Experience Summary

President and Founder, who has devoted a 25 year career to health & wellness consulting, health & fitness industry standards of care and safety, and nutritional assessment.

Expertise in sales, developing and administering fitness and wellness programs and services including personal training with regard to strength/resistance/core-stability/cardiovacular training, Bio Impedance Analysis (BIA), biomechanics, group classes such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Cycle/Spin, Kickboxing, Kung-Fu (combat/self-defense), health & nutritional assessment and counseling, the 21 day body detox diet for colon cleansing and healthy weight loss, dietary planning, life coaching, healthful cooking classes and educational workshops.

Qualifications

·         Studied at the Richardson Kung-Fu Academy since 1995

·         Certified A.A.A.I/I.S.M.A Yoga instructor since 1999 Hatha and Ashtanga styles

·         Tai Chi instructor

·         Certified Physical Fitness Specialist (PFS) since 1998 The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research in Dallas

·         Certified Resist-A-Ball Instructor since 2001 Basic Training and Dynamic Flexibility

·         Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) since 2001. Trained by Greg Roskopf, Biomechanics consultant for the Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, and the Utah Jazz.

·         RTS-1 Advanced Biomechanics Trainer since 2001. Taught by course originator and biomechanics expert Tom Pervis.

·         Certified PTPT Advanced Biomechanics Trainer since 2002.

·         Certified Nutritional Consultant (NC) by the Global Institute for Alternative Medicine, studying the philosophy of wellness through Spiritual and Holistic healing.

·         Certified Detoxification Specialist since 2007 by Standard Process.

Employment

Mind Body Soul Proactive Health and Wellness, LLC 2001-Present                         Dallas, TX

President

·         Established MBS as a self-directed, in-home, on-site health and wellness consulting service that focuses on our client’s complete health and well being.

·         Design, administer and manage expansive fitness programs including personal training with regard to strength/resistance/core-stability/cardiovascular training, Bio Impedance Analysis (BIA), biomechanics, group classes such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Cycle/Spin, Kickboxing, Kung-Fu (combat/self-defense), health & nutritional assessment and counseling, the 21 day body detoxification diet for cleansing and healthy weight loss, life coaching, healthful cooking classes and educational workshops.

·         Coordinate program assessment efforts between MBS and other network health care practitioners such as chiropractors, Naturopathic Doctors, mind/body psychologists certified life coaches and massage therapists, as well as recruit, train, schedule and supervise associate personnel.

·         Coordinate and lead nutrition, health and wellness seminars for a wide range of audiences such as residential communities and luxury hotels.

·         Appear as a guest expert on talk-radio programs to discuss advanced health topics, including hormonal imbalances and depression.

·         Developed and maintain an ecommerce-ready website, http://www.mindbodysoul.us, to nationally market MBS, promote products and services, and provide online support for the menu of fitness programs provided by the company.

Onsite Health, Fitness & Wellness Consultant, 2009-present                              Dallas, TX

·         Subcontracted by Gables Residential Inc. to Integrate the Mind Body Soul Proactive Health & Wellness System within their residential community for both its future and existing resident base. 

·         Offer a customizable wellness program to residents; including Personal training with regard to strength/resistance/core-stability/cardiovascular training and Bio Impedance Analysis (BIA).

Onsite Health, Fitness & Wellness Consultant, 2008-present                              Dallas, TX

·         Subcontracted by Trammell Crow Realtors (TCR) and Riverstone Residential Group the Alexan Fitzhugh to Integrate the Mind Body Soul Proactive Health & Wellness System within their residential community for both its future and existing resident base. 

·         Offer a customizable wellness program to residents; including Personal training with regard to strength/resistance/core-stability/cardiovascular training, group classes such as Poolside Yoga-Chi, Spin, Boot camp, Kick boxing, Healthful cooking classes, Massage Therapy, Life Coaching, and monthly nutrition and wellness seminars.

Expert Witness, 2008-2009                                                                            Dallas, TX

·         Hired by Dallas based law firm to testify in a civil court case with regard to fitness industry standards of care and safety for personal trainers.

