THE SWW® TEAM

  • ANNIE DIXON - SWW Health Coach

    ANNIE DIXON

    DIRECTOR, SWW® LIFESTYLE PROGRAM, EXECUTIVE & INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH, M.S.

    Annie has a long history with SWW® and has worked with hundreds of clients to achieve their goals as an Integrative Wellness Coach as well as a NASM-certified personal trainer. Annie offers a dual approach for clients focusing equally on nutrition and fitness as she believes they are the foundation for achieving optimal health.

    Annie is Sarah’s right hand as they host the SWW Method group coaching program 3X per year, and she heads the SWW® Lifestyle Coaches to ensure client success and progress. Annie acts as the liaison between clients and the SWW® doctor partners to guarantee the very best of care and attention. 

    Annie believes in using data including CGMs, Body composition scans, Oura/Whoop to track client progress and adjust the plan in real time. Her favorite SWW tip is to close the kitchen as soon as you finish dinner so you start your overnight fast!

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • Nutritious Life Master Certified by Keri Glassman, MS, RDN
    • Certified Personal Trainer National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
    • Board Certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners
    • Completed The Plant Fed Gut Online Course by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI
    • M.S. Speech-language Pathology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  • MEGAN B GROVER - SWW Health Coach

    MEGAN B GROVER

    DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION & RESEARCH, INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH, M.S.

    As the Director of Education & Research, Megan drives the internal education for coaches and external education for clients. Megan specializes in stress, adrenal dysregulation, autoimmunity, and gastrointestinal concerns. She uses her extensive experience to help clients support their stress response and provide them with the necessary knowledge to advocate for their health.

    Megan has been teaching and practicing nutrition for the last decade. Most recently she has worked as a professor of human anatomy, human physiology, and human nutrition and is currently an online lecturer for the Nutrition Therapy Institute in Colorado. She believes it is essential to focus on balanced solutions for healing the body by consuming whole foods, utilizing specific herbs, and calming an overstimulated nervous system. 

    Megan currently lives between California and NYC loves to spend her free time running, traveling, and enjoying simple pleasures. Megan’s favorite wellness tip is to learn how to listen to your body. If you are exhausted, allow your body to rest rather than running it into the ground. When you feel good, get in that long run or hard HIIT workout. Your body is always talking to you - you just need to listen. 

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • Master of Medical Science (MMedSci / MS) in Human Nutrition, the University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England 2011
    • Bachelors of Science: Biology, Waynesburg, University 2009
  • RACHEL BEARD

    DIRECTOR OF THE SWW METHOD® PROGRAM

    Rachel is responsible for hiring, training, and overseeing all aspects of the SWW Method coaching team. Rachel is skilled at helping women achieve their fitness and nutrition goals using motivational coaching techniques and tailoring recommendations to meet clients where they are in their health journey. She believes we should move and fuel our bodies differently each day because the variety keeps us engaged and inspired.

    Rachel finds a community of people working on their individual goals at their own pace while cheering each other on to be incredibly empowering. She brings her passion for group coaching to the SWW® Alumni program by helping clients continue their SWW®education while also collectively learning from shared experiences.

    She lives outside of Chicago and loves cooking family-friendly meals that support sustainable healthy habits. Her favorite SWW tip is to double your protein portions when you’re cooking dinner so you always have accessible leftovers.

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • Health Coach Certification, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
    • Certified Group Fitness Instructor (ACE, Schwinn)
    • B.A. English, Wake Forest University
  • AZI AHMADI

    REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST, M.S.

    Azi is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of diverse clinical experience including specialty certifications for diabetes care and sports performance. Azi started her career in a hospital setting where she learned how to implement prompt and appropriate nutrition protocols to correct nutritional imbalances for recovery from illness and surgery. Azi believes that a holistic approach to health and wellness is paramount and possible through the power of functional nutrition.

    Azi lives in Florida where she is an avid runner and yoga enthusiast. She strives daily to practice the habits she recommends to her clients. Her favorite SWW step is alkalizing to help with inflammation and support improved digestion.

