Nutrition and Physical Therapy Clinic This Saturday
Please join us this Saturday for a clinic on Physical Therapy and Nutrition and how they relate to swimming, a seminar desgined specifially for Team Santa Monica. Both parents and swimmers are encouraged to participate. The clinic will begin promptly at 9:00am.
9:00-10:00am - Physical Therapy with Tina Geller
10:00-11:00am - Nutrition with Emily Mitchell
Tina Geller is the Director of Physical Therapy at OptimisSport PT in the Pacific Palisades and has over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, including formerly owning her own fitness facility. She received her masters degree in Physical Therapy from California State University Northridge. She is a USATriathlon Level I Coach, having assisted numerous triathletes accomplish their race goals. An accomplished triathlete herself with numerous podium finishes, she has qualified and competed in championship races including Ironman World Championships in Kona. Also a classical musician, Tina has been playing the French Horn for over 28 years and has traveled the country performing in world renowned venues such as the Hollywood Bowl and New York’s Avery Fischer Hall.
Emily Mitchell, MS, RD, CSSD, CDE, RYT is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Sports Specialist Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and Registered Yoga Teacher in Los Angeles. An expert in diet, nutrition and women’s health issues, Emily counsels, treats and educates in the areas of sports performance, pregnancy, prenatal care,
breastfeeding, reproductive disorders, diabetes and weight management. Her list of clients includes numerous celebrities, professional (NFL) and NCAA athletes, as well as Ironman, Ultra Distance and other endurance athletes. An Indiana all-state cross country athlete in high school, Emily is a member of the elite Nike all female Los Angeles based “The Janes Elite Racing Team”. Prior to her private practice, Emily worked as a Clinical II Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Emily received a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and graduated with honors from Purdue University and holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion.
For more information on the clinic or on either of these topics, please contact Optimissport 310-573-9340 or [email protected]
