MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD


 

Dr. Alvin Pettle, M.D., F.R.C.S. (OBS GYN)
...is a pioneer Canadian gynecologist who practices integrative medicine.

He graduated from the University of Toronto medical school in 1969 and received his fellowship on obstetrics and gynecology in 1974.He practiced obstetrics and gynecology for twenty-five years at The Etobicoke General Hospital in Toronto , where from 1990 to 1994, he was the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

 

His medical and community affiliations include the American College of Infertility, Canadian Medical Association, Physicians for Peace., Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology ( Canada ), Ontario Medical Association, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons ( Canada ).

 

Dr. Pettle has published numerous articles on natural hormones and his adaptations to the birth process. They include: Gentle Birthing, a feature article in the Canadian Family Physician Journal, November 1978; Gentle Questions of Birth, in Issues of Health, Macleans Magazine, April 1982; Endometriosis: Doctor Travels 4000 Miles for Patients Surgery, a feature article in the Medical Post.

He is also a contributor to the Women's Wellness Network, www.wwn.on.ca on the internet.His television presentations include the nationally syndicated morning show, Canada AM, a TV show segment Dr. Alvin Pettle on Gentle Birth, as well as The Women's Network's Body, Mind and Soul in 1998 and Beyond Medicine in 1999. Dr. Pettle is in demand for radio, TV and print media interviews as an authority on natural hormone and integrative medical therapies for women. He lectures to doctors, nurses, and the public on The Integrative Management of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Menopause.

He is the preeminent specialist in natural hormone replacement therapy for women. 

 
 
   

Dr. Moshe Dekel, Ob/Gyn, Long Island , NY
In his 27 years in practice, he served as the chief of GYN surgery at the Long Island Surgi- Center , and as the Medical Director of the Long Island Birthing Center . Dr. Dekel was one of the founding members of MDNY, New York s only doctor’s owned and operated HMO.

 

He investigated the new approach in Age Management Medicine, pioneered by CENEGENICS INSTITUTE and decided to affiliate with it, in promoting prevention and optimization of the hormones that control and regulate the human body and its health.

 

Since stopping performing surgeries and deliveries back in 2000 he has focused his efforts in helping his patients, achieve better health using functional medicine, bio identical hormones, nutritional counseling and nutritional supplementation.

 

In 2003 he introduced Breast Thermography to Long Island , a non invasive, non compression/radiation screening for breast cancer. To date, he is the only board certified GYN and thermography offering this modality in the north east of the US .

   

Dr. Robert L. Kane brings over a decade of experience in the field of thermal image interpretation. He acquired his training through the International Thermographic Society and achieved Diplomate level certification through the American Board of Clinical Thermography (ABCT).

 

He later achieved Diplomate certification through the International Academy of Clinical Thermology (IACT) and was eventually recognized as a “Fellow” by IACT for contributions to the field of thermal imaging. Dr. Kane furthered his knowledge of breast applications under the tutelage of Dr. William Hobbins, one the world’s leading authorities.

 

Dr. Kane frequently lectures to physicians and laypersons on the role of thermal imaging in the clinical practice while serving on the board of IACT and ABCT.

 

His personal mission is to transform women’s fear of breast cancer into empowerment toward prevention.

   
Janet Greene, M.D. completed her Internship and Residency Training in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital , Veterans Administration Medical Center , Bronx , New York . After this, she stayed in New York and worked for 5 years as an Emergency Department Physician and was also Medical Director of the Diet Center at Queen’s Flushing Hospital .

 

In 1989, Dr. Greene moved west to Santa Fe , New Mexico , following a calling to explore a simpler lifestyle. Her interest in Alternative Medicine was already deeply ingrained, particularly as a result of her medical studies, spiritual practices and the healing paths of many of her friends and family members.

 

Dr. Greene opened one of the first private Holistic Medical Practices in Santa Fe in 1991. She combines many of her healing skills to provide diversity of care in the areas of Internal Medicine, Homeopathy, Herbology, Aromatherapy and Diet Counseling. She also offers Thermography—an early screening device for breast cancer—a new technology in which she is highly trained and certified to offer.