Background

-          Dr. Kris Appelhans has demonstrated an interest and involvement in health and wellness through many facets of her work and academic experiences. She has been a certified personal trainer and nutritional consultant for 10 years to a variety of age groups and levels of health and fitness. She has also applied principles of nutrition and exercise to athletic performance in her endeavors as a fitness competitor for the past 6 years.

Academic

-          Dr. Appelhans completed her undergraduate work with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Arizona State University. During her academic career, she had the unique opportunity of conducting an outcome study for Scottsdale Osborn Hospital. The study compared outcomes for patient recovery when nutritional recommendations by the dietitian were followed by the attending physicians to cases that did not implement nutritional directives. The results of this study exemplified the importance of nutrition in an acute care setting. She was also invited to present her study results at the Biannual Dietitianâ??s Meeting for the hospital.

-          Dr. Appelhans is a graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. As a medical student, she promoted the diversity of options in healthcare by presenting information about alternative and complementary medicine to students of the Department of Nutrition at Arizona State University.

Professional

-          Dr. Appelhansâ??s professional experience while pursuing her academic goals, include working as a licensed pharmacy technician for 5 years in addition to personal training. She also obtained a certification as an Emergency Medical Technician from the State of Arizona to further expand her understanding of healthcare for trauma patients and acute conditions.

-          During her first year as a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Appelhans practiced clinically in Arizona with an emphasis in therapies supporting patients with chronic disease including cancer, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, she worked closely with professional athletes by providing treatments in rehabilitation and recovery as well as sports performance.

-          Dr. Appelhans currently holds a corporate position where she leads efforts in formulating dietary supplements as well as product safety as it relates to adverse events. In addition to the time she spends in the corporate setting, Dr. Appelhans owns a private practice where she continues to pursue her true passion in integrative medicine and patient care.

Jonathan Appelhans has an extensive background and expertise in Health and Human Services. He offers guidance for issues such as  Life Skills, Time Management, Anger Managerment, Life Balance, Self-Esteem, Legal, Financial, and Education and Career Planning issues and concerns.

From his beginnings in nursing as a Marine Corpsman in the US Navy, through and beyond USC (Class of '97), Jonathan has worked for over 20 years in both the private and public sectors of the Health and Human Services field, covering a wide range of sensitive treatment environments.

In 2010, Jonathan joined the prestigious Promises Treatment Centers as their Life Coach after many years as a Substance Abuse Counselor; most recently he implemented and managed a successful Clinical Substance Abuse Treatment Aftercare program at the Weingart Center Association in Los Angeles. Over his many years in the field, Jonathan has developed a unique skill in helping people identify barriers to balance and management skill. He has developed ways to successfully support clients as they confront negative aspects of their lives with a newfound discipline and confidence.

Even more importantly, Jonathan helps his clients reconnect with so many of the good things about themselves - good things that have often been buried or addled by any number of life's many challenges. He supports clients in building new strengths and hopes for their futures.

His focus is directed towards re-empowerment. Helping clients identify and modify, or just reconnect with and further develop positive and productive perceptions and behaviors. Jonathan does this while supporting the clients' progress in many of the practical aspects of their lives as they transition from residential treatment to full re-assimilation back into the world.