THE PLANO PROGRAM TEAM:
Marc Plano graduated from SCSU with a degree in Human Performance and Nutrition. Since then Marc has experience working with people from all walks of life including the overstressed, underfed, sleep deprived, overweight, and heavily medicated. Marc's teachings provide his clients with tools that give them effective ways to manage their health. Marc's holistic approach to nutrition and weight management addresses the person as a whole instead of focusing on calories or a specific diet. He currently owns and operates a successful personal training and holistic health practice in Orange CT called
Optimal Results. His constant passion and thirst for knowledge has led him to countless hours of study with the best alternative health care practitioners, clinical nutritionist, movement specialists, MD's, and Strength and Conditioning Specialists in their prospective fields. He has not only had a chance to study with these experts but in some cases work with them. Marc's multidisciplinary study coupled with his constant frustration with all the gimmick weight loss programs that push powder, pills, potions, and lotions fueled his desire to develop The Plano Program which works to restore and build health from the inside out. Marc's teachings lie within the phrase "You can not lose weight to improve your health, you must improve your health in order to lose weight."
-B.S. Human Performance and Nutrition -SCSU
-Certified in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition
-Certified Metabolic Typing Advisor
-Licensed Medical Massage Therapist -Galen Institute
-Active Isolated Stretch Therapist- Mattes Method
-NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
-NDEITA Certified Personal Trainer
Advanced Study:
2010 Scientific Shoulder Training and Rehab with Paul Chek, NYC
2010 Food Addictions, Overeating, and Mood Swings with Dr. Gina Willett, Ph.D, North Haven CT
2009 Functional Diagnostic Nutrition with World's leading authority Reed Davis. Balancing the Digestive, Detoxification, Hormone, and Immune System.
2008: Faulty Foot Mechanics. Understanding the interaction of the foot and it relationship to the lower/upper extremity and understanding the functional assessment and its inclusion into a training program. Chulk Wolfe, MS,PT.
2008: Bioenergetics and Muscle Physiology, Macronutrient Manipulation, Nutrient Timing and Sports Supplementation, Dr. Jose Antonio, Freehold NJ.
2008: Advanced Metabolic Typing Applications and Principles, Dr. Kristals Method. Manhattan NYC.
2008: Training with Aaron Mattes, kinesiotherapist at Gaylord Rehab Center in CT, founder of AIS stretching method.
2007: Training with Dr. Eric Cobb in NYC, founder of Z-health. Using the nervous system to make fast changes in pain, range of motion, strength, coordination, speed, and agility.
2007: Metabolic Training Application and Principles, Christine Sotmary, M.S., L.Ac.
2007 TPS Sports Performance, Corrective Exercise and Assessment Protocols, Alwyn Cosgrove, M.S., CSCS, CHEK level 3.
2007 TPS Sports Performance, Advanced Techniques and Programming for Athletes. Jimmy Wendal, CSCS, BS.
2006 Perform Better, Functional Training, Juam Carlos Santana Ph.D, MS, CSCS.
2006 Perform Better, Functional Movement Screen and Postural Analysis, Grey Cook PT, MS, CSCS.
2005 Perform Better, Advanced Nutrition Strategies for Fat Loss, Jose Antonio, Ph.D.
2004 Perform Better, Nutrition Programming for Athletic Performance, Jose Antonio, Ph.D.
Amy L. Krystock, R.D. is proud to serve on the Plano Program advisory board. Amy is a registered dietitian (RD) and licensed in the state of Connecticut (CDN). Amy holds a Certification in both Adult and Pediatric Weight Management through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Amy is employed at Yale-New Haven Hospital as a Clinical Dietitian. Amy also works in private practice and for the CT-Birth-3 Pediatric Nutrition Program. She serves as adjunct faculty at the University of New Haven and Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Amy employs a total lifestyle modification approach to nutrition counseling and exercise. Areas of focus include weight loss, diabetes management, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic syndrome and eating disorder recovery. Amy is an active member of the Academy of Sport’s Medicine, the Connecticut Dietetic Association as well as the Weight Management Dietetics Practice group.
Susan Donovan- Lifestyle and Weight Management Counselor
A seasoned, accomplished fitness professional with 30 years experience, Susan has been involved in all facets of fitness management, instruction of group exercise and personal training to all ages and fitness levels, program development, staff training and lifestyle counseling. A pioneer in group exercise, she owned her own successful fitness center for 10 years, taking pride in offering the best, safest and most effective fitness & weight loss programs available to her members. Her motivational skills have contributed to her list of professional accomplishments including Manager of the Year for a fitness franchise of over 100 fitness centers in 1985 and Instructor of the Year in 1980. Constantly pursuing continuing education, Susan is passionate and committed to helping her clients succeed as they pursue their journey towards better health and an active lifestyle.
Currently Director of Group Fitness & Development at the JCC in Greater New Haven, holding numerous certifications and specialty training including:
ACE Certified Fitness Instructor
ACE Certified Lifestyle & Weight Management Counselor
SCW Certified Personal Trainer
AAAI/ISMA Certified Holistic Health Counselor
YOGAFIT Certified Yoga Teacher
AAAI/ISMA Certified Yoga Teacher
YOQUA Certified Yoga Teacher
AAAI/ISMA Certified Aqua Instructor
SCHWINN Certified Indoor Cycling Coach
MAD DOG ATHLETICS SPINNING Certified Instructor
Breast Cancer Survivor Fitness Trainer (Brigham & Women’s Hospital)
PILATES METHOD Instructor
Swedish Institute College of Health Science Flexibility and Corrective Exercise Specialist
CPR & FIRST AIDE
Areas of Specialty Training:
Behavior Modification for weight loss
Pre & Post Natal programming
Back Care
Dance
Youth Fitness programming
Cerina Savino, Holistic Health Counselor, Board Certifed by the AADP and AAFA Certified Personal Trainer. Cerina studied at the Culinary Institute of Florence in Italy and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Business from the Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT.
Cerina’s passion for cooking began at childhood. She used to spend countless hours in the kitchen with her loved ones instead of outside playing like most children. It was these early on experiences that helped shape her destiny and spark her enthusiasm for nutrition.
Cerina's life changed drastically during her culinary studies in Italy. She noticed great cultural differences that were having a significant impact on the health and well-being of the those around her. In Italy food is revered, loved and honored with great respect. The Italians use it as a way to slow down and connect with one another. In America, where the fast pace drives everyone’s days, food is secondary and often eaten on the run. Cerina observed the differences in the two cultures – the Amercians’ being overweight, stressed and full of illness, the European culture being trim, loving and overall happy and content.
As she immersed herself in to the culture she became fascinated with the European lifestyle. Cerina began to question why obesity was a predominant factor in the United States. Soon after, something inside of her sparked and she knew what it was that she wanted to do. She was interested in the way Europeans enjoyed life and food, and how they were so intertwined. Cerina wanted to wake America up and teach them how to be aware of what they are putting into their bodies. You are what you eat. She has made it her mission to spread the word and take action into awakening Americans to be conscious of what they put into their body.
Cerina’s training and background drove her to create “Whole Life Nutrition”, offering Whole Food Nutrition with nutrient dense foods, and Lifestyle Counseling along with Cooking Classes. She is passionate about sharing all she’s learned with her clients in one-on-one counseling and group cooking classes.
