“Your presentation was right on target for the group!  Many have said it was the best Kickoff 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 … The information in your 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, Jefferson County Public Schools

“We have had some outstanding speakers in the past, but yours ranks among the very best … Laughter is indeed therapeutic.  Few, except hypochondriacs, like to be reminded of or talk of their health.  You have succeeded, however, in discussing a serious subject in both a humorous and informative manner that totally resonates with your audience.  Many thanks for an outstanding program.”

–Lawrence Weygand via email

"Our company ... retained Dr. Nieder for the positive and informative nature of his message, the quality of his presentation, and his engaging delivery, all of which met the high standards of excellence required by all speakers retained and contracted by VPD … Although a humorist, he communicates a serious message in a manner that really connected with our employees ... We were very happy with the results and the positive feedback.

It is because of these qualities and many others that I enthusiastically recommend Brad Nieder as a speaker—one with a winning message that is universal in importance and relevant to all. I would absolutely hire him again for another event in line with our program."

–Deborah Meyer, Speaker Coordinator, VPD

 “One participant wrote, ‘The conference was excellent, and Brad’s presentation was the icing on the cake.’  Our people needed a laugh, and you provided it.  Your ability to make the medical references work for a non-medical audience was impressive.”

—Elena Wilken & Ann Rajewski, CASTA

  “AAPC is in the business of healthcare, so having a humorist who also happens to be a doctor fits our group perfectly, to say the least!  Brad’s unique and insightful wit and humor are the reason we have engaged him to speak for us four times now, which is something none of our other speakers can claim … and we’ve had some really great speakers!  I highly recommend Brad as a keynote for any size or type of group … Your attendees will thank you!”

—Sandra S. Nestman, American Academy of Professional Coders

"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

“The Healthy Humorist was one of the best life balance sessions we’ve done in a long time.  It would be a privilege to have Dr. Nieder back for another event.  Please know we deeply appreciate his amazing talent to tickle our funny bones and would highly recommend him.”

—Michael Patterson, CEO, Colorado Plains Medical Center

“He was hilarious. The audience of about 300+ was in stitches and grinning ear to ear. I received nothing but positive feedback from our attendees on Brad, most of which referenced him as ‘the best keynote we've had in a long time.’  If you're looking for laughter, smiles, and fun, Brad is a great speaker/entertainer and will deliver as promised.”

–Michael Zambrano, Workers' Compensation Association of New Mexico

“Dr. Brad Nieder brought to our meeting a success we had not previously enjoyed … In 21 years of conducting this meeting I have brought in award winning recording artists, magicians who have appeared on HBO and the Tonight Show and many other speakers and entertainers. Never have we enjoyed the success and positive response from attendees as with Dr. Brad Nieder.  An evening people won’t soon forget.”

–David S. Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, CME Chair, UAPA

“Thank you so much for entertaining our employees.  They truly enjoyed your presentation and some commented that you were the best speaker we have had.”

—Lila Robertson, Haven Hospice

“Dear Dr. Brad, I wanted to say how much I enjoyed your session the other evening. I haven’t seen my husband laugh like that in a long time. For one who has been in healthcare for over 40 years (yikes!) it has become a bit grim recently and this session was well done and much needed. Thank you!”

–Chandler M. Ralph, President/CEO, Adirondack Health

"Please accept my sincere thanks for making our awards dinner a night to remember.  Your presentation engaged everyone and kept us laughing the whole night.  You are a wonderful speaker with such an entertaining way of bringing a lighthearted approach to the field of health care. This was one of the most well attended meetings of the owners and managers from our 300 offices and I heard numerous compliments throughout the night.  Let me express a special thank you for leaving your prescription for laughing more and living longer.  Everyone loved it!  You are an exceptional entertainer and I appreciate your professionalism and ability to resonate so well with our group.  It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to our paths crossing again in the future."

–Linda Shaub, Vice President, Interim Healthcare

“We asked him to speak for 60 minutes and what an amazing 60 minutes it was.  Dr. Brad was engaging, informative, energetic and kept the audience laughing the entire time.  He instantly builds a connection with his audience, even including them as part of his engagement.  Our audience was made up of a wide variety of folks from many types of backgrounds and from all over the country, and he appealed to them all.  As the meeting planner, I had the opportunity to review all conference evaluations and the feedback from attendees was unanimous – Dr. Brad was phenomenal!”

