ClassNOTES
Students
DOUGLAS HADDAD,
PhD in natural health candidate. Douglas has recently released his first published book with coauthor Matt DeLeo titled, Top Ten Tips for Tip Top Shape, which profiles twenty professional fields (95% occupations) and provides “SUPER HEALTH” programs customized for each field. He intends to have two follow up books in this aspect of health and fitness. In addition to exercising and keeping healthy, Doug enjoys writing, acting, and both print and runway modeling. We have also learned that Doug is a direct descendent of the legendary Hindi poet Kahlil Gibran. Doug currently models for http://bbpics.com// and writes a health column for them and other Web sites. His book is available online at major bookstores including Amazon.com. For more information about health and fitness and your own free online analysis, you can visit http://www.toptentipsfortiptopshape.com/.
JOSE VARGAS-VIDOT,
Doctor of Naturopathy student. Jose is the founder and executive Director of Iniciativa Comunitaria. As a young government doctor, Jose was appalled at the number of poor HIV-positive patients with no access to treatment in his home country of Puerto Rico. Jose started a clinic that has grown into one of the most recognized health services on the island, offering free health care, housing and AIDS prevention services to the HIV-positive community. Jose was the recipient of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation 2002 Community Health Leader award.
Graduates
NICOLE RIVERA,
2002 Family Herbalist Certificate recipient. Nicole is the owner and founder of an online community called *SpiritQuest Network.* The site combines her years of study as a Reiki Master, Family Herbalist, Interfaith Minister, and spiritual enthusiast. Her intention behind *SpiritQuest Network* is for it to be a place where one can grow, learn and discover. By using the dream, herb and spiritual term glossary, testing one’s knowledge in the quiz section and reading insightful articles, one can find their own unique path in life.