AMANDA BROWN

• Bachelors of Arts, Psychology
  Biology / Minor
  Loyola University of Maryland
• Registered Dietitian (RD)
  American Dietetic Association
• Certified Personal Trainer
  National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association
• Masters of Science (Nutritional Sciences) - Present
  California State University Long Beach

I have been a certified personal trainer and nutrition consultant in Orange County for over 5 years. My love of fitness and nutrition comes from my background in athletics. I played field hockey, lacrosse, and ran track & field (100m, 200m, relays, long jump, and tried pole vault!) in high school. As a senior, I was named the Most Outstanding Field Hockey Player in the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference and was voted to play in the Maryland State high school senior field hockey exhibition game. At Loyola College in Maryland, I was voted offensive MVP all four years on my field hockey team and was invited to play on the National Field Hockey League All-Star Team.

In 2004 I tore the ACL in both of my knees. The first was while playing in a tournament at the end of my senior year in college, and the other during a game with the club field hockey team at UC Irvine. I had reconstructive surgery at the beginning of 2005 to repair the damage. I was in physical therapy for nearly a year! After being on top of my game my whole life, having a set back like this was devastating. I had to learn how to walk again, running seemed impossible, and I didn’t know if I’d ever be able to play sports again. I’m thankful to say I’ve fully recovered (it took me two years to get back) and continue to play field hockey with the Los Angeles Field Hockey Association.

Even though I traveled a tough road following my knee injuries, going through it made realize I wanted to become a personal trainer and help others overcome their physical fitness and health challenges. After training at 24 hour fitness and various other small gyms for several years, I have finally found a home at Innovative Results in Costa Mesa. It’s an amazing family of elite fitness professionals dedicated to motivating people to reach their health and fitness goals. We at Innovative Results emphasize the following 5 aspects of fitness to our clients to maximize their results: Mindset, Exercise, Nutrition, Recovery, and Support/Guidance.

In addition to working as fitness and nutrition consultant, I am completing a Master of Science degree in Nutritional Science at California State University, Long Beach. My thesis is on calcium intake and bone mineral density in male and female high school field hockey players. I plan on finishing in the summer of 2011.

Thanks for visiting my website, I look forward to guiding you to a healthier life!