Tammy Lakatos Shames and Elysse ("Lyssie") Lakatos share more than identical features; they share identical success in the competitive field of nutrition and wellness. In 1997 Lyssie and Tammy (known as The Nutrition Twins® ) co-founded Healthy Happenings Corporation whose mission is to better the health of its clients through improved nutrition and lifestyle/behavior modification. Since relocating from Atlanta, Georgia, the twins have had stellar achievements in New York City, where they built a successful private practice. 

The Lakatos sisters are Cum Laude graduates of the University of Maryland and received their post-graduate dietetic internships at Emory University and Meredith College. They are ACE-certified Personal Trainers and are members of The American Dietetic Association and its subgroups: The Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition group (SCAN), Nutritionist in Complimentary Care (NCC) and Nutrition Entrepreneurs (NE)and Dietitians in Business and Communications (DBC). Tammy is the Director of Member Services for the American Dietetic Associations Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPG. The Twins are also members of The New York State Dietetic Association and American Business Women's Association. 

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