DR. RICHARD T. BOSSHARDT

Plastic Surgeon

Passion: I love the artistic and technical challenges of plastic surgery. While many operations in other specialties are “lifesaving,” many in my specialty are “life changing.” Many patients describe their experience in exactly those words. I love the challenge of trying to make something normal better and of making something that is deformed normal again. It is a happy specialty.

Pet peeve: That most telephone calls are answered by machines, not people. In our office, a person answers every call.

Guilty pleasure: Desserts…no, make that reading a good book on a rainy day. Sounds better.

If you could have a drink with anyone, who would it be and what would you drink? A cup of tea with C.S. Lewis.

JOY H. KRISTOFFERSON GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR

Passion: Watching members realize their true fitness potential and reaching their goals. Knowing I’m part of it to help them along the way is amazing.

Greatest career achievement: Being nominated for the second time to the Top 20. Knowing members feel that way is a humbling honor. I love my peeps!!

Secret to success: Keeping a positive attitude. Listening to members’ needs and concerns. Giving modifications to help them perform different exercises they wouldn’t normally try. I love to laugh, so I try to make everyone smile and enjoy themselves while working out.

Pet peeve: Hypocrites. Rude people.

Guilty pleasure: Mint chocolate anything. Ice cream.

Michelle

DR. PEDRO GELIGA NEUROLOGIST

Passion: The wonders and mysteries of the brain fascinate me, and it’s my passion to continue to help people navigate through the confusing and often scary process of coping with incurable and emotionally devastating diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s.

Hero: Dr. Wolf, who was the director of the Neurology Department in Syracuse, New York.

Favorite exercise: Salsa dancing with Sandra, my wife of 40 years.

Healthy snack: Fruit, especially icecold seedless grapes.

If you could have a drink with anyone, who would it be and what would you drink? Abe Lincoln and a nice glass (or three) of any California wine.

Lori Esarey

MS, ARNP-C, CS, CFT, ABAAHP, FAARFM, OWNER // TOTAL NUTRITION AND THERAPEUTICS myself that I’m living

Guilty pleasure: Oh, my goodness! Donut King! Their apple fritters are the most amazing ever!

Healthy snack: Anyone who knows me knows I L-O-V-E PICKLES! I love pickles so much that I marinade chicken in my leftover pickle juice and then air fry it! So good! Can’t say it enough!

Passion: Who couldn’t be passionate when every day they see lives radically changing—people healing physically and emotionally, developing healthy relationships with food and ending years of bondage, clients reducing or eliminating medications, and basically taking ownership of their health? It warms my heart!

Your hero: Those who have gone before me and are working beside me pioneering this type of medicine. Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Amy Myers, Dr. Perlmutter, and Dr. Davis, to name a few.

Pet peeve: People who find every excuse why they can’t instead of why they can.

Hobbies: Being active and traveling.

RYNA LAVALLE FOUNDER/PRESIDENT // CARING CANINES THERAPY DOGS

Passion: We visit many different types of facilities—Waterman Hospital, area nursing homes, assisted-living centers, and Boggy Creek Camp for seriously ill children. To see the joy our dogs bring to the clients and patients is what makes me so passionate.

Greatest career achievement: Beginning this organization in 2003 with just five or six handlers and their dogs and watching it grow to over 100 teams has been quite an accomplishment.

Your hero: Dr. Ben Carson, for his worldwide accomplishments and dedication to children with neurological disorders.

Pet peeve: Insincerity. I strongly feel if a person makes a commitment he or she should always follow through.

Jaime Alonso Health Coach

Secret to success: I surround myself with positive, successful people and focus on what can help people grow.

OWNER/CHIROPRACTOR

OLCOTT CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER

Helping people get back to the activities they enjoy.

Greatest career achievement: Opening my first office. Inefficiency and greed.

Being down to earth with a relaxing environment and honesty.

“Do or do not. There is not try.” – Yoda. Bourbon (specifically Old Fashioneds).

Watching hockey and running.

JOANNE M. KELLER

ARNP // FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

I have been in the nursing profession for 32 years, 21 of those as an advanced practice registered nurse (nurse

How long in your field: I have been in the nursing profession for 32 years, 21 of those as an advanced practice registered nurse (nurse practitioner).

Accomplishing my goal of becoming a board-certified fellow in anti-aging and regenerative medicine

Greatest career achievement: Accomplishing my goal of becoming a board-certified fellow in anti-aging and regenerative medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.

Pet peeve: Spelling mistakes on business signs.

If you could have a drink with anyone, who would it be and what would you drink? I would drink an ice-cold Bud with my brother George, my special angel brother in heaven.

If you could have a drink with anyone, who would it be and I would drink an iced-cold Bud with my

DR. JASON DAVIS CHIROPRACTOR // THE VILLAGES CHIROPRACTOR

Passion: Helping injured people regain and maintain a fulfilling and active life. I’ve been doing this for 18 years.

Greatest career achievement: Helping a patient who was bedridden for a year be able to walk and be a part of her family’s and friends’ special moments again.

Your hero: My wife Dianna. She has an uncanny ability to balance our work and home lives.

Guilty pleasure: Indulging in abundant amounts of fishing gear and trips to share and experience with our kids, as I remember were some of my favorite childhood memories with my grandma.

Healthy snack: Fresh organic vegetables with ranch dressing.

KATHY HAVILAND FOUNDER/PRESIDENT // TRI-COUNTY SENIOR OUTREACH SERVICES LLC

How long in your field: At the age of 16 I started working in senior health care in a skilled nursing center in Croton-OnHudson, New York. I was the evening and weekend receptionist. Many weekends would find me calling bingo or conducting trivia games. So, I guess you could say I have been in the field well over 36 years.

Secret to success: Listening, determination, focus, optimism, and a great deal of multitasking.

Pet peeve: When an elder situation comes to me due to the misdirection, inexperience, or monetary motivation of others. It is frustrating to pick up the pieces and get a client back on track after poor guidance.