Online Nutritionist - George Dejohn, 2006                                                                            Dallas, TX

·         Contracted to answer email questions regarding the 21-Day Body Detox Diet program and to provide dietary recommendations, supplementation modifications, manage post-Detox supplementation and dietary protocols, and recommending yearly Detox scheduling for clients.

Personal Trainer – Gold’s Gym, 2005-2008                                                                          Dallas, TX

·         Hired by Gold's gym to provide personal training, Yoga class instruction, nutritional health and wellness assessments/consulting, and core-stability/high-intensity circuit training.

Resident Trainer, 2002-2005                                                                          Dallas, TX

·         Subcontracted by Gables Residential Properties to provide personal training, nutritional health and wellness assessments, monthly health and wellness seminars and weekly group exercise classes such as Yoga, high-intensity circuit training, Kung-Fu, Tai Chi and Boot Camp to community residents.

Resident Trainer, 2002-2005                                                                          Dallas, TX

·         Subcontracted by Trophy Fitness Club to provide personal training, nutritional health and wellness assessments, monthly health and wellness seminars and weekly group exercise classes such as Yoga, core-stability/high-intensity circuit training to community residents and members.

Planet Oxyzone, 2004                                                                                   Dallas, TX

Resident Nutritionist and Spa Manager

·         Hyperthermic Oxygen & Ozone Therapy (H.O.T.) is ostensibly one of the most regenerative health, beauty, and anti-aging therapies for the 21st Century, possessing a multitude of applications ranging from weight loss to skin rejuvenation.

·         Duties included general management, nutritional health and wellness assessments, program design, supplementation recommendations, monitoring of Ozone sessions, recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervision of personnel, and product/service sales.

Larry North Fitness, 1998-2002                                                           Highland Park, TX

·         Duties included personal training, teaching yoga, personal training sales, and assessments/program design for new members.

·         Selected to run in-house workshops for personal training staff in Texas and Florida locations on new-member assessment protocols and personal training sales as a reward for enthusiasm and efforts to refine training and sales techniques.

·         Won “Trainer of the Year” in 2000 and was personally responsible for selling over $110,000 of personal training and over $350,000 throughout 4 years of employment.

Education (114 total college credits)

Ferris State University, 1986-1989                                                           Big Rapids, MI

·     BS - Pre Medical curriculum (full time 3 years)

·     Courses in:
Advanced Algebra & Analytical Trigonometry
Advanced Composition
Analytical Geometry & Calculus 1/2
Biology
Biomedical Ethics
English 1/2/3
Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication
General Botany
General Inorganic Chemistry 1/2/3
General Chemistry 3
Human Physiology/Anatomy 1/2/3
Human Sexuality
Intro Basic Microbiology
Intro Business
Intro General Psychology
Medical Terminology
Organic Chemistry 1/2/3
Principles of Genetics
Zoology

Macomb Community College, 1989-1990                                            Sterling Heights, MI

·     Courses in:
Anatomy/Physiology
General Biology I
General Microbiology
General Chemistry II

Oakland University, 1990-1992                                                           Rochester Hills, MI

·     BSN - Nursing Curriculum (full time 2 years)

·     Courses in:
Effective Communication Clinical Practitioner
Foundations Contemplative Psychology
Health Assessment
Intro European History Sin 1715
Intro French Language/Culture
Intro Medical Microbiology
Intro Professional Nursing I & II
Life-Span Development Psychology
Medication Administration
Nutrition
Pharmacology in Professional Nursing

 Additional qualifications

·     From 2007-2008 attended monthly nutritional seminars, at Parker College of Chiropractic, led by Standard Process’ territory rep Curt Hamilton ND CCN. 

Topics of discussion included: 
Symptom Survey Analysis with regard to the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)   Sympathetic/Parasympathetic dominance
Dysglycemia
Cardiovascular
Biliary/Liver
Digestive
Endocrine
Vitamin/mineral deficiencies

·     Other areas of study included:
ADD
ADHD
Cancer
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Depression
Diabetes
Estrogen Dominance
Fibromyalgia
Geriatrics
Heart Disease
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hyper/hypothyroid
Hypoadrenia
PMS
Product knowledge/utilization for such disorders