–Lori Vernon, Regional VP, Operations, Health Inventures

“You were a hit … The evaluations and comments were so upbeat and positive.  The group has been used to attending conferences with very little delight and you brought humor to this very stressful and draining job that we do … In that wit and humor there was a message that every person in the audience accepted: Laughter is the best medicine.  EMS is a life of stress and irregularities.  You have the gift to guide us through hard days with smiles that stem from some of your comments that keep popping into our heads on a hectic day.  Even as I write I find myself smiling.  That’s a gift you have and should cherish.”

–Eva A. Prewitt, Nelson County EMS

“500 people … were continuously laughing. When the evaluation sheets came back Brad received all 5s which is the best you can get … (Some people added plus signs next to the 5s.) … Many people added comments such as, "Awesome", "Terrific", "This was the best keynote you've had." … People said they don’t know how we are going to get a better keynote for next year.”

–Robyn Pauli, Operations Manager, Examworks

“Thank you so much for the delightful event last night!! This was just what the doctor ordered and gave me a much needed lift to the spirits!! The wonderful delivery was creative and I loved the LAUGHTER message!”

–Frieda Schwartz, via email

“He was a perfect kickoff speaker for our last day - got everyone laughing and lightened the mood for a productive final few sessions. Highly recommended!”

–Michael F. Wilson, Marketing Director, Connolly, Inc.

"The subject of hospice typically does not coincide with laughter; however you were able to bring your tasteful sense of humor and the right touch of levity to our event.  One of our guests left the comment, ‘Loved the dynamic of the laughter and the tears.’  Yes, there were tears shed because of other elements in our program, but I do believe that many of our guests were shedding tears of laughter!  It was a joy for me to see how everyone was totally engaged and thoroughly enjoying your presentation."

–Diane Allvin Beach, Annual Giving Specialist, Providence Hospice and Home Care Foundation

“A few people said that they laughed so hard they had stomachaches. I suspect that had more to do with over-indulgence on the pastries, but we'll give you the credit.”

–Jean Davidson, Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare

“That one-hour power laughternoon was amazing. Much needed. I was averaging zero laughs a day. I laughed through the entire presentation. … Great for corporate culture.”

–Sarah Bun, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

“You were the perfect medicine for our staff! Employees are still talking about how they enjoyed the humorous start of school. Thank you for traveling to our rural community and putting smiles on my team’s faces.”

–Nancy Ruble, District Superintendent, Pixley Union School District

“The holidays are filled with joys and stresses, and laughter brings everything into perspective. His creative and quirky humor just tickles those funny bones. What a wonderful holiday gift for our employees.”

–Susan Mann, Boulder County HR Employee Development Specialist

“The guests haven’t stopped talking about it. Many indicated it was the best annual dinner ever, for sure it was the funniest. When Dr. Brad speaks, people listen and laugh even more. There sure wasn’t a dry eye in the audience; they were filled with tears of laughter.”

–Karen Aalbregtse, Operations Manager, Volusia Health Network

“Brad- thank you so much for your presentation at our conference- it was perfect!  I haven’t laughed this much in a long time and I have heard the same from so many today. You were just what we all needed!”

–Bonnie DiPietro, MS, RN, Director of Operations, Maryland Patient Safety Center

“I cannot begin to thank you enough for all the laughter you provided in our sessions this week.  I have received positive feedback from so many already and I can say I’m confident nobody will be able to compare these sessions to the old boring town halls that we used to have!!  The past few years have been a grind in the hospital setting but you put a smile on all our faces and made me realize we need to celebrate much more often. Thanks again.”

–Jodi Rucker, MSN, RN, President, ProMedica Memorial and Fostoria Community Hospitals

“Thanks also for taking the time to research our 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.”

