THE XPERTS
Regenerative Health Xperts
DR. TODD OVOKAITYS
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT
Dr. Todd Ovokaitys is a scientist, physician, and researcher widely known as an innovator. He has made courageous, cutting-edge contributions to the science of aging, advanced nutrition, and problem-solving in human disease.
He is the inventor of a laser resonance technology that is pioneering the field of stem cell therapies to reverse aging and restore health. This technology holds enormous potential for improving patient care in all areas.
As an International Consultant for Xtend Optimal Health, he brings a field of action that goes beyond conventional medicine. It encompasses complementary treatments such as nutritional therapy, anti-aging techniques
and regenerative practices, all with the goal of improving patient care.
MY EXPERIENCES
Dr. Todd Ovokaitys is an accomplished internal medicine specialist and Associate Professor of Medicine at Louisiana State University.
Dr. Todd’s impeccable medical resume includes:
- Being one of 26 undergraduate students selected for accelerated medical training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
- Serving as Chief Resident at Georgetown University Hospital
- Completing a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Georgetown.
Dr. Peter Hollands
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT
Dr. Peter’s Distinguished Career in Stem Cell Technology and Regenerative Medicine
MY EXPERIENCES
- Dr. Peter received his PhD in stem cell technology from Cambridge University, working under the esteemed guidance of Professor Sir Bob Edwards FRS, co-inventor of IVF and a Nobel Laureate.
- His doctoral research focused on the transplantation of stem cells derived from the developing mouse fetus.
Experience in Leading Stem Cell Organizations:
- Dr. Peter served as the Scientific Director of Cells for Life (Toronto) and Smart Cells (UK). Notably, he held the distinguished position of HTA Designated Individual for Smart Cells.
Extensive Research and Communication:
- Dr. Peter has a prolific research career, authoring numerous scientific papers and book chapters dedicated to advancements in stem cell technology.
- He has garnered international recognition as a speaker, delivering presentations at prestigious conferences, including those hosted by the Vatican, the UK House of Lords, and the Canadian Parliament.
Building and Regulating Laboratories:
- Dr. Peter possesses expertise in establishing new stem cell laboratories, ensuring their compliance with rigorous accreditation and regulatory standards.
Leadership and Quality Management:
- Dr. Peter held the position of Group Chief Scientific Officer at WideCells Group PLC, a leading global stem cell services company.
- He also served as Quality Manager for the Fertility and Gynaecology Academy in London.
Current Expertise and Authorship:
- Dr. Peter currently works as a freelance Consultant Clinical Scientist, actively involved in projects on both Assisted Reproduction and Regenerative Medicine.
- He has authored a series of books under the "Demystifying Medicine" banner, aiming to educate the public about medical science. These include "The Regeneration Promise" (2020), "The Fertility Promise" (2021), and most recently, "From Taboo to Wellness" (2023), addressing the complexities of menopause.
International Recognition:
- In recognition of his collaborative efforts in stem cell research conducted in Kolkata, India, Dr. Peter was awarded a prestigious Visiting Chair in Regenerative Medicine at the Kolkata School of Tropical Medicine and the University of West Bengal (2017).
DR. JAVIER G. BERNARD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Practicing physician with experience in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Anti Aging Medicine, Air Medicine, Public Health and Primary Care. Experience in planning and coordination of lectures, seminars and execution of massive vaccination programs in Panama and Central America, coordination skills on bringing support to rural communities most common health problems. Extensive management of Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support. Air Medicine training, ICU training, Preventive Medicine practice, 12 years of experience. Fully bilingual.
I am a practicing physician who is committed to helping people achieve their best possible health. I believe that everyone has the potential for optimal health and it is my mission to help them achieve that goal.
MY EXPERIENCES
- Age Management Education and Research Foundation Preventive Medicine Training, December 2009.
- Alberto Masferrer University School of Medicine, El Salvador, General Medicine and Surgeon, MD, may 18, 2001.
- Stem cell therapy Fellowship , American academy of Antiaging 2012
- Age Management Education and Research Foundation Preventive Medicine Training, December 2009.
- ICU diplomate course Panama National University, May-October 2008
- Air Medicine training, West Plains MO, USA, May 2008
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider, West Plains MO, USA, May 2008
- ATLS Training, October, 2007, Panama
- ACLS Training, March 2007, Costa Rica
- BLS Training, December 2006, Costa Rica
- Neonatology Life Support Training, December 2003, Panama National University
- Internship training Panama, July 2001- September 2003, Panama Social Security Institute
- “Rural Communities most frequently found diseases” , Principal Investigator, Javier J Bernard, M.D. , Macaracas and Tonosi areas, November 2003-March 2004.