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • M.S, Clinical Nutrition, New York University  
    • B. S, Exercise Physiology, Springfield College, Springfield MA 
    • Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City, Internship (1996) 
    • Certification Board for Diabetes Care & Education (CDCES)
  • LAURA BORINSKY

    INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH

    Laura Borinsky is an Integrative Wellness Coach and yoga teacher who is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve optimal health. She takes a holistic approach when working with clients, offering customized nutrition and wellness programs tailored to her client’s specific needs. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, from individuals seeking to optimize health, to those dealing with chronic health conditions. Her goal is to help clients create lasting and sustainable changes without feeling restricted or deprived. Laura works collaboratively with clients to understand their motivation, while also taking complex topics and making them more easily digestible so that clients understand why they’re doing what they’re doing. 

    Laura lives in Miami where she spends her free time practicing yoga, playing tennis, or swimming at the beach. Her favorite SWW Method step is to have a protein-packed mini-meal at 4 pm to help cut back on mindless afternoon snacking.

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • M.S. Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health, Maryland University of Integrative Health
    • Health Coaching Certification, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
    • 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training
    • B.A. in Art History, Tulane University
  • MEGAN CASSELMAN

    INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH

    Megan is an Integrative Wellness Coach as well as ACE-certified personal trainer and certified Yoga instructor. She helps her clients overcome physical and mental stresses so they can best promote this balance and synergy using nutrition, movement, mindset, and lifestyle strategies.

    Megan’s passion for holistic wellness began while managing her own health crisis with an autoimmune diagnosis. Frustrated with conventional treatment options, she sought holistic care, nutrition, and lifestyle practices to find her way back to whole health. This experience sparked her passion to help others to do the same.

    Megan lives in Colorado where she enjoys skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and spending time in nature. Her favorite SWW tip is to close the kitchen by 7:30pm and to take SWW Restore every evening to prioritize an amazing night’s sleep. 

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • Certified Nutrition Therapy Master, Nutrition Therapy Institute
    • Primal Health Coach Certified, Primal Health Coach Institute
    • Certified Personal Trainer, American Council on Exercise (ACE)
    • Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher
    • B.A. Sociology, The Colorado College
    • M.A. in Teaching Elementary Ed, The Colorado College
  • MOLLY CUTLER - SWW Health Coach

    MOLLY CUTLER

    INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH, M.S.

    Molly is an Integrative Wellness Coach as well as a certified mat Pilates instructor. She fuses motivational interviewing, nutrition education, mindset work, intuitive eating, and movement to help clients navigate food settings confidently, understand their hunger and fullness signals, make sustainable habit changes for the long term, and ultimately feel their absolute best. 

    Molly’s passion and drive are rooted in her personal experience of living with a chronic neuromuscular condition since childhood and knowing firsthand the power nutrition and lifestyle behaviors can have on the quality of life and health outcomes. Her favorite SWW Method tip is to use SWW Alkalize 2X a day to improve digestion and protect against acidity in the body.

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • M.S. Nutrition & Integrative Health, Maryland University of Integrative Health
    • B.S. Public Health, The George Washington University
    • Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Certification, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
    • Pilates Mat Certification, A La Ligne Method & PhysicalMind Institute

  • STEPHANIE DOUGLASS

    INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH

    Stephanie is an Integrative Wellness Coach who helps people understand the "whys" and "hows" behind their symptoms, cravings, and habits. Stephanie’s passion for outdoor activities is rooted in a childhood spent playing outside. When her father survived a terrible accident, forcing him to undergo innovative surgeries to rebuild his digestive system, Stephanie began to better understand the healing potency of food. Strategic nutrition, combined with integrative therapies led to her father’s recovery, which inspired Stephanie to leave her career path of advertising and fashion and move into the wellness industry.

    Stephanie resides in Connecticut and loves spending time on the beaches of the east end of Long Island or hiking the trails of Acadia National Park in Maine. Stephanie’s favorite wellness tip is to take advantage of the benefits of activity in nature to nurture the mind, body, and soul.

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • Health Coach Certification, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
    • BA English Literature, Kenyon College
  • EMILY EASTMAN

    REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST, M.S.

    Emily is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in nutrition. Her unique career history in hospital care, research, education, and sales gives her a strong foundation to create a personalized healing path for her clients. Emily’s journey to Root Cause medicine started 10 years ago with her own personal health struggles and realization of the limited options available within mainstream medicine.

    She immersed herself in learning Functional Medicine and now uses this approach to support clients seeking a practitioner who listens, tries to “connect the dots,” and advocates for them.

