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Wellness Coaches
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What is wellness coaching?
Wellness coaching is a unique approach to helping people achieve optimum health - by engaging in a personal relationship that can help inspire new behaviors.
Learn more about what coaching can offer you.
Meet the Sutter Health Partners' Wellness Coaches -
whose biographies are included, below
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Vicky Casares, Wellness Coach
Julie Hocking, Wellness Coach
Jennifer Marcus, M.S., Wellness Coach
Patti Mesquite, Wellness Coach
Doug Nau, Wellness Coach
Susan Reed, LVN, CHTP/I, CMT, Wellness Coach
Quenby Rubin-Sprague, Wellness Coach
Debbie Ward, MS, RN, CPC, Wellness Coach
Sarah Bettman, CPCC, MICP, Wellness Coach
Tonya C. Sibley, Wellness Coach
Sharon Wetzel, Wellness Coach
Cynthia Vela, Wellness Coach
Mela Angleman, RN, PHN, NP, Wellness Coach
Lauren Coleman, Wellness Coach
Lauren Hooper, Wellness Coach
Nathan Brammeier, Wellness Coach
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Vicky Casares, Wellness Coach
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Vicky Casares is a Wellness Coach for Sutter Health Partners. Vicky brings her passion for a healthy lifestyle via exercise, healthy nutrition and positive reinforcements to her clients.
Vicky has taught all the components of fitness to older adults in the Active Aging Project for the City of Sacramento as well as the Lifetime Fitness Project sponsored by the University of Washington's Health Promotion Research Center. She taught classes in the community on various topics of interest regarding healthy lifestyle choices and exercise.
Vicky's education includes a college degree in Behavioral-Social Science. Vicky holds certifications in Primary Group Exercise Leader, Nutrition Fundamentals and Senior Fitness Leaders through Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), and Lifetime Fitness Instructor Training through the University of Washington.
In Vicky's own words: "I am convinced the lifestyle we choose to live truly affects the quality of our lives as we age. It is my desire to help people set and attain realistic goals to be the best they can as they age."
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Julie Hocking, Wellness Coach
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Julie Hocking is a Wellness Coach for Sutter Health Partners. Julie has a Bachelors Degree in Industrial-Organization Psychology and is certified in the American Council on Exercise as a Fitness Instructor, and has taught group fitness for 16 years
Julie enjoys working in the wellness industry because people are drawn to it. Everyone wants to be healthy and if she can help clients create and reach their goals, it motivates both parties. Teaching is what drives her to challenge herself and others. In addition, she cycles, runs and hikes…anything that challenges her and pushes her beyond what she considers her limits. She prefers to exercise outdoors whenever possible.
Over the past few years Julie has become interested in accomplishing more challenging goals and completed the Nike half marathon last fall and is training for the race again this year. In addition, she enjoys running short distance races and biathlons. Coming off of a serious calve injury, her goal is to complete a century ride, two half marathons and a handful of short distance races in 2007.
In Julie’s own words: “We can always do more than we think. If we challenge ourselves each day, we will be amazed at what we can accomplish. That being said, we also need to achieve balance and listen to our bodies”.
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Jennifer Marcus, M.S., Wellness Coach
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Jennifer Marcus is a Wellness Coach for Sutter Health Partners. She has worked in Fitness Management for the past six years as Fitness Director of Nautilus of Marin and as the Area Supervisor for Bally Total Fitness in Colorado. Jennifer's experience as a manager, personal trainer, and group exercise instructor has provided her the tools to help clients achieve their goals. She enjoys teaching a variety of group exercise classes and believes in the power of group motivation.
Jennifer's education includes a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Kinesiology and a Master of Science in Sports Medicine. She is also certified by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor.
Jennifer's goal is to guide clients to take control of their own health and to find ways to enjoy doing this. In Jennifer's own words: "Your body is the only one you are given, you need to keep it healthy to live your life to its potential."
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Patti Mesquite, Wellness Coach
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Patti Mesquite is a Wellness Coach for Sutter Health Partners. She has taught aerobics and fitness to every population from pre-school to senior citizens. Patti has been in the fitness industry since 1982, and has been involved in sports and exercise her entire life. She is certified by the American Council on Exercise as both a Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor. She is also a 1-on-1 HeartMath Provider.
Patti is currently the Fitness Coordinator and an instructor at the Mill Valley Community Center. She teaches the hospital employee cycle program at the Terra Linda Health Plaza.
Patti’s personal interests include snow skiing, scuba diving, and cycling. A 20-year airline career allowed the opportunity to travel extensively throughout the world. She has been involved for the last 15 years in preparing meals for a battered women’s shelter in Marin County and raising funds for the refugees in Sudan. She is the mother of a 22-year-old son and an 18-year-old daughter whom she describes as “her life.”
