Sally Duplantier

I am a gerontologist with a mission to help older adults live their best lives longer. My research and professional work focus on increasing Healthspan—the number of years in which we are free of chronic disease and disability. Americans are living longer than ever, but they are not living better. Approximately 85% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition, and 60% have at least two chronic conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

I founded Zing to enable older adults to take charge of their health from a holistic perspective. I provide education and coaching on lifestyle choices, including nutrition, sleep, movement, stress, and social engagement, which contribute to 80% of chronic diseases and over 90% of US healthcare costs. I also partner with non-profits to improve health outcomes for underserved and under-represented populations. My current work focuses on improving health behaviors and mental well-being for vulnerable populations through community-based health coaching.

    • Indiana University, Joseph M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, DrPH (graduating August 2028)

    • Indiana University, Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Research

    • University of Southern California, M.S., Gerontology

    • Stanford Center for Health Education, Certificate in Nutrition Science

    • University of Iowa, B.S., Education, with highest distinction

    • Member, American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)

    • Co-Chair, Women’s Healthy Aging Subcommittee, ACLM

    • Member, International Council on Active Aging

    • Member, American Society on Aging

    • Member, Gerontological Society of America

    • Top 10 Women Disruptors to Watch in 2025 (MSN, 2025)

    • Top 15 Health Experts You Need to Know (MSN, 2024)

    • Top 15 Entrepreneurs in 2024 Who Are Pioneers in Their Industry (MSN, 2024)

    • Top 10 Entrepreneurs Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Others to Do the Same (LA Weekly, 2023)

    • Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail and What to Do Instead with Healthy Aging Expert, Sally Duplantier (LA Wire, 2024)

    • 3 Ways to Enrich One’s Personal and Professional Life (MSN, 2023)

    • Model for Healthy Aging: Student Earns Master of Science in Gerontology at Age 68 (USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, 2023)

    • Never Too Old: Challenging ageist beliefs and embracing lifelong learning (Digital Journal, 2023)

    • Five Things You Can Do To Optimize Your Brain Health (New York Weekly, 2023)

    • Discerning Quality Research: How to Spot Good Science (Journal of Active Aging, 2022)

  • Sally Duplantier is a frequent guest speaker on wellness-related topics. A list of presentation topics can be found here.