Colleen Wichmann, RN, Thermography Technician

Colleen Wichmann, RN, Certified Thermography Technician uses digital infrared imaging as a non-invasive, painless diagnostic tool used for the early detection of autoimmune disease, cancer and precancerous conditions, gastrointestinal issues, musculoskeletal abnormalities, toxicity, and vascular disease.

Most of Serenity’s patients undergo this simple test to uncover hidden illnesses or as a benchmark for monitoring health improvements.

Colleen Wichmann’s Credentials include:

• Registered Nurse
• Certified Clinical Thermography Technician

Registered Nurse for Serenity Health Care Center since 2017

Colleen Wichmann has been a Registered Nurse since 2015 after many years of working with patients as a CNA and Medication Technician in Assisted Living and Memory Care facilities. 

She is also a Certified Clinical Thermography Technician, helping to identify inflammation and asymmetric thermal patterns that indicate dysfunction in the body.

Since Colleen can remember, she has been interested in wellness, nutrition and nutritional healing, disease prevention, and Functional Medicine. She strongly believes in looking at the body as a whole unit with many moving parts and treating the root cause of illness – rather than only focusing on individual symptoms.

Her favorite quote: “If you listen to your body when it whispers, you won’t have to hear it scream.”

Education, Certification, and Training 

• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

• Registered Nurse

• Clinical Thermography Certification

Colleen Wichmann, RN, specializes in the treatment of the following conditions using Medical Thermography: 

• Breast
• Deep-rooted periodontal issues (often missed on dental x-rays)
• Comprehensive thyroid
• Carotid artery
• Coronary issues
• A complete breast scan detects abnormalities 7-10 years earlier than a mammogram for cell changes
• Lymphatic congestion and lymph node activity 
• Full spine (upper and lower back)
• Major organs: stomach, diaphragm, gallbladder, liver, large and small intestines, kidneys, ascending and descending colon, ovaries, uterus, bladder, and more
• Intestinal inflammation
• Lyme
• Joint pain

Barbara Diaz de Leon, RN, CTNC, CPHC

Barbara Diaz de Leon is a Registered Nurse and double-certified Health Coach who had her own remarkable health transformation with chronic Lyme disease and Hashimoto’s, and she is passionate to help others do the same.

Barbara Diaz de Leon’s Credentials include:

• RN College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL
• Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach
• Certified Primal Health Coach

Health Coach for Serenity Health Care Center

Barbara is a Registered Nurse through the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL and she is a double-certified Health Coach. 

Barbara Diaz de Leon has been working in the health industry for over 25 years. She had her own remarkable health transformation with chronic Lyme disease and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, and she is passionate to help others do the same. 

Since 2020, Barbara has been providing health coaching services for a variety of conditions such as autoimmune diseases, blood sugar regulation and weight loss.

Barbara’s coaching practice is dedicated to helping people restore their health and start LIVING LIFE again!  Her clients are shown how to incorporate nutrition, lifestyle, exercise and mindset practices into their daily lives and become sustainable healthy habits.

Education, Certification and Training

In addition to her training as a Registered Nurse, her coaching certifications include:

• Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach by The Institute for Transformational Nutrition. 
• Certified Primal Health Coach by The Primal Health Coach Institute. 

Speciality in Serenity

Barbara specializes in customized nutrition plans for weight loss and chronic conditions, including, but not limited to:

• Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
• Chronic Lyme Disease
• Diabetes (Pre-Diabetes, Type 2 and Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus)
• PCOS
• Celiac Disease 
• IBS
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Publications, keynote speaking invitations, awards, recognition, and training 

Barbara has a passion to spread the message of health and has been a featured guest on multiple podcasts such as The Primal Blueprint Podcast, The B.Rad Podcast, Let’s Talk Wellness Now and Healthy Tips After 50. 

Sharon O’Neill, NP

Sharon O’Neill, NP, has 25 years of experience in healthcare, providing care for patients with chronic illnesses, and partnering with patients to achieve optimal wellness. 

Sharon O’Neill’s Credentials include:

• Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner
• Functional Medicine Certification in progress ( SAFM)
• Lyme Disease training (ILADS)
• Homeopathy certification in progress (CEDH)

Practitioner,  Master of Science in Nursing

Sharon is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and has spent most of her career caring for adults with cardiovascular diseases, managing chronic illnesses, and promoting wellness. 

