Dr. Sherri Tenpenny
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny is a board-certified osteopathic medical doctor from Cleveland, Ohio. She is the founder of Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center, a clinic that specializes in holistic health and healing, including breast thermography, allergy relief and bio-identical hormones.
Dr. Tenpenny is an internationally known expert on the problems associated with vaccines. She has produced many educational DVDs and is the author of two books, FOWL! which makes the connection between bird flu and environmental pollution, and Saying No To Vaccines, a guide written to help adults and parents refute the most common reasons to vaccinate.
As the “Voice of Reason about Alternative medicine”, Dr. Tenpenny is an outspoken advocate for free choice in healthcare, including the right to refuse vaccination. She has done hundreds of TV and radio interviews.
Website: http://drtenpenny.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vaccineinfo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/busydrt
Medical Clinic Info: http://tenpennyimc.com/ (Integrative Medical Center)
Vaccine Resource Center: http://drtenpenny.com/vaccine-resource-center/
EDUCATION
Michigan Osteopathic Medical Center, Rotating Internship 1985
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathy, cum laude 1984 University of Toledo, Bachelor of Arts, Alpha Epsilon Delta, cum laude 1980
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Holistic and Integrative Medicine (ABHIM), 2012 to present
Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM), 1995 to present Emergency Medicine (AOBEM) 1995 to 2006
MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
Emergency Medicine
Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center, Findlay, Ohio 1986-1998
Director of Emergency Medicine Department 1987-1996
Chief of Family Practice/Emergency Medicine 1988-1990
Founded Valley-Plus Emergency Medical Group, Inc. 1990
President of Valley-Plus Emergency Medical Group, Inc. 1990-1997
Hospital Executive Committee Member 1988-1994
Integrative Medicine
OsteoMed, limited to osteopathic manipulative medicine and acupuncture, Findlay, Ohio 2/94 to 11/95
Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center (formerly OsteoMed II) 3/96 to present
• Combining MD, DO, DC, and LAc, – emphasis chronic conditions, allergies and women’s health
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
American College of Physician Executives (ACPE)
Cambridge Who’s Who Among Professional Women
Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ)
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO)
International College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM)
The Osteopathic Cranial Academy
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL AFFILIATIONS
American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM)
American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM)
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)
American Association of Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS)
Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), speaker
HONORS
Sacred Fire of Liberty Award for Integrative Medicine and Vaccine Rights 9/14
Knighted, Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller of Malta 11/08
The Budd Memorial Lecture, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 04/04
“The Importance of Integrative Medicine for the 21st Century”
Member, International Women’s Forum (invitation only) 4/99 to present
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Certificate in Strategic Planning for Customer Value, San Diego University 3/09
Cleveland Leadership Institute 01/10 to 04/10
Tenpenny Enterprises, CEO 02/10 to present
OsteoMed – President, owner, Findlay, Ohio 02/94 to 11/95
Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center (formerly OsteoMed II) – President, owner 03/96 to present
WBENC certified by the Woman’s Business Enterprise Council 2004 to 2007
NMA Media Press, LLC, an education company, President/Owner 02/01 to present
CRSP Enterprises (developed inventory control and point-of-sale software for physicians) 5/98 to 12/99
MEDICOLEGAL EXPERIENCE
Medical Expert Witness for Federal Court of Claims 03/08 to present
Consultant to several law firms on vaccine injury cases
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE:
