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	Kendra Appelt, RD LD CNSD "You are what you eat...eat to compete" - Kendra Educational Experience BS Kansas State University-Honors Program Completed her internship with the U.S. Army Currently obtaining her MS with Central Michigan University Credentials included: Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) Professional Experience Currently working at a teaching hospital in San Antonio as a Neonatal Dietitian at a level III trauma hospital Experience as a bone management specialist and renal dietitian for Davita Served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army at Brooke Army Medical Center for two years as a clinical dietitian. Served as a board member for the YMCA in Crestview, Florida Presented to numerous groups and organizations to include a Biggest Loser contest, local grade schools, and numerous church and athletic organizations Interests Member of Snicker’s Marathon Team 2007 Regularly competes in local 5K’s, 10K’s, ½ Marathons and Marathons 2 time Boston Qualifier Member of the American Dietetic Association, SCAN, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Dietitians In Nutrition Support
	Lauren Balkin, MS, RD, CDN "My goal is to help each and everyone of my clients reach their own personal best, through healthy living and health eating ." - Lauren MS, Clinical Nutrition and Food Studies from New York University RD, New York Presbyterian Hospital-New York Weill Cornell Medical Center CDN, The University of the State of New York Education Department BS, Community Health, Hofstra University Private Practice Dietitian- New York, New York Registered Dietitian-Family Physician, New York, New York On Line Weight Loss Counselor-Dietsmart.com Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist-Sports Club/LA- New York Corporate Wellness Dietitian- New York, New York Nutrition Consultant for the Healthy Eating Committee- Chapin School for Girls, New York, New York Member- American Dietetic Association, Greater New York Dietetic Association, Weight Management, Nutrition Entrepreneur and Sports, Dietitians in Business and Communication and Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Dietary Practice Groups Past Work Credits- Magazine Quotes in the National Publications: Harpers Bazaar, People’s Your Diet, and Fitness Television News Broadcast Features- CBS Nightly News- Metabolism Testing, WB/WPIX Morning Show-Summer Smoothies, Today’s Fad Diets, and 4 Diets, 4 people, 4 outcomes.
	Robin K. Bowman, RD/LD, LDN "I love helping people improve their health and their lives." - Robin BS in Dietetics, The Ohio State University- Honors Program Dietetic Internship, Riverside Methodist Hospital Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian, Ohio and Pennsylvania Co-Owner NutraWise, Ltd. - Nutrition for Health, Wellness & Prevention Owner & Founder NutraWorks, Inc. - Nutrition Counseling and Consulting Former Consultant - Novartis Health Risk Management OPTIFAST® Program Specialties - Wellness and Weight Management, Corporate Wellness, Eating Disorders, Diabetes Author - Fast Start Low Carb Weight Loss Program, DIETNET Weight Management Program, NutraWise Food & Exercise Journal, Professional Programs and Seminars for Dietitians, Nutrition Writing for Web Sites Weight & Wellness Consultant for Area Health Clubs, Country Clubs, and a Medical Spa Member - American Dietetic Association, Nutrition Entrepreneurs ADA DPG, Weight Management ADA DPG, Ohio Dietetic Association, Stark County Dietetic Association, Women’s Network Private Nutrition Counselor
	Lisa H. Corman, RD, LD "Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like..." - Mark Twain "...In moderation" - Lisa BS in Nutritional Sciences, University of New Hampshire Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian Past Work Credits-Yale New Haven Hospital, Frisbie Memorial Hospital, North Shore Rehabilitation Center, Dover Rehabilitation and Living Center, the Center for Eating Disorders Management, Inc. Member-American Dietetic Association, New Hampshire Dietetic Association, and Nutrition Entrepreneur Dietetic Practice Group Author-Various newsletters and articles, quoted in "Shape" Magazine Researcher:-Oliver J. Hubbard Research Scholarship Recipient - Research on the most effective nutrition education methods for low-income populations Consulting Dietitian for the Edgewood Center Owner and Medical Nutrition Therapist for Nutrition Management Solutions, LLC, Dover, NH
	Anne E. Cundiff RD, LMNT "Mind, body and soul. True health is not found without the collaboration of all." - Anne Registered Dietitian Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist Graduate of Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska Member of the American dietetic Association, Member of the Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists Practice Group Member of the Nebraska Dietetic Association Certified in Adult Weight Management with the American Dietetic Association Currently a clinical dietitian at Creighton University Medical Center and specializing in Adult weight Management, Diabetes, Cardiac Care, Women’s nutrition (including pre and post pregnancy), Cancer and Sports Nutrition. Private Practice Consultant Dietitian focusing on Sports Nutrition and Weight Management: Currently working with high school, collegiate and professional athletes.