–David Embrey, Tyson Foods

“Brad was the perfect way to wrap up our annual client event. We covered some pretty heavy topics and wanted to send our guests out the door on a lighter note. Dr. Brad certainly delivered. Feedback has been nothing but positive, and I appreciated the care he put in to preparing and tailoring his talk to our group. That preparation shows what a professional he is. I would certainly recommend him to other groups looking for an entertaining and educational presenter to their event!”

–Kimberly Kelso McKinsey, Communications Manager, Summit Financial Group

“I appreciate the time you spent learning about our group and issues that affect the veterinary community.  I have rarely worked with a speaker as focused on tailoring their presentation to their audience.  Your preparation was certainly visible in your presentation and I know that our veterinarians appreciated it.”

–Ellen Henningsen, Colorado Veterinary Medical Association

“Brad’s performance was light-hearted, very funny and endearing, and he was considerate in gathering more personal information about the group needs to create a supportive and understanding environment especially around the topic of health care systems.  Since our clients often encounter difficulties on a regular basis with these systems due to their increased need for care, it was terrific to see them be able to relax and laugh about topics that often cause frustration and anxiety, which can make their multiple sclerosis symptoms worse.  Modeling laughter and a sense of humor as a response is, in my opinion, a great wellness tool for all.”

–Jill Van Dinter, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

“Dr. Brad was the keynote at a private educational summit that our company hosted. He had our audience in stitches! Dr. Brad did a great job of personalizing the presentation to our niche group of attendees, making it relevant and hilarious. We received very positive feedback from all our attendees and I’m sure that each one left the meeting feeling happier and lighter! It was obvious that he was very well prepared for the event, it was a pleasure having him as a speaker.”

–Cathy Mai, Marketing Manager, New England Journal of Medicine

“I know our meeting planners truly appreciated the questions that you asked in order to know our group better and give the attendees a session that was directed to our audience and it was kind of you to take time with us, before and after the event. Our members truly appreciate that personal touch … Again, thank you so much for a great session and being such a pleasure to work with.”

–Jon Dolan, Executive Director, Missouri Health Care Association

“You were such a HUGE hit! All of us in attendance thank you for your targeted presentation – you resonated with everyone.  Thank you too for your multiple, perfectly timed comments on Philips and the FlexCare toothbrush – you brought a warm and humorous tie to our company and key product, and I so appreciate the positive mentions. Your program was excellent! … Thank you for the deep belly laughs that lead to good health – I thought you and your presentation were PERFECT!!”

–Gail B. Stoops, Philips

“To put it simply, Brad rocks! He was our keynote speaker at both of our employee service award luncheons this year (250-400 people at each). The audience really enjoyed his message about laughter being the best medicine. He was hilarious and a true pleasure to work with. Before each event, he took the time to understand the audience and our organization because he wanted to weave pieces of who we are into his message. By doing this, he really made it feel personal for the audience. Our events were a huge success thanks to Brad!”

–Julie Wassmer, Edward-Elmhurst Health

“On another note, I want to say ‘Thank you’ for all of your assistance in helping us secure a humorist for our conference.  In all my years of work, I've never had a potential speaker be so incredibly helpful in finding someone else to fill their place when he/she wasn’t available.  Maybe this practice is common in the world of humorists (smile!) but it's not common outside of that world.  My guess is that this approach is unique to you, as an individual, and I wanted to take a moment to say an extra special ‘thanks.’  In the future, when I'm contacted to assist with something, and I can't do it, I'm going to take the experience that I've learned from you and share it with someone else.  Again, thanks.”

—Dena Jardine, Larimer County Workforce Center

“Not only was the quality of his work outstanding, but I found Dr. Brad Nieder a wonderful person to work with in my role as a planner.  He was responsive, flexible and met all timelines I required.  He spends significant time planning and personalizes his presentation to his audience.  I cannot say enough in support of Brad and I look forward to being a part of his audience and laughing with him again soon.  After all, 'Laughter is The Best Medicine.'"

–Lori Vernon, Regional VP, Operations, Health Inventures

“Thanks also for stepping in at the relative last minute when our initial speaker was unable to make our luncheon. What could have become an event planner’s nightmare was instead just a minor blip in the big scheme of our event. Your willingness to pick up where he left off was gracious and so very much appreciated.”

