The Healthy Humorist!

Some call him the Funny Doctor. Some call him the Phunny Physician TM. Still others call him Ethyl. To most, though, he’s known as The Healthy Humorist TM. He’s Brad Nieder, M.D., a hilarious doctor and speaker who entertains, inspires, and enlightens audiences across the country with his unique blend of healthcare comedy and wellness advice. Dr. Brad delivers his presentation--"Laughter is the Best Medicine"--at conferences, conventions, and corporate events. He's perfect as a keynote speaker, an after-dinner entertainer, or an uplifting opener (or closer)! He speaks for health care groups, professional associations, government organizations…basically anyone who could use a dose of laughter!

And couldn’t everybody? After all, laughter is the best medicine. Well, okay, maybe penicillin is better. And aspirin is good, too. Come to think of it, morphine’s got to make the list. But laughter is still quite effective at reducing stress, managing pain, and boosting the immune system. In the workplace it can enhance communication, aid creativity, and improve productivity. And when Dr. Brad speaks, it’s contagious!

How did Brad end up being Dr. Funny TM? How does one come to blend healthcare and humor as a professional speaker? Just prior to going off to college, Brad discovered improvisational comedy. So while a freshman at Stanford University, he became a founding member of the SIMPS improv comedy troupe. During medical school at the University of Colorado, Brad frequently performed standup comedy throughout Denver for both live audiences…and cadavers. He then took his unique style to the East Coast when he went to the Medical College of Virginia for his residency training. He still traverses the country, but he once again lives in Denver, a general practitioner who some would say is a specialist in Healthy Humor TM!

Let the Healthy Humorist TM prescribe his creative, inspiring message for your group. He’ll outline the benefits of laughter, offer wellness advice, and leave ‘em laughing!

A look at whom the good doctor has kept in stitches!

"You were a HIT!!!!!!!! Here are just a few of the remarks on the evaluations: 'Dr. Nieder was the most entertaining speaker I have ever heard...Loved the humor doctor...wonderful...super...fantastic...fabulous...I needed this!' I could go on and on. They loved you. You ended the day on such a positive and uplifting note. You touched the hearts of our members, and for this I will be forever grateful."
--Meryl M. Johnson, V.P. of Education, Colorado Association of Healthcare Auxilians/Volunteers

"Hats off to the Healthy Humorist and his timely message about incorporating more laughter into our lives! From his opening line he had the audience of 2000 members laughing, and there was no lag time during his entire 60-minute presentation. His delivery and comic timing were impeccable. His material is clever, clean, and insightful. He's a Jerry Seinfeld of the medical profession with his hilarious observations. As one coder said to me later, 'Our jobs are so stressful. It felt good to sit there and laugh!' If it were up to me, Dr. Nieder would be my choice for a keynote every year. We can all stand to lighten up and enjoy ourselves a little more, and that message came through loud and clear in the presentation."
--Melanie Mestas, Speaker Coordinator, American Academy of Professional Coders

"You are one hilarious doctor!"
--Scott Bateman, Virginia Health Information Management Systems Society

"You received rave reviews and a score of 4.9 out of 5 on the evaluations--not an easy accomplishment among a group of over 100 head nurses. The participants felt you made great connections with the home care field. Everyone thought your humor mixed with the reality of day-to-day medicine was the best way to end a symposium--reminding us how to laugh with all the challenges that we face daily. Many of those surveyed commented they would like to have you return. Thank you for helping us see the joy and laughter in what we do each day, and for sharing the brilliance of the Dr. Seuss version of wellness--it was great and very popular with the nurses. They left laughing and educated. What else could we ask for?!"
--Barbara McCann, Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, Interim Healthcare, Inc.

"Thank you so much for the fantastic presentation, 'Laughter is the Best Medicine'...It was the perfect opening for our annual conference and set the mood for the rest of the week. Thanks also for taking the time to research our nurses' daily activities and weave some of the widely used acronyms and Tyson sayings into your presentation. That made the program uniquely ours and gave it a hilarious personal touch. I literally had tears running down my cheeks, and I was not alone."
--David Embrey, RN, Regional Nurse Manager, Tyson Foods

"A doctor-approved laugh session."
--"5280," Denver's Mile-High Magazine, "Top Doctors 2004" Issue

