Qualifications and Background
Kelly Calabrese
- Wellness Educator
- Natural Medicine
- Integrative/Biochemical Nutritionist
- Author/Speaker
| Office Location and Mailing Address | Optimal Wellness Solutions 5195 Sevenoaks Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80919 |
| Web Sites | www.optimalwellnessllc.com |
| fitfocus@qwestoffice.net | |
| Membership in Professional Associations |
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Education
| Bachelor of Science Business and Dance State University of New York, Brockport, NY |
Master of Science Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology Indiana University, Bloomington, IN |
| Clinical Nutrition Internship 900 Hours The Institute for Health Realities |
Pikes Peak Community College Colorado Springs, CO Course work in Biology and Chemistry |
| Clinical Nutrition Certification Boards Post Graduate Studies-Clinical Nutrition |
University of Colorado Colorado Springs, CO Course work in Nutrition |
| Board Certified Clinical Nutrition Certification Boards 2007/2012/2017 |
Employment
| May 2005 – Present | Optimal Wellness Solutions LLC Colorado Springs, CO Founder Integrative/Biochemical Nutritionist, Wellness Educator, Lifestyle Consultant |
| January 2009 – February 2014 |
Apex Energetics National and Local Convention Representative |
| August 2009 – December 2011 | Pikes Peak Community College Colorado Springs, CO Adjunct Professor Health and Wellness |
| January 2009 – June 2009 | Apex Energetics Colorado Springs/Denver, CO Educational Lecturer |
| January 2008 – December 2008 | Pikes Peak Community College Colorado Springs, CO Adjunct Professor Human Nutrition |
| January 2005 – May 2012 | Pikes Peak Community College Colorado Springs, CO Adjunct Professor Physical Education |
| February 1997 – July 2010 | Fitness Focus, LLC Colorado Springs, CO Founder Physical Fitness Educator, Personal Fitness Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Contributing Editor |
| April 2006 – October 2007 | Colorado Institute for Massage Therapy Colorado Springs, CO Academic Personal Training Instructor Fitness Therapy, Nutrition, Hands on |
Dental and Medical Seminars
| Treating Dental Toxicity Colorado Springs, CO Matrix, Inc. October 3-5, 2002 |
Interpreting Follow-Up Blood Chemistry Values Colorado Springs, CO Matrix, Inc. July 17-19, 2003 |
| Free Radical Therapy Improving Treatment Outcomes by Supporting the Body’s Design Colorado Springs, CO The Institute for Health Realities May 12-14, 2005 |
Management of Asthma and Allergy Colorado Springs, CO Quest Diagnostics April 3, 2006 |
| Functional Nutrition Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics December 7, 2006 |
Functional Endocrinology Denver, CO Apex Energetics March 31-April 1, 2007 |
| Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics April 20, 2007 |
3-D Energetics Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics July 10, 2007 |
| Functional Endocrinology Case Studies Westminster, CO Apex Energetics July 21-22, 2007 |
Beyond Nutrition Denver, CO Apex Energetics August2, 2007 |
| Enzyme Essentials Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics August 17, 2007 |
Functional Blood Chemistry Westminster, CO Apex Energetics March 29-30, 2008 |
| Autoimmune Thyroid Denver, CO Apex Energetics April 10, 2008 |
Clinical Pearls 1, 2, 3, 4 Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics April-August 2008 |
| Strategies for Respiratory Health Englewood, CO Apex Energetics June 6, 2008 |
Emotions The Psychosomatic Connection Denver, CO Apex Energetics August 1, 2008 |
| The Role of Clinical Nutrition in Pre & Post Traumatic Care Baltimore, MD IAACN Seventeenth Annual Scientific Symposium September 4-7, 2008 |
Introduction to Neurochemistry Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics September 18, 2008 |
| Neurotransmitters and Brain Westminster, CO Apex Energetics October 18-19, 2008 |
