The Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
Our mission is to educate, equip and empower individuals and organizations with practical science-based training and resources to improve the health of others through the principles of Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude and Nutrition (L.E.A.N.).
Meet Our Team
William Sears, MD
Dr. Sears Wellness InstituteDr. Bill Sears has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. He received his medical degree from St. Louis University and medical training at Harvard University, the University of Toronto and the National Institute of Health. Dr. Sears has been a clinical professor at the University of South Carolina, University of Southern California School of Medicine and University of Irvine School of Medicine.
Dr. Sears is the author of 45 books including nutrition and wellness titles such as The Healthy Pregnancy Book, The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood, L.E.A.N. Kids, Prime-Time Health, The Family Nutrition Book, The Omega-3 Effect, The Inflammation Solution, among others. He has spoken at numerous scientific conferences all over the world and has successfully motivated others to make positive health behavior changes through practical applications of simple and science-based strategies. Dr. Sears has been featured on 20/20, Dateline, Good Morning America, the Today Show, CNN, Dr. Phil, and Oprah.
Dr. Jim Sears is a Board Certified Pediatrician who earned his medical degree at St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1996 and completed his pediatric residency at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, Tod Children’s Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio in 1999. During his residency, he received the honor of “emergency medicine resident of the year.”
Dr. Sears was previously co-host of the Emmy Award-winning informational talk show The Doctors. Arguably one the most recognized and trusted pediatricians in the U.S. and around the world , he is also the Children’s Health Specialist for AOL Health’s Medical Advisory Board and contributes regularly to AskDrSears.com. Besides his aforementioned role on The Doctors, Dr Sears’ expert advice was sought by Dr. Phil and the PBS series, Help Me Grow. He is co-author of The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood, Father’s First Steps – Twenty-Five Things Every New Father Should Know, The Baby Book, among others. Dr. Jim frequently travels the country speaking about the importance of good family nutrition. In his entertaining lectures, he shares many of the nutritional changes that keep his family healthy and helped him lose over 40 pounds! He is most passionate about the vital role that nutrition plays in a variety of medical and behavioral problems.
James Sears, MD
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Robert Hodgin
Dr. Sears Wellness InstituteRobert (Bob) Hodgin is President/CEO of the Dr. Sears’ Wellness Institute. In addition to previous senior level management experience in a Fortune 500 company, he has been in significant roles from startups to company expansions. His experience includes unique and valuable experience in the wellness field where he has a deep understanding of health and wellness initiatives. He oversaw the development of major programs for some of the largest retailers in the country, including Albertsons Healthy Living Program and Raley’s Well for Life program, among others. These programs were geared towards educating shoppers on nutrition and healthy living practices and run by the Registered Dietitians on Bob’s team.
With Bob’s over 25 years of experience with some of the largest grocery, food and consumer product companies in the nation, he understands the drivers behind the food industry and the powerful influence it has on our nation’s health. Admittingly, during his time in the food and consumer products industry and like so many of his colleagues, Bob never realized the dangers that existed with the products being consumed. Even when Bob served as Vice President for Coca-Cola – where he managed both Sales and Marketing for a half-billion dollar division, the idea that high-fructose corn syrup in soft drinks could have such a detrimental effect on our nation’s health was not even imaginable. He earned his Business Degree from San Diego State University.
Moira has a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Clemson University. She has been a Certified Health Coach since 2012 and has an active and thriving coaching practice. She has eight years of experience as a college-level Psychology instructor and advisor, and is an instructor with the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. Her educational background includes graduate level course work in emotional intelligence, motivation, judgment and decision making, training, evaluation and goal setting, advanced social psychology, psychological tests and measurements, occupational health, individual difference and research and design and quantitative methods.
Moira Hanna, PhD
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Dominique Hodgin, MA, NE
Dr. Sears Wellness InstituteDominique has been with Dr. Sears’ Wellness Institute since its inception in 2007 and as a Certified Health Coach has been active in a variety of settings, including schools and healthcare facilities. As the Executive Director of Education, Dominique oversees the Health Coach training and certification as well as working closely with Dr. Sears in the development of new courses and provides continual support to the instructors and coaches.
Prior to working with the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, she was with two leading pharmaceutical companies in the areas of cardiovascular medicine, cholesterol management, diabetes, mental health, and allergies. During her pharmaceutical career, she worked closely with physicians, residents, and diabetic educators in a variety of settings including health maintenance organizations (HMO’s) and teaching hospitals.
Dominique holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Riverside, and a Masters of Arts degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver. She has taught in both elementary and middle school and has had extensive experience working with school districts and curriculum. She also attended Bauman College for Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts where she received her designation as a Certified Nutrition Educator. She is also a member of National Association of Nutrition Professionals.
Rebecca (Becky) Bishop is a Certified Health Coach Instructor. She earned her Dr. Sears Certified Health Coach in the Fall of 2009 and has taught the L.E.A.N. and Prime Time Health series of classes to groups large and small. One of her most rewarding experiences was being the Nutrition Educator at a head start preschool where she taught the Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. principles to students, families and staff. As a Certified Health Coach, she was featured on the Great Day St. Louis television show and she was a frequent guest on the web-radio show, Conscious Manifesting. Her healthy lifestyle articles have been published in the holistic living magazine, The Rising, and on the health and wellness website, Livestrong.com. Becky has always enjoyed sports and exercise and she played NCAA Division I tennis at the University of Kansas. In addition to her passion for teaching others about the powerful benefits of a L.E.A.N lifestyle, Becky is a wife and a mother to 15 year old twins. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas. She practiced law for over 15 years and is a certified mediator. Becky is honored to be a part of the Dr. Sears’ Wellness Institute team and is thrilled to be a part of the ever expanding family of Dr. Sears’ health coaches who are inspiring people all over the world to make positive changes to their lifestyle, exercise, attitude and nutrition.
Rebecca Bishop, JD
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Amy Quinn
Dr. Sears Wellness InstituteAmy Quinn is a Certified Health Coach Instructor as well as a credentialed elementary school teacher. She graduated from Cal State University Long Beach where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies, a minor in Visual and Performing Arts, and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. During her years in the elementary school classroom, Amy taught kindergarten, second, and fifth grade. While serving as a fifth grade teacher, she helped to mainstream learning programs for deaf and hard of hearing students. In 2004, after the birth of her daughter, Caitlin, she had the privilege of meeting Dr. Jim Sears. His guidance and advice changed the health of her entire family. Amy was so inspired that she left her career as a classroom teacher behind to become a “Mom on a Nutrition Mission.” Amy began to teach classes in her community based on Dr. Sears’ advice. As enrollment in her classes grew at the local park and recreation department, Amy had the chance to become a Certified Health Coach for the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute in 2008. Amy is passionate about teaching Dr. Sears L.E.A.N. philosophies and is thankful she has the opportunity to share in Dr. Sears’ ministry of good health. She is thrilled to be a part of the Dr. Sears’ Wellness Institute team by inspiring new coaches around the globe.
