Staff

The body, mind and spirit are revered and integrated at the Lourdes Wellness Center. At the heart of this fusion is our gifted group of faculty and staff. The Wellness Center was born through the dedication of a few visionary individuals and through the years it has grown through the input and creativity of many individuals who have added their unique ideas and approaches to wellness. The commitment of our staff to continually bring exciting and new wellness programs and services enables the Wellness Center to continue to grow.

Helen Owens, OSF, RN, MSN, D.Min., is Vice President of Mission of Lourdes Health System. In 1980, she founded "The Bridge"; that same year, she established Lourdes Wellness Center. In 1993, Sr. Helen developed the Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies. Sr. Helen also offers retreats through the Wellness Spirituality programs.

Dorothea Atkins, RN, BSN, MA, NCTMB, is an Instructor for Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies; she has studied extensively in complementary medicine including Pfrimmer/Deep Tissue Therapy, Reiki, Myofascial Release, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Pregnancy, Off-site, Trigger Point Therapy, Specific Myotherapy and CranioSacral Therapy and Aromatherapy.

Angela Austin, CMP, AS, is a Certified Massage Practitioner, who is the Coordinator, Receptionist, and Registrar for Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies. She is also a graduate of Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies.

Rita Biancosino, CMP, CR, RM, is a Certified Massage Practitioner, Foot Reflexologist, Reiki Master, specializing in Deep Tissue, Sport, Healing Stone, Therapeutic Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch and Specific Myotherapy.

Tina Bortner, BA, ACE, is a Community Health Educator and Corporate Wellness Coordinator. She teaches Group Exercise Classes and directs the 50 Plus Club.

Danielle Burnham, MA, ATR-BC is a registered, board Certified Art Therapist with over 8 years experience in art therapy working in inpatient and outpatient settings as well as offering art therapy in partial care programs for adults and children.

Michelle Carlino, BA, CYT, ERYT500, CR, is a certified Christian Hatha, Kripalu Yoga Teacher, a Foot Reflexologist, Reiki Master and has AFAA Certification in Aerobics Instruction.

Ralph Casciato, NCBTMB, is a nationally certified Massage Therapist and a graduate of Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies. He is a Clinic at Teaching Assistant at LIWS.

Beverly Chabalowski, AS, is the Coordinator of Community Wellness programs. Bev also assists the Lourdes Wellness Center Administrator, the Director of Community Health Education and Wellness Programs and the Director of Spirituality Programs.

Ronald P. Ciccone, MD, is Medical Director of Integrative Family Medicine with over 25-years experience combining mainstream medicine with complementary practices, such as IV Vitamins, Supplements, Herbs and Chelation Therapy.

Roberta Cream is a Volunteer for the Wellness Center and an Assistant to the Director of Spirituality Programs.

Joyce DeMarco is a T'ai Chi Practitioner and Volunteer.

Roberta DiCriscio is a Registrar/Scheduler and Instructor. She is a certified Feng Shui Consultant and has received certification from The Art Institute of Philadelphia in Space Planning and Interior Designer.

Sue DiGregorio, CMP, is a graduate of Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies and specializes in Spa Services, Therapeutic, Infant, Myofascial, and Deep Tissue Massage.

Judy Davidson is a Medical Assistant for Integrative Family Medicine with 30-years varied experience in the medical field. She is also a certified technician in Autonomic Nervous System testing.

Catherine Dillon, LPN, is the office nurse for Integrative Family Medicine and a certified technician in Autonomic Nervous System testing. She has over 30-years experience in a variety of clinical settings.

Valerie Dolphin graduated from Rosemont College with a degree in Biology and obtained a Master of Education from Holy Family University. She has been a teacher of writing for all age levels, kindergarten through senior citizen, for over twenty years. She facilitates memoir workshops and writing groups, does individual tutoring and test preparation, and coaches writers individually.

Mary Donald, ATR, BC, LPC is a board certified art therapist working in the medical community and helping people travel through life transitions.

Jim Eastwick is a Tai Chi Practitioner and Instructor.

Jennifer Exley is a graduate of Bucks County Technical School and recieved a diploma for Medical Assisting. She has 14 years of medical office experience.

Andrea Finley, CMT, is a graduate of Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies and offers Therapeutic, Foot Reflexology, Deep Tissue, Healing Stone, Tuina, and Massage with essential oils.

Anne Foley, CYT, ERYT500, is a Certified Yoga Teacher with more than 10-years experience.

Kathryn Friedman, BS, CHHC, is Director of Integrative Health Care/Community Wellness, a nutritionist and a certified Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle Counselor.

ToniLyn Hall is a Medical Receptionist for Integrative Family Medicine and has been with Lourdes for over 10 years.

