As a world renowned speaker for nearly twenty years on clinical and sports nutrition and exercise technology, biochemistry and neuroendocrinology, a top national competitor and winner of more than twenty eight bodybuilding championship titles, three seasons as "Thunder" on Television’s “American Gladiators” and President / CEO and Founder of the INTRAFITT Corporation (established in California in 1992); William Smith, is undoubtedly a leading authority in the fast growing industries of Allied Health Care, Preventative Medicine, Alternative Medicine and Chronic Disease Reconciliation!
In his current role, William is responsible for the day to day development, growth, and profitability of the INTRAFITT Corporation, spending the majority of his time working directly with members at the INTRAFITT Clinic in Midland, NC., researching new dietary and exercise related platforms and protocols and traveling around the country to present new and innovative lectures and certifications pertaining to clinical and sports nutrition and advanced exercise science.
To date the INTRAFITT Individualized Nutrition and Exercise Program (founded on the radical and unorthodox scientific disciplines of dietary and exercise neuroendocrinology and PNEI {Psycho-Neuro-Endocrino-Immunology} has been successfully utilized by more than 160,000 people world wide and focuses on achieving and maintaining stable blood sugar, favorable post-prandial hormonal responses and a strong and resilient spirit!
William lives with his wife Francesca (of eleven years) and their 25 rescued animals in Midland, NC.
Francesca is widely known for extensive background in culinary science. She was Pavilions most popular chef consultant for years and has consulted for Ralph’s grocery chain, Pict Sweet Brand Products and the Avocado Commission. Her easy going and friendly personality coupled with her extensive culinary and nutrition background give Francesca a playfully sophisticated demeanor. Her favorite food specialties are usually lite, healthy and always pleasing to the palate.
In addition to her retail work with grocers, Francesca also serves as the Executive Chef at one of the leading Italian restaurants in Seal Beach CA. and has been a cooking teacher for the past 17 years. In 1998, Francesca became the Chef Consultant and Director of meal plan fabrication for the INTRAFITT Program. Francesca and Dolorie Thurner are currently collaborating on the very first INTRAFITT Recipe Book which should be available at the INTRAFITT.com Pro-Shop very soon.
Francesca’s credentials don’t stop here, she has also worked as a food stylist on several motion picture locations and for the renowned food photographer Jon Edwards”. Francesca has published her own cookbook, started her own restaurant and catering business, and served as a chef for the Hilton Hotel Chain, the Del Fineu Restaurant in Denmark and LaRochettas in Montescinde Italy.
Francesca’s culinary passion has led to several consulting, teaching and exhibition related employment with Robinson’s May, the Orange County Wine Society, the Tastes of Sunset and a number of other local food festivals.
Currently, Francesca works with her Husband William Smith, CEO / President and Founder of the INTRAFITT Corporation as the company’s COO. Francesca manages the day-to-day, affairs of the INTRAFITT Corp. and provides preliminary approval for all business related projects and development.
Francesca is also a Certified INTRAFITT Technician and is highly regarded as one of the world’s best phone coaches teaching clients all over the world how to eat and exercise optimally in order to achieve and maintain their desired health & fitness goals.
Dolorie Thurner has had a very eclectic and entrepreneurial professional career. She started her own dance studio at age 16. She opened an Italian restaurant in the 80’s and has been a restaurant critic since 1991. Most recently Dolorie affiliated herself with the dot.com world where she continues to make her contribution.
Before phone cards were a reality and actively marketed in the United States, Dolorie was selected to spear head the administrative process for a new company venturing into this industry. She has also assisted two dot.com companies in maintaining their survival in this fast paced market. Her personal relationships, ability to direct operations, marketing techniques and her knowledge of the industry have been her mainstay in life.
Dolorie has always believed in the necessity of exercise. Whether tap dancing in her garage, taking jazzercise classes, working out at a gym, or just walking, she has a high commitment level to her physical well-being. Dolorie also believes in balanced nutrition, proper physical conditioning and a good food program bring about a joyful mental outlook and good physical health.
Dolorie now offers her many talents and positive attitude to the INTRAFITT Corporation, providing the coordination and leadership needed to guide Executive Management.
A Nationally recognized expert on health and fitness, Cathy has been a regular contributor to the developpment of the INTRAFITT Program and related research projects since its inception. Cathy has also appeared on multiple national television shows and in a myriad of fitness industry magazines over the past 15 years.
An internationally top ranked athlete in adventure sport, Cathy is now a commentator and host for adventure television. She was voted one of the top 10 most influential people in the sport of adventure racing and has been recognized by the Women’s Sports Foundation as one of the top female athletes in the Country!
Professional Education
UCLA 1984 BS Kinesiology
1992-present Nutrition Consultant,
Scientific Advisory in Performance Nutrition
1983- 1992 Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer
Television
CBS Sports Dateline NBC
ABC ABC Wide World of Sports
OLN Discovery Channel
ESPN Extra
ESPN2 E! Entertainment
MTV Primetime Sports
Exhale American Health Network
Action TV Family Feud
Maury Povich
Carol and Marilyn Show
Terry Bradshaw’s Home Team
Eurosport (Europe)
TF1 (Europe)
NHK (Japan)