Derek Johnson
B.S. Dietetics, BCIH, CN, Holistic Nutritionist
Derek Johnson has over 20 years’ experience as an integrative and holistic nutritionist who is passionate about coaching people on how to make healthy, and sustainable, lifestyle changes. He opened New Metabolism, his private nutrition consulting practice, in order to provide personalized and custom nutrition and overall wellness programs for each client’s unique body and goals. Derek is considered an expert in weight loss resistance, gastrointestinal health, adrenal fatigue and many other areas and has helped thousands of people across the country to reach and maintain their wellness goals.
Since 2011, Derek Johnson has utilized his considerable expertise in nutrition, diet, weight loss and health to The Biggest Loser Resorts. As Executive Nutrition Director, he is responsible for the overall direction, curriculum and management of the nutrition and integrative health goals of all the resorts as it is the company’s mission to help all resort guests learn to make healthy, sustainable lifestyle changes. Derek also manages the training of resort educational staff, works closely with the executive chefs and provides nutrition expertise for marketing and media-related outlets.
He is a well-regarded expert in weight loss resistance, diabetes/ insulin resistance, gastrointestinal health, sports nutrition, stress, fatigue and numerous other areas and confers with a panel of notable physicians on a case-by-case basis. Derek has personally helped thousands of people across the country to reach and maintain their health and wellness goals. His clients range from Hollywood stars and directors like James Franco, Chris O’Donnell, Reese Weatherspoon, Craig T. Nelson, Owen Wilson, and Anne Fletcher, to athletes, CEOs, moms and children. In addition, he regularly lectures at seminars and corporate events and has been featured on various TV networks (including E! Entertainment & The Today Show), as well as in books and magazines (including People, Elle and Men’s Fitness).
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from California State University, Chico, is Board Certified in Integrative Health and is a member of many nutrition associations.