Tony O'Donnell (doctor)
Tony O'Donnell, N.D. (born 1959) is an Irish naturopath certified in neurolinguistic programming. He is also a certified hypnotherapist and nutritionist. O'Donnell is the only naturopathic doctor in America who actually shows, on television, the therapeutic benefits of raw herbs. He is the founder and president of an innovative health and nutrition company, which produces the enzyme-rich superfood formula, America's Favorite Superfood.
Early and personal life
O'Donnell was born into a family of 11 children in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland. His father Joe died from heart disease in 1979 when O'Donnell was 21. Thereafter, he lost four other members of his family to cancer. This included his fiancée, Jill Flanter, who died from ovarian cancer. These experiences motivated O'Donnell to take control of his own health and help others to lead healthier lives. He left Ireland for America in 1987.
He holds a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo and is also a Martial Arts Instructor. He loves to read, to listen to motivational tapes, and to attend seminars and lectures. He currently lives in Malibu, California.
Education
O'Donnell was educated at Saint Eunan's College, Letterkenny. O'Donnell graduated with a B.A. in Engineering from the University College Galway. He studied at the British Homeopathic College in London, England and received 2 Degrees, one as a Certified Herbalist and the other as a Naturopath. He is also a certified herbalist and nutritionist.
Career
O'Donnell hosted several radio shows while in Ireland. He hosted one weekly show for six years and interviewed many top acts. He can currently be heard in the United States, on 1,000 radio stations across the country, speaking about natural health. O'Donnell had also been interviewed extensively on ABC, CBS, and FOX television networks. O'Donnell is the featured Naturopathic Doctor on Channel 3 in Phoenix, a CNN affiliate. He once hosted and produced his own cable TV show on Adelphia Cable. He is the founder and president of G.W. Health LLC (God's Will Health LLC).
He regularly helps the homeless, working in the soup kitchens in Los Angeles. O'Donnell has been the formulator of leading vitamin products such as Radiant Greens. He has written articles on health for many publications and has written four books. His first book is called Miracle Superfoods That Heal. He also wrote ''Greens Are Good For You!
Honours
He was honored, in 2001, by the Leukemia Society and Angels on Earth Foundation as their Man of the Year.