Dr La Puma’s Speaking Engagements
Dr. La Puma is a thrilling keynote speaker.
Audiences are inspired and motivated once they hear him. People crowd around him at the end, smiling and wanting more. He’s generous with his time, available and friendly, and loves giving audiences what they want…and need.
Contact Dr. La Puma to speak at your event.
Dr La Puma Reviews
“One of the most important and best presentations we’ve ever had—ever! You hit a grand slam!”
–Stuart Epperson, Chairman of the Board, Salem Communications
“Great job, for our company and for our customers. First rate. And your food was amazing.”
–Kevin Lobo, CEO, Ethicon Endo-Surgery
“Outstanding! Come back next year!”
–W. Lee Hammond, AARP President, Class of 2012
“The women loved your session…and I would love to have you come back. You sold out all your books!”
–Paula Herman, Program Manager, Professional Businesswomen of California
“Not even your taste buds will know that you’re eating ‘good for you’ food.”
–Mehmet Oz, M.D., The Dr. Oz Show
“A fascinating blend of both chef and physician: his passion and talent come through with practical and enticing tips on how to shop, cook, and eat.”
–Jesse Ziff Cool, Restaurateur and Consulting Chef, Stanford University School of Medicine
“John taught me how to cook and how to make healthy food taste terrific. He’ll share that brilliant wisdom and practical advice with you.”
–Michael Roizen, M.D., Chief Wellness Officer of the Cleveland Clinic; coauthor of four #1 NY Times Bestsellers including YOU: Staying Young
“…inspiring and great!”
–Mark Hurst, Founder and President, Creative Good
Sample Dr. La Puma Presentations and Programs:
- Transform Your Life with What You Eat: Look and Feel Better Starting Today
- Super Charge Your Life and Success by Managing Your Stress
- Drinks with Benefits: Wine and Your Health
- Childhood Obesity: What Parents Can Do and How to Do It Now
- Don’t Diet: How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off
- Wellness Works: Invest in What Works, Avoid What’s Wasteful
- Live Cooking Demo: Recipes from Cooking the RealAge Way, the RealAge Diet and ChefMD’s Big Book of Culinary Medicine
- Make Yourself Younger With What You Eat: A RealAge Diet for Your Body Now
- Heart-Health for Women: 10 Foods and Meals to Keep You and Yours Healthy, Loving and Strong
He can include, by request
- Book signing
- Pre- and/or post-event media interviews
- Onsite press conference
- Pre-event invitation/introduction video recording
- Break-out session
- Attending a VIP event (meal or cocktail reception)
- Pre-event evaluations / data gathering
- Specific industry research
- White paper / his articles
- Helping promote the event via social media
In Santa Barbara, Dr La Puma offers personalized small group programs in private homes on healthy aging, healthy eating and health conditions, with optional Farmer’s Market Tour and wine tasting.


