- ‘’ Vaccine Coverage among Rural Communities in Macaracas and Tonosi ’’, November 2003-March 2004, Panama.
- “Anxiety and Depression disorders among Medical and Law students”, Principal Investigator, Javier J Bernard, MD , Alberto Masferrer University School of Medicine, September 2000-January 2001
- Instructor for midwifes in basic pregnancy management technique, January 2004( No Governmental Organization), Panama
- Instructor in CPR basic training for rural communities leaders , December 2003,( No Governmental Organization ) Panama
- Instructor in CPR basic training for rural communities leaders , December 2003,( No Governmental Organization ) Panama
- 9-1-1 national medical coordinator 2010- present
- Staff Physician For Age Management Panama 2009- 2010
- Staff Physician Surgery Department of HISMA 2009- 2011
- Senior flight Doctor and Medical Director for Life Flight Panama 2007-2008
- Staff Physician for The Preventive Medicine Center, July 2007-2009
- Staff Physician for Bernardette Medical Center, August 2007-2008
- Private practice in Escazu Costa Rica, October 2005-2007
- Staff Physician for El Sol Health Center Panama, March 2005-October 2005
- Staff Physician for the Las Tablas Regional Hospital Emergency Room, March 2004 to October 2005, Panama
- APASAN ( NGO ) Medical Coordinator and Instructor, November 2003 to November 2004
- Director of the San Geronimo Health Center in Santa Ana, January 2000 to December 2000, El Salvador
- Age Management Education & Research Foundation
- American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine Advanced Preventive Health
- Age Management Medicine Group
- American College of Preventive Medicine
- Lecturer in the subject Ovary and Breast Cancer for the Agriculture and Farming Ministry, may 2007, Costa Rica
- Lecturer in the subject Prostate Disease, The Centenary Rum Factory employees, April 2007,Costa Rica
- Guest Lecturer for The fifth health week, Irex Company, February 2007, Costa Rica
- Spanish Instructor for English spoken physicians at ILERI Spanish institute in Escazu Costa Rica, October 2005- present
- Instructor for midwifes in basic pregnancy management technique, January 2004( No Governmental Organization), Macaracas and Tonosi, Panama
- Instructor in CPR basic training for rural communities leaders, Macaracas and Tonosi, December 2003,( No Governmental Organization ) Panama
- Instructor in CPR basic training for rural communities leaders, Macaracas and Tonosi, December 2003,( No Governmental Organization ) Panama
- Instructor in the Management of most common diseases for rural communities leaders, Macaracas and Tonosi , December 2003,( No Governmental Organization ) Panama
- ICU training course, Panama National University, May 2008
- Air Medicine training, West Plains MO, USA, May 2008
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider, West Plains MO, USA, May 2008
- ATLS Training, October, 2007, Santo Tomas Hospital, Panama
- Stroke in young patients, video conference, Johns Hopkins Medicine International and Hospital Punta Pacifica September, 2007
- XXXII Scientific Day, Paitilla Medical Center, July 2007
- Update in Gastroenterology and Digestive Surgery, Johns Hopkins Medicine International and Hospital Punta Pacifica July 25, 2007
- ACLS Training, April-may 2007
- BLS Training, December 2006, Costa Rica.
- Basic Electrocardiogram seminar, July 2006, San Jose , Costa Rica
- Geriatrics basic seminar, June 2006, San Jose , Costa Rica
- Pediatrics basic seminar, May 2006, San Jose , Costa Rica
- Internal Medicine Basic Seminar, April 2006, San Jose , Costa Rica
- Central America Cardiology Congress, September 2005, Panama
- Occupational Health and Work Medicine Seminar, January 2004, Panama
- First Chest Congress, Panama Region, June 2003
- IX Latin America Surgical Congress, July 2003
- VIII Neurology and Neurosurgery Seminar , May 2003
- IV International Medicine Conference in Santiago, October 2002, Panama
- Primary Care for Patients with Musculoskeletal problems Seminar, September 2002, Panama
- VIII Chiriqui Regional Hospital Conference, January 2002
- Postdoctoral training is in Stem Cell Therapy from the American Academy of Antiaging, Age Management Education and Research.
DRA. SILVIA GONZÁLEZ
REGENERATIVE AESTHETICS ADVISOR
I am passionate about supporting patients in their reconciliation processes with the mirror, encouraging them the importance of self-care, good cellular health and how these help us feel with optimal energy levels.
