Alive! Expo Atlanta 2011


Renowned beauty and weight loss expert, bestselling author, and public television host of The Truth About Beauty, Kat James, transformed herself beyond recognition, dropping ten dress sizes, and a host of serious health and skin afflictions after a 12-year eating disorder and liver disorder nearly took her life. She has since, through her book, national health column, PBS special, and worldwide Total Transformation® Programs, helped thousands to mastermind their own successful "extreme makeovers" using science and strategy, rather than popular (dangerous and short-lived) extreme measures. A fast-rising leader in alternative health and beauty who — in addition to her own body — and skin-transforming experience — came to know the inside of the mainstream beauty industry from her many years as a cosmetics company spokesperson, James offers a rare perspective into enlightened self-cultivation. She is a powerful motivator with a passion for tangible truths and creative strategies that spell the difference between mere good intentions and real results. Her advice has appeared on TBS Movie and a Makeover, Today and MSNBC and in Vogue, Glamour, Oprah's magazine, O, Self, Redbook, Shape, Fitness, Seventeen, Cooking Light, Cosmopolitan, Organic Style and many others. She is founder of www.informedbeauty.com and creator or Total Transformation® Programs. Her clients have included everyday women, models and magazine editors, celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson, and world-class athletes.

"If anyone can bring home the need for us to get informed and take better care of ourselves, it's Kat James."
— Liz Smith, nationally syndicated columnist

"Kat James' approach represents not only an inspiring path for personal triumph,  but a paradigm shift in the pursuit of beauty and health whose time has come."
  — Suzanne Grimes, vice president and publisher, Glamour




ECO-ATHLETE, Ovie Mughelli is the leading athlete working with kids to change our planet. Passionate about football and passionate about empowering kids in underserved communities, Ovie brings his passions together to ensure that "Our Future is Green." As the best fullback in the NFL, and the starting fullback for the Atlanta Falcons, Ovie had a breakout 2010 season, earning his first Pro Bowl. The passion and dedication he brings to the game of football is huge. But it's nothing compared to his vision for The Ovie Mughelli Foundation.

The CHALLENGE for the Ovie Mughelli Foundation [omf] is to combat the lack of awareness among children about how their environment effects them. How do we connect with kids who face a lot of day to day challenges to convince them that recycling and other green lifestyle changes are relevant to their lives?

The SOLUTION from [omf] is simple. Make it relatable, practical and fun. Show kids why they make a difference. Promote the idea that change is a step by step process, and not an exercise in perfection.

"If you empower kids by educating them about the environment, you give them a platform to transform their households, their neighborhoods, their communities and the world." A unique foundation in the green space, [omf] PROGRAMS combine fun things that kids can relate to — like football — with educational programs and practical information about going green. By empowering youth with practical lifestyle changes that make sense to them, kids who might not initially see the relevance of greening the planet begin to see the power of participating.




About Chef Marvin Woods

Chef Marvin Woods is an Emmy® Award-nominated television host, celebrity chef and author of cookbooks, Home Plate Cooking and The New Low Country. He is recognized by fans and peers alike for his infectious personality, signature bandana and wildly inventive take on food rooted in northern Africa, South America, the Caribbean and the United States Low Country. His healthy approach to simple, affordable cooking has been regularly featured in national publications, including O Magazine, Food & Wine, Southern Living and many more. Chef Marvin was recently chosen as the first chef to kick off Michelle Obama's Let's Move! cooking series to help busy families create nutritious and affordable meals. For more than seven years, Chef Marvin has been traveling the country educating and motivating kids and parents through his program, Droppin' Knowledge with Chef Marvin Woods. This national program focuses on positive ways to reduce childhood obesity and other children's health issues.

About Chef Marvin's Presentation:

Celebrity Chef Marvin Woods will perform Live Cooking Demonstrations on Saturday at 2:00pm and 4:00pm and on Sunday at 1:00pm and 4:00pm on the Presentation Stage

Celebrity Chef Marvin Woods will perform Live Cooking Demonstations featuring healthy and delicious recipes that are easy to make and that anyone can make at home. After the demonstration make sure to stay and sample the goodies! Presentations are sponsored by BJ's Membership Club.



