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Our Nutrition Panel
Our panel of medical and nutritional experts have carefully reviewed and selected the nutrition products sold on this site. Our panel consists of:
James R. Stevens, MD
Dr. Stevens' expertise is built from his professional experience as a family practice and sports medicine physician, primary care physician leader, sports team physician, clinical preceptor, and civic leader. A long-time resident of Raleigh, North Carolina, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology from UNC-Chapel Hill, a Doctor of Medicine from East Carolina University School of Medicine, completed a Family Practice Residency at the Fairfax Family Practice Program of the Medical College of Virginia and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at UNC-Chapel Hill. He founded and currently serves as President of Carolina Family Practice & Sports Medicine, located in Cary, NC with a second office located in AIHF. He has served as Head Medical Team Physician for the 2006 Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes since their inaugural year, Head Company Physician for the Carolina Ballet since 1997, and provides sports medicine services to many area high schools. Dr. Stevens is actively involved in direct patient care, executive wellness, clinical research, and education. He is the 1999 recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of North Carolina, a member of the Chair's Council of the American Lung Association of North Carolina, and chairman of the AIHF Foundation. He is board certified in Family Practice and in Sports Medicine. Dr. Stevens' interests include daily exercise, karate, surfing and being a wholesome father and husband to his wife and three sons.
Steve Adkins, PharmD
Steve Adkins, PharmD, has had an interest in sports supplementation and herbal medicine that dates back to high school sports. That passion, along with numerous professional experiences, has led him to partner with a team of professionals to promote the best pharmaceutical grade supplements. His professional experience includes: a Bachelor of Arts in Biology & a Doctorate of Pharmacy from Campbell University. Steve is also involved in numerous pharmacy organizations including the National Community Pharmacist Association, North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, and the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists. He is a clinical preceptor and uses this as an opportunity to share his passions with others. He moved to the Raleigh area in 2001 and currently and owner and manager of Health Park Pharmacy, located at AIHF. He has been a continuous reference for patients seeking advice about supplementation and the risks of drug interactions. His interests include weight training, swimming, jogging, rock climbing, wakeboarding, and snowboarding.
Joye D. Willcox, PhD
Joye Willcox, Ph.D., RD, LDN is the owner and one of three Registered Dietitians of Healthy Diets, Inc. in the American Institute of Healthcare & Fitness. After completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics at Winthrop University and Masters of Nutritional Science at Clemson University, she began her career as a registered dietitian in 1978. Working in a variety of clinical dietetics settings, Joye gained vast experience in the emerging modern field of nutrition with a special emphasis in the role of nutrition in weight control and prevention of chronic disease. She completed a Ph.D. in Nutrition in 2002 conducting research and publishing four papers in peer reviewed journals. Her research involved a study of in vivo antioxidant interactions. Always “walking the talk” Dr. Willcox is passionate about applying her knowledge and experiences in nutrition to helping others improve their nutritional health and level of fitness. While recommending food as the major route of nutrition, Dr. Willcox makes recommendations for nutrition supplementation based on the quality of one’s diet, family medical history and current health status. Dr. Willcox was appointed as the private practice member of the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition in 2005 and is an active member of the Raleigh District Dietetic Association. She is a Commander in the Navy Reserve with a total of 27 years of military service. Dr. Willcox is married and has one daughter. Her outside interests include travel, hiking, and snorkeling.
Jim Joachim, MD
James Joachim, M.D., FACN, is a practicing Internist and Medical Nutritionist who has dedicated his career to the integration of medical nutrition, health promotion, and longevity with his traditional Primary Care - Internal Medicine practice. Following his Internal Medicine Residency training at New York University Medical Center affiliate-Booth Memorial Medical Center in 1987, Dr. Joachim completed a National Institute of Health Clinical Nutrition Fellowship at The University of California-Davis, Sacramento Medical Center in 1989. He was trained in all aspects of clinical-nutrition inclusive of weight management, lipid disorders, total parenteral nutrition, and sports nutrition. He was also involved with clinical research and teaching of medical students and residents at UC-Davis under the mentorship of Dr. Charles Halstead, a world renowned expert on nutrition and folic acid metabolism. Currently in practice for 18 years, he resides and practices in Wilmington, North Carolina where he also serves as a Team Physician for UNC-Wilmington Athletics and the Wilmington Hammerheads Professional Soccer Team. He is married and has 3 sons.
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