Marianne Hieb, RSM, MFA, D. Min., Author, directs the Wellness Spirituality Programs at Lourdes and is a trained as a Studio Artist, Art Therapist and Spiritual Director. For the past 20 years, she has presented workshops and retreats using Art-Journaling as a spiritual practice.

Lourdes Jesukiewicz, AS, is the registrar for the Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies.  She graduated with honors from Community College of Philadelphia with a degree in General Studies and a Certificate in Management.  She has worded with Lourdes Health System since 2006.

Kim Karpinski, CMP, is a graduate of Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies and offers Massage, Healing Stone, Myofascial, Trigger Point and Deep Tissue. She is also a Registrar/Scheduler.

Shelly Klink, BA, is a Registrar/Scheduler, a T'ai Chi Practitioner and a Volunteer.

Beverly Kovac, CYT, is a Certified Yoga Teacher, who substitutes and volunteers for Community Wellness.

Sheri McLellan Krauss, Lic.Ac., M.Ac., is a Nationally-Licensed Acupuncturist who received her Master's Degree from the New England School of Acupuncture. She combines Western and Eastern medical research into her practice. Sheri also offers cosmetic acupuncture.

Melanie Linton, BS, YTT, AAASI-ISMA, is a Certified Shiatsu Practitioner, AAA-ASMA Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Pilates Instructor and Reiki Practitioner. She offers Shiatsu, Pregnancy Shiatsu and Shiatsu Pressure Point Massage and teaches exercise classes.

Yvonne Lombardo Brown, BS Public Health, is the Administrator of Lourdes Wellness Center. Yvonne is a health educator and an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist, with 19-years experience in wellness education.

Melissa McHugh, AS, CMP, is a Certified Massage Practitioner and specializes in Therapeutic, Healing Stone, Deep Tissue Massage, and Pregnancy Massage.

Celeste Miller, AS, is the Head Registrar/Scheduler for Lourdes Wellness Center.

Barbara Moeller, MA, CYT, ERYT500, Director of Yoga Teacher Training at Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, has 31-years yoga and meditation experience. Barbara has Advanced Professional Yoga Teacher Certification and specialty certifications in Kripalu Yoga, Christian Yoga, Hypnotherapy, Relaxation Training, Reiki and Spiritual Direction.

Cindi Mullins, CMP is a Certified Massage Practitioner and specializes in Therapeutic, Myofascial, Myotherapy, Neuromuscular, and Deep Tissue Massage. She offers Therapeutic Touch and Reiki.

Marie T. Morrissey, MA, is the Mission/Ethics Services Coordinator for Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. She has been conducting training sessions on Advanced Directives for over 14 years.

Karen Murphy, CMP, is a Certified Massage Practitioner and Fitness Instructor specializing in Neuromuscular Therapy, Healing Stone, Therapeutic, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Reflexology.

Coleen Naylor, RN, HNC, is a Wholistic Health Nurse specializing in Medical Qi Gong, Acutonics, Reiki, Therapeutic Touch and Reflexology.

Ruthann O'Mara, SSJ, MA, holds a Masters Degree in Holistic Spirituality and Spiritual Direction from Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia, and certification in Supervision of Spiritual Directors from the Upper Room Spiritual Center, Neptune, NJ. Sister Ruthann is certified in Hatha Yoga/Christian Yoga and is a Reiki Master Teacher. She has ministered as pastoral associate, campus minister, principal and teacher and is currently ministering at Our Lady of Lourdes Wellness Center as Spiritual Director/Wellness Instructor.

Diane Omillian, CMP, RM, is a Certified Massage Practitioner and Reiki Master at Lourdes Integrative Wellness Center in Columbus, NJ. She specializes in Reiki, Aromatherapy, Deep Tissue, Foot Reflexology, Healing Stone, Pregnancy and Myofascial Massage.

Michele A. Piccinini is the Office Manager of Lourdes Wellness Center, and Secretary to the Vice President of Mission.

Frank Pileggi, Ph.D., RHP, is the Director of Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies and a Certified Massage Practitioner specializing in Muscle Therapy, Pfrimmer/Deep Muscle Therapy, Sports Massage and Myofascial Release. His Doctorate is in Wholistic Arts and Practices.

Renée Pinardo, CSW, is one of the original members that developed "The Bridge" in 1979 and now serves as the Director of this nationally-recognized program.

Morris Siegel, RN, MA, CHt, is a Registered Nurse, Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist, T'ai Chi Instructor, Certified Arthritis Foundation Instructor and Award Winning Tai Practitioner.

Jeanne Williams, OSF, MA, has her Master's Degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling and offers Spiritual Direction.

David Yaden, BA, CHt. is a certified hypnotherapist and a member of The International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association and The American Board of Hypnotherapy. He has studied Zen meditation, offers neurofeedback (EEG Biofeedback) services, and is using hypnotherapy as part of a behavioral anesthesia program that reduces pain for surgical patients at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center.