	Jan Dowell, MS, MHS, RD, CSSD/ACE Certified Personal Trainer "Everyday is your day to succeed." - Jan Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics Registered Dietitian; Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist in Illinois Master of Science in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics, Rosalind Franklin University/The Chicago Medical School Master of Health Science in Health Professions Education/Health Promotion, Governors State University Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Olivet Nazarene University Membership with the American Dietetic Association and Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists Practice Group Sports Nutritionist for Chicago Area Runners Association and Illinois-Runs Training Programs, in addition to local running and fitness groups ACE Certified Personal Trainer specializing in running and walking event training Owner Everyday-Sports-Nutrition-for-Women website Instructor for Sports Nutrition and Health & Wellness classes at Prairie State College Wellness Dietitian with over twenty years experience in nutrition counseling, weight management, fitness and heart health programs, cooking classes, and grocery store nutrition tours. Professional speaker and contributing author of Healthy Lifestyles Cookbook, Healthy Lifestyles, Weight Wise, Club Shed, Kid Fit weight management programs, Illinois Runs Marathon Training Manual and have written articles for Perspectives Magazine, Windy City Sports and numerous newspapers, newsletters and websites. Marathon runner who loves helping runners reach their goals at any distance or pace. I also enjoy being active with my family and friends, along with cooking and gardening.
	Lynda Enright, MS, RD, LD "I love helping my clients incorporate healthy eating and exercise habits into their lifestyles and I love designing a program that works for them." - Lynda MS, Nutrition, University of Minnesota Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management Instructor - Weight management program, Flagship Athletic Club; Corporate wellness programs, Be Well Nutrition Consulting (specializing in healthy eating for disease prevention, women’s health, heart health, and herbs and supplements) Creator - Online nutrition and weight management support program - Flagship Athletic Club Nutrition Counselor - Flagship Athletic Club, Be Well Nutrition Consulting (specializing in weight management, chronic disease prevention, heart disease and diabetes management and sports nutrition) Member - American Dietetic Association, and the Minnesota Dietetic Association Past work credits - St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Ramsey County, Scott County WIC Instructor - Principles of Nutrition Recitation, University of Minnesota Research Assistant - University of Minnesota Nutrition Lab
	Jennifer Femrite, RD, LD "I love what I do and I do it well! I look forward to working with you!" - Jennifer BS in Dietetics, College of Saint Benedict Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian Former Member of NCAA Women’s Varsity Basketball Team, CSB Specialty- Sports Nutrition and Exercise- Beginner to the Professional Former Dietitian for Hennepin County WIC Program , Minneapolis, MN (Specialized in prenatal nutrition, breastfeeding, postpartum nutrition, infant nutrition, and early childhood nutrition needs) Former Dietitian for Health Partners (Specialized in adult weight management, diabetes management, heart disease management, cholesterol management, blood pressure management, diabetes prevention, and sports nutrition) Consulting Dietitian for Area Fitness Centers and Assisted Living Facilities Founder, Femrite Family Nutrition, Inc, North Mankato, MN
