FILOMENA GIZZO, M.S.
Clinical Nutritionist

Filomena Gizzo, M.S. is a Clinical Nutritionist with a Master of Science degree from the University of Bridgeport in Human Nutrition.  She began her career in nutrition at the young age of 22 while interning for a nutritional supplement manufacturer. From there, she was offered a full time job after completion of her undergraduate studies. Inspired by her supervisor who was a nutritionist, she pursued graduate school in nutritional studies.  From there she worked as a nutritionist at catholic charities and then moved onto a private practice setting under the guidance of a very reputable nutritionist.  Filomena now brings 17 years of experience into her own personal private practice.

Filomena’s personal mission is to raise the awareness of the value of nutrition in promoting wellness and managing illness.  In her practice, she applies the principles of nutrition and its role in attaining a longer, healthier life.  She has a strong passion for living a healthy lifestyle and truly believes in treating and preventing chronic diseases, such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes, with a well-rounded nutritionally balanced diet.

Filomena’s professional experience includes nutritional counseling, clinical research of nutritional supplements, nutrition for athletic performance and nutrition for all ages of the lifespan. Filomena is a holistic health advocate who believes that the body has the power to heal itself from the inside out.  She believes that optimal health can be achieved through the combination of proper nutrition, physical activity and stress management!

Together with her clients, Filomena creates a healthy eating plan that goes well with their lifestyles. Filomena teaches strategies to get on the road to optimal health!

EXPERIENCE:

The Khader Center Premier Nutrition and Rejuvenation
Nutritionist, 4 years
•  Provided Clients with Nutritional Counseling
•  Provided Clients with Meal Planning
•  Provided Clients with Nutritional Supplement Protocols
•  Provided Leading Nutritionist with Nutrition Research
•  Ran Bioimpedance Analysis Testing
•  Provided Kinesiology Testing
•  Provided Clay Pack Therapy
•  Created Healthy Recipes
•  Instructed Food Preparation Classes (Raw Superfood Meals)
•  Traveled to London, Europe for BSAAM Anti-Aging Conference
•  Regular Attendance of Local Nutrition Seminars

Catholic Charities Senior Nutrition Program
Nutritionist, 3 years
•  Prepared and implemented a nutrition education plan
•  Provided nutrition education to all participants (12 senior centers)
•  Submitted nutrition education reports as required by government bodies
•  Prepared and submitted season cycle menus to governing bodies
•  Provided nutritional analysis for all menus to CT state nutritionist
•  Provided Nutrition Assessments to Senior Citizens
•  Provided Nutrition Consultations to Senior Citizens

Quality of Life Labs, Inc.
Account Manager, 3 years
•  Organized all company trade shows, domestic and international
•  Created all advertisements displayed in consumer and trade magazines
•  Managed promotional materials
•  Managed customer relations to client accounts and vendors
•  Compiled nutritional supplement research

Maypro Industries, Inc.
Executive Assistant, 1 year
•  Created monthly newsletters for active and potential corporate clients
•  Created annual advertising budget
•  Assisted with the organization of company trade shows
•  Compiled nutritional supplement research