Actor "The Blind Side"

About Quinton Aaron

Aaron was born in Bronx, New York City. He was raise by his mother, the late Laura Aaron in Augusta Georgia. From an early age Quinton has been singing, When he was nine years old, Quinton was baptized and joined the church choir where he was a mute singer. His acting debut began with the Christmas Play. Quinton's film debut started with Michel Gondry's 'Be Kind Rewind' starring Jack Black and Mos Def. Other appearances such as 'Fighting' with Channing Tatum and co-starred in a NYU short film called Mr. Brooklyn. Quinton's first lead role was in 'The Blind Side' movie starring Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw where he plays as Michael Oher (who is an offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens). Aaron has starred in multiple TV-Series, more noticeably in Law and Order.

Quinton Aaron will be onsite to support Project Green and will be available for autographs and photo opportunites on both Saturday and Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.



Dr. Bhatia is a physician and fellow at the University of Arizona Program in Integrative Medicine. Having practiced pediatric emergency medicine in Atlanta since 2000, she is very familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of our current health care system.  Dr. Bhatia has been committed to exploring the field of holistic and integrative medicine. Board certified in holistic medicine in 2003 by the American Board of Holistic Medicine, she has also completed certifications in nutrition and acupuncture. As mentioned previously, she is also a fellow in Dr. Andrew Weil's Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona (Tucson).With an established agenda of improving children's' health, Dr. Bhatia became involved in media activities in 2003. As a medical expert for CNN Headline News, medical contributor for various news organizations, and American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson, Dr. Bhatia continues to bring attention to the frequently ignored health issues of women and children.Dr. Bhatia completed her residency in pediatrics at the Medical College of Virginia in 2000, where she received the Emily Gardner award for best pediatric resident. She graduated from medical school at the Medical College of Georgia in 1997. She resides in Atlanta with her family.


Dr Bradstreet received his medical degree from USF College of Medicine and obtained his Residency training in the USAF.  He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a member of The American College of Toxicology and several organizations related to stem cell research. He also received extensive training in the field of hyperbaric medicine and was a research flight surgeon for the USAF. Dr Bradstreet's interests are in the treatment of chronic disorders which underlie the mechanisms of aging, cancer, autoimmune disorders and childhood developmental disorders. He is widely published in the field of oxidative stress, detoxification, mitochondrial disorders and chronic immune disorders, including HIV/AIDS. He published the first chelation study linking elevated mercury levels to autism. He is an adjunct professor of Pediatrics at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.


Diana has been involved in the channeling field since 1983. Spirit guides became close friends who were a very natural part of her life. She began offering trance sessions to others in 1986 and by 1988 Diana was teaching channeling workshops. She has worked successfully with numerous students to develop their skills. Diana's credentials include extensive training in energy transmission and perception of energy, plus many years of psychological instruction. She is a graduate of the healing program at the Barbara Brennan School of Healing, and attended their teacher training program, where she enhanced her natural teaching skills. Diana is a graduate of the body-centered and spiritually oriented therapy school, the Institute of Core Energetics East. She is in her final year of training in Somatic Experiencing, which is a body-awareness approach to healing trauma. Her channeling textbook Channeling: The Heart & The Art is available at www.dianamuenzchen.com.


Brenda Cobb founder of the Living Foods Institute personally healed breast and cervical cancer without surgery, chemo and radiation with her all natural approach using using raw and living foods, detoxification, cleansing and emotional healing. She has developed her Healthy Lifestyle Program to help people heal all types of diseases and has helped thousands of people from all over the world to heal & reverse aging. She has written 10 books including "The Living Foods Lifestyle®" and was awarded an Honorary Cultural Doctorate in Therapeutic Philosophy from the World University and the Phoenix Award by the City of Atlanta as well as numerous awards from other organizations recognizing her amazing work. She is featured on many DVDs including "Healing Cancer From Inside Out", "Eating" and "The Rave Diet" and has been seen and heard on CNN, ABC, NBC, FOX and numerous other television networks and radio shows.


