(San Juan, Puerto Rico) 2009 Lawrence Biscontini, M.A., moved to Puerto Rico in January of 1998 to open the world-class Golden Door Spa which went on to receive the Conde Nast Award tenth place in the world for programs under Lawrence’s leadership. Lawrence has been Spa Consultant and Trainer for leading international spas including Cavo Tagoo Mykonos, Greece (2008), Canyon Ranch (2007, 2008), and Greenbrier, among others. As Nutritional Counselor, Lawrence has created complete nutritional menus for spas from Manhattan to Mykonos. As a Movement Specialist, Lawrence makes fitness history with the following awards: Presenter’s Choice Debut Premier ECA Award (2009), Best International Program Chosen for Japan for “Shakti” (2007), Best Mind-Body Presenter (ECA, 2005), Specialty Presenter of the Year Award (Can Fit Pro, 2004), and Instructor of the Year Awards from IDEA (2004) & ACE (2002). Lawrence has celebrity clients like cast members of ABC TV’s soap opera “General Hospital,” and appears on news (CNN Headline News) and television (“LIVE! With Regis and Kelly”). His upcoming television show, “PurposeFit,” airs in 2009. He is Contributing Author to industry magazines like AFAA’s American Fitness, IDEA’s Fitness Journal, and Spa Asia. His books include Morning Cardiovascular Workouts, by Human Kinetics and, most recently, Running the Show: Excellence in Customer Service, and Cream Rises. In the USA, he has created aquatic, yoga, and T’ai Chi programming enjoyed at illustrious fitness chains and spas, including Equinox, 24 Hour Fitness, Gold’s Gym International, Bally, and Golden Door Spas. A percentage of all of his website sales goes to charity, and to inspire career wellness development, he has instituted several Biscontini Scholarships for the fitness and spa community. Find Lawrence at www.findlawrence.com. Lawrence teaches in English, Spanish, Italian, and Greek, and is a resident of the world. Click here to download Lawrence’s CV/Resume (PDF). ©
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