Women of Monmouth County....28

Rhoda Kopy, CH

Nationally Certified Consulting Hypnotist & Wellness Coach, Founder, Hypnosis for Women

Rhoda helps people break free of negative habits, and limiting fears and beliefs, as a master hypnosis practitioner and wellness coach with specialty certification in Medical and Dental Hypnotism. Building each client’s sense of calm, focus, confidence, and empowerment is the hallmark of her approach. She firmly believes that when you learn to make your mind work for you, instead of against you, anything is possible. Rhoda recently celebrated her 16th anniversary as a clinical hypnotist. Ms. Kopy’s Toms River practice, Hypnosis for Women, which she founded in 2005, serves primarily women, teens, and children, throughout the tri-state area. After studying nursing and earning a B.S. in Biomedical Communications in 1984, she worked for various organizations providing community health education and counseling services. She later segued into career services and founded A Hire Image, which offered motivational coaching, marketing, and training services. As a result of success she achieved using hypnosis to improve her life, she completed an advanced training program in 2004, parlayed her education and experience, and opened her private practice. Rhoda also co-founded Jersey Shore Hypnosis Practitioners, a peer support and networking group, and is a certified member of leading professional hypnosis organizations. Born in Bayonne and raised in North Plainfield, she has lived in Toms River for most of her life. She enjoys coordinating Bookie Babes, watercoloring, watching meteor showers, traveling with her husband, and connecting with friends and family. She has a daughter, two grandsons, and an adopted cockapoo, Gracie. Rhoda can help you determine if hypnosis and coaching are appropriate for you. She offers confidential in-person and online sessions. Call her at 732-270-0080 for a brief complimentary phone screening, and visit www.HypnoForWomen.com

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Teresa Menadier, MD,

Gastroenterologists of Ocean County

Doctor Teresa Menadier recently joined Gastroenterologists of Ocean County after completing her Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Virginia. She is a graduate of Tufts University. She obtained her medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School in 2012 where she was elected President of the NJMS chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society.

Dr. Menadier went on to complete her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the ANMS Clinical training program in GI Motility and Neurogastroenterology in October 2017, Dr. Menadier received specialized training in high resolution esophageal and anorectal manometry and pH/impedance interpretation under the supervision of Dr. Henry P. Parkman at Temple University. Her clinical interests include esophageal and anorectal motility disorders, as well as liver diseases. Doctor Menadier loves spending time with her family, baking, dancing and listening to flamenco guitar. For more information, call 732-349-4422 or visit www.GastroOfOcean.com.

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Amy Hatt, CNMT, NMTCB(CT)

Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Toms River X-Ray, CT & MRI Center

Amy is a nuclear medicine and PET/CT technologist who began her career 12 years ago. She has earned her BS in Allied Health Technologies from UMDNJ, now known as Rutgers, and is licensed in both nuclear medicine and CT. Before joining Toms River X-Ray, she was the lead nuclear medicine technologist at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus and worked as a technologist at Community Medical Center. Amy currently performs among the highest volume of Alzheimer’s disease PET/CT studies in the nation. She has always had a passion for helping others, making a career involving patients the perfect fit for her. Born and raised in Toms River, Amy currently resides in Bayville with her husband and two dogs. In her free time she enjoys indoor rock climbing, is an avid runner, volunteers with Northeast Boston Terrier Rescue, and is an Independent Consultant with Arbonne. For more information, call 732-244-0777 or visit www.tomsriverxray.com.

Patricia L. Morello

Certified Medical Assistant Paonessa Colon & Rectal Surgery

Patricia L. Morello lived in Manhattan with her father and two siblings before moving to New Jersey. She was always outgoing and had a passion for helping others as such she has pursued a career in healthcare. She first began working with patients as a pharmacy technician. At the same time, she attended Brookdale Community College and then went on to Star Career Academy to become a certified medical assistant in 2012.

Patricia has a passion for caring for others, especially the elderly. As a certified medical assistant, Patricia has gained experience in the specialties of nephrology, cardiology, and most recently in colon and rectal surgery with Dr. Nina Paonessa at Paonessa Colon and Rectal Surgery. It is here that she has gained experience in office-based surgery and treating acute and chronic diseases of the colon and rectum. She is directly involved in the care of patients. The patients recognize her dedication and commitment to providing excellent patient care and outcomes. Throughout her career, Patricia has demonstrated her dedication and passion for working in healthcare. Her patients recognize her as being kind hearted, caring, friendly and compassionate. In her free time, Patricia enjoys cooking, baking, walking on the beach and drinking coffee. For more information, call 732-2821500 or visit www.paonssacrs.com.