Biography and Curriculum Vitae

Biography

Jesse Lynn Hanley, MD is a wholistic pioneer and sought after educator and speaker on anti-aging, nutrition, longevity and women’s health.  At the age of 32, inspired by her own recovery from chronic illness with natural methods, Dr. Hanley graduated from medical school at the Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Simultaneously she studied Oriental Medicine and acupuncture at UCLA Medical School integrating both models with her in-depth nutritional & herbal knowledge.

She is the founder and former Medical Director of the Malibu Health and Rehabilitation Center where she was in private practice for many of her twenty years in practice.  Her book, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Premenopause (Warner Books January 1999), co-authored with John R. Lee, M.D., has sold over a million copies in print around the world.   Her latest book, Tired of Being Tired, on the topic of burnout and simple, powerful solutions was published by Putnam in 2001 and is now being sold in paperback.

Dr. Jesse Hanley has gained national recognition for her outstanding contributions to the advancement of wholistic medicine giving regular radio and television interviews.  She was the health expert on “Wake Up America” a twelve week, three-hour program on KFOX Radio.  She appeared on an NBC special about Doctors as Healers, on “CBS This Morning,” and as the feature speaker on a one-hour CNN special about the National Institutes of Health.   Interviewed and quoted in numerous women’s health books and magazines, she has an international reputation as a medical expert teaching numerous courses to other physicians and the public on topics including nutrition, PMS, healthy menopause, rejuvenation and longevity.  In addition, she  wrote columns for a nationally recognized health newsletter.

Jesse Lynn Hanley, MD has been a delegate to the United Nations International Council-Special Consulate, Caring Community Health & Education & Research Council Advisory Board, as well as lectured at UCLA for physicians only on “Healthy Aging” and has been the medical consultant to Tahitian Noni International for whom she teaches and has been the keynote speaker to standing ovations at their International and Regional Conventions.  She had the honor of speaking at both the California and Texas Governor’s Conference for Women.

Dr. Jesse Hanley’s philosophy and vision as a multidisciplinary practitioner is to accentuate ones empowerment with education, and motivate individuals to use their potential, power and possibilities to achieve optimum wellness for their future.

Today Jesse Lynn Hanley MD lives in Malibu, California and works with patients on a consulting basis only, as well as educating and speaking nationally.

1966 to present Private Study: 

         Nutrition
         Yoga
         Meditation
         Psychotherapy
         Healing

1973 to 1977  
     B.A./B.S.  Psychology/Biology, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

1977 to 1981  
     Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois

1978 to present  
     Began Chinese Medicine Studies, as part of Medical Curriculum /Independent Student UCLA

1981 to 1983  
     Family Practice Residence, Long Beach Memorial Hospital

1983 to present 
      Private Practice, Malibu, California

1985 
     Clinical Professor, Clinics and O.M.D. program, California Acupuncture College

1988 to present  
     Medical Director:  Malibu Health Center1988-1993 Malibu Health & Rehabilitation
 

1988 
     Los Angeles Whole Life Expo, 'Physician of the Future'

     Medical Director - Malibu Health Center

1990/1991 
     KFOX, Featured Medical Expert on Health, weekly radio show 'Wake Up America'

1992 
     Clinical Instructor:  CME courses 'Let Food Be Your Medicine'

1993 
     Medical Director - Malibu Health and Rehabilitation Center

     Clinical Advisory Board, McZand Herbal Company, Inc.

     Preceptor, Family Practice Department, U.C.L.A. Medical School

     Associate Editor, 'Malibu Health Styles' Newsletter/Naturally Well

1994 
     Featured Medical Expert - Video Documentary “Menopause” Dispelling the Myths Telling the Truth Exploring the Possibilities

     CBS - This Morning Show

1995 
     President, Malibu Medical Society

     NBC - “The Other Side” Interview- Doctors as Healers
      
     John McDougal TV Interview, featured expert on Natural Solutions for Menopause
 

1996 - 1997 
     Alternative Medicine Digest Magazine “PMS & Menopause Without Pain”     

     3rd International Symposium on Functional Medicine Workshops: Applications of Functional Medicine in Endocrinology 

     UCLA Medical School 1st - Alternative Medicine Course for Medical Students- Keynote Speaker

     Third International Symposium on Functional Medicine “Hormone Replacement Therapy in Private Practice”

1998
     “THE NATURAL HEALTH SHOW” Granada Television UK, LA Fitness & Food Report

     “Menopause Myths, Truths & Possibilities” Coping with Menopause, John McDougal, M.D.

     CNN 1 Hour piece with National Institute of Health, Valuing Acupuncture

     Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy” Wisdom Channel with John Lee, M.D.

     “Comprehensive Guide to Women’s Health”

     Alternative Medicine Magazine “ – regular contributor
   
     “Perimenopause, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You” Book with John Lee, M.D. and Virginia Hopkins.

2001 
     Tired of Being Tired” Book -- Published by Putnam 4/2001

     Grand Rounds “Female Empowerment in the Decisions of PMS to Menopause”, Institute for Functional Medicine 8th Annual Symposium

     California Governor’s Conference for Women, “Tired of Being Tired” -- 2000 in audience

     Texas Governor’s Conference for Women, “Tired of Being Tired” -- 600 in audience

2002 
     “PMS to MENOPAUSE,” Naturally, Gracefully, & Powerfully Lecture Series
   
2003 
     Medical Education Speakers Network, “Burnout in Physicians” St. Helena Hospital, St. Helena, CA
                                   
     Natural Foods Exposition Anaheim, CA, “Children Living in the Shadows of Stress –How to Cope and Stay Healthy”

     Tahitian Noni International - Women’s Annual Conference, “The Importance of Hormone Balance for Women Over 40 and in Weight Loss”

     “Natural Alternatives to HRT” – Booklet written with Dr. Neil Solomon & McKinley Oswald

     www.jessehanleymd.com is launched

     International Women’s Health Summit Medical Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark, Speaker – “PMS to Menopause Gracefully & Naturally”  

     “Natural Alternatives for Hormone-Replacement Therapy” White Paper published by Cognis International

     “Women Doctors Guide to Health & Healing”, Medical Reviewer & Contributor, Oxmoor House, Inc. 2003

     Tahitian Noni International – Asian Conference “Women’s Passages – Naturally & Gracefully,” Tokyo, Japan                

2004 
     Appointed to United Nations International Council- 'Caring Community Health &  Education &  Council Advisory  Board/ICCC/NGO/UN' 

     Medical Education Speakers Network, “Natural Hormone Replacement” Kaiser Permanente – Feb. 5, 2004

     Conscious Living Expo – Seminar Presenter – “PMS to Menopause – Naturally & Gracefully” Feb. 15, 2004 

     UN International Council Caring Community – Presenter @ Annual Meeting – Feb. 12-13, 2004

     “Natural Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy” written with Neil Solomon, MD

      UCLA – Lecture in the CME Series (Continuing Medical Education) for doctors only. “Healthy Aging”