Dr. Stephen Herrmann is the senior director of innovation and research for Profile by Sanford. Dr. Herrmann completed his undergraduate studies at Minnesota State University, Mankato, and received his master’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He received his Ph.D. in physical activity, nutrition and wellness from Arizona State University followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in weight management from the Cardiovascular Research Institutes Center for Physical Activity and Weight Management at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Profile by Sanford is an evidence–based, comprehensive, behavioral weight management program designed to improve nutrition, activity and lifestyle behaviors. The goal is to provide a scientifically sound program to guide individuals through all phases of weight management, oftentimes beginning with healthy weight loss and continuing to long–term, sustainable, weight loss maintenance. Dr. Herrmann has research interests related to exercise and nutrition outcomes and understanding individual variability in response to exercise and diet interventions.