Joel M. Evans, M.D., a board certified OB/GYN and international lecturer, is the Founder and Director of The Center for Functional Medicine, where he practices Integrative Gynecology and Functional Medicine. He also is the Chief of Medical Affairs of the Institute for Functional Medicine as well as the Chief Medical Officer to HealthPointe Solution.Dr. Evans was honored to speak at the United Nations in March 2013 on the topic of Prenatal Origins of Violence, and he now serves as UN Representative and Chief Medical Advisor for OMAEP – World Organization of Prenatal Education Associations. In addition, he lends his expertise and leadership as:_A member of the senior faculty of two of the most recognized and prestigious teaching institutions in integrative medicine: The Center for Mind/Body Medicine and the Institute for Functional Medicine. _External Lead of the IFM Advance Practice Module in Hormone Health since its inception in 2011._Medical Director of the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health. _Former Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women’s Health at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine from 2002 to 2014. _A Founding Diplomate of the American Board of Holistic Medicine and is recognized as the first physician in Connecticut to be Board Certified in both Holistic Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology. _A former Director of two nationally known organizations focused on pregnancy, Childbirth Connection and the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health. _Author of The Whole Pregnancy Handbook (Gotham, 2005), a holistic approach to pregnancy, which received widespread critical acclaim and media attention. Having pursued studies in spirituality, metaphysics, and personal transformation for many years, Dr. Evans has recently created a core curriculum designed to share ancient spiritual wisdom with others in order to help bring health and happiness into their lives.