Empowering Innovation
This year’s Think Tank will be held in Dallas, Texas September 25-27
Registration includes all recordings.
Lauren Baca
Lauren Baca is a clinically trained herbalist, dietician, bioenergetic practitioner, and homeopath-in-training who specializes in terrain-based healing, vibrational medicine, and the emotional roots of chronic illness. She is the founder of Innate Body Academy, where she mentors emerging and established practitioners in mastering the art of energetic pattern recognition through personalized, intuitive, and frequency-based modalities.
Rooted in a deep respect for lineage-based healing traditions and the ancestral knowledge of land-based cultures, Lauren weaves these teachings with modern frequency medicine to help clients and students reconnect with their body’s intelligence, emotional blueprint, and vital force. Her work with the Qest4 system integrates homeopathy, flower essences, herbal energetics, and constitutional insight, guiding others toward a more skillful, embodied, and heart-centered practice.
Grounded in an eco-somatic perspective, Lauren views the body as both an ecological and energetic system, mirroring the state of our internal terrain as well as our relationship to the natural world. She believes that true healing is relational: it asks us to listen more deeply to the wisdom of the Earth, to our spirits, and to the stories held within our cells.
The Terrain Speaks: Homotoxicology & “The Direction of Cure” with Lauren Baca
Dis-ease is not random, it follows a pattern, an unfolding that reflects both the body’s intelligence and its inherited burdens. In this presentation, Lauren Baca will explore the intersection of homotoxicology & miasmatic theory, and the Qest4 system to reveal how energetic medicine can help us read the deeper story beneath symptoms.
Drawing from the six-phase table of homotoxicosis, Lauren will share how to recognize whether a client is in a state of excretion, deposition, or degeneration, and how this relates to the movement of the vital force, suppression, and the deeper imprint of miasmatic influence. By integrating homeopathic philosophy with bioenergetic data, she offers a unique framework for mapping not only the current terrain, but also the direction of healing.
This presentation is ideal for practitioners ready to move beyond protocols and into pattern recognition, where healing becomes a conversation between what has been inherited, what is being expressed, and what is ready to be released.
Connecting The 5 Elements, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with your QEST4 With Christine Pellegrino
Are you eager to bridge the knowledge of QEST4 testing with practical applications for your patients? This is designed just for you. Gain the tools to understand testing results—whether from NAET, the 5 Elements, Meridians, or specific Acupuncture points—into actionable insights that address your patients’ deepest emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.
In this hands-on training, you will learn to:
- Explore the deeper layers of the 5 Elements and their health connections.
- Apply practical techniques to guide patients in self-healing and active recovery.
- Integrate emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of health with acupuncture points and therapeutic protocols.
- Provide clear, actionable insights to empower patients to take ownership of their well-being.
Whether you’re new to these concepts or looking to refine your practice, this training offers a transformative approach to integrating QEST4 testing, Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, and the 5 Elements into your patient care. Walk away equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to make meaningful connections and facilitate deeper healing.
Christine Pellegrino
Founder, Owner, and Director of Pellegrino Healing Center and Pellegrino Integrative Cancer Center. Hyde Park NY
Christine Pellegrino passionately dedicates her work to treating, healing, and uplifting individuals. With a Master of Science in Acupuncture from the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine and a robust background in both healthcare and alternative medicine, Christine brings a wealth of expertise to her practice.
Through her vision and relentless efforts, she has built and expanded her business into a thriving center for recovery and well-being, offering transformative healing experiences to all who seek her services. Leading a team of 30 diverse and gifted practitioners, Christine has fostered a multidisciplinary approach to healing, integrating a wide range of modalities.
Christine’s expertise lies in Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, and the 5 Element Theory and she is certified in NAET, NET and its applications. These disciplines form the foundation for her innovative use of QEST4 Testing, allowing her to uncover and address the emotional, physical, and spiritual roots of health challenges. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and holistic care has established Pellegrino Healing Center as a beacon of healing and integrative health.
Danelle Aliseo
Danelle Aliseo, AGNP, AHN is a Board-Certified Holistic Nurse Practitioner. She is Founder of Heal Functional Medicine. She graduated from New York University’s nationally acclaimed Adult Primary and Holistic Care Nurse Practitioner Program. She then went on to work in functional and integrative medicine at Rahav wellness in Manhattan with Dr. Miriam Rahav before opening her own center in Point Pleasant, NJ. Danelle has completed courses in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine, trained in biological medicine through the Alpstein Clinic in Gais Switzerland, completed training in Autonomic Response testing through the Klinghardt Academy, Certified in bioenergetic testing, Certified in Integrative Mental Health through the IMMH Program, completed courses through the integrative health symposium, the association for the advancement of restorative medicine and certified in PRP injections. Danelle has been working in the medical field for 12 years with 6 years of experience in Functional and Integrative Medicine. She was drawn to integrative medicine after years of witnessing the suboptimal care that was given through the conventional model. This includes her own personal experience with infertility, IBS and anxiety, which she was able to correct through the power of natural healing. Through these experiences she decided to dedicate her life to partnering with her patients to investigate the root cause of their symptoms to help them achieve true healing.
Addressing Autoimmunity For Optimal Immune Function With Danelle Aliseo
Autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues and organs. Normally, the immune system defends the body against harmful invaders like bacteria, viruses, and toxins. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system cannot differentiate between normal cells and foreign pathogens, leading to inflammation, damage, and dysfunction in affected tissues.
By addressing imbalances related to toxins, infection, inflammation, and more, along with providing necessary strengthening support we can help the body in its journey to optimal immune function.
