REAL WEIGHT LOSS

Overweight and obese people face special challenges in trying to be active.  You may not be able to bend or move in the same way that other people can.  Being physically active may help you live longer and protect you from: diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis.  Regular exercise boosts your mood, increases your strength, and improves your self-esteem.  At the Macomb Weight Loss Institute, we offer an exercise facility with group and individual training with our exercise specialist who is trained to teach proper and safe exercise techniques.

Benefits of Physical Activity Include:

·        Reduction or management of chronic diseases such as: Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure & Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Osteoporosis, Arthritis, and some Cancer

·        Build strong muscles, bones, and joints

·        Improve balance and flexibility

·        Ward off Depression

·        Boost Mood and Sense of Well-Being

Maria Lijoi, RD Exercise Specialist and Registered Dietitian  

Qualifications:  Maria is a registered dietitian and exercise specialist.  She graduated from the University of Michigan in 2002 and recently completed the dietetic program at Wayne State University, where she is also finishing her Master’s in Nutrition.  In addition to clinical dietetics, Maria also has experience in cardiac rehabilitation through St. John Hospital and does personal training for Bally Total Fitness.  She is a member of the American Dietetic Association.  

Her role at the Macomb Weight Loss Institute is to train patients on safe and effective exercise techniques.  She also offers personal training as desired.

Amy Ellero, PTA  Program Exercise Specialist

Qualifications: Amy is a Physical Therapist Assistant.  She has an Associates Degree from Macomb Community College and a Bachelor’s of Arts from Oakland University.  Amy has worked in both, in-patient and out-patient settings.  She completed her internship with the Macomb Intermediate School District.  

Her role at the Macomb Weight Loss Institute is to oversee, guide, and assist patients as needed while they exercise at our facility. 

 Phone Number:  586-566-5030

Debbie Brown

Exercise Specialist,
Located at 22151 Moross, PB1
suite 123, Detroit, Michigan 

Qualifications:  Debbie is an exercise physiologist working at the Moross site of the Macomb Weight Loss Institute.  She also works for St. John Hospital supervising exercise and pharmacological stress testing.  She has previous experience working in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation as well as personal training.  Debbie is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation with a minor in Nutrition.

John Silveri

Exercise Specialist,
Located at 22151 Moross, PB1
suite 123, Detroit, Michigan 

Qualifications:  John is a Professional Member in the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and certified as an ACSM Exercise Specialist. He graduated from the University of Central Michigan in 2002 with a major in health fitness and minor in nutrition.  In addition, John is currently working in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at St. John Hospital & Medical Center and helps assist with exercise training with the Preventive Cardiology Department.