The Holistic Support of Patients Post Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery in Primary Care: Nutrition, Muscle Health & Beyond

Karli Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA

Founder, Gaining Health 
Immediate Past President, PAs in Obesity Medicine 
Master Fellow, Obesity Medicine Association 
Obesity Specialist and Director of Clinical Education, Healthy4Life 
Doctor of Medical Science, AT Still University
Glen Ellyn, IL, USA

Karli Burridge is a Board-certified PA and Master Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association. She is the co-founder and past president of PAs in Obesity Medicine and serves on the Board for the Illinois Obesity Society Board and Obesity Medicine Association. Karli is the Founder and CEO of Gaining Health, which offers resources, education, and support to clinicians who want to incorporate evidence-based obesity care in their clinical practice and is the host of the Gaining Health podcast.

Karli is an obesity specialist and Director of Clinical Education at Healthy4Life in Naperville, IL. She holds the Certificate of Advanced Education in obesity management and has received several awards for her work in obesity medicine, including awards from the Obesity Medicine Association, and the America’s Top PA award in 2023. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Medical Science at A.T. Still University. Karli has authored numerous publications and Clinical Practice Statements on obesity care and is passionate about educating clinicians on comprehensive, compassionate obesity care.

Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD

Director, Clinical Education & Partnerships 
seca Medical Body Composition 
Mt Pleasant, SC, USA

Nina Crowley, PhD, RD, LD, is a devoted advocate for improving communication, patient-centered care, and accessibility in obesity care. With a PhD in Health Psychology from Walden University, an MS in Health Care Policy and Management from SUNY Stony Brook, and a BS in Nutrition Science from Cornell University, Dr Crowley began her career as a bariatric dietitian and later served as the program director for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program at the Medical University of South Carolina. Currently, in her role as the Professional Affiliations and Education Manager for seca’s Medical Body Composition and Bioimpedance Analysis Division, she collaborates with healthcare providers to advance education on body composition analysis. Dr Crowley has significantly contributed to the field through publications, presentations, and media involvement focusing on obesity care, behavior change, policy and advocacy, and body composition. A passionate and committed volunteer and leader, Nina is deeply entrenched in professional associations for dietitians and obesity care providers and serves on the board of directors for the Obesity Action Coalition, working to educate and champion for access to care individuals living with obesity.

Jillian Hyttenhove, MA, RD, CSOWM, LDN, CHES

Medical Affairs and External Engagement Liaison 
Medical Affairs and Research 
Abbott Nutrition 
Columbus, OH, USA

Jillian Hyttenhove is a Medical Affairs & External Engagement Liaison at Abbott Nutrition. Prior to joining Abbott, she worked in corporate wellness for several large national and global companies. 

Jillian completed her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics at Bowling Green State University and her dietetic internship at East Carolina University. She went on to complete her Master of Arts in Health Education at East Carolina University as well. Following the completion of her dietetic internship, she served as the lead outpatient dietitian for all outpatient services at a community hospital in North Carolina. She then went on to collaborate with a lead obesity specialist to create a comprehensive weight management program at the University of North Carolina, where she also served as a research dietitian on clinical trials.

Jillian is a Registered Dietitian, Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management, and a Board-Certified Specialist in Health Education.