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Women In Health: Brooke McCoy, BS, MS

Women in Health

What routines and habits help you prepare for, or recover from, a day’s challenges? My favorite routine to prepare myself for the day is my morning coffee. It is the time of day where it is just me – my “me” time. It drives me to get up early to begin each day slowly, with … Read more

Women In Health: Heather Downs

Women in Health

How would you describe your journey to becoming a health leader today? My journey to becoming a yoga teacher and now co-owner of Lowcountry Power Yoga, LLC, started as any journey starts – with one step and one class. From there, I experienced the transformative power of moving with my breath. As a teacher, I … Read more

Women In Health: Alicia O’Connor, M.S., ACSM

Women in Health

How would you describe your journey to becoming the health leader you are today? My parents always encouraged me to participate in sporting activities, which led me to choose an undergraduate degree in physical education and a master’s degree in exercise science. I then became an exercise specialist for Georgia Pacific, which gave me great … Read more

Women In Health: Maria Gmitro, M.Ed, BCPA

Women in Health

How would you describe your journey to becoming the health leader you are today? My journey from educator to advocate was quite unexpected. When I personally experienced health complications after breast implant surgery and gaps in our health care system, I knew I needed to take action so that women could make better informed choices. … Read more

Women In Health: Dr. Nicole Legare

Women in Health

“My patients on a day-to-day basis inspire me.” How would you describe your journey to becoming the doctor you are today? My journey to becoming an ophthalmologist required determination and persistence. The 12 years of training after high school felt like an eternity. While my friends from high school were already climbing the corporate ladder … Read more

Women In Health: Dr. Sarah K. Wharton

Women in Health

How would you describe your journey to becoming the doctor you are today? I believe every experience I’ve had has led me to be a chiropractor for my practice, Cypress Chiropractic. Chiropractic has personally allowed me to be more connected physically, spiritually and energetically. As a chiropractor, I want to be a guide to help … Read more