Earlier in her career, Sharon gained experience as an RN caring for older adults and patients with HIV/AIDS, as well as in Critical Care and Cardiology.  She began her NP practice in Cardiology, later focusing on primary care and wellness for older adults.

Sharon is passionate about Functional Medicine and embraces treating the whole person, not just their symptoms. Sharon empowers individuals to achieve their wellness goals by educating patients on lifestyle, diet, and preventative care. 

Sharon has completed training through International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society and the Institute for Functional Medicine. She is currently enrolled in The School of Applied Functional Medicine’s certification program.

In addition, Sharon is interested in multiple holistic healing modalities and is earning a certification in Clinical Homeopathy through the Center for Education and Development of Homeopathy (CEDH). 

Sharon is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with 25 years of experience in healthcare. Sharon has a passion for working with people across the lifespan.

She has focused her career on helping people overcome cardiovascular disease, finding a solution to chronic illness, and partnering with patients to achieve optimal wellness.

Education, Certification and Training

• 1997, Cardinal Stritch College, AS-Nursing. 
• 2003, Cardinal Stritch University BSN, Magna Cum Laude
• 2004 AIDS Certified Registered Nurse, HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board
• (expired)
• 2009 Concordia University, Wisconsin MSN
• Lipids Management Certificate,  University of Southern Indiana
• Anticoagulation Management Certificate,  University of Southern Indiana
• Lyme Training, 2012, ILADS
• Institute for Functional Medicine, Applying for Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, 2019
• Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals, ILADS 2020

Sharon O’Neill, NP, specializes in the treatment of the following conditions: 

• Lyme Disease and the multitude of issues that coincide with this 
• Thyroid Disorders, Hashimoto’s 
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Depression and Anxiety
• Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue conditions
• Overweight and Metabolic Syndrome

Charity Prager, HHP

Charity Prager, HHP applies an integrative approach to weight loss and nutritional lifestyle changes by incorporating nutritional counseling, biofeedback, BioScan, Ondamed, supplementation, homeopathy and herbal extracts. 

Charity Prager’s Credentials include:

• Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
• Advanced Level II Certified BioScan MSA Technician emphasizing
• Holistic Nutrition

Holistic Nutritional Health Specialist and BioScan MSA Technician

Charity Prager, HHP, is a Holistic Health Practitioner and an Advanced Level II Certified BioScan MSA Technician emphasizing in Holistic Nutrition.

Her passion for health started many years ago when she learned the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and incorporating that into her daily life. Through her own health struggles with skin, endocrine (hormone, thyroid, adrenal) imbalances, chronic fatigue, and intensive bacterial overload, she realized the importance of incorporating supportive measures to help the body optimize to its full potential. Charity strives to help others by teaching them about their bodies while helping them to uncover the root causes of their symptoms. In addition, she works with the client to create a path to health and wellness, focusing on preventing chronic illness.

Charity is a lifelong learner, finding new ways to advance her knowledge and skills by implementing new protocols to assist clients in their health and wellness journey. She believes in a holistic approach, incorporating programs addressing a person’s physical, mental, and emotional status. Programs are designed using holistic nutritional counseling, biofeedback, supplementation, homeopathy, herbal extracts, LET therapy, and essential oils.

She utilizes FDA-cleared non-invasive equipment like BioScan and Ondamed, which assist in making subtle changes to the imbalances in the body.

Amy Hoffman, NP

Amy Hoffman, NP, AGPCNP, is a Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Nurse Practitioner and treats a wide variety of conditions, including Serenity’s Gastrointestinal Program and Ultrasound Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction.

Amy Hoffman, NP Credentials include:

• Master of Science, Nursing
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology
• ANCC Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner (ACPCNP-BC)
• Lyme Literate Practitioner with ILADS certification

Practitioner, Master of Science in Nursing

With an advanced degree in nursing and psychology, Amy understands the importance of psychological health impacting physical health.

Amy is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP*) who joined Serenity Health Care Center as a holistic practitioner. After working in ICU, Amy noticed that the patients were being treated based on their symptoms and not as a whole person. Amy sought to treat patients as individuals with unique physical, psychological, and spiritual needs instead of as individual symptoms.

Amy offers various services for adults, including medical and psychological diagnostic evaluation and treatment using the most effective holistic and integrative protocols. Her focus is on preventing the onset of chronic disease and finding the root cause of chronic illness and autoimmune disease.

