Jennifer Okemah,
Owner/Clinical Director
MS, RDN, CSSD, BC-ADM, CDCES
Jennifer has been a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist since 2005 and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) since 2007. She has an additional certification as a Sports Specialist in Dietetics as well as being Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. Her unique niche is fluid knowledge on all technology products approved for diabetes care by the FDA. She loves data! She has been a leader in her field in patient care, mentoring, serving as a preceptor, speaking, creating webinars, writing for nutrition and diabetes blogs as well as authoring scientific publications. But what she loves most is taking confusing, complex information and helping people make it usable for them to reach the health goals they set for themselves. When she is not in a clinic or office, she can be found on her bicycle training for a JDRF fundraising ride, paddleboarding on Lake Washington (year around), hiking, traveling the world or just reading a book with a nice glass of wine.
Jennifer Okemah,
Owner/Clinical Director
MS, RDN, CSSD, BC-ADM, CDCES
Jennifer has been a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist since 2005 and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) since 2007. She has an additional certification as a Sports Specialist in Dietetics as well as being Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. Her unique niche is fluid knowledge on all technology products approved for diabetes care by the FDA. She loves data! She has been a leader in her field in patient care, mentoring, serving as a preceptor, speaking, creating webinars, writing for nutrition and diabetes blogs as well as authoring scientific publications. But what she loves most is taking confusing, complex information and helping people make it usable for them to reach the health goals they set for themselves. When she is not in a clinic or office, she can be found on her bicycle training for a JDRF fundraising ride, paddleboarding on Lake Washington (year around), hiking, traveling the world or just reading a book with a nice glass of wine.
Mary E. Johann,
Diabetes Medication Management Specialist
MN, ARNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM
Mary has been a Nurse Practitioner for over 25 years. She has worked in Primary Care for most of that time, and began to focus more on Diabetes management since 2010. The last few years she has been working with patients with multiple severe chronic illness, including diabetes with complications. In 2018, she obtained her Board Certification in Advanced Diabetes Management. Mary’s passion is to help people improve their day to day lives, and to prevent the complications that go along with uncontrolled diabetes, and other chronic diseases. She loves to teach, and ensure that people have a better understanding of their health conditions and their medications.
When she is not in the clinic, Mary enjoys spending time with her husband and sons, as well as hiking, quilting, scrap-booking and reading.
Jamie Kowatch,
Registered Dietitian / Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
MS, RDN, CDCES
As a Registered dietitian with personal experience with Diabetes, it is my goal to meet everyone where they are, within their own life and personal goals. I approach each individual with education specifically tailored to their needs; this allows me to individualize goals and healthcare management, and aid with patient-driven lifestyle and behavioral changes.
When she’s not in the clinic, you can find Jamie reading, doing nerdy things like playing video or board games, spending time with her chinchillas Mark & Basil, or enjoying a nice walk around Green Lake.
Jamie Kowatch,
Registered Dietitian / Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
MS, RDN, CDCES
As a Registered dietitian with personal experience with Diabetes, it is my goal to meet everyone where they are, within their own life and personal goals. I approach each individual with education specifically tailored to their needs; this allows me to individualize goals and healthcare management, and aid with patient-driven lifestyle and behavioral changes.
When she’s not in the clinic, you can find Jamie reading, doing nerdy things like playing video or board games, spending time with her chinchillas Mark & Basil, or enjoying a nice walk around Green Lake.
Tracey Graber,
Registered Dietitian / Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
RD, CDCES
Tracey has been a registered dietitian since 2003, and a certified diabetes care and education specialist since 2007. She is very focused on meeting her patients where they are in their desire to improve their health. Her mission is to help patients manage disease and meet nutrition-related health goals while still enjoying the foods they love. Having done her dietetic internship at Bastyr University, she takes a whole foods-based approach to nutrition. Her mission is to offer guidance and collaboratively create strategies to support each patient’s long term health goals.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, dog, and 2 cats. She also enjoys cooking, baking, reading, travel, and the outdoors.