David Foreman, is known to audiences nationwide as the "Herbal Pharmacist." As an author, television correspondent and radio host he is well versed on the healing power of herbs, vitamins and other natural products. Foreman's shift from traditional pharmacist to herbal pharmacist was based on his belief that education is the key to the understanding that natural health plays a vital roll in traditional medicine; and he has dedicated is entire career to educating consumers about the benefits and power behind natural herbs and supplements. Foreman is a graduate of the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy and author of, "4 Pillars of Health: Heart Disease" and The Herbal Pharmacist Newsletter distributed exclusively through The Vitamin Shoppe.



Dr Gainor attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport Iowa graduating in 1973. He then practiced in Calgary, Alberta Canada. He has been working, studying, researching, training and teaching Health for 39 years. He transitioned to working, studying, researching, training and teaching about Whole Body Vibration (WBV) two and a half years ago. He has many insights as to how the oscillation WBV platform can improve quality of life by gradually restoring, while gently improving; flexibility, balance, circulation, resilience, strength and endurance.



Camden Hock is a certified yoga instructor and yoga life coach, personal trainer and Vitality Director with Orenda International, an antiaging and wellness product company at the leading edge of natural science.  Camden has been involved in the health and fitness arena since 1993 working in Washington, D.C. as a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. Moving to Northern California in 1997, she began teaching fitness boot camps and was introduced to yoga.  She received her yoga certification and began teaching Vinyasa Flow, Yin, and Therapeutic Yoga in 2002.  Camden took her yoga life coach certification in 2009 with Deborah Williamson.  She added Orenda International to her resume after a five year illness that deepened her path in naturally supported wellness. She guides clients through classes and private sessions to discover or rediscover their clarity of purpose and passion for life in work with emotional, physical and psychological healing.



Dr. David Jockers is a Maximized Living doctor, corrective care chiropractor, nutritionist, exercise physiologist, and certified strength & conditioning specialist. He currently owns and operates Exodus Health Center in Kennesaw, Georgia. His experience working with hundreds of individuals has given him a level of expertise in the field. He is a member of the Performance Enhancement Team for the USA Olympic Wellness Advisory Council and will be traveling to help the USA athletes win the gold in 2012 in London. He is a writer for “NaturalNews,” one of the top online health publications in the world and a sought after speaker around the country on such topics as weight loss, functional exercise, natural detoxification, and disease prevention. www.exodushc.com ; http://www.naturalnews.com/Author770.html ; http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=580617424



Casey Knapp, along with his parents and two younger brothers manage a dairy herd, pigs, pastured beef, chickens, turkeys, strawberries and a composting operation on Cobblestone Valley Farm in Preble, NY. Casey and his brothers are the fifth generation of Knapps to farm in Preble Valley. Currently a student in Agriculture Science and Philosophy at Cornell University, Casey plans to return to the farm after graduation. Off the farm, Casey is active in Organic Valley's Farmer Ambassador Program, which has taken him from coast to coast speaking on behalf of the cooperative. He is also part of Organic Valley's Generation Organic Task Force. Gen-O offers a meaningful, effective vehicle for young farmers to communicate with their peers, both other young farmers and their urban counterparts. In the fall of 2010 Casey was part of the Gen-O bus tour which toured college campuses through the northeast spreading word on the importance of growing healthy food in a sustainable fashion.



Since becoming a certified Dahn Yoga instructor and trainer over six years ago, Melissa has trained hundreds of people in self-health management, addressing issues of blood pressure, chronic pain, and stress-related illnesses. She is a licensed instructor of Brain Wave Vibration, Dahn Yoga's unique deep healing technique for the body and the brain. Melissa has worked as an instructor, trainer, and advanced healer in Dahn Centers across the United States. She has served as regional director of the New Mexico Dahn Yoga & Health Centers. During her training as a Dahn Yoga instructor, Melissa has completed several high level mastery courses including Power Brain Method, DahnMuDo the martial art of enlightenment, and Brain Education for Successful Aging. Prior workshops Melissa has led include:

• Ready for Awakening for yoga beginners, Initial Awakening for the intermediate and Finding True Self for the advanced
• Brain Wave Vibration workshops at Dahn Centers and community organizations
• Public lectures on stress management

