Julie Schwartz

Experience

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  Various Hospitals, Corporations, Fitness Studios

  Jun 1984 - Jan 2009

  Registered Dietitian, Health & Wellness Coach, Certified Health Fitness Specialist

  My career has focused on wellness, health, and fitness. I have achieved the highest certification in all areas and training to practice utilizing evidenced based research. My knowledge, training and experience in various settings and with personnel from CEO's to factory workers on the assembly line enables me to effectively facilitate health and wellness services in any setting.

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  Balanced Nutrition Coach

  Jan 1998 - now

  Health & Wellbeing Coach; Registered Dietitian Nutritionist; ACSM- Certified Exercise Physiologist

  In partnership with my clients, I provide health & wellbeing coaching, medical nutrition therapy, and fitness to individuals, groups, and worksites. My specialty areas include, but are not limited to, enhanced well-being, weight management & Obesity medicine, lifestyle management, sports nutrition and training, and disease prevention. Utilizing the coaching approach enables each client to become engaged in the process of improved health, shifting from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation delivering sustainable lifestyle change. Additional services include motivational health and wellness workshops for worksite wellness, health and wellbeing coaching workshops for nutrition, fitness, and health professionals working with people with overweight or obesity, disease prevention and management and professional mentoring. Show less

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  Emory Healthcare

  Dec 2004 - Dec 2010

  Coordinator of Nutrition Services; Emory Bariatric Center

  Provide nutrition therapy and health & wellness coaching to individuals and groups participating in medical and surgical weight management programs. Create patient education materials, develop new programs, and maintain innovative and evidenced based practice. Supervise team of registered dietitians at Emory Bariatric Center. Represent our programs and expertise on local and national media when requested.

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  Weight Management Dietary Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  Jun 2010 - May 2012

  Treasurer 2011-2012

  Responsible for budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable for professional organizations

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  Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group

  Jun 2012 - May 2015

  Chair

  Held the positions of Chair-elect, Chair, and past-Chair. Managed a team of professional leaders to draft and execute yearly Program of Work ensuring the plan was within the dedicated budget. The plan of work provided member benefits including opportunities for continuing professional education from newsletter articles, webinars, and annual symposium; scholarships for professional meeting attendance; advocacy for our profession and legislation brought before local, state, and federal government impacting nutrition and health professionals and the health and nutrition of Americans. Show less

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  Turning Point Women's Healthcare

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2014

  Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

  Provide nutrition counseling and coaching for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer and for women who are survivors of breast cancer. Provide evidence & science based practice in aiding healthy eating through all stages of treatment and aid with unique nutrition and weight concerns post treatment. Utilize a team approach with other providers at Turning Point; Physical Therapist, Exercise specialist, Message therapist, and Licensed Counselor.

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  Contractor with DOD

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2021

  Health Promotion Dietitian

  As part of an initiative to improve the health and wellbeing of military retirees and active duty military families, I lead Group Lifestyle Balance/Diabetes Prevention Program groups and 5-2-1-0 initiatives with a team as part of a pilot initiative. In partnership with my clients, I provide wellness coaching, nutrition therapy, and fitness groups. My specialty areas include, but are not limited to, wellness, weight management, lifestyle management, sports nutrition and training, and disease prevention. The coaching approach enables each client to become engaged in the process of improved health through greater facilitation of lifestyle change. Shifting from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation enables lifestyle change to take place. Additional services include motivational workshops to corporations, continuing education for nutrition,fitness, and health professionals in Wellness coaching for overweight and obesity, and mentoring. Show less

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  Commission on Dietetic Registration

  Jun 2017 - May 2022

  Interdisciplinary Certified Specialist in Obesity & Weight Management Exam Subject Matter Work Group

  Served in all aspects of credential development from idea inception with a small group during my tenure as Chair of the Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group to serving as Commission on Dietetic Registration Interdisciplinary Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management Practice Analysis Task Force , as a member of the Exam Subject Matter Work Group, and Commission on Dietetic Registration Specialist Certification Review Panel. As a member of the interdisciplinary work group:Contributed to development of first interdisciplinary credential offered by CDR. Developed survey outline for practice analysis.Oversaw practice analysis of tasks related to obesity and weight management by registered dietitians, exercise physiologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists and social workers. Outlined criteria for content of examination.Wrote test items for examination.Reviewed exam results to identify cut scores.Review and update outlined criteria for content of examination and study resources.Reviewed and updated test items for examination. Show less

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  Committee for Lifelong Living of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2023

  Committee Member

  Work with a diverse group of nutrition professionals to plan the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual Food & Nutrition Conference and Expo, webinars and continuing education offerings. Objectively evaluate program submissions, and plan sessions based on member requested topics and late breaking/ hot topics within nutrition and dietetics.

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  Intellihealth

  Aug 2021 - now

  Obesity Medicine Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Case Manager

  As part of an interdisciplinary team, provide telemedicine for medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling and health & wellness coaching to patients for the prevention and treatment of obesity and overweight. Additional responsibilities included content and resource development, state licensure oversight for the team of registered dietitian nutritionist. Maintain knowledge of state licensure laws, licensure process, and telehealth in key states.

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  Consumer Protection and Licensure Subcommittee of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

  Jun 2023 - now

  Committee Member

  Members help guide the strategy of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' advocacy and public policy work in the area of consumer protection and licensure, consistent with the mission and vision of the association. The CPLS supports the work of the Legislative and Public Policy Committee in achieving the goals of the Academy's advocacy efforts and policy initiatives. Specifically, the CPLS will assist with the Academy's efforts to ensure that consumers have access to qualified professionals who demonstrate the knowledge, skill and competency necessary to provide safe and ethical nutrition therapy. Show less