Meet Our Experts

	Dr. Joseph Maroon, MD Dr. Joseph Maroon, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and the team physician of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Honored as one of America’s Best Neurosurgeons for 8 consecutive years in America’s Best Doctors, he has published over 250 scientific papers, 8 books, and 40 book chapters and sits on the editorial board of 5 medical journals. His research has focused on the prevention and treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain and spine. Various national neurological societies, both here and abroad, have recognized Dr. Maroon’s contributions to neurosurgery with a number of awards. He currently serves as Medical Advisor to Nordic Naturals. A devoted athlete, he has completed 50 Olympic distance triathlon events since 1980 and was inducted into the Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame for his athletic accomplishments and contributions to sports medicine.
	Douglas MacKay, ND Douglas MacKay, ND is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who is committed to the advancement of natural and preventive medicine. Currently serving as Nordic Naturals Research Advisor, he facilitates the numerous ongoing human clinical trials using Nordic Naturals products and is developing researchbased materials for professionals and consumers. Dr. MacKay also maintains a part-time practice, lectures regularly and is devoted to research and advocacy. Founder of Makai Naturopathic Center in Dover, NH, Dr. MacKay has worked as a medical consultant for the nutrition industry for the past seven years and served as a medical editor for the Alternative Medicine Review. He is an expert in nutritional biochemistry. In addition, he has written a book on natural treatments for Hepatitis, and has several scientific articles published in peer review medical journals. Currently, Dr. Mackay is featured weekly on the “Natural Health Hour,” a nationally syndicated radio broadcast.
	Keri Marshall, MS, ND Dr. Keri Marshall is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in holistic pediatrics and women's medicine. She has published several scientific papers, magazine articles, and most recently wrote a book on proteins and amino acids. Dr. Marshall serves as the scientific advisor to Citizens for Health, a national nonprofit consumer advocacy group working to broaden health care options create an integrative health system based on wellness, and advance the freedom to make health choices. Devoted to children’s health and wellness, Dr. Marshall also serves as a nutrition expert on the Wellness Committee in the Oyster River School District, helping to change the school lunch program by integrating healthier options. Dr. Marshall received her Naturopathic Medical degree from the National College of Naturopathic Center in Portland, Oregon, a Masters Degree in Social and Preventive Medicine from S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo, and a Bachelors of Science from the George Washington University.
	Christopher Mohr, PhD, RD, CSSD Dr. Mohr is a fitness/nutritional expert with an innovative, integrated approach to wellness, weight loss, nutrition and exercise supported by years of experience in academics, research and practical fieldwork. As the owner of Mohr Results, Inc., he has been a consultant to a number of media outletsand corporations including the Discovery Health Channel and University of Louisville Athletics. Dr.Mohr appears regularly as a “nutrition” guest on radio and TV and has written over 500 articles for consumer publications, newspapers, and websites including Men’s Health, Weight Watchers Magazine and Fitness Magazine. Dr. Mohr has a Bachelor and Master of Science degree in Nutrition, from Penn State University and the University of Massachusetts, respectively. He received his PhD in exercise physiology, with a focus on the treatment and prevention of overweight and obesity, from the University of Pittsburgh, is a registered dietitian (RD) and a board certified specialist in sports dietetics (CSSD).