Dr. Alvin Pettle, M.D., F.R.C.S. (OB/GYN)

Dr. Pettle is a pioneer Canadian gynecologist who practices integrative medicine. He graduated from the University of Toronto medical school in 1969 and received his fellowship on obstetrics and gynecology in 1974.He practiced obstetrics and gynecology for twenty-five years at The Etobicoke General Hospital in Toronto , where from 1990 to 1994, he was the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

His medical and community affiliations include the American College of Infertility, Canadian Medical Association, Physicians for Peace., Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology ( Canada ), Ontario Medical Association, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons ( Canada ).

Dr. Pettle has published numerous articles on natural hormones and his adaptations to the birth process. They include: Gentle Birthing, a feature article in the Canadian Family Physician Journal, November 1978; Gentle Questions of Birth, in Issues of Health, Macleans Magazine, April 1982; Endometriosis: Doctor Travels 4000 Miles for Patients Surgery, a feature article in the Medical Post.

He is also a contributor to the Women's Wellness Network, www.wwn.on.ca on the internet.His television presentations include the nationally syndicated morning show, Canada AM, a TV show segment Dr. Alvin Pettle on Gentle Birth, as well as The Women's Network's Body, Mind and Soul in 1998 and Beyond Medicine in 1999. Dr. Pettle is in demand for radio, TV and print media interviews as an authority on natural hormone and integrative medical therapies for women. He lectures to doctors, nurses, and the public on The Integrative Management of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Menopause.

He is the preeminent specialist in natural hormone replacement therapy for women.

Dr. Moshe Dekel, Ob/Gyn, Long Island , NY

In his 27 years in practice, he served as the chief of GYN surgery at the Long Island Surgi- Center , and as the Medical Director of the Long Island Birthing Center . Dr. Dekel was one of the founding members of MDNY, New York s only doctor’s owned and operated HMO.

He investigated the new approach in Age Management Medicine, pioneered by CENEGENICS INSTITUTE and decided to affiliate with it, in promoting prevention and optimization of the hormones that control and regulate the human body and its health.

Since stopping performing surgeries and deliveries back in 2000 he has focused his efforts in helping his patients, achieve better health using functional medicine, bio identical hormones, nutritional counseling and nutritional supplementation.

In 2003 he introduced Breast Thermography to Long Island , a non invasive, non compression/radiation screening for breast cancer. To date, he is the only board certified GYN and thermography offering this modality in the north east of the US .