Autoimmune Physiology Denver, CO Apex Energetics November 6, 2008 |
| Functional Endocrinology Case Studies Denver, CO Apex Energetics December 17-18, 2008 |
Restoring Gastrointestinal Health Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics January 15, 2009 |
| Restoring Gastrointestinal Health Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics January 15, 2009 |
The Impacts of Estrogen on the NeuroEndocrine-Immune Axis Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics April 9, 2009 |
| Linking The Signs Denver, CO Apex Energetics April 18-19, 2009 |
Applied Brain Concepts & Clinical Nutrition Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics June 18, 2009 |
| 20 Core Principles of Functional Endocrinology Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics July 9, 2009 |
Learning and Memory Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics August 27, 2009 |
| Introduction to Neurochemistry Denver, CO Apex Energetics September 10, 2009 |
The Effect of Gastrointestinal Integrity on Total Body Health & Well Being Phoenix, AZ IAACN Eighteenth Annual Scientific Symposium September 17-20, 2009 |
| Applied Brain Concepts/Clinical Nutrition Denver, CO Apex Energetics October 8, 2009 |
Neurotransmitter & Brain Westminster, CO Apex Energetics October 17-18, 2009 |
| Thyroid-Brain-Immune Denver, CO Apex Energetics November 5, 2009 |
Autoimmune Thyroid Research & Practice Updates Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics December 9, 2009 |
| Thyroid Principles & Case Studies Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics January 8, 2010 |
The Neuro Endocrine-Immune Axis of Andropause Denver, CO Apex Energetics February 4, 2010 |
| Selective Detox and Drainage Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics April 8, 2010 |
Pain Relief laser Therapy Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics May 13, 2010 |
| The Impacts of Estrogen on the NeuroEndocrine-Immune Axis Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics June 3, 2010 |
Reading The Signs Denver, CO Apex Energetics June 19-20, 1020 |
| Functional Endocrinology Broomfield, CO Apex Energetics July 10-11, 2010 |
The Neuroendocrine Immune Axis Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics September 16, 2010 |
| Self-Perpetuating Neuroendocrine-Immune Stress Cycles Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics October 6, 2010 |
Autoimmune Regulation by the Nitric Oxide & Glutathione Systems Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics November 4, 2010 |
| The Role of Adrenal Dynamics in Functional Medicine Denver, CO Diagnos-Techs November 10, 2010 |
Mastering The Thyroid Denver, CO Apex Energetics January 14-16, 2011 |
| Understanding the Complexity of Gluten Sensitivity Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics February 17, 2011 |
Breaking the Complex Web of Leaky Gut Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics March 10, 2011 |
| The Brain-Immune Axis Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics May 19, 2011 |
Renewing The Aging Brain Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics June 23, 2011 |
| Reclaiming Vibrant Health: Molecular Perspectives For Living Younger Longer Baltimore, MD IAACN Twentieth Annual Scientific Symposium August 18-20, 2011 |
Neurochemistry of Childhood Brain Developmental Disorders Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics September 15, 2011 |
| The Neuroendocrine Immunology of Perimenopoause Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics November 17, 2011 |
The Neuroendocrine Immunology of Andropause Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics January 12, 2012 |
| Environmental Toxicity and Neuroendocrine-Immune Wind-Up Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics March 8, 2012 |
The Evolution of Nutrition Therapies Colorado Springs, CO Xymogen April 12, 2012 |
| The Inflammatory & Autoimmune Signaling Systems Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics July 12, 2012 |
