Medical Advisory Board

Unicity's Medical Advisory Board is comprised of practicing healthcare professionals — cardiologists, family practitioners, gynecologists, ophthalmologists, nurses, sports medicine experts, and dietitians — who are passionate about health care. These medical advisors constantly validate our nutritional research and development and work with our scientists to ensure that Unicity's advanced formulations are efficacious (having the power to produce the desired effect) and meet the highest standards in medical and clinical research and safety.

The Medical Advisory Board, together with Unicity scientists and researchers, monitor and enable clinical trials and testing in health professional practices, universities, and research organizations. Their diligence and expertise have resulted in eight Unicity products being listed in the Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR), the leading reference guide of physicians and hospitals for more than 50 years.

Gerald F. Bresnahan, M.D., FACC
Dr. Jerry Bresnahan graduated from Stritch-Loyola Medical School in 1967. He is board certified in both internal medicine and cardiology, and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is chairman of the Cardiothoracic Committee of a major cardiac center in Los Angeles.

For twelve years he was the cardiologist on call in the Los Angeles area for the President of the United States, the Pope, and numerous visiting dignitaries. He still practices actively as both a clinical and interventional cardiologist.

He has recently authored an acclaimed book on natural alternatives for treating heart disease entitled "Bios Life 2, Your Number 1 Prevention Against the Number 1 Killer".

He presently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and five children.

Sylvester Domme, M.D., FAAFP, FAEP
Dr. Sylvester A. Domme graduated from Washburn University in Kansas in 1975. He went on to receive his MD from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1978. He has since worked at St. Lukes Hospital and the St. Francis Medical Center, where he was a resident in Family Practice. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice and a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and Association of Emergency Physicians.

Dr. Domme is currently the Associate Director of the Family Practice Residency Program at a large Mid-Western Medical Center, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Family & Community Medicine at one of the largest Medical School’s Residency programs.

Arthur D. Hagan, M.D. (Emeritus Advisory Board Member)
Dr. Arthur D. Hagan graduated from the University of Iowa in 1956 then continued to graduate from the University of Iowa School of Medicine in 1959. He then went on to receive US Navy Flight Surgery Training in 1960. He then spent 20 years in various cardiology positions for the Navy, some of that time in research and some in patient care. He retired from the Navy in 1980 and continued researching and practicing cardiology in other settings. He currently works at the Stillwater Heart Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

He has been a cardiologist for the past 36 years conducting research, teaching, and practicing in the U.S. Navy, University Medical Center, and private practice settings. Dr. Hagan has enjoyed his practice but the lack of prevention in the field of cardiology frustrates him. As a result, he passionately seeks the application of proven, natural, and complementary therapies for the prevention of or slowing of the progression of cardiovascular diseases. Accordingly, the Unicity products aimed at improving heart health have become an essential part of his patient care.

Dr. Hagan is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He has published over 100 articles, 29 abstracts, 11 books chapters, and two textbooks.

Richard H. Nalick, M.D.
Dr. Richard H. Nalick received his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Biochemistry from California State University and completed his work for a Master of Science in Bacteriologic Chemistry at the University of Southern California. He then received his M.D. from the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine. He did a rotating internship at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center and fulfilled a residency and fellowship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the same Medical Center. He is Board-Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Gynecologic Oncology.

He is currently a clinical professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. He also has a full-time practice of Gynecologic Oncology, Gynecology, and Integrative Medicine and Preventative Medicine for Women.

Dr. Nalick is a member of many medical societies. They are: American College Of Obstetricians and Gynecology, Society Of Gynecologic Oncologists, International Gynecologic Cancer Society, American Society Of Clinical Oncology, American Society For Colposcopy And Cervical Pathology, Western Association Of Gynecologic Oncologists, American College Of Surgeons, Society Of Surgical Oncology American Association Of Integrative Medicine, International Society Of Gynecologic Pathologists, American Society Of Laser Medicine And Surgery, Los Angeles and California Medical Associations, Cancer Liaison Physician for The American College Of Surgeons.

David A. Newsome, M.D. (Emeritus Advisory Board Member)
Dr. Anthony Newsome graduated from Duke University in 1964 then received his MD from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1968. He did his internship at the University Hospitals of Cleveland in Ohio and went on to a fellowship at the National Eye Institute in Bethesda, Maryland and other fellowships at Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

He is currently the President of the Retinal Institute of Louisiana and has served as a professor of ophthalmology at various schools. He has also performed research and practiced in the field of ophthalmology. He was the founder and President of Eye Care, Inc. from 1978-1984 after years of teaching, researching, and practicing ophthalmology.

Dr. Newsome is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, The Macula Society, The Retina Society, The Vitreous Society, Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology, New Orleans Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc., Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Society for Cell Biology, and the International Society for Eye Research. He is also the founding member of the International Society for Trace Element Research in Humans.

Neal Secrist, D.O.
Dr. Secrist served two tours with the United States Air Force as a Flight Surgeon accomplishing hundreds of flight hours in numerous jets including the F-16 Fighter, B-1B Bomber, T-38 and T-37 Trainers, KC-135 Tankers, etc.

Having been an Emergency Physician for over a decade, he now enjoys Family Practice and is board certified in that specialty. Although his highest passion is true primary prevention, he also has an eagle-eye focus on total health assessments and early disease detection.

