MOM contributors
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Carolina Amador, MD, is a pediatrician with Samaritan Pediatrics. She can be reached at 541-757-7034.
Jenna D. Barry knows how to cope with in-laws, to read more visit http://wifeguidetoin-laws.blogspot.com.
Helen Bennett is mom to Haylie and Chase. She is a group cycling instructor and the club manager at WOW! Fitness. She can be reached at 541-757-1983 or by visiting www.wowfit.net.
Shannon Booth is mom to Rachel and Sierra and loves autumn in the Northwest.
Laura Bryngelson mom to Sophia, is a full time mom, full-time owner/president of Calapooia Brewing Company, half-time database administrator, part-time writer and full-time pooped!
Judith Bruce is a writer for Samaritan Health Services. She is also a mom and proud grandmother.
Robyn Buhl is mom to Leeann and Titus. She lives in Albany with her husband Rob.
Amy Card, MD is an OB/GYN physician at The Corvallis Clinic and mother to Hannah, six and two-year-old Molly. She can be reached at 541-754-1267.
Nick Carter lives in Philomath with his wife, Felice, and sons Henry and Max. His one desire in life is to get a full night’s sleep, hopefully by 2010.
Michelle Curtis, MD is an OB/GYN physician at The Corvallis Clinic and mother to Sarah and Noah. She can be reached at 541-754-1267.
Kristen Childress mom to daughter Kelsey and son Jesse.
Dawn Davis has a handful of sons: Jackson, Ashton, Devin, Aidan and Cedric. She is the owner of Anytime Fitness in Albany and can be reached at 541-981-8552.
Dave Demaree lives and works in Corvallis with his three children, Teresa 16, and twins Andrew and Patrick 11.
Ilana Dickson, MD is a physician with Samaritan Pediatrics and mom to Daniela, seven, and Matthew 18 months. She can be reached at 541-768-4900.
Nanette Dupuy lives in Corvallis with husband Charles, daughters Natalie, six and Claire, three, and frisbee-loving dog Wally. She has been involved with the Indoor Park for five years, and was previously a board member.
Michelle Eckroth, MD is a mom and pediatrician, who practices at Mid-Valley Children’s Clinic in Albany. She can be reached at 541-812-5111.
Paul Garrett is a film-maker and dad to Dylan and Melissa. You can learn more about his adventures at www.KidsLoveAnimals.com.
Mari Goldner, MD is a sleep medicine specialist at The Corvallis Clinic. She has two daughters, Laurel, 14 and Claire, 12.
Mike Goodrich is dad to Jeremy and Mackenzie. At the Legend Homes office in Corvallis he is known as Marketing Mike.
Kim Gratz is MOM Magazine copyeditor and mom to baby Anna.
Chris Green lives in Albany with her husband and two sons ages 12 and 16. She works full time as a secretary with the Albany school district. She also teaches stamping and scrapbooking classes.
Louise Hamilton of LBCC’s Family Connections, 541-917-4899.
Susan Heinz, NP, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife and an OB/GYN nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority. She currently works at Samaritan Obstetrics & Gynecology in Corvallis and can be reached at 541-768-5300.
Erik Helms is dad to Kora and looks forward to having her ride shotgun at the Mountain Mud Festival one day.
Lorri Hendon, DO, is a family practitioner and mom to Stefan and Theo. She treats children and families with allergies at Philomath Family Medicine, 541-929-2922.
Dave Henslee and his wife Benji have been married for twelve years. They cherish time together with their daughters Jessica, Chelsea and Caydan.
Nancy Hiatt, PhD is a clinical psychologist at The Corvallis Clinic, and a mother of two daughters and four granddaughters. She can be reached at 541-754-1288.
Kristen Horler is mom to two children and the CEO and founder of Baby Boot Camp®.
Carol Hulstrunk lives in Corvallis with her husband Matt and their two children Jenna and Alan.
Banana Jan Jackson is grandmom of Nathan, nine; Asha eight; Madeline, six; Carson eight; Magnolia eight months.
M. T. Johnsson is mom to Erik and Kyra. Prior to becoming a full-time mother, she held various positions in media, marketing and public relations. She can be reached at mtjohnsson@comcast.net.
Ann Jurani-Suarez is a family practice physician with Albany Family & Specialty Medicine, a member of The Corvallis Clinic Family. She is the mother of Kasio Felix. She can be reached at 541-967-8221.
Karen Levy Keon is a La Leche League Leader who lives in Corvallis with her husband Dylan and daughters Julia, five and Anna, three.
Amey Lee, MD is an OB/GYN physician at The Corvallis Clinic, participates in the Walk-with-the-Doc program. She can be reached through her office at 541-754-1267.
Tina Lundin lives in Philomath with husband Mike and daughter Amanda.
Karl Maasdam is a stay at home dad and photographer. He lives in Corvallis with his wife Shari, and daughters Riley and Regan.
Amy MacRostie, RN is mom, mother, mommy to son Mason. She is the cardiovascular surgery coordinator for Samaritan Heart & Vascular Institute and can be reached at 541-768-5223.
Kristina Mann is a mom of two boys, Ashton and Grayson, and has over ten years of experience in law enforcement.
Michael Mann lives in Albany with his wife Kristina and their sons, Grayson and Ashton.
