Confirmed 2026 Low Carb Cruise Speakers
Dr. Jimmy Bowen, MD
Dr. Tony Hampton, MD
Roberta Batista is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in Advanced Echocardiography and a former research fellow of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
With additional certification in Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction from the Nutrition Network, she integrates cutting-edge cardiology with evidence-based nutrition.
In her practice, Dr Batista focuses on utilizing Low Carb philosophy to improve metabolic health and prevent cardiovascular disease, dedicating her work to helping patients build sustainable, life-changing habits.
Amy Berger, MS, CNS
Amy Berger, MS, CNS, is a U.S. Air Force veteran and Certified Nutrition Specialist who helps people do “Keto Without the Crazy.”™ She writes about a wide range of health and nutrition-related topics, such as weight loss, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, thyroid function, and more.
She has presented internationally on these issues and is the author of The Alzheimer's Antidote, The Stall Slayer, and co-author of End Your Carb Confusion (written with Eric Westman, MD). She is the Lead Nutritionist for Adapt Your Life Academy, where she creates course content and coaches people through implementing low-carb keto diets safely and effectively. She contributed to the American Nutrition Association’s Ketogenic Nutrition Training Program and served on the BCNS exam review committee, which writes the credentialing board exam for Certified Nutrition Specialists.
Dr. Jimmy D. Bowen, MD
Dr. Jimmy Dayland Bowen, MD, FAAPMR, CSCS, CAQ Sports Medicine, RMSK, is a visionary Chief Medical Officer at Apex MD in Orlando, Florida, where he spearheads telehealth-driven wellness programs focused on hormone optimization, weight management, anti-aging peptides, and personalized health protocols to empower patients nationwide since June 2025.apexmd.com A retired U.S. Navy Captain with over three decades in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and sports medicine, Dr. Bowen integrates military discipline with innovative therapies to enhance vitality and performance.
Hailing from Missouri, Dr. Bowen graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Zoology and Chemistry from Southeast Missouri State University in 1982, followed by his MD from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1987, earning honors and leadership distinctions. His military tenure from 1987 to 2007 included flight surgeon duties, physiatry roles at Naval Medical Centers, and consultations for Special Warfare units. He completed his PM&R residency at Mayo Clinic as chief resident and served as Chief of the Medical staff and team physician for the U.S. Naval Academy, Southeast Missouri State University, and NCAA events, garnering awards like the 2014 Distinguished Service Award.
An expert in musculoskeletal ultrasound and orthobiologics, Dr. Bowen holds certifications in sports medicine and RMSK, with consultancies for Arthrex and LifeNet. His academic impact includes co-editing The Hip and Pelvis in Sports Medicine and Primary Care (2nd ed., 2017), publications in SPINE and Postgraduate Medicine, and numerous ACSM presentations. Honored with three Meritorious Service Medals, he affiliates with the American Academy of PM&R, AIUM, and AMSSM.
Previously, as Medical Director at Fountain Life, he advanced longevity medicine. Married with four children, Dr. Bowen exemplifies peak physical condition, inspiring optimal health.
Public Health Renegade | Metabolic Health Educator | Mighty Network Mentor
Mitzi R. Champion is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), health educator, and self-proclaimed “Public Health Renegade” with a mission to help others reclaim agency over their health through metabolic awareness, ancestral nutrition, and lifestyle change.
Armed with a Master of Public Health degree in nutrition and currently pursuing her PhD in Health Sciences with a trauma-informed care cognate, Mitzi bridges science, experience, and common sense. Her work emphasizes root-cause healing over symptom management, and she’s known for challenging mainstream paradigms that label chronic disease as inevitable.
With over a decade of personal and professional experience in low-carb, keto, and carnivore living, Mitzi no longer works with private clients but serves as a trusted mentor in Dr. Ken Berry’s Mighty Network and YouTube community. She also teaches public health as an adjunct professor at George Mason University and works full-time as a contractor supporting U.S. military readiness in standardized power generation.
Mitzi’s own story of reversing chronic health conditions has fueled her passion for educating others, especially those who feel like nothing has worked. Her dissertation research explores the “last resort” mindset of individuals who turn to radical lifestyle change after medical systems fail to deliver results.
Whether she’s speaking at sea, teaching in the classroom, or writing social commentary, Mitzi brings clarity, courage, and conviction to the metabolic health movement. Her message is simple but powerful: You are not broken. You are not powerless. And you do not have to accept a life of managed health decline.
Instagram: @coach.bronson
Michelle Hall is a certified health coach and the founder of Your Primal Life—a transformative coaching platform dedicated to helping women and men reclaim their health, metabolism, and mindset through sustainable strategies.
After losing nearly 100 pounds and breaking free from emotional eating, Michelle made it her mission to help other women do the same. She specializes in coaching women through weight loss resistance, metabolic dysfunction, menopause, GLP-1 medication support, and mindset breakthroughs. Michelle is especially passionate about helping midlife women build muscle, regulate hormones and find food freedom, without restrictive dieting or perfectionism.
