Child Wellness Fair: Wellness Experts

Wellness Experts

Athena Farmer Phone: 513-870-7000 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com Personal Bio: Athena is a lactation consultant for Mercy hospital Fairfield.
Mercy Hospital Fairfield 3000 Mack Road Cincinnati Oh, 45014 Phone: 513-870-7000 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com Web: http://216.68.156.42/regions/cincinnati/content/bcf_breastfeeding.asp
Company Information: Mercy Health Partners of Southwest Ohio is the first U.S. regional health system to be recognized for excellence in breastfeeding care by Baby-Friendly USA, implementer of the UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative in the United States.

Greg Szumlas Phone: 513-636-4506 Email: greg.szumlas@cchmc.org Personal Bio: Greg Szumlas is an attending physician in the Pediatric Primary Care Center at Cincinnati Childen's Hospital Medical Center. The Center serves a large underserved population and is also a major centerr for medicaid student resident training.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center 3333 Burnet Ave Cincinnati OH, 45229 Phone: 513-636-4200 Web: http://www.cchmc.org
Company Information: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center incorporates the family-centered care philosophy into every aspect of its clinical and research practice. At the heart of family-centered care is the belief that health care providers and the family are partners, working together to best meet the needs of the child. Parents and family members provide the child's primary strength and support. Their information and insights can enhance the professional staff's technical knowledge, improve care and help us design better programs and friendlier systems.

Eric Ornella Phone: 513-791-9336 Email: alwayswired@hotmail.com Personal Bio: Dr. Eric Ornella has been a life long resident of Cincinnati. He graduated from Forest Park High School in 1974 already having the goal of being an orthodontist in mind. Dr. Ornella received his BS from the University of Dayton in 1978 and attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland for both dental school (DDS, 1982) and post graduate specialty training in orthodontics (MSD, 1984). He opened his orthodontic practice in Kenwood in June of 1984.
Community Orthodontic Care 10535 Montgomerry Rd Suite 100 Cincinnati OH, 45242 Phone: 513-791-9339 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com
Company Information: Community Orthodontic Care is accepting new patients.

Susan Lohre MD Phone: 513-489-3737 Email: office@medplusurgentcare.com Personal Bio: Highly trained and skilled medical professionals work under the direction of tri-state native M. Susan Lohre, M.D., MED+ Medical Director. Dr. Lohre is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and has been practicing Emergency Medicine for more than 20 years. Prior to joining MED+, Dr. Lohre was on staff at Washington University Medical School, St. Louis, and was a clinical instructor at a level one Trauma Center at its Barnes Hospital. Before that she was director of the Emergency Room at Missouri Baptist Hospital, also in St. Louis
Med+Urgent Care 9549 Montgomery Road Suite 100 Cincinnati OH, 45242 Phone: 513-489-3737 Fax: 513-984-3796 Email: office@medplusurgentcare.com Web: http://www.medplusurgentcare.com
Company Information: At MED+ Urgent Medical Care Services, we provide convenient health care to Montgomery, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Madeira, Loveland and the surrounding areas. Our board-certified physicians offer quick treatment for non-life threatening injuries and illnesses, and services such as pre-employment physical exams, immunizations, sports and school physicals and drug screening. MED+ Urgent Care is a convenient alternative to a hospital emergency room. No appointment is necessary and free parking is always available.

Rebeccah Brown MD Phone: 513-636-4371 Email: rebeccah.brown@cchmc.org Personal Bio: Rebeccah L. Brown, MD is an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics in the division of Trauma at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital and a member of Safe Kids Coalition.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center 3333 Burnet Ave Cincinnati OH, 45229 Phone: 513-636-4200 Web: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/s/safe-kids/
Company Information: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center incorporates the family-centered care philosophy into every aspect of its clinical and research practice. At the heart of family-centered care is the belief that health care providers and the family are partners, working together to best meet the needs of the child. Parents and family members provide the child's primary strength and support. Their information and insights can enhance the professional staff's technical knowledge, improve care and help us design better programs and friendlier systems.

