Dr. Alwood is a board-certified emergency physician with a diverse international career. She was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and spent part of her childhood living in London. After completing her medical education at the University of Washington and residency at the University of Chicago, where she also trained as a Flight Physician, Dr. Alwood practiced in Chicago before moving to the Middle East. She contributed to establishing Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and later The View Hospital in Doha, Qatar, in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, where she served as Head of the Emergency Department and a Clinical Assistant Professor.

Dr. Neelam Khan is a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Neely Dermatology and Aesthetics, a boutique practice in Washington, DC specializing in both medical and aesthetic dermatology. She completed her undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University and earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine before completing her dermatology residency at SUNY Downstate in New York City. Prior to founding her own practice, she worked at one of the nation’s premier cosmetic and laser dermatology centers in DC, where she built a strong reputation for clinical excellence and natural aesthetic results. Dr. Khan is a recognized leader in the American Academy of Dermatology, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, and the DC Dermatologic Society, and a former President of the Georgetown Clinical Society. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband and two young sons.

Nur Elmegahed, PT, DPT graduated from Russell Sage College with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Prior to that she received her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University at Albany. Nur has experience treating a wide range of conditions, including TMJD, vestibular rehabilitation, post-stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological and musculoskeletal diagnoses. In addition to that, Nur is currently expanding her knowledge in regards to pelvic floor physical therapy by attending seminars and taking continuing education courses. Nur is LSVT- BIG certified, which is a treatment approach for the management of Parkinson’s disease. Nur also has a vestibular rehab certificate through the American Institute of Balance. In addition to English, Nur is fluent in Arabic and French, and speaks Turkish intermediately. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, baking, and learning different languages. She also enjoys traveling and going on international trips.

Sheila Ziglari, PT, DPT is a physical therapist originally from Darnestown, MD. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marymount University in Arlington, VA. Sheila has experience working with a wide range of patient populations including those with chronic pain, neurologic conditions, and sports injuries. She believes in implementing patients' mindsets, goals, and functional capabilities into the plan of care. In her free time, Sheila enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog (who is the king of the house). She enjoys yoga, pilates, and trying out new restaurants in the area.

Dr. Siddiqui is the Founder and CEO of Carte Clinics. Prior to Carte Clinics, she was the Chief Clinical Officer of Fabric, an AI care enablement platform that has scaled to cover over 100 million lives. During the COVID pandemic, she helped design systems managing care for medically complex patients at New York City Health and Hospitals. Dr. Siddiqui has written and presented on modernizing health care delivery for The New York Times, TIME, Scientific American, Quartz, and the Rhode Island School of Design.

Dr. Siddiqui is on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Alliance for Longevity Initiatives and is adjunct faculty at the UVA School of Medicine and the George Washington University School of Medicine. She completed medical school at The University of Pennsylvania, residency training in Emergency Medicine at Yale, and dropped out of Harvard Business School.

Lisa Durand is a Health and Movement Specialist with over two decades of experience helping individuals achieve physical resilience and lasting confidence. She is a NASM Certified Master Personal Trainer, NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. Lisa takes a holistic approach to health, blending strength training, injury prevention, and mindfulness practices with personalized nutrition coaching. Her method emphasizes science-backed strategies, including detailed fitness assessments and corrective exercise techniques, to optimize movement patterns and promote sustainable well-being. Lisa’s coaching empowers clients not only to move better but to feel stronger, more capable, and in control of their long-term health.