Founder of the LaValle Metabolic Institute, Jim LaValle is an educator,
clinician, and industry consultant in the field of integrative health
care. He is a licensed pharmacist (University of Cincinnati College of
Pharmacy) with more than 20 years clinical practice experience in the
field of natural therapeutics and functional medicine. Jim is also the
founder of Integrative Health Resources, Inc ., which provides
consulting on technology and produce development to health related
industries, and developing training and educational initiatives through
various media.
Dr. Maureen Pelletier is the Director of Functional Medicine with LaValle Metabolic Institute. She Specializes in Bio-identical Hormone Replacement, Men and Womens Health, and is a ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Physician. Dr. Pelletier is a board certified obstetrician/gynecologist and certified clinical nutritionist. She is author of the Complete Idiots Guide to Menopause and is a national and international lecturer. Dr. Pelletier has been a clinical instructor of obstetrics for over 10 years.
Hormone Replacement\ Women's Health Director of Women's Health & Functional Medicine ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Physician
Credentials: * Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston MA * Residency: University of Cincinnati OB/GYN * Fellow: American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists * Board Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist * Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist * Clinical training in Mind-Body Medicine, Mind-Body Institute, Harvard * Program in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona School of Medicine * Medical Acupuncture Program, University of California, Los Angeles * National & International Lecturer * Author of Complete Idiot's Guide to Menopause * Published in International Journal of Integrative Medicine * Developed program for Integrative Management of Chronic * Pelvic Pain * Numerous TV Appearances * Former Aviation Medical Examiner * Clinical Instructor of Obstetrics for over 10 yrs
MEMBER: * International College of Integrative Medicine * International & American Association of Clinical Nutritionists * Cincinnati Academy of Medicine
Gary Huber, D.O.
Dr. Gary Huber graduated from the University of Dayton in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in psychology.
Gary is presently a board certified emergency medicine physician with 18 years of experience and has a long held interest in nutrition and human physiology as it relates to wellness and longevity. He has served as medical director for the Flying Pig Marathon and is presently on the board of directors for Lovelands Amazing Race, a local charity event.
Education
Residency:August 1991 to July 1994, Emergency Medicine Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.
Internship:July 1987 to June 1988, General Rotating Internship Grandview Hospital, Dayton, Ohio
Medical School:September 1983 to June 1987, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, Ohio
Undergraduate:August 1977 to April 1981, Bachelor of Science University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
Work Experience
July
1988 to June 1991 served as an emergency department staff physician
at Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio.
September
1994 to July 1996 contracted by Cincinnati Emergency Services Inc. to
serve as emergency department physician and Assistant Director of
Emergency Services at Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.
August 1996 to May 1998 served as staff physician in the emergency department.
May
1998 to Present I am contracted with Qualified Emergency Services Inc
to staff the emergency department at Anderson Mercy Hospital and
Clermont Mercy Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. I serve on the Ethics
Committee at both facilities.
Professional Societies
Memberships: American Osteopathic Association, American College of Emergency Physicians
Certificates
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor, completed 1991
Advanced Trauma Life Support completed 1988
Advanced Burn Life Support completed 1992
Pediatric Advanced Life Support completed 1993
Laura LaValle RD, LD
Laura LaValle is a registered and licensed dietitian. Her experience as a registered dietitian includes having practiced clinical nutrition in a hospital setting conducting nutrition screening, assessment and care for in-patients as well as cardiac rehab nutrition classes. She has also served as a community dietitian conducting nutrition workshops for businesses and lecturing in her community for small groups and classes. Laura offers personal nutritional counseling at LaValle Metabolic Institute for people with food-related illnesses and for those interested in health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention. Laura has taken advanced training in lifestyle counseling.
Education: Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Akron, Ohio
Professional Activities and Affiliations:
American Dietetics Association member
Member
of ADA Specialty Practice Groups - Nutrition in Complementary Care,
Weight Management, Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals, Sports
Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition, Hunger and Environmental
Nutrition, Vegetarian Nutrition, and Nutrition Entre
Katherine Wight, R.D., L.D.
Katherine Wight is a registered and licensed dietitian with LaValle Metabolic Institute.
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Delaware Founder of BlueFood, a nutrition publication Writer of health and wellness articles for three local Cincinnati publications Worked for the Produce for Better Health Foundation, a marketing liaison between the National Cancer Institute and produce growers Volunteered with the American Diabetes Association Completed dietetic internship at Good Samaritan Hospital
Passed Registered Dietitian Exam in October, 2006 Clinical Practice at LaValle Metabolic Institute, Cincinnati, OH
Member of the American Dietetic Association
Chris Greenman
Chris Greenman is a technician with LaValle Metabolic Institute with 10 years experience.
Naval Hospital Corps school 1990
Naturopathic/chiropractic assistant to Doctor David Polen D.C. Graduated as a Doctor of Naturopathy from Central States College Of Health Sciences Sept 2001 Graduated with Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from Central States College of Health Sciences Feb 2003 Clinician Living Longer / Lavalle Institute Currently licenced in Washington D.C. for Naturopathy
Marta Graham MS, RD, LD
Experience
Twenty years experience in Health Promotion, Nutrition Counseling and Fitness Instruction
Specializing in individual and group nutrition counseling for healthy weight goals, food allergies and intolerances, sports and fitness nutrition, cardiovascular nutrition, nutrition for cancer, and eating disorders
Expert in recipe and menu development and nutrition education for those with food allergies and intolerances
Developed and implemented corporate wellness programs for companies including General Electric, Carrier Corporation, and Niagara Mohawk (NIMO)
Authored and taught The Nutrition Connection a corporate health program for weight loss and cardiovascular health
Former Campus Dietitian at Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Fitness Instructor specializing in group fitness and personal training
Education
Bachelor of Science-Dietetics, University of Cincinnati, 1991
Founder of the LaValle Metabolic Institute, Jim LaValle is an educator,
clinician, and industry consultant in the field of integrative health
care. He is a licensed pharmacist (University of Cincinnati College of
Pharmacy) with more than 20 years clinical practice experience in the
field of natural therapeutics and functional medicine. Jim is also the
founder of 
Dr. Gary Huber graduated from the University of Dayton in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a minor in psychology. 
Katherine Wight is a registered and licensed dietitian with LaValle Metabolic Institute.
Chris Greenman is a technician with LaValle Metabolic Institute with 10 years experience.
Experience