About Us

Staff

Willo Wisotsky, Ph.D. - Psychologist

Dr. Willo Wisotsky received her B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Nutrition and Sociology from Hunter College. She later received her master’s degree and doctorate Ph.D from Yeshiva University. Dr. Wisotsky defended her dissertation on: Psychiatric Symptomatology and Perception of Family Functioning in an Eating Disorder Day Program.

Dr. Wisotsky has presented her research at international conferences and her most recent publications are “Cognitive Behavioral Approaches in the Management of Obesity” and “Preparing for Bariatric Surgery: A Balance Strategy Guidebook”. She is also affiliated with the following:

APA – American Psychological Association
NYSPA – New York State Psychological Association
AED – Academy for Eating Disorders
AABA – American Anorexia Bulimia Association
AABT – Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy

Sharon George, MS, RD, CDN - Nutritionist

Sharon George received her B.A. in Psychology from Syracuse University. She completed a second Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition at L.I.U. C.W. Post. She later went on to receive her Master’s degree, with honors, in Community Counseling from Hofstra University. Sharon has worked as a clinical Registered Dietician at Mercy Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital, and Winthrop University Hospital. She has been published in both OH Magazine and Bariatrics Today and has guest lectured at The American Heart Association’s National Annual Convention. Sharon is affiliated with the following organizations:

ADA – American Dietetic Association
LIDA – Long Island Dietetic Association
ASBS – American Society for Bariatric Surgeons