Published on February 13, 2009
Weight Loss Program Team Members
Julie Larsen, MD, Bariatric Physician
JOINED: September 1997
PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY: I partner with my patients and use an integrative approach to weight management that addresses the whole person (body, mind and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. Our multidisciplinary team will partner with you to help you lose weight and improve your health through nutrition, physical activity, behavioral change, and in some cases, medication and special diets. We believe in helping you to make healthy lifestyle changes that you can maintain. I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals of weight loss and improved health.
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Medically Supervised Weight Loss, Integrative Medicine, Sports Medicine
CREDENTIALS:
- MD, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield IL, 1984
INTERNSHIP/RESIDENCY:
- Family Medicine, Waukesha Memorial Hospital, Waukesha WI, 1987
FELLOWSHIP:
- Integrative Medicine, Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 2003
BOARD CERTIFIED:
- Integrative Holistic Medicine, Family Practice, and Sports Medicine
MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS:
- American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine
- American College of Sports Medicine
- American Society of Bariatric Physicians
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Wisconsin Medical Society
HOBBIES AND PERSONAL INTERESTS:
During her free time, Dr. Larsen enjoys travel, water sports, biking, reading and spending time with her family.
Colleen Lantzy, MA, LPC, LMFT, Behavioral Health Clinician
JOINED: June 2008
PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY: “When you commit to a weight-loss program that encompasses lifestyle changes as opposed to just weight loss, all areas in your life are affected in positive ways. It is my goal to help individuals develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Traditional diets are based on deprivation. In the Inside Out program, we work with you so you understand what your true nourishment needs are for mind, body and spirit. It is my belief that you better achieve these desired results through a practice of curiosity and compassion toward self. We move to a healthier self one experience at a time."
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Emotional as well as the behavioral aspects of weight loss
CREDENTIALS:
- Family Therapy Training Institute - Milwaukee, WI
- Western Michigan University - Kalamazoo, MI
- Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
LICENSES:
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
- Licensed Professional Counselor
HOBBIES AND PERSONAL INTERESTS: Colleen is married and has three grown children. She enjoys reading, theater, movies, gardening, cooking, painting and spending time with her children.
Betty Holloway, MNS, RD, CD, Dietician
JOINED: January 2011
PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY: “I believe the best way to lose weight is to consciously create new habits, which involve “pre-planning," consuming a wide variety of nutrient-dense foods, learning basic cooking skills, using portion control and engaging in daily physical activity. I believe this journey is an adventure that will bring a sense of empowerment, delight, calm and better health. As with any journey, the process is as important as the destination — patience and perseverance are necessary ingredients.”
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Encourage and motivate you to create permanent dietary lifestyle changes.
CREDENTIALS:
- University of California Davis, BS Nutrition
LICENSE:
HOBBIES/PERSONAL INTERESTS: Betty enjoys gardening, cooking, travel, nature and physical activity.
Jennifer Rahm, Medical Secretary
JOINED: February 2008
PRACTICE PHILOSOPHY: "I believe having an active lifestyle and eating to nourish your body are essential to a healthy life. It is also important to spend quality time with people who make you smile and feel good.
My role is to help you stay informed and keep you on track while in the Inside Out program. In addition, I will greet you upon your arrival, schedule appointments, answer inquiries about the program, provide follow up and reminder calls, assist with communication between team members and patients, and provide secretarial support for the team."
HOBBIES/PERSONAL INTERESTS: I have a BA in professional communication from Alverno College. I enjoy bicycling, hiking, gardening, cooking, baking, reading, hunting for antiques and spending time with family and friends.
Begin your weight-loss story today!
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