Understanding the link between psychological function and physical reality has been a life-long commitment for Susan Taylor. This passion for knowing how the mind-body matrix plays a role in our health and healing mechanisms began at Columbia University Medical School, Institute of Nutrition, where Susan Taylor earned a master's degree. It became the foundation for her clinical nutrition practice in which she specialized in the nutrient factors that affect psychological function.As her career unfolded, Dr. Taylor honed her skills through client and workshop sessions that concentrated on resolving physical, emotional, and psychological issues related to diet andnutrition. Subsequently, she received a PhD from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where she conducted research in Nutritional Biochemistry that appeared in The American Journal of Physiology, Analytical Biochemistry and Clinica Chimica Acta.For more than 25 years, Susan has gained international renown as a teacher concentrating on stress related health issues. Her unique approach blends the healing protocols of Ayurvedic Nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine and evidence-based meditation, and emphasizes practical ways to integrate the best of Western Medicine with natural healing traditions.

She developed the widely acclaimed "Meditation Specialist Program," which provides skills-building competency training that leads to certification for a diverse range of healthcare specialists. It is one of the most comprehensive training currently available in the science of meditation and its practices. During the past 15 years, she established the Center for Meditation Science, which offers national and international programs for healthcare practitioners, the department of defense, teachers, and business professionals.Susan Taylor has authored several best-selling publications that include, Feeling Good Matters: The Yoga of Mind, Medicine, and Healing, The Vital Energy Program, Sexual Radiance, and The Healing Power of Meditation CD series. She is a frequent guest on radio and television programs and hosts a weekly podcast.