I’ve always been aware of the mind-body-spirit axis and the connection to our daily life as far as I can remember.  Looking over my notes even in medical school and residency, this topic was always present to a significant degree. After my family medicine training, emergency and urgent care experience, I realized that my greatest contribution to the medical profession would be in the field of wellness and health.  Therefore, I obtained specialized training in the field of bariatrics (weight loss medicine), and subsequently, founded Physician Weight Loss and Wellness Center (medical weight loss practice), as well as having served as a medical director for a surgical weight loss center.  It was a personal encounter with a life-threatening event, a diagnosis of cancer, that led me to fully appreciate and develop the Power Principle, a mind-body-spirit approach to overcoming obstacles, including weight loss and weight management (as well as any other challenge, including cancer in my own situation).  Having fully realized the necessity and the power of such an approach, it became obvious to me that the Power Principle books need to be written and shared with the rest of the world. 

Honorary Member and Contributing Writer for the NY Tactical Officer’s Association
Brooklyn College Dean's honor list 1994 and 1995
Kalberman Award 1995 (for excellence in chemistry)
Golden Key National Honor Society 1994