"Thank you for the excellent presentation you gave at the recent HCAM Annual Convention. All our guests were laughing and enjoying your presentation. Your ability to capture the audience and engage them in laughter is truly a gift. To any organization considering hiring you, I say without question "book Dr. Brad." You were a pleasure to work with."
--Laura L. Fuller, Director of Membership Services, Health Care Association of Michigan

"Your presentation was right on target for the group! Many have said it was the best Kickoff event we have ever had! Your unique brand of Healthy Humor made us laugh, gave us some valuable wellness advice, and motivated us to start the new academic year on an upbeat note. We even made your topic the theme for our entire session...'For the Health of It!' The 160 instructors in attendance appreciated your research into their classroom and administrative issues. And your incorporation of our teacher lingo and acronyms was a hit! You also had everyone in hysterics with your quick ad-libbed reference to my own personal voice mail snafu mentioned earlier in the afternoon! The information in your 45-minute presentation was wonderful, and the way you relayed it in a humorous manner made it all the more effective. We all gained some perspective, and everyone left inspired and in a great mood! We give you an A+!"
--Mary Stecklein, CTE Director, Jefferson County Public Schools

"You kept our group in stitches--with our smiles remaining long after your talk was over."
--David B. Vliet, Chief Executive Officer, Austin Community Care Services Department

"Thank you, Brad, for the wonderful closing presentation you shared with the Coal Mining group at the Steamboat Sheraton. It couldn't have been better...a perfect ending for our conference. Your material is both relevant and so, so funny. Everyone should spend an hour or two with you...for their mental health."
--Karen Inzano, Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute

"Thank you so much for the grand presentation you made at our 'MediSun' conference. You assured the success of our first annual event. When you can bring belly laughs from physicians, lawyers and process managers at the same time in the same room you're far better than Magnificent!"
--Beckett Shady-King, Executive Vice President, Sarasota County (FL) Medical Society

"What a wonderful way to end the SDAHO convention! The evaluations were very complimentary, but it was what I saw when people left the hall that I liked best: their faces were all smiles. Thanks for spending a little extra time at the convention and getting a feel for our people. It is a pleasure to work with someone who takes the job and presentation seriously but shows only the humorous side on stage. Thanks again for making this one of the best conventions we have held."
--Bud Jones, Vice President, South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations

"Your performance was terrific and the evaluations were near perfect!"
--Michelle Meier, Vice President, Kansas Medical Group Management Association

"Your name appeared over and over again on the evaluation form as the most valuable part of the day. Staff members are still laughing and sharing some of your comments, so you see you made an impact that went beyond just the day. Your personalization of material to our organization was also well received. We're so happy you decided to help us reach a healthier state with your prescriptions to laugh more and live longer."

--Carol Reiff, Family Health Council of Central Pennsylvania

"Wow! What an incredible speaker you are and what a powerful message you left with all of the attendees at our third annual Humor is Healing event at the Broadmoor Resort. We are still receiving RAVE reviews about you! Not only did you keep the entire audience of 400+ men and women in stitches, but your prescription pads for humor left each of us with something tangible to remember your words of wisdom."
--Brenda Whitlock, Pikes Peak Foundation for Mental Health

"ER meets Seinfeld."
--"MomSense" Magazine, April 2005 Issue

"A HEARTY RECOMMENDATION!! Thank you so much for making our first "Amazing in Aging" event a smashing success! You had the 500 participants eating out of your hand from the get-go....From your dog MD routine, to having fun with medical terminology...it was a laugh a minute. We had calls and letters from our members thanking us for this great event, and many said they hadn't laughed that hard in years!!! Of course, you do realize you have created a big problem for me now. You raised the bar...programs in the future will pale in comparison.
P.S. Thanks for jumpin' back into the ER doc mode--people also wrote to tell us how well that was handled under the unusual circumstances."
--Jill Taylor, Poudre Valley Health System

"You were the highlight of our event and helped make it a special day for these overworked caregivers! You added humor and laughter to what would have been an otherwise dry occasion."
--Amelia Grundy, Education Director, Alzheimer's Association

"We thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Nieder's presentation and laughed ourselves silly with his wonderful humor and jokes. He was witty, funny and very personable...I highly recommend him as a speaker and presenter. Laughter is the best medicine and Dr. Nieder exemplifies it!!"
--Gale Coddington, Banner Health, McKee Cancer Center

"Dr. Brad managed to add comedy to our event while still focusing on health care and wellness. His endless jokes and wit were just what we needed to end the day. Many brokers walked away from his performance feeling rejuvenated. The feedback was outstanding, and many felt he was the best part of our symposium. I would recommend him to anyone who would like to add a dose of humor to their upcoming event."
--Jill Age, Virginia Health Underwriters Symposium Chair

"Very engaging and entertaining!...The audience roared at times. It was great to hear laughter in the library!"
--Kristy Martin, The Denver Public Library

"I got my RDA for laughter, and then some!"
--Anne Hazelton, M.D.

