BIOGRAPHIES
Dr. Daniel Veno, Family Physician
Dr. Veno is a staff physician for the Reliant Medical Group, Department of Family medicine in Leominster Massachusetts. Dr. Veno is a graduate of University of Massachusetts (UMASS) Medical School having completed his residency at the UMASS Family Medicine Center in Fitchburg, MA. Dr. Veno cares for all ages and has worked in multiple different practice patterns with and without Hospitalists, Nurse Practitioners, and Medical Assistants. Dr. Veno is keenly aware of the value of Wellness Coaching and the complimentary benefits it offers to the patient’s medical care.
Melanie Hoffman, Corporate Wellness Professional
Melanie Hoffman has over 10 years of experience working in corporate wellness having worked for Fortune 100 companies and as a wellness vendor partner. Melanie earned her BS in Health Science with concentration in Health Promotion and Education from Clemson University. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and has most recently been responsible for program strategy, development and implementation for large clients such as American Express and Preventure.
Therese Shumaker, Registered Dietician and Counselor
Therese Shumaker, MA, RDN, LD, is a registered Dietician, Teacher, and Counsellor at the Mayo Clinic’s Dan Abraham Healthy Living Center in Rochester MN. Therese has over 15 years experience as a registered Dietician and specializes in Eating disorders, Wellness Coaching, Mentoring, Sports Nutrition, and Motivational Interviewing. Therese received Master’s degrees in Dietetics and Nutrition Services from California University of Pennsylvania in 2008 and also in Counseling and Psychological Services from St. Mary’s University in 2014.