The Indiana Weight Loss & Wellness Institute was founded
in 2007 with the express purpose of improving the lives of
our clients by taking a multidisciplinary, interactive approach
to weight loss and wellness. We bring a cross functional, experienced
team to the table and truly feel like our approach to weight
loss and wellness is unparalleled. Here's a brief introduction
to each of the owners.
Dana Lindsay MD
Dr. Lindsay earned her doctorate of medicine degree from the University
of Chicago and completed a general surgery residency
at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas. She is board
certified in surgery and a Fellow of the American College
of Surgeons. She is an experienced weight loss
specialist. As a practicing general and bariatric
surgeon in Franklin, Indiana and the medical director
for the Johnson Memorial Hospital Bariatric Care Center,
she has helped hundreds of people achieve great weight
loss through both surgical and non-surgical means.
Erin Snyder MD
Dr. Snyder earned her doctorate of medicine degree from the
Indiana University School of Medicine. She is a Diplomate
and Certified by the American Board of Bariatric Medicine
(nonsurgical treatment of obesity and related illnesses).
She is on the Board of the American Society of Bariatric
Physicians and contributes to clinical obesity research
studies. Dr. Snyder is also Board Certified by the American
Academy of Family Physicians and has over 15 years of medical
practice experience. Personally, Dr. Snyder has met the
challenge of being overweight and her passion is enabling
other people to succeed in improving their health.
Eileen Williams RN BSN
Eileen earned her RN from Vincennes University and her BSN
from Indiana Wesleyan University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She has been the Johnson Memorial Hospital Bariatric
Care Center Coordinator since 2003. Being obese
most of her life, she has been through it all trying
to lose weight and keep it off. She had gastric bypass
surgery in February 2002, lost 100 pounds within the
first year, and has been able to maintain her weight
loss since that time. The weight loss and wellness journey...
Eileen has lived it, learned from it, and supports people
through it every day.
April Adams RD
April earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics
from Indiana University and went on to complete an internship
through the IU School of Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She has worked as a community dietitian and taught nutrition
at a community college. However, she has spent most of
her professional career as a Clinical Dietitian in a hospital
outpatient setting where she has counseled many people
seeking weight loss. April is passionate about educating
others on how to lose weight and eat healthier in a practical
way that can be maintained for life. As a result, she is
also the author of a book entitled "Back
to Basics:
A Practical Guide to Healthier Eating and Weight Loss." |
