About the Founder- Gina M. Crome, M.S., M.P.H., R.D.

Gina is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise and a Registered Dietitian. She holds a dual Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology as well as a Masters in Public Health Nutrition from Loma Linda University whereby she received the Selma Andrews Award for Excellence and Professionalism. Gina has worked to help people seeking to gain a better quality of life for over 20 years. She has struggled most of her life with her own weight, thus allowing her the compassion and understanding for those who are seeking answers. Throughout her career, she has worked with a number of individuals with issues directly affecting their self-esteem and ability to fully enjoy life. Gina has appeared live on Good Morning America Show and her story has been featured in several media venues.

Training and Diplomas
• Registered Dietitian (R.D.), Commission on Dietetic Registration, December 2010
• Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) Major-Nutrition, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda: June 2010
• American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.) Personal Training Certification February 2006
• Master of Science (M.S.) Major-Clinical Psychology, California State University Los Angeles: June 1992

Accolades and Appearances
• YWCA Women of Achievement Awards, June 2010
• Selma Andrews Award for Excellence and Professionalism, May 2010
• University of Redlands, Employee Wellness Program, November 2009
• Shape Magazine, March 2007
• Richard Simmons PBS Weight Loss Success Special, September 2006
• Richard Simmons “Lighten Up” Sirius Satellite Radio, June 2006
• Weight Watchers Video Production “Success Stories,” May 2006
• American Council on Exercise Website Feature Story, April 2006
• San Gabriel Valley Tribune, March 2006
• Pasadena Star News Feature Article, March 2006
• Whittier Daily News Feature Article, March 2006
• Good Morning America, January 2006

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