"Your body is not a bank account. It's a chemistry lab."
-- JJ Virgin

JJ Virgin is the premiere voice of scientific reason in the world of nutrition and wellness. She is one of the nation’s foremost celebrity nutrition experts, public speaker and media personality. Her 25 years in the health and fitness industry, the past 10 in holistic nutrition and functional medicine, have earned JJ recognition as the go-to weight loss expert who can unlock the door to life-long weight management through her sensible, no-fail approach to nutrition and fitness. JJ’s upcoming book “Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy” will be published in May 2010 from Simon & Schuster.

Internationally recognized as the creator and leader of the breakthrough Weight Loss Resistance Revolution™ programs, JJ is responsible for turning the most challenging weight loss resistant cases into stunning successes where clients can get lean for life. Her mission is to crush the widespread misinformation on nutrition and exercise and put a serious dent in the obesity epidemic with her science-based approach to weight loss and fitness. “Your body is a chemistry lab; there are scientific methods to help you discover your areas of weight loss resistance, heal your metabolism and become well for life," JJ says.

She has worked with performance athletes, CEO's, and A-list celebrities from around the world, including Gene Simmons, Ben Stiller, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tracie Thoms, Janeane Garofalo, Joshua Rexford, Stephen Bishop, Benny Mardones, and Superman Returns star Brandon Routh. JJ appeared for two years as the nutrition expert on the top-rated Dr. Phil Show, and made appearances on ABC's Extreme Makeover, NBC's iVillage Live, and the E! channel's Modern Girl's Guide to Life. She's authored numerous articles and has been featured on nationally syndicated radio shows, at international conferences and in popular magazines including US and SHAPE, and appears regularly on popular websites and in newspapers. JJ has led national health campaigns and also trains other health care professionals and speaks to doctors about weight loss, fitness, nutrition and related health issues.

JJ is a member of Mensa, and has a multitude of educational degrees and programs to her credit, including a PhD in Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health, a degree in Exercise Science from UCLA and graduate coursework in 6 different graduate and doctoral programs including Biomechanics from California State University Northridge, Sports Medicine from University of Miami, doctoral level courses in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition and Aging from USC, and Nutrition studies from University of Bridgeport. She is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Nutrition and Metabolic Medicine from the University of South Florida Medical School. JJ continually updates her education by attending multiple health-focused medical conferences and seminars every year.

Included in JJ’s credentials:

  • Board Certified Nutrition Specialist with the American College of Nutrition
  • Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition
  • Certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health Fitness Specialist with enhanced qualifications in nutrition, advanced personal training and exercise for the older adult
  • Certified Nutritional Counselor with the American Association of Nutritional Consultants
  • Completion of the Institute of Functional Medicine's course, “Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice”
  • President of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals
  • Member of the American Nutraceutical Association

You can learn more about my work at www.jjvirgin.com

“JJ Virgin is unlike any other practitioner I have ever known. She is a true combination of genius, innovator, and expert. This rare combination, coupled with her compassion and true desire to help empower individuals to commit to themselves is a rare and priceless gift. I have 110% confidence whenever I refer a client, friend or family member to her!!” Tami Walsh, M.A., President, TEENWISDOM.COM

“If I could make one person America's Nutrition and Fitness Czar, it would be JJ Virgin. I don't know anyone who would do a better job of getting this country fit and healthy again.” - Robert Crayhon, MS, CN

“JJ distills the truth about nutritional science into bite size chunks, then serves it all up in a delectable fashion so you can get to work on your health immediately.” - Rebecca James Gadberry, Chairman/CoCEO, YG Laboratories, Instructor, Cosmetic Sciences, UCLA Extension

“JJ Virgin designs a program to suit your individual needs that is sensible, easy to follow and delivers great results!” Carol Shaw, owner/founder Lorac Cosmetics

Dr. Roy S. Winston has been practicing medicine for over fifteen years. He specializes in Laser cosmetic procedures such as skin resurfacing. Dr. Winston is one of the leading authorities on using the laser to reverse the effects of the sun on skin all over the body. The results he achieves on the face, neck, chest, back, legs and arms are truly amazing.
Currently Dr. Winston is the Medical Director of the Plastic Surgery Institute, located in Rancho Mirage, California.

After attending The University of Pennsylvania for undergraduate studies, Dr. Winston received his MD (medical degree) from Mount Sinai in New York City. After completing a surgical internship he completed an Anesthesiology residency at The University of Florida. He received additional training at The Texas Heart Institute, and in Critical Care Medicine. He served in the U.S. Navy and as part of the medical support team for 3 space shuttles. He has received extensive training in the use of Lasers for plastic and cosmetic surgery. He was recently accepted as a fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons. Currently Dr. Winston also teaches laser surgery techniques to other physicians.

In 1997 Dr. Winston was appointed to The Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners by the Governor, where he served as Vice-president and President Elect until coming to California. He worked with the legislature to create and modify healthcare policy. Dr. Winston was charged with the responsibility of credentialing, licensing, investigating, and disciplining the physicians, physicians’ assistants, paramedics, and other healthcare personnel.