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Dr. Anne Fleck, specialist in internal medicine and rheumatology, also known as “Doc Fleck,” is an internationally renowned expert in preventive and nutritional medicine. She is considered a pioneer of integrative medicine, combining modern research with traditional healing methods to create an innovative approach. The multiple award-winning bestselling author and sought-after speaker, in addition to her practice in Hamburg, offers guidance and advice through television appearances, seminars, and her podcast, “Dr. Anne Fleck: Health and Nutrition.” Her podcast was nominated for the “Newcomer Award of the Best German Podcasts” in June 2022.

As an author, she was awarded every year from 2016 to 2021 in the literary competition at the Frankfurt Book Fair in the “Health” category, including for her book “SLIM and Healthy with the Doc Fleck Method.” In 2021, she published the bestsellers: “ENERGY! The Healthy Way Out of the Fatigue Labyrinth” and “ENERGY! in 5 Minutes” (an interactive book), which have been translated into several languages. Since May 2022, Anne Fleck has been a health expert for RTL Germany. In her weekly “Doc Fleck Consultation,” she shares modern strategies and tips for maintaining health with a broad audience.

Dr. Torsten Pfitzer was born in 1975 in Kirchheim/Teck, Germany. After his studies in pharmacy and his doctoral degree in natural sciences in Freiburg, he first spent several successful years in the health care industry. His personal experiences in competitive sports and the passion for health finally lead him on the path of becoming a Heilpraktiker, Osteopath and expert for the holistic healing of musculoskeletal pain. 

In his practice in Munich the myofascial specialist combines different approaches like osteopathy, myofascial kinematics, nutritional therapy and others, which he also teaches to other therapists and doctors.

As a person formerly affected by chronic back pain himself, he looks over the edge of the plate. Torsten Pfitzer sees it as his calling to free his patients causally and sustainably from their pain by giving guidance for self-treatment in order to enable a vital life again. 

Petra Schreiber-Benoit studied sports sciences at the University of Saarland with a focus on sports medicine, as well as “Sports and Health” (Sports Therapy) at the Julius-Maximilian-University of Würzburg. She completed her training in physiotherapy at the Physiotherapy School of the University Hospitals of Saarland in Homburg.

As an expert in back health and relaxation, she has been working as a speaker for over 20 years, including for the German Fitness & Aerobics Association and the German Gymnastics Federation. She successfully leads certified prevention courses in the areas of nutrition, exercise, relaxation, back fitness, and good aging. She is also the author of several health guides, including the title “Simply Age the Right Way.”

Giulio took his first dance steps at the Accademia Toscana Etoile and graduated in Rome from Golden Academy as actor and musical theatre performer, taking part in many international productions (A Chorus Line, Footloose, Kinky Boots, Grease, Once, Twelfth Night, The Taming of the Shrew). Driven by the desire to tell stories through arts, he began to develop an interest in choreography and direction travelling between London, New York, LA and landing on Tel Aviv for a period of study reserved for dancers and young emerging choreographers with Ohad Naharin and the Batsheva Dance Company. A.R. Rahman (Oscar winner for The Slumdog Millionaire) asked him to choreograph his film "Le Musk" and lately he worked in Austria as artistic director and choreographer for the show "Musicalstars – The Grand Show". He’s currently the Associate Choreographer of Denise Bethke for the musical "Pretty Woman" by Stage Entertainment in Italy and Spain. He decided to create his own Dance Company named “BYM Company”, with some of the greatest talents and souls of Italy, to share with the world his vision, develop new shows and inspire people to be “The Miracle” that can change the world for good.

Bernd Stelter, born in 1961 in Unna, studied economics in Bonn before starting his career as an entertainer in 1988 with his first performances, particularly during the Cologne Carnival. In 1997, he was recruited by Rudi Carrell for the show "7 Tage, 7 Köpfe," where he commented on current events for nearly ten years and received numerous awards, including the German Comedy Award and the Bambi.

As a presenter, Stelter also shaped the satirical show "Deutschland lacht" and the "NRW-Duell" on WDR Television. However, his heart belongs to the stage. With his eighth cabaret program, "Reg dich nicht auf. Gibt nur Falten!" and the life motto and title of his latest book, "Wer älter wird, braucht Spaß am Leben!" (Anyone Who Gets Older Needs Fun in Life!), Stelter makes people laugh and inspires them to enjoy life with joy and serenity.

The number eight represents infinity or a new beginning in some cultures. For Torsten Goods, often called the "German George Benson," this symbolism is reflected in his new album Soul Searching, the result of eight years of creative exploration. Deutschlandfunk praised his music as "grounded, groovy, and complex." His seventh album blends influences from jazz, soul, blues, and late 70s West Coast/AOR sounds, featuring guests like Randy Brecker and Nils Landgren.

Soul Searching also explores Torsten's physical transformation due to the autoimmune condition alopecia, which causes hair loss. The album centers on the journey of finding a new identity and accepting his new appearance, with songs like "Naked Funk" and "I Had To Learn Not To Care." Alongside his solo career, Torsten is also the musical director for Sarah Connor.

During his album release tour, Torsten traveled across Germany, Switzerland, the UK, and Ireland with his long-time band. The concerts featured both the new album and fan favorites, with a highlight being a standout performance at JazzBaltica 2024. Torsten’s recipe for success: "Gentle vocals, fast guitar, and feel-good grooves."

Born in 1989, Jeanine Thorpe is one of the leading British artists of her generation. Aged only 13, she won the gold medal at the Enescu International Violin Competition in Romania- the youngest winner in the competition’s history. She was also successful at the Royal Philharmonic Society, the London International Competition and was awarded the Alois Kottmann prize. In 2013 she won the bronze medal at the Hernyk Szeryng International Violin Competition, Mexico. She has performed many times for HRH Queen Elizabeth II, HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and HRH King Charles IV and was often personally invited to perform at private functions. She is a regular guest on TV, appearing on shows such as the BBC’s “Maestro” and “Classical Star”.

Jeanine tours as a soloist, chamber musician and guest professor throughout Europe, Asia and South America and is much in demand as a guest concertmaster for many of Europe’s leading orchestras.

Lilian Mann's repertoire is characterized by diversity, a variety of formats, and continuous development. After studying with Gustav Revinius at the Saarland University of Music in Saarbrücken and with Veronika Wilhelm at the Orchestra Academy of the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, Lilian Mann played in several renowned orchestras and worked as a lecturer. Today, she mainly performs solo concerts and develops societal projects, often in collaboration with artists from other disciplines.

Daniel Townsend works as a percussionist, pianist, composer, arranger and model. He has performed throughout Europe as a percussion soloist and chamber musician. His works have been performed for WDR, the Rheingau Musikfestival, Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival and many others. Daniel regularly works with many of Germany’s top orchestras as a percussionist and drummer. His performances have been broadcast on TV many times, most recently for the ARD New Year’s Eve Concert from the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. Alongside his work as a musician, he has modelled for publications such as “Vogue” and “GQ”.