–Parker Hannifin, Cleveland, OH 01/12 to 12/14
• Fortune 250 Company with 60,000 employees in 48 countries
• Responsibilities:
o Develop strategy to recruit integrative practitioners to service 210 locations nationwide o Review, vet and establish contracts with Integrative Oncologists in the US and abroad o Develop cancer coaching program to offer employee the best options for cancer care
o Structure and coordinate integrative medicine programs at 10 locations to collect ROI data o on efficacy and plant cost savings
o Design format for appropriate CAM service reimbursement of only quality supplements and evidence-based therapies
—Sanoviv Medical Institute, Rosarito Mexico 9/08 to 4/09
• Business Development Director
o Responsible for 25 departments, 156 employees and $12.6M annual budget
o Developed and implemented organizational chart and business plan
o Developed Change Leadership Teams for implementation of new processes
o Developed Employee Reward Program for all departments
o Arranged for acceptance as member of the Medical Tourism Association
o Oversaw right-sizing of 19 employees with severance packages
• Medical director and education coordinator for medical staff of doctors, psychologists, dentists, nutritionists, chiropractors
o Responsible for design and implementation of seven new medical programs
o Negotiated purchase of $150,000 of new equipment
– Thorp Institute, Encinitas, CA 4/09 to 1/12
– MediGlobe Inc, St. Louis, MO and India 3/09 to 8/10
– Symbollon Pharmaceuticals, Scientific Consultant, Boston MA 1/07 to 5/09
– Breast Health and Wellness, LLC, Cardiff, CA 12/06 to 11/09
– DirectLabs.com, Baton Rouge, LA 10/04 to present
– MediMerge Inc, Boston, MA 10/99 to 5/00
ADVISORY BOARDS
(dozens more not listed)
Reuters Business Insights Panel
National Federation of Women Legislators Holistic Mom’s Association
Medical Tourism Association Miami, FL Alliance for Natural Health-US, Pres. Emeritus
3/11 to present 5/06 to present 6/06 to present 10/08 to 10/10 4/08 to present
MEDIA: PRINT Author
Book: Saying No to Vaccines: A Resource Guide for All Ages. NMA Media Press, 2008 Book: FOWL! Bird flu: It’s Not What You Think, NMA Media Press. 2006
Contributing Author
• Vaccine Epidemic: The Ethics, Law, and Science of Vaccination Choice. Skyhorse Publishing, NYC. Chapter: “A Doctor’s View: The Medical Case Against Vaccines”. 2010
• Textbook of Food and Nutrients in Disease Management. Chapter: “Hypothyroidism: Optimizing Function with Nutrition.” Johns Hopkins University Press. 2008.
• A Healthier You. Chapter: “If All the Tests Are Normal, Why Don’t I Feel Well-” Insight Publishing, 2007.
Consultant to Authors
• YOU: Raising Your Child: The Owner’s Manual from First Breath to First Grade [Hardcover], Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz. Chapter on vaccination. Free Press; 1st edition. October 5, 2010.
• YOU: Having a Baby: The Owner’s Manual to a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy [Hardcover], Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz. Chapter on vaccination. Free Press; 1st edition. December 1, 2009.
Professional Publication
• J. American Association of Osteopathy. “Successful Treatment Severe Left Hip Pain using Neural Therapy.” Vol5, No2, 32-34.1995
Internet Journalist
Regular columnist
• NaturalNews.com
• The Huffington Post
• The Agora National (Canada)
• NewsWithViews.com
Contributing Author: www.I-SIS.org.uk, Institute for Science in Society
Selected Print Articles:
International:
A Heretic’s View of Influenza [Bakterier; venner eller fiender], Ildsjelen, (Norway) Vaccination Dogma [Vaksinedogmet], Vijon, (Norway)
Vaccines: A Bullet to the Head Namaste, (U.K.)
The Flu Vaccines and the Risk of Cancer Uncensored, quarterly magazine (N.Z) Unconventional Medicine in a Conventional Setting Medical Tourism Magazine
What’s Really Behind the Bird Flu- International Science in Society, (U.K)
Bird Flu: Little to Fear Byron’s Child, (Australia)
United States:
How to Avoid Hearing “You Have Breast Cancer” Balanced Living Magazine
Osteoporosis Woman’s World Magazine Osteoporosis Cleveland Magazine
The Flu Shot: What you need to know Balanced Living Magazine Allergies: Natural Solutions Balanced Living Magazine Vaccines: Coincidence or Catastrophe Wellness Bound Magazine
Travel Vaccines: What you need to know Mothering Magazine (Nat. Pub) Vaccines: What you need to know Sully’s Living Without (Nat. Pub.)
