Dr. Evelyn Higgins is a globally recognized authority in health and wellness, with over 38 years of experience in clinical practice and consulting. A 2021 nominee for Modern Healthcare Magazine’s Top 25 Innovators in Healthcare, Dr. Higgins holds a degree from the State University of New York and completed postgraduate studies at Harvard Medical School in Body, Mind, and Spirit medicine, with a focus on resiliency. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders, a Diplomate of the American Board of Disability Analysts specializing in pain management, and a Certified Addictionologist.

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Dr. Higgins has had a distinguished career, including the honor of advising the U.S. Surgeon General and members of Congress. She served as the official team doctor for the Somali Olympic Team during the 1996 Olympic Games and was honored to carry the Olympic torch. Additionally, she has been the team doctor for both the 1993-94 U.S./Ukrainian team in the Whitbread Round the World Race and the Atlanta Xplosion, a women’s professional football team. In 2004, Dr. Higgins became a Regional Advisor to the government of South Africa for their 2004 Olympic bid.

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As a frequent keynote speaker and international lecturer, Dr. Higgins shares her expertise with both academic and general audiences. She has presented her groundbreaking work in addiction recovery to numerous prestigious organizations, including keynoting the 2024 Addiction Studies Institute Conference at Ohio State Medical Center, serving as a panelist at the 2022 International Society of Substance Use Professionals Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and speaking at several National Alliance on Mental Illness chapters and the International Gambling Conference. In 2022, she shared her work on mental health and addiction as a TEDx speaker.

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A renowned broadcaster, Dr. Higgins hosted the nationally syndicated The Dr. Evelyn Higgins Show, which won a Gracie Award for Outstanding Lifestyle Programming and was a finalist at the 2009 New York Radio Festival. Her media contributions include appearances on NBC Nightly News, FOX News, The Glenn Beck Show, and Newsmax TV. She was also one of only 20 broadcasters selected for the 2013 and 2014 United Nations Radio Talk Day, where she interviewed global goodwill ambassadors such as actor Ed Norton and singer Stevie Wonder. Dr. Higgins also served as an expert on Dr. Oz and Oprah’s ShareCare website.

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Dr. Higgins is the founder of Wired BioHealth and Wired For Addiction, and has authored several books, including The Dr. Higgins Guide to Health & Wellness and The Mystery of Happiness: A Step-by-Step Journal of Gratitude. Her upcoming book, Three Meetings, is the result of a 534-mile journey across southern France, through the Pyrenees Mountains, and across Spain.

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Her philosophy, "Prescription for Life," explores the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual health, which she integrates into both her practice and presentations. Dr. Higgins' 4 Pillars of Health promote a holistic approach to wellness, encouraging individuals to achieve a balanced and fulfilling life.

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In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Higgins generously volunteers her time and expertise. She has served as Executive Director of MMUUSA, a global NGO originally based in Tanzania, as well as on the Women’s Health Advisory Council at Jupiter Medical Center in Jupiter, Florida. She has also been a board member of Veterans Resource Services.

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When not advocating for others, Dr. Higgins enjoys an active lifestyle that includes sailing, walking, weight training, and spending time with her family—living out the very principles she teaches.