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Key Training Points

  • Where to start with complex cases: Implement a whole body assessment system to create a starting point with patients
  • The Nuts and Bolts: How to get results fast to develop a loyal customer following: Learn to build your practice, whether starting with 0 or 1000 patients
  • Building long term relationships with your patients
  • Practice Application of clinical pathways, and complete herbal reference material and literature references
  • Use of traditional blood labs as well as functional tests to flag metabolic and nutritional conditions
  • In-Office repaid assessment, including oxidative stress, BMI, Lipids, LDL/HDL and microscopy
  • Safe, practical and effective application of nutraceuticals and drug therapy
  • Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction analysis
  • Develop numerous revenue streams designed to help your patients
  • Introduction to the necessary tools including online resources for ingredients, education for patient and practitioners, library of pod casts on nutrient and clinical application, as well as raw material quality and dosing of nutrients
  • Marketing, PR, product support
  • Utilize on staff dieticians via phone or web

 

 

 

 

 


James B. LaValle, R. Ph., C.C.N., M.S. E-mail

 

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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), board certified clinical nutritionist (International & American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists, (IAACN), Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (Central States College of Health Sciences), Diplomat in Homeopathic Pharmacy and Medicine (British Institute of Homeopathy with more than 20 years clinical practice experience in the field of natural and integrative therapeutics and functional metabolism.

Jim serves as an adjunct associate professor in the college of pharmacy in the division of pharmacy practice at The University of Cincinnati and serves as a preceptor in the Department of Family Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and is a faculty instructor in The Clinical Nutrition program at New York State Chiropractic College.

Jim served on the scientific advisory board for the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance, and was a founding board member for the Dietary Supplement Information Bureau. He also serves on the Scientific Council for certification board of the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists. He is also on the advisory board for Douglas Laboratories, Xymogen, and Bayer.

Jim was the nutrition expert on “Bodyshaping” the number one fitness show on ESPN. He has written 14 books, has had over 150 articles published, and was also the principle author of two searchable databases on natural medicine and drug induced nutrient depletion. He is a nationally known personality with over 400 radio shows and T.V. spots to his credit.

Founder of the LaValle Metabolic Institute, Jim LaValle is an educator, clinician, and industry consultant in the field of integrative health care.  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.

Jim has trained 1000’s of health care professionals on integrating natural therapies into clinical practice. His consulting clients have included CVS pharmacies, Rite Aid, Cardinal Health, McKesson, Long’s Drug Chains, Professional Compounding Centers of America where he has been involved in all aspects of the industry from media and product development to quality control.

Jim is currently in clinical practice at the LaValle Metabolic Institute , a comprehensive wellness, prevention, and early detection center, which he founded. The LaValle Metabolic Institute is one of the first programs to incorporate natural therapeutics with comprehensive interdisciplinary approach including M.D.'s, Pharmacist, Dieticians, Acupuncturist, Nurses, Fitness and other allied health care professionals. The Institute customizes integrative therapeutic programs for prevention, wellness, athletes as well as for individuals with various disease states and health challenges.

 

 

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EDUCATION

 

  • 1997    Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (ND, N.M.D.), Central States College of    Health Sciences
  • 1993    Masters of Theology Pastoral Care, Lafayette University
  • 1991    Bachelors of Science Pastoral Wellness, Lafayette University
  • 1983    B.S., Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

 

  • Current  Licensed Pharmacist - Ohio, Indiana
  • 1998     Certified Clinical Nutritionist (C.C.N.)
  • 1996     Diploma Homeopathic Medicine (D.H.M.)
  • 1995  Diploma Homeopathic Pharmacy (D.H.Ph.)

ACHIEVEMENTS

 

  • Nationally recognized in the field of natural therapeutics
  • Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine since 1997
  • Pharmacist since 1983
  • Certified Clinical Nutritionist
  • Founding board member of the Dietary Supplement Information Bureau
  • President of the Ohio Naturopathic Medicine Association (OANM)
  • Member of the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA) Scientific Advisory Board
  • Member of the CNCB (Clinical Nutrition Certification Board)
  • Member American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA)
  • Honorary member IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology)
  • Adjunct Professor, Division of Pharmacy Practice,
  • University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy
  • Preceptor, Department of Family Medicine, University of Cincinnati
  • Professional consulting pharmacy practice in natural medicine for over 20 years
  • Industry Consultant  - Market, Education and Product
  • Design (Clients include:  CVS, Rite Aid, McKesson, Cardinal
  • Health, U.S. Pharmavite, Banner Pharmaceuticals, Purity - Life, Bayer)
  • Author of over 100 medical articles
  • Published 13 books in the field of natural and integrative therapeutics
  • Named by American Druggist magazine as one of "The 50
  • Most Influential Pharmacists" in the U.S. in 1998.
  • Jim has developed training programs for pharmacists and physicians on the use of natural therapeutics in practice, through which he has trained some 50,000 healthcare professionals over the last decade.
    TV and media personality

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

 

