Wellness Professionals to Know 2025

Farabi Khaleque is the founder of CLOUDZILLA, a health and wellness brand dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, personal well-being, and community empowerment. Launching his entrepreneurial journey at just 15 years old during the global pandemic, Khaleque transformed his passion for mental health advocacy into a recognized platform that inspires, educates, and fosters open dialogue on well-being. CLOUDZILLA has become a trusted voice in the wellness industry, celebrated for its authenticity and meaningful contributions to mental health discourse. Now 20 years old, Khaleque has already built an impressive portfolio of impact-driven work. His Inspiring Stories interview series led to a collaboration with Amazon Prime Video, highlighting changemakers and creatives who are breaking barriers and championing mental health. He also partnered with the Asian Hustle Network for Asian Heritage week, showcasing voices from the Asian community and celebrating cultural identity. Khaleque's exceptional achievements have earned him prestigious nominations as Young Entrepreneur of the Year at both the CanadianSME National Business Awards and the Canadian Choice Awards, spotlighting his remarkable leadership and vision. His work has been featured in leading publications, including CanadianSME Business Magazine, Bold Journey, and Shoutout LA, further establishing him as a trailblazer in the wellness space.

Clara Withlow is a certified Women’s Wellness Coach and Sex Educator with over 10 years of experience and more than 150 women personally mentored. She specializes in sexual health, body confidence, and holistic well-being, with a focus on helping women over 40 navigate midlife transitions with clarity and self-trust. Clara combines evidence-based methods with trauma-informed coaching to address issues often overlooked in mainstream healthcare, e.g. female pleasure, body image, hormonal shifts, and emotional resilience. Her work includes one-on-one coaching, group programs, and educational workshops that have reached over 5,000 women worldwide.

Dr Tan Chi Chiu has is Chairman of the Lien Centre for Social Innovation at Singapore Management University, where he was also the invited Convocation Speaker in 2012. He is Board Member of the UBS Optimus Foundation Singapore, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Community Fund, National Healthcare Group Fund, Church Of Our Saviour, St Andrew’s Nursing Homes and World Harvest Initiative, a Christian international community development agency. He is a Fellow and member of the Senior Common Room of King Edward VII Hall, National University of Singapore. He retired from the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) in 2017 after 18 years as an elected member, but has been re-appointed Chairman of the SMC’s Medical Ethics Committee as a non-Council member for two further terms until 2023. He has been Chairman of the Working Committee for the Review of the SMC Ethical Code and Guidelines (2002 and 2016 editions), Chairman of the Registration Review Committee and remains Chairman of Complaints Committees. He was a member of SMC’s Credentials Committee and Supervisory Framework Review Committee. He is a member of the National Telemedicine Guidelines Review Committee. He has retired as Vice Chairman of SATA CommHealth after 8 years on the Board and he was appointed Adviser to the Board for a term. He was also previously Vice Chairman of Make A Wish Foundation Singapore and a Board Member of the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) and a member of the Board of Governors of the Anglo Chinese Schools. He was a Council Member of the National Youth Achievement Awards Council for over 20 years before retirement. He is active in the youth development and community service scene in Singapore and has been deeply involved in many overseas humanitarian, community aid and scientific expeditions for which he has received numerous international awards. He also led disaster relief expeditions to Sri Lanka (tsunami 2005), Pakistan Kashmir (earthquake 2005), Java (earthquake 2006), Haiti (earthquake 2010), Philippines (Typhoon Haiyan 2013) and also worked with the Red Cross in Nepal (earthquake 2015). His recent community development work included a social innovation development project in east Nepal and a medical development program in East Timor.

