Michele has been a nutrition and fitness expert for over 12 years and is owner of a Perfect Plate Inc., a nutr communications company. Michele specializes in translating nutrition science into practical applications and creating simple solutions for healthy living, for consumers and businesses. She is currently working as a nutrition consultant and freelance writer. Past and current clients include Demand Studios, Provant Health Solutions, LLC., ADM Kao, LLC. and Trouve Publishing. She has experience in editing, public relations and marketing. Prior to becoming a consultant, Michele worked for the American Dietetic Association as manager of Careers and Student services, where she founded and represented the national ADA student member organization; was involved in advertising and marketing of the dietetics profession; coordinated all student recruitment activities and member benefit initiatives. Michele’s priority lies in educating the public on living and eating well to improve quality of life. Her passion is to promote wellness and disease prevention through both traditional and alternative approaches.
Josh Maney is a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. A former a high school athlete and collegiate football player at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, Josh has nearly 10 years experience in one-on-one personal training, boot camp (group fitness) instruction and coaching/athletic program development for children aged 10 through 18 years. In addition to freelance writing and in-home personal training, Josh is an accomplished online personal trainer and has experience in high performance training and a background in sports nutrition. He began his career as a private personal trainer at Fitness Together, well known in the greater Milwaukee area for it’s unique approach to customized program design. Before joining forces with Michele, Josh also worked as a trainer at Centegra’s Health Bridge fitness center in northwest Illinois and the wellness center at Grand Geneva Resort in southeast Wisconsin. Josh is a gifted customer-focused personal trainer and his friendly- yet results-oriented style have enabled him to serve an impressive client base. In addition to being a contributing author, Josh is available for consultations.