Get to Know DrJ: Background and Mentors

In Ask DrJ, News by PERQUE Integrative Health (PIH) Clinical Team

In this inspiring sit-down, Dr. Russell Jaffe shares the story behind his unique path through medicine, biochemistry, and integrative health. From earning his MD, PhD, and BS on the same day to decades of mentorship from renowned scientists, rabbis, monks, and healers, DrJ’s journey is one of curiosity, compassion, and cross-disciplinary wisdom.

Learn how his experience across a variety of disciplines, religions, and traditions shaped what he now calls Nature’s pHarmacy® and Nature’s Alkaline Way—a model rooted in evidence, lifestyle, and the principle of doing no harm. He reflects on the influence of powerful mentors and the timeless concept of tikkun olam—healing the world, one life at a time.

Whether you’re new to integrative wellness or a seasoned practitioner, this video is a window into the principles and philosophy that guide DrJ’s mission to help people feel and function younger than their chronological age.

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