	Margaret E. Goode, MA, RD, LD "My goal is to encourage people to live healthfully and teach them how to maintain it!" - Margaret MA in Family and Consumer Sciences, Sam Houston State University Thesis: Portion Control: Awareness Among College Students BS in Dietetics, Baylor University Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian Member of American Dietetic Association/ Texas Dietetic Association Member of Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists Practice Group Experience: Clinical Dietitian for Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, Houston, TX Consulting Dietitian for Fit Athletic Club, Houston, TX Currently working with local magazine counseling contestants for Total Body Make-Over Specialties: wellness, adult weight loss management, cardiovascular disease, rehabilitation, and women’s health Private Nutrition Counseling Nutritionist for Hidalgo County WIC Agency, breastfeeding counselor, educator
	Sarah Gleason RD, LD "Life is no fun with out guilt-free* dessert; let’s figure how to fit it into your life."* - Sarah "Let me teach you how to eat like you did before you made all those rules about how to eat." - Sarah BS in Dietetics - Iowa State University Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian - Missouri Work Experience Outpatient nutrition counseling Led weight loss classes Consulted for fitness centers Head dietitian at Sierra Tucson in Arizona working to help those with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive over eating Quoted in various articles in Nebraska Television segments in Omaha Public speaking at Pima Community College and University of Arizona in Tucson Membership Nutrition Entrepreneurs Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionist Personal experience with: PCOS/infertility and how nutrition is related Pre/postnatal nutrition Breastfeeding and nutrition Mother of 2 small boys who constantly keep my legs moving
	Annette Grimaldi, R.D., L.D.N. "I often compare cars and the fuel used in them to people and how they eat. "Get more mileage from your life by eating foods that fuel your body healthfully and keep it tuned up with regular exercise." "You make your healthcare decisions not at the doctor’s office or in a hospital, but every time you go shopping for groceries and decide whether or not to include regular exercise as part of your lifestyle." Credentials Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian in Pennsylvania Education BS in Nutrition from The Pennsylvania State University Dietetic Internship - York Hospital, York, PA Associate of Science in Business Administration from The Pennsylvania State University Professional experience: Clinical Dietitian with Marriott corp., Healthcare Division. Pittsburgh, PA; Charleston, W.V. Clinical Dietitian - Lewistown, PA Renal Dietitian - 10 years experience in Outpatient dialysis settings, Pittsburgh, PA Nutrition Counseling for diabetes and weight loss - Family Physician’s practice, Pittsburgh, PA Private Practice - Nutrition counseling on weight loss, chronic disease states, and general fitness/sports. Sewickley, PA Other Professional experience: Conducted "Choose to Lose" weight loss program through a family physician’s practice. Presented nutrition education seminars for members at my fitness center. Topics varied from calcium, weight loss, and cholesterol education. Former adjunct faculty in Nutrition for Community College of Allegheny County. Special Interests Sports Nutrition - attended 2 day workshop on Fitness and Sports Nutrition conducted by Nancy Clark, M.S., R.D. and William Evans, PhD. Alternative and Complementary Nutrition Therapy - continual study on developments in this area. I enjoy aerobic exercise of any type, dancing, biking, and walking along with weight training.