Tracey Graber,
Registered Dietitian / Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
RD, CDCES
Tracey has been a registered dietitian since 2003, and a certified diabetes care and education specialist since 2007. She is very focused on meeting her patients where they are in their desire to improve their health. Her mission is to help patients manage disease and meet nutrition-related health goals while still enjoying the foods they love. Having done her dietetic internship at Bastyr University, she takes a whole foods-based approach to nutrition. Her mission is to offer guidance and collaboratively create strategies to support each patient’s long term health goals.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, dog, and 2 cats. She also enjoys cooking, baking, reading, travel, and the outdoors.
Danielle Hudak,
Registered Nurse/ Diabetes Program Coordinator
BSN, RN, CDCES
Danielle has been an RN for 20 years specializing in community health, diabetes, healthy weight management, and is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist since 2015.
Her passion is helping those living with Diabetes and related diseases to understand, embrace and live a healthier life. Her desire to educate is shown through her personality which is engaging energetic, and caring nature. The best feeling is when a client achieves one of their goals!
When she is not providing care to her clients, she enjoys going to the gym, taking long walks, being outdoors, and watching her 3 teenagers play sports. You may also find her traveling to the beach multiple times a year, playing with her dogs, and laying by the pool with her husband, Todd.
Danielle Hudak,
Registered Nurse/ Diabetes Program Coordinator
BSN, RN, CDCES
Danielle has been an RN for 20 years specializing in community health, diabetes, healthy weight management, and is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist since 2015.
Her passion is helping those living with Diabetes and related diseases to understand, embrace and live a healthier life. Her desire to educate is shown through her personality which is engaging energetic, and caring nature. The best feeling is when a client achieves one of their goals!
When she is not providing care to her clients, she enjoys going to the gym, taking long walks, being outdoors, and watching her 3 teenagers play sports. You may also find her traveling to the beach multiple times a year, playing with her dogs, and laying by the pool with her husband, Todd.
Danielle Neatherlin,
Registered Dietitian
RDN, CDN
Danielle has been a Registered Dietitian since 2010. She is passionate about helping people using a patient-centered approach to accomplish their goals and embrace a healthier lifestyle. The thing she loves the most about the field of nutrition is that it is constantly evolving and there is always something new to learn. Danielle prides herself on her ability to meet her patients where they are, and to motivate and encourage them to move toward healthier choices in their daily lives. She provides meal plans, recipes, tips, and feedback to help her patients accomplish their health goals.
In her free time, Danielle is usually spending time with her two daughters, coaching cheerleading, or creating something yummy in the kitchen. She is an animal lover who has 2 labradoodles and a cat. She also enjoys skiing and is learning to golf!
Danielle Neatherlin,
Registered Dietitian
RDN, CDN
Danielle has been a Registered Dietitian since 2010. She is passionate about helping people using a patient-centered approach to accomplish their goals and embrace a healthier lifestyle. The thing she loves the most about the field of nutrition is that it is constantly evolving and there is always something new to learn. Danielle prides herself on her ability to meet her patients where they are, and to motivate and encourage them to move toward healthier choices in their daily lives. She provides meal plans, recipes, tips, and feedback to help her patients accomplish their health goals.
In her free time, Danielle is usually spending time with her two daughters, coaching cheerleading, or creating something yummy in the kitchen. She is an animal lover who has 2 labradoodles and a cat. She also enjoys skiing and is learning to golf!
Hope Warshaw,
Diabetes Device Trainer
MMSc, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM
Hope has been a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for over 40 years. She also has an additional certification, Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM). She has spent her professional career in diabetes care and education and considers it an honor and privilege to work with people with diabetes to familiarize them with new diabetes devices and/or help them fine-tune their care to achieve their desired health outcomes and lifestyle. Hope is also a freelance writer and book author. In her writing, she covers a range of diabetes-related topics. Hope has also been a dedicated and passionate volunteer with several nutrition and diabetes professional organizations including the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Outside of work Hope spends time hiking the beautiful Western North Carolina mountains or walking the hills near her home. Other interests include cooking, gardening, traveling, and getting absorbed by a good book.
Kathy Hargiss,
Registered Dietitian / Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
MS, RDN, CDCES
Kathleen has been a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) since 1995 and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) since 2007.
Kathleen received a Bachelor ’s degree in Dietetics from the University of California at Davis in 1993 and a Masters in Nutritional Science (Dietetics) from Arizona State University in 2020.
