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DR. CARLA RUSSO

Dr. Carla Russo is a highly respected expert in integrative and functional wellness, recognized for her multidisciplinary approach to optimizing human health and performance. She holds a PhD and serves as a Professor of Integrative & Functional Wellness with an emphasis on holistic health sciences. Dr. Russo is also a Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor (ND), holds a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition, and maintains a sub-specialty certification in Human Behavior.
Her extensive training further includes certification as an Addiction & Recovery Life Coach, formal training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and credentials as a Registered Yoga Instructor specializing in therapeutic and rehabilitative techniques.

Through her research in natural health sciences, Dr. Russo identified foundational principles that support the development of high-performing, enlightened individuals and teams—principles she continues to apply in both clinical and organizational settings.

In addition to serving on the Leadership Team of Vital Health Global, Dr. Russo is the Co-Founder of Lone Star Monarchs, a Texas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and nurturing the human spirit. The organization builds collaborative networks among individuals and institutions to support a broad spectrum of charitable initiatives across Dallas and throughout Texas. Lone Star Monarchs operates with an exclusively educational and charitable mission—connecting people and enriching lives through service and philanthropy.

Dr. Russo is also a best-selling author and sought-after speaker whose work has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and nationally syndicated radio programs.