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Kinetix founder and lead therapist, Renato Hess earned a Master of Science degree with an emphasis on Physical Therapy in 2001. For over a decade, Hess has had hands-on experience treating patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction, sports-related injuries, chronic pain, cervicogenic headaches, multiple sclerosis (MS), vestibular rehab, post-op orthopedic surgeries, stroke, spinal cord injury, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and home-health care issues. Hess has also researched the McKenzie Method (a comprehensive approach to treating spinal issues) and was clinically trained in its techniques as a student. Hess has worked throughout the United States via contract assignments in the Veterans’ Administration (VA) system, inpatient rehabilitation, home health, non-profits, skilled nursing facilities as well as several outpatient facilities. Prior to founding Kinetix, Hess worked at the Rehab Institute of Chicago in the pain management center, renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to treating chronic pain for gaining function and quality of life. He is involved in adult sports leagues in Chicago such as soccer, volleyball, flag football, softball, and dodgeball.

JOHNNIE A. (J. A.) GASKEW is a professional freelance writer. She is a creative, energetic, and goal-oriented professional with a solid work ethic and respect for deadlines. She has a genuine passion for written expression that encompasses a very diverse writing background. Ms Gaskew uses her education, personal interests, and experiences, to deliver original, yet unique content that is professional, informative, entertaining, and intriguing. For more than 20 years, she was a Contracting Officer for the U. S. Federal Government. In this position, she wrote, awarded, and administered contracts for Building Services and Construction Projects. Ms Gaskew is a self-published author of a best seller, non-fiction book, entitled “You Are Not Alone.” She is also a Poet and at least one of my poetry books, “Rivers of Life,” will be self-published later this year. Additionally, Ms Gaskew writes articles on a variety of topics. She also pens, plays and skits, grammar schools curriculum, personal biographies, various proposals, cover letters and resumes, etc. Additionally, she created and teaches a literacy program to at-risk youth. Ms. Gaskew has a Masters of Divinity. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences at National Louis University. Ms Gaskew spends most of her time reading and writing as this is her true passion. She and lives in a Chicago suburb. Contact J.A. Gaskew at 1writechoice@gmail.com.

Ms Posh is the managing editor of Poshonabudget.com. Poshonabudget.com is the online source for how to live the Posh Lifestyle on a Budget. Ms Posh has been featured in many online and in-print outlets.

Heidi McIndoo, MS, RD, LDN is an award-winning, registered dietitian. She's a nationally recognized nutrition expert who's written for and been quoted in hundreds of publications and media outlets. Heidi began her love of food & cooking as a very young girl. Living with food allergies for many years gave her an understanding of how challenging eating can be for some. In deciding to become a registered dietitian, she combined these two very important parts of her life to help others eat healthfully, manage their personal eating issues, and most importantly enjoy food. As a busy working mom with 2 young children, Heidi practices what she preaches every day'"balancing work, family, and play while enjoying and nurturing healthy habits. For more than 17 years she's helped teach men, women, children, and families how important, easy, and delicious eating nutritiously can be. She received her Bachelor of Science in dietetics from the University of Connecticut and her Masters of Science in nutrition communication at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. While completing her Masters degree, Heidi interned and worked at The Food Network's New York studios. Heidi served as a national media spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association providing sound nutrition advice for magazines, newspapers, radio, and television interviews. In 2001 she was named a Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year by the American Dietetic Association.

Ms. Tanaka has two main passions in life... teaching and science. It is no wonder then that she became a middle school science teacher! Ms. Tanaka hopes to change the student outlook on school/science one at a time by showing them how fun and exciting it can be! Ms. Tanaka has a BA in Biology and a Secondary Teaching Credential. She has been teaching for 4+ years.

Ms. Avis Miner relocated from St. Louis, Missouri to Delaware with her family 17 years ago. When she moved to Delaware, Avis learned in the trenches early in her career that there is a need to link Juvenile Justice System (JJS) Mental Health & Education. In her current position, she has been allowed the flexibility and creativity to incorporate such a Holistic Approach in the Educational process. Her aim is to offer an array of services that will assist and aid our youth while reducing recidivism not only in the schools but also in JJS in Adult Correctional System. Avis Miner has now worked in the Health and Social Services, Counseling & Advocacy fields a minimum of 15 years. She currently holds a Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling & Human Services and testing to attain Licensing as a Professional Mental Health Counselor (L.P.M.H.C.) and Certification from National Board for Certified Counselors.