My mission is to stimulate a culture of healthy living in society, taking care of ourselves from the inside out.
It fills me with great satisfaction that with more than 15 years of professional experience as an Integrative doctor, Biohacker and holistic therapist I have been able to impact many, helping them improve their quality of life.
Providing tools to people that allow them to have younger, healthier skin, through Facial Regenerative Aesthetics, is my main role at Xtend Optimal Health.
MY EXPERIENCES
- Surgeon from the University of Católica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Paraguay)
- Specialized in Biological Medicine.
- Specialized in Regenerative and Orthomolecular Medicine.
- Aesthetic and Reparative Clinic.
- Bioregulatory Medicine and Homotoxicology.
- Anti-Aging and Longevity Medicine.
- Master and Coach in Nutritional Supplementation and Aesthetic Medicine.
- Coach and teacher of the Diploma in Healthy Life Coaching.
- Associate Director and teacher of the Postgraduate Course in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Clinic.
- Associate Director and teacher of the Postgraduate Course of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Clinic, and of the University Course of Biological Medicine focused on the delay of aging and better quality of life of AICER and the Universidad Abierta Interamericana (Argentina).
- Member of the Spanish Society of Anti-Aging and Longevity Medicine (SEMAL).
- Member of the Spanish Society of Nutrition and Orthomolecular Medicine Spanish Society of Precision Medicine (SESAP).
- Member of the Spanish Society of Integrative Health and Medicine (SESMI).
- Member of the Brazilian Medical Association of Orthomolecular Practice (AMBO).
- Member of the International Association of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Clinic (AICER).
- Member of the Latin American Society of Stem Cells (SOLCEMA).
- Founder of the Argentine Society of Biological Medicine and Homotoxicology (SAMByH) and the Latin American Society of Regenerative Medicine (SLAMR).
- Trained in EMDR (Reprocessing and Desensitization with eye movements) and Advanced Therapies (Chromopsychotherapy, Auriculotherapy and Pain Erasing Technique).
- Ayurveda Medicine, Certified in Yogatherapy and Yoga for women.
- Practitioner and Certified in Access Bars© and FaceLift©.
- Certified in Akashic Records and Quantum Healing, Deprogramming of Emotional Implants (DIEMOC) and Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology.
- Expert in epigenetics and Nutrigenomics. Biohacker in evolution.
- Awarded with the medal of the Divina Academia de Artes, Letters and Culture of Paris (France), with the distinction of Honor to men and women of value and in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) named Grand Ambassador of the Academy of Arts, Letters and Culture.
- In Paraguay as Ambassador of Non-Violence of the National Campaign of Non-Violence.
EDGAR GASSAN
WELLNESS AND BIOHACKING DIRECTOR
I am not a doctor, just a person like you who has gone through huge struggles and losses early in life and decided to learn all I can about functional health, energy management, nutrition and sports biomechanics. I am a life coach and health professional who believes in doing the best with what you have.
As Director of Wellness and Biohacking for Xtend Optimal Health Center, I am dedicated to helping people achieve optimal health and vitality, live fuller lives and prevent family tragedies from preventable lifestyle diseases.
MY EXPERIENCES
- International Coaching Federation
- Human Potential Institute
- Human Potential Institute
- Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute
- Amen Clinics
- Rick Hanson PHD
- International Sport Science Association
- Precision Nutrition
- Heart Math Institute
- Neogenesis Systems
- Bio-Well
- Dr. Jerry Tennant at Tennant Institute
- General and Advanced Ozone Therapy Training
- Blue Ocean Hyperbarics
- Florida Institute of Technology
- American College of Sport Medicine / Healthy Running Organization
- IV Nutrition Institute
- Barbara Hubbard Foundation
- FDN Institute
- Former Newton Running Academy
- Lydiard Foundation
- Resonance Science Foundation
- The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
- General and Advanced Ozone Therapy Practitioner.
- Practitioner of live blood analysis and dry oxidative stress.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy training.
Zain Saraswati
International Patient Coordinator
As the International Patient Coordinator at Xtend Optimal Health, Zain works with patients worldwide to provide access to comprehensive and personalized treatments. Her goal is to help guide you into a healing journey that promotes healing at the cellular and energetic levels.
I am a multicultural, multidisciplinary medicine woman with extensive experience in functional nutrition and ayurvedic medicine. A retired national team professional athlete who faced life-threatening experiences, I connect at every level with people’s health journeys.
