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Academy Medical is proud to feature some of the finest instructors on the seminar circuit. You can be sure when attending an Academy Medical seminar, you're not just earning key credits toward your professional career, but you're also gaining introspective advice and information from highly respected leaders in their field.  You'll find more information about some of our featured instructors below.
Paula Ackerman, MS, RD, CDE
Ms. Ackerman earned a Bachelor of Science in dietetics with a minor in science and food service administration from Central Michigan University. She completed a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition at Rush University in 1993.

Ms. Ackerman has 20 years of experience as a clinical dietitian and diabetes educator working in a variety of setting including large in-patient, teaching hospitals; community hospitals; county health departments and outreach networks. She currently serves as the coordinator of a disease management program and medical nutrition services for a community hospital and is also the diabetes educator responsible for community and professional diabetes education for a regional outreach network. Ms. Ackerman is also an experienced lecturer, presenting educational programs in a variety of settings

Her professional associations include the Michigan Organization of Diabetes Educators, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the American Diabetes Association.
Valerie Bishop-Greenberg, PhD, MS, BS
Ms. Bishop-Greenberg earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Fitness Management from the University of Texas, Masters of Science Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology from the University of North Texas and a PhD in Health Education from Texas Woman's University. She is an experienced clinician with over 20 years in the fitness industry including 10 years as the Director of a Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Wellness program at one of the largest programs in the Dallas/ Fort Worth area which offered Phase I, II and III programs.

She currently works as a consultant to hospitals, planning wellness and fitness facilities, as well as assisting corporations and schools develop health risk appraisals including program planning, implementation and evaluation. Ms. Bishop-Greenberg also continues to hold a position with a large medical center as an exercise physiologist with Phase II and phase III programs and is a health instructor at a local community college. She is also affiliated with the ACSM and the AACVPR and a published author of continuing education programs.


Celestine Braxton, RN, BSN, MS
A widely sought-after national educator, consultant, and practicing clinician. Ms. Braxton's workshops promise participants the most advanced, leading-edge tools to enhance quality patient care, comply with regulatory demands, and offer optimal management strategies for any sedation practice setting. Ms. Braxton hails from Pittsburgh, PA. where she is an Ambulatory Care Manager, and was recently responsible for an Outpatient Surgical Unit, Endoscopy Unit and Preadmission Testing. She has also managed a Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Infusion Center during her tenure.

Ms. Braxton is the founder of the Ambulatory Nurse Managers of Western PA, which has represented the needs of twenty-two hospitals since 1986. During that time she has presented associated topics throughout the region and has provided a forum that supported education and networking for the development of efficient and effective ambulatory practices. Recently, Ms. Braxton led a task force that developed sedation policies, competencies and performance improvement programs for a noted Eastern healthcare facility. Ms. Braxton's wealth of experience and education combine dramatically in offering a workshop meant to educate, motivate, and re-energize today's healthcare provider.


Linda L. Callahan, CRNA, PhD
A Professor in the Department of Nursing at California State University in Long Beach, CA, Dr. Callahan received her nursing education at Rockingham Community College, Wentworth, North Carolina, and her anesthesia education at the Anesthesia Program for Nurses at North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina. The recipient of a BS in Biology from Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina, a MA in Education, and a MS in Nursing from California State University in Long Beach, California, she received her PhD in Educational Research and Evaluation from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida in 1994. In the summer of 2003, Dr .Callahan was a fellow in the Genetics Institute of the National Institute of Nursing Research/National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland.

Dr. Callahan has a broad base of practice experience as an educator, clinician, administrator, and consultant. She has written numerous publications and is widely known as a continuing education lecturer in the field of anesthesia, pain management, and the sciences. She is a Past-President of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. Dr. Callahan remains clinically active, and enjoys teaching both in the college classroom as well as her nationally presented seminars.


Marli J. Carlson, BA-BPA, RD, CDE
A Certified Diabetes Educator and registered dietitian with a Bachelor of Science degree with a coordinated program in Dietetics and a Bachelor of Business and Public Administration from the University of North Dakota. She has over 13 years of experience as a diabetes educator. Ms. Carlson has been a National Lecturer and Content Expert with Academy Medical Systems for over 4 years. She has also been a guest lecturer in various academic settings and provides continuing education programs for nurses and dietitians for the Upper Peninsula Diabetes Network of Michigan.

