THE GYM of Montvale Welcomes Elyssa Toomey

Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Elyssa Toomey, recently joined THE GYM of Montvale. Toomey has dedicated her career to promoting a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle through an integrative approach combining evidence-based science with Eastern philosophies.

After graduating from Smith College in 1996 with a BA in Sociology and Biology, Toomey spent 15 years working in fundraising and development for non-profit organizations. During this time, she helped create opportunities for people living with HIV/AIDS to access health care, assisted in community building efforts and children’s education, among other achievements. In 2013, she obtained a degree in Nutrition from Montclair State University, and since then has been a part of several programs geared at helping young adolescents understand nutrition and healthy body image. Toomey combines medical nutrition therapy with training in eating disorders, intuitive eating, mindfulness and functional medicine.

Apart from working directly with clients, Toomey co-founded Zen Sports, LLC to transform athletes and adolescents from the inside out. For Zen Sports, she designs programs for local high school and college athletic teams dedicated to injury prevention, increasing flexibility, and developing physical and mental balance and strength. She also created a Body Positive curriculum for adolescent girls, which unites the philosophy and movement of yoga with meditation and nutrition to build self-esteem. The goal of this program, as well as many others Toomey has worked on, has been to instill inner confidence in young people in order to ultimately lead to a healthy mind and body later in life.

“I’ve spent my career creating change for individuals, families and communities. In the midst of a successful career in development, I began to realize that my passion to affect positive change in my community would only be satisfied by a more personal, hands-on approach,” Toomey says. “I understand my clients and have struggled with many of the same issues as they do, and it’s through that understanding that I can share my knowledge and improve their lives. I’m looking forward to applying that experience to my work at THE GYM.”

“Elyssa comes to us with great skill and knowledge about health and nutrition, but what makes her stand out is her understanding that every client is different and her ability to create unique programs that promote a positive change in their lives,” Jeff Rivers, Co-Founder and Owner at THE GYM. “We’re excited to have her join the team at THE GYM of Montvale.

THE GYM is a complete lifestyle and fitness center, designed to promote healthy living in a first class atmosphere. Its unique approach integrates specialized training programs with nutrition and weight management counseling for total body conditioning and optimal fitness. THE GYM is known for its superior quality equipment, expert staff and special amenities, including a juice bar, spa and child play area. The staff’s attentive service and the facility’s array of programs and services provide guests with a state-of-the-art experience.

THE GYM of Englewood
20 Nordhoff Place
Englewood, NJ 07631

201-567-9399

http://www.GetToTheGym.com/englewood

THE GYM Montvale
2 Chestnut Ridge Road
Montvale, NJ 07645
201-802-9399
http://www.GetToTheGym.com/montvale

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Elyssa Toomey, Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), THE GYM of Montvale.