Get to know us before you entrust us with your Weight Loss Journey. We are here for you and will give it our all to help you achieve your goals. We know how to do that. Together, our staff have been at it more than 85 years!
About Transformation Weight Control
We recognize that your weight struggles are not due to a lack of willpower, lack of self-discipline, a moral failing, nor a character flaw. Your struggles are the result of a complex interplay of genetic, biological, hormonal, metabolic, psychological factors, and much, much, more.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide compassionate understanding and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and skills for sustainable and successful outcomes, facilitating & guiding you on your journey to lose weight, prevent regain, improve your health, and feel better. Your success is our success.
Our Vision
We are committed to building a long-term community and culture of empowerment, inspiration, and endless possibilities. By helping you transform yourself and gain control over your weight, body, health, and well-being, we want you to live your life to its fullest.
Our Values
5 Values that we hold to:
- To Provide World Class Expertise, Sensitivity, and Empathy Toward Understanding the Profound, Life-long, Chronic Challenges of Losing Weight and Preventing Regain, and Transforming and Controlling One’s Life, Health, and Physical and Mental Well-Being.
- To Create a Safe, Nonjudgmental, and Supportive Community
- To Address and Acknowledge the Individual Needs of Every Participant with Compassion, Sensitivity, Empathy, and Care.
- To Facilitate Continuous Learning & Personal Growth
- To Connect the Mind and Body by Integrating Physical, Mental, Spiritual, Social, and Emotionally Sustainable Lifestyle Changes Into Everything That We Do.
Our Story & Beliefs
Transformation Weight Control has its origins going back to 2002 when Rich Weil created the weight loss program at the world renowned New York Obesity Research Center at St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City, now known as Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital.
About The TWC Team
Your expert support team and biggest cheerleaders
Your Coaches
Rich Weil, M.Ed., CDE
Exercise Physiologist and Certified Diabetes Educator
Rich is the Founder and Director of of Transformation Weight Control and an
exercise physiologist and certified diabetes educator. He is the former director of the New York Obesity Research Center Weight Loss Program at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. A featured author, frequent columnist contributor and TV and radio guest, Rich educates health professionals and the general public about all things related to exercise, obesity, diabetes, and health.
Kristin Carlino, M.S., RDN, CSOWM
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management
Kristin is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and a Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management who earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutritional Sciences-Dietetics and a Master’s of Science in Food and Nutrition. For over a decade, she has counselled patients one-on-one to meet their individual health and weight goals; spending six of those years at the New Jersey Bariatric and Metabolic Institute specializing in bariatrics and weight loss/management. In 2021, she was tasked with starting and managing a new Food FARMacy program through Jersey City Medical Center/RWJ Barnabas Health which aims to address food insecurity and improve chronic disease states by increasing access to food and nutrition counselling.
Dr. Megan Pietrucha, Psy.D
Clinical and Sport Psychologist
Megan Pietrucha is a licensed clinical and sport psychologist. She
specializes in eating concerns, body image, college student and athlete
mental health, mood disorders, life transitions, stress management, and
performance psychology. Pietrucha also provides assessment services,
supervision, and clinical consultation. She completed her bachelor's in
psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University and her master's and
doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of
Professional Psychology at Argosy University.
Michelle Hyman, M.S., RD, CSOWM
Registered Dietitian and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist
Michelle Hyman is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM), and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). She received her Master of Science in Nutrition from LIU Post. She has over a decade of experience in the outpatient setting providing care individually and in groups. Her passion is working with clients to develop sustainable eating habits, lose weight, and improve their relationship with food. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reformer Pilates, and playing volleyball.
Molly Wangsgaard, MS, NSCA-CPT, CHWC
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer
Molly is a registered dietitian nutritionist, a certified personal trainer, a certified group exercise instructor, and a certified health and wellness coach. Molly counsels patients before and after bariatric surgery, facilitates meetings for a weight loss program, and has a small private practice. Molly has worked in a variety of settings over her career all focused on her passions – nutrition, fitness, weight management, and helping people improve their quality of life. She resides in Texas with her husband and twins.
Lauren "Casey" Flowers, MS, RD, CDCES
Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist
Casey is a Registered Dietitian and Board-Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition. With extensive experience in weight management, she has specialized in bariatrics and outpatient care, developing programs to enhance patient outcomes and promote sustainable weight loss.
Active in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Casey contributes to the Weight Management Practice Group and serves on the Education Committee for the Georgia ASMBS Chapter. She co-directed the ASMBS Nutrition Course in 2022 and 2023 and received the Excellence in Nutrition award at the 2023 ASMBS National Conference. In her spare time, she enjoys cheering on the Atlanta Falcons and exploring National Parks.
Chris Campagnola, BA, CSCS, ACE, LMT
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Chris is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Chris is also
certified as a fitness trainer by the American Council on Exercise, and he
is a licensed massage therapist. Chris has been a personal trainer for 30 years. He’s worked with individuals and groups, with populations ranging from young and fit to older adults with neuromuscular and skeletal conditions. Chris develops an excellent rapport with his clients, and has the ability to tune in to any physical limitations one may be experiencing and modify the exercises accordingly. You’ll feel safe and well taken care of with Chris as your exercise coach and trainer.
Jamie Campagnola, NASM, CPT
Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach
Jamie is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and health coach. She specializes in virtual group training with a focus on individuals who are new to exercise. Her gentle approach makes her clients feel very welcome and at ease incorporating the HABIT of exercising into their weekly schedule. She is excellent at understanding what makes one feel good through movement.
Jojo
Emotional Support Pup and TWC Mascot
Jojo is a very special team member. He is Rich’s beloved dog, NYC neighborhood celebrity and Transformation Weight Control’s official, unofficial mascot. He loves being adored by his fans and cheering you on in your success in the program.
About Our Community
A place where you can find supportive people facing similar challenges.
By attending group sessions led by experienced and knowledgeable health professionals, and surrounded with like minded peers who really “get it”, you will be exposed to all the critical factors necessary for achieving your weight management goals: authoritative, evidence-based research, information and strategies, support, camaraderie, motivation, momentum, and accountability.
Transformations
Let us help you transform you.
109 lbs lost
Life Transformed.
Featuring: D.R.
Weight Loss Program Graduate and Rainbow Group Member
Transformations
Let us help you transform you.
108 lbs Lost
Life Transformed.
Featuring: E.T.
Year-1 group and Rainbow Participant
Our community collectively loses 1136.3 pounds of weight every year.
Join in on our success!