The Herb Lady, Eshe Faizah Riviears, is an Organic Master Gardner, Herbalist & Master Formulator & creator of over 250 herbal formulas, that she makes & ships all over the world. One of her most popular herbal formulas, "Women's Womb Detox" (Fibroid Free!) is responding to the call of women all over the world for a natural solution to Womb issues. She is the founder of Save Our Wombs.org, a non-profit educational organization charged with educating women about the anatomy of their body, particularly their womb. She is a sought after speaker & author, of "The Parasite Kleanzing Diet" & an advocate for regular Detoxing. http://www.herbsistah.com



Marjorie Roberts received her BS in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin and her Masters of Science in Health Professions from Southwest Texas State University. She retired after 30 years of nursing to serve as President/CEO of Newton Laboratories, a manufacturer of homeopathic remedies. She studied homeopathy with the Academy of Advanced Complementary Medicine and received a DAHom from the American Academy of Clinical Homeopathy (AACH). She was the founding president of CAMA, the Complementary/Alternative Medical Association and spent many years advocating at the Georgia State Capitol on behalf of natural medicine. Marge is a frequent lecturer at community gatherings, universities, and national health-related events. She is the author of My Body, My Health, My Choice, a book about complementary/alternative medicine and the health freedom movement. She has appeared on numerous television and radio talk shows discussing complementary/alternative medicine and issues of health care freedom.



Sonali Sadequee is certified by the Teachers college of Columbia University and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to serve individuals, organizations, and businesses. She is a board certified member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, a health organization that certified health practitioners who do not work with pharmaceuticals. Her coaching services are also fortified by a bachelor degree in psychology from Georgia State University. When it comes to nutrition, Sonali specializes in supporting busy professionals and medical patients find fun and effective ways to sustain healthier eating and lifestyle habits. Sonali serves in a variety of settings, including universities, medical clinics, corporate offices, gyms, non-profit agencies, vacation retreat centers, private residences, supermarkets and local farmers markets. She enjoys teaching hands-on nutritious meal preparation demonstrations and yoga and meditation classes. She believes in revolutionary love, revolutionary service, and aligns her coaching services accordingly.



Bill is a dynamic speaker who shares his experience and knowledge to educate groups and individuals across the country regarding the potential benefit of increasing oxygen to the body at the cellular level through the utilization of mild HYPERBARIC Therapy (mHBT), portable mild Hyperbaric Chambers and Bio-Gym Technology. He presents at seminars, conventions and functions from those involving former, current and future professional athletes, trainers and sports health care providers to individuals interested in improving or maintaining their health, anti-ageing and those with specific diseases and conditions. Bill works with more professional athletes from a variety of sports than anyone else in the country and integrates the relationships he builds to bringing attention to his passion… working with adults and children with "special needs". Bill started one of the first mHBT clinics in the country 10 years ago and is now working with many of today's leading doctors.



Tanya Stewart founded The Stewart Law Firm in 2001.  Her firm specializes in Family Law, including divorce, child support, custody and alimony.  She has also been interviewed as an expert on television, radio and magazines like Atlanta Parent Magazine.  She is a member of the American Association for Justice, Cobb Bar Association and various Family Law Bars.  She has served as the Chairman of the Board of Georgia Rainbows, an international child grief organization.  She is an Ordained Minister and chaplained at Emory-Adventist Hospital in Smyrna.  She has won National Moot Court competitions.  She is a certified mediator and practicing Guardian Ad Litem.  She was inducted into The Mensa Society, an organization for individuals scoring in the top 2% of U.S. intelligence exams.  She began her second business, The Work Well, providing stress coaching & marketing solutions.  She is an author currently writing "The Smart Guide to Life After Divorce". 



Dr. Frank Tian Xie obtained his Bachelor's degree from Peking University in Beijing, China, and MBA & Ph.D. from Georgia State University in Atlanta. He has been on the faculty of business at Drexel University in Philadelphia and University of South Carolina in Aiken. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Xie had eight years of industry experience serving in managerial and consulting positions in firms such as Airtouch Cellular (now Verizon Wireless), SunTrust Equitable Securities, and Innotrac Corporation. His consulting clients include Economic Development Partnership of Aiken, United States Postal Services, Hutchins & Rea Music, and Apeks International. As a practitioner of Falun Dafa of more than 10 years, Dr. Xie has spoken about this ancient meditation and cultivation practice from China in many forum, seminar, and panel discussions at the UN in Geneva and New York, and in many cities in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.