Being both an author and a prominent speaker, he travels both domestically and internationally teaching, coaching, and motivating individuals to succeed in their personal health through prevention. Dr. Secrist’s passion for preventive health also extends to medical missions where he leads teams to help spread the good news to developing countries such as Bolivia, Nepal, and Mexico.

He is married, has two beautiful girls, and enjoys the diversions of flying, scuba and sailing as well as international cultural living.

Lori Finlay Hamilton, M.S., APRN, B.C.
Step back, look at the big picture and use that perspective to help people feel well. That’s the fundamental skill that’s allowed Lori Finlay Hamilton to amass an impressive list of accomplishments in the fields of critical care, cardiovascular care and women’s health.

As a member of the Unicity Medical Advisory Board and a board certified Adult Nurse Practitioner (NP), licensed in the state of Georgia, Hamilton applies her experience and perspective to address seemingly intractable health issues.

She received her graduate degree from the University of Massachusetts, and did her post- graduate work as an adult NP, with prescriptive license, from the University of Utah. She is nationally board certified and her experience includes over 10 years in critical care and two years serving as clinical faculty at the University of Utah, College of Nursing. Subsequently, she worked as NP for a large cardiology practice in Salt Lake City before assuming the role of Cardiology NP for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. In addition to her role of patient management in the cardiology clinics, she founded and managed a large multi-disciplinary Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Clinic that became a national model.

Hamilton has served a variety of medical advisory boards and committees, including the multidisciplinary task force for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction sponsored by Parke-Davis and Pfizer.

Her passion for helping women feel better and live longer naturally has led her to take the best of her solid foundation in western medicine and go farther, exploring how it can be combined with the benefits of integrative and functional medicine. She is certified in providing customized natural hormonal treatments and has studied the interaction of stress, hormonal and metabolic syndrome to understand how improvements in those areas can create healthier lives. Her focus on these issues, combined with her 20 years experience and training in western medicine, makes her a sought-after expert in women’s health issues.

Hamilton, named Who’s Who Integrative Health and Wellness Educator 2007, has lectured nationally since 1991 on women and heart disease for several prominent companies. She’s authored numerous articles and a chapter in a major nursing textbook.

Barbara H. Schuman, ACSM-CPT, NSCA-CPT, ACE-LWMC
Barbara's career includes a Masters Degree in Teaching and a number of years in the elementary school classroom.

She has served as the Administrator of a large multi-site Medical and Surgical Practice in South Florida.

She is the founder and President of Diversified Natural Healthcare, a private company that offers wellness programs to individuals, corporations and organizations.

Barbara is most proud of her community service. She was a co-founder and President of the Board of Directors of a K-12 private, parochial school that now has an enrollment of more than 800 students. Barbara serves as co-chairman of the Medical Advisory Board of the Make Life Better Company.

Barbara is a graduate of The Fitness Institute International with a degree as a Certified Personal Trainer Specialist. She is Certified with ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) and NSCA (The National Strength and Conditioning Association). Through the ACE (American Council on Exercise), she is also certified as a Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant.

Janet Bloom
Jan served as Chief Administrator and Marketing Director for a large Family Medicine Practice in Boca Raton, Florida for more than 12 years.

In 1992 she founded Natural Health Concepts, Inc, a company dedicated to educating and training healthcare professionals on breakthrough technologies in the field of Preventive and Complementary Medicine.

Her strength came in creating systems and teaching healthcare providers how to successfully implement the latest nutritional strategies available for their patients.

Jan is an accomplished speaker and trainer and has authored several educational CD's. She has been highly recognized for her successful leadership and business development as a consultant with The Bios Life Franchise, a division of Unicity International. Jan serves as both co-chairman of the Medical Advisory Board and is also a member of the prestigious North American Franchise Board.

Peter J.E. Verdegem, Ph.D., MBA
Dr. Peter J.E. Verdegem, Unicity’s Chief Science Officer, obtained a MSc in Organic Chemistry from the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. In his specialization he studied the chemistry of the photosynthetic reaction center of plants. After his MSc degree, he started a Ph.D. research project studying the human eye. For this various vitamin A analogues were synthesized and incorporated into rhodopsin, the visual receptor in the retina. NMR allowed to measure internuclear distances in the receptor vitamin A ligand, and thereby a three-dimensional model for the ligand could be constructed. This has resulted in a greater understanding of the fascinating physics that happens in the visual process. In 1998 he was awarded a Ph.D. in Bio-Organic Photochemistry.

He pursued his academic career with post-doctoral research at Stockholm University in Sweden where he developed techniques to study proteins at molecular levels. During a position at Nijmegen University Medical Center in the Netherlands, he studied and developed non-invasive technology to diagnose prostate cancer. After these academic positions he joined Royal Numico Research and Development to develop, and clinically substantiate dietary supplements for a broad variety of health conditions (such as menopause, prostate health, eye health, Alzheimer, ADHD, dyslexia, diabetes, and obesity). Dr. Verdegem’s scientific work has been published in over 30 peer-reviewed publications. In 2004, he moved to Utah, and joined Unicity International to head to Research & Development Department, where he is responsible for product development, clinical substantiation and scientific training of our Business Associates. In 2006 he finished his MBA from the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University.