Scientific Advisory Board

Henriette Alban

Born and raised in Switzerland by health conscious parents, Dr. Henriette Alban, ND grew up using natural ways to achieve and maintain well-being. Building on this foundation from her youth, Henriette moved to New York City where she studied and received certifications in Shiatsu and Swedish massage therapy, as well as digestive and colon health therapies. She also became a researcher in vitamins, nutrition and hormone health – all of which was very helpful after she gave birth to a beautiful son whose allergies led to life-threatening asthma. While watching the ineffectiveness of the medical system in healing her son, she intensified her studies of the holistic field to avert the awful effects of asthma. Founding a group for parents of asthmatic children in NYC, she brought in experts in the field and offered much needed nutritional advice to parents who were challenged by how to take care of their asthmatic children.

Combining her 20 years of studies, Henriette Alban pursued and was awarded a Diploma of Doctor of Naturopathy from the Trinity School of Natural Health in 1997. The same year she opened her private practice in Maryland, with the intent of helping people in the community to eat better and learn how to heal themselves and their families. Almost immediately she began holding classes, lectures, and workshops. Thus, she brought to reality her desire to be a beneficial presence in the world. Henriette, now in Reading, PA opened her practice Living in Balance in 2004.

As part of Xooma's Advisory Board, Dr. Alban brings years of experience and a variety of modalities to support her work in helping others create positive changes in their health and their lives. This is coupled by a strong sense of quality and integrity in formulations and a desire to assist Xooma in making products as pure and effective as possible.

Dr. Michael Angelo Triglia

A.A.S., B.S., D.C.

Dr. Triglia has been in private practice for over 30 years. As an entrepreneur he knows the value of diversification. As a Doctor of Chiropractic for over 30 years he has also been involved for that long or longer in the health and wellness and motivation industry. As a Christian he attempts to look at all areas of life through the lens of the word of God. Dr. "T" states that is the most important center piece of his life that keeps him highly motivated to do his very best daily.

Dr. Triglia is President/Founder/CEO of Peninsula Chiropractic Center, ISOROBIC Life Improvement Center, Fitness Motivation Institute of America, and Bushin Kai Martial Arts Academywhere he holds a Sixth DegreeBlack belt as well as black belts in four other martial arts.

About 15 years ago, he had a friend who asked him to accompany him to Hampton, Virginia to take a close look at XOOMA Worldwide. After hearing people like President and CEO Ron Howell, and members of the Executive Team including Ken Marsh, Zack Howell, and Erick Stinger, he said, "I realized I may be a Doctor but knew I had more to learn about water, pH, and the power of healing!" Xooma's mission was so appealing that he decided to join the team and is very happy he did. Xooma's many multifaceted products have been a part of his and his patient's daily life ever since.

Dr. Melissa Bennett, ND

Melissa Bennett, ND is the owner of The Olive Leaf, LLC which is an integrated practice in Alpharetta, Georgia. She is also the Naturopathic provider of New Vitality Medical Institute's age-management program.

Melissa Bennett, ND, CTN, CNW is Certified as a Traditional Naturopath through the American Naturopathic Certification Board. She is board certified in Nutritional Wellness and has completed her accreditation as a health partner in predictive medicine through Emory University. She is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors through Liberty University.

Melissa Bennett, ND is a Certified Natural Health Practitioner and is skilled in the Zollinger method of reflexology from the Heal Center. A devotee of the science of blood type, she is an IfHI Master – earning her designation under the guidance of Dr. Peter D'Adamo. Melissa focuses on total wellness and prevention. Her mission is to help people achieve optimal health and Xooma's products help her fulfill that mission. She serves on two scientific advisory boards and enjoys providing educational health lectures.

Melissa personally recognizes that all aspects of health care serve a constructive purpose. In 2000, she was diagnosed with breast cancer on her 33rd birthday. She underwent two years of chemotherapy and 46 radiation treatments. In part from this experience, Melissa is an advocate of integrated healthcare and knows what it feels like to be sick and the blessing of being healthy. She believes true health is achieved when your Spiritual, Emotional and Physical states are in harmony. She also believes our Lord is the true Healer and He will direct you if you place your trust under His guidance.