    Emily lives in Missouri and her favorite SWW tip is always MINERALIZE before bed!  This habit supports quality sleep and keeps our nervous systems regulated so you are better equipped to handle stress during the day.

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • Graduate of Functional Nutrition Practitioner Institute
    • Certificate of Training in Integrative and Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy, Next Level Functional Nutrition
    • Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management, Commission of Dietetic Registration
    • M.S. in Dietetics, University of Central Arkansas
    • Dietetic Internship completed, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    • B.S. in Dietetics, University of Central Arkansas
  • DANIELLE ESPOSITO

    INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH

    Danielle Esposito is a Nutritious Life Master certified nutrition and wellness coach, specializing in women over 40.  What began as her own struggles with an eating disorder blossomed into a lifelong mission to help other women feel strong, confident, and beautiful – from the inside out.

    As a woman in her fifties and a mother of four, Danielle knows firsthand the difficulties of navigating health and wellness. From her own experience with gut issues and fatigue during menopause, Danielle understands the subtle changes to bring about a newfound vitality. Operating from a place of curiosity and compassion, Danielle takes an individualized approach to coaching, synthesizing the latest peer reviewed science into accessible steps for a better you.

    Danielle lives in Connecticut where she enjoys weight-lifting, Soul Cycle, and Burn by Mandy. Danielle’s favorite SWW step is hydrating to support digestion and energy levels throughout your day.

    Education and Credentials:

    • Nutritious Life Master Certified by Keri Glassman, MS, RDN
    • M.A Reading Specialist, Teacher’s College, Columbia University
    • BA Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education, Loyola Marymount University 
  • CLAIRE HAGGARD

    INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH

    Claire is an Integrative Nutritionist who focuses on helping her clients feel energized and healthy. She is skilled at helping women overcome stress and overwhelm through fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness. She believes in the motto "everything in moderation" and subscribes to the 80/20 rule that you should eat healthy 80% of the time and let yourself eat what you like the rest of the time.

    Claire has first-hand experience with adrenal fatigue in her 20s and because of this, she hopes to help other individuals live a balanced lifestyle to overcome or avoid chronic stress and the associated symptoms. She has a unique background in biomedical engineering, which allows her to understand the biomechanics and systems of the human body to ensure they are working optimally. 

    Claire lives in Colorado where she enjoys outdoor activities, especially mountain biking and skiing. Her favorite SWW tip is to swap junk food for SWW-approved alternatives in your house. Closing the kitchen is much easier when the temptations are not accessible.

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • Health Coach Certification, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
    • B.S. Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia
  • DENALI LORD

    REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST, M.S.

    Denali is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who believes that wellness is how we exercise, how we rest, sleep, recover, as well as how we take care of our mental health and listen to our body and what it needs. Denali has experience in disordered eating, prenatal and postpartum nutrition, sports nutrition, weight loss, hormonal imbalances such as insulin resistance, diabetes, PCOS, perimenopause and menopause, adrenal fatigue, and thyroid imbalance including Hoshimotos.

    Denali lives in Colorado where you can find her mountain biking, gravel biking, or hiking. Her favorite SWW step is hydrating with a liter of lemon water first thing in the morning- it sets the tone for the rest of the day!

    Education and Credentials:

    • M.S, Auburn University (2012)
    • Dietetic Internship, University of Alabama at Birmingham (2010)
    • B.S, Auburn University (2009)
    • Advanced Hormone Certification, Integrative Institute for Nutrition (2024)
    • Menopause Specialist, Girls Gone Strong (2024)
    • Certified Master Health Coach, Precision Nutrition (2022)
    • Certified Personal Trainer, NASM (2016)
    • Certified 200 Hr. RYT, Radiance Power Yoga Boulder (2015)
  • JOIA MATTHESON

    CERTIFIED NUTRITION SPECIALIST

    Joia is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and certified health coach with extensive training in functional medicine nutrition and women's health. She specializes in metabolic health, hormone health, and perinatal nutrition. She believes that we have an innate ability to heal given the proper support and that all bodily systems are interconnected.

    After hitting a wall with her own health in her early 20s and struggling to find help, Joia began educating herself on nutrition. She eventually went back to school to follow her passion for helping people heal holistically. Joia finds it incredibly fulfilling to guide people towards better health so that they can spend less time battling symptoms and more time living in vitality, purpose, and connection with their loved ones.