Gary Geis Phone: 513-636-7966 Email: Gary.Geis@cchmc.org Personal Bio: Dr. Geis is an attending physician in the emergency department at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. He has researched injury prevention and helped coordinate the resident injury prevention and advocacy course. Dr. Gies has extensive background in sports participation and coaching at the club and high school level.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center 3333 Burnet Ave Cincinnati OH, 45229 Phone: 513-636-4200 Web: http://www.cchmc.org
Company Information: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center incorporates the family-centered care philosophy into every aspect of its clinical and research practice. At the heart of family-centered care is the belief that health care providers and the family are partners, working together to best meet the needs of the child. Parents and family members provide the child's primary strength and support. Their information and insights can enhance the professional staff's technical knowledge, improve care and help us design better programs and friendlier systems.

Linda Hoffsis Phone: 513-745-9800 Email: lhoffsis@cinci.rr.com Personal Bio: Linda Hoffsis is a mother of two, registered dietitian and exercise physiologist. She works at Cardiology Center in the cardiac rehabilitation and wellness center, cholesterol clinic, and the Healthy Lifestyles for a Vital Life weight loss and risk factor reduction program. For more information call 745-9911 or go to www.thecardiologycenter.com.
The Cardiology Center of Cincinnati 10525 Montgomery Road Cincinnati OH, 45242 Phone: 513-745-9800 Email: rehab@thecardiologycenter.com Web: http://www.thecardiologycenter.com
Company Information: Accepting New Patients.

Pamela Lockwood Phone: 513-891-0650 Email: Plock733@aol.com Personal Bio: Pamela Lockwood, Ph.D., M.D., is the Medical Director for TriHealth Concern EAP services in Cincinnati. She is Board Certified in Child/Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry and has been in private practice for the past 23 years.
Bridge Pointe Psycological & Counseling Services 4240 Hunt Rd Cincinnati OH, 45242 Phone: 513-891-0650 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com
Company Information: Accepting New Clients.

Robert Evans Phone: 513-934-1317 Email: robert@childwellnessfair.com Personal Bio: Drr Evans is a pediatrician with Northeast Cincinnati Pediatrics and co-founder of the Child Wellness Fair and Community Fund.
Northeast Cincinnati Pediatric Associates 986 Belvadere Drive Lebanon OH, 45036 Phone: 513-934-1317 Email: robert@childwellnessfair.com Web: http://www.cincinnatipediatrics.com
Company Information: If you are expecting a new baby, CONGRATULATIONS!! We would welcome the opportunity to be your pediatrician. Please call the office to schedule an expectant visit. Our nurses will be pleased to answer any questions you may have, show you around the office, and learn about your needs. Landen: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:00 AM Blue Ash: Every Friday at 8:00 AM Lebanon: call the office to schedule a visit.

Dr. Claudia Harsh Phone: 513-791-5521 Email: redmed@cinci.rr.com Personal Bio: Claudia Harsh, M.D., is an Ob/Gyn and Director of Integrative Gynecology and Physician Acupuncturist, Alliance Institute for Integrative Medicine. She is also an active Volunteer for the March of Dimes, Cincinnati Division.
Alliance Institue for Intergrative Medicine 6400 Galbraith Road Cincinnati OH, 45236 Phone: 513-791-5521 Email: redmed@cinci.rr.com Web: http://www.myhealingpartner.com
Company Information: The Alliance Institute has a team of physicians and practitioners who are committed to helping our patients and guests achieve optimum well-being and a sense of wholeness. We aim to help restore health on all levels body, mind and spirit.

Dr. Kimberly Bonar Phone: 513-221-3800 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com Personal Bio: Dr. Kimberly Bonar is a board certified OB/GYN in Fairfield and West Chester. She has been in private practice for 11 years with OB/GYN Associates and has a special interest in adolescent gynecology. She keeps busy raising 4 daughters.
Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates Inc 3050 Mack Road Suite 375 Fairfield OH, 45014 Phone: 513-221-3800 Fax: 513-682-4520 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com Web: http://www.cincyobgyn.yourmd.com
Company Information: At Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates, we are committed to serving your physical and emotional needs as a woman throughout your life from adolescence through adulthood with the finest health care available.