In Patti’s own words: “Because maintaining good health requires a mind-body approach, my goal is to focus on positive attitude, and motivation. Once an individual understands the process, they will recognize both the obvious and subtle benefits of a healthy life style. When this occurs, exercise is no longer a dreaded task, but a natural part of daily living.”
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Doug Nau, Wellness Coach
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Doug Nau is a Wellness Coach with Sutter Health Partners. Doug brings a passion for health, wellness, and life balance grounded in his experiences as a semi-professional athlete and as a cancer survivor. Doug has been professionally trained as a life coach at the Academy for Coaching Excellence in Sacramento, CA and has a multidisciplinary background which includes a Masters in Business Administration and 10 years of management in the environmental software industry.
Professionally, Doug is motivated in seeing the tremendous shift that is taking place in our health care system today. This shift is one that is focusing on prevention rather than intervention.
His personal life experiences, capped by a leukemia diagnosis, were the catalyst that inspired him to make a significant life change of his own and to support others in designing lifestyles that lowered their own personal risk of developing a health condition.
Doug has a strong personal interest in developing community athletics programs. He sits as the President on the Board of Directors for the Lincoln Tennis Association and is actively involved with growing the sport in the community of Lincoln CA – particularly for youth. Doug is a volunteer for and has fundraised for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – most recently running the Nike Marathon in San Francisco.
There is a growing concern for life balance, harmony, happiness and sustainability – three principles which Doug embraces in coaching his clients to success. When one is connected with their passions, developing a plan for optimizing wellness becomes a true delight. Finding that delight is what Doug loves most about coaching.
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Susan Reed, LVN, CHTP/I, CMT, Wellness Coach
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Susan Reed, LVN, CHTP/I, CMT is a Wellness Coach for Sutter Health Partners. Susan is also a LVN with over 20 years experience in the specialized fields of ICU care, cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation fitness, behavioral health, dialysis, and wound care. Susan’s education includes a degree in nursing, certification as an instructor and wound care specialist, and Healing Touch Practitioner and Instructor. As a result of her diverse experiences, she became acutely aware and passionate about the need to support the “whole person.”
With a gift for communication, Susan integrated behavioral modification and nutrition into a Personal Wellness Coaching private practice of 10 years. She understands the importance of preventive care and “walks the talk” as both an owner and teacher at Cobb Mt. Aerobics, where she specializes in cardiac fitness, strength training, yoga, nutrition and meditation. Her life experience in the healing arts is a natural expression of her deep understanding that modern medicine, including behavioral health, together provides the necessary ingredients to manage many illnesses.
Susan is an ardent supporter of Lifestyle Management. She believes healing comes through the mind-body connection. In her own words: “Using a holistic approach, I carefully evaluate each and every individual. This enables me to effectively guide them to realize their goals and improve their general well-being.”
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Quenby Rubin-Sprague, Wellness Coach
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Quenby Rubin-Sprague is a Wellness Coach for Sutter Health Partners. Quenby holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Organization Development and is a Registered Dietitian and been professionally trained as a life coach at the Academy for Coaching Excellence in Sacramento, CA. She has been with Sutter Health for 10 years and in the healthcare industry for 25 years in a variety of capacities. Her experience in healthcare makes her an excellent Lifestyle Coach, as she understands the challenges that employees face within this ever- changing environment.
Sutter Health Partners embodies two of Quenby’s passions - coaching and wellness. Utilizing coaching as a communication vehicle, individuals are better able to discern what has meaning and importance in their lives. Quenby’s success as a coach lies in her ability to effectively help people discern their health vision, achieve and sustain that vision. She accomplishes this though strong listening, motivating and creative problem-solving skills which enable individuals to achieve optimum health so they are able to meet their day-to-day challenges with optimism and plenty of energy.
Quenby is a cyclist and has participated in the Auburn Century and Tahoe Sierra Century Bike Rides. She also skis, does Pilates and Bikram Yoga in order to stay flexible.
Quenby’s motto is: "When you have your health, you hold the key to your life; from there your dreams can become reality."
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Debbie Ward, MS, RN, CPC, Wellness Coach
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Debbie Ward, MS, RN, CPC is a Wellness Coach for Sutter Health Partners. She brings over 20 years experience in cardiovascular health management and has worked in a variety of healthcare settings including Summit Medical Center in Oakland, Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, Washington Hospital in Fremont, and Cardiology Associates of Marin and San Francisco. She has a Master’s of Science in Nursing, is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and a Clinical Nurse Specialist. She attained her coach training through the Academy for Coach Training, a nationally accredited school. Debbie is an active member of the International Coaching Federation and the North Bay Coaches Alliance.
She enjoys speaking on a variety of wellness topics and has an enthusiastic, interactive style.
In Debbie's own words, "I encourage my clients to practice optimal health habits, build on their strengths, and experience more balance in their life. I am an enthusiastic promoter of living your best life!"
