Meet Our Team

Dennis Gage, MD, FACP graduated Cum Laude from New York University Washington College, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He graduated New York University School of Medicine in 1976. His residency was served at Mt. Sinai Hospital of New York, and he completed a subspecialty fellowship in Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition at St. Luke's Medical Center. He is currently a Board Certified Diplomate in the specialty of Internal Medicine and in the sub-specialties of Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Dr. Gage is affiliated as an Attending Physician at Lenox Hill Hospital. He was Acting Physician in charge of medical services at the Weight Control Unit at St. Luke's. Dr. Gage has conducted several research projects in the treatment of obesity. He has authored articles and papers which have appeared in prestigious medical journals. He has constant access to the best available and most up-to-date scientific knowledge pertaining to obesity.

Dr. Gage created The Thinderella® Lifestyle Change Program. Over the past twenty five years, patients have successfully lost weight and maintained their weight loss while using his program. He is the author of the book, The Thinderella® Syndrome, and the creator of The Thinderella® Weight Monitoring System.

Richard Janof, DC, CDN, CDE
Dietitian-Nutritionist, Certified Diabetic Educator Chiropractor

Dr. Richard Janof graduated from George Washington University with a Bachelor of Science Degree, majoring in Biology. He also graduated from New York Chiropractic College with a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and is licensed to practice Chiropractic in New York State. In addition, Dr. Janof graduated from New York University with a Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition. He is a Board Certified Diabetic Educator and a New York State Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist. Dr. Janof is a member of Kappa Omicron Nu Nutrition Honor Society and Phi Chi Omega Chiropractic Honor Society.

Dr. Janof is a member of the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetic Educators, and the Society for Nutrition Education.

Dr. Janof provides nutritional and behavioral counseling on a group and/or individual basis. He also provides exercise counseling. Dr. Janof teaches classes for The Thinderella®Lifestyle Change Program. He trains diabetic patients on the use of diabetic insulin pumps and educates diabetic patients on the use of pump therapy. In addition, Dr. Janof sees patients for Chiropractic therapy.

Robin B. Colton, MS, RD, CDN
Registered Dietitian Personal Trainer

Robin Colton, MS, RD, CDN graduated from Cornell University "With Distinction", as a member of Kappa Omicron Nu, Golden Key, and Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Societies. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences with an Exercise Science Minor. She went on to pursue her Master of Science Degree at Columbia University, where she majored in Applied Physiology and Nutrition and completed her Dietetic Internship Program. She is an American Dietetic Association Registered Dietitian, a New York State Licensed Nutritionist, and a NASM, ACE, and AAAI/ISMA Pre & Post Natal Certified Personal Trainer. She is a member of the Greater New York Dietetic Association, the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN) and Pediatric Nutrition (PN) Dietetic Practice Groups (DPGs).

Robin spent five years working as a Senior Clinical Nutritionist at Beth Israel Medical Center and the Continuum Health Partners Hospitals in Manhattan. She assessed and counseled patients of many disease states on a variety of medical, surgical, and intensive care units. Robin was the inpatient and outpatient Pediatric Nutritionist at Beth Israel, and spent three years as a Master Trainer at New York Sports Club. Robin has been quoted in various magazines, including Today's Dietitian and FitnessRx Magazine for Women. She was interviewed for CBS Sports News Inside Fitness television and radio programs. She also appeared as an exercise model for CBS2 and WB11 Morning News.

Robin provides medical nutrition therapy, as well as behavioral and exercise counseling for individuals and groups. She helps patients understand and implement therapeutic, weight-loss, and sports performance eating plans. Robin also teaches classes in The Thinderella Lifestyle Change Program.

Madeline Wald, RN, BSN, MSN
Nursing Educator for The Thinderella®Lifestyle Change Program Public Relations

Madeline Wald graduated from Beth Israel School of Nursing with an A.A.S. Degree. She graduated from Yeshiva University's Stern College for Women with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and from Hunter College with a Master of Science Degree in Nursing Education. Madeline has helped to develop The Thinderella Lifestyle Change Program Manual and provides brochures and educational material for Dr. Gage's patients. Madeline handles public relations for Dr. Gage.