Clinical Staff
- Joan Saxton, MD, FACP:
Founder and Medical Director, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, experienced practitioner, teacher, and medical researcher.
- William Hartman, PhD
Licensed Psychologist with over 30 years' experience in individual and group therapy, teaching, research and behavioral health education. On staff for over 20 years. Dr. Hartman manages our database and periodically publishes articles and gives lectures.
- Karen Ready, RD:
Registered dietitian and staff nutritionist. Experienced clinical nutrition counselor and health educator. On staff for over 7 years.
- Herb Meiberger, BS:
Trained in chemistry and mathematics, former WMP patient maintaining a 150-pound weight loss for 5 years.
- Kerry Bradley, MA:
Our newest clinical staff member (April 2004). Exercise Physiologist and a Certified Health Education Specialist. Competes in triathlons.

Ask about having one of our staff give an educational talk at your work place or to your organization. Reimbursement will be requested, depending on size and location of group.

  
Affiliated Clinical Staff
- Sue Condon, MS:
Sue is an exercise physiologist, certified personal fitness trainer and certified lifestyle and weight management counselor. Sue provides consultation and is a guest lecturer.
- Rosemary Jones, MS, RN:
Rosemary is a registered nurse with a Master’s degree in health education. Has been teaching and counseling patients in the Weight Management Program for 11 years.
- Leora Myers, RN:
Leora teaches an optional strength training class—"Super Shaping"—for patients and for staff. She has been our WMP staff personal trainer for 19 years. She is also a frequent dynamic and motivational guest lecturer for weight loss and maintenance groups.
- Karen Schanche, LCSW:
Karen is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in eating disorders and the relationship between emotions and food. She is a popular guest lecturer.

Medical Services & Office Staff
- Kathryn Krieger, Operations Manager:
Kathryn came on board as the new Operations Manager in March 2004. She has extensive operations experience from her years in restaurant operations management. Kathryn is a competitive distance runner.
- Bella Shamovsky, Clinic Manager:
Bella has been with WMP for over 13 years, organizing the flow of the medical clinic and helping each patient through the weight loss process. Bella is a music enthusiast, avid walker of Golden Gate Park and Ocean Beach, and loves spending time with her family.
- Dina Martynenko, Accountant:
Dina is our in-house accountant. She has been with WMP for 4 years. She enjoys spending time with her family.
- Patricia Walton, Receptionist:
Patricia has been our receptionist for almost 2 years. She spends her free time bowling with friends, reading, and traveling.
- Jonathan DeVera, Assistant :
Jonathan assists in the operations of the clinic, and dispenses meal replacement products. He enjoys seeing the latest movies, sports and video games, and spending time with his family and friends.

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