Jo Elen has been educating patients on holistic lifestyle and dietary choices for over 25 years. She graduated from UCLA in 1979 with a BA in Psychology and completed her certification as a Nutritional Consultant in December of 1982.
As Behavioral Health Educator for Health Management Resources, Jo Elen has helped guide many clients with weight and obesity problems to lifestyle, behavioral and dietary changes. The result is successful weight loss and healthier living.
An accomplished lecturer, she has presented at conferences in both the United States and Canada to educate health care practitioners as well as the public on achieving healthy weight loss and optimal body weight maintenance.
As part of the Optimal Fitness Team, she has co-authored a nationally distributed DVD and workbook, helping people develop a practical diet and exercise program which can be incorporated into their lifestyle.
For the past 5 years, Jo Elen has practiced as a Nutritional Consultant in Integrative Medicine, Endocrinology and Pediatrics. She has counseled individuals with autoimmune diseases, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, overweight problems, allergies, hypothyroidism and gluten sensitivity.
Jo Elen is very pleased to be associated with Dr. Sciabbarrasi in his Integrative Medicine practice and brings a wealth of experience and insight to this work. In addition to the areas of expertise already mentioned, Jo Elen also brings adept and savvy insight on detoxification, supplements, exercise and stress reduction.
Optimal health. Optimal living. These are the goals achievable in your partnership with Jo Elen Gidish.
Keith Cohen is a Certified Hellerwork Practitioner and educator. He was first exposed to deep tissue bodywork 25 years ago. Keith spent more than ten years at the Arica Institute, a school of the human potential movement, learning and facilitating bodymind awareness techniques. He was concerned mainly with developing an understanding of the human psyche from the intellectual, emotional and physical point of view. 