Dr. Natalie Schaller, DO

Education:

• Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences –
  Doctor of Osteopathy, Kansas City, MO
• In His Image Family Medicine Residency, Tulsa, OK
• Board Certified in Family Medicine

Professional Interests:

• Healthcare and preventive services for women and children
• Chronic disease management
• Adult Medicine
• Teen and Adolescent Medicine
• Gynecology

Personal Interests:

• Spending time with my family
• Volunteering with The Bridge of Storm Lake Ministry
• Running
• Mission trips

Memberships:

• American Osteopathic Association
• American Academy of Family Practitioners
• American Association of Christian Counselors
• American Board of Family Medicine

Brian J. Smith, D.D.S.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology (Genetics and Biotechnology)-
  The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
• Doctor of Dental Surgery-
  The University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA

Professional Interests:

• All facets of general dentistry
• Esthetic dentistry
• Improving patients’ confidence and self esteem through their smile

Personal Interests:

• Being around family
• Boating/Fishing
• Staying up to date with current events
• Technology

Brenden Khounlo

Education:

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Michaela Beaver, DNP-ARNP-FNP-C

Education:

• Doctorate of Nursing Practice and Family Nurse Practitioner - University of Iowa
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Illinois State University
• Associates Degree in Nursing - Heartland Community College
• Board Certified through American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
• Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate - University of Iowa.

Professional Interests:

• Healthcare and preventive services
• Psychiatric and Mental Health
• Chronic disease management
• Emergency Medicine

Personal Interests:

• Spending time with my family and dog
• Running
• Health and fitness
• Fishing, hunting, and being outdoors.
• Reading

Memberships:

• Iowa nurse practitioner society
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Miranda Cook, FNP

Education:

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing - University of Iowa College of Nursing
• Masters of Science in Nursing - Clarkson College

Professional Interests:

• Preventative Care
• Chronic Disease Management
• Health & Wellness
• Patient Education

Personal Interests:

• Spending time with family
• Exploring the outdoors
• Running with my golden retriever
• Lifting weights

Memberships:

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Iowa Nurse Practitioner Society

Ashley Riley, Dental Hygienist

Education:

• Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene-Iowa Central Community College

Professional Interests:

• Dental Hygiene Education
• Improving Access to Dental Care
• Promoting Preventative Dental Care

Personal Interests:

• Spending time with family
• Going to the movies
• Attending sporting events

Venus Hernandez

Education:

• Bachelor of Dental Sciences, University of Cuauhtemoc, Guadalajara, Mexico
• Masters of Art on Community Health Education, University of Northern Iowa
• Registered Dental Assistant with Expanded Functions Level II

Professional Interests:

• Preventive and Operatory Dentistry
• Oral Health Promotion and Education
• Pediatric Health Education
• Community Health Promotion and Education

Personal Interests:

• Spending time with family and fiends
• Playing volleyball with friends
• Volunteer teacher at St Mary’s Parish
• Exploring new cultures and foods.

Richard Gehrig, Executive Director

Education:

• BAA - Buena Vista University

Professional Interests:

• Cost Analysis in Health Care
• Community Outreach
• Corporate Compliance

Personal Interests:

• Golfing
• Camping
• Bike riding / Hiking
• Reading
• Technology
• All professional and college sport activities

Memberships:

• American College of Healthcare Executives
• Professional Accounting Society of America

Letter from our Executive Director