Marlisa’s Bio
MARLISA BROWN MS, RD, CDE, CDN REGISTERED DIETITIAN *CERTIFIED DIABETES EDUCATOR *PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER* AUTHOR*CHEF
Marlisa will inspire, ignite, and entertain your audience to take new pathways.
Marlisa is president of Total Wellness Inc., for more than 20 years specializing in personal development, nutrition/culinary programs, corporate wellness, gastrointestinal disorders, celiac disease, diabetes, and medical nutrition therapy.
Some of her clients have included; the NY Jets, The Kennedy Space Center, Pratt and Whitney, Honeywell, Hofstra & Adelphi Universities Lilco, Guardian Life, Brookhaven National Labs, Goldman Sachs, Guardian Life, Tiffany, Dean Witter Reynolds, Pall Corp, Bank of New York, Sony, Liz Claiborne, and Ethicon and more. In addition Marlisa worked in the marketing department of Lackmann Culinary Services as their Wellness Coordinator for over a ten year period.
Marlisa has made numerous television appearances including 5 years on “International Healthy Cooking” for The American Heart Association where Marlisa wrote and appeared on every show, in addition she is a member of the dLife TV Professional Council. Currently Marlisa is introducing a diabetes cooking show on foodytv “Defeating Diabetes in Your Kitchen”. Marlisa has a bachelor’s degree in marketing a graduate degree in nutrition from C.W. Post/Long Island University, and she has also studied at the Culinary Institute of America.
Marlisa is author of “Gluten-Free Hassle Free”, “The Gluten-Free Hassle-Free Cookbook” and “Easy, Gluten-Free”. In addition she has contributed to many publications including, Salute, Scholastic, Shape, Food Service Management, Newsday, Parenting Magazine, Weight Training for Dummies, and Sports Nutrition Medicine and Rehabilitation . She has also written and contributed to many programs including, Richard Simmons’ Food Mover Program, cookbooks, recipe cards and web site, Kathy Smiths’ Project You II for Diabetes, Jorge Cruises’ The 3-Hour Diet Cookbook, and Leslie Sansones’ Walk Away the Pounds, (green, yellow and red meal plan).
Marlisa has served as an officer on many boards, having been, past president, media representative, and public relations chair of the New York State Dietetic Association. Marlisa is a recipient of the 2011 Diabetes Educator of the Year from the DCE of The American Dietetic Association, The Emerging Dietetic Leader Award from the American Dietetic Association, Dietitian of the year from The Long Island Dietetic Association, Best Of Long Island from the L.I Press 2008/2009/2010/2011, and the Community Service Award from C.W. Post/Long Island University.
160 Howells Rd. Suite # 6, Bay Shore, NY 11706, 631-666-4297,
Fax 631-666-5284,www.GlutenFreeEZ.com, www.TWellness.net, www.MCSeminars.org
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Marlisa Brown
Like so many millions of people “I Woke up Fat” with my cholesterol and blood sugar high (pre-diabetes). So even though I helped thousands of my patients for over 20 years, I forget to take care of myself. Join me as I cook away the pounds while providing recipes that lead you back to healthier living.
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What people are saying about Marlisa
"Marlisa provides; delicious recipes, easy to follow meal plans and knowledgeable nutrition advice."
Richard Simmons.
'Marlisa Brown is an engaging and enlightening speaker who captures your attention, revives your senses and reels you into her story. She uses examples and stories to interpret the scientific maze of food, nutrition and health.'
Judith A Gilbride
PhD, RDN, CDN, FAND Professor, Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health, Past President of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
"Marlisa Brown's presentations were very professional and included the most up to date information. There was always a waiting list to join her lunch and learn workshops for the Brookhaven National Laboratory's employees and their families."
Mary Wood
Brookhaven National Labs Health Promotion Director
"Marlisa is an exemplary organizer and leader. She successfully conceptualized and launched one of the most enduring educational programs (Experts Are In) that our association has seen in recent years. Marlisa has the unique skill of being able to tend to the finer points, key to any project’s success, while always having her sights on the bigger vision.
Julia Usher
Past President, International Association of Culinary Professionals."
Author, Ultimate Cookies and Cookie Swap, Winner of Three Cordon d' Or Awards James Beard Food Journalism Awards Finalist
"Marlisa is a dynamic and energetic speaker who can engage the audience through creative presentations."
"Marlisa thinks out-of-box, which makes her an exceptional business woman because she has created a business model that is unique within the field of nutrition."
Josephine (Jodi) Wright
MS, RD, CDN Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics Long Island University, Post