Team

We are delighted to introduce our international team of writers, editors, translators, and fitness and health experts who are all accomplished professionals in their respective fields. During the past five years, they’ve joined our effort to expand not only our concept, but also the content of this Web site. Their contributions to our mission have strengthened our ability to reach out and be of service to those in need of inspiration, education, and community.

We celebrate their knowledge, commitment, and wonderful sense of humor as they work diligently to help make our core philosophy accessible and meaningful to people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of fitness. Without the loyalty, dedication, and thoroughness of our team, the corporate, charitable, and individual Take The Magic Step® programs would simply not be possible.

 
Uta Pippig
LLC / Co-founder		   Michael Reger
Co-founder
 
Dieter Hogen
Senior Nutrition and Exercise Contributor		   Janett Walter
Nutritional Scientist and Writer
 
Steve Coz
Media Consultant and Manager		   Andy Edwards
Freelance Journalist and Broadcaster
 
Betty Shepherd
Photographer and Photo Editor		   Duncan Larkin
Editor and Freelance Journalist
 
Greg Babij
Assistant Editor		   Heather Lehman
Massage Therapist
 
Jörg Wenig
Contributing Writer		   Jutta Meier
Translator
 
Piet Könnicke
Journalist		   Rosie Bachtler
Translator
 
Scott Douglas
Editor at Large		   bytepark
Hosting and Content-Management

Dr. Tom Michaud, DC

Pepe Pippig + Silvie Nohr

We also would like to extend our appreciation to those who previously contributed to this Web site:

Deepend—A special thanks to Jay Alger and his colleagues in New York City for designing our new site!

Michael Draznin and Michael Draznin Consulting—A special thanks also to Michael who helped us in planning, research and execution during the initial stages of the redesign of this site. He also consulted with us on branding, marketing and communications from mid 2006 until January 2008.

Lynne Eppel—Lynne is a writer, yoga teacher, certified massage therapist, and registered polarity practitioner who’s getting ready to launch Edible Front Range Magazine, a quarterly publication that will celebrate local farmers and sustainable foods within the front range of Colorado.

Dr. Willi Heepe—Based in Germany, Dr. Heepe has been the Medical Director of the Berlin Marathon for many years. You’ll find his articles in our “Health Maintenance” section.