Meet our Scientific Advisory Board

Corey Resnick, ND**

Dr. Corey Resnick has been a licensed naturopathic physician for over 30 years. He graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine where he served on the board of directors and taught on the faculty. He also served as a director of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Resnick also had a naturopathic family practice near Portland. Dr. Resnick co-founded Tyler Encapsulations in 1987. Dr. Resnick is recognized not only for his science-based GI formulations, but also for the Digestive Restoration Program – a time-tested protocol which continues to evolve with the latest GI innovations. He has lectured internationally on clinical nutrition and is a contributing author to the Textbook of Natural Medicine.

Dr. Lauren Young is a distinguished naturopathic physician with a deep commitment to integrative medicine, education, and professional advocacy. She earned her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from the University of Bridgeport after studying health psychology and conducting cardiovascular research at the University of Connecticut. 

With a diverse background in integrative healthcare, Dr. Young has worked in settings ranging from acupuncture-based detoxification at Lincoln Memorial Hospital to naturopathic care at Yale-affiliated Griffin Hospital. She founded her own clinic in 2009 and now leads a multi-specialty multi-clinic medical group throughout Connecticut, where she specializes in complex autoimmune and endocrine conditions, as well as oncology.

Dr. Altman is a Naturopathic Physician (ND), Functional Medicine Practitioner, Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Gastroenterology (FABNG) and Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc). 

Dr. Altman received her Bachelor’s of Science from The Evergreen State College where she studied ethnobotany, biology, and chemistry and then went on to earn her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and her Masters of Science in Acupuncture from Bastyr University in 2011. She went on to complete a 3-year residency at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Naturopathic Primary Care prior to becoming an assistant and then associate professor at Bastyr University, where she taught for 10 years. Dr. Altman has also completed both the Clinical Teaching Certificate and the Advanced Clinical Teaching Certificate from the University of Washington School of Medicine. 

Travis Borchardt*

Travis Borchardt has over 25 years of leadership experience in the dietary supplement industry, consistently setting benchmarks for quality and compliance. He is highly skilled in U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), labeling and advertising law, and scientific affairs. Travis has extensive expertise in dietary ingredient supply chains and dietary supplement product development. He established a world-class chemistry and microbiological testing laboratory for ingredients and products. Additionally, he appeared on the PBS documentary Frontline to discuss best practices for botanical ingredient identification testing. Travis also serves as an Executive Committee member of the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).

Carolyn Gugger, PhD, RD*

Carolyn brings over 20 years of expertise in clinical research, nutrition science, and regulatory compliance within the food and dietary supplement industries. Since 2017, she has led the Scientific Affairs department at Integrative Therapeutics, where she plays a pivotal role in translating cutting-edge research into science-based formulations that deliver compelling, compliant, and consumer-focused benefits. Carolyn holds a Doctorate in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Manitoba, Canada, where she also completed her clinical training as a Registered Dietitian. She is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Society for Nutrition, and regularly contributes her scientific knowledge to committees of the Council for Responsible Nutrition and the International Probiotics Association.

Brenda Van Goethem*

Brenda is a regulatory leader with over 20 years of experience in the dietary supplement and homeopathic industries. Her expertise spans regulatory strategy, compliance risk mitigation, and product lifecycle management, ensuring that products meet all applicable legal and quality standards.

She is committed to advancing regulatory excellence and innovation while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and product integrity. Brenda currently serves as a Board of Directors member of the American Association of Homeopathic Products.

Vani Chopra, PhD, MS, RDN*

Dr. Vani Chopra is a nutrition expert and registered dietitian with over 14 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, academia, and research. She earned her Doctorate in Nutrition from the University of Minnesota, where she also completed her clinical training as a Registered Dietitian. She is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and brings valuable expertise to science-based formulations, contributing insightful, evidence-based knowledge to the field.