	Cindy Guirino, RD, LD, CNSD;ACE Certified Personal Trainer "Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness." - Edward Stanley BS in Dietetics, Kansas State University Registered and Licensed Dietitian Specialty certification in Adult Weight Management Certified in Nutrition Support (CNSD) Founder of UB-Fit, LLC, Private Practice Member of American Dietetic Association, Ohio Dietetic Association, and Dayton Dietetic Association Numerous weight loss success stories featured in National Magazines
	Erin Henry, RD, LD, NSCA CPT "Never eat more than you can lift" - Miss Piggy B.S. Dietetics, Kansas State University Dietetic Internship, Mayo Clinic Professional Experience: Counselor to thousands of clients on subject of nutrition as it relates to weight loss and preventive medicine in clinical, outpatient, health club, and private practice settings. Freelance contractor for local area school districts and restaurants analyzing nutrient content and facilitating menu development Developer and current author of Dining on a Dime newsletter published by Kansas State Research & Extension Owner of nutrition counseling and personal training private practice Television/Radio newscast features for KSNT, KQTP-FM US 103 Professional Affiliations: American Dietetic Association Kansas Dietetic Association SCAN Sports, Cardiovascular, & Wellness Nutritionists National Strength & Conditioning Association American Business Women’s Association Figure Competitor: Second Place, Gold’s Figure Championship Fifth Place, National Southern States Figure Championship
	Debra A. Indorato, RD LDN "Helping you change the choices you make to change the way you eat" - Debra BS in Dietetics, College Misericordia Graduate studies, Counseling Psychology, Kutztown University Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian Certificate in Food Service Management, Catholic Hospital Association Memberships: The American Dietetic Association, Nutrition Entrepreneur Dietetic Practice Group, Author Specialty Group, The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Virginia Dietetic Association Business Owner: Approach Nutrition and Fitness, a client centered nutrition counseling and consulting practice helping individuals and groups, contract services to MD offices and eating disorder treatment programs Specialty - weight management, eating disorders, food allergy, gastrointestinal disorders, healthy eating, former nutritionist for Be Some Body Women’s Fitness Center, former partner Personal Touch Fitness Writing/Publishing: Editorial advisor, Today’s Dietitian Magazine; Free lance writer, former food columnist - The East Penn Press Teaching Experience: Director, Dietary Manager Program, Northampton County Community College; Assistant Director, Continuing Education, Northampton Counth Community College; Lecturer, Women’s Center, Northampton County Community College Honors and Awards: Keystone Award, Pennsylvania Dietetic Association; Recognized Young Dietitian Award, American Dietetic Association; American Lung Association Service Award; Pennsylvania Press Club Communications Contest - 2nd and 3rd place awards; Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group Service Award Publications: The Healthy Connection Newsletter, over 300 articles published on various topics in nutrition and health and appearing in newspapers and magazines including the East Penn Press, Today’s Dietitian, Wee Magazine, and Hampton Roads Monthly, contributor to the Nutrition Entrepreneurs Guide to Reimbursement Success, chapter author and reviewer for The Pediatric Manual of Clinical Dietetics, over 25 book reviews, The Weight Workshop for Children, author for articles in Ventures, the newsletter of the Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group Writer for web based nutrition information sites
	Donna Israel, PhD, RD, LD, LPC, FADA "Are you one of those 87 million in the U.S. who has received your AARP invitation? If so, I would really like to hear from you about your goals for sustaining or attaining a healthy lifestyle and what obstacles might be causing you to be stymied. As an RD working with corporate fitness centers and their employees, dependents and retirees and as a consultant with assisted living communities for 20 years, I have seen what can happen with a personal prescription for success. Let's overcome the hurdles together! I customize health promotion for my clients! Welcome to wellness!" - Donna BA, Baylor University M Ed, University of North Texas PhD, Texas Woman’s University Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian Licensed Professional Counselor Physical Fitness Specialist Certificate, Cooper Institute of Aerobics Research Founder, The Fitness Formula, Inc/Professional Nutrition Therapists Dallas, TX, 1982 Instructor, Dallas County Community College District, distance learning instructor for college-accredited nutrition courses, 15 years. Dietitian followed by Public Broadcasting System in 26 segments of Nutrition Pathways following consultation with clients of numerous genetic backgrounds, lifecycles and diagnoses. This accredited Telecourse Online has received international awards and airs in the spring and the fall throughout the United States Member- American Dietetic Association, Texas Dietetic Association and Dallas Dietetic Association Sole winner of both the 1996 National ADA Excellence in Consultation and Private Practice and 2004 Texas Distinguished Dietitian Award. Past work credits- Methodist Hospitals, Texas State Hospitals and Schools, Wellness Coordinator and/or Fitness Center Account Manager for over 100 corporations, Consulting Dietitian for Area Long Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities Other interests include speaking nationally (80 cities a year) for health professionals in 6 hour seminars who come for continuing education credit (INR/Biotech) Approved Seminars for physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, dietitians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, physician assistants, social workers, counselors, psychologists). We have 5 grown children and we enjoy keeping up with friends, family and education via cyberspace. My favorite form of exercise, recreation, and stress release is canoeing, white water rafting, hiking and camping with my husband, John, and any of our 7 grandchildren, all 8 years of age or under. Author/contributor- 25 books and numerous peer-reviewed articles including Energy for Life (a journal for promoting an invigorating lifestyle and maintaining healthy weight) Kid Fitness (A Complete Shape-Up Program from Birth through High School) Dietetics: Practice and Future Trends Medical Nutrition Therapy Across the Continuum of Care Cardiovascular Nutrition: Strategies and Tools for Disease Management and Prevention Cardiovascular Disease-A Blueprint for Prevention and Treatment Help (For the Caregiver of Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease Patients and Family) American College of Sports Medicine Handbook for Exercise Testing and Prescription.
