Personal Training Continuing Education Instructors

Susie Klein, M.S., R.D.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Teachers College, Columbia University, NYC. Registered Dietician (R.D.) through American Dietetic Association. Klein is a certified health fitness instructor (American College of Sports Medicine) and a Certified Sports and Conditioning Specialist (National Strength and Conditioning Association).

Denise Lowe, L.M.T.

Denise Lowe is an instructor of Assessment and advanced level massage courses for the Massage Therapy Program at the Swedish Institute. She also teaches in the Personal Training Program.

She began her career in health and fitness in 1985 as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor. As the fitness Director of Classic Bodies Fitness she designed training programs for their exercise instructors. She has also designed and taught integrative anatomy and yoga posture workshops.

Denise has a diploma in Massage Therapy from the Swedish Institute. Her interest in the therapeutic aspects of exercise led her to study Active Isolated Stretching with Jim and Phil Wharton. She is certified in Advanced Sports Massage and has completed the Yoga Alliance's 500-hour certification course.

Vincent Metzo, M.A., L.M.T., C.S.C.S.

Master of Arts (M.A.) from New York University, in Exercise Physiology and Sport and Fitness Management. Graduate of Swedish Institute Massage Therapy Program. Metzo is Director of the Exercise Science/Personal Training Certificate Program and chair of the Western Science Department at the Swedish Institute. He holds or has held certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, American College of Sports Medicine and American Council on Exercise.

Liz Neporent, M.A.

Master of Arts (M.A.) from New York University in Exercise Physiology. She holds certifications from the American Council on Exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Neporent is also on the Board of Directors of the American Council on Exercise.

William Palumbo, M.S.,R.D.,C.D.N.

William Palumbo teaches Nutrition and Weight Management in the Personal Training Program at the Swedish Institute.

He is a registered dietitian and New York State certified dietitian-nutritionist. William is an Assistant Director of Clinical Nutrition for ARAMARK Healthcare Management Services and is an Adjunct Professor of Nutrition for the City University of New York in Manhattan.

His interests in nutrition focus on diabetes, pediatrics, wellness, weight management, cardiovascular health, sports enhancement, bone health and immunity.

William holds an M.S. in Clinical Nutrition from Brooklyn College of The City University of New York, a B.S. in Food and Nutrition from Brooklyn College of The City University of New York, and he is currently a candidate for a Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Health Related Professions (SHRP).