Dr. Dan Cooper found his own path to health and healing through some of what he calls his “foundational experiences” or “dust-off experiences.” He now lives life in accordance with natural systems, which he believes is the truest path to idealized health. As a full-time faculty member at National University of Health Sciences, an avid researcher, an ocean rescue lifeguard, competitive athlete, and combat infantryman, he became obsessed with finding ways to maximize mental and physical performance for the sake of his own health and the safety of others. His life mission can be explained as: “Optimizing Genes Through Natural Means.” He resides in St. Petersburg, Florida with his wife and new baby, and two stellar pups and also maintains a part-time concierge chiropractic and functional medicine practice.   In this session we will discuss: 1.       How did an ATV accident, and brain bleed, inspire you to learn and then teach about the type of health you now practice? 2.       What is neurology functional medicine and how can it benefit the audience? 3.       What is “acro” (Acrobatic yoga), jams, and how do they help with focus? How does someone find a local community to learn and practice it? 4.       What do monkey sessions in the mangroves teach you about body movement and creating static and dynamic stability? 5.       As a full-time faculty member of the National University of Health Sciences, share with us about your passion for concussion health and pregnancy planning and idealizing the outcome of your fetus.  6.       What is the future of medicine and how does epigenetics and functional medicine play a role in that?   You can learn more about Dr. Dan Cooper by following him on Instagram at DrDanCooper