    Joia lives in California where she enjoys an active lifestyle of biking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, and pilates. Her favorite SWW step is feast/famine because she feels much more energized and stable throughout the day with a focus on well-rounded meals and the elimination of snacking.

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • Certified Nutrition Specialist® credentialed by the American Nutrition Association®
    • M.S. Clinical Nutrition and Integrative Health, Maryland University of Integrative Health
    • Functional Medicine Nutrition Residency, The How Clinic
    • Health Coaching Certification, Integrative Women's Health Institute
    • B.S. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst
  • GENNA PRELL

    REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST, M.S.

    Genna is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in family nutrition. She believes that moving your body, nourishing your gut, and practicing mindfulness are all interconnected factors of being in touch with your needs. Genna most recently worked at The Renfrew Center of Northern NJ, where she helped women get in touch with their hunger and fullness cues, and normalize eating patterns. 

    Genna lives in New Jersey and loves being outside and connecting with nature to get grounded and recharge. Her favorite SWW tip is hydrating to ensure she has energy to tackle each day feeling her best.

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS: 

    • Registered Dietitian at The Renfrew Center
    • RDN, Dietetic Internship at The College of Saint Elizabeth
    • Corporate Wellness at BMW
    • B.S. Dietetics, James Madison University
    • Studied Global Nutrition, abroad in Switzerland
    • M.S. Nutrition and Food Science (enrolled)
  • BOBBI ROWE

    REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST, M.S.

    Bobbi is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in assisting clients with nutrition challenges rooted in chronic disease or medical complications including insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance, and gastrointestinal disorders. Bobbi completed clinical rotations in both traditional and functional medicine at leading institutions including AdventHealth Avista, Wolfe Functional Medicine, and CU Boulder Sports Performance department.

    As a collegiate soccer player, Bobbi first discovered how fueling appropriately makes a huge impact on athletic performance. She believes proper nutrition combined with sleep and stress management can dictate your health journey at any stage of life. The mind-body connection is paramount for Bobbi; and she helps clients focus on whole foods, movement, and other simple lifestyle changes to bring about positive well-being. 

    Bobbi lives in Colorado where she also teaches barre and yoga. She loves her SWW smoothie to break her fast with ample protein, fat, and fiber. 

    Education & Credentials:

    • Functional Medicine Practitioner Student, Functional Medicine Academy 
    • RDN, Commission of Dietetic Registration
    • Dietetic Internship, Be Well Solutions, Cleveland, OH
    • M.S. Nutritional Science/ Dietetic Studies, San Jose State University
    • B.S. Psychology & Spanish, Vanderbilt University
    • 200-hour yoga teacher certification (RYT)
  • JESS RYBKA - SWW Health Coach

    JESS RYBKA

    REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST

    Jess is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in integrative and functional nutrition. She has a strong clinical nutrition background and years of experience working with specialized nutrition needs in a hospital setting. Jess has also counseled nutrition clients in wellness centers and private practice. Her passion centers around creating lasting behavior change with clients using the evidence-based motivational interviewing (MI) approach. She believes food is medicine — every time we eat is an opportunity to nourish and fuel our body.

    Jess lives in Colorado where she enjoys a naturally active lifestyle including biking, hiking, skiing, and gardening. Her favorite SWW tip is to use the 4pm mini meal so that you don’t graze while cooking dinner and you don’t go into dinner feeling insatiable. 

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
    • Sodexo Dietetic Internship

    • B.S. in Human Nutrition - Dietetics, Metropolitan State University of Denver

    • B.S. in Business Administration – Marketing and Public Communications, American University
  • CHRISTINE SEMPLE - SWW Health Coach

    CHRISTINE SEMPLE

    INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH

    Christine is an Integrative Wellness Coach, an ICF Certified Professional Life Coach, and a NASM-certified Personal Trainer. Having dedicated three decades to the business world in NYC, Christine utilizes her corporate experiences and education to help clients create sustainable, healthy routines to better manage the daily demands of personal/work-life balance. Her passion is helping clients achieve their health goals by integrating and elevating every aspect of life through nutrition, movement, and a positive mindset. 

    A true believer in the SWW A/B workout strategy, Christine alternates weightlifting with running, biking, and yoga. 