	Pam Jewell, RD, LD BS degree at Oregon State University Registered and Licensed Dietitian Completed Dietetic Internship at Hines Veterans Affairs Hospital, Hines, Illinois Clinical dietitian at a teaching hospital in San Antonio in the medical intensive care, hemodialysis, and bone marrow transplant unit Experience working with clients who have multiple disease states including diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancer and HIV Serves as a dietetic internship preceptor Member of the hospital patient education committee Member of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Mother of three year old boy who constantly keeps me on the move Enjoys playing softball and other outdoor activities Takes pride in helping people enjoy a healthier lifestyle
	Mindi Khan, MPH, RD, LD "Good nutrition doesn’t have to be hard" - Mindi MPH, Public Health Nutrition, University of Minnesota School of Public Health BA in Biology, Minnesota State University - Moorhead Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian Completed ADA Certification of Training in Adult Weight Management Completed NDS-R (Nutrition Database System for Research) training Pediatric Lipid Clinic Coordinator and Dietitian - Pediatric Cardiology, University of Minnesota. (Specialize in assessment of current diet, implementation of changes, and motivation to adhere to new behaviors) Member - American Dietetic Association Member - Minnesota Dietetic Association Member - Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society, Omega Mu chapter Former Nutrition Analyst at the Nutrition Coordinating Center in the Division of Epidemiology, University of Minnesota. (Specialized in dietary recalls and analysis of school menus for nutritional content) Master’s Project entitled, "Associations Between Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Overweight in Middle-School Aged Children."
	Kristin Klinefelter, MS, RD, LD "If you don't take care of your body, where will you live?" - Kristin BS in Dietetics, University of North Dakota Registered Dietitian MN Licensed Dietitian Member: American Dietetic Association, MN Dietetic Association and Northwest District Dietetic Association Specialties: Wellness, Weight Management, and Diabetes Management & Prevention. Former Dietitian for: Cass Lake Diabetes Program, Alliant Foodservice, Minneapolis Metro Area YMCAs, & Multicare Associates of the Twin Cities Specializing in Diabetes Prevention and Management, Gestational Diabetes, & Weight Management Currently Consulting Dietitian for Area Group Homes and Indian Health Service Private Nutrition Counselor Personal interests include: walking/running, fishing, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
	Catherine Kruppa, MS, RD, LD BS in Nutritional Sciences from Texas A&M University MS in Nutrition from Texas A&M University Registered Dietitian at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa Dietitian for the US Diving Centralized Training Center Local dietitian for the Dr. Phil Ultimate Weight Loss Program Team Dietitian for the 2004 US Olympic Diving Team, Houstonian Hammerheads Cycling Team, Northwest Cycling Club, HP Houston Marathon consultant Specialize in weight management, sports nutrition, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, and pediatric nutrition Presented programs for numerous local television and radio shows and published in multiple national magazines Past work credits: Consulting Dietitian for Campbell’s Soup, Health and Fitness Editor for Tennis Life Magazine, Adjunct faculty at The University of Houston, Pediatric Dietitian at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas Current Member of the American Dietetic Association, Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists, Texas Dietetic Association, Houston Area Dietetic Association Recepient of the 2004 Houston Dietetic Association Media Award Former member of the Texas A&M Varsity Diving Team Competed in 5 triathlons, 10 marathons and 3 ultramarathons.