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Sarah Bettman, CPCC, MICP, Wellness Coach
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Sarah is a Wellness Coach for Sutter Health Partners. She has 10 years experience in Emergency Medical Services as an EMT, firefighter and paramedic. Following an injury that prevented her from performing her duties as a paramedic in a busy 911 system, Sarah embraced wellness coaching to help her meet life’s continuing challenges. Using her wide range of personal and professional experiences, she is able to assist her clients to achieve fulfillment as well as both physical and mental health.
Sarah’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Colorado and life coaching certification through The Coaches Training Institute in San Rafael. She is a member of International Coach Federation and Marin Coaches Alliance.
In addition to the wellness coaching she provides for Sutter Health Partners, Sarah is also an instructor at the Santa Rosa Junior College Training Center for Public Safety where she uses coaching techniques to teach Leadership to EMT & paramedic students.
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Tonya C. Sibley, Wellness Coach
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Tonya Sibley’s enthusiasm and energy on wellness comes from the teachings of her parents who pride themselves on health and exercise. From those teachings she has made a career for herself helping those see that it is the little changes that make a big difference. Having two little children, Tonya also sees that being a role-model for health and wellness is even more important. Tonya graduated from California State University of Sacramento with a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Health Education and Teaching. She now joins a wonderful team of coaches for Sutter Health Partners.
Tonya thrives on helping people create a healthier lifestyle for themselves and for their families. She began her health education career nearly ten years ago teaching Physical Education at the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. With her experience in Health Education, Tonya has been able to help people see that with a little hard work goals are attainable. She has experience in teaching Adult and Pediatric Weight Management classes, integrated a Weight Maintenance program and provided one on one exercise and nutritional counseling to individuals. She has also volunteered her time in the community helping those around her create a more balanced life for themselves.
A quote was written by George Allen, a former National League Football Coach that states: “A workout is a personal triumph over laziness and procrastination. It is a mark of an organized, goal oriented person who has taken charge of his/her destiny.” Tonya believes that each one of us is in charge of how we want to live, how we want to feel and what we do. Each one of us has the ability to make life what we want it to be.
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Sharon Wetzel, Wellness Coach
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Sharon Wetzel is a Wellness Coach for Sutter Health Partners. She brings over five years experience instructing group exercise classes at 24 hour Fitness and most recently In-Shape Fitness Center in Antioch. Prior to that, she was employed by Alta Bates Summit Medical Center for eight years where she worked in a variety of healthcare positions. Her previous experience in healthcare gives her immediate insight into the daily challenges and stresses employees face in their jobs. Since she was a child, physical fitness has been an integral part of Sharon’s life. As an adult, she has dedicated the last 25 years to furthering her fitness level and achieving even higher goals. It is this knowledge of physical fitness both as a participant and as an instructor that lend her great understanding and compassion for others working to achieve their fitness goals. Sharon holds a current Group Exercise Instructor certification through the American Fitness Association of America and attends AFAA sponsored workshops as well as frequent 24 Hour Fitness group Xpedition workshops in order to maintain current formats and stay abreast of current fitness trends.
Sharon has always been compassionate about feeling and looking good. As a coach, she shares her upbeat personality and love of health and fitness with others in a manner that is highly motivational and supportive.
In her own words: “Getting in shape and staying healthy is not easy but if you want it, you have to work for it. Work towards your goal one day at a time and give it 100 percent of your effort every day. One day you will realize the goals you were striving to realize became a lifestyle change along the way.”
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Cynthia Vela, Wellness Coach
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Cindy spent over twenty years working at Sutter Medical Center Sacramento in the Nutrition Department. Cindy has a BS in Gerontology/Health Education and has taught community wellness classes, as well as doing volunteer work in schools. Cindy's professional coach training was completed through Wellcoaches, an entity of the American College of Sports Medicine.
As a Gerontologist Cindy knows how important it is to optimize wellness to ensure successful aging. Coaching is the process that motivates and empowers clients to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Cindy values the partnership between client and coach, striving to help clients reveal their own inner wisdom, through an intuitive process of self reflection.
Cindy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, staying active in both mind and body by enjoying an active lifestyle that includes traveling, hiking at the coast, yoga and tending a large vegetable and flower garden. Cindy has crafted her own personal wellness vision which includes keeping a positive and optimistic attitude, and enjoying the little things in life.
One of her favorite quotes is from Abraham Lincoln who said:
“In the end, it is not the years in your life that count. It is the life in your years”!