  • 2005-Present     IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology  Honorary Member
  • 2004-Present     APhA   (American Pharmaceutical Association)
  • 2004-Present     ACCP (American College of Clinical Pharmacy) 
  • 2004-Present     IAACN (International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionist)
  • Scientific Symposium Program Liason
  • 2004-Present    Board member- CNCB (Clinical Nutrition Certification Board)
  • 2003-Present     ANA (American Nutraceutical Assn)   
  • 2003-Present     Editorial Advisory Board- Drug Store News
  • 2003-Present     President- Ohio Naturopathic Medicine Association (OANM)
  • 2001-2005         Founding Board Member- Dietary Supplement Information Bureau
  • 2001-2002         Board of Governors- Florida Association of Naturopathic Physicians
  • 2001-2005         Member- Dietary Supplement Education Alliance (DSEA) Scientific Advisory Board
  • 1999-2001         Member- CVS Quality Natural Medicine Board
  • 1999-2000         Advisory Board- New Hope Communications
  • Nutrition Science News
  • 1999-2000         Advisory Board- International Journal of
  • Integrative Medicine
  • 1998-2003         Member- Scientific Council CNCB examination Committee
  • 2005-Present    Member-Scientific Council CNCB examination Committee
  • 1997-2000         Faculty and Board Member- Central States College of Naturopathic Medicine. Instructor in Botanical and
  • Nutritional Pharmacology and Homeopathic Therapeutics.
  • 1997-2000         Faculty- British Institute of Homoeopathy. 
  • Appointment (1 of 6 Americans), Director of Pharmacologic Studies.  Overseeing the development of a diploma course in Nutrition and Herbal Medicine.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

  • 2002-Present     Preceptor Family Practice, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. 
  • 2000-Present    Chief Wellness Officer and Co-Founder- Living Longer Institute
  • 2000-Present    Living Longer Institute Integrative Care Practice 
  • 1995-Present    President-Natural Health Resources, Inc., technology and product development for the natural medicine industry, book writing and various forms of media.
  • 1995-Present    Adjunct Assistant Professor, Division of Pharmacy Practice, University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, two-hour course, "A Survey of Natural Medicine". 
  • 1984-Present    Professional consulting pharmacy practice in natural medicine for over 20 years, combining various disciplines of natural medicine into an integrative care model.   The practice emphasizes designing adjunctive support programs for individuals with various disease states or prevention/wellness programs.
  • 1995-Present    Industry Consultant-Market, Education and Product Design (Clients include: CVS, Rite Aid, McKesson, Cardinal Health, Long's, U.S. Pharmavite, Banner Pharm., Purity-Life, Pharmanex-Nuskin, PCCA, Bayer, Roche Diagnostics.)      
  • 2000-2002         Chief Content Officer and Co-Founder- Intramedicine, Inc.
  • 1998-2000         Staff- Tri-Health Integrative Health and Medicine Center, both Pavilion  and  Good Samaritan Hospital-Cincinnati.
  • 1997-1998         Consultant- National Compounding Pharmacists Association, developing product selection and educational programming, as well as consulting on compounding issues with nutritional, homeopathic, aromaceuticals and herbal raw materials.
  • 1996-1997         Educational Coordinator for Health Trust Alliance, developing training in clinical nutrition, herbal, and homeopathic medicine, as well as assessment tools for pharmacists wanting to expand their scope of practice.  Programs included: weight loss, skin care, wound care, asthma, diabetes, case management, and general assessment procedures for pharmacists.
  • 1984-1985         Clinical Pharmacist- City of Cincinnati Health Department.
  • 1983-1985         Pharmacist- Kroger, Revco, and independent pharmacies.

FIELD EXPERIENCE

 

 

  • 2000-Present     Conducting clinical research at LaValle Metabolic Institute (formerly Living Longer Institute)
  • 1996-Present     Developing natural medicine education programs for the chain drug industry.
  • 1994-Present     Developing technology - aiding transfer of new products and technology from research and development to consumer/professional markets.
  • 1993-1994 Design, setup, and organization of FDA Drug GMP registered Homeopathic/herbal laboratory.                                                                                                                    
  • 1988-Present     Design and consultation work with over 200 nutritional, herbal, and homeopathic products for over the counter and professional use.
  • 1988-Present     Nationally featured lecturer to health professionals, industry stakeholders, and consumers on homeopathic, herbal and vitamin mineral/essential fatty acid and amino acid therapies for wellness, as adjunct support for disease state management, drug induced nutrient depletion, and other special topics.
  • 1985-1986         Instrumental in developing first information food tagging system for low cholesterol and other health categories for the Kroger Corporation; also coordinated regional cholesterol and diabetes screenings.  Co-authored Consumer Guide to Low Cholesterol Shopping with Dr. Charles Glueck and the Cholesterol Center at the Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati.

BOOKS - published

 

  • Cracking the Metabolic Code:  9 Keys to Optimal Health (Basic Health Publications, Inc. 2004)
  • Relora: The Natural Breakthrough to Losing Stress-Related Fat and Wrinkles (Inner Traditions (Basic Health Publications, Inc.)
  • The Little Book of Nutrients (Living Longer) 
  • The Cox-2 Connection (Healing Arts Press)
  • The Cholestin Breakthrough (Prima Publishing)
  • Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook (Lexi-comp) 1st & 2nd Edition
  • Smart Medicine for Healthier Living (Penguin Putnam)
  • Natural Therapeutics Pocket Guide (Lexi-comp) 1st and 2nd Edition
  • Nutritional Cost of Prescription Drugs (Morton)
  • Nutritional Cost of Drugs, Rev. ed. (Morton)
  • Black Cohosh (Penguin Putnam)

 
 
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