Biography
About Monica C. Montag, MA, HHP, CN, Registered
Monica, founder of Be Well Associates, is a Holistic Health Practitioner and a certified, licensed nutritionist and Process Acupressurist. For over 17 years, Monica has helped clients achieve optimal health through her practical and energetic approach to teaching lifestyle skills and providing therapies that guide her clients to better health and internal harmony.
She is Registered and Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition. The ‘HHP’ stands for Holistic Health Practitioner and the ‘CN’ for Certified Nutritionist. "Registered" and "Board Certified" mean that she has documented and demonstrated exceptional knowledge in the field of holistic nutrition through peer review and through passing rigorous examinations. Also, continuing education is an ongoing requirement of these designations.
In addition to her work as Nutritionist and Process Acupressurist, Ms. Montag is also a seminar leader for businesses and community organizations, and has presented to such varied groups as:
- American Cancer Society, WPSX TV
- various Penn State University Conferences and retreats, statewide
- Pennsylvania State Education Association conferences
- Women's Resource Center retreats
- PA Housing Finance Association annual meeting
- Walnut Acres Organic Foods
- Numerous Women’s Leadership Conferences
She is currently the instructor for a number of Employee Wellness Programs at the Pennsylvania State University and is on the faculty of the Mt. Nittany School of Natural Health, State College, PA.
Her degrees are from:
- Wesleyan University, CT
- University of Virginia, VA
- American Health Sciences University, CO
- National Institute for Nutritional Education, CO
She has had additional training from:
- Kripalu Center for Health and Yoga , MA
- The Upledger Institute, FL
- Process Acupressure Unlimited, CA
She is a member of:
- The National Association of Nutritional Professionals
- The International Alliance of Healthcare Practitioners
Ms. Montag considers her mission in life to inform and inspire others to wholeness of body, mind and spirit.