The Brain-Body Highway: The Vagus Nerve's Role in Holistic Healing With Taylor Dietz
• Presentation Description: Discover the incredible power of the vagus nerve, the “highway” that connects your brain to every major organ in your body, regulating stress, digestion, heart health, and more. In this engaging presentation, we’ll explore how the vagus nerve plays a key role in brain-body communication, overall wellness, and natural healing. Learn how imbalances in vagus nerve function can contribute to chronic stress, neurodevelopmental challenges, and immune dysfunction—and how you can support it naturally to restore balance, improve resilience, and unlock your body’s full healing potential.
Taylor Dietz
Dr. Taylor Dietz is the brain behind Renegade Chiropractic in Orem, Utah where families come to rewrite their health stories. As a pediatric, perinatal, and nervous system-focused chiropractor, Dr. Taylor helps kids struggling with ADHD, anxiety, sensory challenges, and more, find their calm and thrive. With a deep focus on the vagus nerve and brain-body connection, Dr. Taylor uses gentle, natural techniques to help kids reach milestones, grow stronger, and feel their best. At Renegade Chiropractic, it’s not just about adjustments—it’s about empowering parents and helping families unlock their full potential.
Ashley Mele
Ashley Mele, FNP, is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2011 and Wagner College’s Family Nurse Practitioner Program in 2018. She has completed courses in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine, to pursue her passion of healing her patients naturally. She has been working in the medical field for 12 years and has experience in treating pediatric patient’s and through the lifespan. Ashley has utilized functional medicine therapies to heal her own personal struggles with IBS and post-partum anxiety/depression as well as discovered the root cause of symptoms to heal her young children and family. She is dedicated to help her patients heal naturally by getting to the root cause of their symptoms.
Supporting a Healthy Microbiome in our Youngest Clients
with Ashley Mele
Ashley will be discussing the development of the gut from infancy through childhood along with common disrupters, symptoms that can be good indicators of imbalance, and many options for how to provide support to this often overlooked client base.
Building a Business in Energetic Alignment to Attract Clients With Janel Nay
Join Janel for a presentation on “Building a Business in Energetic Alignment to Attract Clients.” Drawing from her journey into bioenergetics and the transformative impact of remote testing on her practice, Janel will guide you in structuring a business model that aligns with your goals—whether you aim to build a scalable affiliate practice or a full-service virtual clinic.
She’ll explore the key differences between remote and in-person testing, highlighting the benefits and challenges of each, while offering actionable marketing strategies for a virtual business. Janel will also break down the pros and cons of client packages versus one-time testing, helping you determine the best approach for your clients and business objectives.
Additionally, Janel will compare affiliate testing and practitioner clinic models, addressing essential contracts, relationship management, and practical tips to ensure success. You’ll gain valuable insights into streamlining operations, managing practitioner teams, and implementing systems that support sustainable growth.
Leave this session equipped with clear steps and actionable strategies to build a thriving and tailored bioenergetic business.
Janel Nay
Janel’s healing journey began in 2007 after experiencing severe postpartum depression. Determined to find relief, she turned to nutrition and personal training, which helped her navigate those dark days. Her path to holistic healing deepened when she was introduced to foot zoning, becoming a certified Footzonologist and Integrative Health Practitioner. For years, Janel guided clients toward wellness through these modalities.
In 2020, Janel faced her own health challenges, including debilitating brain fog and fatigue. It was then she discovered the transformative potential of bioenergetic testing through the Qest4 system. This cutting-edge technology revitalized her health by addressing the body’s layers like peeling an onion, targeting specific areas for optimal well-being. Inspired by its profound impact, Janel fully embraced bioenergetic testing, shifting her practice to focus exclusively on this innovative approach.
By November 2022, Janel expanded her vision by founding Quantum Collective and onboarding her first four practitioners. Together, they sought to make the powerful benefits of bioenergetic testing accessible to more individuals. Today, as Founder and CEO, Janel continues to lead Quantum Collective with a mission to empower others to achieve transformative health through advanced holistic technology. Her passion remains rooted in guiding individuals—especially women and mothers—on their journey to optimal wellness.
Liza Calache
Medicine has always been a part of Liza’s life. Her father being a Physician and her mother being a classical homeopath has set the stage for Liza’s future in medicine. She has experienced firsthand the two sides of medicine: Conventional and Alternative. Liza understands that while both forms of medicine need to be respected and have their place, she chose Alternative Medicine as her passion to follow. Liza is a 3rd generation Board Certified Homeopathic Practitioner with formal education beginning at just 12 years old. Sitting among medical professionals, Liza took advantage of every learning opportunity presented to her. While studying under world-renowned homeopath and professor, Luc De Schepper, MD, at The New School of Homeopathy and The Renaissance Institute of Classical Homeopathy, Liza acquired a vast amount of knowledge that would set the stage for further homeopathic prospects. Upon completion of her formal education, which lasted 15 years, she began teaching and practicing alongside her mother, Martine Calache, CCH, DiHOM, RsHOM, FHom. Liza holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and is certified by the state of New Jersey as a secondary education teacher. She applied her knowledge of chemistry, homeopathy and education together and was able to write her own chemistry textbook for students. During her time as a high school teacher, she was nominated for Teacher of the Year for her unique ability to work with students with learning disabilities and transform how they learn. Liza has set up her homeopathic practice in Union City, NJ. Liza is all about keeping up with advancements in her field. Under the realm of Quantum Medicine, Liza has added Bio-resonance testing as another modality to help people achieve their health goals optimally. Liza loves to learn and is currently pursuing her ND license.
Unlocking the Past. Present and Future with Miasms
with Liza Calache
Miasms give a glimpse into the past history unlike anything else. Knowledge of Miasms gives you an idea not only of the health picture of the present person but going back generations. With this information, the practitioner has an immense amount of power and knowledge to shape how the person reacts and even guide them to respond positively to future treatments and balancing methods.