The Evolution of Nutrition Denver, CO Xymogen July 26, 2012 |
| Autoimmune Triggers of Gluten Sensitivity Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics August 30, 2012 |
Mastering Functional Blood Chemistry Denver, CO Apex Energetics November 2-4, 2012 |
| The Effects of Collagen Repair Greenwood Village, CO Xymogen November 15, 2012 |
NeuroEndocrine Immunology of Blood Glucose Issues Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics January 17, 2013 |
| Integrative Healthcare Symposium New York City, NY February 28-March 2, 2013 |
NeuroEndocrine Immunology of Exercise Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics May 16. 2013 |
| The Gut Triad Denver, CO Xymogen July 25, 2013 |
NeuroEndocrine Immunology of Environmental Triggers Denver, CO Apex Energetics August 10, 2013 |
| Early Signs of Brain Degeneration Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics October 3, 2013 |
Fingernail and Tongue Analysis Colorado Springs, CO Healing By Divine Design May 13, 2014 |
| The Belly Fat Effect Denver, CO Xymogen June 5, 2014 |
Seeking Focus/Attention Colorado Springs, CO Metagenics July 1, 2014 |
| The Energy Symposium: Restoring Daily Energy Production for Healthy Epigenomics IAACN 23rd Annual Scientific Symposium New Orleans, LA September 3-6, 2014 |
Science and Connection: A New Era of Integrative Health and Medicine American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine Annual Conference San Diego, CA October 26-30, 2014 |
| Preventive Biochemical Interventions & Novel Therapeutic Overtures in Those with Cancer IAACN 24th Annual Scientific Symposium Minneapolis, MN August 19-22, 2015 |
The NeuroEndocrine Immunology of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Colorado Springs, CO Apex Energetics November 12. 2015 |
| Fwd Allergies & Sensitivities in the new Millennium Apex Energetics Colorado Springs, Co February 25, 2016 |
Evolution In Nutrition Xymogen Denver, Co March2, 2016 |
| Herbal Solution for Stress & Aging Standard Process Colorado springs, Co March 10, 2016 |
Old Wine in New Skins Functional Medical Approval to Detoxification Blogenetix Denver, Co April 21, 2016 |
| A New Paradigm of Insulin Resistance Blogenetix Denver, Co May 26, 2016 |
Burnout: The intimate connection between Adrenal Physiology & Blood Sugar Management Blogenetix Denver, Co July 21,2016, 2016 |
| Nutritional Support for Endocrine Balance Standard Process Colorado Springs, Co July 28, 2016 |
Renovation of the structural Integrity of the Human Body through Biomolecular Interventions Beyond the Collage Connections IAACN 25th Annual Scientific Symposlum Jacksonville, Fla August 13th, 2016 |
| Assessing Symptom Survey Your Patient Care Standard Process Colorado Springs, Co August 25, 2016 |
Food Sensitivities- Hormone Connection Apex Energetics Colorado Springs, Co November 10, 2016 |
| Heart Triad- Rate, Rhythm, Tone Standard Process Colorado Springs, Co November 10, 2016 |
The Functional Medicine Treatment Approach Deconstructed Biogenetix Denver, CO January 12, 2017 |
| Infertility And PCOS…Tricks of Trade Biogenetix Denver, CO February 9, 2017 |
Nutritional and Herbal Strategies for Critical Systems Standard Process Colorado Springs, CO March 2, 2017 |
| Food Allergies and Sensitivities in the New Millennium Apex Energetics Colorado Springs, CO May 25, 2017 |
The Future of Insulin Resistance Biogenetix Denver, CO June 10, 2017 |
| Solving the Disease Crises caused by Toxic Environment 24 hours 3-Day Conference IAACN October 2017 |
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| Infectious Disease: The Influence of Clinical Nutrition on Outcome IAACN 27th Annual Scientific Symposium Plano, TX October 11-13, 2018 |
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| Immunization, Inoculation or Vaccination: Navigating Consequences with Clinical Nutrition IAACN 28th Annual Scientific Symposium Plano, TX October 24-26, 2019 |
