Our nutrition and fitness specialists are registered dietitians and certified personal trainers who are experts in:
- Weight management
- Therapeutic nutrition
- Corrective exercise
- Fitness training
- Group exercise
- Lifestyle/behavioral change
Our specialists have extensive experience helping clients achieve their personal wellness goals. Their unique blend of nutrition and fitness credentials allows them to treat each client as a whole person.
Nutrition and Fitness Specialists
 Sara Bernstein, RD, LD
Sara believes in finding joy in what you do and what you eat. Her approachable style and positive outlook helps her clients to see their potential and achieve it. Sara enjoys mind-body based fitness and core training, which is at the heart of her practice as a level II Pilates reformer instructor. She believes finding the fun and balance in fitness allows you to learn to love being active, and that is the end reward. Her approach to nutrition is based on whole foods, mindful eating practices, and balance – "progress, not perfection."
Words of inspiration
"I believe everyone has the ability within them to be successful in life; the beauty is in the discovery. My motto is 'Yes, you can'."
Education, training and certifications
Sara has a Bachelor of Arts in dietetics and psychology, she is a certified personal trainer (ACE), holds Stott Pilates Reformer level 2 certification, is Yogafit level 1 trained, and is a corrective exercise specialist (NASM).
 Beth Dierkhising, RD, LD
Beth has a strong passion to help her clients achieve their personal wellness goals, and her warm personality allows them to feel at ease and develop the strong rapport needed to work together and accomplish positive change. Beth believes that laughter and a fun attitude is important along the journey and she reflects this in her work. She likes using restorative exercise, which is at the heart of her Pilates reformer training, and she shares her a passion for eating a nutritious and balanced diet with her clients.
Words of inspiration
"You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great! We all have the potential for growth within us. One small change at a time brings you closer to your goal than you were yesterday. Believe in yourself and good things will happen for you!"
Education, training and certifications
Beth has a Bachelor of Science in dietetics, she is a certified personal trainer (ACE), holds both Stott Pilates Reformer level 1 certification and special populations training, and she is a corrective exercise specialist (NASM).
 Bobbi Horner, RD, LD
Bobbi enjoys working with beginners, advanced fitness enthusiasts and everyone in between. Her straightforward approach makes her training style easy to follow yet challenging. One her favorite things to do with clients is designing cardiovascular fitness plans and VO2 max testing. She also has a special interest in helping people with complicated dietary restrictions and allergies, such as gluten intolerance.
Words of inspiration
"It is truly an honor for me to coach my clients to be their best selves, whatever that may be for each of them. Their journeys and ‘a-ha moments’ continue to inspire me."
Education, training and certifications
Bobbi holds Bachelor of Science degrees in dietetics and exercise science, and she is a certified personal trainer (ACE).
 Rachel Larson, RD, LD
As a level 2 Pilates reformer instructor, Rachel enjoys teaching clients how to balance their strengths and weaknesses through specific movement assessments and customized corrective exercises. These include Pilates reformer, foam rolling, stretches and integrated strength movements. Rachel enjoys working with clients to create balanced and personalized nutrition plans for increased energy and vitality.
Words of inspiration
"No two people are created equal. Everyone needs a coach to assist their nutrition and fitness habits into a realistic path. Health and well-being is not about the numbers. It’s about living well, true to your values, and caring for the body you've been given."
Education, training and certifications
Rachel has a Bachelor of Arts in dietetics and is a certified personal trainer (ACE). She holds Stott Pilates Reformer level 2 certification, has Yogafit level 4 training, as well as Yogafit for pre- and postnatal and senior populations. She is also a corrective exercise specialist (NASM) and a certified boxing instructor.
 Stephanie Skeba, RD, LD
Stephanie is a true fitness enthusiast. She enjoys seeing her clients achieve more than they ever thought they could, challenging them to be their personal best. She specializes in boot camp, Olympic heavy lifting, marathon and triathlon training. She has personally completed over 20 triathlons, marathons, and 70.3 and 140.6 Ironman events. She likes to help her clients identify ways to clean up their diets through simple diet swaps, focusing on eating whole natural foods that make them feel good and energized.
Words of inspiration
"I don’t get easier, you just get better."
Education, training and certifications
Stephanie has a Bachelor of Science in dietetics and she is a certified personal trainer (ACE).
Health and Wellness Coaches
 Nora Larson, BS, RYT
As a health coach, Nora supports individuals moving along their path to ideal wellness, whether they want to lose weight, manage their stress, or adjust to life transitions (i.e. new diagnosis, care giving, work/life balance, etc.). Nora will use an integrative approach encompassing physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of wellness. Nora is also available for one-on-one yoga instruction, an invitation to enhance body awareness and physical and mental health.
Words of inspiration
"When we are accepted as who we are, we can experience the freedom and innate power to be honest with ourselves and make healthy changes. Therefore, I impose no identities on you, and invite you to become your healthiest self without shame or fear."
Education, training and certifications
Nora holds a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. She obtained her health coaching certification through the University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality and Healing graduate level program, and is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher.
 Pam Shepley, PharmD
During coaching sessions, Pam joins people in their quest to improve well-being from the inside out. Pam works with anyone interested in making improvements in any aspect of health and wellness, including nutrition, fitness, stress, disease management, work/life balance and weight loss. Pam is also a licensed pharmacist and offers her expertise to anyone who has questions about medications or dietary supplements. She especially enjoys working with people to reduce their need for medication by improving lifestyle.
Words of inspiration
"The journey toward a healthier life is an amazing process. To our benefit, progress comes naturally when we are inspired by our own wellness priorities. This is the ultimate form of self-care and it allows us to become the person we truly want to be. What could be more rewarding than that?"
Education, training and certifications
Pam has a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and completed graduate training in integrative medicine at the University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality and Healing. Pam is also is a Doctor of Pharmacy. She received her health and wellness coach certification through Wellcoaches® Corporation, and also obtained advanced health and wellness training through their Professional Coach Training program.
Administration
 Lisa Somerville, BS
Wellness Coordinator
Lisa is the first contact for most of our clients. She plays an integral role ensuring Ways to Wellness runs smoothly every day, and that our clients have the ultimate experience. Whether she is managing the office, juggling schedules or planning an event, her smile and warm demeanor make our clients feel at home.
Words of inspiration
"Everyone has a story and I feel fortunate to be a part of each client’s journey to whole body wellness – mind, body and spirit."
Education, training and certifications
Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in health promotion/wellness and health education, and she is also trained in Yogafit level 1.
 Brenda Navin, RD, LD,
Director of Health and Wellness
Brenda is the founder of the Ways to Wellness program. Once a nutrition and fitness specialist, she understands the unique needs of our clients. Brenda now focuses on growing our programs and services within HealthEast and in our community.
Words of inspiration
"We all have the choice to take the steps and actions that lead to a better life. Being well and healthy is not merely the absence of disease, but about feeling good, being active, eating well and choosing to live your best life."
Education, training and certifications
Brenda has a Bachelor of Science in dietetics. She is a certified personal trainer (ACE), a corrective exercise specialist (NASM), and a certified heart rate training specialist (NASM).
Mathew Rolando, MD
Ways to Wellness Medical Director
Medical Director of Ways to Wellness, Dr. Mathew Rolando is board certified in family medicine and practices as a hospitalist at Woodwinds Health Campus. Dr. Rolando graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine and completed the family medicine residency program at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood.
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