My name is Alejandro Bermúdez but please call me Alex. Although I no illness defines you they can surely change you and I love to tell you my story. I have been living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) for almost 14 years now. I went to bed one night back in October of 1996 and by mid morning the next day, I was having all sort of difficulties with coordination and strength. It all started when I tried to call my secretary over the intercom and I talked in a total slurred. My wife and I were married just a little over a year before "that day". We had been making all sorts of plans when life suddenly was turn upside down. I remember feeling extremely tired, more like exhausted. That sure was odd; it was around 10 o'clock in the morning. I managed to go back home and the last thing I remember doing was falling down, crashing, in our bed. At around 12:30 my wife got home for lunch and woke me up. She was surprised to see me but I was more surprised when I started to tell her about what had just happen that morning and realize I was talking fine and everything seems was back to normal. We didn't think too much about it. We ate lunch and I went back to my office around 2:00 pm. By one of those life's coincidences, my dad came by my office that afternoon. My grandmother had just passed away a few months before and when I told him about the weird incident I had that morning, he suggested we go see a Neurologist that had seen my grandma. Although everything seem to be back to normal, the doctor had me do a bunch of movements with my eyes, my legs and my arms, including my hands. He suggested I get a CT scan and a couple of days later he told me I have had a brain infarct or Ischemic attack. The doctor suggested we go somewhere with an MRI facility and he referred us to a colleague neurologist. My parents, my wife and I decided to travel to Miami, Florida to see the neurologist my doctor back home referred me too and get a brain MRI. GETTING T

Sherri Carter, MS, best selling author of Live Your Intentions, The Power of Action, is the first to write exclusively about the Universal Law of Action. She has been published on Huffington Post, Associated Content, interviewed on Unity.fm and is a regular contributor to Aspire Magazine. Sherri is a Wellness Practitioner, providing Holistic Counseling services. She is available for speaking engagements, interviews, workshops, and book signings. For more information, please visit www.liveyourintentions.net.

Chairidee Smith is a consultant, strategist, and play-maker in the business y and academic communities now for more than 12 years. Ms. Smith also known as "Ms. Mogul" to her clients and students, began KMF Business Group (formally Khari's Kopies) as a gift of legacy and generational wealth to bequeath to her daughter, Khari who is the company's name sake. The business grew from being a virtual assistance provider and outsourcing agency for business students and professors. Today KMF is a leading consultation and training provider in executive coaching, leadership development particularly for women executives, business academic training and professional development to businesses in the Houston area and across the country. Over the years, the firm's dossier expanded to cite partnerships with elite clientele including award winning New York best- selling authors, award winning business owners, university vice-presidents and senior administrators, Small Business Development Centers, politicians, and government officials. KMF Business Group is now courting business partners in regions of the Middle East who are proven US allies. KMF is assisting underserved populations, particularly women with children, in establishing viable, sustainable business enterprises in their respective regions as a means to expand the company's service base and give back to the global business community. With the birth of her son, Victor, The Victor Group was born. (Chairidee believes in giving businesses and the heart for entrepreneurial venture to her children.) The Victor Group will launch in the summer of 2011 as a method to engage young people in international business via technology and to be profitable. The real goal however, is to build lifelong business relationships, respect , and mutual cultural understanding abroad. Chairidee is a divorced mother of two wonderful children. She is a business owner, instructor, philanthropist, motivational speaker, trainer, and advocat

Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC The Mojo Coach, President of Lifestyle Fitness and the Founder of www.TheMojoCoach.com is THE secret behind some of the healthiest, most influential, charismatic and successful professionals visible today. Sign up for a free special report "The Secret to Becoming Your Personal and Professional Best," a full year of Mojo Tips and a subscription to Debi's bi-monthly newsletter Mojo Moments. All free and all designed to inspire, empower and help you reach your peak potential and ultimate success. Get yours now at www.TheMojoCoach.com

Patricia (Patti) Carnahan, MS is a former mental health therapist turned self-help author. She has over a dozen years of experience in the mental health field, helping people of all ages, backgrounds, careers, and situations, resolving personal issues, promoting healthy actions for life improvement and providing motivational tools. After leaving direct counseling employment and turning to writing, Patti turned to her avocation as an additional job: horseback riding instruction, training and showing. Patti is thankful that God has blessed her with this opportunity to be of Service

Ms. Moxie sings in the Boston area and in New York City. Recently, she was the alto soloist in Vivaldi's Gloria. Other solo appearances included the 2006 Mass for the Feast of San Gennaro at the Most Precious Blood Church in New York City. In 2005, she was the mezzo soloist in Pergolesi's Stabat Mater at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in New York City. Other performances include Britten's A Ceremony of Carols. She was a featured soloist in the Halloween concerts for the Boston Cure Project in 2003, 2004, and 2005. Operatic roles include the role of Anita in the world premiere of Stained Glass by Roland Tec in Sanders Theater at Harvard University, the Third Lady in The Magic Flute, and Sally in A Hand of Bridge at Boston University. She was also featured in the role of Euphrosina in the medieval miracle drama The Miracles of Saint Nicholas: The Son of Getron at Smith College. Ms. Moxie currently studies in New York City.