Teaching Presenter
| IAACN Vaccine Injury Plano, TX October 2019 |
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| International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation 21st Annual Patient Conference Nutrition and Autoimmune Disease October 2018 |
Apex Energetics Blood Nutrition Denver, CO June 25, 2009 |
| Arthritis Foundation Physiology of the Biochemistry Colorado Springs, CO June 6, 2009 |
Apex Energetics Functional Endocrinology Colorado Springs, CO June 3, 2009 |
| Apex Energetics Functional Endocrinology Broomfield, CO March 4, 2009 |
Apex Energetics Functional Endocrinology Denver, CO January 29, 2009 |
| Lifestyle Management Associates Nutrition for Health and Fitness Professionals Denver, CO September 20-21, 2008 |
MERIC-Medical Education Research Institute of Colorado “Fitness and Nutrition” Colorado Springs, CO April 20, 2008 |
Speaking Engagements
| Ocular Metastatic Cancer Foundation Nutrition for Ocular Health On-line Presentation May 27, 2021 |
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| Longevity Care Clinic Detoxification & Nutrient Efficiency Colorado Springs, CO May 15, 2021 |
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| Prospector’s Association Gut/Brain Connection Colorado Springs, CO May 11, 2021 |
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| Prospector’s Association COVID Vaccine is Not a Vaccine Colorado Springs, CO January 19, 2021 |
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| Eat Healthy Summit What is a Biochemical Nutritionist? International Web Interview August 10-14, 2020 |
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| Prospector’s Association Impacts of COVID-19 & Your Health Colorado Springs, CO June 25, 2020 |
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| Inspired Wellness What Would It Take To Be Great Colorado Springs, CO January 14, 2020 |
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| Intl. & Amer. Academy of Clinical Nutrition Vaccine Injury Plano, TX October 26, 2019 |
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| Prospector’s Association Metabolic Insufficiency Due to Dental Health Colorado Springs, CO June 12, 2019 |
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| Women, Wine, & Wellness Hormone Balance Can Change Your Life Colorado Springs, CO December 12, 2018 |
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| Intl. Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Found. Nutritional Awareness in Autoimmunity Raleigh/Durham, NC October 26, 2018 |
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| Prospector’s Association Live Vibrantly Pain & Medication Free Colorado Springs, CO May 20, 2018 |
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| Nate’s Wellness Clinic Hormone Balance & Thyroid Disease Woodland Park, CO February 4, 2018 |
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| Prospector’s Association Misconceptions of Food Labels Colorado Springs, CO July 15, 2017 |
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| Prospector’s Association Auto-Immune Disease and Prevention Colorado Springs, CO June 14, 2016 |
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| Optimal Wellness Solutions Lose Weight without Dieting or Exercise Colorado Springs, CO March 15, 2016 |
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| Optimal Wellness Solutions Thyroid Dysregulation Colorado Springs, CO March 1, 2106 |
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| Optimal Wellness Solutions Hormone Imbalances Colorado Springs, CO February 15, 2016 |
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| Holistic Networker’s Association Hormone Balance Colorado Springs, CO September 17, 2015 |
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| Prospector’s Association Toxicity and Disease Colorado Springs, CO July 28, 2015 |
Prospector’s Association Health in General Colorado Springs, CO January 14, 2014 |