Maxine Marsolini is a life coach, speaker and the author of Raising Children in Blended Families, Kregel Publications 2006, Blended Families, Moody Press in 2000, and Blended Families Workbook, Pleasant Word 2004. Her articles and stories have appeared in several magazines and compilation books. Go to www.rebuildingfamilies.net for more information.
Darcy Thomas Martin-Kirk is mom to Cole and Austin. She lives in Independence and works at All About Kids in Corvallis.
Jon Martyr is dad to Allison and Gunner. He and his family live in Albany.
Felicia Metoyer and her husband Ron are parents to Alexis, five and Reid, two. They live in Corvallis.
Eunju Metzler, MD, is a pediatrician at The Corvallis Clinic and mother to Monica and Andrew. She can be reached at 541-754-1278.
Teresa Mizgala is mom to Andrew, Michael, Charlie and Christa.
Kathy Moen is a physical therapist at Timberhill Physical Therapy in Corvallis and mother of Avery and Grant. She can be reached at 541-752-0083.
Kim Montagne stays active chasing after daughter Cameron, four and son Zachary, three.
Farzana Moulvi, MD is a mom and pediatrician, who practices at Samaritan Pediatrics in Corvallis. She can be reached at 541-768-4900.
Rhonda Mueller-Warrant has four adult children and sells real estate at Keller Williams. Rhonda has been a La Leche League leader for 26 years.
Corinne Oberlin is mom to Brandon, Renee, Monica, Bonnie, Natalie and Vanessa. She has mastered the art of ”the look”.
Rae Pica is a children’s physical activity specialist and author of A Running Start: How Play, Physical Activity, and Free Time Create a Smarter Child (NY: Marlowe & Co., 2007). You can visit Rae and get more information at www.movingandlearning.com.
Mark Reploeg is dad to Nathaniel. He is the medical director of The Corvallis Clinic Sleep Medicine Department and Samaritan Sleep Disorders Center and can be reached at 541-754-1268.
Holly Risch, RN, is mom to Ashley and Nathan. She is certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultants and is a Registered Lactation Consultant. She can be reached at 541-754-1278.
Brad Robinson and his wife Misty are excited for daughter Kennedy to start first grade this year at Clover Ridge Elementary.
Tricia Salcido is mom to Tivi and the co-owner of Soft Star Shoes in Corvallis. Visit the workshop to see real shoe makers at their craft and enjoy picking out your own custom shoe colors and designs. Visit 521 SW Second St.
Dana Salisbury, MD can be reached at the Mid-Valley Children’s Clinic, (541) 812-5111.
Esther Schiedel is a certified family life educator who hosts Sharing Strengths workshops. She is also a mom to three grown children. She can be reached at 541-753-6889.
Angela Schuler is mom to son Lincoln and co-hosts KRKT’s Cricket Country in the Morning with husband Scott Schuler.
Kate Skinner is the owner of LaBelle Forme and mom to Mathieu and Sabrina. Kate also leads an autism parent’s support group.
Erin Shirey is mom to Makenzie and owns Baby Boot Camp® Portland and Beaverton. To reach Erin, email erin.shirey@babybootcamp.com, visit www.babybootcamp.com or 503-703-1269.
Susan South, PsyD is mom to Emma and Maggie and is a clinical psychologist based at Samaritan Mental Health in Corvallis. She can be reached at 541-768-5235.
Carla Steele and supportive husband Joe are raising Joe Jr., ten and two-year-old twins Madison and Kayla. Carla operates Primarily Kids Childcare in Albany, 541-791-3750.
Pamela Stevenson and her husband, John, live and work in Corvallis where they are raising their children, Jack (now four) and Connor, nine-months.
Katie Taylor and her husband Dean are parents to Calvin, three and Owen, six months.
Abby Terris, MA, LPC is mom to daughters Rosie and Misha, and is a personal and family counselor at Heartspring Wellness Center. She can be reached at 541-768-6412.
Bruce Tucker is a portrait and landscape artist who lives in Corvallis with his wife, Tricia, daughter Emmerson, and son Weston.
Jefri Van Arsdall enjoys spending time outdoors with Laney, five and Mason, three and wife, Raeann.
Emily Vason, MMSc, is a certified physician assistant with the Corvallis Clinic and Albany Family and Specialty Medicine. She can be reached at 541-754-1267.
Meika Vingelen is mom to Spencer, four and Aden, two. She is also the head instructor and program coordinator at Avery House Nature Center, 541-758-6198.
Carol Walsh is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator who provides nutrition counseling services at The Corvallis Clinic and Albany Family & Specialty Medicine. She is mom to Maggie, 14 and Patrick, 18.
Tami Walters mother of Alayna and Sarina, is an occupational therapist and the executive director of Mighty Oaks Children’s Therapy Center. To reach Mighty Oaks, call 541-967-7551 or visit www.mightyoakstherapy.com.
Tiesha Williams is mom to daughter Madi and son Lincon and lives in Albany with her husband Russell.
Jerri Wolfe and Jen Johnson are a mother-daughter writing team. Jerri is the Coordinator of the Parent-Child Parenting Program at Linn-Benton Community College. LBCC offers classes for parents and children to take together. For more information call 541-917-4897.
Chris Zimmerman is a bookkeeper with a passion for crafts and activities. Luckily, her three-year-old Elizabeth is willing to test all of mom’s zany ideas.
