Skopje, 26 January 2026

Branka D. Najdovska

Kevin Reese is a world-famous author from Connecticut, USA, known for promoting his holistic approach to well-being, called Head-To-Toe Healing. He is a certified nutrition educator, with decades of experience working with people seeking alternative and integrative approaches to improving their quality of life.

Throughout his career, Rees has worked as a consultant and instructor in the fields of nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive health, and he shares his knowledge through books, online programs, and public appearances.

His approach is based on the idea that health should be viewed as a whole (physical, mental, and emotional), which has earned him a large following, but also criticism from some in the medical and scientific community.

How did your interest in holistic health begin, and what motivated you to develop the Head-To-Toe Healing approach?

Like many people who enter the healing space, my journey began with the need to heal myself. In my late twenties, my health started to decline. I followed the conventional path, primary care physicians, then specialists, then extensive testing. The deeper I went, the clearer it became that the medical system was not offering real solutions for me. That realization was unsettling, but it also became a turning point. I understood that if I was going to heal, I would have to take responsibility for my own body. I began researching independently, spending countless hours learning, observing, and experimenting. I made significant changes to my nutrition, movement, and daily habits. Within a year, my health had stabilized and improved dramatically. That experience ignited a passion for natural healing and led me to begin coaching others. Nearly a decade later, after years of hands-on experience, I developed what became the Head-To-Toe Healing approach.

What led you to create a new method rather than follow existing holistic models?

Over time, I realized that the holistic field was fractured in much the same way as conventional medicine. Everyone was focused on a single part of the body, muscles, brain, feet, lymphatic system, each treated in isolation. My epiphany was that this fragmented thinking misses the point entirely. The human body functions as one integrated system. You cannot truly heal one part without considering the whole. Head-To-Toe Healing was born from the decision to “zoom out” and study the entire body as a unified organism rather than a collection of separate specialties.

What is your PhD in, and how does it relate to the methods you use today?

My PhD is in nutrition. While it provided a foundation, the Head-To-Toe Healing system itself emerged primarily through independent study and practical application. I immersed myself in learning about the spine, feet, shoulders, lymphatic system, cardiovascular system, organs, eyes, brain, and musculoskeletal alignment, studying each component and, more importantly, how they interact. My work is rooted in synthesis rather than formal credentials. I learned by studying, observing results, and refining the method through real-world outcomes. In that sense, my education has been experiential as much as academic.

What experience has most influenced your philosophy of health?

Rather than a single event, it has been the cumulative results. The video testimonials, documented transformations over time, are the most powerful influence on my philosophy. These are not isolated improvements; people experience multiple symptoms reversing simultaneously. Seeing consistent results across many individuals reinforces the principles behind Head-To-Toe Healing and continues to motivate both me and the people who follow the work.

What exactly is Head-To-Toe Healing, and how does it differ from other wellness programs?

Head-To-Toe Healing is a lifestyle-based system designed to return the body to its natural state of self-regulation and regeneration. It focuses on three core pillars: structural alignment of the musculoskeletal system; proper nutrition to fuel the body; mental and emotional regulation to support the nervous system. When these elements are addressed together, the body enters a regenerative state. Symptoms may resolve quickly or gradually, but the goal is always the same: addressing root causes rather than managing effects. What differentiates Head-To-Toe Healing is its comprehensive, full-body framework. It does not isolate systems or rely on symptom-specific protocols, it restores the conditions under which the body can heal itself.

What research or scientific principles support your claims?

The primary evidence lies in documented outcomes. The body’s responses, captured through long-form video case studies, demonstrate repeatable patterns of improvement. While formal research has its place, observable results across a wide population remain the most compelling proof of effectiveness.

How do you respond to criticism that your approach is not sufficiently scientifically verified?

I focus on results. The people who experience meaningful changes do not require debate to validate their outcomes.

Who typically seeks your guidance, and why do you think your work resonates with them?

Many people who find this work feel underserved or disillusioned by conventional approaches. My role is not to offer comfort, it is to challenge assumptions and encourage personal responsibility. The message resonates with those who are ready to step outside traditional frameworks and take an active role in their own healing. This starts by reading my red book.

Can you share an example of positive change without going into medical detail?

We maintain a comprehensive library of documented case studies and video testimonials that reflect a wide range of experiences. These can be found here: https://www.drkevinreese.com/casestudies

Where do you see the future of holistic health in the next five to ten years?

I don’t spend much time forecasting the industry. I don’t view this work as “holistic” in the traditional sense, it is simply Head-To-Toe Healing. Labels are secondary to outcomes.

Do you plan to collaborate with academic institutions or researchers?

No. We operate our own academy, where individuals are trained in the Head-To-Toe Healing system directly.

What would you most like people to understand about your work?

I like to dance and sing naked everyday. No one needs to understand me.

Photo: Private archive of Dr. Kevin Reesе