About

30 Years of Experience. A Fresh Perspective on Wellness.

My journey into wellness began at 16, when I attended cooking school and discovered a love for food, culinary arts, and nutrition. At 18, following a difficult experience in the food service industry, I changed direction and became a licensed cosmetologist, expanding my interest in beauty, personal care, and well-being.

At 19, I discovered a passion for golf that eventually led me to qualify for high-level women's competition. I was drawn to the connection between physical performance, nutrition, and the remarkable capabilities of the human body.

A serious skiing accident later changed my athletic ambitions and brought me back to education, where I pursued nutrition and exercise science, along with a master's degree in marketing and communications.

What began as a series of unexpected turns became a rewarding career spanning more than 30 years.

From Athletic Performance to Lifelong Wellness

My professional foundation combines clinical nutrition, exercise physiology, and sports performance. Early in my career, I worked with collegiate, professional, and high-performance athletes and earned the Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) credential.

As my career evolved, I pursued advanced certification in adult and pediatric weight management, expanding my focus to metabolic health, body composition, functional fitness, and healthy aging.

I believe human performance matters at every age—not just in competitive sports. Strength, mobility, energy, confidence, and independence are all essential components of well-being.

I continue to advance my knowledge through professional education in exercise science, functional fitness, Pilates, yoga, dance, and mind-body wellness.

Experience Across Wellness & Hospitality

My career has taken me into luxury hotels and resorts, private athletic clubs, clinical nutrition, corporate wellness, and health education.

My professional background includes The Peninsula Chicago, Boca Raton Resort, Women's Athletic Club of Chicago, and the Institute of Health Management in California.

Along the way, I have worked with culinary teams, fitness professionals, healthcare providers, and organizational leadership to develop programs that combine sound science with engaging, practical experiences.

These diverse environments have taught me that successful wellness programs depend as much on teamwork, thoughtful planning, and the guest experience as they do on professional expertise.

Bringing It All Together Through Ginetics

Today, I bring this experience together through Ginetics, focusing on wellness consulting, program development, and professional advisory services for spas, resorts, wellness retreats, health clubs, and wellness-focused organizations.

My approach is collaborative and hands-on. I enjoy working alongside teams, listening to their ideas, identifying opportunities, and developing programs that reflect an organization's unique character and the needs of its guests or members.

My background in communications, interpersonal skills, and advanced coaching has strengthened my natural ability to connect with people, listen carefully, and offer thoughtful recommendations that help others feel confident and valued.

I believe exceptional wellness experiences are created when knowledge, creativity, and people come together.

— Ginny Erwin, MS, RDN, CHC, CPT, CES

Memberships and Certifications

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (RDN)
Certified Health Coach (CHC)
Certified Diabetes Educator (in-progress)
Certified in Adult Weight Management and Obesity
California Dietetics Association
Certified Personal Trainer (ACE)
Certified Pilates Instructor (Power Pilates)
Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist (CES)
Certified in Functional Fitness for Sport and Rehab (CHEK)
ServSafe Food Safety Manager
Food & Culinary Dietary Practice Group
Healthy Aging Dietary Practice Group
Weight Management Dietary Practice Group