Dr. Andrea Pennington , MD,Immediate Past President of the iaedp™ Board of Directors,  a respected physician, acupuncturist and motivational counselor, is the President of the Pennington Empowerment Group and author of the Pennington Plan: 5 Simple Steps to Vibrant Health, Emotional Wellbeing & Spiritual Growth. Her unique treatment style blends traditional medicine with acupuncture, fitness and nutritional consultation and empowerment coaching. 

Dr. Andrea received her doctorate of medicine from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis , Missouri , where she graduated with Honors. She trained in Pediatrics at Georgetown University Hospital and received acupuncture certification from the Helms Medical Institute at UCLA and the Lincoln Hospital in the Bronx, New York . A 21st Century wellness coach, Dr. Andrea is a certified Age Management Physician and graduate of the Authentic Happiness Coaching Program.  Dr. Andrea regularly presents in the media and leads seminars teaching people how to live with increased vitality by overcoming destructive habits and addictions.