Take Your Oxygen First: Read About Our Speakers

Dr. Evelyne Leone, founder of the Institute of Conscious Health, is board certified in regenerative, functional and nutritional medicine by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Metabolic Medical Institute. She is the author of Into the Heart of Health, a book that educates people about how to gain power over their health and better collaborate with their doctors.

Dr. Leone is a graduate physician from Nova Southeastern University and completed her clinical training at the Cleveland Clinic. She also holds certifications in brain fitness, ayurvedic medicine, yoga and Reiki.

Linda Sachs came to JAFCO in 2010 with more than 40 years of experience as a professional social worker and 20 years dedicated to providing services to families raising children and young adults with developmental disabilities. At JAFCO, she has been involved in community outreach, program planning and providing family support services which include counseling, support groups, parent education and parent social evenings. She also has developed the new Ability Center for children with developmental disabilities and their families.

Linda is a licensed clinical social worker who holds a master’s degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and a bachelor’s degree in social work from SUNY at Buffalo in New York. She has specialized training in group work and facilitates groups for parents and grandparents.