Dr. Patricia Adams, founder and president of Zeitgeist Wellness Group, was named one of Ernst & Young LLP    Ernst & Young LLP Latest from The Business Journals Top of the List: Accounting firmsRaising global awareness through diplomacy2011 Best Places to Work Follow this company 's 2011 Entrepreneurial Winning Women.

Zeitgeist Expressions Inc., which conducts business as Zeitgeist Wellness Group, provides counseling, coaching, fitness, massage, acupuncture, crisis intervention and nutritional guidance to corporate, military and individual clients. The company works through specialists in all 50 states and most U.S. territories.

Adams is one of 10 exceptional women recognized throughout the country with this prestigious award.

The winners participate in a customized leadership program designed by Ernst & Young to catalyze their companies' growth. They also receive complimentary participation in this year's Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum. A full list of the winners is available here.

Herb Engert, America's Strategic Growth Markets Leader for Ernst & Young LLP, says Adams is an "exceptional business leader with great potential to scale her company."

"Women entrepreneurs are among the brightest spots in the economy, continuing to successfully grow their companies despite the volatile market," Engert says. "They will be important contributors as we look to get our economy back on track."

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