Geri Zatcoff Wellness - Nutrition, Exercise Science, Wellness Counseling

It Took A Break... to send Geri on the successful path that resulted in Zatcoff Wellness. A fitness and wellness expert, Geri's career began in 1988 when she went to live her dream in Rome, Italy. Supporting herself in Rome as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, Geri also found her vocation in fitness and nutrition. Returning to the States in 1990 with a renewed passion, she earned two Masters Degrees in Exercise Science and Human Nutrition, also earning additional certificates in health, fitness and nutrition. (See all of Geri's Credentials)

A Westport Staple. Geri is known for her work at the Westport Weston Family Y (YMCA). Although she resigned her position as Senior Director of Fitness in May 2006 after twelve and a half years, she continues to focus on her wellness consulting business in Westport, CT and she is an Associate Nutritionist with the Designs for Health Institute.

Nutrition Counts. In the realm of nutrition, Geri's specialties include all aspects of weight management including weight loss and weight loss resistance; pre- and post-operative nutrition counseling for weight loss surgery patients, and compulsive and binge-eating disorder. As a recovering compulsive and binge-eater, Geri understands the deep psychological and emotional aspects to these disorders and is uniquely qualified to help others experiencing this challenge.

Trainer with 20 Years Experience. Geri brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her clients. Surviving an Amtrak train derailment that left her with a serious back injury at age twenty, Geri became an expert in the care and rehabilitation of the back. She has always incorporated core strengthening and back stabilization training into every client's program. Her philosophy is simple: "strengthen from the inside out; it's the only way to maintain balance and coordination as we age".

In addition... to her private practice, Geri is a regular contributor to the Mar Jennings Home & Garden Show where she dishes out great ideas on healthy living and shares delicious and easy to prepare healthy recipes.