Dr. Eric Berg, D.C. – Health Educator and Innovator

Dr. Eric Berg, D.C., is a board-certified chiropractor and globally recognized health educator known for his work in nutritional science, natural health, and weight management through Healthy Keto® and intermittent fasting. For over three decades, Dr. Berg has helped people understand how the body works—and how to support it with practical strategies for better health.

Educational background and certifications

Dr. Berg earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. He is board-certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and has held licenses in Virginia, California, and Louisiana.

His academic background also includes pre-medical studies at the University of Wisconsin Parkside and X-ray technician training through St. Philip’s College in Texas. He completed advanced postgraduate training at the National-Lincoln School of Postgraduate Education and the Southern California College of Chiropractic.

Clinical experience and professional practice

For more than 30 years, Dr. Berg maintained a private practice in Alexandria, Virginia, where he worked with over 40,000 patients using natural methods, including nutritional therapy and low-carb dietary strategies. His clients included senior government officials, medical professionals, and individuals from all walks of life.

He also delivered health talks and seminars at key U.S. institutions, including the FBI, the Library of Congress, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Federal Communications Commission.

Transition to education and global reach

After stepping away from clinical practice, Dr. Berg shifted his focus to public health education. He served as an associate professor at Howard University and began producing online content to make complex health topics easier to understand.

Since launching his YouTube channel in 2008, Dr. Berg has published more than 6,000 educational videos on topics such as insulin resistance, liver health, fasting, and fat metabolism. His content, translated into multiple languages, now reaches more than 30 million subscribers and receives over 200 million views per month.

How it all began

Dr. Berg’s journey started with a personal health crisis and a search for real solutions. What began in a small clinic grew into a global movement grounded in science, simplicity, and self-empowerment. Every movement starts with a story. This is how ours began.

Dr. Berg Journey