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Tamara Jo Mariea, CCN
Biochemist/Certified Clinical Nutritionist
 



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PROFILE:

§ Experienced Biochemist and Clinical Nutritionist with a broad range of knowledge in many different disease states (i.e. cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, diabetes, renal disease, and cancer, etc…).

§ Highly successful in providing motivation and affecting lifestyle changes through education and providing easily formatted programs for clients to follow.

§ Known for dynamic presentation style and ability to communicate difficult and highly technical information to the lay public, bridging the communication gap and empowering the individual with the desire to change their lifestyle for their longevity.

EXPERIENCE:

Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Owner of Internal Balance Inc., Kingwood, TX, Present.

§ Utilize specialized nutritional laboratories for baseline and in depth clinical and functional biochemical evaluations for private clients.

§ Develop therapeutic diet, exercise, and nutritional co-therapy protocols for various health conditions, including, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Diabetes, Cancer, Bowel Dysbiosis (bacterial, parasitic and fungal imbalances), Cardiovascular Disease, Women’s Health Issues, ADD/ADHD and other children’s health issues, etc.

§ Implement preventative and Anti-Aging strategies along with wellness forecasting which assists the client in developing a lifetime wellness budget and strategy.

§ Develop corporate wellness strategies and conduct on site seminars at various corporations, educational institutes and private health, fitness and wellness facilities.

§ Educate large groups of people about the importance of nutrition and specific strategies to change their diet and lifestyle.

§ Taught nutrition course work for the American College of Sports Medicine, August 2001-2002

Independent Nutritional Consultant and Health Educator for QLS HealthComplex and Spa, Kingwood, TX, 1998-2000

§ Nutritional Program Developer and promotions coordinator within the QLS HealthComplex.

§ Preformed public speaking engagements for civic organizations including: Real Estate Organizations, Hospitals, Schools and other organized groups to promote wellness programs that were offered by the QLS HealthComplex.

§ Conducted nutritional and health evaluations of client membership used to develop diet and nutritional supplement protocols.

§ Filmed a TV documentary on healthy shopping, "How to Navigate through the Chemicals and Junk at your Local Grocery Store." The focus of this documentary was on educating the consumer. Clients were led on a structured grocery-shopping trip in order to impress upon them the importance of educated food choices.

q Independent Nutritional Consultant and Appointed Member of Medical and Nutrition Advisory Board for Body Wise International Inc., Tustin, CA,

1994-Present

§ Implemented wellness strategies utilizing education and nutritional products and protocols into health care practices.

§ Recognized by corporate as an accomplished, promoter, speaker and educator and asked to travel with corporate personnel to speak on new product introduction and development of a new natural skin care line and nutritional products. Participated in many health professional seminars taught by the following highly acclaimed health professionals in the field of Integrative Medicine: Dr. Alan Gaby, Dr. Michael Murray, Dr. Jonathan Wright, Dr. Patrick Quillan, Dr. Alexandar Schauss, Dr. Elson Haas, Dr. Cynthia Brown, Dr. Jesse Stoff, etc…

§ Appointed member of medical and nutrition advisory board for company, interfacing between practicing health professionals and the wellness research team led by Dr. Jacqueline Jacques.

Hazardous Materials Specialist and Sales Consultant Envirite Corp., Canton, Ohio, 1995-1997

§ Developed strategies for hazardous waste generators to handle material wastes and deal with toxic burdened environments for employees.

§ Interfaced with EPA and clients for approval applications on the proper treatment and handling of various types of hazardous materials and waste streams.

§ Solved environmental safety and toxicology problems in many manufacturing settings, leading to improved environments in the workplace.

§ Structured employee baseline blood evaluation programs with continued monitoring and exit examinations, specifically with heavy metals.

§ Coordinated referral programs with physicians specializing in environmental medicine.

Hazardous Materials Specialist for Envirosafe Services of Ohio Inc., Toledo, Ohio, 1992-1995

§ Interfaced between customer waste disposal treatments applications for approvals from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

§ Responsible for reviewing Federal Code of Regulations with regards to waste treatment protocols and remedial plan approvals.

§ Advised in safety precautions and prevention of toxic exposures to hazardous materials for the workforce.

§ Served as a member of the inside technical sales team, responsible for improving relationships with clients through educating the existing and potential clients on proper waste handling procedures and the intent of our companies services, resulting in improved contract retention to a significant degree and was rewarded with internal promotions and bonuses.

Biochemist/Environmental Toxicology Consultant for Bowser-Morner Inc., Toledo, Ohio, 1991-1992

§ Environmental surveys and inspections of the following type: Wetlands studies, hydro geological investigations, water well monitoring, soil investigations, remedial project management relating to heavy metal, volatile organic compounds, PCB toxicity etc.

Sanitarian/Health Inspector for Sandusky County Health Department

Fremont, Ohio, 1990-1991

§ Public environmental health inspections of the following type: Sewage and water analysis and investigations, which interfaced with the EPA, Restaurant inspections, pool and trailer park inspections all in compliance with the ORC.

 

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Of Science Biology/Biochemistry Pre-Med Program

Bowling Green State University, 1990

Post Graduate Degree Program (non-accredited Master of Science) - Applied Clinical Nutrition, American Academy of Nutrition & Clinical Nutrition Certification Board, 2000

Certified Clinical Nutritionist Clinical Nutrition Certification Board Post-Graduate Clinical Program, 2000

Certified Hazardous Material SpecialistThe Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, 1994

Registered Sanitarian Ohio Environmental Health Association, Professional Member, 1991

PUBLISHED ARTICLES & APPOINTMENTS:

Exercise, Nutrition & The Immune System, Body Talk Magazine, Fall Issue 2001.

Exercise, Nutrition & The Immune System, Body Talk Magazine, Fall Issue 2002.

Medical & Nutrition Advisory Board Appointment, Body Wise International 2003.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

§ Health Professionals’ Seminar on Clinical Nutrition in Preventive Wellness,

§ January 1998

§ Health Professionals’ Seminar on Clinical Nutrition in Preventive Wellness,

§ April 1998

§ The Scientific and Cultural Revolution Integrative Medicine and Optimal Health,

§ September 1999

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Optimal Human Health and Clinical Nutrition, April 1999

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Biochemistry and Clinical Nutrition, April 1999

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Immunology and Clinical Nutrition

§ July 1999

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Alternative in Cancer Therapy and Clinical Nutrition, July 1999

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Microbial Health and Clinical Nutrition, September 1999

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Geriatrics and Clinical Nutrition

§ September 1999

§ The Scientific and Cultural Revolution Integrative Medicine and Optimal Health,

§ January 2000

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Hormonal Health and Clinical Nutrition, February 2000

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Clinical Neurology and Clinical Nutrition, February 2000

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Women’s Health and Clinical Nutrition, April 2000

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Human Toxicity, Related Conditions and Therapy Protocols, April 2000

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Laboratory Evaluations in Nutritional Medicine, June 2000

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Children’s Health and Clinical Nutrition, July 2000

§ Post-Graduate Studies In Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Counseling Skills and Behavior Psychology, July 2000

§ Unmasking and Treating Chronic Infection to Manage Chronic Disease, August 2000

§ Endocrine Gland Function and Stress "The Hidden Connection", Gulf Coast Conference, March 2001

§ Hormones, Gulf Coast Conference, March 2002

§ Multiple Components of Weight Management, "A Major Challenge for the 21st Century, August 2002



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