Vaccine Choices Family Magazine Cleveland/Akron
Pregnancy Today national monthly magazine www.pregnancytoday.com
MEDIA: VISUAL
Television Appearances (selected)
National Networks:
• “EXTRA TV”, Life Changers segment, in LA Studios 11/09
• “The Dr. Oz Show” Nationally syndicated, NYC 10/09
• “The Mike and Juliet Show”, FOX Morning Channel, NYC 01/09
National Cable:
• “Your Health”, with Dr. Richard and Cindy Becker (several)
• “Your Health”, with Doug Kaufmann, 126 TV stations (several)
Local network news appearances, Cleveland Ohio (many occasions)
• WJW – Fox 8 News
• NBC – Channel 3 News
• WOIO/CBS – Channel 19 News
• WEWS – Channel 5 News
• The Kathy Dawson Show
• Good Company Morning Show
Documentary participant
– Behold a Pale Horse, with Charlie Daniels, produced by Heartland Productions 04/12
– Injected! The Truth about Vaccines, produced by Saddle Ranch Productions 10/10
– Making a Killing, produced by Citizens Council for Human Rights 10/07
– One Nation, Under Siege, produced by William Lewis 10/06
– Beyond Treason, produced by William Lewis 05/06
DVD Productions
DVD: Flu and Flu shots 2010 (2-hr)
DVD: Vaccine Developers: Heroes or Villains- 2009 (1-hr) DVD: Vaccination Basics 2009 (2 hr)
DVD: Gardasil: What you need to know, 2005 (1-hr) DVD: Vaccines: Risks, Benefits, Choices, 2004 (3-hr)
DVD: Vaccines: What Science Documents Reveal, 2002 (2-hr)
Selected Radio Interviews (hundreds not listed)
• WTAM 1100AM, The Mike Trivasanno Show
• Oprah XM Radio with Dr. Oz
• Designs for Health, National Physician’s Radio
• Eye On Your Health, National Canadian Radio
• National Public Radio, London, Ontario
• The Joannie Greggins Show, KAO #1 health show in Northern CA
• The Patrick Timpone Show, KLBJ Radio, Austin, TX
• Debate with head of TX health dept. official regarding vaccination
• Health lines with Hough Danaceau, WCLV (National Public Radio)
• Coast to Coast AM with George Noorey (many)
• The Alex Jones Show, with Alex Jones (many)
• The Healthy Talk Radio with Deborah Ray, Nationally Syndicated (many)
• Robert Scott Bell, Talk Radio, Nationally Syndicated (many)
• National Public Radio with Donna Watt, NC
• The Power Hour with Joyce Riley (American Freedom Network) (many)
• WABS, “Healthy, Wealthy, Wise” Nationally Syndicated, bi-monthly guest
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Business Conference Presentations
Worldwide Employee Benefits Network Cleveland, OH
International Medical Tourism Association Monterrey, Mexico
19th International Women’s Health Symposium Vancouver, Canada
NASA Professional Business Women Cleveland, OH
International Medical Tourism Association Los Angeles, CA
National Child Abuse Conference Las Vegas, NV
First Annual Women’s Congress Boston, MA
Cleveland Women’s City Club Cleveland, OH
National Federation of Women Legislators Phoenix, AZ
Learning Disabilities Asso of CA, State Conference Los Angeles, CA
National Federation of Women Legislators Sarasota, FL
Holistic Primary Care, Keynote and Presentation, Tucson, AZ
International Medical Conference Presentations
La Medicina del Sigo XXI Bogota, Columbia
2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event Calgary Canada
20th International Health Symposium Berlin, Germany
5th International Tropical Medicine Meeting Costa Rica
18th International Symposium, Corfu, Greece
17th International Symposium, Tenerife Canary Islands
International Congress on Autism Guadalajara, Mexico
International Energy Psychology Conference Lucerne, Switzerland
International Women’s Forum, (IWF), Singapore
U.S. Medical Conference Presentations
California Jam (3500 attendees) – 2013 and 2014 Costa Mesa, CA
Standard Enzyme Conference, Keynote Atlanta, GA
Health Freedom Expo Long Beach, CA
Naturopathic Medical Conference San Diego, CA
AHMA (American Holistic Medical Association) Cleveland, OH
Integrative Health Symposium New York City, NY
National Vaccine Awareness Meeting Philadelphia, PA