–Diane Allvin Beach, Annual Giving Specialist, Providence Hospice and Home Care Foundation

“Thanks for hitting it out of the park for us. We needed and loved your program.  We appreciate the fun and professionalism.”

–Gary Blum via email

“Not only is Dr. Nieder a pleasure to deal with personally (both our exchanges prior to his appearance at VPD, and then on-site the day of his presentation), but also professionally at all phases of the process, which as speaker coordinator for VPDU is a quality both valuable and appreciated.”

–Deborah Meyer, Speaker Coordinator, VPD

 “I was also very happy with your modest expenses associated with your visit.  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.”

–Carletta Hauck, Executive Director, South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians

“Thank you for being so accommodating and helpful!  Seriously – you have been wonderful to work with!”

–Elyse Stefanowicz, Provider Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, Evangelical Community Hospital

"Your keynote presentation for our recent Campaign for Quality was a resounding success!  You provided the perfect introduction to this annual conference, and from the feedback received thus far, it was the most enjoyed keynote in our nine years of presenting this event.  Everyone left with a smile on their face and a renewed spirit of enthusiasm in their heart.  You are a phenomenally talented comedian with an amazing ability to connect with the people who serve in and around healthcare and a genuine gift for clean and refreshing comedy.  Thanks for making our kick-off presentation a truly memorable occasion for us all.  We will definitely have you back!"

–Dan Kopp, CMO, Faxton Saint Luke's Healthcare

“Dr. Brad did a fabulous job as the keynote at our conference. He was engaging, insightful, and funny. His message and delivery were well received by our attendees and everyone started the conference with some good laughs and a smile on their face.”

–Heather Farmakis, Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

“Brad kicked of our 2015 Client conference we held in Las Vegas. He was a true professional from the moment he showed up. Brad went almost an hour and had people laughing out of their seats. He was able to apply our market and client base to his own personal brand of humor and really reach the audience. I would recommend him for your conference as well as company gatherings as we all know that laughing is the best kind of medicine. Thanks Brad.”

–Michael York, COO, PracticeMatch

 “Perfect for a wakeup presentation for us at the beginning of the conference – to set the stage for friendly, open engagement and a fun conference.  I could also see your presentation used as a mid-conference breakup – not letting things get too serious … Did I mention it was very very funny … Loved it.  Thanks and keep up the good cause.”

—Mark C. Devlin, Consolidated Health Plans

"It is my pleasure to whole-heartedly recommend Dr. Brad Nieder as a speaker.  Dr. Brad provided the closing remarks for our annual Chapter Leaders Conference ... Typically the closing session is a difficult one to attract attendees--like many conferences, we tend to have high levels of attrition at the end of the event.  Not so with Dr. Brad--his materials provided in advance were compelling and clever and created a buzz of anticipation among our attendees.  We had a higher attendance rate for the closing session than we have seen in several years.  His session delivered on the promise--Brad took the time to understand our audience and provided a program that was universally appealing while tailored to their interests.  The evaluations were outstanding.”

–Sara Reynolds, Director of Chapter Relations, Financial Planning Association

“Brad gave a very entertaining presentation that was not only germane to our industry but also provided a much deserved comic relief after a day of technical presentations. In short, Brad was hilarious, well-prepared, and very professional. I would not hesitate to recommend Brad.”

–Timothy Robertson, Arizona HFMA

"I chose Dr. Brad to end our national conference, thinking ‘What a great way to close out our sessions on a positive note!’  Well, I was not disappointed!  Dr. Brad’s presentation was truly one of the highlights of our meeting.”

–Lori Vernon, VP, Health Inventures

“What a fabulous event!  Thank you so much for the gift of laughter and for making 90 minutes of our lives full of the best medicine available … the joy you bring to people’s lives through laughter has to be extremely rewarding…and preventative.  No one thought about any of their troubles for 90 minutes.  And the number of people who stayed on Zoom for the entire performance is indicative of how much they enjoyed it.” 

