Janice Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND, Diplomate of Medical Cannabinoid Science®
Janice Bissex is a Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, Program Director of Cannabinoid Medical Sciences at John Patrick University (www.JPU.edu) and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. After her dad found relief from his pain using medical cannabis it became Janice’s mission to help others suffering from chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, autoimmune disorders, IBD/IBS, and other debilitating conditions find relief using CBD and cannabis. She completed training and certification through the Holistic Cannabis Academy and also completed the Cannabis Fundamentals Certificate Program at GreenFlower.
Janice now advises clients on access, proper cannabinoid ratios, dosing, best consumption methods, and cooking with cannabis in her Jannabis Wellness consulting business. Janice partnered with a Colorado manufacturer of organically-grown medicinal grade hemp to provide phytocannabinoid-rich hemp CBD products for her clients under her Jannabis Wellness label.
Lola Ohonba, Pharm.D., RPh, Diplomate of Medical Cannabinoid Science®
Dr. Ohonba is a Licensed/Registered Pharmacist who completed clinical clerkships in Internal Medicine, Community Practice and Ambulatory Care. Dr. Ohonba’s formal pharmacy expertise was honed with CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens Pharmacy and OptumRx of United Healthcare.
Dr. Lola Ohonba (aka Dr. O. to our #ChiefSkillzTribe on Clubhouse) helps patients understand the health benefits of plant medicine including cannabis and psychedelics. Her book “A Pharmacist’s Guide to Cannabis: A perspective of a non-conformist clinician” is available on Amazon.com. It’s a fantastic overview of the wellness benefits of cannabis and gives insight into the endocannabinoid system and terpenes in an easy to digest guide.
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Janna Champagne, BSN, RN, Diplomate of Medical Cannabinoid Science®
Janna's focus is holistic treatment, and natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals including cannabis therapy, and epigenetic screening (nutrigenomics). She has worked as a cannabis-specialty nurse since 2015, and has guided thousands of patients to achieve optimized medical cannabis therapy outcomes. Nurse Janna's specialties include: Autism, Autoimmune, Inflammatory/Chronic Pain Syndromes, Neurological, Gastrointestinal, and Mental Health conditions.
Janna is a founding member of Cannabis Nurses Network, serving on CNN's Speaker's Bureau, and she was also awarded Leader Of Nursing and Outstanding Author for Cannabis Nurses Media, along with membership to the Oregon Cannabis Clincian's Group, and on the Patient Care Subcommittee of the Oregon Cannabis Commission.
Brian Essenter, RPh, Diplomate of Medical Cannabinoid Science®
Brian Essenter, RPh is a graduate of Northeastern University and a registered pharmacist. Brian is a former Dispensary Manager at one of the busiest dispensaries in Connecticut for almost 3 years. He also worked for 16 years for one of the nations largest national retail pharmacy chains in MA, NV, and CT.
Brian is the owner of MM Consult CT. At MM Consult CT Brian’s goal is to answer any and all questions regarding the benefits of medical marijuana. He is also able to guide patients through the difficult process of navigating Connecticut’s Medical Marijuana program.
Lynn Lafferty, Pharm.D., ND, MBA, DACBN, MH, Diplomate of Medical Cannabinoid Science®
Dr. Lafferty holds credentials as a Doctor of Pharmacy and Doctor of Naturopathy as well as an MBA in Healthcare. Dr. Lafferty is also a Diplomate from the American Clinical Board of Nutrition and a Master Herbalist. As an Endowed Professor at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Lafferty loves to teach and is committed to finding the safest and most effective means to promote health and wellness.
Dr. Lafferty holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, Florida Pharmacy Association, Broward County Pharmacy Association, Functional Medicine Pharmacist Alliance, and American Clinical Board of Nutrition.
Donnie Calhoun, RPh, Diplomate of Medical Cannabinoid Science®
Donnie is a Registered Pharmacist specializing in the preparation and delivery of compounded medications Donnie's leadership experiences includes appointments as president of the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Committee in 2011 (and member since 2005), Chairman and member of several NCPA- National Community Pharmacists Association committees as past president of the NCPA Foundation and of NCPA. He is also a member of National Board of Directors Pharmacists Mutual since 2005, member of Pharmacist National Life Insurance since 2005, and member of Pharmacists Life Insurance since 2005.
Mary Van, Pharm.D., RPh, DACBN, Diplomate of Medical Cannabinoid Science®
Dr. Van is a clinical pharmacist, owner and director of ThriveX Medical Wellness and Infusion Center. Mary is a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate of Nova Southeastern University and completed dissertation research on "Translocation in phorbol-12, 13 dibutyrate treated PC12 cells."
In addition to being a subject matter expert on cannabis, nutrition and clinical oncology; Dr. Van completed additional board certifications from the American Clinical Board of Nutrition earning the Diplomate American Clinical Board of Nutrition (DACBN), and Functional Medicine University (CFMP).
Dr. Van hold academic appointments as a Lecturer at Nova Southeastern University, and Adjunct Lecturer at University of Technology, Jamacia.