Kathryn is a wife, mother, and registered nurse. She has over 20 years of experience in the medical field, obtaining her Illinois Nursing License in 2009. She has experience in geriatrics, internal medicine, and acute care, including over 10 years of critical care bedside nursing. She always strives to be the kind of nurse that takes the time to really listen, care, and serve as a helping hand. Kathryn has been a resident of DeKalb County since 2010. Her journey to the discovery of cellular health and vitality began with the use of therapeutic grade essential oils in 2014 after giving birth to her first child. She has a passion for the science of cellular-based health support and is excited to share its many benefits with her community. Kathryn is certified as a dōTERRA Essential Oil Specialist.

Ashley has been a registered nurse since 2010. She has experience in orthopedics, neurology, emergency medicine, and most recently as a school nurse. Her desire to be proactive in wellness began when she became a mom in 2014. Ashley now has three beautiful children with her husband. She enjoys educating people about health and helping them become confident and excited on their wellness journey.

Jenn Schneider is an Accredited Certified Life Coach specializing in Health and Wellness with credentials from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and is hoping to receive her board credentials in early 2025 through the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching (NBC-HWC) It was her own struggles with weight, food, hormone fluctuations and body image that fueled her to make personal changes to her health that went beyond traditional medicine. Now 40 pounds lighter and over 20 years of coaching experience has fueled her desire to empower others to discover their potential at any age or stage of life! She is excited to work with you to create a balance between weight, health , and living the life you have always wanted! Jenn resides in Elgin with her husband and their 6 children.

Taylor is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 6 years of experience as a registered nurse in the ICU and the ER. She has worked in healthcare since 2012 with passion, patience, and commitment to those she serves. After seeing a strong need for health education and disease prevention for patients in the hospital setting, Taylor was drawn to go back to school to get certified as a nurse practitioner in family practice. Becoming a mother changed the way she viewed nutrition, overall health, and everyday products, which developed into her mission of supporting cellular health and whole body wellness. Taylor has a strong desire to support, educate, and empower her hometown community on the benefits of cellular-based health.

Kara is a wife to her high school sweetheart and mother of four daughters. She grew up on the east side of Elgin and currently resides in Hampshire. She has spent over 20 years in the medical field as a medical assistant and phlebotomist, with a majority of that time in Family Practice. After becoming a mother, Kara felt drawn to a more holistic lifestyle. She recently became a certified yoga instructor which only strengthened her belief that wellness is about the whole self. Kara is thrilled to be a member of the Empower Wellness team and looks forward to greeting you with a smile at each visit.