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Staff Spotlight: Brandi Davis

April 08, 2021 | TEAM

Name: Brandi Davis Role: ASC PACU RN Joined NWWC: February 2021 Personal Life: I grew up in Southern Virginia, and I moved to Washington in January 2020. The majority of my family still lives in there. I am lucky...

All You Need is a Chair

April 08, 2021 | WEIGHT LOSS

It’s true all you need is a chair with no wheels and 3 minutes to get this workout in!

Staff Spotlight: Whitney Wright

November 12, 2019 | TEAM

Name: Whitney Wright Role: Administrative Special Projects Coordinator Joined NWWC: February 2016 Personal Life: Whitney is a Seattle native. She grew up as a middle child with three sisters. All of her sisters are local so she gets to spend...

Staff Spotlight: Lindsay Berndahl

October 01, 2019 | TEAM

NWWC Staff Spotlight Name: Lindsay Berndahl Role: Nocturnal Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Joined NWWC: October 2018 Personal Life: Lindsay is a Washington native. She is grateful to have all of her extended family in the state for lots of fun...

Staff Spotlight: April Raber

September 11, 2019 | TEAM

NWWC Staff Spotlight Name: April Raber Role: Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) Joined NWWC: July 2013 Personal Life: April was born in Yakima and grew up on the Eastside suburbs of Seattle before settling in the Snohomish area. She has two...

Staff Spotlight: Erika Burk

July 31, 2019 | TEAM

Erika supports many departments at Northwest Weight & Wellness Center. She is always ready to help with a smile and a “yes”!

Uncoupling

July 02, 2019 | WEIGHT LOSS

by Dr. Alana Chock, MD, FACS, FASMBS The way we eat, the when we eat, the how we eat, and the why we eat is motivated by many forces. Most of us will recognize and admit to eating for reasons...

Staff Spotlight: Kristi Hansen

July 02, 2019 | TEAM

Name: Kristi Hansen Role: Registered Nurse in Sound Surgeons Surgery Center Joined NWWC: October 2018 Personal Life: Kristi is married and has two teenagers and two dogs. She has worked her way across the country over the years. She was...

Staff Spotlight: Kaitlyn Sutherland

May 29, 2019 | TEAM

Name: Kaitlyn Sutherland Role: Lead Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Joined NWWC: July 2016 Personal Life: Kaitlyn is a Washington native and lives with her husband, Skyler (pictured with Kaitlyn). She has two older siblings and eight step-siblings! Since most of...

It’s Not Just About Losing Weight…

May 02, 2019 | WEIGHT LOSS

by Ginny George, ARNP When we hear bariatric surgery, the first thing that comes to mind is weight loss. But surgery is about much more than just weight loss. There are many health benefits related to weight loss that are...