Executive Team

Co-Creator + CEO

John Mackey

John Mackey is an entrepreneur and the co-founder and visionary of Whole Foods Market. In his 44 years of service as CEO, the natural and organic grocer grew from a single store in Austin, Texas, to 540 stores in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, with annual sales exceeding $22 billion. Mackey co-founded the Conscious Capitalism Movement and co-authored a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling book entitled “Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business” and follow-up, “Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business.” He is also the co-author of “The Whole Foods Diet: The Lifesaving Plan for Health and Longevity” and “The Whole Foods Cookbook: 120 Delicious and Healthy Plant-Centered Recipes.” His newest book, “The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism,” was published in May 2024. Mackey currently serves on the board of directors for Conscious Capitalism, The Motley Fool, CATO Institute, The Institute for Cultural Evolution, and Students for Liberty. 

Executive Team

Co-Creator

Walter Robb

Walter Robb is an investor, mentor, and advisor to the next generation of American food companies with 40+ years of experience in natural and organic food. He served as co-CEO of Whole Foods Market and has a long and varied entrepreneurial history, ranging from natural food retailer to farmer to consultant. Robb is a passionate advocate for food access as well as a longtime champion of organics, serving on the board of directors of the Organic Trade Association and the Organic Center for Education and Promotion. In 2018, he was inducted into the Expo West Natural Products Expo Hall of Legends. Robb is currently a senior executive partner at S2G Ventures and serves on the board of directors for Union Square Hospitality Group, Tilray (NASDAQ: TLRY), LIVEKINDLY Collective, Apeel Sciences, and Hungry. 

Executive Team

Co-Creator + President

Betsy Foster

Betsy Foster joined Love.Life in 2020 after a 26-year career at Whole Foods Market, where she held a variety of leadership positions, including national operations controller, chief information officer, and vice president of purchasing, distribution, and private label. In her most recent role as senior vice president of growth and business development, Foster led the development and operations for Whole Foods Market’s Medical and Wellness Centers, which offered primary care as well as diet and lifestyle support. She was also responsible for developing the Whole Health Care insurance plan. She also oversaw the company’s Total Health Immersion programs, which offered team members access to a medically supervised program to heal and reverse disease through intensive training in healthy eating and lifestyle habits. Foster created the grocer’s venture equity fund that invested in dozens of companies ranging from Vital Farms to Kite Hill and Waterloo. Prior to Whole Foods Market, she worked for Exxon in various roles. Foster has served on multiple boards of Whole Foods Market suppliers and currently serves as board chair emeritus of Marathon Kids Inc. in Austin, Texas. 

Medical Team

Lead Functional Medicine Physician

Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino

Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino is a board-certified family medicine physician and Doctor of Osteopathy with 14+ years of experience specializing in disease prevention, longevity, and hormone optimization. She is a graduate of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her residency at Westchester General Hospital and received additional training at the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Tolentino is also certified in Advanced Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Advocating for holistic care and a firm believer in the body’s innate ability to restore and revitalize itself, Dr. Tolentino is passionate about a root cause, whole-person approach to health. At Love.Life, she is our lead functional medicine practitioner and oversees the personalized medical and wellness plans for members at our Los Angeles location. Prior to Love.Life, Dr. Tolentino served as a senior physician at Parsley Health. She is a frequent expert contributor to publications, including Well+Good, MindBodyGreen, and Women's Health, and has been featured in Vogue and the Wall Street Journal. When not caring for her patients, Dr. Tolentino enjoys catching sunsets on the beach with her family and proudly advocating for her fellow young breast cancer thrivers.

Medical Team

Lead Integrative Medicine Physician

Dr. Anna Emanuel

Dr. Anna Emanuel is a double board-certified family and integrative medicine physician with more than 7 years of clinical experience specializing in personalized, preventive health, longevity, and peak performance. She trained at Loma Linda University Health, which is located in one of the five Blue Zones worldwide, where she discovered the power of a holistic approach to health in disease prevention and longevity. During residency, she faced personal health challenges that forced her to look beyond conventional treatments. This experience profoundly shaped her understanding of illness, highlighting the importance of addressing the root causes of disease and tailoring care to support each patient’s unique biology. To further expand her expertise, Dr. Emanuel completed an Integrative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, along with additional training in functional medicine, hormone optimization, and environmental toxicology. At Love.Life, Dr. Emanuel oversees our integrated care team and operations at our Los Angeles location as our lead integrative medicine physician. Prior to Love.Life, Dr. Emanuel was a physician at Tony Robbins’ Lifeforce and served as Lead Physician at Restoration Healthcare.

Medical Team

Sports + Performance Nutrition Advisor

Lisa McDowell

Lisa McDowell, MS, RDN, CSSD, DipACLM, ISAK, MET is a registered dietitian nutritionist, board-certified lifestyle medicine practitioner, and human performance expert. At Love.Life, she provides expertise on sports nutrition, human performance + recovery protocols, culinary genomics, and nutrition education. She works with PGA golfers, Formula 1 racers, and a variety of professional athletes and celebrities; serves as the team dietitian for the Detroit Red Wings; and is a board-certified specialist in Sports Dietetics with additional ISAK, culinary genomics, and advanced Metabolic Efficiency Training accreditations. Her story was recently featured in the film ”Feeding Tomorrow” and describes her passion for scaling hospital farming to transform our food and healthcare system. 

