Faculty - MAPS
Our Faculty

Our Faculty is led by James Neuenschwander, MD, ABIM/AAPS, ABIHM, BCEM/AAPS, FMAPS.

As the President of the MAPS Medical Board, Dr. James Neuenschwander brings unparalleled expertise and dedication to the field of integrative medicine. With over three decades of experience, Dr. Neuenschwander’s commitment to treating illness at its source aligns perfectly with MAPS mission. A graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Neu is board certified in Emergency Medicine, Integrative and Holistic Medicine, and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Neu’s leadership ensures the board remains at the forefront of integrative medicine, making him the ideal choice for President of the MAPS Medical Board.

James Neuenschwander

, MD, FMAPS, President MAPS

James Neuenschwander, M.D. (a.k.a. Dr. Neu) has been practicing integrative medicine since 1988. He is the owner of Bio Energy Medical Center, a multidisciplinary, integrative medical practice with the philosophy of treating illness at its source using whatever tools are available. Dr. Neu is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School and is …

Anju Usman Singh

, MD, FAAFP, ABIHM, FMAPS, Hom-C

Dr. Anju Usman Singh is director and owner of True Health Medical Center and Pure Compounding Pharmacy in Naperville, Illinois. She serves as Chief Science Officer for family-owned nutraceutical company, True Healing Naturals. She specializes in biomedical interventions for children with ADD, Autism, PANDAS/PANS, Down Syndrome and related disorders. Shas been involved in research regarding …

Nancy O’Hara

, MD, MPH, FAAP, FMAPS

Dr. Nancy O’Hara is a board-certified Pediatrician. Prior to her medical career, Dr. O’Hara taught children with autism. She graduated with highest honors from Bryn Mawr College and as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She earned a Master’s degree in Public Health from the …

Elizabeth Mumper

, MD, FAAP, FMAPS

Dr. Mumper is President and CEO of The RIMLAND Center, established to mentor clinicians interested in children with neurodevelopmental problems. Her general pediatrics practice is Advocates for Children. Advocates for Families is her practice devoted to the care of children with autism and other neurodevelopmental problems. Dr. Mumper graduated magna cum laude from Bridgewater College …

John Gaitanis

, MD, FMAPS

John Gaitanis, MD, is a pediatric neurologist at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Dr. Gaitanis received his medical degree from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth and The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Strong Memorial Hospital through the University of Rochester Medical School, as well as a …

Cindy Schneider

, MD, FMAPS

Dr. Schneider is the Medical Director of CARE, the Center for Autism Research and Education. Her integrative medical practice is exclusively dedicated to individuals with autism and related neurological and immune disorders. Dr. Schneider’s areas of special interest include treatment of the immune, gastrointestinal, and metabolic aspects of autism and the identification of environmental toxins …

Dan Rossignol

, MD, FAAFP, FMAPS

Dr. Rossignol received his Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical College of Virginia and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Virginia. He is Board Certified in Family Practice and is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Coming from an academic background, Dr. Rossignol searched the medical literature looking …

Darin Ingels

, ND, FAAEM, FMAPS

Dr. Ingels is a respected leader in natural medicine with numerous publications, international lectures and more than 20 years experience in the healthcare field.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology from Purdue University and his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington.  Dr. Ingels completed a residency program …

David Dornfeld

, DO, FMAPS

Dr. David Dornfeld has been preventing and reversing illness for 37+ years. He is now a consultant for difficult medical cases specializing on helping people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Tick-borne conditions at Family Wellness Center which has recently relocated to Atlantic Highlands NJ. He tries to be a “detective” in finding out the root …

Jason Sonners

, DC, DIBAK, DCBCN, CCWP, CHP, FMAPS

Dr. Jason Sonners has always been fascinated by the machinery of the human frame and strives to learn everything and anything he can that might help even one of his patients. Always working to integrate new knowledge and practical experience, in addition to his Doctor of Chiropractic, Jason earned his Diplomate of the Chiropractic Board …

Jerry Kartzinel

, MD, FAAP, FMAPS

Dr. Jerry Kartzinel is Board Certified pediatrician and a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics. He specializes in the recovery of neurodevelopmental, chronic neuro-inflammatory diseases, and hormonal dysfunctions. After receiving his medical degree at St Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his residency in pediatric medicine in the Air Force. Following Desert Storm, …