Amy is excited to implement treatment protocols taught by groups like A4M, ACAM, IFM, and AAEM.

She is passionate about working with women and preventing age-related diseases through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy and the environment’s role in our health. Amy has been trained by the industry’s best hormone practitioners: Dr Jonathan Wright, Pam Smith, Ron Rothenberg and Terry Hertoghe.

* AGPCNP -adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner

Education, Certification and Training

• Master of Science, Nursing – Marquette University – 2013
• Bachelor of Science, Nursing – University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee– 2008
• Bachelor of Science, Psychology – University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee – 2003
• Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC)
• Critical Care Nurse Practitioner – 2014-2015
• St Luke’s Medical Center – 2008-2015
• ICU Nurse – 2008-2014 with CCRN certification
• Trained under Dr Jonathan Wright, Pam Smith, Ron Rothenberg & Terry Hertoghe

Amy Hoffman, NP, specializes in treatment of the following conditions:

• Lyme Disease
• Hormonal Imbalance
• Gastrointestinal & Systemic Problems
• Erectile Dysfunction & Sexual Dysfunction (Ultrasound Therapy and PRP trained)
• Thyroid Dysfunction (Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism & Hashimoto’s Disease)
• Adrenal Fatigue & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Toxic Mold, Heavy Metals & Allergies
• Detoxification
• Nutritional Counseling
• Weight Loss & HCG Weight Loss
• Chronic Illness & Chronic Pain

Dr. Debra Muth

ND, WHNP, APNP, BAAHP

Dr. Greg Brown

MD

• Dr. B’s Credentials include:

  His credentials include being a recognized Lyme Disease Provider in Waukesha.

  • The University of Nebraska, College of Medicine, MD
  • Completed Residency at Sinai Medical Center in 1987
  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine
  • Lyme Disease Therapy by ILADS
  • Medical chelation by ACAM
  • Biomedical Therapy in ASD by ARI (Autism Research Institute)

• Education, and Certification:

  In addition to his training in Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine, he holds certifications and training in:

  • Medical chelation by ACAM  (American College for Advancement in Medicine)
  • Biomedical therapy in ASD by ARI  (Autism Research Institute)
  • Hyperbaric Medicine by IBUM  (International Board of Undersea Medicine)
  • Lyme disease therapy by ILADS  (International Lyme and Associated Disease Society)
  • Defeat Autism Now! Practitioner
  • Gregory Brown, MD, graduated from the University of  Nebraska and has 18 years of experience in Emergency Medicine.

Kayla Giorno, CCT

Kayla Giorno, CCT

Kayla Giorno, CCT, uses thermography to detect subtle physiologic changes accompanying pathologies such as fibrocystic disease, vascular disease, infection, cancer and sports injuries.

Thermography is an imaging technology, using digital infrared thermal imaging, and is a state-of-the-art diagnostic technique.

Kayla Giorno’s Credentials include:

• Certified Cardiographic Technician

Thermography, Certified Cardiographic Technician 

Kayla is inspired by proactive preventative methods for detecting diseases in humans and animals. Using digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) Kayla detects subtle changes in the skin’s surface temperature. The technology creates a color map that reflects the skin’s temperature differences.

Thermography can look at the organs, skin, muscle, ligaments, bones, joints, myofascial system, lymph system, immune system, and more. The only thing thermography cannot detect is the brain and genitals.

Kayla has uses Thermography to identify breast pathologies, sports injuries and muscle strains, integrating it with our biofeedback machine “ONDAMED” as a treatment modality. This uses Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) combined with pulse biofeedback to enable Kayla to relieve pain, improve cell function and circulation, and promote relaxation.

Education, Certification and Training

• Certified Cardiographic Technician, CCT

Kayla Giorno, CCT, specializes in treatment of the following conditions: 

• Breast
• Full cranial
• Deep-rooted periodontal issues (often missed on dental x-rays)
• Comprehensive thyroid
• Carotid artery
• Coronary issues
• Complete breast scan 8 years earlier than a mammogram for cell changes
• Lymphatic congestion and lymph node activity 
• Full spine (upper and lower back)
• Major organs: stomach, diaphragm, gallbladder, liver, large and small intestines, kidneys, ascending and descending colon, ovaries, uterus, bladder and more
• Intestinal inflammation
• Lyme
• Joint pain

Kayla is an annual speaker with Serenity’s Breast Talk and other breast health-related events.