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Gregory Gastaldo, MD
Medical Consultant

Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Zoology from California State University Long Beach
  • M.D., University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine
Certifications
  • Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine
Experience
  • San Diego State University ; University Physician; Director of Athletic Medicine; and Medical Director, Center for Optimal Health & Performance
  • Princeton University; University Physician; and Director of Athletic Medicine
Medical Training
  • Fellowship in Sports Medicine, University of Oklahoma Medical College in Tulsa
  • Internal Medicine Residency, Wadsworth VA Hospital Los Angeles California
  • Internal Medicine Internship, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Interests
  • Wellness, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
  • Personal interests: Mountain biking, volleyball, basketball, golf
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Jeanne Nichols-Bernhard, PhD, FACSM

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Larry S. Verity, PhD, FACSM

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Kent Lorenz, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Program Coordinator

Education
  • Bachelor of Education in Physical Education from the University of Alberta
  • Bachelor of Physical Education in Sport Performance from the University of Alberta
  • Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from San Diego State University
Certifications
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
  • NSCA-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
  • Level 1 Technical Olympic Weightlifting (National Coaching Certification Program)
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Licensed DXA Technician in California
Experience
  • Leading group exercise classes for the COHP
  • Exercise testing technician for the COHP
  • Intern with SDSU Athletics Strength and Conditioning department
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant for the ENS department
  • Personal Trainer
  • Recreation Staff at the Derrick Golf and Winter Club (3 years)
Areas of Interest
  • Exercise physiology and muscle physiology (intention is to work towards a Ph.D. in exercise physiology)
  • Masters thesis was hypoxic induced changes in muscle oxygenation and lactate threshold
  • Personal interests include: weight lifting, golf, football, martial arts, reading
  • Past sports participation: hockey, golf, volleyball, martial arts, baseball, softball, basketball
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Tracy Daly, MS, RD
Registered Dietitian

Education
  • Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Madonna University, MI
  • Master of Science in Nutrition Education, Chicago Medical School, IL
Certifications
  • Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration (1997)
  • American Dietetic Association
    • Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) Dietetic Practice Group
    • Nutrition in Complementary Care (NCC) Dietetic Practice Group
    • Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group
    • Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE) Dietetic Practice Group
Experience
  • Sports Dietitian, San Diego State Aztecs
  • San Diego State University Dietitian (high-risk students)
  • Assistant Adjunct Professor, SDSU
  • Professional dietitian providing individualized
    • nutritional guidelines and exercise plans for patients seeking assistance with weight loss, muscle gain, and weight gain
  • Dietetic Intern Supervisor (SDSU)
  • Private Practice / Consultant Dietitian - San Diego Sports Medicine
  • Research Dietitian - University of California, San Diego
  • Clinical expertise with adult and adolescent nutrition concerns, including:
    • Enhancing Athletic Performance
    • Overweight/Obesity
    • Diabetes (Type 1 & 2)
    • High cholesterol & triglycerides
    • Eating Disorders / Body Image
    • ADHD/ADD
    • Parent Education / Assistance
Areas of Interest
  • Sports nutrition
  • Personal interests: snowboarding, body boarding, biking

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