Authors

Dr. Nicole Sundene is the editor-in-chief of Kitchen Table Medicine. A graduate of Western Washington University for her undergraduate degree, and Bastyr University for her Naturopathic Physician degree, she also spent eight years working as a Medical Assistant for the world renowned institute Virginia Mason Medical Center. Throughout her education she had the invaluable opportunity to work side by side with many talented physicians specializing in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Urology, and Urgent Care. Her alternative medicine education along with training at Virginia Mason combined with the many years spent talking to patients as a telephone triage “nurse” have given her a diverse perspective on health care in America.

Dr. Sundene’s goal with Kitchen Table Medicine is to provide readers with the missing link in their health care experience and to ease the educational burden off busy doctors while providing the information and coaching that is typically not allotted in an individual appointment. She is currently pursuing a career in medical writing, while working on various projects to improve the health care system via the creation of efficiency tools for health care providers. Funds from Kitchen Table Medicine will in time be used to create a program designed to provide alternative care services to under-served populations such as the homeless, elderly, children in need, and those in third world countries. If you are interested in promoting such a project please contact her.

Dr. Emily Gonzalez is a graduate of Stanford University for her undergraduate degree, and Bastyr University for her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Gonzalez also has eight years of experience in research with Stanford University. She is currently specializing in weight loss and adult primary care at Wedgwood Natural Medicine in Seattle. For information regarding scheduling an appointment you may visit Wedgwoodnatural.com

Dr. KC Kelly holds a Doctorate of Philosophy and is a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 14 years of experience in the field. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and families with a vast number of diagnoses and in a vast number of settings including psychiatric hospitals, drug/alcohol programs, group homes, community mental health clinics, and the school system. She has worked with those dealing with low self esteem, relationship issues, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, schizophrenia, and suicidal ideation.

Dr. KC always strives to use the positive solution-focused model believing that with the correct guidance from the psychotherapist, all people have within them the power, strength, and resources to come up with their own solutions to their issues. She also finds it immensely gratifying to work as a life coach helping clients find happiness and fulfilled dreams! Dr. KC’s search for new cognizance of the etiology and treatment of mental/emotional health disorders remains ongoing with continuous education and research.

Holding mutual passion for both acting (since the age of 15) and psychotherapy, Dr. KC has merged her two loves into one by creating a website dedicated to helping those involved in the Entertainment Industry with both mental health concerns including, depression, anxiety, bipolar, relationship issues (just to name a few) and questions concerning the Industry itself. Of course, she helps all, but holding a niche in the entertainment industry has been a challenging and rewarding endeavor. Dr. KC wants to make it clear that although her website www.DOCintheBiz.com was intended to reach the Entertainment Industry population, it in no way excludes those who are not artists. We are here and available to help anyone experiencing difficulties or challenging times in their lives.

Bonnie Pfeister is a personal trainer and owner of Longevity Fitness Club and Spa in Florida. Whether you read Bonnie’s articles in the Press Journal or listen to her health tips on the radio, it won’t take long to see Bonnie’s passion is to help encourage and educate the community.
With over fifteen years of experience in the health & beauty industry, Bonnie has a lot to share. In addition, although she has never been obese, she has experienced weight fluctuations from size 2 to size 12. Bonnie realized consistency is key in being healthy and said “no more” to yo-yo diets and sporadic exercise routines. Feel free to post your personal training and fitness questions as comments to Bonnie’s articles so that she may answer them in future blogs! You can visit Bonnie at: Longevity Fitness

Gretchen Craft Rubin is the “Happiness Expert”. Her articles are daily coachings to a happier more carefree life. Gretchen is the author of Forty Ways to Look at JFK and the bestselling Forty Ways to Look at Winston Churchill. Each biography plays with the biography form to capture the crucial aspects of the subject’s oversized character and life. Her first book, Power Money Fame Sex: A User’s Guide, assumed the shape of a self-help satire to expose and analyze the techniques exploited by strivers for those worldly ambitions.

Rubin received her undergraduate and law degrees from Yale and was editor-in-chief of the Yale Law Journal. She clerked on the U.S. Supreme Court for Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and served as a chief adviser to Federal Communications Commissions Chairman Reed Hundt. For many years she taught a seminar at Yale Law School and Yale School of Management. She lives in New York City. If you are interested in becoming part of her “Happiness Project” you can visit her at: The Happiness Project

Mary O’malley is a teacher and specialist in compulsive behaviors and addictions. Mary teaches us to turn towards our compulsive tendencies and not away from them. When we move to a place of observation and curiosity about life we remove the cloud of shame and blame that tend to obscure the learning process. To learn more about Mary’s unique philosophy that resonates with so many patients struggling with over-eating, disordered eating, drug and alcohol abuse, depression, anxiety, and other challenges you may visit her website at www.MaryOmalley.com. Mary offers individual counseling, group meetings, and educational retreats in Hawaii. Mary is an amazing teacher of life. You can subscribe to her once monthly newsletter for a free taste of her wisdom and philosophy.

Joene LaBou is a licensed esthetician and skincare specialist. Joene specializes in anti-aging skin therapies that emphasize the use of vegan and organic products. When asked what the secret to her unbelievably youthful appearance is, she always simply replies “Drink plenty of water, anti-oxidants, and peptides”. For assistance with your skin care needs you may book an appointment in Seattle by calling (206) 264-7901.The salon is located at 410 spring, Seattle 98104. Joene also has skincare appointments available in New Castle, WA as well for your convenience, simply visit www.labouskincare.com to book an appointment at either site for her wonderful services!

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