Dr. Philippa Norman, MD

Biography

Employment

Philippa Norman, M.D., M.P.H.
10044 S. Leavitt Street, Chicago, IL 60643

Physician, speaker, author with over 15 years of experience in preventive and complementary/alternative medicine

Clinical Experience

Over 15 years treating conditions using nutrition, mind-body modalities and energy medicine. New practice will focus on ADD/ADHD using nutritional approach, including nutrient therapy, digestive and adrenal health, and nutrients to support brain health. Lifestyle and energy management skills are emphasized.

Speaking Experience

Many community speaking engagements for over 15 years on topics of nutrition, mind-body health and holistic medicine., including Whole Life Expo presentation on Natural Menopause and, keynote for Arthritis Foundation, “Beyond Limitation” sponsored by St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights.

Writing Experience

• Quarterly column, “Let’s Talk Nutrition” Green Earth Institute Food-Coop Newsletter (sample provided)
• Article, Natural Menopause, Chicago Women’s magazine
• Employee health-related writing includes numerous proposals, policies and procedures relating to protecting employees from chemical and other work exposures and providing clinical practice guideline. Editor of Comed Health Newsletter, worked with Safety department to create Asbestos education video.

Books :
• Feed Your Brain: How to boost your brainpower with food, for grades 5-8
• Lessons From Your Body: What Your Body Can Teach You

Audiotape, “Relaxation for Your Body and Mind”

EDUCATION

M.P.H. Master of Public Health
Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety
University of Illinois School of Public Health, 1991
Chicago, IL

Internship Transitional Program
Cook County Hospital, 1987-1988
Chicago, IL

Residency Occupational and Environmental Medicine
University of Illinois Hospital, 1988-1990
Chicago, IL

M.D. Medical Doctor
Meharry Medical College, 1981-1986
Nashville, TN

BS Bachelor of Science, Biology
University of Illinois, 1977-1981

Work Experience

2003-present

National consultant to physicians on laboratory analysis for nutritional imbalances

March –May 2006

Nutrition Curriculum Consultant, Seven Generations Ahead

1997-2005 Pfeiffer Treatment Center, Naperville, IL
Specializing in nutritional management of ADD/ADHD, depression, bipolar disease, schizophrenia, and behavior disorders.

1995-1998

Private Practice
Holistic treatments for a range of conditions including nutrition, natural hormones, energy-based therapies, and mind-body modalities

1990-1996

Environmental/Occupational Health Physician
(MercyWorks and ComEd, Chicago, IL)
Research and Development, Executive Health, Occupational Health Policy, Jobsite Assessment, Toxicology, Health Promotion and Prevention, and diagnosis and management of occupational health injuries and illnesses.

REFERENCES
References provided upon request