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Dr. Larry Arbeitman is a visionary healthcare leader, founder of Upper Cervical Chiropractic of Monmouth (UCCM), and creator of Care2Grow Consulting. Guided by a "care-first" philosophy, Dr. Arbeitman has dedicated over two decades to empowering patients and transforming healthcare practices from the inside out. Upper Cervical Chiropractic of Monmouth (UCCM) Founded by Dr. Arbeitman in 2005, UCCM is a premier, heart-centered chiropractic practice recognized for high-precision care focused on the central nervous system. Operating on the principle that the body has an innate capacity to heal when structurally aligned, UCCM has overseen more than 300,000 patient visits while setting an industry benchmark for practice culture, long-term patient retention, and clinical excellence. Care2Grow Consulting Born from the clinical success and leadership systems developed at UCCM, Care2Grow® is an educational and consulting platform designed to help heart-centered healthcare leaders grow sustainable, high-impact practices. Through its proprietary CARE2GROW® Method, the platform provides practice owners with strategies to align team culture, refine operational systems, and scale their mission—all without compromising personal values or patient relationships. The Care2Grow® Show Extending this movement into the media landscape, Dr. Arbeitman hosts The Care2Grow® Show, a podcast featuring candid, insightful conversations with purpose-driven practitioners and wellness leaders. The show explores what it truly means to lead with empathy, share practical growth tools, and reignite passion for practice, sparking a broader movement to put the "care" back into modern healthcare. Together, UCCM, Care2Grow Consulting, and The Care2Grow Show embody a unified mission: restoring integrity, purpose, and genuine human connection to healthcare and wellness.

Mark A. Mears is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, consultant, and visionary business leader. He has a significant track record of building stakeholder value—driving innovation and profitable growth among world-class brands such as PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Frito-Lay, JCPenney, NBCUniversal, and The Cheesecake Factory. Today, Mark serves as Founder and Chief Growth Officer for LEAF Growth Ventures—a consulting firm inspiring individuals, teams, and organizations to find purpose in fulfilling their true growth potential. And in doing so, help make a positive, lasting difference in the world. Mark’s first book is titled, The Purposeful Growth Revolution: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder. He recently released his second book, LOVE@WORK: Creating Communities of Purpose and Belonging for Revolutionary Growth in a New World of Work. Mark is also a Senior Leader Network member within Conscious Capitalism, Inc., a global organization whose mission he shares: Elevating Humanity Through Business.

Nonye Tochi Aghanya, MSc, RN, FNP C, is an author, keynote speaker, Family nurse practitioner and health consultant with over 33 years of clinical experience across diverse healthcare settings. She holds a Master of Science degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Pace University in New York. Her work focuses on improving clinician-patient communication by addressing fear, anxiety, and trust barriers in healthcare. She is the author of several books, such as “Principles for Overcoming Communication Anxiety and Improving Trust, “Tips for Effective Communication: A vital tool for Trust Development in Healthcare”, and “Effective Communication Guidebook for Patients” and a guidebook for clinicians. A member of both the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Homecare Medicine, she is married with 4 daughters and 2 grandsons.