Meet Our Wellness Educators
The Concord Cooperative Market is proud to introduce you to our Wellness Educators. Several of the Concord-area’s top holistic practitioners have joined this group to educate YOU, our members and the Concord community. In New Hampshire we are blessed with some of the most diverse and qualified holistic practitioners in the country. While the Co-op believes that good health starts with good food, better health branches beyond that. We are fortunate to have these skilled educators who volunteer their time to educate us in holistic self-care. These practitioners specialize in naturopathy, homeopathy, bodywork, yoga, nutrition, chiropractic care, acupuncture, herbalism, and holistic veterinary medicine. The Wellness Educators work to provide you with a variety of free classes and newsletter articles.
Co-op Health & Wellness Coordinator, Health & Fitness Educator
Audrey Burghard came to the Co-op in 2011 with vast experience and multiple certifications in health and wellness. She has taught group classes in strength training, aerobic fitness, indoor cycling, pilates, and yoga since 2001. She is also a Personal Trainer. Audrey is a certified Nutrition Manager and also teaches lifestyle change. She previously worked as the Health Outreach Coordinator at the Concord Hospital Center for Health Promotion assisting local businesses in developing wellness programs for employees as well as coordinating and facilitating the Capital Area Wellness Coalition. Audrey is a role model for our community because she has maintained a healthy, active lifestyle for many years. She shares her enthusiasm for healthy foods, exercise, and mental well being through her many talents professionally and personally.
If you'd like to be a wellness educator or guest speaker or recommend a class topic, please click here to download the interest form and/or contact Audrey at audrey@concordfoodcoop.coop or 603.410.3099.
Holistic Veterinarian
Dr. Katherine Evans, D.V.M., C.V.A., graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. She received her IVAS certification in acupuncture in 1994 and founded the Holistic Veterinary Center in Concord, NH in 1998. The Holistic Veterinary Center utilizes acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and nutritional therapies along with homeopathy to treat dogs and cats. For more information visit www.holisticvetcenter.com.
Herbalist
Maria Noël Groves, Clinical Herbalist, runs a small clinic and education center Wintergreen Botanicals, in Allenstown, NH. She completed Michael Moore’s residency program at the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine, as well as beginner and advanced herbal programs at Rosemary Gladstar's Sage Mountain. Maria uses western herbalism with a variety of health conditions including stress, immune depletion, chronic pain, and digestive upset. For more information, visit www.wintergreenbotanicals.com or call 603.268.0548.
Homeopathic Veterinarian
Dr. Wendy Jensen, D.V.M., has been practicing 100 percent homeopathy since 1992. She graduated from the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987, before being certified by the Academy of Veterinary Homeopathy (AVH) in 1994. Dr. Jensen served as Executive Editor for the AVH's Journal for 12 years. She lectures extensively and has taught for the Professional Course in Veterinary Homeopathy. She has a housecall veterinary practice in Bow where she strives to enable every patient to live a drug-free, vibrant, healthy life through proper diet and homeopathy. For more information about Dr. Jensen, call Jensen Homeopathic Veterinary Practice at 603.225.2601 or email JensenHVP@gmail.com.
Acupuncturist
Quentin Lauradunn, L. Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist and co-founder of Acupuncture Center of Concord. He has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine for the past five years. After receiving his four-year acupuncture training, Quentin moved with his family to Concord where his practice focuses on musculoskeletal issues and the treatment of pain. Quentin is an avid rock and ice climber, and he enjoys working with athletes to enhance performance and recovery.
Yoga Teacher
Jim Readey is a Kripalu-certified Yoga Teacher, Holistic Health Instructor, and Yoga Teacher Mentor. He is also a certified iRest® yoga nidra teacher and has been trained in Thai Yoga. He runs The Yoga Center in Concord, NH, where he has been teaching yoga for 20 years. Jim’s practice blends the physical benefits of yoga with its power to awaken compassion, awareness, and self-love. In his classes, students discover how to relax deeply, develop physical strength and flexibility, release tension, and find serenity of mind, body, and spirit. For more information visit www.nhyogacenter.com.
