St. Mary's Hospital and Health Care System | Wellness Center Staff Bios

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Nathan Elder nelder@stmarysathens.org	Exercise Specialist (706) 389-3355
B.S. Ed. in Exercise Science from Georgia State University American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer Specializes in weight loss and sport specific training Was a collegiate rower at Georgia State University where he earned 13 medals

Susan Croy scroy@stmarysathens.org	Personal Trainer (706) 389-3355
ACE - Certified Personal Trainer Native of Athens, graduate of Clarke Central High School and Athens Technical College Proud mother of 2 children Enjoys an active lifestyle of racquetball, tennis, road races, and weight lifting

Claire Lamkin
elamkin@stmarysathens.org

Exercise Specialist
(706) 389-3355

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
AAHF Youth Fitness Training Specialist
Graduate of Emmanuel College with a B.S in Kinesiology - Exercise Science
Specializes in bodyweight exercises, circuit training, and core strengthening
Passionate about developing youth fitness programs in order to combat childhood obesity
Enjoys an active lifestyle of swimming, running, whitewater rafting, and rock-climbing

Brian Evans
bevans@stmarysathens.org

Director of Corporate Health Services & UGA Liaison
(706) 389-3359

B.S. Ed. in Exercise Science, Georgia State University, 1998
MBA, Piedmont College, 2011
LEAD Athens graduate (Class of 2011)
Nearly 15 years of experience in cardiac rehab and medical fitness
Professional memberships include Medical Fitness Association, American College of Healthcare Executives and Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives
Has served on executive committees of the Southeastern Hospital Health and Fitness Alliance and the Clarke/Oconee Heart Walk
Married to Laura, one child - a son, John Bryce and a pug, Winnie

Joanna Johnston jjohnston@stmarysathens.org	Massage Therapist (706) 389-3355
A.S. degree in Nursing Massage Certification from Georgia Massage School State & National License in Massage Therapy Professional interests include continued learning in Reflexology, Sports Therapy, and CranioSacral Therapy. Personal interests include camping, photography, and travel. I hope to visit all 50 states by 50!

Sara Hoppe shoppe@stmarysathens.org	Massage Therapist (706) 389-3355
Licensed and Nationally Certified in Massage Therapy since 1999 Knowledge ranging from Sports Massage and Neuromuscular therapy to massage for cancer patients and seriously ill. Wife and Mother

Angela Hix
ahix@stmarysathens.org

Health Education Specialist
(706) 389-3355

B.S. Health Promotion from the University of Georgia
Specializes in Community Health Education and Promotion and Childhood Obesity Prevention
Assisting in research for a study on holistic care for lower socioeconomic diabetics
CPR/First Aid instructor
Collegiate softball player at Northwest Florida State College, earning All-Conference and National honors
Baker extraordinaire and has a Toy Schnoodle named Buster

Sarah Jenkins sjenkins@stmarysathens.org	Fitness Aide (706) 389-3355
2012 graduate of North Oconee High School Attending Furman University to pursue a degree in communications beginning August 2012