Ms. Carlson is a Diabetes Program Coordinator for a hospital and physician's office based practice. She is also a insulin pump trainer and has been wearing a pump for several years. Her seminars include an advanced level approach to a variety of topics including oral hypoglycemic medications, injectable medication options for treatment of diabetes, carbohydrate counting, insulin pumps and new technologies.


Renee Cordrey, PT, PhD(c), MSPT, MPH, CWS
Renee brings 14 years of wound care experience to her presentations. In addition to her extensive clinical experience, in 2000 she earned a Masters in Public Health from UCLA focusing on health education and health promotion. She is currently working on her PhD at Nova Southeastern University, where she is studying the impact of emotional stress on chronic wound healing.

Currently, Renee is the Wound Care Coordinator at St Francis Hospital in the Los Angeles metro area. Her responsibilities include patient care, staff education, policy writing, performance improvement, program development and quality assurance. She teaches wound care in the Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate programs at three local universities.

Renee is a frequent speaker on wound care topics and has published several book chapters and articles in peer reviewed journals. She is board certified in wound care through the American Academy of Wound Management (AAWM). Her professional affiliations include the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC), the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Wound Care Global Alliance, and serves on the Wound Management Steering committee for Health Volunteers Overseas. She has served two terms as a member of the AAWC board of directors and edits their website www.advancingthepractice.aawconline.org. She was also named an AAWC Distinguished Member in 2007.


Olga Cotera, JD, RN, BSN, MHM
A current health educator, consultant & author, healthcare professionals from over 4,000 hospitals nationwide have participated in her seminars in nearly 100 cities over the past twenty years.

Ms. Cotera brings to her workshops a rich, multidisciplinary background, both supervisory and educationally, in various healthcare settings including critical care units, maternal child health, quality management and managed care. She also brings to her audience many years of medical record review experience in the areas of legal, healthcare auditing, and utilization/case management /discharge planning.

Ms. Cotera is currently a candidate for the Juris Doctorate Degree and is a member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants as well as the American Association of Nurse Attorneys. She is also a member of ANA, ACCN, FNA, FURA and is President of the consulting firm of Olga Cotera & Associates, Inc.


Kim E. Eppen, PhD, MA, MPT
Kim E. Eppen, PhD, MA, MPT has over 20 years of experience in the exercise field including the position of Senior Physical Therapist - Cardiopulmonary Division of a large Midwestern University Hospital, for the last 11 years. Her Current Academic Appointments include: Adjunct Faculty for the University of Iowa's Doctorate in Physical Therapy Graduate Program with primary involvement in the Cardiopulmonary Therapeutics and Health Promotion Courses. She has also served as a guest lecturer for specific topics in the Cardiopulmonary Therapeutics Course at several other MPT/DPT programs. Dr. Eppen is currently a preceptor for undergraduate students in Sports, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies Department; for MPT students and DPT students in various academic institutions; and has served as an advisor for MPT/DPT research projects.

Dr. Eppen has presented at a variety of CEU seminars and workshops, is a published primary author in an academic, peer-reviewed publication, and most recently (2007), co-authored a chapter in a book on Obesity and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (in publication). In addition to her academic instruction Dr. Eppen has also been an invited guest speaker/presenter for professional associations (APTA, AACVPR, and IACPR). Her professional affiliations include the APTA - Cardiopulmonary Section. She is also a current member of the AACVPR (American Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab) and IACPR (Iowa Association of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab). Dr. Eppen completed her PhD in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science in the Fall of 2007.


James Scott Ferguson, M.D.
Dr. Ferguson earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX. After completing Fellowships in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Research at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Internal Medical he has served as an Associate, Assistant Professor, Staff Physician and currently as an Associate Professor at the University. He also is the Co-Director of Interventional Pulmonology with the Department of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Ferguson has extensive experience in classroom and clinical teaching, has presented at numerous Institutional Conferences and Invited Lectures and has served as primary or contributing author of more than 35 scholarly publications, books and abstracts.