"The Healthy Humorist is guaranteed to bring gales of laughter to any group. His wit is timely and timeless and appeals to anyone in need of an uplifting message. In our hectic medical world where we deal so often with difficult decisions and heartbreaking news, Dr. Nieder allowed us to spend an evening laughing at ourselves, forgetting, if even for a short time, all of our day-to-day concerns. It is rare that a comedian's timing is continuously on target, but Dr. Nieder's was so accurate that we barely had time to recover from one hilarious anecdote before the next one started! For any group that needs some fun and laughter, I would prescribe The Healthy Humorist. This is one prescription which has true side (splitting) effects!"

--Harvey Cohen, M.D., Medical Education Committee Chair, St. Anthony Hospitals

"Thank you for your exceptional presentation! We recognize the energy and hard work that goes into preparing such a fun and exciting program. The comments from the physicians, the senior staff and the Board of Trustees were extremely positive. They were pleased with the helpful information and were especially happy with the delivery of that information in a humorous fashion. The enthusiasm and caring atmosphere fostered by your efforts made the night a truly enjoyable experience for all. We look forward to collaborating with you in future endeavors."

--Christine Hendriks and Chrissy Tutino, Good Samaritan Hospital (NY) Public & External Affairs

"WOW! What a great time we had with The Healthy Humorist, a.k.a. Dr. Brad Nieder. From the moment the doctors started arriving for our annual holiday celebration, I knew that we were in for a treat! I was particularly impressed that he was able to bring smiles to the faces of all who attended--even those who are the last to laugh at anything! His wit rivals anything that appears on late-night television. I would highly recommend The Healthy Humorist for any occasion that calls for continuous laughter and a great time. Our dinner this year was the best in many, many years. Dr. Brad made it a fun and enjoyable evening for all of us. We would not hesitate to bring him back for an encore."

--Joyce Miller, Manager, Medical Staff Services, Centura Health

"I have not laughed that hard in ages! Thank you again for the wonderful presentation. You energized a group that is typically underappreciated."
--Patricia L. Logan, Colorado Department of Human Services

"Brad kept our physicians and spouses laughing nonstop for 40 minutes. I would personally recommend him to any organization that wants a very talented speaker who also delivers a good message while making the audience thoroughly enjoy themselves. Truly good medicine!"
--Robert Seehusen, Chief Executive Officer, Idaho Medical Association

"Brad has a remarkable talent in math!"
--Mrs. Noia, Brad's 6th grade pre-algebra teacher

"Everyone loved your humor and how you related it to our business. All the reviews were excellent! Very professional and very funny! You are tops! You set the tone for our gathering. Thank you for your professionalism, enthusiasm and humor. We are planning our next conference and hope we can bring you back!"
--Cindy VonFeldt, Colorado Division of Emergency Management

"If laughter is the best medicine, you will have a lot of addicted patients! Thank you for making our general membership dinner a huge success. Your ability to find humor in our medical lives certainly has its healing properties. Your ode to healthy living was fabulous!"
--Bruce D. Shephard, M.D., President, Hillsborough County (FL) Medical Association, Inc.

"You were the right blend of knowledge and humor for our crowd of physicians and their wives. They thought you were very funny and entertaining. Your style of humor really appeals to their intellect as well as their funny bone. On a personal note, as a meeting planner, it was a pleasure to work with you. I appreciate you coming early, finding me to introduce yourself, and checking out what was happening at the conference in order to get a real feel for the audience. I was also very happy with your modest expenses. A lot of speakers will take advantage of the travel and expenses by ordering limousines and room service and adding unnecessary tips to their expense voucher. You are a true professional and I hope to work with you again in the future."
--Carletta Hauck, Executive Director, South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians

"I bust a gut laughing. Now I need a surgeon."
--A former patient (lawsuit pending)