Ellen Goldman has worked in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years, in NYC and New Jersey. Her career has included exercise prescription and training, fitness consulting, group workshops and motivational speaking. In 1992 she became a certified personal trainer and started her training business, adding coaching to her services in 2005. Ellen is a professionally certified wellness coach, and is a faculty member of Wellcoaches Corporation, which offers wellness coach training to health and fitness professionals.
She is the founder and owner of EnerG Coaching LLC, providing one-on-one wellness coaching, group coaching, personal training, professional mentor coaching, as well as lectures and seminars on all aspects of health and well-being. Ellen was a presenter at the 2007 IDEA Personal Training Institute. She holds a BS and Masters in Physical Education, and is certified by American College of Sports Medicine, Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, and Wellcoaches Corporation. Ellen lives in New Jersey with her husband and two daughters.
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Catherine D. Bridwell is in private practice in Morristown, NJ. She is a psychotherapist and counselor to families, couples, and individuals. She is a Certified Divorce Mediator and a Parenting Coordinator for divorced couples. In addition she lectures and has authored workshop presentations on family related and emotion management topics.
She is the author of THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DIVORCE- A GUIDE FOR NON-MENTALS HEALTH PROFESSIONALS published in NEW JERSEY PRACTICES.
Feel free to e-mail Catherine at Catherine@identitymagazine.net.
Lisa Velazquez, M.A. joined the Identity team in June 2009 as the “Your Intimate Q&A” expert on Sex, Dating and Relationships. Lisa is honored to be part of the Identity team as she lives by the Identity motto, “Accept. Appreciate. Achieve™.”
Lisa is the founder and CEO of Wonder Womyn, where she is a sex educator/therapist, relationship coach, motivational speaker and writer. She gives women straight practical advice with compassion like a trusted girlfriend over lattes and mimosas. Lisa is passionate about empowering women through personal development in order to guide them from heartbreak to self-love. She believes her mission is to educate women on the role of the positive aspects of sexuality and their influence on identity, self-esteem, body image, relationships, career ambition, lifestyle choices, physical and mental health. Lisa currently provides coaching/education via telephone consultations, workshops and her online advice columns.
Lisa holds an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. Lisa completed the Intensive Sex Therapy Certification at the University of Guelph, School of Open Learning in Ontario, Canada. She is a Certified Facilitator for Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy® through Girls Incorporated of New York City. In addition, Lisa is a Certified Sexuality Educator through Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts and by the Training Institute for Sexual Health Education sponsored by ANSWER, Sex Ed Honestly at Rutgers University.
Want to hire Lisa as an expert for radio, TV or for your next event? Contact her at info@wonderwomyn.com.Visit Wonder Womyn as: www.wonderwomyn.com.
Crystal Gaynor, American Council on Exercise, Certified Group Fitness Instructor Power Pilates, Certified Mat Instructor (all levels) Pilates Method Alliance, Student Member CPR/AED Certified Fitness Lecturer Crystal is a fourth generation Pilate’s instructor and has taught over 2,000 hours of Mat Pilates since her certification in 2004. As a former dance major, Pilates seemed like a natural fit.
Trained in the classical method, Crystal is dedicated to the preservation and teachings of the method, as prescribed by Joseph Pilates. Crystal currently teaches in the New Jersey area. She can be reached at thecrystallife@aol.com. Crystal believes, “All people can benefit from the practice of Pilates. It strengthens the core of the body, from which all movement evolves.”
Identity writer Kimberly Elmore is currently employed by Delta Dental of New Jersey in the corporate communications department as the community relations coordinator. She serves as our Emotion Commotion and Scratch the Surface Column Expert.
Kimberly has been a huge part of Identity’s success since the beginning in 2006. During Kimberly’s college years she served as the arts & entertainment editor of her college newspaper, and interned in the public relations department at the March of Dimes.