I am a 34 yr.old,mother of four beautiful children ages 4-11. I am newly engaged to a wonderful man who is teaching me the reality of relationships; what a lesson,what a teacher! I believe in an awesome God and I believe in love! ~Ms. L.A.C.N.

I'm likely to be known by most ladies who knows my beauty blog around the world as Ms.CandyBlush. I Since I have started on my beauty blog, I started to have the passion on sharing the things I've learn and was able to found out.

Ms. RareBreed is the definition of difference. She doesn't look like any other model and she definitely doesn't act like any other model. Ms. RareBreed is the Unexpected! Undoubtly the Realest!

Ms. Marie is a determined individual, she is an honest, hard working, dependable person. Her love and respect for people keeps her grounded. She is always willing to help others, yet understands that everyone needs help sometimes. Ms. Marie is very motivated when it comes to learning. Thanks to the Internet and books she has taught herself many things, she is living proof that knowledge and education are free to those who truly desire it.

Ms. Melisa Pereira, III year B.Pharmacy, Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is skilled at Formulation development & worked with 2pharma companies in Mumbai,India. Skills include research involving screening of plants for their medicinal use.

Ms. Evocative is an up and coming dating and sexual health consultant! She came to the U.S. as a young girl, and grew up in the fast paced city of New York. Growing up in the Big Apple, she became the person all her friends would go to for sexual advice. The city was the perfect place to observe and learn exactly what it is that gets all sorts of people "off". She loved talking about sex so much that she decided to start her own company to help others feel explore and feel comfortable about their sexuality. She is not only experienced with all aspects of dating but specializes in the area of sexual health. She has an academic background in psychology and biology. Nothing is too taboo in her dictionary! Currently she is continuing her education towards a Ph.D, and in the meantime, would like to help her readers explore their sexuality through understanding the psychology and science of sex. She emphasizes the importance of personal health and how it can effect your sexual health. She knows that sexuality and sensuality are two different entities that need to work together to create a steamy sex life!

Jill Jayne, MS, RD ("Rockstar Nutritionist") teaches nutrition through entertainment. As President and Creative Director of Note to Health, Jayne creates interactive programming that fuses health education with music. Better known to kids as Jumping Jill, Jill Jayne is the c

Kirsti A. Dyer MD, MS, FT is a respected physician, an expert in life challenges, loss, grief and bereavement, professional health educator, professor, lecturer and author. She is also the mother of two energetic girls.

Ms. Shy is an aspiring lyricist and model residing in Tampa Florida who enjoys writing articles, reviews, commentaries, and editorials in her spare time.

Elaine Sihera -Ms CYPRAH- (www.elainesden.org) is a top British Internet writer. A former magazine editor and diversity consultant, she is the prolific author of over 800 articles on emotional health, self-empowerment and diversity management.

My name is Tanisha and I'm from Orlando, Fl by way of Bronx, New York. I resided outside of Atlanta, GA before moving To Gulfport,MS in 01/09. I'm an outgoing person with a lot of mouth and a lot of attitude towards the perils of our communities and our "government". My views are only opinions, but would love

Ms. Latina Renee a.k.a, has involved herself in a number of online businesses that may be noted in, Ms. Latina Renee Enterprise, LLC. She's entered the online community as a Marketer and Business Entreprenuer. Ms. Latina Renee is currently using her online activity as a an i

New stay at home mom to a my darling 7 month old son. I am currently persuing my MS in Psychology, and recently completed my BA in English. I am really trying to find my authentic niche, and aim to encourage others to do the same. My hope is that if we all find what we ar

Ms. Anonymous is a business owner, author, poet and much more. Ms. Anonymous is a sophistcated african american woman with many talents and dreams of which she is in the continuous process of manifesting.

I have been a freelance writer for the past 20 years, with the focus on nutrition, cooking and health. My writing has appeared in magazines, newspapers and on the web. I have 2 websites and 2 blogs.

Maureen is a nutritionist and best-selling author with 2 million books in print including What to Eat if You Have Cancer, What to Eat if You Have Diabetes (McGraw-Hill), Juicing for Life (Putnam-Penguin), Smoothies for Life (Random House) and 12 others.

For over twenty years I have enjoyed working with women helping them shed social stereotypes and expectations while exploring and changing ineffective behavior patterns. Their stories help me grow as a woman and therapist, too.

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