FIT Team: Our Team of Health and Wellness Experts
The FITworks team of experts will help you get the most out of your FITworks total wellness transformation. We have gathered experts in the areas of physical health (fitness, eating, and lifestyle habits), mental health (self-confidence, goal setting, and positive thinking), and spiritual health (focus and nourishing your inner spirit) to help you succeed!
Whether you’re looking for physical health, personal development, or spiritual centering, you can find it in FITworks—the ultimate resource for your total wellness needs.

Don VerHulst, M.D. (“Dr. Don”)
Known within the It Works family as "Dr. Don," Don Verhulst, M.D. is the Chief Science Officer for It Works Marketing. Dr. Don received his B.S. at the University of Michigan in 1978 and his M.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1982. Dr. Don has an extensive background in researching the effects of nutrition and natural remedies on today's common health issues. He has taught and lectured on these topics, along with his "10 Steps to Better Health," for over 20 years.
Carla Burns, RN, CPT
For the past six years, Carla has worked as a Registered Nurse primarily in stroke rehabilitation. Her work experiences and own husband’s struggles with health and weight loss made her realize the urgent need for simple, cost effective solutions in promoting healthier lifestyles. Carla is the creator of FITworks and is a certified personal trainer. She is convinced that if you follow the FITworks plan, good health is not only attainable but you will feel better than you’ve ever imagined.
Denise Walsh, MA, LLP, CWC
Denise graduated with her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College and is a certified Life Wellness Coach. Her passion lies in helping others make positive changes in all areas of life and conquer their self-doubts to achieve personal goals. She will add an aspect to the FIT team that will help you work towards life balance and confront the barriers that often hold you back or keep you stuck in places you do not want to be.
Transform your life! FITworks includes:
- 1. FITstart program - Lose up to 10 pounds in 12 days!
- 2. Thermogenic foods & how to make them work for you
- 3. 24-hour access to the online community discussion forum
- 4. 20-Minute FIT Total Body Workout video (plus new workout routines each month!)
- 5. The FITplan – Fundamentals for Success ebook
- 6. Hundreds of delicious, FIT recipes to help you succeed!
- 7. Easy-to-follow meal plan to help you stay on track
- 8. Tips and exercises from our FIT team of experts to help you achieve total wellness
- 9. Chart your progress with online tracking
- 10. Much, much more
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