Steven Greenwell, MS
An experienced clinical exercise physiologist and national educator, Mr. Greenwell has over 14 years in fitness and wellness with a specialty in the area of cardiopulmonary rehab. As a supervisor of a hospital-based cardiopulmonary rehabilitation & wellness program, he was responsible for program development and staff training which included the implementation of a multi-disciplinary student internship program. Mr. Greenwell is well versed in exercise testing and prescription, from testing human performance for the athlete to developing detailed exercise prescriptions for special populations.

He currently works for a large, progressive cardiology practice where his responsibilities have included performing diagnostic stress tests. Mr. Greenwell received his undergraduate degree from Murray State University in Exercise Science and completed his graduate work at the United States Sports Academy. He has taught at the university level and has been an instructor for the American College of Sports Medicine.


Douglas B. Hornick, M.D.
Dr. Hornick obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from St. Lawrence University and his Doctor of Medicine degree from University of Maryland, School of Medicine. After completing clinical and research fellowships in Pulmonary Diseases at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics he has held a variety of positions with the University including Associate, Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and currently as Professor, Clinical.

He also currently services as the Director of Pulmonary Outpatient Clinics, Director of TB Chest Clinic, Director of Clinical Services and Medical Advisor to Respiratory Therapy Department, UIHC. Dr. Hornick has presented more than 35 continuing education presentations since 2000 and has been the primary or contributing author of 50 scholarly publications, books, abstracts, and reviews.


Chuck Kitchen, MA, BS, ACSM Exercise Specialist, FAACVPR
Mr. Kitchen has over 13 years experience in the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation field including all aspects of Phase I – IV. He earned his Masters in Health & Exercise Sciences with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1995 and his Bachelor of Education Studies from the same university in 1993.

Recently Chuck has begun developing a new Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Program for an established southwestern medical center which will open later this year. His recent clinical experience in the Cardiopulmonary Rehab field includes one-on-one patient education, performing graded exercise testing, recruiting and training interns in the area of exercise science, directing the External Counter Pulsation (ECP) program, and directing a Cardiac Rehab program. He also has extensive experience working with patient populations including those with congestive heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, diabetes, orthopedic limitations and obesity.

Chuck is active in the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation on the state and national level as well as the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine, His experience as an instructor includes developing and presenting lectures at a local community college, providing training for staff development purposes, and individual and group patient education settings.


Jane Knipper, RN, MA, FAACVPR
An experienced clinician, educator and public speaker. She has over 30 years of experience in the nursing profession. Her background includes: general medical & respiratory critical care nursing, staff education, and pulmonary rehabilitation, as well as college and graduate college level teaching on respiratory related topics. Ms. Knipper is currently the coordinator of a pulmonary rehabilitation program in a large Midwestern university affiliated hospital.

Ms. Knipper is active in the American Assoc. of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. She is also active in the state affiliate society, the Iowa Association of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, currently serving on the board of directors, Chair of the Standardization Committee, and Co-Chair of the Reimbursement Committee. Ms. Knipper’s enthusiasm for improving the quality of life for those with pulmonary disease and her easy-going presentation style will make for a dramatic day of learning.


Stuart Kopps, MS, RCEP, RD
An experienced clinical exercise physiologist and registered dietitian, Mr. Kopps shares over 9 years of experience in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation in addition to health & wellness programs. He has extensive state of the art knowledge in all areas of exercise, nutrition, cardiac rehabilitation, and wellness. Mr. Kopps utilizes his unique training in the combined areas of physical activity, diet, and weight management to offer workshop participants a rare and comprehensive insight focused on practical applications.

Academically, Mr. Kopps received both his BS degree in nutrition and MS degree in exercise science from Western Illinois University. He currently works as coordinator of a Midwestern hospital in both the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab programs keeping them compliant with both Medicare and AACVPR guidelines for program certification. He is also responsible for creating and instituting effective weight loss protocols for clients involving nutrition, exercise and behavior modification.


Donna Lester, RN, PHN, BSN, CCM

Ms. Lester earned her AS in Nursing from Long Beach City College, her BSN from California State University, Long Beach and has been a Certified Case Manager for 14 years.

