Advisors

Meet Fitness Expert - Lisa Avellino

Being in the fitness industry for more than 20 years as a certified personal trainer/instructor/health club owner, Lisa Avellino has listened to the needs of thousands of clients. They all wish for the personal trainer, the personal nutritionist, the personal empowerment coach, the personal image consultant, the personal shopper –and medical supervision – all under one roof.

Meet Nutrition Expert - Sharon Zarabi

Sharon Zarabi is a Registered Dietitian (RD, CDN) and certified personal fitness trainer (International Fitness Professional's Association). She earned a bachelor's degree from New York University in 2005, in Nutrition and Dietetics. Most recently, Sharon attended Long Island University – CW Post, to obtain her certification as a Registered Dietician in 2006, by completing a dietetic internship with master's credits.

Meet Owner - Mitchell R. Suss

Mitch Suss is an entrepreneur who was born and raised in the Bronx. He has dedicated his life to helping others, and does so with unbridled enthusiasm and good humor. He believes that every patient needs to be their own health care advocate, and that a multidisciplinary approach is the key to successful weight loss. "When you ask questions you get answers, and when you ask better questions, you get better answers," Mitch says.

Meet Image Expert - Linda Arroz

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Linda Arroz is a noted lifestyle consultant whose expertise encompasses the convergence of fashion, fitness, wellness and beauty with technology.

Meet Empowerment Expert - Cher Ewing

Cher Ewing is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach specializing with LAP-BAND/REALIZE Band patients. As a Coach, she helps clients going through the weight loss process gain personal empowerment as they lose weight. As a Weight Loss Surgery patient herself, she knows about the trials and tribulations her clients face day in and day out.

Melting Mama

Meet Bariatric Blogger - Melting Mama melting-mama

A loyal wife, dedicated mother of four and an influential blogger, Beth is known as "Melting Mama" in the weight loss community and blogging communities. Beth inspires those around her with her wisdom, irreverent humor and wit.

Success Stories

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Seth Weiner
Toms River, NJ

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Scarsdale, NY

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Santa Fe, NM

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Staten Island, NY

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Honorah
Bronx, NY