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. More about Dr. Maroon(pdf)
	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 Natural products, and is developing research-based educational materials for professionals and consumers. Dr. MacKay also maintains a part-time practice, lectures internationally, 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 nine years, and served as a medical editor for the Alternative Medicine Review. An expert in nutritional biochemistry and member of the American Oil Chemists’ Society, Dr. MacKay specializes in the impact of fatty acids on human health and disease. He is featured regularly in the media, has written a book on natural treatments for Hepatitis, and has several scientific articles published in peer review medical journals. More about Dr. MacKay(pdf)
	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 and magazine articles, written a book on proteins and amino acids, appears regularly on nationally syndicated radio shows, and most recently, appeared on ABC’s “A View from the Bay.” She is a writer and blogger for KIWI Magazine, a natural family living magazine. 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 Medicine 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.  More about Dr, Marshall (pdf)
	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).  More about Dr. Mohr (pdf)