–Paula Cunningham, State Director, AARP Michigan

“I have attended a lot of webinars during this time, but never have I laughed out loud as much as I did today listening to Dr. Brad. My turned around as though to ask me, “What’s so funny?” It was the most fun I’ve had online in 9 months. Thanks for a great time.”

–Anonymous, via Osher Lifelong Learning Institute survey

“Thank you Brad!  I don’t know how you do such an amazing job interacting with the audience when you can’t see them – both as the emcee and when doing your comedy routine.  I had a lot of people reach out to me to tell me how much they enjoyed the evening and especially how much they enjoyed you! Someone put in the event chat that they were adding you to the top of their “favorite comedian” list.  I hope you know how much we appreciate your participation in the event.  We all are your fans!”

–Beth Korinek, CEO, Center for Personalized Education for Physicians

“I have to tell you … my husband typically leaves the house at 9AM to play Pickleball, but he was still around when the lecture started. Well he never left; he stayed for the whole lecture and told me it was time well spent. I just wish we could have saved it to play over and over. Lord knows we all need a good laugh like that these days.”

–Anonymous, via Osher Lifelong Learning Institute survey

“Thank you so, so much for performing at our virtual reunion this evening! You were so engaging and people LOVED the annotation parts of your show. We are incredibly appreciative of you making our reunion such a special event, and hopefully we can get you in person at another event in the near future. Thank you again.”

–Robin Melendez, Development and Alumni Relations, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University

"Dr. Brad recently presented "Laughter is the Best Medicine" at our virtual leadership conference. This is just one of the many favorable comments I received: ‘Absolutely one of the most engaging speakers that I have ever seen, something as silly as annotating on the screen was fantastic. He encouraged lots of interaction in the chats which kept everyone engaged.’ Dr. Brad reinforced to try to find a small amount of humor in everything to sustain you through tough times. This was the perfect topic and needed during a very stressful time." 

–Robyn House, Director, Professional Workforce Development, Riverside Health System

"As I was sitting in the audience during your presentation one of my colleagues passed me a note that said, 'one of the best keynotes ever.'  As meeting planners, we see a lot of keynote speakers, so that is high praise.  Many people stopped me after the session ended to ask how they could hire you to speak to their organizations.  It was fun to share some belly laughs, giggles, and even a few groans.”

–Teresa Eyet, Manager-Education Programs, American Health Care Association

“Brad’s keynote address was probably the highlight of the conference!  He was able to convey to the audience the workplace benefits of laughter in terms of team unity, productivity and creativity while quite literally keeping them laughing.  Brad translated his own experience in and knowledge of health care into a hilarious delivery on both the good and bad within the industry.  He offered suggestions for adding humor and wellness advice to the audience for themselves as well as their patients.  Audience members laughed and learned throughout Brad’s presentation.  I am certain your attendees would feel the same.”

–Cathy C. Westberry, Director of Event Planning, Florida Health Care Association

“Thank you for the outstanding performance you provided our members at Missouri Health Care Association’s 63rd Annual Convention … ‘Awesome, what a way to open convention!’ and ‘This was great – I needed this laughter’ are just two of the MANY positive comments we received regarding your session.  The evaluations we received had only the highest marks for you and were some of the best comments we have ever seen. The laughter you brought to us that day will stay with our attendees for a long time to come.”

–Jon Dolan, Executive Director, Missouri Health Care Association

“Thank you for the excellent presentation … You were right on target for our attendees, and we agree ‘Laughter is the best medicine.’  All of our guests—and we are a mixed group of long-term care professionals—were laughing and enjoying your presentation … Your ability to capture the audience and engage them in laughter is truly a gift.  Working in the long-term care industry can be extremely stressful.  Laughter affords us a break from that stress which is the everyday routine for long-term care professionals.  To any organization that is considering hiring you, without question I say, ‘Book Dr. Brad.’

–Laura Fuller, Director of Membership Services, Health Care Association of Michigan

“Thank you once again for your ‘healthy humor’ at our LTC June Jam. It was just what the doctor ordered. We received a lot of great feedback from the audience … Maintaining a healthy balance is so important in the nursing home industry and your session will go a long way in helping nursing home staff maintain that balance. We would be happy to recommend you to anyone looking for a positive way to end (or begin) an educational session.  We hope to have the opportunity to work with you again.”