Ms. Lester currently holds the position of senior nurse consultant, specializing in case management of occupational and non-occupation head injury, catastrophic injury and disease, neurological and orthopedic disorders and life care planning for adults and pediatrics. She has also served as the Director of Continuum of Care; Vice President of Clinical Operations for National Case Management/CIAS; Utilization Review Specialist/Human Resources Department; Utilization Review Department Assistant Manager; Public Health Nurse; and Staff Nurse. She is an invited speaker by professional associations on the topic of Outcomes Assessment and is a published author of a scholarly report in a peer-reviewed, academic journal.



Patricia Lounsbury, RN, BC, BSN, MEd, CCRN, FAACVPR

Ms. Lounsbury is an Advanced Practice Nurse and Program Director of a Cardiovascular Health, Assessment, Management and Prevention Service at a large midwestern university hospital. After earning a Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree with Honors she went on to complete a Master of Education (MEd) degree at Iowa State University. She has over 35 years nursing experience and is board certified in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Critical Care Nursing and is certified in ECG Interpretation Proficiency: Advanced by the Marriott Heart Foundation. Ms. Lounsbury is also a fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and the American College of Cardiovascular Nursing (ACCN).

An invited international lecturer, Ms Lounsbury has delivered over one hundred presentations on a variety of cardiac topics to regional, national and international conferences, universities and currently serves as an adjunct instructor, University of Iowa, College of Nursing and Emergency Medical Services. She has also authored and coauthored articles in peer-reviewed, professional journals, as well as abstracts, book reviews and poster presentations. Ms. Lounsbury has also coauthored two books on Cardiac Rhythm Disorders.



Karen Lui, BSN, MS, FACCVPR

Karen Lui is an RN and exercise physiologist, currently employed by GRQ Consulting, LLC as a legislative and regulatory analyst for a health care consulting firm that specializes in the needs of pulmonary and cardiac professional and patient organizations. Prior to this, her experience included 9 years directing hospital-based cardiac rehabilitation programs, 15 years directing cardiology practice-based cardiac rehab programs, cardiovascular screening programs, and a physician-based InterVent risk education program.

Karen has been very active with the American Association for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), serving on numerous committees throughout the years, 12 years on the Board of Directors, including the 2004-2005 President. In addition to several publications, she is very active as a presenter on various cardiac and pulmonary issues throughout the country.



Tim Maynard, MS, BS
A published diabetes educator and international conference and university lecturer with over 16 years of experience in hospital based diabetes and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs. He has developed and presented seminars for Academy Medical Systems for over five years, speaking to a variety of topics including Diabetes Trends and Clinical Findings, The Metabolic Syndrome, New Treatment Guidelines for pre-diabetes and diabetic’s with CVD, The Role of Aerobic and Strength Training for Special Populations.

Mr. Maynard has been associated with the AADE (American Assoc. of Diabetes Educators), having earned a certification as a diabetes educator (CDE) in 1988, is the past-instructor Exercise Course for ASIDE and is a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for The Diabetes Educator journal. Mr. Maynard is also associated with the ACSM as a certified clinical program director, lecturer and is a member of ACSM National Committee for the Certification and Registry Board. He earned his BS from IL Wesleyan University in Secondary Education and his MS degree from the US Sports Academy in Health Fitness Management. Mr. Maynard currently directs an AACVPR Certified Cardiac Rehab Program.


Karen M. Preston, PHN, MS, CRRN, FIALCP
Ms. Preston earned her BSN from Mercy College of Detroit, her MS - Nursing from Arizona State University, and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Life Care Planners. She is also a Certified Registered Rehabilitation Nurse, with specialized training in Spinal Cord and Brain Injury and a Certified Public Health Nurse.

Ms. Preston currently serves as a senior consultant for a case management and life care planning consultant firm and is an associate professor and instructor for several universities. She has also served as a Director of Professional and Clinical Services; Quality Assurance Manager; Rehabilitation Supervisor, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Coordinator; Community Health Nurse; Health Maintenance Nurse; and Public Health Nurse. In addition to her academic instruction Ms. Preston is also an invited international guest speaker and consultant for professional associations and health care agencies. She has authored or co-authored 14 scholarly articles published in academic, peer-reviewed journals. Ms. Preston's professional affiliations include Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, International Academy of Life Care Planners, American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, Association of Workers' Compensation Professionals, Case Management Society of America, American Nurses' Association - California, Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing; and the Journal of Life Care Planning Editorial Board.