Dr. Michael Yang Phone: 513-636-4751 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com Personal Bio: Dr. Yang is a board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist at the Abrahamson Pediatric Eye Institute at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Cincinnatis College of Medicine. Dr. Yang has conducted extensive research on pediatric eye disorders and recently received a Knights Templar Eye Foundation research award to study illness severity as a risk factor in Retinopathy of Prematurity.
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center 3333 Burnet Ave Cincinnati OH, 45229 Phone: 513-636-4751 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com Web: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org
Company Information: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center incorporates the family-centered care philosophy into every aspect of its clinical and research practice. At the heart of family-centered care is the belief that health care providers and the family are partners, working together to best meet the needs of the child. Parents and family members provide the child's primary strength and support. Their information and insights can enhance the professional staff's technical knowledge, improve care and help us design better programs and friendlier systems.

Karen Gromada Phone: 513-241-1879 Email: kgromada@fuse.net Personal Bio: Karen Gromada is a lactation consultant with TriHealth Hospitals in Cincinnati and a member of the Ohio Chapter of the March of Dimes Service Committee. A well-known speaker on the topics of breastfeeding and lactation, she is the author of Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding and Caring for Twins or More.

Jennifer Fox-Garrits Phone: 513-000-0000 Email: jenifer@lifestrat.net Personal Bio: Jenifer Fox-Gerrits, founder of Life Management Strategies, LLC has over 15 years of experience working with individuals who have hidden disabilities. Her specialty areas include ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders. She is a licensed special education teacher, a professional trainer, and the parent of a teenager with ADHD. Ms. Fox-Gerrits is able to identify with the unique needs of individuals affected either directly or indirectly by hidden disabilities, and provide comprehensive services to meet those needs.
Life Management Strategies, LLC Email: jenifer@lifestrat.net

Chrisy O'Connor Phone: 513-661-6391 Email: chrisy@personalnewtrition.com Personal Bio: Founded by Chrisy O'Connor R.D., L.D., Personal NEWtrition is backed with over 14 years ofDietetic experience in the Cincinnati, OH area. Through our commitment, experience, and expertise Personal NEWtrition has established a business relationship with our customers that will last a lifetime! Awards and Certifications Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management - 2006 Young Ohio Dietitian of the Year from ADA - 1996 Good Samaritan Hospital - Sister Romuald Award - 1992 University of Cincinnati; Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics - 1990 American Dietetic Association Member since - 1990
Personal NEWtrition 3012 Glenmore Ave Suite 14 Cincinnati OH, 45238 Phone: 513-661-6391 Email: info@personalnewtrition.com Web: http://www.personalnewtrition.com
Company Information: Personal NEWtrition provides top-notch Medical Nutrition Therapy for cardiac disease, diabetes, obesity, nutrition education, and a weight loss program along with great customer support - a combination that can't be beat! Through our commitment, experience, and expertise Personal NEWtrition has established a business relationship with our customers that will last a lifetime!

Michael J. Frank Phone: 513-745-9800 Email: mfrank@thecardiologycenter.com Personal Bio: Cardiac Rehab and Preventive Services. As the Director, Mike offers our community support for families that have heart disease and/or risk factors for heart disease.
The Cardiology Center of Cincinnati 10525 Montgomery Road Cincinnati OH, 45242 Phone: 513-745-9800 Email: rehab@thecardiologycenter.com Web: http://www.thecardiologycenter.com
Company Information: Accepting New Patients

Kelly Kohls Phone: 513-314-7285 Email: kelly@childwellnessfair.com Personal Bio: Kelly Kohls, Ph. D., R.D. L.D., has her Ph.D. in Nutrition, is a Registered Dietitian and works in her private nutrition counseling practice, Able Weight and Wellness Services.
Able Weight and Wellness 2123 Sharonview Court Lebanon Ohio, 45036 Phone: 513-314-7285 Email: kelly@childwellnessfair.com
Company Information: Provides nutrition services for adults and children.

Krista Jones Phone: 513-636-7865 Email: krista.jones@cchmc.org
Cincinnati Safe Kids Coalition 3333 Burnet Avenue Cincinnati OH, 45229 Phone: 513-636-7865 Fax: 513-636-3827 Email: krista.jones@cchmc.org Web: http://www.safekids.org
Company Information: The Greater Cincinnati SAFE KIDS Coalition is a community-based grassroots initiative of the National SAFE KIDS Campaign focused on the prevention of unintentional childhood injuries.

