Our Background - About Us
Cindy Larson, President NASM, NCCPT, JGSI
An activist for children’s fitness and family well being, Cindy Larson has spent 15 years as a personal trainer and educator teaching women how to take care for their bodies through exercise, and in turn, model healthy fitness for their families. The Family Fitness Path is born out of a commitment to helping parents, educators and children find concrete and workable solutions in American’s struggle against obesity.
A professional dancer and competitive swimmer, Cindy has seen fitness trends come and go. Cindy has learned that the path to success lies in simplicity and flexibility. Marrying her professional experience with her National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) license has driven Cindy to share her vision for health with her clients and the public. In 1992 Cindy lent her talents to Kathy Smith in a series of fitness videos. Because of her expertise, Cindy has appeared on local and national television shows, including ABC’s The Home Show.
Cindy lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Doug and is the owner of Studio B, a unique boutique gym tailored to women. When not working with her clients, Cindy is busy raising her two very, very active sons! Cindy still hits it hard, mountain biking with her family in the hills of the San Fernando Valley.
Robert Reiher, Ph.D. C.E.O.
Dr. Robert Reiher is C.E.O. of Fitness Path Associates and Founder and President of Esmart Choice, a company dedicated to developing enriching products and programs for children and families. Dr. Reiher is a specialist in the area of media psychology. His integrated expertise is derived from his background in educational and clinical psychology, business, media and entertainment. He has consulted for over 50 corporations and organizations including ABC Entertainment, CBS Television, 20th Century Fox, United Media, Lucas Film, Disney, Amblin Films, Warner Bros., MCA Universal, Microsoft, Broderbund, Davidson, YES Entertainment, Nike, Johnson & Johnson, Nickelodeon, U.S. Department of Agriculture and The Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Reiher has served as a featured speaker at conferences in the United States (including the Annenberg Public Policy Center), Europe, and Canada. Robert has developed a wide variety of products and programs using the mediums of entertainment and education to facilitate positive personal and social change at various developmental stages of growth.
Robert is currently on the advisory board of N.E.P.I., The National Effective Parenting Initiative, and is co-author of two books in the area of children’s products and programs, What Kids Buy and Why and Kidnapped-How Irresponsible Marketers Are Stealing The Minds of Your Children. Robert is currently completing a new book devoted to preparing ourselves for the increasing speed, complexity, risk, change and surprises of future social change. Future By Design-From Surviving To Thriving, is a practical hands-on book devoted to the New I.Q., a set of critical Integral Qualities that children and families will need to become more resilient and successful in the forthcoming, more frantic future.
Kristy Morrell, Registered Dietitian
Kristy Morrell is a Registered Dietitian at The University of Southern California (USC). She provides nutrition classes and individual consultations for students with eating disorders and specific medical conditions, while promoting a healthy campus community.
In addition to her position at USC, Kristy also works at New Directions, an intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment facility, and has a private practice in Sherman Oaks. Kristy specializes in disordered eating, weight management and the impact of dietary habits on medical conditions. Kristy is a public speaker on specialized topics related to diet and nutrition and has been featured on Food Network’s Weighing In Kristy’s philosophy on nutrition is centered on moderation and enjoying all foods. She does not believe in “diets” or that any particular food should be avoided, unless medically necessary. She promotes being active, integrating nutrition into a healthy lifestyle, and listening to your body. Kristy often tells clients:
There is no reason to ever feel deprived when trying to make healthy changes in achieving your weight loss goals.