Kathleen specializes in nutrition for adults. Her style is active listening along with open communication utilizing a judgement-free and personalized approach. Her passion is to educate individuals and families while embracing an approach that makes eating both healthful and enjoyable.
Throughout her career, Kathleen has gravitated towards diabetes prevention and management, heart health, kidney stone prevention, bariatric surgery, and weight management. She enjoys offering whole food, plant-based nutrition education for those concerned with their heart health.
During her free time, Kathleen enjoys being with her husband and two Chinese Crested dogs. She appreciates listening to classical music, going to farmers markets, drinking espresso and matcha tea, and keeping active.
Kathy Hargiss,
Registered Dietitian / Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
MS, RDN, CDCES
Kathleen has been a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) since 1995 and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) since 2007.
Kathleen received a Bachelor ’s degree in Dietetics from the University of California at Davis in 1993 and a Masters in Nutritional Science (Dietetics) from Arizona State University in 2020.
Kathleen specializes in nutrition for adults. Her style is active listening along with open communication utilizing a judgement-free and personalized approach. Her passion is to educate individuals and families while embracing an approach that makes eating both healthful and enjoyable.
Throughout her career, Kathleen has gravitated towards diabetes prevention and management, heart health, kidney stone prevention, bariatric surgery, and weight management. She enjoys offering whole food, plant-based nutrition education for those concerned with their heart health.
During her free time, Kathleen enjoys being with her husband and two Chinese Crested dogs. She appreciates listening to classical music, going to farmers markets, drinking espresso and matcha tea, and keeping active.
Kim Morrison,
Registered Nurse/ Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
BSN, RN, CDCES
Kim is a registered nurse and has been a CDCES for almost 3 decades. She retired from Dexcom (CGM) Corp. after 5 years of service. Before that, Kim was a clinical manager/educator for 8 years with the Animas insulin pump company. Historically, Kim has been a certified trainer on all insulin pumps and CGM systems. Kim is devoted to the partnership of patients with diabetes and their healthcare team. While insulins, medications, and devices for managing diabetes has dramatically changed over the last 3 decades; the patient being #1 in the circle of care has not.
When she is not in clinic, you can find Kim trail running and playing tennis. Also she enjoys spending time with her husband, grandkids and dog sitting her grand-dog, Loki.
Life is the art of balance.
Hope Warshaw,
Diabetes Device Trainer
MMSc, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM
Hope has been a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist for over 40 years. She also has an additional certification, Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (BC-ADM). She has spent her professional career in diabetes care and education and considers it an honor and privilege to work with people with diabetes to familiarize them with new diabetes devices and/or help them fine-tune their care to achieve their desired health outcomes and lifestyle. Hope is also a freelance writer and book author. In her writing, she covers a range of diabetes-related topics. Hope has also been a dedicated and passionate volunteer with several nutrition and diabetes professional organizations including the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Outside of work Hope spends time hiking the beautiful Western North Carolina mountains or walking the hills near her home. Other interests include cooking, gardening, traveling, and getting absorbed by a good book.
Lo Shdo
CPT
NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
Lo Shdo has been an athlete her whole life. She committed to playing soccer and continued through college joining the Seattle Pacific University Women’s soccer team in 2013. She desired to become a professional athlete, inspiring young girls to pursue their own athletic aspirations but has since discovered that fulfillment in her career as a personal trainer. After graduating from SPU in 2018 she became a strength and agility trainer and started her own business. Having experienced good and bad coaching, Lo understands the influence and importance of her position. Therefore, she strives to be a positive influence within the coaching and training world. She aims to reach women and men with the goal of growing their confidence and self-value. Lo knows there is no limit to what she can learn, that’s why she teaches a variety of styles in her trainings, including HIIT, Circuit Training, Strength Training, Boxing, and Barre. She also focuses on movement that helps prevent or recover from injuries. Exercises you could find in physical therapy. Her variety of knowledge results in inventive exercise tasks that combine the different forms. You can always show up to a personal training or bootcamp expecting a new exercise, she keeps it fresh for clients.
Lo is also an artist! Although not her main source of business, her artistic pursuits remain a core part of her life. Check out some of her work!! @shdos__art and her YouTube channel @ShdoFitness!
