Meet the Experts

Through a partnership of industry leaders, we’ve built a team that’s rooted in excellence and relentlessly innovating.

Our Scientific Leadership Team

What happens when a medical doctor, registered dietician and trained pharmacologist walk into a lab? Meet the team of doctors, nutritionists and scientists who guide our thinking around the latest research and product innovation.

Chief Science Officer
Dr. Joshua Plant earned degrees in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Utah, where his research earned national recognition from the American Association for the Advancement of Science. That early promise led to a prestigious cancer research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, where he worked under world-renowned scientist Dr. Barbara Vonderhaar. Dr. Plant went on to earn his PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Harvard. After graduation, Dr. Plant continued his science and professional career as a post-doctoral fellow while also working in management consulting. Over the last 13 years, he has served as Chief Science Officer at two other major wellness companies.
Chief Medical Officer
Ray D. Strand, MD graduated from the University of Colorado Medical School and finished his post-graduate training at Mercy Hospital in San Diego, California. He has been involved in an active, private family practice for the past 40 years, and in the past 18 years has focused on nutritional medicine and lecturing internationally. Dr. Strand is the author of other best-selling books, including What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Nutritional Medicine and Death by Prescription. Dr. Strand lives on a horse ranch in South Dakota with his wife, Elizabeth.
Vice President of Health & Nutrition
Barbara is an award-winning nutritionist, naturopath, businesswoman and author of nine nutrition-focused books and two cookbooks. She was awarded the National Title of Entrepreneur of the Year by the British Chambers of Commerce. Barbara’s passion lies in supporting Brand Partners with product knowledge and guiding them through their wellness journey to live their healthiest life, both personally and in business. Her commitment to holistic wellness and empowerment inspires others to achieve their fullest potential.
Director, APAC & Product R&D Advisor
Fumiyuki Isami holds a Master of Science in Tropical Medicine from the University of Hawaii. A passionate plant lover who travels the globe to visit botanical gardens, he specializes in discovering the value of traditional ethnic wisdom and translating it into modern health solutions. With over 23 years of experience, he has bridged the gap between indigenous plant knowledge and rigorous science, authoring 23 peer-reviewed papers and securing eight patents.
Director of Product Expertise, Greater China
Kevin Cheng is a nutritionist with doctoral-level training in nutrition and advanced training in functional medicine, specializing in integrating functional and nutritional medicine. He is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), an Institute for Functional Medicine-Certified Practitioner and holds certification from the International Board of Advanced Longevity Medicine (IBALAM). The author of the Illustrated Guide to Dietary Supplements (2013), Cheng is also the author of numerous scientific journal articles, including but not limited to the subjects of gut microbiota, gastrointestinal function and clinical nutrition.

Chief Science Officer

Wellness Academy Fellows are a worldwide collection of doctors, nutritionists, wellness experts and athletes accepted into an intensive program to deepen their product and science education, helping raise the standard of wellness learning across our global community.

The Scientific Advisory Board — featuring some of the most respected individuals in their specialized fields — leads Partner.Co’s product research, development, training and quality control.

Wellness Academy Alumni are Fellows who have completed the program and earned official graduation status. As Alumni, they help educate and inspire Brand Partners worldwide through trainings, events and market leadership.