–Heidi Turpin, BS, MAHS, Education Coordinator, TMF Health Quality Institute

"Dr. Nieder recently made his second appearance at our meeting in a five-year period.  Attendees (physicians, medical students and their guests) commented on how entertaining he was and thoroughly enjoyed his humor and observations regarding health care.  The uproarious laughter during his presentation was a pure indication that the evening was enjoyed by all.  Dr. Nieder is a pleasure to work with and I have highly recommended him to my counterparts throughout the country."

–Debbie Zorian, Executive Director, Hillsborough County Medical Association

“Brad served two roles as part of the Indiana University School of Medicine's Medical Alumni Weekend (reunion weekend). He served as the emcee for an awards luncheon and later that evening performed a stand-up routine for our alumni and their guests. Brad was terrific in both roles. He delivered a clean, witty performance that resonated with our audience. There was plenty of laughing out loud throughout. Brad was easy to work with from start to finish. The compliments from our guests were too numerous to count. I hope to have Brad return to Indianapolis here soon.”

–Ryan Bowman, Director of Alumni Relations, Indiana University School of Medicine

"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, St. Anthony Hospitals, Centura Health

“Dr. Brad Nieder was highly entertaining, with a wonderful wit in his reflection of the ridiculous in medicine today; the attendees at our annual medical society membership meeting thoroughly enjoyed his humor and insights, and we look forward to engaging him again at future functions.”

–Donna Sullivan, MD, Northern Colorado Medical Society President

“Thank you both for bringing us such an important message and great joy this morning! I’ve been on the wards all day and am just now sitting back down at the computer but as I’ve glanced at my phone throughout the day, there have been a steady stream of email and text singing your praises!”

–Cari Levy, MD, PhD, Palliative Care Section Chief, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center

“Dr. Brad was our entertainment for our company’s first ‘provider meeting’ where we brought together over 100 physicians and mid-levels. It was great to add some laughter to an otherwise serious gathering. The content was very relevant to our attendees but certainly very appropriate for those outside of the healthcare field. I look forward to working with Dr. Brad again.”

–Geoff Wayne, CEO, US Dermatology Partners

“Thank you so much for humoring our medical staff and their significant others. I believe we are all healthier as a result of the evening spent with you.”

–Phil Brown, DO, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Central Vermont Medical Center

"Thank you for your recent presentation at our Doctors' Day Celebration. You were a hit with everyone, especially our physicians! I don’t think we could have found an entertainer that suited this group more than you. The fact that a number of the doctors and their spouses hung around after the event to speak with you and purchase your book speaks volumes. You have a true talent for entertaining that leaves everyone feeling better for the experience."

–William B. James, Chief Executive Officer, Northern Hospital of Surry County

“Dr. Brad did a virtual event for a class of George Washington University nurse practitioner students. The majority of our students are working RNs on the front lines of the COVID pandemic. Needless to say, they have had a tough year. Dr. Brad was the highlight of the virtual event and the students were grateful for the comic relief:

‘The Healthy Humorist was such a great and engaging speaker to help us de-stress during times like these.’

‘The Healthy humorist was both thoughtful and therapeutic, and very much appreciated!’

Thank you Dr. Brad!”

–Lorrie Rilko, DNP, FNP-BC, Assistant Professor, The George Washington University School of Nursing

“One of the BEST annual events we’ve had! Thank you again, and I love the prescriptions. I have one taped to my desk to view daily!”

–Jacqueline Wilson, RN, West Hills Hospital and Medical Center

“After a long day of meetings this was the BEST medicine! If only you were at the office every day!”

–Annette Gentry, Rocky Mountain Society of Urologic Nurses

"You really hit a home run with your 'Laughter is the Best Medicine' presentation to our group of health care leaders at Poudre Valley Health System.  Of the 267 completed surveys, 237 of them ranked your presentation as the most valuable part of the meeting.  Here is a sample of the MANY favorable comments we received: 'fantastic,' 'awesome,' 'wonderful message,' 'good advice,' 'just what we needed,' 'I haven't laughed that much in a long time,' 'the laughter was invaluable,' 'really made me feel good.'  It was great to look around the room and see all my colleagues completely engaged and enjoying themselves so thoroughly in such a funny and uplifting experience.  We in health care are engaged in a very serious business, but we often take ourselves too seriously.  Your presentation really helped us look at ourselves a little differently and remember some of the reasons why we have chosen our professions.  Thanks again!"

