Discover how The Diet Doc was created and get to know 'The Godfather of Flexible Dieting'/Founder, Dr. Joe Klemczewski and Health Psychologist/Wellness Director, Dr. Kori Propst.
Joe Klemczewski has earned degrees in physical therapy, health, nutrition, literary journalism, and health education. He is currently pursuing a masters in social psychology. Klemczewski began licensing The Diet Doc business model in 2007 and has helped develop 150 Diet Doc Weight-Loss Centers around the world. He has spoken at universities, school systems, fitness camps, medical organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. Joe was a contributing science editor for Chelo Publishing for fourteen years. His articles regularly appeared in Iron Man, Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness, Exercise for Men, and Best Body; many have been translated for German and Asian publications. He has written for numerous websites, including eDiets and Huffington Post, has contributed chapters to fitness industry books, and has edited physiology textbooks for an academic publisher. His book, The Diet Docs’ Guide to Permanent Weight Loss, co-authored with Dr. Scott Uloth, MD, was released in 2009 by Harvest House Publishing, and 50 Days to Your Best Life in 2014, coauthored with Kori Propst. LMHC, PhD by WordSpank Publishing. Joe is a retired WNBF professional drug-free bodybuilder and a pioneering physique sport coach with more than 400 pro cards, 150 pro titles, and 50 world championships won with clients.
Dr. Kori directs The Mental Edge & Eating Psychology program, as well as the weight-inclusive nutrition and health promotion program at The Diet Doc. She specializes in a blend of coaching modalities, including cognitive behavioral, positive psychology, mindfulness, self-compassion, acceptance and commitment, intuitive eating, and strengths-based experiential techniques aligned with social justice and geared toward integrated motivation. Her rich education and experience create an unmatched expertise in physical and mental training, mind-body integration, optimal athletic performance, and overall well-being. Kori partners with her clients to optimize their relationships with their bodies, with food, and with their goals. Empowerment, freedom, dignity and curiosity undergird her approach.
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