Bios of Science Contributors

Dr Mario Lopez
Cardiologist

Dr. Lopez has a consultative, interventional cardiology practice with an emphasis in coronary intervention, including cardiac catheterization, stent deployment, coronary angioplasty and peripheral vascular diagnosis and intervention. Dr. Lopez is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, is Nuclear Certified, is a principal investigator in national and international research studies, serves on the Board of Directors for the Charlotte Heart & Vascular Institute and is a founding member of the practice.

Dr Melinda H Connor
Integrative Medicine, research Scientist

Dr. Melinda H. Connor, D.D., Ph.D., AMP, FAM holds degrees from Harvard University, Wellesley College, University of San Francisco, American Military University, California Coast University and University of Arizona. Dr. Connor was a National Institutes of Health T-32 postdoctoral fellow and received her training as a research scientist at the University of Arizona in the Program in Integrative Medicine under Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Iris Bell.

Dr. Staci Holweger,
Integrative & Functional Medicine

Dr. Staci Holweger holds a BS & MA in Education, Ph.D. in Integrative Medicine, and a Ph.D. in Functional Medicine. She is an entrepreneur in Holistic Health & Wellness. Dr Staci is an author and trainer and independent distributor of Lifewave.

Dr Barbara Jennings
Doctor of Chiropractic, Holistic Health

Dr Jennings is a Chiropractor and Holistic Medical Practitioner. She graduated from the esteemed Northwestern Health Sciences University as a Doctor of Chiropractic. She then studied hundreds of hours of additional training in Applied Kinesiology, cellular detoxification, acupuncture, clinical nutrition, and homeopathy.

Dr. Van Wilson, DD
Post Grad Data Science, MIT

Dr. Van Wilson, author of this site, holds post graduate degree in Data Science from MIT and a doctorate from Master’s Seminary, along with a Bachelor’s from Cal State Fullerton. His doctoral thesis on Information Theory explored its applications in genetics and biology, linking them to programming and data science. As a data research analyst for United Health Group, starting in 2020, he led the development of a 5-star medical treatment score for terminal diseases. He is also an investor, speaker, and independent distributor of LifeWave.

David Schmidt
Inventor, CEO Lifewave

David Schmidt is the Founder and CEO of LifeWave, established in 2004 to enhance health and wellness through innovative products that harness the body’s natural energy. He holds a degree in Management Information Systems and Biology from Pace University. Before LifeWave, he focused on product innovation, including developing patented phototherapy patches that form the core of LifeWave’s offerings.