Lorilee Schoenbeck N.D. received her 5-year doctoral training at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, OR. She completed her pre-med at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and also holds a bachelor's degree in nutrition from Goddard College.

A fourth generation physician and the first in her family to practice natural medicine, Lorilee enjoys collaboration with colleagues from conventional as well as alternative health systems. In 2002, she became the first naturopathic physician in the country to offer natural medicine services in a Planned Parenthood setting (info at VTWomensChoice.org).

Dynamic, articulate and visionary, she is a favorite guest lecturer to physicians and other health professionals, as well as the general public. Lorilee is on the adjunct faculty at Johnson State College and leads popular programs combining yoga and women's health around the world.

She is a daily yoga practitioner, hiker and dog-lover.

For more information about Dr. Schoenbeck and her workshops, go to www.DrLorilee.com.

Cheryl A. Gibson M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, where she was bestowed the Excellence in Teaching Award from students and colleagues. She practices at Vermont Women's Choice in Burlington, VT." She is also the Medical Director of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, responsible for medical services at all 28 clinics in New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.

Beloved by patients and highly regarded by her peers, Cheryl brings a solid scientific foundation and extraordinary clinical expertise to each of her interactions as doctor and teacher. She has also been a pioneer in collaborating with complementary healthcare practitioners in offering patients choices for over a decade.

When not doctoring, Cheryl is most likely to be found in her garden.

M. Brooke Barss M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She has a private practice in psychiatry, specializing in what she calls "gynechiatry," (issues in psychiatry specific to women).

Her detailed understanding of brain chemistry, emotion and hormones brings clarity and insight to her writing, teaching and work with women. She also has a deep respect for the feminist principles of collaboration and support, which have fueled her interest in integrative medicine. Most recently her interest in dynamic psychotherapy has led her to pursue additional training in psychanalysis.

For relaxation, Brooke likes to scuba-dive and spend time with her family.