“We like the idea of inspiring people and helping them find a way to live healthier lives. Sports and better nutrition seem to make everyone happier!”

Based in Berlin, Pepe Pippig is a television and music video director/editor and Silvie is a television journalist/producer. In 2007 and 2008, this dynamic duo has written and edited articles for our German-language Web site, often accompanied by photos taken by Pepe. Earlier in their careers, Pepe, now 38, was selected to shoot the German television series about the life of Mozart (his favorite composer!), while 32-year-old Silvie was busy editing the Berlin Art cultural guide from 2000-2003. When both are not busy working on projects, they enjoy movies, traveling, reading, and fine arts.

How Take The Magic Step has affected Silvie’s life:

“I learned that every little step can change your life—even a small fruit salad every morning can have a great effect on your health.”

How Take The Magic Step has affected Pepe’s life:
“Taking all the pictures for the unhealthy foods in Silvie’s Web site article series ‘Eat Healthfully For A Week’ changed the way I look at food!”

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.