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Laura Riley Jones, N.D., earned a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine with Honors from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with Honors from the University of New Hampshire. Her Naturopathic medical practice, Whole Health Concord, is located in Concord, NH. Dr. Jones is a licensed primary care Naturopathic Doctor. She treats patients of all ages with a variety of health concerns. Her areas of greatest interest are women’s health as well as autoimmune diseases, gastroenterology, endocrinology, and metabolic disorders. Dr. Jones also specializes in the treatment of symptoms associated with menopause, hormone testing, and bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She employs several naturopathic modalities when treating patients with a focus on clinical nutrition including vitamins and mineral supplementation, homeopathy, and herbal medicine. She works with each patient to uncover the cause of their illness and develop a treatment plan using the Naturopathic modalities that best suit their individual needs. During her training, Dr. Jones was a member of the Diabetes Research Group which focused on treatments for patients with type II diabetes, high cholesterol, and weight gain. She lectures throughout New England on various topics related to health. For more information on Dr. Jones’ Naturopathic practice, visit her website at www.NaturalMedicineNH.com or call the office at 603.369.4626.
Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Jacqueline S. Rho, N.D., is a primary care naturopathic doctor. She believes in the importance of nutrition and the holistic approach to health care. She has pursued her education in advancing her knowledge and understanding in naturopathic, homeopathic, and oriental medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA, having a focus in biochemistry and inorganic chemistry. She then researched neuronal development at Harvard Medical School before receiving her doctorate at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, AZ. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors, Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injection, and the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Rho has a focus in women’s health, cardiovascular conditions, and pain management. She also treats most other health conditions, such as fatigue, headaches, digestive disorders, insomnia, depression, anxiety, thyroid disorders, and autoimmune conditions. Dr. Rho, certified in First Line Therapy, believes in the importance of therapeutic lifestyle medicine. She utilizes whole food-based nutrition, classical homeopathy, Oriental medicine, and functional medicine in an integrative approach to provide individualized health care. She treats patients of all ages and will bring new specialities to the Naturopathic Clinic of Concord such as acupuncture, trigger point injections, and gynecology. For more information, visit www.concordnaturopathic.com.
Chiropractor
Dr. Tobi Sheiker, D.C., moved to New Hampshire from Wilmington, DE, where she had a chiropractic office for almost three years. She has been practicing in Concord since January 2004. She is the only chiropractor in the area to use the Torque Release Technique, which uses a low-force adjusting tool to gently straighten the spine without any popping, twisting, or cracking. The procedure may be effectively used on babies, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and everyone in between. She also utilizes Nutrition Response Testing, which detects toxicity and deficiency in the body and those organ systems that have been weakened. Chiropractic, nutrition, and active lifestyles are all highlighted in her practice. For more information, contact Balance Chiropractic, 14 South Street, Concord, NH at (603) 224-5551, email DrTobi@aol.com or visit www.BalanceChiropracticNH.com.
Chiropractor
Dr. Jilian M. Stogniew, D.C., received a Bachelors Degree from the University of New Hampshire and her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Jilian practices chiropractic, teaching the importance of spinal alignment, nutrition, and physical fitness for optimal health naturally. Contact her at Awakening Chiropractic, 7A Grange Road, Tilton, NH at (603) 729-0009 or email awakeningchiropractic@gmail.com.
Chiropractor
Dr. Sam Sanzone, D.C., has been practicing chiropractic since 1993. The natural, non-invasive nature of chiropractic is what drew him to the profession, his passion is in sharing this knowledge with others. His focus is on wellness care for families. For more information, visit www.mycommunitychiro.com.
Dietitian
Hilary Warner, M.P.H., R.D., L.D. is a Registered, Licensed Dietitian and Wellness Coach at Nutrition Works! LLC. She has a degree in nutrition from UVM and public health from UCLA. She helps people of all ages, shapes, and sizes be successful with food and live healthier lives. Areas of expertise include healing eating and weight problems, celiac disease and gluten intolerance, prevention and management of chronic diseases, using food and lifestyle as medicine, and sports nutrition for endurance athletes. Many of her services are covered by insurance. For more information, visit www.nutritionworksnh.com.
Acupuncturist & Chinese Herbalist
Jennifer Woolf, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist and co-founder of Concord Community Acupuncture, a low-cost, sliding scale acupuncture clinic. She serves on the board of directors of the New Hampshire Acupuncture and Asian Medicine Association, and is currently a member of Community Acupuncture Network. Jennifer is a graduate of Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her focus is largely on internal medicine, especially OB/GYN, menopause, digestive disorders and hematology (bleeding/blood production disorders). Jennifer's lectures are information-packed and always provide quick, easy and inexpensive do-it-yourself techniques to achieve and maintain health. Visit www.concordcommunityacupuncture.com for more information.
If you'd like to be a wellness educator or guest speaker or recommend a class topic, please click here to download the interest form. You may also contact our Health & Wellness Coordinator, Audrey Burghard, at audrey@concordfoodcoop.coop or call the outreach office at 603.410.3099.
