Deborah Arneson
Keynote Speaker | Functional Medicine Authority Author | Media Host & Producer | Consultant
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THE VALUE
BEHIND
THE VOICE
Deborah brings to the podcast microphone 30+ years of clinical experience, national education and speaking, television and radio broadcasting, authorship, cancer survivorship, a mother's extraordinary 14-year cancer journey—and an unwavering respect for faith in healing.
She brings SCIENCE, FAITH and HOPE to the same microphone—asking the questions people facing cancer desperately need explored and opening conversations they may not know where else to turn for.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER | NATIONAL EDUCATOR
Cancer & Survivorship • Transformational Health • Women’s Health
Functional Medicine • Nutrition • Leadership & Motivation
Resilience • Personal Empowerment • Sales & Performance
For more than three decades, Deborah has educated corporate, healthcare, professional and community audiences.
Speaking experience includes State Farm, The JAG Group of California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Farley Industries/Fruit of the Loom International, Cook County Hospital–Chicago, healthcare organizations and professional associations.
She has served as a national educator of physicians and pharmacists, introducing nutritional, functional and integrative concepts for both private practice and innovative wellness pharmacies.
About Dr. Deb
Deborah Arneson is a health and wellness authority, functional medicine clinician, author, media professional and nationally experienced speaker with 30+ years of experience translating complex biochemistry and health science into information audiences can understand—and use.
Founder and Executive Director of Healing Quest Center, a pioneering multidisciplinary integrative health center in the Midwest, Deborah built and led approximately 30 professionals while educating and consulting with thousands of clients.
Her career bridges functional medicine, clinical nutrition, integrative health, media, education and the belief that, with God’s help, anything is possible. Through television, radio, print and the speaking stage, she has built her reputation on making complicated subjects compelling, practical—and entertaining.
Knowledge should never simply inform us. It should IGNITE us—to THINK differently, CHOOSE differently and WALK in health, so we can fully LIVE the life, purpose and potential God designed us to fulfill.
ENTREPRENEURIAL & CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
Healing Quest Center — Founder, Owner & Executive Director
Founded and operated one of the Midwest’s pioneering Ayurvedic-based
integrative and holistic health centers.
• Built and led approximately 30 professionals.
• Consulted with and educated thousands of clients throughout a 30+ year career.
• Integrated functional medicine, clinical nutrition, lifestyle and complementary approaches.
• Developed corporate health, nutrition and wellness programs.
• Directed operations, staff development, marketing and community outreach.
Advanced Nutrition Solutions LLC — Founder & Consultant
Develops evidence-informed health education, nutrition and wellness programs, continuing Deborah’s mission of bridging Western medical science with complementary and integrative healing frameworks.
Education
B.S. —
Biochemistry & Food Science
M.S. —
Counseling Psychology
AUTHOR
Fries, Thighs, and Lies —
The Girlfriend’s Guide to Getting the Skinny on Fat
Heart Smart Kids + The Junk Food Junkies —
Children’s educational activity booklet with audio
Her writing makes health information understandable, memorable, practical—and entertaining.
PhD —
Union Institute
Clinical Nutrition / CCN & Functional Medicine
Ayurvedic Medicine & East–West Integrative Health Studies
Member — AAPNA
MEDIA | TELEVISION | RADIO
Health Quest Chicago — Producer, Director & Host
Produced, directed and hosted a Chicago-area cable television health program exploring nutrition, prevention, wellness and integrative health.
Healing Quest — Producer & Radio Host
Created, produced and hosted a tri-state health radio program, educating listeners on health, nutrition, lifestyle and integrative medicine.
Today’s Chicago Woman Magazine —
Health Editor & Contributing Writer
Served more than 10 years as Health Editor and monthly contributor, translating health and wellness information for a broad female audience.
Years behind the microphone, camera and on stage shaped Deborah’s communication style combining science, provocative questions, storytelling, humor, compassion and practical education.
References & Testimonials
Dr. Jim Unti, MD
- Chicago
Internal Medicine Professor of Northwestern, Chi