Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie

Personal Details

Bio

Dr. Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie is a dual board-certified body fat specialist (Obesity Medicine), bestseller author, and award winning physician entrepreneur. Through her books, speaking and signature coaching program Embrace You Weight and Wellness she shares her personal and professional experience. Dr. Bollie has personally lost 60lbs of baby weight twice and maintained her weight loss for over 6 years through effective stress management, intuitive eating, and running over 4300 miles (since 2014). She has had over 10000 patient encounters and helped hundreds of patients reach their weight goals through her holistic, scientific personalized approach to sustainable weight loss. She is a natural educator and engaging speaker with over 20 years of public speaking experience in various settings.

Current position (1)

C.E.O. & Lead Physician

Embrace You Weight & Wellness

Degrees (2)

Doctor of Medicine

George Washington University School of Medicine

2006 to 2010

Bachelor's of Art

Wesleyan College

2002 to 2006

Presentations

Presentations (4)

Better than B.M.I. Understanding Obesity beyond the scale

The BMI is the most common clinical tool to diagnosis obesity. However it was intended to be used on groups of people not individuals. In this talk I'll review we will discuss the limitations of BMI in accessing your true healthy weight and better methods to determine an individual’s healthy weight.

Your Happy Weight Isn’t Found On A Chart

Weight is more than a number on the scale. It’s a unique story. Unlike your healthy weight, your happy weight isn't foundon a chart or even determined by the scale In this talk we discuss the happy weight mindset.

From Emotional Eater to Marathoner- Finding Movement You Enjoy

In 2014 I’d logged 0 minutes of exercise by 2020 I’ve run >3700 miles and counting. Learning to love exercise requires a shift from "I have to exercise" to a Movement Mindset to finding lasting motivation. In this talk we’ll discuss how to ditch exercise and fall in love with movement.

Sustainable Weight Loss is Possible with T.O.O.L.S.

95% of people regain the weight they’ve lost in <1 year. However with the right T.O.O.L.S., Team Outlook Opportunities Lifestyle & Strategy, sustainable weight loss is achievable. I share the strategy that I’ve used to maintain my 60lb weight loss for 6 years.

Past talks (1)

Holistic Approach to Weight Loss

National Coalition of 100 Black Women Richmond Metropolitan Area Chapter (NCBW 100, Inc. RMAC). Women’s Health Summit (WHS)

Richmond, Virginia

March 9, 2019