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Mela Angleman, RN, PHN, NP, Wellness Coach
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Mela Angleman is a Wellness Coach for Sutter Health Partners. She welcomes the opportunity to blend her personal, professional and academic experiences to support others in planning steps toward physical and emotional balance in their lives. Mela values the sense of wellness through movement and nature instilled by her family. Mela's mother, a dancer, along with her father who was a swimmer and her rancher grandfather all taught her by example the gift of caring for oneself and the earth. Growing up in Berkeley Mela spent weekends and summers with her grandfather hiking the Bodega family ranch and tending to the fresh organic produce, chickens and eggs. Following in her family’s tradition, Mela continues to grow her own organic vegetables and fruit. Stop by Mela's office for seasonal produce!
Mela has a BA in Sociology and over 25 years experience working as a nurse and nurse practitioner in varied settings spanning life’s continuum from reproductive health to hospice. In her practice as a nurse practitioner and as a friend and family member, Mela has always put wellness at the forefront and supported clients, friends and family in making their physical and emotional health a priority. However, her sister’s death at age 30 coupled with caring for her elderly parents while working and raising her son have given Mela a personal understanding beyond her academic and professional experiences of the challenges faced in maintaining one’s own health and wellness in the face of life’s circumstances. It is this understanding that has brought Mela to a point in her career where her primary focus is supporting the on-going need of individuals and communities to pursue steps to balance both physical and emotional well being in order to live healthier and happier lives individually and collectively.
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Lauren Coleman, Wellness Coach
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Lauren Coleman is a Wellness Coach for Sutter Health Partners. Lauren most recently relocated from Los Angeles. She is a native San Franciscan so, needless to say, she is very happy to be home in the Bay Area with family and friends. Lauren worked at UCLA in the Department of Neurology as the Physical Wellness Specialist for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Lauren says, “This position was challenging but rewarding. Whether you have a disease or not, exercise is the answer. Exercise lifts the spirit, awakens the body and gives a new lease on life. You just have to try it!” Lauren has witnessed so many success stories that she knows exercise really is a lifesaver.
Her commitment to health and wellness spans over 25 years. After receiving her B.A. in Exercise Sports Science and Dance from San Francisco State University, Lauren took her show on the road. Her duo career of managing YMCA’s and Medical Fitness Centers, teaching Jazz Dance and group exercise classes to Director/Choreographer for “Hip City Dancers” has kept her busy and her eye on the prize – keep fit through a healthy lifestyle, have lots of laughter and love what you do!
Lauren is a Certified Advanced Fitness Specialist with the YMCA, Certified ACE Gold Member Advanced Fitness Specialist, Certified FallProof™ Balance and Mobility Specialist, Certified Retrofit School of Pilates – Mat Intensive Instructor, and well versed in a wide variety of fitness modalities including strength and conditioning, Iyengar Yoga, Tai Chi, Feldenkrais, Parkinson’s disease and post-rehabilitation training.
Lauren practices what she preaches and that is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She looks forward to coaching and guiding new clients into a healthier lifestyle and knowing that small steps lead to big rewards.
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Lauren Hooper, Wellness Coach
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Lauren has been a successful coach for over 15 years. Her passion for helping individuals achieve their personal health and fitness goals carried her through Arizona State University where she was Captain of the Women's swimming team. In addition to swimming coaching, Lauren has successfully implemented corporate health/wellness programs and personally tailored exercise programs for individuals of all fitness levels. She is a National Academy Sports Medicine certified personal trainer. Lauren has a B.S. in Human Development with a concentration in Health Education.
Lauren continues her swimming career today while competing in
Masters Swimming and training with the Walnut Creek Masters Team. In 2006 she represented the USA while competing in the World Masters Championships at Stanford University. She took 2 gold medals winning the 50 and 100 meter backstroke and breaking the meet record. Lauren also completed her first marathon in January 2007. Lauren eats, sleeps, breaths and lives the health/wellness lifestyle. Lauren's lifelong passion is to help individuals achieve their health and fitness goals. Lauren also loves to cook vegetarian meals, hike, surf, and wakeboard.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~Aristotle
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Nathan Brammeier, Wellness Coach
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Nathan has a scientific background, but a holistic approach to wellness. He obtained a Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry in 2000 and has extensive medicinal chemistry experience working in the research departments of Chiron and later, Novartis Biopharmaceuticals. With this knowledge, he understands the intricate processes of the human body. To round out his education, he recently obtained a Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition. Nathan is also a certified personal trainer. He holds certifications through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as well as a Sports Performance Enhancement specialization through NASM. Despite the educational background, Nathan still finds the time to be an avid outdoor enthusiast. His passions include whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, Ultimate Frisbee, and Adventure Racing. After several podium finishes in sprint races, Nathan has made the jump to 6-12 hour Adventure Races. Nathan also practices yoga focusing on relaxation and calming the mind.
Nathan’s coaching involves lifestyle evaluation followed by personal support and guidance to help you reach your goals. Nathan will educate and motivate you to make positive habitual changes. These changes will lead to a balanced, healthy lifestyle en route to self actualization.
“We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of the dream . . .” ~Arthur O’Shaughnessy and Willy Wonka
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