Karen von Merveldt-Guevara

, MD, FMAPS

Karen von Merveldt-Guevara, MD is a Western trained MD from Germany. She lives and works in Sedona as a Health Consultant in her own practice. Her interest in chronic diseases and the search for solutions to heal them lead her to study the behavior of metals and minerals in man. Based on research and protocols …

Lanier Rossignol

, BSN, MSN, FNP-C, FMAPS

Lanier Rossignol, BSN, MSN, FNP-C is a board certified family nurse practitioner trained in evidence-based medicine at the University of Virginia. She received her Master of Science in Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and a Bachelor of Arts in Neurobiochemistry at the University of Virginia. Prior to her journey into integrative medicine, Lanier …

Lindsey Wells

, ND, FMAPS

Dr. Lindsey Wells is a naturopathic physician in Wilton, CT. She works at New England Center for Health. Dr. Wells has focused her practice on integrative care for PANS/PANDAS, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Lyme Disease and Lyme Co-Infections, other neurodevelopmental disorders, and various chronic illnesses. She uses therapies including botanical medicine, nutraceuticals, homeopathy, nutrition, counseling, …

Lynne Mielke

, MD, FMAPS

Dr. Lynne R. Mielke is the founder of Optimal Health Spectrums in Pleasanton, California. She takes a whole-person approach and uses specialized testing to determine the underlying cause of each person’s health condition. After the source of the problem is identified, natural integrative medicine treatments are customized to meet the needs of each individual. Helping …

Krishna Doniparthi

, MD, FMAPS

Dr. Krishna Doniparthi is the Director and physician at Functional Medicine of Georgia and NAD of Georgia located in Milton, Georgia; just north of Atlanta. He has been practicing medicine since 2002 in both private practice family medicine and hospital-based emergency medicine. Dr. Doniparthi is board certified in Regenerative & Functional Medicine, Family Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.

Maria L. Gahry

, DNP, RN, FNP, FMAPS

Maria is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and graduate certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine. As an FNP, caring for families across the lifespan, the foundation of her practice is focused on the use of integrative and holistic methods to prevent illness and treat root …

Michael Elice

, MD, FAAP, FMAPS

Dr. Elice is a board certified pediatrician who has treated patients with Autism Spectrum Disorders, mitochondrial disorders, PANDAS, immune and metabolic disorders for almost 20 years. As a practicing pediatrician for over 40 years he recognized the significant changes in the way children have been developing and how chronic illness has become the new ‘norm’ …

Richard Boles

, MD, FMAPS

Dr. Boles is a Medical Geneticist with expertise in mitochondrial and other metabolic disorders. He completed medical school at UCLA, a pediatric residency at Harbor-UCLA, and a genetics fellowship at Yale. He received board certifications in Pediatrics, Clinical Genetics and Clinical Biochemical Genetics. For over two decades, Dr. Boles’ clinical and research focus has been …

Richard Frye

, MD, PhD, FMAPS

Dr. Frye is the Director of Autism Research at Arkansas Children’s Hospital/University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR. He is a recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of ASD and other developmental disorders. His broad background includes specific training in neurodevelopmental disorders, physiology, psychology and biostatistics. He is fellowship-trained in Behavioral Neurology …

Sidney Baker

, MD, FMAPS

Dr. Baker received his undergraduate, medical, and medical postgraduate training from Yale University where he served as Chief Resident in Pediatrics on the full time medical faculty as an Assistant Professor of Medical Computer Sciences with appointments in the Departments of Pediatrics and Obstetrics from 1969 to 1971. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics. He …

Tom Moorcroft, DO, FMAPS

Dr. Tom Moorcroft is a global leader in addressing complex medical challenges, dedicated to uncovering the root causes of illness and helping patients regain their health. With a unique approach that blends cutting-edge medical science, years of experience in clinical settings, and a passion for simple, natural healing methods, Dr. Moorcroft strives to empower individuals …

Vicki Kobliner

, MS RDN, FMAPS

Vicki Kobliner MS RDN, CD-N, FMAPS, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Holcare Nutrition and her Healthy Baby Roadmap preconception program for parents-to-be. Vicki’s practice employs a functional nutrition approach, using natural agents to help the body heal itself. Vicki works with infants, through adults with chronic illnesses, digestive disorders, food allergies, ADHD, …