Pamela M. Peeke MD

Dr. Pamela M. Peeke is an internationally recognized physician, scientist, and expert in the fields of nutrition, metabolism, stress, and fitness. Recognized for her ability to translate cutting-edge scientific data into actionable health advice, Dr. Peeke combines her extensive knowledge with a dynamic presentation style to engage and educate her audience. She is known not only for her engaging delivery but also for her holistic approach to health, integrating mental, spiritual, nutritional, and physical fitness into a comprehensive wellness strategy, which she refers to as "Integrative Fitness."

An avid athlete and senior Olympic triathlete, Dr. Peeke is a living example of the healthy living message she advocates, often described as the doctor who truly “walks the talk.” She extends this passion to others through her Peeke Performance Center for Healthy Living™, where she offers lifestyle coaching programs encompassing weight management and holistic health. Dr. Peeke and her team also host Peeke Week Retreats for Healthy Living at destination spas across the country, providing immersive wellness experiences.

Dr. Peeke is a three-time New York Times bestselling author, with notable works including "Fight Fat after Forty," "Body for Life for Women," and "The Hunger Fix." Her books and her PBS special, "Fight Fat After Forty: The Stress-Fat Connection," have made significant impacts on public understanding of the stress-nutrition link. Dr. Peeke’s role as Chief Medical Correspondent for Nutrition and Fitness underscores her commitment to public education in health and fitness.

In addition to her writing and television work, Dr. Peeke is a prominent medical commentator on national networks including CNN, Good Morning America, and the NBC Today show. She is a Pew Foundation Scholar in Nutrition and Metabolism, and holds the position of Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Her academic and professional accolades include being the first senior research fellow at the National Institutes of Health Office of Alternative Medicine, contributing to foundational research in integrative health practices.

Dr. Peeke's contributions to health and wellness extend beyond personal fitness to include significant public health initiatives. She has collaborated with the US Surgeon General on the Surgeon General Walks for a Healthy and Fit Nation and serves as a national spokesperson for the American College of Sports Medicine’s global campaign, Exercise is Medicine. Her ongoing involvement with the Maryland Governor’s Council on Fitness demonstrates her commitment to establishing public policy around nutrition and fitness.

A native of San Francisco and a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, Dr. Peeke received her Masters Degree in Public Health and Public Policy before earning her medical degree at Michigan. Her training in internal medicine was completed at George Washington University Medical Center, followed by a prestigious post-doctoral scholarship in Nutrition and Metabolism from the University of California at Davis, which led to her groundbreaking work at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Peeke continues to inspire and lead in the fields of health and wellness, emphasizing a balanced approach to living a healthy, fulfilled life.