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PCOS Challenge Coaches

Josef Brandenburg PCOS Challenge Fitness Coach

Josef is an award-winning personal trainer with 10 years of professional experience. He has been certified by ACE, FMS, NASM, NCEP, INLP, and the CHEK Institute. Josef is the author of three books including The Body You Want from A to Z, and was a nominee for 2010 Personal Trainer of the Year from Personal Fitness Professional Magazine and The Washington, DC Fitness Association.  He was also chosen to be The DC Fitness Advisor by the DC Department of Transportation for their 2009 Feet In The Street Event. Learn More

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Rebecca Mohning, RD Registered Dietitian PCOS Challenge Nutrition Coach

Rebecca is a registered dietitian and a certified personal trainer. Rebecca received her Bachelor’s degree in dietetics and her graduate degree in exercise and sports science from Iowa State University. She also has a personal training certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. She previously worked as the dietitian for Iowa State University’s Wellness Center. Her work there provided her with the opportunity to work with college athletes, as well as counsel students on weight management and eating disorders. Currently, Rebecca works at the George Washington University’s Weight Management Center and Women’s Heart Program.
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Ruth Wittersgreen, PhD Clinical Psychologist PCOS Challenge Emotional Wellness Coach

Dr. Wittersgreen is a clinical psychologist who has been providing psychotherapy for over 12 years. She works with people to help them recover from past trauma or grief, to manage depression, and to overcome anxiety. Dr. Wittersgreen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of South Florida and a Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina-Columbia. She did her Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology at James Madison University. Dr. Wittersgreen helps individuals and couples achieve healthier sexual functioning and greater fulfillment in their relationships. She addresses the emotional components of many health difficulties, including infertility, and helps individuals to cope with disability and change health behaviors. Learn More