Health Freedom Expo Chicago, IL
Institute for Functional Medicine various locations
International Academy of Oral Metal Toxicology (IAOMT) Las Vegas, NV
Autism One Annual Meeting Chicago, IL
International College of Integrative Medicine Cincinnati, OH
Sandusky Area Physician Health Association Sandusky, OH
42nd Pennsylvania Natural Living Conference Pittsburgh, PA
Ohio Physician’s Assistants Annual Conference Akron, OH
United Poultry Concerns Columbus, OH
National Autism Association Meeting Myrtle Beach, SC
International Medical Society Atlanta, GA
Holistic Mom’s Network Annual Convention Newark, NJ
American Holistic Medical Association Philadelphia, PA
Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland, OH
Occupational Health Nurse Regional Meeting Cleveland, OH
JD Breast Cancer Foundation, Keynote Speaker Cleveland, OH
Southwest General Hospital, CME Foundation meeting Cleveland, OH
Cleveland Osteopathic Academy Meeting Cleveland, OH
AAEM (Am Academy of Environmental Medicine) Hilton Head, SC
American Chiropractic Association, guest speaker Chicago, IL
Ohio Assoc. of Occupational Health Nurses, featured speaker Columbus, OH
AAEM (Am Academy of Environmental Medicine), 2003 Kansas City, MO
3-day training– Sensitivity Removal Technique (SRT)
Invited to train 50 physicians (MD.DO) on the allergy elimination technique that I
designed for OsteoMed II with an 80%+ effective rate.
Sandusky Area Physician Health Association Sandusky, OH
North Coast Pulmonary Disease Seminar Sandusky, OH
The Autism-Immunity Project, featured speaker Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Mind-Body-Spirit Connected, guest speaker Cleveland, OH
Autism One, First National Meeting Chicago, IL
ICIM (International College of Integrative Medicine), 2-hour presentation
NVIC (National Vaccine Information Center) Scientific Meeting, Washington, DC AAEM (Am. Academy of Environmental Medicine) Annual meeting 4-hr presentation 11th Annual Neuro-Optimetrical Rehabilitation Asso, keynote speaker, Cincinnati, OH
Wisconsin Chiropractic Association Annual meeting…Speaker for two-full day seminar
ACAM (Am College for the Advancement of Medicine) San Diego, CA
BioMeridian International Conference Salt Lake City, UT
The Cleveland Academy of Osteopathic Medicine Cleveland, OH
Community-based Education
“Say Goodbye to Seasonal Allergies” “The Adrenal-thyroid connection” “Menopause…what are the options-” “Osteoporosis…what are the options-” “Alternative approaches for fibromyalgia”
“If All the Tests Are Normal, Why Don’t I Feel Well “Breast Health and Thermography for the 21st Century” “Up All Night: Insomnia Causes & Cures”
“Preventing the Demise of Baby Boomers: Natural Solutions to Common Problems”
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS
International Women’s Forum 4/99 to present
CEO Space 12/09 to 12/10
Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) 10/07 to 7/08
Women President’s Organization 12/06 to 12/11
Elite Women Around the World 10/10 to 12/12
The American Association for Health Freedom 09/02 to 4/08
(now Alliance for Natural Health, US), Board President 11/06 to 4/08
Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce 03/99 to present
Nominated for National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) 12/02
SELECTED ADVANCED STUDIES IN HOLISTIC MEDICINE
Scripps Integrative Medical Center DAN! Practitioner training
Paracelsus Klinik, Marion, MA. European Biological Medicine Advanced Training Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) Training
BioSet training, Dr. Ellen Cutler
Health Comm Nutritional Seminar Series by Jeffrey Bland, PhD Nutritional Therapy in Medical Practice
Wright/Gaby Nutritional meetings
Acupuncture Training Courses, UCLA (200 hours) Neural Therapy, New German Medicine (100 hours) Osteopathic Craniosacral Therapy Training (80 hours) Advanced Osteopathic Craniosacral Training (20 hours)