Known for her relatable storytelling, no-nonsense approach, and ability to turn complex science into actionable tools, Michelle loves to educate on topics ranging from metabolic flexibility and GLP-1 medications to strength training, habit change, and overcoming food strongholds.
When she's not coaching clients or leading a challenge inside one of her supportive online communities, Michelle is likely enjoying a ribeye with her husband, playing with her dogs and grandkids, hiking the Arizona mountains, assisting with planning the Low Carb Cruise, and most importantly, empowering women and men to become the CEO of their bodies.
Dr. Hampton is especially passionate about removing barriers to health and equipping patients and his colleagues with the education and resources they need to take charge of their health. He previously served as the medical director of the Advocate Operating System, where he collaborated with clinicians and staff on programs to address social determinants of health among at-risk patient populations. For example, for the Healthy Living program, he develops education around nutrition and weight loss that help patients set realistic and attainable goals.
Dr. Michael Hoffmann is an internationally recognized neurologist, author, and researcher who has dedicated his life to advancing brain health, cognitive recovery, and metabolic resilience.
Dr. Hoffmann’s background is both elite and expansive. He earned his medical degree in Johannesburg, South Africa, and completed a prestigious stroke fellowship at Columbia University in New York. He holds dual doctorates, one in cerebrovascular medicine and another in behavioral health, and has built a legacy of leadership in academic medicine, serving as Chief of Neurology Services, Director of Stroke Centers, and Associate Dean at multiple U.S. institutions.
Currently a Professor of Neurology at the University of Central Florida, Dr. Hoffmann also serves as a cognitive neurology consultant at the Roskamp Neuroscience Institute, where he focuses on frontotemporal disorders, traumatic brain injury, and neurotoxic syndromes like Gulf War Illness. With over 230 peer-reviewed publications and four authored books, his work bridges deep scientific rigor with practical lifestyle application, especially regarding movement, sleep, and nutrition for cognitive resilience.
Dr. Tro’s practice focuses on combating Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Their published 6-month medical weight loss program has yielded impressive results, with an average weight loss of 38 pounds per person. Patients have experienced significant reductions in cardiac risk, a1C levels, blood pressure, and medication costs per year. The practice's evidence-based approach is supported by seven publications, showcasing the effectiveness of their emphasis on metabolic health.
With a focus on remote patient tracking through smart devices, Dr. Tro stays connected to his patients' progress. Having personally faced similar challenges, he deeply empathizes with his patients and provides guidance from a relatable perspective. Dr. Tro's ultimate objective is to reduce medication reliance and improve disease management by implementing lifestyle modifications, emphasizing the importance of diet and exercise.
Dr. Christy Kesslering is a Radiation Oncologist turned Metabolic Health practitioner. She realized many years ago that something was missing from conventional medicine. She saw the big link between obesity and cancer but then realized that the real link was mitochondrial health and metabolic function and thus opted to leave conventional medicine to work exclusively in Metabolic Health via telehealth. She now helps both cancer patients and non-cancer patients regain their optimal health by using a data-driven approach to help navigate the confusing world of diet recommendations.
Mary Roberts is a certified health and nutrition coach specializing in food addiction recovery. A recovering food addict, bulimic, and binge eater, Mary struggled with disordered eating and disordered eating behaviors from her preteen years until finding lasting food
freedom through food sobriety. She has been food sober for over 11 years, during which she lost 100 pounds, reversed type 2 diabetes, and healed high blood pressure, sleep apnea, psoriasis, asthma, and allergies using a ketogenic approach. Mary’s passion is helping others break free from the cycle of food addiction and live a sustainable life of food freedom.
Food Freedom With Mary
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The Low Carb Cruise's mission is to bring people together from all around the world who are either currently living the keto lifestyle or wish to learn more about it in an enjoyable, social, informational and educational setting. Our speakers are some of the most successful and knowledgeable within the keto community who want to share their success and knowledge with others. Our hope is that everyone will leave motivated, inspired, and equipped with the tools they need towards a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle.
*DISCLAIMER – The Low Carb Cruise is a “Low Carb Conference at Sea.” We have seminars on Sea Days with some of the most renowned doctors and influencers in the world. They are for our inspiration and motivation. Our group is a small number of people compared to the thousands of guests on a cruise ship. The cruise line does not offer a special low carb menu or prepare special low carb foods just for our group however we have not found it difficult to eat low carb on a cruise ship. While some of our experts may follow a particular form of low carb, the Low Carb Cruise is not recommending nor promoting any particular type of a low carb lifestyle, ie paleo, keto, ketovore, carnivore, squeaky clean, etc. This is simply about reducing the consumption of carbohydrates.
Any content related to health and low carb diets is strictly for discussion purposes and not intended under any circumstances to provide medical diagnoses or treatment, or replace your relationship with your doctor. As with any program that affects health and wellness, you should consult with your doctor before beginning.
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