Faculty
David J. Pesek, Ph.D.
David has earned five degrees including Ph.D.s in psychology and iridology. He is a clinical nutritionist and a member of Iridologists International (B. Jensen), an honorary association. David is also a psychotherapist and a member of PSI CHI, the National Honor Society of Psychology. Dr. Pesek has studied various teachings of iridology from around the world and has blended them into one dynamic system “Holistic Iridology®” which includes his unique contribution of interpreting thought and emotional patterns through the eyes. David has practiced naturopathic healthcare for 31 years. He has given expert witness testimony in a court of administrative law regarding the validity of iridology as a means of health assessment. Further, Dr. Pesek is the first American iridologist ever invited to speak at the prestigious International Course for Irisdiagnosis in Germany (J. Deck). He is the founding director of the Center for Effective Living®, established in 1976. This institution is one of the first holistic, integrative healthcare centers in North America. David is on the leading edge in the field with his advancements in developing a truly holistic model of iris analysis. Dr. Pesek is heralded as “The Pioneer in Iridology”, and as “One of the World’s Pre-eminent Iridologists”. As an internationally recognized authority in the fields of iridology and nutrition, David shares his knowledge through lectures, seminars and clinical practice. He has taught his dynamic system of Holistic Iridology® on five continents. He also serves as the founding director of the International Institute of Iridology® and president of the American College of Iridology®. Dr. Pesek teaches Holistic Iridology through The Continuing Education department at Institute of Holistic Nutrition.