Identity writer Joann DiFabio-Klinkner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ramapo College in Communication Arts and is currently employed at Torre Lazur McCann, a pharmaceutical advertising agency, where she is a digital imaging associate. Having a long-standing interest in health and wellness, Joann has developed a passion for and deep knowledge-base of food and nutrition over the years. She currently writes the Spotlight On… and Label Logic articles for Identity, and enjoys cooking in her free time.
Kevin Flynn is a well known astrologer and is certified by the American Federation of Astrologers where he is an active member. He has had his astrological poetry published. For over 20 years, Kevin has studied with Steven Sinopoli- a reowned master astrologer, tarot reader and psychic. In addition, Kevin is an extremely successful businessman, poet and artist. Sinopoli is also the president of the Academy of Astrology in Clifton, New Jersey. Feel free to e-mail Kevin at kevinsplanets@aol.com.
Dava Krause is a national touring stand-up comic, writer and actress with a recurring role on House, M.D on FOX. She also appeared on the spin-off In House appisode “Nurse Jeffery” featured on iTunes. Hugh Laurie said she had a “brilliant comedic face.” Her debut comedy rock album, “Child of the 80’s” is now available on over 300 websites including iTunes and Amazon and can be heard on XM Satellite’s Radio. In Los Angeles, Dava performs stand-up regularly at The Hollywood Improv, The Ice House and on Tom Arnold’s show “Laughing with the Stars” at The Laugh Factory. She also produces and hosts a monthly show in Hollywood featuring some of the top musical comics in the business called “Hotel Comedy.” Dava is a National Voice Over artist that can be heard in video games and radio and television commercials nationwide.
Jodi Ciampa graduated from Rider University with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Psychology and received a master’s degree in Education from Marygrove College. Jodi has held ten different teaching positions, some simultaneously, and substituted at every grade level. She has taught various subjects including science and religion, mathematics and reading basic skills, a GED preparation course to juvenile offenders, and math and English to adults studying for their high school diplomas. Jodi is currently an active stay-at-home mom to her two young children, Luke and Nicole, volunteering in various capacities including the PTA, at church, and with the Girl Scouts. Jodi shares her insights on motherhood in Identity’s From One Mother to Another column.
Diana Petrenos currently contributes for our Life Transition section. Diana has been writing since she was a little girl but it wasn’t till high school, where she met a teacher who inspired her to take her writing further. In 1993 she was awarded, a creative writing award from the Star Ledger Newspaper of New Jersey. In 1997 she graduated with an Associate’s degree in Early childhood Education and she continued writing as a hobby, until she was was laid off from her job
I n October 2011, she than decided to go back to school, to complete her Bachelor’s degree inPsychology/Business from Penn State online. In May 2011, she submitted an article to an online women’s magazine and it was published, since then she has been inspiring and helping women to overcome obstacles in their lives. She has published several articles, in identity magazine,Inspirista and Yahoo contributor/Yahoo voice and she brings lots of experience and insight to our life transitions column, she has been married, experienced motherhood, been divorced, has felt loss and has been through many obstacles and transitions in her own life. She is currently a proud single Mother to her beautiful 11 year old daughter, who she resides with her in Easton, Pa along with her little
Mary Ann Cooper is the author of more than 100 book projects. She has been the editor of a bestselling international entertainment magazine as well as a nationally syndicated columnist and contributing writer to an eclectic group of publications including The L.A. Times Syndicate, Women’s World, Television Week, GRAND Magazine, Boxoffice, Looking Good Now, Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, and American Media Specials. Mary Ann is now in taking lead of Identity’s MUSE of the Month, scratching the surface with the Identity 5. Featuring high profile, diverse, and real women, who unveil their inner secrets about self-worth and self-esteem. Many women tend to not focus oFeaturing high profile, diverse, and real women, who unveil their inner secrets about self-worth and self-esteem. Many women tend to not focus on tapping into a deeper level of self. It’s not an everyday occurrence for each of us to discuss the good and the challenges we face each day.
