Derek Johnson
B.S. Dietetics, BCIH, NE, Holistic Nutritionist
Board Certified in Integrative Health
CEO & Holistic Nutritionist, New Metabolism®
Executive Nutrition Director, The Biggest Loser® Resorts
Derek is an integrative and holistic nutritionist who is passionate about coaching people on how to making healthy, and sustainable, lifestyle changes. He is the CEO, founder and primary holistic nutritionist of New Metabolism, a practice that provides personal and tailored nutrition and overall wellness programs for your unique body and goals. Derek is considered an expert in weight loss resistance, gastrointestinal health, adrenal fatigue and many other areas and has helped thousands of people across the country to reach and maintain their wellness goals.
Derek Johnson lends over 15 years of considerable expertise in nutrition, diet, weight loss and health to The Biggest Loser Resorts. As Executive Nutrition Director, he is responsible for the overall direction, curriculum and management of the nutrition and integrative health goals of all the resorts as it is the company’s mission to help all resort guests learn to make healthy, sustainable lifestyle changes. Derek also manages the training of resort educational staff, works closely with the executive chefs and provides nutrition expertise for marketing and media-related outlets.
He is a well-regarded expert in weight loss resistance, diabetes, gastrointestinal health, stress, fatigue and numerous other areas and confers with a panel of notable physicians on a case-by-case basis. Derek has personally helped thousands of people across the country to reach and maintain their health and wellness goals. His clients range from Hollywood stars like Chris O’Donnell, Michelle Williams, Melissa Joan Hart, Craig T. Nelson and Owen Wilson to athletes, moms, businesspersons and youth. In addition, he regularly lectures at seminars and corporate events and has been featured on various TV networks (including E! Entertainment & The Today Show), as well as in books and magazines (including People, Elle and Men’s Fitness).
He holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Dietetics from California State University, Chico, is Board Certified in Integrative Health, averages over 100 hours of CE per year and is a member of many nutrition associations.
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