Medical Team

Nutrition Science Advisor

Cynthia Sass

Cynthia Sass, MPH, MA, RDN, CSSD is a registered dietitian nutritionist, three-time New York Times best-selling author, writer, editor, plant-based recipe developer, speaker, frequent media guest and practitioner with master’s degrees in both nutrition science and public health. At Love.Life, she lends her expertise to our nutrition science and culinary team and will also support patients on their personalized nutrition plans and nutrigenomic assessments. She is a board-certified specialist in sports dietetics and a certified plant-based professional cook with formal training in mindfulness meditation. Sass has consulted six professional sports teams in the NBA, MLB, and NHL, and has privately counseled Oscar, Grammy and Emmy winners, CEOs, and pro athletes in numerous sports. 

Medical Team

Director of Physical Therapy

Danél Lombard

Danél is an integrative physical therapist with more than 22 years of experience in various settings, including acute care, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and pediatrics. For the last 16 years, she has specialized in outpatient orthopedic physical therapy. She holds a PhD in Depth Psychology with an emphasis in Somatic Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute and a master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. Danél is passionate about nutrition's role in physical health and the impact of metaphysical and psychological elements on healing. She is certified in holistic health counseling, energy healing, and yoga. Prior to joining Love.Life, she worked at the Akasha Center for Integrative Medicine.

Medical Team

Registered Dietitian

Michelle Ricker

Michelle Ricker is a registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience in dietetics and sports performance and is a certified health and fitness instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Dayton. At Love.Life, she works with members and their care teams to create personalized nutrition plans. Previously, Ricker served as the Director of Worldwide Health Education and Training at Herbalife. She also consults on health optimization for clients in the nutrition, wellness, and fitness industries, including professional athletes and initiatives like Let’sMove!.

Fitness Team

Director of Fitness Operations

Davon Murray

With more than a decade of experience in the health and wellness industry, Davon Murray is a distinguished professional dedicated to promoting holistic well-being. His career has spanned influential roles in both public service and private enterprise, reflecting his deep commitment to enhancing lives through fitness and health education.

Davon served as a director for a prominent government agency, where he spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving community health outcomes and advancing public health policies. His leadership in this role was instrumental in shaping effective programs and strategies that addressed key health challenges and promoted sustainable wellness practices. In addition to his government work, Davon has made significant contributions as a key figure in the health and wellness sector with Herbalife Fitness. His expertise in nutrition and fitness, combined with his strategic vision, helped drive the company's mission to empower individuals to lead healthier lives. His work with Herbalife Fitness involved developing innovative wellness programs and fostering a supportive community of fitness enthusiasts.

Throughout his career, Davon has demonstrated a profound dedication to health and wellness, combining his extensive knowledge with a passion for making a positive impact. Davon is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program specializing in cognitive psychology.

Spa Director

Marco Gentile

Marco Gentile has 15 years of experience as a dedicated health, fitness, and wellness professional. He is a cold therapy enthusiast, avid surfer, humble spiritual practitioner and has hosted several yoga and healing retreats in Bali. Passionate about Eastern Medicine and holistic therapies, Marco believes that every person has the intrinsic power to lead a life of meaningful action and change.

Medical Team

Behavioral Health + Somatic Therapy Practitioner

Karin Robbins

Karin Robbins is a licensed somatic psychotherapist and coach with over 30 years of experience in supporting people's healing journeys. She earned her master's degree in Social Welfare from UCLA and has six years of advanced somatic certifications, including Somatic Experiencing and the NeuroAffective Relational Model. Karin is also the founder of Our Sacred Rhythm, which is dedicated to transformative healing practices and somatic therapies to support individuals looking to realign, heal trauma, and thrive.

Medical Team

Holistic Health Coach

Katie Lombardi

Katie Lombardi, NBC-HWC. INHC, is an experienced holistic health coach passionate about a holistic, individualized approach to health and wellness. She has certifications from the Institute For Integrative Nutrition in integrative health coaching, gut health, and food as medicine. At Love.Life, Katie guides members through their treatment plans with evidence-based lifestyle guidance and education, supporting them in setting and achieving health goals. She also coordinates with each member’s healthcare team to ensure a seamless, personalized experience that addresses the root causes of health issues and promotes overall well-being in mind, body, and spirit.

Medical Team

Reiki + Infinichi Practitioner

Kristin Price

Kristin Price is a Los Angeles native who incorporates her wide range of knowledge and experience to provide truly holistic care for her patients. She initially studied biological sciences and Western medicine but eventually felt called to a more holistic path, using traditional East Asian medicine and energy healing. She studied yoga, meditation, and Buddhism, and is a practitioner of Reiki and Infinichi. Kristin is a certified yoga instructor and emergency medical technician (UCLA), has bachelor’s degrees in biological sciences and dance from UC Irvine, a master’s degree in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine from Yo San University, and is a California Acupuncture Board Subject Matter Expert.

Medical Team

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Natalie Jiaravanont

Natalie is a board-certified acupuncturist (L.Ac.) and Chinese herbalist. Originally from Thailand and Hong Kong, she earned a Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Yo San University, where she was a professor of Chinese Herbology and Acupuncture for several years and then continued her post-graduate clinical studies in Shanghai, focusing on gynecology, infertility, and autoimmune diseases. Natalie has advanced training in pain management, gynecology, hormone balance, fertility, pregnancy support, postpartum care, and menopause, and has treated patients in both integrative medical settings and reproductive endocrinologist clinics.

Our Story

Core Values

Our Team

Co-Creators

John Mackey

Walter Robb

Betsy Foster

Integrated Care Team

Dr. Jaclyn Tolentino

Dr. Anna Emanuel

Lisa McDowell

Cynthia Sass

Danél Lombard

Michelle Ricker

Davon Murray

Marco Gentile

Karin Robbins

Katie Lombardi

Kristin Price

Natalie Jiaravanont