–Robert Carpenter, Laboratory Director, Poudre Valley Health System

"Dr. Brad served as the post-dinner entertainment for our physician leadership group, their spouses and our corporate leaders, with booming laughs echoing through the auditorium throughout the night.  He delivered a clean, hysterical, thought-provoking message during the one-hour performance.  He was able to take a usually stuffy physician group and allow them to laugh at themselves and each other.  I received an overwhelming number of comments from attendees that Dr. Brad was the most engaging comedic performer they had ever seen.  Dr. Brad receives my highest recommendation for anyone searching for an outstanding humorist, especially those in the healthcare industry."

–Tommy McKinnon, Baptist Health

“The attendees at the conference loved your session!!!  So many positive comments in the evaluations … Your humor is such a key way to end this 4 day intense conference on myositis and living with a chronic illness.  It was wonderful to see everyone laughing and enjoying themselves as the conference was wrapping up.  Thank you for your extraordinary work and helping the myositis community! … Thank you again for ending the conference on such a positive note and working to bring humor—the best medicine—to our patients and care partners.  You are simply the best!!  With heartfelt thanks,”

–Mary McGowan, Executive Director, The Myositis Association

“For those living with a chronic disease such as multiple sclerosis–with so many ups/downs and uncertainties–laughter is a welcome relief.  Dr. Nieder weaves medical humor, life experiences and fun crowd banter into a blanket of humor.”

–Jenny Tauchman, Community Outreach Manager, National MS Society

“Just wanted to tell you how much your program was appreciated and to thank you for your appearance.  Dealing with the stress and painful emotions of multiple sclerosis tends to bring out the negativity in all of us.  Your program is the best medicine for people afflicted with this or any chronic illness.  I just wanted to tell you how grateful we are for you taking us all away from the pain and suffering for an hour and filling that space in time with laughter and love … THANK YOU again.  Your humor really had a POSITIVE effect on my wife and me.”

–Michael D. Paulson via email

“ … highly entertaining as well as pertinent to our particular client base, mainly in the context of social and wellness needs but also in the factual information provided by Brad about the health benefits and statistics surrounding laughter … I have received several emails and calls from clients expressing their gratitude for having this program with Brad.  Out turnout was doubled compared to most programs I have provided in the past for this region.  I highly recommend Dr. Brad Nieder to any groups looking to add some spark, education and fun to their events and programs.”

–Jill Van Dinter, LCSW, Regional Program Manager, National Multiple Sclerosis Society

“For two years in a row SwedishAmerican Hospital asked Dr. Nieder to speak at our Cardiology Millennium program … where he shared his talk with the community.  Comments from our evaluation forms include: ‘Dr. Nieder was excellent.’  ‘Dr. Nieder’s DVDs should be shown to patients while in the hospital.  He certainly has a gift.’  ‘WOW!’  ‘Dr. Nieder was awesome.’  ‘ … absolutely the best!’  ‘ … not only humorous but I learned a few things.’  ‘ … very beneficial.  Laughter is an effective medicine.’  ‘ … first rate!’

–Jane Langenfeld, RN, CCRN, MBA, Director of Perioperative Services, SwedishAmerican Hospital

"It is with immense pleasure that I would recommend Dr. Brad Nieder as a speaker for your event ... The Healthy Humorist® was the perfect prescription for our crowd ... By taking a different approach and adding humor into such a serious topic, I feel that people got more out of the message than they have in the past.  Brad received rave reviews on all of the evaluations, with many of the participants asking to have him back next year.  I enjoyed sitting back and watching the crowd having such a great time and laughing at a heart healthy event.  Brad was very easy to work with and a joy and professional throughout the entire process. If you are looking for a great speaker that is going to make your crowd laugh and enjoy your event, Dr. Brad Nieder is your man."