| Healing By Divine Design-Dr. Smith Blood Sugar Disorders Colorado Springs, CO May 27, 2014 |
Healing By Divine Design Adrenal Dysfunction Colorado Springs, CO May 21, 2014 |
| Radio 101.3 KFEZ ProsOnCall-News Talk Radio Colorado Springs, CO May 12 and May 29, 2014 June 2, 2014 |
Fox 21 News National Hamburger Month Colorado Springs, CO May 5, 2014 |
| Fox 21 News Better-For-You Easter Recipe Colorado Springs, CO April 18, 2014 |
Healing By Divine Design Hormone Dysregulation Colorado Springs, CO March 11, 2014 |
| Depression Bipolar Support Alliance Brain Dysfunction Due to Liver Toxicity Colorado Springs, CO March 3, 2014 |
Prospectors Association Integrative/Biochemical Nutrition Colorado Springs, CO January 28, 2014 |
| Unity Church in the Rockies Hormone Balance Colorado Springs, CO July 15, 2013 |
Fitbody Studio A New Way To Look At Your Health Colorado Springs, CO February 19, 2013 |
| Thrive Health Systems New Year, New You Colorado Springs, CO January 16, 2012 |
Sportfitraining Center New Year, New You Colorado Springs, CO December 12, 2011 |
| FOX 21 “Flu Vaccines & Autism” Colorado Springs, CO November 29, 2011 |
FOX 21 “Optimal Health From the Inside Out” Colorado Springs, CO July 26, 2011 |
| Thrive Health Systems “Environmental Impacts & Toxic Exposure” Colorado Springs, CO August 1, 2011 |
Senior Center “Cause & Effects of Diabetes” Colorado Springs, CO June 28, 2011 |
| Thrive Health Systems “Weight Loss & Anti-Aging” Colorado Springs, CO June 27, 2011 |
KRDO Talk Radio (Live) Healing Radio – The Healing Center “What To Do When it Hurts Everyday” Colorado Springs, CO Part I April 29, 2011 Part II May 7, 2011 |
| Raw Food Meet-Up “Eating Raw for Environmental Toxicity” Colorado Springs, CO April 14, 2011 |
Center For Spiritual Living Spirit Women Conference “Healthy Aging” Colorado Springs, CO October 1-2, 2010 |
| Raw Food Meet-Up “Eating Raw for Nutrient Support” Colorado Springs, CO March 4, 2010 |
Center For Spiritual Living Women’s Group “New Year, New You” Colorado Springs, CO January 6, 2010 |
| Metaphysics Meet-Up “Healing Yourself from Within” Colorado Springs, CO November 2, 2009 |
Club at Flying Horse Physiology of the Biochemistry Colorado Springs, CO July 23, 2009 |
| Perfect Fit Wellness Center Fitness and Nutrition Falcon, CO July 2, 2009 |
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage “You Don’t Know How Sick You Are Until You Become Well” Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Monument, CO May 7, 9, 2009 and June 20, 2009 |
| Black Hills Corporation Nutrition and Fitness Monument, CO April 8, 2009 |
Colorado College Nutritional Lifestyle Changes Colorado Springs, CO November 13, 2008 |
| Intellitech Medical Institute Nutritional Lifestyle Changes Colorado Springs, CO November 11, 2008 |
Keller Williams “You Don’t Know How Sick You Are Until You Become Well” Colorado Springs, CO July and September 2008 |
| Better Health Naturally Nutritional Wellness Colorado Springs, CO April 8, 2008 |
University of Colorado Nutrition Club “The Physiology of the Biochemistry” Colorado Springs, CO April 18, 2007 |
| S-CAP Southern Colorado Aids Project “Eating Healthy To Boost the Immune System” Colorado Springs, CO December 5, 2006 |
Holistic Networker’s Association “Six Fundamental Defects for Disease” Colorado Springs, CO October 2005 and July 1998 |
| Unity Church “Eating For the Different Body Types” “Eating For the Different Blood Types” “Living In a Toxic World” Colorado Springs, CO June, July, August 2 |
Channel 11 News “Designing an Effective Fitness Program” “Different Blood Types” “Different Body Types” “Eating Right in a Fast Food Environment” “Prevention for Healthy Living” Colorado Springs, CO May 16, August 22, September 12, October 27, 2000, January 9, 2001 |
| Evans Army Community Hospital “Eating Right and Exercising to Maintain Great Health” Colorado Springs, CO October 13, 2000 |
XPEDX “Working With a Personal Trainer” Colorado Springs, CO September 2000 |
