Van Clayton Powel is a former nursing supervisor, the founder of Mind Body Fitness Inc., and the producer of the Runner's Yoga Program. As a psychiatric nurse he graduated top of his class and went on to specialize in detoxification, addictions treatment, and emergency assessments. But he also spent years in Asia studying traditional medical models, and he has taught his unique blend of Western and Eastern techniques to thousands of clients, including Olympic athletes and major corporations. Powel's passion for teaching about digestion comes from winning his own battle with chronic digestive problems, and he happily reports he can eat anything he wants again. He and his wife spend most of their time on the west coast of Canada. You can reach him through YouAreNOTWhatYouEat.com