–Becky Niebruegge, Senior Coordinator, Community Outreach, Christian Hospital

“A huge hit … He not only entertained the crowd with his humor and wit, he also participated in our health fair and mingled with our guests … Dr. Brad exceeded our expectations and helped make our event a huge success.”

–Trish Quinter, Specialist, Public Relations and Marketing, Geisinger Health System 

“Brad was the keynote speaker for Community Health Foundation's Annual Reception … Samples of his work on his engaging YouTube videos enabled us to draw a robust and very diverse crowd, well beyond our expectations! His address was captivating, hilarious and enjoyed by everyone in attendance. He delivered an effective but humorous message of health and wellness, tailored to our community and audience. We received excellent feedback from the event guests. I highly recommend Brad for any event!”

–Diane Van Auker, Project Coordinator, Community Health Foundation

“Thank you for your work with us on our 30th anniversary celebration and fundraiser. I’ll be honest – there are a lot of folks who think they are funny and creative and I was kind of nervous about how this would shake out. However – you were really fantastic and truly funny and had exactly the right touch. And I can tell you we got that feedback from a lot of folks.”

–Bill O’Neill, Director, Outreach and Communications, CPEP

“Thank you for the laughter therapy you expertly delivered at the Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation gala. I haven’t heard of anyone delivering a more important message for total well-being, mind, body and soul. Okay, Patch Adams was an inspirational movie and Robin Williams can make people laugh without trying, but how often does one have a real M.D. delivering such a message with a delivery that is so convincing?”

–Jerry Hutton, Hunt Regional Healthcare Foundation

“Thanks for the wonderful entertainment you provided during our fundraising event. I have been on the phone all day receiving great feedback from all our members. … You were funny and uplifting, a breath of fresh air during these difficult times!!!”

–Evelyne Tomich, North Boundary Hadassah

“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 … you grabbed them and their funny bones from the minute you started … 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.  Basically, you are going to be a tough act to follow … I couldn’t be happier to have this dilemma.”

–Jill Taylor, Senior Services, Poudre Valley Health System

 “ … a tremendous success.  Many of the seniors attending said it was the best program we had ever hosted.  Many of these seniors are very particular … You communicated with them and truly gave them a ‘miracle drug’ with your outstanding presentation.  The guests left in a happy state thoroughly enjoying themselves—it was like no other doctor visit. … Your program is great for all ages but we found it was outstanding for our senior group.”

–Marilyn Ogden, Program Committee, Assistance League of Denver

“Thank you so much for the amazing performance you put together for our seniors.  What a wonderful job you did putting humor and a new spin into issues of aging and health!  The topics you infused were perfectly suited for our group.  It was so great to see the seniors in a new light that evening—each one of them was laughing and engaged!  This was an event they will be talking about for years to come, and your presence and presentation gave them the gift of a new and lasting memory that they shared with their friends and family members.”

–Celia Gruzalski, Colorado Senior Connections

“… the feedback was outstanding and many felt he was the best part of our symposium.”

–Jill Age, Symposium Chair, Virginia Association of Health Underwriters

“The Healthy Humorist was absolutely hilarious! He was the keynote speaker for our annual conference in Guam. It was awesome how he was able to incorporate local lingo and cultural practices in a clean, funny, and entertaining way.”

–Ernest Aquino, TakeCare Insurance

“The ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’ presentation was a hit at our annual Insurance Day event.  The audience loved Dr. Brad’s humorous—yet meaningful—message and left our event with huge smiles on their faces, which is a feat after two days of continuing education.”

–Kendra Evans, Assistant Director, Risk Management & Insurance Program, Mississippi State University

 “Hands down, your session was the best received!”

–Dan Cook, Senior Project Leader, GE Healthcare Centricity Group Management National Users’ Conference

“Healthcare Humorist Dr. Brad Nieder delighted and inspired providers at the #CGMUserConference2023. … An incredible addition to our event! A fantastic and relevant speaker, so glad he was able to join us!”

–Cami Lichocki, Director of PMO and Integration, CompuGroup Medical, on LinkedIn