Charmane Labarite,
Office Manager
Direct Line 425-209-3542
Being versatile and industrious are what Charmane believes to be the best attributes of a professional. A well-rounded Certified Healthcare Assistant and Registered Pharmacist, she underwent the usual rigorous training for those requirements and in addition has completed the HIPAA certification, Phone Certification, and Live Scribing certifications that enable her to deliver the best personal service to our patients. Charmane has years of experience in providing compassionate patient care while producing the top possible outcome. Building rapport with patients while maintaining privacy and confidentiality is of utmost importance. She is dedicated to learning and self-improvement so that she can consistently achieve better results.
When she is not working, you can find her curled up in her bedroom watching movies and murder/mystery documentaries, reading dystopian novels, or spending quality time with her loved ones.
Charmane Labarite,
Office Manager
Direct Line 425-209-3542
Being versatile and industrious are what Charmane believes to be the best attributes of a professional. A well-rounded Certified Healthcare Assistant and Registered Pharmacist, she underwent the usual rigorous training for those requirements and in addition has completed the HIPAA certification, Phone Certification, and Live Scribing certifications that enable her to deliver the best personal service to our patients. Charmane has years of experience in providing compassionate patient care while producing the top possible outcome. Building rapport with patients while maintaining privacy and confidentiality is of utmost importance. She is dedicated to learning and self-improvement so that she can consistently achieve better results.
When she is not working, you can find her curled up in her bedroom watching movies and murder/mystery documentaries, reading dystopian novels, or spending quality time with her loved ones.
Stacy Ramirez,
Billing Manager
Contact no : 425-209-3543
Stacy Ramirez started her career in the education field but, after almost a decade, made the switch to the medical field. She is constantly educating herself on the most current billing practices and feels the patient should have an advocate when it comes to their financial needs. Stacy is always willing to work with our patients to help finalize payments, set up payments plans, or call their insurance plan(s) to work them to resolve an incorrectly processed claim. Her goal is to make medical billing a non-stressful topic. When not at work, Stacy is spending time with her family and her 3 dogs or swimming laps in the pool.
Stacy Ramirez,
Billing Manager
Contact no : 425-209-3543
Stacy Ramirez started her career in the education field but, after almost a decade, made the switch to the medical field. She is constantly educating herself on the most current billing practices and feels the patient should have an advocate when it comes to their financial needs. Stacy is always willing to work with our patients to help finalize payments, set up payments plans, or call their insurance plan(s) to work them to resolve an incorrectly processed claim. Her goal is to make medical billing a non-stressful topic. When not at work, Stacy is spending time with her family and her 3 dogs or swimming laps in the pool.
Surong Li,
Social Media Manager
MPH, MCHES
Surong is a proud trilingual Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) (Cantonese, Mandarin, and English). She has worked in public health for over 10 years in various private and public sectors, and her professional experience includes health education and public health program planning, implementation, and evaluation. She is also thrilled to be an active community member, having participated in numerous local and international volunteer programs since 2009, e.g., joining service exchange programs to the Dominican Republic in 2016. Surong values each person’s experience, which aligns with the core value of Saluté Nutrition’s “YOU-Centered” approach: we are here to listen, support, and motivate you along the way.
Surong received a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Hunter College, the City University of New York, and a Master of Public Health in Social Behavior and Community Health from the University at Albany, State University of New York. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Science degree at New York University studying Clinical Nutrition. She is currently having her dietetic internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Surong enjoys traveling and drinking iced black coffee in her spare time.
Surong (Sue) Li,
Social Media Manager
MPH, MCHES
Surong is a proud trilingual Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) (Cantonese, Mandarin, and English). She has worked in public health for over 10 years in various private and public sectors, and her professional experience includes health education and public health program planning, implementation, and evaluation. She is also thrilled to be an active community member, having participated in numerous local and international volunteer programs since 2009, e.g., joining service exchange programs to the Dominican Republic in 2016. Surong values each person’s experience, which aligns with the core value of Saluté Nutrition’s “YOU-Centered” approach: we are here to listen, support, and motivate you along the way.
Surong received a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science from Hunter College, the City University of New York, and a Master of Public Health in Social Behavior and Community Health from the University at Albany, State University of New York. Currently, she is pursuing a Master of Science degree at New York University studying Clinical Nutrition. She is having her dietetic internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
Surong enjoys traveling and drinking iced black coffee in her spare time.
