MEET OUR TEAM
Kym Garbatini
Nutrition Specialists For Weight Loss in CT
Founder Kym Garbatini is a nutritional specialist, certified personal trainer, and nutrition health coach. Her compassion is surpassed only by her enthusiasm to help individuals overcome the social, medical, and fundamentally challenging aspects of food addiction and obesity. With over 27 years of professional experience in nutrition, weight management, and overall wellness, Kym recognized the need for personalized, medically supervised weight loss programs that provide their members with the tools and support to ensure continued success. Kym has been helping people improve their health and wellness goals since 1984. Some highlights of her vast and positive impact on the health and fitness industry include the following.
1984: Kym began her health and fitness career focusing on cardiovascular and strength training for adults.
1991: Kym began teaching teen fitness and nutrition via programs offered by the Hamden, Wallingford, and Cheshire departments of Parks & Recreation.
1994: Kym served as a Nutrition Specialist for the Midstate Medical Center’s Achieving Wellness Program, where she implemented their Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, focusing on rehabilitating heart attack survivors through proper nutrition, medically-supervised weight loss, and cardiovascular health.
1998: Kym worked with the elderly at Masonic, designing and teaching cardio fitness programs for residents.
Kym has over seven years’ experience with Weight Medica in North Haven, Connecticut, where she directed the weight loss center and staff. She also evaluated and consulted with each client on a weekly basis to design and implement customized weight maintenance and fitness programs. Throughout the years, Kym directed many classes in Weight Loss, Cardiac Health, and Nutrition.
Kym has helped countless women, men, and teens achieve and successfully maintain long-term health and weight loss goals. She understands the frustration of yoyo dieting, daily temptation, and weight gain—and is passionately committed to guiding you to a healthy weight with comprehensive weight loss programs.*
Meet the Rest of Our Team:
Geoffrey
Clinic Manager
Geoffrey is the Manager of Medical Weight Loss Solutions where he also manages client relations. Geoff is a crucial component in supporting our clinic. He is responsible for the selection of all nutritional products for our medical weight loss centers. Geoff is an expert on all the product and vitamin supplement lines and therefore assists each client in selecting the appropriate items designed for their specific program. Geoff’s ability to help others in improving their health creates a positive environment that supports long-term success.* He coaches clients on how to manage their weight loss while delivering exceptional customer service. Geoff understands and empathizes with those who are trying to change their lives through diet and exercise and works diligently with them to achieve their goals. Prior to Medical Weight Loss Solutions, Geoff worked at Medica for two years, performing many of the same functions he does now. Together Geoff and Kym manage daily operations of Medical Weight Loss Solutions. Geoff’s prior experience also includes two years working at Family Practice Internal Medicine in North Haven, CT and two years as a Counselor at Healthworks’ Camp Tiowa, where he managed and supervised health-oriented youth summer programs.
Michelle Murray Glidden MSN, APRN, FNP-C.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medical Director
Michelle Murray Glidden is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She has 2 decades of experience providing care to patients of all ages and backgrounds in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. She earned her MSN from Quinnipiac University in 2004. She brings a wealth of experience to the field of weight loss medicine and health coaching. She has particular interest and expertise in the areas of cardiovascular and preventative medicine. She works full time in a private cardiology practice (HeartCare Associates of CT) as well as serving as the medical director for Medical Weight Loss Solutions. Michelle is a steadfast advocate for health and wellness and strives to make a positive impact on the lives of those under her care. When she’s not busy in the clinic, she enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.
Kaitlyn Houde DNP, APRN, AGNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Kaitlyn is a nurse practitioner who has been in the healthcare industry for 8 years. She obtained her Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) from Sacred Heart University, Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN) from Western Governors University, Master of Science in Nursing Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) from Maryville University, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Capella University. She has been a certified nurse practitioner since 2020 and has worked in primary care, home care, and acute care settings. She has also served on medical mission trips to Jamaica, Guatemala, and Ireland. When she’s not taking care of patients, she enjoys spending time with her 2 young daughters Avery and Emilia.
Anita Ganaros, RN, BSN
Registered Nurse
As a dedicated compassionate Registered Nurse I am thrilled to be a part of the Medical Weight Loss Solutions team” With 16 years of experience in nursing, Anita has worked on the Med Surg telemetry unit for 13 years and for the past 3 years has worked as a nurse supervisor for pediatric home care. Anita received her BSN in January 2024. Her main responsibilities at MWLS include medication management, administering our Semaglutide, Tirzepatide and Lipo Stat injections as well as patient education for administering. Anita is also responsible for preparing clients for their medical evaluations. Anita is married with three grown children and 3 grandsons. She enjoys spending her free time crocheting, traveling and reading!
Olivia Erickson, RN, BSN
Registered Nurse
Olivia is a dedicated registered nurse who has been in the healthcare industry for over 5 years. She is driven by a deep sense of compassion and kindness committed to providing exceptional patient care.
She obtained her Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) from Sacred Heart University.
She previously worked on a cardiac telemetry unit at St Francis Hospital and now works as a PACU nurse.
Olivia goes above and beyond to support our patients through their weight loss journey with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in their lives.
When Olivia is not working she enjoys time with her husband and family, reading and taking care of Stella and Russell, her fur babies.