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Eric Fishman, MD
Founder and CEO of MONQ, Aromatherapy Anywhere
Eric Fishman, MD is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in medicine, entrepreneurship, and wellness. He is the Founder and CEO of MONQ Therapeutic Air, a company he established in August 2014 in the Greater Nashville Area, Tennessee.1
Professional Background
Dr. Fishman's career spans several decades and includes:
Medical Practice::
- He is a holistic physician and orthopedic surgeon.
- Founder and President of Gold Coast Orthopedics from 1988 to 2010, leading a 12-physician group in South Florida.1
- Specialized in hand and wrist surgery, treating over 50,000 patients.1
Entrepreneurship::
- Founded MONQ, which produces aromatherapy devices and products.1
- President and CEO of EHR Scope, LLC since 2004, a company that recommends efficient software applications to medical practices.1
- Founded several other ventures, including The Eloquent Physician & The Eloquent Orthopedist, Physical Therapy Associates, and Aroostook Orthopedics.2
Wellness and Alternative Medicine::
- Certified yoga instructor, having completed 200 hours of training at Kula Yoga Shala in Jupiter, Florida.1
- Developed MONQ Aromatherapy Anywhere®, offering various aromatherapy blends and experiences.2
Education
- MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1975-1978).1
- BS in Biology from State University of New York at Stony Brook.1
- Completed Orthopedic Surgery residency at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine.1
MONQ
As the founder of MONQ, Dr. Fishman combined his medical expertise with his interest in aromatherapy. MONQ offers personal aromatherapy diffusers, Roll-On essential oil blends, and Therapeutic Fragrance® bottled blends.2 The company has sold over 1,000,000 products worldwide.1
Dr. Fishman's vision for MONQ was to create a portable, simplified aromatherapy experience to help people manage stress and feel better.3 He emphasizes the proper use of MONQ products, recommending users experience the blends through a retro-nasal breath rather than inhaling directly into the lungs.3