Earthing

Gaetan Chevalier, Ph.D., director of the Earthing Institute, is visiting researcher at the Developmental and Cell Biology Department, University of California at Irvine. His experiments and findings on the bioelectrical changes brought about by grounding have opened a new frontier of electrophysiological research examining the striking differences between grounded and non-grounded human beings. Dr. Chevalier holds a Ph.D. in engineering physics from the University of Montreal. He was formerly director of research at the California Institute for Human Science in Encinitas, California, a leading center for the investigation of healing applications of subtle energies.

James Oschman, Ph.D., has exhaustively researched the science related to the healing benefits of Earthing. He was the first to scientifically explain the transfer of free electrons from the Earth's pulsating surface into the electric matrix of the human body. His investigations, hypotheses, and published papers on the subject have given solid scientific basis to a paradigm-shifting health concept. Dr. Oschman is the director of Nature's Own Research Association in Dover, New Hampshire (www.energyresearch.bizland.com), and the author of Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis (Churchill Livingstone, 2000) and Energy Medicine in Therapeutics and Human Performance (Butterworth-Heinemann, 2003). His work explores the existence of a high-speed communication system extending throughout the human body that responds to the energetic environment. Dr. Oschman holds a Ph.D. in biological sciences from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the National Foundation for Alternative Medicine in Washington, D.C.

Hugh Semple, Ph.D., is study director at ToxTest NuRX Services, a branch of Canada’s Alberta Research Council that conducts research, toxicology and safety assessment testing for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical companies. Dr. Semple is a doctor of veterinary medicine with a Ph.D. in pharmacokinetics. He has conducted a number of studies to assess the effects of Earthing on the health and physiology of laboratory animals.

Stephen Sinatra, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.A.C.N., is a board-certified cardiologist and certified psychotherapist with more than thirty years of experience in helping patients prevent and reverse heart disease. He also is certified in anti-aging medicine and nutrition, and is an expert in energy medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and a former chief of cardiology and medical education at Manchester (CT) Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sinatra is a co-author of Earthing. He has written many other books, including Reverse Heart Disease Now (Wiley, 2008), Lower Your Blood Pressure in Eight Weeks (Ballantine Books, 2003), and The Sinatra Solution: Metabolic Cardiology (Basic Health Publications, 2008). He is also author of the popular nationally distributed newsletter Heart, Health & Nutrition and host of the drsinatra.com website.

Dale Paula Teplitz, M.A., is an expert in the field of energy medicine, including Earthing Technology and Energy Psychology. She is a researcher, author, speaker, consultant and practitioner. Ms. Teplitz brings an integrative approach to health, with over 20 years of experience as a clinical audiologist, hospital administrator, and medical social worker and over 10 years as a practitioner in Energy Medicine and alternative health. In 2000, after Earthing helped her recover from a serious health crisis, she became an integral participant in the scientific investigation of Earthing, including the design of research projects and co-authorship of the first peer-reviewed published study of Earthing (Ghaly and Teplitz, 2004) in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. She also conducted the first Earthing case studies with dogs. She has consulted with thousands of people who have used Earthing technology.

Amanda Ward, N.D., is a naturopathic physician in the San Diego area. Her practice focuses on women’s issues, specifically healthy aging, hormone balancing, and pro- active breast health programs. One of her primary fields of interest involves innovative breast imaging technology for cancer risk assessment and targeted preventive programs to reduce higher levels of risk. Dr. Ward obtained her doctorate degree from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine following undergraduate studies in botany, chemistry, and zoology at Weber State University.

Jeffrey Spencer, M.A., D.C., was awarded the 2004 International Chiropractic Association’s “Sports Chiropractor of the Year" award in recognition of his uniquely effective treatment and care of world-class athletes to prevent and heal injuries, and maximize performance. Dr. Spencer, a former Olympic cyclist, has worked with professional golf, baseball, football, tennis, motorcross, and Formula 1 racing champions, a World Series MVP, rock stars, and top business executives. He was chiropractor for the United States Postal Service and Discovery Channel Professional Cycling Teams that won an unprecedented eight Tours de France. Dr. Spencer received his undergraduate and master’s degree in physical education from the University of Southern California and his doctor of chiropractic degree summa cum laude from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles. He has taught post-graduate sports rehabilitation courses and frequently lectures on techniques including Earthing and cold laser technology. Dr. Spencer is author of the acclaimed 2008 book, Turn It Up! How To Perform At Your Highest Level For A Lifetime.

Dick Brown, Ph.D., is president of the Eugene Health & Performance Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting health and high-level athletic performance. He has coached thirteen Olympic and World Championship athletes in running, race walking, cross-country skiing, and paralympic swimming. He has been awarded the designation of Master Coach by USA Track and Field, the highest recognition in coaching education. Dr. Brown teaches seniors and graduate students at the University of Oregon, conducts research, and serves as an advisor to the running program in the Oregon State Penitentiary System. He applies research not only to the training needs of athletes, but also to the wellness needs of the average person. He has written several training and fitness books for the general public and has pioneered the use of water therapy for the rehabilitation of accident victims and chronic disease patients. His research includes testing the effects of protein supplementation on midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy, muscle fatigue as viewed by magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and Earthing on delayed onset muscles soreness.

Martin Zucker has written extensively on natural healing, fitness, and alternative medicine for thirty years, including more than a dozen books. Among his latest books are Earthing (Basic Health Publications), Move Yourself and Reverse Heart Disease Now (John Wiley & Sons), Natural Hormone Balance for Women (Pocket Books), The Miracle of MSM and Preventing Arthritis(Putnam/Berkley), and The Veterinarians’ Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs/Cats (Three Rivers Press). Zucker has written hundreds of magazine articles on a wide variety of health topics and contributed to Smithsonian, Readers Digest, Los Angeles Times, Cook’s Magazine, Vegetarian Times, Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Fitness, and The National Enquirer. He is a former Associated Press newsman.