PORTLAND, ME – November 6, 2009 – Bob Seebohar, one of the foremost sports nutritionists in the country, will be coming to Apothecary by Design on Tuesday, November 10th to share his expertise with local coaches, athletes, and trainers. His talk, entitled “Taking Sports Nutrition to the Next Level,” will follow a reception at 6:30 p.m. at the Apothecary by Design store.
Seebohar is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics and the former Director of Sports Nutrition for the University of Florida. He has worked with athletes of all levels and abilities—from juniors to Olympic medalists—and all disciplines including triathletes, football players, marathon and ultra runners, weightlifters, and cyclists. Most recently, he served as a sport dietitian for the 2008 US Olympic Team and the personal sport dietitian for the Olympic Triathlon Team.
His talk on Tuesday will focus on his work as a nutrition coach. Seebohar specializes in enhancing health and improving performance by improving metabolic efficiency and using nutrition periodization.
Apothecary by Design is Portland’s locally owned, independent pharmacy and Seebohar’s presentation is part of the company’s larger mission to serve as the leading health and wellness resource in the city.
“We’re thrilled to host such an influential nutritionist here in Portland,” says Apothecary by Design partner Catherine Cloudman. “It is part of our ongoing commitment to providing educational opportunities that empower people to make positive changes for their overall health and well being.”
The presentation is also part of a collaboration between Apothecary by Design and Zone Labs Inc.–a leading functional foods and nutraceutical company based on the vision of Dr. Barry Sears, author of the best-selling Zone Diet book. The two companies have teamed up as an official performance and nutrition sponsor of the Portland Pirates as well.
For more information on the event and interview opportunities, please contact Amy VanHaren at 651-303-8777.
About Apothecary by Design
Apothecary by Design is locally owned pharmacy offering expert pharmacy services, combined with advanced clinical experience and cutting-edge pharmacology. The company specializes in retail prescription services, prescription compounding, disease management, and nutritional well-being. With a unique approach to the traditional pharmacy, Apothecary by Design’s skilled staff of pharmacists, nurses and patient coordinators work closely with healthcare providers to offer comprehensive patient care, educational support and nutritional and wellness programs to empower patients to be active participants in their health care. To learn more, visit www.apothecarybydesign.com.
Contact:
Amy VanHaren
Warehouse Creative PR
651-303-8777
amy@warehouse-creative.com
