John graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, served as an officer in the USPHS, developed a thriving practice with a focus on oral and systemic medicine, worked with Feather River Adventist Health to manage their dental program and develop a process for dentistry and medicine to communicate and collaborate, has been published in peer reviewed journals, authored a book, has accomplished a cardiovascular preceptorship, awarded a master fellow in the Academy of Oral and Systemic Health, and is a certified wellness coach grounded in lifestyle medicine.

 In 2022 John developed and delivered a lifestyle and metabolic reset program as part of the Paradise Stronger’s mission and vision to create a wellness opportunity for the residents of the ‘Ridge’ community.  The launch of his program has been well received and created a plethora of transformational experiences.