Bill Priest, BS, BA, MS
Bill Priest, MS holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology and an undergraduate degree in Business Management and Corporate Wellness. He has over 20 years of experience in the health, fitness and rehabilitation industry. Bill has managed cardiac rehabilitation programs at community hospitals and academic health centers. He is a past president of the Minnesota Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. He has also taught graduate level cardiac rehabilitation courses to students at the University of Minnesota.

Bill has presented at numerous regional and national meetings of professional organizations including the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and the American College of Sports Medicine. Bill is currently the Director of Operations and Finance for a midsized hospital in Minnesota.


Gregory A. Schmidt, M.D.
Dr. Schmidt received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude from St Louis University and his Doctor of Medicine Degree, Honors from University of Chicago. He completed a Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Chicago and served there as an Instructor, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and Clinical Anesthesiology, Professor of Medicine and Anesthesiology as well as Director of Critical Care Training Program (Fellowship), Assistant Medical Director, Respiratory Therapy, Director of Academic Programs – Section of Pulmonary & Critical Care, and Director of Medical Intensive Care Unit until 2005.

Dr. Schmidt has held the position of Professor of Medicine with the University of Iowa, Department of Internal Medicine, since 2006. He has served as a lecturer in over 20 educational presentations and courses and acted as primary author or contributing author to more than 135 scholarly publications, books, abstracts and reviews


Rose Seholm, RN, MSN, FAACVPR
Rose was the Director of a hospital-based outpatient department that included Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab, Heart Failure Monitoring, Healthy Heart Exam screenings, Diabetes Education, Home Oximetry Monitoring, Community Fitness Program, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and a Home Health Cardiac Rehab Integration program for 20 years. She also served as co-chair of the hospital’s Patient Education Committee, and served on committees such as the Business Plan Task Force and Cardiac Service Line, as well as implementing the research and development of a hospital-wide Customer Service Excellence initiative.

Rose holds a Masters Degree in Nursing Leadership and received her Cardiac Rehab Nurse Certification through the ANCC. She has been active in her regional professional association as a founding member and past president of the Northwest Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab. She also served the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab as co-chair of both the Public Education and Marketing committees for 5 years. She also had the honor of participating as a Cardiovascular Health Fellow through the AHA Health Forum. She has presented at numerous local, regional, and national meetings of professional associations.


Hollie Smith, BS, PT, CWS
A national health professions educator, consultant and lecturer. Ms. Smith has over 11 years experience in wound care. She is currently Program Director of the Wound Management Center that she opened in 2000 and has experience in all settings including acute, inpatient and outpatient, home health and skilled nursing. She also does consultation work in all settings.

Ms. Smith has been a guest lecturer for various universities on wound care as well as providing continuing education programs for West Tennessee Healthcare. She graduated from the University of Tennessee, Memphis with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. She is a Certified Wound Specialist and is an active member of the American Academy of Wound Management, American Physical Therapy Association and Tennessee Physical Therapy Association.


Norma M. Sparso, RN, BSN, MBA, Ph.D.
A national health professions educator, consultant and lecturer. Dr. Sparso brings to this workshop a rich, multi-professional background including a former position as Field Representative with JCAHO. Within the hospital setting, her positions have included Vice President of Patient Care, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Assistant Administrator. Dr. Sparso is currently on the faculty at the Hartford Graduate Center where she teaches Quality Improvement in Healthcare.

Academically, she received her Doctorate Degree in Health and Human Services from Columbia Pacific University, her MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and her BSN from Southern Connecticut State College. Dr. Sparso is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Organization of Nurse Executives, and formerly served on the President’s Council of the National Association of Quality Assurance Professionals.


Debbie Strong, MBA, LDN, RD

Ms. Strong has over 10 years working within the cardiac rehabilitation, weight management and wellness setting and serves as a full-time Cardiovascular Dietitian assessing and recognizing the special needs and behaviors of cardiac populations while advising them according to their individual needs. Debbie has assisted with a hospital partnership known as Good & Hearty (creating AHA-approved menu selections) with a world-renowned restaurant in the New Orleans area. Until recently Debbie managed a physician-directed, university-based weight management program focusing on areas such as preventive health, community nutrition classes, medical risk reduction and bariatric clinics, and corporate wellness.