	Leslie H Lewis, MPH, LDN, RD "Life is too short to 'diet', but life is too valuable not to treat your body right through healthy eating and exercise." - Leslie MPH, concentration in nutrition, Tulane School of Public Health BS, chemistry, Loyola University New Orleans Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian Member- American Dietetic Association, Louisiana Dietetic Association, New Orleans Dietetic Association, Nutrition Entrepreneurs Program Specialist and Research Dietitian for Pennington Biomedical Research Center Experienced healthcare professional with extensive knowledge of Dietetics in relation to weight loss and to prevention and treatment of nutrition related diseases Specializing in childhood obesity, menu development, menu and recipe analysis
	Krista May, RD, CPT "Food nourishes the body, enables us to move. Exercise nourishes the mind and soul. You can’t have one without the other , combined they are the foundation for a pleasurable life." - Krista BS in Dietetics, Western Michigan University Registered Dietitian National Council on Strength and Fitness Certified Personal Trainer Currently a Clinical Dietitian for Spectrum Health Hospitals in West Michigan (specializing in Digestive Disease and Orthopedics/Trauma inpatient, Diabetes Education, One on one outpatient counseling in Weight Management, Women’s Health, Sports Nutrition. Former Clinical Dietitian for Spectrum Health Hospitals Cardiology Services/Rehab, Cancer Center, and Obstetrics (specializing in Gestational Diabetes). Speaker at various local schools upon request on nutrition and fitness in adolescents. Provide nutrition and fitness guidance to local cycling teams.
	Karen Marschel, RD, LD, CDE "Strive every day to nourish your body, discover the taste of eating well, and think of exercise as your daily medicine." - Karen Doing all this in a healthy balance is not easy - I look forward to helping you reach your goals! B.S. Community-Medical Dietetics, Viterbo University, LaCrosse, WI Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian in Minnesota Certified Diabetes Educator Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management Current Positions: Dietitian/Diabetes Program Coordinator for HealthPartners Central MN Clinics Owner/founder of KM Nutrition Consulting, Inc. Current Memberships American Dietetic Association Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group Sports & Cardiovascular Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group Past Positions: Diabetes Nutrition Educator at Rice Hospital Diabetes & Nutrition Center, Willmar, MN Nutrition Program Director for HoChunk Nation Health Department, Black River Falls, WI
	Melissa Miceli MA, RD, LD "D3: Decline the Disempowering Discourse" - by the fabulous Greta Blackburn! BS in Nutrition, University of Southern Miss, Hattiesburg, MS MA in Nutrition, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX Research studies, University of Texas Medical Branch Jesusfit Article featured in Ms Fitness magazine Fall 2004 Article featured in the Galveston County Daily News November 28th, 2004 Guest appearance on WLOX channel 13 2/6/02- cooking demonstration Guest Host for the Georgia Tennessee game on ESPN 1998 Experience: Outpatient Registered Dietitian at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie La Clinics include: oncology, wound care center, diabetes center, pulmonary rehab and a general nutrition clinics Long Term Care in Lawrenceville Nj Outpatient Registered Dietitian at the University of Texas in Galveston Clinics included: internal Medicine, geriatrics and bariatrics
	Laura Neumann, MS, RD "There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs" - Author Unknown "You will succeed at your goals: one step at a time!" - Laura B.S. in Nutrition, University of Houston Dietetic Internship, University of Houston Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian in Texas Member of American Dietetic Association Member of Texas Dietetic Association Currently a Clinical Educator for Berkeley HeartLab, Inc. counseling patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension on lifestyle changes to improve health and achieve weight loss.