Samten Williams Phone: 513-561-0757 Email: samten@samtenwilliams.com Personal Bio: I have a background in nursing and in that field I have worked with holistic approaches to all kinds of health care, from work with infants, to medical and psychiatric care of young children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
Samten Williams B.S.N. / R.N. P.O. Box 8155 Cincinnati OH, 45208 Phone: 513-561-0757 Email: samten@samtenwilliams.com Web: http://www.samtenwilliams.com
Company Information: ...Brings innovative work with Natural Time & Intuition in the capacity of consultant, public speaker, spiritual counselor, astrologer, and writer.

Sharon Olthaus Phone: 513-451-1551 Email: solthaus@cincinnatispeech.com Personal Bio: Sharon Olthaus, a speech-language pathologist, received her Master of Science degree from Miami University (Oxford) in 2002. She is certified by the American Speech-Langauge-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed in the state of Ohio.
Cincinnati Speech Services LLC 3301 Westbourne Dr. Cincinnati OH, 45248 Phone: 513-451-1551 Fax: 513-451-1534 Email: info@cincinnatispeech.com Web: http://www.cincinnatispeech.com
Company Information: At Cincinnati Speech Services, we excel because we actively search for the best solution for our clients. Therapy may take many forms, but each is custom tailored to meet the unique challenges faced by each client. We strive to meet the needs of the whole person, not just the disorder! Our highly experienced therapists focus on the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults who are dealing with communication disorders, as well as fine motor, sensory issues, visual/perceptual difficulties, and self-help skills. We have experience in private practice, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and home health.

Dr. Ron Levin Phone: 513-636-3000 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com Personal Bio: Ron Levin, MD received his medical degree at the University of Cincinnati and has been a part of Cincinnati Childrens Hospital since his residency in 1973. Dr. Levin is the Director of the Center for Infants & Children with Special Needs, Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center The Center for Infants & Children with Special Needs 3333 Burnet Ave MLC 7009 Cincinnati OH, 45229 Phone: 513-636-3000 Fax: 513-636-5859 Web: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org
Company Information: The Center for Infants and Children with Special Needs at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Centerprovides a holistic approach to the care of children and young adults with significant chronic illness. Holistic careincludes medical, psychological, social, environmental and spiritual support.We also help create a medical home involving the family, patient, physicians, therapists and all persons involved in the care of the patient. In keeping with the American Academy of Pediatrics medical home initiative,our goal is to provide accessible, family-centered, continuous, comprehensive, coordinated, compassionate, culturally effective medical care for children with specialized health care needs.

McDuffie Strickland Phone: 513-922-5277 Email: strickland@CMACTKD.com Personal Bio: With over 30 years of experience in the martial arts Mr. Strickland brings his unique method of teaching to all ages of students. Teaching successful life skills, sportsmanship and character development. In 1974 he began competing in Martial Arts Tournaments and finished at the Battle of Atlanta in 1981.In 1981 Mr. Strickland began researching self-defense systems. By training under instructors of Aikido, Jujitsu, Jeet Kune Do and Kung Fu. Mr. Strickland realized that all styles are effective through the proper training method, however you need the mental and emotional training along with the physical. In 1999, after eighteen years of research, he founded The American System Of Self-defense better known as TASOS. This is a system of self-defense that works against all type of attacks. Mr. Strickland is currently teaching at the Cincinnati Martial Arts Club, Tae Kwon Do and TASOS in Western Hills.
Cincinnati Martial Arts Club 5105 Crookshank Road Cincinnati OH, 45238 Phone: 513-922-5277 Email: strickland@cmactkd.com Web: http://www.WWW.CMACTKD.COM
Company Information: At the Cincinnati Martial Arts Club, our goal is to provide the most comprehensive, age-specific martial arts training programs available in the market today. We are committed to establishing measurable results physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. We are also dedicated to providing every student with the most positive training atmosphere possible.

Mindy King Phone: 513-732-7765 Email: KINGM04@odjfs.state.oh.us Personal Bio: Midy King is a Social Worker and the creator of the Clermont County Program Neighbors & Friends, which mentors boarderline families.
Clermont County Department or Job and Family Services 2400 Clermont Center Drive Batavia OH, 45103 Phone: 513-732-7765 Email: KINGM04@odjfs.state.oh.us