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • Nutritious Life Master Certified by Keri Glassman, MS, RDN
    • Professional Certified Life Coach: Life Purpose Institute, International Coaching Federation (ICF)
    • Certified Personal Trainer: National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
    • Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS): National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
    • Behavior Change Specialist (BCS): National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
    • Board Certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners
  • BRIANA WEISINGER - SWW Health Coach

    BRIANA WEISINGER

    INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH

    Bri is an Integrative Wellness Coach and holds certifications in Positive Psychology & Wellness and Body Confidence. Bri’s work is based on two key concepts: bio-individuality and primary food theory. The first encapsulates the idea that everyone is unique and has different needs. The second concept focuses on how aspects of one's life — relationships, physical activity, spirituality, and career either nourish or impede our wellness. Bri’s unique ability to listen, inquire, motivate, support, and educate is a tremendous asset she uses to guide her clients through the process. 

    Bri lives in NYC and loves exploring the newest health-food groceries, restaurants, and art galleries opening in the city. Her favorite SWW tip is to move your body daily by balancing workouts using the SWW A/B workout strategy. 

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS: 

    • Health Coach Certification, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
    • Positive Psychology Coach Certification, College of Executive Coaching
    • Body Confidence & Well-Being Coach Certification, Institute for Body Confidence
  • JANIE WOOD

    INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH

    Janie is an Integrative Wellness Coach who understands first-hand how stress and overwork can disconnect us from our essential vitality. Janie seamlessly integrates this understanding into her coaching, offering an accessible approach to long-term well-being.

    Janie’s interest in movement and nutrition began early in life as she watched her mother struggle with auto-immune disease. In her 20’s, Janie faced her own health challenges. Ultimately a naturopathic nutritionist got to the root of Janie’s issues and she began using food as medicine, combined with meditation and alternative therapies. These transformative experiences fueled Janie’s passion for her career path empowering others to elevate their physical energy, health, and mindset. 

    Janie lives in Los Angeles, where she puts this mindset into practice through her favorite activities: travel, surfing, taking her pup everywhere, dancing, and being with friends. Her favorite SWW tip is staying hydrated - the functional benefits are endless for the mind, body and soul, helping us to feel energized and happy.  

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • Health Coach Certification, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
    • Hormone Health Advanced Certification, Institute for Integrative Nutrition (enrolled)
    • The Professional Business Diploma, Oxford Media and Business School
    • Certificate of Advanced Education in Hormone Health, IIN.
  • SASHA WORNOM

    INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH

    Sasha is an Integrative Wellness Coach with over 25 years of experience offering personal training and nutrition counseling to clients. From developing athletes through aging adults, she guides and educates to optimize their health and wellness potential by leaning on the power of the habit. Her love of motivating clients into strength training for metabolic change is equally balanced by a strong will to create lasting behavioral nutritional change.

    Her interest in nutrition began at the age of thirteen working in a plant-based restaurant and continued into adulthood as a private chef. That early influence carried through her life choices, and today she resides on a farm in Maryland. When she’s not barefoot in the vegetable garden, you can find Sasha shopping at the local farmers market, lifting weights, mountain biking, or catching crayfish with her boys in the river. Her favorite SWW tip is to close the kitchen after dinner to start your overnight fast.

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • B.Sc. Exercise Science, Towson University 
    • Certified Personal Trainer American Council on Exercise (ACE)
    • Completed course Nutrition for Optimal Health and Reversing Disease by Ph.D. Brian Clement
  • SHADAE ZAMYAD - SWW Health Coach

    SHADAE ZAMYAD

    INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS COACH, M.S.

    Shadae is an Integrative Wellness Coach and wellness chef who specializes in functional nutrition. With her Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, combined with a unique culinary background, she helps individuals with gut issues, hormone imbalances, and inflammation improve their health through food and lifestyle changes. Her approach begins with uncovering root causes, and she then helps clients find balance and make realistic and sustainable changes.

    She has experience working in both clinical and private coaching settings and has written thousands of diet-specific meal plans and cookbooks. She lives in California with her husband, and enjoys being outdoors, working out, and of course cooking. Her favorite SWW tip is alkalizing with a zest of lemon!

    EDUCATION + CREDENTIALS:

    • Masters in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine, University of Western States
    • Bachelor of Science in Culinary Nutrition (Didactic Program), Johnson & Wales University
    • Associates of Science in Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University