Dr. Elizabeth Carter
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Peggy comes to us with over 30 years in banking, with over 15 years of experience in reconcilements, at well-known banks such as Susquehanna and National Penn. Her goal at Restorative Health Center is to create a less financially stressful visit for our patients.
Peggy lives in Exeter, PA, and has two grown children, a son, and a daughter. She spends time with her daughter trying to rescue feral and stray cats from the city of Reading, finding them homes and a safe place to live. She enjoys rock climbing, music, movies and going to live concerts. Her goal is to someday open a last chance rescue for animals.
Peggy Hummel
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / BUSINESS MANAGER
Kristine Lary
RN, BSN
Kristine Lary is a highly experienced registered nurse specializing in cardiac care, hospice, and nursing administration. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Chamberlain University and holds a Bachelor of Arts from Millersville University and an Associate in Applied Science from Delaware County Community College (DCCC). As a certified nurse injector for fillers and neurotoxins, Kristine continually seeks to enhance her skillset. She is proficient in IV therapy and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Driven by her commitment to integrative health, Kristine delivers compassionate, patient-centered care that prioritizes her patients’ well-being.
Edith Behr, MD, FACS, is the Clinic Director at Restorative Health Center in Malvern, PA. A well-respected general surgeon who is also board-certified by the American Association for Anti-Aging Medicine adds her expertise at the center.
She is a graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania and did her general surgery residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center. She continues to lend her expertise at RHC by her incredible knowledge of surgery with small procedures in the office as well as BioTe Pellet Therapy.
Her love of helping people become more grounded and reach a higher level, fits in with the overall theme that RHC has. We see the patient as a whole person not the parts. Dr. Behr can be seen talking to patients, teaching and laughing with them and of course always making them better than when they came in.
Dr. Edith Behr
MEDICAL Director
Marcella Verna-Thomas
Licensed Esthetician
Marcella is a dedicated licensed esthetician with a passion for skincare and beauty. With over 4 years of experience in Aesthetics she has a genuine passion in helping people look and feel their best. Her goal is to enhance one’s natural beauty through skincare products and aesthetic treatments. She holds certifications in a variety of specialized treatments and products including PCA , Factor Five Renew Dermal Peel, Rejuvapen Microneedling and Dermaplaning.
Marcella’s patients appreciate her personalized approach and her ability to recommend the most suitable treatments and products based on their unique skin care needs. Her goal is to not only enhance their outer beauty but also boost their confidence and well-being through professional skincare services.
Marcella’s motto; Always wear sunscreen
Barbara Paolone is a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach. She received her initial certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and went on to become certified from The School of Applied Functional Medicine.
Her background working in engineering had taught her to put the puzzle pieces together to solve issues. That has lent itself to look for root causes of each client’s dis-ease and to look for interconnectedness in their health history. Her goal at Restorative Health is to educate and empower patients to be proactive and make sustainable changes with diet, lifestyle, movement and supplementation to reach their goals and support hormone optimization.
She is also certified as a group fitness instructor through the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and is certified to teach Silver Sneakers.
In her free time she enjoys reading, golf and spending time with her family.
Barbara Paolone
Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach
Pat Butler
OFFICE STAFF
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