Erena DiGonis, LCSW-R is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Health Coach, and Certified Clinical Anxiety and Trauma Treatment Professional. She is also certified in Brainspotting and trained in EMDR. Erena has twenty-one years of practical and professional experience as an active clinician, teacher, and supervisor. She has worked in a variety of community, psychiatric, in-home, and private practice settings with hundreds of complex cases. Erena is a sought-after writer, speaker, and consultant and has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Psychology Today, Reader’s Digest, Women's Health, and MEL magazine. She has reviewed book proposals for the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and is an Advisory Board Member for the CPTSD Foundation. Erena serves as the Founder and Continuing Education Director of EngagedMinds, a national Continuing Education business providing training for Counselors, Social Workers, and Therapists.

My professional journey began over 27 years ago as a Mental Health Specialist at a psychiatric hospital, evolving into a successful hypnotherapy practice that has helped thousands of people overcome personal challenges. I hold a Diploma in Hypnotherapy from HMI College of Hypnotherapy, a Wellness Counseling Certificate from Cornell University, and a Specialization in Integrative Health and Medicine from the University of Minnesota. Through my award-winning book "The Magic in Metaphor," I've demonstrated how storytelling creates profound emotional shifts, using carefully crafted metaphors to help children reframe challenges and discover new perspectives. I also produced "Close Your Eyes," a collection of sleep music that weaves hypnotic suggestions into lo-fi compositions. Most significantly, I've developed Placebo-Enhanced Hypnotic Intervention™, my signature method that harnesses the scientifically-proven power of the placebo effect to amplify hypnotic outcomes, essentially helping clients activate their own "internal pharmacy" for healing and change. These innovative approaches reflect my commitment to evolving hypnotherapy by combining evidence-based science with creative techniques. Through Zoom for Healthcare, I work with clients nationwide—without losing the human connection that makes hypnosis so effective. My extensive client feedback, documented case studies, and reputation among healthcare workers have established me as a trusted and sought-after professional.

## Dr. Tim Scott Dr. Tim Scott isn't your typical physician. After a decade in emergency medicine witnessing the devastating consequences of metabolic dysfunction firsthand, he realized a hard truth: our healthcare system excels at crisis management but fails miserably at preventing disease. As the founder of Rixa Health, Dr. Scott has pioneered an approach to medicine that looks beyond symptoms to address the root causes of today's most prevalent health issues. His expertise in metabolic health, functional medicine, and cutting-edge therapeutics has helped thousands of patients reclaim their health after years of being told their lab work was "normal" despite feeling terrible. Known for his direct, no-nonsense approach, Dr. Scott combines advanced medical knowledge with practical solutions that work in real life, not just in textbooks. He specializes in reversing metabolic disorders, optimizing hormonal health, and using peptide therapies to address complex health challenges that conventional medicine often misses. Dr. Scott is passionate about empowering patients through education, believing that understanding your body is the first step to healing it. When he's not transforming patients' health, he's advancing the field through education, speaking engagements, and training the next generation of metabolic health practitioners.

I am the co-founder of Epiphany Wellness, bringing over five years of experience in the Behavioral Health industry, with a focus on Outreach and Business Development. My journey in this field is deeply personal, as I am in long-term recovery myself, a perspective that allows me to connect meaningfully with those suffering from Substance Use Disorder. I firmly believe that helping others is essential to lasting recovery and personal growth. At Epiphany Wellness, my goal is to create an environment that inspires our staff to support clients as they find their way back to a life of health and happiness. Drawing from my previous experiences, I am dedicated to shaping the future of our organization by implementing the latest clinical strategies and improvement indicators. This commitment ensures that we provide the highest standard of care, ultimately supporting the success of both our clients and Epiphany Wellness as a whole.

I’m a seasoned professional in the healthcare industry, deeply committed to making a difference in mental and behavioral health. My journey is personal, shaped by the impact that mental health has had on the lives of my family and friends. Over the past decade, I’ve dedicated myself to advancing the quality and accessibility of care, and my time at Penn Medicine inspired me to develop Alpas, a company focused on creating better environments for healing across various healthcare fields. Graduating summa cum laude from Saint Joseph’s University in Healthcare Administration, I’ve always been driven to go beyond individual care and address broader public health needs. My mission is simple yet powerful: to transform healthcare for the better, one initiative at a time.