Learn more about the experts who review our articles to make sure they are accurate and trustworthy. The Verywell Fit Review Board is a team of board-certified physicians and recognized health and wellness leaders who ensure our content is high-quality and aligned with our core values. They join us in our mission to inspire daily action with realistic, science-backed diet and fitness advice for your healthy living journey. Get to know the passionate registered dietitians, certified personal trainers, fitness coaches and instructors, cardiologists, orthopedists, physical therapists, and more who make up the Review Board. Review Board Members Heather Black, CPT Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach Heather Black, CPT, is a NASM-certified personal trainer, CrossFit level 2 trainer, and owner of Heather Black Fitness & Nutrition where she offers remote and in-person training and nutrition coaching. Heather has graced the cover of Oblique Magazine and was selected as a STRONG Fitness Magazine “Woman to Watch.” Read more Barbie Cervoni MS, RD, CDCES, CDN Registered Dietitian Barbie Cervoni MS, RD, CDCES, CDN, is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, counseling patients with diabetes. Barbie was previously the Advanced Nutrition Coordinator for the Mount Sinai Diabetes and Cardiovascular Alliance and worked in pediatric endocrinology at The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center. Read more Sara Clark Yoga Instructor Sara Clark is an EYT 500-hour certified Vinyasa yoga and mindfulness teacher, lululemon Global Yoga Ambassador, model, and writer. Her online yoga and meditation classes are available on SHAPE, Yoga Today, Prevention, and YogaGlo, and she teaches 1000+ yoga practitioners in New York City's Bryant Park every summer. Read more Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN Registered Dietitian, Culinary Professional Kristy is a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist and trained culinary professional. She has worked in a variety of settings, including MSKCC and Rouge Tomate. Read more Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS Licensed Psychologist Rachel Goldman, Ph.D., FTOS, is a licensed psychologist and Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine. She is also a speaker and wellness expert specializing in weight management and eating behaviors, serving on leadership boards of both The Obesity Society and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Read more Chef Robert Graham, MD, MPH, ABOIM, FACP Physician & Chef Dr. Graham is an NYC-based researcher and physician. A lifelong "food fighter" and a leader in the field of integrative/functional and holistic medicine, Dr. Graham has prescribed “food as medicine” for over 15 years. Read more Mikael Hanson Cycling and Triathlon Coach Mikael Hanson is a USA cycling and USA triathlon certified coach with over 25 years of coaching experience. He has worked with athletes of all ages, from beginners to World Champions. Read more John Honerkamp Running Coach John Honerkamp is an RRCA and USATF-certified running coach, celebrity marathon pacer, and recognized leader in the New York City running community. Read more Tara Laferrara, CPT Certified Personal Trainer Tara Laferrara is a certified NASM personal trainer, yoga teacher, and fitness coach. She also created her own online training program, the TL Method, and is the co-owner of Compass Fitness in Denver, Colorado, a gym offering personal and group training, boxing, HIIT, and yoga within a community-driven experience. Read more Kristin McGee, CPT Yoga and Pilates Instructor Kristin McGee, CPT, is a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor, and Pilates teacher. She currently teaches yoga and meditation for Peloton, including prenatal and postnatal classes for new moms. Kristin is one of the most sought-after and recognized fitness instructors in the country and is a pioneer in making yoga and mindful movement more accessible for all. Read more Marisa Moore, RDN, MBA Registered Dietitian Marisa Moore is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a BS in nutrition science and an MBA in marketing, and the founder of Marisa Moore Nutrition, a culinary nutrition communication and consulting practice. She is also a contributing editor for Food and Nutrition Magazine, and a contributor to People and U.S. News and World Report. Read more Erin Pereira, PT, DPT Physical Therapist Erin Pereira, PT, DPT, is a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and an athletic trainer with more than nine years of experience focusing on patients with musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Pereira cares for athletes of many sports and skill levels and specializes in endurance and overhead-throwing athletes. Read more Michele Stanten, ACE-GFI Walking Coach, Group Fitness Instructor, Running Coach Michele Stanten is a walking coach, ACE-certified group fitness instructor, and RRCA-certified running coach. She is the author of "Walk Off Weight" and "The Walking Solution," former fitness director of Prevention magazine, and a founding member of the Every Body Walk Collaborative. Michele has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, NPR, and more. Read more Mia Syn, MS, RDN Registered Dietitian Mia Syn, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist and the host of Good Food Friday on ABC News 4. She has been a spokesperson and consultant for several major commodity boards including The Mango Board, Northwest Cherries, and the Blueberry Council. Mia has been featured in many major publications including Women’s Health, SHAPE, and Buzzfeed. Read more Miho J. Tanaka, MD Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Tanaka is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of sports medicine injuries. She is the founding director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, and has served as team physician for professional and collegiate sports teams including the St. Louis Cardinals. Read more Jonathan Valdez, RDN, CDCES, CPT Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer Jonathan Valdez, RDN, CDCES, CPT is a New York City-based telehealth registered dietitian nutritionist and nutrition communications expert. Read more Former Verywell Fit Review Board Members Michael Lau, PT, DPTEmmy Ludwig, MDYasmine S. AliGrant Hughes, MDMeredith Shur, MDRichard N. Fogoros, MDAnisha Shah, MDAmanda Baker Lemein, MS, RD, LDNHuma Sheikh, MDShaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD, MEd, MS, FAANPaul Rufo, MD, MMScTyra Tennyson Francis, MDWillow Jarosh, MS, RDElena Klimenko, MDVanessa Nzeh, MDAyana Habtemariam, MSW, RDN, LDN How Our Review Board Process Works Every article created by our team of expert writers that contains verifiable facts or medical information makes its way through our comprehensive Review Board process and gets assigned to a specialist based on their area of expertise. Even our custom illustrations go through the Review Board. When you see this check mark on a Verywell Fit article, you can trust it meets the high standards of our Review Board. 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