Dr. Ostro-Brown received her bachelor's degree and her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Toronto. She is certified by the American Board of Family Practice and the Canadian College of Family Physicians. Dr. Ostro-Brown has spoken to groups in the past about nutrition and well baby care and has a special interest in women's medicine, pediatrics preventative medicine, physical fitness, and nutrition.

Read Dr. Helen Ostro-Brown's complete professional biography.

A 1990 graduate of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI, Sherry has practiced in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation clinics in Southeastern Michigan for over 14 years. In addition to being the founder of MIHP, Inc. and TriPLAYnar Technology, she has instructed Kinesiology and Orthopedic Techniques for the PTA Program at Macomb Community College since 1994. She is an orthopedic certified specialist and a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

In 1998, Sherry founded the Michigan Institute for Human Performance, Inc., (MIHP), and the Think Tank was formed. MIHP provides orthopedic physical therapy, biomechanical assessments, sport-specific conditioning and seminars to athletes of all ages and levels. MIHP moved into its Warren headquarters location in November 2002.

Sherry has developed several seminars including The Missing Link, The MoveWell Corporate Solution, Optimal Golf, Run Pain-Free and BackTalk, a back injury prevention program that is currently being utilized in several General Motors, Delphi and Northrop Grumman facilities in the United States. She has acted as a consultant to these corporations as well as Sears Holding Corporation and AT&T. She has served as a consultant to USA Michigan Volleyball and the Detroit Vipers Hockey Organization. She is also editor of Synergy, a bi-monthly newsletter of the MIHP Think Tank, which is currently circulated to healthcare and fitness professionals nationwide.

Sherry is known by her students, peers and seminar participants as a thought leader in biomechanics through her insightful methods in orthopedic rehabilitation, injury prevention and sports-specific conditioning. She is prolific in her ideas of innovative techniques and has captured them in workbooks, videos and articles that she produces to support her practice and teachings.

Tonia Reinhard, M.S., R.D.

Tonia Reinhard, M.S., R.D. is the Director of the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at Wayne State University and President-elect of the Michigan Dietetic Association (MDA).  Previous positions include Director of the Expanded Nutrition Education Program and Clinical Manager of Nutrition Services at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester. She is currently serving on the Governor’s Expert Committee on Childhood Obesity, the Michigan Cancer Consortium and the Oakland County Child Obesity Committee.

Tonia has been involved with MDA in several positions, which include Public Relations Chair, President of the MDA Institute, and Communications Director. She has authored several publications ranging from technical papers to articles for consumers, such as “The School Cafeteria: Opportunities for Healthier Children”, as well as three books.

In addition to publications, Tonia presented lectures to many diverse groups including dietitians, nurses, teachers, physical therapists, medical students, industry trade groups and community groups.  The topics have included nutrition and disease, nutrition in childhood, vitamins and health, and gastrointestinal disease and nutrition.

Melissa Knudson is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Counselor, specializing in adolescent nutrition, the nutritional treatment of eating disorders, sports nutrition, women's health issues, diabetes, and general wellness counseling. Her services include individual nutrition assessment and goal setting, meal planning, group counseling, and educational programs for teenagers and children, parents, teachers, coaches, athletes and women's groups.

Melissa received her Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from Michigan State University, and completed an internship with the Michigan Department of Public Health. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists), the International Academy of Eating Disorders, and the Nutrition Entrepreneurs of Michigan. She is an active participant and provider of services for William Beaumont Hospital's Eating Disorder Program.

Annabel Cohen, a former caterer, is a writer, cooking instructor, and food stylist. A creative force in the kitchen, she is also known for the unusual and elaborate table and house displays created as backdrops for her food. She has been and continues to be a featured expert on food, travel and entertaining subjects on television and radio programs. She has been profiled in The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, The Big Idea, Crain's Detroit Business The Oakland Press, The Royal Oak Tribune, The Detroit Jewish News,  HOUR Detroit, Style Magazine and others.

Annabel co-authored Eating for Acid Reflux; a Handbook and Cookbook for Those with Heartburn (Marlowe & Company, 2003 – now in it’s fifth printing), and America's Thanksgiving Parade Cookbook (1998), a cookbook celebrating and benefiting this popular national event.

Keith Levick, Ph.D. is a health psychologist who has been in practice for over 20 years. He received a Master Of Social Work and his Ph.D. at Wayne State University. Besides his clinical work, Dr. Levick spent the majority of time focusing on weight control and wellness issues.

For ten years, Dr. Levick served as the behavioral director for Medical Weight Management, an adult obesity clinic. In 1986 he developed a treatment program for obese children and began The Center For Childhood Weight Management (CCWM). The CCWM program is located in Michigan and several other states. Dr. Levick is also the President of Goren and Associates (GAA), a training and development company. Some of their clients include GM, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit Diesel, AT&T and other Fortune 500 companies.

In addition to his work with CCWM and GAA, Dr. Levick is on staff at Central Michigan University. He serves on the Executive Board of the American Heart Association. He is well published in the area of weight control and wellness issues.

Dr. Levick was a regular guest on an ABC affiliate TV show, "Kelly and Company" for 15 years. Currently, he serves as a local "expert" for WDIV-TV, an NBC affiliate station. His column, "To Your Health", can be read bimonthly in the Observer Eccentric Newspaper. As a professional speaker, he travels across the US speaking on a wide range of health and wellness topics.

Dr. Carrie Neubecker received her undergraduate training in psychology and health at Eastern Michigan University. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology at Center for Humanistic Studies Graduate School.

Dr. Neubecker specializes in working with children, adolescents and adults who are dealing with eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. She has developed and maintained a private, outpatient psychotherapy practice with offices in Troy and Grand Blanc, Michigan. Her extensive work with children and their families utilizes diverse methodologies including play therapy and parental education. She also develops and facilitates support groups for elementary school students. These groups target self-esteem and the facilitation of pro-social, self-enhancing behaviors.

Dr. Neubecker has worked closely in a team of mental health professionals in the process of successful reunification of foster care children with their families. She is committed to maintaining a healthy lifestyle through nutritious food choices and regular exercise. She looks forward to working with the C.H.I.P. mentorship team in the area of mental health.