Debbie has been featured in such publications as Shape, Fitness, Health, Self, WebMD, Cooking Light, Woman’s World, Associated Press, The New York Times, Turner South, and local television news broadcasts. Debbie obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. In addition, she received a Masters of Business Administration Degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama. Debbie has a certificate of training in Adult Weight Management from the American Dietetic Association.



Karl W. Thomas, M.D., F.C.C.P.
Dr. Thomas obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Williams College and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Johns Hopkins Schools of Medicine. Since he completed Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowships in 2001 at the University of Iowa he has held the position of Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Clinical and currently as Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, Clinical.

Dr. Thomas has presented in more than 90 continuing education programs and educational lectures for healthcare professionals including medical student, residents and fellows. He has also served as the primary and/or contributing author for over 25 scholarly publications, books, abstracts and reviews.


Jackie Storm PhD, CNS
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Jackie Storm is an educator, counselor, public speaker, and author. She is a New York State licensed Nutritionist, and is nationally certified by the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists (American College of Nutrition.) Her bio appears in numerous editions of the Marquis Who's Who, including the most recent edition of Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare.

Jackie has 35 years of counseling, teaching, writing, and health education experience, plus 18 years of experience teaching at college level. For 12 years she was heard regularly on New York Radio, first hosting a 2-hour Saturday morning call-in show, and later as the writer and performer of On Fitness, health education spots heard 12 times per month. Her articles have appeared in Women's Sports & Fitness, New Body, Prevention's Lose Weight Guidebook, and Grolier's The New Book of Knowledge. She has also been a contributing reviewer to the Journal of Nutrition Education.

Jackie graduated Cum Laude from New York University, and was the recipient of The Founders Day Award for outstanding scholarship. Her professional affiliations include the American College of Nutrition, the American Nutraceutical Association, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

She also teaches continuing education seminars for health professionals for Academy Medical Systems, and for fitness professionals through National Fitness Trainers Association. Her practice specialties include Clinical & Behavioral nutrition, Eating disorders, Sports Nutrition, and Alternative Medicine..


Cindy Van Steelandt, PT, CWS
Ms. Van Steelandt is currently developing and implementing an evidence-based, multidisciplinary Wound and Skin Care Program for a 300-bed urban trauma facility. She draws from her extensive past experience which includes 8 years at a 300-bed acute care facility where she designed, implemented and was involved with the administration of a research-based Wound and Skin Care Program, utilizing techniques from sharp debridement to the latest advanced modalities.

Ms. Van Steelandt is also an Adjunct Faculty Member of California State University, Long Beach where she has developed and presented lecture and lab instruction for post-graduate students in a program entitled, “Current Concepts in Wound Healing”. She has been a lecturer for Academy Medical Systems for three years.

She has been a Certified Wound Specialist since 1998 and was awarded the Best Practices Award, for Outstanding Use of the HCFA Quality Indicators in the field of Skin Care by the California Healthcare Association in 2000. Ms Van Steelandt has been a member of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care, since 1996.


Donna Williams, RN, MS, CRRN-A
Ms. Williams earned her BSN with a minor in Psychology from California State University, Humboldt and her MS – Med/Surg Nursing with a minor in Administration; sub-specialty: Rehabilitation from Loma Linda University.

For the last 10 years Ms. Williams has worked in the private sector as an Advanced Practice Rehabilitation Nurse Specialist Consultant in the life care planning and case management fields. She has also served in a variety of positions including Director of Staff Development; Case Manager Consultant; Rehabilitation Nursing Supervisor; Rehabilitation Clinical Coordinator and Director of Education; Clinical Instructor; Cardiology/Neurology Head Nurse; and Clinical Specialist for Med/Surg Units. Ms. Williams is also an invited international speaker for seminars, sponsored by professional associations and healthcare agencies, on topics including clinical rehabilitation, rehabilitation concepts and case management. Ms. Williams professional affiliations include Case Management Sociaty of Nursing, and Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.



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