For over 20 years, I've devoted my life to health and science, learning how to heal myself by cross-training across multiple health disciplines and functional medicine, now using the same principles with my online clients.
My health journey began as a boy (age 6) with my parent’s stressful divorce. I’ve since then overcome a decade-plus of severe insomnia, gut problems, an inflammatory diet, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and my main two addictions (video games and sugar).
I’ve dedicated his life to alleviate physical, biochemical, and emotional suffering and help others reach the highest human potential and creativity.
I’ve crossed-trained extensively, including a doctorate in chiropractic, degrees, and certifications in acupuncture, functional neurology, genetics analysis, and functional medicine.
My vetted techniques and health principles through personal and clinical experience has allowed collaborate with my clients to help them achieve health, wellness, longevity, and high performance goals.
I never got to thank you for helping my wife identify the problems in her liver, it’s because of you that we now have our beautiful baby girl.
Also thank you for pointing my attention towards my video game addiction, I deleted every game off my computer just after the baby was born.
In my opinion you’re one of the most significant medical minds of the 21st century.
I’m deeply grateful for you and your work.
– Vincent
Dr. Sam Shay helps you solve your chronic health mysteries with, specialized genetics analysis for determining the best way to lose weight, genetics-based diet determination, sugar addiction cessation, screen addiction cessation, gut health, including hidden infections like candida, auto-immune concerns, sleep problems, hormone imbalances, advanced lab interpretations – especially mitochondrial, adrenal, liver, gut, thyroid, genetics, & micro-nutrients.
Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner
Institute for Functional Medicine, Federal Way, WA, Graduated 2020.
Kalish Institute for Functional Medicine – clinical mentorship
(Program ongoing) Kalish Institute, Reno, NV, Nov 2017-present
Kalish Institute for Functional Medicine – 6 month “My Practice Plan”
Kalish Institute, Reno, NV, Jan 2018-Jun 2018
Fitgenes Certification course
www.Fitgenes.com, Auckland, NZ, 2016
Post Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Acupuncture
Auckland University of Technology Post Graduate Program, Auckland, NZ. 2013
Fellow American College of Functional Neurology
American College of Functional Neurology, Cape Canaveral, FL, USA. 2010. (Fellowship is inactive as of 2018 since switching to 100% virtual telemedicine consults).
Diplomate American Chiropractic Neurology Board
American Chiropractic Neurology Board, Temple, TX, USA. 2009. (Fellowship is inactive as of 2018 since switching to 100% virtual telemedicine consults).
Doctorate of Chiropractic (Honors: Summa Cum Laude)
Teaching Assistant in anatomy labs and/or neuroscience labs 2005 – 2007
Taught “Art of Test Taking/Art of Study” to incoming students 2005 – 2008
Parker University (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic), Dallas, TX, USA. 2008
Bachelor of Science: Human Anatomy
Parker University (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic), Dallas, TX, USA. 2008
Bachelor of Science: Health & Wellness
Parker University (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic), Dallas, TX, USA. 2008
Bachelor of Arts: Psychosomatic Medicine.
Minor: Communications and Rhetoric
Honors: 4.00 GPA. Highest Honors. College Service Award. Thesis Honors. College Honors.
Manager of organic kitchen Coop for ~2.5 years using Weston A. Price Nutritional foundation.
Class notetaker for disabled and injured students.
University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC), Santa Cruz, CA, USA. 2003
Holistic Health Practitioner (H.H.P.), Certified Massage Practitioner (C.M.P.)
UCSC Holistic Health Program, Santa Cruz, CA, USA. 2001
BrainGym® Consultant/Instructor
Educational Kinesiology Foundation, Ventura, CA, USA. 2000
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“I decided to share my health issues with Dr. Sam to see if he could help. I had lots of inflammation, insomnia, poor digestion, and blood sugar issues to name a few.
He clearly and concisely explained why certain things were happening. He also had the integrity to let me know that without proper testing, we really couldn’t be sure. It took some time, but eventually, I signed on, got my lab tests, and had my first consultation. His explanations were so easy to understand, I knew why I changed my diet, added the specific supplements, and made every lifestyle change.
– Sarina Stone of www.SarinaStone.com
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