Carole Bower Phone: 513-573-3550 Email: carole.bower@juno.com Personal Bio: Carole Bower, M.A., L.P.C, owner of 3C Counseling & Consulting Services, is a psychotherapist whose areas of specialty are family and marital therapy and counseling children and adolescents. She holds a graduate degree in Counseling from the University of Cincinnati, and has 12 years of experience in private practice. She is an Independent Trainer for Ohio child welfare agencies around the state. Prior experience as a Childrens Services social worker and working with troubled youths at Juvenile Court residential facilities prepared her to work with diverse clients and families. Ms. Bower foster parented children for 10 years, and is now the mother of four children, including two adopted internationally. She is passionate about people and horses, and has brought them together in the first Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy program in Southwest Ohio, H.A.P.P.E.N.I.N.G.S.
3C Counseling & Consulting Services The Child Wellness Center 3484 Irwin Simpson Road Mason OH, 45040 Phone: 513-573-3550 Email: carole.bower@juno.com
Company Information: Accepting new clients.

Stephanie Deimling Phone: 513-681-4900 Email: midwives@midwivescare.com Personal Bio: Stephanie Deimling is a certified nurse-midwife with Midwives Care Inc.
Midwives Care Inc. 4244 Hamilton Ave Cincinnati OH, 45223 Phone: 513-681-4900 Email: midwives@midwivescare.com Web: http://www.midwivescare.org
Company Information: Midwives Care offers a wide range of health care options for women. We provide care for women who are pregnant, as well as for women who want assistance with health maintenance and family planning. Certified nurse-midwives, birth assistants and our staff work together co-operatively to provide a comprehensive, positive approach to health care.

John Chase Phone: 513-841-0090 Email: jchase@hotmail.com Personal Bio: John is the Owner of Buster's Pet Place and has helped expectant parents prepare thier pets for a new baby.
Buster's Pet Place 6227 Montgomery Road Cincinnati OH, 45213 Phone: 513-841-0090 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com
Company Information: Pet supplies and dog products.

Sharon Said Phone: 513-683-69901 Email:* birthbabe1@cinci.rr.com
Special Delivery / I Can Sign! Phone: 513-683-6990 Email: birthbabe1@cinci.rr.com Web: http://www.parentingempowerment.com
Company Information: HypnoBirthing is a philosophy of birth, emphasizing mind and body harmony. When a woman is properly prepared for childbirth, her laboring body is free to function in the same well-designed manner as all other birthing creatures. Combining guided imagery, self-hypnosis, and relaxation breathing techniques, you will learn how to eliminate the fear and tension that cause long, painful labors, replacing them with self-confidence, calm, and comfort.

Karen McCann Phone: 513-936-8009 Email: karen@cocachild.org Personal Bio: Karen McCann Works to educate parents on Stress Management and Shaken Baby Syndrome
Council on Child Abuse of Southern Ohio Inc. 4155 Crossgate Square Cincinnati OH, 45236 Phone: 513-936-8009 Email: prevention@cocachild.org Web: http://www.cocachild.org
Company Information: Established in 1978 as Parents Anonymous of Southwestern Ohio, Inc. the agency has always been committed to child abuse prevention. In an effort to more accurately reflect the scope of our services as well as our significant growth, we changed our name to the Council on Child Abuse of Southern Ohio, Inc. The Council does not attempt to duplicate the efforts of protective services. Rather, we focus on primary services which prevent harm to children.

Lisa Holloway Phone: 513-769-3588 Email: LHOLLOWAY@MARCHOFDIMES.COM Personal Bio: Lisa Holloway is the Program Director for March of Dimes.
March of Dimes 4701 Creek Road Cincinnati OH, 45242 Phone: 513-769-3588 Fax: 513-769-3577 Email: LHOLLOWAY@MARCHOFDIMES.COM Web: http://www.marchofdimes.com
Company Information: Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.We carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birthweight.

Sue Hutten Phone: 513-899-2020 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com Personal Bio: Sue Hutten is a professional reflexologist.
Reflexology for better Health P.O.Box 101 Mainville OH, 45039 Phone: 513-899-2020 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com
Company Information: Accepting new clients.

Dr. Richard Skurow Phone: 513-825-5454 Email: rskurow@fuse.net Personal Bio: Richard Skurow, MD is a graduate of Emory University School of Medicine and has practiced as an otolaryngologist for 25 years with Tri county ENT Head and Neck Specialists.
Tri County ENT 4725 East Galbraith Rd Suite 203 Cincinnati OH, 45236 Phone: 513-825-5454 Email: info@childwellnessfair.com
Company Information: Tri County ENT is Accepting new patients.