| FOX 21 “Different Body Types” “Different Blood Types” Colorado Springs, CO April 23 and July 23, 2000 |
Christian Women’s Organization “Fitness: What’s It All About?” Colorado Springs, CO March 2000 |
| The Women’s Network “Health and Fitness” Colorado Springs, CO 1998 and 1999 |
Sertoma Club “Health and Fitness” Colorado Springs, CO 1998 |
| Pikes Peak Convent “Health and Fitness” Colorado Springs, CO 1998 |
Fitness Focus, Inc. “Health and Wellness” “Fitness and Nutrition” “Ski Conditioning” Colorado Springs, CO 1997, 1998, 1999 |
| Chamber of Commerce “Exercising For Great Health” Colorado Springs, CO 1997 |
WSI-Medical Staffing Agency “Exercising For Great Health” Colorado Springs, CO 1997 |
Publication Articles
| May 2005 | Exclusively For Women To Buck the System or not – That is the Question |
| May 2, 2005 | The Denver Post Spring Into Summer With a Zest for Health and Fitness |
| December 31, 2004 | Cross-Training Keeps You Fit Year Round |
| September 24, 2004 | This Season, Hit the Slopes Ready to Go |
| April 18, 2003 | Environmental Toxicity: Detrimental to Long-Term Health |
| April 2003 | The Aging Process is All in Your Mind |
| Hormonal Balance for Optimal Health | |
| February 2003 | The Poor Egg Got a Bad Rap |
| December 2002 | Energy Anatomy |
| November 2002 | Heavy Metal Poisoning |
| November 15, 2002 | The Colorado Springs Business Journal Weekend Warrior, Skiers Also Need Conditioning |
| October 2002 | Chelation Therapy |
| September 2002 | The Mercury Connection |
| August 2002 | The Benefits to Bio-Nutrition |
| August 2, 2002 | Free Radical Damage and Oxidative Stress |
| June 2002 | Free Radical and Oxidative Stress |
| April 2002 | Proper Protocols for Amalgam Removal |
| March 2002 | Liposuction-A Detriment to the Physical Body |
| February 2002 | Genetically Engineered Foods |
| January 2002 | How Do Our Hormones Work |
| December 2001 | Do You know What’s in Your Child’s Vaccines |
| November 2001 | Disease and Illness: Free Radicals |
| September 2001 | Ignorance is Bliss |
| August 2001 | Pros and Cons of Fitness Experts and Controversial Issues |
| July 2001 | Environmental Toxicity, Detrimental Issues To Long-term Health |
| June 2001 | It’s Not in Your Mind-So Don’t Put it Off |
| April 2001 | Food Drugs, What are They |
| March 2001 | Eating for Your Type: What’s it all about |
| March 2001 | in biz, The Business Informant Exercising with a Purpose, What Are You Trying to Accomplish |
| February 2001 | Eating and Exercising for the Different Blood Types |
| January 2001 | Exercising for the Different Body Types |
| March 2000 | Let a Pro Guide You through Your Fitness Training |
| August 21, 1999 | Can One Be Fit, But Overweight |
| January 1, 1999 | Fitting an Exercise Plan into a Busy Schedule |
| December 1, 1998 | Achieving a Healthy Body |
| November 3, 1998 | Fit or Fat |
| December 1997 | The Beacon Get A Jump Start on Fitness during the Holidays |
| November 21, 1997 | Staying Fit Through the Holidays |
| August 22, 1997 | A Healthy Body and What You Need to Know To Achieve It |
Research Review
| March 2007 | The Treatment and Prevention of Breast Cancer with Co-Enzyme Q 10 |
Volunteer in Community
| Special Olympics Colorado Volunteer Coach in Tennis June 2015-Present |
Court Appointed Service Advocate SEPT Facilitator January 2013- May 2015 |
| Ecuador Relief Fundraiser “Save The Rain Forest” June 18, 2010 |
Rockrimmon Church Fundraiser Coordinator 2008-2009 |
| Unity Church in the Rockies Activities Coordinator/Annual Health Fair Fundraiser Coordinator 2002-2006 |
Court Appointed Service Advocate Fundraising for Karen Hilborn 1998-2002 |
| Colorado Springs Sister Cities Home Stay, Fundraising 1998-2002 |
Young Entrepreneurs Association (Formerly Young Women of the West) Mentor Internship Program 1998-1999 |
| Junior Achievement Educator/Teacher Mentor Program 1998-1999 |
Project Redirect Big Sister Program 1997-1998 |