Experts
Meet Calorie Count's staff of professionals and lifestyle experts and click their photos to learn about their philosophies of healthy living.
Specialist:
Physician
Kate Grosssman
Dr. Grossman received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and her B.A. in human biology from Stanford University. Before joining About.com, Dr. Grossman was a clinician at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, where she also completed her residency.
Mary has been a registered dietitian/nutritionist since 1977. She received her undergraduate degree in Food and Nutritional Science from the University of Rhode Island, and her master's in Public Health from the University of Minnesota. She received her clinical training at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston.
Jennifer used nutrition and exercise information from the Web to drop almost 50 pounds in a little over a year. She hopes to lose at least 25 more pounds and will share her experiences with you as she continues her own weight loss journey.
Shereen enrolled at Northwestern College of Chiropractic where she attained her doctorate degree in chiropractic. Shereen also completed post-doctoral training in natural medicine, nutrition and internal disorders, which led to her becoming a diplomat of the American College of Chiropractic Internists.
Matthew Tiemeyer, MA, is a counselor in private practice in the Seattle, Washington area. He specializes in treatment of eating disorders, sexual abuse, and relationship issues. Matthew works with teens, adults, and couples who seek to reclaim the strength and desire that they know is missing from their lives.
Fiona is an experienced researcher and editor who spent nine years working for The Economist, a highly respected current affairs and business magazine. She has also researched and contributed to a number of other publications, including The Economist's Pocket World in Figures series, and The Battle for Scotland by Andrew Marr.
Diana's love of and experience with cooking is lifelong. She was introduced to the culinary arts by her grandfather, a chef who cooked at farms, resorts, and restaurants throughout Maine. On the Web, Diana has been an active participant in food forums, and mailing lists for many years.
Richard N. Fogoros, M.D. practiced and taught clinical cardiology for 20 years, directing cardiac electrophysiology at the University of Pittsburgh, and then at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. He was listed in Best Doctors in America from its inception until he retired from practice.
Cathy has 10 years of research, clinical, and teaching experience in the field of complementary and alternative medicine. In addition to her experience in private practice, she has consulted for the spa industry on wellness programs. Cathy is the author of more than 300 original articles on complementary and alternative medicine.
Robin Elise Weiss, BA, ICCE-CPE, CLC, CD(DONA), LCCE, FACCE is a childbirth and postpartum educator, certified doula, doula trainer, lactation counselor, and proud mother of seven beautiful children. Robin is also a freelance writer and lectures across the country on pregnancy and healthcare topics.
Paige Waehner is an ACE certified personal trainer and freelance writer with more than twelve years of exercise experience. She trains clients in-home in the Chicagoland area (through Homebodies) as well as online at PlusOneActive.com. Paige has written articles for "Desert Paradise," "Pregnancy Magazine," "Runner's World" and many other fitness websites, newsletters and magazines.
Deb has been an RN since 2000. She has worked in pediatrics, cardiology and palliative care. She is a Healthcare Professional Member of the American Diabetes Associaton and a registered advocate for improving diabetes care for everyone who has been touched by diabetes.
Heather Wootton Corley is a freelance writer and mother with an active interest in new baby products and product safety. Since her daughter was born in 2001, Heather has navigated toy stores, kids clothing shops and baby products aisles in search of the perfect baby items, and now hopes to make those product decisions easier on other parents, friends and relatives of babies from birth to age four.
After extensive reconstructive surgery to repair problems caused by childbirth related pelvic inflammatory disease or PID, Tracee was able to successfully carry her son to term, giving birth to her son in 1987. Much of her knowledge is based on personal experiences with issues such as obesity, pregnancy complications, PMS, hypertension, hysterectomy, and adoption as she is both an adoptee and a reunited birth mother.
Ann is a Yoga Alliance Certified instructor having completed a six-month, 200-hour training course emphasizing philosophy, anatomy and history and an additional workshop on teaching Prenatal yoga. She also has an MFA degree in Studio Art from the University of Texas at Austin.
Jennifer has worked for a number of years as a Pathologists' Assistant, where she has encountered the damaging, and sometimes deadly, effects of high cholesterol and heart disease in many of her patients. She currently holds an adjunct faculty appointment at a local private college.
Laura Dolson has a B.S. in physical therapy, a M.A. in clinical psychology, and most of a PhD in psychology, part of which involved research in online communication. This blend of medical background and research has given her the knowledge and skills to pursue a longtime hobby of analyzing medical studies.
Terry quit smoking on October 29, 2001. She got involved with the Smoking Cessation Forum at About.com just a few days later, where she found the help she needed to quit smoking for good. As Guide to About.com Smoking Cessation, she now works to help others quit smoking by providing the education and support necessary for successful recovery from nicotine addiction.
Before coming to About.com, Stephanie Brown spent four years at iVillage Parenting (formerly ParentsPlace.com) and was a pioneer in the field of online communities. Prior to and since leaving that position in 2000, she has filled many roles working with young children and parenting her son.
Mark Stibich, PhD, is a behavior change expert with experience in helping individuals with make lasting lifestyle changes. He works with companies in Houston, Texas, and with individuals from around the world to help people make lasting changes to their habits. Vitality Skills is Dr. Stibich newest venture which will provide online tool to help people make gentle, lasting change.
Craig A. Weber, M.D. is a physician and researcher in the field of hypertension genetics and inherited anesthetic sensitivity. Through projects funded by the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Weber is actively engaged in research aimed at discovering the links between genetics, high blood pressure, and other physiological traits in an attempt to make surgery and post surgical recovery safer for the population at large.
Wendy Bumgardner is a certified marathon coach, RRCA and ASEP. She served eight years on the board of the largest organization of walking clubs in the USA, the American Volkssport Association. She has walked over 1100 10-kilometer events, finished five marathons, 2 Breast Cancer 3-Day Walks, 1 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. In addition, she has been a trailmaster for dozens of walking events, organized a large walking convention, and serves on the Vancouver Discovery Walk committee.
Dr. Iannelli currently has a private Pediatrics practice in a suburb of Dallas and he is an associate professor of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Soutwestern Medical School. He is also the webmaster and creator of keepkidshealthy.com, a web site for medical and parenting advice.
Jesslyn has been an avid runner for many years, spending the last 7 years going to seminars and classes on proper form, injury prevention, and women-specific running topics. She's coached beginners and long-time runners alike, for everything from starting a walking/running program for fitness to training for marathons and Olympic triathlons.
Dr. Lipps has 20 years of research, teaching and clinical in experience in the field of kidney disease and high blood pressure. He is in the process of forming the Advanced Kidney Care Institute, an organization whose key mission will be to encourage early evaluation and treatment of kidney disease and high blood pressure.
Marguerite has studied and taught various types of exercise and dance for over 20 years. Her experience includes Pilates, modern dance, yoga, and many kinds of body-mind integrative therapies. She teaches private Pilates mat sessions with a focus on modifications for those who are beginning Pilates or have special physical concerns.
Patient advocate and writer Mary Shomon started her career as a communications consultant, and has since transformed her own health struggles into a mission to serve her fellow patients with thyroid, autoimmune, metabolic and weight loss challenges. She was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis in 1995.
Paul Rogers is a qualified personal trainer with a background of participation in a wide range of sports over many years including track sprinting, triathlon, marathon, hockey, tennis and baseball, and including some coaching. He specializes in nutritional aspects of weight training and bodybuilding and pursues additional interests in the application of strength training to lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
Elizabeth Scott is a life coach, writer, wife, mother, pianist, karate enthusiast and Mensa member who has spent the past eleven years working with a variety of types of people on stress management, personal growth, and emotional, financial and physical health.
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