JJ Virgin's Media

Welcome to my online pressroom!

I have provided resources here that you are welcome to use in articles, broadcasts and presentations. I also have included fun show ideas and interview questions to make it easy to create an exciting and provocative segment.

For more information, please email info@jjvirgin.com or call 760-202-8090.

JJ's PR Photos

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JJ’s formal headshot – web res

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JJ’s Bios and CV

Short Bio:

JJ Virgin, PhD, CNS

"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, a 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. JJ 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 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.

Full Bio [pdf]

JJ’s Curriculum Vitae [pdf]

Show and Article Ideas

Let me do some of the work for you! I have appeared in numerous publications and national television shows and frequently I have developed the segment or article. I have included a list of some compelling and entertaining ideas and I am happy to work with you on others related to my areas of expertise to suit your needs.