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 Founder and President, Editor-in-Chief		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 Translator and Freelance Journalist
Betty Shepherd Photographer and Photo Editor		Duncan Larkin Editor and Freelance Journalist
Greg Babij Assistant Editor		Heather Fenity Massage Therapist
Jörg Wenig Contributing Writer		Jutta Casdorff Translator
Piet Könnicke Journalist		Rosie Bachtler Translator
Scott Douglas Contributing Writer		bytepark Hosting and Content-Management
Dr. Tom Michaud, DC Chiropractor

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

Deepend—A special thanks to Jay Alger and his colleagues in New York City for designing our new site in 2008!

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 Website. 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 launched Edible Front Range Magazine, a quarterly publication that celebrates 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 can find his articles in our “Health Management” section.