When we learn to take care of all the contributors that affect our brain health, we can have a joyful, calmer mind. There’s no shame in having a healthier brain!

Likewise, a calmer mind allows us to better take care of all our bodily systems, from our gut to our heart. 

That’s the goal of functional, integrative medicine. We address the body as one cohesive unit and get to the root cause of disease, instead of treating isolated symptoms. 

This is key to achieving a better quality of life. Until your last breath.

The research shows we don’t have a mental health issue. We have a brain health issue

Here's the dealio.

We specialise in brain health and how it affects cognitive decline, mental well-being, and physical health. 

We help you prevent and reverse illness by combining our expertise as a Medical Doctor and a culinary nutrition pro (the way we see it, every doctor should have a nutritional chef).

Most importantly? We guide you with compassion, love, fun, and no-holds-barred hope. So you can enjoy the moments that matter most—long into the future. 

A wife and husband functional/integrative medicine team. 

We’re Dr. Isabel MD & CCNE Chef Michael

hello, friend!

until your last breath.

Get to know the MD & Chef duo helping you enjoy quality
of life

Get to know the
MD & Chef duo helping you enjoy quality of life

bringing health home

Dr. Mark Hyman

Dr. Mark Hyman, MD & Functional Medicine Advocate

“If you’re standing on a tack, it takes a lot of
aspirin to make you feel better. The treatment for standing on a tack is removing the tack... Hence getting to the root of the problem.”

“If you’re standing on a tack, it takes a lot of aspirin to make you feel better. The treatment for standing on a tack is removing the tack... Hence getting to the root of the problem.”

We provide holistic tools that help you handle all the KA-POWS 👊 life sends your way through our membership, digital resources, & private health coaching.

Because health doesn’t start and end at the doctor’s office. 

It starts at home with our daily habits and rituals. When we prioritise the right ones, we’re better at navigating the challenging tides that arise. 

We provide holistic tools that help
you handle all the KA-POWS 👊 life sends your way through our membership, digital resources, & private health coaching.

what we do

Over the past 40+ years together, we’ve both overcome our own share of physical and mental health issues. We understand the yuckiness you might be experiencing all too well. 

We also share a deep love of our two daughters, Latin Music and Tina Turner, the beach—and helping folks like you optimise their health! 

That’s our mission ‘til we go to Heaven, baby. 

30+ years in the medical field, 10+ years in nutrition, & over four decades of marriage—wowza!

our experience

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Secret talents: GOLF, BASKETBALL, AND JUST CHILLAXIN' AT THE BEACH!

My parents both died young and I was on track to a similar fate in my 50s. Not wanting to bring the same pain to my family, I completely changed my lifestyle. By the time I got to my 60s, I felt way younger than I did at 50. Still do. 

I offer practical, everyday cooking skills and an exploration into the therapeutic properties of the foods we eat. My goal is to show you how food affects your thoughts and all of your body’s systems. As a Functional Nutrition Chef, I listen to your history and look at genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that all play a role. We’ll treat food as medicine to improve your long-term health.

Secret talents: DANCING, PAINTING, & PLANTING SUNFLOWERS

As a suicide survivor, I’ve experienced the darkest of times. By the grace of God, that plan was stopped and I’ve recovered. But back then, I was told I’d have to be on antidepressants and sleeping tablets for the rest of my life. I knew there had to be another way.

After two decades as a traditional medical doctor, I realised that our current medical system teaches dependency on medications. It doesn’t empower people to be in control of their health and give them hope. So, in 2013, I embarked on my own with the goal of helping more people, mastering the integrative approach we take today at Doctor on a Mission. 

  • University of Colorado Medical School, USA
  • Southern Colorado Family Practice Residency, USA
  • Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practice
  • Member of the Institute of Functional Medicine, USA
  • Bredesen ReCode Protocol 2.0 Certified Practitioner

  • Graduate of California Culinary Academy, a European-style school for professional chefs
  • Honours graduate of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition, Toronto, Canada
  • Bredesen ReCODE Protocol Nutritional Chef

chef michael hunsinger

chef michael hunsinger

Dr. Isabel Hunsinger, MD

Dr. Isabel Hunsinger, MD

get to know us

The dream team:

depression & anxiety
DEMENTIA & ALZHEIMER’S
GENERAL BRAIN HEALTH
DIGESTION CONCERNS
HORMONAL ISSUES
DIABETES

Most of these concerns are interconnected. We support many conditions not listed here, but these are our specialties.

Our areas of expertise

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Hope, insight, and research-backed information on Alzheimer's.

Prevent or reverse Alzheimer's

Prevent or reverse Alzheimer's

masterclass

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Our essential tools for overcoming overwhelm, low mood & stress. 

Overcome anxiety or depression

Overcome anxiety or depression

masterclass

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Brain-boosting foods, healthy snack ideas, strategies for picky eaters, and more.

Fuel your child's
brain for success.

Fuel your child's
brain for success.

guidebook

Build your brain health tool kit

Grab your free resources

Enjoy candid and research-backed conversations on health, life’s road bumps, relationships, and more. Oh, and plenty of fun thrown in! Why not habit stack and listen while you walk or cook yourself a healthy meal? 

Search the “MD and Chef Team” on your favourite podcast app.

Get on-the-go
health coaching!

Get on-the-go health coaching!

the podcast

Tune in:

Join us Weekly for 
The MD and Chef Team TV Show

Airing Weekly for 60 minutes on the 168 hours Continuous Streaming NGBN.tv network.

When we learn to take care of all the contributors that affect our brain health, we can have a joyful, calmer mind. There’s no shame in having a healthier brain! We specialize in brain health and how it affects cognitive decline, mental well-being, and physical health.

You can download the NGBN app on Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast TV, Google Play store, Android devices, Apple and all mobile phones.

You can also watch the show on the NGBN.Tv website, and comment in "Real Time" on the NGBN Facebook, LinkedIn pages, and the Doctoronamission YouTube Channel.

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