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Expertise

Health, wellness, and fitness

Education

Harvard University

Highlights

  • Freelance health journalist

  • Certified personal trainer

The ability to find evidence-based, clear health information is essential, and I’m honored to be able to be part of that effort.

— Elizabeth Millard, CPT, RYT

Experience

Elizabeth Millard, CPT, RYT, is a Minnesota-based freelance health writer with 25 years of experience. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, apps, and patient education materials. She’s written for CNN, SELF, Women’s Health, Runner’s World, the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, and many others. And her online portfolio can be found at elizabethmillard.pressfolios.com. 

Elizabeth is also a certified personal trainer and registered yoga teacher.

Education

Elizabeth graduated from Harvard University with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts.

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