Sarah Kangas is a family nurse practitioner who has been providing care to the people of the Berkshires since 2015. She enjoys all the area has to offer but especially nature and the arts. Sarah’s dream has been to work in primary care because of the focus on preventive medicine, shared decision making, and long-term relationships with patients and their families. Her clinical interests include education, women’s health, LGBTQ+ health, mental health, and caring for the whole person across the lifespan. For more information, visit Williamstown Medical of BMC
Samantha Sirani, Registered Dietitian
Samantha is the Lead Dietitian at Berkshire Health Systems. Professionally, Samantha is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, and Athletic Trainer.
Maris Owczarski, RN
Sue Ann Poitras RN BSN CDDN
Nancy Quevillon, Chiropractor
Dr Nancy Quevillon graduated from Palmer college of Chiropractic in 1999. She has been a holistic family chiropractor for 18 years and serving northern Berkshires for the past 8 years. She specializes in pregnancy care as well as and infant and children and wellness family care. She uses low force adjusting techniques tailored to her patient’s individual needs. For more information, visit NQ Family Chiropractic
Karen Davis, Certified Reiki Master
After a 12 years as a nurse in the clinical setting, I have transitioned to a more holistic practice. I am currently a Reiki Master and Wellness Advocate, with focus on nutrition to combat illness. I have been living with an autoimmune disorder for many years and have found the only true healing comes from proper nourishment and deep self care and love. I am also the founder of Little Farma, a line of organic skincare and healing balms. For more information, visit Community Recording Services
Emilie Beattie, licensed massage therapist/cosmetologist
Mark Pettus MD
Dr. Mark Pettus is a triple-board certified Internist, Nephrologist, and Integrative Medicine physician practicing for over 25 years. He received his A.B. from Boston University and his M.D. from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. His postdoctoral training was at Harvard Medical School. He completed his renal fellowship at The Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Pettus currently serves as the Director of Medical Education, Wellness and Population Health at Berkshire Health Systems in western Massachusetts. In addition, he serves as The Associate Dean of Medical Education at The University of Massachusetts Medical School. He is the author of two books, The Savvy Patient: The Ultimate Advocate for Quality Health Care and It’s All in Your Head: Change Your Mind, Change Your Health. He serves on the teaching faculty at The Center for Mind-Body Medicine based in Washington D.C.
Dr. Pettus has appeared on numerous TV and Radio venues nationally including the 700 Club, Good Morning America, NPR and PBS. His podcast, The Health Edge is heard by people all over the world.
Dr. Pettus is the 2018 recipient of The National Institute of Wellness’ Halbert Dunn MD, PhD Award. The National Wellness Institute’s Halbert L. Dunn Wellness Award is the most prestigious award presented by the National Wellness Institute and is regarded as one of the highest honors in the health promotion and wellness fields.
Linda Finney, LMT (Sacred Ground Body & Soul Care)
Beth Piantoni, Worksite Wellness Coordinator
Elizabeth is currently the Worksite Wellness Program Coordinator for Berkshire Health Systems. Her role is coordinating, developing and designing wellness programs for two of the worksite wellness contracts. In addition, Elizabeth shares her passion for fitness and wellness by offering wellness coaching, group fitness classes, and self-myofascial release techniques to the BHS employees.