Stephanie Paula Dluzneski was born and raised in New York City. She studied to become a registered nurse and specialized in Pediatrics/Neonatal nursing at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Stephanie and her husband John decided to relocate to Florida due to her husband’s work. She still maintained her nursing career working in Pediatrics in Orlando, Florida. Stephanie became pregnant in Orlando with the first of 3 boys who now range in age from 23 to 33 years old. Stephanie over the years has worked at various nursing positions. She started the nursing clinic at the newly opened Island Village Montessori School in Venice, Florida, which allowed her to also be closer to her children. Stephanie had various other jobs with nursing part-time, but something seemed to be missing. When her eldest sons were away at college, she decided to try a new, more fulfilling career path. Stephanie had always struggled with her weight fluctuations throughout her life. She was a lifetime member of Weight Watchers and attended meetings religiously. She also tried many other diet and wellness plans which did not work for her. After a chance encounter with an Optavia coach at a Sarasota Crew meet, she decided to start their program. Stephanie actually lost 30 pounds while on this plan; she fell in love with the program and the new way she felt. She decided to share this precious gift with others that were also struggling with health and weight issues. Stephanie has become a successful Optavia coach and has kept her own weight off for 9 years. She now spends full time helping others achieve their health goals. She now also belongs to a team of health coaches whose mission is to bring an end to the obesity crisis facing America. Stephanie in her spare time loves to knit and needlepoint. Stephanie most importantly is extremely passionate about helping others be the best version of themselves that they can be.