	Tavis Piattoly, MS, RD "Enjoy life, balance is everything and don’t leave home without DARK CHOCOLATE" - Tavis M.S. in Exercise Physiology; Louisiana State University B.S. in Dietetics and Nutrition; Louisiana State University Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian, Licensed Nutritionist (Louisiana) Director of Performance Enhancement, Elmwood Fitness Center, New Orleans, LA Director of Sports Nutrition, Tulane University Athletics Department, New Orleans, LA Member - American Dietetic Association, Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionist, National Strength and Conditioning Association, International Society of Sports Nutritionist (ISSN), Louisiana Dietetic Association Nutritionist - Elmwood Fitness Center Y2kids Weight Management Program Co-Chair - Louisiana National Strength and Conditioning Association Member/Lecturer - National Youth Leadership Forum of Medicine Editor/Contributor - Lean and Hard by Mackie Shilstone Nutritionist for athletes of the NBA, NFL, MLB, and Professional Boxing Association Research - Nutritional Supplement use by High School Athletics
	Lin Lin Shao, RD LD BS in Nutrition at The University of Texas at Austin Coordinated Program in Dietetics Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian for Texas American Dietetic Association Nutrition Entreprenuers Dietetic Practice Group Food and Culinary Professionals Dietetic Practice Group Texas Dietetic Association Houston Area Dietetic Association Speakers Bureau Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital Clinical Dietitian In-patients and out-patients: diabetes, weight management, cardiovascular, celiac, bariatric surgery Weight loss and nutrition presentations for The Leaner Weigh Weight Loss Program Community Nutrition Conducted multiple public speaking presentations on Nutrition and Wellness to large corporations Conducted Central Market grocery store tour Conducted Central Market Cooking Class: Passport to Wellness on Heart Health Local dietitian for research program on the Influence of Education on Diabetes Management for Asian Americans Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management HoustonFit Marathon Training Completed multiple 5K’s, 10K, 20K, Houston Half Marathon Interests: sports and fitness, healthy shopping/cooking/eating You will find me either enjoying the great outdoors or perusing the aisles of your local grocery store.
	Renata Shiloah MS, RD, CDN "He that takes medicine and neglects diet, wastes the skill of the physician!" - Renata MS, Health Care Policy & Management from Stony Brook University Hospital- Family Medicine BS in Family Nutrition and Exercise Science from Queens College in New York Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian Instructor- Cornell University, Cooperative Extension’s Senior Programs Creator- Bariatric Weight Loss Program (Internal Medicine) Member- American Dietetic Association, Long Island Dietetic Association, and the Greater New York Dietetic Association Past work credits- Good Samaritan Hospital, Pilgrim State Psychiatric Hospital, Nursing Homes, and Huntington and Bay Shore School Districts, and Franklin General Hospital (NY) Author- Nutrition Handbook (to be published soon), various newsletters and articles, quoted in "Teen Vogue Magazine" Dietitian and Wellness Coordinator- "The Rock Health & Fitness Club" Instructor- Silver Sneaker’s Program- "The Rock Health & Fitness Club" Private Nutrition Counselor
	James Stevens MS, RD "Losing weight is about eating less in a healthy way, not just eating less." - James Ph.D. Candidate, Colorado State University MS in Human Nutrition, Colorado State University BS in Human Nutrition, UMass Amherst Registered Dietitian Instructor - Colorado State University Sports Dietitian - Colorado Premier Training Former consultant at Canyon Ranch Health Resort Member - American Dietetic Association Member - North American Association for the Study of Obesity Member - Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists Working Group Member - Sports Dietetics-USA Co-Editor - Sports Dietetics-USA Research Digest Scientific abstracts presented at annual conferences of the American Dietetic Association, the North American Association for the Study of Obesity, and the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Research - Effects of plant based omega-3 fatty acids on obesity, insulin resistance, inflammatory markers, and cardiovascular disease risk factors. Quoted in Bicycling magazine and author of numerous web articles pertaining to sports nutrition
	Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD LD "Permanent lifestyle changes must be made for successful weight loss, long-term weight maintenance and good health." - Kim BS in Technology (Dietetics) from Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 1986 Registered Dietitian Ohio Licensed Dietitian Nutrition Entrepreneur- Owner and Operator of Private Consulting Practice, "Nutrition Focus" Author: "The Everything Nutrition Book" (Adams Media 2003) "Gluten Free for a Healthy Life" (New Page Books 2003) "The Everything Pregnancy Nutrition Book" (Adams Media 2005) "The Weight Loss Motivator" online ebook (Information Net Source Corp.) Contributing author- Women’s Health & Fitness Magazine, Her Sports Magazine/Online Newsletter, Bally’s Total Fitness Magazine, and Looking Good Now Magazine. Weight Loss Dietitian- Clinical Weight Management Creator- The Fitness Clinicä- (Plan for Successä Weight Management Program) Acting Corporate Dietitian- Lifestyles Technologies, Inc. (specializing in Weight Management Software) Weight Loss/Nutritional Counselor- Lady of America Fitness Center Resident Online Nutrition Expert: All Experts/www.AllExperts.com Pregnancy.org/www.Pregnancy.org Former National Corporate Weight Loss Dietitian- Health Management Group (Physicians Weight Loss Centers of America, Inc., Form YOU 3 International, Inc., Diet Center Worldwide, Inc.) Former Food Service Director/Registered, Licensed Dietitian- Manor Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Member: American Dietetic Association (ADA) ADA Practice Group, "Nutrition Entrepreneurs"
	Kathy G. Wise, RD, LD, LDN, CPT "If you yearn it, you have to earn it and then burn it." - Kathy That is my philosophy for maintaining a healthy weight and total wellness. Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Akron Masters studies in Exercise Physiology, University of Akron Associates in Business, Summerset County Community College Certified Health Promotion Director, Cooper Institute, Dallas, Texas Certificates, and advanced studies: Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Wellness Coach, Weight Management and Eating Disorders, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Diabetes Management, and Sports and Cardiovascular Health and Wellness Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian Licensed Dietitian and Nutritionist Guest Lecturer - Kent State University and University of Akron Professional Affiliations American Dietetic Association WELLCOA (Wellness Council of America) American College of Sports Medicine National Speakers Association and Ohio Speakers Forum Nutrition Entrepreneurs, DPG American Diabetes Association SCAN, Sports, Cardiovascular and Nutrition & Wellness Author Fun with Food: LR Publishing Quick, Convenient and Health Meals Healthy Meal Planning: Fitness Quest Contributing Author Tony Little's -Thermoburn Wellness and Weight Loss System, Low Fat & Healthy Cooking with Chef Miles, Tampa, Florida Spokesperson/Speaker Bureau: Roche Laboratories, Inc. Bayer Diagnostic, Bayer Corporation Best Food International American Heart Association Nova-Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Got Milk Campaign Cranberry Institute Professional Experience: Corporate and Individual Health and Wellness programs, Health and Fitness, and Professional Weight Management, Wellness Coaching Lecturer Nutrition & wellness consulting company, providing innovative solutions for better health. Co-developer New Weigh Weight Management program and developer of the Cholesterol Connection program
	Kellilyn Worley, MS, RD, LD "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Confucius MS in Family and Consumer Sciences with a Nutrition Emphasis, Lamar University BS in Dietetics, Brigham Young University Registered Dietitian Licensed Dietitian Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management Owner/Founder of Nutrition Solutions, Beaumont, TX Member of Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group Member and committee member of Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group Member of American Dietetic Association Member of Texas Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Nutrition consultant at local nursing homes Menu developer/manager for SureQuest Systems, Inc Former Clinical Dietitian, Dallas, TX and Beaumont, TX Ran 2 half-marathons and several 5K and 10Ks