surgeon General, Dr. Carmona developed comprehensive knowledge of the environmental influences on healthy living today. He offers a close look at the epidemic of asthma in young children as well as other issues directly related to the state of our environment and how we can work towards not only a healthy body, ...
Victoria LaBalme
Performing artist and communications catalyst Victoria LaBalme brings 20 years of professional theater, comedy, movement, and film to the business community, with a specialty in applying the performing arts to the communications and relationship building industry.
Dean Karlan
Existing at the intersection of academia and practical implementation is Dean Karlan, a behavioral economist & Yale professor who uses his knowledge to solve problems in the nonprofit arena.
Pamela Peeke
Dr. Peeke is a regular medicine and science commentator for CNN and is a featured medicine and health commentator on National Public Radio. She has also appeared as in-studio expert on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Ted Koppel's Nightline, Public Broadcasting's Health Week, CNN Headline News, Good ...
Mehmet C. Oz
World renowned cardiologist at Columbia University and coauthor of The New York Times #1 bestsellers, You: The Owner's Manual and You: The Smart Patient, Dr. Oz is a medical powerhouse. As the resident health expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, and host of Second Opinion on the Discovery ...
David Satcher
As the 16th Surgeon General, Dr. Satcher encouraged public debate about issues including mental health, bioterrorism, sex education, AIDS, tobacco, obesity, and balancing the community healthcare system. As the force behind creating Healthy People 2010, the nation's health agenda, he works to eliminate racial disparities ...
Alicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstone made her way from Domino’s Pizza commercials to Clueless fame, morphing into one of the most celebrated actresses today. Known for her role as “Cher” and her tireless activism, Silverstone has dedicated herself to promoting her causes with her fame. Voted “Sexiest Vegan” in 2004 by ...
Joan Borysenko
A world-renowned spokesperson for the mind-body approach to health, Dr. Borysenko combines the latest research, practical exercises, and personal anecdotes in her pioneering work to distinctively blend science, medicine, psychology, and spirituality as a service of healing.
Isadore Rosenfeld
Widely recognized as one of the most effective proponents in the education of the American public in medical matters. His books include Live Now, Age Later; The Best Treatment; and Dr. Rosenfeld's Guide to Alternative Medicine, Second Opinion, Modern Prevention, and his most recent Dr. ...
Gail Sheehy
As the best-selling author of over a dozen books, including Passages, Gail Sheehy has rocked the culture and changed the way millions of women and men look at the stages of their lives. A Library of Congress survey named Passages one of the ten most influential books of our time. In her latest book, ...
Tonya Pinkins
Oprah described Tonya Pinkins as one of the “Ten Women in America Who Will Take Your Breath Away in 2004.” This Tony Award-winning actress and modern day Renaissance woman most recently starred in Tony Kushner’s critically acclaimed, hit Broadway musical “Caroline, or Change.”
John Tesh
In an impressive and eclectic career that spans radio, television, music, movies, and print, the award-winning Tesh is respected as a Renaissance man. A man strongly devoted to his faith, he opted to put aside his entertainment news career to pursue music and ministry fulltime, and currently hosts “The John Tesh Radio ...
Marie Savard
Dr. Savard is a nationally-recognized internist, women’s health expert, and champion of patients’ rights. She is author of Apples & Pears: the Body Shape Solution for Weight Loss and Wellness. She founded the Patient Power Program, which demystifies the health care system and gives practical and potentially ...
Ian Smith
Dr. Ian Smith has served as the medical/diet expert for six seasons on VH1's highly-rated Celebrity Fit Club, is the creator and founder of The 50 Million Pound Challenge, and is a medical contributor on the nationally syndicated television show Rachael Ray. Dr. Smith is also the host of his own nationally ...
Elizabeth Cohen
Elizabeth Cohen is senior medical correspondent for CNN's Health, Medical, and Wellness unit, reporting breaking medical news and health consumer reporting on CNN and CNN.com. Her signature digital column, The Empowered Patient, keeps consumers informed on how to ensure the best medical care for themselves and their ...
Richard Simmons
Through an ongoing program of health, exercise and nutritional education, blended with an unmatched ability for making the message palatable, Simmons has, without question, played an invaluable role in improving the quality of life for Americans everywhere. With a never-ending stream of ideas, Simmons brings a boundless ...
Yvette Freeman
Award winner of the 1998 Obie for Dinah Was, Yvette Freeman is known to millions for her acting in the NBC acclaimed series ER - as the no-nonsense, "Nurse Haleh Adams." Freeman released her first CD "A Tribute to Dinah Washington," in 1999. She recently wrote, directed, and produced several short films including ...
Alfre Woodard
Known for the challenging roles she's played on film and in television, critically acclaimed actress Alfre Woodard's work has earned her an Oscar nomination, four Emmy Award wins and 16 nominations, three SAG awards, and a Golden Globe. Woodard also enjoys philanthropic work and currently serves on the National Film ...
Madieu Williams
Considered one of the best safeties in the NFL, Cincinnati Bengals player Madieu Williams fled his home in war-torn Sierra Leone to later find success in professional football. He leverages this success to raise awareness for minority health issues in addition to maintaining the Madieu Williams Foundation for youth.
Shmuley Boteach
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, is the international best-selling author of 16 books and host of the national TV show, Shalom in the Home on TLC (The Learning Channel). One of the world's most acclaimed public speakers, in December 1999 Boteach became the first ever non-Christian to win the highly prestigious London ...
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