Contributing Authors
Christopher Boquist, MD
Christopher Boquist, MD, is board-certified in family practice.
Brenda Cicero, MS, CCC-SLP
Brenda Cicero, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech language pathologist who co-facilitates a stroke support group.
Marnee Colburn, PhD
Marnee Colburn, PhD, is a clinical child and adolescent psychologist.
Laurie Craigen, PhD
Laurie Craigen, PhD, specializes in issues of adolescent mental health including self-injury, substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety and familial/relationship issues.
Mark Croucher, DC
Mark Croucher, DC, is a doctor of chiropractic and the founder of The Spine Center of Williamsburg.
R. Douglas Cullom, MD
R. Douglas Cullom, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in refractive, cataract surgery and general ophthalmology. He is the director of Cullom Eye and Laser Center and the Hampton Roads Center of Vision Correction. He is a member of Hampton Roads Eye Associates and Riverside Medical Group.
Lisa Curry, DMD
Lisa Curry, DMD, is a general dentist and founder of Curry Dental Center, PLC, in Lightfoot.
Lester Dubnick, MD
Lester Dubnick, MD, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating the emotional side of chronic illness in the context of stress and mind-body medicine.
Melinda Dunn, MD
Melinda Dunn, MD, is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist practicing in Williamsburg and other Peninsula locations. She is the director of the Women’s Imaging Pavilion at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center.
Mark E. Ellis, MD
Mark E. Ellis, MD, is the founder of Peninsula Cancer Institute. He has practiced cancer medicine in Williamsburg since 1989. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. He also serves as medical director for cancer services for Riverside Health System.
Caroline Fornshell
Caroline Fornshell is a certified personal trainer and certified dietetics consultant. She helps clients achieve weight loss through diet, exercise and lifestyle improvements.
Valerie Huckstep, PRN
Valerie Huckstep is a PRN registered dietitian with the Health Education Center at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center and a nutrition therapist at B-Defined Innovative Personal Training & Wellness.
Laura Kerbin, MD
Laura Kerbin, MD, is a medical oncologist with Peninsula Cancer Institute. She is board- certified in medical oncology, hospice and palliative medicine, and internal medicine.
Bridgit Kin-Charlton
Bridgit Kin-Charlton is the founder of B-defined Innovative Personal Training and Wellness in Williamsburg.
Philip LeNoach, MD
Philip LeNoach, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Virginia Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
Jude Liptak, AuD
Jude Liptak, AuD, is a board-certified doctor of audiology and the director of the Colonial Center for Hearing in Williamsburg.
Mandi McKnight, OTRL
Mandi McKnight, OTRL, is a pediatric occupational therapist for Sentara Pediatric Therapy Services.
Jeffrey C. Michaels, OD
Jeffrey C. Michaels, OD, is the director of the Low Vision Center at Stony Point in Richmond. He completed his fellowship at Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute and currently practices in Williamsburg and Richmond.
Margaret Mondul
Margaret Mondul is a retired naval officer and the founder of Household Document Organization.
Gayle Pinn
Gayle Pinn is the owner of Results Personal Training Studio. She has 10 years experience as a certified personal trainer.
Timothy A. Queen, MD
Timothy A. Queen, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist with Hampton Roads ENT & Allergy.
Nancy Y. Schumann, DDS
Nancy Y. Schumann, DDS, practices general and cosmetic dentistry in Williamsburg.
Keith Schumann, MD
Keith Schumann, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Williamsburg.
Ravi V. Shamaiengar, MD
Ravi V. Shamaiengar, MD, is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist practicing in Hampton Roads. He is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. He is also the technical editor of The Health Journal. He resides in Williamsburg with his wife and two sons.
Daniel Shaye, DC
Daniel Shaye, DC, is a doctor of chiropractic with Performance Chiropractic. He is a fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture, a certified chiropractic sports physician, and a certified chiropractic rehabilitation doctor.
Anthony Terracina, MD
Anthony Terracina, MD, is a bariatric surgeon specializing in weight-loss surgery.
Ammon Young
Ammon Young is a certified personal trainer who specializes in one-on-one personal training for all fitness levels.