Dr. Robyn Tiger and Dr. Melissa Sundermann are certified physicians with the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine! In this series, these two experienced doctors break down complex medical issues into digestible concepts you can put into action. They cover topics like inflammation, gut health, weight loss, diabetes, antioxidants and list the top 5 ways you can apply those concepts for optimal health.

Please note: this series is meant to be educational only. It is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your personal physician before making any health decisions.

DR. MELISSA SUNDERMANN'S BIO
Dr. Melissa Sundermann is a double board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. She also has training in Integrative Medicine as well as Mind Body Medicine. She strongly believes in fostering a partnership with her patients and helping to guide them towards a healing pathway through self-care utilizing the pillars Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Sundermann is also known as “Doctor Outdoors” and is the Founding Chair of the Nature as Medicine sub-committee for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Dr. Sundermann currently specializes in Longevity and Lifestyle Medicine with Lifespan Medicine. In addition to her clinical roles, she is the co-founder of REVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Coaching and creates educational content for several health and well-being organizations. She does her best to practice what she preaches and enjoys running, biking, hiking, skiing and spending time outdoors. She is a 11x Boston Marathon finisher, 3x Full Ironman Triathlon finisher and currently training for several upcoming Ultramarathons. She truly believes that age is just a number and is passionate about spreading this word to all of her patients, family and friends.

DR. ROBYN TIGER'S BIO
Dr. Robyn Tiger is a double board-certified physician in Diagnostic Radiology and Lifestyle Medicine. As founder of StressFreeMD, she uniquely combines her trainings in medicine, yoga therapy, meditation & life coaching to teach others a whole person approach to increase both lifespan and healthspan. Her innovative trauma-informed courses, coaching, presentations, retreats, podcast and book focus on creating effective behavior changes on the key topics of stress relief, nutrition, fitness, sleep, social connection, risky substances and nature.Dr. Tiger serves as lead faculty and subject matter expert in stress management for the Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Manual, Western Carolina Medical Society Healthy Healer Partner and co-founder of REVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Coaching. She believes that “age is not a cage” and is deeply passionate about successfully guiding others to become the best versions of themselves and live their healthiest, longest and most fulfilling lives!

When she’s not busy supporting others, she can be found enjoying her own self-care through hiking, paddle boarding, meditating, yoga, exercising, and playing with her dog, husband and kids in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, NC.