Terry R. Shirvani, N.D. | Chief Medical Officer

A former practitioner at the Chopra Center at La Costa Resort and Spa, Dr. Shirvani is a Naturopathic Physician and holds certificates in a variety of natural healing techniques. Prior to joining the Chopra Center, he was a research scientist and product developer at Natural Alternatives International in San Marcos, CA, where he was instrumental in formulating several nutritional supplement lines, including the Chopra Center Essentials.

Dr. Shirvani has also served as an instructor at the Natural Healing Institute in Encinitas, CA, and was a professor of clinical science and clinical research at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA. He is the author of numerous essays, lectures and books on natural healing, as well as a celebrated speaker and seminar leader. An accomplished musician and songwriter, Dr. Shirvani is also exploring the healing power of music through composing and integrating music-as-medicine into his work.

Dr. Shirvani received his doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR, in 1995, the oldest college of its kind in the country. He completed his pre-medical studies in 1989 at Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas

Philippe Moser, PhD

Dr. Phillippe Moser is a Doctor of Pharmacy and has been practicing for more than 30 years. He received his Certificate of Pharmacology from the University of Montpellier in 1973, and his Degree of Pharmacist from the same university in 1977, in addition to completing degrees in anatomy, physiology, bacteriology, hematology, immunology, mycology, homeopathy, micro nutrition and herbology. He has served as chief pharmacist for Vitarich Laboratories and ICP Biotech Analytical Laboratories. In addition, he served as Partner in Engineering for the Brain Trust, Inc.; and was president of Moser-Farmatec Pharmaceutical in Geneva, Switzerland.

Dr. Moser designed, set up and launched several medical and wellness centers and pharmacies throughout France. A prolific inventor of homeopathic formulas and state-of-the-art wellness diagnostic tools, Dr. Moser developed the Urinary Biological Tracimetry (for determining nutritional profiles through urine analysis); the Atomic Organ Sequencing (a unique way to measure organ health), the Homeopathic Medicine Finder CD-ROM (an interactive program to educate people about homeopathic medicine), and a host of popular homeopathic formulas. Dr. Moser has authored numerous book and articles on wellness and health issues, and is a popular speaker on radio and TV programs. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and has been to every continent except Antarctica

John Alm, MD

John Alm, MD, has been practicing medicine for 20 years. Licensed in California, he is Board Certified in EmergencyMedicine. The eight years he has spent in Nutritional Practice, made him an ideal candidate to serve on VAXA's Medical Advisory Board, a position he has held for the last five years. During his tenure as VAXA's Medical Director, he performed an Oral Chelation study, the results of which appear in VAXA's literature. Dr. Alm is currently practicing in an Urgent Care Clinic in California. He stocks VAXA products in his clinic and is planning future VAXA product study programs.

Dr. David Homer N.D., C.N.C.

David Homer N.D., C.N.C. has been clinically practicing holistic health care since 1996. He holds a doctorate in Naturopathy from the Trinity College of Natural Health, and certifications in Holistic Nutrition from the American Holistic College of Nutrition. He lives on the Caribbean Island of Trinidad and brings to the health care industry, unique perspectives on naturally restoring and optimizing health, and preventing disease.

At his clinics, InnerLife Wellness Center (Barbados) and Center For Disease Prevention (Trinidad), Dr. Homer employs the paramedical techniques of Nutritional/Biological Microscopy, iridology and Muscle Response Testing in his practice of natural healing. He has been using Vaxa's unique nutritional formulas in clinical application for over 5 years, and considers them to be the flagship formulas among the natural medicines used in his clinics. Dr. Homer's clinical experience, knowledge and commitment to the use and development of Vaxa Products have made him an ideal choice for our Medical Advisory Board.

Douglas Cowan, Psy.D, MFCC

Dr. Cowan is a licensed Family Therapist with his Doctorate in Psychology. He has been a part of Several ADD/ADHD research projects including the clinical studies on VAXA's Attend. Dr. Cowan can currently be heard on VAXA's audio tape, Why My Child Can't Pay Attention. He is also the host of the popular Family Matters radio program, which is aired daily throughout Californias Central Valley.

Bob Atterberry, DVM

Bob Atterberry, DVM, grew up in Fort Collins, CO. After five years of service in the US Army, Dr. Atterberry attained the rank of Captain and served as an Infantry Company Commander in the Korean War. He left the Army in 1953 and later received his DVM in 1960, focusing primarily on Pet-Related Small Animal Practice for 40 years, both in the San Francisco area, and in Northwest Arkansas.

Dr. Atterberry and his wife of 44 years, Marie, both credit their good health to the unique line of VAXA products. Dr. Atterberry says he feels better today at age 70 than he did at age 60. He has used many of the VAXA products both personally, and in the treatment of hundreds of his animal patients. Definitely a main-stream Veterinarian, Dr. Atterberry sees the need for and the value of the VAXA products.